In Paterson, New Jersey, the annual racing meeting continues with the running of the famous steeplechase.

The popular horse racing meeting held each year in Paterson, New Jersey continued for a second day with the featured race the well-known steeplechase, run over three miles and twenty-seven obstacles.  After starting slowly, the horse Citadel ran out an easy winner with the other finishers far behind. (By John Osborne)

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"The Paterson Races," Frank Leslie's Illustrated Magazine, June 22, 1867, p.221.

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