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08/02/1857

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MF IL ® RD@ [ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1857.] AND SPORTING CHRONICLE. [ TOWN EDITION.] The early publication commences at Five o* Clock on Saturday Mornings.- Agent3 for Ireland, Messrs Smith and Son, Eden- quay, Dublin. Foreign Agent, Mr Come, St Ann'S- lane, General Post Office.— STAMPED EDITION, SIXPENCE; UNSTAMPED, FIVEPENCE. Office, 170, Strand. DERBY SPRING MEETING, Thursday, Feb 26 ( the day following Nottingham).- The following stakes close 011 Tuesday, the 10th Feb. either to Messrs Weatherby, London ; Mr John- Son? York; or Mr T, Marshall, Clerk of the Course, Northampton The SCABSDAIB STIKBS, for two year olds. :., „„„„ r, r The HARRINGTON PLATE ( Handicap); one mile; 5 sovs each in case of acceptance; 30 sovs added, 1 sov entrance. The SEIZING HUSMB RACE 1 close the night before running. The SBIXIHG PLATE ( flat race) J v 6 For fiill particulars see Sheet Calendar. ...„„„,,. THOMAS MARSHALL, Northampton. Clerk of the Course. HEXHAM ( Northumberland), STEEPLE CHASES will take place on Thursday. March 26th, 1857. The Stewards reserve the power to alter the day if the weather require it. The TYXEDALE STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of o sovsteachI, p. p. with 80 added, the second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stakes, ana the winner to pay 15 sovs towards expenies; a winner of any steeple chase subsequent to the publication of the weights, of the value of o0 sovs, to carry 51b extra, of two stakes of the value of 50 sovs each, or ot one stake of the value of 100 sovs, 81b extra, 200 sovs 121b extra; five horses to start, or the added money, at • the option of the Stewards, will not be. given; about three miles and ahalf4 entries will be received t> y the hanaicapper and hon secretary, to the i2th< rf March inclusive, and weights will be published in Bell's Life on the 22d of March, 1857. The CORINTHIAK STEEPLE CHASE of 2 sovs each, p. p., with ID added: weights 12st eaeh; gentlemen riders; professionals 71b extra; trie win- ner of any steeple ch » se since January 1st, 1856, of the value Ot 50 soys or upwards 101b extra; three horses to start, or the added money will net he given; over the same course as the T. S. G. Handicap; entries will be received by the hon secretary only, up to the 18th or Marcn, inclusive; post entries 1 sov extra, to go to the race tuna. The STEWARDS' STEEPLE C& ASE of 2 sovs each, p^ p., with 20 sovsadded; four years old 10st 131b, five llst81b, six and aged 12st; the second to save his stake; a winner of any steeple chase or hurdle race of the value ot 30 sovs to carry 41b extra, of 50 7ib, of two stakes of the value of 50 sovs each, or one stake of the value of 100 sovs 101b extra; the winner, if not entered to be sold, to pay 2 sovs towards expenses, but if entered to be sold for 80 sovs, allowed lib; if for 60 71b, if for 40 lOlb. if for 80141b, if for 20 211b; to be put up to auction immediately after the race, and the surplus ( if any) to goto the race fund; three horses to start, or the added money will not be given; over the same course as. the 1. h. U Handicap; entries will be received by the hon secretary only, up to the 18th of March, 1857, inclusive; post entries 1 sov extra, to go to the tuna. The HACK STAKES of 1 sov each, p. p. with 10 sovs added; over one mile and a half of the T. S. C. Handicap Course, for horses that never won a stake in which the added money exceeded 10 sovs; the winner to be sold on the same conditions as in the Stewards' Steeple Chase; it entered to be sold for 30 sovs to carry lOst 71b. if for2ei0st, if for 15 Sst 71b, if for 10 a feather; three horses to start, or the added money will not. be given; to close at the post. .--. . . RULES AND REGULATIONS.— No person to ride, except HI proper jockey costume. The colours of the riders to be declared to the hon se- cretary by 6 o'clock in the evening before running; an? trainer or owner neglecting to do so will be fined lsov for each offence; and any joekey riding in colours different from those stated, will be fined the same amount. Jockeys disobeying the starter's orders will be suspended dur- ing the pleasure of the Stewards, or Whom they may appoint; no objec- tion will be allowed, unless made in writing to the hon secretary by 11 o'clock of the day of the race. AH horses must stand at the nouse of a Subscriber to the fund, or, if a winner, will not be entitled to receive the added money. The rules of steeple chasing will be strictly observed, and all disputes to be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may ap- foint, and not subject to any appeal to a court of law. Persons on horse- ackare particularly requested notto trespass on the steeple chase course. The railway station at Hexham, on the Newcastle ana Carlisle Rail- way, is about a mile from the course. GEORGE DODD, Esq. VILLIERS SURTEES, FREDERICK LAMB, Esq, Major BELL, Judge. Mr RICHARD JOHNSON, York, Handicapper. MICHEL BROWN, Hon Secretary. " OALDOCK OPEN and CLUB COURSING X> MEETING.— This meeting, in consequence of the frost, is POST- HONED jintil February 19, and following days. The drawing for the order of running to take place on the evening of Wednesday, Feb 18. For further particulars see advertisements in Bell's Life and Field of Jan 18. JOHN LITTLE, jun, Sec. COURSING atEPSOM.— On Tuesday next, Feb 10, there wiU be an OPEN DAY'S COURSING MEETING upon Ep6om Downs ( postponed from Tuesday last owing to the frost). The following stakes close to- morrow ( Monday) evening at Mr Lumley's, King's Head Inn, Epsom :— The EPSOM* STAKBS, for all- aged, 8 dogs, at £ 2 5s each. The HEADLEY STAKES, for puppies, 8 dogs, at £% 5s eaeh. There will be several other four dogs stakes for all ages. The hares are numerous, and a goOd day's sport is anticipated. Mr R. J. Lawrence, Judge. 1 " ' ' " VTOTTINGHAM OPEN COURSING MEETING, under the patronage of the Right Honourable the Earl of Chester- field and the Right Honourable Lord Stanhope. The following stakes will be run on Tuesday, March 3d, and following days, over the grounds of the Earl of Chesterfield :— The CHESTEKI IELB CUP, for 82 all ages ; entrance £ 6 19s each ; the winner £ 100, second £ 30, third and fourth £ ltf each, four winners of two courses £ 6 each. The NOTTINGHAM CUP, for 16 puppies, 1855; entrance £ 1 10s each; the winner £ 40, second £ 12, third and fourth £ 1 eaeh. The STANHOPE STAKES, unlimited, for all ages; entrance £ 210s each; division announced at the entry. Two SAPLING STAKES of 4 dogs each; entrance £ 2 10s each; the winner £ 6, second £ 2. All entries must be made before 5 o'clock on Monday, the 2d of March, at which hour the dinner will take place at the Flying Horse Hotel, Not- tingham, the draw immediately after; when all moneys must be paid, or the dogs will not be drawn. Mr JOHN BROWN, Old Moot Hall, Nottingham, Hon Sec. Mr M'GEORGE, Judge. Mr DAWSON, Slipper. VILLIERS SURTEES, Esq. {- Stewards. ... . j. J DRIFFIELD STEEPLE CHASE will take place on Friday, March 13th, 1857. The DRIFFIELD AND EAST RIDING HANDICAP OPEN STEEPLE CHASE of 6 sovs each, 2 ft, with 50 added; the winner of any steeple chase afterthe declaration of the weights to carry 7lb, of two, or of the Grand National at Liverpool, or the Doncaster Steeple Chase, 121b extra, which shall be the extreme penalty; the second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses; over about four miles of a fair hunting country, under the usual steeple chase conditions. Entries to be made ( in writing) to Mr John Kemp, Driffield, or to Mr John H. Peart, Clerk of the Course, Malton, on or before Tuesday, the 24th of February, and the weights to be declared on the 3d of March. The amount of the forfeit to be paid and the colours named at the time of entry, and the remainder of the entrance money to be paid to the Clerk of the Course before start- ing. Parties not complying will not be entitled to the stakes, although a winner. All disputes ( if any) to be settled by the Stewards, and their decision to be final, and not subject to any appeal. HENRY HILL. Esq. 1 GEORGE DUNNING. Esq. {- Stewards. J. W. DRINKROW, Esq, J Mr J. H. PEART, Judge. Mr JOHN KEMP. Clerk of the Course. IRISH METROPOLITAN LEAP and FLAT RACES, to come off over the Baldoyle Course and country ad- jacent, on St Patrick's Day, 17th March. GKAND METROPOLITAN HANDICAP LEAP RACE, a Free Handicap Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, 2- ft in case of acceptance, with 100 sovs added by the citizens of Dublin ; the second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 10 sovs. towards expenses; winneis of any stake after the weights are declared once to carry 61b, twice or more 101b extra; about three miles ; to close and name with Mr William Robins, at Dycer's Repository, on Monday, 16th Feb, 1857, paying 2 sovs each entrance; weights to be declared on 21st and acceptances 28th February; 12 sub- scribers, or no race; should the highest weight accepting be under list 71b, the weight to be raised to that; and the others in proportioh. gentlemen riders, qualified as for the Corinthian Plate, allowed 51b. TBIAL PLATE of 60 sovs; weight for age; three year olds 6stl21b, four 8st 71b, five 9st, six and aged 9st lib ; half bred horses allowed alb; winners of 100 sovs at any one time to carry 71b extra; horses that started three times and never won allowed 51b; mares and geldings allowed 31b; to close and name as above, and six subscribers, or no race, at 3 sovs each entrance. MAIDEN PLATE of 50 sovs, added to. a Sweepstakes of 6 sovs each, h ft; weight for age ; three year olds 7st, four 9st, five 9st 81b, six and aged 9st 121b; mares and geldings allowed 31b; horses which have started three times and not won allowed 31b, six times 81b; one mile and a half; to close and name as above, and six subscribers or no race, at 2 sovs each entrance. COBINTHIAN PLATE of 40 sovs; weight for age; for horses that never started for any race value 50 sovs ( ridden by jockeys) ; three year olds Sst 71b, four list 71b, five 12st lib, six 12st 71b; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; if entered to be sold for 50 sovs allowed 71b; half bred horses allowed 71b ; to be ridden by officers of the army, navy or militia, or gentlemen qualified to ride for the Corinthians at the Cur- ragh ; heats, one mile and a half; to close and name as above, and six subscribers, or no race, at 2 sovs each entrance. CONDITIONS.— From the decision of the Stewards there can be no appeal. They retain the power of postponing the races from day to day. All objections as to the qualifications of horses or riders to be made to the Stewards previous to starting. Owners of horses who do not declare their colours at the time of naming, or to Mr Wm. Robins Deforethe 5th of March, are subject to a fine of half a sov, to go to the fund. Owners of horses are liable to a fine of 1 sov if their jockeys are not weighed, saddled, and mounted in the enclosure by the time ap- pointed for starting. No horse will be allowed to start until all fines due are paid. The winner of the Corinthian Plate ( if entered to be sold) will be sold by auction; the surplns to go to the fund. The winner of the Leap Race to pay 2 sovs, all other races 1 sov, to thejudge ; no other deduction will be made from the winner of the trial, maiden, or Corin- thian Plate, except 1 sov for scales and weights. Sir E. SYNGE HUTCHINSON, Bart,-) Major CARL YON, 3d D. G. Capt ROBERT GOFF, 16th Lancers, ^ Stewards. Capt R. W. BERNARD, I EDWARD J. IRWIN, Esq. J . CALEDONIAN COURSING CLUB OPEN SPRING MEETING will take place on Thursday, 12th March, 1857, and following days, when there will be run for I. The CALEDONIAN CUP ( in specie), forS2 all- aged greyhounds, open to dogs the property of members of any coursing club; entry money,-£ 5 10s. The winner to receive £ 100; second dog, £ 30; third and fourth, £ 10 each. The winner to give £ 5 to the dinner fund. Nominations to be secured in the order of application, single nominations to hare the pre- ference until the 5th March; and nominators must state with their entries the club to which they belong. English, Irish, and Scotch nomi- natons to he guarded while possible. Application for nominations to be made to Mr A. Cannon, 51, North Hanover- street, Edinburgh. II. TlieCABMiCHAELSTAKE, for dog puppies of 1855, the bona fide pro- perty of members of the Caledonian Coursing Club; entry money, £ 3 10s each III. The WBSTP- AWJSTAKE, for bitch puppies'of 1855, the bonafide pro- perty of members of the Caledonian Coursing Club; entry money, £ 3 10s IV." The SELLING STAKE, of £ 210s each, open and unlimited. Any dog entered may be claimed by a subscriber to the stake for £ 10. The owner or namer of the do> j running up being first entitled; the claim to be made to the secretary within an hour after the decision of the stake. The enUy and drawing of I, II, and III, and allocation of prizes in Iland III, to take place in the Clydesdale Hotel, Lanark, on Wednesday, 11th March, at 5 o'clock, p. m. Dinner at 6. And for the Selling Stake at the same place, on the evening of the first day's running. All nominators to pay 5s to the dinner fund, whether present or not. The meeting to be regulated by the Caledonian Club rules. To meet at Hyndford Bridge, near Lanark, at 9, and the dogs to be in the slips at half- past 9 a. m. A. GRAHAM, Esq, 1 J. GIBSON. Esq, I WM. SHARPE, Esq, l « w., wic is^ c.? J. DUN LOP, Esq. ^ Stewards, 1856- 7. J. L. EWING, Esq, | ROBERT PATERSON, Esq, J Mr R. BOULTON, Judge. Mr J. WHITE, jun. Slipper. G. BLANSHARD, Esq, Hon Secretary. Edinburgh, 3d February. 1857. THE EVERLEY COURSING CLUB will dine together at the George Inn, Amesburv, on Wednesday, the 18tli inst, at 6 o'clock, and course the three following days. In addition to the usual Club Stakes, there will be an OPEN STAKE for 16 dog and bitch puppies of 1856, and a CHAMPION STAKE for 16 all- aged dogs and bitches £ 5; entry. For" nominations apply to Mr Henry Miller, Frome, Somerset. TAT- the pro- perty of a gentleman: GUILSBORO', a weight- carrying hunter and perfect fencer; has been hunted with the Pytchley and Oakley Hounds. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), ( T O be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), A PAIR of handsome BAY BAROUCHE HORSES, 16 hands high, with fine action, quiet in single and double harness, and from regular work. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- comer, on Monday, 16th February, MICHAELMAS MAID, bay mare, 7 years old, by Bay Middleton, dam by Little Red Rover, her dam Eclat, by Edmund. & c: winner of several races, and likely to make a valuable brood mare. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, February 16th, 1857, the follow- ing HORSES, the property of the breeder, from Aberystwith Farm, Widdington, Essex; Lot 1. WOODBINE, a bay mare, 3 years old, by Norfolk Phenomenon out of a blood mare; quiet to ride, and has been hunted. 2. SULTAN, a roan gelding, 3 years old, by Roan Shales out of a well- known hunting mare; quiet to ride, a grand goer, and fast. 3. WHITESTOCKINGS, chesnut gelding, 5 years old, by the noted trotting horse Prickwillow out of a very fast trotting mare; quiet to ride and drive, a fast trotter, with grand action. 4. WHALEBONE, a brown mare, well- known with the Puckeridge and Essex Hounds; a clever fencer. 5. THE VET, bay cob, bred by — Whitfield, Esq, of Snareebrook; quiet to ride and drive, and has carried a youth cleverly with hounds. 6. BULLFINCH, brown gelding, 4 years old, by Bramble out of the trotting mare Creeping Jenny; quiet to ride and drive, a fine goer, and fast. 7. RAILROAD, brown mare, 5 years old, by Norfolk Phenomenon out of a Shales mare; quiet to ride and drive, good goer, with magnificent action. 8. NIMR0D, brown cob gelding, 4 years old; an extraordinary weight- carrier, quiet to ride and drive, very clever in all his paces. 9. OLD TIMES, a bay gelding, 3 years old, by Norfolk Phenomenon, dam by Old Marsh'and Shales; quiet to ride, with superior action, and must make a terrific trotter. 10. PRINCESS, a brown cob filly, 8 years old, by Sparrowhawk out of a hackney trotting mare; quiet to ride, with elegant action. 11. BANKER, a bay gelding, 5 years old, by Norfolk Phenomenon, dam by Sultan; quiet to ride and drive, master of 18 stone with hounds, and very clever. 12. CHEROOT, brown gelding, 4 years old, by Bramble, dam a fast trotting mare; quiet to ride, has been broken to harness, and i6 a famous roadster. 13. MARIGOLD, a chesnut mare, 6 rears old, by Norfolk Phenome- non out of a Sultan mare; well known with the Puckeridge Hounds, having carried a heavy weight all this season, and is a splendid hack. 14. SUNFLOWER, a chesnut mare, 3 years old; quiet in harness, with plenty of strength. 15. BILLY, a bay gelding; quite to ride and drive, single and double, and a capital journey horse. 16. GAYLAD, a bay gelding, 5 years old, by Bramble out of a cele- brated hunting mare, formerly the property of John Stallibrass, Esq; quiet to ride and drive, and very fast. 17. FIREAWAY, an entire horse, 5 years old, by Norfolk Pheno- menon, dam by Sultan; quiet to ride and drive, quiet with hounds, an extraordinary timber jumper, and his stock are very promising. 18. PEACOCK, chesnut gelding, by Prickwillow; quite to ride, a first- class hack, and has been occasionally driven in harness. 19. POLLY, 4 years old, by Fireaway, bay mare; quiet to ride and drive, with great courage, good action, and is a famous brougham mare. TO NOBLEMEN, SPORTING GENTLEMEN, and Others.— Valuable Freehold and Copyhold Property, at Hed- nesford aiid Cannock, in the county of Stafford.— The late Mr Henry Arthur's TRAINING ESTABLISHMENT, comprising a commodious house and premises, with an extensive range of stabling and every con- venience for carrying on a large training business, together with 15A OB 31P, or thereabouts, of excellent land, adjoining thereto, to be SOLD by AUCTION ( by order of the trustees of Henry Arthur, de- ceased), by Mr WILLDER, at the Crown Inn, Cannock, on Monday, the 16tli day of February, 1857, at 8 o'clock in the afternoon, in the follow- ing, or such other lots as may be agreed upon at the time of sale, and subject to conditions then to be produced :— LOT I.— All that messuage or dwelling- house, situate at Hednesford, and adjoining the road from Rugeley to Cannock, with the stables out- buildings, yard, garden, and appurtenances thereto belonging, and also all those six closes, pieces, or parcels of land adjoining thereto, which said premises are known by the description, and comprise the several quan- tities following, namely :— 1,171 1,172 Pt of 1,170 Pt of 7.- 6 730 741 742 Description of Premises. House Training Sta- bles, Yard, Garden, & c. Ridding Brook Field The Crofc " ' The Little Meadow Peggy Beard's Meadow Lyeett's Meadow Three Cornered Piece Cultivation. Garden Arable Meadow! Arable / Meadow Meadow Arable Quantities, 214 2 3 37 1 0 17 12 2 4 2 27 4 1 14 15 .0 81 Tenure. ( Free- f hold. 1 Copy- { hold of f Inlieri- J tance LA MARCHE STEEPLE CHASES. FIRST DAY, SUNDAY, 5th April, 1857. GRAND ANNUAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 6,000f, added to a Sweepstakes of SOOf each, 200f ( 8 sovs) forfeit, and 160f ( 4 sovsj only if declared; the second horse to receive a double stake; the third to save his stake; eight horses to be entered or no race; entries to be made in Paris at the Jockey Club, 2, Rue Drouot, and in London at Bell's Life Office, 170, Strand, on Thursday. 26th February, 1857, before 4 o'clock p. m. The weights will be published on Wednesday, 11th of March, in London and Paris; acceptances to be declared in either place before 4 p. m. on Wednesday, 18th of March. Notice.— lOOf ( 4 BOVS) to be paid at the time of entry, and 100f( 4 sovs) at the time of ac- ceptance, or no entry and acceptance will be received. Winners of a steeple chase, value 2000f ( 89 sovs), entries included, after the publica- rion of the weights, to carry 2 kilos extra, of 4,000f and above 4 kilos; distance about 6,000 metres. SECOND STEEPLE CHASE.— A SELLING STEEPLE CHASE, l, 500f, added toa Sweepstakes of 109f ( 4 sovs) ; the secondhorsetoreceive adoable stake; four horses to be entered and two to start or no race; weight 70 kilos ; distance about 4,000 metres; the winner to be sold for 10,000f ( 400 sovs), if for 8,000f allowed 2 kilos, 6,000 4 kilos, 4,000 6 kilos, 3,000 7 kilos, 2,000 8 kilos, 1,000 10 kilos; entries to be made in Paris and London at the same places as for the Handicap, before 4 p. m., on Wednesday, 11th of March, 1857. The entire st'ake, lOOf ( 4 sovs), to be paid at the time of entry. SECOND DAY, SUNDAY, 19th April, 1857. A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 4,000f, added to a Sweepstakes of 300f, 200 ft, and 100 only if they do not accept the weights; the second horse to receive a double stake; the third to save his stake; distance about 5,200 metres; eight horses to be entered or no ra: ce. Entries to be made in Paris and London at the same places as above, before 4 p. m., on Wednesday, 18th of March; weights to be published on Wednesday, 8th of April; and acceptances to be declared on Monday, 13th of April, 1857, before 4 p. m., at either place; IGOf < 4 sovs) to be paid at the time of entry, and 100f( 4 sovs) at the time of acceptance, or no entry and acceptance will be received; winners of a steeple chase of 2,000f, entries included, after the publication of the weights, to carry 2 kilos extra, of 4,000f and above 4 kilos, A SELLING STEEPLE CHASB, l, 200f, added to a Sweepstakes of lOOf; distance- about 4,000 metres; weight 70 kilos; the winner to be sold for 10,000f; if for 8.000f allowed 2 kilos, 6,000 4 kilos, 4,000 6 kilos, 8,000 7 kilos, 2,000 8 kilos, 1,000 10 kilos; four horses to be entered and two start, or no race. Nominations to be made in Paris and London at the same places as above, before 4 p. m., on Wednesday,- 1st April, 1857. The full stake, lOOf ( 4 sovs), to be paid at the time of entry. CONSOLATION STAKES, 800f, added to a Sweepstakes of 50f ( 2. sovs), for horses havingrunat La Marche in 1857, an'l nothaving won; weights 65 kilos; gentlemen will receive 3 kilos: distance about 2,400 metres. Entries to be made in Paris and London before 4 p. m., oh Wednesday, 1st April, 1857, and the full stake to be paid at the time of entry; two horses to start, or no race. The entry money will be returned to the winners of 5th and 19th April at La Marche, if engaged. The ground to be shown on the day before the race at half- past 2 p. m. The colours of riders to be declared at the time of acceptances for the handicaps and entry for the other races, under a penalty of 10s. J. CAIZAI D'AUXONNE. STIRLING REGATTA, 1857.— The ANNUAL STIRLING REGATTA ( founded by John Macfarlane, Esq, of Coney Hill, in 1854) will take place on Saturday, 18th July, 1857, under the management of the Provost, Magistrates,; and Town Council ot Stirling. PATBONS : William Stirling, Esq, of Keir, M. P. James Johnston, Esq, of Alva, M. P, John Murray, Esq, of Polmaise and Touch Adam. William Forbes, Esq, of Calander. J. A. Stewart Nicolson, Esq, of Carnock, Grenadier Guards. At this rega4ta the possession of the Macfarlane Champion Cup and Medals will be competed for by gentlemen amateur boating and rowing clubs. Open to all gentlemen amateur boating and rowing clubs throughout the kingdom, Applications to be made, one week previous to the races of the day, to William Galbraith, Esq, Town Clerk, Stirling. The above messuage contains, on the ground- floor, an entrance hall, two front parlours, one back ditto, a large house- place, good kitchen, and other usual and necessary offices, with excellent cellaring. On the first floor four spacious bedrooms, and good attics on the upper story. The outbuildings comprise stabling for nearly thirty horses, saddle- rooms, groom's- room, spacious granaries, blacksmith's shop, coach and gig houses, cow shed, cart shed, and all other conveniesces. The whole of the buildings are supplied with excellent water through pipes, by means of a pump and tank in the yard. The property is situate near to the far- famed Hednesford Hills, which are so justly celebrated as training- groundi The land is of first- rate quality, and the greater part of the meadow land may be irrigated from a stream running through the pro- perty. The copyhold hereditaments are held Of the manor of Cannock and Rugeley, and are subject to rents and fines- merely nominal. The materials of a large wood erection on the training- ground, used as a sweating shed, will be offered to the purchaser of lot 1 at a fixed siim, and if not taken " by him, will be afterwards offered for sale by auction. ; LOT 2.— All that cottage residence situate at Cannock, in the occupa- tion of Mrs Burnett, containing entrance hall, house place, parlour, kitchen, and five bed- rooms, with suitable out offices, together with an excellent garden adjoining thereto, the whole comprising,' including the site of the buildings, 1,194 square yard's, or thereabouts. There is a pump of excellent water on this lot. LOTS.— All that cottage residence adjoining the above, in the occu- pation of Miss Arthur, containing two front parlours, kitchen, and three bed- rooms, with suitable offices, together with an excellent garden adjoining thereto, the whole comprising 688 square yards, or there- abouts. There is a pump of excellent water on this lot. LOTS 2 and 3 are pleasantly situated at Cannock, adjoining the road from Hednesford, and contiguous to the town. LOT 4.— Apiece of building la » d, lying near to the above- mentioned cottfiges, having air outage of 404 feet to the road leading to Hednesford, and comprising 486 square yards. LOT 5.— Another piece of building land, adjoining the above, having a frontage of 46j feet to the said road, and comprising 480 square yards. LOTS 2.3,4, and 5 are copyhold of inheritance of the Manor of Can nock and Rugeley, and are subject to rents merely nominal. Lots 4 and 5 are well adapted to building purposes. For- further particulars, and for permission to viewtlie property, apply to Mr Palmer, grocer, Cannock; Mr W. B. Salisbury, saddler, Rugeley ; the auctioneer, No. 28, Tipping- street, Stafford; or Messrs Landor, Gardner, and Landor, attorneys, Rugeley, at whose offices a plan of the property can be seen. TO be LET ( for a term of years) or SOLD, FAIRFIELD, a very excellent and commodious RESIDENCE, within three mi'es of the city of York. The situation is extremely healthy, and the grounds ornamental and well timbered. The house contains two dining- rooms, communicating by folding doors, one 26 feet by 16 feet, the other 24 feet by 18 feet, leading into a handsome conser- vatory, 50 feet long; a drawing- room, 26 feet by 25 feet, with^ bay win- dow ; library, 21 feet by 16 feet, and two smaller sitting- rooms, smoking room, and bath- room, all on the ground floor; eight best bed- rooms and dressing- rooms, capital and complete offices and servants' bed- roomn, walled kitchen garden and hothouse, 7 acres plantations and pleasure ground, firsc- rate stabling for 15 horsel { or more if required), with coach house for four carriages; extensive granary, saddle- room, and sleeping- room for grooms. It is a naosi desirable residence for a sportsman, being in the vicinity of three packs of foxhounds. Hunting may be had every day in the week, and at moderate distances. Good partridge shooting, if required. The farm consists of nearly 80 acres of land, all in grass, and of first- rate quality. The buildings very complete. This is let upon lease. Twelve acres of land can be let with the house,; more if required.— Application to be made to W. S. Thompson, Esq, Fairfield, York; B, B. Thompson, Esq, solicitor, Tadcaster; and Messrs Daniel Smith, Waterloo- place, London. The property is free- hold, tithe free, and the land- tax redeemed. YACHTS for SALE, also WANTED to PUR- CHASE, CONTINUALLY.— London and Outports.— A private record kept, accessible to intending VENDORS and PURCHASERS, to whom are transmitted, to all parts of the United Kingdom, CEELY'S YACHTING PROSPECTUSES. At Garraway's, Cornhill, between 2 and 4 p. m., Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.— John T. Ceely, 5, Montague- place, East India- road, London, E. SHREWSBURY GREAT ANNUAL HORSE FAIR, March 4tli, 1857.— The FAIR will COMMENCE on Wednes- day, the 4th of March, 1857, and continue the two following days. All communications requesting information or accommodation will have immediate attention from me. PEEL, Town Clerk. 18t" n January, 1857. GREAT NATIONAL PIGEON SOCIETY.— Notice is hereby given that the second annual FLY of young BIRDS from Southampton to London is now in course of formation. Any gentleman desirous of being enrolled a member , of the society is requested to communicate by letter, addressed to the honorary treasurer, Mr W. J. Jackson, 315, Strand, W. C„ enclosing six postage stamps, on receipt of which a copy of the rules for the currentyear Will be forwarded. LINCOLN SPRING MEETING.— JOHN SMITH, of the Monson's Arms, Lincoln, in returning thanks to his sporting friends and the public, re- assures them that the same ACCOMMODATION and attention to their comforts which has each year secured increased support will be continued. It is, therefore, with pleasure he solicits a renewal of their patronage.— High- street, Lincoln. TO BREEDERS of PURE CATTLE.— WANTED, a COUPLE of pure bred, short- horn Durham BULLS, between two and three year old. Address, with particulars of pedigree, age, price, and place where they can be seen, to R. T. Firebrace, Esq, 57, Jermyn- street, St James's. TO BLACKSMITHS.— WANTED, a steady respectable married MAN, who thoroughly understands his business and will make himself useful at the fire and door. Apply to 479, guardian Office, Banbury. • FJIO NOBLEMEN and GENTLEMEN.— WANTED, by an active married man, a SITUATION as PARK KEEPER, park and gamekeeper, or gamekeeper. Has a thorough knowledge of his business in all its branches. Address A. B. C., Mr W. Ling, gun maker, 61, . Termyn- street, St James's, London. VALET and BUTLER.— WANTED, an expe- rieneed man, unmarried, able to clean tops and leathers well, and thoroughly versed in all the duties of an in- door servant. One able to ride and drive preferred, but this not indispen sable.— Apuly. statingage, quali- fications, and wages required, to H. B., Long's Hotel, New Bond- street. LETTERERACK.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, if not previously disposed of by private sale, this valuable ESTATE, HOUSE, and OFFICES, the property of James Ellis, Esq, situate on the sea shore of Connemara, county Galway, Ireland. This estate possesses the advantages of good fishing and shooting, sea- bathing, the most beautiful scenery in Ireland, a well- kept garden, orchard, green- house, and vinery; while the handsome cut- stone mansion is amply large enough for the requirements of a large family. For particulars, apply to Thos. F. Eastwood, Esq, Letterfrack, Galway, Ireland, from whom particulars of furnished dwellings for the salmon fishing season may also be had; and to Frederick SeaUchm, Esq, 11, New- square, Lincoln's Inn, London. SHOOTING to LET.— A gentleman wishes to LET his MANOR for one season only. It is in Herts, little more than an hour by North Western rail from London, and consists of 1,000 to 2,000 acres. Also, a SETTER BITCH and three promising PUPPIES, nearly twelve months old. The shooting will not be let, except to a pur- chaser of the dogs. Address, by letter, to I. S. W„ 37, Cannon- street, City, E. C. WANTED, the RIGHT of SHOOTING over a tract of land, near a railway station, between 1,000 and 3,000 acres. Address, with price and particulars, A. B„ 45, Ann- street, Birmingham. T TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, Feb 16. RING WOOD, 5 years old, by Collingwood out of Lady Riddlesworth, by Emilius ( winner of the Derby, 1823) out of Fidelity, by Whisker, winner of the Derby, 1815. He is a good chesnut, free from white, 15 hands 2i inches high, excellent temper ana constitution. He served 8 mares last season, all of which are in foal; and from his blood, well suited for the foreign market. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, 16th Feb, without RESERVE, the property of Hedworih Barclay, Esq. The following HORSES, well known in Leicestershire: 1. PERIDOT, I 7. BETSY. 2. REDSTREAK. 8. THE ARCHER, 3. CONTEST. 9. THE DANDY. 4. THE BREWER. 5. CALCOTT. 6. STEEL. lo! COCK ROBIN,' 1 H,„ k„ 11. MOUSTACHE, J mcKS- TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Feb 2S : GOOD FRIDAY, 4 years old, by Bryan O'Lynii, by Irish Bird- catcher out of Fanny, by Harkaway. Ha is winner of some of the best two year old stakes in Ireland, and has no engage- • mentfl. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES REPOSITORY.— Notice.— Messrs BRETHERTON and HARRISON beg to in- form the publie that their TWO next important STUD SALES, for HUNTERS and other valuable HORSES,, Will take place at their Reposi- tory, Birmingham, On Thursday, 12th February, and. On Thursday, 5th Marc) i, 1857, Noblemen and gentlemen wishing to enter horses for these sales are solicited to make early application, in order that stalls may be secured and publicity given to their instructions. Sales by auetlon every Thurs- day, and by private treaty daily. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE- THERTON and HARRISON, at the Midland Counties Reposi- tory, No. 1, Chespside, Birmingham, on Thursday, the 12th day of February, 1857, the following HORSES, well known in Warwickshire, the property of a gentleman: 1. BROWN GELDING, by The Cardinal; a very clever and tem- perate hunter; has been ridden by liis present owner for three seasons without a fall. 2. BAY GELDING ( a riding horse); is a fine goer, and steady with troops. 3. BAY MARE, by Charles the Twelfth, dam by Cricker, granddam by Grog; has been hunted, is fast and temperate with hounds, 4. GREY GELDING ( well bred); a neat riding horse or charger. 5. CHESNUT MARE; a superior hack, and has carried a lady. 6. BAY FILLY; 3 years old; has been a few times in harness. 7. BAY GELDING, 3 years old; unbroke. 8. GREY PONY, 3 years old; very promising. 9. A superior PONY; a wonderfully clever little hunter. Also, FORTY other HORSES, particulars of which may be seen in cata- logues to be had at the Repository, or posted free on application, on and after Monday next. . TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE- THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, No. 1, Cheap- side, Birmingham, on Thursday next, the 12th day of February, 1857 ( if not previously disposed of by private treaty), the following valuable HORSE, the property of a gentleman: CORIANDER, 5 years old, by Hetman Platoff out of The Lamb, by Melbourne, granddam by Voltaire, great granddam Caroline ( own sister to Emma), by Whisker ( the dam of Mundig), her dam Gibside Fairy, by Hermes, & c. He is a dark bay, with black legs, free from white or blemish, stands 16 hands 2 inches high, with great power, and in every way good looking. He has served two seasons, and his stock are powerful, and promising to make useful horses; he is warranted sound and quiet, and has fine aetion; is invaluable as a stallion, either for home or abroad. MANCHESTER EXHIBITION of ARTS.— Cab, Car, and Clarence Sale, Horses, & c, the Property of Coach Pro- prietors and others.— To be SOLD, by Messrs LUCAS and CO, on Thurs- day next, February 12th, at 12 o'clock, at their Repository, Great Cliar- lotte- street, Liverpool, TWENTY- TWO HORSES, six clarences, two broughams, three hansom cabs, four cars, the property cf coach and car proprietors. A few other lots of horses, clarences, cabs, & c, will be offered at this sale, if entered at Messrs Lucas and Co's office before Thursday next, 5th February. MESSRS LUCAS and Co beg to intimate to nobleaien and gentlemen having HUNTERS and other valuable HORSES to dispose of, that their next SELECT SALE will take place On Thursday, February 19th. Full descriptions of all horses intended for this sale must be for- warded at least one week previously and the horses must be sent to the Repository two days prior to the sale. Stalls cannot be retained after 1 o'clock on Tuesday. WANSTEAD FLATS, Lake House.— Farming Stock.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr J. GOWER, on the premises ( asabeve), on Wednesday next, Feb 11, at! o'clock, without DESIRABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, Holywell- street, Oxford.- To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs T. MALLAM and SON, at the King's Arms Inn, on Tuesday, the 10th day of February, 1857. at 6 o'clock. Lot 1. TWO DWELLING HOUSES, being No. 93, Holywell, in the occupation of Mr Farrant, containing two sitting rooms and three bedrooms, two closets, kitchen, washhouse, cel- lar, large garden, & c, & e, and No. 94, in the occupation of Mr Pratt, con- taining sitting room, kitchen, and three bedrooms, with washhouse, cellar, yard, & c. This property is held by lease under Merton College, Oxford, for a term of 40 years, from October 10th, 1854. Quit rent, Is, and one bushel of malt; land tax, £ 1 7s; present rental, £ 36. Lot 2. A ten- roomed DWELLING HOUSE, with detached stabling for 16 horses, coachhouses, harness rooms, offices, & c, in the occupation of Mr Charles Syraonds, being No. 14, Holywell- street, held by lease under Merton College, Oxford, for a term of 40 years, from April 5th, 1818. Quit rent, 6s 8d, and two pecks of malt; land tax, £ 117s6d; present rental, £ 60. May be viewed at any time previous to the sale by leave of the tenants, and further- particulars had of Messrs Hester and Hazel, soli- citors, Town Hall, St Aklate's, or of the auctioneers. High- street, Oxford. SHOOTING WANTED.— WANTED to RENT. for one year, or more, a small COUNTRY RESIDEXCE, fur- nished, with SHOOTING over from 1,000 to 2,000 acres— 500 of which must be " covert." Address W. H., 2, Wyndham- place, Bryanston- square. LAND.— WANTED to RENT, immediately, with or without a house, from forty to sixty acres good PASTURE LAND, within 40 miles of London. A few acres of arable would not be aw objection. Address, post paid. Alpha, Hare Hatch, Maidenhead. O NOBLEMEN and GENTLEMEN. As GAMEKEEPER, a strong active married man, age 30, who can have a six years' character from the gentleman he is with in that capacity; he well understands breeding and rearing of pheasants, and all other branches connected therewith. Direct letters to E. W„ at Mr Clayton's, gunmaker, High- street, Southampton. 4 GENTLEMAN, who, in consequence of an jt%. aceident, has given up shooting, wishes to find a good SITUA- TION for his GAMEKEEPER, who is a married man, 35 years of age, and most thoroughly conversant with his business in all its branches. He has been 11 years in one situation. The advertiser will be answerable for his competency, sobriety, honesty, and steadiness. Apply to J. A„ Post Office, Birkenhead, nPHE late Sir Richard Sutton, Bart's, head game- JL keeper is desirous of obtaining a SITUATION as PARK KEEPER or GAMEKEEPER, having a thorough knowledge of both situations. Address J. A., Post Office, Thetford, Norfolk. Reference to J. Tidd Pratt, Esq, Sutton Office Estate, 5, Boltoii- street, Piccadilly London. HEAD GAMEKEEPER.— To Noblemen and Gentlemen.— A highly respectable married man, age SB, no family, now in charge of a furnished shooting lodge and manor, is about leaving his situation, and is desirous of a RE- ENGAGEMENT. Understands most thoroughly the several duties required of him, and can be highly recommended by the gentleman he is with at present. Address H. S., Shovelshode Lodge, East Grinstead, Sussex, of poultry, two four- wheel phaetons, chaise and other carts, double and single harness, rollers, barrows and other, implements, iron hurdles, oak pen gates, quantity of planking, bricks, and tiles, ladders, large lot of railway sleepers, grain tubs, corn bins, pig troughs, coops, dog kennel, & e, & c, the property of Mr James Ashton, of Lake House. Sold in con- sequence of his term having expired, and the house being re- let. On view. Catalogues may be had attheEagle and Child, Forest Gate; Eagle, Snaresbrook; Castle, Woodford; Red Lion, Leytonstone; King's Head, Stratford; on the premises, and of Mr J, Gower, auctioneer and valuer, Repository, Barbican. R AIL WAY CART HORSES.— Mr J. GOWER J has been directed by Messrs Smith and Knight, the eminent contractors, of Parliament- street, to SELL by AUCTION, at' his Re- pository, Barbican, on Friday next, Feb 13, at 1 o'clock, without re- serve, TWENTY- FOUR, superior short- legged, powerful VAN or CART HORSES, which have been employed on the Mid- Kent Railway, from Lewisham to Beckenham; sold in consequence of the line being completed and open for traffic. Also EIGHT useful CART HORSES, brick or rubbish carts, bean- mill, thill and chain harness, picks, grafting tools, chaff- box, nosebags, eloths, spring- bars, tipping- tackle, chains, & c, the property of Mr David' Miles, which have been employed on the Crystal Palace and West- End Railway; sold in consequence of the work being completed. On view, and catalogues had two days previous. STALLIONS, BROOD MARES, and HORSES in TRAINING, the property of T. Dawson, for SALE, in LOTS as follows:— LOT I. 1. The STALLION MALCOLM. 2. THE JEALOUS ONE. by Melbourne; in foal to Malcolm. 3. THE PUPIL, by Malcolm; in foal to knight of Avenel. 4. BRETWALDA, t> y Sheet Anchor; in foal to Barnton. 5. MARY, by Poynton( dam of Little Cob): in foal to Malcolm. • 6. MISS PEDDIE, byPovnton; in foal to Knight of Avenel. 7. LANCASHIRE WITCtL by Tomboy; in foal to Professor Buck. LOT II. 1. The STALLION STILETTO, own brother to It: dian, by Touch stone out of Florence. 2. PINCH, by. St Martin ( dam of Prince's Mixt » re and Sneeze); in foal to Touchstone. 3. BIT OF BLUE, by Malcolm; in foal to The Knight of Avenel. 4. PARISINA, by Voltaire ( dam of Itch); in foal to Stiletto. 5. MORMONITE, by Iago; in foal to Malcolm. 6. THE FOREIGNER, by Pomw; in foal to Knight of Avenel. 7. ROCKALDA, by Bay Middleton ( dam of Anteverta); in foal to Stiletto or Knight of Avenel. LOT III. The STALLION AMALGAMATION. MANOEUVRE, by Rector ( the dam of Red Lion and La Belle); in foal to Malcolm. VALERIA, by Carew; in foal to The Knight of Avenel. LADY PARA510UNT ( dam of Magnifier); served by Magnet. ITCH, by Irish Birdcatcher; in foal to The Knight of Avenel. WINDLASS, by Sheet Anchor ( dam of Mark Tapley, Tightwaist, and Red White and Blue); in foal to Malcolm. KATE FORREST, by The Provost ( dam of Janet and The Butler); in foal to The Knight of Avenel. LOT IV. 1. The STALLION RED LION, by Malcolm out of Manoeuvre. 2. The ROPE R'S DAUGH IER, by Tomboy ( dam of Amalgamation); in foal to Knight of Avenel. 8. GREYLOCK, by Malcolm ( own sister to Red White and Blue); in foal to The Knight of Avenel. 4. RELIC, by Surplice; in foal to Knight of Avenel. 5. MISS ALDCROFT, by Malcolm; in foal to The Cure. 6. DEAR POLLY, by Pompey; in foal to Knight of Avenel. 7. QUAKERESS, by The Doctor; in foal to Stiletto or The Knight of Avenel. LOTV. HORSES in TRAINING, With their engagements; 1. RED WHITE AND BLUE, 3 years old; engaged. 2. JANET, 3 years old; engaged. S. THE LITTLE COB, 3 years old; no engagement. 4. MYSTERIOUS JACK, 3 years old; engaged. 5. PAINTER, 3 years old; no engagement. 6. ASSAILANT. 4 years Old; no engagement. LOT VI. HORSES NOT in TRAINING, but all sound; and would make good riding horses or hunters: BAY GELDING, 4 years old, by Barnton, dam's pedigree unknown. BROWN COLT, S years old, by Barnton ; own brother to the above, BILLY C., bay colt, 4 years old, by Malcolm out of Valeria. HUBY, brown colt, 4 years old, by Poynton out of Miss Wild. BAY GELDING, 4 years old, by Iago out of Gimcrack's dam, BROWN GELDING, 4 years old, by Sirikol out ot Bilberry, by Touchstone. The whole of the above to be seen at Tupgill, within two miles of Mid- dleham, and three from the Leyburn railway station. For price and par- ticulars apply to Mr LANG LEY. Bell's Life Office. London. Tupgill, 22d January, 1857. REPOSITORY, Barbican.— Harness Horses.— Mr J. GOWER will SELL by AUCTION, on Friday next, Feb 13, TWELVE superior, fine shaped,' well- bred HORSES, suitable for all kinds of harnesslpurposes, possessing power, with grand action ; among them are pairs of bays and greys, all five or six years old, and remark- ably good goers. On view. REPOSITORY, Barbican.— English Cart Stallion. — Mr J. GOWER is instructed by a gentleman, to SELL by AUCTION, on Friday next, Feb 13, a full- sized powerful BAY CART STALLION, Young Traveller, stands 16 hands high, very quiet and docile. On view. ALDRIDGE'S, St Martin' s- lane.— Wednesday' Sale, Feb 11, and Saturday's Sale, Feb 14.— Mr MATT AM wi SELL, on each of the above days, ONE HUNDRED HORSES, with carriages and harness. On Wednesday, active and strong horses, from the stocks of various jobmasters, suitable for clarences and broughams, and for double and single harness; gentlemen's hacks and ladies' horses, cobs and ponies, for riding or driving; some neat phaeton horses, and a few powerful draught horses. On Saturday, in addition to the horses, will be sold a variety of clarences, broughams, phaetons, dog carts, and harness. All property sent in two days- before each sale day, for view and insertion in catalogues. The sales will commence at 11 o'clock precisely. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr HITCHINS, at the Saracen's Head Inn,". Lincoln, on Friday, the 13tli February next, at half- past 3 o'clock in the afternoon, a valuable weight- carrying bay hunting GE LD1NG, 6 years old, by the Brownie, dam by Negociator, granddam by Emperor, great granddam by Pipator, great great grand- dam by Magog. Warranted sound. He is descended from the best of hunting blood; his dam was a first- rate hunter, and his granddam ( Mr P. Cooper's Old Gaylass), the dam of the late Sir Richard Sutton's horse The Friar, of Gamecock, and of Young Gaylass, the dam of Mr Elmore's steeple chase horse Gaylad. He stands about 16 hands high; is in hunting condition, of great substance, and was bred by, and is the pro- perty of, Mr Daubney, of Market Rasen, where he maybe seen. ROYAL LEAMINGTON REPOSITORY AND COMMISSION STABLES, for the Sale of Horses, Carriages, & c, & c, by Public Auction and Private Contract.— Mr COATES bees respectfully to inform noblemen, gentlemen, and the public generally that his next important SALE of HUNTERS, and other horses, car- riages, & c, will take place on Wednesday, Feb 11,1& 57. R. C., having a great demand for horses, will feel obliged to those who have any to enter for this sale to forward early particulars, that due publicity mav be given. N. B. All horses to be in on Monday prior to the sale, in order that they may be viewed according to the rules of the repository, other- wise they will be too late for insertion in catalogues. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock precisely. Sales by private contract daily.. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, at REA'S CENTRAL HORSE REPOSITORY, Newington.- MrREAwill offer for SALE, on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock, about ONE HUNDRED HORSES, con- sisting of hacks, chargers, hunters, cobs, & c; also pairs of carriage, phaeton, and buggy horses, and some strong horses suited for farm and other draught work, many of which are for unreserved sale. Sales, 5 per cent; keep, 3s per night. Payment any day after the second from the sale.— N. B. Within one mile of the London bridges. BELGIAN CART AND VAN HORSES ON SALE. — Mr REA has now on show upwards of TWENTY first- class, powerful, young HORSES, suitable for town or agricultural purposes ; among which are some sound and young mares, adapted for the stud. REA'S CENTRAL REPOSITORY, StGeorge's- road, Newington. PHAETON HORSES.— On SALE, several PAIRS of BAY, BROWN, and GREY PHAETON HORSES, suitable for noblemen and gentlemen's carriages; also some clever HACKS are now on view at REA'S CENTRAL REPOSITORY, St George's- road, Newington, opposite the Elephant and Castle. THOROUGH BRED STOCK FOR SALE, FROM the Stud of A. F. Nugent, Esq.— DYCER'S.- To be SOLD by AUCTION, at DyeerV Repository, Stephen's Green, Dublin, with their engagements, on the 14th February next, the following TWO YEAR OLDS, warranted untried :— 1. BAY COLT, by Horn of Chase out of Georgina, her dam the Knight of St George's dam. Engaged in National Produce andJPaget Stakes, Curragh October Meeting, 1857, and Epsom Derby, 1858. 2. CHESNUT MARE, by Horn of Chase, dam by Birdcatcher, granddam by Drone, her dam by Oiseau out of Miss Stavely, kc. Engaged in National Produce and Paget Stakes, Curragh. 8. BAY MARE, by Horn of Chase out of Kelpie, granddam by- Rust out of Waterwitch, by Sir Hercules, & c. Engaged in National Produce and Paget Stakes, Curragh. 4. CHESNUT MARE, by Horn of Chase out of Miss Bernard, by Magpie, her dam Flight, by Humphrey Clinker, granddam Flight, the dam of Guiccioli. No engagement. They are all very promising, and have hot yet been backed. They will be on view at the Repository two days previous to sale. JAMES HOME ( late 2d Life Guards). Proprietor. T1 HOROUGH BRED SIRE.— Dycer's.— To be SOLD, at DYCER'S REPOSITORY, Stephen's Green, on Thurs- day, 14th February, that well- known, remarkably handsome thorough, bred entire horse HEARTBREAKER. He is a rich brown colour, and stands nearly 16 hands high, with great bone and muscular power. Was got by Don John ( the best horse of his year, winner of the St Leger in 1838); dam Dilbar, by Touehstone. Heartbreaker was a good race horse, having beaten Aristo and several other first- class horses; hisblood being of the most fashionable strain, renders him well worthy of the attention of breeders. For performances, & c. see Racing Calendar. JAMES HOME ( late 2d Life Guards) Proprietor. DYCER'S.— The Queen's Bays having been placed under orders for India, there will be a sale of the officers' horses at Dycer's Repository, Dublin, previous to their leaving Ireland. The list comprises a number of first- class hunters, chargers, hacks, and harness horses. A week's notice will be given previous to the auction. JAMES HOME, late 2d Life Guards, proprietor— Feb 4.1857. SALISBURY, Wilts.— Mr JOHN WATERS'S REPOSITORY SALE, on Tuesday next, the lOthinBtant, com- mencing at 11 o'clock, will include FORTY- FIVE HORSES, comprising some good class hunters, a good selection of hacks and harness h » rses, and several clever cobs and ponies, inclusive of a pair of 13 hands black ponies, an excellent match in harness.— Catalogues forwarded on application. : - BLOOD STOCK.— ON SALE, GATHERCOLE, a black gelding, 4 years old. BONNIE DOON, a chesnut filly, 3 years old. TRIP THE DAISY, a bay filly, 3 years old. byTurnusout of Catherine, by Don John; good size, and warranted untried. Engaged in Manchester Produce Stakes. 10 sovs. h ft, 1857. All well and ready to go into strong work. Also CATHERINE, by Don John out of Arachne, with a fine filly foal by Turnus. GEORGIANA, sister to Countess of Burlington, by Touchstone, heavy in foal to Turnus. If taken together, the two mares and foal, price 150 sovs. Further particulars given by Mr LanglBy, Bell's Life Office, London. ON SALE, a superior bright BAY BLOOD COLT, 3 years old this month, Stands 15 hands 2 inches high, has great bone, beautiful symmetry, and fine temper. He has been in tackle for exercise, but has not been backed. He has rare aetion, and promises to prove a first- rate race horse. His pedigree on both sides is of the best blood, and is altogether a horse worthy the attention of those purchasing thorough breds to send abroad, his perfections qualifying him either for racing or the stud. For price, and to treat with, address Mr Woolrich, Park Farm, Cholmondeley, Nantwieh, Cheshire. T( O BREEDERS of RACE HORSES.— For SALE, GLENGQWRIE, a brown mare, 6 years old, 15 hands 3 inches high, got by Touchstone out of Glencairne, sister to Glencoe, and Glenara, the dam of Glendower, Glenluce, and Glenavon; the abort is a racing- like mare, with great bone and substance. Also, a bay mare, LITTLE GERRY, 6yearsold, 15handshigh, gotbyAlarmoutofGeraldine, by The Saddler, her dam Fanchon, by Lapdog out of Scuffle, by Parti- san. Vide " Racing Calendar." Apply, G. J, Hunt, Sholing Farm, Southampton. HUNTERS.— For SALE, two capital hunters, the property of a farmer: COSSACK, a bay horse, rising 6 years, 15 hands 3 inches high, is a good fencer and fast: got by Forester out of a thorough bred mare. Also, ELASTIC, a dark brown mare, rising 6 years, 15 hands 3 inches high, by the Irish Birdcatcher out of a thorough bred mare; is a perfect fencer, and exceedingly fast. - Apply to W. Bishops, farmer, Oakley Parva. near Kettering, Northamp- tonshire. HORSES FROM NORTHALLERTON FAIR.— WI LLIAM COLLINS, of Mount- street, Lambeth, begs to inform noblemen and gentlemen that he will have EIGHTY first- class HORSES, from the above celebrated fair, for SHOW, on Thursday and Friday rifext, the 12tli and 13th inst. They will consist of several very hand horses ; hunters, up to weight, and chargers, TO be SOLD, that splendid BROWN ENTIRE HORSE, called THE ROYAL GEORGE, risiag 5 years old, stands 17 hands 2 inches high, full of bone, good action, clean legged, and sure foal- getter; stock remarkably good and handsome. Apply to Mr P. Basnett, Parklejr, near Whitchurch, Salop. ITIOR SALE, a GREY GELDING, 15 hands two * inches high, rising 5 years old, sound and quiet to ride, May be seen at Friar's- place Farm, near Acton, Middlesex. T7* OR SALE, a very superior and handsome JP BROWN MARE ( saddle mare), 6 years old, 15 hands high, with plenty of power; her style of going is perfection. To be seen at Morgan's stables, Queen's- road Bridge, Dalston. FOR SALE, a very handsome BLACK PONY 12 hands high, perfectly quiet, and very fast; likewise, a neal Whitechapel cart, with lamps, & c, and a silver- mounted harness. The above all match. For particulars, apply to Mr Thompson, Pelican Hotel, Newbury. The pony is an excellent tandem leader. TO be SOLD or LET, BIRKENHEAD, a brown j QTALLION.— At Harwood Lee, near Bolton- ie- horse, withoutwhite and without blemish, 15 hands 3i inches high, Kj Moors, the thorough bred STALLION, DEAR ME ; thorough a sure foal- getter, and temper and constitution unexceptionable; bred by Lord Chesterfield in 1843, got by Liverpool out of Arachne, by Filho da Puta. Arachne was also the dam of Sir Isaac, Scamander. and Industry, Birkenhead is the sire of New Brighton ( winner of the Steward's Cup at Goodwood, and many other races), the only one of his get that ever started. His half- bred stock are very good. He can be seen by applying to Mr Thomas Wilson, stud groom, Althorp Park, near Northampton, BRYAN O'LINN, to be SOLD or LET for the SEASON.— Bryan O'Linn, by Birdcatcher, is the sire of Morgan Rattler, Good Friday, Highlander, Mr St George's colt, and several others, which will appear this season. His prodnce Won £ 1,272 in 1855. and are entitled to rusi for the National Produce Stakes. For further particulars see Racing Calendar. If not sold, or let, he will stand this season at Ardreigh House, one mile from Athy. All applications to be made to Thomas Sherlock, Esq, Ardreigh House, Athy, County Kil- dare, Ireland. STALLIONS.— To be LET or SOLD, TRAP, by Ratcatcher, dam Souvenir by Orville, and Dr HAMPDEN, by Dul- cimer out ef Rachel, Bessie, and Mouser's dam. The above horses are 16 hands high, bay, without white, and sure foal getters. Further par- ticulars of S. Beesley, Summer Tour, Oxford, where the horses may be seen. , FOR SALE, a PAIR of BAY GELDINGS, 15 ; hands 2 inches high, six years old, good- looking, match and step well together, quiet in single and double harness and to ride, and have both been hun ted. They are warranted, and a trial allowed. To be seen at J. Fickling* s, Norfolk- yard, Westbourne- grove West, Bays- water. GREYHOUNDS.— For SALE, two FIRST \ JT SEASON BITCHES, Asylum and Avon, separately or to- gether. For price apply to Mr Ashmore, Norton, near Evesham. GREYHOUND SAPLINGS.— FOR SALE, TWO black BITCHES, by Ranter out of Murder, Murder by a son of Goodlake's Glider out of the dam of Randell's celebrated Ruby; have been well reared, and are good- looking; whelped May 12. Price £ 15 eaeh. Also a brace by Admiral out of Jessie, Jessie by Bradly's Major of Hirondelle, sister to Webb's Flirt and Havoc, June 20th. Price out of ! £ 10 each. Apply to Mr Ashmore, Norton, near Evesfiam. HARRIERS.— TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, TWENTY- ONE COUPLES of the best blood in the world, being that of Sir T. F. F. Boughey's, Bart, Mr Okeover's, Mr Corbet's, and Mr Wickstead's. They consist of nineteen couples of hunting hounds, and two couples ot puppies, exactly 18 inches high; for symmetry, colour, dash, ancl pace they cannot be surpassed. These hounds were hunted by the present owner in Staffordshire three seasons, and the laBt t wo in the neighbourhood of Kilkenny, where they have been showing most excellent sport, and can be seen any day at work anywhere within 15 miles of Kilkenny, Address to R. T. Adderley, Esq, New Par k, Kilkenny, A capital VAN to be SOLD, as good as new, will carry 20 couples of hounds, and there are seats, and it can be turned into a break to carry ten persons inside and two on the box. BEAGLE HARRIERS.— TO be SOLD about THIRTEEN COUPLE, average height 16i inches - have shown excellent sport both last year and this. Address A., Post Office, Fairford, Gloucestershire. EN COUPLE of WORKING FOXHOUNDS to be DISPOSED OF. Apply to the Editor of the Turf depart ment. Bell's Life in London, 170, Strand. T ^ I^ O SPORTSMEN.— To be DISPOSED OF, m a consequence of the proprietor giving up sporting, a POINTER BITCH, 4 years old, perfect, and a SETTER DOG, three years old, perfect. Also a most excellent DOUBLE GUN, by that celebrated Bir- mingham maker, John Wiggan; to any gentleman taking the whole £ 18 will be accepted, or £ 10 for the gun, and £ 5 each for pointer or setter. Applications addressed to Mr Alfred Onions, care of Mr Dowell, 56, Dudley- street, Birmingham, will be attended to. DOGS.— For SALE, a very fine and powerful fawn DEERHOUND LURCHER, ' out of a bull bitch, by a first- class deerhound; he is two years and a half old, warranted to pull down a deer single- handed in the open, very fleet and determined ; price £ 10; he is the property of a deer- park keeper. Also, some first- rate bulldogs and bitches, good watch or keepers* dogs, a black retriever, and some first- class terriers. Apply to James Green, 15, Ossulstoii' street, Somers Town, London. OG LOST. —£ 1 Reward.— LOST, from the D Feb3, . . _ . ... .. , light tan on his face and legs, answers to the name of Daddy ; had on when lost a plain " iirb chain collar.! Whoever brings him to E. W. Shaw's, 4, Grange- court, Carey- street, Lincoln's Inn- fields, shall receive the above reward. TO GENTLEMEN SPORTSMEN.— WANTED. TWO or THREE COUPLE of DOGS to KEEP till the season comes on, where every care will be taken of them. Particulars and re- ferences to be had by addressing to A. H„ Post Office, Boxley, Maid- stone. Kent. ALDERNEY, JERSEY, and GUERNSEY COWS and HEIFERS.— M. FOWLER, senior, Little Bushey, Watford, Herts, will have a very choice selection of TWENTY- FIVE down calving and newly calved cows on SALE, at the Red Lion Yard, Pad- dington, Monday and Tuesday, the 16th and 17th instant. They are on their way to the north, direct from the islands. Warranted pure and perfect, and delivered free within 20 miles of London by careful drovers. STALLION.— To be LET or SOLD, the stallion CLAIR DE LUNE.' own brother to Loup Garou, the sire of The Coroner, Lambourn, and other first- class horses, by Lanercost out of Moonbeam, the dam ot Manganese, & c. Clair de Lune is a beautiful brown horse, without white, 6 years old, nearly 16 hands high, and per- fectly sound; has served two seasons, is a sure foal- getter, arid his stock are very promising. For price and further particulars, apply to Mr James Hodson, jun, Manor House, Kingston, near Lewes, Sussex, where his stock may be seeu. STALLION.— To be SOLD, the thorough and fashionable bred sire GRlMSTON, by Verulam out of the dam of The Cure, graddam by Waxy, & s. He is a sure foal- getter, and his stock most promising, Also, HECUBA, by Crozier, dam Touch Me Not, by Touchstone. She is engaged sound, very fast, of good temper, and fit to be put into training. Apply to Mr Hatch, Castle, Ardee, Ireland where Grimston's stock may be seen.— N. B. They will be sold for the value, as also other thorough bred and most promising yearlings and two year olds. & c, as the proprietor has too many. ' . OTALLIONS.— The Heron Blood.— To be SOLD O or LET, MOORCOCK, by Heron, dam by Young Phantom, great granddam Sister to Triumph, by Fyldener. He is; a long, low horse, in colour a rich dark brown, without white; stands 15 hands 2 inches high, with remarkably deep girth and strong loins; has splendid action, is perfectly sound, and the very fac simile of his sire, Heron. As a race horse, MoorcocK proved himself both speedy and stout, considering that he was never trained. He has not had any thorough bred mares, but his stock from half- bred ones, now rising four years old, are so large and promising as speedy looking anim- als, that his owner would prefer to let him on moderate terms to any one who has sufficient accom- modation, in a central district, where he might have some thorough bred mares, as he fully beileves that this liorse would, ere long, become a popular stallion. He is a sure foal- getter, and in perfect health and vigour. Can be seen at Trydd Cottage, Knighton, Radnorshire; and applications to Mr F. Griffiths, stud groom, at that address, will re- ceive attention.— Knighton, Jan 28,1857. STALLIONS.— Messrs Barrow's Stud Paddocks, Newmarket, and Repository for tke Sale of thorough- bred Horses by Private Contract.— The following popular stallions will serve mares at the above paddocks the ensuing season 1857: ROBERT DE GORHAM, by Sir Heicules out of Duvernay, by Emi- lius out of Varennes, sister to Quadrille, by Selim, at 20 guineas each mare, groom's fee included. He is the sire of many winners. ALARM, by Venison out of Southdown, by Defence, at 15 guineas each mare, groom'sfee included. Alarm won the Cambridgeshire Stakes, the Claret Stakes, and the Ascot Cup, beating Orlando, Jericho, Welf- dog, The Baron, Oakley, and Bishop of Romford's Cob. He is the sire of Torment, Winkfield ( the winner of: the Ascot Cup), Pitapat, Com- motion, Amorous Boy, and many other winners. His stock won thirty races during the last year. THE BLACK DOCTOR, by The Doctor out of Betsy Bird, by Vol- taire, at 10 guineas each mare, and half bred at 5 guineas. The Black Doctor won the Eglinton Stakes at Doncaster, the Warwick Cup, a stake at Richmond and at Chester, and was second for the Chester Cup . and the Dee Stakes, besides winning several other races. The following horses are for sale: THE BLACK DOCTOR, CHARLEMONT, All applications to be made to Messrs Barrow, veterinary surgeons, Newmarket, Every attention will be paid to all mares sent to Messrs Barrow, and foaling mares will receive their professional services. The best accom- modation can be had, with loose boxes, good pasturage, private paddocks ( if required), and a succession of green crops. No horse or mare to be taken from these paddocks until all expenses are paid. STALLION.— Catterick.— GOORKAH will serve mares at MrC. Pybus's stables for the season 1857; thorough- bred mares at 5guineas, and 10s the groom; half- bred mares at 3 guineas, and 5s the groom. He is by Annandale out of Fair Jane, by David; 15 hands 3 inches high; a good brown, clear of white; perfectly sound, enormous powers, splendid action in all his paces. His performances will show he has won and beat all the best horses in his year, and at all distances. At three years old, won Liverpool Cup, beating Goldfinder, Chief Justice, Harbinger, Missive, Cariboo, Alp, and many otliers. fcWen Warwick Cup, beating Adine, Little Harry, Ibex, Sackbut, and Black Doctor. Won tlie Queen's Plate at Doncaster, beating Hex, Gossip, Grapeshot. and Mentmore Lass. Won the Caledonian Cup, beating Harricot, Friars' Hall, and The Black Doctor. Same place, next day, won the value of 95. sovs, beating Braxey, Pugorrock, Auchinleck, Radulphus, Worcester, and Bird Trap. Ran s^ aond to Kingston for the Northumberland Plate. beating Goldfinder, Red Lion, Little Jack, Garth- fortli. and many others in the race. At York, for the Great Ebor, ran fourth to Pantomime, Nabob, and Catspaw, beating Newminster, Adine, Revolver, Lord Fauconberg, Barbette, Peggy, and a great field. Ran second to Balrownie for the Caledonian St Leger, equal weights. He met with an accident, when three years old, in his foot, which put an end to his racing career, Goorkah cannot fail in getting first- class horses. Good accommodation for mares and foals at 10s per week: corn at market price. All expenses to be paid, before the mares are taken away, to Mr C. Pybus. Further information to be had of Mr C. Wintenngham, Richmond; and Mr C. Pybus, Catterick, Yorkshire. ^ TALLION.— At Mr Gray's, Enfield, Middlesex, K- 3 near London, EAGLE ( bred in Ireland), by Irish Birdcatcher, dam Emily, by Pantaloon, granddam Elizabeth, by Mango, great grand- dam Stamphordia, by Stamford, great gi eat granddam Legacy, by King Fergus, by Eclipse. Eagle stands 16i hands high, dark chesnut, was a superior race horse, and possesses power and substance perhaps un- equalled in any thorough bred stallion in Europe. His half bred stock have sold for enormous prices, one by Mr Anderson, of London, to Prince Albert, for 500 guineas, and one by Mr Murray, of Manchester, for 450 guineas. Eagle never served any thorough bred mares, and the only one of his produce that ever ran, viz, Deception ( out of a half bred mare) Was a winner, and Prizefighter ( the best two year old of last year at the Curragh), is the produce of Deception. Osprey ( own sister to Eagle) was a superior runner, ran second for the Oaks, and as a broodmare has proved the running strain of blood, having produced Queen Cake ( winner of the last Angleseys at the Curragh). English breeders are invited to see this horse, as he has been just imported from Ireland; his present pro- prietor challenges England to produce any stallion possessing such power and substance, shape and beauty. Thorough breds 8 guineas, dams of winners of 50 sOvs and half breds half price. STALLIONS.— At Croft Stud Farm, near Darling- ton, CHANTICLEER, at 20 guines a mare, and 1 guinea to the groom. Chanticleer is the sire of Vengeance, who won the Cesarewitch in 1856, and ran second for the Cambridgeshire in the same year, car- rying 8st 21b, 34 horses starting. LORD OF THE ISLES, at 12 guineas a mare, and 1 guinea to the groom. Lord of the Isles is by Touchstone, dam Fair Helen, by Pan- taloon, granddam Rebecca, Alice Hawthorn's dam. Lord of the Isles was a first- class race horse, winning the Two| Thousand Guineas Stakes, and other large races, beating large fields at two and three years old. From his superior breeding and fine symmetry he cannot fail to become a first- class sire. Hay and grass at 10s per week. Corn, if ordered, at the market price. All expenses to be paid before the mares are taken away. There is every accommodation for mares and foals, and the land is of first- rate quality, with plenty; of roomy loose boxes. Every attention will be paid to mares sent to the above horses, by T. Winteringham, proprietor of the Stud Farm. Any communication addressed to T. Winteringham, Croft, near Darlington, will receive immediate attention.— N. B. The Croft Station on the York and Newcastle Railway is within three hundred yards of the Stud Farm, where mares can be taken off. STALLIONS.— HOBBIE NOBLE, that justly- K^ celebrated, sound, and first- class stallion will serve a limited number of mares, at 10 guineas each ( season 1857), at Plumpton Hall, near Harro- gate and KnaresborO', Yorkshire. He is by Pantaloon out of Phryne, Phryne by Touchstone out of Decoy. He is own brother to ElthirOn, Windliound, Miserrima, The Reiver, & c. It is useless giving further of his pedigree of performance, as it'ean be seen by reference to the " Stud Book " and Calendar that he and his family have won and been sold for more money than any other horses on the British Turf. T. Groves, the owner, at the above place, is willing to show Hobbie Noble, before com- petent judges, agiinst any other thorough bred horse in England that is serving at 20 guineas or more, for quality, action, soundness, and strength in its proper places, which is required to constitute a good animal, for any amount that may be agreed upon. Nominations to be forwarded as soon as convenient. Good accommodation for mares and foals, at usual prices. T. G. has also ROLAND, THE KNIGHT OF GWYNNE, FLYING BUCK, & c, & c.. STALLIONS FOR SEASON 1857.— At Cawston Lodge, near Rugby, Warwickshire: MELBOURNE, 25 mares, by subscription ( besides those of his owner and lesseelat 30 guineas each mare, and 1 guinea to the groom. IRISH BIRDCATCHER, 40 mares ( besides those of his owner and lessee) at 20 guineas each mare, groom's fee included. WINDHOUND, the sire of Lady Hawthorn, a limited number of mares, at 12 guineas each mare, groom's fee included. OULSTON, a limited number of mares, at 10 guineas each mare, groom's fee included; half- bred mares 5 guineas. Hay and grass at 10s per week, corn ( if ordered) at market rates. All expenses to be paid before the mares are taken away.— For particulars apply to William Hemming, stud- groom, Cawston Lodge, Rugby Robert Black, agent to Lord John Scott, Toft, Dunchurch. STALLIONS.— At Alvediston, London Elm, Wilts. — JOE LOVEL, by subscription; thirty mares, beside those of his owner, at 12 guineas each, and 10s 6d the groom. He is the sire of many winners, including Noisy, & c. Also, at the same place, UMBRIEL, by Melbourne or Touchstone out of Verbena, by Velocipede, at 7 guineas each, and lGs 6d to the groom. Half bred mares half- price. Hay and grass at 10s per week; corn, if ordered, at the market price. Alvediston is about 12 miles from Salisbury, and five from Woodyates, where there are plenty of good loose boxes and fine grass land. Sub- scriptions taken at Messrs Weatherby's; or of George Randall, stud groom, on the premises. Further particulars may be known of Mr William Day, Woodyates, Salisbury. Twenty subscriptions have been taken. STALLION for this SEASON, 1857.— YOUNG VOLTAIRE, by Voltaire ( xireofVoltigeur) outof Mecca, by Sultan ( sire of Bay Middleton), will serve mares this season at Murrell Green Farm, Winchfield, Hants; thorough- bred mares, 5 guineas and 5s the groom; half- bred mares half price and 2s 6d the groom. Young Voltaire is a dark brown horse, standing 15 hands 3 inches high, on short black legs, with immense bone and muscular power, good constitution, lengthy, free from vice, and very handsome. He is a sure foal- getter, and highly calculated to get half- bred horses of great value on account of his beautiful colour, symmetry, size, and action, being free from roaring or any other imperfection, and is as sound in every respect as the day he was foaled. His stock is remarkable for substance and realising high prices. Good accommodation for foaling mares at mo- derate charges. Any further particulars on applying to the owner, Mr Thomas W. Goddard, at the abgye address. STALLIONS for the SEASON, 1857.— At Mr J. Ashton's, Owmby Paddocks, near Brigg, Lincolnshire. THE CURE, at 15 guineas each, groom's fee included. The Cure is the sire of 10 two year old winners, last year winning 27 races, which, from the class of mares he has had, proves him to be a first- class sire. FERNHILL, at 7 guineas each, groom's fee included. Every accommodation for mares and foals. Hay and grass at 10s per week for foaling mares; barren mares, at 9s per week. Corn at market prices. All demands to be paid before the mares are taken away. Owmby paddocks are three, miles from Barnetby Junction, on the Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway, one mile from Howsliam Station, on the Lin- coln and Hull Railway. All applications to be made to Mr J. Ashton, Owmby House. STALLION.— STORM, at Osborne- lane Stud Farm, one mile from the railway station, Bracknell, near Reading, Berks, 30 mares, besides two of his owner's and those of the lesee, at 10 guineas and 1 guinea the groom. There is ample accommodation, and hay and frass, at 12s per week. Apply to G. Giles, on the premises; or to John . Rowland. Esq, 2, Conduit- street West, Hyde Park.— N. B. Storm is by Touchstone out of Ghuznee, by Pantaloon, and of his stock that ran last season six out of seven were winners. STALLION.— LOUP GAROU, 30 rnares ( besides those of his owner and lessee), at 15 gsineas sach, and 1 guinea the froom. He is the sire of The Coroner and Lambourn, and is likely to ecome the most fashionable stallion of the day. He is of good size and colour, with immense power, and is by Lanercost out of Moonbeam, by Tomboy. Hay and grass 12s per week, and corn on the usual terms. Expenses to be paid before any mare is removed. Apply to W. Hadiey, stud groom, Defford, nearPershore. bred mares, 5 guineas each; half bred mares, half price. Dear Me to the very best bloodo f the present day, being by Melbsurne out of Ennui, by Bay Middleton out of Blue Devils, by Velocipede ( the dam of Satm- terer). Dear Me is a rich dark bay, with black legs, stands full 16 hand* high, with short legs, and of great power, and has proved himself a saw foal- getter. All communication respecting the above to be addressed to Mr T. W. Redhead, Bolton- le- Moors.— N. B.: Every accommodation for brood mares and foals, the proprietor having spared no expense to SECTIRB every comfort. Hay and grass at the usual prices. Corn at market priet. UTALLIONS. KZ5 THE FLYING Rawcliffe Paddocks, near York. DUTCHMAN. The subscription is full. SLANE, at 20 guineas, 20 mares. NEWMINSTER, at 15 guineas. CRUIZER, CONNAUGHT RANGER, and WINDISCHGKATZ, V guineas each; winners and dams of winners served gratis by these last horses : half bred mares2 guineas each. JOHN O'GAUNT, by Taurus out of Mona, bvpartisan, at 5 guinea* each, half bred mares 3 guineas each. He is the sire of Belingbro& e, Hungerford, & e. Besides a limited number belonging to the company. Apply to Thomas Baitson, stud groom. STALLIONS.— At Middle Park, Eltham, Kent, one mile and a half from the Blaekheath Station, North Kent line. KINGSTON, by subscription Of 35 mares at 25 guineas each, beside* those belonging to his owner. NEASHAM ( sire of Heroine, winner of the Yearling Stakes at Shrewa* bury), at Sguineas; half bred mares half price. MARSYAS, by Orlando ( if not sold), at 6 guineas; half bred maroi half price. Hay and grass 10s per week; barren mares, with corn, 14s; foaling mares, 18s. QTALLIONS.— At Willesden Paddocks, Kilbum, London, PYRRHUS THE FIRST, winner of the Derby, & c; sire of Virago, Mcestissima, & c, at 30 guineas. SIR TATTON SYKES, winner of the St Leger, & e, sire of manf winners, at 20 guineas. SAUCYBOY, winner of the Caen Steeple Chase of 800 sovs, by Arthur, dam by Mameluke, at 3 guineas. Apply further to Mr C. Phillips. QTALLION.— The ensuing Season, at Dean's Hill, kJ near Stafford, TEDDINGTON, by Orlando: 32 mares by sub- scription of 20 guineas each ^ exclusive of 13 d'fliTs owner and lessee's). Subscriptions to be made to Messrs Weatherby, 6, Old Burlington- street, London; or to Mr J. Painter, Dean's Hill.— N. B. The greatest attention, will be paid to mares sent. Hay and grass at the usual prices. Tha season to end on the 20th July. QTALLION. — AUGUR, by Birdcatcher, winner of K^ the Champagne, Doncaster, 1851, will serve mares at Beverley, at 10 guineas each. He is one of the stoutest and truest- shaped horses ia England. Last season he served upwards of fifty thorough bred mares, twenty of which are engaged in produce stakes this season. Above thirty subscriptions already received. Apply to Daniel Price, White Horsey Beverley, Yorkshire." ^ TALLIONS.— ST LAWRENCE, by Skylark. or kJ Lapwing out of Helen, by Black! ock, sire of Saucebox, winner of the St Leger, and several other winners. Thoroughbred xaarea 10 guineas, haifbreds 5 gnineas. Also, MATHEMATICIAN, by Emilius out of Maria, by Wisher, sire o Monge, winner of the New Stakes, at Ascot. Thorough- bred maras 5 guineas, half- breds3 guineas. At Lawfold, eleven miles from Horsham, and five from Petworth. OTALLIONS.— ST MARTIN and DEFIANCE, at Mr Devereux's, Bay Horse Stables, Bromyard; all mares a, 2 guineas, and 5s. St Martin, by Actseon out of Galena, by Walton; lie a very handsome brown horse, 15 hands 3 inches high, good legs, and a splendid mover; he beat all the best horses of his year. Defiance, by Old England out of Vexation, by Touchstone; he is a handsome bay horse, 16 hands high, good legs, and action; he won 18 times, and some of his performances are the best on record. STALLIONS.— East Abbey, Richmond, Yorkshire. — WEATHERB1T, at 15 guineas a mare, and 1 guinea the groom, Weatherbit is by Sheet Anchor out of Miss Letty, by Priam and is the sire of Weathergage, and several other winners, GAME BOY, at 10 guineas, and 1 guinea the groom. Hay and grass at 12s a week. Corn at market price. Communications obe addressed to R. M. Jaques, Esq, or Joseph Massie, stud groom, tEast Abbey. STALLION.— MUSCOVITE, by subscription, 30 mares besides those of his owner at 10 guineas each, groom's fee included. Muscovite is a bay horse, by Hetman Platoff, data by Camel, and stands 16 hands high. Subscriptions taken by Messrs Weatherby, and for further particulars apply to Robert Harris, stud groom, Euxtoa Hall, Chorley, Lancashire. Hay and grass at 10s per week, and corn, if ordered, at market price..: - - STALLION.— That celebrated, first class horse, A BRITISH YEOMAN, by Liverpool, dam Fancy, will serve a limited number of mares this season, at 5 guineas, and 10s the groom; half bredl mares half price. He obtained the first prize at the Royal Agricultural Meeting, Chelmsford, open to all England, 1856. Good accommedatioa for mares and foals. Orders, addressed to James Moflat, Crosby, Carlisle^ STALLION.— KING of TRUMPS, by Velocipede out of Mrs Gill, by Viator, at 10 sovs and 10s the groom, dams of winners 5 sovs and 10s grooni, at the Turf Tavern, Dringhouses. King of Trumps, in addition to being a good race horse, is one of the soundest horses that was ever trained, a consideration of the greatest importance to breeders, yet too often overlooked; hence the number of infirm horse* which cannot bear training., U. TALLION.— POMPEY ( late Cnjeus), by Pompey ( sire of the celebrated Nancy) by Emilius, & c, dam Interlude, by Physician out of Comedy, by Comus, Star, Young Marske, & c, bred by Lord Eglinton in 1648; is a dark bay, 16 hands high, and very strong. Will stand this season at Ardee, Ireland. Thorough bred mares 4 sova. half bred 2 sovs. Good keep for mares, with boxes and paddock, Is pet night. STALLION.— Season, 1857.— At Mr Marmaduke Walker's, Addington Lodge, near Croydon, PTOLEMY, by Pyrrhus the First out of Celeste, by Muley Moloch out of a Velocipede mars, her dam by Comus out of Flora, byCamillus, & e, & c, will serve thorough bred mares at £ 10 10s, and half bred mares at £:> 5s, groom'* fee included. The horse ( whose stock is very promising.) will attend OB. application, within a circuit of 10 miles. STALLION.— FALLOW BUCK, by Venison out of Plenary ( own sister to Plenipotentiaiy), thorough bred rnaree 5 guineas, 10s the groom. Good accommodation for mares and foals. Hay and grass 10s per week; corn at market price. Expenses to be paid before any mare is removed. At Mr William Ayling's, Audlers Ask Farm, Liss, near Petersfield, Hants, six miles from Alton station. STALLION.— SWEETMEAT, 35 mares at 15 guineas ( besides the owner's). He is sire of Mincemeat, winner of the Oaks in 1854, Nettle and Mincepie, winner of the Oaks in 1856, Citron, Lundyfoot, Angelica, Trifle, and a host of other first- rate horses. Other particulars in former advertisements. Apply to Mr Eyke, Stantoa Shiffnal, Salop. STALLION.— At Melton Mowbray.— DRAYTON will serve mares. Thorough bred mares at 7 sovs, half bred . at 3 sovs, and 2s 6d the groom. All, inquiries to be made at the George Hotel, Melton Mowbray. STALLION.— RUSSBOROUGH, by Tearaway out of Cruiskeen, by Sir Hercules, will serve mares in Roxburgh- shire, at 7 guineas; half breds, hall- price. Apply to Andrew Pringle, groom, Harrow Inn, Jedburgh, N. B. STALLION.— HUNGERFORD will serve mares at the Turf Tavern, Doncaster; thoroughbred 5 guineas, half- bred ditto at half price. Apply to Mr W. King. STALLION.— IVAN, at 5 guineas each mare. Apply to Mr Scott, stud groom, Kirkby Farm, Tadcaster. ^ TALLION GREYHOUND. — RANTER, at Kj10 guineas. Apply to John Weaver, Chadbury, near Eveshain. STALLION GREYHOUND.— JUDGE, at 10 guineas. Apply to Joseph Irwin, 26, Lowther- street, Whitehavea STALLION GREYHOUND.— MERRYMAN, the sire of Mildew, is at the service of the public at & 5 5s. Apply te Mr Cox, Farnborougn, Hants. STALLION GREYHOUND.— LARRISTON is at the service of the public at £ 5 5s each bitch. For particular* apply to Wm. Wignall, Star Inn. Skipton- in- C'raven, Yorkshire. TUD GREYHOUND.- brother to Ranter), at 5 guineas, tnres, near Stratford- on- Avon, S1 • GIPSY ROYAL ( own. Apply to S. Gunn, Welford Pas* STALLION GREYHOUND.— BARABBAS will serve bitches at 5 guineas each. " Barabbas is a model for a stallion."— Stonehenge. Apply to A. Hudson, at J. Stone, Esq's, Ashley Grove, Box, near Chippenham, Wilts, s TUD GREYHOUNDS.— BEDLAMITE, 10 guineas, limited to 20 bitches. BEDLAM TOM, 5 guineas. Apply to Mr J. Brown, Old Moot Hall, Nottingham. STALLION GREYHOUND.— BLACKCAP ( ewn brother to Restless, by Dutchman out of Alice) will serve bitchee at 10 guineas. Winners or dams of winners only 6guineas. Forperform* ances see " Thacker." Apply to Mr S. Cass, Thirsk, Yorkshire. STALLION GREYHOUND.— BRITISH TAR, by British Lion out of Mr Jebb's Ringdove, at £ 6 6s. He is sire of Sultan, the fastest dog out; also of Napier, Wellington, and Remnant, Apply toMr Denby, Fox and Hounds, Carslialton, Surrey. STALLION GREYHOUND.— MOTLEY, by Mr Gibson's Sam out of Mr Jardine's Tollwife, is at the service of the tions, South Eastern Railway, STALLION GREYHOUND.— SPY, by Liddes- dale out of Florence, is at the service of the public, at £ 5 5s. For performance see " Thacker." His first get are now saplings, and very promising. Apply to Henry Williams, Westfield House, Knotty Ash, near Liverpool. STALLION GREYHOUND— MASQUERADER, fawn dog ( formerly called Imitator), at £ 3 3s. He is by Motley out of Mocking Bird, and one of the fastest dogs in England, never hav- ing been led to his hare; for performance sea " Thacker." Apply to William Alsop, King's Arms Hotel, Kenilworth. STALLION GREYHOUND. — STANLEY, fawn, at £ 5 53 each; a powerful, speedy, true running, game dog, com- bining the Camarine and Old Blinkin Bess blood of the north of Eng- land. with the Monarch and other first- class blood of Scotland; hie puppies are most promising. Apply to Mr Gibson, Woolmet, Dal- keith, N. B. STALLION.— ESSEDARIUS, the property of Messrs G. and R. Saville, Hud Hill, Chapeltown, near Sheffield. Essedarius, by Gladiator, dam by Velocipede; granddam Streamlet, by Teresias; great granddam Bizarre, by Peruvian; great great granddam Violante, by John Bull out of sister to Skyscraper, by Highflyer. He is a good dark chesnut, 15 hands 3 inches high, good constitution, great power, on short firm legs, good action, lengthy, free from any defect. A glance at his performances on the Turf will show his speed and staying capabili- ties. Thorough bred mares at 8 sovereigns, and 8s the groom; half bred mares at 3 sovereigns, and 3s the groom. Good accommodation at Hud Hill for mares, at 10s per week, for hay and grass; corn, if ordered, at the market price. The groom's fee to be paid at the time of serving, and all other demands to the groom at the end of the season. STALLION GREYHOUND. — CALEDONIAN, red and white, by Sam out of Cleopatra, at £ 5 5s each. He com- bines the King Cob blood of England with the Waterloo and Sport blood of Scotland— see account of him in volume 14 of" Thacker's Annual," page 335; also " Stonehenge's" account of him in volume 15, page 222. He dislocated a knee joint in running the deciding course for the Lytham Open Cup last season, and has not run since. Apply same as Stanley. STALLION GREYHOUND.— SACKCLOTH, at £ 5 5s, by Lord Sefton's Senate ( winner of the Waterloo Cup), out of Cinderella, sister to Staymaker, who ran up for the Waterloo Cup, Sackcloth, when he was not 22 months old, won the Ashdown and Water- loo Cups within the space of one week. He also won the Altcar Cup, besides greatly distinguishing himself on several other occasions. The last course he ran in public was with Mr Jefferson's Judge, whom lie beat, and was lamed in the course, and was afterwards drawn. Apply to Henry Beale, Croxteth Kennels, near Liverpool. STALLION GREYHOUND NAPIER ( own brother to Sultan).— White and fawn dog NAPIER, pupped IStk May, 1854, will serve bitches at three guineas each. Sire, British Tar; dam, Fly; Fly, by Mr Deakin's Deacon, dam Quiz, by King Cob; Deacon by Earwig, dam by Mr Bale's Bugle, March, 1856. Napier won. the Bainesse Cup, Catterick, of 16 dogs, after which he had an accident, and has not run since. February, Sulun won the Brough Cup of 16 dogs. November, at Scorton, he divided a 22- dog stake, on account of it getting dark ; also, at Selby, he divided a 32- dog stake with Mr Ran- dell's Riot. P. S. For particulars apply to Mr Hunter, Hall Moor, Higk Coniscliffe, near Darlington. MENAGERIE, New- road, Regent's Park, Lon- don.— w. C. HERRING begs to inform the nobility and gentry that he has succeeded to the business of the late W. Herring, and re- spectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage bestowed on the late W. Herring for the last forty years, LIVE PHEASANTS. Full- winged wild and tame- bred PHEASANTS; also, gold " and silver pheasants, black and other swans, waterfowl, and a variety of live stock, now oa SALE at W. Herring's Menagerie, New- road, Regent's Park, London. ALMOND TUMBLERS.— The SALE of the genu- ine STUD of these BIRDS, as advertised in this paper of 1st Fe- bruary, will continue on Monday, 9th; Tuesday, 10th; and Wednesday, 11th inst. To view, between thehours of 9 and 12 o'clock. BELGIAN AND GERMAN CANARIES.— AN immense quantity just arrived. BELGIANS, first quality cocks, 10s each; hens, 5s; secondcoeks, 7s6d; hen3t 3s. Germans, with the nightingale, water- bubble, and woodlark notes ( including cages), 6s easl* 6 for 33s, 12 for 60s. Fancy cages of every description 20 per cent tmdet any other house.— ROBERT GREEN, 154, Kingsland- road., r 2 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 8, 1857. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. GYMNASTICS, Fencing, Sword Exercise, Drilling, Glove Practice, & c, at the Royal Gymnasium and School of Arms, 8, James- st^ t, Haymarket. OPEN DAILY. private lessons and classes. An evening class every Tuesday ana i riaaj, at 8. Families attended at their own residences. , —_ ARMY and NAVY CLUB.— An EXTRAORDI- NARY GENERAL MEETING of the members of this club will take place on Saturday, the 21st of February instant, at i o clock pre- cisely. to consider the readxnission of a former member of the club. By order of the committee. Pall- mall, 4th February, 1857. THOMAS WALCQTT. Sec. Mr ALBERT SMITH'S MONT BLANC, Baden Up the Rhine, and Paris, is no* open EVERY EVENING ( except Saturday), at 8 o'clock. StalttrSs. area is gallery U htaUs can e secured at the box- office, E « Y^ TIAN HALL, Picradill^ everj day between 11 and 4, without any extra charge. The morning represen- tations take place every Tuesday and Saturday, at 8 o CIQCK. GENERAL TOM THUMB has scarcely under- gone the slightest change in features. voice or size since times before her Majesty at Buckingham, lSyearsago. a » dexhibitedbetore 600,000 of ihe nobility and gentry n London. Hundreds who knew him intimately at that time recognise him dai y. His intellMthasva% tlyex- panded. His songs, dances, statues, imitations, & e, m numerous < x> s- tumes, are peculiarly enchanting. His miniature equipage promenades the streets. The costly presents received from her Majesty'and the crowned heads of Europe are exhibited to his visitors. THRkh EXHI- BITIONS EVERY DAY and EVENING, in the beautiful PRINCE of WALES BAZAAR, 209, Regentrstreet( near Conduit- street). Hours changed. From 12* to 2, S* to 5, and 7J to 9 o'clock. Doors open half- an- hour in advance. Admission Is, regardless ot age; stalls 2s, and children half- price. —— DR. KAHN'S ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, i. Coventry- street, Leicester- square— OPEN ( for gentlemen only), from 10 till 10— containing upwards of 1,000 models and preparations. Illustrating every part of the human frame in health and aisease, the race of men, Ac. Lectures are delivered at 12, 2. 4, and half- past 7, by Dr i. Sexton; and a new and highly interesting series of lectures is now in course of delivery by Dr Kahn, at a quarter past 8 p. m. Admis- sion. Is. Catalogues, containing lectures as delivered bv Dr Kalin, gratis. RT- UNION of LONDON ( by Royal Charter). rri7e. two prims, iru'j ijuc/ iidjui • , ~ —,- t.— „„ Ji - ^• GOO< 1,"• —— 444, West Strand, Jan 14.1857. PATRONISED hy H. time is it?— The ROYAL 1 M. the QUEEN.— What LILLIPUTIAN ALARM CLOCK, a beautiful brass" time piece, with an alarm. Gilt brass face, 5s • porcelain ditto, 6s. Warranted for two years by the manufacturers, J. Dh SOLLA and SON, 3i, Southampton- terrace, Waterloo Bridge; 60, Hungertord Market. Town and country orders ( if accompanied with a P. O. order payable at Charing- cross to Jacob De Solla) immediately attended to.— Established since 1841. WEST HAM DISTILLERY COMPANY ( Li- mited.)— Notice is hereby given, that the works of the above distillery being near completion, the directory will be open to KbOfctV h ORDERS for PLAIN SPIRIT, to be supplied in February. Due notice will be sent r. und to the trade. THOMAS WEBB, Manager. Distillery, West Ham, 31st January, 1857. i LIMITED LIABILITY.— The co- operation of a few gentlemen is required to complete the direction of THE BRITISH REPOSITORY for SALE by AUCTION and COMMISSION of HORSES, CARRIAGES, & c. Apply by letter, with name aud address to _ Field. Esq, 2, Spring- gardens, Charing- cross. RJHHE PERFECT EIGHT- DAY WATCH, war- X ranted to go correctly— Patented in England, France, Belgium, and Holland.— These sound ENGLISH WATCHES, which do not exceed in size and price the ordinary watches now in use, reqaire to be wound up onlv once a week with three turns of the key. Only to be had of the inventors and patentees, L. MESURE and Co., 12, King Wihiam- street, Charing- cross, London. SLACK'S NICKEL ELECTRO PLATED is a coating of pure silver over nickel silver. A combination of two metals possessing such valuable qualities, renders it in appearance and wear quiteequal to sterling silver. TABLE SPOONS or FORES, SOs and 40s frames, MOORE'S IRISH MELODIES. IRISH MELODIES. By THOMAS MOORE. Four Editions, as follows : Diamond Edition, with Portrait, 32mo 2s 6d, or, bound in morocco, 4s, New Illustrated Edition, with 13 Plates, square crown 8vo 21s, or, bound in morocco, Sis fi t. Illustrated by D. Maclise, R. A., super royal 8vo, 31s 6d or, in morocco, by Haydav, 52s 6d. AnEdition, with a Vignette, 16mo, 5s, or in morocco, by Hay day ,12s 6d. London : Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, and Roberts. TO CORRESPONDENTS. * T Just published, in three volumes, crown 8vo., £ 1 lis 6d. WO YEARS AGO. By the Rev CHARLES KINGSLEY, F. S. A.. F. L. S., & c, author of" Westward Ho!" & c. Lately published, by the same author: THE HEROES; GreekFairvTales. 7s6d. GLAUCUS; or. Wonders of the Shore. Third Edition. 3s 6d. WESTWARD HO! 8 vols. Second Edition. £ llls6d. ALEXANDRIA and HER SCHOOLS. 5s. PHAETHON; or, Loose Thoughts for Loose Thinkers. Second Edition. 2s. Cambridge: Macmillan and Co. A: PORTLAND ROOMS, Foley- street, Portland- place.— Madame LINDA begs te inform the nobility and gentry her FULL DRESS BALL will take place on TUESDAY, February 17tli. Tickets 10s 6d each, to be had at the rooms.— N. B. Mr Ireres Annual Grand Full Dress Ball is fixed for Ash Wednesday, February 25tli, and the usual soirees every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the season. THEATRE ROYAL DRURY- LANE.— Lessee, Mr E. T. Smith ; acting manager, Mr C. Mathews; stage manager, Mr R. Roxby; scenic artist, Mr W. Beverley.— All over by half- past 11, to enable country visitors to return by the 12 o'clock Wains.— In consequence of the enthusiastic and ecstatic applause bestowed on the new drama ot The Black Book by audiences crowded to the roof, thus evidencing its unequi vocal success, it will be performed every evening until further notice.— The greatest hit of all is the Drury- tane Pantomime.— Nightly overflows. — The free list entirely suspended.— The eminent comedian, Mr Chas. Mathews, will appear every evening.— Last two Morning Performances of the great Pantomime on Wednesday next. February 11th, and on the following Wednesdav, February 18th, at 2 o'clock— TO- MORROW, and following evenings, will be performed the new drama, in three acts, en- titled THE BLACK BOOK: characters by Messrs Charles Mathews, A. Younge, G. Honev, Vincent, Tilbury. Lingham ; Miss Cleveland, Mrs Selby, and Miss M. Oliver. To conclude with the highly successful grand comic pantomime, entitled SEE SAW, MARGERY DAW; or, Harle- quin Holidav and the Island of Ups and Downs. The scenery entirely new, paintod bv and undf- r the direction of William Beverley. The best Pantomime Company in England. Two Harlequins Herr Deutin and Signor Yeroni Two Sprites The Brothers Elliott Two Pantaloons Mr Barnes and Mr G. Tanner Two Clowns Messrs Harry Boleno and Flexmore The Gent Mr Halford Two Columbines Madame Boleno and Miss Honey Grand ballet: Miss Rosina Wright, Mdlles Jenny and Emilie Osmont, and upwards of 130 coryphees.— Reduced prices, as usual. THEATRE ROYAL HAY MARKET.— TO- MORROW ( Mondav) and during the week, the new three- act comedy of DOUBLE- FACED PEOPLE: characters by Messrs Buckstone, Chip- pendale, Comuton, Farren. lCIark, Rogers. E. Villiers, & c; Mesdames Rey- nolds. Poynter, and Fitzwiiiiam. With the pantomime of THE BABES IN THE WOOD; or. Harlequin and the Cruel Uncle. LYCEUM THEATRE ROYAL.— TO- MORROW ( Monday), and during the week, the gorgeous burlesque and panto- mime, CONRAD AND MEDORA; or. Harlequin Corsair, and the lit- tle Fairv at the Bottom of the Sea, with its dazzling Transformation climax/ Preceded on Monday and Tuesday by THE KING'S MUS- QUETEERS. On Wednesday Othello. On Thursday the new play of the Cagot. On Friday Fabian. On Saturday a new play, in five acts, en- titled A Life's Ransom; principal characters by Mr C. Dillon, Mrs C. Dillon, and Mr Stuart. GREAT NATIONAL STANDARD THEATRE, Shoreditch.— TO- MORROW ( Monday), and during the week, to com- mence with the new grand comic Christmas pantomime, called HICKEDY PICKEDY MY BLACK HEN; or. Harlequin King Winter and Queen Spring. Harlequin, Mr Ashate. Columbine, Madame Pauline. Panta- loon, Mr H. Bird. Clown, by Mr J. Doughty. To conclude with THE WRECK OF THE GOLDEN MARY. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.— Lessee, Mr W. Cooke.— TO- MORROW ( Monday), and all the week, ROB BOY, with the original music, and effective and appropriate equestrian illustrations by Mr W. Cooke's trained hones: Rob Roy, Mr. James Holloway. After which, the favourite SCENES in the CIRCLE. To conclude with the equestrian comic pantomime of PAUL - PRY ON HORSEBACK. Commen" e at 7 o'clock. . COAL HOLE TAVERN, Fountain court, Strand ( opposite Exeter Hall).— Lord Chief Baron NICHOLSON, and the celebrated JUDGE and JURY SOCIETY. EVERY NIGHT at half- past 9 o'clock precisely. TO- MORROW, and during the week, the new case, in which that much- abused individual, the Notting Hill Burglar, wUl appear. Posds Plastiques and Tableaux Vivants at half- past 7, and after the theatres, supported by the most exquisite female models. Chops, steaks, & c, in the coffee- room. An excellent ordi- nary at 6 o'clock daily. Beds Is 6 « l.— N. B. Mr Nicholson deems it necessary emphatically to state that he is not connected with any periodical now publishing. CHEAP RETURN TICKETS to BRIGHTON and BACK.— FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD CLASS, available from Saturday to Monday, are issued at Loadon Bridge every Saturday, by the fast train at 8 p. m., first and second class passengers to return by any of the regular trains up to and including the 8 a. m. train, and third class passengers by any train not later than the 7 a. m. on the following Monday. FARES THERE AND BACK : 1st class, ISs: 2d class, 9s: third class covered carriages, 6s. FREDERICK SLIGHT, Secretary, London Bridge Terminus FLEECE INN, Bridge- street, Northampton, within three minutes' walk of the railway station.— Brixworth Grand Military Steeple Chases.— Trainers, & c, will find good loose boxes, and the best possible ACCO MMODATION, with moderate charges, at the above inn.— JOHN BROWN, proprietor. EXETER HALL HOTEL, strand. Pantomimes.— This hotel is contiguous to the t - Christmas i theatres. Break- fasts, Is 6d; dinners, 2s; bed- rooms, 2s; drawing- room, with bed- room en suite, including wax lights, 7s; attendance, Is. A night watchman. Wedding breakfasts, & c. An elegant suite of apartments have been ar- ranged, suitable for wedding parties, and estimates forwarded from 3s per head. Carriages provided, if required, XTOW on SALE, just landed at the Wharf, real - LA DANTZIC BEER. For delivery orders apply to ADAM HILL, 268, High Holborn. Price per score, £ 13 10s; a sample keg, 13s 6d. A small quantity of racked spruce, 15s 6d; also a few hundred kegs of old Dantzic, suitable for brewers, 12s 6d per keg, and gome very sweet dark spruce, 12s 6d per keg. Copy the address, 258, High Holborn, the original ale, spice, and cordial manufactory.— Adam Hill. THE CONTINENTAL WINE COMPANY, Birchin- lane, Cornhill, Are enabled by their connection with the principal wine growers to supply every description of WINE of the finest qualities at prices for cask far below the average, including their Alto Douro Ports, at 42s. per dozen. Genuine ditto 34s. per dozen. Superior Pale or Gold Sherries, 30s. to 36s. per dozen. Champagne from 42s to 72s. Claret from 30s to 84s. MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 52, HIGH Holborn. London.- For SALE, HEADS, with ANTLERS, of the American ELK, Cape BUFFALO and KOODOE, Scotch RED and FALLOW DEER. Also the largest collection in the kingdom of rare birds, insects, and birds' eggs, & c. Manufacturer of coloured birds' eyes, at 5s per gross, black do at 4s per gross. A List of all the British Insects, with English and Latin names, for 9d, by post lOd. A priced list of Entomological apparatus forwarded upon receipt of a stamped envelope. Taxidermy; or, Bird Stuffing made Easy, a work alike useful to the adept and beginner, forwarded free by post for half- a- crown, by JAMES GARDNER, naturalist. CLOSE of HOLIDAYS.— The return of youth to their respective boarding- schools induces a solicitude from parents and guardians for their personal comfort and attraction, and ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL, for accelerating the growth and im- proving and beautifying the hair, ROWLANDS' KALYDOR, for im- proving the skin and complexion, and removing cutaneous eruptions, and ROWLANDS' ODONTO, or Pearl Dentrifice, for rendering the teeth beautifully white, and preserving the gums, are considered indis- pensable accompaniments for the attainment of those personal advan- tages so universally sought for and admired. Sold by A. Rowland and Sons, 20, Hatton Garden, London; and by chemists and perfumers.— Beware of spurious imitations. THE GENTLEMAN'S REAL HEAD of HAIR, or INVISIBLE PERUKE.— The principle upon which this pe- ruke is made is so superior to everything yet produced, that the maker invites the honour of a visit from the sceptic ana the connoiseur, that one may be convinced and the other gratified by inspecting this and other beautiful and novel specimens of the peruquian art at the establishment of the inventor, E. GRIFFIN, 182, Strand, where there are light and eleeant rooms for hair- cutting. TO CAPITALISTS.— WANTED to DISPOSE OF, ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY SHARES, or any less portion, in a mineral undertaking, upon which it is calculated 20 per cent, will be shortly paid. The shares are £ 5 each, fully paid up. The returns ot ore during the last two years and a half have amounted to near y £ 20.000, and it is estimated £ 50,000 worth of ore is now in sight. Apply by letter to Mr Jas. Brown, Cathedral Hotel, City. MONEY ADVANCED to gentlemen of property, on their notes of hand ; also, any amount of money advanced on reversions, gentlemen having the use of the money without paying interest or principal until they have been in possession of their property two years. Officers and minors of property accommodated with money. £ 100 ( HiO to lend on reversionary property and gentlemen's estates.— Apply ( in strict confidence) to Mr Graham, No. a Chambers, No. 8, Duke- street, St James's. MONEY.— Noblemen, gentlemen of property, heirs to entailed estates, and officers OR full pay, with gool expectations, can be supplied with ANY AMOUNT. Advances made on reversions, life interests, and legacies under wills. Large sums can be obtained by way of post obit.— Address by letter to C. D., 61, Brook- street, Hanover- square, London. ONEY.— Apply to Mr. HOWSE, 11, Beaut ort- buildings, Strand, W. C. Amount and duration of loan imma- terial. Every application considered confidential, and treated with promptitude, whether personal or written. M LLEN'S ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE of . PORTMANTEAUS, Despatch Boxes, Writing and Dressing i, Travelling Bags, with square openings, and 590 other articles tor travelling; by post for two stamps. Allen's Patent Solid Leather Port- manteau, with four compartments. Allen's Patent Despatch Box, with and without dressing case. Allen's Patent Travelling Bag, with souare opening. These articles are the best of the kind yet invent « a.— J. W and T. Allen, manufacturers of portable barrack- room furniture, and military outfitters ( see separate catalogue), 18 ar. d 22, Strand. HEAL and SON'S NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE contains designs and prices of one hundred and fifty articles of BED- ROOM FURNITURE, as well as of one hundred bedsteads, and prices of every description of bedding.— Heal and son, bedstead, bedding, and bed- room furniture manufacturers, 196, Totten- ham Court- road, W. GAROTTE ATTACKS.— A simple and effective weapon has been invented and patented as the ANTI- GAROTTE GLOVE or GAUNTLET, armed with pointed steel blades, and strength- ened to resist any desperate assault. The only weapon capable of instan. taneous application when in the grasp of the garotter. Cheap and port, able. Agents: Mr Wrentmere, 250, Regent- street; Mr Price, 13, Middle, row, Holborn; Messrs Mead and Powell. Railway Armde, London Bridge M] M( ONEY ADVANCED, on the personal security of heirs to entailed estates, who can have an immediate income secured to them. Also upon the note of hand of officers on full pay, & c. Also upon freehold and funded property, reversions to money in the Funds, life estates, & c. Reversions purchased. Apply to Mr Allen, at his offices, 28A, Regent- street, Waterloo- place. MONEY.— Noblemen, gentlemen of property, heirs to entailed estates, and other responsible parties requiring advances, can be immediately supplied with MONEY on their notes of hand only. Advances likewise for any period of time, made on rever- sions, life interests, legacies, or by way of post obit.- Reversions pur- chased. ADUIt, bv letter only, to F. Y.. 15. Pall- mall, London. APRIVATE GENTLEMAN is desirous of INVESTING some spare CAPITAL, on the personal security of gentlemen of property, and officers in the army; also on reversionary interests. Address, confidentially, to H. It., 6, Whitehall- place, Gravesend. R> ELIEF to the EMBARRASSED.— Mr MAR- i SHALL, of 86. Hatton- garden, solicitor and attorney of the Court for the Relief ef Insolvent Debtors, of upwards of 20 years' experience, offers his services to persons whose affairs are embarrassed ( in town or country) to obtain immediate protection of their person and pi operty from all county court and other proceedings, and conduct their business through the court, under the new act, without imprisonment, at one- third the usual charges, which may be paid by instalments. CRICKET.— Bowlers and Clubs.— Professional bowlers of merit and good character are entered on F. LILLY- WHITE and WISDEN'S LIST. Clubs can hear of bowlers upon application. Fee 5s.— Address 2, New Coventry- street, Leicester- square. London. F. Lilly white's " Circular of Information" now ready, and will be sent post free.— On hand, the largest stock of cricketing materials in the world. QALMON and TROUT FISHING.— CHARLES > 0 FARLOW, manufacturer, 191, Strand, London, invites anglers to inspect his large and varied STOCK of superior seasoned SALMON, TROUT, and SPINNING RODS, salmon, lake, and trout flies, im- proved reels and lines. Artificial baits in every variety. Superior stout salmon and extra fiHe silkworva gut. Flies dressed to pattern, and sent by post. Rods repaired and made to order. Tackle cases fitted for all parts of the world. New Catalogues forwarded gratis. B1LLIAHD TABLES.— For SALE, a secondhand full » sized slate BILLIARD TABLE, by Thurston; an eleven feet ditto, a ten feet ditto, a seven feet ditto. Old wood- bed billiard tables taken in exchange. Apply, Mr Smith, Percy- yard, Percy- street, Bagnigge Wells- road, ClerkenwelL B ENJAMIN EDG1NGTON, 2, Duke- street, Southwark, MARQUEE, TENT, FLAG, and RICK- CLOTH MANUFACTURER. Temporary rooips of any dimensions, for balls, dinners, & e, with conveyance and attendance to any distance. Be par- ticular to address at full length— Benjamin Edgington, 2, Duke- street, Southwark ( opposite the Brighton Railway). B IRD NETS.— BAT- FOLDING NETS, for bird catching, with bamboo poles complete, 20s; extra large, socketed poles, 25s complete. Clap nets for bird catching, 12 yards long, 5 feet deep, 25s, with staffs, pull- line, and stop- cord, £ 110s, Lark nets, made square mesh, any size required, 3d per square yard. A partridge tram- mel, 30 yards long, 5 yards wide, made square mesh, £ 1 lis; or any less size, 2d per Square yard.— W. CULLINGFORD, 1, Edmund- terrace Ball's Pond- road, near Kingsland- gate, London. M Wished 1786. ESSRS WILKINSON and KIDD, saddlers, B] LACK WELL'S FOUR PATENTS for SAD- DLERY, HARNESS, &<•.— SAFETY SPRING DRIVING and RIDING REINS to both bits and one rein; crib- biting straps, 15s; GUTTA PERCHA JOCKEYS, 40s to 60s ; spring, 4s; rubber springs for straps, girths, rollers, & c, 2s ; brass rein- springs, 7s; web fetlock, speedy, leg, and hoof boots.— 259, Oxford- street; Court of Inventions, Crystal Palace; Henoeque and Co, 14, Rue Basse du Rampart; and all saddlers. HARNESS.— For SALE, FIVE handsome new silver- plated, ONE- HORSE HARNESS, fitted for brougham, phaeton, cob, dog- cart, or chaise. The above are all good, having been made expressly to order, but are being sold to pay for the making, the gentleman having died who ordered them. Also a pair- horse light second- hand BROUGHAM HARNESS, covered buckles. To be seen at Bryant's, 1, Chapel- plaee, Belgrave- square. HARNESS, SADDLES, AND HORSE CLOTH- ING.— DEANE, DRAY, and Co, wholesale and retail saddlers and shippers, 2, Arthur- street East, London Bridge, beg to apprise gen- tlemen that they manufacture every description ef the above goods on tlie premises, a due regard being paid to strength, style and fit. A large assortment of brushes, whips, spurs, sponges, lamps, and stable re- quisites. Portmanteaus, travelling bags, leather cases, & c. BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT to her MAJESTY and H. R. H. PRINCE ALBERT.— A. DAVIS'S, 33. Strand, cele- brated HUNTING SADDLES, horse and greyhound clothing, horse blankets, rollers, brushes, sponges, leathers, and every requisite for the hunting stables, at a saving of 30 per cent. Best town- made harness. All articles warranted of the best materials and workmanship. List of prices forwarded by post. Application at A. Davis's, saddler, 33. Strand. D< O YOU BRUISE YOUR OATS YET?— Great Saving— OAT BRUISERS, chaff cutters ; mangles, SOs ; flour mills: farming implements 20 per cent lower. Book on feeding, Is ; ditto bread making, Is post free.—" WEDLAKEandCo, 118, Fenchurch- street. LEEMING'S ESSENCE for LAMENESS in HORSES.— This essence cures claps or strains of the back sinews, also slips and strains in the sliouldgrs, stifle, hough, whirlbone, knee, fetlock, pastern, and coffin joints. It makes the quickest and surest cures of any article yet known, and horses may be worked during the time of cure. Price 2s 0d per bottle.— To avoid purchasing a spurious article, please see that the names of" BARCLAY and SONS, Farrmg- don- etreet, London," are affixed, they having purchased the original recipe from the executors of George Bott, of Nottingham. HORSES.— LIEUT JAMES'S BLISTER, USED in her Majesty's Cavalry Regiments, patronised by Major- General Sir Charles Dalbiac, Inspector- General of the Cavalry Forces, and high!*' eulogised by Professor Coleman in his report to the Adjutant- General. Its great efficacy, in all cases where blistering is usually applied, is well known: and its celebrity has extended to all the great studs throughout the world. No horse will gnaw it.— Sold by Messrs Barclay and Sons, 95, Farringdon- street, London; and by all respectable medicine venders, In pots Is 6d, 2s 9d, and 5s each. HORSES.— TAYLOR'S CONDITION BALLS, invaluable for swelled legs, grease, coughs, worms, impaired appetite, & c. Read the opinions of the following trainers:—" For getting horses into condition they are unequalled," John Osborne.— " In my opinion they are invaluable." John Scott.—" Your condition balls are excellent." Samuel Rogers.—" I have never used so efficient a ball." John Dawson.— Prepared by T. Taylor, veterinary surgeon, Bur- ton- on- Trent. Wholesale of Sanger, Oxford- street; Sutton, Bow Church- yard, and all druggists, in packets, six balls, 8s ; three balls. Is 9d. GREY HAIR.— 1, Little Queen- street, High Holborn.— ALEX. ROSS'S LIQUID HAIR DYE, being a clear fluid, it is merely necessary to damp the hair by the aid of a comb or brush, when a perfect light or dark colour is permanently obtained. Sold at 3s 6d; sents free by post for 54 stamps. Private rooms for ladies and gentlemen.—" Hints on Dress and on the Arrangement of Hair," a prac- tical essay, adapted to either sex, by Alex, Ross. Price Is, free for 12 stamps. Of all booksellers. DO YOU WANT LUXURIANT HAIR, WHISKERS, & c ?— COUPELLE" S CRINUTRIAR is guaranteed to produce whiskers, moustachios, eyebrows, & c, in two or three weeks, strengthen weak hair, prevent its falling off, check greyness in all it* stages, and reproduce the hair in baldness, from whatever cause. Price 2s. Sold by all chemists; or will be sent post free, on receipt of 24 penny stamps, by Miss Coupelle, 69, Castle- street, Oxford- street, London. A complete toilette gui< ie sent post free for four penny stamps. KNOW THYSELF.— MARIE COUPELLE continues to give her graphic and interesting delineations of character, discoverable from the handwriting. All persons desirous of knowing themselves, or any friend in whom tkey are interested, must send a specimen of the writing, stating the sex and age, and inclosing 13 penny postage stamps to Miss Coupelle, 69, Castle- street, Oxford- street, London, and they will receive a detail of the talents, tastes, virtues, and failings of the writer, with many things hitherto unsuspected. FHAMPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH.— Price Is lid, and 2s 9d per Box.— This excellent family pill is a medicine of long- tried efficacy for purifying the blood, so very essential for the foundation of good health, and correcting all disorders of the stomach and bowels. Two or three doses will convince tjjie afflicted of its salutary effects. The stomach will speedily regain its strength, a healthy action of the liver, bowels, and kidneys will rapidly take place, and renewed health will be the quick result of taking this medicine, according to the directions occompanying each box. Sold by Prout and Harsant, 229, Strand. London, and all vendors of medicine. TO INVALIDS.— PRICHARD'S AROMATIC STEEL PILLS are the only acknowledged specific for nervous and general debility. They give energy to the muscles and nerves, strength to the stomach, colour to the face, speedily invigorate the most shattered constitution, and, being absorbed into the blood, and circu- lating through the whole system, no part of the body can escape their truly wonderful influence. In boxes, 2s 6d, 4s 6d, and lis, free by post. Prepared only by Mr Prichard, apothecary, 65, Charing- cress; City agent, Mr E. Constance, 37. Leadenhall- street. AN old medical gentleman, having, from the results ® f his practice, written a small POCKET- BOOK, or GUIDE, expressly for the use of young men, which treats on SPERMATORRHOEA, venereal, nervous, and generative diseases in every form, believing it will prove beneficial both to the health and pockets of its readers, the guide will be sent, post free, in a sealed envelope, upon receipt ef three postages stamps and a description of disease, with any further advice that may be required, free of charge. Address. E. J. R„ Greencroft Villa, High Fell, Gateshead, Durham. RUPTURES EFFECTUALLY CURED WITH- OUT a TRUSS.— Dr. BARKER'S celebrated REMEDY is pro- tected by three patents, of England, France, and Vienna, and, from its great success, is now made known as a public duty through the medium of the press. In every case of single or double rupture, in either sex, of any age, however bad or long standing, it is equally applicable, effect- ing a cure in a few days, without inconvenience, and will be hailed as a boon by all who have been tortured with trusses. Sent post free, with instructions for use. on receipt of 10s 6d, by Post Office order, or stamps, by Charles Barker, M. D., 10. Brook- street, Holborn, London. RUPTURES.- WHITE'S MOC- MAIN PATENT LEVER TRUSS is allowed by upwards of 200 professional gen- tlemen to be the best for hernia. It consists of a small and elastic pad, to which a lever is attached, and ( instead of the usual steel spring) a soft bandage, fitting so closely as to avoid detection. A descriptive circular may be had, and the truss forwarded by post, on the circumference of the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the manufacturer, Mr John White, 228. Piccadilly.— Riding belts, suspendors, & c. RUPTURE.—" COLES'S TRUSS is best." This is the invention patronised by Sir Astley Cooper, and the most eminent surgeons— worn and recommended by William Cobbett, and which has commanded for thirty years a constantly increasing repu- tation ; it is what a truss should be, perfectly efficacious, yet agreeable to the wearer. Read " Cobbett's Legacy to Ruptured Persons"— gratis. None genuine unless marked with the address. 3. ( Tharing- oross. U P T U R E S.— The PATENT SELF- R FOR HORSES.— GOSTLINGS COUGH BALLS speedily cure recent coughs, and wonderfully relieve chronic coughs and broken wind. Price Is 6d per jacket ( six balls). GOSTLING'S CONDITION BALLS bring them rapidly into condition, and are highly beneficial after severe exertion, or change of food; also in cracked heels, swelled legs, grease, hide- bound, < fcc, & c. Price 2s 6d per gacket ( six balls). Messrs Ayton and Battley, naphtha distillers, Bow ommon, London, state that a horse, which had been deemed incurable by their veterinary surgeon, was restored from a bad cough and sore throat to perfectly sound health, in a very short time, by the use of Gostling's horse balls. See testimonials accompanying each packet. Sold by Barclay and Sons, Farringdon- street: Mr Sanger, 150, Oxford- street, London ; and T. P. Gostling, Diss, Norfolk. May be obtained retail of all druggists. BY HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. and the torture of the cautery. MAJOR'S BRITISH REMEDY for the cure of ringbone, spavins, splints, and all ossifie deposits in the horse. Price 35s. MAJOR'S SYNOVITIC LOTION ( the Remedy No. 2), for grogginess, weak joints, sprains of the back sinews, ruptures of the sheaths of ten- dons, suspensory ligaments, shoulder lameness, and inflammation; also for the cure and prevention of breaking down, & c. In bottles, large size, £ 1 Is; small, 10s 6d each. MAJOR'S INFLUENZA DRINK. 10s 6d and 17s 6d. MAJOR'S RESTORATIVE DRAUGHTS, 10s 6d and 17s 63. To be had of all respectable medicine vendors, and of Mr Major, vete- rinary surgeon: together with the pamphlet and testimonials, price Is. JOSEPH MAJOR, 26, Cockspur- street, Charing- cross. PROFESSOR WAY'S REPORT on THORLEY'S FOOD for CATTLE. " Welbeck- street, W, January 21st, 1857. " SIR : I have examined the sample of ' T nor ley's Food for Cattle, 1 which I find to consist? of vegetable matter, mixed with one or more substances of an aromatic nature. I understand from you that the object of adding these latter ingredients is that they act as a stimulant and corrective to the stomachs of animals when out of health, or suffer- ing from the effects of fatigue, giving them an appetite and power of digesting food which otherwise they would not possess. I see no reason why such should not be the case. The food contains no miReral sub- stance injurious to animal life.— I am, sir, your obedient servant, " J. THOMAS WAY. " Mr J. Thorley, 77, Newgate- street, London." Copy of Testimonial received from Sir D. Cunynghame, Bart. " Cambusmore, by Stirling, January 13th, 1857. " Sir David Cunynghame begs to send Mr Joseph Thorley £ 210s for a cask of his food. The cows thrive and do well upon it, and the pigs have improved already wonderfully." " Bedale, January 23rd, 1857. " MB THOMBY.— Sir: Having used your food for cattle, I can strongly recommend it, not only as a highly nutritious compound, but also for its tonic and res torative qualities. During my absence for a few weeks one of my cows was seized with a looseness of the bowels, supposed to indi- cate rottenness. It continued without intermission for three weeks, in which time she was worn almost to a skeleton. On my return, having previously heard of your article, I ordered one feed a day to be given to her, mixed in some chopped hay and mash. In three weeks, to the sur- prise of all who had previously seen her, she had regained perfect health and made much improvement in condition and appearance. A friend of mine who uses it for his horses, tells me he shall continue to do so, hav- ing found great benefit therefrom.— I am, sir, yours truly, 43, North- parade, Bradford, " EDWARD HAIGH. Jan 21,1857." " MB THOKLEY.— Dear sir: I hava much pleasure in recommending the use of your cattle food to farmers and horse- keepers in general; for, having used it for my mare a few weeks, I find she is improved in condi- tion, appearance, and strength, sweating much less than she did pre- vious to its use from the same amount of labour.— Yours truly, " SIMEON NEWBOULD. Sold in casks, containing 448 feeds, with measure inclosed, price 50s. Carriage paid to any railway station in the United Kingdom. JOSEPH THORLEY, The inventor and sole proprietor. Central Depot, 77, Newgate- street, London; offices, 115, High- street, Hull. London, 29th January, 1857. HUNTING.— PROPERTY PASTE is now prepared for cleaning leather breeches, gloves, hunting kerseys, cords, drills, & c, with directions for use on each jar, and, if used ac- cordingly, will be found quite free from dust, and one application suf- ficient to produce the desired effect, with a saving of one naif the usual trouble. Travelling boxes, complete, containing four jars of paste, two brushes, and two sponges, for cleaning leather and cloth breeches, always kept in readiness, price £ 1. Manufacturers also of the mueh- approved white and brown boot- top powder; magic cloth- balls for dry- cleaning all kinds of tartans, silks, velvets, & c. Importers of French cirage varnish, sole agent for Count D'Orsay's waterproef polish, and manufacturer of blacking without vitriol.— Manufactory, 23, South Audley- street, Grosve- — .— N. B. Liquids of various colours for cleaning brown top- oolishintr cream for ditto. that the necessary quality of a good truss is an efficient resisting power, j A NOTHER PALMER CASE.— Report of Mr without unnecessary pressure on the part affected, which desirable object i X3L Hibbert, Manchester, & c, & c — Read the HYGEIST and ME- is alone obtained ma truss unencumbered with straps, spiral spring, or : DICAL REFORMER for February. May be had at the British College pad behind.— J. EGG and Co., engage to secure any reducible rupture, if of Health, New- road, London, price Id. OT 2d by post, and of all the eft to ttwir management;— Manufactory, No, 1, Piccadilly. by** ian agents throughout the country. ILNER'S HOLDFAST and FIRE- RESISTING SAFES ( non- conducting and vapourising), with all the improve- ments. under their Quadruple Patents of 1846- 51- 54 and 1855, including their Gunpowder Proof Solid Lock aud Do. or, without which no safe is secure. The strongest, best, and cheapest safeguards extant. Milner's Phoenix Safe Works, Liverpool, the most complete and extensive in the world. Show- rooms 6 and 8, Lord- street, Liverpool. London Depot, 47A, Moorgate- street, City. Circulars free by post. ESLIE'S GAS PATENTS.— Improved machinery J enables Mr LESLIE to reduce the price of his celebrated BURNERS from 7s to 4s each. The Loudon, Liverpool, and Manchester Post and Money Orsler Offices* gas is purified and consumed by Leslie's Patents with great sanitary and economic results. 50, Conduit- street.— N. B. The composing and other offices of this journal are admirably and economically lighted hy the use of Leslie's Patents. THE GOLD DIGGERS of AUSTRALIA. By the Hon T. M'COMBIE, Member of the Legislature of Victoria- How to get Cotton, east, west, and south— Civil and Criminal Law— and a number of other articles, & c.- TAIT'S MAGAZINE for Febru- ary. Price Is. London: Partridge and Co. . ^ VTOYELLO'S CENTENARY EDITION of the ORATORIOS.— MESSIAH, 2s, or 4s; Creation. 2s, or 3s ; Judas Maccabceus, 2s, or 4s; Israel in Egypt, 2s or 4s; Samson, 2s or 4s. The 3s and 4s editions are bound in scarlet cloth. Dettingen Te Deuin and Zadock the Priest, Is 6d ; Alexander's Feast, 2s ; Acis, Is 6d. Each work complete, with separate Libretto, in Vocal Score, with Pianoforte or Organ Accompaniment, arranged by Vincent Novello; octavo size. Please ask for Novello's Centenary Edition, printed on stout paper. Also, uniform with the above :— Mozart's Twelfth Mass, 2s; Haydn's Third Mass, 2s: Mozart's Requiem, 2s ( these three masses have E. Holmes's Critical Essays, from the Musical Times); Beethoven's Mass in C. 2s. The Masses have Latin and English Words.— London: Novello, 69, Dean- street. Solio, and 35, Poultry, In the press and speedily will be published the fourth volume of the HpURF REGISTER; or Sportsman and Breeder's 1 Stud Book. Price, in boards, £ 1. Containing the pedigrees and performances of all the horses, mares, and geldings that have appeared upon the British and Irish Turfs as racers; likewise of such as have been kept in the stud as stallions, and for breeding, from the earliest period to the present time, with an account of the most favourite Arabians, Turks, and Barbs brought into England, and from whom have descended the most valuable blood in the United Kingdom. The whole calculated for the information and use of sportsmen and breeders and the admirers of that noble animal the horse. Subscribers' names thankfully received at the publisher's office, 47, Coney- street, York. Questions submitted for answers must have some distinctive feature—" Constant Headers" and " Constant Subscribers" are so numerous that such signatures only- produce confusion- Questions if not sent early on Friday morning cannot be anstcered till the following week. Questions not answered must be repeated. Articles sent for insertion, if rejected, are not preserved. CAUTION.— GEORGE HOBSON, Tailor, 57, Lombard- street, begs to notify to his customers, and the public generally, that a person in the same street is copying his name and motto of " Excellence and Economy." but that he has 110 connection with him or any other house in London. RIDING to COYERT.— CORDING'S WATERPROOF COATS are the best, light or stout, patronised by most masters of hounds; coat covers for the saddle; riding aprons, a sate protection to seat and knees; warm driving aprons, warranted not to crack ; driving gloves. Cording's new patent leather waterproof riding boots are light, pliant, and durable; they are equally serviceable for salmon fishing and snipe sheoting, and require no dressing; knee- boots and ankle- boots for ordinary use in bad weather.— J. C. Cording, 231, Strand, five doors west of Temple Bar. SPORTING DRESS and BOOTS and SHOES, at the SAME ECONOMICAL PRICES.— Neither extraordinary de- mands nor general advances on materials, can affect the charges made by E. MOSES and SON. The changes in the weather have created a very great demand for out- door DRESS for travellers, sportsmen, and others, which E. Moses and Son are well prepared to supply. The principle of superior quality, and very reasonable charges is rigidly observed at their establishment and its branches. The very great advance which has lately been made in materials has compelled the manufacturers of boots and shoes to demand much higher prices for those articles; but E. Moses and Son purchased to a very large extent previous to the advances in the price of leather, and have manufactured a splendid stock of BOOTS and SHOES, which they are selling at their previous economical prices. For sporting, skating, business, and all other purposes, the garments made by E. Moses aud Son are the most comfortable and the most gentlemanly. Juveniles' CLOTHING, first- class materials and workmanship, charged very reasonable prices, either to order or ready- made. The SARDINIAN bordered TROWSERS, price from lis 6d to 14s 6 J, a very superior article, all wool. A great number of cutters and workmen are constantly employed on this- article of dress. Ladies and gentlemen's HOSIERY in all varieties of the season. HATS and CAPS, very fashionable, and charged the most reason- able prices. The EMPEROR'S WINTKR CAPE, thoroughly waterproof, price 26s. The WYNDHAM WRAPPER, price 18s 6d. The CAMBRIDGE WRAPPER. The CARDIGAN WRAPPER. CAUTION.— E. Moses and Son beg to state that they have no connec- tion with any other house, except their establishment and branches, as follows:— London: Aldgate andMinories, opposite to Aldgate Church. West End Branch : New Oxford- street and Hart- street. Country Branches : Sheffield and Bradford, Yorkshire. SPECIAL NOTICE.— Until March, the establishments will be closed every evening at 8 o'clock, except Saturday, when they remain open antil 11. GRATIS.— New book, with lists of prices, and self- measurement; also an illustrated Almanack for 1857. 1) O YOU WANT a WELL- BUILT PAIR of KICKSEYS ? First rate stuff to stand the saddle, and 110 mis- take, well up in fork, easy stride, no drag when worn without straps, neat leg, and well shrunk, 28s ; tough riding tweeds, & c, any pattern, from 20s; hunting and racing leather ditto at very young prices.— C. BELLERBY, 8, Davies- street, Berkeley- square ( many years with Hammonds). WANTED to PURCHASE, every description of ladies', gentlemen's, and Children's LEFT- OFF WEARING APPAREL, officers' uniforms, silks, satins, Indian wardrobes, and underclothing of all kinds, for cash, and the full value given. Parcels from the country will have a liberal price sent by return of post. Ladies and gentlemen waited on at any time or distance. Address, to Mr or Mrs MOiSTER, 69, Red Lion- street, Holborn, W. C. " Y^ HITE SOFT HANDS.— H. Burton's H. improved sand- wash balls and tablets, for inducing a white soft skin. — To ladies gardening or painting, and gentlemen row- ing, cricketing, shooting, fishing, & c, BURTON'S SAND BALLS and TABLETS at once remove all blisters, hardness, fruit and ink stains, and every imperfection, giving a full and free circulation to the blood, thereby preventing chapping. Wholesale, retail, and for exportation. — H. Burton, 18, Greek- street, Soho- square, London, Sold by chemists, perfumers, and at fancy repositories. THE WINNER of the SCENTS.— BREIDEN- BACH'S NEWMARKET JOCKEY CLUB PERFUME, first; the Royal Hunt Bouquet, second; the Yacht Club Nosegay, a clever third.— Sold in bottles, 2s 6d each, or three in a box, 7s, at the Grand Stand of Perfumes, 157B. New Bond- street, near Limmeris. OLDRIDGE'S BALM of COLUMBIA, acknow- ledged for the last thirty years to be the most effectual remedy produced for restoring the hair and promoting the growth of whiskers and mustachios, is continually receiving the most distinguished testi- monials, proving its superiority over all other specifics of the same nature. In bottles 3s 6d, 6s, and lis, wholesale and retail, 13, Wellington- street Nerth. Strand, London. rriHE LANCET, on Dr DE JONGH'S Light JL Brown COD LIVER OIL, the most speedy aud effectual remedy for consumption, bronchitis, asthma, gout, rheumatism, sciatica, diabetes, diseases of the skin, neuralgia, rickets, infantile wasting, general debility, and all scrofulous affections:—" Dr De Jongh gives the preference to the light brown oil over the pale oil, which contains scarcely any volatile fatty acid, a smaller quantity of iodine, phosphoric acid, and the elements of bile, and upon which ingredients the efficacy of cod liver oil, no doubt, partly depends. Some of the deficiencies of the pale oil are attributable to the method of its preparation, and especially to its filtra- tion throngh charcoal. In the preference of the light brown over the pale oil we fully concur. We have carefully tested a specimen of Dr De Jongh's light brown cod liver oil. We find it to be genuine, and rich in iodine and the elements of bile." Sold only in imperial half- pints, 2s 6d; pints. 4s 9d; quarts, 9s; capsuled and labelled with Dr de Jongh's stamp and signature. Wholesale and retail depot, ANSAR, HARFORD, aud Co, 77. Strand, W. C., Dr de Jongh's sole British consignees, by whom the oil is daily forwarded to all parts of the metropolis. S( ' ILLUSTRATED LIVES OF ROBSON AND REDPATH. CENES from the LIVES of ROBSON and RED PATH, showing the steps by which they were led from honour to criminality, with verbatim reports of their trials, and copious extracts from the writings of Robson. With 40 engravings. Post free, Is. London: Clark, 16 and 17, Warwick- lane; and all booksellers and rail- way stations. BOOKS, Songs, Tales, Prints, & c.— The Yokel' 1 Preceptor; or. Guide to all the Fun and Places of Amusement ii London, with coloured plate, Is. Cause of Consumption, coloured plate by Cruikshanks, Is. Man of Gallantry's Pocket Companion, 2s 6d, plates. History of Marriage, 17 plates, 10s 6d. Marriage and Courtship, 2s 6d, plate. Scarce and new beautiful fini shed prints at 1,2, and 3 guineas per set. Sold by John Wilson, 28, Little St Andrew- street, Upper St Mar- tin's- lane. A new catalogue eent free for four stamps. Price Is, by post 14 stamps, THE LADY of the CAMELIAS; freely trans- lated from the original of Dumas; splendidly illustrated, and the only complete edition published. This remarkable tale depicts in power- ful language, the joys and sorrows of a courtesan's life. Upoa this stirring narrative the celebrated opera of " La Traviata," which has caused such a seiisation, is founded. Catalogues of an extensive variety of modern French and English works, translations. Ac, forwarded for two postage stamps. Henry . Smith, 5, Holywell- street, Strand. SHARPE'S NEW COMIC SONGSTER, 2s. 6d; Labern's Comic Songster, 2s 6d ; the most popular collection of choice songs, ancient and modern. Also, Coal Hole Songster, in Is parts, or four for 3s 6d, handsomely bound; Cyder Cellar Songster, 2S 6d; Cre- monie Comic Song Book, is now ready, at 2s 6d. A new catalogue of books, prints, tales, & c, sent free for two stamps. Stamps taken as cash, — N. B. Edward Dyer, 24, Princes- street. Leicester- square. No more pills, nor any other " medicine, for indigestion ( dyspepsia), ir- regularity of the intestines, constipation, flatulency, acidity, palpita- tion of the heart, torpidity of the liver, bilious headaches, nervousness, biliousness, general debility, consumption, despondency, spleen, & c„ Price 2d, or 3d, post free, 102d Edition of the L^ TATURAL REGENERATOR of the DIGES- JL> I TIVE ORGANS, without pills, purgatives, or medicines of any kind, by a simple, pleasant, and infallible means, adapted to the general reader. Supported by testimonials from the celebrated professor of chemistry, Dr Andrew Ure; Dr Shorland, Dr Harvey, Dr Campbell, Dr Gattiker, Dr Wurzer, Dr Ingram, Lord Stuart de Decies, the Dowager Countess of Castlestuart, Major- General Thomas King, and many other respectable persons, whose health has been restored by it, after all other means of cure had failed.— London: Barry du Barry and Co, 77, Regent street. D Price Is, by post Is 6d. R CULYERWELL on MARRIAGE.— " To be or not to be ? that is the question." Programme : Advent of Puberty and Corresponding Associations- Duties and Casualties of Single Life— Marriage and its Considerations- Happy and Fruitful Alliances— Mode of Securing them— Infelicitous and Infertile ones— Their Obviations and Removal. Sherwood, 23, Paternoster- row, and all booksellers; or from Dr Cul- verwell, 10, Argyll- place, Regent- street, who may be consulted from 10 till 5; evenings, 7 till 9. THE SECRET INFIRMITIES " OF YOUTH AND MATURITY. Price Is, by post 14 stamps, illustrated with cases and engraviings, NERVOUS DEBILITY ; its Causes, Symptoms, and Cure: an Essay on Spermatorrhoea, with observations on a safer and more successful mode of treatment of the diseases of the gene- rative system, obtained by the use of the microscope, in detecting, by urinary examination, the cause and effect of every variety of complaint, whether arising from solitary habits, excesses, accident, or climate. 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WILLIAM WRIGHT, Fulwood- rents, Holborn, Lciidon, sporting printer and publisher, electric telegraph agent, & c, continues to supply results, arrivals, betting, aud other intelligence fror--. race meetings, per electric telegraph. WRIGHT'S BOOK OF HANDICAPS; a weekly programme of races to come; price Id, or sent ( post free) the whole season, for 7s, prepaid. WRIGHT'S BOOK OF STEEPLE CHASING, for 1855- 53, price Is. Also the vols for the six previous seasons can be had, price 8s 6d the set. WRIGHT'S BETTING PRICE CURRENT ; published nearly daily ; containing information serviceable to both bookmakers and backers of horses. Betting commissions executed to any amount. For particulars apply as above. Post office orders payable at Holborn. On the 1st of March will be published, Part I., price 2d, of FEIST'S RACING RECORD ; containing a complete calendar of sportj from the 1st of January to the day of publication. Edited by ALBERT FIEST, editor of the turf department of the Sunday Times, and reporter of sporting intelligence to the Lon- don daily papers.— Printed and published on the lst of each month by William Wright, printer and publisher, Fuljvood- rents, Holborn. TOUATT WM. GRAY'S SUBSCRIPTION LIST is now OPEN. Full particulars on receipt of a directed stamped envelope enclosed. Y. W. G. is always in posses- sion of the best information with respect to the chief events of tke year. Six months' subscription £ 1 Is. Commissions executed to any amount. Country correspondents may rely upon always receiving the full market odds. All moneys forwarded the day after the race. Ad- dress. 15, Charing- cross. London. " IMIOMAS MEGSON, late of King William- street, JL Strand, London, begs to acquaint his country friends that he has resumed business again at 3, Panton- street, Haymarket, on all racing matters throughout the year, and they may rely upon his sending the best market price obtainable by return of post, and cash forwarded the day after the race. To insure an answer, all letters must contain a directed stamped envelope, and Post Office orders must be made payable at Charing- cross. M] ESSRS FISHER and GIDEON execute COM MISSIONS to any amount on all the principal events of the ensuing year. Country correspondents may rely upon always receiving the full mar- ket odds. All moneys forwarded the day after the race. To ensure an answer, letters must contain directed stamped envelopes. Address, No. 17, Great Newport- street, Leicester- square, London. Terms sent free. MR J. PALMER, TURF COMMISSIONER.— Established 1850.- COMMISSION3 executed on all flat races and steeple chases throughout the year ; horses backed fer places, & c; arrivals, results of races, latest betting, & c, telegraphed upon reasonable terms. Gentlemen in London waited upon at their residences. Gentle- men residing in the country may rely on obtaining the best price pos- sible. All communications must be by letter, addressed John Palmer, 11, Broad- court, Leng- acre. IVTR EDMUND AINSWORTH begs to inform - LTJL his country friends and the sporting publib that his sub- scription list is now open. 10s up to Derby, £ 1 Is for the whole season. Gentlemen becoming subscribers may rely upon receiving any informa- tion they require upon racing matters upon the receipt of stamped directed envelopes. Circulars are now ready for Liverpool Steeple Chase, Chester Cup, Northamptonshire Stakes, and Derby. COMMISSIONS executed from 10s upwards, and all moneys remitted the day after the race. Address, 3, Hart- street, Grosvenor- square, London. Post Office orders payable Charing- cross. MR JAMES BARR, of 5, Brown' s- buildings, St Mary- axe, City, executes COMMISSIONS from 10B to any amount. Liverpool SteeplefChase: Emigrant, 15 to 1; Minos, 18 to 1; Free Trader. 25 to 1: Casse Cou, 30 to 1 ; 88 to 1 others. - Chester Cup : Leamington' 15 to 1; 30 to 1 Sir Colin, 33 to 1 Clover, Rogerthorpe, and Mincepie: 50to 1 others.— Two Thousand Guineas: 7 to i on the field.— Derby: Blink Bonny, 16 to 1; 18 to 1 Tournament, 25 to 1 Zuyder Zee, M. D., and Schiedam ; 50 to 1 others. Post Office orders payable chief office, as above. List of prices forwarded on receipt of stamped envelope. MR H. DOWSON, several years with Mr Davis, at the Salisbury Arms, Durham- street, Strand, begs to inform gentlemen, he will undertake to execute COMMISSIONS upon all the principal races during the year, upon receipt of P. O. order, payable to Henry Dowson, at the Post Office, Upper Baker- street, New- road; or checks crossed London and Westminster Bank, Bloomsbuiy Branch ; and will likewise guarantee the payment of winnings, making a charge of 5 per cent commission. Address, post paid, 11, Park- terrace, Re gent's Park, London. MESSRS HEWITT and REID beg to inform their country friends avd the sporting public that they continue to execute COMMISSIONS on the Liverpool Steeple Chase— 15 to 1 agst Emigrant, ? 0 to 1 Minos, 20 to 1 Omar Pasha, 25 to 1 Freetrader, SO to 1 Casse Cou, 40 to 1 Teddesley, 40 to 1 Sandboy, 40 to 1 Dangerous, 50 to 1 others; also on the Chester Cup, Derby, and all events throughout the year. Tattersall's odds guaranteed. Post Office orders to be made pay- able ( chief office), Messrs Hewitt and Reid, 6, Harrison- street, Brunswick- square, London. MESSRS WALTERS and HARVEY, of 4, Agar- street, Strand, London, transact business to any amount, not less than half asovereign. Persons in town or country sending cash or Post Office orders may rely upon obtaining fair prices. A price list issued daily, a copy of which will be forwarded free, to any person send- ing an addressed envelope, and the prices therein guaranteed till re- turn of post. MR JAMES BEARSON begs to inform his friends and the public that he is open to execute COMMISSIONS to any amount on all the principal events of the year. The lull market odds forwarded on receipt of cash or Post Office order, payable Strand office. No priced lists sent. To ensure an answer all letters must contain a directed stamped envelope. Address.';, Exeter- street, Wellington- street North. Strand, London. TURF. George Vagro 1 MR EDWARD MESSER, late of 116, High Holborn, can be seen or communicated with on aU sporting events, at 6, Cleveland- place, Wyndham- road, Camberwell, Terms 12 postage stamps and 5 per cent on winnings. My selections are all at long odds for the spring handicaps. Gentlemen corresponding will re- ceive an immediate reply. MESSRS HOWARD aud CLINTON'S subscrip- tion list is now open, and already handsomely patronized. COM- MISSIONS executed on all the leading events of the season. Terms; end of season, £ 5 5s; to the Derby, £ 2 2s. Address Messrs H. and C., post- office, Coventry- street, Soho. Orders payable to Henry Howard, same place. MR JAMES HENRY CLARKE executes COMMISSIONS on all the events of the year. Tattersall's odds guaranteed. Address, Office, 300, Strand, London. MR HENRY HAMILTON at HOME daily; mornings 11 till 2, evenings 7 till 8. Parties in the country may rely upon receiving the best market odds cmjsistent with safety. Money forwarded the day after the race. Post Office orders on Charing Cross. 113, Upper Seymour- street, Euston- square. HENRY BARRATT has resumed business for the season. Liberal prices about anything for the Spring Handicaps, Liverpool Steeple Chase, Two Thousand Guineas, or Derby, may be obtained. Money covered if required. The odds booked only wiih good men, and winnings paid day after race. Address 128, Long- acre, W. C. DERBY.— JOHN STAMFORD, Ipswich, replies to all inquiries received by letter that kave a directed envelope enclosed. J. S. would observe that from his position in the sporting world he is always in possession ot the best information with respect to the chief events in the Turf market. Gentlemen corresponding will re- ceive an immediate reply. TO BACKERS of HORSES.— JOHN F AIRPLAY, Ipswich, can be communicated with by letter. Full particulars sent gratis on receipt of a directed stamped envelope. From F.' s posi- tion, long experience, and sound judgment, he is enabled to secure for his friends the best information with respect to all races of importance, particularly on steeple chases and the spring handicaps.— N. B. The win- ners of the Liverpool Steeple Chase, Cnester Cup, and Derby, are at a capital price. shortest price was 9 to 2. 2: He was first favourite at one time during the winter. 3: Fazzoletto was a better favourite than Went- worth at starting for the Derby. Correspondents wishing to know at what time Apathy and other horses were scratched for the Chester Cup, and other spring handicaps, must apply to the offi- cial in the respective meetings. H C, Jamaica— Of course you can dismount without waiting fer the consent of a steward. Little Chips— We do not attend the City rendezvous, consequently cannot answer your question, J. Davis— It is not settled. Young Napoleon— We do not re- member. She was foaled in 1833. J. Arnold— No. J D— Mystery, sister to Satirist. J W— They are considered so. J. Shepherd— No. J. Davies, Manchester— In what raceP John Wilson— No. T S B— The weights were different then. iE- No. A B-- It is impossible to make head or tail of your question. T. F. Belmont- Einmett loses, A BC— No, but he officiated as such. S and S— Twice. Scrutator— We regret that we can- not avail ourselves of your kind communication, as the subject has been partly discussed by " Soothsayer," and will, more- over, be referred to hereafter by our correspondent " Observer." C. Pike— Daniel O'Rourke won the Derby in 1852, and Deception, after runniiig second for the Derby, won the Oaks in 1839. Several questions with the signa- tures of " Constant Reader," " Constant Subscriber," Ax, have been committed to the waste paper basket. Correspondents ANSWERS. I DRAUGHTS. Ellington's I J. S. Baselay— Yes, G. Bates—" Andersonon Draughts," published by Neilson, Trongate, Glasgow. DOMINOES. Royal Sovereign— Yes. C B- No. QUOITS. W W— Certainly. SKITTLES. Foxhound— He wins on the eight. BILLIARDS. Jigger— The best way is to adver- tise. Kentfield's work costs one guinea. B A— White and blue divide. S J W E L- He should have called attention to the fact. It is a miss. THEATRICAL. W. Thompson— We have no record of the first appearanee of Miss Louisa Pyne. Drake— In London. Pat Rooney— He was born in 1803. Mirglip— No low comedian of the name of Tooman has played at the Princess's during Mr Kean's management, which commenced in 1851. PEDESTRIANISM. R. Hall— The bet cannot be de- clared off without the consent of both. E. Simpson— The handicap is an advertisement, and cannot be in- serted unless paid for. H. Wood— Neither wins. J P S— 1: " Rural Sports," pub lished by Routledge. 2: There is no charge. 3. A few seconds over 14 minutes. Sykes— We believe they did run. and that Levett won, but will search when we have time. T. Senior— We will search our file. C. Long— Hancock and Westhall ran 410 yards at Bellevue, for £ 100 a side, Nov 26,1855. Han- cock won. RING. musttadopt a more distinguish- j j g_ The rotnXasconcluded, and Caunt was walking to his corner ing title STEEPLE CHASING, A Steeple Chaser The bet was 8,000 to 30 against Cunningham's riding and winning the Grand National. John Bates— Yes, and was placed third. Nil Conscire Sibi— 1: Yes. 2: T. Olliver. 3 : Mr T. Abbott. Chas. Wheeler— Wednesday, Feb- ruary 27. A. Vernon— We should think, by your offering to " settle the dis- pute, and save us the trouble," that you " stand in" in the wager, as you certainly know nothing of the circumstance. The brown Peter Simple, upon which Cun- ningham wen, was the same upon . which Tom Olliver won the Grand National aftewards— not a grey, to whom you say you eatc one of Lord Strathmore's run second, and British Yeoman third ! Anton— No. R. Dawson— Of course you will have to pay. Blue Jacket— The bet is oft COURSING. Thomas Bate— The stake was £ 5. Inquirer " Thacker's Courser's Annual" is the only authority. J G— Cerito won the Waterloo Cup three years in succession. Lambourne— The pony could, no doubt," a tail unfold." TROTTING. Turk— Confidence trotted two miles in 5min 18sec. This answers T. Y. PIGEON SHOOTING. Fort George— Apply to Mr Barber, Sclater- street, Bethnal Green. We never answer questions by post, nor could we undertake what you wish. A. Hardy— Advertisements are not inserted unless accompanied. by a P. O. order. T. King— Advertisements must be prepaid. J. Watson— An advertisement. High- cross— It was no bird if the tree was out of bounds. CANINE. Peto— Certainly not in 5min; we find an account of one match in which he performed the feat in 6min 13sec. GAME. W. Mead— Yes, if you are regis- tered. AQUATICS. W M—" The Oarsman's Guide" was published solely by Messrs Searle, boat builders, Lambeth; but we believe it has long been out of print. Clasper and Carroll The bets stand. ANGLING. Piscator— Try the neighbourhood of Brecon. We do not know a better place. CRICKET. Lucas The ball must be in the same hand. Professional bowlers and clubs can both get suited upon reference to an advertisement in another column. CARDS. WHIST.— A Jersey Subscriber- Yes. X Y— Tricks count before honours. Charles Parish— 1 : No. 2 : He can take three from C. for the re- voke. Merionethshire— 1: No. 2: No. F A Q— No misdeal. A S— No. R. Hyslop— If you will explain what you wish to know, we will endeavour to answer your ques- tion, which at present is utterly unintelligible. B V B- Yes. CRIBBAGE.- W H W. Aly- Yes. W J— There is a second sequence. Bury New- road— Yes. Dauntless— Yes. Liverpool— No. LOO.— R. Walkington— Yes. VINGT- ET- UN.— Dispute— Not if the dealer holds a natural him- self. The dealer receives a single. ECARTE.— R L, Jamaica- B. may discard the overplus, or may take a fresh hand. IO W- Yes. ALL- FOU RS. Primrose The non- pitcher scores game. PUT.— 1: There is no fourth card at put. 2: No, FIVE- AND- TWENTY. A Con- stant Reader, Chelmsford— The man who has the ace robs. LATEST RACING INTELLIGENCE.— MR J. ARNOLD is now prepared to communicate, as heretofore, with the public who have so long honoured him with their confidence, and will at- tend to their interest with the same accuracy and expedition as formerly. Pre- paid letters containing stamped envelope will command immediate attention. Address, J. Arnold, Arlington- street. Salford, Manchester. SPRING HANDICAPS.— On Thursday, will be published, the Second Edition of the ANALYSIS of the SPRING HANDICAPS, by PRIAM, containing a selection of what to stand on, what to back for hedging purposes, and what to lay against, & c, for each event. Order of any news agent or bookseller, or from the office, 300. Strand. Price, Is; by post for 13 stamps. JUST published, price One Shilling, a Review of the Two Year Olds of 1856, with hints on the Spring Handicaps, Derby, & c, by " Eclipse," of the Racing Indicator. May be obtained of all booksellers, or direct from Mr JOHN FREDERICKS, 10, Stamford- street, Blackfriars- road, London, S., on receipt of 14 postage stamps. HPURF COMMISSIONS EXECUTED with JL SAFETY.— Mr JAMES REEVES begs to inform his sporting friends that he, being well acquainted with the principal bookmakers in and out of London, can execute COMMISSIONS to any amount with gentlemen of stability. Gentlemen desirous of doing business will receive a circular of full particulars, by enclosing a stamped directed envelope, addressed to Mr James Reeves, at the Three Compasses, King- street, Regent- street, Loudon. Business done on credit. Post Office orders payable at Charing- cross. Established 1850. MR JOHN STAMFORD, Ipswich. LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHESTER CUP. LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE. 100 agst Emigrant 13 Minos 20 Freetrader 25 Casse Cou 40 —~ others DERBY. 16 agst Tournament 50 Messenger 15 Blink Bonny 16 Loyola 20 Sydney 30 Kent Direct, Mr John Stamford, Ipswich, with directed envelope enclosed, None but respectable persons need trouble themselves to apply. CHESTER CUP. 14 agst Leamington 28 Sir Colin 30 •— Rogerthorpe 30 Claret 50 Swyndel Dygglia 50 Alice 20 Mincepie METROPOLITAN. CITY AND SUBURBAN. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. A fourth ; lst, 2d. and 3d MR ALBERT CHESTER ( established 1847), in thanking his old subscribers for their continued patronage and many kind recommendations, begs respectfully to inform the sport- ing public throughout the United Kingdom that his SUBSCRIPTION LIST is now open. Notwithstanding the universally acknowledged ex- cellence of his past information, he feels sanguine his success the pre- sent year will eclipse in its results all that has gone before it. Subscription, one year, £ 1 Is; six months, 10s 6d. Address, Albert Chester, box 20, General Post Office, London. N. B.— The winners of the Liverpool Steeple Chase, Chester Cup, and Derby, are at a capital price for investment; indeed there never was a better opportunity for making money. Betting commissions executed to any amount. Country correspondents may always rely on receiving the best London prices consistent with safety. Latest prices: LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE. 13 to 1 agst Minos I 25 to 1 agst Little Charley 16 to 1 Emigrant 25 to 1 Forest Queen 20 to 1 Freetrader | 30 to 40 to 1 others CHESTER CUP. 15 to 1 agst Leamington I 33 to 1 agst Rogerthorpe 30 to 1 Sir Colin 38 to 1 Schiedam 30 to 1 Claret I 40 to 75 others DERBY. 16 to 1 agst Tournament I 20 to 1 M. D. 20 to I — Zuyder Zee J 26 to 50 others at the time of the occurrence. See the account in " Fights for the Championship," which may bo had, post free, from our office for 5s 6d. M G— Bendigo beat Brassey May 21,1836. J O— At list 101b he is. W. Hawkins— About 5ft SJin. Ned Hoare— See our account of the fight three weeks back. You cannot be a constant reader, or you would not have a6ked the question. E. Rolls— Mike Madden. G. Whyley 1 : At the Cambrian, Castle- street, Leicester- square. 2 : 2 hours and 2min. 3: He was born in 1827. Ned— We do not know the precise age of either, but will ask them when we see them. R M- No. H. Wainwright— It lasted 2 hours and 18min. See " Fistiana." We repeat that we cannot insert challenges from unknown men. B M— After he fought Jones. J W L— Hayes was the winner. Hecate— He lias fought four times, winning three battles and draw- ing one. N N M- Ye MISCELLANEOUS. Legal questions are not answered by us under any circumstances, but are at once consigned to the waste paper basket. Cricklade— Yes. C. Wilkinson— He does not, A Shopwalker— A master can please himself in discharging his assis- tants, provided he gives them the requisite warning; otherwise he must pay them wages according to their agreement. J. Porter— We take the remarks of such unknown publications at what they are worth. T. O. Connor— See notice at the head of this column. G N— A. wins. T. Smith— 1; Yes. 2: We do not know. M G— Consult a geography. There are more than 20 seaports. One Who Loves Dogs— Consult a veterinary surgeon. It is a doubt- ful remedy. W H M, Style— Which thermo- meter do you mean, Reaumur's or Fahrenheit's? Letter— B. loses. W. J. Reynolds— We do not recol- lect. Peter Flat— 6s 6d a quarter. The Bell Inn— In the heavy cavalry charge. E W— What little he has is light brown. J N— Consult a veterinary surgeon. Lankey— 1: If it was sold to you as 36 gallons you have your remedy at law, 2: Get Diprose's Comic Songster. James Jones— 1: No. 2: One who behaves as such. A B— Apply at the Wills Office, Doctors' Commons. J A L— Apply to the licensing ma- gistrates or their clerk. Inqmirer— Chess. D. Waite— We cannot say, and | have not time to search the files for the market price. Apply at the Coal Exchange. Letter— B. loses. T. Chambers— We do not know a fractical work on rifle shooting, t strikes us you will find prac- tice more useful than theory. Bob Little— 1: Card playing is alto- gether illegal. 2; The white squares. R E G— From Sir Benjamin Hall. J C— It must be done on the spot. Locksley— Write to Mr Bishop, of Bond- street, who can assist you. Cantab Write to the Heralds' College. A X— She was nearer 20 than 19. H E— Write to the Secretary of the Board of Tiade. A B— On the 31st January. G. Dad— He only takes a share. Dead Shot— Partridge and pheasant shooting end Feb 1. There is no time specified for snipes. S C— It was the son of Sir Isam- bert. T— Ladv Bulwer Lytton was a Miss Wheeler. J W— It is not worth mone than £ 1. X X X— Yes, if due to himself. J, Schwartz— We have decided that the whole was not taken. Ranger— We do not know his ad- dress. P H— The state coachman. J. Carless— We have not heard of such an intention. J. Eames— By an application to the licensing magistrates. Omar Pasha— Don Qwixote. To ADVERTISERS.— Advertisements not exceeding eight lines are charged 5s each, and Is for every extra line. They cannot be taken, at the latest, after five o'clock on Friday afternoon, and must be pre- paid. Post Office orders to be made payable at the Strand Post Office, to William Clement. Postage stamps refused. Bell's 2Ltfe m Hon& on. LONDON, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8. THE QUEEN'S SPEECH. A simple truth simply stated in a Royal Speech is a very pleasant thing. To all honourable men the Royal Speech delivered on Tuesday last must convey this pleasure. To the King of Prussia alone will the truth thus stated be unplea- sant. But he has incurred the guilt of a wicked act, and it is but fitting that he should bear some of the punishment of it. To have his act fairly described is to him a punishment. The Royal Speech says :—" An insurrectionary movement which took place in September last in the Swiss canton of Neufchatel, for the purpose of re- establishing in that canton the authority of the King of Prussia as Prince of Neuf- chatel." This is the true description of what did occur, and it divests the guilty act of any pretence of legal justification. The authority of the King of Prussia was at an end in that canton. The insurrectionary attempt to re- establish it was as guilty as any other insurrection could be, and was more guilty than most insurrections, since it was as much opposed to p « pular will as it was to the established law. Had it taken place in France the offenders would have been punished, and the very guilty author of the offence would have been exposed as he deserved to be. But Switzerland is not powerful enough to maintain a war against the King of Prussia and the despotic allies, who, in such a cause, and in opposition to a republic, would band themselves with him. It is therefore with great pleasure that we see England and France united in the endeavour to save Switzerland from such a contest, and to assure to it independence as well as peace. But the sovereigns of these two great States must take care that they are not overreached by the tricks of the Prussian King, or betrayed by the carelessness or ignorance of their own Ministers, into conceding to the King what justice ought to refuse. We have long since shown that under the treaty of Vienna the King has no claims whatever upon Neufchatel of a sovereign character. If he asserts a title, as a private indi- vidual, to the possession of land there, he must assert it, as any other plaintiff would do, before the ordinary tribunals of the country, and he may be assured that full and impartial justice will be meted out to him. But we cannot avoid re- marking, that now that he has got his insurgent agents re- leased without a trial, and so has secured himself, as he thinks, against a public exposure as an insurgent conspirator, he is endeavouring to raise up claims which are certain to create embarrassment, and to prevent that honourable set- tlement of affairs which he so ostentatiously proclaimed himself to be desirous to effect. The progress of the nego- tiations must be watched with earnest carefulness; indeed, as far as he is concerned, with a certain amount of jealousy and suspicion. The Neapolitan question is touched on, and dismissed in a manner which very much reminds us of the phrase " the less said the better." Nobody can doubt that the King of Naples has brought that State into a condition in which it re- sembles its own Vesuvius shortly before a volcanic eruptior The King is a coward as well as a savage— indeed our poet axiom is that cowardice and cruelty always go together— ancT between his coarse and brutal disposition, and his personal fears, he has done what with a man of human sentiments and honourable courage would have been impossible. In Naples, and that, too, through the acts of the King, society has been resolved into its elements, and its re- construction must be owing to interference from without or to a revolu- tion within. The latter is, perhaps unsuitable to present circumstances, for, however just and necessary it might be, it would no sooner happen, than there would be a league of despots to put it down. And France and England might perhaps stand idly by, and, professing the doctrine of non- interference, suffer everybody but themselves to interfere j or France might put in a claim for a Murat- Bonaparte dynasty, which would only complicate matters, while Eng- land having nothing to do with continental Naples, would leave Sicily, which she is bound to serve and to protect, to fight its own unaided battle for constitutional liberty. The state of affairs is at once painful in itself and embarrassing with respect to any chance of a happy settlement. The announcement that the Queen trusts that the nego- tiations with the United States " will be successful in re- moving all cause of misunderstanding with respect to Central America" is very gratifying, and the intelligence since received from the United States appears to warrant the hope thus held out to the country. There is nothing in that part of the world, nor hardly any mere territorial inte- rest elsewhere, that could compensate for the existence of hostile feelings between England and the United States. As to Persia, there is no present promise of papers and information, and Lord Palmerston says that as negotiations are likely to be entered on, he wishes to abstain from pro- ducing them; but if the expressions in the Speech are cor- rect, that " the Persian Government, in defiance of repeated warnings, and in violation of its engagements," correctly describe what has occurred, we may expect to see some clear explanations of a condition of things which is not at this moment quite satisfactory. We suspect that it will turn out that during the late war Russia encouraged the Shah to take measures hostile to England, and that he became too far pledged to retract. As to China, the declarations in the Speech are more explicit, and justify the belief which we have expressed from the first, that the Chinese local authorities had wrongfully occasioned this unhappy warfare. Russia is the only power that has a Minister at the Court at Pekin. Is this another result of Russian hostility to England ? " Bills for the consolidation and amendment of important portions of the law" are to be laid before Parliament. What these are, and what particular subjects they relate to, has not been announced. But foremost among them must surely be something in relation to that important subject, the disposal of our convicts. The hastily- adopted scheme of Earl Grey can hardly be intended to continue without modification. It is one which must be a failure as it stands. Nothing is said about the income- tax, but we believe it is universally understood that the war part of the tax will be abandoned, and what between the productiveness of other taxes, and the retrenchments which have been lately hinted at, there appears some hope that this welcome change may be safely adopted. FOREIGN AFFAIRS- MR DISRAELI. We cannot say that Mr Disraeli astonished us by his de- claration in the House of Commons that there was a treaty between England, France, and Austria, by which the two first- named powers guaranteed the safety of the dominions of Austria. The same statement was published in foreign pa- pers some weeks ago, and we then observed how advan- tageous such a treaty would be for Austria, but how un- likely it was that any such treaty had been entered into. The answer of Lord Palmerston is, to our mind, much more curious than the statement itself. It is, too, hardly less unsatisfactory. Treaty, his lordship says there is none, but he does not deny that at the beginning of the war there was an understanding between France and Austria that the former would not take any part hostile to Austria in Italy. As it must be supposed that the French Emperor would consider himself as strictly bound by such a pledge as if it had been reduced into the form of a treaty, it follows that he had bound himself to allow the Austrian Govern- ment unchecked control in Italy. But what then becomes of the ostentatious introduction into the discussions at the Paris conferences of the affairs of Italy ? " No hostile part" would refer to words as well as deeds, to a political con- demnation at a conference as much as to a march of troops. And the Austrian Court, too, has always been accustomed to consider the best advice as to the manage- ment of its Italian dominions to be a hostile act. Was Piedmont told of this understanding ? Had the under- standing any expressed or implied restriction ? What would have happened had actual hostilities broken out, as at one time they threatened to break out, between Austria and Piedmont ? Was there any plan as to what should be done on the happening of such a contingency ? If it had happened, the smallest assistance or protection given to Piedmont would have been an act of hostility to Austria in Italy. Surely in giving such an " understanding" the French Government bound itself in a way somewhat incom- patible with its declared opinions, and with its actual con- nection with the Piedmontese Governmenment and nation. All this requires explanation, and we can only hope that Lord Palmerston may be able to give an explanation that is satisfactory. It should be remembered that this " under- standing" may not in the remotest degree affect him per- sonally, for it is said to have been entered into at the begin- ning of the war, and at that period he was in a sort of politi- cal disgrace, and Lord Aberdeen was at the head of the Government of this country. We please ourselves with the belief that this is the true explanation of the matter, and that to Lord Aberdeen, the enemy of Italy and the friend of despotism, everywhere may be traced that equivocal " under- standing" which was a mistake on the part of the French Emperor, and would have been worse than a mistake on the part of Lord Palmerston. UNEMPLOYED WORKMEN. We have, this winter, the novel and unsatisfactory spec- tacle of bodies of men parading the streets, and chaunting Jn lugubrious tones, " We have no work to do." There is much reason to fear that this chaunt is not wholly unwar- ranted by fact. Many causes have contributed to produce this result. Building speculation has a little exceeded its proper bounds; the supply has been greater than the de- mand, and speculators have been obliged to pause in their works. A part of the necessity which has compelled them to do this has been created by the men themselves. Sometime ago, when there was full employment for them, they acted as if the demand for their labour must not only continue, but must increase. Deaf to the suggestions of their real friends, they listened only to the counsels of their own fancies— they did not take facts, and then reason on them, but assumed a set of facts in accordance with their own theories, and in virtue of this erroneous assumption, adopted the theories thus erroneously constructed as absolutely true. They insisted on, and, for a time, obtained a high rate of wages, higher than, except under special circumstances, could be afforded by the builder, if he intended to carry on building speculations to a profit. As soon as his contracts permitted him to cease from employing labour for which he was paying more than its fair market value, he did cease to employ it. If he had not done so he must have been ruined. He could only carry on business so long as he obtained a profit from his speculations, but if that profit was taken away, no matter from what cause, his means of con- tinuing his works ceased. The inconsiderate demands of workmen for high wages were just as certain to produce this result as an increase in the price of raw materials would have produced it. These demands were made, under the pressure of necessity they were for a time complied with, and the in- evitable consequence followed ; works were stopped. Other circumstances assisted in producing this consequence. Just at the moment that the workmen were requiring higher wages than the masters were able with a due regard to pro- fits to give, the state of the Money Market all over Europe became such, that capital could be more profitably employed in other speculations than in building. Capital will always go where it can best go to gain good interest. In that re- spect its ebbs and flows may be calculated with as much precision as the ebb and flow of water. The inconsiderate demand for higher wages than profits would allow gave an added impulse to this tendency of capital to be withdrawn from building speculations, and to be employed elsewhere; and between their own mistake and the accidental circum- stances we have noticed, which the workmen could not con- trol, but as to which they ought to have informed themselves, the great labour market of the metropolis sustained a severe shock. Bricklayers, carpenters, and painters are not the only persons affected by this change. All the trades that supply these persons with the materials for labour, from the manufacturer of the perfected article, such as the stove which the bricklayer sets or the lock which the carpenter puts on a door, to the very miner who digs for the iron to make them, or for the lime to work into mortar, all have been affected by these causes. Whatever has been the error of these men, there can be no doubt that they are now severely punished for it. How is the effect of their mistake and of the unfor- tunate circumstances connected with it to be remadied ? It is difficult to tell them what they must or may do, beyond advising them to ask for, and advising the authorities of their various parishes to grant, such relief as their various necessities require. But it is not difficult to say what these distressed men must not do. They must not parade the streets in numbers, affecting to ask for charity, but asking for it in such a tone and manner as to convert the request into a demand, and to give the grant of relief all the air of a successful act of extortion. This has been done in many cases, but we feel bound to express our strong belief that it has not been done by unemployed workmen. But advantage has been taken of their condition by men who never did bear the honourable character of workmen, and who now assume the name only to enable themselves to obtain from charity what they will not work to procure. At the same time it must be admitted that there are num- bers of honest workmen who did not foresee and provide for ( as they might have done) this state of things, and who are now suffering much wretchedness. They do not alarm pas- sengers nor threaten shopkeepers. But they are in want, and must be relieved. The advice we give to the Poor- law boards is, in substance, that which has been given them by the magistrates, to relax, as much as they may, the strict application of the workhouse test, and to afford relief which is needed without breaking up the humble home of a work- man. Extraordinary cases of evil require extraordinary remedies, and the present weather and the present want of employment are two things which do not permit an exact observance of those tests which, in ordinary times, are right- fully applied to decide the question of a man's claim for poor- house relief. The identity of each claimant should be esta- blished, his home discovered if he possesses one, and when he is found to do so, some temporary aid should enable him to keep it, and thus to afford him a motive, both in interest and feeling, to resume his labour at the earliest opportunity, and to relieve other men, only less impoverished than him- self, from the burden of his maintenance. BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBKUARY 8, 1857. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FEANCE. The French army will be reduced by 42,000 men, not perhaps all at once, but gradually. The savings in this respect are estimated at 26,000, OOOf, and in the navy 10,000, OOOf. With the reductions in nearly all branches of the Administration, it is calculated that the tot3l saving will be 100,000, OOOf. This reduction in the army ( although by fur- loughs only) announced in the Moniteur produced a favour- able effect on the Bourse. An opinion gained ground that the Emperor was resolved, by all imaginable means, to prevent a deficit in the budget. The Court of Cassation pronounced judgment on the appeal from the decision of the Imperial Court of Lyons, with reference to the illegality of distributing electoral buL letins, or voting tickets, without a special permission from the authorities. The judgment of the Court of Cassation is against the liberty of distributing electoral cards for the candidates. The Times correspondent relates the following curious history :—" I mentioned the other day that the Revtie de Paris had been suspended for a month, in consequence ( as it was alleged) of an article ( some chapters of a novel) be- lieved to have an immoral tendency. The suspension is a fact, but the cause is not the one stated. The objectionable article was one on the King of Prussia, in the form of a review of a work published at Leipsic so long ago as 1855, by a Prussian who has resided in England as a refugee since 1849. The book was merely a collection of the various speeches made by the King for some years past on various public occasions, before and after dinner, in the exhilaration of conviviality as well as in the less exciting moments when his Prussian Majesty was ' fresh and fasting.' The juxta- position of these effusions; the contrast between royal elo- quence in the afternoon and in the forenoon; the senti- mental, philosophical, and theological strain which pervades some of the speeches, and the curious contradictions found in most of them, produce a very odd effect. The collection is ushered in by a dedication of a most respectful and humble kind to the King himself, and the royal portrait is prefixed as a frontispiece. An elegant copy of the bogk was for- warded by the compiler to Berlin, and the King, who probably only saw his portrait and read the dedication, took it for granted that all was right. He expressed his thanks for the honour, placed the book in his own library, and or- dered a number of copies besides. Some time afterwards the true object of the publication was perceived, and com- municated to the King, who felt much annoyed. It was pro- posed to prosecute the publisher, and to confiscate the whole of the edition. The article in the Revue de Paris was a critic on the work, and in it the King of Prussia was not spared. The Prussian Minister at this court complained of the article, and observed, that if the press reflected in such a manner on his master, the official organ of the Prussian Government would probably do the same by the Emperor of the French. Instructions were consequently given to comply with M de Hatzfeldt's wishes, and the Revue de Paris was proceeded against. It was let down, however, as gently as possible; it might, it appears, have been suspended for two months; it is only suspended for one. The King of Prussia must, no doubt, be satisfied with the readiness shown by the French Government to protect him from the wit of French writers." The French Government has received intelligence from Persia somewhat at variance with that which has been published in the journals. According to this statement the Persians have not acceded to all our demands, neither were the original demands insisted upon. A conference was held after the taking of Bushire, at which the English General did not insist upon the dismissal of the present Grand Vizier, in consequence of the Shah having a strong personal friendship for that personage. He, however, insisted on the recognition of the right of the British Government to form a permanent military and naval establishment at some station upon the Persian Gulf, hereafter to be determined. On these terms the parties began to treat. The reply of the Shah to the propositions of the British Commissioner cannot be known for at least a month, in consequence of the season and the distance from Teheran to Bushire. The Moniteur de I'Armee publishes this intelligence as what it calls " a serious fact," and at the end of the article says:—" Such is the plan of the British Government, always so persevering and so correct in its point of view with respect to the interests of the East India Company." The existence of a project for imposing a tax upon railway shares, although repeatedly denied during the past week, is confirmed by the Patrie, and even its details are becoming the subject of discussion. The French Government has received, through the Court of Prussia, an intimation of the intention of the King of Naples to commute the imprisonment of most of his po- litical prisoners to transportation to the territory of the Argentine Republic; and I understand that the proposition is looked upon at the Tuileries as a right royal idea, well worthy of favourable consideration. SWITZERLAND. It appears that the King of Prussia has already intimated his perfidious intention to demand the retention of some claims, which will invest him with the power of again troubling the repose of the Neufchatelois. Dr Kern is directed by the Federal Government to oppose any such con- temptible shuffling and evasion; but to what extent he will be supported by France and England is not known. Various demands are spoken of as having been advanced by the King of Prussia: such, for instance, as the restoration of the four civic corporations of Neufchatel, Valengin, Bouder, and Landeronj the maintenance of several charitable founda- tions ; the recognition of his claim to the domains, and the retention of his titles of prince and count. As regards the last- mentioned condition, Switzerland will have nothing to say against it, that the King of Prussia should continue to call himself in his official documents, Prince of Neufchatel, Count of Valengin, and Count of Katzenellenbogen into the bargain; but Switzerland will not concede any other signifi- cance to these titles than such as may belong to the title of " King of Jerusalem and Cyprus," which is borne by the King of Sardinia to the present day. With respect to the benevolent institutions the most satisfactory assurances will be given, but no right of interference can be admitted, since not the remotest idea is entertained of ever inflicting upon the Canton of Neufchatel so great an injury as would be caused by laying hands upon its magnificent hospitah and schools. As regards the domains, they belong, so far as we know, to the state; and if the King of Prussia believes that he, as Prince of Neufchatel, was ever the possessor of any private estates, and if the existing Government contests that property with him, he will then have to vindicate his claim before the tribunals of Neufchatel, or the federal tri- bunals, like any other person, be he a Swiss or a foreigner, who has a disputed claim, in the same manner as many former controversies between the civic corporations, which previously ruled on the one side, and the cantonal govern- ments set above them on the other hand, have in the rest of Switzerland been decided. The Swiss balance of justice will not be held in the least degree uneven, though it be the King of Prussia who is concerned. The last point, relating to the four civic corporations, is the most important of all; for the journals of the Prussian^/ wn^ rer- par/ y have laid great stress upon an anticipation that the position of the aristocratic faction in Neufchatel would be secured, in the definitive settlement with Switzerland— a suggestion which turns upon nothing else than the inviolability of those corporations, in which the aristocracy, as is the case in other parts of Switz- erland, retain their hold. The question is one of a restora- tion, and as for the two chief corporations, Neufchatel and Valengin, the former of them was abolished immediately after the September insurrection, because it hesitated, on the morning of the 4th of that month, to stand by the can- tonal government, and because, on the 3d, when De Meuron had set up his ephemeral military government in the ances- tral castle of his prince, not only it offered no resistance, but debated in council, all day long, to whom it should do homage, executed with the greatest willingness all orders that were issued from the castle, and objected to nothing, except the proposal that the company of Pompiers, organised by the townspeople, should proceed to quell the disturbance. The corporation of Valengin was abolished as early as 1852, when the Royalists, after the settlement of the protocol of London, in which Lord Malmesbury took part, felt it necessary for them to make a great parade. A letter from Berne, of the 29th ult, in the German Jour- nal of Frankfort, says:—" The Federal Council does not yet know in an official manner the demands of Prussia, but what has been before said on the subject appears to be fully confirmed. According to the semi- official journals, the Swiss Envoy Extraordinary at Paris is said to have received the following instructioBS:— 1. The right of retaining the title of Prince of Neufchatel cannot be conceded to the King of Prussia, as no independent State could admit a title of that kind to be borne by a foreign Sovereign. 2. The re- establishment of the burgess corporations is inadmissible, because it would be contrary to the complete independence of Neufchatel. 3. The pretensions of Prussia over the domains are rejected, because they never have been the private property of the prince. 4. The guarantee of the institutions cannot be a foreign one. 5. Particular guaran- tees cannot be given to the royalists in order to secure to them a position equal to that of the other citizens, since such guarantees are already expressed in the Federal and Cantonal Constitution." The Swiss are disappointed that Paris and not London is to be the place of the conference. NAPLES. The telegraphic news of the attempted assassination of an archbishop by a priest in the kingdom of the Two Sicilies, and of the actual murder of a canon by the hand of the same assassin, is confirmed in various quarters. The name of the prelate was Gaetano Rossini. He was Archbishop of Acerenza and Matera. The Gazette de Lyon says that the murderous attemptwas made during the forty hours'prayers, " while the archbishop was on his knees on the steps of the altar, adoring the Holy Sacrament. A few moments before the benediction, a priest rushed from behind the altar, and stabbed the archbishop with a poniard. One of the canons near the prelate pushed the arm of the assassin and broke the force of the blow. The poniard hung in the archbishop's robes, and wounded him but very slightly. He at once took to flight, and then the priest, drawing a pistol from under his garments, shot the canon dead. No reason for this sacri- legious murder is yet known." Report attributes to the highest quarter the arrests which have recently been made on so large a scale. It is said that the prefect of police, on receiving the order, remonstrated, but, on learning the source, bowed his head and obeyed. A high personage about the court having asked the prefect when this state of violence would cease, was answered, when the fears of the King ceased. PRUSSIA. A letter from Berlin says :—" It is not true, as has been alleged, that what remains of the loan of 30,000,000 thalers is to be employed in fortifying Berlin. The idea of fortify- ing the city has, in fact, been completely abandoned." A letter from Berlin in the Constitutionnel says :—" The Grand Duchy of Baden has, it is said, demanded from Prus- sia an indemnity of 30,000 florins for the military prepara- tions which it had to make, in consequence of the dispute between Prussia and Switzerland. The Prussian Govern- ment does not at all intend to comply with this demand. From the very commencement of the dispute the Baden Go- vernment claimed to be indemnified for all the preparations which the Grand Duchy might be compelled to make, in consequence of the projected hostilities." The committee on constitutional affairs of the Frankfort Diet has just presented its report on the communication made on the 4th December la9t by the King of Holland to the Diet, informing it of his royal ordonnance decreeing the revision of the constitution of the Grand Duchy of Luxem- bourg, notwithstanding the opposition of a certain number of deputies of the said duchy. The committee declares that, as the constitution of 1848 of the Grand Duchy was csntrary in many of its provisions to the fundamental laws of the Germanic Confederation, the case provided for by the reso- lution of the Diet of August 23, 1851, had occurred, and consequently a necessity existed for the Government of the Grand Duchy to revise that constitution, and place it in accord with the federal laws. In conformity with the views thus expressed by the committee, the Diet has declared that it approves of the conduct of the King of Holland in the case submitted to its consideration. Here is foreign inter- ference in domestic affairs quite unjustified by laws or principles. TURKEY. The following looks like a real attempt at reform. A let- ter from Scutari ( Albania) of the 19th ult, says:—" The new pasha has just adopted measures which show a great spirit of conciliation, and confirm the hopes which the first acts of his administration gave rise to. On the 15th he summoned to him the muftars and the imams of all the quarters, as well as deputies of the Christian community. After announcing to them that for the future each community might freely practise its religion, he gave orders that the market- day should be changed. He first asked the Turks what day they would prefer; they chose Tuesday, but the Christians having observed that several great fetes fell on that day, and that Wednesday would suit them better, an order was given in accordance with their suggestion. In consequence of this decision, which was not at all objected to by the Turks, Wednesday will for the future be the market- day at Scutari and throughout the whole of the province. At the same meeting a question of greater importance, that of put- ting an end to the vendetta, was settled in the following manner: Each chief of a quarter, and each mudir, is to send a list of the families who have any of those quarrels of blood to arrange, after which each of those families will be successively called before the medjis in the towns, and before an assembly of elders for the mountaineers, where the parties will be heard, and the indemnities to be paid will be fixed. These indemnities will be established on the following basis:— For the murder of a man 2,000 pias- tres ; for a woman, 1,000. As to wounds the sum will be fixed according to their gravity and the circumstances. The decision fixing this manner of settlement concludes as fol- lows :—' For the future every murderer will be punished with death, and those who give shelter to him, or assist in screening him from justice, will be considered as accomplices, and banishedfor ever from the Pashalic with all their family.' This decision has been received with great joy by all fami- lies, and if properly carried into execution will, in a few years, put an end to the evil it is intended to remedy." THE UNITED STATES. The charges of corruption which have been brought against some members of Congress continue to excite great attention. Mr Raymond, the editor of the New York Daily Times, was examined by the committee of investigation of the House of Representatives on the 14th. He declined to state the name of the writer of the article in the Times of the 6th, in which those charges were publicly made, but avowed his responsibility for it. There have been trong debates on the Tariff Bill. In California the Legislature had enacted a law to construct a waggon road across the Sierra Nevada. Some side ques- tion brought the issue before the Supreme Court of the State for the purpose of testing the validity of the law itself. The decision declared " the act null and void, as being in contravention of the constitution, which prohibits the con- traction of any State debt over 300,000 dollars, unless by an appeal to the people." The effect of the decision is to leave the holders of over 3,200,000 dollars entirely without re- medy, and, for the time being, utterly prostrates the credit of the new State. True, the Legislature, by the concurrence of the people, can make the bonds good and legal, and valid, and constitutional, and all that, and this will probably be done at an early day. But in any event great mischief will ha\ e been done, and already a blow has been levelled against the credit of the State which will deeply affect its prosperity. A Mr J. Kingsley supplies the following communication to the New York Anti- Slavery Standard of January 17 :— " Happening to have occasion to visit Carter County ( Ken- tucky) last week, I was made the unwilling witness of a scene of barbarity that would have made the bloodthirsty Nero tremble. It seems, from what I afterwards learned, that the slaves of one William M'Minnis, quite an extensive farmer of Carter County, Kentucky, were suspected of being engaged in a conspiracy to rise, upon a certain night, and, in connection with the slaves upon an adjoining farm, mur- der the white people. Thisreport having gained credence, the slaves were arrested and tried by one of those mock- courts so common in the southern country. One negro, who was supposed to be in the conspiracy, was closely questioned and threatened with severe punishment in case he did not reveal the whole affair. The negro stoutly denied having anything to do with such a proceeding, disclaimed any knowledge of an insurrection, and begged to be released. But he was doomed to be tortured until he confessed. In order to in- timidate the other slaves it was deemed necessary to torture this miserable creature before their eyes. Accordingly, he was stripped— the weather being cold— and then he received 200 lashes on the bare back. Still the negro swore that he knew nothing about the insurrection. Not yet satisfied, these inhuman monsters, excited, as it were, by the blood they had already drawn, proceeded to tie him up to a stake with the evident intention of burning him. When told he was next to be burned the screams of the poor creature were indeed terrific and heart- rending; but, despite his entreaties and cries, a pile of dry wood was heaped around him, and again he was told if he would not confess he would be burned to a crisp; still he refused, when the pile was lighted, and soon began to blaze around the victim. Unable longer to witness such unexampled cruelty, I rode away and made an effort to get some neighbours to go and stop the inhuman proceedings, but was told to * mind my own business.' I learned afterwards that the negro was so burned that he died next day. Scenes like this have occurred in this section of Kentucky before, but the newspapers studiously avoid pub- lishing an account of them, and they remain unheard of, unless some humane passer- by happens to witness them." SOUTH AMERICA. The republic of CHILI continues progressing: peacefully. The important Consular Convention between Chili and the United States has been finally settled. Two Ministers from Costa Rica were expected in Chili j their mission being to organise with Chili and Peru jointly to oppose filibustering invasions. From PERU, we learn that the revolution has become general throughout the republic, and General Vivanco, the leader of the revolutionary party, has succeeded in obtaining possession of nearly every port on the coast excepting Callao. There appears but little doubt of Castilla's overthrow, if the revolutionary party remains firm. General Vivanco has issued a proclamation, as supreme chief of Peru, in which he annuls the decree of President Castilla ( issued after the battle of La Palma), suspending the payment of interest accruing on the national debt. He says that such an attempt at repudiation is a death- stroke at the credit of Peru, and maintains that the proceeds of the guano islands must go, as originally agreed, to pay the debts due to England and France, and if the guano products are not sufficient for this purpose, the Government must take every necessary means to facilitate the speedy cancelling thereof. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE. TROOPS FOE INDIA.— CHINA AND THE MAURITIUS.— Orders have been received in Dublin for the Queen's Bays and 3rd Dra- goon Guards to be in immediate readiness for India. Similar orders have been issued to seven infantry regiments. On Wednesday her Majesty's steam troopship Meg » ra, 6, Commander Purvis, embarked at Portsmouth about 450 of the 83d and 85th Regiments for conveyance to the Mauritius. She sailed on Thursday.— A detachment of 60 gunners, two non- commissioned officers, and two trumpeters of the 6th battalion of Royal Artillery, in charge of Lieutenant Anderson, having been medically attested, were on Wednesday morning paraded for foreign service before the Acting Commandant of Woolwich and the garrison staff. The detachment is under immediate orders to sail from Southamp- ton for Hong Kong. A further detachment, consisting of 18 gun- ners, one sergeant, and one bugler, of the 8th battalion of Royal Artillery, were paraded at the same time, and are under orders for Ceylon, in command of Captain Taswell.— The 90th Regi- ment, which marched into P< rtsmouth garrison from Aldershot on Friday week, received orders to hold themselves in readiness to embark about Saturday ( yesterday), for India. • n The head- quarters of the33d ( Duke of Wellington's) Regiment marched on Wednesday from Dublin to Kingstown, where they went on board the Government transport Simoom, bound for the Mauritius. The officers accompanying the regiment were— Lieutenaut- Colonel Johnstone, C. B.; Brevet- Majors Fitzgerald and Quale; Captains Fanshawe, Barrett, and Mansfield; Lieuts Rogers, Willis, Ellis, Ball, Worthingtou, Twiaiug, Forbes, Graham, Bally, Statham, Roberts, and Thistlewayte ; Ensigns Morgan, Grant, Gore, Shipton, and Browne ; Paymaster Thomp- son ; Quartermaster Wise; and Surgeon Muir and Assistant- Surgeon Ogilvy. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. REDUCTION OF THE DOCKYARD ESTABLISHMENTS.— Inorder to carry out the instructions received from the Lords of the Ad- miralty, commanding a further reduction in the factory depart- ment of Woolwich Dockyard, an additional number of hands is ordered to be discharged, involving a reduction of a third of the establishment— namely, from the existing number of 900 artisans and men to 300 of all classes. The estimates granted for the ex- penditure of that department for the forthcoming year have been voted at £ 4) 5,000. The Factory Pay Office is likewise to be abolished, the General Pay Office of the dockyard under- taking the duties of that establishment. This will form an im- portant diminution, the aggregate'rendered of the present year's expenses of that department amounting to £ 52,000. The effects of the conclusion of peace are already beginning to be felt at Pembroke and all the other dockyards. Reduction is the order of the day in every department. All war appointments are to be abolished, every extra man to be discharged, task and job work to be done away with, and the small addition of weekly pay granted to the labourers, to meet tha high price of provisions caused by the war, is to cease, although there is yet no reduction in the price of the articles of their consumption. All these reductions are to be effected by the Slst of March. All the workmen above 60 years of age are to be superannuated, and their places filled by younger persons. COURT- MARTIAL.— Captain John Fraser, Lieut F. Hunt, and Mr William Jeffery, of the flag ship Waterloo, were tried on Tuesday last, by court- martial, on board that ship, at Sheerness, on a charge of having allowed her to strike on the Colebart Shoal, or ridge of Dungeness, on the 10th of January, on her passage from Spithead to Leith. The sentence of the court was, that there had been a want of judgment on the part of the pri- soners, in keeping the ship Pembroke so long on the starboard tack, whilst, laying the said ship to, standing off and on in the vicinity of shoal water, and a want of due caution in not making use of the deep- sea lead line, and also a want of sufficient atten- tion being paid to the hand- lead line, for which the court di- rected that Captain Fraser be severely reprimanded, and admo- nished to be more careful in future; and in consideration of the numerous high testimonials produced by Mr Jeffery, they do only direct that he also be severely reprimanded, and admonished to be more careful in future; and the court do acquit Lieut Hunt from the charge brought against him. DEATH OF LIBUTENANT TATTLER.— Lieut George R. Tayler ( 1815) died on the 28th ult, at 35, Canning- street, Liverpool, in the sixty- second year of his age. He entered the navy in March, 1805, as a volunteer on board the Uranie frigate, Capt Hon Chas. Herbert. He had been on half- pay since 1827. DEATH OP GENERAL JONES.— With much regret we record the decease of General Jones, who was many years commaudant of the Portsmouth division of Royal Marines. The melancholy event took place on Saturday, at Woodside House, Southsea. He had numbered 77 years. APPOINTMENTS.— Commander Augustus J. Woodley is ap- appointed inspecting commander in the Coastguard service.— Lieutenant E. F. Fuge, the Admiralty agent in the Tyne steamer, who, it will be recollected, was severely injured on landing with the mails when that vessel was stranded on the c » ast of Dorset, has been promoted to the rank of commander on reserved half- pay.— Lieutenant Robert Taylor, George B. Williams, Richard Jesse, and Richard H. Dalton, have been promoted to the rank of commanders on reserved half- pay. — Lieutenant A. R. Owen has been appointed to the Victory flag- ship for disposal; J. CaMwell, surgeon- superintendent, to the Clara convict- ship; Robert Clark, surgeon- superintendent, to Zemindar convict- ship; Thomas H. Tigard, master's- assistant, to the Indus; Spencer Piummer, midshipman, to the Me- gsera; R. A. Edwin, midshipman, to the Simoom •, R. Allen, second master, to the Indus.— Assistant Paymaster W. P. Scott ( 1852) to the Cambridge, gunnery ship, at Devonport. THE DRAMA. DRURY- LANE THEATRE.— A new drama, in three acts, was produced at this theatre, on Monday night, entitled " The Black Book." The story is as nearly as possible as follows :— Mina ( Miss M. Oliver) has been deprived of her inheritance of the castle of Lillienberg after the death of her father and mother in consequence of a difficulty in proving t^ eir marriage, and is re- siding with her old nurse in a cottage near the castle, which is somewhere in Germany, and is of course haunted by a demon. She is carefully watched by a faithful follower of her late father, a half- witted stonemason, Hans Caspar ( Mr Lingham), who has the peculiarity of never uttering anything but the words " Yes" and " No." She is about to leave the cottage late at night to travel to Brunswick when a storm comes on, and in the midst of lightning and thunder Wolf ( Mr C. Mathews) enters with so much suddenness, and, above all, with so much easy assurance, that he is taken by the affrighted cottagers for the demon of the castle. He humours the idea, and discloses to Mina that he has the power of proving her parents' marriage and restoring her to her fortune if she will place herself under his directions and give him such a reward as he asks. She consents on finding that his wishes point rather to the possession of her heart than of her soul. He promises to bring the matter to a conclusion that day month at the castle of Lillienberg, but in case he should not come at the appointed time he gives her a packet which she is not to open before, but which contains documents which will effectuate the purpose he has in view. He then departs, and Mina in a fit of curiosity opens the parcel and finds it con- tains a " Black Book,* inscribed the Demon's Diary; and so ends the first act. In the second wo are introduced. to a grand masqued ball at the house of Baron Stolzenbeek, one of the joint inheritors, with Baron Kasewurm and the Countess Strubel, of Mina's fortune and lands, the house he lives in having been her father's. Here Wolf appears in a Mephis- tophelean costume, and astonishes every one by his knowledge of their weaknesses and peccadilloes ; and by this means, work- ing on the fears of the two barons and the countess, he forces them to promise to restore Mina to her name and rights, and to meet him at the appointed day at the castle. In the meantime Mina has come to the house to endeavour to obtain her father's portrait, which has been refused her by her relations ; she is de- tected in carrying it off, and charged with robbery ; but Wolf, who notwithstanding he does not know her, interposes, protects, and gets her away, although the result is a duel with Count Strubel, in which he is supposed to be killed. In this belief Stolzenbeck, Kasewurm, and the Countess Strubel come to Lil- lienberg and contrive to destroy the Black Book which contains the secret of each of them which has put them in the power of Wolf. In good time that personage appears, having only been wounded, and by means of a portion of the diary which has dropped out discovers that Hans Caspar knows where Mina's father had deposited certain papers, which he is only to give up on three particular words being spoken to him. Wolf endeavours to obtain the secret from him in vain, but in stating that the " Black Book " was the diary of one Sturm, styled " the honest lawyer," these words break the spell of Hans Caspar's silence; the papers are produced, which are the usual certificates, and right is done. Wolf clears up his own mystery by the simple statement that he was the pupil of Sturm the lawyer, who was the agent of all the persons whose villanies he recorded in his " Black Book." He generously offers to seek no reward for his services to Mina ; but, of course, she will not be outdone, and the drama ends with the ordinary happiness of lovers. Owing principallv to the neat and easy acting of Mr Charles Mathews, and something to the very creditable manner in which it was got up as regarded scenery and dresses, it went very pleasantly, and at its conclusion was warmly applauded. Its success was more than sufficient to justify its repetitionfor some little time to come, NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE THEATRE.— We are glad to see, by pro- vincial papers, that Mr Ira Aldridge, the African Roscius, has been performing a reund of his celebrated characters at New- castle- on- Tyne, with very great success. On the occasion of each, representation money has been turned away from the doors, CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT. SINGULAR FRAUDS.— On Wednesday, John Bryan, 28, was charged with a series of frauds, bjy which he had plundered pawnbrokers to a very large amount. He drove in a dog cart to the shop of a pawnbroker, and requested to have a loan upon the deposit of plated goods, such as forks and spoons, and he represented himself as a manufacturer of such goods at Shef- field. It is difficult to test such articles without destroying their value, and upon the representations of the prisoner, Mr Attenboroiigh, a pawnbroker at Kensington, advanced him at different times £ 260; from a Mr Cotton, another pawnbroker, he obtained £ 45, and from a third, named Russell, the sum of £ 60. The goods deposited by the prisoner were afterwards found almost worthless, and a regular " Brummagen dodge." It also appeared that the defendant did not carry on any business as a manufacturer at Sheffield, and that he had two rooms in a house in Dyer's- buildings, London, as a receptacle for his goods. Mr Robinson, on behalf of the prisoner, urged that he could not be convicted of obtaining money by false pretences, as he had done no more than was done every day by tradesmen— namely, ascribing a greater value to his goods than they de- served. The jury returned a special verdict, that the prisoner had fraudulently obtained the money from the prosecutors by making false representations as to the quality and value of the eroods, knowing that they were of less value than he represented them to be, but they were, at the same time, of opinion that there had been a great want of caution on the part of the per- sons who advanced the money.— The Recorder inquired of the jury whether they were of opinion that it was made out that the defendant represented that the goods he deposited with the pawnbrokers contained as much silver as those manufactured by Mr Elkington, and whether the money was advanced partly upon such representation ?—: The jury said that they were of opinion that these facts were established; and the Recorder said it appeared to him that upon the finding of the jury a verdict of guilty should be recorded, but, upon the application of Mr Robinson, he reserved the point for consideration by the Court of Criminal Appeal. The defendant was, meantime, admitted to bail— Mr Metcalfe stated at the close of the case that he was instructed that the pawnbrokers of the metropolis had been de- frauded in a similar way to the amount of £ 10,000. THE FRAUDS ON THE CITY OP LONDON UNION.— On Thurs- day John Paul, aged 60, formerly assistant- clerk to the City of London Union, was tried for stealing orders for the payment of money, the property of the guardians of the poor. There were six indictments of this description against the prisoner, and he pleaded Not Guilty to the whole of them. A good many of the jurors who were called to try the case were challenged by the prisoner's counsel, and a good deal of time was occupied in this manner before a jury could be obtained. The court was nearly filled by gentlemen holding official positions in connection with the City of London Union, and the charges against the prisoner appeared to excite considerable interest. The case proceeded with against the prisoner was a charge of having stolen an order for the payment of £ 378 15s 6d, the property of the guardians of the City of London Union, his masters.— On this charge he was found Guilty, and sentenced to be transported for fourteen years. The other charges were not proceeded with. THE CHARGE OP MANSLAUGHTER AGAINST A CHEMIST.— On Thursday, Joseph Burrows, assistant to a chemist named Budd, at Brompton, was indicted for the manslaughter of Wil- liam Marcooley, a master tailor. Mr Metcalfe, for the prosecu- tion, said, it appeared that on the 27th of December the deceased felt slightly indisposed, and he sent to the shop of the prisoner's master for an ounce of castor oil, and the boy who was sent on the errand was served by the prisoner, and he took back with him to his master's house what he conceived to be castor oil, and the unfortunate deceased took the greater portion of it. He was almost immediately seized with convulsions, and although a medical man was sent for directly, his aid was of no avail, and he died shortly after- wards. A post mortem examination of the body took place, and it turned out that the death had been caused by the adminis- tration of prussic acid, and upon the remaining portion of the oil in the phial being analysed it was found to contain a consi- derable portion of that ingredient. The learned counsel, in conclusion, said that it was under these circumstances that the prisoner was charged with having, by his gross negligence, caused the death of the deceased, and although, of course, it was not for a moment imputed to him that he had the slightest in- tention of causing so lamentable a result, yet the law in such cases required that all persons dealing with such deadly ingre- dients should exercise a proper degree of caution for the preven- tion of any mischievous consequences, and if they neglected to use that caution they were answerable for the result. Among the witnesses examined was Mr Budd, who made by no means a favourable impression by his flippancy and the unconcern he exhibited at the catastrophe. So strong was the feeling against him that even Mr Sergeant Ballantine, for the prisoner, said if he wanted a prescripton made up he should not go very far out of his way to have it made up at Mr Budd's shop. The jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty, at the same time stating that they were desirous of expressing their strong reprobation of the careless manner in which poisons were generally dispensed.— The prisoner was ordered to be immediately discharged from custody. _______________ OPPICIAL REDUCTIONS.— We are glad to learn that definitive arrangements are being made by which the offices of Clerk of the Ordnance, salary £ 2,000 a year; of Deputy Secretary- at- War, salary £ 2,000 a year; and of Director- General of Army Clothing, salary £ 1,000 a year— at present held by Mr Monsell, Sir Benjamin Hawes, and Sir Thomas Troubridge— have been abolished, at a saving to the country of £ 5,000 a year. Colonel Mundy has been appointed Governor of Jersey, and Sir Ben- jamin Hawes becomes permanent Under- Secretary of State, while Mr Godley, the late Director- General of Stores, is made Assistant Under- Secretary of State. To conduct the extensive correspondence which must necessarily exist between the War Office as now constituted and the Horse Guards, and to advise the Secretary of State on the details of military matters, anew office has been created— that of Secretary for Military Corre- spondence. To fill it Sir Henry Storks, K. C. B., has been se- lected. This is an appointment highly creditable to Lord Pan- mure, to whom General Storks was, it is stated, known only by those eminent services which have fixed public as well as official attention on the gallant officer, and marked him out as a man likely to do the state further service. Captain Caffin, R. N., at present Naval Director of Artillery, is to be Director of Stores and Clothing, and the salary attached to the former office, £ 1,200 a year, is saved to the public. Mr Ramsay, who has hi- therto been Assistant Director- General of Clothing, will be ap- pointed Director of Stores and Clothing, and will, in consequence of this arrangement, undertake the other duties connected with the army stores generally, in addition to those he has hitherto performed. The gallant Sir Thomas Troubridge is to be removed from the abolished office he has hitherto held to the far more important one of Deputy Adjutant- General, where, under the direction of his Royal Highness the Lieutenant- General Com- manding- in- Chief, he will perform the multifarious duties con- nected with the arrangements for accoutrements and neces- saries supplied to the troops, and those purely military duties formerly undertaken by the board of general officers. The effect of these arrangements will be to reduce the staff and the cost of the War Office, to simplify its organisation, to augment the re sponsibility of its various branches, to increase its working power, and to place it more in accord with the other secretary of states' departments. They have also, we hear, rendered ne- cessary considerable changes in the personnel of the subordinate offices, where, too, economy has beeu practised and the staff re- duced. Although not directly connected with this information as to the War Office, we may add that it is generally believed that writs will be moved for Hertford, in consequence of Mr William Cowper having accepted the office of Vice- President of the Committee of Privy Council on Education ; and for Lime- rick, vacant by Mr Monsell having succeeded Mr Cowper as President of the Board of Health. Died, on the 28th ult, at his residence, 29, Tavjstock- street, Covent- garden, Mr James Mitchell, aged 52, LAW INTELLIGENCE. THE LATE ABDUCTION OP A BELGIAN GIRL.— EXTRAORDI- NARY CASE.— In the Court of Queen's Bench, on Wednesday, an action was brought by one Adolphus Harrison against the Marquis of Bath, to recover £ 78 for wine supplied and services rendered in 1853 and 1851— As soon as the case was called on, his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, accompanied by his private secretary, Lieutenant- Colonel the Hon James Macdonald, entered the court, and was accommodated with a seat on the bench by the side of the learned judge.— The plaintiff in this cause was also the plaintiff in the two actions which stood next on the list, " Harrison v Lord Bateman," and " Harrison v Lord Somerton," which had been brought against these two noblemen for claims of a similar description.— The Marquis of Bath and Lord Somertou sat among the Queen's counsel.— Lord Campbell said his royal highness was subpoenaed as a witness in the first of these two cases, and, as he had important public duties to discharge, it was desirable that he should not be unnecessarily detained. Perhaps the parties might agree to dispense with his attendance, and to send to the Horse Guards in the event of his royal highness being wanted.— Mr M. Cham- bers, on the part of the plaintiff, consented to this arrange- ment. The learned counsel on the other side having done the same, his royal highness left the court, and the trial was proceeded with. The counsel for the plaintiff were Mr Montagu Chambers and Mr Cole; for the defendant, Mr E. James and Mr Milward. Mr. M. Chambers, in opening the case, said he felt deep regret that he was obliged to state the circumstances out of which the plaintiff's demand arose. The action was brought to recover the sum of £ 78, which the defendant owed the plaintiff for wine supplied in the years 1853 and 1854 upoti the order and upon the credit of the defendant. At that time the plaintiff was living in Pimlico and carrying on business as a wine agent and merchant. He was then in the habit of visiting at the house of a Madame Denis, and the wine was supplied at her house on distinct orders given by the defendant. It would appear that the Marquis of Bath and other noblemen and geatlemen of the first quality were in the habit of visiting Madame Denis; but after some time the house was suppressed, and an indictment preferred against Harrison, Madame Denis, and another, for conspiring to bring over to this country young girls for purposes which the jury might imagine. Madame Denis fled to the Con- tinent, but the plaintiff ( Harrison) was convicted, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment with hard labour. After his release from prison Harrison made his claim against the Marquis of Bath, and received £ 5 on account, and at the same interview handed over to the marquis two letters which the suarquis had some time previously written to Madame Denis. The plaintiff Harrison would be called as a witness, and he would prove that the orders for the wine were given by the marquis himself, but as he had not been able to obtain payment he was obliged to bring the present action. The defendant had not pleaded, as he might have done, that the contract was immoral, and that the plaintiff knew that the goods were supplied for an immoral pur- pose. The plaintiff would be obliged to admit that he had been found guilty of a criminal offence, and he would no doubt be exposed to rigid cross- examination. He had, indeed, been ruined by the prosecution, but that was no reason why he should not call on those who were indebted to him for payment. Adolphus Harrison was then called and examined: I am the plaintiff in this action. In 1852 I lived in Tachbrook- street, Pimlico. I carried on the business of a wine and commission agent. Prior to that year I became acquainted with Madame Denis. She lived at 3, Denbigh- terrace, Pimlico, I have seen the defendant there several times. The first order he gave me at her house was in the middle of 1852. He said, " Harrison, send in two dozen of port and two dozen of champagne." The price was not mentioned. I supplied the wine. I had sent wine to Madame Denis's before on several occasions. In 1853 I received further orders from him at the same place. He ordered then six dozen of port. I supplied it and sent it to Denbigh- terrace. In December, iu the same year, I saw him again at Madame Denis's. He said he wished me to go to Paris to carry some letters. They were from his lordship to Mdlle Adele and to Madame Gabriel Dubois. I received the letters from him and went to Paris. I delivered them in Paris. I brought nothing back, and was absent ten or twelve days. My hotel and other expenses I have reckoned at £ 20 and my time at £ 10; ihaking altogether £ 30. In Jamary and the beginning of February, 1851, Idia something more for him. I went to White's Club several times to see him. He gave me a letter to carry to Mdile Lamorier, one of the young ladies in the ballet at the opera. I charged £ 10 for that. I think it is a reasonable charge for the services I rendered on the occasion. I had several cabs. In 1854 I supplied more port to Denbigh- terrace. I received the order from Madame Denis in his lordship's presence. She said, " His lordship wants four dozen of wine." She mentioned port and champagne. To the best of my recollection it was port. The sums charged for the wine are reasonable. They are not more than the trade price. I was imprisoned some time. After I came out of prison I saw his lordship. I saw him at 44, Berkeley- square. He gave me £ 5; that was on account, He asked me where Madame Denis was. I said she was in Switzerland. She had forwarded me two of his lordship's letters to herself, and I told him so. I handed them to his lordship. He told me he thought I was ill- treated. I asked him for payment of my claim and he requested to know the amount. I told him it was £ 78, but I said I thought I was entitled to three times as much for the loss I had ex- perienced, and the heavy expenses of my trial. He said he would think it over, and that I was to call in about three weeks. I called at the expiration of that time and he gave me £ 5. Cross- examined: My real name is Adolphus Harrison Feistel. I call myself a wine- merchant. I dropped the name of Feistel ten years ago. My mother is alive. She passes by the name of Feistel. I was arrested on that charge on the 22d of February, 1854. The charge was for having entrapped a Belgian girl, named Alice Leroy. I was tried iu the following April, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment with hard labour. I came out of prison in April, 1856. I was tried at the Central Criminal Court. I was not iu partnership with Madame Denis. This is my writing. [ A letter written by the plaintiff's solicitor to the Marquis of Bath was here put in, commencing with the words, " The amounts due to Mr Adolphus Harrison, trading as ' Denis and Co,' at 3, Denbigh- terrace, Pimlico, having been placed in my hands to collect," & c. l I so described myself because I used to do business with M Denis, but I was not in partnership with him. He was a wine- merchant, but only dealt in French wines, and never sold port or sherry. M Denis lived with this woman. She took his name. I had known her since the end of 1850. I knew her when she lived in Stafford- place, Pimlico. I was not present when she was arrested for keeping a brothel there. I had not become acquainted with her at that time. [ Sergeant Loom, of the police force, was here ordered tostand forward]. I will swear I was not present when Sergeant Loom took her into custody. I knew her for the first time on the day after her trial. The champagne was supplied from the docks on warrants. The other wines came from a Mr Dry, a wine- merchant, from whom I bought them. There was no wine- cellar at Denbigh- terrace. A few dozens at a time was all they had there. I have been frequently at Denbigh- terrace. I have slept in the house. I did not officiate as porter, but I may have two or three times opened the door accidentally to gentlemen [ a laugh]. There is a charge in my accouut for many attendances upon the Marquis of Bath at White's Club and the Coventry Club, and other places, in May and June, 1854. Of course I was in prison in May and June in that year. There is also au item for two dozen of champagne and a similar quan- tity of port supplied to Madame Denis in July, 1854, by the defendant's order. That was ordered in January.— Will you swear that the Marquis of Bath was ever at Denbigh- terrace after October, 1853 r— Yes; to the best of my belief I saw him there in October. I could almost swear that I did, but I am not quite positive. There is a mistake in saying the goods were supplied in July, 1854, for I could not send any then, being in prison. I will swear that in January or February, 1854, au order was given by the Marquis of Bath to me for wine to be supplied to Madame Denis. I am almost positive he gave it to me personally, but I cannot swear as to the exact time. Ma- dame Denis was not in the habit of sending letters by me to the different clubs. I may have taken two letters for herto two other noblemen at the Coventry Club, but not any more. About the middle of December, 1853, defendant sent me to Paris with some letters; they were for three actresses who lived in the same house. When I called on the Marquis of Bath in Berkeley- square, after I came out of prison, I saw his valet. He held out his hand and said, " His lordship has sent you that." I did not notice whether it was a sovereign. I said, " Tell his lordship I wish to see him personally. I did see him, and I gave him up two letters. He gave me £ 5. As a matter of politeness, I, of course, thanked his lordship [ laughter]. The £ 5 was paid on account of the wine. I told him he ought to give me £ 500, as he had made me the victim of his in- trigues. Mr Barrow is my solicitor. I instructed him to write this letter to Colonel Macdonald, the secretary of the Duke of Cambridge. The following letter was then put in and read :— " 15, Clayton- place, Kensingtou, Dec 31,1856. " I am instructed by my client, Mr Harrison, to apply to his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge for the payment of £ 84 6s, due to him for wine supplied to his royal highness at Madame Denis's, in respect to which I understand you have already had some communication. It seems that there is not now the slightest doubt of the authenticity of the letter of his royal highness, which you imagine is not genuine. In the event of proceedings being necessary, favour me with the name of the solicitor of his royal highness." Cross- examination continued by Mr E. James: Will you swear you ever saw the Duke of Cambridge at this house, and spoke to him there ?— I swear I saw the Duke of Cambridge at 3, Denbigh- terrace, Pimlico.— You swear it?— Yes; I swear it.— I warn you to be careful. Will you swear that the Duke of Cambridge save orders for wine in the same way as you represent the Marquis of Bath did ?— The orders might not have been to me. There was a nobleman who came to 3, Denbigh- terrace, who was called the Duke of Cambridge. He was called so by his friend Lord Bateman; that is how I knew he was the Duke of Cambridge. He said " Cambridge," and the duke said to Madame Denis, " My namo is Cambridge." That is all I know of the duke [ laughter].— By Lord Campbell: When this person was present Lord Bateman said to him, " Hallo! Cambridge." — Cross- examination continued: You have seen the Duke of Cambridge on the bench this morning; will you swear you ever saw him at Madame Denis's ?— I won't be positive [ loud laughter]. Allow me to explain. A gentleman repre- sented himself as the Duke of Cambridge who was exceedingly like him; but, at the same time, I won't swear he was the Duke of Cambridge. You have also brought an action against Lord Somerton; will you swear he was there?— I will swear it. Of course he had not then got that over his eyes ( alluding to a green shade worn by his lordship). Do you swear that he was there? — I do. Who was present ?— I cannot say. It was only a slight order his lordship gave. I saw him there once or twice. I can- not remember whether any one was present when he gave the order. It is three years ago. Why, you have brought an action against him for wines supplied to his order at that house ?— I rather think Madame Denis or M Denis was present. I can- not speak to the date. My books and papers were seized by the police or stolen. They were taken by Inspector Simous. I have sworn an affidavit to the effect that I have been unable to make out the account accurately iu consequence of my books being taken away. I will swear that a small pocket- book was not the only thing seized. There were several books. The pocket- book was returned. I will swear I made several entries of wines; but they are not in it, but in my business books, I had a ledger, a day- book, and a banker's book, containing my account at the Royal British Bank [ laughter]. These were all taken away when the police entered the house. I kept the books at my office in the City, but when I dissolved partnership I removed them to 3, Denbigh- terrace, and they were there when I was arrested. I had dissolved partnership with Jackson Harrison six months before I was taken into custody. When I left prison I went to Inspector Simons for a stick he had belonging to me, I did not ask him for the banker's book, but I spoke about the books. He said he had only got the pocket- book. I knew that was the only one they had taken from me. They ( meaning the police) promised me money to betray these noblemen.— How many applications have you made demanding payments for wine ?— I don't know;— About how many should you say f— About four or five personal applications.— How many written applications have you sent ?— I don't know.— How many should you say you instructed Mr Barrow to write ?— Perhaps a dozen, and perhaps more.— Did you instruct a man named Barry to write some letters ?— Yes.— Who is he ?— A gentleman, I believe.— What else r— I thought he was a solicitor. He lived at No. 9, Clement's Inn. When I found he was not a solicitor I employed Mr Barrow.— Lord Campbell: Were these all applications for wine at this house in Denbigh- terrace ?— Yes.— Cross- examination resumed : I in- structed Barry to write a letter to the Marquis of Bath. The one produced is the letter he wrote. I did not authorise him to use these words. I merely gave him general instructions to write to several noblemen, and I did not dictate the letters.— The subjoined letter, addressed by Barry to the Marquis of Bath, and dated from Clement's Inn, July 23,1856, was then read :— " The accounts due to Messrs Harrison and Denis, trading as ' Denis and Co,' at 3, Denbigh- terrace, Pimlico, in 1853 and 1854, having been placed in my hands to collect, I find your name on the visiting- book of that establishment, together with a claim of £ 78 due from you, and various letters and papers tending to prove the same. May I request the favour oi a visit from you on any day this week, between eleven and two, in order if possible to settle amicably, and without litigation, this claim." Cross- examination continued: I still say I was not in partner- ship with Denis [ laughter]. I did not dictate the letter. Barry has got the visiting- book containing the claim of £ 78, and I believe he has been paid by some of these noblemen to keep out of the way [ a laugh],.* I cannot find him. He has left LITERATURE. his chambers within tne last ten days. I really believe his lord they had no evidence.— Lord Campbell; But you must state it ship has paid him to remain away, but I canntt swear that I — The jury: We have no evidence- Lord Campbell: Surelv you last saw the visiting- book about a month ago. It was then in would not convict a man at the Old Bailey without evidence of Barry s possession.-! will ask you again whether you swear that his guilt ?- The jury: Not Guilty.- Lord Campbell: Of coarse, you saw the Duke of Cambridge at this house ?— I have seen the Then I shall direct a verdict for the defendant, with liberty to duke this morning, and if the individual I took for him was not the plaintiff to move to enter a verdict for him — The iurv - Ins royal highness, he was a nobleman of exactly the same We think the plaintifi ought to have the £ 11— Lord Campbell- features, but I only saw him once or twice, and that is three It will now be a point of law years ago. But if I speak the truth, I verily believe it was his royal highness.— You say that it was his royal highness who gave you orders for wine ?— Yes.— Re- examined: When I came out of pri- son I fouud the visiting- book in a carpet- bag, among some let- ters. All these noblemen promised to get me a Government situation if I would not betray them, and when I came out of prison they laughed at me [ laughter]. Lord Campbell: In what department of the Government ?— The. v promised to send me to one of the islands [ laughter]. Lord Campbell: To Nor- folk Island [ laughter] ? Not Norfolk Island, but some place near Monte Video, I was to have £ 200 to begin with, and £ 300 after the first twelve months or so. They thought it would be better for me to be out of the country [ laughter]. Is it your lordship's particular request that I should mention names ?— Lord Compbell shookhis head.— Re- examination continued: I was living in Tachbrook- street wken I was taken up upon this charge. I had apartments there. I carried on business with John C. Jackson, as commission agent, at 11, Union- court, Broad- street, City. After we dissolved partnership, I took ray books first to Tachbrook- street, and afterwards to Madame Denis's, having no room for them at the former place. The police were very insolent when I made inquiries about them. It was quite a mistake on my part putting down in the account May and July, 1851, instead of May and July, 1853. Jackson had nothing to do with the wines I supplied to the Marquis of Bath. It was a pri- vate transaction of my own. I have seen the noblemen and gentlemen I have mentioned drink these wines at Madame Denis's. I have seen the defendant drink wine in the drawing- room, but I never saw him at supper in the house. He gene> two or three times.— This was the case fer the plaintiff. Mr Edwin James then addressed the jury for the defendant, and iu so doing said, that whatever faults or vices the Marquis of Bath might have been guilty of, he had felt it to be his duty to defend the present action, iu order to resist the extortion which the plaintiff was attempting not only against the marquis, but against several other noblemen whom he had sued. It was not to be denied that the marquis had been induced to visit the es- tablishment kept by Madame Denis ; but, though he had done so, he would come into the box, and deny that he had ever given a single order to the plaintiff Harrison. He would distinctly contradict the plaintiff upon his oath. It was true that the marquis had several times seen the plaintiff there, and on one oc- casion he gave him a sovereign, but, beyond that, he had never had anything to do with him. After he ( the plaintiff) had come out of prison, he made this claim, and was not satisfied with that, but he had given instructions to a man named Barry to write to several noblemen and gentlemen making similar de- mands. One of them, Lord Somerton, was now in court, and was prepared to swear that he had never once been iu the house of Madame Denis. He went so far as to instruct his attorney, Mr Barrow, to write a letter to his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge making a similar demand for £ 8- 1 6s. For that demand there was not the smallest pretence, and his royal highness had never been near the house. The learned counsel then commented upon thecontradictionsintheplaintilf'sevidence, and referred to the particulars in which he charged the defendant with wine supplied and services rendered during- the months of Mayand June, 1854, while he ( the plaintiff) was actually at that time in prison undergoing his sentence. As soon as he ( the plaintiff) found out the difficulty he had got in he endeavoured to extricate him- selfcby shifting the date. But it would be clearly proved that during the whole of the time mentioned in the particulars the marquis was abroad. He left England iu October, 1853, and did not return till the plaintiffVas in prison. After the plaintiff came out of prison he called on the marquis, and the latter was induced to give him £ 5 for two letters which the marquis had formerly written to Madame Denis ; but even then he made no claim upon him for wine. The learned counsel then commented upon the letter which the plaintiff had got Barry to write to the marquis, and argued that, from the false suggestions which it contained, he ( the plaintiff) was in the possession of letters and papers which would support his claim; it was a mauifest at- tempt at extortion. The marquis felt it to be his duty to expose the deeply- laid scheme of the plaintiff, and the Duke of Cam- bridge also had come into court to lend his assistance in defeat- ing and exposing it. The Marquis of Bath said: I am the defendant in this action. I visited this establishment. I came of age on the 1st of March, 1852. There were French women there. I never ordered any wine of that man ( the plaintiff). I may have had some wine in the middle of the day, and occasionally at supper. I knew Mdme Denis. I have always paid for the wine, either at the time, or the next occasion. I used to make her a present, which included everything. There may have been three bottles put on the table — one of port, one of sherry, and one of champagne. I never sent the plaintiff to Paris with any letters at all. I left England on the 27th of October, 1853. This is my diary. It was on a Thursday. I went to Paris, and through Paris to Marseilles, where I sent my yacht. I returned to England on the 22d of February, 1854. I was never at the house after October, 1853. I never employed the plaintiff in 1854. He may have brought letters to mea at the club, but I never saw him. 1 have seen him open the door both going in and coming out at Madame Denis's. Madame Denis said, " Won't you give something to that poor Harrison— he is out all weathers." I gave him a sovereign. In July, 1856, the plaintiff's name was brought up to me in Berke- ley square. There was a long letter brought, which I threw into the fire, I told my servant to give him ( the plaintiff) a sove- reign and sendhimaway. He sent word that he wanted to speak to me. I told the servant to let him come up. When he came up he either said he was sent by Madame Denis, or had received a letter from her. He produced two or three letters which I had written to Madame Denis before I weut abroad. I took the letters and destroyed them, and then gave him £ 5. He thanked me for it, and seemed extremely contented and pleased. He made no claim upon me for wine. He did not ask me for£ 5 for his claim for wine. I gave it him as a free gift— as a reward for bringing my letters. He made no claim for wine. Some time after Mr Barry sent in a claim. That was the first I heard of any claim. Cross- examined by Mr Chambers: I was and am a member of White's, and of the Coventry Club, I knew the plaintiff as porter at the house. My impression is that he opened the door as many as six, seven, or eight times. I visited Madame Denis from February, 1852, to October, 1853. I have had wines at supper. There were not supper parties. Two or three ladies might have partaken of it. I did not meet gentlemen there. I once met accidentally one gentlemen there; and on another occasion I took a friend there to show him the house. I occa- sionally made Madame Denis presents. She would suggest that I should give something for supper which the women would like. On more than one occasion she has requested that I would order wines. I should say most distinctly, Harrison was not present. He is not a man I would permit to be in the room when I was there. I have been with Madame Denis in her room on the ground floor. I do not recollect the plaintiff ever being in the room. I never saw him except as a servant. Madame Denis has never in my presence given the plaintiff any order for wine. I had just come to England when the plaintiff was tried. I never sent any letters to Paris. After I got Mr Barry's letter I received another from him, and then gave them both to my soli- citor. He gave me up twoor three letterslhad written to Madame Denis. They were written in French. I cannot tell how many times I was at the house. I generally remained a short time— two or three hours.— Re- examined by Mr James: The wine was for the ladies. I paid Madame Denis for it. The letters were brought. Mr James proposed to call Lord Somerton and the Duke of Cambridge to show that they had never been at the house. Mr Chambers objected, that the evidence was irrelevant. Lord Campbell said he could not admit the evid& nce. Mr James said he tendered the evidence on the ground that the plaintiff had brought similar actions against both the Duke of Cambridge and Lord Somerton, and both those noblemen were anxious to deny that they had ever been at the house. Lord Campbell said he could not receive the evidence; it would be contrary to the rules of evidence. Mr James said that was the defendant's case, and he would not insult the jury by adding a single observation. Mr Chambers,, in the course of his reply, said that nothing could be more manly than the conductof the Dukeof Cambridge, and nothing could show more firmness than the readiness which he had shown to meet even the breath of slander. His presence in court that day was enough to give an answer to any aspersions which might have been cast upon his character. Lord Campbell was about to sum up the evidence, when the jury said it was unnecessary, as they had made up their minds to find their verdict fer the defendant. Lord Campbell said the action was a most unfounded and infa- mous one, and the defendant had done well in defending the action. A juryman observed that there could not be any entry in the the plaintiff's books, or they would have been produced. Lord Campbell said the uncorroborated evidence of the plain- tiff was contradicted by his own conduct, as well as by the Marquis of Bath, and that he ( the plaintiff) was a dangerous member of society. A juryman: And not worthy of credit. Verdict for the defendant. The records in the actions against Lord Bateman and Lord Somerton were then withdrawn. FALSE IMPRISONMENT.— On Tuesday and Wednesday, an ac- tion was tried, brought by one Parker against Mr Lancelot Sliadwell. The declaration alleged that the defendant had as- saulted the plaintiff and given him into custody ; there were also counts for money due to the plaintiff. The defendant pleaded not guilty, and further justified the false imprisonment on the ground that a felony had been committed, and he had reasonable cause for believing the plaintiff to be guilty of it.— It appeared from the statements of counsel and the evidence for the plaintiff, that he is now a butler in the service of Mr Masters Smith, M. P. On the 6th of November, 1855, he entered the ser- vice of the defendant, Mr Lancelot Shadweli, a gentleman resid- ing at Nottingbam- place, as butler, His wife at the same time was engaged as cook. She, however, soon got dissatisfied, and entered Mr M. Smith's service. That gentleman was also in want of a butler, and the plaintiff determined to leave Mr Shad- well. When he entered his service the plate had been placed in his charge ; and on the 2d April, 1856, he prepared to give it up on leaving, but, much to his surprise, he fouud a number of old forks and spoons, not in general use, were missing. He could not account for the loss, as he had no reason to suspect his fel- low- servants, but he at once informed the defendant, who was much annoyed, and insisted that their value should be paid. The plaintiff being obliged to go to Mr Smith's that day, was forced to leave his boxes after him. The next day he and his wife went to Mr Shadwell's house to demand their things, and as that gentleman refused to give them up, they required that a policeman should be sent for. When the constable came, the plaintiff's boxes were searched, but nothing was found. Mr Shadweli then gave the plaintiff into custody on the charge of stealing the plate, and he was con- veyed to the police- station. On the way thither Mr Shad well intimated to plaintiff's wife that, if they gave up the balance of wages due, £ 610s, and paid £ 11, the value of the plate, he would abandon the charge. The woman, being in a great distress of mind, agreed. The money was paid, and Mr Shadwell then withdrew the charge, and gave up the boxes. The plaintiff now sought to recover these two sums, aDd also damages for the false imprisonment.— The defence was, that under the circumstances of the case the defendant had reasonable and probable cause to suspect that the plaintiff had taken the missing plate, and was therefore justified in giving him into custody. The defendant stated that when the plaintiff entered his service he gave him a list of the plate, and when the list was produced by the plain- tiff he had written down on it the number of articles actually in his hands, and at first contended that was all that had beeu given to him. When defendant said that he would not pay the balance of the wages unless the plate was given up, plaintiff admit- ted its was right. When he gave the plaintiff intocustody he firmly believed that he had been guilty of the felony. The first proposal to settle the matter by paying the money came from the plaintiff's wife.— Lord Campbell, in summing up, said that if the. defen- dant had reasonable grounds for believing the plaintiff had com- mitted a felony, the law would protect him tor having given him into custody. There were several allegations in the plea which the defendant relied on as constituting such grounds. He would take the opinion of the jury on these allegations, and it would then be his duty, as judge, to decide whether they amounted to what the law considered to be reasonable and pro- bable cause. He would ask them whether at the time Mr Shad- well gave the plaintiff into custody he believed that plaintiff had committed a felony?— The jury retired, and after a short absence declared they were of opinion that Mr Shadweli did believe the plaintiff guilty when he gave him into custody.— Lord Campbell: In that case, then, I am of opinion there was reasonable cause, and the action is not main tainable. His lordship then said that he would next ask the jury whether they believed that Mr Shadweli gave the plain- tiff into custody for the purpose of prosecution, or in order to obtain the value of the plate ; and whether, when the plaintiff paid the £ 11, he did so in order to obtain his discharge, al- though conscious of his innocence; or whether he was really guilty of the felony, and did it to escape punishment?— The jury again retired, and on their return stated that they believed the defendant gave the plaintiff into custody with a view to a pro- secution, but was induced to forego upon payment of the money; that the plaintiff was induced to pay the money for the sake of getting rid of the charge; but whether he was guilty or not NEW BOOKS, MAGAZINES, AND SEEIAL5. ESSAYS, CRITICAL AND IMAGINATIVE. By Professor WILSOJT. Vol 3.—[ Blackwood and Sons.]— We have praised highly, and as they deserved, the preceding volumes of ^ he Essays of the late Professor John Wilson, better known by the sobriquet of Christopher North. It is entirely unnecessary to enumerate— it lias beeu done thousands of times— the manifold and wonderful gifts nature bestowed upon the professor. Centuries ago his country produced au admirable Crichton. She paused, but did not break the mould. She reproduced him, towards the close ° f tj'e last century, in the person of the author of these Essays, of the Aoctes Ambrosiance, many other works, and the hero of as many astonishing feats, different because the times iu which they lived were different. The present volume contains nine essays, all critical except two. The latter are, " Fyttes," one and two of a singular composition called " Christopher on Colonsay." Colousay was the name of a marvellous horse he had, upon the back of which Christoper performed more prodigies of equi- tation than Alexander upon Bucephalus, or Dick Turpin upon his Bonnie Black Bess. He describes himself now as the greatest of modern equestrians, a Franconi, an Avrillon, a Ducrow, an Osbaldeston, a Chifuey, a Butler, a Rogers, and a Templeman. all in one. —•— « — u—-- — — -* - • than a portion _ w many equine gifts made us, in those days, by our MenSs " on Mainland and Isle, was oue of great powers and extraordinary genius, whom, for the sake of the giver, we valued above all the rest, and whom we christened by the euphonious name of his birthplace among the waves, Colousay. A cob let us call him, though he was Hot a cob— for he showed blood higher, a Neptu- nian strain ; an iron- grey let us call him, though he was not an iron- grey— for his shoulders, and flanks, and rump, were dappled as it he had been a cloud- steed of the Isle of Sky; a hog- mane leti us call feim, though he was not a hog- mane, for wild above rule of art, that high- ridged arch disdained ttie shears, and in spite of them showed at once in picturesque union bearish bristle and leonine hair; a crop- ear let us call him, though he was not a crop- ear, for over one only of those organs had the aurist achieved au imperfect triumph, while the other, unshorn of all its beams, was indeed a flapper, so that had you seen or heard it iu the obscure twilight, you would have crouched before the coming ol' au elephant. His precise height is not known on earth even unto this day, for lie abhorred being measured, and after the style in which he repelled several artful attempts to take his altitude by timber or by tape, no man who valued his life at a tester would, with any such felonious intent, have laid hand on his shoulder. Looking at him you could not help thinking of the days when ' wild ' mid rocks the noble savage ran ;' while you felt the idea of breaking him to be as impracti- cable as impious— such specimen seemed he, as he stood before you, of stubbornness and freedom— while in liis eye was concen- trated the stern light of an indomitable self- will amounting to the sublime."' We then have an account of all his eccentricities and performances, of the matches and money he won. He was not like any other horse that ever stood upon four hoofs, and when he ran a race, all the country round backed him. He wanted no training, and ran best the day after physicking, with a troughful of cold water in bis stomach, than at any other time. His favourite ground was up hill and down dale, and until he had made his competitor safe a Mexican bit and bridle could not stop him. For his astounding deeds we refer all those who delight in horse flesh to his history as written y* length iu this volume. The other essays will add to the scholarship of all whe study them. A POPULAR HISTORY OF ENGLAND.— BY CHARLES KNIGHT. [ Bradbury and Evans].— The present is the fourteenth shilling part of Mr Knight's history of our country. It is fully entitled to the epithet " popular," and to that may be added " pictorial," for it is usefully and profusely illustrated. This number com- prises the greater portion of the reign of Henry the Eighth, and tells us all about the Wolseys, Latimers, Cranmers, Boleyns, and the princesses Mary and Elizabeth. Taking it all together, it is a fearful period, private murders, public massacres, and wholesale plundering. But out of evil cometh good, the iniqui- ties of Henry's reign and that of his immediate successors begat a better state of things, finally producing, after the lapse of many years, after a civil war, aud the decapitation of a monarch, a change of dynasty, something approaching to good govern- ment, aud leading us at last to the liberty we enjoy to- day. BLACKWOOD'S.— There is one contribution in this number that would redeem all the others, though they were bad, which they certainly are not. It is headed, " Lord St Leonards," and be- gins thus—" Some time ago might have been seen in the corner of a weekly legal' periodical the following brief intimation :— ' Early in January will be published, the 13th edition of Sugden's Laiv of Vendors and Purchasers of Estates, with important additions. This edition will contain between eleven and twelve hundred cases, in addition to those in the last edition.' The book now lies before us, and in the preface we find this obser- vation •.— Every case cited I have perused iu the original report, and every line of the book has been written by myself,' that book being a royal octavo volume of 720 closely- printed pages, and those cases— as we vouch, after curiously counting the table of cases— amounting to upwards of four thousand six hundred ! And who, it maybe asked, is this very laborious author? No other than Lord St Leonards, so lately Lord High Chancellor, now in his seventy- fifth year, yet having the inclination and the power, mental and physical, thus to occupy the intervals of leisure occurring in the discharge of his judicial and legislative duties as a member of the House of Lords! The career of such a man we commend to the studious attention of some future his- torian of the Lives of the Lord Chancellors; aud in the mean- time shall supply him with some authentic materials, collected in the course of careful inquiry and personal obser- vations." After this the contribution goes on to give us the legal biography of Mr Sugden, afterwards Sir Edward, and now Lord St Leonards. It is a fine study for the law student, as it exhibits an instance of industry never surpassed. When at the bar, Lord St Leonards mastered oue evening after a hard day's work thirty- five briefs in three hours and a half, and then attended at a late hour the House of Commons! The amount of labour he underwent for half a century is next to in- credible. The lighter contributions to this number are " Scenes of Clerical Life," " The Athelings; or, The Three Gifts," and " Letters from a Lighthouse, No 1." We ought not to omit mentioning two instructive articles, " The War in Asia," and " Ticket- of- Leave." TAIT'S MAGAZINE.— Short political and critical contributions, brief, well- written, original stories, are always found in this very carefully, tastefully, and sensibly- managed magazine. We have heard that Mr Macgregor, M. P. for Glasgow, superintends the selection of its contents, and writes for it on the important sub- jects he well understands. If so, we need not be surprised at its approach to perfection. There are thirteen instructive and amusing papers in this number. We select a few as the best:— " The iHCome- tax," " A Slave Sale in America," " The Roads through the World," " The Face at the Window," " Tangled Talk," " Broken Memories," " Twenty- seven Years of a Cosmo- polite's Life," " Australian Sketches," and " The East and West." All this and more for one shilling! LITTLE DORRIT.— Mr Dickens has surpassed himself this month— written the 15th { fart of his story better than he has written any portion of it for the last three months at least. Two of the three chapters are equal to anything he has ever produced. Style admirable, clear, lirm and full of meaning. The story ad- vances. The clever, handsome, dashing, daring Fanny Dorrit marries Mr Sparkler, the step- son of the millionaire, Mr Merdle, and great is the pride and glory of Old Dorrit thereat, Fanny's determination to outwit Mrs General, and her treatment of that fine lady, are beautifully stated. Old Dorrit urging on Little Dorrit to imitate her eldest sister is a fine specimen of paternal pomposity, and the shock given to the little creature by her father ordering her to seek a husband the reader is made to feel sympathisingly. Fanny is married to the obedient Mr Sparkler at Rome, and the preparations for, and the celebration of, the ceremony are exquisitely described. Satire is poured in " true as the needle to the pole." What a difference between Jenkins's daub of a wedding at St George's or St James's, and Charles Dickens's picture of one in Rome 1—" The day came, aud the She- Wolf in the Capitol might have snarled with envy to see how the Island Savages contrived these things now- a- days. The mur- derous- headed statues of the wicked Emperors of the Soldiery, whom sculptors had not beeu able to flatter out of their vil- lanous hideousness, might have come off their pedestals to run away with the bride. The choked old fountain, where erst the gladiators washed, might have leaped into life again to honour the ceremony. The Temple of Vesta might have sprung up anew from its ruins, expressly to lend its countenance to the occasion. Might have done ; but did not. Like sentient things— even like the lords and ladies of creation sometimes— might have done much, but did nothing. The celebration went off with admi- rable pomp; monks in black robes, white robes, and russet robes stopped to look after the carriages ; wandering peasants in fleeces of sheep, begged and piped under the house- windows; the English volunteers defiled ; the day wore on to the hour of vespers ; the festival wore away ; the thousand churches rang their bells without reference to it, and Saint Peter denied that he had anything to do with it." What think you, reader of taste, of the following simile :—" ' A little dyspeptic ?' Mr Dorrit hinted to Mr Merdle, ' Very likely. But I— Oh, I am well enough,' said Mr Merdle. There were black traces on his lips where they met, as if a little train of gunpowder had been fired there. The miniature of the little Parisian jewellerm at the end of the part shows how Mr Dickens can paint with a light and rapid pencil. SPORTING REVIEW— A good and prolific number, containing no fewer than a dozen amusing papers. We consider amongst the best " Sporting Sketches from Brittany," by Rover; " Snipe- slsooting," by a Septuagenarian ; " Spearing the Wild Boar on Horseback; or, Reminiscences of India," " Owning a Yacht," a capital contribution from the fertile brain of Lord William Lennox; " Days and Nights of Wild- fowl Shooting," by Harry Frost. In this horrible weather the present number of this much improved periodical will afford desirable consolation. NEW MONTHLY.— Rich in delightful communications, amount- ing to thirteen in number. We will pick out a few of the most interesting—" Notes onNoteworthies," & c, by Sir Nathaniel, a condensed memoir of Sir John Malcolm, " Eutrapelia," a droll bit of writing, " Marmont's Memoirs," " The History of the Newspaper Press," " Information relative to Mr Joshua Tubbs and Family," by E. P. Rowsell; and " The Past Recess- England's Mission," by the veteran, Cyrus Redding. BENTLEY'S MISCELLANY.— We have not for many a month seen so good a number as this is. Every article in it deserves perusal. Several are really excellent, as " The Millionaire of Mincing- lane," by Dudley Costello, one of the most versatile and indefatigable of periodical writers; " A Visit to the Grand Sheriff of Mekka;" " Mingle- Mangle," by Monkshood, being the last of a series of " retrospective reviewals," and containing a notice of Sir T. Overbury's writings; " Napoleon III., Em- peror," an interesting article; " By- ways of History— The Two Bacons," and an attractive sketch of the late Mrs Glover, by T. P. Grinsted. We congratulate the editor on the abilities of his numerous staff. THE DUBLIN UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE,— A thousand warm welcomes to you, old and favourite friend, these frosty evenings. What a pleasant companion you are to our fireside 1 You make the coals burn bright, and our lamp receives brilliancy from your proximity to it. This month you pour out poetry and prose with a bountiful hand, and a skilful ene into the bargain. You bring before us the learned Professor Creaky, he of the " twelve great battles of the world," now writing on the " Cardinal Trea- ties of Mediaeval and Modern History," and interpreting them for us; you continue your excellent story of'' The Fortunes of Glen- core," aud you ask, " What shall we do with the poison trade?" answering the question cleverly yourself; you give us three more chapters of " John| Twiller," charming morceaux of poetry by Jonathan Frere Slingsby, C. W. Thornbury, and others, and you conclude with three attractive articles, " Realities of the Late War," " Rides and Reveries of Mr iEsop Smith," and " Conti- nental Complications." Come to us ever as you do now ; and we shall look forward to the first of each month with the longing of a schoolboy for Christmas Day. FARMERS' MAGAZINE.— A most useful number of this ably conducted magazine. We recommend it to the attention of agriculturists as heartily as ever. THE MONTHLY REVIEW contains eight clever contributions. Seven are reviews of recent publications, aud one is an essay on " Mr Thackeray's Philosophy." The latter will attract many readers, but whether they will commend it or not we dare not say. It is worth reading, and so are the other articles. Is SMOKING INJURIOUS TO HEALTH 5—. An interesting dis- cussion is now going on in the Lancet upon the effects of smoking. The use of tobacco has, during the last half- century, greatly in- creased in England, and has now become an almost universal practice. This question, in which the leading members of the medical profession are taking part, must not only greatly interest the public, but may very materially affect the revenue of this country, when it is known that the income derived from the consumption of tobacco last year was upwards of £ 32,192,943, the duty on which was . more than £ 5,220,000. This return is independent of cigars, which was about £ 150,600. An able ar- ticle on the tobacco question appears in the Lancet of the pre- sent week by Mr Solly, F. R. S., of St Thomas's Hospital, which will be read with interest by all inveterate smokers. BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 8, 1857. SPOETING CHKONICLE. [ T O W N E D I T I O N .] THE TURF. BETTING AT TATTERS AIL'S. MONDAY, FEB 2.— The proceedings this " afternoon were uncommonly flat, and excepting a reaction in favour of Mincepie, toe Chester Cup betting does not call for remark. The Two thousand, for which 5 to 1 was offered currently on the field, was almost a " dead letter." For the Derby, 20 to 1 to upwards of £ 200 was taken about Zuyder Zee, 2,000 to 100 ^ about Sydney, £, 000 to 80 each about Lady Hawthorn, Arsenal, and Athlete, and 40 to 1 and 1,000 to 30 freely about Kent. One bet of 3.000 to 40 was booked about the l a t t e r , but in other parts of ihe Room 30 to 1 was offered at the time, and up to the close. SO to 1 was wanted about M. D., but the highest offer was 100 to 6. Loyola, like Blink Bonny, appeared to be somewhat on the go. THURSDAY, FEB 5.— The publication of the acceptances for fee Spring Handicaps ( some of which are sadly " robbed of their lair proportions," whilst all— the Chester Cup in particular— are materially improved by the raising of the weights) imparted no stimulus to speculation, and beyond the advance of Sir Colin •| who was also backed for the Derby at outside prices) to 30 to 1 ftakers) for the Roodee event, our list of quotations exhibits little change. 70 to 20 was taken about Leamington, Mincepie, Sir Colin, St Giles, and Claret in a lot. All the " thousands- to- Mteen" were snapped up about Messenger for the Derby, and 3,000 to 20 was also taken in several quarters. The Liverpool Steeple Chase quotations are chiefly governed by the operations In the City, where Casse Cou was backed during the morning for all that could be got on at 25 to 1. LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE. JlOXDAl. Emigrant C. Boyce 100 to 7 — .. ; Minos Escott 15 to 1 ( tk) .. ' Sgee Trader Hoi man — . . • Oasse Cou Lamplugh THURSDAY. 100 to 11 to 20 to 25 to ( tk) Skirmisher... NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES. ... G. AMale ;.. . CHESTER CUP. Leamington E. Parr 14 to 1 -— Sancepie J. Day 100 to 6 ( tk) • Sir Colin Hopkins ...... *—- Sc- hiedam W. Goater,.,. SQ to 1 ( tk) ' Claret.' Zachary SO to 1 ( off) Sarly Bird J. Dawson .... 40 to 1 ( tk) St Domingo J. S c o t t . . . . . . 40 to 1 ( tk) Yellow Jack W. Goater .... 5U to 1 ( tk) laVietime .... Longstaff. 50 to I ( tk) S\ yyndelDhygga .. Y. Kirig 1000 to 15 ( tk) Lame Weatherell.... 1000 to 10 ( tk) 10 to 1 ( tk) 11 to 1 30 to 1 ( tk) Aoyrla Isaac Day.., Tournament ...... R. Drewitt .... Suyaer Zee ........ Fobert Sidney Hay hoe Athlfcie........... . J. Scott. Arsenal ... W. Goater .... Lady Hawthorn .. M. Dawson.... 3fent W. Smith iSaunterer J, Osborne .... Xessenger ........ M. Dawson Sir Colin . Hopkins DERBY. 15 to 1 ( off) 20 to 20 to 25 to 25 to 25 to 80 to 33 to ( tk) ( tk) ( tk) ( tk) ( tk) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Uk, 16 to 1 ( tk) .. 50 to 1 ( tk) .. 1000 to 15 ( tk) MANCHESTER— FRIDAY EVENING. Liverpool Steeple Chase: Emigrant, Minos, Omer Pasha, Tedde. sley, and^ the three of Mr J. Henderson ( Black Swan, Harry Lorriquer, and Dangerous) were backed freely at the ircoiations; Dangerous for between £ 60 and £ 70 at 50 t o l. Sotliing done on any of the other events to require the leastnotice. ..." LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE.— 100 to 8 agst Emigrant ( tk), •' 300 to 8 agst Minos ( tk), 100 to 6 agst Omer Pasha ( tk), 100 to 6 agst Teddesley ( tk), 100 to 4 agst Harry Lorrequer ( tk), 100 to 4 agst Black Swan ( tk), 50 to 1 agst Dangerous ( ik). CHESTEE CUP.— 100 to 7 agst Leamington ( tk), 20 to 1 agst Mincepie ( tk), 28 to 1 agst Rogerthorpe ( tk), 30 to 1 agst Claret .{ tk), 30 to 1 agst Sir Colin ( offd), 1000 to 10 agst Odd Trick ( offers to take). Two THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES.— 7 to 1 agst Sydney ( tk freely). THE DERBY.— 15 to 1 agst Tournament ( tk), 100 to 6 agst Blink Bonny ( offd), 25 to 1 agst Lady Hawthorn ( tk), 33 to 1 agst Kent ( tk). No betting on any of the other events, SORSES STRUCK OUT OF THEIR ENGAGEMENTS : On the 2d inst. at 1: 40 p. m., Tame Deer and Huntington out st tbe Liverpool Spring Cup. On the 3d inst, at 10: 50 a. m., Double Glb'ster and Dancing Master out of all Handicaps in England. THE ACCIDENT AT GOODWOOD RACES LAST YEAR. Tie contribution by the gentlemen connected with the Turf for the maintenance and medical attention to the jockeys who • met with serious accidents in the race for the Goodwood Stakes, and for tbe benefit of the said sufferers, amounting to £ 469, the Duke of Richmond, and the late stewards, the Marquis of Angles y, and Rear- Admiral Rous, have agreed to make the following distribution, which they trust will meet with the general approbation of the Subscribers :— Chichester Infirmary ( includingexpenses) .. .. £ 100 Bartholomew ( concussion of the brain) . . . . . . . . 80 Mundy ( broken leg) 80 Hearnden ( very severe injuries) : SO Ashniall ( broken collar bone) 50 J. Steggles ( contusion) — 20 Cresswell ( contusion) 20 Hall( contusion) .. ' 20 Salter ( contusion) 20 Total .......£ 470 The money will be paid to the above jockeys at Messrs Weathjafby's office, on theirpersonal application. ENGLISH" STABLE BOYS IN FRANCE. Under the above heading some letters and remarks were published in our impression of list week, in answer to which Our < Nm Correspondent in France writes as f o l l o w s " Were it not ifaat the before- mentioned communications might give rise to aanecessary fears on the part of the trainers in England, the matter would be better left unnotieed. The translation of the marvellous epistle of ' the Lads of all Prance' is simply as follows :— Last Thursday week, they took to themselves their long- Ifareatened holiday, on dit to the number of forty or fifty, and • made some noise, & c, the consequence being that about 25 per sent, of their force found themselves towards evening in the ' lock up,' under charge of the gendarmes, who having ' taken stock' of their powerful (?) prisoners, detained five of the most evil looking and viciously disposed, and set the rest free, with an admonition ; when the following day saw the whole of the lads attending to their work again, with the exception of About a dozen," probably ' the Lads of all Prance'— whom the masters refused to take back. The law of France is very severe upon the ringleaders of a ' strike,' and a few months' confinement— the probable punishment unless pardoned by their masters— will act as a salutary warning • to these disturbers of the peace of the colony. The laws of the syndicate of Chaatilly are similar to those in force at Newmarket, and really should act to the benefit of the lads as much as - their masters, although the former are led to suppose that the latter alone are protected. All the world knows the difficulty of governing stable boys, to say nothing of the impossibility of persuading them to the benefits of coercion, and it is a most unthankful office, that of endeavouring to adjudicate impartially. ' The trainers themselves moreover are to blame for their want of • unanimity, for they well know there are not wanting many of their own order who are continually endeavouring to entice each • other's lads away from their employment, either through bribes T> 1 higher wages or what not; and this, indeed, is the origin of Ihe discontent. This false state of things, however, has been Much changed since the formation of the syndicate, but will sever be thoroughly eradicated until the trainers and Jockeys form a proper society, and have a regular room of their own, syhere all ' questions of tbe day* can be discussed, and laws and regulations decided on, touching and concerning mutual benefits and behaviour one towards another. Strong fines should be imposed for any ' underhand work,* which, being sanctioned i y t h e syndics and by the Jockey Club, upon Exposure would soon put a stop to all malpractices, and the objectionable characters would be shown the door. There is already a benefit ilub, and monthly meeting; an evening school for mutual improvement ; and the letter of the President clearly shows that Justice will be meted to all interested, both in Prance and England, It only requires now that all shoulders be put to the wheel, and the present discontent may, perhaps, be found to have aided in advancing the desired end, namely, a good understanding between master and servants, and a general confidence and more loyal feeling amongst all parties concerned. " Chantilly, February 4th, 1857." FOALS, & c. BAT MIDDLEION.— Mr Editor : In your Bell's Life of the 1st lust there is a paragraph respecting Bay Middleton. I shall feel . obliged by your contradicting the same, and bog to assure you and your readers that the " old horse," should he continue so a? ell as he is now, will no doubt cover for some years to come.— Tours, & c, PHILIP NEWMAN, stud groom.— Danebury Paddocks, Stockbridge, Feb 5. At Middle Park, Eltham, on the 3d inst, Mr Bleukiron's brown mare by Heron, dam by Muley, a colt by Kingston; on the 5th, Mr Blenkiron's Defenceless, a filly by Kingston; and Mr W. Newton's Mammifer, a colt by Wild Dayrell, and will be put to iliogston. At Rawcliffe Paddocks, near York, Queen Bee, by Amorina, a eolt by The Flying Dutchman; Snowdrop, by Spencer, a filly by Cruiser; Emeute ( Schiedam's dam), a colt byThe Plying Dutchman ; and Sculda, a colt by Slane. Deceptive ( late Do it Again) sad Lurley have arrived to The Flying Dutchman. A few days since at Lymington, Mr R. E. Cooper's Miss Tenaison, a filly by Autocrat, and. will be put to him again. Gilliiiower, purchased at Tattersall's, on Monday last, will also be put to Autocrat. " I t will be seen by the advertisement in our front page that Sungerford will be located at the Turf Tavern, Doncaster, for Ihe season. On the Sd inst, at Findon, Anspach, a filly by The Nabob, • which has been named The Begum-, she will be put to him again. On the 24th ult, Lord Glasgow's Clarissa, a filly by The Flying Dutchman; and on the 4th inst, Miss Sarah, a filly by Teddington. . i STORM.— The following mares have arrived at Osbome- lane ifarm, Brocknell, near Reading, to be put to this horse:— Laraassa, Gandoline, and Switch ( in foal to Storm). On the 29th ult, at Ashtou . Paddocks, Lancaster, Parade, a . ehesnut filly by Idle Boy, and will be put to him again. At Doncaster, on the 3d inst, Mr Sadler's Lady Milton, a iirowa colt by Surplice, and will be put to him again. *,* A. lelier on " The American Horses and Four Mile Heats,', and several other Turf articles, unavoidably stand over. Mr H. R. Phillips has let Damask, by Touchstone out of Moss Xese, to Mr Groves, of Plumpton Hall, Knaresborough, for the •< season; and sold the brood mare Malice, by lago, in foal to Pyrrhus the First, to Count M. de Damas, to go to France. MONGREL.— The full pedigree of this horse, as given in recent © itries, is as follows:— Brown colt by The Cure, dam by Margrave, granddam the dam of Lord Waterford's Miss Chance and - She late Capt Ram sden's Tiger. LORD LONDBSBOEOUGH'S HORSES.— It is reported t h a t Smith Is about to return to his old quarters at Newmarket, where, instead of at Hambleton, his lordship's horses will be trained. Mr Rich has sold his three year old colt Odd Trick to Mr Sates for £ 1,400, and he has gone into Mr T. Parr's stable at " Wautage, Mr J. Clark has sold his three year old filly by Alarm out of Alicia, and she has gone into W. Treen's stable at Beckhampton. l i t t l e Gerard has also joined Treen's string. Apothecary has left Flintoff's stable for Charles Peck's at Malton, Bumby has given up his training establishment at Hambleton, and is now living at Charles Peck's, Malton. NOMENCLATURE.— The following names have been given :— Say yearling colt by The Confessor out of Diminutive, Sloeman; h& y yearling colt by The Confessor out of Strife, Enfield; filly by • Orlando out of Eulogy, 2 yrs, Eur y dice ; filly by l'admor out of 35a Mie, 2 yrs, Harriet; fi] ly by Bay Middleton out of Crown Jewel, 2 yrs, Aigrette*, filly by Voitigeur out of Longitude, by Inheritor, 2 yrs, Vagary; brown yearling colt ( own brother to Vagary), Viking. Mr H. Robinson has named his four year old oolt by lago out of Minx, Doctor Sandwith; and his three year old colt Brother • io Mary Hope, by Melbourne out of Betsy, by Cato, The Atfor' -% ey General. Mr H. W. Thomas has named his two yearlings— bay colt by Barnton out of Maid of Nappa, Lord Wensleydale; and brown Ally by Yoltigeur out of Actual, Certainty. The three year old filly Whitebait is now called Minnw. THE FORTHCOMING RACING SEASON. TO THE EDITOR OF BELL'S I I E B I N LONDON. SIR : As the Breeding controversy, and the Heron and Fisherman debute are pretty nearly exhausted, and within a fortnight of the present period Mr Johnson will be " ringing his bell," it strikes me it will not be inopportune to take a glance at the prospects of tbe coming season, which, judging from the Calendars, are unusually oouleur de rose. And although in the language of the classics the ice- bound earth may interfere with the preparation of the " early birds" for Lincoln, Derby, and Nottingham, yet little regret, I conceive, will be felt at such a circumstance, by the real sportsman, as racing in February appears as unseasonable as whitebait at Christmas ; and after the unexampled duration of the last campaign, both man and horse are deserving of a longer vacation than the Lincoln, Nottingham, and Derby officials are disposed to accord to them. It is the fashion, Sir, to talk © f the degeneracy of the Turf, and to complain of the lion's share of fortune's gifts being more distributed among the profanum vulgus, than among the aristocracy of the laud ; and then occasional secessions are hailed as confirmatory of such a Circumstance. But, in refutation of this idea, it will be sufficient, I consider, t 0 merely refer to the admirable statistical tables which have been lately given in your columns, and by which it will be seen that an equal proportion of the " Upper Ten Thousand" have enjoyed " the good things" with the " middling classes;" and that while the official organ of Burlington- street can boast of the patronage of the Sovereign, and no less than the following members of the peerage, viz, eight dukes, seven marquises, twenty- four earls, twenty barons, and twenty- nine baronetsthere cannot be the slightest ground for the existence of the belief either that the Turf is unfashionable! and debasing, or its followers more tainted than those who pursue any other calling, The foal returns are equally gratifying, and as the War Income- tax at least is doomed, it is not too much to infer that breeders may again look forward to a return of the high prices which they obtained for their yearlings prior to the commencement of hostilities in the East. I could dwell longer on this topic, but it has been so ably handled by some of your correspondents during the recess that I shall pass it over, and come at once to the main object of this communication, viz, the prospects of Fifty- eight. Formerly the " racing assize" was opened at Coventry, but now the judge takes his seat at Lincoln, where an entry of eleven for the Trial, thirteen for the Two Year Old Stake, and thirty- nine for the Spring Handicap, testify that confidence is now restored to the management. Nottingham and Derby follow one another, but the latter is more dependant upon its jumpers than the former, where Mr Bradfield can show a Two Year Old Stake and a Handicap quite as well filled as his neighbours. The Liverpool Spring, which stands at the head of the March meetings, is generally more proline in entries on paper than of large fields, which may be accounted for by the popularity of the lessee, and the uncertainty of being able to get horses fit to the post. The handicaps are, as usual, of the " l i g h t " school, but I fail to recognise in the entries the name of one first class animal. Doncaster Spring flourishes as it deserves to do, from the spirit of its management, which has a speciality for its Hopeful# The entry, although two short of last year, contains many names of promise. As a matter of public policy I should have been glad to have seen the Steeple Chase again left out of the programme, but as the Doncaster folks part freely with their subscriptions, it appears captious to dictate to them their application^ Salisbury, as usual, appropriates to itself the two following days, but does not appear to prosper, even with the aid of the stables which have ever supported it. The Wiltshire Stakes being a failure, as usual, I can see nothing hardly worth the adoption of the long and rapid flight from the north, save the appearance of Arsenal in The Triennial. At Warwick, there is always a plethora of racing, and with so many rivals in the field Mr Merry appears to have redoubled his energies, and to have taken care that his patrons shall not lose by the change of venue of the Grand Military Steeple Chases. The Stakes, however, are not of a character to require noticing before the day. With Northampton we hail the legitimate sportsmen, viz, those of theold school, who, still fettered by the iron sway of routine, turn up their noses at all spring revivals, and await with patience the mingling of the elite of all stables. The programme is not yet made up, but, judging from the aspect of the Althorp Park and the Whittlebury, these two year old races will possess all their ancient interest. With the Northamptonshire Stakes we come to the first of the Spring Handicaps. The subscription to this stake was within four of that of last year, and, singular to remark, the acceptances reach exactly the same number, viz, 54. As every one anticipated when they saw how Mr Johnson commenced, the weights have been raised a stone, a circumstance that has virtually left the race almost entirely to the three year Olds, one of which, Skirmisher, has, I perceive, already found his way into the market. His pretensions are not worth discussing now, but I should have imagined there were other names in the background with higher claims on their side. Croxton Park, never a very lively meeting at any time, although occupying plenty of space in the Calendar, can hardly be expected, from a recent and much- deplored event, to exhibit any marked increase of animation, but when the period of mourning at Belvoir is expired, I hope some measures may be taken to strengthen the meeting, which might become a Midland Stockbridge. To Epsom Spring Mr Dorling can look forward with peculiar complacency, and those who have helped him with their subscriptions cannot regret their aid when they see in his " correct card" thirty- two youngsters down to the Two Year Old Stakes, forty- three acceptances to the Metropolitan, and fifty- four to the City and Suburban— being about the same proportion of ayes and nayes as we had last year. The two handicaps beingj as usual, confided to " the Admiral," it will be seen he has taken the bull at once by the horns, and demolished the Quixotic idea that heavy weights will not produce a large acceptance. In summing up the handicaps, I cannot proclaim them to be faultless; but the utter inability of the public to pick out one better than another is conclusive, in my opinion, of complete justice being done to every animal; and your readers may look forward to their spring visit to Epsom amply repaying them. The Newmarket Craven list, which was certainly weaker in every respect than that of the First Spring, has received rather scurvy treatment at the hands of the Jockey Club, as there is no renewal of the Craven Handicap; and with a view, I suppose, of burying in oblivion the fracas of last year, the Burwell has been quietly consigned to the " tomb of the Capulets." The Newmarket Handicap, by its change from the Clermont Course to the D. I., has not changed for the better, and twenty- eight acceptances, being seven less than last year, proves that the weighting did not take so much as usual at head- quarters. Nevertheless, to those who have Derby books, there are some interesting features in the week's racing. Glenmasson's fate will hang on the Sale Stakes, and should he not get through it his backers will be indeed'' sold." Colonist, I presume, will do battle for Mr Bewes in the Column, and as Ayacanora will probably be reserved for the Thousand, Church Langton, and the good- looking King of the Forest, of whose racing properties the public had a taste in the Houghton, seem the only competitors the black jacket has to fear. The Claret will hardly produce a race, nor are we likely to be gratified with an encounter between Kent and Schiedam on Friday; and I believe it to be dubious whether Athlete will be ready for his engagement. Thus it will be seen that Newmarket reserves all its strength for the First Spring week. Durham maintains its position, and Catterick Bridge is fast making way with the northern trainers, who have freely subscribed to the various stakes. The programmes of York are ever pleasing to peruse, from both the quality and quantity of the entries. Mr Johnson has been more popular here with his Great Northern than at Northampton, and Fandango being left in— no doubt with the view of benefiting Skirmisher— the weights remain as before, and out of the forty- six acceptances one may almost calculate with confidence on a good field. The other entries are remarkably good, and the Spring St Leger, after once failing to produce a race, has, on the " second time of asking," secured the requisite number of entries— Ignoramus, Saunterer, Sprig of Shillelagh, and Gemma di Vergy being amongst them. Returning to Newmarket, we meet with a list such as is not often put into our hands. As the first day is strengthened by the Spring Oatlands, the second is absorbed by the Two Thousand, which promises more runners than we have seen for many a year,— Bird in the Hand, Loyola, Lord of the Hills, Athlete, Sunflower, Schiedam, Lambourne, Apathy, Anton, Sydney, Hunting Horn, Ma Mie colt, and Vedette, oeing now specially prepared for it. On the Thursday, the Newmarket Two Year Old Plate is introduced for the first time, which, with the " One Thousand," big with the fate of Blink Bonny, against whom all the opposition of the south will be brought to bear in the shape of Ayacanora, Rosa Bonheur, Tricolour, and Beechnut, besides her own near rival Tasmania, will give us an afternoon hardly second in excitement to that on which Crucifix brought off her double event. Ou Friday the Newmarket Stakes must bring out Goldfinch, unless he declines facing Kent, in which case he will speedily get his congd for the Derby. Mr Topham now claims us at Chester, where his May gathering is more popular than those in the metropolis. His Cup Handicap has beenfreely discussed, and as freely condemned, for his persisting in weighting horses so that it is impossible for them to be ridden, and which virtually shut them out of the race. It would be well for him to consider, Sir, when he puts 5st 71b and under upon no less than seventy- five three year olds, that, in the registered list of jockeys in the Guide to the Tuirf only forty- four declare themselves capable of being engaged for such a weight. Where, then, is the owner who is flattered at being treated so lightly to find a boy with talent enough to pull through such a race ? The " cracks" are, we know, retained for the great stables, and therefore the individual who might have had a fair chance, had he been able to have got a jockey with any experience, is obliged to consign his colt which he has trained at a considerable, and backed for a large, sum, to the tender mercies of " a cub," who, uuused to the excitement of a great race, spoils his nag's temper before he starts, forgets his orders in the first hundred yards, crosses his fellow jockeys, endangers I oth his own and their lives, and, being run away with the whole distance, is only stopped when pumped to a stand still. While, on the other hand, had the weights been fixed on a rational scale, a jockey could easily have been obtained who would have done justice to the horse and his employer, and, if beaten on their merits, neither could have been discouraged. This, Sir, is no fancy sketch, but a sight which is annually witnessed at Chester, although I hope we have seen it for the last time. Space will not permit me here to dissect the new handicap, for such in reality it is from the striking out of Flacrow and Darkie, an event by no means anticipated by those who profess to be " behind the scenes." Both animals were strongly suspected to be " dummies," and perhaps the threat, that if the latter accepted a commission would be appointed to examine him, had the beneficial effect of causing him at once to be cashiered with his companion. Now renovated, the handicap, when the public get accustomed to it, will become popular, and the owners of those three year olds under five stonefour, should be thankful for the manifestation of feeling which has led to the result of their having had such an advantage unexpectedly given them over " the fours," with whom, at one time, the race appeared to rest. Next week I will resume the consideration of this subject, as well as the features of several other meetings whose progress and improvements are well deserving of being noticed in the columns of Bell,— Yours, & c, OBSERVES. BREEDING, & c. MB EDITOR : The question appears to be general— What horses are Tronto and Darkie? " Is it a spirit of air, or goblin damii'd r" Tronto has disappeared from the scene ; possibly a transmigration of souls has taken place, and he appears again as this mysterious Darkie ! The only solution I can read is that in order to save the weights being raised, if the top weight don't accept, these mysteries are put there for this purpose. Anyhow, in these days of publicity, it is probable that the owners of horses or the handicappers will elucidate the matter. Your correspondent says well that the Chester Cup is a contemptible handicap, fraught with danger, from the lowness of the weights, and only fitted to serve the purposes of the book- makers. How can we expect to see good race horses if this popular race sets the example Of useless weeds carrying off the highest prizes ? See the mischief again in the entries for the Great (?) Liverpool Steeple Chase!— a race which, some few years back, had a world- wide fame, and created intense interest; nor can we wonder, when the very chivalry of England's horsemen appeared on such magnificent animals as Lottery, Gaylad, Discount, Seventy- four, & c. Now we look down the list, and what is the chief ingredient ? The stale and worn- out platers, carrying not very chivalrous knights in the shape of over- grown stable- lads, too heavy and too stupid to take part in the legitimate encounters of the Turf. I would touch for a moment on the letters of your correspondents, " Philip," and " East Riding." The former makes a just observation, that it is greatly against a stallion when he is credited with a number of mares, and no accurate return is made of the foals got by him. But " Philip" makes a mistake about Teddington, whose foals are returned, and Rataplan's, whose are not returned, for the best of reasons, that this year 1857 sees the first of his foals. I believe that one great reason so many mares miss, is, that the stallions are so neglected. The more a horse travels, the more certain foal- getter he is, as is proved by the horses which travel a long round in the country districts. The history of Melbourne proves this, though I don't think it makes the point satisfactory that he is now to be trusted, according to the returns of foals, and the many mares barren to him, among them the celebrated Pocahontas. The public run all one way, and the list of The Flying Dutchman is full. West Australian and Stockwell are, too, in high force, and deservedly so, if their yearlings are to be any criterion of future excellence. Newminster and Rifleman are two young Touchstone horses that promise to repay the breeder's patronage; and Rataplan has this season a better chance than last year, when he was only taken late out of training, too late indeed for a great run of thorough bred mares. For the speedy gimcrack mares ( too prevalent now) he is invaluable, as he possesses the power, endurance, and constitution so absolutely necessary to sustain the energies of our horses.— Yours, < tc, NORTH COUNTRYMAN. MR EDITOR: I thank your correspondent, " North Country^ man," for some kind and many very just remarks. I do not at all wish to have the last word, and quite agree with him that the subject of the Castrel and Heron blood is worn rather threadbare; and I quite agree with the witty author of Hudibras, that it is too frequently the case that " the man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still," but I hope such is not the case with me. It is quite possible that I may have rather undervalued the performances of Heron ; and if such is is the ease— and I have slightly altered my opinion— I gladly admit it. I will endeavour to be as candid as possible. I have, as I said, from the very earliest times endeavoured to write a History of the British Turf, year by year, more particularly; though I trust it is very far from being a sort of " concentrated Macing Calendar," yet of course I have relied chiefly upon the Racing Calendars of each year, as surely every one must necessarily do who wished to have really authentic records of what was going on in the racing world. These Racing Calendars I have not by me here where I am now residing, so as to be able to refer to them at once. But in the history which I have written, I have, of course, rested all authentic accounts upon these documents. In referring, therefore, to the performances of Heron, I have copied from my own book; which, though I am sure accurate upon the whole, does not contain every one of the performances of Heron. I had recorded all the great racing events of each year, but not the inferior ones, as making the bulk of what I had written too great, and, what is more to the purpose, not too interesting. Your correspondent, " North Countryman," has evidently gone over I'rom the Racing Calendars the whole of the performances of Heron, and reports his winnings to be 19. I wish he would also have been good enough to report the number of times that he lost; according to the best of my recollection I do believe that it was more frequently than he won. I decidedly saw from my own recorded remarks that he had been frequently beaten by quite inferior animals. Still, his 19 winnings make him better than I thought he had been ; and I incline to believe that I have rather undervalued his performances. Still, where are the King's Plates of his day won by him? He won one, I admit, and at three heats, but then it was at the distance of two miles, but none at the good old distance, as I venture to call it, of four miles; and King's Plates in that day were at the distance of four miles, with one or two exceptions at the most. I therefore cannot, upon the most mature deliberation, and with every wish to give proper credit to Heron, class him higher than a second- rate country racer. I have no doubt but that he inherited the portion of lasting quality, such as he had, from the blood upon the side of his dam, Orville, and Dick Andrews, which, as I said, in some degree counterbalanced the want of bottom upon the side of his progenitors in the direct male line. Your correspondent, by saying that " Fisherman, in the direct line of his immediate progenitors, is of a breed whose game and bottom cannot be depended upon, and whose speed, is their grand forte." That there are plenty of crosses in his pedigree with horses of much game and bottom, I have admitted from the first; nor is there any horse whatever who has not something of the same. There are few people, perhaps, who have not some pet theory Of their own. I admit mine to be in favour of direct descent of blood upon the male side. I think I can give plenty of instances of this in racing matters, where the same properties, either for speed or endurance, have gone down from generation to generation, in lineal descent. My first instance would be in the blood of Highflyer. Ail his stock were celebrated for game and bottom, though with a large portion of speed also: witness his son, Sir Peter Teazle, and also his other sons, without, I really think, one exception. And then the sons of Sir Peter, likewise, as Haphazard, Sir Paul, Walton, Ditto, & c, & cV and still ooming farther down, Partisan, son of Walton; and, so descending, to Venison, of the present day. Then, again, in the Waxy stock; I think I may say the same of very nearly every one of them as 1 said of Highflyer, of Whalebone, Sir Hercules, Birdcateher ; and, in another channel of the same bloOd, of Touchstone, and of his very numerous progeny. I think I have thus shown a descent of blood thoroughly stout and lasting on the sides of the sire for more than three parts of a century, from Highflyer down to Venison and Kingston; and for more than sixty years in The Waxy blood, from Waxy down to the present hour. And, on the other hand, as an instance of a race of horses deficient in lastingness, but with great speed, from Buzzard down to the. present time, through Rubens, Selirn, Castrel, Bustard, & c, this being also about three parts of a ccntury. I think this an answer to your correspondent, " Irishman." He calls upon me to name what I consider a game- bred horse. I think any one I have named on the side of the stout descendants of Highflyer will do, or of Waxy either; but, if he more particularly refers to one of the present day, I would lay my finger upon Kingston. Though I fully believe this to be the general theory of breeding, no one could think of denying for a moment that all horses are crossed and re- crossed in every possible direction; in fact, if you analyse the blood of any animal you find such lots of ancestors intermixing at every point that there is no horse who does not combine plenty of blood of every description. Still, 1 consider that there is in general one main channel, and that in the direct lineal descent of the sire ; but, as in all other things, there are, no doubt, plenty of exceptions. I quite agree that when blood has been proved to be really excellent there is nothing like going back to the same blood, after two or three crosses out of it, and so going on with blood which has before been proved to be really good. As to breeding anything like in and in. I think that all nature is opposed to it, and there can hardly be a greater mistake. In all animals it leads to both degeneracy of mind- and body. The analogy of all nature is against it even in inanimate nature it cannot be done. Wkeat must be crossed with wheat from different land and soils. In dogs, King Charles's breed became useless for sporting purposes from being bred so much in and in. Even in the human race, look to the idiots bred in the same or quite neighbouring villages from nearly the iame stock ; and look to so many of the Hidalgoes of Spain, where their pride so often confines them to very near consanguinities. I think we can trace much the same thing in the horse; I will mention an instance or two. One of the best produce horses ( now of some years ago) was Comus, by Sorcerer ( his dam being Houghton Lass, by Sir Peter). At that time there Were many descendants of Sir Peter in various branches of the mares of that day. Comus covered many of these; and I will venture to asseit that there was not one instance of success whenever such was the case. Comus, however successful with mares of almost any other blood, invariably failed when connected with such near relations. I will add one other instance. The blood of Sir Peter almost invariably did well when connected with the descendants of Eclipse; when crossed into each other they very generally failed. My theory, therefore, is this : cross in, but not for two, or perhaps three generations; the crossing into other blood is surely the best of experiments. Then recur to the Same blood by all means, and so crossing in again perhaps two or three times, but never directly and at once; and always recurring, as much as possible, to the best specimen at the time of any particular breed. 1 have by me regular tables of the stock of each horse, from the very earliest times; the names of each specified, the numbers of winners of the stock of each produce horse, and also the number of winners of the produce of each breed of mares from the earliest ages down to the present day, tbe names also specified, drawn up by myself, with the greatest care. I mention this to show that I have at least in my possession sufficient data to go upon. If I thought others would think them of as much value as I do myself 1 would publish them at once. I am much pleased to And a letter in yoar paper of this, week, fully accounting, as I think, for what seemed to me very contradictory about Melbourne. It appears to me to account for all seeming contradictions about him. But is it not most extraordinary that so thoroughly valuable an animal should have been used in such a way ? I certainly now remember that for two or three years after the appearance of Sir Tatton Sykes. very few of the stock of Melbourne came to the post; and I very much wondered at it. Then came Canezou and the Oaks winner, Cymba, and restored his fame at once. I did think some one would come forward on behalf of Melbourne to explain matters. I have little doubt but that he will now go on as he did before, probably . for many years, and stand at the head of all our racing sires, which, from his blood, his produce, and his great and commanding size and powers, he is so fully entitled to be. His age is comparatively nothing, and very much of our best stock have been from sires rather advanced in years than otherwise. Most heartily do I agree With your correspondent in his remarks upon the Chester Cup. I do hope that this most popular race will not be spoiled by the absurd vagaries with regard to low weights. He may well call Tronto and Darkie " Arcades ambo," and I will take leave to add the line which immediately follows :— " Et can tare pares, et respondere parati." Another correspondent most justly remarks that the handicappers have taken such affectionate care of Fisherman that whether he wins as much next year as he did last must be rather doubtful. I seehe has paid forfeit for the Chester Cup, and I do hope that the owner of this really excellent horse will • not allow him to start often against such fearful and absurd odds. He is far too good an animal to be allowed to be broken down and spoiled, by starting under such circumstances as preclude all chance of success lours, & c, J. P. MR EDITOR : Having perused the many useful letters which have appeared in your columns of late on the subject of " Breeding," and being anxious to add my mite towards the diffusion of such useful knowledge, I must beg a small space in your journal for a few practical remarks on this subject— remarks founded on experience, and given to your readers with a desire to improve the breed and enhance the value of the horse. A great deal has been written of the speed and stoutness of different animals, and endeavouring to trace those qualities through their different sires; but, with one exception, none of your correspondents seem to attach any or much importance to the dams of the horses under consideration. This I believe to be erroneous, from being convinced that two- thirds of the peculiarities of an animal may be attributed to its dam. It is towards the selection of mares for breeding purposes I would wish to draw your readers' attention; and as many of them are breeders of hunters, hacks, carriage and draught horses, as well as the race horse, I shall include all classes of horses in the remarks I am about to offer. It is to the selection of mares that may be attributed the success'pf many breeders of. horses on the Turf; and to inattention to their selection by others ( although sparing no expense in their management) that we are compelled to behold those weedy, ill- made animals— a disgrace to their owners, and a slur on our national character as horse breeders. Let us advert to the dams of our celebrated race horses, and what do we observe? Why, that although they may have bred from different stallions, yet the majority of their produce have shown racing powers, proving, beyond contradiction, the superiority of the mare over the stallion in producing an animal to our wishes; but yet, while I advocate the selection of the mare, as our " prima • mobile," do not let me be misunderstood as throwing overboard the consideration of the stallions. Our great object should be to produce an animal as near perfection as possible, and to this end the stallion chosen should possess the qualities in which the dam is deficient, that, by the combination we may have produced, an animal whose value will compensate us for the expense, anxiety, and trouble attendant on breeding. In the selection of either dam or sire the following particulars should be carefully inquired into, viz, pedigree, soundness, shape, age, action, height, and temper. The pedigree of the thorough- bred mare, and all her other qualities, should merit our strictest investigation, and towards arriving at a just conclusion, we should have before us the Stud Book and Racing Calendar as references, in becoming acquainted with the breeding and performances of her ancestors. We should not take for granted because a mare has appeared in public as thorough bred, has run and won in the company of thorough- bred horses, that pure blood runs in her veins which will stand the test of producing an animal whose high carriage and fearless disposition will carry him through the routine of a training stable, and enable him to contest with his equal the last half- length of two miles. If we do we may be fearfully disappointed, and after two years' expenses find to our cost that one good gallop will feed the cocktail cheap for some days, and the sight of a saddle have as much effect on his bowels as a sufficient quantity of the best Barbadoes aloes. The perusal of the Calendar will enable us to determine as to the propriety of putting her to a stallion whose family have been winners at long or short distances. Por instance , if the mare'spredecessors have shown a speedy turn by winning at short distances, put her to a stallion who has " gone the distance" and carried the weight. This may lead us to expect the production of a speedy as well as a game animal— two qualities constituting the acme of perfection in a race horse. To the practice of breeding " i n and in," or from two animals of the same strain of blood, I am decidedly opposed. Nature rebels against it by producing a race of animals ill- shaped and useless; and her wish should be our law in such cases. As the consideration of th « hunter's pedigree would take up too much of your valuable space, I will defer it until your next publication.—^ Yours, & c, WEST COUNTRYMAN. MR EDITOR : " Philip" fancies that Augur has been injured by the work he has done, but I can assure him that is not the case. Horses with a superior organisation can do wonders, and when I inform him that Augur stands but 15 hands 24 inches, and measures 6 feet 3i inches in girth, with the biggest back ever seen, he will not be surprised to hear that he seldom covers a mare more than once. Muudig, one season in Northamptonshire, served near 300 mares. Theon, last season, at the age of 19, got 80 mares with foal, and I have heard of but two or three that are barren to Augur this year. His fine temper and constitution enable him to cover any number, and a mare seldom wants him twice. It is said that Tramp for years was used as a country stallion, serving from 100 to 150 mares yearly; still everything tried got by him could run and win to the last. Brutandorf, who rarely got one that did not win for years, was used as a country stallion, serving 100 mares yearly. Lanercost's failure as a race horse getter is owing more to his blood than the number of mares he covered the first season, which was 115. Lanercost was a chance horse, and a chance horse will now and then get a race horse, but the cross seldom goes on, as we have seen in Plenipotentiary, Harkaway, Collingwood, and The Hero. However good a horse may be as a race horse, unless he is bred from a running family it is useless trying to breed race horses from him, as the Stud Book and Calendars ill show.— Yours, & c, Boston, Feb 2, 1857. P. S. MR EDITOR : I thank you for having inserted in your journal part of my last letter, and I h a i thought that my observations respecting Pretty Boy, Coroner, Stork, and their pedigrees would have been equally worthy of insertion, but I must conclude you decided otherwise. I will take this opportunity to state that I have no interest in any particular race horse or stallion in England, nor any friend who is owner or trainer of race horses. My only motive for writing ( and that for the first time in my life) was that truth might prevail. I have been a breeder of thoroughbred horses ( of which I am an ardent admirer) for many years, aud have such a horror of the present system of racing, to wit, handicaps, short distances, and light weights, that I am induced again to address a few lines to you. One error which I pointed out in my last letter has not yet been rectified by any of your correspondents, viz, that the dam of Fisherman had been tried to other stallions than Heron and failed ( so said " North Countryman"), but the fact is that Mainbrace was covered four seasons by Heron and only once by another stallion ( a very bad race horse called Gabbler) before she produced Fisherman. This statement is, I think, in justice, due to the mare and to her owner. I havealsotwoor three observations to make on " J . P. V'last letter ( Jan 25tlv). He says " I most fully agree with your correspondent ' G. S,' that the only degree of stoutness in the Heron and Fisherman breed arises from the Orville bloodof Heron, the grandsire ( query granddam) being Rosanue." I beg leave to say, I never stated anything of the kind, and likewise that my correction respecting Lauercost's pedigree was no copy from his, as you, Mr Editor, know how my letter happened to be so tardily at the post. Lastly, I will observe that if " J . P." will favour me by reperusiug my letter of the 18th he will find, I think, that his " P. S." was uncalled for, as nothing I have written shows that I " undervalue Fisherman," nor is there any prediction of mine " that he will fall off this year." What is said respecting Sweetmeat I still adhere to, unlessindeedthe signature " i.¥."& igi\ ifyjudgeQlperformances, from whose decisions there is no appeal, G. S. Mazy, par Gembloux, La Belgique, Jan 23th. [ We were compelled to omit the portion of " G. S.' s" last letter referred to, as the greater part of it had been cut off before it reached us. The following lines are from the same writer:— ED Bell's Life.'] Not long ago Old England was renown'd For breeding horses honest, stout, and sound, Such as the world had never seen before, But which alas! the Turfman breeds no more ; For he prefers to both the sound and game, The speedy sort, e'en roarer, cur, or lame! And sends his mares to such at fifty pounds:— Start not, true sportsman. I'm not out of bounds. Whilst the stout stallion lives and dies untried, Because no longer men, but monkeys ride On weeds, and cause such direful mishaps In half- mile spurts, and cursed handicaps, Whilst noble steeds, more worthy of the name, Neglected stand, aud scarce are known to fame; And Rogers, Marson, 1 - lare, Though men of merit, yet their mounts are rare. Had they but tried to steer another course, And mount the pulpit rather than the horse, They might in time have risen to renown, Have doff'd the jacket, and put on the gown, And given, when making play applause to win, The spur to virtue, and the lash to sin. But on the Turf, alas! their day is o'er, Rips race, and infants ride who weigh three score! The stout good horse no Turfman now will heed, But from the roaring half- mile cripple breed;— What's a horse good for if he have no speed ? Money's the aim, what care they for the horse, Whether he stay the Cup or Beacon Course? What matters it to them if none be found To mount the cavalry or follow hound? If Welters hunt, let each man for himself Breed horses, or be put upon the shelf; And^ Kings, should steeds be wanted for defence, Provide the army at their own expense From steeds composed of Arab, Barb, or Turk, If English horses be unfit far work. What care have Turfmen for their country's good, The dangers of the battle, field, or flood ? The lives of jockeys, or the blood that flows From broken limbs, the anguish and the throes Of such as late, in Richmond's wide domain, In heaps* lay prostrate, wounded on the plain? Tho' risks they run, the lads are amply paid, And must not grumble at mishaps in trade. To die in harness sure is no disgrace, What more can jockey wish than run his race ? He can't repine if chance should cut it short, ' Tis but the lot of every modern sport. The chase is finished, and the race is run, And e'en life's journey ere it's well begun. In these fast times there's nothing bred to stay But love of gold, which ne'er will pass away. Gold! gold ! the god of all our adoration ! The pride, the prop, the hope of this once mighty nation! Now, Turfmen, breeders, sportsmen, one and all, If aught I've said offend, that I'll recall- On this condition, that your ways you'll mend, And money make the means, and not the end Of breeding horses, such in days of yore, As ran four miles/ with twelve stone up nr more. Don't tell me that such races break them down, I'll cite you scores and scores of like renown Who ran for years, some three, some four, and fivo, And that's the sort to breed which you must strive; Or cease to furnish, what was once our pride, The marts of Franee and all the sporting world- beside. * Seven were clown at one time in the race for Goochvood Stakes, 1856, caused by a mare getting the better of her infant jockey ( weight 1st 71b) and falling, the rest falling over them. RACING FIXTURES FOR 1857. FEBRUARY. Shrewsbury .... Manchester .... Ascot Beverley, Hull, < Hampton . . . . .. Worcester Ripon.... North Stai Brighton.. Brighton Club...... Warwick ....... Cardiff. Lichfield Derby Northallerton .... .18 Nottingham Spring. .24 Derby Spring .... .26 MARCH. 3 Salisbury . . . . . . . .. 12 Northampton .... .25 .10 Warwick Spring... .17 Croxton Park .... .31 APRIL. . 2 Coventry. .13 York Spring ...... .21 .18 . Catterick Bridge... .15 Malton .23 .13 Newmarket FS .. .27 MAY. . 5 Ludlow .14 Harpendeu........ .22 .12 Bath .19 Kpsom .26 JUNE, . 8 Newton . . , , . . . . . ,. .17 Winchester ...... .26 . 9 Newcastle- on- Tyne Carlisle .30 .10 Bibury Club .24 Chelmsford .30 .17 Stockbridge .25 JULY. . 2 Liverpool .15 Stamford . . . . . . .. .23 . 7 Nottingham ... .21 Goodwood .28 AUGUST. . 8 Wolverhampton.., .10 Egham .25 4 Reading .12 Stockton .27 . 5 York .19 Hereford.......... .27 . 7 Badcliffe .24 SEPTEMBER. . 2 Thir& k .11 ManchesterAutumn. 25 . 3 Doneaster .15 Monmouth....,.,. .24 . 7 Newmarket F O • 29 . 9 8 | Warwick Autumn. .20 " " " 26 OCTOBER. Blchmond Chester Autumn.... 6 I Newmarket SO .... 12 I NewmarketH Wrexham S J | NOVEMBER. Worcester Autumn .. SI Shrew sbury A .. . .. .17 | Ludlow Autumn,,,. VVenlock 6 | Liverpool Autumn.. 10 | INDEX TO THE CLOSING OF STAKES. Derby Spring.. Feb 10 | Salisbury ...... Feb 10 | Derby Spring.. Feb 17 IRELAND. MARCH. Howth and Baldoyle Spring.. 17 | Curragh Camp Meeting,..... 25 APRIL. Curragh 21 MAY, Howth and Baldoyle Summer 19 J U N E . Wicklow 1! Monkstown( Co. Cork) 9 | Curragh 23 JULY. Bellewstown........ 8 | DoWnR. Corporation. 21 j Heath of Maryboro\ 28 AUGUST. Galway 4 1 Killarney .18 | Tuam. not fixed Tramore 111 Bally eigh 25 i S E P T E M B E R , Curragh 2 1 Jenkinstown Park,. 22 [ Johnstown 29 Caherciveen . . . . . . . . 8 | | OCTOBER. Kilkee. ............. 6 j Curragh ............ 13 I DownR. Corporation. 21 Armagh; 71 Limerick. 19 I Cork 27 SALE OF BLOOD STOCK AT TATTERSALL'S ON MONDAY LAST. GS. WIEATHEBBIT, by Sheet Anchor out of Miss Letty 400 KING JOHK, 7 y r s ,... 140 TYJTE, 1 yrs, by lago out of Queen of Tyne 120 GILLYFLOWER Ffoaled in 1847),• by Venison out of Temerity ( with a filly foal by The Hermit) .• 105 JOHX CoSSBB, by Herman Platoff out of Dame Cosser 83 YOUJTG HOPEFUL, 3 yrs, by Minotaur out © r' Hope 30 FIB, 3 yrs, by Alarm, dam by M ulatto out of Lunacy 15 Flv by night was bought in for. 7 « 0ga, and Yahdalfor 400* 8. There was no bidding for Yindex; whose reserve price, onait. vras l, 600gs. THE SPRING HANDICAPS, C O M P A R A T I V E T A B L E O F W E I G H T S O F T H E H O R S ES E N G A G E D I N T H E S I X G R E A T S P R I N G H A N D I C A P S, A L P H A B E T I C A L L Y A R R A N G E D. HOUSES ENGAGED. Actress Adamas Admiral Lyons . .. Alembic Aleppo Alice Wentworth . Alice Alma Alonzo Amati Apothecary Arsenal Arta Artillery Aspasia Assayer, The Barfleur Bar- one...... Bashi Bazouk........ " ay Hilton Beatrix Bel Esperanza Borderer, The Boyne Water, The .. Brabantia Bracken Breeze British Remedy Bubble Cantrip Captain Barclay Cardsharper Cave Adullam, The... Centurion Cerva Charles O'Malley . . .. Chevalier d'Industrie Chicken, The Claret Cockatoo Codrington Comedian Companion Commoner Commotion '. Cora Linng . . . . . . Cotswold Cumberland . . . . . . .. Curious Daisy Dancing Master, The December Double Gloster Dramatist Drumour Dulcamara Dupe, The Dundas Dusty Miller Earl, The Early Bird, The Elfrida, Sister to . . .. Ellermire Eloquence Enchanter England's Beauty ByEpirus— ch c out) ofElcot's dam ( lib) j Evelyn Fandango Farmer Ashfield Firmament Fisherman Flatterer Fright Fulbeck Gemma di Vergy . . .. Gilliver Gitana Gortscliakoff Grey Pyrrhus Hamlet Hartley B u c k . . . . . . .. Hollander Homily Imogene Indulgence Jack Spring. Janet. Jessie John Peel Jolly Marine . . . . . . .. Kenerdy Kimburn '..". Kingmaker Lady Florence Lady Helen Lady St L i z . . . . . . . . .. Lambourn Lance L a v e r n a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . La Victime . . . . . . . . .. Lawn . . . , . . . . . ' . . . . . .. Leamington Leo Little Tom Logie o' Buchan Lord Derwentwater.. Longsight ( h b ) . . . . ... Lough Bawn Lundyfoot ...... Madame Rachel .. Magnifier . . . . . . . . .. Maid of Athens Maid of Derwent Malacca Manganese Marmion Martinet Merlin . . . . . ..... Melissa Mincepie Miss Harkaway Mottingham . . . . . . .. MrSykes ( h b) Nereus Neville Nightshade Odd Trick Onirbra One Act . . . . . . . . . . .. By Orlando, c out) of Ma Mie > By Orlando, b f — \ Farmer's Daughr. $ Palm Pantomime Paula Monti Peeping Tom . . . . .. Piccolomini . . . . . . .. Pi n wire Polestar Poodle .. Porto Rico . . . . . . . . .. Pretty Boy Primus Prince of Orange Princess of Orange .. Q u i n c e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raven ...... Red White and Blue . Riseber Rogerthorpe Romeo Rosati Shoreham . . . . . . . . .. Siding .... Silkmore Simpson Sir Colin Six and Eiglitpence.. Skirmisher Somerset South Western Sprig of Shillelah . . .. St Domingo St Giles S c h i e d a m . . . . . . . . . . .. Shadow, The S l a n d e r e r . . . . . , . . . , ., Sly Fellow Soeur sle Charity .. Spinster . . .. Strawberry....-...;.. Sunrise Swyndel Dhygga Syvagee Tame Deer Tasmania Tattler, The Toffey Tricolor Turbit Typee Underhand Vandal Van Dunck Vaulter Vengeance Verbena ...;.. Verona Vigliacceni Wardermarske Warlock Western. Power, The.. West Langton . . ,. Westminster Winkfield .". Worcester Yellow Jack ZaidtSe Zigzag g a £ K 5 M H H H! Z2 MO 8 6 9 8 12 6 2 6 4 6 9 7 12 6 4 5 10 5 10 6 7 5 10 7 12 5 12 3 7 3 4 6 0 6 0 6 3 5 4 7 4 5 12 6 12 S2S « < 1 d s i A ° „• O H O g a H 6 3 S 4 6 0 ' 7 9 7 2 6 7 6 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 5 6 6 10 7 0 5 9 5 7 7 0 5 12 5 6 6 3 7 10 5 9 9 0 5 4 6 0 6 13 6 0 5 12 5 6 5 12 5 0 6 10 5 5 7 13 5 12 5 13 8 0 7 7 7 J 5 8 0 8 0 6 10 8 4 5 7 — 5 13 6 2 5 7 5 5 6 8 — 6 0 — 6 4 6 5 6 4 6 7 5 6 6 9 5 12 b S B a pi 6 4 5 2 7 9 6 10 8 4 6 12 5 5 5 9 6 6 6 9 6 6 5 9 6 9 P £ Mw w a fS S a a 7 0 5 10 6 7 7 8 5 5 8 2 5 12 9 2 5 7 6 10 6 7 6 0 5 10 • 7 7 5 2 5 5 7 7 6 12 6 9 5 0 6 12 5 4 6 1 6 t 7 9 5 5 6 3 4 12 6 7 5 7 5 11 6 2 6 4 7- 7 6 12 7 0 8 12 7 5 7 10 8 1 7 1 7 9 7 5 8 3 7 3 8 3 7 7 T 3 8 7 7 5 8 9 7 13 4 4 6 7 5 12 7 12 7 6 5 1 5 4 4 10 5 3 4 10 5 11 4 10 5 7 4 10 5 0 6 11 9 3 6 5 5 7 6 2 5 5 6 4 5 7 6 6 8 12 5 5 5 5 7~ 0 6 9 HH ® S* 32 i? OM 5 13 7 9 6 13 6 9 4 9 5 13 6 1 8 1 6 9 5 7 6 13 6 3 6 5 5 9 6 7 5 7 4 13 6 1 7 13 5 7 6 1 6 3 5 13 5 3 6 13 5 7 6 5 5 2 paid 6 9 paid 5 2 7 7 8 9 5 5 5 9 7 3 6 11 5 2 5 5 6 3 6 3 4 13 7 9 6 9 4 9 5 7 4 13 5 5 6 5 4 13 6 5 6 3 6 5 6 9 5 5 6 2 6 9 7 5 6 5 7 13 7 9 5 7 8 13 7 13 6 5 8 11 6 1 4 9 7 5 5 9 5 3 7~ 3 5 3 4 9 8 12 — 6 13 4 12 — 7 5 i 7 3 5 11 6 5 7~ 3 8~~ 0 4 12 4 7 5 8 5 3 5 13 5 4 5 0 5 12 7 3 8 5 8 2 6 3 7 9 7 3 4 9 4 9 6 3 6 7 5 9 5 13 6 3 4 13 7 3 5 7 6 11 5 7 6 3 6 11 6 5 5 3 4 9 5 11 5 2 8 13 6 1 9 0 4 13 8 7 5 7 8 1 6 7 6 9 IRISH INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. CURRAGH APRIL MEETING, 1857. T U E S D A Y , APBIL 21.— The T U B F CiX'B AND RAILWAY HANDICAP HufiDiE STAKES of 5 sovseach, with 100added; winners of 100 sovs prior to the time of running 71b extra; two miles, over six flights of hurdles 4ft high; 10 subs. ase st lb age st lb | age stlb MeighDair.... a.. 12 0 The Disowned 5.. 10 71 Patrick a.. 9 10 Kilkenny Boy 5.. 10 7 Gertrude a.. 10 7 ! TlieBlacksmith6.. 9 7 Arab Maid.... 5.. 10 7 The Nugget .. 5.. 9 10 The Old Screw a,. 9 3 Dunmurry .... 5.. 10 7 WEDNESDAY.— The STEWARDS' PLATE of 100 sovs ( Handicap); winners of 100 sovs after publication of the weights 71b, of two races of that amount 101b extra; Water ford Post; 21 subs. age stlb Exchange ( late Easter Saturday) 8.. 6 9 Sunbeam 3.. 6 1 Altro.... age stlb The Trapper .. 6.9 4 Kilkenny Boy.. 5.. 8 7 Gamekeeper.... 6.. 8 7 Fireblast 4.. 8 4 Alfred 1. .8 3 Diana 4. .8 i Spinster ... 4.. 8 1 Sirocco 4.. 7 8 age stlb Uncle Tom i.. 7 5 DaneingMaster 3.. 7 5 Dunboyne 3. ,7 0 Queen Cake.... 3.. 7 0 DaisyQueen.... 8.. 7 0 Northleach .... 3.. 6 12 | Araguthsheeee 3.. 6 4 Hawk 8. .6 10 Soeur de Cha- Easter Monday 8.. 6 10 I rite 8,. 5 12 The great Annual Horse Fair at Shrewsbury takes place as usual on the 4th of March ( see advertisement), for which preparations on a large scale are making. Looking at the situation of the town and how accessible it is, in consequence of its railway accommodation extending to all parts of England, and the facilities thus afforded for sending horses from Ireland, this may be considered the great horse fair of the year. The inhabitants owe much to their corporation for their very liberal support, not only to this fair, but also to their races, no other corporate town in Enstland giving an annual subscription of £ 100 to the races from their private purses except Shrewsbury. HORSES IN TRAINING. Freddy, 5 yrs Greencastle, 4 yrs Martlet, 4 yrs West Langton, 4 yrs Church Langton, 3 yrs Codicil, 3 yrs Lady Harriet, 3 yrs Lord of the Hills, 3 yrs Rylstone, 5 yrs Heir of Linne, 4 yrs Capt Barclay, 3 yrs Cora Linne, 3 yrs AT MIDDLEHAM BY J. FOBERT. Magnolia, 3 yrs Perea Jfena, 3 yrs Princess of Orange, 3 yrs Rawcliffe, 3 yrs Redcar, 3 yrs Tempest, 3 yrs Underhand, 3 yrs Zuyder Zee, 3 yrs Amine, 2 yrs BY W. OATES. Passion Flower, 3yrs Tom Linne, 2 yrs Mauchline, 2 yrs Hesperithusa, 2 yrs Bradley, 2 yrs Captivator, 2 yrs Challenger, 2 yrs Charmer, The, 2 yra Cinderella, 2 yrs Dimeany, 2 yrs East Langton, 2 yrs Meadowdale, 2 yrs Richview. 2 yrs Tag- rag, 2 yrs Capt Wedderburu, 2 yrs Lenkotliia, 2 yrs C byGameboy, 2 yra AT HAMBLETON, THIRSK. BY R. LONGSTAFF. Letitia, 2 yrs Pultowa, 2 yrs Phyllis, 2 yrsj C by F. Dutchman— Speedwell, 2 yrs C by Planet, 2 yrs C by Young Priam, 2 yrs F by Jericho out or Gossamer, 2 y r s . F by Chanticleer out of Peach, 2 yrs Caliph, 6 yrs F by Tearaway out Artillery, 4 yra of All's Well, 3 yrs Barfleur, 4 yrs Chambertin, 2 yrs La Victime, 4 yrs Calemus, 2 yrs Longsight ( h b), 4 yrs Excelsior, 2 yrs Admiral Lyons, 3 yrs Sir Isaac Newton, Charles O'Malley, 3 2 yrs yrs Gammoner, 2 yrs Codrington, 3 yrs Nectar, 2 yrs Genl. Bosquet, 3 yrs Cythereus, 2 yrs Keplar, 3 yrs Valiant, 2 yrs Matilda, 3 yrs Ambrosia, 2 yrs Weatherglass, 3 yrs Bess Lyon, 2 yrs BY W. SMITH. Kent, 3 yrs I Knight of Kars, 2 yrs I Delight, 2 yrs Villikins, 3 yrs Mr Keeley, 2 yrs Worry, 2yrs Ornament, 3 yrs | Gourd, 2 yrs | AT HEDNESFORD ( STAFFORDSHIRE.) _ ^ J BY W. SAUNDERS. The Shadow, 4 yrs Gunboat, 3 yrs Salmon, 4 yrs Br c by Weatherbit Indian Queen, 4 yrs out of Lady Flo- Lady Florence, 4 yrs rence's dam, 3 yrs Master Bagot, 3 yrs Br c Life Boat, bro Pyrrhus the Second, to Gunboat, 2 yrs 3 yrs Br f by Peppermint, Lima, 3 yrs out of Mainbrace, Laudamia, 8 yrs 2 yrs Curacoa, 3 yrs Br c Bro to Master Silkmore, 3 yrs Bagot, 2 yrs BY T. FLINTOFF. Farmer Ashfield, 4 yrs Oyster Girl, 4 yrs Timotheus, aged Whalebone, aged Blight ( late Blossom), 6 yrs Jack the Giantkiller, aged Sluggard, 5 yrs Obscurity, 4 yrs BY T. CLIFF. Our Sail, 4 yrs Coal- black Rose, • yrs B f Wild Honey, sis to Wild Huntsman, 2 > rs Dot, 2 yrs Persepolis, 2 yrs Ch f by California out of Flora, 2 yrs B c by Cossack, 2yrs Che own brother to Silkmore, 2 yrs Vandermulin, 4 yrs Echo, 3 yrs Amorous Boy, 3 yra Old Fashion, 3 yrs Lady Hercules, 3 yrs Hercules, 6 yrs Frederick, 5 yrs Ethelbald, 5 yrs Bessie, 5 yrs Flatterer, 5 yrs Redemption, 5 yrs Questionable, 5 yrs Flying Duke, 4 yrs Eardrop, 4 yrs Unexpected, 4 yrs Elfrida, 4 yrs Illuminator, 4 yrs Salonica, 3 yrs AT Wild Huntsman, 6 yrs Cock of the North, 5 yrs Polmoodie, 4 yrs Lundyfoot, 4 yrs Uzella, 4 yrs The Prophet, 3 yrs SpecialLicence, 3yrs Sunrise, 3 yrs Riseber, 3 yrs Saraband, 5 yrs Coroner, 4 yrs Yellow Jack, 4 yrs Arsenal, 3 yrs Chevalier d'Industrie, 3 yrs Cricket, 3 yrs Jessie, 3 yrs Laird Duff, 3 yrs Pomona, 3 yrs AT CHILTON, BERKSHIRE. B Y T H O M A S S T E V E N S. Barbarity, 3 yrs Sis to Elfrida, 3 yrs Verona, 3 yrs Gazelle, 2 yrs Apollo, 2 yrs Archibald, 2 yrs The Don, 2 yrs Ada, 2 yrs Flora Blaodonald, 2 yrs Arabella, by Arcby •^- Batwing, 2 yrs P by Flatcatcher out of Swallow, 2 yrs Tom Moody, 2 yrs How d' ye do, 2 yrs F by Annandale out of Diphthong, 2ys F by Chabron out of Sarcasm, 2 yrs < C by Goliah out of Lancashire Witch, 2 yrs Magnus Troil, 2 yrs UPPER LAMBOURNE. BY J . PRINCE. C by Touchstone out of Diphthong, 3 yrs King of the Isles, 3 yrs Lady Albert, 3 yrs Sunbeam, 2 yrs B f by Chanticleer out of Baroness, 2 yrs B c Lord of Lorn, 2 yrs AT FINDON. BY W. GOATER. Schiedam, 3 yrs Strawberry, 3 yrs Amsterdam, 2 yrs Chutney, 2 yrs Clydesdale, 2 yrs Eclipse, 2 yrs Ethel, 2 yrs Greenfinch, 2 yrs Glimpse, 2 yrs Jack Horner, 2 yrs B f by Chanticleer out of Miss Ana, 2 yrs Gr f by Chanticleer out of Sister to MossTrooper, 2yrs Ch f by Harkaway out of FirstFruit's dam, 2 yrs B c Settlement, 2 yrs Br c Dispute, 2 yrs Jessica, 2 yrs Lucifer, 2 yrs Morning Herald, The, 2 yrs Perfection, 2 yrs Pilot, 2 yrs Queenstown, 2 yrs Saline, 2 yrs Sedbury, 2 yrs AT MITCHELL GROVE, FINDON. BY T. ESKRETT. Newington, 4 yrs | ^ Ethiopian, 2 yrs Maid of Kent, 2 yrs The Prince, 4 yrs j Deceiver, 2 yrs Sis to Viscount, 2yrs Viscount, 4 yrs I Governess, 2 yrs Bf by Robert deGor- Saxe Weimer, 3 yrs j Homburg, 2 yrs ham- Henrietta, 2ys Newbold, 6 yrs Little Tom, aged Poodle, aged Nightshade, aged Vulcan, 5 yrs Triton, 5 yrs Alma, 4 yrs Minos, aged King Dan, aged Sandboy, 5 yrs Squire Watt, 4 yrs Dramatist, 4 yrs AT EPSOM. BY C. SEARLE. | Brabantia, 4 yrs BY W. REEVES. Mottingham, 4 yrs Turk, 4 yrs Ruth, 3 yrs Maid of Perth, 3 yrs Lord Stately, 2 yrs BY J. ESCOTT. Tame Deer, 4 yrs Rotterdam, 3 yrs Huntington, 3 yrs Adamas, 3 yrs Paula Monti, 3 yrs Accurate, 2 yrs Wrestler, 2 yrs Yaller Gal, 2 yrs Advertiser, 2 yrs Schoolfellow, 2 yra F by Grecian, 3 yra Coral, 2 yrs F by Pyrrhus the First out of Miss Abel, 2 yrs AT LITTLETON, NEAR WINCHESTER. BY H. GOATER. Libellist, 4 yrs Somerset, 3 yrs Grecian Queen, 3 ys F by Grosvenor I Ham ( bro to Bacon), out of Oxonia, 2 yrs 2 yrs Lymington, 5 yrs St Patrick, 3 yrs King of the Forest, 3 yrs AT PIMPERNE, BLANDFORD. BY P. PERCY. Claude Lorraine, 3 yrs Baldfaced Stag, 2 ys Miaette, 2 yrs TheMerrySunshine, 2 yrs Little Treasure, 2 ys PiffPaff, 2 yrs Village Girl, 4 yrs Br c bv Faugh a Ballagn out of Megara, 3 yrs B c by Intrepid, 3 ys Isabel, 3 yrs AT NEWT0N- LE- WILLOWS. BY J . HOPWOOD. Jack Spriug, 3 yrs Odd Trick, 3 yrs F by Spithead out of Md. of Monton, 3ys B c by Touchstone- Lady Jersey, 3 ys Anabaracarabarada* liana, 2 yrs Leah, 2 yrs Br c by Voitigeur out of Giselle, 2 yrs Plausible, 5 yrs Sulpitia, 3 yrs Busy Bee, 2 yrs AT RICHMOND, YORKSHIRE. BY J. WATSON. B c, by The Cure— | Frances Annie, 2 yra Fairthorne, 2 yrs Meta, 2 yrs AT ASKE, RICHMOND. BY G. ABDALE. Fandango, 5 yrs j Vedette, 3 yrs I Rita, 2 yrs Ignoramus, 3 yrs Omen, 3 yrs | F by Voitigeur out Skirmisher, 3 yrs l Pioneer, 2 yrs | of Longitude, 2 yrs Grosvenor. aged Moonraker, aged New Brighton, aged Ida, 5 yrs Primus, 5 yrs Cantrip, 3 yrs AT HARPENDEN. BY W. MAY. England's Beauty, 3 yrs Verbena, 3 yrs B f by Birkenhead — Tomyris, 3 yrs B c by Cothersfcone — Cloak, 2 yrs B c by Jericho- Jenny Jumps, 2 yrs Br c by Simoon- Incurable, 2 yrs AT KINNERSLEY COTTAGE, NEAR WORCESTER. B Y E . W E E V E R . Tchernaya, aged j Coleshill, 6 yrs | Chatteress, 4 yrs [ TO BE CONTINUED IN OTJB NEXT]. INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. age st lb Trainers. .4. .8 12 J. Godding . a,. 8 9 Reeves Abrahams Harlock J. Osborne E. Jones Sherwood 7 .. 5.. 8 & .4.. 8 3 age stlb Miss Haikaway 4.. 7 7 Gortschakoff .. 4.. 7 5 Barfleur 4. .7 5 Piccolomini ( late Louisa)...... 6.. 7 5 Laverna 4.. 7 3 Nightshade.... 6.. 7 3 Eloquence ,... 4.. 7 1 Indulgence .,.. 4,. 6 9 Trainers, Mizen C. Peck Longstaff C. Kolph ! Beeves W. Butler R. Ste- [ phenson NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING, 1857. TUESDAY.— Acceptances for the NBWMABKET HANDICAP of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, and 5 only if declared, with 150 added, for four year olds and upwards; winners after publication of the weights of a handicap amounting to 200 sovs 71b, winhers of all other handicaps 5lb, of any two handicaps 10lb extra; D. I.; 34 subs, 16 of whom declared. The highest weight accepting being 8st 71b, it has been raised to 8st 121b, and the others in proportion. Aleppo ..... Poodle Pantomime. Jolly Marine Manganese . Malacca 4.. 8 S The Earl 5.. 8 1 Shoreham 5.. 7 IS T. Taylor December 5. .7 10 W, Day- Firmament .... 4.. 7 9 T. Stejjphenson FIRST SPRING MEETING, 1857. MONDAY.— The SPRING OATLANDS, a Free Handicap of 15 sovs each, 5 ft, with 100 added by the Jockey Club, for three year olds and upwards; R. M.; 28 subs, age st lb Trainers. Wentworth .... 4.. 8 12 J. Day Artillery 4.. 8. 9 Longstaff West Langton.. 4.. 7 11 Fobert Kestrel 4.. 7 10 Wadlow Druid 4.. 7 5 S. Rogers Barfleur 1.. 7 1 Longstaff Dusty Miller . .3. .6 13 J. Quinton Pembdw 4 .6 13 J. Daley Knight of Avon 4.. 6 12 C. Boyce Miss Harkaway 4.. 6 12 Mizen Western Power 8.. 6 10 Hay hoe Palm ... 8.. 6 9 W. Butler Peeping Tom.. 3.. 6 8 T, Taylor Bubble 4. .6 8 Eloquence .... 4. .6 ? W. Butter TlforiiH , i i age st lb Cantrip 3. .6 5 Dulcamara .... 8.. 6 5 Indulgence •.. .4.. 6 5 Trainers. W. May W. Day R, Ste- [ pheuson W•. D Daayy E. Ste- [ phensoa Beatrix 3.. 6 1 F by Footstool — Adelgund.. 8.. 6 0 Six and Eightpence ........ 8.. 5 18 J. Qulnton Delusion ,8.. 5 18 S. Rogers C by lago out of Evening Star 3.. 5 18 Hayhoe Ombra ... 8.. 5 12 J. Day Admiral Lyons 8.. 5 11 Longstaff Tiptop ... 8.. 5 9 S. Rogers Media Noce.... 3.. 6 5 Bradley SceurdeCharit63.. 5 5 W. Treen The F I R I T Sovs SWEEPSTAKES did not fill. HOUGHTON MEETING, 1857. The match between Lord Glasgow's Clarissa colt and the Duke of Bedford's Memorial, for 1,000 sovs, h ft, is brought for* ward from Wednesday to Monday in this meeting. DERBY SPRING MEETING, 1857. Nominations for the MIDLAND STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and 3 only if declared, with 50 added; about three miles and a half; 24 subs. The weights to be out by the 10th February. ' Evington Lass, by Idas, aged Weston, 5 yrs Romeo, aged Westminster, 5 yrs The Gipsy King( hb) Tom Gurney ( h b), aged Janus, aged Moonraker, aged Bosphorus ( h b), € yrs Pillaton, 6 yrs Miss Nutty, 6 yrs T « ddesley, aged Wild Harper, aged Whalley ( n b', 4 yrs The Bruiser ( h b), aged The Screw Odiham Weathercock Cupbearer ( hb) Tchernaya b) First of May, 5 yrs Hopeless Star, aged Lilt'ord Prenez Garde ( hb) Nominations for the HUBBLE RACE PLATE of 50 sovs, added to a handicap of 5 sovs each, 3 only if declared; two miles, over eight hurdles; 28 subs. The weights to be out by the 10th February. . . .. » . v 1 St Julian Evington Lass Weathercock Red Cap, by iRed Hopeless Star, aged Shanki out of Slang* i Ada dam ( h bl aged Boadieea, o yrs Victory ( h b), aged Sluggard, 5 yra Old Stringhalts, aged Trembleur, by Young Treachery, 5 yrs Emilius . out of Miss t Humbolt 6 yrs Tandem Flageolet , 4 ; Prenez Garde Carbineer, by Hornsea CometibyMeteor, Syrs « - • • » - - Royalty, aged Primus, 6 yrs Beechnut, aged Tbe Prince, 5 yrs Little Yeoman, aged The Disowned, 5 yrs Nicholas, 6 yrs Diligent, 6 yrs The Bruiser, aged Tom Perkins Heads or Tails, 3 yrs BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 8, 1857. NORTHAMPTON AND PYTCHLEY HUNT, 1857. Accentances for the GREAT NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES of WO sovsfadded to a Handicap of 23 sovs each, 15 ft, and 5 only if declared; the winner of any handicap after the publication of the weights sib, or any two handicaps 71b extra; two miles; 99 subs, 60 of whom declared. Thehighest weight accepting being 7st 121b, it has been raised to 8st 12lb, and the other ac- ceptances in proportion. age st lb Trainers. Alonzo a.. 8 12 Fulbeck.. 5.. 8 7 Assayer........ 6.. 8 6 Siding 5. • 8 4 Homily........ 5.. 8 Wadlow Pattison R. I'Ansoh J. Quinton I. Day Romeo .' . Y.'. 8 0 D. Hughes The Earl ...... 5.. 7 12 Bracken Porto Rico lawn Tame Deer Martinet ,. Adamas ,. Brabantia ... .. 7 12 ... i.. 7 9 .. A.. 7 4 ... 4.. 7 2 ... 8.. 6 12 ... S.. 6 9 ... 4.. 6 9 Palm 3.. 6 8 Skirmisher .... 3.. G 8 Commoner .... 3.. 6 7 Verbena,..... » , » .. 6 7 Peeping Tom .. 3.. 6 6 Worcester...... 3.. 6 5 St Giles 3.. 6 4 Sherwood T. Taylor J. Day Wadlow Escott W. Goater Escott C. Searle W. Butler G. Abdale T. Dawson W. May T. Taylor G. Drewe W. Day age st lb Trainers." Centurion .3.. 6 4 W. Day The Borderer.. 3.. 6 4 R. Drevritt South Western. 8.. 6 4 Burbidge Kimburn 3.. 6 3 W . Raj- Am ati ... 3. .6 2 Wadlow Somerset 3.. 6 0 H. Goater John Peel 3. .6 0 Abrahams Jessie 3.. 6 0 W. Goater Paula Monti .. 3.. 6 0 Escott Sir Colin 3. . 5 13 Hopkins MadameRachel3.. 5 12 Y. King Che by Epirm— , Elcot's d ( h b) 3.. 5 12 J. Dixon Dulcamara .... 3.. 5 10 W. Day Codrington .... 3.. 5 10 Longstaff Chas. O'Malley. S. .5 10 Longstaff Six and Eight- pence 3. .5 7 Silkmore 3.. 5 7 Lady St Liz.... 3.. 5 4 Quintou Saunders Steeven- [ son sovs, added to a Handicap of 5 sovs each; once round; SI subs. Weights published Tuesday after Manchester Races. - " " Blight ( late Blossom), I B c by Touchstone out of Diphthong, 3 yrs I Piccolomini ( late ILouisa), 6 yrs Princess of Orange, 3 yrs Gr c by Chanticleer out of Aribbas'* dam, 3 ys Polly, 3 yrs Chow, 3 yrs , „ The Early Bird, 6 yrs Bubble, 4 yrs Ellermire. 5 yrs Greencastle, 4 yrs Apathy, 3 yrs Capt Barclay, 3 yrs Mongrel, 3 yrs General Williams, 3 ys Norton, 3 yrs King of Scotland, 4 yrs Hospitality, 4 yrs Pizarro, 3 yrs Josephine, 3 yrs Cumberland, 3 yrs 6 yrs Odd Trick, 3 yrs Van Dunck, 4 yrs Lady Florence, 4 yrs Cardsharper, 6 yrs Peto, 3 yrs Culcavy, 5 yrs Malacca, 4 yrs Master Bagot, S yrs Imogene, 5 yrs Wild Huntsman, 6 yrs EPSOM SPRING MEETING, 1857. THURSDAY, APRIL 2- Acceptances for the GREAT METRO POLITAN HANDICAP of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, and only 5 if de- clared, with 200 added; winners of any handicap of ^ 200 sovs value after publication of the weights 5lb. of any two such races or more 10lb extra; Great Metropolitan Stakes Course ( two miles and a quarter), to start at the winning chair; 88 subs, 45 of whom declared. age st lb Fisherman .... 4.. 9 0 Winkfield 6.. 8 8 Aleppo ........ .4. .8 4 Quince 6.. 8 0 Trainers Hopkins S. Death J. Godding A. Taylor Poodle a.. 8 0 Reeves Pantomime.... a.. 7 IS Abrahams The Earl 5.. 7 10 Sherwood Cerva 4.. 7 7 J. Day Porto Rico .... 4.. 7 7 J. Day Primus 5.. 7 5 W. May December 5.. 7 0 W. Day Cockatoo 5.. 7 0 Dover Gortschakoff .. 4.. 6 13 C. Peck Bosati 4.. 6 10 A. Taylor Chevalier d'ln- ^ dustrie ...... 3.. 6 10 W. Goater Nightshade.... 6.. 6 10 Reeves Underhand .... 3.. 6 9 J. Fobert St Giles... 3.. 6 7 W. Day Centurion S.. 6 6 W. Day Bubble 4.. 6 6 Adamas 3. .6 3 Escott J, Quinton age st lb Indulgence .... 4,. 6 0 Trainers. R. Ste- [ phenson R. Drewitt J. Day Gitana 3 .6 0 Pinwire.., 3.. 5 13 Logie o' Buchan3.. 5 12 R. PAnson Dulcamara ....... 5 12 W. Day Janet 3.. 5 12 T. Dawson Peeping Tom .. 3.. 5 12 T. Taylor Verona 3.. 5 12 T. Stevens Engd'sBeauty. 8.. 5 9 W. May Codrington .... 8.. 5 9 Xongstaff Companion ... . 3.. 5 7 W. Goater Sunrise .3., 5 6 Dundas........ 3. .5 6 Kimburn 8.. 5 6 Chcby Epirus— Elcot's d ( h b) 3.. 5 6 J. Dixon Chas. O' Malley 8 .5 6 Longstaff Ombra 3.. 5 5 J. Day Six and Eight- , pence 3.. 5 o J. Quinton Fright 8. .5 4 Sherwood MadameRachel3.. 5 0 Y. King YORK SPRING MEETING, 1857. Entries for the LONDESBOROTTGH CUP of 100 sovs, added to a handicap of 5 sovs each, for three year olds and upwards; one mile; 53 sovs. Weights to be published on the first Tuesday in April. „,,„.,„ • - Ellermire, 5 yrs Odd Trick, 3 yrs Logie o' Buchan, 3 yrs Hospitality, 4 yrs Saraband, 5 vrs Homceopathist, 3 yrs Strawberry. 3 yrs Ghika, 4 yrs Courtenay, 5 yrs Lady Malcolm, 8 yrs Culcavy, 5 yrs Six and Eightpence, 3 Remedy, S yrs yrs Gaudy, 4 yrs Mary, 5 yrs Polmoodie, 4 yrs Breeze, 4 yrs Cock of the North, 5 ys Daisy, 3 yrs Actress, 3 yrs Priueess of Orange, 3 Night Hawk, 4 yrs yrs Blue Rock, 4 yr3 Minnie, 3 yrs Gunstone, 4 yrs Theodora, 4 yrs Laertes, 3 yrs Glen Lee, 4 yrs Centurion, 3 yrs The Pope. 4 yrs St Giles, 3 yrs Bracken, 6 y rs Dulcamara, 3 yrs Peeping Tom, 3 yrs Beatrix, 3 yrs The FLYING DUTCHMAN'S HANDICAP of 20 sovs each, h ft, and only 5 if declared, with 100 added; one mile and a half; 33 subs. The weights to be published on Tuesday, the 21th February. If the highest weight accepting be under 8st 91b it will be raised to that, and the others in proportion Evelyn, 3 yrs Cardsharper, 6 yrs Peto, 3 yrs The Hawk, 4 yrs Bel Esperanza, 3 yrs King Brian, 4 yrs La Victime, 4 yrg Norton, 3 yrs Stormsail, 3yrs Kestrel, 4 yrs Bonnie Scotland, 4 yrs The Little Cob, 8 yrs Red White and Blue, 3yrs Toffey, 3 yrs Swindler, 5 yrs Pontifical, 3 yrs Ella, 3 yrs Bourgeois, aged J. Prince Woalcot W. Day Dusty Miller .. 3.. 6 3 Sir Colin ,3.. 6 2 Hopkins Acceptances for the CITY and SUBURBAN HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, and only 5 if declared, with 100 added; the winner of any handicap of 200 sovs value after publication of the weights 51b, of any two such races or more 101b extra; the last mile and a quarter; 100 subs, .46 of whom declared, age st lb Trainers, Fisherman .... 4.. 9 2 Hopkins Artillery 4.. 8 4 Longstaff Ellermire 5.. 8 2 T. Dawson Alembic 6.7 9 I. Day Porto Rico .... 4 .7 9 J. Day The Earl 5.. 7 8 Sherwood little Tom .... a. .7 7 Reeves West Langton.. 4.. 7 7 J. Fobert Merlin ........ 4.. 7 7 Wintring- Zaidee 3.. 7 0 Roe [ ham Dramatist .... 4.. 7 0 Escott Miss Harkaway 4. .6 12 Mizan Westminster .. 5.. 6 12 D. Hughes Nightshade.... 6.. 6 12 Reeves Barfteur ...... 4.. 6 12 Longstaff Arsenal 3.. 6 10 W. Goater Hartley Buck.. 5.. 6 10 Roe British Remedy!.. 6 9 Warrener Msttingham .. 4.. 6 9 Reeves Cave Adullam.. 5.. 6 9 Robinson St Giles 3.. 6 9 W. Day Aspasia 3.. 6 8 J. Day Centurion 3.. 6 7 W. Day Dusty Miller .. 3.. 6 7 J. Quifiton Strawberry .... 3.. 6 7 W. Goater Hollander 5.. 6 7 Robinson Bubble 4.. 6 6 Bel Esperanza.. 8.. 6 6 C. Peck age st lb Adamas. 3 .6 4 SirColin 3.6 4 Western Power 3 .6 4 Gitana 3.. 6 4 Red White and Blue 3 .6 3 Pin wire. 1 3., 6 2 Wardermarske 3.. 6 2 Peeping Tom .. 8.. 6 1 Indulgence .... 4., 6 0 Trainers. Escott Hopkins Hayhoe R. Drewitt T. Dawson J. Day T. Dawson T. Taylor R. Ste- [ phenson Engd's Beauty 3.. 5 12 W. May Vaulter S.. 5 11 Warrener John Peel 3.. 5 10 Abrahams Dulcamara .... 3.. 5 10 W. Day Cantrip........ 3.. 5 9 W. May Beatrix .3. . 5 Snnrise 3.. 5 Fright S.. 5 Maid of Athens 8 .5 Raven ;.. S.. 5 Bar One 8. .5 Sister to ElfridaS.. 5 Ombra 3. .5 Madame Rachel3.. 5 Adml. Lyons .. 8,. 5 Nereus 8., 5 Sceur de Charite3.. 4 Lord Derwentwater, 4 Odd Trick, 3 yrs yrs Hospitality, 4 yrs Gaudy, 4 yrs Pantomime, aged Polmoodie, 4 yrs Cock of the North, 5 ys Actress, by Annandale, 3 yrs Mongrel, 3 yrs Laertes, 8 yrs Centurion, 3 yrs St Giles, 3 yrs Dulcamara, 3 yrs The SPRING ST LEGER of 10 sovs each, with 50 added; three year olds; colts Sst 7ib, fillies 8st 2lb; winners extra; one mile and a half; 9 subs, Alma, by Gameboy, 4 yrs Hamlet, 8 yrs Cardsharper, 6 yrs Peto, 3 yrs Lawn, 4 yrs Kestrel, 4 yrs Captain Powlett, 8 yrs Ellermire, 5 yrs Logie o' Buchan, 3 yrs Saraband, 5 yrs Chevalier d'Industrie, 3 yrs Ghika, 4 y Lady Malcolm, 3 yrs Six and Eightpehce, 3 yrs Mary, 5 yrs Morgan la Faye, 5 yrs Codrington, ! i yrs Merlin, 4 yrs Bracken, 6 yrs Br c by Orlando out of Ma Mie, 8 yrs for 5lb hares wild and wary, and numbers stole off without being slipped at. The frost increasing during the day in intensity was much against the sport, and the result was that the second ties and one course in the third were only run off when the meeting was adjourned until the following day. Wednesday proving more unfavourable, the Cup was divided amongst the dogs that were standing, viz, Tempest, Florence Nightingale, and Lamplighter. Hares were plentiful and ran strong. Young's slipping was good ; and the umpire, Mr Braithwaite, stood in the unusual and envious position of having pleased all parties.— Yours, & c, CAMBRIA. they run m anystake ; and I remark in a note at the foot of unsighted, and the merest atom of time suffices to account for all the page, If this rule was strictly enforced, depend upon it that took place. But I hear the more casual observer ask what that it would tend to do away with stealing pups and wardings" j business had she to be unsighted? She had no more right - see letter, & c, vol XI, Courser s Annual, pages 287,8, and 9; ; ( a stupid form of expression, by the by, that I have heard used and, on further looking over my rules, lie would. have found, ac- more than once by persons who ought, to know better) to be so cording to rule 25, that " all persons entering pups or all aged than the dog. Let us see. It will, I think, be conceded on dogsM a meeting must show to the secretary a certificate similar examination of the ground where this course was run, that to to the one appended^ to rule 24, otherwise they shall not be \ this particular drain, and another or two lying near it, the land Countess ofWestmore- land Apathy Saunterer Liverpool Commoner Sprig of Shillalah I Hunting Horn Ignoramus Gemma di Vergy WARWICK SPRING MEETING, 1857. A HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, kft, and 2 only if declared, with 25 added; 15 subs. Plausible, 5 yrs Weathercock, 6 yrs Typhon, 4 yrs Tester, 4 yrs Malacca, 4 yrs j Elfrida, 4 yrs Flyaway, 4 yrs I Swindle, 5 yrs I Toffey, 3 yrs I Beatrix, 3 yrs ( Jack Sheppard, 5 yrs Lord Nelson, 3 yrs Stork, 4 yrs ( Early Bird, 6 I Harrie, 3 yrs COURSING. W. Day J. Prince Sherwood R. Drewitt H. E. May J. Day T. Stevens J. Day Y. King Longstaff S. Death W. Treen CHESTER SPRING MEETING, 1857. WEDNESDAY.— Acceptances for the TRADESMEN'S PLATB of 200 sovs, added to a Handicap Sweepstakes of 25 sovs e& ch, 15 ft, and 5 only if declared ; the winner of either the Don- caster Stakes, Northamptonshire Stakes, Metropolitan, or City and Suburban Stakes at Epsom, Newmarket Handicap, or the Great Northern at York, in the present year, 101b, the second in either, 5lb, and the winner of any other handicap race after the publication of the weights, of the value of 200 sovs, in- cluding the winner's own stake, 5lb extra, but not to be accu- mulative for being second in any of the above specified handi- caps as well as being the winner of 200 sovs; Cup Course ( about two miles and a quarter); 188 subs, 70 of whom pay 5 sovs each. The highest weight accepting being under 9st, it has been raised to that weight, and the others in proportion. - — • agestlb Trainers. Boyne Water ,. 3.. 6 8 Drumour ...... 3. .6 3 W. Goater Sp. ofShillelaghS.. 6 3 T. Dawson Riseber 3.. 6 3 J. Prince Commoner 3.. 6 3 T. Dawson Long| ight( hb); 4.. 6 2 Longstaff W. Goater Longstaff Harrison 9 J. Day 9 E. Jones 9 J. Godding 7 J. Dawson 5 W. Day 5 J. Day 5 J. Prince Abrahams _ st lb Trainers. Vengeance .... 5.. 9 0 Harlock Typee a.. 8 18 T. Taylor Melissa 4.. 8 13 I. Day Polestar 5.. 8 12 G. Drewe Mr Sykes ( h b).. a.. 8 11 Burbidge Warlock 4.. 8 7 J. Scott Lance .. 4.. 8 6 Weatherall Pretty Boy .... 4.. 8 6 Mizen Yellow Jack.... 4.. 8 1 Artillery 4.. 8 1 The Chicken ., 5.. 7 13 Miacepie 4.. 7 13 J. Day Maidof Derwent4. .7 13 WI'Anson Homily 5.. 7 9 I. Day Rogerthorpe .. 4.. 7 Malacca .. 4. ,7 Aleppo 4.. 7 Early Bird .... 6.. 7 One Act... 4.. 7 Porto Rico ....!.. 7 Lundyfoot .... 4.. 7 Pantomime .. a., 7 ^ _ Quince .6.. 7 S A. Taylor Flatterer 5.. 7 3 T. Stevens Siding 5.. 7 3 J. Quinton Sly Fellow .... 4.. 7 3 J. Dawson Pr. of Orange.. 4.. 6 13 Mizen Alice VYent- worth ...... 4.. 6 13 W. Day Cotswold 4.. 6 13 I. Day , Bay Hilton .... 4.. 6 IS T, Taylor Syvagee 5.. 6 11 Dockeray Spinster 4.. 6 11 Private Gemma di Vergy 8.. 6 11 J. Dawson liOugliBawn .. a.. 6 9 J. Thrift ZigZag a.. 6 9 I. Day Claret 5.. 6 9 Zachary Imogene ...... 5.. 6 9 W. Treen December .... 6 .6 9 W. Day Alice 5. .6 9 W. Day Leamington .. 4., 6 9 E. Parr Enchanter .... 4,. 6 9 J. Day Lord Derwent- water ... 4.. 6 9 J. Dawson Barfleur 4. .6 9 Longstaff Cardsharper .. 6.. 6 7 Shepherd St Domingo.... 4.. 6 7 J. Scott Bosati ........ 4.. 6 7 A. Taylor Zaid<: e 3.. 6 7 Roe Curious 4.. 6 5 E. Jones Lawn 4.. 6 5 Wadlow Miss Harkaway4.. 6 5 Mizen Lady Florence.. 4.. 6 5 Saunders Indulgence .... 4.. 6 5 R. Ste- phenson Breeze 4.. 6 5 W. H. Scott Lamboum .... 3.. 6 5 E. Parr Tasmania 3. ,6 5 C. Peck Magnifier 3.. 6 5 T. Dawson The Shadow .. 4.. 6 8 Saunders SwyndelDhygga4. .63 Y. King La Victime .... 4.. 6 3 Longstaff Gortschakoff .. 4.. 6 3 C. Peek Grev Pyrrhus.. 4.. 6 8 Private VanDunck ... 4.. 6 Odd Trick 3. .6 Chevalier d'In- dustrie 3.6 Comedian .... 3.. 6 Arta "... 3.. 6 Hopkins Hopkins COURSING FIXTURES FEBRUARY. PLACL. COUNTY. Holt Fleet Worcestershire.. NewmarketChampion.. Cambridgshire .. Bedlington Northumberland. Malton Yorkshire Audlem. Cheshire Hall Place Berkshire. Epsom ...( gurrey FOR 1857. JTTDGB. Mr A. Bennett Mr M'George.. Mr Warwick — a Mr R. Boulton .. 10 Mr Warwick .... 10 10 E. J. Lawrence.. 10 ..... 12 Mr A. Bennett .. 12 MEETING. 9 9 & i'ol days W. Goater J. Scott Rickaby Commotion.... 3., 5 13 Mizen Adamas 3.. 5 13 Escott Schiedam 3.. 5 13 W. Goater Arsenal 3.. 5 18 W, Goater Tricolor 3.. 5 11 W. Day FarmerAshfield4.. 5 9 Flintoff Br c by Orlando out of Ma Mie3. .5 9 T. Taylor St Giles ... 8.. 5 9 W. Day Captain Barclays.. 5 9 W. Oates Worcester .... 3.. 5 7 G. Drewe Cumberland .. 3.. 5 7 W. Fowler Soeur de ChariteS. .5 7 W. Treen Centurion 3.. 5 7 W. Day Marmion ...... 8.. 5. 7 Sunrise 8.. 5 7 Janet.. .8., 5 7 BashiBazouk .3 .5 7 Codringtori ,... 3.;. o 7 Leo 3 .5 5 Kingmaker .... 3.. 5 5 Gitana ... 3.. 5 5 Evelyn 3.. 5 5 CoraLinne ..,. 3., 5 3 The Tattler.... S., 5 3 J. Murphy B f by Orlando outofFarmer's Daughter .... 3.. 5 Peeping Tom.. 3.. 5 Gilliver 3.. 5 Turbit 3 .5 Daisy 8.. 5 2 W. H. Scott Dulcamara .... 3.. 5 2 W. Day Slanderer 3.. 4 13 E. Day Hamlet 3.. 4 13 C. Winter- tinsbam Kenerdy 8.. 4 - Vigliacconi .... 8,. 4 1J Lady Helen.... 8.. 4 l3 Paula'Monti . .3, .4 IS Charles O'Mal- ley 3.. 4 13 Longstaft Jack Spring.... 3.. 4 9 Hopwood Silkmore 3 .4 9 Saunders Toffey 3.. 4 9 W. Day SirColin 3.. 4 9 Hopkins Pinwire 3,. 4 9 J. Di Apothecary..,.. 3.. 4 9 Ombra 3.. 4 9 Dancing Master3.. 6 1 J. Daley J. Prince T. Dawson U. Peck Longstaff G. Darby J. Dawson R. Drewett C. Peck W. Oates S. Death T. Tavlor J. Godding Hariock jrVYilkins H. E. May M'Kenna Escott C. Peck J. Day paid iipsom surrey Crosby ( Liverpool) Lancashire Knipe Scar Westmoreland.... North Berwick and Dirleton Haddingtonshire Ridgway ( Lytham).... Lancashire By well Northumberland. Belsay Northumberland. Spring Kell( Langtowh) Dumfrieshire.... Biggar Champion. Lanarkshire .... Limerick Ireland Hewell ( Bromsgrove).. Worcestershire .. Hordley Salop Ererley ( Amesbury) .. Wilts ...... Baldock ( Open) Herts............ Underley Westmoreland .. Middleston Westmoreland .. Leyburn ( Wensleydale) Yorkshire Speltliorne Club Wiltshire Botiisfield Salop Waterloo ( Liverpool).. Lancashire...... Newcastle, Northumber- land, and Durham .. ................ MARCH. Bedlington ............ Northumberland. Mr Warwick ..., 2 Nottingham ( Open)..., Nottinghamshire. Mr M'George.... ?; Belleek .......... Caledonian.' Edinburgh Cound and Longner .. Salop Altcar Club Lancashire Limerick ( Open) Ireland .......... Biggar. & o Lanarkshire .... North Union ( Antrim).. Ireland.......... APRIL. SpiddiU Meath ( Ireland).. Kellady Hill Ireland Wexford Ireland Limerick Ireland ; - j I. • MAY. Wexford ( Open) Ireland ; ; Z ! II » . SEPTEMBER. . , Biggar ( St Leger, & c).. Lanarkshire .... Mr Nightingale.. 30 Mol. aayB j , . NOVEMBER. Ashdown Park Cham- , pion. ................ Berkshire. 16 & fol. days NOTICE TO SECRETARIES AND OTHERS. We shall feel particularly, obliged to the Secretaries of Coursing Meetings if, in order to prevent disappointment to the public, they will hereafter forward their returns by the earliest possible means direct to . the Office ; as the corre- spondent who has represented Betl's Life at several meetings during the last two years is no longer connected with this paper, Mr Nightingale. .12 Mr Nightingale .. 12,13 Mr A. Bennett.. 16 Mr Miller 16 Mr A. Dalzell— 17 Mr Nightingale.. 17 & fol days Mr Owens 17,18 Mr Bennett .... 18 Mr Warwick.... 18 Mr M'George.... 18 & fol days Mr Lawrence.. t .19 4 fol days Mr A. Dalzell.... 20,21 Mr A. Dalzell.... 23 24 Mr Lawrence.... 24,25,26 Mr Warwick .... 25 Mr Nightingale.. 25, 26,27 Mr Warwick.... 26, 27 Mr Owens 11,12 Mr R. Boulton .. 12 & fol days Mr Warwick .... 12,13 Mr M'George.... If-. 19 Mr Owens 18,19 Mr Nightingale. . 2S Mr Owens 25 Mr Owens 1, & e Mr Hawkes...... 7 Mr Owens 16 Mr Owens 21.28 Mr Owens 6.7 Double. Glo'sterS.. 5 13 paid NOTTINGHAM SPRING MEETING, 1857. The NOTTINGHAM SPRING HANDICAP age st lb Early Bird ..., 6.. 8 12 Mary .. 5.. 8 4 Weathercock .. 6.. 8 4 Cossey 5.. 7 12 Little Tom .... a.. 7 12 Cardsharper ... 6. .7 9 Gaudy 4... 7 7 Wee Willie .... 4.. 7 age st lb Tom Thumb .. 4.. 6 12 St Clair 0.. 6 12 Oakball 3.. 6 12 St Julian 5.. 6 10 Indian Queen.. 4.. 6 10 Sluggard .5.. 6 8 Malakhoff. 8.. 6 7 Cripple ........ 4.. 6 5 age st lb Yorkshireman, 3.. 6 4 Harrie 8.. 6 0 Norton 3.. 6 0 Lady Malcolm .3.. 5 8 Walhalia 3.. 5 7 Sir Humphrey .3.. 5 7 Chas. 0, Malley3.. 5 7 SistoElfrida.. 8,.. 5 1 The GREAT ANNUAL HURDLE RACE HANDICAP. age st lb Victor Ema- nuel a.. 18 10 RedRose .... 6.. 10 8 Lough Bawn.. a.. 10 8 Humboldt.... 6.. 10 8 Weathercock . 6.. 10 7 Sir Richard .. 6.. 10 2 The Prince ... 5.. 9 12 Prenez Garde . a.. 9 10 Janus a.. 9 10 age st lb Beechnut...... a. .9 10 Coleshill 6.. 9 10 Victory........ a.. 9 9 Treachery 5.. 9 9 Bruiser a.. 9 9 Tom Perkins .. 6.. 9 9 The Screw. .... a.. 9 7 The Caledonian 4. .9 6 Bosphorus 6.. 9 2 Boadicea,,..., 5.. 9 age st lb St Julian...... 5.. 9 0 Old String- haults a. . 9 0 Dubious ...... a., 9 0 Cripple 4.. 8 12 First of May .. 4.. 8 12 Sluggard .5.. 8 10 TomLoker ... 4.. 8 7 ArabMaid ,... 5.. 8 7 age st lb Catherine Logiel. .87 Jack Sheppard.. 5.. 8 2 Alcyone 5.. 7 12 Gaudy 4.. 7 9 British Remedy4,. 7 2 Sir Richard.... 6.. 7 2 Tom Perkins .. 6.. 7 0 Cbylago— Minx4. .7 0 Queen of S& uth. 4. .7 0 Gamester ...... 4.. 6 12 HANDICAP for the FOREST PLATE. age st lb Tom Thumb .. 4.. 6 11 Elfrida 4.. 6 10 Spinpet 3.. 6 7 Gazeliound 8. .6 4 Malakoff ...... 3.. 6 4 Norton 8.. 5 12 Peto .. 3.. 5 12 Wd. Strawberry 3.. 5 12 Polly V.... 8.. 5 10 Rohallion 3.. 5 10 age st lb Leo.. 3.. 5 10 Lady Malcolm.. 3.. 5 8 Passion Flower 3.. 5 8 Adm. of White .8.. 5 8 Walhalia 3.. 5 7 Fiction 3. .5 6 Mdme. Palissy .3.. 5 4 CbyCure— Maid of Lincoln ,. 8.. 5 4 NEWMARKET CHAMPION MEETING. ( BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) NEWMARKET, FRIDAY NIQHT.— From present appearances there will be nothing to prevent this Meeting from taking place on Tuesday next, as the frost and snow, which have been very severe here during the last three weeks, has nearly all dis- appeared. The thaw commenced on Thursday evening, and has continued all to- day, the wind being nearly W., accompanied by a drizzling rain. , '""'...^ , HOLT FLEET ( WORCESTERSHIRE) MEETING. Steward: Mr Webb. Judge: Mr A. Bennet. Slipper: Mr C. , : Presdee. j This meeting, postponed from the 28th ult to Friday, the Gth inst, OH account of the frost, has ( we learn by electric telegraph) been further put off until Monday ( to- morrow), the 9th inst. The following is the draw :— The HOLT STAKES of 3 guineas each; £ 23 first dog:; £ 10 second dog; third and fourth save their stakes. Mr R. Harper's bk w b Ringlet agst Mr J. Harris's f b Fly MrE. Waldon' 8bkdHeadstrong.. Mr S. Gunnns f b Malibran Mr^ J. HUghes nsbkb Blighted| _ Mr Firkins ns bk Penelope MrAshmore'sbkb Asylum .. Mr Lewis's bk d Mark Taplev Mi Deiehton ns bk b Eglantine .. Mr Wm. Hope's bd - w bJSaney Mr H. George ns r d Guarantee .. Mr E. Till's r b Dewdrop Mr J. Reeves ns r b Columbine .. Mr W. B. Best's bk d Bonnie Laddie Mr Bladen's bkd Belladonna .. Mr C. Wilson's fwb Myrtle The WITLEY COURT STAKES, for all ages; eight at £ 2 10s each ; £ 12 first dog; £ 5 second dog; the remainder towards ex- penses. Mr Bladon's bk d Rival agst Mr Grainger ns bk d Sam Mr G. Hughes ns bk d Bedla-' i Mr J. Watton's w bk bWillingMaid M ™ i\ Calder's bk b BlueBonnet '. Mr Badgery's bk d Brilliant Mr R. Till ns bk t b Psyche .. ™ Mr S. Gunn's bk b Bashful DIAM0R ( COUNTY MEATH) MEETING- JAN 8 & 9, Stewards: Earl of Bective, Lord Lurgan, G. O. Pollock, F. Battersby, C. A. Nicholson, and J. Rodon, Esqs. Judge: W. Owens, Esq. The MitxowN STAKES of £ 2 5s each, for all ages. Lord Lurgan's r d Master Mat beat * Mr M'Cormick's be d Victory ( lj Mr Rodon's w d Venison .. Mr O'Hanlon's f b Una MANAGEMENT OF SCOTTISH MEETINGS- PROTESTS. MR EDITOR : Seeing by your papers of the 25th January, ult, and 1st February, inst, that protests, affidavits, vituperations, and law ( not the laws of the leash), are now becoming the most fashionable results in the concluding scenes of coursing meet- ings, I beg to be allowed, through the columns of your paper, to bestow a few sentences of criticism upon abettors of such prac- tices and the abuses which seem gathering around the national and noble sport of coursing at some of our best Scotch andBorder meetings. I will take the correspondence that has wound up the late Biggar Meeting of " Alluring and Albatross " notoriety; the extraordinary defeat ( by protest) of Kingfisher at the same meeting; the protests against Sinclair, Naomi, and Ruth, at the Border Coursing Meeting, Roxburghshire, last autumn; and the protest against Bounding Elk at the last Coqustdale Meeting, as illustrious examples of what is now becoming fashionable at canine meetings north of Yorkshire. Assuming the grammar, orthography, and punctuation of Mr Paterson's copy of correspondence upon the " Alluring and Albatross" business to be correct, as it was written, by the respective parties engaged therein, it reflects but little credit upon the scholastic ability which the county magistrate, the county gentleman, the gentleman's agent, and the magistrate's clerk of Lancashire have sent forth as specimens of their literary efforts to the world- wide notoriety of the British empire. The excuse in Mr Armistead's letter of the 28th of January, ult, respecting the literary part of the correspondence, cannot be en- tertained here, inasmuch as he ought to have looked over the whole of the Lancashire productions before they were, sent be- fore that coursing tribunal, which he could not at that time think of but as somewhat hostile to his cause. The shire of Lanark ( like the shire of Lancaster) seems to be troubled also with the incubus of orthography, if not upon its judgment seat, yet, nevertheless, near enough the coursing seat of judgment to make hares ( quare hairs?) uneasy upon their high birth- uwW forms. No doubt the " Queen's English," undenled, hath not yet reached so far north as Biggar, otherwise Mr Paterson would have spelled the word favoured, which occurs in one of his own letters, as it is seen here, neither would he have allowed his printer to italicise the letter " k " as wrong in the word publickly which occurs in one of Mr Armstead's letters, if he had given a slight share of that attention to his own orthography which he has so liberally bestowed upon that of his opponents. However, taking leave of the literature, let us now look into the merits of the case. Mr J. Lamb protests against Mr Arm- istead's two dogs, " Alluring and Albatross," as running under false pedigrees; asserting that he alone had charge of the pre- tended sire ( Larriston to wit) of the dogs at the time their dam must have been warded, and that the Lady of the Lake was not put to Larriston at that time. Mr Armistead meets this asser- tion with a flat contradiction, runs his dogs under protest, and they run up in the stake, the money for which running is with held on account of the protest, Mr Paterson considering J Lamb's word as good as Mr Armiatead'auntil proved otherwise. Here Mr Paterson commits his great error, by putting the word of the dog- trainer above that of the gentleman. The error is sufficiently proved in the sequal. Lamb calculates without his host, makes a false assertion, sticks to it, and is made a liar by a dead man's letter. Information from the best authority has reached me that Lamb is also a betting defaulter, which alone ought to have made his word worthless on sporting matters. If Mr Paterson, or " J. Lamb," doubts this assertion, I say publickly that " J. Lamb" can cail at Harbottle, Coquetdale, and pay the bets he owes upon the match between " Barmaid and Jammie Forest," run in 1853. So much for this " Ora- cular deity of the Scotch kennels!" Let us now look at Mr Armistead's side of the picture. Mr Armistead goes home, and instead of sending Mr Henderson's letter at once to Mr Paterson, as he ought to have done, makes declarations ( as they are called in Lancashire), and a copy of Mr Henderson's letter, and sends them to Mr Paterson, who sees, at a glance, the conflicting and contradictory evidence in the declarations; for, here, the oath of the servant, and the letter of the gentleman, again abnegate the concurrency of dates. Whose word, in the judgment of Mr Paterson's best supporters, is here thought worthy of belief? Need I say it, that the servile oath of the lackey, like a machine, performing only its inductive part, is set aside at once, and thought utterly unworthy of be- lief ? To sum up this particular case— Mr Armistead and his coadjutors come out in a clumsy, bungling, unintelligible man- ner ; make their case worse by trying to elucidate it, and finally gain it, only through their own ignorant, though honest, simpli- city. Mr Paterson's part is apparent; he acts indiscriminately, hastily, and with high temper; plays an intuitive, perceptive, upright, honest game towards the middle, but, eventually, loses it with reprehensible discredit, through the extraordinary false move made at the beginning. The " Kingfisher" case is worse still than the foregoing facts. The dog Kingfisher is entered in a stake of All Ages, and is drawn against Mr Paterson's dog Sweetbriar. Mr Paterson runs his dog against Kingfisher, and Sweetbriar is beaten in the course. Mr Paterson, however, having received and entertained a protest against Kingfisher, after his own dog was beaten, chalks out Kingfisher and substitutes Sweetbriar in the second courses of the stake, who runs on, and wins " rigM off the reel." Now, is this right ? Of What use is a protest, if it is so ? If Sweetbriar could win, was not Kingfisher's chance a good one, provided his ownership was right ? The coursing public cannot receive it as a fact that a protest is a proved case, even although laid down so by Mr Paterson, and supported by the individual testimony of Mr Eltringham, in this particular instance. How far Mr Eltringham's word in this case went at Biggar is now well known. When I say that his word Would not have been held so infallible, in a similar cause, in Northumberland, I say, perhaps, enough respecting him, as regards coursing rules. Nevertheless, I must ask another question or two here. If the dog Kingfisher was a stolen animal, why had not the owner taken the necessary proceedings at law for his recovery, before going to Biggar ? Was the coursing ground of Biggar a fit place to be chosen as a battle field and judgment- seat for the recovery of stolen property ? How does Mr Eltringham explain that this dog ( said to be stolen in his puppyhood) has been allowed to re- main, up to this time, in the hands of the depredators ? These are questions of much importance, with respect to the credit which ought to have been given, to this protest at Biggar. In concluding this case, it is worthy of remark that Mr Paterson acted with that kind of sudden, arbitrary, judgment which the more particularly aggravated the deed, seeing that his own pecu- niary interest was involved in the stake through his dog Sweet- briar, which, though beaten in his first course, took the place of his vanquisher, ran on, and won the Cup! The premises, therefore, at which the public must arrive respecting Mr Pater- son herein, are— that he performed his part as a secretary in an interested, wrong, and unprecedented manner. With respect to the protester's part of the performance, considerable suspicion must attach to his word on account of the property, said to be stolen being still allowed to remain in the hands of those who are accused of theft, without proper efforts for recovery being _ This reason makes his ease strongly assume the appear- allowed to enter." I have before given my reasons for substi- tuting the word " written" for " printed," and likewise shown that any one intending to enter a dog at the Biggar meeting had sufficient time to conform with all my rules, even 21 as it then was. On turning to my list of pedigrees I find that Kingfisher won an 18- dog stake at the U. U. and D. Meeting last season, and that there was no pedigree given, and I understand that he was entered at the Biggar for the Douglas Cup as " pedigree un known," yet we have since seenin Bell'sLife two pedigrees given, one as by Wat Tinlin, and the other by the Chief of Monteath Out of Fly, and that " the pedigree will have to be proved before a court of law." But Mr Paterson having allowed the entry of the dog, the stewards most undoubtedly ought to have suffered him, after winning his first tie, to run on, under protest, accord- ing to my rule 27, which further recommends how, in ease of failure of proof of pedigree, the stake is to be divided. And now permit me to inform " A Public Courser" that if he will refer to ray Courser's Annual, vol XI, or send to me for my small book of Coursing Laws, he will find the following *' Propositions for the Management of Coursing Meetings," and that we are not so deficient as he intimates or supposes in rules for controlling our stewards and managers :—" Election of hon sec ; copy of circular for open meetings ; copy of circular for produce stakes; wording of stakes ; copy of voting card for judge ; scrutineers' circular ; numbers for drawing the dogs, and method of con- ducting the same; where the bye must be run; list showing the position of byes in stakes, from three to 200 dogs; provide for judge, slip steward, slipper, field stewards, flag stewards, beaters, tickets ; a plan showing the law of the flag ; a plan showing where and how many undecided courses are to be marked ; appointing stewards and duties, committee and ditto, slip steward and ditto, flag steward and ditto;" and I may, moreover, add that under a similar regime the Ridgway Club, of which I have had the honour of being a member for the last twenty years, has been and is governed • and I challenge any Club to afford more pleasant and harmouious meetings. But I must again repeat that if my rules were read by all owners of dogs previous to their entering them, and strictly adhered to, your columns would not be replete with the lengthy ebullitions of the disappointed gold seekers, Which only bring disgrace upon a pastime worthy of our most anxious Care to be preserved from the contamination of evil, and to be supported as a national sport moderately acceptable to every one, and conducive to the happiness of the many, as a health invigorating and truly social amusement, where, as " A Public Courser" correctly remarks, " the lord of the soil, the tenant, the cottager, the merchant, tradesman, or mechanic may each and all meet, participate, and compete on honourable equality." For this end did I, trusting to the support and in- dulgence of the coursing community, presume to assume the iaw- giver, and although my rules may be by some few deemed " stringent and obsolet e," yet I can adduce numerous cases not only to prove their utility but the necessity for each and all of them ; and we should ever bear in mind that " laws are not a terror to good workers, but to the evil." If others had the same end in view they would not attempt to " divide the house against itself," for to my idea to have more than one code of laws is likely to end, as two greyhounds separating after two hares, in a " no- go."— Yours, & c, ROBERT ABEAM WEMH, Compiler of Thacker's Courser's Annual. 53, Brunswick- road, Liverpool. LINCOLN SPRING MEETING, 1857. The GRAND STEEPLE CHASE ( Handicap); forfeits to be declared on the 10th of February. If the highest weight accepting be under list 71b. it will be raised to that weight, and the rest in proportion. ,„ , —- ... - agestlb agestlb agestlb Odiham( hb).. a. .11 7 Janus.. a.. 10 10 | Weathercock.. 6.. 10 0 Hopeless Star. a.. 11 5 King Dan .... a.. 10 5 Brit Yeoman a..: 9 9 Minos ........ a.. 11 2 Sandboy ...... 5. .10 i Tchernaya( h b) a.. 9 7 Vict. Emanuel a.. 10 12 Humboldt .... 6.. 10 21 The Wizard .. a.. 9 6 The LIN- COMI SPRING HANDICAP, age st lb Tame Deer 4.. 6 10 OldStringhaultsa.. 6 8 Apathy « . St Julian 5 . 6 7 Little Bird .... 4.. 6 7 Cripple i. .6 2 Gazehound .... S.. 6 0 Vaulter........ 3.. 6 0 Norton H.. 5 13 Huntington.... 3.. 5 13 Harrie .. 3.. 5 13 age st lb .... 3.. 5 11 .... 3.. 5 10 .,.. 3.. 5 8 Polly ... Verbena Fiction. Passion Flower lib)'... .. 8.. 5 PaulaMonti 3.. 5 Lady Malcolm.. 3.. 5 Walhalia 8.. 5 Admiral Lyons 3.. 5 Mdme Palissy. .3.. 5 Y. Pompey ( hb) 3.. 5 age stlb Early Bird .... 6.. 8 12 Mary '..... 5.. 8 i Stork 4.. 8 2 Little Tom .... a.. 710 Usurer ........ 5.. 7 8 Cardsharper .. 6.. 7 7 Fanny Gray.... 5.. 7 7 Alcyone. 5. .7 5 Knight of A von 4.. 7 1 British Reinedy4.. 6 12 Tom Thumb .. i.. 6 11 Night Hawk .. 4.. 6 11 The HURDLE RACE HANDICAP. age st lb age st lb age st lb Pantomime .. a.. 11 0 Sir Richard .. 6.. 10 3 Nicholas 6.. 9 0 Humboldt .... 6.. 10 12 Tom Perkins.. 6 .10 0 Coleshill...... 6,. 9 0 Saadboy ...... 5.. 10 10 Newbold 6.. 9 7 St Julian'. 5.. 9 0 Minos a.. 10 8 Old String- Cripple 4,. 8 5 . HopelassStar a.. 10 8 , haults . a,, 9 4 Weathercock.,. 6.. 10 5 , , , m The weights for the above handicaps were published on Tues- day. Feb 3, at nine o'clock in the morning. NEWTON SUMMER MEETING, 1857. Entries for the GREAT NEWTON HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with ,200 added; one mile and a half; 48 subs. Weights published Tuesday after Manchester Races. Gortschakoff, 4 yrs Ellermire, 5 yrs Bandalore, 4 yrs Captain Powlett, 8 yrs Apothecary, 3 yrs Cossey, 5 yrs Fisherman, 4 yrs Sir Colin, 3 yrs Capt Barclay, 3 yrs Mongrel, 3 yrs Black Tiffany, 4 yrs General Williams, 3 ys King of Scotland, 4 yrs Hospitality, 4 yrs Pizarro, 3 yrs Josephine, S yrs Cumberland, 3 yrs Pyrrhus the Second, 3 y N- ryrrn Whalebone, aged Lima, 3 yrs B c by Touchstone out of Lady Jersey, 3 yrs Oulcavy, 5 yrs Bay Hilton, 4 yrs Malacca, 4 yrs Verona, 3 yrs Hercules, 6 yrs Master Bagot, 8 yrs Imogene, 5 yrs Polmoodie, 4 yrs Wild Huntsman, 6 yrs Cock of the North, 5 y s B c bv Touchstone out of Diphthong, 8 yrs Entries for GOLD CUP of 100 sovs, the gift of the Lord of the Manor, added to a Handicap of 10 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds and upwards; two miles; 26 subs. Weights pub- lished Tuesday after Manchester Races. Piccolomini, 6 yrs Odd Trick, 3 yrs Van Dunck, 4 yrs Cardsharper, 6 yrs Peto, S yrs Lady Florence, 4 yrs Princess of Orange, 3 y s Gr e by Chanticleer out of Aribbas's dam, 8 ys Evelyn, 3 yrs Polly, 8 yrs Chow, 3 yrs Hamlet, 3 yrs Oak Ball, 3 yrs Stork, 4 yrs The Early Bird, 6 yrs Bubble, 4 yrs Cotswold, 4 yrs Bel Esperanza, 3 yrs Greencastle, 4 yrs Capt Powlett, 8 yrs Lawn, 4 yrs The Shadow, i yrs Riseber, 3 yrs Sunrise, S yrg Bay Hilton, 4 yrs Apathy, Syrs Captain Barclay, 3 yrs Black Tiffany, 4 yrs Mongrel, 8 yra Tiff, 4 yrs Janet, 8 yrs Sir Humphrey, S yrs Silkmore, 3 yrs Odd Trick, 8 yrs Van Dunck, 4 yrs Lady Florence, 4 yrs Matins, 3 yrs Mitraille, 3 yrs Pantomime, aged Chow, 8 yrs Prince of Orange, 4 yrs Oakball, 3 yrs Entries for the SotiH LANCASHIRE TBADBSMES'S 1' LAXB of 100 Mr Pollock's r b Fiddlededee Mr Pollock's bk d Beefsteak Mr O'Hanlon's r d Robin Hood Lord Lurgan's bk b Lady Rauglan Mr M'Cormick's bd b Speed II. ISir William beat Chink- a- chink ( 2, drawn injured) Blue- eyed Nancy ran a bye .. i .. III. Master Mat beat Sir William ^ Billet beat Blue- eyed Nancy Lord Lurgan's Master Mat, by Glencastle out of Stella, and Lord Bec- tive's Billet, by Larriston out of Beccafica, divided the stakes. The LAKEFIBLD STAKES of £ 1 5s each, for all ages. " I. " ' Lord Bective's bk d Billet .-. Mr Rodon's bk d Rattlesnake .. Mr Bay ley's f b Chink- a- chink .. Mr Jackson's bk t d Sir William.. Mr Jackson's w b Blue- eyed \ Nancy /" Master Mat beat Venison Billet beat Rattlesnake MrO'Hanlon's bk wbMarchiones bt Mr Jackson's bk t b Maid of Ardee.. Mr Philip's bk d Raven MrPotterton'sbk dClear- the- way.. Mr Rodon's bk d Rugeley Mr Winder's f d Alma Mr Rodon's bk w b Wyvern Mr Bayley's be b Blue Bonnet Mr Potterton's gr b Wire ( 1) Lord Bective's bk b Brigue ( 1) Mr Pollock's bk b Fuss Mr O'Hanlon's tk d Reindeer Mr Pollock's bd b Eyebrow Mr Brady's f b Offshegoes Lord Bective's f d Bourke and Mr Walker's r b Kate ran an undecided course, and night eoming on the stakes were divided. Hares numerous, but very wild, running very stout. SOUTHERN CLUB ( CORK) MEETING- FEB 3. Stewards: J. Curtis. Esq, M. D., Henry Curtis, Esq, J. P. Slipper: Thomas Saunders. The club met at Kellody Hill, On the 3d inst, when the Tyro Stakes were run for. In every respect, the sport was first- rate. In the absence of Mr Hawkes, three gentlemen acted as judges, whose decisions gave the utmost satisfaction. The TYBO SIAKBS. I. Mr Payne's w fbPrimroseGirl beat Mr Mongomery ns bd b Phantom Mr Aruott's bk d Bedlam Jack ., Mr Hawkes's r d Flying Dutchman Mr Arnott's be b Rosina { Mr Montgomery ns r b Polly Peachum ( 1) Mr Armstrong's r b Madcap ( dr 2) II. Primrose Girl bt Bedlam Jack J May boy ran a bye Polish ' em beat Crazy Jane Primrose Girl beat Mayboy. Mr Payne withdrew Primrose Girl, and declared his Polish'em the winner of the stakes. Both have been bred by him, and are got by his King Cob Second out of Broderick's Colleen Dhaa. A PBIVATE MATCH, £ 1. I. MrMon^ merynsrbPollyJ beat Mr Hawkes's r d Flying Dutchman WHITEHAVEN MEETING- FBB 3. Stewards: J. Lindow, Esq, Capt Harris, Capt Spencer, and J. Longmire, Esq. Hon See and Treasurer: E. G. Jones. Judge; Mr H. Braithwaite, The CUP. I. Mr Fldler's bk w d Derwent beat Mr Richardson's bk w b Hestham Mr CritQhley's bk b Crazy Jane Mr Payne's bk d Polish ' em Mr Wise's r d Mayboy Mr Fox's bk t b Fancy Mr Dalzell's r b Swallow , Mr Hodgkin's r d Tempest Mr Turner's bk d Durham Mr Lindow's bk d Lamplighter . b Florence! Mr Fox's bk w Nightingale Mr Bourne's r w d Busker Mr Paitson's bk d Ireleth Mr Bourne's f b Barmaid Mr Lindow's be d Limestone Capt Spencer's bk w d Speed the Mr Kennedy's r d Cockade [ Plough Mr Richardson's r b Lady Russell Capt Spencer's w d Statesman II. Derwent beat Fancy I" Lamplighter beat Durham Tempest beat Swallow ^ F. Nightingale beat Busker Tempest beat Derwent. Mr Hodgkin's Tempest, Mr Fox's" Florence Nightingale, and Mr Lindow's Lamplighter, divided the cup. Mr EDITOR: This meeting took place on Tuesday, the 3d inst, over the preserves of the Earl of Lonsdale. The snow and frost of the previous day had rendered the ground anything but inviting, and the fallows were consequently abandoned for the trass parks, which were found to be quite soft enough for the ogs to course over without injury. The storm had made the made, ances of false assertion. Mark the difference of the next case, which a little common sense and discretion dispose of so easily. Mr Nevins, a member of the Border Coursing Club, enters Sinclair, Naomi, and Ruth in a Puppy Stake at the Border Coursing Meeting, last autumn, it being a compulsory rule at- tached to the stake that all greyhound puppies entered therein should be bona fide the property of members of the Club. Dr Richardson and Mr Story, secretary to the Coquetdale Coursing Meetings, members of the Border Club, enter greyhound puppies in the same stake. Dr Richardson, actiug as the mouth- piece of Mr Storey ( who is not present) protests against Sin- clair, Naomi, and Ruth, as not being the bond fide property of Mr Nevins. Dr Richardson goes also to Mr Jardine's trainer, and tells him to protest against " Report," a greyhound running in the same stake, stating that the dog was entered under a false pedigree; even although this said dog, Report, was one of the same litter as a bitch which Mr Jardine was running in this identical stake! Here the cool perfection of protesting reached its climax; Mr Jardine's trainer as coolly remarking that " that Coquetdale Doctor was certainly a f queer fallow' to be a gen- tleman." The quaintness of the remark was fully appreciated by the party to whom it was addressed. During the progress of the meeting, Dr R. anxiously pressed the secretary to come to some decision as to what was to be done regarding the protest he had lodged against Mr Nevin's dogs. The secretary, Mr John Usher, told him that Mr Nevin's dogs would be allowed to run on, and if anything was wrong about them Mr Nevirts would be held responsible, and that Dr R. would be expected to prove his protest at the finish of the meeting ; intimating, at the same time, that the ground of the Border Coursing Club was not a fit place to fight out such battles upon. Mr Nevins's Sinclair ran on, and eventually divided the stake with another greyhound. During the running of the stake Mr Nevins gave his word of honour that the dogs were bond fide his property. This was deemed sufficient by the secretary and stewards to justify the paying over of the stake. Needlsayit; no more was heard about this protest at the meeting ? Here, the sound j udgment and common sense of the secretary and stewards are apparent at a glance, the exercise of which brought the meeting to a satisfactory close, and unseemly proceedings were quashed, which had they been allowed to go on might have thrown much discredit upon the management of the meeting and little honour, upon the club. - .„.„ ,,. The next and last case which I will here allude to is that of " Bounding Elk and Grisette." These two greyhounds met in the deciding course of the All- aged Stakes, at the last Coquetdale Meeting. While they were being put into slips, a hare, proba- bly startled by the noise of the spectators, bounded away in front of the crowd ; the slipper ( Noblet) being vociferated upon to slip, pulled the Bounding Elk out of the hands of the man puttiHg him into slips before the cloth could be taken off him, and slipped him— sheet on— at the hare \ The judge galloped on, looked at the course, came back, and gave it as undecided. After the usual time being allowed, the greyhounds Were again ordered into slips. Dr R. put his bitch Grisette in, at the same time protesting that Bounding Elk ought not to be allowed to win, or receive the stakes, as he thought his bitch had won the for- mer course. The judge awards a short decided course in favour of Bounding Elk. About this time ( half- past three p. m.) Dr R. leaves the coursing field. The secretary attended about eight p. m. among a large party of coursers who had supported the meeting. He declined to pay over the amount of the All- aged Stakes to the Bounding Elk party, on account of the doctor's protest. The protest was called for, and it was requested that it be read. There was no written protest; the protest was merely a verbal one. The stakes were withheld for the space of nearly two months, through the instrumentality of the secre- tary and the confederacy of this family physician to the new trade of protests. A southern courser was appealed to, and he gave his decision against their own ex parte statement, after which the amount of the stake, as declared, was paid over. The secretary, feeling no doubt his own incapacity for the office he held, resigned. Sic transit ( qutere, ingloria) gloria venans Cocqued( e. I trust that public coursers will agree with me, that further comment on such a case is useless. Considering, Mr Editor, that such abuses and their abettors can be besfput down by public exposure, in taking individual cases as they occur, and applying, where it is deserved, a wholesome castigatlon, without fear or favour, to the propagators of this unwholesome disease in coursing, coming as it does, the more especially under the type of the " auri sacra fauna" genus than any other sporting no- menclature, which I have yet learned, I must now conclude, and in doing so, entreat your hearty assistance in advertising the actual cautery as a safe and effectual remedy for the " pro- test species" of disease, even although the intensity of some of the most rabid cases should need the iron applied so hot that it would require to haudle it a pair of FORCEPS, THE LATE BIGGAR MEETING. MR EDITOR : Excuse me again soliciting the favour of a space in your paper to offer a few, and as I intend my final, remarks upon this much- to- be- regretted " Albatross" and " Kingfisher" litigation. My last letter was written to vindicate myself and rules, having been accused of " swallowing a pill," and not from any desire to espouse the side of either party, an act which I studiously endeavour to avoid. Your correspondent " Amicus Curiae" requests my sentiments— I here give them in as clear and succinct a manner as I am able. My humble opinion, then, is this— that neither secretary, judge, slipper, nor reporter ought in any way the most remote to be connected with the dogs which are engaged at a meeting at which they take an official position; otherwise, how can they avoid having a bias, and so act in favour of one or other? It is quite contrary to human nature. Of the " Albatross" dispute we have had voluminous information, but as regards the " kingfisher" case we have as yet not heardmuch If you will turn to the Courser's Annual ( Thacker's), vol 16. page 395, you will read—" The meeting ( i. e. Biggar) is to be. governed by the laws framed by Mr R. A. Welsh." Now, if the owner of Kingfisher had consulted my rules previous to entering his dog ( and why should he not ?) he must have known that he was to run under them. No one would think of making a pur- chase, or signing a deed, without first seeing the one and reading the other. He would have discovered, according to my rule 6, that " All dogs about to be entered as puns, whose pedigrees are given as' unknown,' shall not be allowed to enter, nor shall We regret to learn from Mr Robert Paterson, the secretary of the Biggar Club, that owing to family bereavement it may be some time before he will be able to reply to the letters upon this subject which appeared in our last. At the same time ha encloses the following letter from John Lamb, we presume for publication:— " Portobello, Eeb 1. " MR PATERSON— SIR : I have just seen Cell's Life and ob- serves in part of Armstead's letter that I was an acting agent for another party, meaning you, as I suppose, and that he knows for a certain fact the person that give me the five pound to make the objection good, it occurs to me he fancies you did that also you will be aware of me getting it from Mr Wilson— in another part he says that when Albotross was running from the slips, that I said I object to that dog, that I deny I never said such a thing the row commenced when Keepsake and Bar- maid had a no go. I also see in Mr Henderson's note that lie spells JBylstone in a different way than I ever knew him to do he spells it Ryelstone where he used to spelled it Rylstone. " I ain, sir, yours respectfully, . " JOHN LAMB." THE LATE CALEDONIAN MEETING AND THE " ALL- AGED STAKE," ALIAS THE RED DEER MONEY PRIZE. MR EDITOR : My report to you of the 25th, as " A Second day Spectator," has seemingly excited the ire of Mr Blanshard, the secretary, and produced a letter from him in your last publica- tion insinuating that my remarks on the above subjects might mislead parties unacquainted with the facts, and stating his own views and explanation of them. My observations which he stigmatises were as follows:—" I was sorry to find considerable dissatisfaction has arisen in refe- rence to this prize, which as far as conversation went on the ground, appeared to be of a nature anything but creditable. It is the produce of a stake won several years ago by Red Deer, but refunded in consequence of the dog being, disqualified. Instead of being returned to the subscribers, it was lastly ordered, with- out the consent of some of them, to be put into a piece of plate and given to the whole club to run for, and more than one of the original subscribers has taken offence at the process of abstract- ing the money from the pockets of those who had the exclusive right to it, and throwing it open to those who had no right to it at all." Now, in defence of myself, and in refutation of Mr Blanshard's clever but very incorrect and Jesuitical letter, I beg to state that this Red Deer money was the produce of the Bavelaw Cup or Stakes, reported in Thacker, vol 12, p 214— a prize runfor by the Malleny Club, not the Caledonian— mi. Red Deer being found disqualified, the money was returned to the Malleny Club, and received by Mr Blanshard, then acting as its secretary. The Malleny Club had no rules authorising them to appropriate the money for their Club; still less to dispose of it to the Caledonian, the stake being void by the disqualification of Red Deer; and the Malleny Club becoming defunct, the money ought at once to have been returned to the original subscribers. Mr Blanshard, when he became secretary to the Caledonian Club, had no right whatever to transfer that money to them, nor they to accept it. The true state of this matter is represented in a protest sent by one of the original subscribers to Mr Blanshard on the 23d of December, 1853, and how in face of this he comes now to say " no one applied tohim to retiirn the money," is quite incom- prehensible. The following is a copy of the substance of the protest :— " Mr informs me to- day that it is in contemplation to ap- propriate the money belonging to the subscribers to the stakes, for which Red Deer was disqualified for a piece of plate, to be run for by the Caledonian Club. As owner and subscriber of the money or two of the greyhounds in the stable referred to, I beg to protest hereby against any such appropriation. The money belongs to the parties originally subscribing it, and when the stake became, in respect to Red Deer, void, the money ought long ago to have been returned to these parties. I never heard of this contemplated appropriation before, and I must say that it does appear to me a very strange proceeding, and I lose no time in at once protesting against it, and intimating my inten- tion of continuing to hold you responsible for the money, and for all consequences that may ensue by its retention." Notwithstanding this protest, Mr Bianshard and the Caledo- nian Club did proceed to appropriate this money for themselves, and, even in opposition totheirownClub rule, No. 12, to run for it; but, as if conscious of something wrong, it was hidden under the designation of an " All- aged Plate," reported in Thacker, vol 14, page 236, where it will be seen one only of the original subscribers competed, all the rest, inclusive of Mr Gibson, the then and now alleged final winner, being new parties who had never contributed one farthing of this Med Beer money! Whe- ther these were the same parties who had, in behalf of the Cale- donian Club, and in defiance of their own rule ( No. 12), voted the appropriation of the money, is yet to be discovered; but be this as it may, it now seems clear, from Mr Blanshard's letter, that the vote was, the money should be run for annually, " till twice won by one member." Accordingly, the concluding act of this " Red Deer prize," as indicated by Mr Blanshard's letter, came off at the late Club meeting; and here again, be it observed, was hidden, as before, under the name of an " All- aged Stakes," so printed in the Club field cards, and so reported in the various newspapers by the various Club reporters; andif I had not, as " A second day's spectator," " ventured" to " let the cat out of the bag," and called your attention, Mr Editor, to the real nature of the prize and transaction, doubtless all would have been secret and secure, and would really have passed off, as Mr Blanshard so graphically expresses himself, " with a universal feeling of satisfaction by ali on the ground, that the prize was won, and further competition at an end." And what, may I ask, other than universal satisfaction could he expect in such a case, where, out of the then list of competitors for the Red Deer spoil, we find only owe original subscriber, with only one dog, oat of twenty- three entries— all the rest participating, as I have de- scribed, in the free enjoyment of other people's money ? Thus, Mr Editor, I have described the beginning, progress, and alleged ending of the " Red Deer Sport." I say " alleged" end, because I do not in the least suppose or believe that the matter will so end. The protest referred to, and some others I hear of, keep the rights of the original subscribers, and, I fear, Mr Gibson will have practical proof of the " many slips between the cup and the lip," incidental peculiarly to coursing matters; n 1 ci<-\ 4- ltnf in flin Aftl\ Vitl< » nf " floD* lilTO fJlof. " A# Vini- fl rises to the edge thereof in a more than ordinary manner, and, of course, falls away on the opposite side in a corresponding degree. To say, nothing, therefore, of Jailbird being the lesser greyhound or the lowest runner of the two, it will be obvious that the one that was nearest the hare when she took the drain, would be most under the disadvantage of this dip of the ground and in the position to suffer what actually took place. I need hardly say more on this subject; but one word as to go- byes may not be out of place, and having above made use of the term real go- by, I may as well explain what I conceive to be the difference between the true and the false. The real I take to be where one dog, being behind by circumstance of the course, by dint of sheer superiority of speed and courage races by the leading dog, inserts himself between him and the hare — the false, where, as I have frequently seen, the behind dog comes with a rush past both the leading dog and the hare, never having, in fact, the possession of his game for one instant. The former, I think one of the most beautiful efforts a courser can witness in a greyhound, whilst to the latter I accord but precious little merit.— Yours, & e, A LOVER OP FI KST- CIASS GREYHOUNDS , AHD PERFECT TRIALS. A SUGGESTION TO NORTHERN COURSERS. MR EDITOR : As we stillhave " strange doings in the north," I beg to trouble you with a few lines. In the first place, we have in reality no club ; therefore we shall be no better off until one is formed. I would therefore propose a meeting to be held at Mr W. Wilkinson's, Victoria Hotel, Newgate- street, Newcastle- upon- Tyne; and as Bell's Life is read by every courser here, I have no doubt my suggestion will be carried out, and a good club formed. The ridiculous expense and contention in getting up stakes in Newcastle is disgusting to every man of right feeling, therefore as a remedy, I propose the above plan as a weans of getting us together once more, and not driving the respectable portion away to other meetings.— Yours, & c, Newcastle, Feb 4,1857. A TTKESIDE COURSER. GREYHOUND PRODUCE, & E. On the 22d ult, Mortality ( late Mr T. Davis's), by Field Mar- shal out of Grace, nine pups to the High Bailiff, brother to Mis- chief ( two dogs and seven bitches). Two bitches by Dandie Din- mont out of Mortality, whelped July, 1855, have been sold, and sent to Ireland, with Clipper, by Bedlam Tom out of Jemima. On the 30th ult, a black bitch Myra, by Billy- go- by- em, whelped six pups to Irish Baron, namely, two black dogs, two black bitches, and two brindled bitches. On the 9th ult, Mr Cunningham's ( Blackburn) Fairy pupped six red pups ( four dogs and two bitches), with black muzzles, by Mr Patterson's Ben M'Cree. Mr Thomas Dalzell's Bartolozzi, by Dositheus out of The Cur, was put to Judge On the 27th ult. Mr Benn's ( of Lowther) Bashful, by Fop out of Bashful, was put to Judge on the 3d inst. ERRATUM.— Deacon, the winner of a 16- dog stake at the late Southport Meeting, is by E. Brown's Ben out of his Buttress { half- brother aud sister), both by The Admiral, not out of Bess, as stated in the return. THE RID& WAY CLUB MEETING.— The members met at Ly- tham on Thursday morning, when it was resolved to postpone the meeting until Thursday and Friday next, the 12th and 13th inst. . Died, at Ponteland, Northumberland, on the 1st ihst, sud- denly, in the prime of life, Mr N. Teasdale, formerly of New' castle- upon- Tyne, and well- known amongst northern coursers. DIRLETOST AND NORTH BERWICK MEETING.— On account of the Waterloo Meeting, the Dirleton and North Berwick Meeting has been put forward from the 26th to the 12th inst. The Hewell ( Bromsgrove) Meeting will take place on the 18th inst; judge, Mr A. Bennett. THE EVERLEY CLUB.— Particulars of the two " Open" Stakes will be found in the advertisement in our front page. The Hundred House ( Worcestershire) Meeting is postponed until further notice. The Crosby Meeting is postponed to the 12th inst. THE CHASE. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.—( Weatlier permitting.) STAGHOTOTDS. Her Majesty's— Tuesday Maidenhead Station, Friday New Lodge, at 11. Cheltenham ( Capt D, West's)- Monday Birdlip, Wednesday Cliedworth Downs, Saturday the Hare andHounds( Gloucester- road), at l2. Heathcote's, Mr— Tuesday Caterham Village, Saturday Chipstead, at i past 11. Rothschild's, Baron— Monday Mentmore, Thursday Mentmore, at 11 BOXHOirirDS. Albrighton ( Mr O. Stubbs's)— Tuesday Loynton Hall, Thursday Coton, Saturday Hem Gate, Tuesday week the Lyttleton Arms ( Hagley), Thursday week Whittimoresi Saturday week the Kennels ( Whiston Cross), at i past 10. Atherstone— Monday Boswortb, Wednesday Orton- on- the- Hill, Friday Red Gate, Saturday Djayton Manor Lodge Gate, at 11. Badsworth— Tuesday Red House, Thursday Stapleton. Saturday Ack. worth Moor Top, at i past 10. Beaufort's, Duke of— Wednesday Worcester Lodge, at i past 10, Bedale- Monday Tanfield, Wednesday Busby Stoop, Friday Hipswell Village, at J past 10. Bellew's, Mr F.— Monday Sandyway, Friday Backstone Turnpike, Tuesday week YardDown, Friday week Bully ford Gate, at i past 10. Berkshire, Old ( Mr Morr » li* s)— Monday XJffington Village, Wednesday Black Bour, ton, Friday Red Lion ( Buscot), Saturday Lockinge Brick Kiln, at i past 10. Berkshire, South— Monday Priors Court, Tuesday Bladebone ( Buckles' bury), ati pa t 10. Thursday Burghfteld Bridge, at 12, Friday Purley Hall, at 4 past 10. Black more Vale ( Mr R. Strachey's)— Monday Pointington, Thursday Yarlington Lodge, at 11. Bramhani Moor— Monday Partington, Wednesday Byram, Friday Mar- ston, Saturday Spacey House Whin, at J past 10. Burton Hunt ( Lord Henry Bentinck's}— Monday Scopwick, Tuesday Linwood- by- Rasen, Wednesday Langworth Bridge, Thursday Wel- lingore, Friday Gate Burton, Saturday Eagle Hall, at 11. Cambridgeshire— Monday Kingston Village, Friday Long Stanton, at i past 10. Cheshire Subscription— Monday Clielford Station, Wednesday Knutsford Lodge ( Tatton Park), Thursday Tarporley, Saturday Sutton Pen- fold. at i past 10. Cleveland— Monday Cattersty, Thursday Nunthorge, at J past 10. CottesmorefSir John Trollope's)— Monday Grimsthorpe i'fuesday Tilton Wood, Thursday Greetham Inn, Saturday Thistleton, at 11, Craven— The first open day at the Kennels, at 12. Crawley and Horsham— Monday Norfolk Arms ( Worth), Wednesday Warningjid Toll Gate, Friday Wappingthorn Gate, Monday week Balcombe, Wednesday week Stone Lodge, Friday week Broadbridge Heath, at i to 11. Dacre's, Lord— Monday Chilwick, Wednesday Billy Hoo, Friday Langley Bottom, at J past 10. Deacon's, Mr— Monday Long Cross, Wednesday Grenofen Uridge, at 4 past 10. Durham County— Monday Grindon, Wednesday Woodham, Friday Newbiggen, at i to 11. Eggesford— Monday Eggefford Bridge, Thursday Meshaw, at J past 10. Essex, East ( Mr Marriott's)— Tuesday Earl's Colne George, Saturday Terleigh Raleigh Arms. at 11. Essex Union— Monday Hockley Bull, Wednesday Plough and Sail, Sa- turday Crixea, at 4 past 10. Essex, South ( Mr A. Z. Button's)— Tuesday Childerditch Blacksmiths, Saturday Corringham Street, at 11. Essex and Suffolk— Tuesday Ardleigh Street, Friday Elmsett Green, 11. F. B. H.( Mr W. Williams's>— Monday Merthen- in- Constantine, Wednes- day Chiverton, Saturday Pelean Cross, at 4 past 10. Garth's, Mr — Monday Kennels, Wednesday the Bull ( Swallowfield), Fri- day the North. Horns ( Ewshot). Saturday the Jolly Farmer ( near Bagshot), at 4 past 10. Greaves's, Mr H. G. ( the Essex)— The first open day Toot Hill, at 11. Gwrtheyrn— Tuesday Highmead, Friday Pencader, 4 past 10. Halsdon— Monday Hunshaw Wood, Friday Berry Moor, at 4 past 10. Hambledon— The first open day atCorhampton Down, at i to 11. Hambleton ( Mr Bell's)— Tuesday Felskirk, Friday Borrowby, at 4 p 10. H. H.— Monday Harmsworth House, Tuesday Matterley Gate, Thursday Nutley Church, Saturday Weston Common, at i to 11. Herefordshire— Tuesday Cornett's Bridge, Friday Chanstone, at 4 past 10. Heythrop— Monday Pomfret Castle, Wednesday Sturdya Csstle, Friday Eyford, Saturday Shipton Barrow, at 4 past 10. Hill's, Mr— Tuesday Hackness, Friday Pickering, at 10. Holderness— Monday Foston, Tuesday Everingham Park, Thursday and also that in the cooking of " red deer," like that of hare soup, the first step is to catch and secure the game, and this, I more than suspect, he has not yet accomplished: for, irrespec- tive of the legal question I have explained, and whether one set of men or a Club can appropriate to themselves the property of others, there may remain another objection to dispose of quite as interesting to true sportsmen and men of honour as the other, and that is, whether ( by the 21st rule of the Caledonian Club, viz, Whena deciding course is not run, the prize shall be declared to be DIVIDED), it is competent for Mr Gibson's dog to rank as " winner" in the present case, where it is admitted the deciding course was not run, in consequence of the owner of the other dog being bribed or bought off by Mr Gibson— a transaction which savours rather too strongly of the dog dealing trade or profession, or of what is called a " cross" in the Prize Ring, and not as among gentlemen to be viewed as a bond fide, straightforward, sportsmanlike " winning" of a coursing prize. If this, then, be so, the Bed Deer prize being admitted by Mr Blaushardas appropriated by the Caledonian Club, for one, twice the winner, Mr Gibson is clearly not in that rank or position, and, even by his own Club rules, not entitled to claim that prize. I have only to add that I believe there are precedents in Eng- lish coursing law and practice for supporting this objection, and I appeal to your English authorities for aid in vindicating this and the other principles I have advocated, for otherwise, without the potent voice of public opinion, exerted through your columns, I much doubt Caledonian coursing law is of that sort of " King Bomba" character— of arbitrary despotism, that anv effort of ahum- blereporter like myself to work a reformation will be treated only with ridicule or abuse. Meantime, referring again to Mr Blanshard's letter, I confidently leave to your readers the question which party truly deserves his insinuation of " mis- leading" those unacquainted with the facts.— Yours, & c, A SECOND DAY'S SPECTATOR. THE LATE ALTCAR MEETING— ATHUALPA AND JAILBIRD. MR EDITOR: It is but rarely now that I take up the pen on coursing topics, having, perchance, less of leisure and inclina- tion also than of yore; but as your correspondent, who has de- scribed the above meeting, and this course amongst the rest, in your last Life, signs himself " An Old Courser"— as, indeed, the accuracy of his general remarks upon the first day's running for the Plate ( I did not see the second day's) would indicate him to be— I write these few lines to prove to him, by a faithful description of the course as it really was run, that courses at Altcar, where everything apparently is so plain to the view, requires a closer and shrewder glance than is generally imagined, in order to their just and correct apprehension by the eye of their . observer. In the first place, then, these greyhounds did not race together to the drain. On the contrary, Jailbird, in the first 70 yards or so, had gained a clear lead of near three lengths by fair racing, when, after the hare had got over the dram, aud whilst Jailbird was 15 and Athualpa 20 yards distant from it, Athualpa came by like a shot, got three or four lengths first over the drain, and got on such good terms with his game, as with a clever greyhound like him rendered it impossible for Jailbird, in a course of that length, to have wrested from him the advantage thus obtained. Notwithstanding this, she did avail herself of the only opportunity she had to give him a real go- by ( of which your correspondent says nothing), thus proving the truth of the running of the first 70 or 80 yaras. Let no one imagine from this that I intend for a momemt to detract from the merits of Athualpa, who has won too well and too fre- quently to leave any doubt as to what class of animal he belongs; but to illustrate the chances of coursing, even at Altcar, where everything, as I have said before, is apparently so plain to be seen, as to be palpable to the eyes of all. And now to explain hoyr this occurred— nothing easier. Jailbird was/ or an instant Sproatley, Friday Wauldby, ati toll. Hursley ( Mr S. Lowe's, 1— Monday Eldon Farm, Friday Baddesley Church, at i to 11. Hurworth— Tuesday Kennels, Saturday Croft Bridge, at 4 past 10. Ingram's, Mr M,— Tuesday Sudbury Coppice, Thursday Catton, Satur- day Holly Bank, at i to 11. Kent, East— Monday Swingfield Park, Thursday Breech D. own, Satur- day Cheriton Wood, at 4 past 10. Ledbury ( Mr J. C. Thaekweil's)— Monday Newent Wood, Friday Acton Green, at 4 past 10. Ludlow ( Mr Sitwell's)— Tuesday Kinsley, Thursday Downton Castle, Saturday Gatley. at 4 past 10. Marshall's, Mr M.— Monday Ashwater Mill, Thursday Limscott Brake ( Bradworthy). Middleton's, Lord— Monday Castle Howard, Wednesday Sandhutton, Friday Boynton, Saturday Brandsby Bar, at 4 past 10. Monmouthshire— Monday Brynderwen, Thursday Seventh Milestone on the Grosmont- road, at 4 past 10. Morpeth— Tuesday Linden, Thursday Hartburn, Saturday Spital Hill, ati to 11. New Forest— Tuesday Paultons, Thursday Shirfield Hatchet, Saturday Hatchet Gate ( Beaulieu), at i to 11. Norfolk ( Lord Suffield's)— Tuesday Guist Bridge, Thursday Chapel Hill ( Gressenhall), Monday week Watton, Wednesday week Dunhata Sta- tion, Friday week Bawdeswell, at i toll. Oakley— Monday Swan Inn ( Bromhana;, Thursday Risely Toll Bar, Sa- turday Hale Weston, at i to 11. Oxfordshire, South ( Mr J. S. Phillips's)— Tuesday the Three Pigeons, Friday Menmarsh Guide- post, at 11, Pembrokeshire ( Mr L. Phillips's}— Monday Norchard Gate, Wednesday Canaston Bridge, Friday Creawell Bridge, at 4 past 10. Puckeridge— First hunting day at the Kennel, at 4 past 10. Pytehley— Monday Brampton Wood, Wednesday Stanford Hall, Friday Harleston, Saturday Clipston Windmill, at i to 11. Rufford— Monday Kirklington, Tuesday Walesby Village, Thursday Kelham, Saturday Park Hall, at i to 11. Rutland's, Duke of— The first hunting day at the Kennels, at 12, Seale's, Sir H.— Tuesday Rolstro' Bridge, Friday Whiddon. Selby'S, Mr— Monday Ilderton, Friday Denwick, at 4 past 10. Shropshire ( Mr C. J. Morris's}— Monday Lee Bridge, Friday Bicton Heath, at 4 past 10. ffinnington— Tuesday Wrelton, Friday Elmsley, at 4 past 10. Scarborough's, Earl of— Monday Scrooby, Tuesday Gateford Hall, Thursday Bramley, Friday Grove, at 4 past 10. Southampton's, Lord— Monday Little Preston, Wednesday Swanbourne Station, Friday Weston Wild, Saturday Bradwell, at 11. Southdown ( Mr A. Donovan's)— Monday the Green Man ( Ringmer), Wednesday Friston Mill, Friday Poynings Crossways, Monday week Uckfield, Wednesday . week Clapham, Friday week Newhaven, at i toll. Smith's, Mr A.— Monday Shoddesden Gate, Tuesday Stowell Lodge, Thursday Coitholt Park, Friday Roche Court, at 11. Southwold ( Mr G. Cook'sJ— Monday BurwellPark, Tuesday Revesby Park Gate, Thursday Girsby, Saturday Langton- by- Spilsby, at 11. Staffordshire, North— Tuesday Whitmore Station, Friday Stoke Heath, at 4 past 10. Stamford and Warrington's, Earl of— Monday Kir by Gate, Tuesday Coleorton Hall, Thursday Groby Village, Friday Ratcliff- on- the- Wreke, Saturday Kegworth Station, at 11. Suffolk— Tuesday Bunbnry Arms ( Barton), Thursday Bradley Fox, Sa- turday Norton Dog, i toll. Surrey Union— First hunting day at the Keiinels, at 4 past 10. Sussex, East— Monday Ewhurst Green. Thursday Pett Street, Saturday Iden, Monday week Westfield, Wednesday week Northiam, Friday week Broad Oak ( Brede), at 4 past 10. Tailby's, Mr W, W.— Monday Kilby Bridge, Thursday Stanton Wyville, ati!. Thomson's, Mr A.— Tuesday Stratton Audley, Thursday Charndon Common, Saturday Chipping Warden, at 11. Tickhain— Tuesday Black Post ( Hollingbournl, Friday Otterden, Mon- day week Munkdown, Thursday week Belmont, Saturday week Rodmersham Green, at 4 past 10. Tiverton— Monday Worth, Thursday Winsford, Monday week Mare Village ( near Huntsham Castle), Thursday week Petton Cross, at 4 past 10. Tivyside— Monday Llechryd Bridge, Thursday Llysnewydd, at 4 past 10. Trelawny's, Mr— Tuesday Bittaford Bridge, at i to 11, Saturday Langdon Hall, at4pastl0. Tynedale— Monday Countess Park, Wednesday Whittington, Friday Shortflat Tower, at I toll. U. H. C. ( Mr Powell's)— Monday Landowror, Wednesday Landissilio, 10. United Pack ( Mr Luther's)— Tuesday Weston Gate ( Montgomery), Fri- day Beggar's Bush, at 10. V. W. H. ( Lord. Gifford's)— Tuesday Ponltoc, Thursday Stonehill Gate, Saturday Jackament's Bottom, at i to 11. Warwickshire— Monday Sherbourne, Tuesday Mitford Bridge, Thurs- day Lighthorne Village, Friday Burton Dassett Toll Gat*, i to 11. Warwickshire, North ( Mr Baker's)— Tuesday Hay Wood, Thursday Bilton Grange, Saturday Woodcote. at i to 11. Wheatland— Tuesday Chetton House, Friday Cross Lane Head, 4 p 10. Worcestershire— Monday Hartlebury, Wednesday Grafton Wood, Fri- day Pershore, Monday week Witley, Wednesday week Copcut Elm, Friday week Severn Stoke, at 4 past 10. Wyndham's, Colonel— Monday Ifold House, Wednesday Fair Oak, Fri- day Fittleworth Village, Saturday Pillygreen Lodges, at 4 past 11. Wynnfs, Sir W. W.— Monday Holt, Wednesday Hawkstone, Thursday Styche. Saturday Whitchurch, at 4 past 10. Yarborough's, Lord— Menday Grainsby House, Wednesday Kmgerby Wood, Friday Healing Village, at 11. York and Ainsty— Monday Shires Bar, Tuesday Nun Appleton, Thurs- day Nun Monkton, Saturday Pill Moor( Brafferton), at 4 past 10, HABBIBBS. Alton— Friday West Stowell House, at 11. „ ... . Brighton— Monday Patcham, Wednesday Race Course, Friday Dyke, i to 11. Brooksend( Thanet)— Monday St Nicholas, Wednesday Chislett Park, Friday St Peters, Monday week Monkton Sea Mark, Wednesday week Heme Street, Friday week North Down, at 4 Past 10, Brookside— Monday Newmarket Hill, Thursday TelseombeTye, at II. Carmarthen ( Beagles)— Monday Fourth Milestone on the Old Cardigan- road, Thursday Bankyfelin, at 10. Craven ( Yorkshire)— Monday Thorlby, Wednesday Cross- roads ( Silsdea Moor), Friday Stainton Coates, at 11. Dulverton— Monday Old Shute, Wednesday Winsford Hill, Friday Bere, at 4 past io. Eastbourne— Monday Clapham, Thursday Friston, Monday week Chalk Farm ( Hillingdon), Thursday week Birling, at i past 10. Elstow— Tuesday Maulden Chesnut Trees, Friday Houghton Windmill, at j past 10, Farmers' Subscription rWorthing)- Tuesday Chantrey Post, ati I. < H. H. ( Rocnesterj- Monday Mortimer's ( Ciiffe), Wednesday Ivy Cottage HSrStokr^' llW6ek GreUt Hermit^ e, fh> rsdfy HUnWoo1lm3rs^ vmIifSatTl'Warb° yS'Thursday Dillingham, Saturday Llacwdneneat? 0agle^:_ TUeS* day New Court ( Iilanwenog), Friday Aber- Romney Marsh- Monday the Hawthorn ( Midley), Thursday Sandy Land, Saturday New Romney, at 4 past 10. Stockton, Bllingham, and Hartlepool- Tuesday Sheraton, Friday ir , Carew, at 4 past 10. valeof Wylye-. Monday Chitterne Meadows, Thursday Bratton Gorse, Williams's, Mr E.- Tuesday Redgate ( near Liskeard). at i to 11, Satur- day Farmer's Arms ( Northill, near Trebartha), at A past 10. SCOTCH, T T „ » FOXHOUNDS. " stone cLue .^\ f ™ ^ shire~ Tue3aa>' WnwoodToll, Saturday: John- Linlithgow an< i Stirlingshire- Tuesday Hopetoun House, Thursday Calder H< juse, Saturday Champfleurie, i to 11. AS^ S S Dalhonsie Castle, Thursday Amisneld, Saturday Archerfield, Monday week Whittn. gham West Gate, Thursday week oalton Kennels, Saturday week Ormiston Hal!, at i past 10. a0rK1' 5' Longridge, Wednesday Barmoor, Friday LearmoUth, Saturday Rowchester, at 4 past 10. IRISH. nr , T, . „ . STAOHOtJXDS. > « Ward Linon— Monday Black Bull, Wednesday Ninth Milestone on the Ashbourne- road, Saturday Dunboyne, Monday week Kilbride, Wed- nesday week Flathouse, Saturday week Eighth Milestone on the Ashbourne- road, at one. _ , ,, ,„. FOXHOTTSTDS.! Duhallow ( Viscount Donerai! e's)- Monday Ballybeg, Wednesday Mallow Station, Saturday Gurrane, at 11. Galway ( the Blazers)- Tilesday Tiaquinn. Friday St Clerans, Tuesday week Castle Hacket, Friday week Castle Lambert, at 11. 1 Kildare— Tuesday Rathsallagh Gate, Thursday Hulverstown, Saturday Castletown, Tuesday week Spratstown Bridge, Thursday week „.„ Jonn8towJl Inn, Saturday week BrittasGate, atll. Kilkenny- Monday Shankhill, Wednesday Freshford, Friday the Bar- racks, Saturday Dungarven Village, at 11. Limenek— Tuesday Knockanaeree, Friday Croom Castle. Tuesday week Croom Bridge, ati to 11. • Meath— Tuesday Somerville, Thursday Headfort, Saturday Ten- mile Bush, at 11. Westmeath— Tuesday Glencara, Friday Knock Ion, at 11, HA& BIBBS Killultagh— Wednesday Knockcairn, Saturday M'Master's Bridge, Wed- nesday week Killultagh House, Saturday week Dundrod, at 4 p 11. Snap and Worry ( Longford)— Tuesday Carrickglass Front Gate, Friday Ijewtownbond, Tuesday week White Bock, Friday week Goshen Cross- roads, atll. j; TESTIMONIAL TO J. J. FARQUHARSON, ESQ. On Wednesday se'nnight a dinner took place at the Assembly Rooms, Blandford, in commemoration of the fiftieth year of Mr Farquharson being master of foxhounds. C. J. Radclyffe, Esq, High Sheriff of the County, presided, and among the noble- men and gentlemen present were the following :— J. J. Far- quharson, Esq, the guest of the evening; Jjord Ashley, G. Sturt, Esq, M. P.; J. J. Farquharson, jun • Sir J. D. Oyley, G. Rep- ton, Esq, M. P.; Lord Digby, J. Floyer, Esq, M. P.; General Porter, Captain Sturt, M. P.; G. Weld, Esq; Colonel Freestun, M. P., and numerous other gentlemen, amounting to 250 of ( the principal sportsmen of the county. The company was addressed by Lord Ashley, J. Floyer, Esq, M. P.; J, J. Farquharson, Esq ; Colonel Freestun, M. P., & c, & c. The presentation of the testi- monial— a pair ef elegant silver candelabra— elicited the most rapturous cheering; and the whole of the speeches had but one aim— that of doing honour to the " good squire." The testi- monial was purchased by subscriptions amounting to £ 1,800. and was manufactured by Messrs Garrard and Co, Hay market, London. The " balance" will be appropriated to a portrait of Mr Farquharson. CHELTENHAM STAGHOUNDS. ;? A publje meeting was held on Tuesday, the 3d instant, at'. the Assembly Rooms, Cheltenham, to discuss the future prospects of this establishment. There was a very large attendance of, the leading sporting gentlemen, as well as the tradesmen of the town. Sir A. Ramsay, Bart, was unanimously called to the chair The CHAIRMAN opened tie proceedings, by observing that there existed no two opinions relative to the desirability of keep- ing up the staghounds in Cheltenham. The meeting had been called in consequence of Capt West, the present master, having announced his intention of giving up the hounds at the close of this season, an announcement which had been heard with in- finite regret. Sir A. Ramsay warmly eulogised Captain West, and said that, as the gallant gentleman was there, perhaps he would speak for himself. Captain WEST then informed the meeting that he intended to resign the post of master to the hounds at the close of the season, but that he should be happy to present to Cheltenham or to his successor his pack of hounds [ cheers], E. HORRIDGE, Esq, proposed the first resolution—" That this meeting receives the announcement of Capt West's resignation with much regret, and, on the part of the town of Cheltenham, tenders its cordial thanks to the gallant captain for the liberal and sportsmanlike manner in which he has hunted the country for the last three seasons." E. GRIFFITHS, Esq, seconded the resolution, which was carried. Capt WEST briefly acknowledged the compliment paid to him. The second resolution was proposed by H. B. BARLOW, Esq, and seconded by Capt WILLIAMS :—" That this meeting thank- fully accept Captain West's generous offer of his pack of hounds." On the motion of J. C. BARNBT, Esq, seconded by Mr COCKRELI, the following resolution was unanimously adopted : — " That a committee be forthwith formed for the purpose of selecting a future master to the Cheltenham Staghounds, with power to enter into any arrangements with him as shall, in their discre- tion, seem best, or to take such other steps as they shall consider advisable for hunting the country." The following gentlemen were then chosen :— Sir A. Ramsay, Bart ( chairman); Capt Berkeley, M. P.; E. Griffiths, J. C. Barnett, W. N, Shillicome, H. D. Owen, C. Hogg, Wm. Watson, Esqs, and Messrs Davis ( Queen's), Cockrell, Chapman, Reeves, Rositer, M'Alpine, and MrFredk. Marshall to be hon sec. W. STEWART, Esq, suggested that the EarlFitzhardinge should be requested to be on the committee, and proposed a vote of thanks to his lordship for his liberal support to the hunt, inas- much as he always provided the stags. W. WATSON, Esq, se- conded this resolution, and it was carried with acclamation. W. N. SHILLICOME, Esq, J. P., moved a vote of thanks to the chairman, and a similar compliment having been paid to Mr Andrews, for the use of the rooms, the meeting separated. A GALLANT RUN WITH THE " DIGGERS." MR EDITOR : Being on the borders of Cambria, I thought I would have a look at this far- famed pack, and as the meet was within reach, I sent my horse on, taking advantage of the rail- road, as most men of my age, if sensible, would do. On arriving at the Lowchurch Station ( the fixture) I found that the hounds had just arrived, and I must candidly express my opinion that having seen many packs, I never saw hounds in finer or more even condition or horses more fit to do work, being possessed of great strength, and showing the highest. breeding. The master, unfortunately, was absent, but the huntsman, Mr Hookey, looked in excellent health and spirits, as if quite aware of his capability of managing anything and everything. The turn out, altogether, was most complete, and in the best taste. Contrary to custom the hounds did not draw the covers of Mr Runt of Scratton Park, which, owing to the good spirit of the owner, and the convivial influence of the worthy baronet, the master, are never drawn blank, but we were at once trotted off to Diddle Wood, a cover that formerly belonged to the Muggers Hunt, which hounds ( a neighbouring pack) had lately run and left their fox there. Well, notwithstanding this disturbance, the sporting varmints were not found wanting, for shortly after the hounds were ushered in cover, by the lively cheer of the plump visaged Hookey, a whimper, succeeded by a cry, which trustworthy note receiving from the huntsman the encouragement it deserved, burst into a chorus proclaiming, without the aid of the distant " view halloo," that Reynard was already on foot, and after a few moments he broke away, bearing at first for Wellfed Manor, the residence of that fine old sportsman, Agile Sawder, Esq, the late patriotic and philanthropic member for Stumpdown. Here Reynard turned to the left by Merry field Covers towards Pine Hill; though before he reached this sanctuary he was headed, and turning again to the right, he gave us to understand we were in for a good thing, and bore away across a most severe country for Ravenscroft, the seat of Sir Victor Raven, a worthy descendant of the victorious Norman. Here our fox was so beat that the park wall was a poser for him, and, like a young barrister, he was obliged to " go the circuit," and finally, after crossing a few fields and boggy drains, found a refuge ( alas! with the de- termined Diggers behind, only temporary) in Strawberry Ross Cover. Thus ended a gallant run of an hour and twenty minutes, over such a country ( the ditches being very blind) that none but good sportsmen could hope to see the end of it. In the field ( a large one) we had pointed out to us a few of the top sawyers, " first flight men," such as Major Stapleford, the Squire of Stratton, Captain Starling, Mr Webfoot, the Rev Mr Go- gently, Captain Floyd ( of Haste- on), and several sporting first- class farmers of the neighbourhood— men who would do credit to any county. As evidently there were two foxes on foot, the field did not get away well together, and had hardly settled down to steady riding, before we reached Wellfed Manor, though several had already embraced their mother earth, rising again, Anteus- like, fresh and eager for the fray. Shortly after this his handsome reverence got a glorious purl at a staked fence, and was nearly buried in a deep ditch on the other side. The pace showing symptoms of distress with the horses in the pulmonary department, luckily the funeral service was not required, as he again gained his seat, stout hearted and determined as ever. Across the ground, rising for the hill, the riding was very severe; Captain Floyd, like a soldier and gen- tleman as he is, sitting erect, and going straight to the hounds, the squire of Scratton keeping by nis side, and charging every- thing almost abreast, whilst behind them, but very close, was Mr Webfoot— well named is he, as no water can stop him ; for like *' Young Lochinvar who came out of the west, He swam the full river and distanced the rest,"— he knowing that his light weight must tell, was biding his time. As they crossed the Hawksdown- road, I saw only half- a- dozen ( officials excepted). Captain Starling, the brave old Hussar, having come to grief in a water ditch ( not a favourite element of his, I fancy), was nevertheless one of the number; and I assure, you, Mr Editor, I felt happy to have a good horse nnder me on this day, or I should not have been able to give you this description of one of the best runs I ever witnessed. I only regret, as a sequel, I am obliged to add that Mr Hookey, more anxious to acquire the trophy of victory than to spare, as we have lately done, the gallant, though vanquished, determined to dig out and slaughter— va victis. This he accomplished with the aid of some neighbouring resurrectionists, sacrificing this game quadruped ana a companion in misfortune, to his ven- geance, much, no doubt, to the annoyance of the Mugger Hunt, in which country the finish took place.— Yours, & c, AN OLD SUBSCRIBES. PAU FOXHOUNDS. MB EDITOR : Morl& as was to- day our rallying point, and a mile or two further on the cover " in the commune of Higu& res from which we were to have our morning's gallop across country. Short indeed was our suspense, for a quicker find would have been all but impossible, and, breaking away, ( the hounds, not the fox) in full view, we scrambled after them the best we could, and in about 32 minutes were in possession of a very seedy- look- ing specimen of the vulpine race. I have been brief, but I could have been even more concise, for in two words I could have described this sharp burst, and those two short and ex- pressive monosyllables are Pau, 31st Jan, 1857. BRAG AND BAG. MR EDITOR : The Committee of the PauFoxhounds have seen with regret several letters in your paper reflecting on the cha- racter of the sport that has been shown, and containing expressions insulting aliketo the French andEnglish subscribers of the hunt. Anonymous correspondents, in the generality of cases, should be treated with well- merited contempt $ but when scarcely a week elapses without another misstatement appearing in your columns, it seems to us high time to invite your unknown correspondent to append his signature to what he calls facts, or to ask of you, Mr Editor, to refrain to insert letters only calcu- lated to mislead the public and annoy members of a hunt amongst whom at the present time the most perfect unanimity Exists. Not a subscriber of the present year ( and we are happy to say they are vastly more numerous than they were last season), has expressed himself dissatisfied with the sport shown by our present popular master. The existence of a drag, so often alluded to by your correspondent, we most emphatically deny. Discarding all animosity on the subject, we challenge any member or non- member of the hunt to come forward and a right to request your refusal to insert any further anonymous correspondence likely to injure the flourishing prospects of the Pau Hunt.— Yours, & c, THE SECRETARY O? THE HUNT. Pan, Feb 3, 1857. [ We are anxious to please all parties, and at the same time afford amusement and information to our readers; but in order to comply with the request contained in the " Secretary's" letter, we cannot refuse the insertion of communications from one of our oldest correspondents, whose statements have from time to time been corroborated by other writers on this sub* ject,— ED. BAN'S LIJB. J 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 8, 1857. ANGLING- ADIEUX.- No. II. If the open weather which we had about the middle of last month had continued, many a salmon would have been already captured by the angler. The change that has taken place in the temperature since has put a stop to the employment Of rod and fly. It has done more— thrown thousands of the labouring classes out of employment. For every purpose we have had already quite enough of frost and snow. May they soon disappear, and allow out- of- door workmen of every class to re- sume their labours, and at the same time open the hunting field and the salmon- angling rivers. For my own par fc, I shall be satisfied if by the advent of that inspirer of love, and softener of hearts, St Valentine, we have genial weather. What a climate is this ! If the Saxon race were not made of flint and steel, they could never endure the changes of atmosphere of their country. Frost to- day, fog, making " darkness visible" to- morrow, snow the next, then thaw, frost atrain, immediately followed by rain and sultry weather. Can it be wondered at if many are swept away by bronchitis, consumption, rheumatism, diabetes, and other ills produced by an ill climate ? Oh, ye rich ! who caw flee away to the south— to the land. of the vine and the myrtle— thank Heaven that made you so ; but ever before you migrate think of the poor that cannot be, like you, birds of passage. Ask your- selves— looking at the tremblers that surround you—" How cau your houseless heads, your unfed sides, your looped and win- dowed raggedness defend you from seasons such as these ?" It is wonderful that in so many instances they do. When I see the clothing of the affluent, great coats, furs, cloaks, shawls, snow- boots, comforters, and every repellent of wet and cold, worn by them, I fancy they ought to never die. On the other hand, • when I see the children of the poor, boys and girls, hatless and shoeless, in tattered garments— I may say, almost naked— run- ning about in all weathers, in rain, hail, wind, snow, when it freezes and when it burus, I say to myself, do these creatures live ? They do, and form the hardiest portion of our population — would I could say the hones test. Were I a Westminster or a Bedford, the purlieus of Totbill Fields should blossom as the rose, and the dens lying about Covent- garden should be cleared of their naked savages. Amongst the rich and powerful, is there no Vizier, like him of Eastern story, who will go about, seeing into the vices and wants of his subjects ? Not one; and that Parliament of notables assembled to- day in their superb legis- lative palace will go on, as they have ever done, healing little skin ulcers, whilst the canker, eating into the body and soul of millions of their countrymen, passes on, gnawing, tearing, and devouring young and old, unheeded by the " collective wis- dom" (?) of the nation. With such thoughts as these, how can I write on an amusing theme ? In another column will be found a letter on salmon fishing, by " Y.," the most constant of our correspondents in the angling department. It is full of home- spun truths, and all that is said about the wrong and right way of striking at fish is true to the letter. Seven years ago I wrote on the same important point, as follows :— " Striking at and hooking a fish are nearly synonymous. To strike and hook a fish requires self- possession, and very little more; that little is, not to attempt it too quickly and too rudely. If you are fluttered at the rise of a fish, you will either strike too soon or too strongly, or not at all. My general rule is not to strike at a salmon until I feel him— until I feel ' a bite'— if I may be allowed to apply to the royal sport of salmon- fishing that ignoble word. When I feel the slight ' tug'— ay, that's the right word— X allow two or three seconds to elapse, and then, lifting the point of ™ y rod, I make a back- ward movement of the hands ana arms, a chuck, as it were, and I generally find that I have booked my aquatic quarry. Every man almost, at the beginning of the season, is nervous, and 1 will ask the oldest salmon fisher if he do not then lose mauya fish by precipitation in striking? He be- comes steady in a day or two ; his eye and hand become ready, and he manages the latter with veteran coolness and delieacy. The general rule for striking laid down by others is as follows :— Salmon do not jump at a fly like trout, but rise up at it, and take it under water. In doing so they cause a break in the surface, and, having taken the fly, they turn round to descend to the bottom with it, and this motion causes the break on the water's surface to contract. The moment the contraction takes place is the time for striking, for then the fish is supposed to have the fly fairly withinside its lips. I have no objection to this rule, except that it is not easy for the beginner to observe and prac- tise it. As for myself, 1 confess that I frequently strike at and hook a fish without, as far as 1 can conceive, any premeditation or calculation ; but, almost by something like instinct, some- thing, I cannot say what, tells me that a fish is ' at' me, and, consequently, I am promptly at him in the sly way he has come at me. Let us inquire why I recom- mend gentle and somewhat slow striking. I am of opinion that, in the majority of good rises, a saiuion half hooks itself. Consider what a very sharp thing the point of a good hook is, and how easily it can be inserted into moderately soft substances by very slight resistance. Now, consider the weight of a descending salmon with this sharply pointed thing in its mout h; and consider, also, the resistance afforded by a taut line, which the salmon's descent is tightening more and more, and you will not deem it at all surprising that the fish should half hook itself. If you concede me so much, you will then concede that nothing more than a gentle stroke, or pull of the line upwards on my part, is necessary to insert in some part of the fish's mouth the hook beyond the barb. Again, another reason why I favour gentle striking. If I miss my iish, it is done with such gentleness that it causes no serious alarm, and you may, there- fore, reasonably hope for a second rise. A third reason for gentle striking is, that by making use of it you give the fish full and fair time to close its mouth on the fly, and you are not, consequently, liable to snatch it from jaws half open. A fourth reason: a fish geutly struck and hooked, scarcely feels the operation, and is less inclined to dart off in the water or out of it- instantly, and give you furious bat- tle with unimpaired vigour." In " Y.' s" letter of to- day, there is, I fancy, one piece of erroneous counsel, viz, that, in throw- ing a second time for a missed fish, you should throw a little above him. 1 should say, on the contrary, throw about two yards below him, and work your fly gently towards you and over him. I have always understood that a fish missed, whether pricked or not, l'alls a little down stream, and even if he does not, but remains stationary, you must cast beyond him and not above him. Why " Y." himself once told me that hooked salmon which break away rush down stream, and he instanced the case of fish with broken lines in their mouths caught in the nets at the bottom of Shin, though they had been hooked a mile or more higher up the river. I recollect two or three years since receiving a letter from, I think, Mr Pollock, of Oatlands, Navan, in which an ac- count was given of a large salmon, hooked in the river Moy, having broken away after having been played about four hours, and which, with hook and fine in its mouth, was subsequently captured in the net, considerably lower down the river. With respect to throwing the line, I once thought it was in- dispensably necessary to throw a very long line. I have changed my opinion. It is a good thing to be able to throw a long line, but it is better to throw a shorter one easily and with precision. I have seen anglers throw a line farther than I did, and yet I killed far more salmon than they. Why ? Because I worked the lly better iu the water, hooked and played my fish more artistically than they did. I have been censured justly by public writers and practical anglers for th8 following passage in cap. 2 of A Handbook of Angling. They allege with truth that I lay too much stress on throwing the line when I say; " Our lan- guage contains many pretty, pithy, and largely expressive figures of speech. One man says of another, ' He is the best whip in England.' We understand by one little word that he is the best driver and manager of horses in harness in the kingdom. So when we say, ' He throws a line or a fly better than any man we know,' we mean to assert that he is the best fly- fisher of our acquaintance. The possession of the one power implies the pos- session of all the other necessary qualifications. [. In this and the following sentence lies the gravamen of the charge against me.] Throwing well the line is an indispensable fly- fishing qualification, the first to be learned, always called into play, and without which other attributes are nearly valueless. You may hook a fish well, laud a fish well, but you will very seldom have an opportunity of doing so unless you throw a line well." I cau offer but one plea in favour of the above passage— that I do not say throw a " long " line, but still the passage is not correct, since it insists that throwing the line is the alpha and omega of fly- fishing. It is a part of the art, but not the whole of it. The best salmon- fisher I ever saw, was a smart little Lincolnshire clergyman. He threw a short line, but he did everything else admirably, and I have seen him kill salmon iu pools after they had been severely but unsuccess- fully thrashed by the long liners. As many, like my correspondent " Mallard" ( see his letter inserted to- day), may wish to know whither I should go this mouth in quest of salmon— living in London, my best route would be to Ireland, to Cork by preference. I should then im- mediately fish the River Lee, afterwards the Blackwater, then the Shannon; I should fish the rivers of Kerry and the Lake of Killarney, ail which waters are good until May. It seems to me that the'rivers of Clare are much neglected by salmon- fishers. I have no personal acquaintance with them, but any angler with a good tongue in his mouth may learn all about them at Ennis. If the renowned O'Gorman of that city be still alive, he will, if asked, give ample information about the rivers of his native county to any English brother of the angle. Invite him, reader, if you find him breathing this vital air, to partake at your inn of a bowl of punch with you, and you will find him a man worthy of your company. I will now give a list of the best spring salmon flies for the south of Ireland. FOE THE SHANNON.— NO 1. Body, half light orange, half blue silk, to be ribbed with broad silver tinsel and gold twist ; a lightish blue hackle, stripped on one side over body; blue jay under shoulder ; head, seal's fur, dyed yellow ; tag, orange silk; above it, another tag of fur of deeper orange hue; tail, a large topping ; wings, ten or twelve largest sized toppinys, sprigs of the leading tail feather of the golden pheasant, and four long feelers of blue and yellow macaw. Hook with the bend of a No 4, and the shank of a No 1. No hook need be larger than this. MrC. Farlow, of No 191, Strand, has these hooks and others, made by the Phillips's of Dublin, of whom he i3 the sole London agent." His salmon fly- dresser, Connor, makes all my • patterns satisfactorily. No. 2. Body half orange, half black floss silk, over ail of which a plain ginger hackle, and silver tinsel and gold twist; blue silk tag, tipped with silver; blue jay at shoulder, and blue fur head. W iugs and hook as before. No. 3, Pomona- green floss silk body, over which blood- red hackle, stripped on one side; orange tag, jay under shoulder, and blue head. Wings and hook as before. No. 4. Body, orange pig's hair, ribbed with gold and silver twist; tag, black ostrich harl; over the body a scarlet or blood- red hackle, and a purple one at and above the shoulder; two toppings for tail; wings, two shovel- duck feathers, four toppings, a blue chatterer's feather each side, andoutside and a little under them some silver pheasant tail feathers; small black head. Hookas before. Of this size the fly, well known as " The Bri- tannia," will kill all the world over in deep water. Dressed on a No. 6 hook it is a general favourite in medium water. FLIES BOH THE RIVER LEE.— No. 1. Body, triple- jointed ; first joint, near the tail, of blue seal's fur and blue hackle; second joint, grey fur and grey hackle; third and shortest joint, strong fiery- brown fur and similarly coloured hackle ; the whole to be ribbed with silver twist; tag, orange silk ; tail, a few fibres of blue and red macaw, mallard, blue pea- cock, and golden pheasant breast- feathers; wings, a full mixture of the same feathers as in the tail; black ostrich head, and the usual feelers. Hook, as before. This is a beautifully mixed fly. It should be dressed on hooks of three different sizes, Nos. 4,5, and 6, and then it will kill in high, moderately high, and low water. No. 2. Same as the last, with the exception of a bright olive joint in lieu of tue fiery- brown one, and a blood- red hackle under the shoulder. No. 3. Body, otange floss silk, gold tinsel, grouse and bright golden olive hacki « wound side by side; jay under wings, which with tag, tail, and i i& d are to be like those of the first. Hook, N. 5. - BLACKWATER FI IM.— No. 1. Body, squirrel and hedgehog's fur mixed, over which silver tinsel, and green and blood- red hackles; pale yellow hackle under shoulder; tag, gold- colour silk ; wings, fibres of the golden pheasant's breast- feather, turkey tail; mallard, blue macaw, red and green parrot and green peacock harl; black ostrich head. Hook, No. 4 and 5. No. 2. Body, four joints of equal proportions— thus, beginning at the tail, brown seal's fur anu hackles of same colour, blue fur i aud hackle, grey fur and hackle, brown seal's fur and hackle re- peated, close under wings orange hackle; the first joint next the tail to be ribbed with gold, the other joints with silver tinsel; tags, orange silk and black ostrich harl. Wings, hooks, and head as before. It iswery difficult to make this four- jointed fly. The late Mr Blacker used to dress it to perfection. Very likely his widow ( 64, Dean- street, Soho) has some of her husband's make. If so, they are invaluable. No, 3. Tag, blood- red fur, next it, a short joint of deep orange silk and hackle, a small blood- red hackle struck on next, then a long joint of dark sea- green fur and hackle and gold tinsel, blood- red hackle under shoulder. Wings, hooks, and head as before. The tails of the three last flies should be of short fibres of golden pheasant neck- feathers, light blue macaw, mallard, and green aud red parrot feathers. FLIES FOR KILLARNEY, NO. 1.— Tag, gold colour mohair, tipped with gold twist, then a light blue joint with grey hackle aud no tinsel; half a grouse hackle laid next; remainder of body ant- brown fur, hackle of same colour and gold tinsel; jay under shoulder; wings, brown mallard and turkey, with a few fibres of golden pheasant neck- feather; black ostrich head, macaw feelers, and hooks medium size. The other Killarney flies have bodies of all shades of brown and olive, and similarly coloured hackles, ribbed with gold; wings, brown mallard, and brown turkey- tail feather; tail, rather heavy of fibres of brown mallard, golden pheasant's neck- feather, and blue jay; hooks, from No. 5 to No. 8. These flies will answer for all the Kerry waters. Brown is the favourite colour for the sal- mon and salmon trout which inhabit them. The salmon fishing of the lakes of Killarney has much improved. The hotels there are good and cheap. The fishermen attached to them are oblig- ing aud intelligent, and the scenery Elysian. I have recently had a long aud important confab with " the Ratcatcher's Daughter." She has made me a present of some very fine blue water rat's fur for common trout flies, and says she is on terms of friendship with several of the metropolitan trout stream proprietors. She can get " toleration" to fish their waters, she avers, and has invited me to accompany her. I pressed her taper fingers, saying, " Dearest, ' tis a bet." Our doiugs shall be chronicled herein on Sunday, March 1. Feb 3. EPHEMERA. CAPTURE OF A FORTY POUND SALMON. SINGULAR FEAT. On Thursday, the 15th October, 1856, the Rev H. Bower Cooke, with his friend, Mr Hugh Stanhope, went out salmon fishing iu the river Annan, and Mr Cooke commenced fishing at a place called " Ince," about five miles from Annan town. At a quarter to eleven a. m. ( after about twenty minutes' fishing) Mr Ceoke rose and hooked a fish in the throat of the pool, with a fly dressed by Mr Hardy, of Annan, wings from the tail of a golden pheasant, with one fibre of red in each wing ; the body composed of puce and nankeen coloured silk ( floss), black and red hackle, dyed with stone raw ;* the hook * f the accompanying size, viz ( see margin) [ No. 5 of the Book of the Salmon], dressed upon eighteen inches of single gut, with a casting line of single gut five feet long. The fish, as soon as he felt severe pressure, laid down, but being dislodged by a stone, he made a violent rush to the upper end of the pool, threw himself out of the water twice, turned back to the middle of the pool, where he again laid down. Mr Cooke was then relieved by his friend Mr Stanhope, who came up from an adjoining pool to his assistance. Mr Stanhope took the rod from Mr Cooke, and, after trying all the various artifices known to salmon fishers, they found that the only chance of stirring the fish at all was by continual and heavy stoning. The fish, after an interval of ( say) half to three quarters of an hour, made a race, and showed himself, but inva- riably returned to the place from which he had been dislodged, and dropped again. During these proceedings Mr Cooke and Mr Stanhope relieved each other, and were assisted in stoning by several spectators on tne other side of the river. Feeling satisfied that they would not kill the fish under existing, circum- stances, Mr Cooke sent a servant home to desire that his boat might be taken out of the water, where it was moored, put on a cart, and brought to the pool where the struggle was going on. This, of course, necessarily occupied some time, the same process as before continuing ; the fish occasionally violent and then sulking, during which time he recovered his strength, so that when the boat came and the fish was no longer allowed to remain inactive, he started from the pool for his final rush nearly as fresh as when he was hooked. Mr Cooke had remarked apparently a weak place in the line, which made him careful, although during the whole time as much pressure was applied to the fish as it was thought that the rod and tackle could bear. When the boat was launched by Carrick ( a most excellent fisher- man), who happened to be working for Mr Cooke at the time, and accompanied it, he put down a leister shaft, and moved the fish, who took a furious race round the pool, and then dropped again, when it was evident that, at all hazards, he must be compelled to quit the pool, although well aware of the danger when a fish of his size was once excited. The leister shaft, therefore, was applied pretty smartly, and it is believed touched the fish, who instantly started best pace down the stream for about a quarter of a mile. Mr Cooke, Mr Stanhope, and the fisherman Carrick took the rod from each other, when one was beat, having to go through the water mid- leg deep, the mail On the bank being able to get in advance of the man who held the rod in the water, and who, of course, was thereby con- siderably impeded. The fish was inclined to hang in a stream called " Jemmy Stream," and fought hard to run his nose into some boughs which had been laid to strengthen an embankment, but was prevented doing so by people on the opposite bank, who stoned him freely, and, . though they accomplished their object, yet excited him greatly. After a little start of a quarter of a mile, this contest going on with more or less of interruption, the fish had to cross shallow water to get into another pool, where he began to slacken his pace, and hang a little in the stream, An attempt was there made to gaff him by a gentleman who came up from the lower part of the water, but from some cause or other failed. The fish, being touched by the point of the gaff, went off with a dash which would not be denied; but from hav- ing to go round a turn, Mr Cooke and Mr Stanhope were enabled to get below the fish, and on good terms with him for the first time. The fish began to show evident signs of distress, and he was gradually wound up within two or three yards of the bank. At this moment the weak spot in the line before- mentioned from heavy pressure gave way, and, had the fish been less ex- hausted, he was at liberty. { The work of an instant)— the rod was laid down, and the broken line taken hold of by Carrick at the poiut of his finger to prevent a dead strain upon it; Mr Cooke jumped in behind him and put in the gaff. He was also aided by Carrick, who instantly put in another gaff, and by their united exertions the fish was drawn on the bank. The fish was hooked at a quarter to eleven a. m., and gaffed at five p. m. Although the fish had bled considerably from the two gall' wounds, he weighed only two ounces short of 401b. At one time the fish had out all the line ( about 135 yards) except two or three yards; and at this moment, had he not been turned by shallow water across the stream, all would have been up; but, as it was, twenty or thirty yards were ^ uabled to be wound up. I have seen the fly, casting- line, and fish's head, and Mr Cooke sent me a portion of the fish kippered. The fish was what is technically termed a~" red kipper," but had only been in fresh water about two days, as two or three sea lice were found on him. On the 27th January, 1857, when this was written, I accompanied Mr Cooke to the very spot, and saw the scene of the encounter, which enables me so far to verify the account of the distance the fish ran. j t is questionable whether so large a fish was ever killed in this or any other oountry with so great a length of single gut— six yards and six inches, including link on which the hook was tied. The casting line was supplied to Mr Cooke bv Mr Aldred, of Oxford- street. Length of the fish, 4 feet 1| inch; breadth of tail, 14 inches. Mr Hardy, the fisherman, who made the fly, lives in Annan. R. C. Y. February 4,1857. [ The single gut line was far too long, even for grilse fishing. I never use more than two yards of single gut, including the fly- link. The single gut I attach to two yards of tapering platted gut of three strands. I vary the stoutness of the whole line ac- cording to the condition of the water, the size of the fly, ana of the salmon likely to be hooked. The angling feat done by Mr Cooke, Mr Stanhope, and assistants, is highly creditable to them. They are evidently experienced, skilful, patient salmon- fishers, full of resources— admirable piscatorial paladins under difficul- ties. They won their battle " out of the fire." The fisherman, Carrick, deserves great praise. His was the finishing blow. The historian of this long, varied, and arduous struggle deserves the thanks of all salmon- fisliers for the graphic and useful minute- ness of his description of it. Iam sorry he has forbidden the publication of his name.— EPHEMERA.] * Stone raw is a lichen or mo3s found upon old stone walls. AQUATIC REGISTER. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. MOBKING, EVJtfllfG. SUNDAY, FEB 8 35 min past 1 .... 0 min Dast 2 MONDAY 20 min past 2 41 MIN past 2 TUESDAY 0 min I> ast 3 19 min past 8 WEDNESDAY 35 MIN past 3 .... 51 min past 3 THURSDAY 6 min past 4 .... 22 min past 4 FBIDAY 37 miu past 4 53 min past 4 SATURDAY 7 min past 5 .... 21 min past 5 REGATTAS AND MATCHES TO COME. MARCH. 10.— Scsllers Race between Mays and Miller, for £ 7 a side, at Greenock. 10.— Scullers Race between Shaid and Temple, from Wandsworth to Limehouse, for £ 10 a side. APRIL. 4.— Oxford and Cambridge Eight- oared Race, from Putney to Mortlake. MAY. 12.— Kelly and Messenger— to row froia Putney to Mortlake, for £ 200 aside and- the Championship of the Thames. SALMON ANGLING. MR EDITOR : I am aware that you have a large number of angling readers, and that a large share of them, particularly young anglers, look iu the columns of Bell's Life for instructions in the various branches of the gentle art. There are many who have angled for years who will never become first- rate anglers, and the fault is all their own. Through the want of proper training at first they get into bad habits, and they either will not, or cannot, depart from them, and therefore they must con- tinue but indifferent sportsmen all their lives long. They think if they capture a few fish in a river swarming with them from top to bottom that they are as good as their neighbours ; but no such thing, for it is an art that requires to be learned as well as practised, and both are essential to constitute a good angler. In the first place, they go to the river without a proper guide or instructor, they succeed in hooking a fish, but from their im- proper mode of fishing a dozen more are missed. They fall into that infernal way of rugging and tugging which they call striking the fish, that is, when they see the least break or curl of the water they as quickly jerk away the fly from the place where the fish intended to catch it, and if the fish touch the hook at all it is only a small skin hold, which, after a few runs, gives way, and off goes the fish. Old rugging and tugging anglers call this pricking the fish, aud count their pricked fish by the dozen, whereas an experienced and learned fisher would not lose one fish in ten that he hooks. Just ask " Ephemera" or Sir A. P. Gordon Cumming what number of fish they lose after hooking, and they will tell you seldom one. I have known " Ephemera" take ashore eleven salmon from one pool,* and not prick or iose one single fish, whereas one of the tugging, strong- striking anglers would not have landed one of the eleven ; and then the weather, the water, or the fish are blamed for the want of sport, where the whole blame lies in the bad habits of the angler. In fishing a pool aright the angler should begin so far above the pool as that at the first cast the fly will only reach the top of the pool. If he be on the right bank of the river he should place his right hand below the winch, and the left hand as far above it as will give him full power to manage the rod with ease. Place the left foot firmly, and nearest the water, and not be stumbling, and tumbling, and falling into the water every time you offer to throw the line, aud when once in this proper position begin with only a short line, which can be increased at each cast until just enough line is out that can be thrown with ease across and down the river to an angle of forty- five ; and always remember that it is not a long ill- thrown line that raises or hooks the fish. Never shift your position until you have given three full casts iu the same place, and when you do remove let it only be one yard at a time. When fishing on a rapid running stream, after you throw out the fly in a right direction make but very little motion with the rod, for the cur- rent of a rapid stream gives motion enough to the fly as long as it remains in the stream ; but when the fly comes out of the rapid running water, and nears the bank, a movement of the rod is necessary to keep the fly alive. Wrhen fish rise to the fly, as they are certain to do if you follow these instructions, on no account alter your regular motion of the fly. Be always sure that you let the tish pull first, and then you are certain they have time to be hooked fairly. When you have fished over all the pool, only removing a yard downwards at each change, and giving three casts at each removal, if you have raised or hooked no fish, give the pool a rest, and take a rest yourself for ten minutes, and Donald, or Sandy, the gilly, will amuse you by telling how many fish so- and- so killed in that pool in one day. If the sun is bright, if possible get the sun under cloud before you fish the pool the second time, and be sure you don't hurry, but give the same time and chance that you gave the first time, for often the second going over the pool is better than the first. If a fish rise, and miss the fly, as some- times they will do, give a few minutes' rest, and then begin higher up the pool than where the fish rose, and ten to one but you hook him firm this time. When he is hooked, be sure you be in no hurry, and don't keep too tight, neither let your line be slack. Keep the point of the rod straight up, and don't re- move the left hand from its place on the rod, but work the reel with the right hand, aud be sure that you don't allow the gilly near the fish until the latter be properly tired out, and then there is no difficulty in landinghim, but if you hurry and get ner- vous, and begin to cry " Now, Donald ! Now, Donald!" before the proper time, Donald will get as nervous as yourself, and ten to one but you lose the fish between you. It is also necessary that the young angler should fish from the left bank of the river as well as from the right; andin that case the right hand must be placed above the reel, and the left below it; just exactly the opposite of what we have described on the right bank. The main necessity for going to both sides of the river is to learn to cast with both hands alike, and unless you do that, if necessity at any time shall place you on the opposite banks of a river, you will appear most awkward if you cannot cast freely from each side. 1 have seen anglers of thirty years' standing that could not fish both sides of a river without casting over- hand, and could not even play a fish sportsman- like oil each side of the river. We find many of the Anglers' Guides written by these one- sided anglers, aud they are therefore apt to mislead the young sportsman, and put him wrong. I have no hesitation iii saying that if he attend strictly to the few instructions I have here given, he will find iu them the real rudiments to form a first- rate angler. I shall not here venture to give a list of the proper flies to use on the various rivers in the north, for " many men have many minds." I will leave the description of flies to my friend " Ephemera," who is in every way capable for the task, aud who is always ready and willing to forward the prosperity of sportsmen iu general aud anglers in particular. Jan 23, 1857. Y. * From two pools— eight from one, and three from another. He missed a twelfth fish.— E. VANDEKDECKEN'S LOG.- No. III. " Of yore, Southampton, by thy briny flood, Girt with his courtly train, great Canute stood; And, turning from the disobedient wave, A cheek severe to servile flattery gave." " Ye railways! annihilate but space and time," and, quick presto, it is done. You dine with a shipmate on board a clipper in the Sloyne on Wednesday, at the hour of five p. m., and at the same hour on the following evening, Thursday, you find yourself lounging on the Pier of Southampton, surveying the burgees which adorn the river Anton. In such a position did I find myself, Mr Editor, on the eve of June, having accomplished the transit across merrie England's broad expanse, after a fashion which has now become very preva. lent, but which I cannot say partakes much of the jollity of the olden timet; however, as this is the age of steam, and electricity, and eccentricity, it ill becomes an old man to grumble; we must go ahead it seems, so therefore let us go. Having taken mine ease at mine inn, I sallied forth, and hav- ing satisfied myself that a certain burgee was at a certain anchorage, I proceeded to beat up the Royal Southern and Royal Thames Yacht Club quarters, but meeting with no kindred spirits I betook myself to solitude and Netley Abbey; by the time the shades of evening rendered gaslight preferable to sylvan shades, I re- entered the steam ferry bridge of the Itchen, my fellow voyagers, a young gentleman aud younger lady, who appeared mutually to think that one bonnet was quite sufficient cover for two faces; and shortly found myself sauntering up the main street of the town, caring for nobody, and nobody caring for me, when lo! at the door of a most imposing establishment, I espied an ancient dame, fat, fair, and very much forty, to whom the frau Vandersloosh was a being of aerial mould; her face was framed into the most persuasive smile of recognition, and had we both been younger 1 should have decidedly been in- duced to think that I was a devilish good- looking fellow; she retired; within the precincts of her well- lighted " Tienda," through the windows of which sundry piles of the fragrant " cigarro" proclaimed the business of the proprietor to be a " fabricante de tabaco." Now, Mr Editor, as it is a peculiar weakness of mine to see all sorts of life during my wanderings, I thought I might improve my stock of curiosities in that parti- cular branch, by cultivating a half- hour's intimacy with Van- dersloosh the Second. Upon my entrance she greeted me with th ® most friendly gra- tulations; " had never seen me look better; howthe voyage had agreed with me ; so much improved in health since I last had visited her ; how she bad sundry boxes of my old favourites laid carefully aside, and nobody the wiser by a bit thereof.'' " Well," thought I, " it is all of a piece with the rest of suoh humbug, but I'll let the old lady see her fun out;" and so, Mr Editor, never having had the pleasure of seeing her before, or her establishment either, in the innocence of my heart I listened and agreed to all her reminiscences of past years, mentally neting that such a systematical old hypocrite I had never made acquaintance with before. Having reduced a couple of my pe- culiar favourites, as she designated them, to white ashes, I rose with the intention of nobly recompensing her for the half hour's amusement her garrulity had afforded me, and accord- ingly tendered her a brilliant bran new shilling! Her smile vanished; her forehead, hitherto smooth and white as alabaster, became shamefully wrinkled, and soiledlyred; her nose, which had rested iu luxurious indolence upon her obese cheeks, sud- denly became erect, and from the bluntness of a button as- sumed the sharpness of a marlinspike. Her neck, which from its shortness had induced me to conclude that apoplexy would terminate her usefulness on this earth, became superfluously elongated, like one of those wonderful telescopes with no end of tubes therein, and a voice came hissing through those ruby portals ( save the mark) which had yielded nothing previously save the most honied compliments, and that voice gave forth, with unmistakeable emphasis, " Aud are you hever a- goin to pay that ' ere bill, that you ' ave so long and so shamefully howed me ?" It was some time, Mr Editor, before I could persuade the worthy Mrs that I was not the identical Captain that had " so long aud so shamefully" owed her some odd five pounds; but having accomplished that difficult feat, I had scarcely seated myself in mine inn again, when the door of the coffee- room opened somewhat violently, an irritable- looking individual walked quickly towards me, plucked up a chair and set it down again with a bang, not two inches from my favourite corn, and depositing himself therein, hooked his thumbs into the arm- holes of his waistcoat, threw himself well back, in a disputative attitude, and demanded iu sonorous tones, whether " 1 had any grounds for believing that Palmer was guilty?" Now, Mr Edit or, I have a great respect for a bigger man than my- self at all times; but this savoured so much of another five Eound mistake, with the probability of a pommelling into the argain, that politely requesting him to remain where he was until I should fetch my notes upon the subject, I consigned him to Bedlam— and myself to bed. Early dawn aroused me from slumber, and the balmy air of a southern morning proved bracing to the nerves and exhilarating to the spirits ; so I re- solved on a forenoon's ramble through the docks. What a port Southampton is, and what a port it must eventually become ! The germ of giant growth is there, let but the fostering hands which have hitherto nursed it relax not their efforts. After wandering for some hours, surveying the noble steam- ships with which these docks abound, some ready for sea, some discharging cargo, and others repairing, I arrived at a corner where lay a craft more iu my own line ; her tremendous mast, towering amidst lofty spars, fir- t attracted my attention, and then the unmistakeable American bow, finely rounded quarter, and upright stern- post, together with the tliorough- bred rakish look, which, most assuredly, Brother Jonathan has the secret of imparting to his cralt, at once told me that the vessel I was in search of lay before me. I had missed her on more than one oc- casion before, and was anxious to get a glimpse of her ere she left the shores of Britain. TheSylva, alias May Flower, was certainly a very beautiful vessel of her class ; lengthy, and of great beam, she was in every respect the handsome American sloop ; enor- mous spars, although when I saw them I was informed they had been reduced some 15 and 17 feet respectively, to fit her for her homeward cruise, great accommod ation between decks, and every part of her well arranged after their fashion; but I could not j udge accurately as to the available extent, in consequence of her main saloon being blocked up witn water casks, & c, for her homeward voyage; one thing I particularly remarked in connection with the shortening of her mainmast and boom, and that was that she was rigged now with a forestay set up in- board, in addition to the bumkin stay, so that, instead of Her huge staysail, she car- ried a foresail and staysail— equivalent to our foresail aud jib. Cowes upon that evening, and I do not wonder at the southern vices rendered by tha life- boats of the institution, and other yachtsmen being proud of it; it certainly is a lovely spot, and a bodies, in rescuing shipwrecked crews during the awful gales fit portal to our island Queen's retreat. There may be • that swept the coast during the beginning of last month, were seen, without doubt, the aristocracy of British yachtsmen; all | reported to the meeting, and are as follows :— The Hauxley, that wealth can accomplish and luxury command in the ! Northumberland, life- boat, on- Peake's plan, saved the crew of yachting world, is spread broadcast about the waters of Cowes i eleven men of the brig Sophie, of Oporto. On the same day this and Ryde; dandy skippers without end, well- fed, sprucely life- boat rescued the crew of five men of the schooner Georgina, dressed, smart fellows: occasionally an aldermanic looking, blubber- lunged old gentlemen will wheeze in view, looking as if he had the cook's galley in his jacket pocket. Stand clear a bit, he condescends to nothing under a " Markis" or a " Dooke ;— then the foremast Jacks seeni to fatten and prosper . in the same aristocratic atmosphere, aud long may they, too, bless their hearts! They put me much iu mind of the Guards in London; their occupation is different, it is true, but their mode of opera- tion is very similar. I must, however, give the Cowes skippers and seamen their merited due: a more courteous or obliging set of fellows I never met with— hearty and willing when they are not spoiled, arid certainly perfect yacht sailors, if the majority of them got a little mora opportunity during the summer months than the fierce surges of the Solent. The members of the Yacht Squadron have room for congratu- lation upon hoisting their flag over Cowes Castle, for their old club house, although I have little doubt associated with many high and mighty reminiscences of past glories, partakes much of the character of a useful appendage to the terrace, which its quaint- looking weather guard so abruptly terminates. There are some very interesting cruises about the Wight away down by Yarmouth— Hurst Castle, the Needles, and out round the back of the island ; but the aristocratic aquatic lounge, the Rotten- row of the Solent, appears to be from Cowes to Ryde, thence to Spithead, look in at Portsmouth " pawsibly," but not likely, and then easy canvas back again ; and if royalty favours Old Neptune, it would never do not to be in the way, as much as possible. It is most assuredly a glorious yachting station, but far too luxurious for such as your humble servant, Mr Editor j in fact, it requires you to find too much to do, and yet not enough. It is very fatiguing to be bowing and apologising to his lordship for knocking the gilding off his quarter; and you don't feel comfortable when an earl hooks his bowsprit into your main- sheet and you can't tell him to go to Bembridge and learn his business. Oh, for one wild squall off the Gairloch— or the Cock of Arran— or the Paps of Jura ! Hey for the bonny Clyie, with its wild scenery and wild waves! Away for the Irish Sea, where you'll meet the Manx witches scudding about of a stormy night in empty rum puncheons ; adown through the Straits of Menai, and off amongst the hardy Cork men ; then out upon the western wave for a space, and I have no objection to take a week in the Solent again ; but a season! Avast, Mr Editor, I shall get into bad repute, I must avoid these digressions. The next morning after that in which we found ourselves in Cowes Roads, we went the rounds of the yards; and first to Ratsey's, where we saw two as fine specimens of Cowes yacht building as probably ever left his stocks, in the shape of two pilot schooners, for Liverpool Bay; after which, we adjourned to his gay little parlour, where model after model was examined and discussed, and with none of the many fine models there assembled were wemorestruck or pleased than with that of the Gloriana. To White's we next bent our steps, but not a barkie there upreared her fairy timbers naught greeted our sight save a confoundedly ugly gun- boat, which, had it been left to his own design and taste, might turn out a credit to our naval architecture, instead of making one of the fearful number of gun tubs which the last few years has brought forth. Oh red tape and routine, what brings ye amongst the chips at all ? We then had a yarn with Mr Charles Ratsey, the very intelligent and clever sail maker of West Cowes, anent canvas, sails, and sail making; examined his very beautiful model sails of the America— took a pennyworth of navigation across to East Cowes, closely invested Osborne House, but were repulsed, as having a " boy Jonesish" look about us, so we satisfied our loyalty by a glimpse over its castellated oak walls, and won- dered, as we sauntered back through the green avenues, that we had not before perceived the beauties of Norris Castle; bestow- ing ourselves in the gig we explored the various vessels laid up in the mud, and having to our own satisfaction arranged the respective qualities of the Cecile, Constance, Julia, Urania, Coral Queen, Fancy, Viking, Leda, and sundry others, as the auctioneers phrase it, " too numerous to mention," we headed up the Medina for the purpose of enjoying a little inland navi- gation, and the perfume of the hawthorns, and never cried, " rowed of all," until we got as far as the old lady who waded into the Thames to bathe, namely, as far as the mud would let us ; from whence, Mr Editor, next week, more anon from— Yours, & c, VANDERDECKEN. ROYAL THAMES YACHT CLUB. The monthly meeting of this club was held at the Club Rooms, Bedford Hotel, Covent- garden, on Wednesday evening, the 4th instant, the noble Commodore, Lord Alfred Paget, M. P., presiding; prior to which his lordship, as well as the Vice- Commodore, Richard Green, Esq, were present at the house dinner, to which upwards of 40 members and friends sat down, which numbers were increased to upwards of 100 during the evening. The business of the evening commenced by the Secretary reading the previous minutes, which were una- nimously confirmed. John N. Wilson, Esq, then brought for- ward, pursuant to notice, the following motion:—" That as it appears that the plan sent up by the Metropolitan Board of Wrorks to the Government for the main drainage of the metro- polis, contemplates a discharge of undeodorized sewage into the river Thames on its north side at Rainham Creek, and on its south side at about a quarter of a mile higher up the river than Erith, the immediate attention of the club should be called to a project so seriously affecting the interests of all engaged in yachting pursuits upon the river Thames." F. F. Brandt, Esq, of the Temple, in a speech of some length, seconded the motion, when a considerable discussion pro and con ensued, in which Messrs George, Powell, John A. D. Wake, J. Hutchons ( Treasurer), Deane J. Hoare, Henry Dewesbury, Robert Cooke, John P. Turner, and J. G. Morgan took part, the latter gentle- man proposing an amendment by way of the adjournment of the club to the March meeting. The amendment was lost on a show of hands; and the original motion, having been put from the chair, was carried; and, on the proposition of Mr John N. Wilson, seconded by Mr Deane J. Hoare, it was resolved, iii conformity with the foregoing motion, " That it be referred to a committee of six members to be nominated to report to this club, at the next meeting, what steps, if any, should be taken, by memorial or otherwise to express the sentiments of this club on a project so seriously affecting the interests of all engaged in yachting pursuits on the River Thames, as the execution of a plan contemplating a discharge of sewage into the River Thames, on its north side at Rainham Creek, and on its south side above Erith."— Resolved, That the following gentlemen be appointed to act as the said committee, viz: F. F. Brandt, John Clark, Deane J. Hoare, James Hutchons ( treasurer), John A. D. Wake, and John N. Wilson, Esqs.— A letter from the Secretary of the Royal National Life Boat Institution of Inverness. The new Scarborough life- boat, on Peake's plan, saved the crews, consisting of twenty- six persons, of the brig TheThompsons, of London; the brig Northumberland,' of Whitby, and the brig Wilsons, of Shields. The Filey life- boat rescued the crews of nine hands of the brig Ratcliffe, of Whitby. The Lowestoft life- boat, manned by the intrepid Captain Joachim, R. N., and 19 men, saved the crew of eight men of the brig Ten- nant, of Stockton, wrecked on theNewcome Sands. The Lytham life- boat assisted in bringing the fiat Turner and her crew from the dangerous Horsebank Sands near Liverpool. The Rhyl tubular life- boat rescued four men from the Temperance, of Belfast. The Redcar life- boat saved the crew of nine men of the bark Emma, of North Shields. The Walmer life- boat, on Peake's plan, rescued 15 persons from.; the bark Reliance, of Loudon, Some members of the Royal Yacht Club had generously contri- buted £ 100 to the National Life- boat Institution towards the cost of the latter life- boat. The Ramsgate, Broadstairs, and Shields life- boats had also performed valuable services, by res- cuing shipwrecked crews from many wrecks on that disastrous occasion. The gallant crews of the above named life- boats have all received peeuniary rewards for their gallant services, either from the National Life- boat Institution, or from elsewhere. These life- boat services all round the English coast most satis- factorily show how much cau be done in saving life from ship- wreck by well directed efforts. It rests with the British public to say if these life- boats are to be increased ou the coast, A noble example in this respect was reported to the meeting, of a gentleman, named Mr W. M'Kerrell, who munificently offered the institution £ 180 towards the founding of a first- class life- boat establishment. The effects of the late awful gale have been most severely felt on the coast. It appears from returns made to the Board of Trade that the number of wrecks was about 340, and the lives lost therefrom about 186; but it is a most gra- tifying fact that the number of lives saved on that disastrous occasion, chiefly by life- boats and the life- preserving apparatus, was 662. The silver medal of the institution was voted to Lieut Thomas Young, R. N., of Atherfield; to Mr Thomas Clayburn, master of the Scarborough life- boat; and to Mr Henry Wyrill, of Scarborough ; and the second service clasp to Capt Joachim, R. N., in acknowledgment of their gallant services iu saving life from shipwreck on recent occasions. Many other rewards, for similar exertions were voted. The Earl of Ellesmere, K. G., and the Bishop of London, were elected vice- presidents of the society and Capt Sulivan, R. N., C. B., aud Capt Robertson, R. N., mem- bers of its committee of management. COLVILLE AQUATIC CLUB,— At the final meeting of this club, held at the offices, 84, Cheyne- walk, Chelsea, to divide the balance of the funds, and to settle other business connected with the dissolution of the club, which was considered the best and most expedient way, by a large majority of members, of settling a matter respecting the management of the club's affairs, which had caused the members so much dissatisfaction, the majority of the members ( with the originators of the late club) being determined to be staunch supporters of aquatic pursuits, and being on the commencement of another season, decided upon continuing as a club, and not wishiug to waste time, but to keep the game alive, will bold a meeting to rename their club, and for other business connected therewith, at the Pier Hotel, Cheyne- walk, Chelsea, on Thursday, the 12th inst, at eight o'clock, p. m., when all gentlemen who wish to join are requested to attend, and have a voice in business. THE LATE SCULLERS RACE BETWEEN POCOCK AND WHITE. — We last week called the attention of sporting men to the great case of hardship which Mr Alcock, captain of the Fairy, had been subjected to as the holder of bets on the above race, and stated that subscription lists would be opened at the sporting houses for the purpose of defraying the law expenses. This has been done during the past week, and we now strongly urge the call which is thus made upon all sporting men in the defence of a most important principle. Every one who is in any way con- nected with any sport, whether aquatic or not, is deeply inte- rested, and a feeling of gratitude to Mr Alcock in thus pro- ceeding to the highest tribunal should induce all to contribute. THAMES SUBSCRIPTION CLUB.— The members of this rising association held their usual monthly meeting on Monday evening, when the names of the seven gentlemen on the rota for election were submitted to the ballot. On the motion of the president, Mr Philipps,! the annual dinner, originally fixed for the 9th March, was postponed to Monday, 6th April. ROBERT CHAMBERS, of St Anthony's, hearing of the chaffing that has been going on by James Candlish and his friends about rowing him, will row him for £ 100 a side; or take him at his own sum; to come off in two or three months from the first deposit. By applying to J. Leithead, King's Head Inn, St Anthony's, a match can be made. MAYS AND MILLER.— A match has been made between Wil- liam Miller and William Mays, to row a scullers race, for £ 7 a side, on Tuesday, March 10, at Greenock, and to run half a mile on the following day, for £ 3 a side. We have received £ 3 a side, on account of the match, from Mr Kennedy, Greenock, aud the next deposit of £ 2 a side is to be made on W ednesday next. SHADE AND TEMPLE.— The third deposit of £ 2 10s a side be- tween these men was duly made at Mr Skinner's, New England Lighthouse, on Monday last; the final deposit of the like amount is to be made at Mr Jameson's, Camden Head, Church- lane, Limehouse, on Monday, March 2d. • GEORGE WADE of Stone Stairs will row Thomas Cannon of Wapping on his own terms. A match can be made any time at Mr Skinner's, New England Lighthouse, Stone Stairs, Ratcliffe. PIGEON SHOOTING. CRICKET. THE MARYLEB0NE MATCHES. MR EDITOR : In reading the list of the Marylebone matches in your valuable paper of Feb 1st, I was much astonished at the proposition to play county matches at Lord's. Surely the matches ought to be played annually ou the various county grounds, where the most intense interest is always displayed amongst all classes. If played at Lord's, very few supporters in the counties will witness the matches, and will consequently cease to contribute or support the county clubs. With such grounds as Kennington Oval, Brighton, Sheffield, and Gravesend, and clubs established at great expense, why should a Marylebone club become monopolists? Surely there are plenty of matches of interest to occupy all the Mondays of June and July, without taking the amusement from all the young and aspiring cricketers in the various counties. Again, Surrey is going to play the North of England; what use is there in Nottingham playing „„. mo/ L„ ri„ f„; i;„, r „,, „.„„„„ t „<> fv,„ „„„„., f I Surrey alone, should the latter win the first match. I do not ^ cuefrom sMnwreckoT^ hfcrewfl^ n nSmberfof the ' wish t0 dictate to the Marylebone Club; but why should not the SncI off WaWr C^ tle dS the tVrSale on the 5th tw0 matches which Produced such interesting contests last year Keliance, off Walmer oastie, auring tne ternncgaie onjne 5tn , h(> nlavw1 viz> Kent aud Su8Sex v England, and Kent v Mar ' and Ground. We feel assured that no stone is left we still hopt Theiibove^ wseount elicited miM^ aml^ s^ On the proposUi^ | turned to produre good cricket in this county, and w of the treasurer? by Dean 1. Hoare, Esq, it was uuani- 1see. lt ? thers> contesting in various matches at Lord's. PIGEON FLYING.— John Hoggins's ( of Newcastle- on- Tyue) blue and white cock pigeon The Jolly Rigger, will fly Wm. Walker's Jolly Butcher, from North Shields station, if he will give half a minute start, or he will take a quarter of a minute from Wallsend station, for £ 5 each match, or he will fly Peter Hollins's Sandy, from any station down the water, or any pigeon in Gateshead, for the same sum. A match can be made at Mr T. Stuart's, Carpenters' Tower Inn, Causeway Bent, between eight and ten o'clock any night next week. A, Anstey will fly his pigeon against Thos. Brown of Holt- street, five miles, and give one minute start for the road. If that does not suit, Anstey will toss him for choice of road, for £ 5 a side. Money ready at T. Taylor's, the Spotted Dog, Alces- ter- street, Birmingham, any night during the week, This, together with the reduction of her spars, at once convinced me in an opinion which 1 have long entertained, and that is, that the sloop build, or rig, is not adapted for our seas; and personal experience enables me to state that the application of the sloop rig, in its purity, to one of our cutter- built hulls is a fallacy. When first I was initiated into the mysteries of an American sloop, I confess I was strongly influenced in its favour; but when practice superseded theory— and a week, a month, or a year will not effect it oftentimes— I saw my error, and I hope have gained experience thereby. My experience, Mr Editor, if it may prove of use to any brother yachtsmen, 1 shall briefly state. The first vessel of this description that I saw was of some thirteen tons, and built and rigged after the fashion of the American river sloops, with sliding keel, & c. I was then under the impression that I understood the sloop rig and build. Well, sir, some years after, the celebrated little American sloop the Truant made her appearance on the scene, and her owner, Mr Grinnell, whom I believe to be the only yachtsman in this country who thoroughly understands the handling of such a craft, gave me a sound practical lesson in the science of sloop sailing; and for the second time I deemed my self master of the subject. My third experience was rather a puzzliug one, for it was in as fine a vessel— cutter- built— as ever swam the ocean; but no spar could be got to stand in her, for she had not beam to spread the shrouds, and go she would not, except in the lightest air and smoothest water. Cutter- rigged afterwards, she proved herself of rare power and speed in all weathers. And now, Mr Editor, I think my inspection of the Sylva has given me a little more experience, although I am free to confess there is much yet may be learned, and therefore I must beg your readers not to receive my opinions for more than they are worth, which some coming day may prove to be very little. Firstly, then, I believe that a perfect sioop must have great beam, great length, and light draught of water. Beam to give her stability; light draught of water to give her little displacement and fit her for what she was meant, shallow navigation; great length to give her speed; and a centre board or sliding keel to give her lateral resistance when on a wind, and compensate for er want of depth of keel. Such a vessel can carry a cloud of canvas, and that canvas concentrated as it will be, must propel such a hull, formed as the Americans form it, with amazing velocity, so long as the vessel is running, reach- ing, or beating in smooth water, and with a steady breeze. But bring such a vessel into the broken waters of races and over- fails, tideways, currents, and wind against tide, or vice versa, any or each of which causes such a wicked and broken sea as there is to be met with in our Channels; try her in hard squalls, or a fitful gale, and she will be found to be anything but a com- fortable vessel. Her immense canvas will be difficult to reduce to comfortable dimensions during wild stormy weather; her lofty spar will prove a great wind draught, and cause her to labour much ; her heavy boom will give great trouble to her frame, gear, and crew, in a quarterly sea ; aud, in fact, to sum up the qualities of a sloop, it may be said that in a river, or in smooth water, she will thrash anything afloat; she is gliding like a flat board over the water, whilst her deep centre board affords sufficient lateral resistance below, and the rounded side aloft, necessitated by her great beam, tends to heave her up into the wind's eye. Such a vessel in such a position would leave one of our deep cutters with but moderate beam nowhere. I do not mean, Mr Editor, at ail to cry down the sloop ( American) or its rig. On the contrary, for the purposes for which such vessels are used in America tiiey are admirably adapted, and of wonder- ful speed ; but our yashtsmen should be slow iu adopting them, for they are not calculated for our seas. They must naturally be weaker, too, for avesseldivided for a centre board cannot have such strength of hull to resist the leverage of so powerful a spar as a sloop's mast must necessarily be. As I am upon the subject of cen- tre boards, 1 think that yachtsmen might fairly direct their atten- tion to their applicability to schooners; they are not lit for our cut- ters, but I think to one of our schooners they might be applied with great advantage. I spent a couple of days last autumn inspect- ing as fine a fore- and- aft American schooner as ever man clapped eyes upon, in the Queen's Dock at Liverpool. She was buiit at Cleveland, was fitted with a centre board about 25 feet in length. She was 146 feet in length, 26 feet 4 inches beam, and her depth in hold 12 feet; the trunk lor her centre board was fitted along- side the keel, the lower edge of it being flush with the garboard strake. She drew 9 feet water aft when loaded, and 5 feet when light; her centre board lowered 9 feet, so that with it down wnen loaded she drew 18 feet, and when light 14 feet; her main mast was 90 feet in length, main topmast 66 feet, main boom 66 feet. For these particulars i am indebted to one of her offi- cers, who was exceedingly courteous and attentive. He informed me that they found the deep centre board of great advantage on a wind, that they had got so much as eleven knots out of her close hauled, with the centre board down, and sixteen running, with the centre board hauled up. This board was raised or lowered by means of a small winch on deck. She was built as strong as wood and iron could make her, a perfect forest of timbers, ceiled inside with planking of the same thickness as her external plank, and double that on her bilge ; whilst underneath her stringers, planking ran fore and aft in the form of an arch. The name of this schooner was the Dean Richmond. Apropos of the sloop rig, no yachtsman of the day can give a better opinion on it than the respected Squire of Lulworth ; he has tried it in his new vessel of 80 tons, aud I feel assured it would interest his brother yachtsmen much, to learn his opinion of its fitness for the Solent Sea, aud beyond it. After having had a yarn with the captain of the Sylva, I bade him and his crew a " bon voyage," and a fine slashing young crew he had; and betaking myself to the waters of the Anton, was soon cleaving my way past Calshot Castle, passing that fine schooner the Star of the East, and my old friend the Rosalind; and as we reached the Solent we overhauled a pilot- looking craft, with a helmsman bearing a strong resemblance to the renowned Jack Nichol. After a quick passage we found ourselves in far- famed Cowes Roads, surrounded by the Genevra, Titania, Beatrice, Aurora Boreaiis, andMemi. I never saw a yachting station look more glorious than did mously resolved that a similar donation to that of last year, viz, £ 10, be granted; by the club to the Royal National Life Boat Insti- tution. The several candidates for election ( as announced in the circulars) having been balloted for and elected, others were pro- posed for the 4th March. A lively demand for tickets for the approaching ball at the Haiiover- square Rooms, on Valentine's Eve, is evinced by the number of tickets already disposed of. The following are the stewards:— G. Henley Barber, Esq, For- rester Britten, Esq, Robert Cooke, Esq, Harrison Chilton, Esq, Richard Flowers, Esq, John J. Ford, Esq, Major E. Deane Free- man, W. L. Hooper, Esq, W. Frederick Moore, Esq, Francis Perry, Esq, John S. Robinson, Esq, John Stone, Esq, and W. Mawley Westall, Esq. ROYAL MERSEY YACHT CLUB. The monthly meeting was held at the club- house, Liverpool, on Monday last. The minutes of the previous meeting were Trusting this letter may reach the attention of the M. C. C., and that I may find other counties echo my sentiments, I am, yours, & c, A LOYER OE COUNTY CRICKET. Gravesend, Feb 5,1857. UNITED ELEVEN FIXTURES. An Oxford correspondent calls our attention to the cricketing fixtures of the United Eleven for the approaching season, pub- lished in our last, which he states in one particular instance clashes with the Oxford and Surrey match in such a manner as to render a change in the days named necessary, if anything like good matches are to be expected. Thus the United Eleven have fixed to play their return match with sixteen members of the University of Oxford on the same day as that appointed for the contest with the Surrey and Oxfordshire Elevens. It is pre- sumed the United would require the services of Lockyer, Shear- man, and Caffyn, each of whom are important members of the Surrey side, while the latter would have the assistance of Messrs confirmed; Mr Rimmer, architect, was proposed for member- ^ rey swe wmie ine iatLer wouiu uave ine assistance OI messrs K The accounts were submitted by tlfe auditors, in the ab- W sence of the treasurer, and were well received. A vote of thanks was proposed by the Commodore to the Treasurer and the Au- ditors, for their very satisfactory statement of the accounts and the financial position of the club. PRINCE OF WALES YACHT CLUB. The next meeting of this club will be held at the club- house, Freemasons' Tavern, on Tuesday next, the 10th inst. Members intending to dine at the house dinner must send their names to Messrs Elkington and Co, before two o'clock ® f that day. RANELAGH YACHT CLUB. The next meeting of the Raiielagh Yacht Club will be held at the Swan Tavern, Battersea, on Wednesday next, the 11th inst, at eight o'clock p. m., when the following gentlemen will be balloted for, viz— Messrs William Bartlett, jun, 1, Bretten- terrace, King's- road; F. Blackmail, 180, Blackfriar's- road; Henry Chasemore, Bridge House, Fulliam; Benjamin Daniel, New Manor- place, King's- road; Frederick Ledger, lira Office, Cathe- rine- street, as honorary member; William Markwick, Munster- terrace. Fulham ;; R. J. Pegler, 21, Frith- street, Soho; John Todd, 12, Great Cheyne- row. THE DISPUTED RACE AT KINGSTON. MR EDITOR : Your readers may probably remember that in the scullers race at the late Kingston Regatta a foul took place between Messrs Gregory and Chapman, which was decided by the umpire in favour of the latter. Mr Gregory, however, con- sidering this decision unjust, appealed to the committee, who, after receiving from the umpire a written repetition of his pre- vious award, resolved that the race should be rowed afresh on some future day. This Mr Chapman declined> and the cup was accordingly handed over to Mr Gregory. Acting upon the ad- vice of myself and other friends, Mr Chapman, after making an unsuccessful formal demand, commenced proceedings against Mr Gregory for the recovery of the prize. The case came on for hearing this afternoon at the County Court at Wandsworth, when the judge decided that no appeal from the award of the umpire could be entertained, and that consequently Mr Chap- man was entitled to the cup. With regard, however, to the objection of Mr Gregory's solicitor, that Mr Chapman's remedy was against the committee, and not against his client, his honour has taken time to consider his decision. Iu the printed cards of the regatta it was stated that the prizes would be presented in the evening, at the Castle Hotel, by Captain Mackinnon— a cir- cumstance which his honour seemed to consider of great mo- ment, as implying that until the actual presentation no interest passed to the'winner. Now, with all deference to his honour I submit, on the contrary, that the presentation referred to in no way affects the question, but that immediately the race was won by Mr Chapman the prize was his, aud that his attendance at the presentation was in no way ( save as a matter of courtesy) required. If it should be held that the presentation the same evening by Captain Mackinuon was an essential condition of the title, the sudden illness of that gentleman or any other cause rendering him unable to preside on the occasion would have de- prived all the successful competitors of that which was their due. The amateur prizes at the Royal Thames National Re- gatta are usually announced to be presented by individuals of distinction, but I never heard it suggested that any competitor who might be prevented from attending the advertised presen- tation should be thereby disqualified. It has reached my ears that Mr Chapman has been blamed in many quarters for bring- ing this question before a legal tribunal. In justice, therefore, to that gentleman, I wish publicly to state that the responsi bility rests almost entirely with myself, at whose request and urgent entreaty he adopted this proceeding. Feeling that it was of vital importance to the well- being of rowing that the decision of an umpire ( whether erroneous or correct) should be sacred from appeal, aud knowing from experience the multitudinous evils to which a contrary doctrine would give rise, I considered he was bound, at whatever personal inconvenience, to resist, on public grounds, a violation of this important and fundamental principle. Apart from legal considerations, of which it is not my province to speak, I submit that Mr Chapman, by suing Mr Gregny, instead of the committee, has adopted the right course, for these two reasons— First, because his object svas to recover, not pecuniary damages ( which would have been the result of a successful action against the committee), but the identical prize for which he had contested at the regatta; and secondly, because he felt that the committee had earned the thanks of all rowing men for their exertions in getting up the regatta, and that even in their erroneous decision they had been actuated by no other than the best of motives— circumstances which, he con- sidered, entitled them to all possible immunity from any trouble or expense. I confidently hope that, upon reflection, his oppo- nent will, by returning to tlie committee the prize to which the judge has | to- day clearly shown lie was not entitled, evince an equally creditable desire to spare those gentlemen the annoyance which must necessarily be the result of any further legal pro- ceedings for its recovery. It is also due to Mr Chapman to state that he has expressed an unhesitating compliance with my sug- gestion, that when this matter is settled, the rowing merits of the two gentlemen should be tested by a private match at the earliest opportunity, and that he has eveu authorized me, on his behalf, to arrange with his opponent the necessary details.— Yours, & c, February 5, 1857. THE TREASURER OE THE R. T. N. R. cricketing ranks of the University, could hardly be spared when its greatest strength would be required to contend against the United; and, by the same rule, the University could no how afford to give up, to the county of Oxford, her best bowlers in the persons of MrC. D. Marsham and the Hon W. Fiennes, when opposed to the best side extant. Our correspondent complains ( and perhaps with justness) of the little regard that has been shown for the Surrey and Oxfordshire match, which it appears was published in the Surrey fixtures some weeks back, at all events a long time before the appearance of theUnited's fixtures. AN APPEAL TO CRICKETERS, & c. LILLYWHITE'S COLLECTION OF SCORES PROM 1746, IN PRE- PARATION.— The compiler of this projected work would feel par- ticularly obliged if secretaries of clubs or other gentlemen would communicate with him, in order to assist in obtaining correct copies of scores of old cricket matches, as well as other informa- tion relating to the game, such as the " alterations of the laws, and size of stumps, from time to time," & c, & c. The loan of score- books, or notices of any remarkable events that have occurred in the game, will also be thankfully received and imme- diately acknowledged. All communications will receive instant attention, and the compiler trusts that this appeal for the pur- pose of publishing a " complete history" of the noble game will not be in vain. Bell's Life in London, from its first number, as well as the Marylebone Club books ( by authority of the com- mittee), have been carefully searched, and many important and interesting events abstracted; numerous other reprint and manu- script copies havealso been examined, which fully prove that many other good matches were played years back, ana he hopes the scores of them are still obtainable. Address to Fred. Lilly white, 2, New Coventry- street, Leicester- square. London. TURNHAM GREEN DEVONSHIRE CLUB.— The members of this club held their first annual dinner at the club house, Mr W. Blackmail, the Old Pack Horse, on the 15th ult, Mr T. J. R. Caught in the chair, on which occasiou the officers for the ensuing year were elected, and the members presented with a printed copy of the annual report of the club for 1856, which showed the funds to be in a flourishing condition. The members also presented their honorary secretary, Mr D. Fitzgerald, with a handsomely chased silver snuff- box, as a mark of " their sincere esteem. The secretary would be happy to hear from any of the surrounding clubs who are desirous of fixing their matches for the ensuing season. CHANGE RINGING.— On Saturday, the 31st ult, by the kind permission of the Board of Works, the Woolwich Cam- panologian Society viewed the great bell of the House of Com- mons. " Big Ben" on this occasion was suspended, and tolled incessantly for 20 minutes by some half- dozen men pulling with all their strength. Such a long peal gave full opportunity of j udging the tone both close to and at a distance. The general opinion expressed was that the key is a slight deviation from E fiat to the natural E, and that the bell is clean cast, but the shape not very handsome, partaking a good deal of the shape of bells cast in the last century, better known in ringing phraseo- logy as '' long and narrow." In the evening the Woolwich party entertained a large assemblage at the Crown concert- room, Clerkenwell- green. On Saturday, the 31st ult, the Society of Change Ringers of Leigh ascended the tower of the parish church of St Mary's and rang iir John Holt's ten- course peal of grandsire triples, con- sisting of 5,040 changes, which was conducted by Mr John Par- tington, and completed in 2h 5Smin. The ringers were stationed as follows, viz, John Partington ( aged 65) 1, Jas. Hindley 2, Richard Jackson 3, Edward Smith ( aged 65) 4, Henry Smith 5, Henry Mather 6, Thos. Hussey 7, John Smith ( aged 70) having rang the tenor bell 52 years. Weight of tenor, 20cwt. On the 29th ult, being their 20th anniversary, the Rothwell Youths ascended the tower of their parish church and rang a complete peal, consisting of 5,040 changes, in 3h lmin 25sec. The band were stationed as follows, viz, Beuj. Ely treble, Palm- son Howarth 2, Jas. Haigh ( conductor) 3, Joseph Flockton 4, John Chapman 5, Joseph Bumby tenor. PRESERVATION OF LIFE FROM SHIPWRECK. On Thursday a meeting of the Royal National Life- boat Insti- tution was held at its house, John- street, Adelphi; Thomas . . Chapman, Esq, F. R S., in the chair. Mr Lewis, the secretary, | night after eight o'clock, at Mr Pridgeon's, Coach Inn, Robert- read the minutes of the previous meeting. The valuable ser-! street, Blackfriars- road. DOMINOES.— E. Campbell of Monkwearmouth will play T. Bewick, R. Moffat, T. Todd, T. Dunbar, T. Green, or W. Beacon of the same place, 21 chalks, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side, or the follow- ing can^ have two chalks in the same number, and for the same money," viz, H. Ogle of same place, T. Wilson of Southwick, or M. Alison of Fulwell. Money ready any night next week at Geo. Widdriugton's, Stag's Head, 44, Millam- terrace, Monk wear- mouth, Sunderland. RABBIT COURSING— DUTCHMAN AND AN UNKNOWN.— Mr J. Holden has received another deposit, making £ 5 each now in his hands, on account of the match, for £ 10 a side, the best of 21 courses, 60 yards law, with J. Barratt's Dutchman of Elland Edge, near Huddersfield, at catch weight, and a bitch to be produced by F. Ford of Lockwood, not to exceed 23£ lb. The contest is to be decided at Grantham Park, near Hnddersfield, on the 21st inst. NURR AND SPELL.— Robt. Lodge of Cliff Bridge, near Barnsley, will play Titus Holroyd, Saml. Place of Huuslet, Boys of Wortley, Aaron Farrar of Cargate, or John Clough of Morley, a level game, or he will play any of the following, providing they will give 10 yards in the spells, viz, Jonah Farrar of Batley, John Ward of Heaton, Henry Jessop of Gawthorp, Frank Wild of Castleford, or John l'olson, for £ 10 or £ 15 aside. STONE THROWING.— R. Martin is open to throw a stone against any man in England, for distance, for £ 10 or £ 15, stone to weigh from loz and not to exceed 2ioz. _ Money ready any WATERLOO TURF TAVERN ( LATE PAUL ASHLEY'S), WATSON- WALK, SHEFFIELD.— John Barratt ( late of the Hen and Chickens, Castle- green), begs most respectfully to return his grateful acknowledgments to his numerous sporting friends and the public generally, and to inform them that he has taken to the above old- established sporting house, lately so efficiently conducted by its well- known originator, and trusts that his ex « tensive acquaintance with sporting matters in Sheffield and its vicinity will ensure a continuance of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him whilst brooding at the Hen and Chickens, J. B. would also remind his friends that he can always ensure a constant supply of the choicest seleotion of wines and spirits of the richest quality, from the finest vintages in the world. The sportsman's literary department contains the following news- papers :— Bell's Life, Era, Morning Advertiser, Daily News, Manchester Guardian, Racing Times, Lincoln Mercury, Weekly Dispatch, Racing Calendar, Sheffield Independent, and the Sheffield Daily Telegraph. The latest betting and results of races constantly to be seen at the bar. Private families supplied with every article in the trade on the most reasonable terms. BARNES.— On Tuesday last there was a very large attendance of the admirers of the " trigger," at Mr Stewart's, Red Lion Inn, Barnes Common, Surrey, to witness the shooting for a large fat hog, weighing upwards of 40 stone, which was contended for by 18 subscribers, at a guinea each, which included a ticket for dinner, wine, & c. The following were the conditions, nine sparrows each, l^ oz shot, 21 yards rise, and 40 yards boundary, H and T traps. The affair excited a considerable degree of in- terest, particularly at the West End of the metropolis, among a number of the turfites, who, having been frozen out at horse racing, tried their hands at the trigger, no doubt anticipating to win the grunter, but in this they were doomed to disappoint- ment, for the prize was carried off by Mr Brown, a celebrated crack shot, but not the Croydon Brown. The event came off, by the kind permission of a gentleman, in a park near to the above mentioned inn, a most exeellent spot, but the ground being covered with snow, it was very unfavourable to the shooters, for it caused the majority of them to shoot under their birds, which lost theni lots of money, for they freely laid 5 to 2 and 3 to 1 they killed. Mr Brown ( the winner) killed 8 out 9, Mr Bearup 7 out of 9, Mist 6 out of 8, Jones 2 out of 9, Sil- cock 5 out of 9, Eadio 5 out of 9, Ramsou 1 out of 4, J. Williams lout of 5, Clarke 1 out of 7, Hobbs 4 out of 9, A. A. 3 out of 7, Hart missed 4, and gave up, Wormsley 3 out of 9, Mitchell 1 out of 4, Smith 1 out of 4, Huggins 2 out of 8, Morgan 3 out of 8, and Matkins 5 out of 8. Thus it will be seen that the shooting was very bad, no doubt in consequence of the SHOW, for it will be seen that several of our best shots contended. The whole affair passed off very satisfactorily, the landlord doing ail that was possible to make things agreeable. An objection was made to the winner, upon the ground that the scorer had made a mistake, by scoring him a bird killed instead of lost; the objection was properly over- ruled, and Mr B. was awarded the hog. AT MR SOMERS'S, the Victoria Tavern, Abbey- road, St John's Wood, on Monday next, a pig will be shot for, at 9 birds each, large guns l} oz of shot, 21 yards rise, small guns U- oz of shot, 19 yards. A match will take place between Mr S. and Mr W. Cook, at 7 birds each, 35 yards rise. To commence at twelve o'clock. Sweepstakes as usual. AT THE LILLIE ARMS, Old Brompton, on Tuesday next, a match will take place between two gentlemen, for £ 5 a side, 21 birds each. Also, on Saturday, a gentleman has undertaken to kill 49 birds out of 50. To commence at twelve o'clock. Tha best blue rocks. SOUTHSEA.— A sweepstakes of 10s each took place at Hare- ham, in a field near the railway station, on Wednesday, the 28th ult. In the first there were six entries, at 5 birds each, 21 yards rise, 80 boundary, l$ oz of shot, double guns; first prize £ 2, second £ 1. Mr J. Frances of Portsmouth killed all; Messrs J. R. Reeve of Southsea, Cherrell of London, and Parnham of Por- chester, killed 4 out of 5.— No. 2 : Same conditions, nine en- tries ; first prize £ 3, second £ 1 10s. Mr J. Reeve killed all, Messrs J. Frances and Evans killed 4 out of 5, and divided,— No. 3 : same conditions, seven entries. Messrs J. Frances, J. R. Reeve, and Cherrell, killed 4 out of 5, and divided.— No. 4 was for a pigeon- gun, by ten members, at 10s each. Messrs J. R, Reeve, H. A. Allen of London, and J. Frances, killed 4 out of 5. — No. 5 : Sweepstakes of 3 birds each, six entries. Messrs Frances and Cherrell killed all, and divided.— There were several other matches during the afternoon— one between Messrs Allen and Evans, for 10s a side, at 3 birds each ; the latter won, kill- ing 2 out 3, Allen missing his first 2.— Next, a match between Mr Robert Farrant of Southampton aud Mr E. White of Porte- mouth, 10s a side, 3 birds each, the loser to pay the birds. It was won by Mr White, who killed 2 out 3, Farrant 1 of 3. After which the gentlemen of the trigger and their friends, to the number of between 30 and 40, sat down to an excellent dinner, provided by Mr and Mrs Weymark, of the Railway Hotel, Fare- ham, which reflected great credit. The wines were excellent. The evening was spent most harmoniously. The arrangements made by Mr Weymark on the ground gave satisfaction. A MATCH took place near the Inn, at the Waterloo, near Portsmouth, on Saturday, the 31st ult. First a match between Capt Brown and Mr James Howe on the one side, and Messrs W. C. Evans and Hall on the other, at 6 birds each, £ 2 a side, 21 yards rise, 80 boundary, l- joz shot, double guns ; Capt Browne killed 4 out of 6, Mr J. Howe 1 out of 6, and Mr W. C. Evans 2 out of 6, Mr Hall 3 out of 6, ending in a tie. The ties were shot off at 3 birds each, which ended in favour of Capt Browne's side, who killed 5 out of 5, the other side missing their first 3.— Messrs Cherrell and Evans, 10s a side, at 3 birds each, the loser to pay the birds. The following is the score :— First, Mr Evans killed 2 out of 3, Mr Cherrell all; in the second each killed 2 out 3 ; the next Mr Evans 2 out of 3, Mr Cherrell 1 out of 3. The same gentlemen then shot at 5 birds each, for£ 2 each; Mr Cherrell killed 4 out of 5, Mr Evans 1 out of 5.— Several other matches were shot during the afternoon, after which about twelve gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner, provided by Mr Hall, of the Waterloo Inn. AT SHELDON'S, the Vine Inn, Aston, within one mile of Bir- mingham, and two minutes walk of the railway station ( open to all England), to- morrow ( Monday), a £ 30 sweepstakes will be shot by 30 members, at £ 1 each. First prize £ 20, second £ 6, third £ 4. 7 birds each, no gentleman to shoot more than two tickets, guns not exceeding f- bore, 2oz of shot, 21 yards rise, double guns l^ oz of shot, 19 yards, the gun to be held below the elbow till the bird takes wing, H and T traps. Best blue rocks provided by D. Crosbie. To commence at twelve o'clock. Dinner at five. A charge will be made for admission to the ground in order to keep it select. AT W. DEAN'S, the Plough, Bristnal Fields, near Oldbury, on Monday, owing to the inclement state of the weather, the list for the fat pig did not fill, but a sweepstakes was shot by 10 members, at 10s each, 3 birds. Three prizes were given, £ 3, £ 1 10s, aud 10s, when close and excellent shooting ensued. Messrs Bissell, Russell, Hart, and Prince tied, killing all; shot off bird for bird up to the fourth, when Messrs Prince aud Hart won the first and second prizes and divided. Bissell and Russell then contended for the third prize. Mr Russell won, killing 4 out of 5. Although there was a lack of shooters there was a good muster at the dinner. BANBURY.— On Friday, the 23d ult, a match came off, for a pony, in the Marshes, near Banbury, by 11 subscribers, at £ 1 each, 5 birds each. The pony was won by Mr John Varney of Neithrop, Oxon, who killed his 5 birds in good style. At his third shot the gun broke in his hands, but fortunately without injuring him. On the same day a fat pig was to have been shot for, at the Saye and Sele Arras, Broughton, but from some cause the match did not come off. Some sweepstakes were shot for and won by that celebrated shot, Mr Edwards of Cliacombe. AT MR J. BURGESS'S, Anchor Inn, Dudley Port, Tipton, on Tuesday, 10th February ( open to all), will be shot for, a very handsome fat pig, valued at £ 30, by 30 subscribers at £ 1 each, the second best shot to receive £ 2 ; three birds, 21 yards rise, 100 yards boundary, guns f bore, 2oz shot; double guns l^ oz shot allowed two yards; best blue rocks by Crosbie. The winner to spend £ 3, and the putter- up £ 4. Shooting to commence at twelve o'clock. Dinner after the shooting. AT JOSEPH HART'S, the Plough Tavern, Harborne, near Bir- mingham, on Monday, the 16th inst, a superior single- barreled gun will be shot for, by 20 subscribers, at 5s each, the best to take the gun, the second 10s, 3 birds each, 21 yards rise, 60 fall, guns f- bore 2oz of shot, double guns, l^ oz of shot, allowed three yards, to be held below the elbow till the bird is on the wing. To commence at one. Sweepstakes wiSl be shot after the match. AT BRADFORD CRICKET GROUND, on Monday and Tuesday, Feb 9 and 10, a sweepstakes will take place, entrance £ 5 5s each, single guns 21 yards rise, lfoz of shot, doable guns, Uoz of shot, 19 vards rise, 60 boundary, 15 birds each. Entries close Feb 2. £ 5" will be addod, £ 10 if 20 shooters, and £ 15 if 30,15 birds each. To commence each day at eleven o'clock. Entries to be made with Mr Hardy, Prince of Wales Inn, Old Bowling- lane, Brad- ford. Post Office order for £ 3 to be sent as a deposit. AT T. GARSIDE'S, Old Dog, Old- street, Ashton- under- Lyne, on Monday, the 16th inst, a large pig, nearly 60 score, valued at £ 30, will be shot for, by 30 members, at £ 1 each, 7 birds each, 21 yards rise, single guns, 2oz of shot, double guns lfoz of shot, 19 yards rise, 80 boundary, the gun to be held in a sportsmanlike manner till the bird is on the wing. The owner of the pig will give £ 5 for the second prize, and the landlord £ 2 for the third. To commence at twelve o'clock. Birds provided by G. Harding. RALPH WOOD, jun, of East House, Fulwell, Sunderland, will shoot a match with Joseph Pyle of Sunderland, on the terms he has proposed, viz, he ( Wood) will take 2 dead birds in 10, for £ 10 a side, or 4 in 20, for £ 20 a side. To meet at Mrs Bell's, the Fulwell Inn, next Wednesday night, between eight and ten, to draw up articles and make a deposit. Bell's Life to be stake- holder. WE have received a lengthy epistle from a Mr Henry Watson in allusion to a match that came off on the 31st ult, between Messrs Finler and Pasler, at Haswell's, and complaining of the unfair conduct of the former. We dislike giving insertion to ex parte statements. Were there no umpires nor a referee preseat to decide the matter P A MATCH came off on Monday last, on Newport Race Course, Shropshire, between Mr Smith of Wellington and Mr Gibley of Wolverhampton, for £ 10 a side, at 10 birds each, which was won by Mr Smith, killing 7 out of 10, Mr Gibley killing only 6 out of the same number. We understand that a match is contemplated between the same gentlemen, for £ 25 a side. AT J. LODGE'S, Rose and Crown Inn, Holmfirth, on Thurs- day, the 19th inst, there will be a sweepstakes of £ 1 each, 2oz of shot, 21 yards rise, 60 fall, 7 birds each, double guns l£ oz of shot, 19 yards. To commence at two o'clock. A 10s sweepstakes, for novices, at the same time. AT THE Fox AND HOUNDS INN, Bradford, a £ 1 sweepstakes will come off on Wednesday next, 7 birds each, Hoz of shot, 21 yards rise, 60 fall. The landlord will give £ 1 to the best shot. Afterwards a 10s sweepstakes, at 5 birds each, on the same con- ditions. To commence at one o'clock. A SWEEPSTAKES of £ 1 will take place at Mr Barrat's, the Black Bull Inn, Grantham Park, Rastrick, near Huddersfield, on Monday, the 16th inst, at 7 birds each, 21 yards rise, 60 fall, lfoz of shot, with £ 1 added by the landlord. A good supply of blue rocks are provided. The first bird to be in the trap at one. G. WYNN, not being satisfied with his defeat with Scott of Newbottle, will snake another match, and give him 1 dead bird in 10, for £ 10 or £ 15, 21 yards rise, SO fall, 2oz of shot, the gun at the hip till the bird is on the wing. To come off at Thos. Tood's, Sunderland, where a match cau be made at any time. MATTHEW LAWS of Dudley will shoot a match with Joseph Boggon of Benton, for £ 10 a side, at 10 birds each, 21 yards rise, 100 fall, 2oz of shot, or at 10 sparrows, 15 yards rise, 50 fall. A match can be made any night next week at Mr Wheatley's, Dudley Inn. AT S. YEWDALL'S, the Woodmau Inn, Bank Foot, near Brad- ford, Yorkshire, a pigeon gun will be shot for, value £ 5, on Saturday next, by 10 members, at 10s each, 5 birds each, 21 yards rise, 60 fall, lfoz of shot. The winner can have gun or money by paying 5s amongst the shooters. To commence at two. OLD TRAFFORD.— A match will take place on Friday next, at the Trafford Hotel Grounds, between Mr Fred. Slack and Mr J. Worsley, for £ 10 a side, 15 birds each, 21 yards rise, 80 boundary. A deposit of £ 5 each has been placed in Mr Lambert's hands. To commence at one o'clock. A MATCH will take place, for £ 50, to- morrow ( Monday), be- tween two gentlemen, at Mr Jevons's, Wednesbury, After- wards several sweepstakes will take place. To commence at twelve o'clock. WM. BAYLEY of Cheadle Hulme, being repeatedly challenged by Crossley of Bury, says that he can be accommodated any time by calling at Mr Robt. Butterworth's, 6, Water- street, Manchester, for £ 25 a side, LANGLEY MEGSON of Stanley will shoot a match at 11 birds with Ely Firth of Wakefield, for £ 10 or £ 20, lioz of shot. A match can be made at the Reindeer, Wakefield. A MATCH came off at Wardington on Monday, for £ 2, between Messrs G. Pettifer and Jonathan Root, at 5 birds each. WTon by the latter, who killed 3 birds out of 5, Mr Pettifer only 2. S. DARLING, jun, will make a match with Denley, the game- keeper at Sezincote, at 25 birds, 21 yards rise, for £ 10 or £ 20 a side. LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS COMPANY.— Traffic receipts for the week ending Jan 31st, £ 9,735 3s lOd. Number of omnibuses belonging to the company, 604 ; number at work, 572. THE SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY BULLION ROBBERY— Late on Monday evening Mr Clark, the clerk of the Central Criminal Court, received a communication from Mr Baron Martin direct- ing him ts> make out an order upon Sir Richard Mayne for the Turkish bonds that were found in the possession of Pierce, one of the bullion robbers, to be delivered up to Mr Rees, the soli- citor to the South Eastern Railway, in trust for the benefit of Fanuy Kay and her child. This proceeding is believed to be quite contrary to the understanding that was come to when the matter was argued in the Court of Exchequer Chamber last week, and it is said that the Corporation of London intend to resist the making of the order. BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 8, 1857. THE RING. EIGHTS TO COME. FEB 10.— Aaron Jones and Tom Sayers— £ 160 a side, London. 17.— Mace and Thorpe- £ 25 a side, London. 24.— Crutchley and George Lane— £ 25 a side, London. MAB 8.— Alec Andrews and Tom Tyler—£ 25 a side, London. 3.— Charles Lynch and Young Gilbert—£ 10 a side, London. 10.— Hazletine and Bos Tyler—£ 50 a side, London. APB 14.— Hatton and Campbell— £ 20 a side, London. 29.— Cobley and Crockett— £ 190 a side, London. May 12.— Hayes and Travers— £ 100 a Bide, London. FIGHTS FOB THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND OTHER CELE- BRATED PRIZE BATTLES.— Just published, at Bell's Life Office, 170, Strand, and to be had of all booksellers, " The Fights for the Championship, and other Prize Battles," being full accounts of all the fights for the championship from the days of Figg and Broughton to the present time, and also of many other celebrated prize battles, including the perform- ances of Jem Burn, Jack Randall, White- headed Bob. Scrog" gins, Dick Curtis, Young Dutch Sam, Ned Neal, Owen Swift- Johnny Broome, Barney Aaron, Ned Adams, Dick Cain, Ham- mer Lane, Nat Langham, Hayes, Keene, Grant, Massey. Jemmy Welsh, & c. Compiled and arranged by oue of the Editors of Bell's Life in London. Price 5s ; or sent free by post on receipt of a Post Office order for 5s 6d. To be had also at all the railway stations, and of Mr Fenner at Cambridge, & c. FIGHT FOE TUESDAY NEXT, BETWEEN TOM SAYERS AND AARON JONES, FOR £ 400. As our readers are aware, the renewed match between these heroes is to be decided on Tuesday nest. The stakes, it is known, were originally £ 100 a side; but to this amount a bet of £ 100 a side, between the backers of the men, has been made and staked. So confident, indeed, were the backers of Sayers, that on hearing of the acceptance of their offer by the friends of Jones, they declared their readiness to bet yet another £ 100, making the stakes £ 300 a side. To this Jones's friends would not agree, stating that the extra £ 100 a side was quite sufficient to cover expenses, and that if any more money was to be betted, it could be done with facility on the field of battle. The men, since the final decision of the referee, have been in active exercise at their respective training quarters, and report speaks highly of their condition. Neither man has left a stone un- turned, and we believe we may state with truth, that never were two men in better trim to meet in the roped arena. On the last occasion Jones was too fleshy, a state of things, we are told, he has now entirely remedied. Both are extremely confident, but, if anything, the Sayers party appear to be the boldest, as tbey are laying guine? s to pounds on their man. A meeting of the friends of both men was held on Wednesday, at Alec Keene's, Three Tuns, Moore- street, Soho, when preliminaries were ami- cably settled, and the whereabouts determined upon. Strange| to say, thebackersof the men have considered it politic to changethe venue from the place at which the last two battles have taken place, and to betake themselves by " special" conveyance to a spot which has been tried in days gone by with almost invariable success. How far the change may be advisable remains to be proved. The spot at which the men before met was in all re- spects safe, and barring the perils of disembarkation could not - have been bettered. The backers of the men, however, know their own interests best, and have doubtless made their arrange- ments with a view to a satisfactory conclusion of the event. An extremely early start is to be effected, and all who may be at the rendezvous after eight o'clock will be assuredly thrown out. The fixture can be learned from Alec Keeue; Nat Langham, Cambrian, Castle- street; Jem Burn, Rising Sun, Air- street; Jemmy Shaw, Queen's Head, Crowa- oourt; Jemmy Massey, Crown, Cranbourne- passage; Dan Dismore, King's Arms, Smart's- buildings; Owen Swift, Horseshoe, Tichbourue- street, and at all sporting houses. The muster of Corinthians is ex- Cted to be unrivalled. The ring keepers for the occasion will Fred Adams, Fred Dickenson, Dan M'Nulty, Wychwood Forester, Bill Hayes, George Crockett, Jack Hazeltine, and Jack Hicks. Sayers will take up his quarters at Nat Langham's, and Jones at the house of his old friend and patron. Tom Sayers has laid a bet of £ 10 that he does not exceed lOst 101b on Monday ( to- morrow), and he is to go to scale at Dan Dis- more's, King's Arms, Smart's- buildings, Holborn, at four o'clock in the afteruoon. BILL HAYES AND BOB THAVERS MATCHED.— A match was made on Saturday night week, at Nat Langham's, between Bill Hayes and Bob Travers, to fight for £ 100 a side, on the 12th of May next, in the London district, neither man to exceed lOst. £ 26 a side was staked. The next deposit of £ 10 a side is to be made at Dan Dismore's, King's Arms, Smart's- buildings, on Wednesday week ; the third of £ 10 a side at Mr Jackson's, King's Head, King- street- mews, March 4tli; the fourth of £ 10 a side at Harry Brunton's, George and Dragon, Beech- street, Barbican, March 18th; the fifth of £ 10 a side at Nat Lang- ham's, April 1; the sixth of £ 10 a side at Mr Watkius's, Olive Branch, Earl- street, Lisson- grove, April 15th ; and the last of £ 25 a side at Dan Dismore's, the Wednesday before fighting. The men are to go to scale at Nat Langham's, between twelve and two, the day before fighting. BOB BRETTLE AND MIKE MADDEN.— Brettle writes to us that he cannot agree to Madden's proposition, to name a referee in the articles, uuless we will consent to act. This we must positively refuse to do. We have no objection to name a referee on the ground, but to this Brettle will ry> t consent. He says either we must be named, or a referee must be chosen by the men on the day, and that unless Madden agrees to this propo- sition the match will not go on. It only remains for us to say, that we shall not insert anything further on the subject of the match until it is settled one way or the other. The men are ac- quainted with each others addresses, and they must settle the matter between themselves. When all is arranged, we shall be glad to state the result. HAZELTINE AND TYLER.— Another deposit of £ 5 a side for this match was staked at Mr Vassar's, Green Dragon, Half Moou- street, on Wednesday. The next of £ 5 a side is to be made at Mr Hunter's, Red Deer, Cambridge- road, on Wednes- day next. CROCKETT AND COBLEY.— Another deposit of £ 10 a side for this match was made at Jem Ward's, High- street, White- chapel, on Wednesday last. The next of £ 5 a side is due at Mr Brittain's, Cross- street, Fiusbury, on the 18th iust. GILBERT AND LYNCH.— The second deposit for this mill was made at Mr Skinner's, New England Lighthouse, Ratcliff. The next of £ 2 10s a side is to be made to- morrow ( Monday), at George Brown's, Bell, Red Lion Market. GEORGE LANE AND BODGER CRUTCHLEY.— 1These Birming- ham men have gone to country quarters, under well- known trainers. A further deposit of £ 5 a side for their fight must be made to- morrow ( Monday), at Solid Coates's, the stakeholder. MACE AND THORPE.— Another deposit of £ 2 10s a side be- tween these lads was made at Dan Dismore's, on Tuesday. The final deposit of a like amount must be staked at Mr Bunyan's, Hand in Hand, Princes- street, London- road, on Wednesday next. CAMPBELL AND HATTON.— The next deposit of £ 2 10s a side for this match is to be made at Jem Cross's, Royal Oak, East- lane, Greenwich, on Tuesday evening. ANDREWS AND TYLER.— Another deposit of £ 5 a side for this affair is due at Joe Hoiles's ( the Spider), Old King John, Holy- well- lane, on Wednesday next. John Flanery and Joseph Nolan of Birmingham match, for £ 10 a side, at catch weights, is going on. A further deposit to the stakeholder, S. Coates, must be made to- morrow ( Monday). SPIDER TO MORRIS ROBERTS.— If Morris Roberts will not fight Tiney at 8st 21b, * he Spider will fight him for £ 100 or £ 200 a side, at 8st 41b, or 8st 5lb, in three months from the first de- posit. Money ready at the Spider's own house, the Old King John, Holywell- lane, Shoreditch. Topper Brown will fight any man in the world at 9st 61b, for £ 100 a side. A match can be made by leaving a deposit at our office, and articles sent to Brown, at the Dun Cow, Charles- street, Leicester; or a match can be made at Mr Jones's, Duke's Head, Vine- street, Hatton- garden. A gentleman will be at Mr Wakefield's, the Crown Tavern, Mile End- road, on Tuesday evening next, prepared to match Young Tyler against Dan Morris, to fight for £ 50 or £ 100 a side, at 8st lib; the match to come off ten weeks after his fight with Alec Andrews. Stamp of Norwich will fight Bobby Chapman at 7st 121b, or Sulivan at 7st 10lb, or any lad in the world, bar Harrington, at 7st 101b or 7st 121b. A match can be made any night next week, at the Spider's, Old King John, HoHywell- lane, Shoreditch, for £ 10or £ 15 aside. Sam Millard informs the Ebony Wonder, Plantagenet Green, that he can insure a match, by meeting him at his own house, the Globe, Brick- lane, St Luke's, next Tuesday night, at catch Weight, for £ 50 a side. Thomas Murrall of Oaken Gates will fight Richard Beamont of Donnington Wood, catch weight, for not less than £ 10 a side, at Beamont's own time. The match can be made any evening next week at John Lewis's, Puddler's Arms, Oaken Gates, Salop. Robert Charlton of North Shields will match a Novice, who never fought for a shilling in his life, to fight Samuel Mace, now of Bedlington, for £ 25 a side, at lOst 101b, two months after the first deposit. An answer through Bell's Life will be attended to, Dick Hall of Nottingham informs us that the answer to Top- per Brown's challenge m our last, was not authorised by him. Hall has entirely forsaken the P. R., and any challenges will be useless. Ike Tiuey ( Joe Rowe's Mouse) will fight Morris Roberts of Birmingham at 8st 2lb, for £ 25 a side. Money ready any night next week. Simon Finighty has sent us £ 2 as a first deposit for a match between him and Dobson of Walsall, for £ 25 a side. He has sent articles to Dobson. Jack Sullivan is prenared to make a matoh with Jem Cash at 9st 4lb, for £ 10 a side. Man and money ready at Sam Millard's the Globe, Brick- lane, St Luke's, on Wednesday night next. BOB TRAVERS AND CLEGHORN'S BENEFIT.— The joint benefit of these gallant heroes is fixed for to- morrow ( Monday) night, being the eve of the renewed contest between Tom Sayers and Aaron Jones, for £ 400. It will take place at the Chandos- strcet Rooms, and, we have no doubt, will be patronised by every lover of the fistic art. On the occasion Aaron Jones and Tom Sayers will show previous to their battle, and all the principal members of the association have promised their valuable assistance. Bob Travers and Cleghorn will fight their battle o'er again, and no stone will be left unturned to secure gratification to all who may honour the exhibition with their patronage. It must be re- membered that Cleghorn is far from home, and being the de- feated man he is not by any means flush of cash to carry him to Newcastle. He did his best to win, but was opposed to far greater talent than he expected, and was therefore compelled, however unwillingly, to succumb. Bob has already secured another customer, and a match has been made between him and the renowned Bill Hayes, for £ 100 a side, to come off in May. In addition to theLondonP. R. stars, the most celebrated provincials will don the mittens and exhibit Old England's proudest science in a masterly style. Among the sparrers will be found Nat Langham and Jack Grant, Alec Keene and Joe Phelps, Mike Madden and Mickey Bent, Jemmy Massey and Jemmy Welsh, Bill Hayes and George Crockett, Spider and Young Harrington, Dan Collins and Joe Rowe, Billy Duncan and Young Sambo, Sam Martin and Fred Dickenson, Tom Mose and Jemmy Madden. Charley Mallett will as usual officiate as master of the cere- monies, and should there be time between the sparring bouts, will, no doubt, treat the company to some of his celebrated Shaksperian readings. TOM MALEY.— Poor old Tom Maley is still very hard up and extremely ill. We have, during the past week, received 5s for his relief from Harry Orme, and we trust that many who re- membered him in former days will yet come forward and give him a helping hand to relieve him from his present distress. He was always a ga ae, resolute fellow, and never did he sully his fair fame in the P. R. by a dishonest action. It must be recol- lected that he was the hero of eighteen prize battles, in the majority of which he was the winner. Nat Langham has re- ceived and handed over to him, during the week, £ 2 10s, being subscriptions from several kind friends. OLD TIMES REVIVED.— Sparring at Jemmy Shaw's, the oldest established! academy, Old Queen's Head Tavern, Crown- court, Windmill- street, Haymarket, to- morrow ( Monday) even- ing. A select class for tuition every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, also harmony every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening. This ( Saturday evening) Mr B. will preside, faced by Mr HenryHicks. To- morrow ( Monday) evening there will be plenty of good sport. The Odds and Ends Club hold their meetings, as usual, at Jemmy Shaw's next Thursday evening. Entrance free, open to all comers. Jem Ward ( the Black Diamond) is again sparkling in his old horizon, a planet of no ordinary magnitude. The hostelry known as the King's Arms, Whitechapel- road, now boasts Jem as the boniface. The ancient admirers of the fancy who dwell in the East will remember the ex- champion in his zenith. The curious will find it interesting now to look in on Jem and recog- nise, in the valiant coal- whipper of former days, the accom- plished painter and publican of the present. The sparring is conducted by Joe Bostock. On Friday evening next the chair will be taken by Chas. Sloman, faced by Mr Vandersteen. Nat Langham, of the Cambrian Stores, has made unusual exertions to prepare the best of entertainment for his Corinthian friends. In addition to the far- famed attractions of Nat's hostelry, the celebrated Frank Widdowes from Norwich will present his auditors nightly with the contents of his budget of wit and fun. Boxing, as usual, under the direction of Alec Reed, assisted by Bob Travers, the Black Diamond, and other jewels Of colour. Private lessons at any time. Gloves and dumb bells supplied. To- night ( Saturday), Frank Widdowes will be in his glory. , , Those who are in search of sport, harmony, or pleasure, should pay a visit to Harry Orme's, the Jane Shore, 103, High- street, Shoreditch, where they will find it in abundance. The cellar aud larder are both stocked with the best of everything. An elegant and commodious private boxing saloon, where the noble art is taught in private, by Harry Orme and Billy Duncan. A first- rate sing- song every Thursday night. Chairman, Mr Harry Hicks. On Thursday evening next the chair will be taken by Mr W. King, faced by Mr H. Hicks, when he will be assisted by some of the first- rate talent of the East. , Canine sports to- morrow ( Monday) evening, at Joe Phelps s tavern and chop- house, Yilliers- street, Strand, for a silver watch, value five guineas, to be ratted for by champion dogs ; entrance free, open to all England. Tom Sayers will show on Monday evening, previous to his appearance at Chandos- street Rooms. Sparring this evening and every Wednesday, conducted by Young Sambo. Private lessons given daily, with the use of the dum's- bells. Boxing- gloves sent to any part of the kingdom on receipt of a P. O. order. Morris Roberts of the George aud Dragon, \\ harf- street, Bir- mingham, still keeps the game alive, and affords every facility for his friends doing the same. Morris invites country visitors to call at his hostelry, where they will find him prepared to gratifv their palates to any extent, besides being always ready to impart information on the past and forthcoming events Public sparring every Saturday and Monday evening, admission free. All works of reference connected with the P. R. to be had at the bar. „ ., ,., _., The champion of the feather weights, the Spider, of the Old King John, Holy well- lane, Shoreditch, has a select harmonic rneet- ineevery Tuesday evening. On Tuesday next the chair taken by Mr T.^ Eughes, faced by Mr W. Hughes. First- rate sparring every Saturday and Monday evening, conducted by Dau Collins. Private lessons in the noble art given by the Spider or Dan Col- lins, any hour of the day. Gloves, dumb- bells, & c, sent to any part of the kingdom. Fistiana and Fights for the Champion- ship to be had at the bar. Ben Caunt, of the Coach and Horses, St Martin's- lane, begs to state that the celebrated sparring school presents specimens of the hit, stop, and get awav science by first rate practitioners on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights ; director, Young Sambo. On Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings Ben Caunt s British Opera. Ben Caunt sings like a nightingale. His upper notes exceed the eagle's flight. Job Cobley is a perpetual lodger, and attends on gentlemen daily, from morn till night. Young Reed, at Jem Burn's, the Rising Sun, Air- street, Pic- cadilly, gives private instruction daily, from twelve to four, aud from eight to ten in the evening. A commodious arena has been fitted up, and gentlemen may rely on privacy. Gloves and dumb- bells sent into the country on receipt of a P. O. order, pay- able to Wm. Reed, at the Charing Cross office. Reed is also to be heard of at Owen Swift's, Tichborne- street, Haymarket. At Harry Wright's, William the Fourth, Albany- road, Wal- worth, come and hear the eccentric Joey Jones, every Monday. Mr Broad wood will attend aud face the immortal Joseph. Those who wish to have a treat should come early. On Monday next the renowned Jem Ward, the ex- champion, will preside, faced by one of the best singers of the day. M. C., Joe Jones. At J. Vassar's, Green Dragon, Halfmoon street, Bishopsgate, a free- and- easy every Tuesday evening, conducted by Mr T. Green. Public sparring every Saturday evening, under the superinten- dence of Jack Brooks of Norwich. Private lessons at any time. On Tuesday next the chair will be taken by Jack Brooks, faced by James Nutty, assisted by several professionals. Harry Broome has taken the Riding School, Southampton, for an exhibition of the noble art of self- defence, for to- morrow ( Monday) evening; he will be assisted by Tom Paddock, Jerry Noon, jack Grant, Bill Barry, and others. Sparring will com- mence at seven o'clock. At Sam Millard's, the Globe, Brick- lane, St Luke's, sparring takes place every Tuesday evening, conducted by himself. On Mondays and Saturdays harmonic meetings take place, at which lovers of song are invited to attend. Charley Lynch takes a benefit at Harry Phelps's Ship Royal Oak, New Gravel- lane, Wapping, on Tuesday, previous to going into training ts fight Gilbert. Charley Lynch and Dan Morris will wind up. . Job Cobley and George Baker of Chatham intend taking a joint benefit on Thursday next, at Mr H. Burgess's, Five Bells, Rochester, when they will be assisted by a large number of mem- bers of the P. B. A. PEDESTBJANISM. MATCHES TO COME. FEBRUARY. 7 and 9.— Handicap Race of 180 yards, for £ 10 and other money prizes, at the Salford Borough Gardens. 9.— Several nror. ey prizes will be run for in a Handicap at Hyde Park, Sheffield ; distance 606 yards. 9.— Jones and Whiteiiouse— to run 120 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Beggar s Bush, Oscott. 9.— Lowes and Vest— to run 110 yards, for £ 10 a side, on Gilesgate Moor, Durham. , „ ,, _ „ 9.— Badger and Couser— to run 140 yards, £ 10 a side, at the Golden Ball, Coven Heath. ., , _ 9.— Akers and Cooper— to run 140 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Oscott College. 9.— An Amateur to walk four miles under 36 minutes, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth. ., _ , 9.— Brunton and Green— to run 150 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Durham. 10.— Lodge and Stainsby— to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, Lodge to have two yards start, at or near Yarm. . . , 12.— Fuller and Rogers— to walk 20 miles, for £ 25 a side, in the neigh- bourhood of Slough. , . „, ^ „„ a 12.— Andrews to run four miles in 23 minntes, staking £ 4 to £ 5, at Garratt- lane. U.— Hargreaves and Smith— to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Bradford 14.— Holden and Wild— to rua 140 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Salford Bo- rough Gardens. ., „ ,„ ,_ 14.— Leach and Morris— to run 200 yards, for £ 2 a side, at Salford Bo- rough Gardens. 16.— Greenwood and London— to run 130 yards, for £ 2o a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. . „ , _ _ 16.— Bintcliffe and Trainor— to run two miles, for £ 2a a side, at Hyde Park Sheffield. , , . no 16.— Leng and Stevenson— to run 100 yards, Leng staking £ 10 to £ 8, near Middlesbro'. . . _ , . 16.— Long and Todd— to run 120 yards, Todd receiving two- and- a- half yards inside, for £ 10 a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. 18.— Coxford and Hotine— to walk seven miles, for £ 25 a side, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth. 21,— Boot hand Collinge— to run 100 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Salford Bo- rough Gardens. 23.— Cooke and Jackson— to run six miles, for £ 10 a side, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth. _ , 28.— Kent and Landon— to run 100 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Endon. 23.— Forster and Fawcett— to run 300 yards, for £ 36 a side, Faweett to have eight yards start, at the Fountain Inn. 23.— Hughes and Williams- to run 120 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Aston 23— Walker and Shakespear— to run a mile, £ 5 a side, at Aston Cross. 23.— Read and Staiuor— to run 140 yards , for £ 10 a side, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth. 23 and 24.— Handicap Races at Hyde Park, Sheffield, for several money prizes of a large amount. ., 24.— Halton andMellor— to run 150 yards, for £ 10 a side, on the Halifax and Leeds road. ., , 28.— Harrison and Kent— to run 440 yards, for £ lo a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. MARCH. „ u 2.— Horrocks and Margetts— to run 440 yards, for £ 50 a side, at Rugby. 2.— Andrews and Cooke— to run a mile, for £ 5 a side, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth, Andrews to have a start of 30 yards. 2.— Green and Hall— to run 120 yards, at Stockton- on- Tees, £ 2o a side. 2.— Barber and Brook— to run 440 yards, for £ 15 a side, at Grantham Park, near Huddersfield. 7.— Sanderson and Sharp— to run two miles, for £ 25 a side, at Bellevue. 7.— Feilding and Hartley— to run 100 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Bellevue. 9.— Nicholls and Reed— to run 140 yards, Reed staking £ 10 to £ 8, at Birmingham. 9.— Barber and Hardman— to run 200 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. 9 and 10— A Handicap of 100 yards, for £ 12 and other money prizes, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. 11- Mays and Miller— to run 880 yards, for £ 3 a side, at Greenock. 16.— Levett and Pudney— to run 10 miles, for £ 50 a side and the Cham- pionship, at Garratt- lane. 21 and 23.— Handicap Foot Race of 200 yards, for £ 10 and other money prizes, at the new Wellington Race Ground, Bury. APRIL. 10,— Kirby and Mattock— to run 140 yards, for £ 5 a side, within two miles of Shrewsbury. 13.— Hosspool and Saville— to run half a mile at Hyde Park, Sheffield, Hosspool betting £ 60 to £ 50. 13 and 14.— Great All England Handicap Race of half a mile, for £ 60 and other money prizes, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. POST OFFICE OBDEBS for Deposits, in which the EDITOB OP BELL'S LIFE IS- LONDON is made stakeholder, must be made payable to " WILLIAM CLEMENT," at the Post Office,- Strand, and addressed to this office. Country notes cannot be taken; they will in all in- stances be sent back. DOINGS AT HYDE PARK GROUND, SHEFFIELD, AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. PROCTOR v WEIGHT.— On Monday last William Proctor and John Wright ( both of Sheffield) met on this ground to run one mile, for £ 10 a side, Wright receiving a start of 30 yards. Proctor was the favourite at 8 and 10 to 1, with only a few takers. Owing to the inclement state of the weather, the snow falling thick and heavy during the greater part of the day, not more than one hundred lovers of pedestrianism were induced to breast the hills to witness the contest. The bipeds, on stripping, immediately took their stations at their respective marks, and at once bolted away; Proctor, who had evidently made up his mind to win, and nothing else, put on the steam, and, when the first lap ( 506 yards) had been completed, was within about 14 yards of his antagonist; they continued about the same distance apart during the next round ( 1,012 yards), when the favourite gradually stole up to his man, and, when within a quarter of a mile from home, Proctor went in advance, was never again caught, and ran in an easy winner by half a score yards, which distance he could have doubled had he pleased. ME JOHN SANDERSON'S ONCE ROUND AND ONE HUNDRED YARDS HANDICAP RACE.— Mr J. Sanderson, the landlord of the Butchers' Arms, Bath- street, Sheffield, will give the following Srizes to be run for at Hyde Park, Sheffield, on the 9th and 10th [ arch:— £ 12 for the first man, £ 2 for the second, aud £ 1 for the third, and 5s for heats. The following additional prizes will be given, to be run for on the Tuesday by the second men, viz:— £ 2 for the first man, £ 1 for the second, and 10s for the third. Entrance Is each, and 2s more to accept. The entrance will close on the 11th February at the above house. ACCEPTANCES FOE JAMES DABLEY'S HANDICAP RACE, at Hyde Park, oil Monday and Tuesday, Feb 23 and 24; distance twice round and 100 yards ; first prize £ 30, second £ 5, third £ 2, and £ 1 for every man winning his heat; the second man in the heats to run off on the following day ( Tuesday), when the follow- ing additional prizes will be given:— £ 310s for the first, £ 1 for the second, and 10s for the third.— Lot 1, at half- past three: Jas. Hancock ( Salford) 35 yards start, Richard Manks 80, William Clarke 90, Thos. Hayes 95, Walter Turner 100, Jonathan Skel- ton 120.— Lot 2, at four: Wm. Shaw ( Leeds) 60 yards start, Job Smith ( Hulme) 73, John Watkinson 75, Wm. Savage 95, Joseph Mercer 105, John Clarke 110.— Lot 3, at half- past three : S. Frankland ( 1st Life Guards) 65 yards start, Chas. Buckley 70, Jas. Brooks ( Holmfirth) 80, Joseph Marshall 88, Wm. Swaby ( Doncaster) 95, Wm. Unwin 140.— Lot 4, at four: W. Proctor 72 yards start, B. Badger ( Wolverhampton) 80, John Littlewood ( Attercliffe) 95, Wm. Knowles 105, H. Longden 105, Henry Singleton 120. The second men will run off at four. The de- ciding heat will be run off at fealf- past four o'clock on Tuesday. A pigeon shooting leger will also take place. WHITTINGTON AND BULLOCK.— A race of five score yards, for £ 10 a side, comes off near the White Hart Inn, High Green, to- morrow ( Monday), between Wm. Whittington of High Green and Bullock of Mexbro'. A HANDICAP RACE of once round Hyde Park will take place on Monday, March 23, £ 10 for the first prize, 30s for the second, 10s for the third, and 5s for winning heats, and 30s for second men in three heats, viz, £ 1 for the first, and 10s for the second All entries to be made to Mr C. Thorpe's, Royal George, Carver- street, on or before Saturday, Feb 28 ; entrance Is each, and Is 6d more to accept. GREAT AIL ENGLAND HANDICAP RACE.— A handicap race of half a mile will take place on Easter Monday and Tuesday. First prize £ 50, second £ 10, third £ 5, £ 1 for winning heats; entrance 2s 6d and 5s to accept. The entrance will close March 10. No one will have more than 60 yards start. All entries to be made to Mrs Hannah Heathcote, at Hyde Park, or to James Darley, Crown Inn, Holly- street, Sheffield. PIGEON SHOOTING, HYDE PARE.— On Tuesday the usual 10s sweepstakes, at 4 birds each, was shot for by nine subscribers. Messrs G. Fosdick and L. Ibbotson won, killing all. After the above a 7s 6d sweepstakes, at 3 birds each, was shot for by seven members, when Messrs G. Fosdick, W. Middleton, and E. Birks killed all and divided. HILLSBRO' INN.— On Monday the usual weekly novice Leger of 5s each, at 3 birds each, was shot for at Mr Thos. Hawksley's, by eight subscribers. Messrs Smith and Oxley killed two each, and divided the money. Other shooting took place. THORPE.— On Monday a sweepstakes of 10s each, at 4 birds each, the usual conditions, was shot for by nine subscribers. Mr T. Allott killed all, and won the sweepstakes to himself. DARNAXL.— RABBIT COURSING.— On Monday last, a match for £ 25 a side came off at Mrs James Dearmati's, the Old Cricket Ground, at Darnall, near Sheffield, between Mr George Robinson's dog Smoker and Mr James Phoenix's bitch Nell, the best of 19 courses, 50 yards law. Smoker won, getting 10 courses to Nell's five. OUGHTIBRIDGE.— On Thursday a 5s sweepstakes was shot by five subscribers, at 2 birds each, at Mr W. Howe's, Cock Inn. Messrs W. Bailey and L. Higgins killed all and divided. HIILSBSO' INN.— A sweepstakes of 10s each, 4 birds each, single guns, above f- inch bore, 2oz shot, 21 yards rise; single guns not more than t- inch bore, lfoz shot, 20 yards rise; double guns the use of one barrel only, l^ oz shot, 19 yards rise; will take place at Mr T. Hawksley's, the Hillsbro' Inn, near Sheffield, on Wednesday, leb 18. Open to all at 50 years of age or more ( bar W. Baily of Sheffield). Shooting to commence precisely at two o'clock. PEDESTRIANISM AT BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICTS- The heavy fall of snow that has taken place almost daily since the end of last week has prevented all attempts at pedestrian sport, the snow lying in many parts around full two feet deep, and unless a change of weather takes place it will be difficult to get off the matches to- morrow ( Monday) between the following men :— AEERS OP BIRMINGHAM AND COOPER.— The stakeholder ( Mr Tailby) has received the whole of the stakes, £ 10 a side, for the seven score yards race, which comes off at Beggar's Bush, near Oscott College ; both men have actively trained for the event, and a good deal of interest is tafken in the match. Akers is well known, but Cooper is almost a stranger in Birmingham. The men are to be at scratch between one and three o'clock, to start by mutual consent •, if no start in twenty minutes, then to go by first report of pistol. WM. PARKER AND BEN HOOPER— AS soon as Akers and Cooper have run these men will take the same ground, to run their oue mile match, for £ 3 a side ; to start by report of pistol. BADGER AND COUSER.— The whole of the money, £ 10 a side, has been made good, and the match comes off to- morrow ( Mon- day), at the Golden Ball, Coven Heath. The men to beat scratch at one o'clock, to go by mutual consent; if no start in thirty minutes, then to go by first pull of handkerchief. Couser finds ropes and stakes. Both men are reported all right, and the men will be glad to see their friends to- night ( the 8th inst); Badger at Skidmore's, the Duke's Head, Duke- street, Wolverhampton, and Couser at J. Beckett's, the Cottage Spring, New Town, Bilston. WILLIAM WATSON of Birmingham will run William Bailey of Darlaston, from five to six score yards ; or Woodward, Boddy, or Little Hayes of Birmingham, the like distance, for £ 5 a side, or their own sum. Watson can be heard of any night next week at Mr Hateley's, Bull's Head, Staniforth- street. THOMAS KANE of Birmingham will run William Pyatt, 120 yards, if he will give a start of three yards; or he will run Alfred Simpson the like distance, if he will give four yards start. Money ready at John Thomas's, Old Cross- street, any night next week. THOMAS KAYNE, hearing that David Patent is not satisfied with his defeat, will run him 120 yards ; or he will run Thomas Whalick or Edwin Yates, the same distance ; or take two yards in six score of Boddy, for £ 5 a side, for their own sums. Money ready at J. Thomas's, Old Cross- street, any night next week. GEORGE DEARDEN of Birmingham cannot run Constable of Willenhall 100 yards, but will accommodate him at 130 yards, for £ 25 a side ; or he will run Bullock of Stoke 120 yards, or Tommy Lee of Manchester the like distance ; or Sully of Arnold 150 yards; or Butler of Radford 120, for the like sum ; to run halfway between home and home. If a deposit is sent to Bell's Life, aud articles to Dearden, at Mr Ball's, the Justices' Inn, Lombard- street, or to Powell's, Rodney Inn, Hurst- street, Bir- mingham, a match can lie made, AKEBS of Birmingham will run Paget of Dudley 200 yards, for £ 20 or £ 25 a side. Money ready at Powell's, Rodney Inn, Hurst- street, Birmingham. F. DIAMOND will oblige by letting his whereabouts be known through Bell's Life; it will be advantageous to him. DOINGS AT BELLEVUE, MANCHESTER. MONDAY, FEB. 2.— BUCKLEY AND RIDER.— The race of one mile, for £ 20 a side, with W. Buckley of Bury and T, Rider ( alias Lighter) of Denton, fixed for this afternoon, did not come off, Buckley forfeiting the £ 10 deposited. NANCY AND POSEY.— This was a canine contest, for £ 5 a side, Henry Wild backing Nancy of Stalybridge, and H. Jack- son of Ashton backing Posey. The distance was 200 yards, and Mr John Jennison filled the office of referee. Some spirited bet- ting took place at 6 to 5 on Nancy, who won the race by t wo yards. NEW MATCH.— NANCY AND EMPRESS.— Geo. Rawson of Bury has matched his bitch Nancy against Jas. Hibbert's Empress of Droylsden, to run 200 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Bellevue, on the 14th inst, the heavier dog to give 2| yards to the pound inside. For this match Mr Holden has received £ 5 each. NANCY AND NANCY.— Jolm Kenyon of Rochdale and George Rawson of Bury have signed articles, the former matching his bitch Nancy against a dog of Rawson's, of the same name, to run 200 yards, at Bellevue, on Saturday next, the 14th inst, for £ 25 a side, the heavier to give 84 yards to the pound outside. Mr Holden has had handed to him £ 5 each on account of this match. SALFORD BOROUGH GARDENS. NEW MATCH.— HARDMAN AND BARBER.— Joseph ( aliasCock) Hardman of Radcliffe, and George Barber of Glossop, Derby- ship, are matched to run 200 yards, for £ 25 a side, at the Salford Borough Gardens, on the 9tli March. Mr Holden has received £ 1 each, and the other deposits are to be paid as follows :—£ 4 a side to- morrow ( Monday), £ 5 each on the 17th inst, £ 5 a side on the 23d, and the remaining £ 10 each on the day of the race. Mr Holden is to be referee, and if the men do not get off in 15 minutes they are to start by a pistol. LONG AND TODD.— Another deposit, making £ 5 each now down, has been paid to Mr Holden, on account of the race of 120 yards, for £ 10 a side, with Joseph Long of Salford and Thomas Todd of Manchester, which is fixed to come off at the Salford Borough Gardens on the 16th inst. Todd is to have 24 yards start inside. WILD AND HOLDEN.— On account of the race of 140 yards, for £ 10 a side, between Henry Wild of Manchester, and Robert Holden of Salford, Mr Holden now holds £ 5 each. The event is fixed for Saturday next, the 14th inst, at the Salford Borough Gardens. BOOTH AND COLLINGE.— Mr Holden now holds £ 10 each for the race of 160 yards, for £ 25 a side, between John Booth of New- ton Heath, and Thomas Collinge of Jumbo, which is to come off at the Salford Borough Gardens on the 21st inst. GOLDING AND INCE.— The race between these men of 100 yards, for £ 10 a side, came off on Monday last, on the West Derby- road, near Liverpool, in presence of a numerous assem- blage of spectators, considering the weather, it snowing all the day. The betting was 5 to 4 on Golding. The men weut away from the mark at the first attempt level, and the race ended by Golding winning by a yard. The stakes were given up in the evening at William Clarke's, Liver Vaults, 40, Tharlow- street, who was final stakeholder. A second race of 150 yards, for £ 2 a side, came off on the same ground, between William Parr and Thomas Williams. Parr, who was the favourite, won easily by four yards. A MATCH took place on Saturday, the 31st ult, between a sporting young farmer of Egham and R." a Knight'. of the Bung," from Horton, distance 100 yards, for £ 5 a side and a dinner for ten. The betting was very brisk at 3 to 2 on the Farmer, which was taken very readily by the Bung's backers. The signal being given, they both went away, the Farmer with the lead, which he kept all through, and won by about three yards. Time, 12 seconds. The Farmer, hearing his opponent is not satisfied, will run him again, aud give him two yards start, for any sum he likes. Ihe Farmer and his money can be found any time at the Running Horse Inn, Egham. MAN VERSUS TIME.— On Tuesday last a match, which excited much interest among several members of the Turf, came off on the turnpike- road from Hyde Park- corner to Hounslow and back, Mr Billy Ash worth undertaking, for a bet of £ 50 a side, to walk 20 miles in four hours, the first nine miles of whieh he undertook to complete in two hours, and both of which tasks he accomplished several minutes under the given time, to the asto- nishment of Mr J. Saxon, who laid the money against Mr Billy, who had been in full work during the last three weeks, antici- pating to catch a flat. CLEGG AND ELMSLEY.— The spin of 130 yards, which was to have taken place on Monday last between these men, at Hare- wood Bridge, Leeds, was postponed until Tuesday, when they met on the Leeds and Dewsbury- road, and toed the scratch at half- past twelve o'clock. The betting was 2 to 1 on Clegg. After several false starts they got away, Elmsley with a slight lead, but before they had gone 50 yards, Clegg overtook, passed him, and ran in a winner by about three yards. CABTLEDGE AND HANCOCK.— We have received a letter from Hancock OH the subject of the late race, and we entirely agree with what he says. It is a very great pity, and besides a detri- ment to pedestrianism in general, that so little attention is paid to the choice of a referee; and it is generally only after the race that men fiud out their mistake. By invariably abiding by the decision given we do our utmost to force this on the notice of pedestrian's, and it is their fault if they will not take the hint. But if first- rate walkers and runners would only agree to" be circumspect in their choice, and make it then a rule never to complain, we are sure that the smaller fry would follow in their wake, and great advantages would result. Notwithstanding Hancock's conviction that he was unfairly treated, he is ready to run Cartledge again, any distance, for £ 10 a side, and we think that Cartlege is bound to give him the chance. OLD SMITH.— Jemmy Shaw has a letter for this veteran, and as he conceives it may contain something advantageous for him, wishes he would call on him, or send him his address. A GENTLEMAN wishes to know the address of James Mahoney. If he will forward a letter, addressed to Charles Moor, at the Spotted Dog, Strand, he will oblige. FULLER AND ROGERS.— For this walking match of 20 miles w have received the whole of the money, £ 25 a side. In conse- quence of the fight between Aaron Jones and Tom Sayers it has been mutually agreed to postpone the match till Thursday, the 12th iust, when it will take place in the neighbourhood of Slough, between the 22d and 23d mile- stones. We shall appoint referees, if possible, though the change of the day will render this a matter of doubt. The men are to start at oue o'elock, and in case of police interference the Editor of Bell's Life is to name the next time and place. LEYETT AND PUDNEY.— For this race we have [ further re- ceived £ 5 on the part of Pudney, and from Levett a telegraphic message has been sent, stating that the letter enclosing his de- posit was too late for the post, but that it will arrive in the morning. If this turns out correct all will be right, but it is very imprudent to delay these matters to the last moment, and if they were of frequent occurrence, we should be inclined to make them a ground of forfeit, because they are easily to be guarded against. KENT AND HAERISON.— The match between Simon Kent of Middleton and James Harrison of Hulme, to 440 yards, for £ 15 a side, at the Salford Borough Gardens, Harrison receiving five yards start, is going on, and the second deposit of £ 110s a side, was made on the 31st ult, making £ 210s each; and a further deposit of £ 210s a side was to be made yesterday ( Saturday) at Mr Henry Hughes's, Bridgewater Arms, Ordsall- lane, Salford. Mr Abraham Attenbury is appointed referee. BARBER AND BROOK.— John Barber of Hyde and Jas. Brook of Holmfirth are matched to run 440 yards, for £ 15 a side, at Grantham Park, near Huddersfield, on the 2d of March. Mr Holden of Manchester is stakeholder, aud £ 5 each has been placed in his hands. This is to be increased to £ 10 a side on the 17th inst; and the remaining £ 5 each is to be staked on the 26th. Two GENTLEMRN of Salford, T. W. and H, S., have been matched to run 50 yards backwards, for £ 10 a side, at the Sal- ford Borough Gardens. The first deposit of £ 1 a side has been paid into the hands of Mr Henry Hughes ef the Bridgewater Arms, Ordsall- lane, Salford, and was to be increased to £ 210s a side yesterday ( Saturday), when time of running, and as to pay- ing the future deposits, was to be arranged. CHARLES COOKE and WILLIAM JACKSON are matched to run six miles, for £ 10 a side, on Monday, the 23d of February, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth. £ 1 a side has been already staked with Mr Matkins, George- yard, Grosvenor- square; the next deposit of £ 4 a side is to be made on the 9th inst at Mr Peet's, Thomas- street, Oxford. To start at three o'clock. Umpires and a referee to be chosen on the ground. ARTICLES have been entered into between R. Manks and a Gentleman who has to find a man to run Manks 10 miles, for £ 25 a side. Manks bars Pudney, Rowan of Gateshead, and John Levett. Manks to have choice of ground, which is to be named ten days before the race. The man to be named the same day, and his name forwarded to Bell's Life. Umpires and referee to be chosen on the ground. A HANDICAP FOOT RACE of 200 yards will take place at the Wellington New Race Ground, Bury, on Saturday and Monday, March 21 and 23; first prize £ 10, second £ 3, third £ 1, and 5s for every man winning a heat aud not getting a prize. En- trances Is each, and is 6d more when tbey accept, to be made to Edmund Ainsworth, ou or before the 2a of March, at the Wel- lington Hotel, Bun*. Postage or receipt stamps received as cash. ANDREWS AND COOKE.— A match has been made between Charles Cook of Marylebone and H. Andrews of Holborn to run one mile, Andrews receiving 30 yards start, for £ 5 a side, at Garratt- lane, on Monday, March 2. We have received articles, together with 5s a side, which is to be made into £ 1 10s a side on Friday next. HARTLEY AND FIELDING.— J. Hartley of Burnley is matched to run J. Fielding of Colne 100 yards, for £ 25 a side, on Satur- day, 7th March, at Bellevue. J. Jennison, the stakeholder, has received the first instalment of £ 5 each, which is to be aug- mented into £ 15 a side on Saturday, the 14th inst. An AMATEUR is backed at £ 7 to £ 5 to walk four miles under 36 minutes; he also backs himself £ 5 to £ 3; he walks the first mile in eight minutes. To take place on Sadler's Grounds, Garratt- lane, Wandsworth, on Monday ( to- morrow). £ 5 is in the hands of Mr Rolt. Bell's Life to be final stakeholder. COXFORD AND HOTINE,— This match, which was fixed to take place on Tuseday, the 10th inst, at Garratt- lane, Wands- worth, has been postponed till Wednesday, the 18th. HANCOCK ASD MARGETTS.— The race of 440 yards between these clippers, for which £ 20 a side is already down, kas been postponed by mutual agreement, from the 23d of February to Monday, March 2. LANDON AND KENT.— Joseph Landon of Milford and George Kent of Woodenbox have signed artieles to run 100 yards, for £ 25 a side, at the Waterfall Gardens, Endon, on the 23d instant, For this match, Mr Holden of Manchester has received £ 10 each, B. WALKER and G. SHAKESPEAR are matched to runene mile for £ 5 a side. They meet on Monday next, at Mr Taylor's, Dog and Partridge, to draw up articles. The race to come off at Aston Cross, on Monday. Feb 23d. J. HUGHES and W. WILLIAMS are matched to run at Aston Cross, on Monday, February 23d, six score yards, for £ 5 a side, They meet on Monday next, at Mr Taylor's, Dog and Partridge, Northwood- street, to make a further deposit. Two AMATEURS have staked £ 5 a side in the hands of Mr Crawley to run two miles, onThursday, the 12th, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth, to run between one and three o'clock. Either party not coming to the scratch to forfeit the money. READ AND Sf AINER.— For this adjourned race we have re- ceived a further sum of £ 1 a side, and the next deposit of £ 2 a side is to be made on Friday next. HARRY ANDREWS has staked £ 4 to £ 3 in Mr Collins's hands to run four miles in 23 minutes, on Thursday, the 12th inst, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth. THOMAS CUMMENS, of Shepherd's Bush, London ( late of Liverpool), hearing that Pembroke of Hammersmith wishes to run him, will take a quarter of a mile start in 20 miles, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side, or he will run Charles Cook of Marylebone the same distance level, for the like amount, or Andrews of Holborn 10 miles level, for the same; or he will enter a sweepstakes with Charles Cook, Pembroke, Ferguson, Leggs, and Priestly, dis- tance 20 miles, each man to put down £ 20, the winner to take the lot; the Editor of Bell's Life to be final stakeholder, to whom if a deposit be sent, and articles to Mr Isaac Williams, Duke of Sussex, Clifton- street, Shepherd's Bush, a match can be made. WILLIAM WALKER of Wheatsheaf- yard, Worksop, has written to us, stating that he met Wood, at Mr Swift's, accord- ing to his challenge, but that he could not get him to agree to anytning. He is willing to run Wood on a turnpike- road, within five miles of Worksop, for £ 50 a side, within a month from to- morrow ; and then he will run him the week after at Hyde Park, Sheffield, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side; the Editor of Bell's Life to bo stakeholder. Walker will run Tetlow of Hollinwood, Thomas Bintcliffe of Rastrick, or Charles Cooke of London, one mile, at Hyde Park, for £ 25 a side, or Ben Badger of Wolverhampton half a mile, for the same sum. JOHN INGHAM of Rochdale, will run Edward Whitworth of Rochdale, or William Schofield of Heywood 200 or 300 yards level, or Simon Kent of Middleton 300 yards, if he will give live yards start, or John Pomfret of Blakburn, from 100 to 140 yards, or Jas. Whittaker of Hollinwood cau be accommodated with a spin of 150 yards. A match can be made for £ 10 or £ 25 a side, at James Whatmough's, Odd Fellows' Arms, School- lane, Roch- dale. James Holden of Manchester to be stakeholder. Articles sent to the above house and a deposit to James Holden will be attended to. JOHN HARPER, of Tow Law, will be at Durham to- morrow ( Monday), prepared to make a match to run Blakeburn of Trimdon 100 yards, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side; or he will run Brown or Musgrove of Berry Edge, or Pamaby of Witton, 100 yards level; or George Robinson of Shildon, or Dodds of Stain- drop, 90 yards, if they will give one yard at the finish ; or Henderson of Crook 130 yards, if he will give one yard at the finish, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side. A match can be made at Mr John Couldard's, Albert Hotel, Tow Law. WILLIAM GINGELL, not being satisfied with his late match with Guss of Clerkenwell, will run him 150 yards, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side, to start by mutual consent, and if not off in half an hour to go by the pull of a handkerchief; or Horner will take ten yards start in 200 of Guss; or will take 15 yards start of Lewis of Clerkenwell once round Garratt- lane Ground, for the like sum. Money ready at Mr Millard's, the Globe, Brick- lane, St Luke's, on Tuesday next, between eight and ten o'clock. R. WHEATLEY of Stockton- on- Tees will take two yards start from G. Green of Hutton, or give R. Hall of Stockton two yards start in 100 or 120, or give Richardson of Guisbro' one yard start in the same distance, or run him 140 yards level; or he will give Brunton two j ards in 140, or D. Thompson or Simpson one yard start in 120, for from £ 10 to £ 25 a side. If £ 5 are sent to Bell's Life and articles to Wheatley, Globe Inn, Stockton, a match can be made. J. FORSTER of Dewsbury will run J. Smith of Gateshead and give him eight yards in 300, or 12 yards in 440, or will give B. Riley nine yards in 440, or run him 100 yards Iqyel; or give Drumming four yards in 130, or T. Simpson or the Oyster Lad of Leeds one yard in 100, or take seven yards in 300 of Haneock the champion of England, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side. If articles are sent to Forster, at the Star Inn, Dewsbury, and £ 5 to Bell's Life, a match can be made. W. BAYLEY of Darlaston is surprised at J. Jinks offering him two yards in 100, when he knows that is not his distance, but if Jinks will give three yards start in 100, aud four yards in 200, Bayley will run him for any sum he thinks proper to name, not exceeding £ 25 a side. The Editor of Bell's Life to be stake holder. To run in six or eight weeks from the first deposit. If a deposit is sent to Bell's Life and articles to- Bayley, at the Bell Inn, Darlaston, a match can be made. PEARCE HOLDROYD of Mirfield will run Emsley of Pudsey, Samuel Howard of Bradford, Joseph Whitely of Oldham, or James Newton of the same place, 400 yards level, for £ 25 a side, to run at Bellevue; or Holdroyd will take 15 yards start of Jas. Fawcett, or Thos. Bintcliff of Brighouse in one lap round Hyde Park, for the same sum. A match can be made by sending £ 5 to Mr Holden, Manchester, and articles to Pearce Holdroyd, Mir field. Mr Holden to be stakeholder and referee. WM. WALMSLEY is surprised at Andrew Nelson of Hulme wanting three yards start in 100, but if Nelson means running, Walmsley will run him 100 yards, if he will giTe three yards in 100 or five yards in 200. tValmsley will run John Tetlow, George Andrews, George Hardy, James Smith, Isaac Marsden, or John Britton, for not less than £ 5 a side. A match can be made at Mr R. Froggatt's, City Tavern, Union- street, Great Aneoats street, Manchester. JAMES BURNS ( alias Clogger) of the Ouse Burn will run Frazer of the same place, or young Ferguson of Byker once round Newcastle Race Course, and give them 50 yards start each, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side; or he will run C. Wilkinson, or Storey of Newcastle level, for the same amount. A match can be made by applying at Mr J. Reid's, Ship Inn, Milk Market, Newcastle, to- morrow ( Monday) night, between eight and 10 o'clock. JAMES JACKSON of Hulme, hearing that John Hannett of the same place is not satisfied with his late defeat, will take four yards start in 130 yards ; or he will run any of the following, 120 yards, namely, John Davis of Hulnie, Alf Jackson of Manchester, or Hoyles of Salford, or Ball of Ardwick 200 yards, for from £ 3 to £ 5 a side. Money ready at Joseph Nicleston's, Vulcan Inn, Bedford- street, Hulme. HENRY BULLOCK of Stoke- on- Trent will run Withington of of Nossgate 100 or 120 yards, if he will lay £ 25 to £ 20, or £ 12 to £ 10. If Bromley is not satisfied with his late defeat Bullock will run him the same distance as before for £ 20 a side. A match can be made any night next week at H. Bullock's, the Crown Inn, Stoke- upon- Treut, Staffordshire; or a deposit sent to Bell's Life, and articles to Bullock, will be attended to. W. JOPLING of Newcastle- on- Tyne says if J. Watson is not satisfied with his late defeat he will run him the same distance, for £ 5 a side, or W. Storey any distance he pleases; or he will run H. Mofl'at of the same place or J. Cook of Gateshead once round Newcastle Race Course, for £ 5 a side. A match can be made at L. Tulip's, Tiger in Clothes, Newcastle- on- Tyne, to- morrow ( Monday) night. LANDON of Milford cannot give Constable of Willenhall one yard in 100, but he will run him 100 yards level or give one yard start in 120 for £ 25 or £ 50 a side, in one mouth after his match with Kent, and give £ 3 to run at Endon, or take £ 3 to run at Asten Cross, and share the gate- money, If this suits Constable, by sending a deposit to Bell's Life and articles to Landon, at Levi Lowe s, Bull's Head Inn, Tunstall, a match can be made. JOSEPH BURFOOT ( alias Bristol Joe) of Darlaston will run any of the following men 440 yards, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side, viz, Walker, W. Warner, or Beckett ( all of Bilston), or he will take 15 yards start of Haywood of Bilston, or 20 yards start of Birken- shaw of Derby in the same distance, to run at Oscott College. A match can be made at the Four Horse Shoes, Croft- street, Dar- laston, to- morrow ( Monday) night, H. STONES of Staveley will run H. Margetts of London, 440 yards, if he will give eight yards start, or he will take 10 yards of Savill of Oldham in 880, or run Hardman of Ratcliff, or Fawcit of Brighouse, 440 yards level. A match can be made for £ 25 a side, by sending £ 5 to Bell's Life and articles to Mr J. Roebuck's, Bull Inn, Broad- lane, Sheffield. The Editor of Bell's Life to be stakeholder. M. HENDERSON of Crook will run J. Hall of Tow Law, 100 yards, if Hall will give four yards at the finish, or he will run J. Harper of the same place 100 yards, if he will give two yards at the finish ; or Gardner of Berry Edge 100 if he will give four yards at the finish, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side. A match cau be made at J. Botham's, Royal Oak Inn, Crook. THOMAS FENWICK of Lanchester will run James Drummond of Shotley Bridge, and give him one yard start in 80, or two in 100, for £ 15 or £ 25 a side. To run at Annfield Plain, and to allow reasonable expenses, and start by report of a pistol. A match can be made any day, at Mrs Turnbull's, the Queen, Ann' field Plain. THOMAS SEVERS of Worksop, being desirous of finishing their disputed race, will run William Philips 100yards, for from £ 5 to £ 10 a side, in one month from the first deposit, and will meet him at John Green's, the White Swan, to- morrow ( Monday) night, at eight o'clock, to draw up particulars and make the first deposit. J. HANSON of Daw Green will run Jinks of Batley 130 yards level, or Suthering of Heckmondwicke on the same terms, or S. Day of Dewsbury can be accommodated with two yards start in 130. A match can be made, for £ 10 or £ 15, at the Star Inn, Daw Green; to run at Grantham, the Editor of Bell's Life to be final stakeholder. H. KIRTON of Gateshead will run T. Smith or J. Hegg 150 yards level, or he will run M. Keanneyor H. Gibson 200 yards level ( all of the same place), for £ 3 or £ 5 a side. A match can be made to- morrow ( Monday) night, at Mr Joseph Nausoa's, Sun Inn, Side, Newcastle- upon- Tyne. G. BROOKS of Fulham will run T. Purdy, or his brother of Barnes, or Herring of Notting Hill, or Warwick of Hammer- smith, from 100 yards up to a mile, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. A match can be made at the King's Arms, Fulham, to- morrow ( Monday) night, between eight and 10 o'clock. GEORGE WATTS of Leicester will run Money Shittlewood of the same place, a quarter of a mile level, for £ 5 a side, or Samuel Smith of Thurmaston, or Pudding of Loughborough, on the same terms. Money ready at John Pegg's, Bumper Inn, Leices- ter, any night next week. FRANK WATSON of the Felling will run James Blakclock 100 yards, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side, or George Bell ( both of the same Slace), 150 yards, for £ 10 a side; or he will run James Gray of • ill Quay, 100 yards, for £ 15 a side. A match can be made at Robert Andersorfs, Blue Bell, HighFelling, any night next week. HARRY ANDREWS of Holborn having been frequently cha- lenged by W. Priestly of Bermondsey will run him three or four miles level, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side. Chick of Walworth, or Wil- son of London on the same terms. Money ready at Peter Craw- ley's, to- morrow ( Monday) evening, between eight and ten. T. GEORGE of Leadenhall Market will run Tullet or Curtis ( both of the same place)— Tullet 150 yards, Curtis 120 yards— for £ 3 or £ 5 a side. The match can be made any evening at the Poulterers' Arms, Leadenhall Market. ELIAS BANCROFT'S NOTICE will walk George Rushton ( both of Manchester) an hour's walking, and give 200 yards start, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Money ready at the Church Inn, Porter- street, Clayton- street, Manchester. YOUNG TYNEY of Weedon will run King the ( Flying Snob), or R. Cook of the same place,, from two to five miles, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Money ready at E. Eale's, Marquis of Granby, Daveutry, any night next week. HERBERT KNOWLES of Leeds, who never won a shilling, will run Flurry of Hunslet from 440 yards to a mile, for £ 5. The match can be made any night next week at George Gill's, the Fisherman's Hut, Hunslet- lane, near Leeds. CHARLES WESTHALL will run John Howard of Bradford 120 yards, for £ 25 a side, at any time, six weeks after the first de- posit, and will take £ 5 for choice of ground; Bell's Life to be final stakeholder. HENRY LITTLEHALES will run Young Ballinger six score yards, for £ 5 a side, or his own sum. Money ready at Mr W. Finch's, Bellevue Ichneild, Port- road, Monument- lane, Bir- mingham. J. SIMMONDB will run D. Page of Walworth from 150 yards to 440, for £ 5 or £ 10 aside. He will be at Mr Brooks's, the Jolly Butchers, Lock's Fields, to- morrow ( Monday) night, prepared to draw up articles. H. BRYANT of Bath will run A. Evans of Bristol, 120 yards, for £ 5 a side. The money to be immediately sent to us on the match being made. REED AND FOSTER.— H. A. Reed has met with an accident, but as soon as he recovers Foster shall receive articles from him for making a match, T. BECKETT will walk C. Wright one mile, for £ 5 a side, or his own sum. Money ready at Mr Taylor's, Dog and Partridge, Northwood- street, Birmingham. PEDESTRIAN SQUABBLES.— On Monday last the Blackburn County Court was crowded by persons anxious to know the re- sult of the following case, which then came on for hearing be- fore John Addison, Esq, judge, and a jury. It appeared that on the 1st of January, Thomas Hartley ( alias Tulley) of Blackburn and Henry Livesey of Accrington met upon the cricket ground, at Daisy Field, Blackburn, to run three miles ( or 12 laps round the course), for £ 20 a side. A person named Eccles backed Hartley, and Mr Hacking ( the owner of the ground) was ap pointed stakeholder and referee. On the men starting Hartley took the lead, and, according to the evidence, kept the lead till within 200 yards of home, where some one came into his track and threw him down. Livesey was also obstructed, but he first crossed the winning mark, \ eing supported thereto by his friends. This action ( on account of foul play) was therefore brought by Eccles against Hacking ( the stakeholder), to recover the sum of £ 20, the amount of Hartley's stake, which the de- fendant, after having declared Livesey the winner of the race, paid over to his ( Livesey's) backers, maintaining that he was justified in doing so, as his decision as referee was binding and conclusive. After several witnesses had been examined, the jury retired, and, © n returning into court, gave their verdict, which was, that they were of opinion that the race had not been fairly won, but added that Hacking, as far as they were able to dis- cover, had paid the stakes in accordance with what he believed to be right and just. The judge said that this almost amounted to a verdict for the defendant, aud adjourned the case until next court, statiug that, in the meantime, he would carefully consider it, and also ask the opinion of another learned judge. The trial occupied upwards of two hours. CAUTION TO PEDESTRIANS.— At the Wakefield court house, on Monday, Francis Wilkins and Joseph Gibson were charged before E. Tew, Esq ( chairman), J. C. D. Charleswerth, Esq, and T. H. Holdsworth, Esq, with obstructing the highway in the township of West Ardsley, near Wakefield, on the 24th of Janu- ary, to the annoyance and inconvenience of the passengers thereon, Police constable Heaton, of the West Riding consta- bulary, stated that he was on the Wakefield and Bradford road, about three or four o'clock in the afternoon in question, and found a large crowd assembled. There were stakes fixed along the road, to which a line was strung that caused considerable obstruction, and four carta were standing near the place that were apparently unable to get on. He ( witness) went up to the defendants, who were stripped for running, and told them to take the stakes and line away, saying that if they did, there would be no more to do about it. The chairman remarked that that was a very proper proceeding. In answer to the officer's statement, both defendants denied having received any notice to go away, and asserted that if they had, they should immedi- ately have removed. Police constable Atkinson spoke to the facts of the gathering of a crowd and the occurrence of the race upon the day named in the summons, but stated that he did not interfere nor make any request to the defendants to discontinue their proceedings. Superintendent Hall said that frequent com- plaints had been made to him of similar proceedings in the neighbourhood in question, and he was anxious that they should be put down. Eacn of the defendants was ordered to pay a fine of 9s 6d, and 10s 6d costs, or, in default, to be committed for 14 days. The fines and expenses were at once paid. CANINE FANCY. To THE CANINE FANCY AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL.— Jemmy Shaw, of the Old Queen's Head Tavern, Crown court, Windmill- street, Haymarket, begs to assure them that the long and old established Canine Club and General Association, hold their weekly meetings, as usual, every Wednesday evening, when the sight of those beautiful little animals and every infor- mation can be had. Entrance free. Next Wednesday there will be a strong muster of old fanciers, & c, with their beautiful little pet dogs. Buyers and sellers can meet with every opportunity of exchanging, & c, next Tuesday and Wednesday evening. A list of the choicest steck dogs kept. Several handsome prizes will be given free, for all dogs of any weight, next Tuesday evening week. The members of the South London United Canine Association hold their weekly meetings every Monday evening, at Mr Hinch- liffe's, Pencutters' Arms, James- street, New- cut, to eurol fresh members. Entrance free, open to fanciers only. Gentlemen wanting dogs are invited to attend. Several beautiful stock spaniels and terriers belonging to old fanciers can be seen any Monday evening at the above house. Ratting sports every Tuesday evening. Use of the pit gratis. Rats supplied by J. Dalton of the London- road. A handsome black Newfoundland dog to be disposed of. Free and easy every Wednesday and Saturday evening, A show of bulldogs, black and tan terriers, spaniels, Italian greyhounds, and Maltese lion dogs takes place this even- ing, the 8th inst, at W. Tupper's, the Greyhound, Webber- row, Waterloo- road. Chair taken by Mr Riley, faced by Tom Smith, who will exhibit his stud of champion dogs. Mr T. will show his Nottingham stock bulldog Frank, only 13lb weight, Maltese lion dogs and black and tan terriers. The ratting sweepstakes, for a silver stop watch and slip aud collar, open to novice dogs of all weights, entrance free, takes place on Monday evening, the 23d inst. To go to scale at seven o'clock precisely. At Joe Lebeau's, Victoria, Charles- street, Hackney- road, a show of fancy spaniels, terriers, toy dogs, bulldogs, Italian grey- hounds, Maltese, Isle of Skyes, & c, takes place at the above house on Monday next, Feb 9. Mike Lee in the chair, faced by Risom, who will show their splendid studs of dogs. The renowned Johnny Walker will attend and show his 221b dog on that occa- sion, assisted by all the principal East and West End fanciers. A show of dogs will take place to- morrow ( Monday) at Mr Wibrow's, the Catherine Wheel, Catherine Wheel- square, Bishopsgate- street, City. Charles Aswell will take the chair and show his stud of half- bred dogs ; Tom Piles, vice, will also show his stud. Mr W. will show his white Maltese stock dog and several others. A good supply of barn rats. The pit always ready. Buyers of dogs can be attended to. A show of toy dogs will take place this evening, the 8th inst, at J. Jones's, Duke's Head, Vine- street, Hatton- wall. Mr Hinchliff will take the chair, and produce his Nonpariel red aad white spaniel dog; vice, Mr Guppy, who will show some first- rate toy spaniels; supported by Mr Bladon, the members of the South London United Club, and many other leading fanciers. A show of terriers, small bulldogs, & c, takes place at Mr Fletcher's, the Hare, Brick- lane, Bethnal Green, on Wednesday next, Feb 11. Chair taken at eight o'clock by Mr George Ed- wards, faced by Mr John Mears. This is expected to be the best exhibition ever seen. A handicap dog race, distance 200 yards, will take place at the Wellington New Race Ground, Bury, on Saturday, March 14. First prize £ 5, second £ 2, third £ 1, fourth 10s, and the owner of every dog winning a heat and not getting a prize to receive his entrance money. Entrance 2s 6d each, to be made to E. Ainsworth, Wellington Hotel, Bury, on or before February 23. Postage or receipt stamps received as cash. The weights of all dogs to be specified at the time of entrance. Walter Applevard's bitch Betsy of Halifax will run John Mason's bitch Fly of same place, to scale 181b, Betsy eatch weight, and give two aud a half yards to the lb, or Geo. Collin- son s Ben of Horbury, and give two and a half yards to the lb, or run Jemmy Sbaw's bitch Jenny level, neither dog to exceed 201b. A match can be made, for £ 10 a side, by sending a deposit to Jas. Holden, Manchester, and articles to Walter Appleyard, Albion Inn, Pellon- lane, Halifax. M. Oates of Stannington is surprised at not hearing from either Valiant or Bilberry, and states that his dog Danger will run Gip from Mosley or Plunder from Saddleworth, for£ 50aside. On Monday next, Feb 9th, at Joe Phelps's, Green Dragon, Villiers- street, Strand, near Huugerford Market, ratting by the champion dogs for a silver watch, value 5 guineas, rats for pounds, entrance free, all dogs to be fairly handicapped. Dogs go to scale at seven, p. m. Tom Sayers has kindly promised to show, and will be glad to meet his Sussex friends previous to his appearance at Chandos- street rooms, which is only one minute's walk from the above house. The whereabouts can be learnt on tkat evening of the mill between Tom Sayers and Aaron Jones. Mr C. will accept the challenge of E. Wyman to destroy 50 rats, Wyman's dog to be 211b, Mr C.' s dog to be 19lb. Mr Buss will be prepared on the above night to destroy rats for pounds against Mr Smart's bitch, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. The watch can be seen any time at the bar of the above house. Sparring this ( Saturday) evening and every Wednesday under the direction of Young Satnbo. Bulldog show, Feb 23, for a silver collar given by a worthy patron of canine sports. EXTRAORDINARY RATTING.— The great 100 rat match comes off next Tuesday evening, at Jemmy Shaw's truly sporting hos- telrie, Queen's Head- court, Windmill- street, Haymarket. This match causes great interest. We would advise ail who take an interest in canine sports to view the clever oil painting of Jemmy Shaw's pit, with the celebrated old dog Jem destroying 100 rats, and surrounded by most excellent portraits of all the celebrated fanciers, together with numerous Corinthians. This painting is now nearly completed, and can be seen at the bar, and when finished will be engraved and published, and particulars will then be advertised. A rat match will take place at Joe Banks's, the Old Bell, Dacre- street, Westminster, on Tuesday next, between Mr Seddils's Lambeth black tan bitch and Mr Banks's Follow pied bitch, for £ 3 a side. £ 1 a side is already deposited, the rest to be made good on the night of the match. Mr Smart has accepted Mr Roe's challenge of £ 5 to £ 4 for his bitch Puss to destroy 20 full- grown rats under two minutes, without seconding, on the same day, at the same house. Mr Smart will match the same bitch against Charley, at 30 rats, for £ 5 a side, each dog to destroy the rats without seconding. Bell's Life to be stakeholder. To commence at eight precisely. Plenty of rats. Use of pit gratis. On Shrove Tuesday a splendid collar will be ratted for at Mr fr. Hewitt's, General Wyndham, Bissell- street, Vaughton's tole, Birmingham, for all weights, and open to all England. ntrance Is, not to be made later than the Saturday previous. The dogs to be fairly handicapped by competent judges. The collar may be seen at the ba- r, and the ratting to commence at six o'clock. At Mr Burford's, the Trumpet, High- street, Chatham, a rat match with dogs of alUweights, rats for lbs, for a silver collar. Plenty of rats always ® hand. The use of the pit gratis for gentlemen to try their flpgs. Ratting every Monday and Saturday. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF TUESDAY, FEB 3. BANKRUPTS. JOHN BRYAN, Dyer's- buildings, Holborn, electro- plater. SAMUEL BAKER, Birmingham, ironfounder. JOSEPH CURTIS WHARTON, Stourbridge, licensed victualler. WILLIAM TYLER, King's Bromley, mUler. GEORGE WOODALL, Carlisle, grocer. JOHN ALFRED HATFIELD, Bradford, Yorkshire, draper. JOHN HOLMES, Bramham, Yorkshire, builder. JOHN WILKS, Whitby, butcher. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. W. DONALDSON, Edinburgh, tailor. J. CHALMERS, Blairgowrie, draper. J. FERGUSON, Logie, Stirlingshire, grocer. WRESTLING.— THE CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND SOCIETY, LONDON.— The next general meeting of the members and friends of this society will take place at half- past six next Wednesday evening, at Mr M'Clure's, the Guildhall Shades, King- street, Cheapside. At the last meeting, held at Mrs Whar- ton's, ou Wednesday last, a place was fixed for the wrestling to take place on Good Friday. At the last meeting at Mr M'Clure's it will be remembered that five gentlemen were appointed to inspect several places which were offered for the wrestling tq take place at, when last Wednesday evening the report of those gentleman was read, which stated that it was their unanimous opinion that the sports should be celebrated at Mr Baum's, the White Lion, Victoria Park, Hackney Wick, adjoining the Vic- toria Park station. The fare from Fenchurch- street, City, to the station and back was only 6d. Omnibuses went to the station from all parts of London. It could also be reached from Kingsland, Highbury, Hampstead- road, Caledonian- road, Camden Town, and other stations. Mr Baum's house having met with the general approval of the members, was unanimously chosen by the meeting. On the motion of Mr Jas. Hodgson, seconded by Mr Westmoreland, it was resolved that the meeting at Guildhall Shades take place henceforth at half past six instead of eight, as that hour was more convenient. Mr Caruthers, one of thestewards, having tendered his resigna- tion, the meeting broke up. Enoch Walker of Mossley and Adam Gledhill of Staleybridge are matched to wrestle, for £ 10 a side, on the 14th inst, at the Snipe Inn, Ashton- under- Lyne, and not at Oldham, as stated in our last. The match excites much interest, and a good deal of money abides the result. £ 7 10s a side is staked in the hands of Wm. Swan, Ashton- under- Lyne, and the remaining £ 2 10s a side is to be staked at the Snipe Inn on the day of wrestling.— Walker is surprised at E. Buckley of Oldham challenging him at 9st and 8st 81b, when he knows Enoch's wrestling weight is 8st 4lb, and he will wrestle any man in the world at that weight, and stake £ 50 to £ 40, or £ 25 to £ 20, or take the same odds at 8st 101b, which will be giving away 61b, or will wrestle any man at 8st 81b, for an even £ 25, £ 50, or £ 100. A match can be made by sending a deposit to Jas. Holden, Manchester, or the Editor of Bell's Life, who is to be stakeholder, and articles to Joseph Schofield's, Sportsman's Arms, Mossley. MATLEY AND KELPORD.— Articles have been drawn up, but not yet signed, whereby Jas. Matley of Ashton and Jas. Kelford of Bury agree to wrestle, the best of three back falls, Lancashire fashion, catch as catch can, for £ 10 a side. The contest is fixed for March 2, but at what place is not at present decided upon, and Mr Holden has received £ 5 each. John Gee of Sett Inn, not being satisfied with his late defeat by John Wolfenden of Hollinwood, will wrestle him again, two back falls out of three, Lancashire fashion, catch as catch can, in spiked pumps, the spikes not to exceed f- inch, for from £ 20 to £ 25 a side. Money ready at his own house, the Sett Inn, Hollinwood, near Oldham, Lancashire. Benj. Cooper of Carlisle will wrestle any man in England, list 71b weight, for £ 25 a side, in Newcastle ring, Bell's Life to be stakeholder. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF FRIDAY, FEB 6, WAS OEPICE, PALMALL, FEB 6.— 2d Regt of Life Gds: Cor and Sub- Lieut H. W. Lee- Jortin has been- permitted to ret from the service by the sale of his commission.— 1st Drag Gds: Capt J. R. S. Sayer to be maj, vBriggs, who ret; Lieut T. J. Mitchell to be capt, v Saver.— 11th. Lt Drags: Cor H. J. Wilkin to be lieut, v Brooke, who ret; A. P. Gar- nett, gent, to be cor, v Wilkin.— ISth Lt Drags: Lieut J. Dearden to be capt, v Clayton, who ret; Capt F. D. Maclean, Irom h- p 18th Lt Drags, to be capt, v Dearden, placed upon h- p; Surg R. C. Anderson, M. D., from the 98th Ft, to be surg, v Home, who ex.— 11th Lt Drags: Lieut J. Dud- geon has been permitted to ret from the service by the sale of his com- mission.— 2d Kegt of Ft: Ens H. Grattan, from the 80th Ft, to be lieut, v Hiffennan, who retires.— 3d Ft: Lieutenant Richard Evans Sleeman has been permitted to resign his commission.— 17th Ft : The Christian names of Lieuenant Pretgrsve are " William Frederick Augustus Edward."— 18th Ft: Lieutenant R. Pretyman Bishopp to be inspector of musketry .— 21st: Ens R. Cook to be lieut, v Shaw, w! ro retires.— 22d : Capt W. B. Persse, from the 90th Ft, to be captain, v Hammond, who exchanges.— 34th : The christian names of Lisut- Col Kelly, are Richard Denis.— 4Sd: Brev- Lieut- Col G. Talbot to belieut- col, without pur, v Bt- Col Brown, dec; Brev- Maj D. C. Greene to be major, without pur, v Talbot; Lieut H. Robinson to be capt, without u—, / a —'^'- ut pur; Ens » . ynoaster A. W. .. UU. WU U. U.. 11., LU l. ttj HKloier, v M'- Viullii). app to a depot battalion.— 51st: Lieut E. O'Callaghan to be instructor of musketry, v Capt Agg, posted as instructor of musketry to a depot bat- talion.— 56th : Lieut W. A. Godley to be capt, v Austin, who retires.— 72d: Lieut E. Henry has been permitted to resign his commission.— 77th: Lieut H. M. L. Colquhoun to be ins of musketry.— 82d: Lt- Col E. B. Hale, from h- p 82d Ft, to be lieut- col, without pur; Assist- Surg R. W. Carter, from the 20th Ft, to be assist- surg.— 89th Ft: Ens H. B. Dunn has been permitted to resign his commission.— 90th Ft: Lieut- Col W. P. 1' urnell, from h- p of the 90th Ft, to be lieut- col, without pur ; Maj R. Barnston, from h- p unat, to bs maj, v Grove, whose brevet rank has been converted into substantive rank under the loyal warrant; Capt P. A. L. Phipps, from h- p of the 90th Ft, to be capt, v Barnston, whose brevet rank has been converted into substantive rank, under the royal warrant; Capt L. N. D. Hammond, from the 22d Ft, to be capt, v Persse, who ex; Surg A. D. Home, from the 13th Lt Drags, to be surg, v Anderson, who ex; Assist- Surg C. R. Nelson, from the Staff, to be assist- surg.— 95tli Ft: Ens J."* i ~ ' Cape I to oe , , be lieut, without pur, v Mackenzie, who resigns.— St Helena Regt: Lieut J. M'Namee, from the 721 Ft, to be lieut, v J. S. Helps, cashiered by the sentence of a general court martial.— Depot Battalions— To be Paymas- ters: Paymaster E, M'Muliin, from 48th Ft; Paymaster J. B. Travers, from the 31st Ft.— UNATTACHED : Maj and Brev- Lieut- Col R. Grove, 90th Ft, to have his brevet rank converted into substantive rank, under the royal warrant of Oct 6,1854; Capt and Brev- Maj R. Barnston, 90th Fc, to have his Brevet Rank converted into Substantive Rank, under Royal Warrant of 6th October, 1854. HOSPITAL STAFF.— The second Christian name of Mr Mellisli, appointed Purveyor to the Forces on the 1st November, 1856, is Whittaker, and not William, as previously stated, BBJSVET.— The undermentioned promotions to take place conse- quent upon the decease of the followiug general officers:— Lieut- Gen F. Milman, died 9th Dec, 1846; Major- Gen W. Cox, died 23d Jan, 1856; Lieut- Gen N. Thorn, C. B., died 28th Jan, 1857; Brevet- Col W. H. Elliott, h- p 69th Ft, to be major- gen; Lieut- Col T. Biddulph, Unatt, to be colonel; Brevet- Major R. A. Yule, 9th Light Dragoons, to be lieutenant- colonel: Captain J. F, Haliburton, 78th Ft, to be major.— The undermentioned officer having completed three ysars' actual service on the 19th January, 1857, in the rank of Lieutenant- Colonel, to be promoted to be Colonel ia the Army, under the royal warrant of the 6th October, 1811: Lieut- Col D. Rainier, 98th Ft.— J. Roberts, gent. Acting Staff Officer of Pensioners in Canada, to have the local rank of Ensign in North America, while so employed.— To be Lieutenant- Colonels in the Army : Maj G. Ki. ig, 13th Ft; Brevet- Maj C. L. D'Aguilar, C. B., Royal Artil: Brevet- Maj J. E. Lewis, 68th Ft: Brevet- Maj R. F. W. Sibthorp, 97th Ft.— To be Majors in the Army: Capt W. Spring, « th Ft; Capt J. J. Wood, 82d Ft. BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED. JOHN FRANCIS DALBY, Birmingham. scrivener. BANKRUPTS. THOMAS EDWARDS, Eversholt- street, Oakley- square, china and glass dealer. CHARLES ASHFIELD, Home- terrace, Hammersmith, boot maker. WILLIAM PEACH, Derby, coal merchant. CATHERINE HUMPHERY, Baker- street, Portman- square, book- seller ALEXANDER OLDFIELD,: Devonshire- street, Queen- square, Blooms- bury, bookbinder. FRANCOIS PERRIN, Cleveland- street, Fitzroy- square, Middlesex dealer in foreign woods. JOSEPH DICKENSON, Harrogate, lodging- house keeper. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. PETER TAYSEN, Leith, merchant. JAMES HAMILTON, Glasgow, grocer. EVAN CLARK, Corearnstilmore, Kingussie, Inverness, tacksman, GEORGE AUGUSTUS TASSIE, Glasgow, chemist. ROXBURGH and Co., Glasgow, milliners and dress- makers. DOG FIGHTING AT PLAISTOW.— At Leytonstone petty session on Friday week, Henry Tucker, labourer, Plaistow, was charged at the instance of Mr Wemyss, superintendent of the Royal So ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, with having, at Plaistow, on the 17th of January, assisted at a dogfight. The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge. The case was proved, by two ladies residing in the neighbourhood of Plaistow, who stated that on Saturday, the 17th of January, they saw Tucker set two dogs to fight in a field opposite their house, and on send- ing a servant to remonstrate with him, the defendant abused them in the most gross manner. The fight continued for mor e than a quarter of an hour, at the end of which time the dogs were mangled and exhausted, Tucker having urged them on during the time the fight lasted. The presiding magistrates, Messrs Fry and Somes, considered the case fully proved^ and stated they were determined to put a stop to such disgusting acts of crueltv within their jurisdiction, and felt much indebted to the society for the able efforts they were making to suppress such disgraceful scenes, and fined the defendant £ 2 18s or 21 days' imprisonment. The fine not being paid, the prisoner was sent to the uouse of correction. TEE MARKETS. CORN EXCHANGE, MARK- LANE.— FBIDA. Y. Since Monday the receipts of home- grown Wheat have been only mo- derate. For nearly all. kinds the demand has been only moderate, yet previous rates have been supported. Foreign Wheat has come slowly to hand ; but the show of samples continue extensive. The business doing is only moderate on former terms. In floating cargoes very little is do- ing. We continue to have a slow sale for both Barley and Malt, yet prices are firmly supported. In the demand for Beans and Peas au average business is doing. The Flour trade is stcadv on former terms. Current prices, per quarter.— British:— Wheat. Essex, Kent, and SuffoiJK, white, 5Cs to 63s; ditte, fine selected runs, 64s to 68s; ditto red, 49s to 60a; ditto, Talavera, 6Ss to 76s; Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire 48s to 69s. Barley— Malting, 86s to 40s; grinding and distilling, 30s lo 38s; Chevalier, 42s to 49s. Malt— Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, 66s to 75t; Kingston, Ware, and town- made, 7 § s to 78s. Oats— Essex and Suffolk„ 24a to 25s; Scotch and Lincolnshire potatoes to 32s ; feed, 26s to SUsi; Irish potato, 21s to 29s. Rye, 30s to 40s. Beans— Mazagan, 31s to S3s; tick and harrow, 32s to 38s; pigeon, 40s to 42s; long pod, — to —, Ptss - Non boilers, 34s to 88s; white, Essex and Kant boilers, S9s to 42s; ditto One Suffolk, 428 to 14s; maple, 89s to 40a; grey, 36B to 38s. Flour— Best marks, delivered, per sack, 58s to 60s: secondary and country ditto, 40s to 42s. FoEBiGlf.— Wheat— Dantaac and Konigsberg, 71s to 75s: ditto, ditto, extra, 75s to 82s; Rostock and Wolgast, 69s to 79s j Belgian ana PomeraniaH, 59sto7Ss: Danish and Silesian, 58s to 75s: Italian anc Pa- rian ople, — s to — s; Odessa,— sto— s; American ana Canadian. 58s to 68s. Barley— Malting,— sto— s; grindingaud distilling, 26sto38s. Oata — Poland brew, 21s to 30s; feed, 20s to 2 » s. Beans— small, 37s to 40f, Egyptian, 35s to 86s. Peas— white boilers, ^ 39s to 41s; yellow ditto, 35sto 87s; non boilers, 85s to 37s. Flour— Spanish, per saek, — s to — a ; Canadian and American sour, 28s to 30s; sweet, 32s to 36s. BREAD.— The price of Bread in the City and at the West End is still maintained at 8d to 9Jd the 41b loaf: but in other places the bakers are selling the best bread at 7Jd the 41b loaf, while in the cheap neigbour- hoods they profess to sell at 7d. SEEDS.— Linseed remains scarce, dear, and saleable in model ate quantities. A few parcels of Cloverseed have come in from America since last Monday; quality being fine, up to 74s. per cwt was realised for iine Philadelphia. English cemes forward now, but mostly of inferior sam- Ele; the few good qualities on sale command high rates. Trefoil was eld with much firmness. Canary seed presses on the market, and old stocks cannot be moved without a further decline being accepted.— Turnips, white, 20sto 21s per bushel; ditto, Swede, — s to — s; Mustaid brown, 20s to 22s; white, 10s to 12s; Tares, winter, 5s 6 d to 6s Oil, Canary, 68s to 74s per qr.; Rye Grass, 24s to 34s; Clover, red, Englis- b, 56s to 78s per cwt.; ditto, white, 68s to 80s ; ditto, Foreign, red, 68s : e 75s; ditto, white, 80s ; Trefoil, new, 23s to 32s; Carraway, new, 44s to 46spercwt; Coriander, 22s to iie: Hempseed, 44sto 46s per qr. English Linseed— Sowing, 70s to 74s per qr; crushing, 67s to 71s. Foreign La- sted— Baltic, 58s to 60s per qr; ( idessa, 68s to — s. Linseed Cakes— English, £ 10 10s to £ 1115sper ton; Foreign, £ 10s te Jill 10s; iia; e Cakes, £ 5 50s to £ 3 10s: Rap « seed, new, £ 82 to £ 84 per last. METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET, FBIDAX.— At to- day's mar- ket there was a moderate supply of Beasts on sale. For most breeds we had a steady sale, at Monday's currency. In the value of Sheep, Calves, and Pigs there was very little change took place, Prices as follow— Beef— Interior coarse Beasts, 8s 2dto3s 4d; second quality, 3s 6a to 3s lOd; prime large Oxen, 4s Od te 4s6d; prime Scots, 4s 8d to 4s I0d. Sheep— Infer coarse Sheep, 4s Od to 4s 4d 5 second quality, 4s 6d to 4s lOd, prime coarse woolled, 5s Od to 5s 2d; prime South Down 5s 4d to 5s Calves— Large coarse Calves, 4s 0 « i to 5s Sd; prime small os 4d to s: 6a, Pork— Large Hogs, 3s8d to4s Od, neat small porkers 4s Od to5s Oe, Suckling Calves 23s to 30s each; quarter- old store Pigs 21s to 28s Odditto, Lambs 0s 0d to 0s 0d.— Head of Cattle 011 sale— Beasts 930, Cows 110, Sheep and Lambs 2,950, Calves 210, Pigs 300, Foreign— Beasts were 120, Sheep 800 Calves 160 NEWGATE AND' LEADENHALL MARKETS, FBIDAY.— The trade generally ruled inactive, at the following prices;— Iufer Beef 2s lOU. to 3s 2d, middling 3s 4d to 3s lud, prime large ditto 4s Od to 4s id, prime small ditto 4s 4d to 4s 6d. Inferior Mutton 8s 6d to 3s lOd, middling ditto 4s Od to 4s 6d, prime ditto 4s 8d to 4s 16d. Veal 4s i, a to 5s 4d. Large Pork 8s 8d to 4s 4d, siaaB ditto 4s8d to 5s 4d. PROVISION MARKET.— The business transacted in Irish Butter is only of a retaU character, and holders show no reluctance in submitting to prices offered, and to exaotly quote various rates now current would be a mattter of difficulty, about 110s to 118s for Carlows. and Limericks 106stol08s. 1,703 firkins were delivered in the three first days of the week. The quality of the fresh Butter offering is good, and the demand not very lively; the supply is equal to the wants of the trade. English Butter of middling quality 104s to 108s per cwt. The demand lor Foreign Butter continues good, and prices somewhat advanced for the finest de- scriptions. Friesland 122s to 124s, surplus 108s to 116s, seconds 90s to 98s, Groningen 90s to 98s, Zwoll 116s, KampenllSs, Holland 98s to 100s, fine Boech 102s to 106s, inferior 80s to 94s, K el 100s to 130s, Jersey 110s to 112s, French 94e, Irish casks ditto 90s to 93s, Dutch, the trade gene- rally is quite inanimate for the inferior sorts. Waterforil bladdered iard 84s, and kegs at 71s per cwt. A firmness is manifested from holders of American. IrithHams are offering at 80s to 90s per cwt. The only- sorts which meet any degree of attention in Bacon is Waterford, good shipping quality at 6Cs to 67s. other make being almost lifeless. Limerick and Cork, quality and weight considered, 62s to 64s, tierce and barrels middles 61s to 65s. 463 bales delivered in the first half of the week. Ame- rican middles are rather sluggish, and the consequence of the short being so deficient compared with the supply of long, nothing else can be sur- mised but a considerable difference in the value. The former are ob- tained at 56s to 57s, and long ( rib in) at 54s to 56s per cwt. Beef finds ready purchasers for American, and one parcel was disposed of at I35s pertierce.~ India Mess.— Slow sale for Hamburg Pork, and increasing supply. There has not been much life in English Cheese this week ; the trade having apparently supplied themselves sufficiently for the present, aud to what we almost attribute the present depression of this article is on account of the unemployed workmen. POTATO MARKETS, BOBOUGH AND SPITALFIEIDS, FKIBAI.- For the time of year about average supplies of Potatoes have comete hand sir. ee our last report, and middling condition. The best qualities have sold steadily, at full prices; but inferior parcels have ruled dull.— Last week's imports were— 148 bags 2 baskets and 85 tons from Rotter- dam, and 75 bags from Schiedam. The following are the quotations :— — York Regents 90s Od to 180s, Kent and Essex ditto 100s Od to 130s, Lincolns 80s to 105s, East Lothian ditto 100s to 130s, ditto dress 80s to 90s, Perthshire. Forfarshire, and Fifeshire Regents 90s to 110s, ditto reds 70s to 75s, Irish whites 70s to 75s. German ditto 50s to 70s. HOP MARKET, FBIDAS.— Since this day week we have had less bu- siness doing in our market, and the prices are against sellers, as follow : Mid and East Kent pockets £ 3 5s to £ 5 12a, Weald of Kent £ 3 3s to £ 410s, Sussex £ 3 0s £ S 15s per cwt. WOOL MARKET, FBIDAY.— The active demand for East India Wool at the public sales lately held at Liverpool, where Is 4Jd was re- alised— being the highest quotation ever know— has given a fresh impe- tus to the English Wool trade, and holders in consequence have required an advance ot Id, and many even 2d per lb, but only a few sales have been effected at that rise. The market looks very healthy, land appear- ances indicate a further improvement. At per pack of 2401' os :— Fleeces— Southdown hogs £ 20 0s to £ 20 10s, ditto half- bred hogs £ J9 to £ 1910s, ditto Kent £ 17 les to £ 18, ditto Southdown ewes and wether £ 17 10s to £ 1810s, ditto Leicester ditto £ 1610s to £ 18. Sorts- Cloth- ing, picklock £ 20 to £ 21 Os, ditto prime and picklock £ 19 0s to £ 19 lus, ditto choice £ 17 0s to £ 18 Od, ditto super £ 16 Od to £ 1610s, ditto Comb- ing— wether matching £ 2110s to £ 2210s, ditto picklock £ 19 to £ 19 10s, ditto common £ 13 0s to £ 17 0s, ditto hog matching £ 24 Os to £ 25, ditto picklock matching £ 19 10s to £ 80 10s, ditto superfine ditto £ 17 10s to £ 18 10s. HAY MARKETS, THtTBSDAY.— There was an average supply at these markets, for which there was a good demand,— Smithfield— Meadow Hay 52s to 84s, new — s to — s, Clover Hay 70s to 105s, new — s to — s— Straw 24s to 29s. Cumberland— Meadow Hay 55s to 84s, new — s to — s, Clover Hay 70s to 100s, new — sto — s— Straw 24s to 29s. White- chapel— Meadow Hay 50sto84s. new— sto— s, Clover Hay 70s to 105s, new — s to — s— Straw 24s to 28s. LEATHER MARKET, FBIDAT.— Only limited supplies of fresh Leather have been brought to Leadenhall this week. A more animated inquiry prevailed for nearly all kinds, and late quotations were well maintained. Crops continue scarce, and realise full prices. Light butts, skins under 401b per dcz, and kips cf all averages have met an active de- mand at fully former rates. Heavy foreign butts, dressing hides, shaved hides, and horse hides have also been in good request, without alteration in value. In other goods the transactions have not been extensive. Quotations :- Crop Hides, 281b to 401b each, 16d to 19Jd per lb; 401b to 541b, 19jd to 21id; 541b to 601b, Ujd to 22d; Bull Hides 13d to 15d; Vitrei Butts, ttd to Od; English Butts, 21d to31d; Foreign Butts 19d to29d; Foreign Hides, 16id to 19d: Dressing Hid « s 15d to 18Jd; ditto Shaved, 18d to 19Jd; best Saddlers' Hides, 17d to 21d; English Horse Hides, 12d to 17d; German Hides, 12d to 17d; Spanish Horse Hides 13d to 38d: Calf Skins ( if rounded, 2d to 4d per lb more), 801b to 401b per dozen, 13d to 22d; 401b to 501b, 18d to 28d; 601b to 60lb, 18d to 22d; 701b to 1001b, 18d to 21d; Seal Skins large, — d to — d; smaU, — d to — d; Kips, 16d to 2id; Basils. 9d to 14d; Bellies, lid to 14d; Shoulders, 17d to iOd. TALLOW MARKET, FBIDAT.— There has been a firm market since Monday, and prices have further advanced 9d to is per cwt, the value of P Y C new being C5s on the tpot. OIL MARKET, FBIDAX— The demand for Linseed Oil is active, and has advanced to 41s 6d to 42s per cwt. Most other Oils are firm. Turpentine, however, is dull, and lower to purchase-— Florence, 23s; Lucca, half- chests, £ 3 0s to £ 8 10a; Gallipoli, 252 gallons, £ 61 Oe to £ 62 0s; Spanish, 252 gallons, £ 58 0s to £ 60; Linseed, £ 2 Is 6d to £ 2 2s Od ; Rape, pale, £ 218s Od to £ 0 — s Od; brown, £ 2 lis Od to £— 0s Od per cwt; Cod, £ 48 0s to £ 49 pel tun; Seal, pale, £ 49 18s to £ 50 Os per tun; Seal, yellow, brown, & c, £ 44 0s to £ 17 ; Sperm, £ 90 to £— per tun; Heaclmatter, £— to £ 94 per tun; Southern, £ 45 te £ 49 per tun; Cocoa nut, £ 2 8 » 0d to £ 2 lis 6d; Palm, 42s Od to47s per cwt; Greenland, full size, £ 830 to £ 340 per tun; South Sea, £ 305 to £ 310 per tun; Whale. Greenland, £— to — s. Pitch— British 7s per cw i. Archangel 10s6d per cwt, Stockholm, 12s per cwt. Tar— American 28s to — s per barrel, Archangel 28s Od per barrel, Stockholm 18s Od to — * 0d. Turpentine.— Spirits £ 2 4s 6d to £ 0 0s Od, in puncheons £ 2 Sr 64, Rough 10s 6dto — s Od per cwt. Resin— Yellow 15s 3d per cwt, transput rent 10 » 0d per cwt. COAL MARKET, WEDNESDAY.—( Prices of Coals per ton at the close of the market.)— Bell's Primrose 14s, Byass's Bebside Hartley 15s Od, Da- vison's West Hartley 15s 3d, Howard's West Hartley Netherton 15s 3< L Wall's End— Acorn Close 17s 6d, Harton 17s, Northumberland 15s 6d. Wharncliffe 17s, Eden Main 17s 9d, Belmont 18s. Braidylls 18s 3d, Frarn- wellgate 18s, Hetton 19s, Hetton Lyons 17s, Lambton 18s 6d, Lumlf y 17s 9d. Pensher 17s Od, Russell's Hetton 18s Od, South Hetton 18s 9ds Stewart's 19s Od, Cassop 17s 9d, Hartlepool 18s 6d, Hartlepool Hetten 18s 6d, Hunwick 15s 6d, South Kelloe 18s 6d, Tees 19s, Whftworth 15s 8d, Coudon 17s, Brierlv Vale 15s, Brown's Moor High Mam 15s, Thomas's Merthyr 21s 6d.~ Ships at market 125- soli 105— unsold 22. 8 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 8, 1857. STEEPLE CHASING. STEEPLE CHASES TO COME. FEBRUARY. 12, IS.— Onndle ( closed)— see Programme. 17,19.— Carmarthenshire Hunt- The Open Steeple Chase ( closed, weights • published, and forfeits declared), Hunters' Stakes ( clo es Feb 6), the Carmarthenshire Handicap and Selling Stakes ( close I eb 17). 18.— Lincoln ( closed). _ , _ , _ 25.— Berwickshire ( 2)— The Handicap closes Feb 10, and the Hunt Cap Feb 20. , , TT ,, 26.— Derby ( 4)- The Midland Steeple Chase Handicip and the Hurdle Race Handicap ( close on the 31st), the Selling Hurdle Race on the night before the races, MARCH. 4.— Liverpool ( 1)— Grand National ( closed). 11.— Doneaster ( 1)— Grand National ( closed). 12.- Hereford- Annual Union Hunt ( to close March 2), 13.— Driffield—( closes 24th Feb). . , , .. 19.— Warwick ( 6)- Grand Annual ( closed), Hurdle Handicap ( closed). 20.— Grand Military, near Brixworth ( to close Feb 28). 24.— Birmingham. 26.— Moreton- in- Marsh. . _ . ... 26.— Hexham ( 3)— Tynedale Handicap ( closes March 12), the Corinthian and the Stewards' Steeple Chase ( closes March 18). 81— Beckford. APRIL. 2.— Kenilworth ( 8)—( to close March 80). 8.— Grantham. 3,4.— Windsor. , , , „ 5.— La Marche ( 2)— The Grand Annual Handicap ( closes at four p. m. 26th Feb), the Selling Steeple Chase ( closes at four p. m. on Mar 11). 13.— Coventry. „ 16,17.— Abergavenny and Monmouthshire Hunt. 19.— La Marche ( 8)— The Handicap ( closes at four p. m. 18th March), the Selling Steeple Chase and Consolation Stakes ( close at four p. m. 1st April). 20.— Howden. 29,— Rothbury and Northumberland. IRELAND. MARCH. 17— Irish Metropolitan ( Howth and BaiUoyle Course). 23,24— Cashel. 26.— Tullamore. SO.— Kilmallock. APRIL. 13,14.— Kildare Hunt. 16.— Meath Hunt. 23,— Citizens' Club. 27.— Westmeatli. 27,28.— Knockingin ( Gormanston). 28.— Limerick Hunt. 29.— Tuam. SO.— Skerries. „, „ MAY. 4.— Trish Military. 12.— Kanturk. 18.— Galway Hunt, 25,26.— Tipperary. _____ THE WESTBURY STEEPLE CHASES, This meeting, postponed on account of the frost, is fixed for Tuesday next, the 10th inst. The first race will be at one o'clock. The programme appeared in our last; and Major Boyl's Miss Mary ( h b), 9st, is to be added to the Hurdle Race. PROGRAMME OP THE OUNDLE MEETING. An official communication from Oundle, dated Feb 5th, says :— " It is thawing here very fast; and the races will take place on Thursday and Friday next." We repeat the programme :— THURSDAY, FEB 12.— 2: 0.— The FAEMEES* STEEPLE CHASE STAKES of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 20 added; about three miles; 8 subs, MrJ. Lotan's d m MissKnight, aged Mr P. Paul's br m Kate, 4 yrs Mr R. Taverner ns b m Glimpse, 4 yrs Mr Bird's b g Wasp, 4 yrs Mr Deacon's Lilford, aged Mr Chenay's ch g Weston, 4 yrs Mr Hill's b g Discord, 5 yrs Mr Coles ns br m Angelica, aged The GEAND HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, 2 only if declared, with 100 added ; the second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 20 sovs towards expenses; about 4 miles; 24 subs, 8 of whom declared. st lb Minor 11 2 Maid of the Glen.. 10 10 . . Prenez Garde .... 10 9 British Yeoman. Little Yeoman.... 10 9 Tehernaya Gipsy King 10 6 Katey Moonraker 10 4 3: 45.— The SELLING STEEPLE CHASE STAKES of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 25 added; the winner to be sold for 150 sovs list, 100 lOst 71b, 60 lOst, 50 9st 12lb, and 25 9st 71b; about two miles; 11 subs, st lb fit lb 9 IS The Curragh .,. 9 12 9 18 Theodine 9 10 9 12 MaidoftheWest. 9 10 9 12 Oak ball 9 8 9 12 The Bruiser 9 8 Mr Buchanan's Fanny Wynne ( 50 sovs) Mr Whitehead's The Squire ( 50) Hon W. Harbord's Grapeshot ( 150) Mr Stevens's Scroggins ( 60) Mr Deacon's Weston ( 25) Mr F. J. Day's b g The Despised ( 25) Capt Bloker's ch g Whalebone ( 25) Mr Land's Theodme ( 100) Mr Land's Penelope ( 50) Mr T. Last ns ch h Smallhopes ( 150) Mr Sedby's Honeycomb ( 50) 4: 15.— The Fox HUNTERS' STAKES of 20 sovs each, h ft, and only 5 should the subscriber not enter ahorse; to be ridden by persons who have never ridden for hire; List each; profes- sionals or grooms 10lb extra; the winner of the Farmers' Race 10lb extra; three miles. Idle Boy I The Curragh A MATCH, 100 each, h ft; three miles.— Hon W. Harbord's b g Grapeshot, list 71b, agst Capt Duff's b g Ganymede, 12st 01b. FRIDAY.— The FBEE STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP ( Open). To close on Thursday evening. The HURDLE RACE FREE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 30 added; about one mile and a half, over four hurdles; 13 subs. st lb | st lb | gt lb Pantomime ( 25 Prenez Garde ( h b) 10 0 St Julian ( 25) .... 9 4 sovs) 10 12 I Laura Selina ( 25)., 10 8 I The Bruiser 9 4 The Screw ( 25).... 10 61 Comet 9 10 I Ada 9 0 The Victory ( h b) Flageolet ( 25) .... 9 7 The Unknown.... 9 0 ( 25) 10 5 I Penelope ( 25) .... 9 5 I The Cripple 8 4 The CLUB STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft'; list 71b each; the winners of a steeple chase of the value of 80 sovs 71b, 100101b, 200 211b, 300 28lb, 400 381b extra; gentlemen, & c, riders, and those who have not riddeu the winner of a steeple chase allowed 5lb about three miles; 12 subs. Capt Lawley ns Honeycomb Mr Hunt's Sir Charles Napier Mr Hugh Edward's ch g The Pro- mising Pupil Sir G. Wombwell ns The Painter Mr A. Burnell ns The Curragh Hon W. Harbord's Grapeshot Mr W. G. Craven's Grimaldi Mr Craven's Pickpocket Lord Burghersh ns Lilford Mr Layton's Annie Laurie Capt Baker ns Marmaduke Capt F. Duffs Ganymede The WELTER STAKES of 20 sovs each, h ft, and only 5 should the subscriber not enter a horse; gentlemen, & c, riders; 16st each; those who have never ridden a winner allowed 5ib, and horses never having won 5lb, but if horse and jockey both claim the allowance only 71b allowed; the winner of last year's race 71b extra. A FREE HANDICAP, for horses that have been beaten in the Farmers', Foxhunters', the Club, and Sixteen- stone race, closes on Thursday evening, when the time of starting for Friday will be fixed. CARMARTHEN HUNT MEETING. Acceptances for the CARMARTHEN OPEN STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP. st lb MaidoftheGlen. il 2 st lb The Victim 12 0 St David 11 7 Janus 11 4 Deception ... 11 4 st lb Confederate 10 4 Edgar 11 0 I Eighty- Seven.... 10 0 The Old Screw .. 10 10 I Roselia ie 0 Hercules 10 4 The Rothbury ( Northumberland) Steeple Chases will take place on Wednesday, April 29. Full particulars will be shortly advertised. HUNTING MEMS. On dit that the Cheshire difficulty is settled, and that Captain Mainwaring will resign the country at the close of the present season. The best part of the country has been so far sealed to him, and Edwards has perpetually been obliged to stop the hounds in the midst of a very promising run. Both hounds, horses, and men are well up to the mark, and we trust the whole of the country will be* thrown open for the remainder of the season. Mark well, the huntsman to the Cheshire during Capt White's mastership, died on Saturday week, at his home at Northwich. He left the Chester Infirmary a few months since, and seemed quite well again, but he never recovered the severe fall he had while hunting a Scotch pack last season. His injury was in- ternal, and quite incurable. Captain White and the other gen- tlemen of the Cheshire Hunt were exceedingly kind to him to the last, and he was suffered to want for nothing. In earlier days he was quite a right hand mau with the late Mr Musters, in Nottinghamshire. THE GAME OF CHESS. CHESS PROBLEMS. No. 184. BLACK. WHITE. White moving first, mates in four moves. Herr Recsi. 1. K P2 2. K Kt B 3 3. KBQB1 4. Q Kt P 2 5. QBP1 6. Castles 7. QP2 8. PxP 9. B Q Kt 2 10. QKtQ2 11. K PxP 12. K R K+ 18. Q B R 3 14. B Q Kt 5 15. Q Kt K 4 CHESS IN GERMANY. Game between Herr Recsi and Herr Szen. Herr Szen. KP2 Q Kt B 3 KBQB4 BxKt P BQB4 QP1 PxP BQKtS K Kt B 8 QP1 K KtxP QBK8 SI Pl'a) Castles Q R Herr Recsi. 16. Q R Q B 17. Q Q R 4 18. QRxKt( b) 19. K RxB( c) 20. K B P1 21. QRQ. B 22. B K 8 28. B K B 7 24. Q RxKt 25. PxQ 26. B Q 6+ 27. QxQRP+ 28. B Q B 5 29. RxB Herr Szen, B K Kt 5 Q BxKt Q BxKt QKB4 Q R P 1 ( d) K Q Kt QBP1 Kt Q B 6 ( e) QxKR RxQP( f) KQ R2 PxQ BxB KQKt8,& wins. ( a) To restrain your King's Knight. ( b) An interesting situation. He dare not retake Rook with Pawn. ( c) This prevents his playing Q K Kt 5. ( d) If he take Rook with Pawn, you check with Queen at R 6, and then Win by retaking Pawn with B. ( e) Now Szen treats us to a fine stroke of play, ( f) Mark this well. Herr Hampe. 1. K P 2 2. Q Kt B 3 8. K B P 2 4. K Kt B 3 5. K B Q B 4 6. Castles ( a) 7. QxP 8. QKtQ5 9. KKR 10. QxP Game between Herr Hampe and Herr Horsky. Herr Horsky KP2 Q Kt B 3 PxP K Kt P 2 K KtPl PxKt QKBS QQ5+ QxKB KtRS Herr Hampe. 11. QKB6 12. KtxP+ 13. QQ6+ 14. Q P 1 15. Q K Kt 3 16. BxKt 17. RxP+ ( c) 18. EKB+ 19. Q K R 4+ Herr Horsky. KB Kt2( b) KK B K K Kt QQ5 KK B BxB KxR K K 2 ( d) K Q 8 t checks K and Q; winning, of Muzio. ( a) Well risked; setting up a sort ( b) You cannot take this B, as his Queen attacks Rook, ( c) You now finish him off with the most approved polish, [ any way. ( d) Perhaps better play Q K B 3; but he could hardly get out of it 111 CHESS IN LONDON CLUB, Game between Mr Brien and Mr Greenaway, January, 1857. Mr Brien. 1. KP2 2. K B P 2 8. K Kt B 3 4. K R P 2 5. Kt Kt 5 6. KtxBP 7. BQB4+ 8. BxP+ 9. QP2 10. K P 1 11. BQKtS 12. K K B 13. Q Q 8 14. Q Q B 4 Mr Greenaway, KP2 PxP K Kt P 2 KKtPl K RP1 KxKt Q P 2 KK KBQ3 B K 2 ( a) BXRP+ BKKtC Kt K 2 QBKB4 Mr Brien. 15. Kt Q B 3 16. Q K B 7+ 17. Kt Q5 18. Kt K B 6+ 19. Q Q B 4 20. Q Q Kt 5 21. Q B Q 2 22. Q Q R 4 23. RPxKt 24. Q Q Kt 4 25. QQB5 26. B Q R 5 27. BxP+ Mr Greenaway, Q Kt B 3 KQ2 QKB KQ Kt Q R 4 QKtPl QRP1 KtxB QKtPl PKB6 QBK8 Kt Q 4 ( b) KtxB, and wins. sides, and is worth well studying, as a new variation of the potent Allgaier Gambit. ... , ( a) To check off with B were perhaps better; though this is good. ( b) Fine defence; all pre- arranged. Mr Greenaway 1. K P2 2. K B P 2 3. K Kt B 3 4. K R P 2 5. Kt Kt 5 6. KtxB P 7. TS Q B 4+ 8. BxP+ 9. Q P 2 10. QBxP 11. PxKt Game between Mr Greenaway and Mr Brien iirar Mf Rrirn. Mr Oreenawav. M Mr Bricn. KP2 PxP K Kt V 2 K KtP 1 K R P 1 ( best) KxKt Q P 2( a) KKtBS( b) KtxK B KBQ8 Mr Greenaway. 12. QQ3 IS. Castles 14. K Kt P 1 15. RxB 16. Kt Q B S 17. Q R K B 18. Q K 3+ 19. R K K 7 20. QK7+ R K B 8+, wins. Mr Brien. QKB3 BxB Kt Q 2 Q K Kt2 Kt Q Kt S BQ2 K Q QK Kt3 QB A lively and instructive game. Both players of the brilliant school, and very evenly matched. The attack's checking on seventh move is rarely played. The gener al play on move 7 is to take Pawn with Queen, and 4 Knight attacking Queen she takes other Pawn. Black then plays K B Q 3. and ought to win. See George Walker's Art of Chess Play. ( a) Mr Brien plays well. [ » » another game. ( b) Perhaps better B Q 3 as introduced, subsequently, by Mr Greenaway Lively skirmish between M Beck and a friend Beck. I. K P 2 2. KBP2 S. KtKBS 4. KRP2 5. Kt K 5 6. BQB4 7. PxP 8. QP2 9. Q Kt B 3 10. QBxKBP Friend. KP2 PxP K Kt P 2 P K Kt 5 KtKBS Q P 2 Kt K R4 K B Q 8 Kt K Kt 6 KtxR Beck. 11. PK Kt 3 12. KtxK KtP 13. Q K 2+ 14. PxB 15. Q K B 3 16. Kt K » 6 17. QxKt+ 18. Castles Q P. 19. P Q 6 0! R x Q P, and wins. Friend. PKB3 BxB K B K 4 ( a) KtxKtP KtKR4 Q. K2 K to B P K B4 PxP ( a) Better interpose Queen. CITY INTELLIGENCE. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL NEWS. The re- opening of Parliament and the discussion which fol- lowed the Queen's Speech have, as usual, excited a good deal of discussion in the City, especially as allusion has been made to the proposed reconsideration of the privileges of the Bank of England. Although it is not known what the intentions of the Government are upon this subject, a variety of plans are suggested by financiers and others, and the conversation which these originate occupies much attention. An addition to the note circulation is considered certain, but it is useless to advert to the several views entertained with reference to the basis on which this shall be effected, and we merely allude to the subject as one of the questions discussed during the past week. It is to be brought prominently before Parliament, when, after a careful inquiry, an alteration will no doubt be made which may materially improve the currency law3. The Money Market has remained in a very stringent state since this day se'nnight, the pressure for discounts having been in- creased by the payments of the " fourth" of the month, and the settlement of the Consol account at the Stock Exchange. These events have passsed off in a satisfactory manner, but the relief which was expected to follow has not been felt, the various open- ings for the profitable employment of money having sustained the inquiry. Notwithstanding the numerous applications for discounts at the Bank of England, and the continued efflux of gold, upwards of £ 100,000 having left this week, the directors have not found it necessary to alter the minimum, but, on the contrary, have adopted a measure which is significant of their increased strength. This is an intimation on their part that they will negotiate bills of a longer date than three months. This will assist trade to some extent, although similar accom- modation was previously obtainable at the joint stocK and private establishments. Six per cent is fully supported " out of doors and in some cases rather higher rates have been exacted. The drain of gold, although continuous, has been on a smaller scale, but, as there is now a good supply of silver here, it is presumed that a portion of the efflux is on account of the Bank of 1? ranee, which usually affects purchases just before the publication of the monthly balance- sheets. On Wednesday nearly £ 1,000,000 was despatched to India and China by the steamer Ripon, and some anxiety is felt to ascertain later advices from these coun- tries, which will of course decide whether the absorption of gold is likely to increase or diminish. Two or three vessels are over- due from Australia with large supplies of specie, and the know- ledge of this fact induces a confident feeling, and prevents the drain causing any apprehension. The Bank of England return for the week ending the 31st ult is rather unfavourable, for although there is very little alteration in the reserve of notes, the addition to the other securities, approaches two millions sterling. The bullion is ratherlarger, showing that further sup- plies of gold from Ireland must have taken place. This return gives the active circulation of notes payable on demand at £ 19,173,235, being an augmentation of £ 83,270. The notes unemployed were lessened £ 87,665. The bullion, in both departments, amounted to £ 10,139,976, being an addition of £ 23,694. The Rest was larger by £ 12,466, and the public de posits by £ 1,292,703. The other deposits also were larger by £ 545,419. The seven- day and other bills were lessened £ 42,896. The other securities showed a considerable augmentation, viz, to the extent of £ 1,879,585, and the Government Securities de- creased £ 12.317. With regard to trade, there is no alteration of importance to record. In Manchester and other manufacturing towns in the north- west of England, business is checked by the high prices « f cotton and wool, and the dearness of money, but a steady de- mand exists for most fabrics. The foreign and colonial pro- duce markets are firm, and the quotations for most staples tend U* Tlfe'business transacted in the English Stock Market this week has been chiefly of a formal character, the settlement of the monthly account having been effected. Sales have prepon- derated, the heavy " contango" having deterred many parties from " carrving over" to the next account. The dearness of money and the continued drain of gold have also tended to de- press prices. Consols yesterday afternoon, however, closed at 93 to 93£ for money, and at 93f i for the March account, which show very little variation from the quotations current on this day se'nnight. The Unfunded Debt is firmer, the Bills being par to 3s premium. The New Threes, Reduced Annuities, & c, have not fluctuated to any material extent. The latest prices on Friday afternoon of the English Funds were:— Bank Stock, 216171 Reduced Annuities, 93| J Consols, 93 £ New Three per Cents, 93i £ Long Annuities, 215- 16 Exchequer Bills, par to Ss pm India Bonds ( under £ 1,000), 2s dis to 2s pm Ditto Stock, 219, 20 Consols for. Account, 93f £ Foreign Securities have generally been flatter, but the trans- actions have again been limited. Turkish Six per Cents have fluctuated about 1| per cent, but the decline has been partially recovered. The Four per Cents have also been dealt in at lower prices, owing to the movement in the Funds. Spanish Certifi- cates have been firmer, in consequence of an expected arrange- ment for their redemption. Venezuela Bonds have improved since it became known that an arrangement for the settlement of the debt had been made. Dutch and other Bonds have been firm. „ „ _ ., The latest prices of the Foreign Funds on Friday afternoon Sardinian, 90 £ Spanish Three perCents, 39f 40£ Ditto, New Deferred, 23J Ditto, Passive Converted, 5f Turkish Six per Cents, 93J Ditto Four per Cents, lOOf Venezuela, 37f DutchTwo- and- a- HalfperCents g5i Ditto Four per Cents, 98£ I Brazilian, 102£ I Buenos Ayres, 84 f Chilian, 105£ Equador, 14f Grenada, 2l£ Mexican Three per Cents, 21| Peruvian, 78 9 PortugueseThreeperCents HI Russian Five per Cents. 109£ Ditto Four- and- a- Half per During the past week the business transacted in Railway Shares has not been very large, but prices have fluctuated to some extent, generally towards a decline. Towards the latter part, however, a partial rally took place, Bristol and Exeter, Chester and Holj head, Great Northern, Lancashire and York- shire, Northwestern, Midland, North British, | and Paris and Lyons,' have receded about £ per cent; Great Western, Nor- folk, Southwestern, North Eastern ( York) 1, and North Eastern, ( Berwick), Caledonian, Brighton, East Indian and Grand Trunk of Canada 1 to 2 per cent. British and Foreign Mining Shares have been rather active, and in most instances prices nave been well supported. Joint- Stock Bank Shares have been dull, and some of the chief under- takings have exhibited a slight decline . upon the rates current at the date of our last report. London and County, Union of Australia, London and Westminster, and Oriental Banks, have each receded about 10s to 15s. Miscellaneous shares have been very little dealt in, and quota- tions generally have experienced very little alteration. Electric Telegraph improved 5s to 10s, and North of Europe Steam about 5s. LATEST FROM PERSIA. Letters from Bagdad, dated Dec 29, say:—•" The Shah of Persia is in no way disposed to make the concessions demanded from him by England. He will offer a vigorous resistance, and defend himself to the last extremity. He has appealed to his subjects, and proclaimed a holy war. This game continues some fine positions skilfully developed ou botk THE EVACUATION OF GREECE.— The English and French Governments have issued instructions for the withdrawal of their troops from Athens, the object of the occupation being now attained by the compliance of the Greek Government with our demands. A commission, to be composed of the resident minis- ters of the three protecting powers— Russia, France, and Eng- land— has been appointed to inquire into the state of the Greek SUDDEIT DEATH OF OOLONEI WYNDHAM.— On Tuesday afternoon, about three o'clock, Colonel Wyndham, while walking with two ladies near the bridge on the north side of the Serpen- tine, witnessing the evolutions of the numerous skaters disport- ing on the ice, suddenly fell down and expired. The body was removed to his residence in Connaught- terrace. THE SENIOR WRANGLER OF 1857.— We understand that Mr Finch, who has this year received the highest mathematical honours at Cambridge, is a native of Wigan, Lancashire, and re- ceived his education at the Grammar School of that place, under the tuition of the present head master, the Rev S. Doria. Mr Cowling, the late distinguished member of the Northern Circuit, who took the same honours at Cambridge, was a native of the same town, and pursued his studies preparatory to the Univer- sity at the same school. SMITH PRIZEMEN.— The great mathematical prize of the year has been adjudged as under:— 1. Ds Savage, Pembroke. 2. Ds Finch, Queen's. These two gentlemen were at the head of the mathematical tripos in the B. A. examination at Cambridge, just over ; but it will be been that their position is reversed, Mr Finch, the senior wrangler, coming out second to Mr Savage. THAMES GENERAL STEAM- BOAT COMPANY.— The prospectus of the Thames General Steam- boat Company, with a capital of £ 120,000, has been issued. The scheme is partly French, in con- junction with the London General Omnibus Company, and it is proposed to take as a nucleus the 27 boats of London and Vaux- hall and Citizen companies, others being added, with various improvements. HORSE WARRANTY.— MEBX V QUARTERMAINE.— In the Queen's Bench, on Friday, Sir H. Meux, Bart, brought an ac- tion for breach of warranty against Mr Quartermaine, the well- known horse dealer of Piccadilly. The case for the plaintiff was that in March last he went to the defendant's stables with the intention of purchasing a riding horse for his wife. He was shown one which he liked, and he offered to give £ 100 for it, subject to Lady Meux's approval. On a subsequent day she went to see the horse, but she thought it was lame, and did not like its action when trotted out. Sir Henry wrote to the defen- dant to this effect, and added that he considered he ought to have a better horse for the money. The defendant replied by letter, offering to exchange the horse for any other in his posses- sion. Some further correspondence then passed between the parties, in the course of which the defendant insisted upon the sale having been absolute. At length the plaintiff agreed to buy another horse for £ 170, on the defendant representing that it was sound in all respects, and was rising six years old, and immediately after the purchase the plaintiff had thehorse exercised in Rotten- row, and then sent it to a veterinary surgeon named Field for exa- mination. According to the judgment of Field, the horse was un- sound, and rising nine instead of six years, and he furnished the plaintiff with a certificate to that effect. Sir Henry for warded the certificate to the defendant, and intimated his intention to re- turn the animal. The defendant denied its accuracy, and al- leged that the horse had been injured by the ill- usage of the plaintiff's groom, who, he said, had galloped it too fast, and he positively declined to take it back, The plaintiff, however, or- dered his man to deliver the horse to Mr Quartermaine, but on reaching the stables the gates were shut against him, and the horse was not allowed to enter the yard. The horse was sold by the plaintiff, at Tattersall's, shortly afterwards, and only brought £ 37 4s 6d, the purchaser being Mr Quartermaine him- self.— Sir Henry and Lady Meux, and other witnesses, were examined in support of the plaintiff's case.— The defence was that no express warranty was given with the horse, and that it was perfectly sound at the time of the sale. The evidence, as in most horse cases, was extremely conflicting.— The jury retired to consider their verdict, and after being absent some time re- turned into court with a verdict for the plaintiff. Damages—£ 150. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS- TUESDAY. On Tuesday the Session was opened by commission. The doors of the House of Lords were thrown open at one o'clock, but there was, up to two, a beggarly set of empty benches. Even at two o'clock, when the Lord Chancellor, along with the other commissioners, took his seat on the woolsack, there were very few peers present, and the Bishop of Lincoln was the only cleri- cal member of the house who graced the episcopal bench. The only occupants of the gallery were Mr Dallas, the Ameri can Minister, and three of his attaches. The body of the house was but thinly filled. Soon after two o'clock the Lord Chancellor took his seat on the woolsack, and read the commission authorising him and the other commissioners to read to her Parliament her Majesty's Speech on the opening of the same. The commissioners were— the Lord Chancellor, the Marquis of Westminster, the Duke of Argyll, the Earl of Harrowby, and Lord Stanley of Alderley. The Lord Chancellor having, in the name of her Majesty, sum- moned the attendance of the House of Commons, Sir Augustus Clifford, the Black Rod, appeared soon afterwards at the bar, followed by the Speaker, the Sergeant- at- Arms, and a consider- able number of members of the lower house, at the head of whom was Lord Palmerston, The LORD CHANCELLOR then read the following Speech from her Majesty:— THE QUEEN'S SPEECH. " MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN : We are commanded to as- sure you that her Majesty has great satisfaction in recurring again to the advice and assistance of her Parliament. " We are commanded by her Majesty to inform you that diffi- culties, which arose in regard to some of the provisions of the Treaty of Paris, delayed the complete execution of the stipula- tions of that treaty. Those difficulties have been overcome in a satisfactory manner, and the intentions of the treaty have been fully maintained. " An insurrectionary movement which took place in Septem ber last in the Swiss Canton of Neufchatel, for the purpose of re- establishing in that canton the authority of the King of Prus sia as Prince of Neufchatel, led to serious differences between his Prussian Majesty and the Swiss Confederation, threatening at one time to disturh the general peace of Europe. " But her Majesty commands us to inform you, that in con" cert with her august ally, the Emperor of the French, she is endeavouring to bring about an amicable settlement of the matters in dispute, and her Majesty entertains a confident expectation , that an honourable and satisfactory arrangement will be concluded. " In consequence of certain discussions! which took place during the conferences at Paris, and which are recorded in the protocols that were laid before you, her Majesty and the Empe- ror of the French caused communications to be made to the Go- vernment of the King of the Two Sicilies, for the purpose of inducing him to adopt a course of policy calculated to avert dasgers which might disturb that peace which had been so recently restored to Europe. " Her Majesty commands us to inform you, that the manner in which those friendly communications were received by his Sicilian Majesty was sueh as to lead her Majesty and the Empe- ror of the French to discontinue their diplomatic relations with his Sicilian Majesty, and they have, accordingly, withdrawn their missions from the Court of Naples. " Her Majesty has directed that papers relating to this sub- ject shall be laid before you. " Her Majesty commands us to inform you that she has been engaged in negotiations witlC. the Government of the United States, and also with the Government of Honduras, which she trusts will be successful in removing all cause of misunderstand- ing with respect to Central America. " Her Majesty has concluded a Treaty of Friendship and Com- merce with Siam, which will be laid before you. " Her Majesty commands us to express to you her regret that the conduct of the Persian Government has led to hosti- lities between her Majesty and the Shah of Persia." The Persian Government, in defiance of repeated warnings, and in violation of its engagements, has besieged and captured the important city of Herat. " We are commanded by her Majesty to inform you that a British naval and military force, despatched from Bombay, has taken possession of the island of Karrack, and of the town of Bushire, with a view to induce the Shah to accede to the just demands of her Majesty's Government. Her Majesty has seen with satisfaction that the naval and military forces employed on this occasion have displayed their accustomed gallantry and spirit. " Her Majesty commands us to inform you that acts of vio- lence, insults to the British flag, and infraction of treaty rights, committed by the local Chinese authorities at Canton, and a pertinacious refusal of redress, have rendered it necessary for her Majesty's officers ia China to have recourse to measures of force to obtain satisfaction. " Those measures had, up to the date of the last accounts, been taken with great forbearance, but with signal success as regards the conflicts to which they had led. " We are commanded to inform you that her Majesty trusts that the Government of Pekin will see the propriety of affording the satisfaction demanded, and of faithfully fulfilling its treaty engagements. " GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS : Her Majesty has directed the estimates for the ensuing year to be laid before you. " They have been prepared with every attention to economy, and with a due regard to the efficient performance of the public service at home and abroad. " MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN : Her Majesty commands us to inform you that bills will be submitted to your consideration for the consolidation and the amendment of important portions of the law ; and her Majesty doubts not that you will give your earnest attention to matters so deeply affecting the interests of all classes of her subjects. " Her Majesty commands us to recommend to your considera- tion the expediency of renewing, for a further period, the privi- leges of the Bank of England, the conditions imposed on the issue of bank notes in the United Kingdom, and the state of the law relating to joint- stock banks. " Her Majesty commands us to express the gratification which it affords her to witness the general well- being and contentment of her people, and to find that, notwithstanding the sacrifices unavoidably attendant upon such a war as that which has lately terminated, the resources of the country remain unimpaired, and its productive industry continues unchecked in its course of progressive development. " Her Majesty commits with confidence the great interests of the country to your wisdom and care, and she fervently prays that the blessing of Almighty God may attend your delibera- tions, and prosper your councils for the advancement of the welfare and happiness of her loyal and faithful people." After the reading of the Speech both houses adjourned until the evening, when they again met for the despatch of business. THE TICKET- OF- LEAVE SYSTEM.— Lord BERNERS, con- sidering that the subject of punishments was looked upon by the country as in a most unsatisfactory state, gave notice that, on an early day, he should move for a return of the number of tickets of leave issued each year since the commencement of the system ; showing also the original sentence in each case, the unexpired time, and the number of convicts re- apprehended. THE ADDRESS. The Earl of CORK moved the Address in answer to the Queen's Speech. The motion was seconded by the Earl of AIRLIE. The Earl of DERBY regretted that he could not agree with the encomiums which had been lavished upon the Speech which her Majesty's advisers had presented to Parliament. It was, in fact, most vague, shadowy, and unsubstantial. The reference to the other house of Parliament was meagre and unsatisfac- tory in the last degree ; in fact, they were merely requested to make the formal financial arrangements which might be neces- sary for the public service; but, in making those arrangements, he thought Parliament would be wanting in its duty, if it did not demand that the Income- tax should be reduced to 5d in the pound, and cease and determine in 1860. But, meagre as was the Speech, it did not contain that formerly well- known para- graph, in which the Sovereign congratulated the Parliament on the steady maintenance of peace. On the contrary, now the only Sovereign so alluded to was the King of Siam. The other parts in the Speech were almost equally unsatisfactory. It was mentioned with much satifaction that, in concert with our au- gust ally, we had put the Neufchatel question in a fair way of being adjusted, whereas he quite believed that if we had not in- terfered with our august ally at all, the whole matter would have been settled more speedily and amicably. But Lord Pal- merston had such a peculiar skill in getting out of a difficulty, that he seemed to seek such situations. Turning to another portion of the Speech which referred to our relations with Na- ples, did this country, he asked, always act uprightly? Did it never keep the " promise to the ear and break it to the hope?" Had we not played with the question of Italian liberty, while the principal result of the Paris conferences was to make the Austrian rule in Italy more fixed and more permanent than ever ? What was the object, and what result had been achieved by the Neapolitan difficulty, except that En - land and France had received at the hands of that petty State a deliberate and well- deserved affront ? He certainly believed our policy of late had deprived this country of every friend in the world except France. After dwelling at length upon each step which had produced the Persian war, he proceeded to comment upon the conduct of the Government in net calling Parliament together when that struggle because inevitable. It was useless to call it an Indian war ; it was British; and, as such, should have been declared by the Sovereign of this country, with the consent and approbation of the Parliament. But such remarks applied with still greater force to the proceedings in China, which had filled him with amazement. Was the bombardment of the great com- mercial city of Canton— the indiscriminate slaughter of inno- cent and guilty in one common doom— an act of forbearance, as it was termed in the Speech? He confessed he could not look upon the state of our foreign relations without distrust and mis- giving. If he did not then move an amendment to the Address, it was in the hope that the opinions which he now undoubtedly entertained would be modified by reading the protocols which the Government were of course prepared to lay before their lordships. The Earl of CLARENDON was sorry that Lord Derby had not adhered to the usual practice, and refrained from any allusion to foreign topics until he was in possession of the full informa- tion which would shortly be laid before the house. Had he waited for these documents, it would have saved him from the erroneous impression he appeared to entertain with regard to the Neufchatel question. Neither the English nor French Go- vernment was concerned in auy way with the resistance with which the Swiss Government had met the demands of Prussia. It was indeed true that her Majesty's Ministers had taken ad- vantage of the Paris conferences to consider the question of the state of Italy ; but the course they had adopted, in conjunction with the Emperor of the French, had met with the cordial ap- proval of the principal Governments of Europe, With regard to the Persian war, it was very far from being the groundless quarrel which the public seemed quite to believe. The capture of Herat, a city of much importance, and surrounded by a terri- tory of unexampled fertility, was one which could not be re- regarded with indifference, when such a conquest threatened at once the neutrality and independence of Afghanistan, both of which were necessary to the security of our Indian empire. He regretted much to hear the terms in which Lord Derby had spoken of the conduct of the English authorities in China. The course which had been taken there was one which had only been resorted to when all other steps failed— when, in fact, the refu- sal of the Chinese to hold communication with our officials had left the latter no other remedy. Earl GREY said he could not characterise the war with Persia as other than unjust and impolitic. It could scarcely be con- tended that we had a right to dictate the course which an inde- pendent nation should pursue in vindicating its interests. Yet such, in fact, was the right claimed by this country in the quar- rel between Persia and Herat, without our Government even taking the trouble to ascertain which was in the wrong. If it was the bugbear of Russian influence which our Government pro- fessed to dread, the late war showed to every man of sense the groundlessness of such a plea. At the same time, while fearing Russia, we seemed as if bent 011 working out her ends ; for what was more likely to throw Persia into the arms of that power than the present unjustifiable invasion of her territory and des- truction of her little standing army ? To counteract Russia, Persia should be strong and attached to our alliance, and not forced into regarding us as her most dangerous and subtle foe. Ministers sought to evade responsibility, " because they had made no formal declaration of war. But this was far from excusing them and if Parliament was to maintain its authority over the advisers of the Crown, it must not pass over this omission. Lord Grey concluded by moving an amendment to the effect, that it was the duty of her Majesty's advisers to summon Parliament together, and inform them of the state of affairs with Persia, before declaring war. Lord GRANVILLE replied, and defended the course which the Government had taken in the negotiations with Persia, and in the declaration of war through the Governor- General of India, instead of at home. Though her Majesty's Government were quite prepared to meet Earl Grey upou any question he might raise, he trusted that the noble earl was not serious in pressing his amendment at the present juncture. Lord BROUGHAM spoke strongly against the further continu- ance of the income- tax. In 1816 he, in conjunction with Mr Baring, made a reduction of £ 6,000,000 or £ 8,000,000 in the amount of the income- tax, upon which the Chancellor of the Exchequer withdrew his estimates and framed now ones, on the principle of cutting his coat according to the cloth. His lordship then reverted to the necessity for a legal reform, espe- cially in those laws relating to secondary punishments. The LORD CHANCELLOR agreed with what had fallen from the noble and learned lord as to the necessity for law reform. He had himself given notice that evening of his intention to bring forward, at an early period, three bills for the purpose of amending the laws relating to marriage and divorce, testamen- tary jurisdiction, and ecclesiastical law. In the other house a bill would also be brought in to meet those crimes of breach of trust such as had lately shocked the public confidence. His lordship concluded, after indicating several other reforms of a similar nature to which the Government intended directing their earliest attention, amongst others a bill which would be brought in by Sir George Grey, having peculiar reference to secondary punishments. Earl Grey's amendment was then put, and their lordships divided, when there appeared— For the amendment, content, 12 ; not content, 45— majority against the amendment, 33. Their lordships then adjourned. TH URSDAY.— LORD CARDIGAN AND THE CRIMEAN CAMPAIGN.— The Earl of CARDIGAN put a question to the Se- cretary of War in regard to a recent publication on the Crimean campaign, by an officer of the staff, in which he asserted that his character had been maligned. Public opinion and the progress of legislation had almost abrogated what were termed " the laws of honour," and, having no other means of redress, he wished to know whether an officer who had disgraced himselfby publishing false statements was to he permitted to remain on the Staff of the Lord- Lieutenant of Ireland ?— Lord PANMURE admitted that the noble lord had been wantonly attacked, but thought, con- sidering that he had received the thanks of Parliament for his services in the Crimea, he could afford to despise the attacks of one in a subordinate position. It was not the intention of the Commander- in- Chief to bring the officer in question to a court- martial. TIC KETS- OF- LEAVE.— Lord BERNERS moved for returns showing the number of tickets- of leave issued to convicts in each year since the commencement of that system, specifying their original sentence, 1 heir unexpired time, the number reappre- hended after release, the fresh charge, and the result of the in- vestigation.— After a short discussion the return was ordered, with an amendment proposed bj Lord CARNARVON, who sug- gested that the number of convicts with tickets- of- leave reappre- hended without having committed any fresh offence should be distinguished in the return. FRIDAY.— THE LAW OF DIVORCE.— Lord CAMPBELL moved for the production of a very valuable paper on the sub- ject of divorce. It was prepared by Mr Macqueen, the secretary of the Divorce Commission, and contained information of the most valuable kind respecting the condition of women separated from their husbands, as recognised by the laws of France, of Prussia, and of other countries. This was the more necessary now, as a bill of a very comprehensive nature was about to be introduced by his noble and learned friend on the woolsack in the coming session. He, therefore, moved that an humble address be presented to her Majesty, praying that she would command that this valuable paper be laid on the table, and circulated among their lordships as widely as possible.— The motion was agreed to, and the house soon afterwards adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS. TUESDAY— NEW WRITS.- On the motion of Mr HATTER the following new writs were ordered to be issued :— Greenwich, in the room of Mr P. Rolt, who has accepted the Chiltern Hun- dreds ; Hertford, in the room of the Hon Mr W. Cowper, who has I accepted the office of Vice- President of the Committee of Privy Council on Education; Limerick County, in the room of Mr Monsell, who has accepted the office of President of the General Board of Health; Aylesbury, in the room of Sir R. Bethell, appointed to be Attorney- General; Bute, in the room of the Hon S. Wortley, the Solicitor- General; South- ampton, in the room of Sir A. Cockburn, appointed Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas ; Newport, in the room of Mr W. Biggs, who has accepted the office of the Chiltern Hundreds; Cloumel, in the room of Mr J"• O'Coiinell, who has accepted the office of Clerk of the Crown of the Hanaper in Ireland ; and Dumfries, in the room of Viscount Drumlanrig, who has suc- ceeded to a peerage.— On the motion of Mr M. SMITH, for West Kent, in the room of Sir E. Filmer, deceased; Brandon Brigg, in the room of Viscount Bernard, who has succeeded to a peerage. EXPULSION OF JAMES SADLEIR.— The ATTORNEY- GE- NERAL for IRELAND gave notice that, on the 16th inst, he should move the expulsion of James Sadleir from the house. THE INCOME- TAX.— Mr A. PELLATT gave notice that he should move, on Tuesday next, that the house do resolve itself into a committee of the whole house to consider the Income and Property- tax Acts which were passed expressly to defray the expenses of the war with Russia, and that the house ' is of opinion that the war having happily terminated, the said acts, or so much thereof, shall be repealed as to reduce the tax from 16d to 5d, and that the same should come into operation on the 5th of April next.— Major REED also gave notice of a similar mo- tion for Tuesday next. WINE DUTIES.— Mr OLIVEIRA gave notice that, on Tuesday, the 17th instant, he would move for a select committee to inquire into the practicability of reducing the duty on foreign wines. THE ADDRESS. Sir JOHN RAMSDEN moved the Address, which was seconded by Sir Andrew Agnew. Mr DISRAELI, after a passing allusion to the omissions in the Royal Speech, described the condition of the great Powers at the termination of the late struggle as affording a fair prospect of Eermanent tranquillity for this country; and he wanted to know, e said, why we were disappointed of this expectation— why wars and rumours of wars should pervade the whole Speech ? He proceeded to argue that the seeds of difficulties in our diplomatic relations were sown immediately after the treaty of peace ; first, with reference to Italy, our intermeddling with the affairs of which country had, he observed, for six months diverted the mind of England from the consideration of its domestic in- terests, at that very time a secret treaty being in existence guaranteeing to Austria, with the assent of the British Govern- ment, the whole of her Italian dominioas. Was a minister, he asked, justified in holding out to Italy and to Europe, under these circumstance, that he was determined to change the as- pect of social and political life in Italy ? He insisted that this was an imposture practised upon the people of this country while time was wasted and expense unnecessarily incurred. Then came the Russian difficulty. What, he asked, was the reason why we were on the point of losing oneof the very objects for which we went to war? He contended that it was owing to a blunderof our own negotiator, who was a principal member of the Cabinet. Yet, instead of an avowal of the mistake, every means were used to excite the pas- sions of the people of this country against Russia, as if she de- sired to recede from the treaty. All these difficulties in foreign affairs, which occupied nearly a year, were attributable, he argued, to ministers, who, when the questions about Bolgrad and the Isle of Serpents were adjusted, had advised a course in the Neufchatel dispute, calculated, but for the prudence of the Swiss, to involve them in war and to embroil the Continent. The tran- quillity of Europe was, however, so well established that even a firebrand minister could not subvert it; but in another quarter of the globe we had, not rumours of war, but actual svar, and he thought it was the duty of that house to inquire what was the cause of these perpetually recurring difficulties. Recollecting the case of the war in Afghanistan, he should, when the papers were before the house, scrutinise very closely the real causes of the war with Persia; and, with regard to the Chinese difficulty, he believed it was the consequence of instructions from home, sent out some time ago. The house, he thought, would do well to curb and control the power of the minister to pursue such a system as he had sketched, so dangerous to the interests of the country. Turning his attention to domestic topics, Mr Disraeli adverted to finance, and especially to the income- tax, pointing out some of the embarrassing questions which would arise if the settlement of 1853 were not adhered to, and the importance of coming to an early decision upon this source of supply. He inti- mated his intention, on that day fortnight, to ask the opinion of the house upon this smbject, by moving for a committee of the whole house, with the view of proposing certain resolutions. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, declining to follow Mr. Disraeli into the wide field of our foreign policy, replied very briefly to his remarks upon the finances of the country. As to the future year, it was, he said, his anxious wish to lay his financial statement of the probable expenditure, and the means for meeting it, before the house at the earliest possible op- portunity. Mr GLADSTONE had hoped that an answer would have been offered by the Government to the very comprehensive speech of Mr Disraeli. It seemed to be disrespectful to the house for the Government to keep silence. Mr Disraeli's assertion relative to the secret treaty with Austria, and the state of the Swiss ques- tion, ought to have had an answer. It was singular enough, as Mr Disraeli had remarked, that the noble lord's policy should prove so fertile in war and disturbance amongst other powers. . . ike Mr Disraeli, he would suspend his judgment on the subject of Naples till the papers were produced. Information ought to have been promised upon the American, the Chinese, and the Persian questions. As regarded the Chinese complication, he much regretted that an expression of regret was not inserted in the Speech from the Crown at the great injury done to our common humanity by the proceedings which have followed. As to Persia, he had read nothing which justified the war now raging. By whose authority was it that that war was waged? How came it that that war should be called an Indian war ? No information had been given as to the quarter from which the expense was to come, and he would ask the Prime Minister to tell the housejwhether the Engiish people were to be saddled with the expense or not ? Entering into the financial question, Mr Gladstone expressed a strong opinion on the necessity and practicability of a large reduction in the estimates— much larger than that indicated by Lord Panmure and other members of the Government. If the house sanctioned heavy estimates it must be prepared for the consequences. Speaking with special refer- ence to the income- tax, Mr Gladstone stated that he was bound by every means in his power to maintain the settlement of 1853, under which the income- tax should cease in 1860. Lord PALMERSTON repudiated any intention of disrespect to the house in delaying his answer till he had heard Mr Gladstone. The speech delivered by Mr Disraeli was an instance of the danger into which men who had attained to eminence in more departments than one were liable to fall. The greater part of what had fallen from the right hon gentleman on the foreign policy of ministers was an entire romance. Mr Disraeli had recently been in Paris, where it was well known that persons could be found ready enough to play upon the credulity of over- confiding and imaginative gentlemen. In reply to the strictures of Mr Disraeli, Lord Palmerston gave an explanation of some circumstances connected with the geographical " difficulty" which had to be adjusted, and explained the real state of the Swiss question in opposition to Mr Disraeli's romance. It was an entire romance, also, to speak of the existence of a secret treaty by France guaranteeing to Austria the retention of her Italian territories. He ( Lord Palmerston) never heard of such a treaty till he heard of it that evening from Mr Disraeli, and assuredly, had the opinion of the British Government been asked, it would have been the very reverse of that asserted by Mr Disraeli. His lordship defended the course adopted in the case of Naples, and, in answer to Mr Gladstone, at once admit- ted that the proceedings against Persia had been adopted upon the responsibility of the English Government. He was pre- pared to defend the course so taken; but, as there was a pros- pect of a settlement, it was deemed proper to postpone the papers. With regard to China, the hostilities so feelingly de- precated by Mr Gladstone had arisen out of a breach of the treaty of Nankin. And by whom was that treaty concluded ? Why, by the Government of Sir Robert Peel! Lord Palmer- ston, with much humour, turned the tables against Mr Disraeli, for a remark he had made as to Lord Palmerston's talent for getting into difficulties and of extricating the country out of them ; and in reference to Mr Gladstone's criticism, he re- minded him that he was a prominent member of the Govern- ment which decided upon going to war with Russia. As to financial matters, Lord Palmerston supported the course hi- therto followed, namely to wait till the estimates were presented. Mr HENRY BAILLIE having spoken, Lord JOHN RUSSELL deemed the explanations given by the Prime Minister as satisfactory upon some points upon which doubts might be entertained. He feared the Persian expedition would turn out a serious affair, and thought a better and more prudent course might have been adopted. Before declaring war, the opinion of Parliament should have been taken. With regard to Italy, he did not approve of the policy pursued by the Govern- ment. The state of Italy had been made worse instead of better. Alluding to financial matters, Lord John Russell advised the Government to make an early statement. Mr MILNER GIBSON foresaw that finance would prove the rock ahead of the present Government, as it had done to previous Governments. After a few remarks from Mr HADFIELD and Mr VERNON SMITH, the Address was agreed to, with a verbal alteration in the SdjSd ab0Ut China; and at half- past 12 °' clock th0 house I came there were a large number who had been offered labouT. aujuurutu. tickets during the preceding week, but had refuspd thorn tw. WEDNESDAY.— THE ADDRESS.— INDIA, & c.- Sir J. were some who admitted tlfaUh| hadtkk'S^ RAMSDEN brought up the Address of the house in reply to the for that d » y. but they had refused to go to work. The annb Royal Speech.— Mr HADFIELD called attention to the circum- ) cants were offered the house, and out of the whole number thera stance that 110 reference was made in the Royal Speech to any wer ® but three who availed themselves of it. When told thera J —^ > * • — was an order for their admission, the invariable replv was " I don t want to go into the house." On a ticket of labour being portion of our colonial dependencies, and expressed his regret that the lamentable condition of the people of India was unre- cognised by her Majesty's Government. He also complained that immense sums of money were annaally sent to China and the United States, while tea and cotton might be grown in Bri- tish India.— Admiral WALCOTT expressed his approbation of the alacrity with which the Government of Bombay had fitted out the expedition to the Persian Gulf, and dwelt on the gallautrv displayed by the officers and men of the naval and military forces employed at Bushire.— After a faw words from Sir JOHN FITZ- GERALD, Mr V. SMITH said that the Government of India had turned its atteution to the growth of tea and cotton, and that railways were projected which, when completed, would do much to develop the resources of the country. The right hon gentle- man charged Mr Hadfield with making vague charges against the Government of India, and indulging in exaggerated state- ments.— The Address was agreed to. THURSDAY.— THE HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY.— Mr LABOUCHERE, in moving for a select committee to consider the state of the British possessions in North America under the administration of the Hudson's Bay Company, or over which they possess a license to trade, stated the reasons why her Majesty's Government deemed it incumbent upon them to call the attention of Parliament to the state ot those possessions, involving, he observed, questions of imperial policy, humanitv, and justice of no ordinary magnitude. He gave au outline of the territories over which the rights of the company extended, explaining the various tenures under which those rights were exercised and enjoyed, and the manner in which they were managed, especially with relation to the Indian tribes, towards whom, he believed, the company had evinced a sincere desire to act with kindness and cordiality.— Mr ROEBUCK said he thought Mr Labouchere might take a shorter course to attain the object in view. The Hudson's Bay Company were, by their very con- stitution, opposed to colonization, and he desired that British North America should bear the preponderance in fact which it did on the map against the growing power of the United States. Instead of encouraging settlement, however, the company acted upon the narrow policy of peltry merchants. The Government should have proceeded at once to legislate.— After some discus- sion, the motion was agreed to. THE IONIAN ISLANDS.— Mr LABOUCHERE obtained leave to bring in a bill to enable the subjects of the Ionian States to hold military and naval commissions under the Crown, with a view of placing them upon the same footing in this respect as inhabitants of the British colonies. FRIDAY- AMALGAMATION OF THE POLICE.- In an- swer to Colonel Buck, Sir GEORGE GBEY said it was not the in- tention of Government to introduce a bill rendering it compul- sory upon boroughs to amalgamate the police forces with those of the counties in which they are situated. THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE COUNTRY.- In answer to Mr Gibson, the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that the earliest day consistently with the forms of the tendered, it was Oh, I am not going to your stone- breaking. 5* The fact was the parties were not destitute, and there was some sort of political movement in the matter [ hear, hearl The report was seconded, and carried unanimously. At the Mansion House, on Wednesday, the Lord Mavor said to numerous applicants who had been offered work at stone- breaking, I do not think that men who have not been used to such labour ought to be compelled to break stones for food. I think that some more suitable employment might be found for them. I know that destitute persons belonging to the East London Lnion will receive temporary relief without being com- pelled to break stones. I strongly advise yon to keep orderly. a? di ™ ye no doubt that measure will be taken for the purpose of affording you the temporary assistance you require. . On the same day, numbers of unemployed workmen were seen in gangs in the streets in various parts of London, some of them carrying spades across their shoulders, and uttering from time to time, in dolorous tones, short sentences indicating their distress and asking public sympathy. The number of persons without employ is now very great, and the workhouses and police- courts are besieged with applicants for relief. THE W EATHER AND THE PARKS.- On Thursday, at noon, there was a uecided change in the weather, but in spite of the thaw, it appears by the official account that the number of skaters m Hyde Park alone was eight thousand. On Wednesday night there was a display of fireworks on the Serpentine, and many persons, both men and women, remained on the ice during a portion of the night. A man, named James Edwards, of Wood* street, Chelsea, was found frozen under the ice on Thursday morning. Some minor injuries were sustained during the day from falls on the ice or immersions in the water. DBEADFUL EFFECT OF SuPERSTmoN.- There is a belief among the most ignorant of the French peasantry in the Haufc Marne, that a lantern made of the skull of a young child will render the person who carries it invisible. A farm labourer named \ autnn, in the commune of Heuilleyle Grand, was con' demned to death by the Court of Assizes, on Friday week for thft murder of a baby eleven months old, the child of his master- and the evidence showed that he had stolen the child out of its cradle, and hacked off its head for this purpose. DESTRUCTION OF A CHURCH BY FIRE.- OU Sunday morning A fire broke out IB the ancient parish church of Wallasey so well kno wn to all who make occasional excursions on the Cheshire side of the Mersey. The flames spread rapidly, the persons present being unable to do anything towards arresting their progress. From every window the fire burst forth. In a very short time the roof of the body of the edifice fell in, and theTit becaSI evident that the building must very soon be utterly destroyed" The whole of the body of the church was completely gutted and presented nothing but a heap of smouldering ruins. The tower remains standing. The register books and some documents of " ton uuuaiawcuLi. r nitu me luruis or ine 1 ,, 1 t , l' ... ,. 1,— wwuity wvuuuienijs ot house on which the army and navv estimates could be produced ! la! ue connected with the church, which were kept in a large was Tuesday next. On that day the First Lord of the Admiralty 1 lrouflsafe ™ the vestry, were the only things saved from the was Tuesday next. On that day the First Lord of the Admiralty ! 1IUH, ule were. cne omy things saved from the would lay the navy estimates on table. The army estimates ! conflagration. The communion plate, the altar cloth, and the were in a forward state, and would be produced next week !' arfe valuable service books of the church were weekly removed He should be prepared ou the earliest day, consistently with j toi e r? lctory' a"' J thus fortunately escaped destruction, the course of public business and the convenience of the house i J „ U^ LE MU ™ ER IN LAMBETH.— On Wednesday, Tho- and that regard to precedent and former usage, to ' " ' 1 mas a"< 1 —: 1 ' difficulty i wuovuvco WliU UUO VUUHClUCllUC U1 tut/ IIUUSC. Win T? 11 T> 1 j- t , . 7~ } XliU* precedent and former usage, to make the ? as uuA'fer ^ c011 and Martha, his wife, were again examined at annual financial statement. But he felt a in fixinit a l ??, h p! ilicc c0, urt . ou the charge of murdering their two day at the present moment. He should be prepared on Mondav Ichlklren; The male prisoner was brought in first, and seemed or Tuesday next to fix a day for the consideration of the financial an3U0US ^ avoid the gaze of the people present. He appeared estimates. THE INCOME- TAX.— In answento a question from Mr. WIL- LIAMS, Mr DISRAELI said he should press the motion of which he had given notice, and the precise words of which he would shortly submit to the house, for a repeal of the act which con- tinued the increased income- tax for another year. He found that it had inflicted a great grievance upon the country, and that grievance, he thought, should be removed. He was not going to bring forward any financial scheme, or to inter- fere in any way with the Chancellor of the Exchequer.— Mr MALINS urged upon the Government the desirableness of at once voluntarily giving up the tax for the next year [ hear, hear]. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER moved for a select com- mittee to enquire into the operation of the Bank Act of 1844 ( 7th and 8th Vic, cap 32), and of the Bank Acts of Ireland and Scotland of 1845, ( 8th and 9th Vic, caps 37 and 38), and the acts relating to joint stock banks. The house then went pro forma into a committee of supply, when Mr. Lowe obtained leave to bring in a bill for the abolition of passing tolls. The other business having been disposed of, the house ad- journed. THE UNEMPLOYED ARTISANS. On Monday another meeting of the unemployed artisans took place in Smithfield, and was attended by several thousand per- sons, among whom were many apparently respectable mechanics. — Mr Brien, a house- painter, was called upon to preside, and in- formed the men that it was intended to make another appeal to the relieving officers in all the metropolitan parishes, before any other steps were adopted. Nothing would be done but what was strictly in accordance with law, and great care would be taken to prevent a breach of the peace. They proposed that those only belonging to a parish should go to the relieving officer of that parish, so that no pretence for refusing relief could be made upon the ground that the applicants did not belong to the parish. The same regulation would be observed with regard to all parishes. He earnestly impressed upon all present the ne- cessity of preserving order, as the best way to obtain relief. Nothing would bedone 011 their behalf if they showed any symp- toms of disorder; while if they continued to conduct themselves with that propriety of demeanour which had previously charac- terised their proceedings, they would at least command atten- tion and respect.— Mr M'Heath addressed the meeting in similar terms, and requested the men, if any of their number should misbehave themselves on their way to the various unions, to hand over the disorderly to the police.— The men belonging to the various unions theH formed themselves into distinct bodies, and two of the most intelligent in each were selected as leaders. To them the following words were addressed, and they signed the document containing them :—" You are selected by the society to conduct, peaceably and orderly, a body of working men under your care to their parish for relief— not as an act of intimidation, but as an act of duty, in accordance with the law ; and if you are refused such relief as the law allows to all desti- tute persons, you shall forthwith proceed to the sitting magis- trate of the district, and present the letter we give you, asking his advice, which you are in all respects to obey, and afterwards report progress to the committee."— Two other documents, of which the following are copies, were placed in the hands of each leader:— " To THE RELIEVING OFFICER— Sir : 1 am authorised by the committee of the Association of the Unemployed to repre- sent a number of destitute working men now waiting outside, and who apply, through me, for such casual relief as they are entitled to by law ; and I am further instructed to do all in my power to prevent a collision which may lead to a breach of the peace between the said parishioners and the parish authorities, a consequence which the committee and myself are, above all things, desirous of avoiding. It is, therefore, earnestly hoped you will arrange with me for the immediate relief of these persons." " To THE SITTING MAGISTRATE.— Worshipful Sir : I am delegated to the onerous duty of conducting peaceably a large number of working men, who are destitute and out of employ, to their parish for relief. Having done so, and been refused by the parish authority, I now fulfil my instructions by applying to you, whose orders I have pledged myself implicitly to obey." The men then started withthe view of carrying out the objects for which they had assembled. The deputations then proceeded to the workhouses of their respective parishes, and afterwards to the different police courts, and as the results of the different applications were almost similar in every case we shall content ourselves with giving the results at one or two courts. At Bow- street Mr Hall sent for the relieving officer of St Giles's, who said the majority of these men had never applied before. Had they done so that morning most of them in all probability would have received out- door relief; but they came in a body, after being at the meeting, when no time was left for inquiry. If they did not like to enter the house let them call again next day, and most likely they would be relieved. Several others came forward and stated their cases, which were precisely similar to the above. Those who had been offered admission to the workhouse, and had refused, were somewhat clamorous and had to be expelled. The others were satisfied with the statement that their cases would be inquired into. After about half a dozen had addressed his worship, the remainder not desiring to do so, Mr Hall ob- served that he saw no ground for supposing there had been any unwillingness to relieve these men, and the court was then cleared. Anumberof persons, it was said about 150 in number, marched in a body from Lambeth Workhouse to the Lambeth police court, and requested to be introduced to the sitting magistrate. As 011 a former occasion, they were desired, at the request of the magistrate, to send a deputation iustead of appearing in a body. They did so, and in a few moments three of the party made their appearance in court. One of the three got into the witness- box and handed to the magistrate a paper similar in substance to that presented on a former day, after doing which he proceeded to say that he had accompanied a party of about 150 persons to Lambeth Workhouse, to ask for relief, and it having been re- fused them they came to appeal to his worship, and to ask what they should do. Mr Elliott said that on a former application of a similar sort he had sent an officer to the workhouse to re- quest that relief might be given them agreeably to the regulation of the guardians, but OH that occasion they had refused to ac- cept the relief offered them, and had gone away. He should now send an officer with them to make the same request, and that was all he could do. Inspector Armsworth, of the L division, said he was at Lambeth workhouse just before, when the person in the witness- box, who gave the name of Newton, made an ap- plication for relief for himself and others, and was offered an ordei for the admission of himself and family into the workhouse, but that he refused.— Mr Elliott ( to the applicant).- Why didyoy refuse this? Newton: Because I don't want to go into the house. Mr Armsworth further said that the parish officers had offered to attend to the case of all the applicants, provided they were at the workhouse before twelve on the following day. Mr Elliott, 011 hearing this, said it was the business of the parish, and he could no further interfere in the matter, and the appli- cants marched off. In the course of the day a deputation of unemployed labourers entered the Thames police- court, and asked for relief. They said they were society men, but did not explain what society they belonged to. They were out of employ and destitute.— Denny, an officer of the court, said there were upwards of 100 men seek- ing relief in the avenues of the court. The passage was crowded with them.— Livingston, the chief usher, said he believed there were not less than 150 men seeking relief.— Mr Yardley was very sorry to find there was so much destitution, and hoped the working classes would be patient, for he believed better times were coming, and that business would revive. He also hoped that boards of guardians and relieving officers would do their duty with promptitude and liberality in times of urgency, and prevent those frequent appeals to magistrates, whose courts ought not to be converted into offices for the relief of the poor. The magistrates had no officers to make inquiries into the truth of the numerous cases of destitution presented before them. He felt much for the distressed individuals who were constantly relating their destitute condition, but it was impossible for him to investigate a tithe of the cases brought daily under his notice. Mr Yardley then desired Livingston to provide himself with £ 5 worth of silver, and relieve the unemployed labourers with 6d or Is each, and to close the outer doors of the court, for if it became known in the neighbourhood that he was relieving un- employed men, there would be two or three thousand persons in and about the court very soon. On Wednesday, at the weekly meeting of the directors of the poor of St Pancras, held in the Vestry Hall, Camden Town— Mr Churchwarden Streeten in the chair— a report was presented from the Committee of Labour, stating that, to meet the de- mand, a temporary additional accammodation for the purposes of labour had been obtained by an agreement with Mr Culver- house, for the use of his wharf in the Camden- road, with the sheds, & c, thereon at a rent of £ 30 for the first month, and £ 25 for each month afterwards. This wharf, & c, would afford suffi- cient space for the employment at stone- breaking and oakum- picking of 300 persons. From Wednesday, 28th January, to Monday, the 2d instant, both inclusive, orders for work had been issued to 168 persons, and the following was a return of the numbers who had made use of such orders :— On Wednes- day, Jan 28,10 ; Thursday, 29,10 ; Friday, SO, 14 ; Saturday, 31, 7; Monday, Feb 2, 2. The committee reported that on Monday a body of men, to the number of nearly 200, presented them- selves' to the relieving officers, late in the afternoon, as applicants for relief; and the necessary questioning, re- cording their names, addresses, circumstances, & c, and the relief of them, occupied the officers until after eight o'clock at night. As similar applications might be looked for daily, the committee strongly urged the rigid enforcement of labour, either at carpentering, stone- breaking, or oakum- picking, from all applicants capable of doing work, and for which the premises secured afford ample accommodation. Mr Churchwarden Wyatt, in moving the adoption of this report, said on the previous week, when 180 of these alleged unemployed made application, they were all relieved at once with 21b or 4lb loaves, in accordance with their family. On the previous afternoon, when the men pale and dejected. Mrs Bacon continues to improve in health, and seemed perfectly sane and rational. She was accommo' dated with a seat amongst her friends, in such a position, as she had requested, that her husband could not see her. When Bacon supposed that she had entered the court he assumed a little more confidence, and, standing up in the dock, looked anxiously towards the place where she sat in the hope of being able to see her. Finding that he could not do so, he again sat down appa- rently in a gloomy and indifferent mood. A good deal of evi- dence was given, but nothing fresh came out, and the prisoners were again remanded. EXECUTION AT LINLITHGOW.- OII Monday morning Peter M'Lean was executed at the county town of Linlithgow, for the murder of Thomas Maxwell, at Bathgate, on the 15 th of Novem- ber last. He made no confession, but admitted that he might unconsciously havo struck the fatal blow, he being furiously ex- cited with drink. At the hour of execution, he groaned and muttered 111 a piteous manner, and was led out 111 a state of horror and exhaustion. When he took his place on the scaffold he faltered out, " Good people, take warning by me. Avoid evil company and drink, and keep the Sabbath." The wretched man died without a struggle. / J'" EWednesday a deputation, consisting of Mr Milner Gibson, M. P., Mr J, Baldwin ( Birmingham), Mr J. H. Rawlins ( W rexham), Mr G. Bucknall ( Stroud), Mr G. Daw- son Mr Ii. Moore, Mr J. Watts, Rev R. Everest, and others, waited 011 the Chancellor of the Exchequer, at his official resi- dence in Downiug- street, for the purpose of urging on him the expediency of repealing the duty on paper.— Mr Gibson, by whom the deputation was introduced, said the deputation was composed of members of the Society for the Repeal of the Taxes on Knowledge, of persons interested in the manufacture of paper, and persons in trade generally.— After hearing the argu- ments in favour of the repeal, the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer said: You have brought forward many facts bearing on the subject, and all I can say at present is, that this moment is not favourable to entertaining the question of a reduction of the duty as far as it is likely to entail a diminution of revenue.— The deputation then withdrew. HEALTH OF LONDON.— The deaths registered in the week end- ing January 31 were J, 209, being rather below the average. The deaths caused by diseases of the respiratory organs were last week 288, being rather less than a fourth part of the total num- ber returned. The average rate of mortality from this class of diseases at this season would have produced nearly the same number. The number referred to bronchitis in the present re- turn is 166, which exceeds the average, and is double the number referred to pneumonia. Seventy- three of the deaths caused by bronchitis occurred to persons who were 60 years old or more, while 70 of the 84 from pneumonia occurred to children. Phthisis, which is not included in the above class, was fatal to 146 persons ( being almost the same as the corrected average) - and of these 107 died in that period of life which extends from 20 to 60 years. Hooping- cough is at present decidedly the most fatal disease, included in the symotic class ; 57 children died of it, while 29 died of scarlatina, and 28 persons at various ages of typhus and common fever. The births in the week were 879 boys and 883 girls— total 1,762. MADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION.— The latest addition to this highly popular establishment is an excellent likeness of Leopold Redpath, so well known for his frauds committed when in the employment of the Great Northern Railway Companv. The figure, which is most life like, and represents a personage of most fashionable appearance, will no doubt excite much interest and curiosity to the visitors. HOLLOWAY'S PILLS, JOB LIVES AND STOHACK COMPLAINTS.— Ed- ward Robertson, of John- s reet, Bristol, in a letter to Professor Hollo- way, respectfully informs him that he suffered for many years with a disease of the liver and stomach, until his constitution became so en- feebled and debilitated that he was entirelv confined to his room At this crisis he was streugly recommended to give Holloway's Pills a trial. He did so for a few weeks, and was quite restored to health and strength, hold by all medicine vendors throughout the world ; at Professor Hollo- way's establishments, 244, Strand, London, and 80, Maiden- lane, New York; by A. Stampa, Constantinople; A. Guidicy, Smvrna; and E. Muir, Malta. public speakers they are invaluable lor clearing voice. They have a pleasant taste. Price Is lid Sold by all medicine vendors. and strengthening the 2s 9d, and lis per box. AS a MEDICINE long highly esteemed for its curative powers in cases of indigestion, sick headache, nervous- ness, and aflections of the liver and bowels, COCKLE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS cannot be too strongly recommended, having stood the test of public opinion for upwards of half a century. Prepared only by James Cockle, surgeon, 18, New Ormond- street, and may be had of all medicine vendors, in boxes at Is ltd. 2s 9d, 4s 6d. and lis. BLAIE'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, price Is. lid. and 2s. 9d. per box.— Thirty years ago to speak of a cure for the gout was consideresi a romance; but now, the efficacy and safety of this medicine is so fully demonstrated by testimonials from per- sons in every rank of life, that public opinion proclaims this as one of the most important discoveries of the present age. These pills require neither attention nor confinement, and are certain to prevent the disease attack, ing any vital part. Sold by PROUT and HARSANT, 229, Strand, Lon- don ; and all medicine vendors. D R WALTON'S HINTS for YOUNG MEN. Post free, 12 stamps.— Beware of applying to dangerous pre- tenders if you want a speedy cure. Apply at once to Dr Walton, 5, Red Lion- square, Holborn, the most successful practitioner in venereal and urethral diseases during the last 30 years. At home for censultation ( personally or by letter, fee 10s), raoTnings before 3, evenings after 7. Dr Walton's Restorative Indian Elixir is acknowledged to be the greatest wonder of the age by all the profession who have witnessed the rapidity with which it removes debility, and all those complaints arising from excess. Sold in bottles, 7s 6d and 21s each, and cases £ 2, £ 3, and £ 5 each. Sent to any part, with advice, secretly, and securely packed, on receipt of cash or Post Office order, payable to Henry Wal- ton, Esq, at the Holborn office.— N. B. Recent cases of disease cured in a few days. See testimonials. ANEW and IMPORTANT DISCOVERY in the SCIENCE of MEDICINE.— Patent Office Seal of Great Britain.— Diplome d'Ecole de Pharmacie, Pharmacien de Paris.— Imperial Col- lege of Medicine, Vienna.— TRIESEMAR, Nos. 1, 2, and S, a lozenge, devoid of taste or smell, can be carried in the waistcoat pocket, as ad- ministered by Valpeau, Lalleman, Roux, Ricord, & c, & c.— Triesmar, No. l, for relaxation, spermatorrhoea, indiscriminate excesses, or too long residence in hot climates. It has restored thousands of debilitated in- dividuals. who are now enjoying health and vigour, Triesemar, No. 2, effectually, ia the short space of three davs, eradicates all traces of gonorrhoea, strictures, irritation of the bladder, non- retention of arlne, and those disorders where copaivi and eubebshave so long been thought an antidote for. Triesemar, No. S, is the great continental remedy for syphilis and secondary symptoms, scurvy, scrofula, and all cutaneous eruptions.— Price lis, or four cases in one for S3s, which saves Us ; and in £ 5 cases, saving £ 112s. To be had in London, of Darby 110, Leadenhall- street ; Haniiay, 63, Oxford- street: Prout, 229, Strand; Barclay, Farringdon- street: Butler, 4, Cheapside. 31 CURTIS ON MANHOOD— SHILLING EDITION. A MEDICAL ESSAY ON NERVOUS DISEASES. Just published, the 77,000, with numerous plates, in a sealed envelope price Is., or sent, postpaid, by the author, for 14 stamps, ANHOOD; the Cause and Cure of Premature Decline, with plain directions for perfect restoration to health and vigour; being a medical review of the various forms and modern treatment of nervous debility, imi « otency, loss of mental and physical capacity, whetherresultingfromyouthfulabuse. thefolliesofmaturity, the effects of climate, infection, & c, with observations on a new and success- ful mode of detecting spermatorrhoea, by microscopic examination; to which are added, curious and interesting cases, with the author's rec- ipa of a preventive lotion. By J. L. CURTIS, surgeon, 15, Albemarle- street, Piccadilly, London. " We feel no hesitation in saying, that there is no member of society by whom the book will not be found useful— whether such person hold the relation of a parent, preceptor, or a clergyman."— Sun, Evening Paper. Sold also by Piper and Co., 23, Paternoster- row ; Mann, S9, Cornhill. London.— Consultations 10 till8, and6 till 8. Inn, London, is the great European remedy for spermatorrhoea, restoring the system to perfect health and manly vigour; and for the cure of aU syphylitic. gonorrhceaLor mercurial diseases. Sold in bottles at lis each. JOZEAU'S COPAHINE, or Saeeharated Capsules, approved of by the French College of Physicians, successfully administered in the Paris and London Hospitals, and acknowledged by them to be the best remedy for a certain disorder ( see " Lancet' of 6th November, 1S52 ; a copy will fee forwarded on application). Price per 100,4s 6d; 50, 2s 9d. To be had of the inventor. Gabriel Jozeau, sole French chemist, Haymarket, London, and all the principal chemists. SECRET SORROW! CERTAIN HELP!— Dr DE ROOS, from twenty years' practical experience, is enabled to treat with the utmost certainty of cure all diseases arising from excesses or infection, as spermatorrhoea, stricture, syphilis, < fcc, without the use of those dangerous medicines, mercury, copaiba, & c. Country patients corresponded with till cured. Advice and medicines, £ 1. Sub rosa. Address, Walter De Roos, M. D., 10, Berners- street, Oxford- street, Len- don. Consultations daily from 11 till 4, Sundays excepted MONS EMILE LEVIN E, of 31, Rue de Co- lissees, Paris, begs to intimate that he has a curious collection of French works, translations, and prints, a programme of which will be forwarded per post, on receipt of six stamps.— Emile Levine, 62, Wych- street, Strand. PARISIAN NOVELTIES, SONGS, TALES, and PRINTS.— The Gentleman's Night Guide, 5s 6d ; Cyder Cellar Songster, 2s 6d; Funny Songster, 2s 6d; Coalhole Songster, 2 vols, 3s 6d per vol; Silent Friend, 2s Gd; La Mert on Self Preser- vation, 2s 6d; Decameron of Boccaccio, 4 vols, £ 2 2s. Any of the above free, for two stamps extra. Catalogues, two stamps. Stamps taken as cash.— J. Higden. 58. Holywell- street. Strand, London. — SCARCE Fancy Prints, Facets, & c. — The In- attention of sporting noblemen and gentlemen is invited to an assortment of choice prints and drawings, scarce literature, and miscel- laneous works of art, foreign ar. d English, many of a most amusing and novel character, for disposal by private contract, a list of which will be forwarded on application to A. B. care of Mr Ward, 113, Fleet- street, E. C, i LONDON.— Printed and Published at " BELL'S LIFE IN LOJTOOK" j Office, at 170, Strand, in the parish of St. Clement Danes, in the City | and Liberty of Westminster, by WILLIAM CLEUJBKT of the same I place,— SUNDAY, FEB 8,18i7.
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