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15/02/1857

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• W •' O [ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1857.] S. ND SPORTING CHRONICLE. LTOWN EDITION.] The early publication commences at Five o'Clock on Saturday Mornings. Agents for Ireland, Messrs Smith and Son, Eden- quay, Dublin. Foreign Agent, Mr Cowie, St Ann's- lane, General Post Office. STAMPED EDITION, SIXPENCE; UNSTAMPED, FIYEPENCE.—-— Office, 170, Strand. EPSOM SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY. APEII, 2.- The RAILWAY PLATB of 50 sovs ( Handi- cap), for all ages; New T. Y. C., three- quarters of a mile ; any number of horses the property of the same owner maylstart tor this plate; entrance 2sovs, to go to She fund, which must he paid at the time ot entry. ThelKKBEMiir PLATE of 50 sovs, for all ages ; two year olds 5st 21b, three 7st 51b, four 8st 71b, five, six, and aged, 8st 91b ; mares allowed 51b and geldings 31b; half a mile; any number of horses the property ot the same owner may start for this plate; entrance 2 sovs, to go the fund, which must be paid at the time of entry. Both the above races close and name to Messrs Weatherby, or the Clerk of the Course, on the first Tuesday in March. HENRY DORLING, Clerk of the Course. T INCOLN SPRING MEETING will take place JLi on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb 18 and 19,1857. FIRST DAY.— The ALL- AGBD SELLING STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added, for three year olds 8st. four 9st 101b, five lOst 61b, six ana aged lOst 121b; mares and geldings allowed Sib ; maiden three year olds that have started twice allowed 41b, four year olds 71b ; the winner- to be sold for 100 sovs ; if for 80 sovs allowed 71b, 60121b, 50171b, 40 211b, 30 881b ; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; one mile, io close and name to the Clerk of the Course, at the Crown and Anchor Hotel, Newland, Lincoln, between the hours of 7 and 9 on the evening ot the 17tli of February. A „ _ - • SECOND DAY.— The Two YEAR OLD SELLING STAKES ofU5 so\ s each, with 25 added ; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 61b ; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs; if entered to be sold for 75 sovs to be allowed 410, < A) sto, 30141b ; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses ; straight run in ( nearly half a mile). To close and name on Wednesday evening, between the hours of 7 and 9, to the Clerk of the Course, at the Monson s Arms, The SCTOBY STAKES, of 3 sovs each, with 20 added, for all ages i if 10 subscribers, the second to save his stake; the straight run in. lo close and name to the Clerk of the Course, on Wednesday evening, Be- tween the hours of 7 and 9, and the weights to appear at 9 o c. ock on Thursday morning, ' GODFREY WENTWQRTH, Esq, > stewards CAPTAIN EL WES. J fttewaias. ^ Mr RICHARD JOHNSON, of York, Judge and Handicapper. Mr WILLIAM FORD, Clerk of the Course. BIRMINGHAM ANNUAL STEEPLE CHASES will take place at Suttos Coldfisld ( about six mile8 from Birmingham), on Tuesday, March 21tli, 1857. The BIRMINGHAM ANNUAL STEEPLE CHASE, a Handicap o. 10 sovs each, 3 forfeit, with 100 added, the second horse to save his stake, and the winner to pay 20 sovs towards expenses; five to start or the public money will not be added; four miles, over fair hunting country; a winner Of 100 sovs clear ( after the weights are published) once 71b, twice, or a winner of 300 sovs clear, 101b extra ; entrance 2 sovs, to go to the fund, which must in all cases be sent with the nomination or the same will not be received. To close and name t » Mr John Sheldon, jun, Star Inn, 114, Dale End, Birmingham, on or before Tuesday, March 3; weights pub- lished March 11. n„ The HUNT CUP STEEPLE CHASE of 5 govs each, with a Silver Cup value 50 sovs added ; for all horses that have been regularly hunted with any established pack of hounds carrying list 71b each; horses never having star ed in any steeple chase allowed 71b; a winner of a steeple chase in 1856 or 1857, value 30 sovs to carry 71b extra, twice 141b, or any handicap steeple chase of the value of 200 sovs 281b extra; over three miles of fair hunting couutry; gentlemen riders, professionals allowed to ride by carrying 101b extra; the second horse to save his stake, and the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses. To close and name to Mr John Sheldon, jun, Star Inn, 114, Dale End, Birmingham, on or before Tuesday, March 17. The SUTTON STEEPLE CHASE ( a Free Handicap, with 25 soys adaed) ot 5 sovs each in case of acceptance; the winner ot any handicap steeple chase after the declaration of the weights to carry 51b, twice 71b extra; the winner to be sold for 80' sovs by auct ion after the race, and the" sur- plus, if any, to go to the fund; if entered to be sold at the time of ac- cepting for 60 sovs allowed 71b, if for 50 101b, if for 3Q 14lb, if for 20 181b: about three miles ; 1 sov entrance, to go to the fund, to be paid at the time of naming, or the entry refused. To close and name to Mr John Sheldon, jun. Star Inn, 114, Dale End, Birmingham, on or before Tues- day, March H ; weights published on the 14th of March; acceptances to be declared to the Clerk of the Course on or before Wednesday, March the 18th. TheWBLTEit STEEPLE CHASE of 10 sovs each, half forfeit, for horses that have been regularly hunted in 1856 and 1857; 14st each; three miles; a winner of any steeple chase or hurdle race to carry 71b extra; to be ridden by gentlemen farmers or tradesmen; professionals, to carry 10lb extra. To close and name to Mr John Sheldon, jun, Star Inn, 114, Dale End, Birmingham, on or before March the lOih. A SELLING STEEPLE CHASE of 3 SOVS each, with 15 added, for horses carrying list each; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs; if entered to be sold for 60 allowed 71b, if for 40 14lb, if for 20 211b ; a winner in 1857 to carry 51b, twice 91b extra ; the winner to be sold by auction after the race, and the surplus, if any, to go to the- fund ; two miles. To cl ® § e and name and the colours to be declared by 7 o'clock the evening before running to Mr John Sheldon, jun, Star Inn, 11*, Dale End, Birmingham, For conditions see bills. WILLIAM SCHOLEFIELD, Esq, M. P.,-) Capt R. C. HOLMES, 10th Hussars, }• Stewards, J. FIFE, Esq, 10th Hussars, J Mr R. JOHNSON, of York, Judge and Handicapper. Mr JOHN SHELDON, jun, Clerk of the Course. GRAND MILITARY STEEPLE CHASES wilt take place oh Friday, March 20th, 1857, at Brixworth, North- amptonshire. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 100 added from the fund, and 50 added by the town of Northampton, for hsrses bona fide and un- conditionally the property of < fficers on full pay of the army; 12st each ; a winner of a steeple clia- e or hurdle race of the value of 50 aovs to carry 51b, of twice 50 or 100 101b, of 200 141b, of. 800 211b, including stakes; three tniJes. overa fairhunting country, to be chosen by the Stewards ; to be ridden by officers on full pay of the army; the second horse to save his stake, and receive 20 sovs : any officer who has not ridden a steeple chase or hurdle race allowed 5lb. The GEAND MILITAET GOLD CUP, value 100 sovs, added to a Sweep- stakes of 10 sovs each, h ft, with — added, for horses bona fide and un- conditionally the property of officers on full pay of the army; list each; any horse that may have won a steeple chase or hurdle race of above the value of 100 sovs to be disqualified ; the winner of a steeple chase or hurdle race to carry 71b extra; the winner of a public steeple chase or hurdle race of above the value of 50 sovs, or of two steeple chases or hurdle races, or ot a Grand Military, within the three previous years, to carry 101b extra; riders and course as in the first race; winner to be sold for 100 sovs, & c, & c. The WELTEK STAKES, a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h ft, with — added, for horses bona fide and unconditionally the property of Officers on full pay of the army; 13st 71b each; the winner of a steeple chase it hurdle race of the value of 100 sovs to carry 71b, of two 141b extra; riders and course as in the first race. The VETERAN STAKES, a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, li ft, with 40 added, for horses bona fide and unconditionally the property of officers on half pay, or who have retired from the service; to be ridden by the same; 12st 71b each; Grand Military Steeple Chase Course; a winner of a steeple chase of more than 50 sovs to be disqualified. To close and name to the honorary secretary on or before the 28th of February, 1857, and colours to be stated at the same time. No entry will be received without the amount of the forfeit. Horses or riders do not incur any penalties for regimental races of any kind. The decision of the Stewards to be final on all matters connected with the races. The winner of the first race to pay for six dozen Of champagne to the dinner, and the winners of the second, third, and fourth races 10 sovs each - towards expenses. Major- Gen Sir H. BARNARD, K. C. B., Major- Gen LAWRENSON, Lieut- Col GAMBIER, C. B., R. H. A., Lieut- Col STAVELEY, C. B., 44th Regiment Lieut- Col SULIVAN, Scots t- Jreys, Lieut- Col PEEL. 11th Hussars, Lieut- Col THOMAS, R. A., Major G. J. BROWN, 4th Light Dragoons, Capt J1 AT HURST, Grenadier Guards, W. G. CRAVEN, Esq, 1st Life Guards, J Capt GEORGE, 4th Light Dragoons, Hon Secretary. Brighton, Nov 10th, 1856. -\ TOTTINGHAM SPRING MEETING.— The XH following stakes will close on the 23d February, viz, TheGBAND STAND HANDICAP, 5 SOVS each, with 25 added, T. Y. C. The PARK STAKES, 5 sovs each, with 20 added, T. Y. C. 24th February the following will close :— The INNKEEPERS' PLATE ( Handicap), 3 sovs each, with 25 added one mile. The Two YBAB OLDS SELLING RACE, 5 sovs each, with 20 added, half a mile. The SELLING HURDLE RACE, 5 sovs each, with 20 added, one mile and a half. TULLAMORE RACES.— The following races will 5 come off on Wednesday, lst April The BALLTMOONETT CUP, value 50 sovs, with 30 added if four horses start, 40 if six; opeivto all horses. A FREE HANDICAP STAKES of A sovs, 3forfeit, with 50 added; about three miles; entries close on 2d March. A SELLING STAKES of 2 sovs, with 20 added; two mile heats. For particulars apply to the Secretary, N. M. Delamere, Tullamore. . ORETON- IN- MARSH FREE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each ( in case of acceptance), with 50 added, Thursday, March 28, 1857; to close on or before the 25tli of February. Full particulars in Bell's Life next week. M< CHARTLEY CASTLE OPEN COURSING MEETING will take place on the 3d of March, 1857 ( weather permitting.) The FERBEBS STAKE, for 16 dogs, at £ 310s each. The TASIWORTH STAKE, for 8 dogs, at £ 210s each. The CHAKTLEX STAKE, for 8 puppies, at £ 2 2s each. For nominations and further information, apply to the Hon Secretary, Mr Bagshaw, solicitor, Uttoxeter. Mr WARWICK, Judge. Mr WILCOX, Slipper. THE EVERLEY COURSING CLUB will dine together at the Geerge Inn, Amesbury, on Wednesday, the 18th 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 j entry. For'nominations apply to' Mr Henry Miller. Frome, Somerset. • THE TATTERSHALL ( postponed) COURSING MEETING will take place on Thursday, the 19th of February, 1857. The dogs to be drawn on the previous evening at 7 o'clock, at the Bull Inn. THOS. ELMITT, Secretary. Tattershall, Feb 11th, 1857. rF! 0 be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- I TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday): A ROAN COB, 15 hands high; a remarkable jjood hack, and safe in all his paces, up to 24 stone, very quiet to ride, and a fast trotter. Lot 57. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, 16tli 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, to- morrow ( Monday), the fol- lowing HORSES, well known with the Quorn Hounds, up to great weight, the property of an officer going abroad: 1. SHAMROCK. 2. MULATTO. 8. FRANK, TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday): THE SUFFOLK CHAMPION, a pure bred Suffolkchesnut stallion, rising 4 years old, of great power and substance. He won the prize at the Croydon Agricultural Show, and is half- brother to the winner of the first prize at the Lewes Royal Agricultural Show. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), without re- serve, the property of a gentleman giving up the country: The well- known and old established PACK of FOXHOUNDS, the West Kent, consisting of fifty couple of hunting hounds ( all bitches), and a few couple of Unentered, selected from the most fashionable blood in England; will be sold in lots of four couple. Also, the entire STUD of HORSES, well known with the above hounds, saddlery, clothing, a capital hound van, & c.: . TO be SOLD by AUCTION by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the fol- lowing HORSES, the property of two gentlemen ( brothers); have been regularly hunted with Mr Conyer's Hounds; sold in consequence of their being given up; 1. THE BUG LANCER, 7 years old. 2. THE PRIEST; quiet In double and single harness. 8. HERMITAGE; ditto ditto. 4. GOLIAH, 7 years old. The two first horses have been carrying 16 stone, and the two latter 20 stone. " T^ TOTTINGHAM 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 CHESTERFIELD CUP, for 32 all ages ; entrance £ 6 16S each ; the winner £ 100, second £ 30, third and fourth £ 10 each, four winners of two courses £ 6 each. The NOTTINGHAM CUP, for 16 puppies, 1855 ; entrance £ 4 10s each; the winner £ 40, second £ 12, third and fourth £ 4 each. The STANHOPE STAKES, unlimited, for all ages; entrance £ 2 10a 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 B ROWN, Old Moot Hall, Nottingham, Hon Sec. Mr M'GEORGE, Judge. Mr DAWSON, Slipper. ' " in perintend them, can be ACCOMMODATED with FURNISHEDTPART- MENTS ( with or without board and stabling), in an agreeabls house, situ- ated in the suburbs ot a town Where there is a railway station and electric telegraph, three hours and a half journey from London, and half an hour from a fashionable city. The training ground is equal in quality to any in England, and almost unlimited in extent. A pack of hounds kept in the immediate vicinity.— Address, A. B., care of Mr Hunt, sad- dler, Burton- street, Bath. rjlO be SOLD by AUCTION, bv Messrs TAT- by . TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, 16th Feb. without RESERVE, the property of Hedworth Barclay, Esq. The following HORSES, well known in Leicestershire: 1. PERIDOT, 2. REDSTREAK. 3. CONTEST. 4. THE BREWER. 5. CALCOTT. 6. STEEL. 7. BETSY. 8. THE ARCHER. 9. THE DANDY. 10. COCK ROBIN, 1 11. MOUSTACHE, / TRAINING QUARTERS.— Any gentleman want of such for a small number of horses, where he can personall; SHOOTING.— WANTED, 100 or 250 acres, within 50 miles of London, near where it is preserved by a gamekeeper preferred. Address, post paid, to Mr W. B„ to fee left at 152, Oxford- street, London, till called for. SHOOTING.— WANTED to RENT, the EXCLU- SIVE RIGHT of SPORTING over from 500 to 1,000 acres, within 30 miles of London. Address, with particulars, to C, W„ care of Mr Beck, stationer, 81, Cheapside, London. TO be DISPOSED OF, the BUSINESS of a RIDING MASTER and FLY MASTER, at Richmond. The business is well established, rent very moderate, and the required premium small. For particulars inquire at ALDRIDGE'S, St Martin's- lane, London. Hl OTEL and DRAM SHOP to be LET, in Sheffield— To be LET, in one of the best situations in Sheffield, a first- class HOTE L and D RAM SHOP, the latter, 47 feet long by 12 wide; lately rebuilt and fitted up in the most modern style. The house, which is replete with every convenience, contains a lofty and well ventilated billiard- room 32 feet by 15J, club room 20 feet by loi, smoke- room, private sitting- room, seven bed- rooms, bath- room, two kitchens, with the most approved cooking apparatus, capacious cellars, water- closets, & c. Valua- tion low and no stock to take to. With good management this might soon be made one of the most profitable concerns in the provinces. Letters to be addressed, Mr J. H. Greaves, 3, Shrewsbury- terrace, Sheffield; and for further information, and to view the property, apply at his office, Prior- court. High- street, from 1 to 2, and from 4 to 5 p. m. JOHN CLARK WANTED.— If JOHN CLARK, watchmaker, formerly of Kirkby Moorside, Yorkshire, but who a few years ago resided in London, will apply to Mr Wolstenholme, Knares- borough, he will HEAR of SOMETHING to his ADVANTAGE. Any person furnishing satisfactory evidence of the death of the abovenamed shall be recompensed. / CHARLES COGLAN, Insolvent.— One Guinea KJ will be paid for an OFFICIAL COPY of this SCHEDULE. Period referred to ' 54 and ' 55, either in Lancashire or Cheshire, Messrs Phillips, solicitors, Adelphi.. Stewards. TO CRIMEAN DISCHARGED SOLDIERS, or EX- POLICEMEN, whose pensions do hot exceed about £ 30 per annum.— The committee acting under the authority of the Marquis Camden are desirous of ENGAGING with either of the above, whose character for honesty, sobriety, and industry, will bear the strictest inquiry, to fulfil a permanent situation as PRIVATE POLICEMAN, to take the charge of tins gates on a portion of the Camden estate, and to act as constable to watch the neighbourhood of Camden- square, St Paul's- road, and the intermediate roads, & e. Any age under 50. The acting officer of the regiment, or superintendent of police, will be applied to as to character. R. RICHARDSON, chairman. G. NEWMAN, secretary. Applications to be made to the secretary, 16, Stratford- place, Camden Town, first by letter, with reference, and personally on Monday, the 23d instant. 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 current year will be forwarded. KILDARE HUNT MEETING, will take place on Monday and Tuesday, April 13th and 14th, 1857. FIRST DAY.— KILDAEE HUNT CUP, value 50 sovs, added to a Sweep- stakes of 5 sovs each. GOLIAH STAKES of 25 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sov3 each; 3 ft; open to all horses; 16st each ; three miles. CORINTHIAN CUP of 200 sovs in specie; a subscription of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, if declared on lst April, for horses that up to the day of entry have never started for a steeple chase or fiat race ( for which professional riders were allowed to ride), value, including, the. winner's stake, 56 sovs; three and a half miles; four year olds lOst 71b, five list 91b, six and aged 12st 41b; horses to be the property and to be ridden by gentle- men recognised as members ( previous to the 1st of 1857), of the Carlow, Clare, Gal way, Duliallow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Louth, Meatli, Queen's County, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterfoi d, or Wexford Hunts, or of mem- bers of the Kildare- street, Sarfcville- street, or the United Service Clubs, or of gentlemen holding commissions in the army or navy; winners of a steeple chase, value 50 sovs, to carry 61b extra; of one of 100 sovs 101b extra; 15 hbrses to be entered or no race; the winner to pay 10 sovs to the fund; should less than 12 remain in on the lst of April, the win- ner to pay 20 sovs to the fund; objections to horses to be made in writing to Mr Hunter, seven days previous to the race; 3 sovs entrance; this includes a free entry for the Visitors' Purse. To close the 18th March. KILDARE HUNT PLATE of 200 sovs, a Handicap, open to all horses ; a subscription of 4 sovs each, if no forfeit is declared on the lst of April; three and a half miles; should the highest weight accepting be under list 101b, it will be raised to that, & c; a winner of 50 sovs, after the publication of the weights, to carry Sib extra; of 100 sovs 10lb extra; 12 to accept, or no race; the winner to pay 10 sovs to the fund; should less than 11 accept the winner to pay 20 sovs to the fund; horses that declare forfeit pay entrance money only ; 3 sovs entrance; weights to be published in Saunders, Express, and Freeman, on the 26th March. FARMERS' PLATE of 40 sovs, 25 to go the winning horse; a prize of 10 sovs to be given to the best looking horse up to 12st 71b, 5 sovs to the bestlooking horse up to list 71b. RAILWAY PLATE of 40 sovs; the winner to be sold for 75 sovs; 2 miles; four year olds lOst 71b, five list 21b, six and aged list 91b. SECOND DAY.— The NAAS PLATE of 100 sovs, open to all horses; . two miles and a half; four year olds lOst 41b, five list, six and aged list 71b; a winner of any flat race or steeple chase value 100 sovs 61b extra; horses that have never won any steeple chase or flat race value 50 sovs allowed 101b: horses entered to be sold for 100 sovs allowed 61b, for 75101b, for 50181b, for 25 281b : only one of the above allowances can be claimed ; horses entering on the lst of April to pay 3 sovs entrance; any horse admitted up to 5 o'clock the day previous to the race on paying double entrance; fllowances need not be claimed by horses entering on the lst of April until 5 o'clock the day previous to the race. The WELTER PLATE of 100 sovs, open to all horses that have never won any steeple chase or flat race value 50 sovs; three miles ; lost 71b each; gentlemen riders; beaten horses in the 16st 71b ra ' e allowed 41b ; a winner of » 0 sovs after the day of entry to carry 71b extra; entrance, 5 sovs ; to close on the lst of April; 10 subscribers or no race; should less than 14 enter, the winner to pay 10 sovs to the fund, B The VISITORS' PURSE HANDICAP of 40 sovs, a subscription of half a sov, added to a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, in case of acceptance ; gen- tlemen riders ; two miles and a half. For further particulars apply to Mr R. Hunter, 37, North Upper Gloucester- street, Dublin, or see printed circulars. Horses that have come over from England subsequent to the 6th of April allowed 41b. Earl of CLONMEL, Lord CLONCURRY," Viscount ST LAWRENCE, » Sir E. KENNEDY, Bart, 1'. CONOLLY, Esq, Stewards HENRY CARROLL, Esq, ' PRATT TYNTE, Esq, V RIVATE TRAINER, & c.— WANTED, by a respectable young man, aged 24, weight 7st 41b, who has been brought up in a racing stable, a situation as JOCKEY, or PRIVATE TRAINER to look after a few horses. Apply to H. S., care of Mr Stones, 6, Waverley- terrace, Harrow- road. TIT" ANTED, a man to HUNT and LOOK AFTER V » a PACK of HARRIERS. No one need apply for the situation unless he has been in that capacity for the last three years.— Address, stating particulars, age, weight, & c,& c, to E. F., MrGuillaume, book- seller, Chester- square, London, S. W. WANTED, a sober, steady, middle- aged man, at a moderate salary, to keep accounts, and to SUPERINTEND a VETERINARY and S HOEING ESTABLISHMENT, He must be well aquainted with the business. Apply by letter to A. B., No. 16, St. Andrew's- hill, Dootoris- commons. WANTED, a SITUATION as HEAD GAME- KEEPER or PARK- KEEPER, by a man about 38 years of age, who thoroughly understands his business, can be well recommended, and has lived upwards of twelve years in his last situation. Address, post paid, to A. B„ Post Office, Wootton, Canterbury, Kent. WANTED a SITUATION, by an active yonng man, as working STUD GROOM. Perfectly understands the management of hunters and brood mares and entire horses, and breaking young horses, and can drive if required, can ride across any country, and no objection to any part. Direct to F. S., 11, Park- lane, Piccadilly. R. MOORE, Esq, C. WARBURTON, Esq, J LA MARCHE STEEPLE CHASES. FIRST DAY, SUNDAY, 5th April, 1857. GBAND ANNUAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 6,000f, added to a Sweepstakes of 300f each, 200f ( 8 sovs) forfeit, and 100f( 4 sovs) only if declared; the second horse to receive a double stake- 4, 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, 18t h of March. Notice.— lOOf ( 4 sovs) 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 Bteeple chase, value 2000f ( 80 sovs), entries included, after the publica- rionof 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 to a Sweepstakes of lOOf ( 4 sovs); the second horse to receive adcable stake; four horses to be entered and two to start or no race; weight 70 kilo3; distance about 4,000 metres; the winner to be sold for 10, OOOf ( 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 stake, 100f( 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 race. Entries to be made in Paris and London at the same places as above, before 4 p. m., on Wednesday, 18tli of March; weights to be published oil Wednesday, 8th of April; and acceptances to be declared on Monday, 13th of April, 1857, before 4 p. m., at either place ; lOOf ( 4 sovs) to be paid at the time of entry, and lOOf ( 4 sovs) at the time of acceptance, or no entry and acceptance will be received; winners of a steeple chase of 2, OOOf, entries included, after the publication of the weights, to carry 2 kilos extra, of 4,006f and above 4 kilos, A SELLING STEEPLE CHASE, 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, 3,0 « 0 7 kilos, 2,000 8 kilos, 1,000 10 kilos; four horses to be entered andtwo start, or no race. Nominations to be made in Paris and London at the same places as above, before 4 p. m., on Wednesday, lst 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 sov for horses havingrunat La Marche in 1857, and 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 pan., on Wednesday, lst 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, i The ground to be shown on the day before the race at half- past 2 p. m. iChe colours of riders to be declared at the time of acceptances for the ' landicaps and entry for the other races, under a penalty of 10s. J, CAIZAI D'AUXONNE, WANTED, a SITUATION as GAMEKEEPER. Can have an eight years' character, and has an almost cer- tain cure for gapes. Wife understands poultry. Direct F. T., Post Office, Bramshaw, Lyndhurst. T O NOBLEMEN and GENTLEMEN.— WANTED, by a strong aetive young man, who understands the breeding and rearing of game, trapping and destroying vermin, a SITUATION as UNDER GAME and PARK KEEPER, or Under Game- keeper. Can have three years' good character from last situation. Ad- dress A. B., Mr W. Ling, gunmaker, Jermyn- streel, St James's, London. O GAMEKEEPERS and GARDENERS.— JL WANTED, at Lady Day, a steady, industrious man, well recom- mended, as GARDENER and KEEPER, on a farm of 900 acres. Apply X. Y. Z„ Post Office, Boston, Lincolnshire. T TO SMITHS and FARRIERS,— WANTED, a clever SHOEING SMITH, who has been accustomed to shoe both horses and foals, and to make himself generally useful as a smith.— Apply, by letter, to A., Mr Walker's, ironfoundry, York. INCOLN SPRING MEETING. JOHN J 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. LINCOLN SPRING MEETING. Monson's Arms, Lincoln.— Every ACCOMMODATION will be afforded to sporting friends and the public; excellent stabling and loose boxes, for which an early application will oblige. Superior wines, spirits, and cigars. The race ordinary will take place on Wednesday, the 18th inst, when it is expected the stewards will attend. Beds and rooms well aired, and every attention paid to domestic comfort. BY HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. 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 highly eulogised by Professor Coleman in his report to the Adjutant- General. Its great effieacy, in cases where blistering is usually apnlied, 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. 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 lias 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. WHITESTOCK1NGS, chesnut gelding, 5 years old, by the noted trotting horse Prickwiilow 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 Snaresbrook; 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. NIMROD, brown cob gelding, 4 years old; an extraordinary weight- carrier, quiet to ride and drive, yery clever in all his paces. 9. OLD TIMES, a bay gelding, 3 years old, by Norfolk Phenomenon, dam by Old Marshland Shales; quiet to ride, with superior action, and must make a terrific trotter. 10. PRINCESS, a brown cob filly, 3 years old, by Sparrowhawk out of a hackney trotting mare; quiat 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 IS 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 is a famous roadster. 13. MARIGOLD, a chesnut mare, 6 years 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 back, 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. FIRE A WAY, an entire horse, 5 years old, by Norfolk Pheno- menon, dam by Sultan; quiet to ride and drive, quiet with hound3, an extraordinary timber jumper, and his stock are very promising. 18. PEACOCK, chesnut gelding, by Prickwiilow; 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 HUNTING GENTLEMEN.— W. MERRY, ELEPHANT and CASTLE HOTEL, begs to inform those gen- tlemen who intend finishing the season at Leighton that he has some first- rate LOOSE BOXES for hunters ; also, every accommodation for gentlemen in the house. and the torture of the cautery. MAJOR'S BRITISH REMEDY for the cura- of ringbone, spavins, splints, and all ossific 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, suspeusory 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 6£. 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. LEEMING'S ESSENCE for LAMENESS in HORSES.— This essence cures claps or strains of the back sinews, also slips and strains in the shouldsrs, 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 6d per bottle.— To avaid purchasing a spurious article, please see that the names of" BARCLAY and SONS, Farring- don- street, London," are affixed, they having purchased the original recipe from the executors of George Bott, of Nottingham. HORSES.— TAYLOR'S CONDITION BALLS, invaluable for swelled legs, grease, coughs, worEis, 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. 3s : three balls, Is 9d. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Feb 23: GOOD FRIDAY, 4 years old, by Bryan O'Lynn, by Irish Bird- catcher out of Fanny, by Harkaway. H « is winner of some of the best two year old stakes in Ireland, and has no engage- ments. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, Feb 23d, TAT- The well known stallion MANGO, one of tlie strongest thorough bred horses in the kingdom; he is a sure foal- geUer, and his stock are fir » l class hunters and steeple chase horses; sire of many winners. O be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, March 2d. A bay entire CART HORSE, rising 5 years old. stands 17 hands 2 inches high, oh remarkable short legs, with immense bone and substance, well calculated to get dray horses; has proved himself a sure stor- k- gettor. rriHE MIDLAND COUNTIES REPOSITORY.— A 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, 5th March, and On Thursday, 26th March, 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 § iven to their instructions. Sales by auction every Thurs- day, and by private treaty daily. LUCAS'S, Liverpool.— Select Sale.— Thirty first- class Horses, Clarence, Drag, Gig, & c,— Messrs LUCAS and Co. will SELL, on Thursday next, Feb 19, at 12 o'clock, at thei » Repository, Great Charlotte- street, Liverpool, THIRTY first- class HORSES, con- sisting of Brougham horses, hacks, gig horses, hunters, & c. IRISH HORSES. TEN superior HORSES, selected from the principal fairs. The property of a gentleman : A PAIR of CREAM- COLOURED PONIES, very handsome. HUNTERS, well known in Cheshire. THREE HORSES, well up to 13 stone. The property of a gentleman: 1. A BAY CARRIAGE HORSE, 16 hands 1 inch high. 2. A BROWN MARE, 16 hands high. 3. and 4. TWO GREY MARES, 15 hands 2 inches liigli. The property of a gentleman : A circular- fronted CLARENCE HORSE and HARNESS, an ex- cellent DRAG, a light and elegant GIG. On view on Tnpsrlay and Wednesday, and on the morning of sale. TO PIG, POULTRY, and CATTLE FEEDERS. - RICE SWEEPINGS, 10s per cwt; rice paddy, lis per ewt; screened rice, 12s and 13s per cwt; rice meal, 7s 6d, and 10s per cwt; dog biscuit, lis per cwt; locust beans, lis per cwt. Sold ( for cash only, on receipt of invoice) by WILLIAM JUPP, 12, Little Tower- street Cham- bers, Tower- street, City, E, C, IV- UKFOOL GKAXN'D NATIONAL STEEPLE J CHASE, 1857.— Important Annual Sale of valuable First Class Horses, at Lucas's Repository, Liverpool.— Messrs LUCAS and Co beg to intimate to noblemen and gentlemen, that their ANNUAL SELECT SALE by private treaty and by auction, will take place at their Reposi- tery, Liverpool. Duringthe Grand National Steeple Chaseweek upwards of FIFTY HORSES will be offered. Genuine sound first- class weight- carrying and well- bred hunters, superior high- stepping carriage and brougham horses, ladies' pads, and stylish horses to ride and drive are in great demand, and meet with ready sale at full price. The sale by Auc- tion will take place on Thursday, March 5th, 1857, the day after the Liverpool Grand National Steeple Chase. Full descriptions of all horses intended for these sales must be forwarded to Messrs Lucas and Co, before Thursday, February 26th, inst, and the horses must be sent to the Repository not later than Monday, March 2d, 1857. T> EPOSITO. RY, Barbican.— Friday's Sale as XV usual.— ONE. HUNDRED HORSES; carriages, and harness of every description, to be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr J. GOWER, on Friday next, Feb 20, comprising hacks, hunters, and harness horses of all kinds, and about forty English and Belgian Cart Horses. Property intended for sale should be sent two days prior. The public will observe there is no dealing on the part of the proprietor, Or any of his servants, tending to operate to the prejudice of either buyer or seller. MANCHESTER EXHIBITION OI ARTS.— Extensivo SALE of cabs, cars. Hansom cabs, clarences, forty horses, & c.— Messrs LUCAS and Co, of the Repository, Liverpool, beg to apprise the trade that their next SALE of CAB STOCK takes place on Thursday, 12th March. Forty horses, seven clarences, six Hansom cabs, five cars, two broughams, ana thirty sets of harness, are already en- tered. Entry to close on Thursday, 26th inst. mWENTY- SIXTH ANNUAL SALE of CAR- JL RIAGES and HARNESS at LUCAS'S REPOSITORY, Liver- pool.— Messrs LUCAS and Co, beg to intimate that their TWENTY- SIXTH ANNUAL SALE of CARRIAGES and HARNESS will take place on Wednesday, April 8,1S57. Entries, with full descriptions, must be forwarded immediately, and all carriages must be sent to the Reposi- tory on or before Saturday, April the 4th. NOTICE.— For the guidance of parties having carriages to dispose of, Messrs Lucas and Co, beg to observe that fashionable clarences and broughams, neat and light britskas, family phaetons with closing leathers, small park phaetons, and light gigs, are most in demand, and if well built and in good order, will meet with ready sale; but, on the contrary, that pony gigs, wliitechapels, and drags, constructed to avoid the former tax, are now almost unsaleable, and that chariots, coaches, and C- snrina britskas. will not realise more than the value of the materials. HIGH- STREET, Marylebone.— TO Jobmasters, Livery Stablekeepers, and others.— The lease and good- will of an old- established business of a Jobmaster, with the excellent working stock in trade, yeaily jobs, household furniture and effects.— Mr C. FURBER will SELL by AUCTION, to- morrow ( Monday), at 12 for 1 o'clock, on the premises, 55, High- street, St Marylebone, the above. The stock con- sists of ELEVEN valuable carriage, brougham, and hack HORSES, brougham and clarence carriages, phaeton, gig, a capital body break, sets of double and single harness, riding saddles and bridles, horse- clotliing, chaff- cutting machine, stable utensils. Also the household furniture for the sitting andhed- rooms, kitchen requisites, and numerous effects. May be viewed, and catalogues had on the premises, and at the auction- offices, in Warwick- court, Gray's Inn, W. C. R1 IN BANKRUPTCY.— Re William White and Co, Millers, Shadwell.— Cart or Van Horses, Vans, One- horse Town Carts, Harness, & c.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr J. GOWER, at his Repository, Barbican, on Friday, Feb 20, 1857, at 1 o'clock, without reserve, about TEN well- known superior VAN or CART HORSES, among which are two powerful harness nags, light well- built vans, one- horse town carts, harness, and other implements used in trade; by order of the assignees of Messrs W. White and Co, the extensive millers of New Crane Mill, Shadwell. The attention of millers, coal merchants, contractors, and others, is requested to the above excellent lot of draught horses, they being in good condition, purchased of tke most eminent London dealers, and from regular work; the vans and carts are by the best builders, in capital repair, and for unreserved sale. On view two days prior. Catalogues may be had of Charles Lee, Esq, official assignee, 20, Aldermanbury; of Messrs Marteii, Thomas, arid Hollams, solicitors, Commercial Sale Rooms, Mincing- lane; and of Mr J. Govver. auctioneer and valuer. Repository. Barbican. ALDRIDGE'S, St Martin's- lane, London.— PUBLIC SALES by AUCTION every Wednesday and every Saturday throughout the year, commencing at 11 o'clock precisely. ONE HUNDRED and EIGHTEEN HORSES are submitted to public competition on each of the above days, by Mr MATTAM, the auctioneer; comprising active and powerful horses from the stocks of the London and county job masters, suitable for broughams, clarences, double and single harness; carriage lioises, hunters, and hacks, from the studs of noblemen and gentlemen; ladies' horses, cobs, and ponies for riding and driving. On Saturdays, in addition to the horses, a great variety of phaetons, broughams, clarences, dog- carts and gigs, with sets of double and single harness, saddles, and bridles. All property should be re- ceived two days before either sale day, for public view and insertion in the catalogue. EA'S CENTRAL REPOSITORY.— Auction Sale.— About ONE HUNDRED HORSES, with a variety of CARRIAGES, & c, to be SOLD on Tuesday next, the 17th inst, at 12 o'clock. The horses consist of hacks, ladies' horses, hunters, cobs, and ponies for driving or riding; pairs of phaeton, brougham, and carriage horses; and a large selection of Belgian cart and van horses and mares for farm or town work. The mares have been proved peculiarly suited for stock. Horses should be in on or before the Monday previous to the sale, in order to insure entrance in the catalogues. Sales, 5 per cent; keep, 8s per night. Within one mile of the London bridges. CARRIAGE, PHAETON, and BROUGHAM HORSES— SEVERAL PAIRS, of various colours, chiefly bay and brown, on VIEW and SALE by private contract, at REA'S CENTRAL REPOSITORY, St George's- road, Newington, where purchasers can have full trials and examinations. Within one mile of the London bridges. CART and VAN HORSES on SALE.— A assortment, suitable for both town and country, may now be seen and proved in their work, prior to purchase, at REA'S CENTRAL HORSE and CARRIAGE REPOSITORY, St George's- road, Newington, within one mile of the London bridges. 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. TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, SLIPSHOD, by Slane, her dam Mrs Malaprop, by Sir Malachi Malagrowther; in foal to West Australian, the " dam ot Butterfly. Slat- tern, & c. LADY AUDREY, by Pantaloon out of Kirtle, Sister to Green Mantle ; in foal to West Australian. FR AULEIN, by De Ruyter out of Nethorton Maid; in foal to Win- difchgratz, PLENARY, by Emilius out of Harriet, by Pericles, the dam of Plenty, Planet, Hesperus, The Fallow Buck, & c, own sister to Plenipo- tentiary ; in foal to The Flying Dutchman. For particulars, apply to the manager, RawcliffePaddocks, near York, where the mares are to be seen. BRYAN © ' LINN, to be SOLD or LET for the SEASON.— Bryan O'Linn, by Birdcatcher, is the sire ol Morgan Rattler, Good Friday, Highlander, Mr St George's colt, and several others, which will appear this season. His produce won £ 1,272 in 1855. and are entitled to rati 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. TO be SOLD or LET, BIRKENHEAD, a brown horse, without white and without blemish, 15 hands 3i inches high, a sure foal- getter, and temper and constitution unexceptionable; bred by Lord Chesterfield in 1848, 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 sroom, Althorp Park, near Northampton, STALLION.— To be SOLD, the thorough and fashionable bred sire GRIMSTON, by Verulam out of the dam of The Cure, graddam by Waxy, & a. 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 tObe 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. N. B. Grimston would be exchanged for a pure Clydale entire colt. STALLION.— To b » LET or SOLD, the Stallion CLAIR DE LUNE.' own brother to Loup Garoii, 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 horso, without white, 6 years old, nearly 16 hands high, and per- fectly sound; has served two seasons, is a sure foal- getter, and 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 or EXCHANGED, CLUMSY, by- Bay Middleton out of Skilful, by Partizan out of Scratch, by Selim, bred byi the late Lord George Bentinck. Clumsy is 16 hands high, colour dark bay, with black points, of high symmatry and great power. Clumsy having travelled seven years in one district is the sole reason of his owner's wish to part with him. His stock is ex- ceedingly large and beautiful. Apply to Mr Richard Sparks, Queen's Head Inn, Truro, Cornwall. TO be SOLD a bargain, that celebrated DARK CHESNUT HORSE, HEREFORD, by Sir Hercules out of Sylph, own brother to those fast race horses and fashionable sires, Lugwardme and Newcourt; he is a sure foal getter, and his stock very large and pro- mising. For further particulars apply to Mr B, Hadley, chemist; or Mr John Nixon, Hay, South Wales, STALLION.— For SALE, RAYENSBONE, by Venison out of Specimen, by Rowton ; he stands 16 hands high, with immense bone and substance, very fine temper, and perfectly sound; he is a sure foal- getter. The proprietor would have no objection to make an exchange for a trotting stallion. The above horse can be seen at Theobald Stud Farm, Stockwell, Surrey. Three miles from London. STALLIONS.— To be LET or SOLD, TRAP, by Ratcatcher, dam Souvenir by Orville, and Dr HAMPDEN, by Dul- cimer out of Rachel, Bessie, andMouser's dam. The above horses are 16 hands high, bay, without white, and sure foal getters. Further par- ticulars ; of S. Beesley, Summer Town, Oxford, where the horses may be seen. . FOR SALE, pure NORFOLK TROTTING STALLION, rising 7 years, THE MERRY TRAVELLER, bred by Mr W. P. King, of Stibbard, Norfolk ; he ha3 extraordinary good action, very quiet, has been ridden and driven in harness; he is by The Norfolk Hero, dam by Old Congress. For particulars apply to Wm, Far- row, 11, Commercial- street, Whitecliapel, FOR SALE, the property of a gentleman, who is reducing his breeding establishment, an entire DARK BROWN THOROUGH- BRED HORSE, of the best blood in the world, of great power and substance, without any scar or blemish, very handsome, and a sure foal- getter. Some of his progeny may be seen at the proprietor's, in the country. For price and ail particulars apply to Mr Pearce, 10, Bury- street, St James's, before 11 in the morning, or after 5 in the afternoon. HORSES for SALE.— No. 1. A GREY MARE, 6 years old, very handsome and strong, a good hack, and quiet in all harness ; height 15 hands 1 inch. No. 2. A dark BROWN MARE, by Jericho, 4 years old, very handsome, and up to 13stone; height 15 hands 2 inches. Can be seen at Bowerbank, near Penrith, Cumber- land. Both warranted never to have been out of the hands of the breeder. TO be SOLD ( in consequence of the death of the owner), that splendid thorough bred horse BLAZE, by Launcelot out of Flambeau, 15 hands 3 inches high, dark brown. Further par- ticulars may be known on application to Mr Wynn, veterinary surgeon, White Hart Hunting Stables, Welwyn, Herts, where the horse can be seen; or of Mr Shirley, Catherine Wheel Hotel, Egham, Surrey. TO be SfJED, the well- known STEEPLE- CHASE HORSE BOlJRTON; he is quite sound, and would make a valuable hunter. To save trouble, the lowest price is 80 guineas. For further particulars, apply to Mr William Moseiey, Deanery- row, Wolver- hampton. TO be SOLD, LONGSHOT, a bay filly, 2 years old, sister to Longaight, by the Fallow Buck; has just. been broken, and fit to go to work. Apply to Mr Wheeler, Exton, near Bishop's Walt- ham, Hants, where the filly may be seen. GREYHOUNDS for SALE, the property of a nobieman, at LUCAS'S, in Liverpool, on Tuesday, the 24th of February, the day of entry for the Waterloo Cup, comprising running DOGS of the first and second season, BROOD BITCHES, & c, & c, to make room for saplings. Further particulars in catalogues and in Bell's Life of the 22d. Catalogues may be had by applying to Henry Beale, Croxteth, Liyerpool. GREYHOUNDS.— For SALE, two FIRST SEASON BITCHES, Asylum and Avon, separately or to- gether. For price apply to Mr Aslimore, Norton, near Evesham. ETRIEVER DOG. — For SALE, a large BLACK RETRIEVER DOG, not well broken; as a companion or watch dog he is not to be surpassed. Apply to Mr Bishop, New Bond- street, London. BRACE of THOROUGH BRED SETTERS to be DISPOSED OF, the property of a gentleman about leav- ing England. Apply to the coachman, 20, Gower- mews, Bedtbrd- square. A T O KEEPERS and GAME PRESERVERS. To be SOLD, by PRIVATE CONTRACT, an excellent fawn coloured NIGHT DOG, five years old. Also, TWO NIGHT PUPPIES, six months old, that are of a most choice breed. Address to Mr J. Geary, gamekeeper, Barkby, Leicester. R1 ETRIEVERS WANTED.— To Keepers in Norfolk or Suffolk.— WANTED to PURCHASE one or more thoroughly broken, well bred RETRIEVERS. A trial required. Well bred unbroken puppies of good strain would also be purchased. None but keepers of known integrity will be treated with. Address, with price ana particulars, to H. W., Esq, care of the steward, Arthur's Club, St James's- street, London. FOR SALE, a handsome BULL MASTIFF, 31 inches high, 2 years old, colour dark brindle, faithful and good Price £ 10. Apply at 4, King's- tempered ; is a splendid watch do; terrace, Bagnigge Wells, W. C, P OXHOUND PUPPY. — STRAYED to Mi- Garth's Kennel, a TAN and WHITE DOG, about eight months Whoever will produce the litter mark, to satisfy they are the right owners, shall receive the puppy by paying the advertisement, & c. Apply to Robert Tocock, huntsman, Haines Hiil, Reading, Berks., YACHT FLIRT to be SOLD, holder of the Chal- lenge Prize in the Prince of Wales Yacht Club, value 100 guineas, which will be the property of her owner if won again by her. Slie is newly built, by Harvey and Co, Ipswich, has sailed two matches and won in both, beating the Little Mosquito and others for the Challenge Prize. Her inventory is complete, consisting of lead and iron ballast, one main, two fore, three topsails, four jibs, and a full complement of necessary stores. To be sold by order of the executors of her late owner. For further particulars apply to C. F. Chubb, Esq, Hon Sec P. W. Y. C., 14, South- square, Gray's Inn. 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. YACHTS for SALE, of various tonnage, viz, 7, 9,10,15,18, and 30 tons. For particulars apply to A. PAYNE, builder, 1, Belvedere- road, Southampton, where the yachts can be seen. YACHT, of from 15 to 30 tons.— A gentleman is desirous of HIRING or PURCHASING a VESSEL of the above tonnage. She must be a good sea- boat, sound, with all necessary stores, running gear, & c, complete. Address, with lowest price, R. V. Y. C,, Cambridge Villa, Torquay, Devon. FOR SALE, A NEW SCHOONER YACHT, 130 tons o. m., lately arrived from the Mediterranean, whither she has been with the owner's family for whom she was built, and fitted up with every comfort; with state rooms, ladies' boudoir, piano, & c. To any invalid, or to a family contemplating a cruise, she offers advantages rarely to be met with. She has proved hersself a splendid sea boat, being fast and very dry. For particulars apply by letter ( post paid) to Messrs Mosley, Hurst, and Co, No. 9, St Peter's- square, Manchester. A LDERNEY and GUERNSEY COWS and HEIFERS.— EDWARD PARSONS FOWLER, of Jersey, will have a HERD of TWENTY- ONE, for PRIVATE SALE, at Mr Gower's, City Repository, Barbican, London, on Monday, February 23, and two following days. The monthly sale as usual the last Monday in every month throughout the year. 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. CHOICE POULTRY.— Extra Sale.— Mr J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION, at his Great Room, 38, King- street, Co vent- garden, on Tuesday, the l7th February, at 12 o'clock precisely, TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY LOTS of POULTRY, selec- tions from the yards of Sir Archibald Macdonald, Rev Mr Hutchinson, Mr Timothy Mason, Mrs Henry Fookes, and other breeders of choice stock, including Spanish, Dorkines, Cochins, Bramahs, Polands, Ham- burghs, game, black- crested white Polands, experimental birds from the yard of Mr Tegetmier, Buenos Ayres and Rouen ducks, Chinese geese, 8K. Catalogues by inclosing a stamped directed envelope to Mr J. C. Stevens, 88, King- street, Covent- garden. 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 on SALE at W. Herring's Menagerie, New- road, Regent's Park, London. STALLIONS.— Messrs Barrow's Stud Paddocks, Newmarket, and Repository for the 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 Hercules 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's fee included. Alarm won the Cambridgeshire Stakes, the Claret Stakes, and the Ascot Cup, beating Orlando, Jericho, Wolf- dog, The Baron, Oakley, and Bishop of Romford's Cob. He is the sire of Torment, Winkfieldfthe 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. . BELGIAN AND GERMAN CANARIES.— AN immense quantity just arrived. BELGIANS, first quality, cocks, 10s each; hens, 5s; second quality, cocks, 7s 6d; hens, 3s. Germans, with the nightingale, water- bubble, and woodlark notes ( including cages), 6s each; 6 for 33s, 12 for 60s. Fancy cages of every description 20 per cent under any other house.— ROBERT GREEN, 154, Kingsland- road. FOR SALE, a four- wheeled DOG CART, London built, equal to new., will carry eight; complete with pole, swingle bars, lamps, imperial, patent break, and gun box underneath the body. Runs very light with a pair of horses, and has been constantly used with a team,— Apply to Charlea Bailey, groom, Eaton- mew West, Pimlico, STALLION.— Catterick.— GOORKAH will kJ mares at MrC. Pybus's stables for the season 1857; th serve ___ . thorough- bred mares at 5 guineas, 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, bating Goldfinder, Chief Justice, Harbinger, Missive, Cariboo, Alp, and many otliers. SWen Warwick Cup, beating Adine, Little Harry, Ibex, Sack'out, and Black Doctor. Won the Queen's Plate at Doncastc- r, beating Ilex, Gossip, Grapeshot, ssnd Meutinore 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, Pugorroek, Auehihleck, Radulphus, Worcester, and Bird Trap. Ran s' oond to Kingston for the Northumberland Plate, beating Gold finder, 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. Winteringham, Richmond; and Mr C. Pybus, Catterick, Yorkshire. STALLIONS, 1857.— At the Birch Farm, at Oswaldkirk, TURNUS will serve mares at 10 sovs each, and 10s the groom, By Taurus out cf Clarissa, by Defence. FLATCATCHER ( if not previously let), at 10 sovs each, and 10s the groom. He is by Touchstone out of Decoy, by Filho da Pata. At Hambleton House, Thirsk, Yorkshire: VATICAN, at 5 sovs each, and 10s the groom. By Venison out of Vat, by Langar, granddam Wire, by Waxy— Penelope, & c. HERMIT, at 5 sovs each, and 10s the groom. By Bay Middleton out of Jenny Lind, by Touchstone, granddam Malibran, by Whisker, great granddam Garcia, by Octavian, JOHN O'GAUNT ( if not previously let), at 5 sovs each, and 10s the groom. He is sire of Hungerford, Bolingbroke, and many other winners. Hay and grass at 10s per week. Con-., if ordered, at the market price. All expenses to be paid before the mares are taken away. All communications to be made to the stud groom, Oswaldkirk; or Mr Stebbing, Hambleton, Thirsk. Oswalakirk is twenty miles from York, three from Helmsley, seven from Hambleton, thirteen from Malton, fifteen from Thirsk, four from Hovingham, and two from Hilling station on the Thirsk and Malton Railway. ^ TALLION.— At Mr Gray's, Enfield, Middlesex, near London, EAGLE ( bred in Ireland), by Irish Birdcatcher, dam Emiiy, by Pantaloon, granddam Elizabeth, by Mango, great grand- dam Stamphordia, by Stamford, great gieat granddam Legacy, by King Fergus, by Eclipse. Eagle stands 16i hands high, dark chesnut, was a superior racehorse, 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 5' M) 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 brood mare 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. ^ TALLIONS.— For season 1857, at Plompton K_/ Hall, near Harrogate and Knaresborough, York :— HOBBIE NOBLE; thoroughbred mares 10 guineas each; if not full, a few half bred ones will be taken at half price. KNIGHT of GWYNNE, by Gilbert Gurney out of Seaweed, by Slane; blood mares 6 guineas; half bred half price. DAMASK, by Touchstone out of Moss Rose, own sister to Velocipede, by Blacklock; blood mares 6 guineas each; half bred half price. The celebrated roadster THE FLYING BUCK, at £ 2 5s each. " Goed accommodation for marcs and foals at usual prices; and for further particulars apply to T. Groves, as above, the owner. ROLAND, by The Saddler; out of Executrix, own brother to Inheritress; This horse will stand at Mr Lambert's, the Trafford Hotel, Stretford- road, Manchester. These horses are of a first- class description, and worthy the attention of judicious breeders. Catalogues sent by post on application as above. ^ TALLION.— For the season 1857, CROZIER, by Lanercost out of the famous mare Crucifix; thorough bred mares 7 guineas, half bred 3 guineas, and 5s the groom. Crozier is just reimported from Ireland, where he is the sire of a great many ot the best horses, inoluding Crusader, Simon Pure, Master Tom, Eloise, Borgia, Ben Heda, Astronomer, and many others. It will be seen that Crozier is one of the best bred horses in England ; he is a dark bay, or brown, 15 hands 8 inches high, on short legs. Crozier is half brother to Van Tromp, Surplice, War Eagle, Cowl, Loup Garou, and many other first- class horses ; he also proved himself a first- class race horse. There- fore, from his breeding and performance, he cannot fail to get first- class race horses and hunters. Good accommodation for mares and foals. His owner would hire a very strong thorough bred or half bred stallion ; the latter preferred, if showing plenty of blood. Apply to Mr S. Dickins, Race Horse Inn, Northampton. 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, UMBRlEL, by Melbourne or Touchstone out of Verbena, by Velocipede, at 7 guineas each, and 10s 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. STALLIONS for SEASON 1857.— At Cawston Lodge, near Rugby, Warwickshire; IRISH BIRDCATCHER, 40 mares ( besides those of his owner and lessee) at 20 guineas each mare, groom's fee included. WINDHOUND, th « sire of Lady Hawthorn, a limited number of mares, at 12 guineas each mare, groom's tee 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 lie 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, Dunchurcli. STALLION.— YOUNG TOUCHSTONE will serve mares at Hatherton Hall, Nantwich. Cheshire, thorough bred mares 7 guineas, half bred 3 guineas, and 5s the groom. He is by Touch- stone, dam by Discount, Discount by Banker, granddam by Blucher ( by Waxy) out of Mervinia, by Walton ( by Sir Peter Teazle). He is a long, low horse, dark brown, stands 16J hands high, with good strong loins, splendid action, sound, and the very fac simile of his sire Tou « hstone. He is a sure foal- getter, and calculated to get horses of great value, from his colour, symmetry, size, and action, being free from roaring or any other imperfection. His stock is remarkable for substance and realising high prices. Good accommodation for foaling mares, at moderate charges. Any further particulars, on applying to Mr Harper, the above address. STALLION.— At Harwood Lee, near Bolton- le- Moors, the thorough bred STALLION, DEAR ME ; thorough bred mares, 5 guineas each; half bred mares, half price. Dear Me is the very best blood ® f the present day, beiag Dy Melbourne out of Ennui, by Bay Middleton out of Blue Devils, by Velocipede ( the dam of Saun- terer). Dear Me is a rich dark bay, with black legs, stands full 16 hands high, with short legs, and of great power, and has proved himself a sure 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 secure every comfort. Hay and grass at the usual prices. Corn at market price. STALLIONS, 1857.— At Easby Abbey, Richmond, Yorkshire, WEATHERB1T, at 15 guineas each, and 1 guinea the groom. Weather bit ( 1842) is by Sheet Anchor out of MissLetty, by Priam; he is the sire of Weathergage, Diomedia, and several other winners. GAMEBOY, at 10 guineas each, and 1 guinea the groom. Gameboy ( 1S42) by Tomboy out of Lady Moor Carew, by Tramp ( the dam of Mendi- cant), granddam Kite, the dam of Vulture, the dam of Orlando. They will both serve a few half bred mares at 8 guineas each, groom's fee included. Hay and grass 12s a week. Corn at market price. Any communication addressed to R, M, Jaques, Esq, or Joseph Massie, stud groom, at Easby Abbey, will receive immediate attention. All expenses to be paid before the mares are taken away. 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, ort the Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway, one mile from Howsham Station, on the Lin- coln and Hull Railway. All applications to be made to Mr J. Ashton, Owmby House. STALLION.— For SALE, the superior thorough bred horse NUTPE CKER. He is a beautiful brown, 6 yews old, 16 hands high, with immense power, best possible temper and constitution, was bred by Lord Exeter and sold for a very large sum to Mr Mare; is by the celebrated Nutwith out of Amima, by Sultan ; he proved himself a first- class race horse, beating most of the best horses. See Racing Calendar. From his superior blood and performances, coupled with his freat substance, & c, must make a first- rate and very valuable stallion, or price, & c, apply to Mr Helmore, veterinary surgeon, Stratford, Essex. STALLIONS.— Rawcliffe Paddocks, near York. THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. The subscription is full. SLANE. at 20 guineas, 20 mares. NEWMINSTER, at 15 guineas. CRUIZER, CONNAUGHT RANGER, and WINDISCHGRATZ, 5 guineas each; winners and dams of winners served gratis by these two last horses : half bred mares 2 guineas each. JOHN O'GAUNT, by Taurus out of Mona, by Partisan, at 5 guineas each, half bred mares 3 guineas each. He is the sire of Bolingbroke, Hungerford, & c. Besides a limited number belonging to the company. Apply to Thomas Baitson, stud groom. rilHE FLYING DUTCHMAN.— To be DISPOSED JL OF, ONE SUBSCRIPTION to this horse. Apply to Mr Gillman, Scriven Park, Knaresborough, Yorkshire. TROTTING STALLION.— TO be SOLD, the celebrated trotting stallion, SHALES RATTLER, by Shales Merrylegs. He is a dark chesnut, standing 15 hands high, or there- abouts, and rising 8 years old. Is a sure foal- getter, and his stock are very promising. For particulars, apply to Mr Eastwood, Towneley Park, near Burnley, Lancashire.— Towneley Park, Feb 10,1857. TROTTING STALLION.— THE NORFOLK PHENOMENON, the property of Mr J. Goggs, Buckhurst Lodge, Woodford, will serve 80 mares, by subscription, this season, 1857, at 5 guineas each. He has immense muscular power and extraordinary action, stands 16 hands high, colour a rich bay, legs black. His sire that cele- brated and well- known trotter, The Champion, decidedly the fastest entire horse in England; grandsire The Norfolk Phenomenon, a very noted trotter, purchased for a large sum of money to travel in Yorkshire; great grandsire The Norfolk Cob, allowed by judges to be the fastest horse of that day. The Norfolk Phenomenon's dam a very fast trotting mare by Marshland Shales, that stood champion for several years; granddam by Old Fireaway. The Norfolk Phenomenon is the sire of the celebrated Roan Shales, that was shipped in December last for Adelaide, and will cost, on landing there, one thousand pounds^; also the sire of the cele- brated Hue and Cry, now considered the fi « fcst entire horse and best goer in England: also the sire of that extraordinary hunter and roadster Fireaway, and several geldings that will be sold at Messrs Tattersall's on Monday next. There are also seven entire horses got by him that will serve mares this season in different parts of the country, so that The Norfolk Phenomenon has not only proved himself a sure foal- getter, but in the space of six years has produced some of the most extraordinary horses either for the field or road, and impartial judges allow him to be the best trotting stallion at the present time. Boxes are fitted up at Buckhurst Lodge for mares and foals, with run of pasturage for the day. Heavy and unsound mares will be rejected. Hay and grass on reasonable terms. Corn at market prices, N, B, Subscription money to be paid the first week in June, r'—--—. » — ~ vijwa it n jj. ntuio Ui jlw SUYo iXl any 0116 time, or their dams, gratis; half bred mares, £ 3 5s 6d. Pedigree, " Book calendar, 1006. bred mare? ™ .^ 5s 6dEmiliu£!' dam Filagree, at £ 510s each mare; half Apply to Mr J. Daly, the groom. All expenses to be paid before tha mares are taken away, or they will be sold to defray expenses in July. when the season closes.— N. B. Blood stock always on sale. QTALLIONS.— At Middle Park, Eltham, Kent, 1nd ahatf. irom the Blackheath Station, North Kent line, k u , r0- X' by subscription ot 35 mares at 25 guineas each, besides those belonging to his owner. 1 NEASHAM ( sire of Heroine, winner of the Yearling Stakes at Shrews- bury), at 8 guineas; half bred mares half price, halt'priceby 0rlando ( if notsold), at 6 guineas; half bred mares mar% f" sdgraS3 198 per week: barren mares, with corn, 14s; foaling QTALLIONS— At YVillesden Paddocks, Kilburn, London, PYRRHUS THE FIRST, winner of the Derby, & « ; sire of Virago. Mcestissima, & c, at 30 guineas. ' SIR TATTON SYKSS, winner of the St Leger, & c, sire of many winners, at 20 guineas. SAUCYBOY. winner of the Caen Steeple Chase of 300 sovs, by Arthur, dam by Mameluke, at 3 guineas. Apply further to Mr C. Phillips. STALLION.— GALAOR ( the sire of Heir of Linne and other winners) will serve mares, at Marton Lodge, near Brid* lington, Yorkshire, at 10 guineas each, and 10s the groom, Galaor is a dark brown, clear of white; stands full 15 hands 3 inches high, with great strength and good action; he was got by Muley Moloch out of Darioletta ( the dam ot Floristan, Barbella, & c, and granddam of Yah Tromp and Flying Dutchman), by Amadis. Good accommodation for mares and foals. Hay and corn at the usual prices. All applications to be made to Mr Smith ( the owner), Marton. Lodge.,. STALLION.— For the season, 1857, at Mr Schillio's, T , S^'/ Ji1.1cSUii? e. Beckenham, Kent, SPANISH JACK, by Don. John oht of Miss Lydia, by Walton, own sister to Fanny; a rich brown, without any white, 15 hands 8 inches high, and is a good stock- setter. He was bred by the Earl of Chesterfield. Mr T. Price, sen, ofTichford ,,' J . k^ aold, hlm to Mr David Wray of Setterington, near Molton, for £ 700. A_ bay horse by Spanish Jack, a first- rate hunter, and many others, sold tor high prices. Thorough bred mares 6 guineas, half bred CJTALLION.— STORM, at Osborne- lane Stud Farm, kJ 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 grass, at 12s per week. Apply to G. Giles, on the premises; or to John T. Rowland, Esq, 2 Conduit- street West, Hyde Park.- N. fe. Storm is by Touchstone out of Ghuznee, by Pantaloon, and of his stock that ran last season six out ot seven were winners. STALLION GRECIAN.— At Theobald Stud Farm, Stockwell, Surrey, three milesfrom Hyde Park- corner, GRECIAN. Lpirus out of Jenny Jumps, at 16 sovs a mare; he is half brother to Pyrrhus the First, stands 16 hands high, with great substance; coloun chesnut. His stock are very laree and raci » g- like; can be seen at the stables, with the sire. Hay and grass for barren mares at 12s per week. All expenses must De paid before the mares are removed. Apply to the stud groom on the premises. QTALLION.- LOUP GAROU, 30 mares ( besides k_ 7 those of his owner and lessee), at 15 guineas each, and 1 guinea the groom. He is the sire of The Coroner and Lambourn, and is likely to become 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 iomboy. Hay and grass 12s per week, and corn on the usual terms, bxpenses to be paid before any mare is removed. Apply to W. Hadley. stud groom. Defford, nearPersliore. ST : TALLIONS.- IDLE BOY, by Harkaway out of . Me, by Sir Hercules, sire of Pretty Boy, Mary, and Shelah, at Ashton Paddocks, near Lancaster, 30 mares, besides those of his owner, at 2o guineas a mare. Ni le Ashton, VOLUNTEER, by Ithuriel out of A Wroughton, near Swindon. William Truelo've, groom. HAZELNUT, by Nutwith out of Macremma; at 5 guineas a mare, at the same place. Wm. Ashton. groom. Abaft; at 3 guineas a mare, at 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 mare, her dam by Comus out of Flora, by Camillus, & c, & c. will serve thorough bred mares at £ 10 10s, and half bred mares at £ 5 5s, groom's fee included. The horse ( whose stock is very promising) will attend on application, within a circuit of 10 miles. STALLION.— POMPEY ( late Cnasus), 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 1848; is a dark bay, 16 hands'high, and very strong. Will stand this season at Ardee, Ireland. Thorough bred mares 4 sovs. half bred 2 sovs. Good keep for mares, with boxes and paddock, Is per night. 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 bred mares half price. He obtained the first prize at the Royal Agricultural Meeting, Chelmsford, open to all England, 1856. Good accommodation for mares and foals. Orders, addressed to James Moffat, Crosby. Carlisle. 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, dam by Camel, and stands 16 hands high, Subscriptions taken by Messrs Weatherby, and for further particulars apply to Robert Harris, stud groom, Euxton Hall, Chorley, Lancashire. Hay and grass at 10s per week, and corn, If ordered, at market price. 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 groom, at the Turf Tavern, Dringhouses. King of Trumps, in addition to being a good race iiorse. 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 horses which cannot bear training. STALLIONS.— HARKAWAY, at 10 sovs and IOs. . A few half bred mares at 7 sovs and 7s. RODOMELI at 5 sovs and 5s; half bred mares at 3 sovs and 5s; farmers' mares at 2 sovs and 2s 6d. By Orlando out of Beeswax, by Liverpool out of Beeswing's dam, by Ardrossan. At Ladykirk, Berwickshire. Every accommodation for mares and foals. Apply to C. Biit. oh, groom. QTALLION.— AUGUR, by Birdcatqher, winner of fC the Champagne, Doncaster, 1851, will serve mares at Beverley, at 10 guineas each. He is one of the stoutest and truest- shaped horses in 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 Horse, Beverley, Yorkshire. ST A L LIO N.— SWEETMEAT, 35 mares at 15 guineas ( besides the owner's). He is sire of Mincemeat, winner of the Oaks m 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, Stanton Shiffnal, Salop. STALLION.— ROCHESTER, by Chatham out of The Margravine, will serve thorough Ired mares this season at 6 guineas each, half bred mares £ 2 5s, groom's fee included. Good accommodation for mares and foals. Apply to Mr J. Ward, Fountain Inn, Bedford. 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 GREYHOUND. — RANTER, at 10 guineas. Apply to John Weaver, Chadbury, near Evesham. STALLION GREYHOUND.— JUDGE, at 10 guineas. Apply to Joseph Irwin, 26, Lowtlier- street, Whitehaven STALLION GREYHOUND.- serve bitches at 5 guineas each. - BARABBAS will . . - - Barabbas is a model for a stallion."— btonehenge. Apply to A. Hudson, at J. Stone, Esq's, Ashley Grove, Box, near Chippenham, Wilts. STALLION GREYHOUND.— LARRISTON is at the service of the public at £ i 5s each bitch. For particulars apply to Wm. Wignall, Star Inn, Skiptoa- in- Craven, Yorkshire. STALLION GREYHOUND.— BLACKCAP ( ewn brother to Restless, by Dutchman out of Alice) will serve bitches at 10 guineas. Winners or dams of winners only 6 guineas. Forperform- ances see " Thacker." Apply to Mr S. Cass, Thirsk, Yorkshire. ^ TALLION GREYHOUND.— MARCH, at £: kJ a black ticked Dog, good size, with great muscular pov is by Figaro out of Manto ( the dam of Mantua).— Apply to Owe, JoinersrArms, Conway. QTALLION GREYHOUND.— MOTLEY, by Mr Gibson's Sam out of Mr Jardine's Tollwife, is at the service of tha public ae £ 5 5s each bitch. Apply to Mr Tweed, Westhumble,< near Dork- ing.— Westhumble is about a mile from the Box Hill and Dorking Sta- tions, South Eastern Railway. STUD GREYHOUNDS.— BEDLAMITE, 10 guineas, limited to 20 bitches. BEDLAM TOM, 5 guineas. Apply to Mr J. Brown, Old Moot Hall, Nottingham. 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 see " Thacker." Apply to William Alsop, King's Arms Hotel, Kenilworth. STALLION GREYHOUND.— MATHEMATICS, at £ 5 5s ; winners of four- dog stakes £ 4 4s; a splendid fawn dog: ( for pedigree see " Thacker"). His last year's pups realised the largest sum ever known by public auction, of Mr Jardine's stock, on the 13tn of December last. Apply to Jas. Batters, Mr Lukey's, Morden, Surrey. STALLION GREYHOUND.— STANLEY, fawn, at £ 5 5s each; a powerful, speedy, true running, garae 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; his puppies are most promising. Apply to Mr Gibson, Woolmet, Dal- keith, N. B. STALLION GREYHOUND. — CALEDONIAN, red and white, by Sam out of Cleopatra, at £ 3 5s each. He com- bines the King Cob blood of England with theWaterloo and Sport blood of Scotland— see account of him in volume 14 of" Thacker's Annual," page 385; 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, & c. Sackcloth, when he was not 22 months old, won the Aslidown 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 he 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 19th 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 j Deacon by Earwig, dam by Mr Bale's Bugle, March, 1856. Napier won the Bainesse Cup, Catterick, of 16 dog'!, after which he had an accident, and has not run since. February, Sultan 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 82- dog stake with Mr Raa- dell's Riot. P. S. For particulars apply to Mr Hunter, Hall Moor, High Coniscliffe, near Darlington. 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. 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 the 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. MESSRS WILKINSON AND KIDD, SADDLERS, 257, Oxford- street, corner of Park- street, London.— Esta- blished 1786. DO YOU BRUISE YOUR OATS YET?— Great Saving- OAT BRUISERS, chaff cutters; mangles, 50s; flour mills: farming implements 20 per cent lower. Book on feeding, Is; ditto bread making, is post free.— WEDLAKE and Co, 118, Fenchurch- street. DOG BISCUITS.— To Masters of Hounds.— A large quantity of English made Government BISCUITS, at £ 10 per ton, also a quantity of good round Scotch oatmeal, being surplus stores from the Crimea, at £ 14 per ton, may be had Of JAMES HAJRYEY, Barbers' Hall, Monkwell- street, City, London, BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, EEBBUARY 15, 1857. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. GYMNASTICS, Fencing, Sword Exercise, Drilling, Glove Practice, & e, at the Royal Gymnasium and School of Arms, 8, James- street, Haymarket. OPEN DAILY, from 9a. m. to 6 p. m., tor private lessons and classes. An evening class every Tuesday and i- rnlay, at Families attended at their own residences. MONT BLANC.— 1The public is respectfully in- formed that the EGYPTIAN HALL will be CLOSED THIS DAY, it being impossible for Mr ALBERT SMITH to give his entertainment t present. GENERAL TOM THUMB has scarcely under- gone the slightest change in features, voice, or size since lie appeared three timesbefore her Majesty at Buckingnam, 13 years ago, and exhibited before 800,000 of the nobility and gentry in London. Hundreds who knew lnm intimately at that time recognise him daily. His intellect lias vastly ex- panded. His songs, dances, statues, imitations, Sec, in numerous cos- 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. THREE EXHI- BITIONS EVERY DAY and EVENING, in the beautiful PRINCE of WALES BAZAAR, 209, Regent- street ( near Conduit- street). Hours changed. From 12i to 2, 84 to 5, and 7i to 9 o'clock. Doors open half- an- hour in advance. Admission Is, regardless of age; stalls 2s, and children half- price. DR. KAHN'S ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, 4, Coventry- street, Leicester- square.— OPEN ( for gentlemen only), from 10 tiil 10— containing upwards of 1,000 yuodels and preparations. Illustrating even- part of the human frame in health and disease, the race of men, & c. Lectures are delivered at 12, 2. 4, and half-> ast 7, by Dr 3. Sexton; and a new and highly interesting series of lectures is now in lonrse of delivery by Dr Kahn, at a quarter past 8 p. sa. Admis- sion. Is. Catalogues, containing lectures as delivered by Dr Kahn, gratis. PORTLAND ROOMS, Foley- street, Portland- place.— Madame LINDA begs to inform the nobility and gentry her FULL DRESS BALL will take place on TUESDAY next, Feb 17th. Tickets 10s Od each, to be had at the rooms on the night of the ball.— N. B Mr Frere's Annual Grand Pull Dress Ball is fixed for Ash Wednes- day, February 25th, and the usual soirees every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday durisg the season. PORTLAND ROOMS, Foley- street, Portland- plaae.— Mrs Kate Hamilton begs to inform the nobility and gentry her next FULL DRESS BALL will take place at the above rooms on TUESDAY, Feb 24. Gentlemen's tickets 10s 6d, ladies, 7s 6d each, to be obtained of Mrs Hamiiton, 32, Charlotte- street, Portland- place, and at the rooms. PRINCESS'S CONCERT ROOMS, Castle- street, Oxford- street, under the direction of Mr Franapton.— PRIVATE LESSONS for STAGE or BALL ROOM, from 12 to 4 daily. Bal Pare every Thursday evening.— A quadrille party on Friday evenings, com- mencing at half- past 8 o'clock. A grand soiree and ball will take place on Ash Wednesday. Feb 25th. To commence at 10 o'clock. THEATRE ROYAL DRURY- LANE.— Lessee, Mr E. T. Smith; acting manager, Mr C. Mathews; stage manager, Mr R. Roxby; scenic artist, Mr W. Beverley.— The new drama of The Black Book, continuing to be received with the greatest enthusiasm by audi- ences crowded to the ceiling, will be repeated every evening.— The greatest hit of ail is the Drury- lane Pantomime.— Nightly overflows.— The free list suspended.— Mr C. Mathews will appear every evening.— The Last Morning Performance of the great Pantomime on Wednesday next, Feb 18th, at 2 o'clock.— TO- MORROW, and following evenings, her Majesty's • ervants will perform an entirely new three- act drama, entitled THE BLACK BOOK: characters by Messrs Charles Mathews, A. Younge, G. Honev, | Vinceut, Tilburv, Lingham; Miss Cleveland, Mrs Selby, and Mis3 M. Oliver. To conclude with the highly successful grand comic pan- tomime, entitled SEE SAW, MARGERY DAW; or. Harlequin Holiday and the Island of Ups aud Downs. The scenery entirely new, painted by and under the direction of Mr William Beverley. The comic scenes constructed by Harry Boleno. The peculiar grotesque opening in- vented and written by E. L. Blanchard. The best Pantomime Company in England. Two Harlequins Herr Deulin 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. Stage manager. Mr R. Roxby.— On Friday evening, February 20th, the entertainments are for the benefit of Harry Boleno, clown. THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.— TO- MORROW ( Monday), and during the week, the new and successful comedy, in three acts, entitled, DOUBLE- FACED PEOPLE. After • which a new drama, in one act, entitled, A WICKED WIFE. Concluding 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, will be produced, and if approved, performed every evening during the week, except Saturday, a new plav, in five acts, entitled A LIFE'S RANSOM, principal characters by Mr and Mrs C. Dillon, Messrs Stuart, Barrett, M'Lean, Shore, & c. On Saturday, the tragedy of Othello; Othello, Mr C. Dillon; Iago, Mr Stuart; Desdemona, Mrs C. Dillon; Emilia, Mrs Weston. To conclude with the hishlv successful and gorgeous burlesque and pantomime of CONRAD AND MEDORA; or, Harlequin Corsair and the little Fairy at the Bottom of the Sea. GREAT NATIONAL STANDARD THEATRE, Shoreditch.— Notice.—' The original General Tom Thumb will appear on Eriday and Saturday next. No advance in the prices.— Production ® f a new drama.— First night of the Pantomime at half- price.— TO- MORRpW ( Monday), and during the week ( Wednesday excepted) to commence with a new drama, e tiled THE SEALED SENTENCE. To conclude with the comic Christmas pantomime, called HICKEDY PICKEDY, MY BLACK HEN; or, Harlequin King Winter and Queen Spring. On Wednesdav, Othello, being a benefit. On Thursday, for the benefit of Mr Doughty, the Clown. A variety of novelties.— On Friday and Saturday, the performance of the original General Tom Thumb. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. lessee, Mr W. Cooke.— TO- MORROW ( Monday), and all the week, a performance which has been crowned with the most signal success, the operatic drama, called ROB BOY, with equestrian illustrations, and the original music. After which, the SCENES in the CIRCLE, and Mr J. H. Cooke's Bridge Act. To conclude with the equestrian comic pantomime of PAUL PRY ON HORSEBACK. Commence at 7 o'clock. Dress boxes, 4s; upper boxes, 8s; private boxes, from £ 1. No charge for booking. Pit, 2s; gallery, Is; upper gallery. 6d. THE BRITISH AGRICULTURAL COMPANY. — NO further APPLICATIONS for SHARES will be received in this company after Thursday, the 19th of February. By order of the Board, . BENJAMIN COLLETT, Managing Director. COAL HOLE TAVERN, Fountain- court, Strand ( opposite Exeter Hall).- Lerd 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, will 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 wffee- room. An excellent ordi- nary at 6 o'clock daily. Beds Is 6 « — N. B. Mi- Nicholson deems it necessary emphatically to state that he is not connected with any periodical now publishing. CASINO DE VENICE, High Holborn.— This elegant and world- renowned establishment, now the leading feature in the metropolis, is OPEN EVERY EVENING, from half- past 8 to 12. The celebrated band under the direction of Mr W. M. Packer, performs a nightly varied selection of the newest and most popular dance music, Admission Is. CHEAP RETURN TICKETS to BRIGHTON and BACK.— FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD CLASS, available from Saturday to Monday, are issued at London 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 Ifae following Monday, FARES THERE AND BACK : lst class, 13s; 2d class, 9s; third class covered carriages, 6s. FREDERICK SLIGHT, Secretary. London Bridge Terminus 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 cash 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. EXETER HALL HOTEL, Strand.— Christmas* Pantomimes.— This hotel is contiguous to the 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 8s per head. Carriages provided, if required. IVTOW on SALE, just landed at the Wharf, real DANTZIC BEER. For delivery orders apply to ADAM HILL, 258, High Holborn. Price per score, £ 1210s; a sample keg, 13s 6d. A small quantity of racked spruce, los 6d; also a few hundred kegs of old Dantzic, suitable for brewers, 12s 6d per keg, and some very sweet dark spruce, 12s 6d per keg. Copy the address, 258, High Holborn, the original ale, spice, and cordial manufactory.— Adam Hill. AFACT, the GUINEA PARCEL of GLASS, the greatest nsvelty of the age.— The above, consisting of two cut quart decanters, two pint ditto, 12 cut tumblers, and 12 cut wine glasses, all to match, for one guinea ( hamper included). Carefully packed and sent to any part of England, on receipt of Po3t Office order, payable to David Jacobs, wholesale glass warehouse, 83, Haymarket, London, S. W. Established 1833. T AVERN KEEPERS' GLASS SUGAR STIRRERS, for GROG, & t.- The above useful and acknow- ledged the cleanest invention of tha day, for the use of licensed victu- allers, can now be had, carefully packed in tin cases, containing three dozen, for 8s 6d. Will go safe to any part of England, on the receipt of Post Office order payable to DAVID JACOBS, 38, Haymarket, the only house in London established to supply tavern keepers with every de Boription ot glass adapted for their use, at wholesale prices. PUBLICANS! Support the WEST HAM DIS TILLERY, and have your share of the large distillery profits. Gin is already down fourpence a gallon.— A word to the wise. FOREIGN HAVANNAH CIGARS.— DAWSON and Co, 19, Mark- lane.— A large STOCK of the finest brands always on sale :— Martinez 6 Hijo, Silva, Cabarga, WoodviUe, and Intimidad Cacadores. eacli 28s per lb; ElGlobo, 82s; Genuine Cabana, 40s. A single pound carriage free. The Grand Turk tobacco, an exquisite composition for the Merschaum bowl, full of flavour, pure and mild, 8s per lb. British Woodvilles, a good article for out- door smoking, 14s. HAVANNAH CIGARS.— Messrs LEWIS andCo have just received 70 cases from their own plantations, in one, two, four, and six pound boxes, mild or full flavoured, 27s per pound. Sent carriage free to any part, on receipt of Post Office order, payable at the General Post Office to Lewis and Co, 22, Swithin's- lane, Mansion House. Business hours 10 to 4. TOSS WILL and Co.' s CIGAR WAREHOUSES. — CHEROOTS, Mexicans, and Pickwicks, 6s and 7s per lb; Cuba cigars, 6s 6d and 7s 6d; fragancia, sisal, cabanas, silvas, pellons, patrons, Havannahs, and all kinds, 8s 6d to 9s Cd; Bremen, 10s 6d; La- takia, 12s6d; Tosswill and Go's royal union, equal to foreign, 12s 6d; tenuine manilla cigars, 12s 6d; genuine foreign havannah, 21s to 28s ; ne shag and birdseye tobacco, 3s 3d and 8s 4d.— Entrance, 4, Monu- ment- yard, City, extending to 6, 7, and 8, Pudding- lane. RILHE first TOOTH POWDER extant, both as to A cleanliness in using and effectually realising beautiful teeth, is ROWLANDS' ODONTO, or Pearl Dentifrice. Prepared from Oriental herbs with unusual care, transmitted to this country at a great expense, this unique compound will be found to eradicate all tartar and concre- tions, and impart a pearl- like whiteness to the enamelled surface, render the gums firm and red, and from its aromatic influence impart sweet- ness and purity to the breath. Price 2s 9d per box. Qaution: The words " Rowland's Odonto" are on the label, and " A. Rowland and Sons, 20. Hatt on- garden," engraved on the Government stamp affixed on each box. Sold by them, and by chemists and perfumers. DR LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS give instant relief and a rapid cure of asthma, coughs, and all dis- orders of the breath and lungs. To singers and public speakers they are invaluable for clearing and strengthening the voice. They have a plea- sant taste. Price Is Ijd, 2s 9d, and lis per box. Sold by all druggists. K EATING'S PALE NEWFOUNDLAND COD ——- LIVER OIL, perfectly pure, nearly tasteless, and free from adulteration of any kind, having been analysed, reported on, and recom- mended by Professors Taylor and Thompson, of Guy's and: St Thomas's Hospitals, who, in the words of the late Dr Pareira, say, that " The finest oil is that most, devoid of colour, odour, and flavour," characters this will be found to possess in a high degree. Half- pints Is 6d, pints 2s 6d, quarts 4s 6d, and five- pint bottles 10s 6d, imperial measure. 79, St Paul's Churchyard, London. 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 of 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. " OUPTURE.—" COLES'S TRUSS is best." J- V This is the invention patrorised 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 genuins unless marked with the address, 8, Charing- cross. 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, fittisg 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. 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- afreet, Holborn, London, THE BRITISH AGRICULTURAL COMPANY ( Limited), incorporated pursuant to act of Parliament, 19 and 20 Vic, cap 47.— Under this act no liability will be incurred by any share- holder beyond the amount of shares for which he subscribes. Capital £ 100.000, in 100,000 shares, of £ 1 each, With power to increase. 5s to be paid on application, and 15s on allot- ment. No further call or liability whatever. Sir J. V. Shelley, Bart, M. P., 25, Park- lane, and Maresfleld, Sussex. TTlden Smith, Esq, Vine Hall, Mountfield, Sussex. DIRECTOBS: Tilden Smith, Esq, Vine Hall, Mountfield, Sussex. Andrew Clark, Esq, Westhill, Wandsworth; and 181, Upper Thames- street. Director of the Javel Company. George Clement, Esq, Hastings, Sussex. , Benjamin Collett, Esq, Grove Lodge, Fulhara. Managing Director. W. Dollond Harris, Esq, 29, Gloucester- crescent, Regent s Park. Hon Oliver W. Lambart, Tunbridge Wells, and Junior United Ser- vice Club. John Elphinstone Milton, Esq, Nortons, East Grmstead. Edward Monk, Esq, Lewes, Sussex. . AUDITORS : Henry Croysdell, Esq, public accountant, Basinghall- street; W. J. Vian, Esq, 3, Old Broad- street; Secretary of the Railway Pas- sengers' Assurance. BAKKKBS: Bank of London, Threadneedle- street, London; Messrs Smith, Hilder, Scrivens, and Co. Hastings. BROKEN : G. S. Herbert, Esq, 73, Old Broad- street. SOLICITORS : W. W. Fisher, Esq, 3, King- street, Clieapside ; N. P. Kell, Esq, Battle, Sussex. CONSTJLTIKG CHEMIST : John Mitchell, Esq, F. C. S. OrffiCBS: 2. Austinfriars, Old Broad- street. This company is formed for the purpose of supplying a source whence the occupiers of land can at all times obtain a supply of those articles perfectly pure and unadulterated, of which the requirements of modern improvement are constantly increasing the demand; and also for the purpose of establishing a commodious depot, where agricultural imple- ments of every description, by all the best makers, can at all times be inspected and purchased. , „ . The company will import and supply, at fair and reasonable prices, genuine manures of all kinds, seeds, oilcake, and all other articles used in the feeding of live stock, aud for agricultural purposes generally. The directors have been appointed sole consignees lor the sale of the Javel guano, both in the United Kingdom and the colonies. This right has been secured by contract for a term of 21 years with the Javel Manure Company of France. The qualities of this manure are such as to have raised the demand in France to so great a magnitude as to afford reason- able expectation of its general adoption in this country, where, in every instance in which it has been tried, it has given unqualified satisfaction. This manure, manufactured by a patent process, from the contents of the cesspools and blood of the slaughter- houses ( abattoirs) of Paris, com- bines within itself all the good qualities of every description of manure, and will be supplied at about one- half the cost of Peruvian guano ( which it fully equals), with a guarantee that each parcel contains a certain amount of fertilising ingredients. There can be no doubt of the remunerative result of the operations of this company, every branch thereof affording sources of large profits. The only establishment of a like nature in the United Kingdom, the Aberdeen Commercial Company, conducted on similar principles, has stood the test of many years as to its usefulness, and yielded large re- turns to its shareholders for their investments, the £ 20 shares being now worth £ 120. , , , „ Applications for shares may be made at the offices of the company, or to the broker or solicitors, from whom full prospectuses, testimonials, and any other information can be obtained. All applications for shares must be accompanied by a payment of 5s per share to the bankers, broker, solicitors, or at the offices of the company. In the event of less than the whole number applied for being allotted, the amount paid in excess will be appropriated towards the remaining pay- ment of 15s per share; if no allotment be made the amount paid will be immediately returned in fulL FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES. TO THE DIRECTORS OLF THE BRITISH AGRICULTURAL COMPANY ( LIMITED). Gentlemen: I enclose you herewith the sum of £ or the receipt for that amount, and I request you to allot me shares of £ 1 each in the British Agricultural Company ( Limited), and I agree to accept the same or any less number that may be allotted to me, and to pay the remaining 15s per share thereon in accordance with the terms of the prospectus.— I am gentlemen, your most obedient servant. Name in full Date Residence in full On Tuesday next will be published, THE RACING CALENDAR, 1857 ( Races to Come), containing the engagements for this and future years, made up to the latest period, with complete indexts, by C. and J. WEATHER BY — Sold at the publishers' office, 6, Old Burlington- street, W, and by all booksellers ia town and country. Price 8s, bound in calf, or 8s 6d, sent prepaid through the Post Office to any part of the United Kingdom. TO be DISPOSED OF, first- rate single RIFLE, belt, ball, pistol- handed stock, very handsomely carved, double distant triggers, telegraph sights, moulds, loading rods, flasks, & c, of the best description, late the property of a gentleman deceased, leather case, lock and key, most expensive to make. To be disposed of at the low price of £ 10 10s. Apply to Mr Henry Tatham, gur. maker, 37, Charing- cross, London. DEER SHOOTING, Rabbit and Rook, or suited in fact for any large or small game.— For SALE, a very flrst- rate AIR GUN, with every requisite, in case, extra pumps, & c, made by Lan- caster. Can be seen at Whistler's, 11, Strand, London. 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. Lillywhite's " Circular of Information" now ready, and will be sent post free.— On hand, the largest stock of cricketing materials in the world. CRICKET.— JOHN LILLY WHITE begs to inform secretaries of clubs that he has excellent BOWLERS he can recommend. An immense assortment of cricket articles. Lists of prices now ready. Address, John Lilly white, 10, Prince's- terrace, Cale- donian- road, Islington, N. LITTLE and Co's FISHING RODS, Flies, and Tackle are the best. Her Majesty's Commissioners awarded the Prize Medal. Makers, by special appointment, to his Majesty the Emperor of the Fiench and his Royal Highness Prince Albert. Their prices are more than moderate when quality is considered, for which see their new catalogue. Prices illustrated, gratis, post free.— 15, Fetter- lane, Fleet- street. London. N. B. Wholesale list for dealers. UALMON and TROUT FISHING.— CHARLES IO 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 fine silkworw 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. SALMON and TROUT FISHING.— JONES and Co. Ill, Jermyn- street, St James's, London, beg to acquaint noble- men and gentlemen they have manufactured a well- seasoned stock of salmon, trout, and spinning RODS; an extensive assortment of salmon, trout, and lake FLIES, made expressly for the Norwegian and all rivers and lakes in the United Kingdom. Improved reels, lines, flexible baits for salmon, trout, and pike always ready. Rods repaired and made to order. Flies dressed to pattern, and sent Dy post to all parts of the country on the shortest notice and on reasonable terms. mo ANGLERS.— The PECTORAL FIN and the A ARCHIMEDEAN MINNOW, invented and manufactured by FREDERICK ALLIES, South Parade, Worcester, and registered by act of Parliament. London agents: Charles Farlow, 191, Strand; Thos. Aldreds, 126, Oxford- street; J. Bernard, 4, Church- place, Piccadilly; Giles L'ttle, 15, Fetter- lane; George Eaton, 6 and 7, Crooked- lane ; William Gowland, 4, Crooked- lane* J. S. flolroyd, 59, Gracechurcli- street: Alfred ana Son, 54, Moorgate- street; A. Anderson, 71, Long- acre; Jones and Co. Ill, Jermyn- street; A. a » d G. Wilson. Princes- street, Edinburgh; Paton and Walsh, 41, George- street, Perth. Price: salmon size, 5s each: pike, 5s each; large trout size, 3s ; small trout, 2s 6d; perch size, 2s 6d. Anglers and the trade punctually supplied, by post or railway, on receipt of cash to the amount. Apply to the inventor, Frederick Allies, South Parade, Worcester. SPORTSMEN.— Patent RACE COURSE, field, opera and general out- door day and night perspective GLASSES, very small, for the waistcoat pocket, each containing 12 and 18 lenses, con- structed of German glass; for greatness of power and brilliancy they cannot be equalled. Her Majesty's Coast Guards are now making use of them as day and night glasses in preference to all others; they are also preferred for deer- stalking, and by sportsmen, gentlemen, and game- keepers. Telescopes, 3i inches long, by which a person's countenance may be clearly seen at 3J miles, and an object at 12 to 14 miles distance, and with an extra astronomical eye- piece Jupiter's Moons, Saturn's Ring, and the double stars are distinctly seen. All the above can be had of larger and all sizes, wtyh increasing p « wers, and are secured by her Majesty's royal letters patent.— Messrs S. and B. SOLOMON, opticians, 89, Albemarle- street, Piccadilly, opposite the York Hotel. YACHT STOVES.— DEANE, DRAY, and Co's improved PATENT YACHT STOVE, fitted witb boiler, oven, and tinwork complete, is capable of cooking expeditiously, and to the greatest perfection, in baking, roasting, boiling, broiling, & c. These stoves have been extensively adopted and approved by members of the various yacht clubs. Descriptive drawings, with prices, sent per post free.— Deane, Dray, and Co, London Bridge. Established A. D. 1700. BENJAMIN EDGINTGTON, 2, Duke- street, Southwark, MARQUEE, TENT, FLAG, and RICK- CLOTH MANUFACTURER. Temporary rooms of any dimensions, for balls, dinners, & c, 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). H UNTING.- - PROPERT'S 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 much- approved white and brown boot- top powder ; magic cloth- balls for dry- cleaning all kinds of tartans, silks, velvets, See. Importers of French cirage varnish, sole agent for Count D'Orsay's waterproof polish, and manufacturer 01 blacking without vitriol.— Manufactory, 28, South Audley- street, Grosve- nor- square.— N. B. Liquids of varioua colours for cleaning brown top- boots, and polishimr cream for ditto. K EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES.— The mis- chievous effect- caused to the lungs by every attack of cough, induces a tendency to consumption, bronchitis, and other dangerous disorders of the respiratory organs. A doctor's bill may be saved by keeping ready for use a box of the above celebrated lozenges. Prepared and sold in boxes. Is lid, and tins, 2s 9d each, by Thomas Keating, chemist, & c, 79, St Paul's Churchyard, London. Retail by all druggists, 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. 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 ot a comb or brush, when a perfect light or dark colour is permanently obtained. Sold at 8s 6d; sents free by po^ t 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, moustacliios, eyebrows, & c, in two or three weeks, strengthen weak hair, prevent its falling off, check greyness in all its 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 sosaplete toilette guide sent post free for four penny stamps. KNOW THYSELF.— MARIE COUPELLE continues to give her graphic ana interesting delineations of character, discoverable from the handwriting. All persons desirous of knowing themselves, or any friend in whom they 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. FRAMPTON'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 the 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. FOR the BENEFIT of SUFFERING HUMANITY.— A retired gentleman having cured himself of indigestion and nervous debility, accompanied with deafness and defect of sight, after suffering upwards of 25 years, thinks it his duty to make the remedy known for the benefit of the afflicted. He will, therefore, forward the particulars for the cure of the same on receipt of a stamped envelope, properly directed. Address Rev J. Johnstone, No. 1, Park- terrace, Heavitree, Exeter. 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 8, a lozenge, devoid of taste or smell, can be carried in the waistcoat pocket, as ad- ministered byValpeau, Lalleman, Roux, Ricord, & c, & c.— Tnesmar, No. l, for relaxation, spermatorrhcea, 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, in the short space of three days, eradicates all traces of gonorrhoea, strictures, irritation of the bladder, non- retention of urine, and those disorders where copaivi and cubebs have so long been thought an antidote for. Triesemar, No. 3, is the great continental remedy for syphilis and secondary symptoms, scurvy, scrofula, and all cutaneous eruptions,— Price lis, or four cases in one for 83s, which saves lis ; and in £ 5 cases, saving £ 112s. To be had in London, of Darby 140, Leadenhall- street ; Hannay, 63, Oxford- street: Pr « ut, 229, Strand ; Barclay. Farringdon- street; Butler, 4, Cheapside. Will be published on Feb 20, Half- a- crown, 376 pages, bound in boards, Tl ICK CHRISTIAN'S HUNTING RECOL- MJ LEC riONS, in the Hunting Edition of the " Post and the Pad- dock," with a Bteel engraving of " Hunters at Grass," after J. F. Herring, jun. This edition, which has beed revised and enlarged, now contains 190 pages on racing men and racers, 145 on hunters and hunting ( including the above rough- rider recollections), and 41 on blood mares aud sires. Piper, Stephenson, and Spence, Paternoster- row. Now ready in one vol, 470 pp., price 5s; sent post free on receipt of Post Office order, IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND; a Matter of Fact Romance. By CHARLES READE. " The sale of this extraordinary work in the cheap form is absolutely enormous."— Thaeker's Overland Mail. " Phenomena of Literature.— Few very great successes occur in mo- dern literature, but when a book does become a favourite with the public, the circulation of it is something enormous— almost transcends belief. Charles Dickens's marvellous books have been sold, we are as- sured, to the extent of several hundred thousands. ' Uncle Toai's Cabin' t ® the extent of nearly half a million in England alone; that model of picturesque writing, ' Macaulay's Histsry,' though an ex- pensive book, upwards of 35,000; the ' Memoirs of Captain Hedley Vi ' ars,' 130,000; and now Charles Reade's ' Never too Late to Mend,' only recently published, is likely to run a race with the most successful." — Evening Paper. Also, by the same author, in one volume, with an illustration, 3s 6d, sent post free on receipt of Post Office order, PEG WOFFINGTON. London: Richard Bentley, New Burlington- street. Now ready, in 1 vol, with 1,500 Engravings of Anns, SIR BERNARD BURKE'S PEERAGE and BARONETAGE for 1857. New Edition, corrected throughout to the present time from the personal communications of the nobility, & c. " The best genealogical and heraldic dictionanj- of the peerage and baronetage, and the first authority 011 all questions affecting the aris- tocracy."— Globe. Hurst and Blackett, publishers, successors to Henry Colburn. T Next week will be published, in one volume 8vo, HREE YEARS in CALIFORNIA. By J. D. BORTHWICK. With illustrations by the author. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London. • XROVELLO'S CENTENARY EDITION of the JJ^ I ORATORIOS.— MESSIAH, 2s, or 4s; Creation, 2s, or 3s ; Judas Maccabams, 2s, or 4s; Israel in Egypt, 2s or 4s; Samson, 2 » or 4s. The 3s and 4s editions are bound in scarlet cloth. Dettingen Te Deum 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 :— Muzart'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- » troet, Soho, and 35, Poultry, FIGARO; or, Life as it is. A new spirited Journal. No. 1 will be published on Monday, Feb 23, handsomely illustrated. Containing: Figaro's Life of Actresses and Actors— Figaro behind the Scenes— Figaro's exposures of Tricks in Trade— Figaro's Sporting Intelligence— Figaro's True Tale of London Life, entitled'' The Two Clerks," a faithful history of living characters, and the enormous swindles recently committed.— Figaro here, there, and everywhere. Eight large pages. Id.— Stone, 26, Newcastle- street, Strand., W. C. THE MYSTERIES of LONDON, lst series, two handsome vols, 13s. THE MYSTERIES OF LONDON, 2d series, 2 handsome vols, 13s. SYLVESTER SOUND, the Somnambulist. ByCOCKTON. lvol, 5s. THE LOVE MATCH. By COCKTON. 1 vol, 5s; 23 steel plates. THE SISTERS; or, England and France. ByCOCKTON. 1 vol, 5s. THE STEWARD; a Romance of Real Life. 1 vol, 5s. DICK TURP1N, the Highwayman. By H. D. MILES. 5s. EMMA MAYFIELD, the Rector's Daughter, lvol, 5s. THE ORPHEAN WARBLER. 2,500 songs. 1 vol, 2s 6d. London E. C.: W. M. Clark., 16 and 17, Warwick- lane. Sent post free on receipt of stamps. GAMBLING-" CULVERWELL v SIDEBOTTOM," Just published, price Is, AFULL REPORT of this extraordinary CASE, as tried before Lord Campbell, in the Court of Queen's Bench, November 26th, 1856, with REM ARBS on the LAW relating to CHEATING AT PLAY, & c, addressed to the Attorney- General. By A BARRISTER. " What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice f"— II est des plaies qu'on ne peut toucher qu'au fer chaud. Effingham Wilson, Royal Exchange. FIGHT between SAYERS and JONES.— All who were present at this fight should buy BRANDT on PUGI- LISM, price 2s 6d, published by Hardwicke, Duke- street, Piccadilly. To be had of any bookseller. Fourth Edition, just published, price 2s, by post 26 stamps, DEBILITY and IRRITABILITY ( Mental and Physical): induced by Spermatorrhea— the Symptoms, Effects, and Rational Treatment. By T. H. YEOMAN, M. D., Physician te the General Post Office Letter- carriers' Provident Institution, 4c. London: Effingham Wilson, 11, Royal Exchange; and, by poBt only from the author, 25, Lloyd- square, W. C. PAUL PRY, No. 19. One Penny. Now ready, containing The Manor House, Walworth ( illustrated), Argyll Cele- brities— Little Caff, the Prop bf the Drama— Ladies of the Electric Tele- graph— Theatrical Notes and Queries, and a word about everything and everybody. Parts 1,2, and 3, 6d each (' by post 2d each extra).— Julia Grey, parts 1 and 2, 6d each ( by post 2d each extra).— R. Martin, 183, Fleet- street. PAUL PRY SONGSTER; or, Funny Chaunter's Companion, now ready, price 2d ( by post for three stamps). A splendid collection of new and original, facetious, and laughable songs on passing events and men and manners.^ London: R. Martin, 183, Fleet- street, and sold by all booksellers and news agents. BOOKS, Songs, Tales, Prints, & c.— The Yokel's Preceptor; or, Guide to all the Fun and Places of Amusement in 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 finished prints at 1, 2, and 8 guineas per set. Sold by John Wilson, 28, Little St Andrew- street, Upper St Mar- tin's- lane. A new catalogue feent free for four stamps. 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- morne 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. 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. Upon this stirring narrative the celebrated opera of " La Traviata," which has caused such a sensation, is founded. Catalogues of an extensive variety of modern French and English works, translations, 4c, forwarded for two postage stamps. Henry Smith, 5, Holywell- street, Strand. THE GENTLEMAN'S RECITER and COMIC SCRAP BOOK.— This rare and racy collection comprises all the funniest, frolicsome, aud humorous recitations and tales, in prose and verse, of ancient and modern celebrity. Price 10s 6d, neatly bound in cloth, post flee. A priced catalogue of scarce books, songs, tales, prints, & c ; sent free on receipt of a stamped envelope, by Jean Paul, 2, Holy- well- street, Strand, London. BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, priee Is. ljd. aad 2s. 9d. per box.— Thirty years ago to speak of a cure for the gout was considered a romance; but new, the efficacy and safety of this medicine is so fully demonstrated by testimonials from per- sons in evesy 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 eonfinement, 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. AS a MEDICINE long highly esteemed for its curative powers in cases of indigestion, sick headache, nervous- ness, and affections of the liver and bowels, COCKLE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS cannot be too strongly recommended, having stood the test of Bublic opinion for upwards of half a century. Prepared only by James ockle, surgeon, 18, New Ormond- street, and may be had of all medieine vendors, in boxes at Is ljd, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and lis. AN ACT of GRATITUDE.— 6,000 Copies of a Medical Book for Gratuitous Circulation.— GEORGE THOMAS Esq, having been effectually cured of nervous debility, loss of memory, and dimness of sight, resulting from early errors, by following the instructions given in a medical work, by a physician, he considers it his duty, in gra- titu Je to the author, and for the benefit of nervous sufferers, to publish the means used. He will therefore, send free, to any address, in a sealed envelope, on receipt of a directed envelope enclosing two stamps ( to pre- pay postage), a copy of the work, containing every information required. Address, G. Thomas, St John's- lane, Newcastle- upon- Tyne. Price is, by post is 6d. DR CULVERWELL 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- etreet, who may be consulted from 10 till 5; evenings, 7 till 9. s ECRET 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, & c, without the use of those dangerous medicines, mercury, copaiba, sc. 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. Oisultations daily from 11 till 4. Sundays excepted JOZEAU'S COPAHINE, or Saccharated 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 6tn November, 1852 ; a copy will be forwarded on application). Price per 100, 4a 6d; 50, 2s 9d. To be had of the inventor, Gabriel Jozeau, sole French chemist, Haymarket, London, and all the principal chemists. 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. To which are added. Commentaries on the Physiology of Marriage, with hints on the evils resulting from empirical practice, and on the dangerous remedies advocated by various writers on these disorders. By SAMUEL LA'MERT, M. D., 87, Bedford- square, Honorary Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, Matriculated Member of the University of Edinburgh, & c, Its perusal is particularly recommended to persons entertaining secret doubts of their physical condition, and who are conscious of having hazarded the health, happiness, and privileges to which every humari being is entitled.— Published by Sherwood and Co, 28, Paternoster- row; and may be had of Home, 19, Leicester- square; Gordon, 116, Leadenhall- street; or from the author, who may De consulted daily, from 11 till 2, and from 5 till 8, at his residence, 87, Bedford- square. CURTIS ON MANHOOD- SHILLING EDITION. A MEDICAL ESSAY ON NERVOUS DISEASES, Just published, the 77,000, with numerous plates, in a sealed envelope price ls„ or sent, post paid, by the author, for 14 stamps, MANHOOD; the Cause and Cure of Premature Decline, with plain direetions for perfect restoration to healtk Mid vigour; being a medical review of the various forms and modern treatment of nervous debility, imjotency, loss of mental and physical capacity, whether resultingfromyouthfulabuse. thefolliesofmaturity, the effects of climate, infection, See, with observations on a new and success- fill mode of detecting spermatorrhoea, by microscopie examination; to which are added, curious and interesting cases, with the author's recipe 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, 89, Cornhill, London.— Consultations 10 till8, and6 till 8. A New and Improved Edition, enlarged to 196 pages, illustrated by 100 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel, just published, price, free by post. One Shilling, THE SILENT FRIEND; a medical work on the physical exhaustion and decay of the frame, and the injurious consequences from the use of mercury: with observations on the obliga- tions of marriage, and directions for obviating certain disqualifications. By R. and L. PfiRRY and Co, Surgeons. Sold by Piper Brothers, 23, Paternoster- row; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford- street; and Gor- don,. 146, Leadenhall- street, London. The CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACUM is expressly employed to renovate the impaired powers of life. Its action is purely balsamic; its power in re- invigorating the frame in all cases of nervous and sexual debility, impotency, & c, has been demonstrated by its unvarying success in thousands of cases. To those persons who are prevented entering the married state in consequence of early errors, it is invaluable. Price lis per bottle, or four quantities in one for 33s, which saves lis. The CONCENTRATED DETERSIVE ESSENCE, a remedy for puri- fying the system from venereal contamination, and is recommended for any of the varied forms of secondary symptoms. Its action is purely detersive, and its beneficial influence on the system is undeniable. Price lis and 33s per bottle, also a saving of lis. PERRY'S PURIFYING SPECIFIC PILLS constitute an effectual remedy in all cases of gonorrhoea, stricture, and diseases of the urinary organs. Price 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and lis per box. Sold by Barclay and Sons, Farringdon- street; Darbv and Gosden, 140, Leadenhall- street; W. Edwards, 67, St Paul's Churchyard; J, Sanger, 150, Oxford- street; Hannay and Dietrichsen, 63, Oxford- street; Butler and Harding, 4. Cheapside; Prout and Harsant, 229, Strand. 171 MILE LEVINE, 62, Wych- street, Strand, 2J London, sends his programme of foreign funniments, rarities, prints, and translations, per post,| for six stamps. French works, prints, and translations direct from Paris, Brussels, Frankfort, and Rouen, and ivory paintings from Milan. Three sets of Parisien recherche plates for £ 2 2s; La Prima Donna, £ 2 2s; Les Jolie Dames de Paris, £ 1 Is 6d; Fashionable Gallantry, 5s 6d. Stamps taken as cash. A remittance of one guinea will ensure the return of an amusing assortment of prints and funniments. 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, 8s 6d per vol; Silent Friend, 2s 6d; 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. Hieden, 53. Holvwell- street. Strand, London. SCARCE Fancy Prints, Facetiae, & c. — The 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 and 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, U3, Fleet- street, E. C. 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. £ 100,0fi0 to lend on reversionary property and gentlemen's estates.— Apply ( in strict confidence) to Mr Graham, No. 5 Chambers, No. 8, Duke- street, St James's. MONEY 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 ts money in the Funds, life estates, & c. Reversions purchased. Apply to Mr Allen, at Ills 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. Apply, by letter only, ta F. Y., 15, Pall- mall, London. MONEY.— Noblemen, gentlemen of property, heirs to entailed estates, and officers OH full pay, with good expectations, can be supplied with ANY AMOUNT. Advances made on reversions, life interests, and legacies under wills. Large sums '. tin be obtained by way of post obit.— Adtiress by letter to C. D., 61, Brook- street, Hanover- square, London. MONEY.— Apply to Mr. HOWSE, ll, Beaufort- buildings. Strand, W. C. Amount and duration of loan imma- terial. Every application considered confidential, and treated with promptitude, whether personal or written. MONEY ADVANCED to officers and gentlemen holding responsible appointments on their note of hand, also on reversions, legacies, annuities, Sec, Sec, and on leasehold or freehold security. Apply personally, or address to Mr Deacon, 196A, Piccadilly. SURETIES REQUIRED— LONDON LOAN and DISCOUNT OFFICE, 2, Duke- street, Adelphi, Strand, near Charing- cross. LOANS from £ 5 to £ 500, with sureties, Loans from £ 5 to £ 200 without sureties, at an extra risk premium. Money advanced on tradesmen's book debts, leasehold or freehold property. Reversions and annuities purchased. RELIEF to the EMBARRASSED.— Mr MAR- SHALL, of 88,' Hatton- garden, solicitor and attorney of the Court for the Relief of Insolvent Pebtors, of upwards of 20 years' experience, oSers his services to persons whose affairs are embarrassed ( in tewn or country) to obtain immediate protection of their person and property from all county court and other proceedings, and conduct their business through thfe court, under the new act, without imprisonment, at one- third the usual charges, which may be paid Hv instalments. THE PERFECT EIGHT- DAY WATCH, war- 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, require to be wound up only once a week with three turns of the key. Only to be had of the inventors and patentees, L, MESURE aud Co., 12, King William- street, Charing- cross, London. PATRONISED by H. M. the QUEEN.— What time is it?— The ROYAL LILLIPUTIAN ALARM CLOCK, a beautiful brass time piece, with an alarm. Gilt brass face, 5s; porcelain dittoes. Warranted for two years by the manufacturers, J. DE SOLLA and SON, 84, Southampton- terrace, Waterloo Bridge; 60, Hungerford Market. Town and country orders ( if accompanied with a P. O. order payable at Charing- cros3 to Jacob De Solla) immediately attended to.— Established since 1811. DRESSING- CASES.— At Mr. MECHI'S ESTABLISH5IENTS, 112, Regent- street, 4. Leadenhall- street, and Crystal Palace, are exhibited the finest specimens of British manu- factures, in DRESSING CASES, work- boxes, writing- cases, dressing- bags, and other articles of utility or luxury, suitable for presentation. A separate apartment for papier mache manufactures and bagatelle rallies. Table cutlery, razors, scissors, penknives, strops, paste, & c. Ship. ping orders executed. Same price charged at all the establishments. ALLEN'S ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE of PORTMANTEAUS. Despatch Boxes, Writing and Dressing Cases, Travelling Bags, with square openings, and 500 other articles for travelling; by post for two stamps. Allen's Patent Solid Leather Port- manteau, with four compartmentB. Allen's Patent Despatch Box, with and without dressing case. Alien's Patent Travelling Bag, with square opening, These articles are the best of the kind yet invented.— J. W. and T. Allen, manufacturers of portable barrack- room furniture, and military outfitters ( see separate catalogue), 18 and 22, Strand. LESLIE'S GAS PATENTS.— Improved machinery enables Mr LESLIE to reduce the price of his celebrated BURNERS from 7s to 4s each. The London, Liverpool, and Manchester Post and Money Orger Offices' gas is purified and consumed by Leslie's Patents with great sanitary and economic results, 59, Conduit- street.— N. B. The composing and other offices of this journal are admirably and economically lighted by the use of Leslie's Patents. 1VTILNER' S HOLDFAST and FIRE- RESISTING JjJL SAFES ( non- conducting and vapourising), with all the improve- ments, under their Quadruple Patents of 1846- 51- 51 and 1855, including their Gunpowder Proof Solid Lock and D ® or, without which no safe is secure. The strongest, best, and cheapest safeguards extant. Milner* s Phanix Safe Works, Liverpool, the most complete and extensive in the world. Show- rooms 6 and 8, Lord- street, Liverpool. London Dep6t, 47A. Moorirate- street. City. Circulars free by post. OLDING to COVE R T. — CORDING'S XV WATERPROOF COATS are the best, light or stout, patronised by most masters of hounds; coat covers for the saddle; riding aprons, a safe protection to seat andknees; 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. w HAT ABOUT BOOTS and SHOES?— That shopkeepers and manufacturers generally have agreed to make a considerable advance in the price of boots and shoes ; but there are several reasons why E. MOSES and SON will not do so. They consider any advance in the price of articles of general utility to be a public inconvenience which should be avoided, if possible. They have much satisfaction in stating that they have a very extensive stock of superior materials for BOOTS and SHOES, which they pur- chased previous to the enormous advances in leather, having had au- thentic advices of such rises in price being inevitable; they have, there- fere, been enabled to manufacture a very large stock of superior boots and shoes of all descriptions, which they offer at their usual economical prices. with no advance whatever. The general clothing business conducted by E. Moses and Son secures to its patrons and the public DRESS to order and ready- made, with the greatest correctness and despatch, llie acm^ of style and fashion, dis- playing great superiority in materials, first- class workmanship, and very moderate charges. This applies to military and naval costume, liveries, riding habits, to ATTIRE for all ordinary and extraordinary purposes ; with HATS, CAPS, HOSIERY, and UNDERCLOTHING to match in elegance, usefulnesa, and cheapness. The EMPEROR'S WINTER CAPE, thoroughly waterproof, price 26s. The WYNDHAM WRAPPER, coat or overcoat, 18s 6d. The S \ RDINIAN bordered TROWSERS, a greatnovelty, from lis 8d. The CAMBRIDGE and the CARDIGAN WRAPPERS. 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 and Minories, 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 until 11. GRATIS.— New book, with lists of prices, and self- measurement; also an illustrated Almanack for 1857. DO YOU WANT a WELL- BUILT PAIR of KICKSEYS P First rate stuff to stand the saddle, and no mis- take, well up in fork, easy stride, no drag when worn without straps, neat leg, and well shrunk, 28s; tough riding tweeds, & e, any pattern, from 20s; hunting and racing leather ditto at very young prices.— C. BELLERBY, 8, Davies street, Berkeley- square ( many years with Hammonds). LEFT- OFF CLOTHES WANTED.— Gentlemen having LEFT- OFF WEARING APPAREL, in any quantity and of every description, including regimentals, lace, boots, books, jeweller)', < kc, to DISPOSE OF, are respectfully informed that they may obtain the full value for the same to any amount on addressing a line ( pre- paidl to J. HUTCHINSON, 17, Dean- street, High Holborn. Gentlemen waited en ( free) at any time or distance. Parcels from the country, the utmost valuelimmediately remitted by Post Office order. Established ,. 810. SPRING HANDICAPS.— Now ready, 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, 800, Strand. Price Is, by post for 13 stamps. 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. LATEST RACING INTELLIGENCE.— J. ARNOLD, who has had the honour to conduct the sporting transactions of some of the most successful sporting gentlemen for the last seven years, is prepared to communicate the result of his observa- tions on the forthcoming handicaps, steeple chases, & c, & c, with as much reason to anticipate as successful results as heretofore. Terms : £ 4 pe* annum, or 10s each event. Particulars may be obtained on application, by letter, to Mr J. Arnold. Arlington- street, Salford, Manchester. DERBY.— JOHN STAMFORD, Ipswich, replies to all inquiries received by letter that feave a directed envelope enclosed. J. S. would observe that from his position in the sporting world he is always in possession of the best information with respect to the chief events in the Turf market. Gentlemen corresponding will re- ceive an immediate reply. Circulars are now ready for Liverpool Steeple Chase, Chester Cup, Northamptonshire Stakes, and Derby. COMMIS- SIONS executed. rro BACKERS of HORSES.— JOHN F AIRPLAY, A 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 tne 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, Chester Cup, and Derby, are at a capital price. r| THOMAS MEGSON, late of King William- street, JL Strand, London, begs to acquaint his country friends that he has resumed business again at 8, Panton- street, Haymarket, on all racing matters throughout the year, and they may rely upon his sending thel: est market price obtainable by return of post, and cash forwarded the dav 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. TURF COMMISSIONS EXECUTED WITH 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, London. Business done on credit. Post Office orders payable at Charing- cross. Established 1850. WILLIAM WRIGHT, Fulwood- rents, Holborn, London, sporting printer and publisher, electric telegraph agent, & c, continues to supply results, arrivals, betting, and 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, fer 7s, prepaid. WRIGHT'S BOOK OF STEEPLE CHASING, for 1855- 56, price Is. Also the vols for the six previous seasons can be had, price 3s 6d the » et. 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 Holbom. On the lst of March will be published, Part I., price 2d, of FEIST'S RACING RECORD; containing a complete calendar of sport, from the lst of January to the day of publication Edited by ALBERT FIEST, editor of the turf department ot 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. Ful, wood- rents, Holborn. MESSRS 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. 1VTR J. PALMER, TURF COMMISSIONER.— JLTJ- Established 1850.— COMMISSIONS executed on aU flat races and steeple chases throughout the year ; horses backed for places. Sec; arrivals, result s of races, lates; betting. Sec, 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 commanications must be by letter, addressed John Palmer, 11, Broad- court, Long- acre. MESSRS HEWITT and REID beg to inform their country friends and the sporting public that they continue to execute COMMISSIONS on the Liverpool Steeplechase— 15 to 1 agst Emigrant, 10 to 1 Minos, 20 to 1 Omar Pasha, 25 to 1 Freetrader, 30 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. MR A. TAYLOR'S LIST is now open for the ensuing racing. Gentlemen wishing to obtain useful and im- portant information for forthcoming events are requested to join imme- diately. Mr A. T. is executing COMMISSIONS on the Lincoln, Derby, and Nottingham events. Gentlemen sending their commissions forth- with will secure good winnings. Terms : Yearly subscription, £ 2 2s ; fir every important mteting. s5. Commissions executed from £ lup wards. Current prices sent free on ^ receipt of directed stamped enve- lopes. Address A. Taylor, Box 5, General Post Office, London. P. O. orders payable to Alexis Taylor, Chief Office, City. All winnings sent punctually the day after the race. MR EDMUND AINSWORTH begs to inform his country friends and the sporting public that his sub- scription list is now open. Terms, 2s 6d for single handicap, 10s up to Derby, £ 1 Is for the whole season. Gentlemen becoming subscribers may rely on receiving every information they may require on racing matters upon the receipt of stamped directed envelopes. My circulars are now ready for Liveriwol Steeple Chase, Chester Cup, Sec. Address, 8, Hart- street, Grosvenor- square, London. Post Office orders made payable Charing- croes. COMMISSIONS executed from 10s. Allmoneys remitted the day after the race. MR JAMES LAWES executes COMMISSIONS - i- TJL for the sporting public. Gentlemen may rely on getting the best odds obtainable with good men. All moneys forwarded the day after the race. Double events laid, also lst 2d, and 3d. Price current forwarded on receipt of a stamped directed envelope, to James Lawes. Post Office orders payable, 184, High Holborn, London, to James Lawes, Old Cavendish- street. MESSRS WALTERS and HARVEY, of 4, Agar- street, Strand, London, transact business to any amount, not less than half a sovereign. 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 BARR, of 5, Brown's- buildings, St Mary- axe, City, executes COMMISSIONS, from 10s to any amount, on the Liverpool Steeple Chase, Chester Cup, Derby, and all events throughout the year. Country correspondents may rely upon always receiving the full market odds. All moneys forwarded the day after the race. Pest Office orders payable at the chief office, as above. List of prices sent free on receipt of stamped envelope. MR H. DOWSON will continue to execute COMMISSIONS on all the principal races throughout the year, upon receipt of P. O. order, payable at the Post Office, Upper Baker- street, Regent's Park; or checks crossed London and Westminster Bank, Bloomsbury Branch, will likewise guarantee the payment of winnings, making a charge of 5 per cent commission. Address, post paid, 11, Park- terrace, Regent's Park, London. MR EDWARD MESSER, late of 116, High Holborn, ean be seen or communicated with on all sporting events, at 6, Cleveland- place, Wyndliam- 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.— C. W„ 1,000 to 5 G. N. H. MR HENRY HAMILTON at HUME daily; mornings 11 till 2, evenings 7 till 8. Parties- in the country may rely upon receiving the best market odds consistent with safety. Money forwarded the day alter the race. Post Office orders on Charing Cross. 113, Upper Seymour- street, Euston- square. 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 ; toithe 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. " XTO TICKETS, no TISSUES, no TOUTS, no TELEGRAPHS— Mr W. WARDE. so many years manager at the Surrey Music Hall, London, and well- known in the provinces, Man- chester, Sheffield, & c, has, in conjunction with Mr J. ROBINSON, opened a new AGENCY OFFICE, 82, Bush- lane, Cannon- street, City, where all COMMISSIONS will be promptly attended to. Priced books will be forwarded from W. Warde's private residence, 10, Winter- ter- race, New Union- road, Newington, Surrey. Post Office orders made payable at the Borough branch, or Sherborne- lane, City. Ci'edit given with good London references. YOUATT 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 tfee year. Six months' subscription £ 1 Is; to the Chester Cup, 10s 6d. These prices include all extra intelligence to day of each event. Prices to be obtained; LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE. 10 to 1 Minos 12 — 1 Emigrant 20 — 1 Hopeless Star 25 — 1 Little Charley 20 — 1 Casse Cou 25 — 1 Star of the West 30 — 1 others DERBY. 16 to 1 on the field 20 — 1 M. D. 25 — 1 Sydney 30 — 1 Kent 35 — 1 Messenger COMMISSIONS executed to any amount. Country correspondents may rely upon always receiving the full market odds. All moneys for- warded the day after the race. Address, 15, Charing- cross, London 35 to 1 Saunterer 35 — 50 others CHESTER CUP. 12 to 1 Leamington 30 — 1 Scheidain 25 - 1 Claret 40 — 1 Sir Colin 20 — 1 Mincepie 38 — 1 St Giles 40 — 1 Prince of Orange 40 — 1 Lady Florence 30 — 1 Rogerthorpe 50 — 80 others M R 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. 8 to 1 agst Minos 12 to 1 Emigrant 20 to 1 • 20 to 1 • 22 to 1 • 25 to 1 80 to 1 Omer Pacha Little Charley Hopelesss Star Jean de Quesne Casse Cou 80 to 1 Teddesley 12 to 1 agst Leamington 30 to 1 Sir Colin 30 to 1 Claret 15 to 1 agst Blink Bonny 16 to 1 Tournament 20 to I Zuyder Zee CHESTER CUP. 30 to 1 agst Forest Qneen 35 to 1 Harry Lorrequer 35 to 1 — Lady Arthur 40 to 1 The Potter 40 to 1 Weathercock 50 to 1 Freetrader 50 to 1 Black Swan 50 to 1 others DERBY. to 1 agst Rogerthorpe 88 to 1 Schiedam 40 to 75 others _ to 1 agst M. D. 50 to 1 — Lady Hawthorne 28 to 50 others CRUELTIES oir BOAED AMBEICAX SHIPS.— The special report from the managing committer to the members of the Liverpool Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress, adopted at a meet- ing held on the 4th of February, 1857, contains the following respecting the cruelty practised on board American ships :— " The cruelties which are practised upon these poor unprotected men on board these ships would be incredible, had they not been of late frequently confirmed by the proceedings in the Liverpool police court; but unfortunately in redress for those ferocious assaults, committed upon the high seas, there is no practical remedy for these poor men on their arrival in this country. It has been proved in that court that on board of the Ocean Monarch men have been forced to draw with their teeth iron nails from the deck, into which they had been driven for that purpose to the depth of two inches ; that they have been eompelled literally to lick up the dust from the deck of the cabin floor; and at the inquest held upon a Dutchman who had been beaten to death by the third mate and the boatswain of the Guy Mannering, the surgeon who made the post • mortem, examination, deposed ' that the head presented an enor- mously contused mass, the face was completely battered in, and there were from seventy to eighty contused wounds upon the feet, legs, thighs, and the back.' The hospitals of Liverpool re- cord many instances of the lamentable condition in which the majority of these victims of savage ferocity are brought in. It, may, perhaps, be pleaded in extenuation that these men ship under false pretences as able seamen, and that when they are found on board to be only landsmen the officers feel so annoyed and disappointed that they give vent to their vexation in ill- treatment. Although this would form no excuse whatever for the barbarous cruelties practised, yet even this will not avail, for the shipping masters who are employed by the owners to pro- cure a crew, and who must be supposed to enjoy and to retain their confidence, are perfectly aware of the condition and the quality of the men they engage at the wagfes of 20 dollars and 30 dollars per month ; moreover, it is stated in a recent case heard in the Liverpool Court that two Germans and a Frenchman who were decoyed on board of the Albert Gallatin, when the crew were mustered on deck, were objected to as not being on the muster- roll, and were proposed to be sent on shore; the first mate, however, prevented this being done, stating that he would rather have these three foreigners than three seamen already on the roll, no doubt thinking that the former would prove the cheaper men, it being the practice in all cases that have been brought before the society, including the one in question, to turn off such unhappy fellows OIK their arrival without paying them anything." APPBBHENSION OP THE NOTOEIOUS GEOEGE HOLMES, AT BBADFOED.— At the Bradford Borough Court, OH Monday, this notorious person, who, from his boyhood, has been a profes- sional depredator, and was for some time suspected of being the murderer of MrsM'Kuight, at Ilkley, last summer, again ap- peared in custody. When discharged for the murder for want of evidence, he was committed to " iork assizes for assaulting and robbing a young girl on the highway, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment. But the atmosphere of the castle did not agree with him; he fell into delicate health, and his case being represented to Sir Georee Grey, he was released after five months' incarceration. On arriving at Bradford he was charged with uttering a base half- crown, which he stated that he had received from the governor of York Castle When asked con- cerning it, Mr Noble, the governor, admitted that he had given him a half- crown, along with other money, to help him home ; but was not aware that it was a counterfeit. The felon was, therefore, once more discharged, and turned loose upon society. He, however, again resumed his former habits of committing depredations about the country, and along with another person named Jesse Smith, has been apprehended on a charge of rob- bing hen- roosts ; and it is hoped for the safety of the public will be again committed, when the case is fully gone into.— Man- chester Examiner. THE WEST HAM DISTILLERY COMPANY.— The announce- ment of this company ( the first established under the Limited Liability Act) being in readiness to receive orders for February, is an instance of successful enterprise, diligently and sedulously carried out, which deserves more than passing mention. After getting together their capital in the first instance, the directors had to refit the premises with an entire new plant and ma- chinery, & c. This has been done at a cost of not less than £ 30,000 ; but to do this effectually, to secure the best construc- tion of machinery, the utmost vigour and ability have been brought into play by the manager, Mr Thomas Webb. Now, at first sight this seems to be a merely commercial speculation, in which nobody is interested but the directors of the concern. But, that is a mistake. We will not say that it is only a metro- politan affair, for it is national in its character, since the West Ham Distillery Company propose and are prepared to produce a spirit so pure in quality, aud so adapted, in consequence of that quality, to lead to the operation of a system through which only pure spirit shall be retailed to the country. However, taking the matter in its lower and merely trading sense, what do we find? A number of gentlemen, men of capital and expe- rience, have placed in their hands an excellent business, which has been insufficiently worked by a private firm. To insure the most complete working arrangements, they have laid out £ 30,000 in securing the best machinery and all the valuable appliances of science to bear in the eatablishment of the West Ham Distillery Company, and, what was equally as effective for profitable returns, all the interest of their extensive connec- tions. They do not, however, rely upon this, but upon the soli- dity of the principle on which the company is founded— that of supplying a pure spirit at a cheaper rate than it can be ob- tained elsewhere. The extent of the field for their opera- tions is really enormous, there being 62,000 Licensed Vic- tuallers iu England, of whom ten thousand are located in Lon- don, and yet for the whole of the demand presented by such a community of traders there are but six distillers in the whole metropolis. Now, taking these facts into consideration— those of the limitation of the supply and the purity of the spirit— it is very evident that the West Ham Distillery Company have a field of operation before them which will repay with ordinary care and application their energies, will secure them large profits, and create an area of operation which will ensure an immeasurable business, and very speedily double the value of their shares. Taking raw proof spirit at this day's price to be worth 10s 7d, and barley of 531b the bushel to be worth 87s per quarter, the returns per week would be 20,900 gallons of proof spirit, at 10s 7d, £ 11,059 lis 8d; granting refuse at £ 120, the works would produce £ 11,179 lis 8d. Now, 1,100 quarters of barley, at 37s, cost £ 2,035, and allowing for labour and all expenses, including rent, coals, yeast, horses, & c, £ 250, and the duty on 20,900 gallons proof spirit at 8s, £ 8,360, there is a remainder of £ 10,645 ; leaving a clear weekly prefit of £ 534 lis Id, which would produce beyond 30 per cent, on the paid- up capital. Nothing could be more evident and conclusive than this state- ment, that the shareholders will reap a large profit, while the establishment of the West Ham Distillery will not only lead the way to the formation of a great buainess for themselves, but also prove a great advantage to the general community. It is a singular fact that, between the institution of the company and the constitution of its plant, an enormous increase in the de- mand for pure spirit has arisen from the north of Europe, and those other countries where spirit was an integral produce. England has now, indeed, acquired a position as head of the dis- tilling business, and the West Ham Distillery Company seems prepared to secure its cream. HOLLO WAY'S OINTMENT AND PILLS.— AN EXTRAOBEINAET CUBE OF JL SOKE NECK.— Mr H. J. Tomlinson, of Barton- upon- Humber, has informed Professor Holloway that a gentleman personally known to him had suffered with a sore neck, which formed itself into an angry wound; he had the best medical advice, but it availed nothing. Finding that the disease increased to an alarming extent, he commenced using Holloway's ointment and pills, which in five weeks effected a perfect cure. Sold at Professor Holloway's Establishments, 244, Strand, London, and 0, Maiden- lane, New York; by A, Stampa, Constantinople. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF TUESDAY, FEB 10^ XES1^ 1*: Lieut- Col H. J. Morris to be CO ' v Morris-' SES ln1 W'\ P! IERAL, OFFLC? RLCAL:, TJ- Travers belieut- B Le Mesurier to b^ C VV< B" Saunders to be capt, vTravers ; Lieut C. Ph^ H^ lo^ Iiffi,^ 60" 0^ 1- v Saunders. Royal Engineers: The sec ul fs Dariff and naPP1) ec 20. 1856. in the Gazette of the 23d Chnstian name of Mil r * previously stated.- 90th Foot: The i?,• on is RrOger, and not Robert, as stated in the Gazette ol the 6th mst. BREVET.- COI T. G. Higgins. of the Itoval Drom o? fiof Morris" fh* 1' V tarret ^ ^ iseqCnce of « ie prom ot Col Morris the undermentioned officers on the ret f- p list of the Royal Artillery to be cols, in accordance with the royal warrant. Col Morris having stood next below them on the effective establishment of G W^ lllrn retired :- Lieut- Col C. H. Burnaby, Lieut- Col J. ADMIRALTY, FBB 2.— BREVET.— Corps of Royal Marines: With refer, ence to her Majesty s Order in Council, Col Sec Com S. Hawkins, on ret f- p, to be maj- gen, the rank being hon only; Lieut- Col P. B. Nolloth, on ret f- p, to be col, the rank being hon only ; Capt W. L. Sayer, on ret f- p. to be maj, the rank being hon only, FEB 6— Corps of Royal Marines: The following proms have taken place under her Majesty's Order in Council, in consequence of the death of Gen G. Jones, on the fixed estab- lishmeot ot general officers of the Royal Marines, viz, Lieut- Gen T. A. Parke, C. B., to be gen ; Maj- Gen J. R. Coryton to be lieut- gen, v Parke. prom ; Col- Com J. A. Philips to be raaj- gen, v Coryton, prom. The fol- lowing proms have also taken place under an Order in Council:— Lieut- Col H. W. Parke to be col sec com ; Oapt J. H. Gascoigne to be lieut- eoL v Parke, prom; Lieut- Col A. B. Stransham to be col sec com, v Haw- kins, ret on f- p; Capt R. J. M'Killop to be lieut- col, v Stransham, prom : Capt and Brev- Lieut- Col W. F. Hopkins, C. B., to be lieut- col, v Nolloth. ret on f- p ; Col 8ec Com E. A. Parker to be col com, v Philips, prom • Lreut- Col E. Rea to be col sec com, v Parker, prom ; Capt H. C. Tate to beheut- col, v Rea, prom. BBEVBT— Maj- Gen W. Fergusson, on ret '• P. tobe lieut- gen, m consequence of the prom of Maj- Gen J. R. Coryton, the officer who stood next below him on the effective establishment at the time of his retirement. BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED. HENRI JOHN GIRDLESTONE,^ Wghton, Berlin wool dealer. WILLIAM EDWARDS, High- street, Wapping, ale merchant THOMAS SKINNER, Sheffield, electro plater! HYAM LEVI, Liverpool, clothier. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. A. MUIRHEAD, Glasgow. R. GOVAN, Glasgow, stone merchant, and Eastwood, near PoUok" shaws, Renfrewshire, quarrier. W. GARDNER and Co, Glasgow, builders. J. MILLER, late of Kirkmichael, farmer. J. ANDERSON, Cumnock, Ayrshire, draper. FEOM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF FRIDAY, FEB 13. WAS OFFICE, FEB 13.— 3d Regt FT: Maj- Gen N. Wodehouse to be col, v Lieut- Gen Sir N. Thorn, K. C. B., dec.— Royal Eng : See Capt C Pasley, on the Supernumerary List, to be capt; Sec Capt and Brev « Maj John Stokes tobe capt, v Cowper, accidentally killed at Canton• Lieut James Grantham to be sec capt, v Stokes. BBBVBT.— Lieut- Gen - - J ... — * — * — - ill viiotvilicin., 5 V, Lieut- Gen Power s prom, the undermentoned officer on the ret f- p list of the Royal Art to be gen, in accordance with the royal warrant of Nov 3,1854. Lieut- Gen Power having stood next below him at the time of his ret: Lieut- Gen Jas Irving, late Royal Irish Art. to be gen. BVNKRUPTCIES ANNULLED. DAVID SMITH, Duke's- road, St Pancras, licensed victualler. JOHN ATKINSON, Westbourne- grove, Bayswater, builder. BANKRUPTS. W. EDWARD HAWKEY, Sykes- terrace, Mile End- road, tailor. WILLIAM BRYANT, Stratford, Essex, boot and sboe maker. A. SCHERMAN. George- street, Minories, general merchant. JOHN SMITH, Staplehurst. Kent, corn dealer. FREDERICK KINDRED, Framlingham, Suffolk, miller. SIGISMUND GANS, Essex- street, Strand, merchant. JOHN DANGERFIELD, sen, Kirkley, Suffolk, builder. THOMAS CORNELL, King- street, Regent- street, carver and gilder. GEORGE CAULTON, Radford, Nottingham, brewer. JOHN LEES, Garrison- lane, Birmingham, brickmaker. MICHAEL PARKER, Kingston- upon- Hull, ironmonger. JOHN PAUL, St Mary Axe, City, seed merchant. CHARLES FOX, Hulme, Manchester, corn and flour dealer. JOHN WM. LANGRIDGE, Birmingham, stay maker. GAVIN M'CLYMONT, jun, Bradford, draper. CHARLES HADSON CLAYTON, Liverpool, milliner. JOHN DAVISON, Kingston- upon- Hull, anchor maker. PHILIP PORTER, Liverpool, cotton broker. MICHAEL STEPANOFF, Liverpool, merchant., GEORGE CAVENS, Carlisle, jeweller. JAMES WATTS, Norton Saint Philips, Somersetshire, innholder. WILLIAM CALVERT and WILLIAM CALVERT the younger, Sunderland, hosiers. SIR CHARLES FOX and JOHN HENDERSON, London Works, Smethwick, Stafford; Pore- street, Limehouse; and S, New Spring* gardens, engineers and contractors. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. WILLIAM KELLY, Kent- road, Glasgow, contractor. DAVID WRIGHT, Harwood, near West Calder, farmer. HILSON, TURNER, and Co, North Bridge- street, Edinburgh, clothiers. WILLIAM SHIRLEY and JAMES FARIE, Larne Pottery Com « pany, Greenock. _____________________ THE MARKETS, CORN EXCHANGE, MARK- LANE.- FBIDAT. The parcels of Wheat fresh to hand at Mark- lane this morning, by coastwise or by railway, were insignificant. Few buyers were in attend- ance, and in the small amount af business done Monday's prices were made for selected runs ; but, had sales been at all pressed, that day's currency could not have been obtained. We are again without any arri- vals of consequence of Foreign Wheat, but of Flour they aie some- what extensive. Several purchases have been made during the past week tor shipment to France and Spain, where the markets are re- ported to be on the advance. Sales of both Foreign Wheat and Flour proceed very slowly, without any decline being quoted. The demand for all kinds of Barley were without improvement. Only fine Oats com- manded any attention, other sorts being almost unsaleable. In Malt and Pulse there was no noticeable alteration fr< m last Monday's prices. Current prices, per quarter.— British:—^ Wheat, Essex, Kent, and Suflolk, white, 50 s to 63s; ditte, fine selected runs, 643 to 68s j ditto red, 4Ss to 60s; ditto, Talavera, 68s to 76s; Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire 48s to 60s. Barley— Malting, 37s to 40s; grinding and distilling, 30s to 38s; Chevalier, 42s to 49s. Malt— Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, 66s to 76s ; Kingston, Ware, and town- made, 68s to 77s. Oats— Essex and Suffolk, 24s to 25s; Scotch and Lincolnshire potato, 27s to 33s; feed, 26s to 30s ; Irish potato, 21s to 29s. Rye, 38s to 40s. Beans— Mazagan, 31s to 33s ; tick and harrow, 32s to 38s; pigeon, 40s to 42s; long pod, — to —. Peas - Non boilers, 34s to 38s ; white, Essex and Kent boilers, 39s to 42s; ditto fine Suffolk. 42s to 44s; maple, S9s to 403; grey, 36s to38s. Flour— Best marks, delivered, per sack, 5ss to 57s; secondary and country ditto. 40s to 42s. FOBBIBN.— Wheat— Dantzic and KonigsbOTg, 71sto75s; ditto, ditto, extra, 75s to 82s; Rostock and Wolgast, 69s to 79s; Belgian and Pemeranian, 59sto7Ss; Danish and Silesian, 58s to 76s: ItalianandMa- rianople, — a to — s; Odessa, — s to — s; American and Canadian. 58s to 68 » . Barley— Malting,— s to— s; grindingaud distilling, 26sto30s. Oats — Poland brew, 24s to SOs; feed, 20s to 2Ss. Beans— small, 37s to 40i, Egyptian, 35s to S6s. Peas— white boilers, 39s to 41s; yellow ditto, Sasto 37s; non boilers, S5s to 87s. Flour— Sp'anish, per sack:, — a to — 3 ; Canadian and American sour, 26s to 29s; sweet, 30s to 35s. SEEDS.— Linaeed remains scarce, and sells well at exorbitant prices Rapeseed realised as much money, with a fair demand. The imports of Cloverseed have only been to a moderate extent, and there is no great quantity of Foreign offering; prices » 1" all good qualities were 2s pet cwt higher, with a steady demand. Trefoil sold as well, and fully as high. Canaryseed depressed, the stocks of which cannot be moved at present prices; a few parcels of good new are now taken at former quo » tations. Sanfoin was saleable at rather higher rates. Prices as follow : Turnips, white, 20sto 21s per bushel; red and green, 20s to 21s; Mustard brown, 20s to 22s; white, 10a to 12s; Tares, winter, 5s Od to 6s Od, Canary, 70s to 76n per qr.; Rye Grass, 24s to 34s; Clover, red, English, 57s to 85s per cwt.; ditto, white, 65s to 84s ; ditto, Foreign, red, 68s to 76s; ditto, white, 80s; Trefoil, new, 25s to 34s; Carraway, new, 44s to 46s per cwt; Coriander, 20s to 24s: Hempseed, 44s to 46s per qr. English Linseed— Sowing, — s to — s per qr: crushing, 67s to 71s. Foreign Lin- seed- Baltic, 67s to 70s per qr; Odessa, 68s to — s. Linseed Cakes- English, £ 10 10sto £ 1115sper ton; Foreign, ills to £ 1110s; Rape Cakes, £ 5 10s to £ 8 10s : Rapiseed, new, £ 86 to £ 88 per last. BREAD.— The price of Bread in the City and at the West End is still maintained at 8d to 9Jd the lib loaf: but in other place* the bakers are selling the best bread at 7Jd the 41b loaf, while in the cheap neigbour- hoods they profess to sell at 7d. METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET, FRIDAY.— At to- day's mar ket there was a moderate supply of Beasts on sale. For most breeds we had a slow sale, at Monday's currency. Sheep, Calves, and Pigs were in fair supply and steady request, at fully late rates. Prices :— Beef— Inferior coarse Beasts, 8s 4d to 3s 6d; second quality, 8s 8d to 3s 104; prime large Oxen, 4s 2d te 4s 8d; prime Scots, 4s lOd to 5s 0d, Sheep— Infer coarse Sheep, 4s Od to 4s 4d; second quality, 4s 6d to 4s lOd, prime coarse woolled, 5s Od to 5s 2d; prime South Down 5s4d to 5s 6 » , Calves— Large coarse Calves, 8s 104 to 5s Od; prime small 5s 2d to as 6d, Pork— Large Hogs, 8s 8d to 4s 4d, neat small porkers 4s 6d to 5s 2S, Suckling Calves s3s to 30s each; quarter- old store Pigs 22s to 28s Od ditto. Lambs 0s Od to 0s 0d.— Head of Cattle on sale— Beasts 992, Cows 120, Sheep and Lambs 3,100, Calves 210, Pigs 300. Foreign— Beasts were 192, Sheep 240, Calves 172, NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL MARKETS, FBIDAY.— The trade generally ruled inactive, at the following prices:— Infer Beef 3s Od to 3s 4d, middling 3s 6d to 8s lbti, prime large ditto 4s Od to 4s 2d, prime small ditto 4s 4d to 4s 6d. Inferior Mutton 3s 6d to 3s lOd, middling ditto 4s Od to 4s 6d, prime ditto 4s 6d to 4s 8d. Veal 3s 8d to 5s Od. Large Pork 3s 8d to 4a 4d, small ditto 4s 6d to 5s 4d. PROVISION MARKET.— There has not much business transpired in Irith Butter, buyers showing no inclination to purchase. As much as 120s has been demanded for Carlows, while, as far as can be ascer- tained, 106s to 119s are about present prices. The trade in English de- scriptions of Butter remains steady, and transactions in fresh quality at previous rates Middling Dorset offering at 104s to 108s per cwt. A manifest improvement in the trade for the best sorts of Foreign Butter, while for fine Friesland 128s was realised. In general business had that healthy appearance, that it is possible something yet may be obtained beyond the present following currencies ( more particularly referring to the best' :— 112s to 116s demanded for Friesland surplus; 94s to 102s for seconds, Groningen 94s t-. 102s, Zwoll 120s. Kampen 102s to 108s, inferior 84s to 96s, Kiel 102s to 120s, Jersey 116s, French 94s Irish casks, ditto 90s to 93* Dutch casks. Fine American Lard in barrels 68s to 7us and a de- gree of firmness on the part of holders of such, whilst all Irish make were easy ol disposal, and a slow sale experienced. The Bacon market is influenced by the high prices paying for Pigs in Ireland, to the effect of causing fresh make to be offered at terms equal to those of last week, namely, 65s to 66s free on board, and 66s to 68s landed for Waterford. A prevailing quietness in nearly all offering. Beef transactions were to a fair extent, inclusive of some parcels being a resale which are intended for Liverpool. Government contract of5,000 casks Beef and Pork at Dept- ford on the 5 th instant being disposed of to advantage, inasmuch exceed- ing considerably the value obtained on previous occasions, yet there are some few exctptions to note; consequent upon a few inferior parcels which sold as low as 46s to 48s per tierce, and quality next before men- tioned 65s to 75a, and the primest 84s to 90s and 96s, in one instance ac- tually realised. The prices for preserved meats likewise greatly ex- ceeded those of last Deptford sales ; 34s ts 42s paid, fully i. 0 per cent more. Since last week no importance is attached to the trade of English Cheese taking its origin from what was then stated concerning the pre- sent number of unemployed men, and, further, to the previously almost unseasonable ( not severe; weather ; still it must be mentioned that the be » t qualities are firm, which ia little avail to holders under the present code of circumstances, POTATO MARKETS, BOBGUGH AND SPITALFIKLDS, FBIDAY.— About an average supply of Potatoes have come to hand, coastwise and by land- carriage, since our last report. The imports have amounted to 203 tons from Rotterdam, 65 ditto from Flushing, 85 lrom Temense, and 25 from Belfast. The demand is tolerably firm, at the following rates : — York Regents 90s Od to 130s, Kent and Essex ditto 100s Od to 130s, Lincolns 80s to 105s, East Lothian ditto 100s to 180s, 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, FBIDAY.— Although there has not been any parti- cular activity in the market since this day se'nnight, still all fine Hops have found ready buyers at full prices. For other kinds no inquiry.— siness doing in our market, and the prices are against sellers, as follow : Mid and East Kentpockets £ 85sto £ 5 12s, Wealdof Kent£ 8 3s to Hi 10s, Sussex £ 3 0s £ 815s per cwt. WOOL MARKET, FBIDAY.— The unusually high prices demanded by holders have checked operations in our market. Very few parcels have come to hand, and the quotations have ruled almost nominal. The supply is unusually small, and all parties are looking forward with general interest to the approaching public sales of Colonial, which will commence on the 26th instant, but at which only 30,000 bales will be offered. The next sales will no doubt be unusually brisk, and we shall not be surprised in finding a further improvement in value of quite 2d per lb. This, however, is not desirable at this moment, as it may give a check to the progress of our woollen trade, and inflict someinjury to an important branch of commerce. Even now, Wool is excessively dear, and complaints on this head are very general. At per pack of 240lbs :— Fleeces— Southdown hogs £ 20 0s to £ 20 10s, ditto half- bred hogs £ J9 to £ 1910s, ditto Kent £ 17 10s to £ 18, ditto Southdow n ewes and wether £ 17 10s to £ 1810s, ditto Leicester ditto £ 1610s to £ 18. Sorts— Cloth- ing, picklock £ 20 to £ 21 0s. 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 £ 22 10s, ditto picklock £ 19 to £ 19 10s, ditto common £ 16 Os to £ 17 0s, ditto hog matching £ 24 0s to £ 25, ditto picklock matching £ 1910s to £ 20 10s, ditto superfine ditto £ 17 198 to £ 18 10a. HAY MARKETS, THURSDAY.—' There was a moderate supply at these markets, demand was good, at fully late prices.— Smithfield— Meadow- Hay 50s to 80s, new — s to — s, Clover Hay 70s to 100s, new — s to — s— Straw 24s to 28s. Cumberland— Meadow Hay 55s to 82s, new — s to — a, Clover Hay 70s to 100s, new — s to — s— Straw 24s to 29s. White- chapel— Meadow Hay 50a to 80s. new — s to — s, Clover Hay 70s to 105s, new — s to — s— Straw 24s to 28s. LEATHER MARKET, FBIDAY.— The fresh supplies from the fac- tors at Leadenhall this week have been very short, and a moderate de- mand has prevailed for nearly all kinds, at quite the previous terms. Quotations :- Crop Hides, 281b to 401b each, 16d to 19Jdper lb; 401b to 541b, 194d to Slid; 541b to 601b, llid to22d ; Bull Hides 13d to 15d; Vitrol Butts, 0d to Od; English Butts, 21d to Sid; Foreign Butts 19d lo29d- Foreign Hides, 16id to 19d; Dressing Hides 15d to 18id; ditto Shaved, 18d to 19id; best Saddlers' Hides, 17d to 21d; English Horse Hides, 12d to 17d; German Hides, 12d to 17d; Spanish Horse Hides 13d to 18d; Calf Skins ( if rounded, 2d to 4d per lb more), 801b to 401b per dozen, 13d to22d; 401b to 501b, 18d to 28d; 501b to 601b, 18d to 22d; 701b to 1001b, 18d to 21d; Seal Skins large, — dto— d; small,— d to— d; Kips, 16d to 24d j Basils. 9d to 14d; Bellies, lid to 14d; Shoulders, 17d to 20d. TALLOW MARKET, FBIDAY.— There has been a firm market since Monday, and prices have further advanced since that day, being now 68s on the spot, and 10a less for April to June. Town Tallow is 65s OIL MARKET, FBIDAY.— Linseed Oil has sold brisk, at 42s per cwt on the spot.. Olive is steady, and quite as dear as last week; but com- mon Fish Oils are rather neglected.— Florence Oils ( half- chests) £ 1 5a ; Lucca, half- chests, £ 8 0s to £ 8 10s; Gallipoli, 252 gallons, £ 61 0s to £ 62 0s; Spanish, 252 gallons, £ 58 0s to £ 60; Linseed, £ 0 0s Od to £ 2 2s Od ; Rape, pale, £ 215s Od to £ 0 — s Od; brown, £ 2 lis 6d to £— 0s Od per cwt; Cod, £ 48 0s to £ 49 pei tun; Seal, pale, £ 49 19s to £ 50 0s per tun; Seal, yellow, brown, & e, £ 46 0s to £ 48 ; Sperm, £ 90 to £ 91 per tun; Headmatter, £— to £ 94 per tun; Southern, £ 45 to £ 48 per tun; Cocoa nut, £ 2 8s Od to £ 2 lis 6d; Palm, 43s Od to 47s per cwt; Greenland, full size, £ 880 to £ 340 per tun; South Sea, £ 805 to £ 310 per tun; Whale, Greenland, £— to — 8. Pitch— British 7s per cwt. Archangel 10a6d per cwt, Stockholm, 12s per cwt. Tatp- American 28B to — s per barrel, Archangel 23s Od per barrel, Stockholm 18s Od to — s Od. Turpentine.— Spirits £ 2 5s Od to £ 0 0s 0d, in puncheons £ 2 3s 6d. Rough 108 6d to — s Od per cwt. Resin— Yellow 15s 3d per cwt, transpa- rent lOsOdpercwt. COAL MARKET, WMJITESDAY.—( Prices of Coals per ton at the close of the market.)— Byass's Bebside Hartley 15s 9d, North Percy Hartley 13s 9d, Stanley Main 15s 6d, Tanfield Moor 14s 3d, Victoria Hartlej 13s 9d, West Riding Hartley 18s 9d. Wall'a End— Harton 16s 6d, Hettoc 18s 6d, Lambton 18s Od, South Hetton 18s 3d.— Ships at market 24— sold 18— uniold6. BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 15, 1857. TO CORRESPONDENTS. TURF. Victime— 1: Sandbeck was by attonoutof Orvillina ( sister to rville), by Benineborough. 2: lie Happy Queen ( late Hind of ie Forest), by Venison out of > ro? erpine, G 0— Polestar belonged to the ate Mr J. P. Cook, and was pur- chased by Mr Snewing, at Tat- cersall's. lin Butler— Yes. X— 1 : 7 to 2 agst him. 2: Yes, and won it. ash. Turner— Yes. • oger Bowling— Yes, frequently. B— We do not know when she was foaled, f. Norman— She only ran once as filly by Nutwith out of Camera Obscura, in the Mottisfont Stakes at Stockbridge, last year. kn Old Subscriber You require strapping. O 0 M— Aged. W D N— Reveller in 3min 15sec. C. Nicholls— No. Wild Dayrell— Mr Parker is sup- posed to be. WW M- Job Marson in the St Leger and Flatman in the match, E I)— No bet. E P— A. loses. An Old Subscriber in Wales wishes to inform certain of our corres- pondents that the line " A man convinced against his will" is not to be found in " Hudibras." The correct quotation is, " He who complies against his will, is of the same opinion still!" P. L. Newman— The colt by Or- lando out of Stamp, 410 guineas. H. Ingram— Beggarman won the Goodwood Cup in 1840, Juvence in 1858, and Baroncino in 1855. Another foreigner, Scherz, won the Cambridgshire in 1854. West Australian Imogene was sixth, J K— Once as a two year old, and twelve times as a three year old. Searum— You can obtain it through Mr Jordan, 160, Strand, by writ ing to him. A Thorough Bred— Early in March W W- Yes. G. Brower— £ 8 17s for each horse Pimlico— A. wins, and is entitled to receive at once. STEEPLE CHASING, K W H— 39ft. Try Back— In what year didhe run COURSING. A Member of the Amicable Club.— Your letter contains a just and indignant refutation of the at- tacks so unwarrantably made by the " theoretical judge" upon Mr Xawrence; and it must be satis- factory to the latter to know that not only in the opinion of the members of the Amicable Club, but in that of the coursing com- munity at large, the arrogance of the writer in question is not likely to injure the charac ter or popularity of an honest public official, who, for so many years past, has given such an qualified satisfaction. Inglewood Mr Jefferson's Judge. An Inquirer— There are frequently sales at Aldridge's. A Courser— Your question is too vague, P C— 1: The bets and sweep must be divided between Mr Motion's two dogs. 2 : The bets must be put together and divided. Bate and Boyd— We cannot Inform you. TROTTING. Hereford— Yes. CANINE. E S— Not necessarily; time must be taken and the dog set to kill the remaining rat, and that time ig added. PIGEON SHOOTING W. Hall— It is a lost bird. J M— No bird. GAME. C. W. J. Sproxton— Yes. F. W. Smith— Yes, to shoot snipe and woodcock. ANGLING- Hackle— Apply to Mr Pottle, fish- ing tackle maker, of Winchester,, or to Mr W. Shipley, Ashbourn, Derbyshire. T E— Third edition ( 5s), of " Ephe mera's Handbook of Angling." G H— What " certain river" do you mean? If the Tyne, yes; in the Coquet, HO. The Captain— Your amusing and instructive " Gossip on Salmon" shall be inserted next week. We shall always be glad to heat from you, because your communica- tion shows that you are a bona, fide salmon- fisher. Never mind about differing from " Ephe- mera." He does not know every- thing, and receives instruction with thankfulness. ANSWERS. THEATRICAL. Old Jones, the Shades— Mr T. P. Cook is living. R S— Never. Mirglip— Yes, in or about the year 1819. Jacobus— Feb IS, 1856. J C— We believe about Easter, 1856. PEDESTRIANI3M. Cab Hut— The bets are off. Tile Sheds Stainsby wins the stakes, and the bets are off. T C C— 1: Hancock - and Roberts ran 100 yards, Roberts receiving one and a half yard start. 2: No. R W— They must be signed by both men, or their representatives. Barrhead— J. Howard jumped 28J feet, at Lancaster, footing from a small board 12in wide, 2ft long, and 4in in elevation. P— Seward was the faster for 100 yards. E. Simpson— Send a P. O. order for 2s 6d each time you wish the ad- vertisement repeated. R B— A little under 4imin. Sykes— Levett of Batfeersea and Grantham of Eton ran ten miles at the Copenhagen, May 19,1851. Levett won in 54min 35sec. Senior— Not to our knowledge. St Luke's Tavern— Hancock won a handicap of 150 yards at Salford Borough Gardens, in which Ro- berts had two yards start. W. Turner—£ 100 a side. S R— No. William Tims— No. RING. Proud Salopia— Harry Broome was the winner. F. C. Bosham— No. His adversary's name was Sears. W. Moody— 18 rounds, 281min. T, Bowman— Cleghorn. T B— In 1824; not on a stage. R. Porter— Broome and the Slasher Sept 29,1851. Broome and Ormo April 18,1853. Doctor— 1: A round is concluded when one or both men fall. 2: Half a minute. , E S— Hayes and Madden. J. H. Wigan— 1: Norley and Hor- ridge fought Jan 29, 1850. 2: Ward and Cannon, 500 guineas a side; and Spring arid Langan, 500 guineas a side. The Deaf-' un was an Englishman. F G— Yes, to both questions. R B C- No. Tom Sayers was born near Brigh- ton. York— They only fought once, Dec 18,1855; the stakes were drawn. R P, Salop— Molyneux and Lane fought June 9,1840. Lane fought twice after that. C. Spring— 1: About 5ftlliin. 2: About 6ft. J. Ford— No. Thames Ditton Hartley and Steele's match ended to a forfeit by the latter. Robert Kennedy— June 18,1839. G H— No; it was the second battle. A. H. Trout- Yes. J H L- No. T. Savage-' We cannot tell his exact height; he was about 5ft 7in. W. Brooks Considerably under 5ft 7in. MISCELLANEOUS. Legal questions are not answered by us under any circumstances, but are at once consigned to the waste paper basket. P. Carroll— Its corresponding value is a halfpenny. Rex— She might have married a subject. Piper— It is equivalent to " I'll make it too hot for you." J D- In 1830. A. Freeman— In 1840. R S We have always declined giving any opinion on these mat- ters, j , G. P. Morrison— The time will be out on the first of the month. G C D— More than three tons. E P— It is a part of Great Britain. J. B. Truman— As if vi- couut. T P— We believe there was such a society, but that it no longer exists. J B. Glasgow— Throw again. T M T— Partridge shooting ends Feb 1; after that time there is a penalty. Adam and Eve— Yes. G F K B— He must be a freeman. Young Inquirer— Not pronounced separately. T. Matheson The expression is wrong. Inquirer— 100 per cent. Longbottom— It is a legal gaaie. Janetta— We cannot say. You, had better write and ask the lady her- self. AQUATICS. W. Bames— The winning yachts on that occasion were the Gazelle, first prize ; Victorine, second prize; and Brilliant, third prize. Inquirer— We have seen a book an- swering the description, but do not remember by whom it was published; if you write to Mr Farley, Fleet- street, who makes models of all kinds of ships and boats, he would very likely be able to give the required informa- tion. James Watts— It was not intended for any particular individual, but a general description. CARDS. WHIST.— Godiva— No. John Martell- Of course it is misdeal. W S W- Of course C. gets the odd trick. a s- No. M J M— The king is highest. Corn Exchange— Yes. Red Lion— It was not a revoke. There is 110 penalty. Gough— A double and the rubber, £ W— C. andD. are partners against A. and B. It is A.' s deal and choice of seats. Peskey Sue— He can say " place your cards gentlemen," before playing to the trick, but not after it is complete. CRIBBAGE.- A Y Z— He muet place it behind his back peg. J. Jones— No. Inquirer— No fresh deal. T. Harris— 18 is the number. LOO.— Geo. Hunt— You must head the trick. C B- No. VINGT- ET- UN,— R. Dickin- The dealer receives single. Blue— Get " Bohn's Handbook of Games." You cannot learn either from books. ECARTE.— R T W— The holder of the king must declare it before ke plays, or at least before it is co- vered. The youngest hand must declare it before he plays. In turning up the king, it is suffi- cient to mark it. ALL- FOURS.— W F H— 1: No. 2: Any one can demand a shuffle, but the dealer has a right to shuffle them last. Chadd— Two holes the misdeal, and deal again. Amicus— No: the board is the play, Nauticus— Ace is lowest. RAFFLE. Gander Town— The two who threw 27 take the two highest prizes, Gus— No. Geo. Lawrance— The purchaser of the unsold tickets is clearly en- titled to the studs. W S— The fifteens throw for second and third prizes. Central Station— The lady won the raffle. TOSSING. Mortimer— The loser is entitled to partake. BILLIARDS. A B C— It is no miss, if not in the act of striking. BAGATELLE. Gillarray— The game is allowed in a licensed victualler's. DRAUGHTS. Camden Town— The huff makes no difference in the move. Tellus— The man must be moved to that square. DOMINOES. E. Dixon— You can appeal, as they have no right to interfere. P B— The party playing a foul card loses a chalk. L O— We do not know where you can get the calculating machine in question. As to the second question, your writing is illegible. T D— Send us the notes, and we will try the experiment. C G— It is published by Routledge, Farringdon- street, price 10s 6d, A Y Z- No. Kensington— We never measured the Earl of Cardigan. . Latham^- A haltpenny. W. Watkins— It kicks most when dirty. Angel Inn, Stratford— The term DAY has two distinct significa- tions. The interval during which we receive light from the sun ( a period which it is difficult to de- fine), and the sense in which it is used as achronometric term. This is the interval of time which elapses between two successive appearances of the sun at the same point of the heavens with relation to the horizon. In Eng- land we commence the day at midnight, and divide it into two equal series of twelve hours. Then there is the sidereal day measured by the revolution of the earth on its axis, which is somewhat shorter than a com- mon civil day. W. Bilbie- Yes. John Dunn— It depends upon the sort of beast you mean. A R— If you tell us of what colours the tartan is composed we will answer your question. Veritas— We can give you no further information. You must write and ask the lady as to her birthday. Prince Bluclier— In 1829. Clodhopper— Yes. Justitia— See notice at the head of this column. H D, Soho— No. G F K B— If he has obtained his freedom he may. Fred Jones— The middle height of Englishmen is said to be 5ft Sin, and of women 5ft 4in; above those heights they may be called tall. Host— Cuvier, the father of com- parative anatomists, says:—" The otter has three false molais above and below, a strong talon on the upper carniverous tostfc, a tu- bercle in the internal side of the lower, and a large tuberculous tooth, almost as long as broad, above." The otter therefore has a double row of tome of its teeth. John Lloyd— You must try an ad- vertisement. Investigator— The words are, " He who complies against his will, & c." A man cannot be convinced against his will. D, Mexboro' Address Capt Lean, R. N., Lower Thames- street. R C— You must search the files yourself, or consult a stockbroker. We do not recollect. Cross Keys— The oboe or cornet Samuel French— Lewes and Hors- ham. and B— J. loses. They have not been open since 1829. L, Rochester— 1: At Brunswick. 2: No. W. Wren— 1: We have no recol- lection of such an execution. 2: We do not recollect. J R— Yes; he kept the Craven Head. R. Gillespie— A referee o » c « chosen, you must abide by his decision, whether it be right or wrong. W H N- No. S R— We have no recollection of it. W H— More than 35. K S— A gentleman named Shaks- pere was the author. Gunner You should read Mr Bishop's caution as to the use of firearms, which may be obtained gratis on application at 170, New Bond- street. G J N— It is drawn by suction. December, 1854, and January, 1855, to prove his assertion. Lord Palmerston denied the " treaty," but was unable to deny the existence of a " convention." Here is his amount of the matter. " The only foundation for the statement of the right hon gentleman is this.— That in the early part of the war with Russia, when some hope was entertained that Austria would have joined her forces to those of the allies, she entered into a communication withFrance which was known to the two powers, the object of Austria being to ascertain if she joined her forces to those of the allies in the east, France would undertake that no advantage should be taken of the oppor- tunity to disturb her Italian provinces. It is perfectly true, as the right hon gentleman has mentioned, that in Decem- ber, 1854, as it was at that time hoped that Austria would join defensively and offensively with France and England in the war against Russia, and that her armies would in that case come into collision with those of Russia, she wished to know, supposing that Russia should— which, as a belligerent power she might do, and, acting on the rights of a belligerent power she had a right to do— attempt to instigate any in- surrection in Italy, with a view of distracting the attention of Austria, what course the French Government would take? The French Government assured Austria that it would not encourage any risings or disturbances in Italy, and moreover, that if the Austrian armies joined with those of France and England in the war, and disturbances broke out in Italy, the French forces in Italy would act with those of Austria as far as their limited sphere extended, not in de- fence of the Austrian possessions, but of the general state of the territorial possessions of the powers of Europe." The last part of this sentence appears like a piece of rigmarole, either uttered by the noble lord because he did not know how otherwise to round off his sentence, or as if imagined by the reporter from some ill- heard sounds which he had tried to put into an intelligible form. The Morning Herald report varies from this, and makes the termination of the sentence more significant; but, on our assumption that the closing woi- ds of the sentence were imperfectly heard, it is possible that the Morning Herald reporter has given them a distinct- ness and form which in the utterance they did not possess. His version is :—" Any French force— necessarily a small one— that might be in Italy at the time, would, of course, act in concert with whatever force the Austrian Government might think proper to employ for the purpose of putting dawn any insurrection in the Austrian possessions in Italy." Such is the answer of the noble lord ; and we are com- pelled to repeat that, in substance, it sustains the allegation of Mr Disraeli. It matters nothing whether this is called " a treaty" or " a convention ;" it matters nothing whether it was formally signed ( as Mr Disraeli says it was), or whether, after being reduced into writing, it remained unsigned ( as Lord Palmerston says it did), it is clear that the two Governments came to a distinct understanding, one part of which was, that whatever insurrection might arise in Italy, the French Government would assist the Aus- trians in putting it down. Was not that guaranteeing the Austrian dominion in Italy ? If not j what else was it ? Nay more, the words " the general state of the territorial posses- sions of the powers of Europe," imply that the assistance of Austria was to be purchased at the price, not only of guaran- teeing the Austrian dominions in Italy against any insurrec- tion, but likewise of guaranteeing the Governments of Tus- cany, and Parma and Naples, against any insurrection. And such we believe to have been the real intention. Was ever a meaner course of conduct pursued by any Govern- ment than that which lent itself to such an agreement ? We do not here speak of the French Government— France and Italy are alone entitled to censure the French Government for its conduct in that matter. But of our own Go- vernment we do speak. A weaker, meaner, or more unstatesmanlike course of proceeding than this confession of the noble lord's disclosures can hardly be imagined. Austria offered nothing frank, direct, honest, or effective; sought only to gain its own ends, and to obtain its own ag- grandisement : and yet English statesmen were so misled by it, so besotted in their confidingness towards the tricky Go- vernment— so mean in asking approval where they could have no hope of obtaining real assistance, that they sacri- ficed at once the honour and the wishes of England, and paltered in a double sense with unfortunate Italy. The reference to this matter on Thursday leaves the mat- ter exactly where it was left on Tuesday. The noble lord has confessed that the paper was signed, but he still denies it to be a treaty, and says that the contingencies it contem- plated never arose, and so the convention was never acted on. Mr Disraeli more positively than ever affirms it to be a treaty, and, moreover, adds that it was extensively acted on. The thing now to be deplored is, that Lord Palmerston should stand up in the House of Commons as the defender of a transaction, which was the work of Aberdeen, Her- bert, Graham, and Gladstone. That transaction is another of those incidents which show that the war was not intended by the Aberdeen Ministry to be honestly conducted. The French Government, with its troops keeping down the Roman people, had its own peculiar reasons for entering into such an agreement; but the English Government had no such excuse, and no one can now read the account of what then occurred, and at the same time believe that the excuse offered by Lord Palmerston correctly explains the motive with which Lord Aberdeen engaged in the discre- ditable transaction. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE, FRANCE. A letter from Berlin, of the 5th inst, in the Post Ampt Gazette says :—" A piece of news which was only at first a simple rumour, has since acquired more consistency. We now learn from good authority that the journey of the Em- peror of Russia will not be confined to visiting the Empress Dowager at Nice, but that he will visit the Emperor of the French in the month of March or April." A letter from Tourane, in Cochin China, of the 8th of November, states that the Catinat, French frigate, had been obliged to fire on the Cochin Chinese. The Governor of Tou- rane had refused to receive a letter from the French Plenipo- tentiary, and had also forbidden the inhabitants to furnish any supplies to the Catinat, at the same time that he sent a rein- forcement of troops to the forts that commanded the road- stead. The frigate opened fire on these forts, and afterwards landed men, and took possession of them, bringing 40 pri- soners on board. This display of force brought the Gover- nor to his senses, and he sent word that the letter would be received, and supplies furnished, and that the Government was ready to sign a treaty with France. Two days after the Capricieuse frigate arrived, and the officers and crew were allowed to land and visit Tourane, where no European had been for years permitted to enter. The French Plenipo- tentiary was expected to arrive there in a few days to nego- tiate the treaty. ROME. ~~ The persecution against political prisoners is going on at Rome as at Naples, thedifference being that the numbers are smaller at Rome than at Naples, the injustice and cruelty being much the same. A person who had been imprisoned, made his escape from prison by a hole in the wall. He was again arrested, tried, and sentenced to the galleys; and nevertheless the official journals announced that all the persons compromised in the affair of Velletri had been pardoned. The brother of Mancini is among the last con- victs. He has a family, is very poor, and, moreover, deaf. His crime is having afforded a shelter to his brother, arid having concealed him from the police. Bernardi, a poor stonecutter, has been sentenced to the galleys for twenty years, because Mancini was found in his house. Much noise was made in official quarters because Dr Ripani, of Cremona, who had been sentenced to hard labour for twenty years, had been pardoned. He owes his release from prison to the French General Allonveau de Montreal, who by orders from Marshal Vaillant, Minister of War, claimed him. Dr Ripani was physician to Garibaldi's legion, and after the fall of Rome he remained under the protection of the Commander- in- Chief of the French troops. The Papal police, nevertheless, arrested him and cast him into prison. Cardinal Antonelli made many objections to the doctor's release, but he was ultimately compelled to yield the demand of the French Governor. THE PRINCIPALITIES. The question of the union of the Principalities is kept before the public eye with more than ordinary earnestness by the Journal des Debuts, whose goodwill to the Govern- ment of Napoleon would almost seem to have been woa by the resolution ( or pertinacity) displayed on this particular sub- ject of policy. Already has this leading organ of the Orlean- ists openly withdrawn itself from the Assemblee Nationale, and while it has not declared for the present dynasty, yet has it taken up the position of impartial supporter of all measures redounding to the honour of France, and which support genuine freedom in the world. It can do justice to England, it refuses to countenance the atrocities committed at Naples, and it puts forth a helping hand to the Christian inhabitants of Servia, of Wallachia, and of Moldavia. The foremost question of the day is certainly the one of the organisation of the Principalities; they are in the actual crisis of their fate. Here is a country of some five millions of people, abounding in natural resources, with regard to which the question hitherto has turned on the choice of foreign masters. Is the yoke to be Turkish, Russian, or Austrian ? and the misery of this uncertainty has been to subject the Moldo- Wallachians to that of the three in succes- sion. Within three years Turks, Russians, and Austrians have followed each after the other. No people in the world have suffered such variety in the way of tyranny. The mis- take of the French Government is in trying, as the Moniteur did the other day, to frighten the Principalities into a union, which, after all, would serve not French, but Russian, pur- poses. The people of the Principalities ought to be left a free choice in the matter. The Porte, considering the decrees of banishment issued by the Hospodar as illegal, permits all exiles from Moldavia and Wallachia to return to their country. A letter from Bucharest states that the agents of the Mol- davian Government, who have been charged to officially receive the undisputed parts of the territory of Bessarabia, arrived at Ackermann on the 25th ult. At that date the English vessels had not all quitted the Black Sea, but the vessels which had been stationed at the Isle of Serpents had joined Admiral Lyons in the Bosphorus. The Porte had received a dispatch from Vienna announcing that the evacuation of Moldavia and Wallachia by the Aus- trian troops will be terminated by the 24th of March. It was in contemplation to send Turkish troops into the Princi- palities ; but they would not cross the Danube until after the departure of the Austrians. The union of the Principalities is gaining ground; it will be approved by the majority of LAW INTELLIGENCE. THE " GREAT DRAINAGE SCHEME." One of the most laughable things which in this dulj period has appeared in the public daily journals is the .. . . demand for a kind of worship of the Metropolitan Board of the Moldo- Wallachian Divans. The Ottoman Porte now confines itself to opposing the nomination of a foreign prince to govern the united Principalities. Great works of embankment on the Euphrates are pro 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 Zfit tn fLontron. LONDON, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15. THE " SECRET TREATY." It is impossible to read without pain the interlocu- tory discussion of Tuesday night; for it is impossible to avoid saying that, in substance) Mr Disraeli's sertion even in that discussion stands confessed to be true. What was that assertion ? It was " that there was a treaty, and a secret treaty, in existence by which France guaranteed to Austria the security of her Italian do- minions." When this statement was first made Lord Pal- merston declared it to be a fiction, a romance, a something which he did not charge Mr Disraeli with absolutely fabri eating, but which he suggested bad been fabricated by some one else, and palmed off by its fabricator on the easy credu- lity of Mr Disraeli. Nevertheless this statement, thus re- pudiated by the noble lord, is re- asserted by the right hon. gentleman, and with this addition, that the treaty was signed on the 22d Dec, 1854. And what is the answer of the noble lord ? In terms it is this—" That, to the ' best of my know- ledge and belief, there is no treaty between France and Aus- tria guaranteeing the Italian possessions of Austria." If the noble lord could have stopped here, and, in the consciousness of truth declared that he knew no more and could say no more, the world would have had reason to rejoice. But here he could not stop : he did know more. Mr D'Israeli had declared that the English Government was well acquainted with what he persisted in calling " a treaty," and offered, if lie was allowed access to the diplomatic correspondence of Works. The Morning Herald makes this demand. It is not the first time that our contemporary has been imposed on by a bold pretender, who has sought and found, in the columns of the Morning Herald, the opportunity to put forth his Dulcamara pretensions to a gaping crowd of won- derers. Here, however, people might have thought that the Dulcamara of the sewers would have hesitated to blow his own trumpet, or to get any one else to blow it for him. The sound from it is dull with noxious vapour. The smell of its breath is of polluted sewers. Yet the trumpet is blown boldly enough ( ought not the words to be audaciously enough), and the trumpeter assumes all the air of believing his practice to be first rate. Speaking of the acts of the Metropolitan Board, he says :—'" Let us quietly view the the transactions of this its first year, not yet quite completed. See what this ' do nothing' board has already accomplished. At the head of the list must, of course, be placed * the great drainage scheme.' " The witty and sarcastic author of Don Juan suggests to a guilty wife, if appearances run very strongly against her, that she should accuse those who are likely to accuse her, making, of course, her accusations much more numerous and weighty than theirs:— " When he objects with one, do you reproach with three." The Dulcamara of the sewers outdoes this suggestive ad- vice ; he makes that which all reasonable men deem to be a ground of blame, the source of praise. " The great drain- age scheme !" is to stand first on the list of great action ; aye, look at that ye half- stifled inhabitants of this crowded city, look at that ye residents of the country now enjoying pure air, but shortly intended to be poisoned as effectually as if instead of living among green fields ye were put down at the mouth of the largest of the London sewers, and kept there till ye did not know what pure air was— think of these things both of you, and sing the praises of the men who have contrived, against all sense and in magnanimous scorn of all the lessons of experience to continue the evil for one of youandtocreate itfor the other. If the people are not excited into rapture by the wondrousness of such an achievement it must be their fault; it certainly is not owing to any ab- sence of assurance on the part of the great achievers, who indeed boast of their work as if they had done both a great and a good thing. Yet seldom has a worse thing been done, and done, too, by a body which was selected from the people and by the people for* the purpose of effecting great objects of public good. The plain explanation of the matter is, that, here as elsewhere, the public welfare is sacrificed to a class interest. The board is under engineer management, and on the prin- ciple of the currier who, in the fable, proclaimed that there was nothing like leather, the engineer interest will listen to nothing but what has engineering for its means and for its object, for its beginning and end. There is no doubt that a fair bit of engineering can be produced, that tubes and drains, and arches, and rises and falls, can be erected at a great cost and in a splendid manner, but they will be worse than useless. They will continue the nuisance of which it is a matter of necessity to get rid— they will perpetuate the fouling of the river which it is of the utmost importance to keep clean, and they will extend and increase disease, which it was the purpose of the Legislature to obviate, and will prevent the increase of health which it is so much for the interest and happiness of the community to promote. The trumpeter of the Metropolitan Board says that this " great drainage scheme" will cost only £ 2,800,000, and that the money can easily be raised. We do not believe that its cost will be confined to that sum ; we are confident that that amount will be considerably exceeded; but, as- suming that that sum will cover every expense, our objec- tion to the scheme is not thereby affected. We say, delibe- rately, that every farthing of an expense which results only in throwing the filth of London into the River Thames, poisoning the water, and wasting the manure which that filth might supply for the benefit of agriculture, i § utterly wasted. Strike off, therefore, one after another of the ciphers of this sum, and reduce its amount to dE28— nay, strike off the 8 and reduce it to £ 2, or even make a present of the scheme and its execution to the public, and our ob- jection would remain the same. To foul the river, to pol- lute the air, to prevent health, to spread disease, and to waste what might be made profitable, are things which are not only objectionable but highly censurable. To do such things, is not only not to benefit, but to curse the country. To do them in ignorance would be sad enough: to do them in defiance of warning, in disregard of science, and in spite of experience— fully, practically, and by daily practice esta- blished— is wicked. Nor will it suffice, that, to compensate such wide spreading and monstrous mischief, a few new streets shall be cut through the heart of the metropolis, and one or two obstructions to public thoroughfares removed. Small advantages of this kind are no set- off for the perpetua- tion of a great national evil. But they are sounded forth as such by the trumpeter of the Metropolitan Board. ARRIVAL OF THE COURT IN Tows.— On Thursday her Ma- jesty and the royal family left Windsor by the Great Western Railway for London. The Court left the castle at ten minutes past three, and reached Buckingham Palace at five minutes past four. GREENWICH ELECTION.— On Wednesday Mr Chapman, the returning officer, declared the state of the poll at this election. The numbers were— Sir W. Codrington, 2,913 ; Mr Sleigh, 1,579 — majority, 1,334. Sir W. Codrington came forward, and thanked the electors of the borough for having conferred upon him the honour of being one of their representatives in Parliament. Mr Sleigh also addressed the electors, assailing the Government, threatening a petition against his opponent's return, and affirm- ing that he would be the member for Greenwich in a fortnight. SOUTHAMPTON ELBCTION.— The Southampton election took place on Tuesday, and the official declaration was made on Wednesday by the mayor and returning officers. The hall was crowded with spectators, and as soon as the books were finally made up, the mayor declared the numbers to be as follows :— Mr Weguelin 994, Sir Edward Butler 962, Mr Andrews 726. He therefore declared the first- named gentleman duly elected. HULL ELECTION.— On Wednesday, Mr Clay was returned without opposition for Hull, in the room of Sir W. H. Watson, elevated to the bench. jeeted. The plans have been sent from London. The Arabs disturb those districts. RUSSIA. A letter from St Petersburg, of the 31st ult, states that the affairs of Persia appear to assume a serious appearance. Several generals who command the troops stationed on the frontiers of Russia and Persia, on the coast of the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus, have been summoned to St Peters- burg, to attend a council of war. Several couriers have been despatched to Count Peroffski at Orenburg, to the Caucasus, and to General Prince Orbelian, who commands on the Caspian Sea. General Kappher, chief of the staff of the right wing of the line of the Caucasus, and the chief of the staff of the corps detached from Siberia, have left to resume their commands, having received instructions for every eventuality which may arise. The writer then denies that there is any truth in the assertions of some of the Austrian newspapers, that the Russian Government is occupied in re- establishing its military ports in the Black Sea, or re- building the towns of Kertch and Sebastopol, or raising the ships of war sunk in the harbour. On the contrary, accord- ing to the writer, the Russian Government is gradually re- ducing its military establishments in the Crimea, and the denomination " Russian Fleet in the Black Sea" is erased from the Imperial Almanac, and replaced by " Flotilla of the Black Sea." Admiral Zebrikoff, appointed to the com- mand of that flotilla, left St Petersburg on the 30th ult for Nicholaieff. A letter from St Petersburg, of the 1st, says:—" Con- siderable discussion has taken place during the last few days between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the English legation, on three important questions— the recall of the English fleet from the Black Sea, the evacuation of Greece, and the Anglo- Persian difficulty. Lord Wodehouse, who displayed great moderation in the^ negotiations, announced to Prince Gortchakoff that the English fleet will have evacu- ated the internal waters of Turkey by the period fixed by the protocol of the 6th January, that is to say, the 30th March. This declaration was made without any reserve, so that it is not possible to doubt that it will be acted on. Prince Gortchakoff declared, in his turn, that Russia was ready to admit English consuls into the Black Sea." PERSIA. The Pays says :—" A private correspondence from Tre- bizond, of Jan 20, states that the advanced guard of Mirza Mahommed Khan's corps, which is intended to manoeuvre in Farsistan, and make head against the English troops, had left Irak- Adjeme, to march forward. This advanced guard, commanded by Fezlali Khan, was to take up a position in the Bakhtery defile, on the banks of the Bendamir, and to intercept the English in case of their leaving Bushire for the interior. It will be remembered that in the war of 1828, when the Russians were victorious on all other points, they were never able to force this position, which was then de- fended by Abbas- Mirza." LADY RATCATCHERS.— In an amusing and curious article on " Rats" in the last number of the Quarterly Review we find the following closing remarks:—" The expedition with which a clever dog will put his victims out of their misery is such that a terrier not four pounds in weight has killed four hundred rats within two hours. By this we may estimate the destruction dealt to the race by that nimble animal, ' hard as steel, coura- geous as a lion, and handsome as a race horse.' A custom has sprung up within the last twenty years of watching these dogs worry rats in a pit, and there are private arenas of the kind where our fair countrywomen, leaning over the cushioned circle, will witness with admiration the cleverness of their husbands'or brothers' terriers. ' Uncle James' ( author of A Treatise on Rats) might commend their taste, and think the sport calculated to furnish them with ' a fund of conversation, and a spirit of cheer- ful enterprise and pleasantry;' but, except the fact had proved it to be otherwise, we should have supposed there was not an educated man in Great Britain who would not have been shocked at this novel propensity of English ladies." [ We see by " Ephemera's Angling Adieux" that he has made the acquaint- anceship of a " Ratcatcher's Daughter." Is she one of the English ladies alluded to in the above extract ?— ED.] MARRIED on the 11th Oct last, at St Kilda, by the Rev D. Seddon, William Henry Nicholson, Esq, of Melbourne, second son of John Nicholson, Esq, R. N., late harbour- master of New South Wales, and nephew of Renton Nicholson, Esq, of the Strand, to Juliana Hardy Bronckhorst, only daughter of the late Captain Bronckhorst, 60th Regiment. PACKET SERVICE DEPARTMENT.— The estimate for the Packet Service Department of the Post Office was printed on Wednes- day morning. It amounts to £ 965,000, being an increase of more than £ 200,000 in this year's estimate, which amounts to £ 756,000. The increase is mainly caused by the expense of two new mail contracts, viz, one from Dartmouth to the Cape, Mau- ritius, and Calcutta, which amounts to £ 59,300, and the con- tract for the conveyance of the mails between Southampton and Sydney, via Alexandria, Suez, and Ceylon, including a branch from Marseilles to Malta. Young John Henry Cooke, the talented equestrian of Astley's, has returned from America, where his wonderful feat of the " Ltap of the Bridge" created an unprecedented sensation. He is announced for this performance during the week. COST OF PROSECUTING WILLIAM DOVE.— At a meeting of the Leeds Town Council on Wednesday, in the accounts of the trea- surer of the borough the expense to the borough of the prose- cution of William Dove for murder was stated to be £ 1,200. MONSTER NUGGET.— The Sydney Morning Herald says:— " We are favoured with some important information from Messrs Bensusan and Co, from their house at Louisa Creek, respecting a very large gold find in that neighbourhood. We quote an extract from their letter as follows:—' A very large nugget was turned up on Saturday; it weighs about 5 cwt. We are going to try the specific gravity of the mass, and calculate the amount of gold in it. It is at present quite impossible to guess at its value- probably about £ 20,000; very little gold is visible on the surface; the specimen is remarkably curious.' This is the largest and CAUTION TO MONET- LENDING TAILORS.— WOULFE V PRO- PERT.— In the Queen's Bench, on Tuesday, this action was tried. Mr M. Chambers and Mr Lloyd were counsel for the plaintiffs; Mr Edwin James, Mr Hawkins, and Mr Horry were for the lefendant. The plaintiffs are tailors iii Conduit- street and Minories, and the present action was brought to recover a sum of money for clothes supplied to the defendant to the amount of £ 107, while a student at Haileybury College. The defendant pleaded infancy, and the plaintiffs replied that the clothes in question were necessaries. The following evidence was called in support of the plaintiff's case:— Mr Philip Woulfe said he carried on business as a tailor, in Conduit- street, Bond- street. He was the plaintiff. On the 24th October, 1854, he went to Mansfield House, an inn, near Haileybury, to receive orders from the students, amongst whom ho had several customers. The de- fendant came in while he was taking an order. The plaintiff's patterns were lying on the table, and the defendant took them up and said, " They were first- rate articles." Witness said, " The best way to show you appreciate them would be to give me an order." Defendant replied that he came there for that purpose, and gave plaintiff an order for a suit, which he sent by a carrier, acoording to order. He furnished all the articles named in the bill, except those which were put down as clothes, but which really were money lent and silks furnished. Those items amounted to £ 13 13s. The first was December 10th, a su- perfine mixed frock coat and velvet collar, £ 5 15s. The defend- ant had money at several times, amounting to £ 815s. That bill was made out to go to the defendant's father in that shape, at the defendant's request.— The Chief Baron said that a grosser fraud he did not know of. If a tailor lent a youth money and charged it to his parents as goods sold, it was in his opinion worse than picking a pocket.— Mr M. Chambers said that his lordship was condemning all those young men as well as the tailor.— The Chief Baron did not care whom he condemned.— Examination continued: He lent the defendant various sums of money at different periods, and he gave him an I O U for £ 5. He lent the defendant that sum at his request. The defendant came to him, and said that he had run up a tavern bill in Lon- don, and could not go back without paying, and that if he did not get money to pay it he should be " rusticated." Nothing was then said about the loan being entered as goods. The de- fendant afterwards asked witness to lend him £ 1 to pay for a dinner, which was a customary entertainment, and which he had no money to pay for. In December, 1854, he came and said he had a present to buy for an elderly relative, but had spent the money, and he should get into a devil of a fix if he could not get the money. He asked witness to lend it to him. Witness re- fused at first, and said that he had never done so before, and that it was contrary to his habits. The defendant, however, per- suaded him, and he lent him the money, which was charged as clothes. The fictitious items amounted to £ 1313s; all the rest were for clothes which had been actually supplied to the defend- ant. Witness's bill was sent in half- yearly. He charged the loan as goods at the request of the defendant.— The Chief Baron inquired whether the witness was aware that, if he had obtained the money from the father, he would have been liable to have been transported for 14 years '— Witness: Indeed I am not, my lord.— The Chief Baron: Or that you may even now be proceeded against for a misdemeanour in attempting to obtain the money ? He thought it right, as the witness confessed the matter, to put him upon his guard.— Witness said he was much indebted to his lordship, and should profit, he hoped, by the advice; but they had great difficulty in dealing with those young gentlemen.— Cross- examined: Witness knew that all London tradesmen were prohibited from entering the college. He tried it once, but was not turned out.— Mr James supposed that he went down in sheep's clothing [ laughter].— Witness threatened to arrest the defendant on the day he was to go in for his examination, because he had broken faith with him. Witness afterwards called on the defendant's father, when he heard that his son was going out of this country to India without paying his bill. The father was very angry, and said that all tailors who dealt with young men were rogues and swindlers, and said that witness's firm possessed in an eminent degree all the vices of their class. Wit- ness never, to the best of his recollection, put down * ioney lent as clothes in any other instance. Witness would swear that he had never charged Mr Melville with money in the shape of goods. He had lent him £ 5, but it formed no part of his bill for clothes. Witness made him a present of the loan. The affidavit of the witness on which the defendant was to be arrested was read, from which it appeared that the plaintiff had sworn that the de- fendant was indebted to his firm to the amount of £ 107 for good sold in the way of their business as tailors and clothiers. The Chief Baron then ordered the witness not to leave the court until the conclusion of the case. His lordship asked him whether he was aware that he had committed perjury in what he had said in that affiidavit ? The witness said he was not. He had signed it at the request of his attorney, in whose hands he had placed the matter.— Cross- examination continued: Witness wrote several letters to the defendant requesting introductions to " fresh men" about the college. Several of these letters were then read, in one of which the witness said he intended to visit Manfield's house on the 20th of September with all the new pat- terns for autumn, and also solicited the defendant to introduce him to the new comers. Another letter contained this passage:— " If Mr Propert can favour him with a recommendation to any of the fresh men, Mr W. would not be unmindful of the obliga- tion the first time Mr Propert needs his assistance." Another letter contains the following:—" Mr W. would not fail to return the compliment when Mr Propert is in need of assistance." The passages which had been read no doubt referred to the loans which he had made to the defendant. Evidence was then given to prove the fairness and reasonableness of the plaintiff's charges. Mr Edwin James addressed the jury for the* defendant, and called the following witnesses:— Mr Propert said that he was a surgeou. He lived in New Cavendish- street. He had seven children. The defendant was his second son. He would not be of age till September next. He was amply supplied with clothes and pocket- money when he went to Haileybury. He had first heard of the plaintiff's account in June last. The plaintiff called upon him shortly before this action was commenced. He sent his solicitor down, who paid the money into the sheriff's hands, to prevent the arrest of his son, which would have pre- vented his examination. His son sailed on the 4th of October. Mrs Propert deposed to the age of the defendant, and the supply of clothes to him by his father's tailor. Mrs Propert, in her cross- examination, admitted that she had seen her son wear clothes other than those supplied by his father's tailor; but she thought that they had been supplied by the college tailor, for whom there was a charge of £ 10 per term always.— The examina- tion of the defendant was then read, in which he gave an account of the clothes and loans from the plaintiff, and also of the articles which he obtained from his father's tailor.— Mr M. Chambers contended, in reply, that the defendant's case had broken down. The evidence fell short of proving that the de- fendant had been supplied with clothes to an extent unsuitable to his position at Haileybury College, and the position in life of his father. The defendant's father appeared to be a man of high professional repute, and also possessed of considerable property. The learned counsel said he did not defend his client for lending money to the defendant and charging the loans as clothes; but, on the other hand, the defendant ought to have discharged them.— The Chief Baron summed up the case, and remarked that it had given him great pain and mortification on many grounds. He not only grieved that the father of the defendant should be placed in the position in which he was by the extravagance of his son, but he was shocked to see the plaintiff conduct himself as he had done in his dealings with the defendant while a student at Haileybury College. It was also painful that counsel should at- tempt to gloss over such conduct. He for one would enter his protest against it, for he could but consider it as highly discre- ditable. These were certain actions against which it was MILITARY INTELLIGENCE. TROOPS FOR INDIA AND CHINA.— The 84th ( York and Lan- caster) Regiment. now stationed at Rangoon, it is expected, will be removed to China during the present summer, to be in readi- ness for any military operations iu contemplation. The 3d Dra- goon Guards, commanded by Colonel Dyson, under orders for India, will proceed to that destinatiou in about eight weeks, and will be quickly followed by the 2d, or Queen's Bays, Colonel Campbell. Major- General Sir James Chatterton, commanding the cavalry in Dublin, was incessantly employed during last week in selecting the men of the 2d and 3d Dragoon Guards ordered for Indian service. REDUCTION OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY.— On Tuesday morn- ing a general inspection of the Royal Artillery battalions took place at Woolwich under the superintendence of Colonel Palliser, and Lieutenant- Colonel Bingham, Assistant- Adjutants- General. The men were drawn up in separate detachments at head- quarters in the Gymnasium and the several squares of the establishment. The object of the inspection was to note down the names of all those who may be considered unfit for duty, all below the required height, and those of marked or doubtful character, and whom it may be considered advisable to dismiss, in order to meet the regulations recently issued for the discharge of 1,100 men, and thereby deprive the service of as few good men as possible. A medical board i3 in close attendance to examine and attest each man noted down for discharge. The dismissals ordered by the Commander- in- Chief from the Royal Artillery alone are to the above amount, independently of the ordinary reduction of about 60 per mouth, which occur in conse- quence of sickness and crime. Five of the senior quartermasters are to be permitted to retire on full pay, and are to receive the honorary titles of captains in the corps. Some of these veteran soldiers have acquired that boon by faithful services of upwards of half a century in the regiment. THE MEG. ERA TROOPSHIP.— The iron screw steam troopship Megaera, Commander Purvis, which sailedfrom Plymouth on Sun- day with detachments for the Cape of Good Hope and the Mauri- tius, put back on Tuesday morning, having sustained considerable damage in the gale of Sunday night and Monday. The troops have been placed on board the Vigo hulk ill Hamoaze, and the ship went into dock at Keyham on Thursday for repair. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. DEATH OF REAR- ADMIRAL HAY.— This gallant officer died at Belton House, East Lothian, on the 3d mst, in his 71st year. This officer was son of the late James Hay, Esq, of Beiton ; great grandson of John, first Marquis of Tweeddale, and a dis- tant relative of the present Lord John Hay, captain R. N. He entered the navy Oct 13,1799, as first class volunteer, on board the Anson, 44, Captain Philip Charles Durham. He obtained his lieutenancy for his conduct at the battle of Trafalgar. MOVEMENTS OF SHIPS OF WAR.— The Arrogant, 47, which has just returned from the West Indies, is paying off at Ports- mouth. It is reported that the Nimrod, 6 guns, screw steam despatch vessel, now being fitted and stored in the basin at Sheerness, is to be commissioned and proceed to China, to re-' lieve the Barracouta, 6 guns, paddlewheel steam- sloop, Com- mander Thomas D. A. Fortescue. The Renown, 91, screw steamer, havfng been completed at Chatham dockyard, prepara- tions are being made for launching her, which event is expected to take place during the ensuing month. Her Majesty's sailing frigate Diamond, Captain C. B. Hamilton, arrived at Spithead ou Saturday from the Mediterranean; she left Malta on the 4th of December, and is 24 days from Gibraltar. She experienced a very rough passage; WAR STORES FOR CHINA,— The Northfleet freightship, of 1,200 tons burden, arrived at Woolwich on Saturday week in the ser- vice of Government, and commenced shipping a heavy cargo of 13- inch mortars, battering guns, shot, shell, ammunition, artil- lery waggons, and other war stores for China. The freightships Wynard and Menagan, in the London Docks, are likewise char- tered for the same purpose. APPOINTMENTS.— Colonel S. R. Wesley, R. M. ( 1854), to have the good service pension. Commander G. F, Burgess ( 1854), to the Hecate, 6, paddle- wheel steam sloop, west coast of Africa station, vice Gordon, deceased. Lieuts: Richard Hoops, to the Royal William, for service in Devonport ordinary; Douglas Reid, to be agent in charge of mails; E. A, Porcber, to the Hibernia, ANGLING ADIEUX- No. III. All my readers have, I hope, perused the very carefully written letter, giving a most minute and instructive account of the capture of a 401b salmon, by the Rev H. B. C., with a long single gut casting line, which appeared, signed " R, C. Y.," in our number of last Sunday. That letter affords me a text for a brief farewell. I must first preach against the very great ab- surdity of fishing for salmon with a single gut casting- line, six yards and six inches in length, including the ily- linel I fancy there is some error as to thu length of the link* For in the account, as printed, its length is first stated to be five feet, and the fly- link eighteen inches, which would make tlie total length six feet six inches, instead of six yards and six inches, as printed in the fourth last line. I have not had an opportunity of compar- ing the print with the M. S. as the author was most anxious to have the latter retursed to hia, even though it should be printed, a very unusual proceeding on the r> art of corre- spondents. If the single gut line was only six feet six inches, it was rather short, supposing no platted or twisted gut were superadded. If it were six yards six inches in length, it was far too long. No casting line of single gut for anv sort of artificial fly- fishing should: be 18i feet in length; that would be about the length of a powerful salmon- rod— I mean a London made rod, not the whippy, yielding things, made and used in too many instanoes in Scotland and- Ireiaud. I do not know the length, and number of pieces of Mr C.' s rod, but his winch- line, 135 yards, was long enough, and I h- ive no doubt stout enougU, to kill even a 401b salmon in prime condition and full vigour, and to kill easily, rod, casting- line and hook appropriate, a 40lb, " redkipper," that is to sayau ill- conditioued fish, near its spawning- time. Was Mr C.' s " red kipper " a male or fe- male fish ? If the former it would be more powerful than the latter, locally named a " baggit." I may suppose it was a male fish, full of milt, from " R C. Y." applying to it the masculine personal pronoun " he." If it were a milter the difficulty of tiring it out would have been much greater than if it were a spawner. In playing the Annan salmon, Mr C. and coadjutors evinced praiseworthy patience audgreat skill, but he committed anerrorof judgment, or rather of want of precaution, in fishing with an im- perfect line. He ought, before he used it, to h;: vc discovered the flaw, particularly if it were in the gut itself, or even in any of the knots. It is the interest of fishing- tackle makers to sell long lines— single gut casting- lines— but I beg to caution anglers not to purchase them, or if they do to make two lines of them. Single- gut casting salmon lines, as sold, are ordinarily four or three yards in length, more frequently of the former length, exactly too long by one- half. The buyer should test every line, uncoiling it, and haviug two or three good pulls at it to try its strength. The gut may be good and strong, but the joinings of it feeble. By ocular examination you can judge of the goodness or otherwise of the gut, but you cannot by such examination de- termine the strength of the knots or whippings. Place the loop of the finer end of the line in a crook or nail firmly affixed, and then holding the line at its other extremity pull not with all your might but with a force greater than any salmon can exhibit. If the line stands the strain, well and good; if it gives you know how to act. Gun- barrels are always proved ; so should gut casting lines, with equal care. Many, I fancy most of them, casting- lines are knotted and whipped by women. They are paid by the line or number of lines thefy make or knot, and it is their interest to make as many as they can, not as many carefully. kuotted ones as they can. The conscientious tackle- seller ought to test each line when it comes from the maker, and return those feebly made, if any. No doubt some teckle- makers do that which they ought to do, but I fear many of them leave undone " that which they ought to have done." I never lost a salmon- casting line in my life, and I have used one for three seasons, and should not be afraid to fish with it again. It was one of poor Biacker's tying. I have seen that great and honest artist tie hundreds of lines. He invariably tested every link, and, when a sufficient number had been knotted to make a line, he tested it, by subjecting it to a strain, double in power that it could be subjected to in playing the largest salmon. He never made a fly the'hook of which he did not test, nor did he ever receive from the hands of his rod- maker a rod, the balance and power of which he did not prove before offering it for sale. Ifdefective. it was returned to the journeyman. His rods were- the best and most reliable I ever / l- -' ~ - iif i 1-, A O - rno » 1 - » r nP Vi infill steam guard ship, at Devonport; O. Samson, to the Victory, 101, flag- ship, at Portsmouth. Acting Assistant Surgeons : Charles A. Lees, to the Vietory; Stephen J. Barker, to the Im- pregnable ; Walter P. J. Purves, to the Victory. Paymaster: Charles S. Giles, to the Edinburgh. Midshipman : L, M. Mal- lett, to the Dragon, 6, paddle- wheel steam frigate, at Portsmouth. Naval Cadets : J. Pattinson and F. W. B. Jones, to the Vixen, 6, paddle- wheel steam sloop, at Woolwich. LITERATURE. The POETICAL WORKS OF LORD BYRON COMPLETE. [ John Murray, 1857.]— This is the most compact edition of all Byron's poetry ever published in this country. The volume containing it is a thick royal octavo of 685 double- column pages, printed in new, remarkably clear " Pearl" type. The text is preceded by a useful table of contents, followed by the noble author's notes and those of his friend Hobhouse, now Lord Broughton. There is a copious and most minute index. La raise en scene of the book does credit even to Mr Murray's taste, and his printers, Childs and Son, have executed their task admirably. It is a beautiful specimen of printing in miniature letter. Although the volume commences with Lord Byron's first production, " Hours of Idleness," chronological order is not observed throughout. All his occasional poems, even the last written on his thirty- sixth birthday, January 22, 1824, at Missolonghi ( he died ou the 18th of the following month of April) precede his larger poems written earlier. " The Vision of Judgment," written later than" Childe Harold," precedes it. Afterwards chronological order is pretty fairly observed. The text has been most carefully revised, and the portrait in the frontispiece is after Thorwaldsen's celebrated statue in the library of Trinity College, Cambridge. We saw the other day a criticism, stating that poetry was at a discount, and that there were few readers now of the poems of Scott, Moore, and Byron. We think the criticism paradoxical, and we are sure that the " Irish Melodies are still generally read, and Byron's poetry still more so. If we are in error, so much the worse for the rising generation. Byron is by far the greatest poet of this century, aud those who do not read him have no " music in their souls." THE DRAMA. high time that a firm stand should be made by judges and jurors. Actions against _ husbands for goods supplied to " extravagant wives, and for goods supplied to an excessive extent to infants, which were virtually actions against their parents, were such actions. The present action was of the latter class, and the question was whether the goods for which it was brought were necessaries, as the defendant was clearly an infant at the time of their sale. A father, and not a tailor, was the proper judge of what were necessary articles for his son while in statu pupillari. The son was not at liberty to contract debts and extravagant habits because other young men with whom he associated did so. He should lay down to the jury ^^ that if they believed that the defendant dealt with the plaintiff, j viduarbriliiancy' as he had unblushingly admitted that he did, and also that he I OLYMPIC THEATRE.— The new farce, called " A Splendid In- knew he was not of age, and was contracting debts which were ' vestment," brought out at this theatre on Wednesday night, is unjustifiable, and for articles which were not wanted, they j based upon a sufficiently small idea; butMrRobson, for whom ought to find for the defendant. The plaintiff could not recover j } t was especially devised, manages to amplify it to a very divert- the 13 guineas which had been falsely charged as goods. He was jng extent, and out of nothing to produce much comic fruit. Mr HAYMARKET THEATRE.— A new comedy, in three acts, called " Double- faced People," was produced at this house on Saturday night week, with more than ordinary success. It is an adaptation to our stage of a piece called " Les Faux Bons- Hommes," which has been in great vogue at Paris during the last season. The adaptation, by substituting London for Paris, and English cha- racters for French, has been cleverly executed; but its French origin, nevertheless, is very palpable. The manners are more French than English, and the subject turns upon the mania for speculation, prevalent in Parisian society to an extent which— though we are bad enough— we have, happily, not yet reached. In Paris, ordinary play has fallen into abeyance— roulette and iearte do not sufficiently excite the Yast cupidity of the present generation, and the Stock Exchange is the great Hell of the day, to which all classes— men, women, and children— resort to satisfy the auri sacra fames which devours them. Of course, as the stage is the mirror of society, this passion is, more or less, the subject of almost every piece which the Parisian stage produces. In all these pieces the jargon of the Bourse is largely used, because the audience both understand and relish it— it enters into their own every- dav talk. Among ourselves, this is not yet the case, we hope; and therefore, though the new play we are speaking of was well received, yet the great quantity of talk about stocks and shares, with all the technicalities of " the House," went heavily off, and was felt by many besides our- selves to be exceedingly tiresome. The play was put on the stage with the completeness and elegance which of late years we have learned from the French, The acting, in its ensemble, was quite satisfactory, though the piece affords no room for indi- more than surprised when the character of the plaintiff's deal- ings first came out. He was shocked to see a person so appa- rently respectable so misconduct himself in his business. Such transactions were not honest; they sapped society and morals at their very roots, and were as serious as offences which had lately shocked the world. If the jury were of opinion that the plaintiff had gone down to induce the students to give ex- travagant orders, and induced the defendant to give such orders, and had lent money to him with the intention of charging the same as goods, and knew that the defendant's father would not sanction the supply of clothes, then the plaintiff could not, in his opinion, recover even the sums which were for goods which had been virtually supplied. When in any case the supply was secret and fraudulent, then plaintiffs ought not to be allowed to recover. As to the affidavit which the plaintiff had made, to say the very least of it, it was very careless of him, and there was no excuse for him to throw it upon his attorney, and to say that he made it as a mere matter of form. The jury would doubtless look at all the surrounding circumstances in the case, and the main question for them to decide was, whether the articles which had been supplied were necessaries or not.—- The jury im- mediately found a verdict for the defendant. CRIM CON.— LING V CROKER.— On Saturday week, in the Court of Common Pleas, an action was brought by the plaintiff, formerly a lieutenant iu the 14th Dragoon Guards, to recover damages from the defendant, a major in the army, for having had criminal conversation with plaintiff's wife. It appeared that plaintiff married his wife, who was a daughter of General Sir John Littler, in the year 1849, at Calcutta, and about the month of August, 1855, the plaintiff and his wife arrived in England. Major Croker came over by the same vessel, and during the voyage it was noticed that very great intimacy existed between the defendant and Mrs. Ling, and there ' was evidence to show that illicit intercourse had taken place between the parties on the voyage home, and also at Calcutta, and that they were now living as man and wife in open adultery. Mr Ling and his wife had previously lived on happy terms together, as was showa by their letters.— A letter written by the defendant to Mrs Ling was also put in and read, in which occurred these passages: " Believe that I am yours in every sense of the word, and that you are never absent for a moment from my mind. All my hopes are centred in you, and my only wish is that you might become mine for ever. Think over the matter, and say what length you are disposed to go in order to bring the affair about. I long for the time when we can meet ana talk it over, as on former occasions, when time was not sufficient to permit the first burst of delight to subside before we again parted. This separation is unbear- able." Then followed an inquiry after the health of the lady, with a prescription for taking iceland moss. The letter con- cluded with certain passages of a disgusting nature, and show- ing that a criminal intimacy had taken place between the parties. The defence set up was that the plaintiff had connived at, and promoted the dishonour of his own wife. To prove this, several fetters were put in, which were alleged to have been writ- ten by the plaintiff to his wife; a passage in one of them was to this effect:—" You had better, when you write to Croker direct under cover to the agents. For God's sake take care that Lady Littler does not see the letters passing to and fro between you. I sent you a letter yesterday from C. It came to me addressed here." In another letter written from the Crimea to his wife in England, the plaintiff told her that there was only one lady to be met with. " She is the only petticoat in these parts that I have seen since I left home. She is a devilish pretty woman. You may remember her husband in India. She lives with anyone I believe." This letter concluded with a passage showing that the plaintiff had been on terms of criminal intimacy with this lady, and it was couched in the most coarse and indelicate language. In answer to this evidence the plaintiff endeavoured to prove that the letters said to have been written by him were forgeries— Mr. Justice Willes summed up the case, and left it to the jury to say whether they believed that the plaintiff had consented to his wife's conduct. If so, he was not entitled to recover at all. If not, they would say what da- mages he was entitled to.— The jury, after an absence of about 40 minutes, returned a verdict for the plaintiff. Damages— £ 1,000. Titus Fulgent, a small tradesman, has become possessed of a thousand pounds, and at the instigation of his lawyer lends it at 50 per cent to a " most respectable" gentleman about to marry an heiress. The character of the'' gentleman'' in question may be easily imagined, as also Fulgent's chagrin when he finds, as he does at'Ramsgate, that the marriage, if it comes off at all, will only happen on the strength of a successful elopement— ari^ event somewhat doubtful, seeing that the carriage of the lovers breaks down while the parental enemy is on the track. The alarm of Titus at the peril of his money, and the equivoque which arises from the attempts he makes to protect his debtor, whereby he becomes compromised in the eyes of his own sweetheart, and sees the demolition of all his prospects, finan- cial, matrimonial, and commercial, constitute the motive of the farce, and furnish Robson with a skeleton which he fills up in his own graphic, inimitable, and, we may add, indescribable manner. Although slight to the last degree, the farce is written with considerable smartness and point; and acted as it was, with the utmost auimation aud rapidity, it challenged roars of laughter. Mr Bayle Bernard is said to be the author. ASTLEY'S THEATRE.— Mr W. Cooke now presents us with " Rob Roy" on horseback. This operatic drama was produced at the amphitheatre on Monday night, and in a really very cre- ditable and attractive manner. Not only are the horses intro- duced in the principal dramatic scenes, such as when the great Scottish freebooter is circumvented by the treacherous contri- vances of Rashleigh Osbaldestone, and the escape at the Ford of Aberfoil, but much, if not the whole of Sir Henry Bishop's music is introduced, for the execution of which provision is made in the persons of Miss Julia Weston and Mr W. H. Eburne, who sang the songs belonging to Diana Vernon and Francis Osbal- destone very prettily. The drama, as thus revived, receives therefore some agreeable aspects, and the manager is likely to profit by it. His enterprise, indeed, deserves success, for pieces of this kind admit easily of the super- addition of equestrian spectacle, the effect of which, when devised with judgment, can never be otherwise than striking and picturesque. The repre- sentative of Rob Roy is Mr Holloway, a gentleman of undoubted vigour, and who does not let the words of the gallant chieftain fall from his mouth without giving them due emphasis; nor is Mr Markham, who enacts Rashleigh, at all chargeable with tameness and insufficiency. Mr H. Hemings clothes the hu- mour of Baillie Nicol Jarvie with the broadest comicality; and in Mrs W. Dowton do we find as fierce and authoritative a Helen M'Gregor ascould be wished for. PUBLIC INCOME AND EXPENDITURE.— The total income the United Kingdom for the year ended the 30th of September, 1856, amounted to £ 71,348,066, and the total expenditure to £ 83,307,477; leaving a deficit of £ 16,959,411. The produce of the income tax for the year was £ 16,028,421. The balance of public money at the end of the year amounted to the sum total of £ 6,942,427. HEALTH OF LONDON.— Thedeaths registered in the week ending being rather above the average. The increase DISGUSTING CRUELTY.— At the last meeting of the county magistrates at Horncastle, North Lincolnshire, Mrs Martin, wife of Mr Robert Martin, Hundle House, Coningsby ; their servant- man, named John Groves; and a farm lad, Thomas Daft, were charged with an assault upon Eliza Tait, servant to the female defendant, under the following circumstances:— The glaintiff had lived in Mrs Martin's service since May last, and ad been subjected to continual ill- usage. On the Wednesday previous to the hearing, having committed some trifling fault, the mistress directed the servant- man and boy to take her into the washhouse and beat her, which they did in an indecent man- ner and for which they were rewarded with a pint of ale each. On the following Saturday the girl, not having washed one of the men's slops to her mistress's satisfaction, was first beaten with the slop, and then beaten in the same manner as before by the man and boy. Not satisfied with this, they took her into the yard, and, having stripped her, the man held her on the grindstone while the boy turned the handle until the skin was torn off to the extent of four inches by two. Thefemale delendant was present at the time, and laughed at the poor girl's shrieks under the torture. The latter ran home as soon as she could get away, and was immediately put under the hands of a doctor. The bench warmly expressed their disgust at the outrage, and fined the woman £ 5, the servant man £ 315s 6d, and the boy £ 1 5s 6d, including costs. The indignation of the persons in and around the court was so great that the female defendant had to be escorted to the lock- up by the police, the people yelling and hooting after her, and threatening to duck her in the river. DUELLING CONDEMNED IN A COURT OF JUSTICE.— A trial for slander— Crisp v Sir Robert Gyll— in the Court of Exchequer, on Monday, was made the occasion of a judicial remark of im- portance. Mr Slade, counsel for the plaintiff, having intimated of that, had his client ( a butcher) been in the same position as de- fendant, " there would have been a hostile meeting," the Chief Baron interrupted—" That is over now. [ Mr Slade: ' I hope not.'] For the honour of the country, I trust that it is all ever. Sitting here, in my public position, I cannot hear you state that duelling is one of the courses to be adopted when a man con- siders himself injured, without saying that in this Christian country such methods of redress are no longer pursued. Mr Slade rejoined, that he thought it a good check on impertinence. THE SOULAGES COLLECTION OF ITALIAN ART.— After having Feb 7, were , „ „ , , „ „„,„..,„....„, ,3 mixr, ™ anu arises from the recent depression of temperature. The deaths from . _ heaviest snecimen ever found in the world Mv Thomas Snrowles I diseases of the respiratory organs, rose to 359; they had been for jbeen submitted to public criticism at Marlborough House since received a lette? Vom LouSa Cree^ on Friday lasrs? atbig tbat ! some previous weeks about 280. The average of this class, cor- iDec 7j the exhibition of this collection was closed on Saturday two diners had com? unra an of a butter^ keg reeled for increase of population, for ten weeks correspondingFeb 7 During this period it has been visited by upwards of Yesterdav another tettcr d^ ted ^ oui^ a Creek September!" with last week, is 285. The deaths from bronchitis, were1224. 43,093 personsfwhich is just double the usual numbers attend- confirming the above was received^ ^ e aS ex' The increase of pneumonia is much less considerable. Phthisisin'g at £ his se^ 0n. Among these visitors as many as 5,126 per- tract I sent vou sewn specimens and two nugfets by Mr which was fatal in the previous week in 146 rases, numbered lastso » s have paid for admission, being ninefold the average num- WH Tf lY Thomas Snrowles that PatrickA< ren and week 184. Hooping- cough carried off 61 children, aud as regards , berspaying. We understand that the offer of sale has been T$? nDo'wnev have taken^^^ usKf^ Quartz and gold lefghing the extent to which it was fatal, showed little change on recent, madeto the Government for £ 13,620, with the recommendation beKn3 and 6001b! Yt hafcaS^ S weeks. The births were 976 boys, and 915 girls, total 1,891. | thatj if bought for the nation, it may be sent to Manchester. Mr Macgowan, of Bruton- street, now Blacker is gone, the only great salmon- fisher amongst London tsekle- sellers, follows the example of my deceased friend. With a well- made rod, in four pieces, 18 feet in length. 80 yards of good platted silk and hair winch line, and four yards of platted and singe gut casting line, I would undertake to kill in two hours a 401b " red kipper." I stipulate for fair water and an irrefragable and unbending " iron." I repeat what I have often said, viz, that a casting- line for spring or heavy water should consist of two yards of three or four strands of platted gut, to which should be joined the same length ofthe best single salmon gut. I hold that good, carefully chosen, single gut is strong enough to hold any fish— not, of course, if you are " a tugger or rugger," as my friend " Y." calls the roueh and ready, pully- haully, salmon fisher. I have some untied salmon gut, lying before me— Mr Charles Farlow, ef 191, Strand, gave it me last year— of which I shall make lises, if I should ever want them, that will defy the strength of Shannon, Ta. y, Spey, or ShiM giants. Let me beg of all salmon- fishers to'deaden, by stainiug in some vegetable dye the natural transparency of their gut lines and gut fly links. It is most necessary. I did not think so once. Last season convinced me. I had not a stained piece of gut, and was too lazy to stain what I had; and I could see the gut shining in the water, absolutely glittering, to the terror of the fish over which it passed. Brown is the colour I should prefer for spring fishing, and green for summer or low water fishing. The colour of the fly link should correspond with that of the casting line. For low water, lines should be fine, and flies small, sometimes not larger than a Mareh- browu, a May or stone- fly. For medium and low water I'll give three patterns, wliieh I consider standard ones :— No. 1. Body, yellow mohair, to be ribbed with gold twist and black hackle; tag, yellow floss silk, tipped with gold; tail, a small topping, blue jay at shoulder; wings, brown turkey or kite tail feather, mixed with golden pheasant tail and neck feathers, guinea hen, aud teal, and a topping bending over the whole ; blue and yellow macaw feelers, and blue mohair head. Hook, No. 6, for medium water; No. 8 and 9 for low water. This fly is painted on plate No. 3 of the Book ofthe Salmon, and is numbered 8. I remark of it—" This is a deadly Sutherland- shire fly, particularly for theShin and Laxford. It has been to me a plentiful purveyor of salmon. It is a model of a subdued gaudy fly, and will prove a general killer, when dressed on a No. 6 hook, in rivers of moderately high water. The salmon- fisher should never be without it." I will, moreover, add that it is a late morning and an early evening fly, and will kill all day in sunless weather. No. 2. Body, blue floss silk, ribbed with silver twist, tapering orange tag, and topping for tail; guinea hen hackle wound close by the silver twist, and thickening and lengthening up to the shoulder; wings, a full mixture of golden pheasant tail and neck feathers, blue and yellow macaw feelers, and bronze peacock harlhead. Hooks, No. 5 and 6 for deepish water; for low ditto, Nos. 8 aud 9. This comely fly, the attractive macron of arti- ficial flies, I love with trustful affection. Its portrait you will find on the same plate as the last fly. I remark of it: " This fly is as deadly as the latter, and better suited for briglitish day- fishing in deep clear pools and streams, As a general fly, I have the highest opinion of it; I should never fail to try it wherever I roamed, by known or unknown waters. I recommend it with the confidence of successful experience. It has killed with wings and hackle, after salmon had gnawed off in their struggles the silk body and twist ribbing." Mr Mackay, of Lairg, the water- bailiff and fisherman of the Hon E. S. Jervis, of Acbaney, by Shin, told me last year, that of all the flies he ever used, or saw used, on the Upper Shin, this fly is the best. He spoke, not knowing that it was one of my patterns, and that I was the first to present it to the notice of Shin salmon. No. 3. Body, silver- coloured floss- silk, ribbed with silver tin- sel and gold twist; a fine, short fibred black hackle wound over all; blue jay at the shoulder, and a topping for tail; wings, a mixture of brown turkey tail and peacock's wing feathers, with a topping surmounting the whole, blue and yellow macaw feelers, and black ostrich head. Hook, No. 6, 7, and 8. This attractive fly is prefigured in plate No. 5 of tht Book of the Salmon, and therein I have written, " This is one of the best general early morning and late morning flies I know of. If dressed on a No. 4 hook itVill kill well at full water in most rivers, amongst others the Shannon, Tay, Tweed, and Spey. The wing is a good speci- men of the ' mixed' wing. Tied 011 a No. 8 hook, it is an excel- lent grilse fly> early and late, in the rivers of Sutherlandshire at low water." I saw, a few weeks back, at Mr Macgowan's, Bruton- street, a salmon- winch, made after the pattern of one belonging to the Hon Colonel charteris, bought by the gallant officer and famous salmon- fisher, which has one very great improvement. Its handle projects straight from the middle of the side plate to the extent of an inch or more. It has 110 joint, lies close to the plate, so that the line can never hitch in it. There is another advantage. If the winch accidentally falls on a hard substance the handle of this winch will not be so easily broken, as the awkward, imperfect, ivory tipped, jointed handles of the winches generally in use. The cross- bars are level with the rims of the plates, allowing more room for the line in smaller winches so made, than iu larger ones having the cross- bars inserted in the plates lower than their edges. If I knew the name of the Perth maker or inventor I should mention it. My next shall appear on Taffy's day, and recite the " Rat- catcher's daughter s" powers of fly- fishing for trout, and, maybe, her acquirements in other arts. We shall see chapitre suivant. Feb 10. EPHEMERA. P. S. In my last communication, dated Feb 3,1 hoped that the weather would break before St. Valentine's Day, for the sake of the labouring classes, followers of hounds, and of salmon fishers. My hopes were realised on Thursday, the 5th, and ever since the weather has been open, and nearly all this week fine. One of the consequences has been some very good salmon angling in the river Tay, and I have no doubt in other rivers. This day, the 12th, the weather is splendid, and I envy those salmon fishers who can take advantage of it. Everything looks well for early fishing, and I advise my brethren to be off to Scot- land and Ireland without delay. I have just received a letter from my salmon tutor, " Y," proprietor of Shiu, Suther- landshire, in which is the following passage :—" I have no good news about our fishing. On the 1st of February the Kyle was all covered with ice, and the hills thickly covered with snow. We had a very rapid thaw on the 5th, and the melted snow came rushiug down in torrents. The rivers rose far above working ply, and the whole lowlands were covered with the flood, so that we have got almost nothing done, and, indeed, we are not likely to do much for at least a week to come." The letter is dated the 10th, so that " Y" calculates the rivers of Sutherlandshire will be in good order on the 17th. I fancy such will be the state next week of all our salmon rivers. * R. C. Y. has since written that the length of the line was 6 feet 6 inches. _____ [ Letters from " Mallard," and " A County Corkman," on Salmon- fishing, stand over.] ANGLING CHALLENGE— Thomas Scorer of Lumley will fish any man in the county of Durham or Northumberland, either in the river Wear or river Tees, angle fishing with fly or minnow, for £ 20 a side. Money ready any time at Mr W. Forster's, Alma Hotel, Lumley, Durham. STABBING IN SELF- DEFENCE.— On Monday last a young man of genteel appearance and respectably connected, named John P. Waterson, was placed at the bar of the High Court, Edin- burgh, charged with culpable homicide and assault, iu so far as on the morning of the 1st of January, about two o'clock, he assaulted John Christie, a labourer, and stabbed him with a knife in the chest, in consequence of which he immediately expired; as also stabbed Martin Garrett in the shoulder, to the danger of his life; as also Patrick Smith in the face and arm, and Patrick Murray in the thigh, to the serious injury of their persons. The panel pleaded " Not Guilty." It appeared from the evidence that a party of Irish labourers, bent on frolic or mischief, were passing down the Earthen Mound, which unites the old and new towns, and were near the National Gallery, when thev set on the prisoner, who was coming up, and asked him for whisky to keep New Year's morning or money to get it. The lad was laid hold of aud thrown down, as the appearance of his clothing proved, and in a state either of alarm or probably of exasperation, and in the apprehension of being garotted and robbed, he drew out a large pocket knife and struck Garrett, Smith, and Murray with it, and was making his escape, when Christie pursued him, on which Waterson turned round and stabbed him near the heart. The unfortunate man Christie, unknown to Waterson, who ran away, died almost on the spot. Waterson at once told the story of his encounter to several friends, and also to one of the police constables, he passed on his way home, and the same day he was apprehended. After the preliminary inquiry, he was liberated 011 bail, until he appeared at court to take his trial. After the full disclosure of the facts of the case, and it being evident that the knife was used in self- defence, and after very favourable evidence as to character had been tendered, the Solicitor- General withdrew the charges, and the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty, amid the cheers of a crowded court. , , THE LATE ARCHDEACON WILBEEFORCE.— We are requested to state that tidings of the decease ofthe Rev Robert T. Wilber- force, second son of the late Mr W. Wilberforce, and late Arch- deacon of the East Riding of Yorkshire, at Albano, 14 miles from Rome, on Tuesday, Feb 3, of gastric fever, have been received by his family. BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 15, 1857. SPOBTIHG CHRONICLE. [ TOWN EDITION.] THE TURF, SETTING? AT TATTERS AIL'S. MONDAY, FEB 9.— The Room was by no means well tended, and'speculation, though touching upon a variety of events, was unprecedented dull, the only " features"- if such they may he termed- being the disposition to back Minos, Skirmisher, and Logie o' Buehan for their spring engagements; and a slight reaction in favour of Loyola for the Two Thousand, and Blink Bonny for the Derby. The odds quoted ( 13 to 1) were booked to £ 50 about the latter, and her supporter offered to go on at the price. Anton was backed for £ 50 at 40 to 1, and Mes. senger for £ 80 at 50 to 1. THURSDAY, FEB 12— Owing to the absence of the principal bookmakers at Oundle the attendance was very thin, and busi- ness the reverse of brisk, though not devoid of interest, owing to the " knocking out" of Escape and Black Swan for the Grand National, and the further retrogression of Blink Bonny and Ladv Hawthorn for the Derby. 14 to 1 was offered against the former, and 1,000 to 15 taken as often as it could be got— five or six times- about her stable companion Strathnaver; whilst 1,000 to 25 was laid twice against Lady Hawthorn, who evinced symptoms of decline on the previous Monday. LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE. MONDAY. Minos Escott ....... Emigrant C. Boyce Little Charley .... H. E. May ,.. Hopeless Star E. Parr Lady Arthur In Prance ,.. Jean du Quesne.... Lamplugh ... Escape Thrift Black Swan Fowler . Sandboy ... Skirmisher, 12 to 12 to 25 to 25 to 25 to l( tkfl) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) TnCBSDAY. 9 to 1 ( off) 11 to 1 20 to 1 ( tk) 20 to 1 ( tk) .... Escott NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES. ... G. At dale. 8 to l( tk fl) ..., .... Escott il-; " •••• METROPOLITAN. Logie o' Buchan .. R. I' Anson.... U to 1 ( tk) .... JElcot'sdam colt .. J. JMxon,...... 20 to 1 ( tk) .... TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS. Loyola ... Isaac Day .... 11 to 2 ( tk) .... Schiedam ... W. Goater .... — .... Vedette . G. Abdale...... Drumour HaMOck ...... ——— .... CHESTER CUP. Leamington ...... E. Parr IS to 1 ( tk) Schiedam W. Goater .... — ——— .... St Domingo . ,1. Scott...... a 40 to 1 ( tk) .... S wyndel Dhygga . . Y. King........ 1000 to 15 ( tk) .... Alice W. Day........ 1000 to 15 ( tk) Cotswold I. D.<* y £ 00 to SS to 50 to 50 to 9 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( off) 1 ( tk) 10 to 1 ( off) 14, to l( t& off) 5 to 5 to 8 to 25 to 12 to 30 to 1 ( off) 1 ( off) 1 ( off) 1 ( tk) ,... 1000 to 15 ( tk) Blink Bonny Tournament M. D. Athl& te.. DERBY. ..., W. rAnson.... 13 to .... R. Drewitt ..... - Hdpkins T J. Scott.... 16 to 20 to 25 to Sprig of ShUlelagfi. fi Dawson Lady Hawthorn .. M. Dawson... 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 14 to 16 to 18 to 1 ( off) 1 ( tk) Saunterer Anton Messenger .. Sir Colin Commotion.. Strathnaver ..... J. Osborne J. Day M. Dawson.... Hopkins Mizen '. W. 1' Anson.,.. 80 to 35 to 40 to 58 to 50 to 50 to 1 ( off) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 tk) . leOOto 35 ( tk) . 40 to 4 ( tk) .... 1000 to 15 ( tk) FOALS, & c. TEDDINGTON— The following mares have arrived at Dean's Hill, to be put to this horseSabra, by Pantaloon; Inheritress; Si3ter to Singapore; Doubt's dam ; mare by Faugh a Ballatch, dam Julia; Dame Judith, and Alicia ( late Slashing Alice). The following are also there, to be put to him:— Mare by Melbourne, dam Lisbeth; mare by The Tulip, dam Tintoretto; mare by Sir Tatton Sykes, dam Monimia; Julia, by Muley Moloch; the dam of Post Horse ; mare by Voltaire, dam Kalmia; Lady Fanny; mare by Velocipede, dam by " Whisker; mare by Gladiator, dam by Cadland; and The Empress of Russia, all of which are in foal to Teddington. The following are expected:— Placid, The Duchess of Kent, Lady Vernon, Crochet, and two of Lord Glasgow's ; also others belonging to W. Stirling Crawfurd, Esq, Mr R. L. Walker. Mr J. Davidson, Mr Howard, & c. SWEETMEAT.— The following mares have arrived and are en route to be put to this horse, namely, Miss Agnes, by Bird- catcher; Merry Bird, by Birdcatcher; Bird Trap, by Bird- catcher; Little Kitty, by Touchstone; and two mares of Mr Sutc. liff's, bv Birdcatcher; Teresa, by Physician; Fleur de Marie, The Chase, Margaret of Anjou, mare by Melbourne, Truth, bv The Libel; Susan, by Elis; Phoebe, by Touchstone; mare by Surplice, dam Hose of Cashmere; Yorkshire Witch, by Isuro; Jessica, bv Launcelot; Red Tail; Blaek Cotton, by Faugh a Ballagh; Sally, by Ithuriel; Anna Thillon; Marianne, by Clarion ; Cicatrix; Jaquenetta, by Lanercost; and The Biddy. At Cawston Lodge, on the 1st inst, Lady Lurewell, a filly by Birdcatcher, and is put to him again. Heart of Oak, a mare by Don John out of Lollypop, a mare by Orlando out of Valentine, and Elopement have also arrived to be put to Birdcatcher. The following have arrived to be put to Windhound:— Doralice, Pa- pilio, and Liberty. Pheme, by Touchstone, is to be put to Windhound. STORM— The following mares, in addition to those noticed last week, have arrived to this horse:— Starling, by Redshank; Kitty Clover, by Robert de Gorham; Impression; Taranda, by Sir Tatton Sykes; filly by Chanticleer, dam by Bay Middleton out of Appolonia. Mr T. Parr's Kitty Clover dropped, on the 9th inst, a chesnut filly by Storm, at Osborne- lane Stud Farm, Bracknell, near Reading. At Rawcliffe Paddocks, York, Pharsalia ( the dam of Storm- sail), a colt by The Flying Dutchman; Eaton's dam, a filly by Connaught Ranger; Fortuna, a filly by Sir Tatton Sykes; and Lord Fitzwilliam's Georgia, a filly by The Little Known. Priestess, Honeysuckle, and Ignorance have arrived to be put to The Flying Dutchman; and Sister of Mercy to Newminster. At Althorp Park, near Northampton, on the 10th inst, Mr Bowes's Auld Acquaintance, a bay filly by Cotherstone, and will be put to him again. On the 7th inst, at AshtonPaddocks, Lancaster, Abaft, a brown filly ( our correspondent does not say by what horse), and will be put to Idle Boy. At Kirtlington Park, Oxon, Nectar, by Venison, a brown filly yMagnes. At Swalcliffe Stud Farm, Phoebe, by Touchstone, a bay colt' by Ethelbert. Professor Buck has left Doneaster for the Owmby Paddocks, near Brigg, where The Cure and Fernhill are also located. Major Groves has purchased Tarella from Sir John Shelley for the Royal Stud, and she has since foaled a colt by Melbourne. Crozier has lately been purchased by Mr S. Dickins, of North- ampton, where he will stand this season. On the 10tli inst, at Theobald Stud Farm, Stockwell, Slender, by Longwaist, a colt by Grecian. IRISH.— RBD HAST.— The following mares have arrived on a visit to this horse, at the Curragh:— Mr Qffin's Wheel, Mr M'Craith's Flame, by Seraglio out of Fuyard; Mr Jones's Dark Haired Girl, by Bretby ( with a filly by Greatheart). Mr Bris- coe's Prudence, a bay or brown filly by Red Hart, named Gazelle. ''* j* Owing to an extraordinary pressure of Coursing Intelli- gence, several letters on " Breeding/' an article on " American Horses and Four- mile Heats," " Horses in Training," a letter on " Horse Warranties," and other important matter un- avoidably stand over. THE SPUING HANDICAPS.— The following are corrections in the trainers of horses engaged in these races -.— Martinet ( North- amptonshire Stakes), Companion ( Metropolitan), and Drumour ( Chester Cup) are trained by Harlock, not by W. Goater; and Cave Adullam and Hollander ( in the City and Suburban) by Collins, not J. Robinson. NEWTON SUMMER MEETING.— ERRATUM.— Bel Esperanza was entered in the Cup instead of the South Lancashire Plate by mistake. THE DISPUTED HURDLE RACE AT LUDLOW.— This race has been decided by the stewards in favour of Coleshill. NEWMARKET.— We hear it is definitely arranged that the American horses in training here, the property of Mr Ten Broeck, will proceed on the 1st of April next, under the care of their trainer, Mr D. P. Palmer, to the house and stables recently occupied by Mr S. Scott at Houghton Down, near Stockbridge, which have been hired for a period of six months only, and where they will be traine 1 for their engagements. Young Hopeful, 3 yrs, and Tyne, 4 yrs, put up at Tattersall's on Monday last, have returned to J. Godding's stables, to be trained for their engagements. LORD LONDESBOROUGH'S HORSES.— The correspondent who took the trouble to inform us that Smith was about to return to his old quarters at Newmarket must have done so solely for the sake of deception; as we are assured, on good authority, that is lordship is too pleased with Hambleton as a training ground to leave it. NOMENCLATURE.— The following names have been given, as under -.— Filly by Ravensbone out of Mitre, 3 yrs, Viola; colt by Coilingwood out of Barbara, 2 yrs, Martin's Wing; colt by The Flying Dutchman out of The Bee, by Gladiator, 2 yrs, Stadt- holder; brown colt by Mathematician out of Easter, 2 yrs, Whitsuntide: brown colt by Robert de Gorham out of Yawn, 2 yrs, The Orphan; yearling filly by Bay Middleton out of Amazon, Marpesia; yearling filly by Pyrrkus the First out of Velleda, Felicitus; two year old colt by Goliah out of Lancashire Witch. King David; and two year old filly by Annandale out of Diphthong, Quotation. Midhope was struck out of all his engagements in England on the 12th inst, at 9 a. m. Died, on the 29th ult, at his residence, Clay Hill, Epsom, Mr WM. Careless, second son of Mr James Careless, Albion Hotel, Epsom, much respected by a large circle of friends and ac- quaintances. RE CATER OF HERTFORD.— The failure of this person, who carried on for some time a large business as maltster, and whose incarceration since August last for non- payment of malt duties to the Government, has been made public, is not likely, we un- derstand, to be attended with the disastrous results to his sureties that were anticipated; as, instead of remaining in prison for an indefinite period, he is making arrangements for the payment of the whole of the Crown debt, the means for liquidation being chiefly furnished by the large sums he won on the Derby and other races prior to his failure in business. Mr Watkius of Portsea took £ 52 to £ 20 that he would ride a mare from Portsea to the Cross, Chichester, 18 miles, in one hour, which he performed in gallant style, on Monday last, in 514 minutes. NEWMARKET,— The twentieth anniversary of " The New- market Convivial Society" was celebrated on Friday, the 6th instant, at the White Hart Hotel ( Mr F. Challands occu- pied the chair, and Mr J. Manning the vice- chair), on which occasion the members and their friends mustered in strong force. There was scarcely a vacant chair, and the din- ner ( the usual style of this establishment) reflected great credit on the worthy host and hostess. The bill of fare ( neatly printed for the guests) contained every delicacy of the season. After the cloth was drawn, the chairman in brief, but appropriate, speeches, proposed the following toasts :— " The Queen," " Prince Albert and the Royal Family," " The Errvperor of the French," succeeded by " The Army," very ably proposed by Mr J. Manning, and " The Navy," by Mr Pen- nington, who kindly undertook the corresponding vice- chair on this occasion. In addition to the above, we add a few of the toasts that were given, and duly responded to in the course of the evening:—" The Convivial Society," proposed by Mr C. Clark, in a very excellent speech; " The Turf," by Mr James Taylor ; " The Town and Trade of Newmarket," by Mr T. Pars, and which was received with much enthusiasm ; " The Duke of Rutland," by Mr R. M. Stephenson ; " The Stewards and Mem- bers of the Jockey Club," by the President, in a very neat speech, which was warmly responded to by Mr James Manning; " The Duke of Bedford," by Mr T. Cole;'' Success to Agriculture," " Lord Clifden," " The Trainers and Jockeys of Newmarket." " Mr Josselyn and the Suffolk Foxhounds" was proposed in a very humorous way by Mr S. Rogers, and met with a hearty response: " The Members for the Two Counties," by Mr G. T. Peck ; " The Training Establishments of Newmarket,' in a very able speech, by Mr R. English; " Admiral Rous," by Mr Samuel Day; " The President," by Mr A. Frye;" The Vice- Presidents," " The Host and Hostess," " The Secretary," " The Visitors," " The Ladies," and a great many more which we have not space to particularise. The wines and dessert were excellent, and all present seemed delighted with the treat afforded them of meet- ing together in social friendship and true conviviality. Messrs Winn and Fielding, of London, were engaged for the occasion, and very much amused the company by their ballads and duets; and, with the assistance of Mr Alfred Frye, of Newmarket, some glees were sung, which contributed much to the harmony and variety of the evening. It is a fact worthy of notice, that such has been the change in Newmarket of late years, by decease and removals, that only three of the members were present who were enrolled at the commencement of the society, to whioh we heartily wish success. THE APPROACHING SEASON. RACING TO THE EDITOR OP BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON. SIR: Shrewsbury and Ludlow have been wisely put together by Mr Frail, and although it has been considered his autumn gatherings are superior to his summer meetings, the fact of his having obtained no less than four hundred and sixty sub- scribers, consisting chiefly of the noblemen and gentlemen of the county, to the various stakes at both places, is conclusive proof that " the right man is in the right place," and that whatever may be the season of the year, Shropshire does not forget John Frail. His programme has not yet been published, but judging by the past, there can be little fear it will elicit approval. Bath, under the patronage cf the head of the house of Bad- minton, and supported by large drafts from the Dauebury, Ilsley, Woodyates, and Findon stables, has quietly worked its way into a commanding position among the southern meetings. Its chief strength is in its Two Year Old Stakes, for " The Somer- set- shire," from the change in the handicapping, has latterly lost half its interest. Already the names down to it are sufficient to make a large handicap, and with a Triennial with thirty- five, and the Weston with a like number of subscriptions, the Lansdowne gathering will be quite up to the usual standard. Epsom occupies the following week, and with no prospect of the interference in the order of things that occurred last year, there is a vast improvement in the list, and Mr Dorling has never yet put out such an affiche. His first day, rather too full of plates, has been strengthened by the Rous Stakes, for which near a hun- dred names are down ; with the Trial and a Woodcote unusually strong, there will be no excuse for absenteeism.', The Derby Day is sufficiently recommendatory in itself, but this year, if" am to judge from the number of horses backed for it, and which include no less than fifty- two names, wc shall have a more than ordinary exciting struggle, and a more satisfactory race than we have seen for the last two occasions. In the Epsom Cup I perceive a decided improvement in the quality of the entries, and a slight one in the quantity. The Two Year Old Stakes on Thursday is quite up to the average, and with only fair luck, I think it quite possible to get a score of mares to the post for the Oaks out of the hundred and thirty- five that are engaged in it. This, it must be admitted, is a cheering state of affairs, and it is with pleasure I lay it before your readers. Manchester appropriates the" holiday week" bet ween the two great Southern Meetings, and from the liberal funds placed at the disposal of Mr Bake, a very attractive bill of fare has been announced, which has been duly taken advantage of by owners of horses. The Produce Stakes both for this and other races have been responded to in an extraordinary manner, and the Union Cup ijs still the great race it has ever been since its first year. Ascot does not make that progress its yotaries could desire, and the stakes already closed contain very few names of note. Probably when the debt on the Grand Stand is liquidated, and more added money given, the cards will be better filled. Hampton is a mere local affair. Newton, under the auspices of Mr Bake, takes precedence of it in point of racing, and through his influence a very successful " revival" has been established, most of Mr B.' s Northern friends giving him their support and confidence. Newcastle and Stockbridge again unfortunately clash, but as few horses now leave the Southfor the Northumberland Plate, the injurious effects will not be so felt as might be imagined. The Tyne men" are, as usual, patronised by the Middleham and other Yorkshire stables, and the North Derby, with such names in it as Blink Bonny, Vidette, and Sprig of Shillelagh, promises to preserve its interest. The Bibury Club last year was short of horses, and Rock- bridge, although it showed excellent sport, was remarkable for the number of defeats of the " Home Stables," and a somewhat short supply of sport. Now its prospects are of the fairest kind, as the Triennials have a far healthier appearance than those of other places. The Stockbridge Derby with thirty- seven nomina- tions is enriched with the name of the northern wonder, Igno- ramus. The Mottisfont has filled well, and although there is a slight falling off in the numerical entry for the Stewards' Plate, the names are a guarantee for the nature of the contest we may expect. , . Winchester still survives, although its dissolution or rather amalgamation with Stockbridge has frequently been predicted, and the union would be one which all racing men would concur in. Owing to local influence the Grange Park Stakes invariably makes a race, but the Hampshire Stakes, from some unknown cause, always dwindles down to nothing, and rarely has a race horse left ' in its acceptance. Benefitting as the city does by the races, the inhabitants might well be a little more liberal to the subscription book of Mr Peake. To the improvement of Carlisle, Mr Daly has devoted all his energies, and the result is apparent by the increased interest felt in the Cumberland Plate, and the increase In the entries of the other stakes. Hereford, originally fixed for the same date, is postponed until the end of August, a decided improvement on former years, may be confidently looked forward to, three of the most influ- ential noblemen on the Turf having accepted the stewardship, and promised the sight of their colours. ;:" iJ^ S The officials of Worcester are well up in their arrange- ments, and from the liberal sums added to every race, and no clashing with Newcastle, the " Faithful City " is certain to be well patronised. The Newmarket July Meeting has Worcester to contend with. The list, while I write, contains but three races, viz, the July, Midsummer, and Chesterfield Stakes, the entries for which are shorter than we generally see. The Liverpool July programme is, I believe, now under a course of revision by its lessee, who, profiting by the experience of the last three or four years, has struck out several old stakes which involved the payment of large sums down, and substituted, others more in accordance with the spirit of the times. The re- sult of such a measure I conceive will be the restriction of the popularity of the meeting, and beneficial also to the interests of Mr Topham himself. Nottingham and Stamford follow each other in the next week, and are generally worth attention. The former is decidedly the most popular of the two, and although not so fashionable, has derived great support from the Bretby stable, whose colours we invariably see successful. Stamford has every attribute of a first class meeting, but however desirous the friends of the noble marquis, under whose presidency it may be said to take place, it is useless to conceal that unless fed more liberally with money, it cannot long survive, for in dulness, it has for a long time had no rival in the Calendar. It will this year follow Nottingham. Goodwood, ever welcome, betrays a falling off in the subscrip- tion to most of the stakes, and it is wonderful how so many horses are collected there to run for their own money. Weak as the list is, both in the Ham, the Gratwicke, and the Drawing Room, and with hardlyla chance of a race for the Three Hundred Sovereign Stake, the new Two Year Old Stake, named the Fin- don, and which was got up by Mr Howard, will be a welcome addition to the Cup Day card. And on the second day of the following year, we shall also be indebted to the same gentleman for the Goodwood Derby, a stake that has been likewise well re- ceived. In contrasting the programme with that of " former happy years," it is impossible not to be struck with the reflec- tion of how death, and other casualties, have deprived Goodwood of its chief supporters, and to think there is no probability of a recurrence of those days, when Lord George, flag in hand, was at the head of affairs, and the Pro- duce Stakes were equal in value to a Derby. Brighton, shows the adeptness of Mr Dorling in his avocation, and, aided by the liberal enterprise and funds of the railway company, the three days are rendered as attractive as human agency can make them. The stakes that are at present closed have filled as well as might be anticipated, and unless the ground very hard, the fields are always sure to be large. The Race Committee, however, show great selfishness in declining to alter their davs, so as to bring the Lewes and Brighton meetings into one week, which this overcrowded period requires. Ripon, under the surveillance of Mr Peart, has suddenly sprung into notice, and the Yorkshire stables giving him their aid, he has presented, for the last two years, some excellent sport, at which most of the northern horses, en route from Good- wood, have assisted. The Londoners have felt the advantage in being gratified with plenty of racing. York never disappoints; and the only complaint that is ever made respecting it is, that too many good things are crammed into too small a space. Abler pens than mine have advocated the addition of another day, and the measure has been well consi- dered, Ihear, by theauthorities. whohaverejectedit on the ground of the Rawcliffe sale taking up the Tuesday, and it was not de- skable to keep up the turmoil and excitement for the whole week. The validity of this excuse 1 cannot for a moment admit, and am satisfied the shareholders in the Rawcliffe establishment are too good sportsmen themselves to refuse to have their auc- tion on the Monday, and then the present list might be got through as completely as at Goodwood, Chester, Epsom, and Ascot, instead of being hurried through as it is now with discom- fort to all parties. I allude, of course, to the racing OR Friday. The Prince of Wales, Eglinton, and Gimcrack Stakes, which have lately closed with an excellent array of names to them suffice to prove Knavesmire is still dear to trainers. Egham has within the last two years risen in estimation. From the improvement visible in its Two Year Old Stakes, and, from the patronage given to it, appears likely to maintain its position. Wolverhampton, curtailed one day, will be far more attractive than at present. Reading has lately taken up a better position in the Home Cir- cuit, and the southern trainers prefer it to Wolverhampton. Warwick, extended to three days, is too remote to canvas now, but Mr Merry will no doubt take care that the original features of his meeting are preserved. Thirsk has changed its fixture from the spring until now, and being the week before Doncaster, and with nothing of conse- quence to interfere with it, the benefit of the alteration will be apparent. Doncaster looms brightly in the future, the St Leger having 164 subscribers, being the largest on record, and 8 to 1 taken about one of its nominations— a fact unprecedented in the annals of the race. The Champagne entry is much the same as usual, and the Doncaster Stakes reads well upon paper. Thus every great meeting in theCalendar, almost without exception, appears to be in a state of progress, which is the surest proof that the English Turf is in a healthy state ; and if I have thought it my duty to point out some weak parts in the different managements, I trust it will not be considered I have done so in a fault- finding spirit, but from a desire to witness every programme as perfect as cir- cumstances will admit. The Lincoln Spring Meeting takes place, weather permitting, on Wednesday and Thursday next, when the racing vacation maybe said to have terminated. Three races and a steeple chase will be run on the first day, and four events are for decision on the second. The nominations for all these stakes are as nu- merous as could be expected at the present season of the year ; but as condition more than quality will affect the result, I am almost unwilling to hazard a conjecture of the judge's verdict. Cardsharper or Huntington, however, look very likely to " pull off" the Spring Handicap ; and Schriften, from the manner in which he is supported " about town," seems a " certainty" for the Two Year Old Stakes. In the absence of Fisherman, Paula Monti, who is entitled to all the allowances, ought to win the Trial.— Yours, & c, OBSERVER. INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. LIVERPOOL SPRING MEETING, 1857. Acceptances for the GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLE CHASE HAN- DICAP of 20 sovs each, h ft, and 5 only if declared, with 100 added ; the second to save his stake ; winners of atiy steeple chase from the time of declaring the weights, once 61b, and twice or more 10lb extra; about four miles ; 69 subs, 17 of whom declared age st lb Trainers. Escape a.. 11 2 Thrift Marmaduke .. 6.. 10 8 Private Wanderer a.. 10 6 Hanlon Minos a.. 10 4 Escott CassoCou a. .10 2 Lamplugh Star of the West a.. 10 0 I'Anson Jean du Quesne a. .10 0 Lawpiugh Hopeless Star.. a.. 10 0 E. Parr Gaylad ( h b) .. a.. 10 0 Wormaii Freetrader — a.. 10 0 Holman Md. of the Glen a. .10 0 Little Charley . a.. 10 0 H. May Lough Bawn.. a.. 9 li Thrift Jemmy the Black Garry Owen . Odihim ..... Black Swan . Emigrants b). a.. 9 10 C. Boyce Horniblow a.. 9 10 Private Morgan Rattler6. 10 Harrison Squire of Bens- sham a.. 9 Dangerous a.. 9 Forest Queen.. a.. 9 Trembleur,.,. a.. 9 Red Rose 6.. 9 9 12 Oseland 9 12 Murphy 9 10 B. Land 9 10 W. Fowler Heslop W. Fowler J. Waugh In France D. Hughes age st lb The Potter.... a.. 9 6 King Dan .... a.. 9 6 The Bruiser .. a.. 9 6 Midge a.. 9 6 The Rejected .. a. Romeo a Albatross 6. Gipsy King.... 6 Sting ( h b) .... 6. Emulator 4 The Serf a. The Rover a Lady Arthur.. a Zig Zag a Waterfall a Harry Lorre- quer 6. Little Yeoman. 6. Sparchford .. a. Maurice Daley. a Omar Pasha ( hb) a. Teddesley a Humboldt .... 6 Sandboy 5 Treachery 5. First of May Trainers. Mizen Escott Edwards Private 9 6 Rutherford 9 6 D. Hughes 9 6 Keegan 9 6 Private 9 6 Cassidy 9 6 D. Hughes 9 4 Private 9 4 Private 9 4 In France 9 4 I. Day 9 4 1. Day 9 4 W. Fowler 9 4 Audinwood 9 2 D. Hughes R. James 9 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 Cowper Holman Pattison Escott D. Hughes C. Boyce Weathercock.. 6.. 8 12 B. Land Westminster.. 5.. 8 10 D. Hughes WARWICK SPRING MEETING, 1857. The WTLLOUGHBY HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, and 5 only if declared on or before the 24th Feb, with 30 added ; winners of any handicap value 100 sovs after the declaration of the weights 5lb extra ; to be ridden by gentlemen, jockeys 6lb ex- tra ; two miles ; 23 subs. age st lb age st lb age st lb Early Bird.... 6. .11 7 Shoreham ... .5. .10 8 Sluggard 5.. 10 3 Siding ........ 5.. 11 3 Emulator .... 4.. 10 8 Milkboy a.. 10 1 Homily 5 .11 3 Caiiph 6 .10 7 Greyliug 3.. 9 0 Wantage 5.. 11 2 Rialto 5.. 10 7 Mysterious Alembic 6 .10 12 Gaudy 4 .10 5 Jack 3.. 8 12 Poodle a .10 10 Minos a.. 10 5 Delos 8.. 8 11 Prince of Phantom ( h b). a.. 10 4 Kimburn 3 . 8 10 Orange 4.. 10 9 Minerva a.. 10 4 Gunboat 8 . 8 9 Hopeless Star . a.. 10 9 The GREAT WARWICKSHIRE HANDICAP CR 20 sovs each, h ft, and 5 only if declared on or before the 24th February, with 50 added ; winners of any handicap value 100 sovs after the de- claration of the weights Bib extra ; two miles ; 30 subs. 7 11 age st lb Pole Star 5.. 9 0 BrothertoGrey Tommy .... a Homily 5 Pantomime .. a.. 7 5 Siding 5.. 7 4 Poodle a.. 7 0 Alembic ...... 6.. 7 0 Romeo a . 7 0 Shoreham .... 5.. 6 11 Alice Went- worth ...... 4.. 6 11 Emulator ..., 4.. 6 9 age st lb Star Hopeless flate Star of England).... a. Waterfall .... a Gaudy 4 Wee Wiile ( lato OmarPaSha). 4. December 5. Tame Deer 4. Miss Hark- away 4 . 6 0 Tom Thumb.. 4.. 5 11 6 7 6 7 6 6 6 6 6 2 age ft lb Tamo'Shanter. S,, 5 8 St Giles 3.. 5 6 Codrington.... 8.. Centurion .... 8.. Cedric 3.. Dulcamara ... 8.. Six and Eight- pence 8.. Kimburn 8.. Theory 3.. The Avenger. .8.. Actress 8.. 5 2 5 0 4 12 4 10 4 10 4 9 i 9 4 8 4 8 Greencastle.... 4.. 7 0 4 .6 18 ... 4 .6 13 ... 4 .6 13 ... 6 .6 12 DONCASTER SPP* INGI [ MEETING, 1857. The DONCASTER SPRING HANDICAP cf 15 sovs each, 10 ft, and only 5 if declared on the 17th of February, with 100 added; winners of any handicap of the value of 100 ( after the weights were published) 71b, of two or one of 200 sovs value 101b extra; St Leger Course ; 51 subs. If the highest weight accepting is under 8st 121b, it will be raised to that, and the others in proportion. age st lb age st lb Fisherman .,.. 4.. 8 12 Cossey 5.. 7 0 Mr Sykes..... , a. .8 10 ~ Alonzo a. .8 4 Artillery 4.. 8 1 ForbiddenFruit4.. 7 13 Siding 5.. 7 10 Mary 5. .7 10 Poodle a.. 7 10 Pantomime.... a.. 7 7 Romeo a.. 7 7 Vandal 5.. 7 6 Merlin 4. .7 8 Reveille 6 .7 2 Bolton: 5. .7 2 Midhope 4.. 7 2 Wee Willie ( late Omar Pasha) 4.7 0 BuchanS.. 5 16 Actress 3.. 4 11 Courtenay 5 .7 0 Weights published Feb 9, at nine o'clock in the morning. Nominations for the CHESTERFIELD HANDICAP PLATE of 100 sovs, for three year olds and upwards; winners of any race value 100 sovs ( matches excepted) after the weights appear 6lb, twice, or of 200 sovs, 91b extra ; one mile, Curious Gaudy Preston Caliph Emulator 4.. 6 12 Lawn 4.6 12 Miss Harkaway 1. , f> 10 Scotchman 4.. 6 10 Little Nell ( h b) 4.. 6 8 Night Hawk .. 4.. 6 6 The Martlet.... 4. .6 2 Odd Trick 8. .6 0 St GileB 8. .6 0 Centurion 3.5 12 Logie o' BuchanS. .5 1& age st lb Norton.,, 8.. 5 7 Harrie 8. .5 Engld.' s IJeautyS.. 5 Wardermarske 8.. 5 Leo 8.. 5 Verona 3.5 Cora Linne 8.. 5 Chas. O'Malley. 8.. 5 Special Licence 3.. 5 Codringtnn 8 5 Prss. of Orange 3.. 5 Mysterious Jack 8.. 5 Pizarro 3.. 5 Liverpool 8.. 5 Six and Eight- pence 8.. 5 Logie o' Buchan, 8 yrs The Assayer, 6 yrs Old Stringhaults, aged The Martlet, 4 yrs Bourgeois, aged Minnie( late Whitebait), 3 yrs Wardermarske, 3 yrs Little Cob, 3 yrs Mysterious Jack, 8 yrs Breeze, 4 yrs Evelyn, 8 yrs Ella, 3 yrs Plausible, 5 yrs Baroda, 5 yrs Cardsharper, 6 yrs Peto, 3 yrs Pontifical, 8 yrs Pera, 4 yrs England'sBeauty, 8yrs Admiral Lyons, 3 yrs Charles O'Malley, 3 yrs Actres s, 3 yrs Special Licence, 3 yrs Kestrel, 4 yrs Brother to Mary Hope, | Stormsail, 3 yrs 3 yrs . I Ida, 5 yrs B c by Tago out of Jack Sheppard, 5 yrs Minx, 4 yrs | Lord Nelson, 3 yrs The weights to be published in due time. MALT0N, 1857. The Two YEAR OLD STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 20 added; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 3lb ; straight half mile ; 6 subs. Mr Plummer's b c Coxwold Mr T. Cunningham's b c Darkie Mr Lee's br c Soothsayer Mr H. Richardson's Lcetitia Mr T. Cunningham's br f Brown Mr Christie's ch c by Joe Lovell out Bonnet of Mrs Hudson Nominations for the MALTON HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and only 3 if declared on or before the 3d of March, with 100 added ; one mile and a half; 34 subs. Weights to be pub- lished on the 16th of February. Coup de Main, 4 yrs Vandal, 5 yrs Gortachakoff, 4 yrs Marchioness, 5 yrs • Typee, aged Gra; cnlusEsruriens, 5 ys Victoria, 4 yrs Bolton, 5 yrs Logie o' Buchan, 8 yrs Cardsharper, 6 yrs Peto, 8 yrs Warlock, 4 yrs Piccolomini, 6 yrs Those horses marked St Julian, 5 yrs Courtenay, 5 yrs Forbidden Fruit, 4 yrs Alma, 4 yrs The Martlet, 4 yrs The Pope, 4 vrs The Hawk, by Bird- catcher, 4 yrs Norton, 8 yrs Walhalla, 3 yrs Evelyn, S j rs Apothecary, S yrs Laertes, 3 yrs Brompton, 3 yrs Iota, 3 yrs • Admiral Lyons, 8 yrs • Charles O'Malley, Syrs Captain Barclay, 8 yrs Cora Linne, 3 yrs Liverpool, 8 yrs Brother to Mary Hope, 8 yrs Minnie( late Whitebait), 8 yrs having been entered without the knowledge of their owners, will be struck out at the appointed time unless specially ordsred to be left in. The LANGTOS STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 20 added; two year olds 7st, three 9st ; fillies and geldings allowed 31b; winners extra ; straight half mile ; 8 subs. Capt Cornish ns b c Captain Pow' lett, 3 yrs Mr J. Scott's ro c Esperance, 2 yrs Mr R. H. Jones's b f Saxony, 2 yrs Mr W. King's b f Whirlpool, 2 yrs Mr Hall's br f The Phantom Sail, 2 yrs Nominations for the CONVIVIAL HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and only 3 if declared on or before the 3d of March, with 50 added ; one mile; 26 subs. Weights to be published on the 16th of February. Coup de Main, 4 yra Plausible, 5 yrs Piccolomini, 6 jrs The Martlet. 4 yrs Cardsharper, 6 yrs Forbidden Fruit, 4 yrs Peto, 8 yrs The Hawk, 4 yrs Gr » culusEsuriens, 5ys GuBstone, 4 yrs Culcayy, 5 yrs B c by Iago— Minx, 4 ys Couflteiay, 5 yrs Brother to Mary Hope, The Pope, 4 yrs 8 vrs Caledon, 3 yrs Night Hawk, 4 yrs Captain Powlett, 3 yrs Mr T. Cunningham's b c Darkie, 2 yrs Mr T. Cunningham's br f Brown Bonnet, 2 yrs Mr W. PAnson's b f by Joe Lovell out of Flemish Girl, 2 yrs Norton, 8 yrs Brompton, 3 yrs Sichoeus, 3 yrs Captain Barclay, 8 yrs Cora Linne, 3 yrs Laertes, 3 yrs Liverpool, 8 yrs Minnie ( late Whitebait), 8 yrs DERBY SPRING MEETING, 1857. Nominations for the HARRINGTON PLATE of 30 sovs, added to a Free Handicap of 5 sovs each ; one mile. Affghan, 5 yrs | Victory, aged | Qaestionable, 5 yrs Old Stringhaults, aged Diligent, 6 yrs Jack Sheppard, 5 yrs Blight, 6 yrs I Nicholas I Mary, 5 yrs The Early Bird, & yrs | Ulysses, 4 yrs I Tom Thumb, 4 yrs Qn. of the South, 4 yrs B e by Burgundy out of The Dupe, 3 yrs Katherine Logie. 4 yrs | Peggy, 3 yrs I Emulator, 4 yrs Md. ofCadiz( hb), 5yrs [ Gitlfina, 3 yrs I Westminster, 5 yrs Sir Humphrey, 8 yrs IB f by Rarensbone out I British Remedy, 4 yrs Ada, 4 yrs I of Mitre, 8 yrs I Fiction, 8 yrs Old Fashion, 8 yrs | B m by Idas, dam by -• - - Sluggard, 5 yrs I Johnny Boy, 5 yrs Prince's Mixture, 4 yrs | Caliph, 6 yrs Che by Stulta out of Elfrida, 4yrs Gentle Kitty, 3 yrs I Stork, 4 yrs I Vaulter, 8 yrs I Cossey, 5 yrs I Little Tom, aged The SCARSDALE STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added, for two year olds; colts 8st, fillies 7st 10lb; half bred horses allowed 4lb ; winners extra; half a mile; 9 subs. Lord Chesterfield ns Rough Bob I Mr Ramsay's b c by Malcolm out Mr Gulliver's ch c Archibald j of The Cocktail's dam ( h b) Mr Knight's ch f Trot | Mr St John's Greenwich Fair Mr W. Lascelles's b f by Chatham Mr W. Stebbing's Sir Isaac Newton out of The Squaw Mr H. Wadlow' 3 bk c Orchehill Mr T. Parr's York | The HURDLE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, and 3 only if declared by the 17th of February, with 50 added; winners of any hur- dle race or steeple chase after the weights are out 5lb extra; two miles, over eight hurdles; 28 subs. If the highest weight accepting is under list, it will be raised to that weight, and the rest in proportion. age st lb The Prince .... 5.. 9 11 Beechnut a.. 9 10 Redcap ( hb) .. a.. 9 10 The Bruiser a.. 9 10 age st lb Humboldt.... 6.. 11 0 Hopeless Star a.. 10 10 Weathercock.. 6 .10 6 Trembleur a. .10 4 Tom Perkins. .6.. 10 2 Little Yeoman a.. 10 0 Diligent 6.. 9 12 Evington Lass a.. 9 12 Prenez Garde a.. 9 12 Victory( h b).. a.. 9 11 Weights published on Tuesday, Feb 10, at nine o'clock in the merning. Primus Nicholas .. Royalty.,.. Boadieea . Treachery ,... 5.. 9 ... 6.. 9 ... a,. 9 ,... 5.. 9 .... 5.. 9 age st lb Comet ........ 59 The Disowned.. 5.. 9 Carbineer ( li b) a. .9 Flageolet 5. .9 St Julian 5. .9 OldStringhaults a.. 9 Sluggard ...... 5.. 9 Ada ..... 4.. 8 12 Heads or Tails 8.. 7 7 CR0XT0N PARK, 1857. Nominations for the GRANBY HANDICAP of 20 sovs each, h ft, and 5 only if declared; Granby Course, about a mile and a half; 43 subs. ' Malacca, 4 yrs Peter Flat, 4 yrs Duke of Lancaster, 6 y s Zigzag, aged Waterfall, aged Border Chief, 4 yrs Lawn, 4 yrs Viola, 8 yrs Vandal, 5 yrs Courtenay, 5 yrs Victory ( h b), aged for two year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 4lb; winners 5lb extra; straight half mile; 17 subs Capt Gray's b c Captivator Mr T. Parr's York Mr R. Wilson's b c Mauchline I Mr Osborne's b f Intercidona Mr Osborne's br c Honeystick Mr Copperthwaite's b c by Buck- thorn out of Captious Mr Copperthwaite's br c by Buck- thorn out of Anne Page Mr Windsor's b or ro f by Bird- 1 catcher out of Colocynth Mr Hughe*' s b c Knockburn Mr T. Hunt's b f Sister to Wild Huntsman Mr T. Stevens's b f Flora Mac- don aid Mr Merry's br c Dispute Mr Merry's gr f by Chanticle « r out of Sister to Moss Trooper Mr J. La Mert's Melita Mr Cunningham's Darkie Mr E. Parr's b f Perseverance Mr Holland's Harry Stanley SALISBURY, 1857, Acceptances for the WILTSHIRE STAKES of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, and only 5 if declared, with 50 added; winners of any handicap after the weights were out 61b, two 91b extra; 34 subs, 17 of whom declared. The highest weight accepting being 8st 9lb, it has been raised to 8st 121b, and the rest in proportion. Alonzo Poodle The Earl .. Lymington Apathy age stlb ... a.. 8 12 ... a.. 8 7 ... 5.. 8 8 . ., 5.. 7 10 ,. 8.. 7 2 TameDeer .... 4 .7 1 st lb Tarn O'Shanter. 3.. 6 12 Bannockburn.. 3.. 6 8 Worcester 3 .6 8 Kimbsrn 3.6 6 Paula Monti .. 8. .6 2 Iareca 8.. 5 10 The rest pay 5 sovs each. age st lb Shirah ( late The Kertch Chief) 3.. 5 10 Mohawk 8.. 5 9 Madame Rachels.. 5 9 Ombra 3.. 5 8 Dardanelles,... 8.. 5 8 CATTERICK BRIDGE, 1857. Nominations for the CRAVEN HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 40 added; about one mile; 24 subs, Courtenay, 5 yrs Admiral Lyons, 8 yrs Caliph, 6 yrs Cardsharper, 6 yrs Passion Flower, 3 yrs Peto, 8 yrs Rylstone, 5 yrs Sulpitia, 3 yrs Baroda, 5 yrs Plausible, 5 yrs Ella, 3 yrs Walhalla, 8 yrs Remedy, S yrs " Leyburn Lass, 5 yrs El Hakim, Syrs Pontifical. 3 yrs The weights to be published by Tuesday, 24th of February. Nominations for the BROUGH HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, 5 ft, and 3 only if declaoed, with 100 added; two miles ; 22 subs. Preston, 4 yrs | Bourgeois, aged | Kenerdy 3 yrs Janet, S yrs Homceopathist, 8 yrs Theory, 3 yrs Johnny Taft, 5 yrs I Apothecary, 8 yrs " " King of the Gipsies, 4 y [ St Julian, 5 yrs Greencastle, 4 yrs I Cora Linne, 3 yrs Princess of Orange, 3 y I Rylstone. 5 yrs Merlin, 4 yrs Charles O'Malley, 3 yrs Gaudy, 4 yrs I i The weights to be published by Tuesday, 24th of February. Nominations for the HORNBY HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, and 1 only if declared, with 60 added; mile and a half; 29 subs. IB c by Iago — Minx, 4 Bro' to Mary Hope, 8 y Martlet, 4 yrs I Bro' to Preston, 8 yrs I Gaudy, 4 yrs Little Cobt3 yrs I Capuchin, 3 yrs Rickledon, 3 yrs I Elastic, 5 yrs I Norton, 8 yrs I Mongrel, 8 yrs 1 Assayer, 6 yrs Hamjet, 3 yrs Bolton. 5 yrs Walhalla, 8 yrs Night Hawk, 4 yrs Norton, 3 yrs Cardsharper, C yrs Sulpitia, 3 yrs Courtenay, 5 yrs Charles O' Malley, 3 yrs Caliph, 6 yrs Theory, 8 yrs Cora Linne, 3 yrs Rylstone. 5 yrs Passion Flower, 8 yrs Ella, 3 yrs Gaudy, 4 yrs Bourgeois, aged Merlin, 4 yrs The Hawk, by Bird- aatoher, 4 yrs Minnie, 3 yrs Pontifical, 8 yrs Bro' to Mary Hope, 3 y Fairy, 3 yrs Iota, 8 yrs Martlet, 4 yrs Princess of Orange, 8 y Redcar, 8 yrs Bro' to Preston, 8 yrs Alma, 4 yrs Rickledon, 3 yrs The weights to be published by Tuesday, 24th of February, PROGRAMME OF LINCOLN SPRING MEETING, 1857. WEDNESDAY, FEB 18,— The TRIAL STAKES of 5 sovs each, • with 25 added, for three years olds and upwards; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; one mile; 11 subs. Harrie, 8 yrs Apathy, 8 yrs Fisherman, 4 yrs Verbena, 3 yrs Spinet, 8 yrs Huntingdon, 3 yrs Paula Monti, 8 yrs Admiral Lyons, 3 yrs Vaulter, 3 yrs Fiction, 8 yrs Remedy, 3 yrs The Two YEAR OLD STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 40 added; colts 8st 71b, fillies and gelding 8st 4lb ; winners 31b extra; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; the straight run in, about half a mile; 13 subs. Mr W. Robinson's Norah Creina Mr Ramsay's b c by Malcolm out of Cocktail's dam ( h b) Mr T. Parr's Schriften Mr T. Parr's York Mr Mellish's b f by Pyrrhus the First out of Miss Abel Mr John N. Chapman's br c Little John ( h b) Mr Saxon's b c T. P. Cook Mr Stebbings's Sir Isaac Newton Mr J. St John's ch f Greenwich Fair Mr R. Eastwood's br i Hesperitliusa Mr John Osborne's ch c by Wool- wich out of Mrs Taft ( h b) Mr John Osborne's b c by Vatican out of The Proctor's dam Mr T. Cunningham's Darkie The GRAND STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, and only 5 if declared, with 80 added; winners of any steeple chase of 100 sovs after the weights were published 71b, twice or 300101b extra; the winner to pay 15 sovs towards expenses, and the second to save his stake; four miles; 13 subs, 4 of whom declared. The highest weight accepting being under list 71b, it lias been raised to that weight, and the rest in proportion. age st lb I age st lb I age st lb Vt. Emmanuel. a. .11 7 I Weathercock.. 6N. 10 9 I Tchernaya( hb) a.. 10 2 Janus a.. 11 5 1 * LiverpoolBoy a.. 10 5 j The Wizard .. a.. 10 0 King Dan .... a. .11 0 British Yeo- Hnmboldt 6.. 10 11 I man a.. 10 4 1 * This horse was accidentally omitted in the list sent to us last week. The ALL- AGED SELLING STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added, for three year olds and upwards; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; one mile. To close on Tuesday evening. THURSDAY.— The LINCOLN SPRING HANDICAP of 5 sOvs each, 3 ft, with 50 added, for three year olds and upwards: winners of any handicap after Feb 3d 5lb, twice or a handicap amounting to 100 sovs 71b extra; second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses; one mile; 33 subs. age st lb age st lb age st lb The Early Bird 5.. 8 12 Apathy 8.. 6 7 Fiction 8.. 5 8 Mary .5.. 8 4 St Julian 5.. 6 7 Passion Flower Little Tom .... a.. 7 10 Little Bird .... 4.. 6 7 ( hb) 3.. 5 7 Usurer 5.. 7 8 Cripple 4. .6 2 Paula Monti.., .8, .5 7 Cardsharper .. 6.. 7 7 Gazehound ,... 3.. 6 0 Lady Malcolm.. 8.. 5 7 Fanny Gray..,. 5.. 7 7 Vaulter.. 3. .6 0 Walhalla 8.. 5 6 Alcyone 5.. 7 5 Norton 3.. 5 13 Admiral Lyons S.. 5 6 Knight of Avon 4.. 7 1 Huntington.... 8.. 5 13 Mdme Palissy. 8.. 5 8 BritishRemedy4.. 6 12 Harrie 8 ,5 18 Y. Pompev( hb) 3.. 5 0 Tom Thumb .. 4.. 6 11 Polly 3.. 5 11 Stork ( paid).... 4.. 8 2 NishtHawk .. 4. ,6 11 Verbena 3.. 5 10 Tame Deer ( pd) 4.. 6 10 OldStringliaultsa.. 6 8 The HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 5 sovs each, with 25 added; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; winners of any hurdle race after Feb 3d 71b, of two 101b extra; two miles, over six hurdles; 14 subs. age stlb Humboldt .... 6.. 10 12 Saadboy 5. .10 10 Hopeless Star a.. 10 8 Weathereoek.. 6,. 10 5 Sir Richard .. 6.. 10 3 Tom Perkins .6 .10 0 age stlb Newbold 6.. 9 7 Old. String- haults a.. 9 4 Nicholas 6.. 9 0 COleshill 6.. 9 0 age stlb St Julian 5.. 9 0 Cripple 4., 8 5 Pantomime ( paid) a.. 11 0 Mmos ( paid)., a.. 10 8 The weights for the above handicaps were published Feb 3, at nine o'clock in the morning. The Two YEAR OLD SELLING STAKES of 5 ^> vs each, with 25 added; colts 8st 10lb, fillies 8st 6lb ; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs. & c; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; straight run in, nearly half a mile. To close on Wednesday evening. The SCURRY STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 20 added, for all ages; the straight run in. To close on Wednesday evening. RACING FIXTURES FOR 1857. FEBRUARY. Lincoln Spring.,... .181 Nottingham Spring., 24 | Derby Spring 26 MARCH. Liverpool Spring SI Salisbury 12 I Northampton 25 Doncaster Spring ,, 10 | Warwick Spring.... 17 1 Croxton Park 81 APRIL. Epsom Spring 2 1 Coventry 18 I York Spring 21 Newmarket Craven .13 Catterick Bridge 15 Malton 28 Durham 13 I Abergavenny 16 1 Newmarket F S .... 27 MAY. Chester Spring...... 5 I Lndlow 14 I Harpenden 22 Shrewsbury 12 | Bath 19 | Epsom .., 26 JUNE. Manchester ........ 8 Hawick 5 Asoot 9 Beverley," Hvdi,' & e'..' 10 Hampton 17 Newton ,. l7 Newcastle- on- Tyne .. 28 Bibury Club 24 JULY. Worcester 2 1 Liverpool 15 I Stamford Newmarket 7 ! Nottingham 211 Gsodwood Stockbridge 25 Winchester 26 Carlisle 80 Chelmsford 80 .28 - ssas- ia Ripon S North Staffordshire. 4 Brighton.., Brighton Club Warwick Cardiff.... Lichfield.. Derby .... Northallerton Chester Autumn..., Wrexham Worcester Autumn. Wenlock. AUGUST. Wolverhampton.... 10 | Egham 25 Reading 12 | Stockton 27 York. 19 Hereford 27 Radcliffe 24 I SEPTEMBER. Thirsk 11 Doncaster ..... 15 Leicester 23 ManchesterAutumn. 25 Monmouth 24 Newmarket F O .... 29 09T0BER. Richmond 8 | Warwick Autumn.. 20 Newmarket SO .... 12 Newmarket H 26 NOVEMBER. Shrewsbury A 17 I Ludlow Autumn.... 20 Liverpool Autumn.. 101 INDEX TO THE CLOSING OF STAKES. - Derby Spring .. Feb 17 | Doncaster...... Feb 17 | Warwick Spring Feb 2 Coventry 171 I IRELAND. MARCH. Howth and Baldoyle Spring.. 17 I Curragh Camp Meeting,..... 25 APRIL. Curragh .- 21 MAY, Howth and Baldoyle Summer 19 JUNE. Wicklow 1 i Monkstown( Co. Cork) 9 | Curragh 23 JULY. Bellewstown........ 8 | Dowr. R. Corporation. 211 Heath of Maryboro', 28 AUGUST. Galway 4 | Killamey lSITuam . not fixed Tramore............ 111 Ballyeigh ..... 25 1 SEPTEMBER. Curragh 21 Jenkinstown Park.. 22 I Johnstown 29 Caherciveen 8 I OCTOBER. Kilkee 6 1 Curragh 18 I DownR. Corporation. 21 Armagh 71 Limerick. 19 I Cork 27 Caliph, 6 yrs Bracken, 6 yrs Shoreham, 5 yrs Tyne, 4 yrs Beware ( h b), aged Barfleur, 4 yrs Old Stringhaults, aged Marchioness, 5 yrs Prince of Orange, 4 yrs Poodle, aged Bubble, 4 yrs Fisherman, 4 yrs Gaylad, aged Early Bird, 6 yrs Van Dunck, 4 yrs Tyre, 4 yrs Bolton, 5 yrs Apathy, 8 yrs Fanny Grey, 5 yrs Hospitality, 4 yrs Preston, 4 yrs Gaudy, 4 yrs Omar Pasha ( h b), aged Tomtit, 5 yrs B m by Idas, dam by Johnny Boy, 5 yrs Elastic, 5 yrs Sluggard, 5 jrs MANCHESTER- FRIDAY EVENING. LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE— 9to 1 agst Minos ( tk freely), 12 to 1 agst Emigrant ( off), 14 to 1 agst Omar Pasha ( tk freely), 15 to 1 agst Teddesley ( tk), 100 to 6 agst Weathercock ( tk), 18 to 1 agst Hopeless Star ( tk 20 to 1 freely), 20 to 1 agst Little Charley ( tk), 20 to 1 agst Casse Cou ( off), 20 to 1 agst Jean du Quesne ( tk), 20 to 1 agst Forest Queen ( tk), 25 to 1 agst The Potter ( tk), 100 to 3 agst Dangerous ( off), 40 to 1 offered agst either Black Swan, Harry Lorrequer, Free Trader, Sandboy, Escape, or Squire of Bensham. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES.— 7 to 1 agst Skirmisher ( tk freely), 100 to 8 agst Sir Colin ( tk), 100 to 7 agst Madame Rachel ( tk), 100 to 7 agst Charles O'Malley ( tk). Two THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES — 11 to 2 offered on the field, 200 to 25 agst Vedette ( tk), 500 to 40 agst Bird in the Hand ( tk). CHESTER CUP.— 13 to 1 agst Leamington ( tk 100 to 7), 900 to 30 agst Scheidam ( tk), 30 to 1 agst Claret ( tk), 1,000 to 25 agst St Domingo ( tk several times). DERBY.— 15 to 1 agst Blink Bonny ( offers to take), 1,000 to 30 agst Arsenal ( offers to take). These were the only two horses j named for this race. The BELVOIR CASTLE STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 80 added, for three year olds; colts 8st 71b. fillies 8st 41b; one mile; 8 subs. Laertes ( 51b) 1 Sir Colin ( 51b) I Logie o' Buchan Commotion Peeping Tom Glede Hawk ( 71b) M. D. | Hunting Horn ( 31b) I Nominations for the CUP of 50 sovs, added to a Handicap of 20 sovs each, h ft, and 5 only if declared; two miles; 21 subs. Bracken, 6 yrs Omar Pasha ( h b), Poodle, aged Shoreham, 5 yrs aged Preston, 4 yrs Firmament, 4 yrs Peter Flat, 4 yrs Malacca, 4 yrs Marchioness, 5 yrs Zigzag, aged Tomtit, 5 yrs Van Dunck, 4 yrs Lawn, 4 yrs B m by Idas, dam by Bolton, 5 yrs Vandal, 5 yrs Johnny Boy, 5 yrs Fisherman, 4 yrs CovK- tenay, 5 yrs Elastic, 5 yrs Gaylad, aged Prince of Orange, 4 yrs Nominations for the CROKTON PARK PLATE of 70 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; one mile; 16 subs. The race to be handicapped about the 20th of March. Malacca, 4 yrs Bracken, 6 yrs Peeping Tom, 3 yrs Jack Sheppard, 5 yrs Mary, 5 yrs Mabel, 6 yrs Tyne, 4 yrs Victory ( h b), aged The Assayer, 6 yrs Bolton, 5 yrs Hospitality, 4 yrs Peter Flat, 4 yrs i Sister to Hesse Cassel, 4 yrs t Funoso, 4 yrs I Kestrel, 4 yrs Coal Black Rose, 4 yrs The two year old stake did not fill, and a new stake is substituted. NEWTON SUMMER MEETING, 1857. The GOLBORNB PABK STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 4lb; winners once 3lb, twice 51b extra; straight half mile; 19 subs. Capt Gray's b c Captivator Mr T. Parr's c York Mr Willcock's b c Lord of the Dales Mr R. Wilson's b c Mauchline Mr Osborne's b f Intercidona Mr Jackson's c Spread Eagle Mr Copperthwaite's b c by Buck- thorn out of Captious Mr Copperthwaite's- br c by Buck- thorn out of Anne Page Mr Hughes's b c Knoikhurn Mr T. Hunt's b f Sister to Wild Huntsman Mr J. Clark's b f by Dupe out of Maid of Disley Mr E. Buckley's br cbyVoltigeur out of Giselle Mr T. Stevens's b f Flora Mac- don aid Mr Merry's br c Dispute Mr Merry's gr f by Chanticleer out of Sister to Moss Trooper Mr J. La Mert's Melita Mr Cunningham's b c Darkie Mr E. Parr's b f Perseverance Mr Holland's Harry Stanley COUESmG. COURSING FIXTURES FOR 1857. FEBRUARY. Mr Warwick Mr M'George.... Mr Lawrence. Mr Warwick Mr A. Dalzell. Mr A. Dalzell PLACE, COUNTY. JUDGK. Bywell Northumberland. Mr A. Bennett. Belsay Northumberland. Mr Miller Spring Kell( L » ngtown) Dumfriesshire .. Mr A. Dalzell.... Biggar Champion,..... Lanarkshire .... Mr Nightingale, Limerick .. Ireland Mr Owens .... HewelI( Brom8grove).. Worcestershire., Mr Bennett ,, Epsom Surrey.., Hordley Salop Everley( Amesbury) .. Wilts Baldock ( Open) Herts Baldock Underlay Westmoreland Middleston Westmoreland .. ^ .. Hundred House Worcestershire .. Mr A. Bennett . Ley burn.( Wensleydale) Yorkshire Spelthorne Club Wiltshire. Mr Lawrence... Bettisfield Flint Mr Warwick ... Waterloo ( Liverpool).. Lancashire Mr Nightingale. Kmpe Scar Westmoreland.... Mr A. Dalzell... Newcastle. Nortnumber- land, and Durham Mr Warwick ... MARCH. Bedhngton Northumberland. Mr Warwick ... Nottingham ( Open).... Nottinghamshire. Mr M'George... Belleek ... Fermanagh Mr Owens Caledonian Edinburgh Mr R. Boulton . Pilling, Open). Lancashire Mr Nightingale. Cound and Longner .. Salop Mr Warwick .,. Altcar Club Lancashire Mr M'George.., Limerick ( Opea) Ireland Mr Owens Biggar. & c Lanarkshire .... Mr Nightingale. North Union ( Antrim),. Ireland Mr Owens ...,. Ardrossan Club Ayrshire „ , APRIL. Spiddal Meath ( Ireland).. Mr Owens . Kellady HOI Ireland Mr Hawkes. Wexford Ireland Mr Owens . Limerick Ireland Mr Owens . Wexford ( Open).. .. Ireland .., MAY. Mr Owens SEPTEMBER Biggar ( St Leger, & c).. Lanarkshire .... Mr Nightingale., NOVEMBER. Newmarket ( Open) Champion Mr M'George..., Ashdown Park Cham- pion Berkshire MEETING. .16 .16 .17 . 17 & fol days .17,18 ,18 .18 .18 18 & fol days 19 & fol days . 19 & fol days . 20, 21 .23 .23 .24 ,24,25,26 .25 .25, 26,27 .26 .26,27 . 2 . 3 .11,12 . 12 & fol days . 12,13 .12,13 . IS. 19 .18,19 .23 .25 . not fixed . 1, & c . 7 .16 .21,22 . 6.7 SO& folidays 2 & fol days 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 Bell's Life at several meetings during the last two years is no longer connected with this paper. NEWMARKET OPEN MEETING— FEB 10, 11, & 12. The PrppY STAKES. Mr Buckworth's bk w b Bulbul, by his Beyrout out of his Jenny Lind, beatMrBegbie's fwbB. iyleaf, by Gibson's Stanley out of his Agnes ( 1) Mr Reed's bk b Relay, by his Rambler out of his Retinue, beat Mr Gar- rad's bk b Blue Bonnet, by Long's Lablache out of Mason's Envy Lord Sefton's bk b Susannah, by his. Sackcloth out of his Sally Grey, beat Mr Garrad's bk w d Kildare, by Long's Lablache out of Mason's Envy ( 1) Lord Stradbroke's bk d Mahomed, by Etwall's Egypt out of Lord Strad- broke's Mildew, beat Lord Sefton's bk d Stage Box, by Long's La- blache out of Lord Sefton's Stitch Lord Stradbroke's bk b Mantua, by his Madras out of his Mantle, beat Mr Dobede's bk b Dora, by his Doron out of his Delight Mr Jackson ns bk d Banker, by Wooton's Why- Not out of his Victoria, beat Mr J. W. Vipan's bk w d Vengeance, by Young Fig out of Vipan's Virago Mr Boughen's bk d Nimrod, by Hunt's Nimrod out of his Myrtle, beat Mr Dobede's be d Dares, by his Doron out of his Delight Mr Quihampton's f d Gaylad, by Miller's Hudibras out of Leigh's Care, beat Mr Buckworth's bk b Brief Mr Quihampton's bk b Maiden, beat Mr Dobede's bk p Dirce, by his Doron out of his Delight Mr Garrad's w f d Lancelot, by Long's Lablache out of Garrad's Lively, beat Mr Gillett's r d Ginger, by Bankes's dog out of his Fairy Mr H. Leigh's r b Steamer, by Swinborne's Steam Engine out of his Elfin, beat Mr King's bk d Renown, by his Rokeby out of his Regard Mr Moody's fb Fly, by Osier's Jim Crow out ef Dennis's Fairy, beat Mr Jackson's f d Hector, by Mulatto out of Bracelet II. Relay beat Mahomed Gaylad beat Susannah Fly beat Lancelot ( 1) Bulbul beat Relay Steamer beat Nimrod Bulbul beat Fly IV. I V. Steamer beat Banker Bulbul Efeat Maiden Nimrod beat Mantua ( 1) Fly beat Gaylad Steamer ran a bye The LYME PARK STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added- IMPORTANT COMMISSION CASE. In the Court of Queen's Bench, on Monday last, an action was brought by Messrs Tattersall, the well- known auctioneers of Hyde Park- corner, against Mr Miles, High Sheriff of Wiltshire, to recover £ 150 for services rendered. The defendant paid £ 20 into court, and pleaded never indebted to the rest of the demand. Mr Chambers and Mr Hawkins were counsel for the plaintiff, and Mr. Petersdorff for the defendant. In June last certain race horses had been taken by" the defend- ant in execution in a case of Solomons v Stanley. Mr Awdrey, the under- sheriff, and his agent, Mr Street, then went to Messrs Tattersall's, and oonsulted them upon the sale of these horses; the plaintiffs told them their terms were 5 per cent. Mr Awdrey told them the sheriff was only allowed 2£ per cent. Messrs Tat- tersall said they did not take less. Mr Awdrey then said they should hear from him. He afterwards saw them again, and the 15th of July was named for the sale of the horses, at Fifield, in Wiltshire, and Messrs Tattersall advertised the sale in Bell's Life and the Racing Calendar on the 6th and 7th of July. On the 8th of July a telegraphic message was received that £ 3,000 had been offered. Mr Tattersall said he thought the horses would fetch £ 4,000 by auction. Information was then sent that the horses had been sold for £ 3,000. The plaintiffs then made their claim for £ 150, being 5 per cent on the £ 3,000, but payment was refused. These facts were proved by several witnesses, and it was stated that when sales were not effected by their means, after the matter was placed in their hands, the commission was always paid. A board containing the conditions of sale at Tattersall's, dated the 23d of October, 1780, was put in. For the defence it was contended that the sale had not been effected through the agency of the plaintiffs. They had not been to Fifield, nor had they taken any trouble in the matter: they had only advertised the horses, and for that the defendant paid £ 20 into court. The sheriff was indemnified. Lord CAMPBELL summed up. If the plaintiffs had sold the horses there was strong evidence to show they would have been entitled to the £ 150. The countermanding the sale was not in contemplation at the time of the first interview. Five per cent appeared to be for selling. Was there not a retainer of the plaintiffs on the terms they had stated ? If the horses had been sold by auction no doubt the plaintiffs would have been entitled. Did it make any difference that the plaintiffs, having received the order for the sale, having advertised the sale, having given their opinion, and being ready to perform their part of the con- tract, that a private sale had taken place ? The plaintiffs said that in their establishment the custom had been that when once employed to sell, and they had begun the operation, although there was a sale by the owner by private contract, still they always received their 5 per cent. This evidence was uncontra- dicted, but it was not binding upon the jury to allow the 5 per cent; they should see whether it was reasonable, and the usage would seem to make it appear reasonable. It was not a fair way to say how much had been paid for advertisements. In most trades the remuneration sometimes seemed very liberal; at other times their duties were very irksome. It was for them to say whether the plaintiffs had earned the sum demanded, or any less sum. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs— Damages £ 150. Mr Buckworth's Bulbul beat Mr H. Leigh's Steamer, & won the stakes. The ALL- AGED STAKES. I. Lord Stradbroke's f w d Mountjoy, by Fyson's Figaro out of a Mosquito bitch, beat Mr King's bk b p Repute, by his Rokeby out of his Regard Mr Reed's bk t d Mechanic, by Jardine's Mathematics out of Jardine's MockiRg Bird, beat Mr J. W. Vipan's bk d Stately, by Fyson's Figaro out of Lord Sefton's bk d p Solo, by Long's Lablache out of Lord Sefton's Stitch, beat Mr Dobede's hk d p Dred. by his Doron out of his Delight Mr Boughen's bk b Braxey, by Fyson's Field Marshal out of Bates's Bride, beat Mr Buckworth's t b p Bauble, by Jardine's Motley out of a Foremost bitch Mr Dobede's rdp Damon, by his Doron out of Lord Stradbroke's Ma'm- selle. beat Lord Sefton's bk d p Saint, by his Sackcloth out of his Sally Grey Mr Garrad's r b Lunelle, by Lablache out of Garrad's Lively, beat Mr Pertwee's bk t Keepsake, by Long's Lablache out of Mason's Envy Mr Gillett's be b Governess, by Lord Stradbroke's Miles out of Giilett's Girl of Kent, beat Mr J. W. Vipan's w bk b Ulatima, by Young Fig out of Vipan's Venus Lord Stradbroke's bk, b Miranda, by Dobede's Dunkeld out of Lord Stradbroke's Mary, beat Mr Begbie's w f d Baltimore Lunelle beat Mountjoy I Miranda beat Mechanic Governess beat Solo I Braxey beat Damon ( 1) HI. Lunelle beat Governess 1 Miranda beat Braxey ( 1) IV. Lord Stradbroke's Miranda beat Mr Garrad's Lunelle, & won the stakes, The EXITING STAKES. I. Mr Fyson's r b Florence beat Lord Stradbroke's be b p Myrrh Lord Sefton's bk d Stage Box, by Long's Lablache out of Lord Sefton's Stitch, beat Mr Buckworth's bk d Basso Mr Reed's bk b Reel beat Mr Alison's bk d Jemmy Nicol, by Randell's Ranter, out of Clemetson's Widow Mr Begbie's bk w d Bandit beat Mr Dobede's be d Dares, by his Doron out of Lord Stradbroke's Myrra II. Stage Box beat Florence | Bandit beat Reel III. Lord Sefton's Stage Box beat Mr Begbie's Bandit, and won the stakes. The BOTIISHAM STAKES. I. Lord Sefton's bk b Saraband, by Long's Gipsy Prince out of Crusoe's Cinderella, beat Mr Jackson's f d p Judge, by Mulatto out of Bracelet Mr Fvson's rb Fury, by his Furious out of Reed's Rapid, beat Mr Dobede's bk b Dirce, by his Doron out of his Delight Mr Wilson's r b p Why- Not, by Reveller out of Venus, beat Lord Strad- broke's bk b p Melissa, by Dobede's Doron out of his Delight , Mr Allison's bk b Atalanta, by Randell's Ranter out of Clemetson's Widow ( sister to Eden), beat Mr Buckworth's bk b Brief Fury beat Why- Not I Saraband beat Atalanta III. Mr Fyson's Fury won the stakes, Lord Sefton's Saraband being drawn. The CHIPPENHAM STAKES. I. Mr Buckworth's r w b Bayadere fsister to Bauble) beat Mr Jackson's r b Delight, by Fyson's Furious out of Reed's Rapid Mr Bartlett's f d Mentor beat Mr Allison's bk d Archdeacon, by Raudell's Ranter out of Clemetson's Widow II. Mr Bartlett's Mentor beat Mr Buckworth's Bayadere, & won tlie stakes. Th& RUTLAND STAKES. I. Mr Garrad's bk b Levity beat Mr Allison's bd w d Architect Mr Garrad's bk w d Legion .. Mr Bartlett's bk w b Medusa Mr Garrad's Levity and Legion divided the stakes. MATCHES. LdStradbroke'sbkdMaliomedbeat Mr King's be d Recruit MrQuihampton'sbkwbMaidenagst Mr Reea's f d Rushlight. ( Off,); ( FROM OUE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.) Owing to the late severe weather, which showed no indication of a change until Friday last, several subscribers to the stakes at this meeting from a distance had withdrawn their nomina- tions, consequently the entries fell far short of the advertised programme, the Puppy Stakes reaching only 24, and only one stake of 16 for all ages. The principal lot from afar was that of the Earl of Sefton, the others being of Newmarket and the adjoining counties. After one of those excellent dinners with fine wines for which the Rutland Arms has so long been famed, pre- sent at which were Lord Stradbroke ( in the chair), Admiral Rous, Messrs Buckworth, Dobede, GiUett, King, Rouud, Moody, Allison,; Vipan, Stone, Thorpe, & c, the draw took place, but being unaccompanied by betting, little spirit as relates to favourites has to be quoted, further than Miranda and Damon in the All- Aged " had friends," as also had Mantua, Dora, Nim- rod, Bulbul, Relay and Steamer in the Puppy Stakes. The following are details of the " running :"— TUESDAY.— Met at Chippenham Field; a very fine morn- ing, the five dry days which had intervened since the thaw having brought the ground into fine order. Bulbul and Bayleaf were the first brace called to the slips; and after a course of moderate length, in which, from the hare varying her line much in the run up, little or no merit could be awarded in it, the opening event ended in an undecided one. In the next slip Bulbul led to the hare after a close race of 60 or 70 yards, and won a course of moderate length very de- cisively.— Blue Bonnet was a shade faster than Relay for about 100 yards, when the hare shifted to Relay's ground, who gained first turn, and continued the best through a very pretty course. — Kildare had the first part and Susannah the latter of an un- decided course. In the next slip Susannah led from outside ground, gained first turn and several fine points in succession ; the other then came in, but a course of moderate length finished much in favour of Susannah.— Mahomed beat Stage Box to the first turn and throughout a course of good length, the hare gaining her cover.— Mantua led Dora to a fast hare, and had much the better of the first and last parts of a good course, Dora scoring a little in the middle, the hare saving herself.— Vengeance nad the foot of Banker, led to the hare, wrenched her, and slipped up badly on his side ; the other gained first turn, but Vengeance came in again, and appeared to have de- cidedly tne best of it, and killed after a moderate course.— Nim- rod led Dares, gained first turn, and won a course of moderate length, but not without its being in jeopardy.— Brief seemed better thau Gaylad at the beginning, but appeared to tire, and was well beaten by Gaylad in a course of good length.— Dirce led Maiden to the hare, and ran faster than Maiden. The lat- ter, however, ran well on the line of her game, and finished a clever winner of a good course.— A close race with Ginger Bill and Lancelot for 70 or 80 yards, when the latter drew in front, made first turn by a couple of lengths, and throughout a severe course with a capital hare that would not be killed, had more than three- fourths of it.— Steamer led Brown, and had nearly the whole of a good course, excepting the kill.— Fly led Hector to the first turn, and had much the best of a good course, the hare taking much work to kill her, though not fast enough to get far between her turns. ALL- AGED STAKES.— Mountjoy led Repute, and made several Eoints, when the other got in, but Mountjoy came again, and ad much the best of a very severe course.— Mechanic led Stukely to the hare, when the latter turned the score in his favour, but Mechanic came again, and well won a very good course.— Dred led Solo for the first 100 yards, when Solo passed him from the outside ground, took first turn, and beat him very decisively through a nice course, with a hare too good to be killed by them. Braxey led Bauble, made first turil, and several points; the other then did a good share, but Braxey finished the freshest, and won very cleverly. Damon led Saint to the hare, and beat him well in a severe course. Lunelle led Keepsake, took first turn, and several points in succession; the latter then tried well to balance it, but Lunelle came in again, and finished a good course a very clever winner. Governess led TJlatima three lengths to the hare, turned, wrenched, and slipped up, the other coming on the inside and killing. Miranda led Baltimore to the hare, and cleverly beat him in a course of moderate length, finishing a fine day's sport by 4 o'clock, which com- menced about 12. WEDNESDAY MORNING.— Met at Exning Field; most lovely weather, and the ground in fine order, but commencing too near the cover, the hares in the first and second courses ran very circuitously, much favouring the winners of them. PUPPY STAKES.— First ties : Mahomed led Relay, and main- tained it on the outside till he turned the hare to Relay, who then scored several points in succession, and won a middling course. Gaylad, on the inside ground, had a similar course with Susannah, and much in his favour. Launcelot led Fly to the hare, and did some good points. Fly then came in, and rubbed off the score In the next slips Fly came the fresher, and had much L the best of Launcelot, who was evidently under the influenfc of the long and severe course of yesterday; Banker md SteaW ran very close for t^ o or three points; the latter afterwards beat him very decisively in a course of kood length. Bulbufb a short course, beat Maiden all one way. After an undSfl Ma! lt. ua' gained flrs* and se^ nd turns ffhJ killingPOm W6rem° re 6Venly contested> Mantua vTAiL- AGED.- Fir. it ties: Lunelle had a shade the better of iuOUutjoy to the hrst and second turns, after which she proved, and heat him everywhere in a very severe course. Sda led Governess from outside ground two or three lengtls, wrenened the hare to her, aud had decidedly the better of he' for five or six points ; she theu got in and turned aud wrenched twice, when a fresh hare came on Solo's line, which he took to the j udge properly deciding up to that time in favour of Solo. I discussion then took place in consequence of the Newmarket Clul having an old rwfethat gives the course against the dog whicl takes to the fresh hare, the judge adhering to his decision oi the recognised rule of " Thacker," this meeting being an " opei one. ' Miranda took a strong lead from Mechanic, made foui or five fine turns in succession, and finished a single- haaded course with a fine kill. Damon aud Braxey: After an undo- cided course to a bad hare, Damon led from the slips, but was soon passed by Braxey, who made several points in succession, and won it decisively. EXNING STAKES.— Myrrh was rather faster than Florence at the beginning, but the latter persevered and won cleverly. Myrrh killing. Stagebox led Basso to the first turn, and won a course of favourable length, finishing with a kill. Reel led Jemmy mcol, and had decidedly the better ofhioi through a splendid course, hare escaping. Bandit beat Dares cleverly on a course of moderate length, and finishing with a kill. Sar. v band led Judge considerably, but the hare swerved t< Tth « latter, and he gained first turn, but the other beat him well afterwards. Dirce oa inside ground gained first turn; Fury then went in front, and took the remainder of a jrood course to herself. Melissa led Why- Not, made first turn, the other having much the better of the rest of a good course. Atalanta led Brief to the hare, and won very decisively, a, very severe course, the liare crossing the Heath near to the Duke s Stand, and after much work, gained the gorse at the Duke s Links. Bayadere and Delight ran very close for some distance, the hare rather favouring the former, who gained first turn. The other then made three or four points, when Baya- dere came m again, made several points in succession, and finished by killing and winning very decisively. Mentor and Archdeacon had a very severe and similar course to Atalanta. the hare crossing the heath, and reaching the links safely, Mentor having the best of it. And thus ended the second day, which, with the exception of two or three courses near the cover in the morning, was one of capital sport. THURSDAY morning, met at theFour- mile Stables, on theBea- con Course; but as the list for to- day differs from the return which I forwarded to you last night, I will at once explain the cause of it, and I assure you I do so with great regret, because up to this unfortunate contretemps the meeting, under the charming in- fluences of lovely weather and fine sport, had proceeded un* chequered. At the re- drawing, the decision of the course be- tween Solo and Goveraess was objected to by Mr Gillett under an old Club rule, which puts out any dog taking to a fresh hare, however superior his relative merits in the course might have been previously. It was decided by the stewards, the Earl of Stradbroke and Mr Dobede, that Lord Sefton's Solo should be crossed from the list, and that Governess, the property of the hon secretary, Mr Gillett, should be substituted in his stead! I should state that I heard of no difference in opinion on the judge's decision of the course exeepting on the rule referred to j and it must also be added that all bets upon the course were paid in accordance with the judge's decision, nobody even ask- ing for their money back, after its reversal by the stewards! When the course was called the trainer of Solo appeared at the slips, but he was not allowed to put the dog in. THE PUPPY STAKES.— Second Ties: Relay, on the inside ground, led Bulbul, reached the hare first, and turned her; afterwards, throughout a course of moderate length, Bulbul would admit of no assistance whatever, and killed within twenty yards of the cover. Nimrod and Steamer were each unsighted in a long slip before reaching the hare. Steamer got sight first and led, but the hare ran to Nimrod's line, who for a short dis- tance looked well; but Steamer took the hare from him, and, in a succession of fine points, j- an her to cover. Gaylad led Fly from the slips, but before reaching the hare was passed by Fly, who ran with much spirit, would not allow of any assistance, and finished a quickly run Course with a clever kill. ALL- AGED.— Second Ties : Lunelle led Governess to the hare, which swerved to the latter's ground; Lunelle, however, per- severed, did some good work, and finished rather a short course with a go- by and a kill. Miranda led Braxey on outside ground to the hare and turned her to Braxey, and, after some inter- changes of short work, it ended in an undecided course. In the next slip Miranda led at least eight or ten lengths to the hare, and finished a single- handed course of favourable length by killing. EXNING STAKES.— First Ties: Stage Box led Florence by a couple of lengths to the hare, made first and second turns; the other then came in and scored a point or two, Stage Box doing the same, when the other killed. Bandit led to the hare, and did not allow Reel to assist him, in rather a short course, which finished with a good kill. BOTTISHAM STAKES.— First Ties: Fury was unsighted in the run up with Why- Not, but soon got in and won a course of mo- derate length everywhere. Saraband had a shade the best of Atalanta to the hare, turned, and followed up with several fine wrenches consecutively, and killed near the cover. CHIPPENHAM STAKES.— Deciding Course: Mentor led Baya- dere to the hare, turned, wrenched, and killed. RUTLAND STAKES.— Levity led Architect to the hare, and won a course of good length single handed, her brother Legion doing the same throughout a very long course with Medusa. MATCH.— Lord Stradbroke's Mahomed agst Mr King's be d Re- cruit. The former, on the outside, ran round his opponent, made first tnrn, and followed up with a couple of strong wrenches and a kill, and thus finished the third day's sport. FRIDAY.— Met at the avenue, Ghippenham Field; weather fine, ground ia capital order, and attendance more numerous than usual on the last day, PUPPT STAKES,— Third ties: Bulbul led to the hare by three lengths, made first turn, kept well on the line of the hare, and took the second some short work followed, in which Fly was equally dexterous, but the hare broke away again, when Bulbul raced up to her, turned, and killed.- Steamer a bye, in which she had so useless an assistant that she got a severe single handed course. Deciding Course: A remarkably close race for nearly 200 yards, when Bulbul led by about a length to the hare, and turned, when Steamer gained the next turn. The succeeding eight or ten points were splendidly contested, and looked any body's race; Bulbul, however, then seemed the fresher, when the hare crossed the railway, Bulbul flying the fence, whilst Steamer going between the bars of the fence, actually made them rattle. Bulbul again reached the hare and wrenched, but puss gained her cover after one of the finest and best contested courses of the meeting. ALL- AGED STAKES.— Deciding Course : Miranda led by nine or ten lengths to the hare, took first and second turns, bringing the hare towards the horseinen, when for several short points Lunette was most industrious, and for a time the course was certainly in jeopardy ; the hare, however, getting away again, made another effort towards her cover, when Miranda raced up, turned to Lunette's ground, who killed. EXNING STAKES.— Deciding Course : Stage Box led Bandit, made first and second turns, and tried closely for the third, which was gained by Bandit, who followed up with a couple of wrenches. The succeeding turn was in favour of Stage Box, Bandit making the next point by killing. The DecidingCourse for the BOTTISHAM was not run, Saraband being wisely drawn in consequence of the person who had charge of her, whilst her trainer was riding to take up Stage Box, letting her get loose in her clothing, thireby getting a terrific single handed course. It will be seen that, after the first day's running, the Exning Stakes for! eight, also theBottisham, and theChippenham, for four ( puppies) each, were filled; and having charming weather, with a cloudless sky, the ground ( which is the best tillage coursing I have seen) in very fine order, with plenty of good hares, these stakes proved a very acceptable addition to the Monday's pro- gramme. Whatever may he the general character of the dogs which were engaged in it, there is not the Slightest doubt but that the best runners on this occasion were left in for the de- ciding courses. I will, therefore, not oocupy space for a de- lineation of them, but refer you to their running, as the best proof of " that within which passeth show." The favourites oil Thursday evening for the first Puppy Stakes were Bulbul; for the All- aged, Miranda; the Bottisham, Saraband; for the Exning, Stage Box; and it will be seen by the result that each won, except Saraband, whose non- starting is accounted for. In justice to Mr M'George, I must add that he rode exceedingly well to his dogs and gave his decisions promptly, whilst the slipping of Raper ( who I hear is appointed in a similar capacity for the " Waterloo" where Will Warren is to take the management of the beating at that meeting), was all that could be desired. The near approach of the " Waterloo" might, no doubt, have deprived the meeting of several entries from the Northern and. Midland districts ; for, although the " first fiddle" has in " each choir" already been arrived at, still, for such an important entry, a reservation of others is necessary, to meet the chances of " getting out of tune." In point of time, therefore, the New- market was at a less favourable period than the late Ashdown. The latter, I repeat, offered a good chance for preparatory prac- tice, and criterion of pace, and quality in running. In " Sack- cloth's year" I observed his running at the Amesbury Champion in February, and at once said to his trainer that he ought to go for the Waterloo; the latter replied that they had given up their nomination; but, fortunately for his noble and popular owner, one was obtained, and the result is well known— he won the two prizes within a week ! It is true that he also won the Ashdown Cup before the Waterloo, but so immediately be- fore the great event that much too great a risk was run. How- ever, I can confidently say that a few good courses over the Berkshire Downs a month before dogs are required for a good performance is not so likely to be detrimental to their quality, or render them so uncertain in running as the vexatious disap- pointments met with among the covers of a cramped country. I have not Thaclcer here to assist me in referring you to dates, but there are numerous instances, as in the cases of Lurlei, LydiaLanguish, Riot, Leonora, Blenheim Orange, and Evangeline, within a late period, running most severe courses— some even to a stand- still— yet most of them continued to run well, and with deserved success, to their second, and^ some of them to their third seasons. In conclusion, I beg to offer a suggestion to those whose favourite has induced them to invest on the Waterloo, and whose greyhounds may not have been trained or coursed over similar ground to that at Altcar— namely, to let their trainer and dogs be there " at least one week before the entry, in order to practice them as much as possible over the dykes on those parts where they will not run the risk of meeting with hares; also to get one course ( as soon after their arrival as possible) on a part where the length of it can be pretty well judged of, and where ditches intervene. These precautions must be carefully taken, and will be best advised by the persons with whom they lodge; for I know of no people who are more hospitable, or feel more interested in the success of their lodgers, than the people at Altcar. A sincere wish to mitigate, if pos- sible, the casualties which a stranger might be liable to on the important occasion of my favourite sport, will, I trust, be an excuse for my lengthened intrusion.— I am, sir, yours & c, A COURSER. [ FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.] " Palmam qui meruit ferat." MR EDITOR : Other correspondents, better able than myself to give you an account of the sport at this great reunic n of coursers, will probably do so, though none, I will venture tci say, more attached to it, and should you prefer their " experiences" to mine, pray do not hesitate one moment to choose between us. The weather, though so severe at the early part of last week, broke up on Thursday, and the thaw continuing very rapid, and a brisk wind succeeding, made the land everything that could be desired. Tuesday was a bright and delightfully pleasant day, and, indeed, so it has continued to the present time. Tne coursing commenced with the Stakes for Puppies, for which there were 24 entries. The first course, between Bulbul and Bayleaf, was undecided, and on their reappearance in the slips, the former won cleverly.— Relay against Bluebonnet: Relay lost the first point, but never afterwards permitted her opponent to make another. She is a small neat biteh, and a very smart run- ner. Mahomet, who ran through ploughed land with great determination, beat Kildare easily, and my Lord Stradbroke's Mantua, who ran in beautiful form, driving the hare all through the course, beat Dora without difficulty.— Banker and Ven- geance : Both dogs carse from the same district, Vengeance with a high prestige; and if I were allowed to differ from the judge's very satisfactory decisions, it would be in this course. True it is I was at a distance, and it is due to the judge to state that many of the company agreed with him, and I think if there is a dif- ference amongst the spectators, it is fair to presume the judge BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 15, 1857. vhtr T\ Timid beat Dares easily, as did bothMrQuihampton s l neir respectre opponents. Lancelot, a fine- looking puppy, per- iaps a li: tie po high in his shoulders, in a long course did almost e/ erythiag. learner beat Renown; and Fly, m a course m which i great teal K work was done, made a great example of Hector.— All- aged Uaces; Mountjoy beat Repute; the latter did not ap- pear up V) the mark. Mechanic, a purchase at Mr Jardine s sale, ran \ t and well, making nearly every point m a most tmnishing Wse over heavy ground. Solo and L> red., won easily b^ hislordship's bitch. Braxe beat Bauble, as did Damon Lord SefSocs Saint. Lunelle, a clever greyound of Mr Garrod s, won well i'he worthy Secretary's bitch pulled off the tie from Ulatima,' aid Miranda, a beautiful animal, beat Baltimore. WED! « 85AT.- Puppy Stakes ( First Ties): Relay beat Ma- homed cWvrly, and Gaylad beat Susannah. Fly and Lancelot: The forrtrwon well, after an undecided course, in which Lan- celot seeded to go the fastest; but not enough was done to test their mete. Steamer beat Banker handsomely, as did Bulfcul Maiden i a short course. Nimrod and Mantua: 6 to 4 was betted onfoe bitch, and even money at starting. The hare was • put up oiloughed land, and made for a hedge, through which Mantus Mowed some lengths in advance of the mighty hunter " Some work was then done apparently in favour of the bitch, ml on their reaching the top of the hill, they were out of sigh orthe field,' and when the judge reappeared he dotted his caps jn their second trial, Nimrod, though I was not very near, fined to win with great ease. All- aged: Lunelle, in a most listressing course, beat Mountjov; and bolo ana GovercaS, after a short course, separated, each taking her own las. The judge decided up to the point of separa- tion • ait it being objected to on the ground that for many yearsit had been the rule at these meetings to give, the court to the dog which kept to his original game, the decision • was Bversed in favour of Governess. Miranda beat Mechanic well- the latter appeared stiff and sore from the severity of his » us course, and Braxey, after an undecided, beat Damon.— xniii? Stakes: Florence beat Myrrh, but without much to spare; and Reel, in a very long course beat Jemmy Nichol. She however, was much exhausted with her efforts, and the lancet had to be brought into requisition to save her life. THUESDAY.— Puppy Stakes ( Second Ties) : Bulbul beat Relay cleverly; Steamer won his course without any aid from " the hunter," and Fly beat Gaylad with a bad hare.- All- aged Stakes.— Lunelle and Governess: When these dogs came to slips Lord Sefton's trainer also appeared with Solo, in whose favour the decision of the judge was given yesterday, and which was afterwards reversed, as I have already stated. He was informed of the decision come to by the stewards, with which, however he did not coincide, and Lunelle beat the Governess well; as did Miranda Braxey most thoroughly, after an undecided course — Exning Stakes : Stage Box beat Florence, and Bandit wound up the Reel easily. , , . ,, ,. I am sorry I cannot give yon the conclusion of the meeting this week, and will only add that the field was attended by several good coursers, amongst whom were Lord btracltiroKe Aa- miral Rous, Messrs Bagge, M. P., Dobede, Buck worth, Gillett, Reed, King, J. W. Vipan, Alison, Garrett, & c, & c._ Mr M'George's decisions were prompt and decided; the slipping ot his man beyond all praise; the hares good, and the only draw- back the unfortunate case of Solo and Governess. On this there seemed to be great diversity of opinion, and I confess I do not see how the judge's decision could be properly impeached— nous verrons.— Yours, & c, Newmarket, Feb 12. ten; weather wet, stormy, and dismal. Clarendon and Blue I WORTHENBURY MEETING- FEB 4. Belle in the slips, the latter greatly beaten at all points, m a j By permist, i0n and the pat » onage of R. P. Ethelston. Esq, of Emral, and full averaee course. Brunette led Prentice to the hare ' town a , K Howard, Esq, of Broughton.) nice slope of racing ground, the latter, possibly from too long. an | judge : Jaijies Piatt. Hon Sec: Mr Henry Lloyd, apprenticeship, dislikinga downward progress, or JROM ^ nauv e , THE BBOTJGHTON STAKES. 8 dogs. prc- Exni beat Mr Eardley's bk dFarmer'sGlory( 2) Mr Richard's b d Smoker politeness allowing the bitch to take the first two turns, but when the hare came upwards he went well in and looked like Mr Dunstan » g t < j A! ma wimiing till the Brunette again darkened the scene witn some j Mr Peel » s bk d sambo .. — . clever driving points in long succession, and proved herself the Mr Barrow Jones's r b Rose ( a bye) Mr Clutton's r d Do It Again ( dr) mistress of thecourse, the Prentice saving farther trouble by Mr Lister's f b Bloom beat, Mr Lloyd's bk b Queen of Trumps kindly killing the hare at a fence. Glengarnoch showod^ pacej but not working, over Telse, but the hare making a feint at a hedge, and doubling suddenly back, Glengarnoch, deceived by the ruse, flew to the other side, and thus lost both hare and course, Telse being left alone in her glory, and running to cover a long course single handed— Third ties : The Captain cut out some clever slashing work, and had the best of the first half of the course, but his Imperial Visitor would not be denied, and monopolised the other half entirely to herself. Scud quietly followed Peacemaker at a reverential distance down the entire length of a heavy ploughed field, the dog closely pressing and strongly driving his hare, but gaining the lead— Scud being fresh in reserve, and Peacemaker well nigh ended by his vigorous exertions on the plough— she was enaMed to send in a winner. Bright Ensign and Creeping Kate : Two good young puppies. A short course, two turns, and a kill in a fence. The dog had an inside position from the slips, and probably so won, but did not tarnish Kate's character, her fall, like too many of her sex, being the effect of misfortune, not demerits, and I predict a brighter fate for her in future fields. Baron Garnoch and Clarendon: An undecided course, both being unsighted from the slips. Second ties : Baron got inside circle from the slips, improved the space in straight running, drove his hare with many furious wrenches up a hill, let in Clarendon for a few points, but again re- took the game, wrenching to cover an easy victor. Brunette beat Telse in too short and fast a course to suit the latter's style. Fourth ties : Imperial Visit in a long working course well beat Scud. Baron Garnoch, an inside slip, led Bright Ensign to a fence, flew it magnificently, going to the hare many lengths in advance, and in a good course hoisted his flag above the Ensign, much in the same style as he had previously done with Clarendon. Brunette ran an average bye with Bluebelle, and, the very reverse of all private trials, never gave the latter a point. Imperial Visit and Brunette : The latter, from shorter courses, far the freshest, led, making a variety of turns and wrenches in succession, down, up, and along a large stubble field. Puss got through the hedge, Imperial Visit leading, and turning once, if not twice, in a long Sambo beat Alma ( 1) II. ill. Rose beat Bloom Mr Peel's Sambo and Mr B. Jones's Rose divided the stakes. The EMRAL CUP. 1. Mr Thelwall's bd b Cerito beat Mr Nelson nsbkd Governor Mr Williams's f b Queen .. Mr Richard's w be b May Fly ( fell) MrFisher ns bk d YoungEcgland,. Mr New's r d Ex- Mayor ( fell) Mr Isaac's bk b Queen .. ^ Mr Roger's bk b Bess Mr Williams's Queen beat Mr Thelwall's Cerito, and won half the stakes, Mr Fisher's Young England and Mr Isaac's Queen dividing the other half. The WOBTHENBUBY STAKES, I, Mr Roger's bk b Nimble beat Mr John Griffith's bk w b Fly Mr Taylor's bk d Valentine .. Mr Taylor jun's bk b Miss Bailey Mr Muhall _ Griffiths ns be bl Mr Tomlinson's be b Vixen Welch Heiress J , MrBarrowJones's bk d Jerry Lee.. Mr Hooper's w b First Fly The four winners divided the stakes. COUNTY WEXFORD CLUB- FEB 5. Judge: Wm Owens, Esq. Stewards: R. W. Ryan, Wilson Palliser, R. J Devereux, and J. T. Tanner, Esq. Honorary Secretary : J. Rainor. Esq] The ALL- AGED OPEN STAKES, £ 1 10s each. I. Mr White's f b Bonnie Lassie beat Mr Nolan's f d Cripple Mr Dovle's bk b Destinv .. Mr Rainor's r b The Fair Alice Mr M'Cann's bk b Minnie .. Mr Foley's be b Topsy Mr Foley's r d Outlaw .. Mr Thomas's r d Baron Mr Doyle's br w d Touch and Go.. ^ Mr White's f d Challenger Bonnie Lassie beat Destiny I' Touch and Go ran a bye Minnie beat Outlaw III. Touch and Go drawn. Mi M'Cann's Minnie, by Oliver Cromwell out of Barmaid, beat Mr White's Bonnie Lassie, by Bonnie Scotland, and won the stakes. This event came off over the reclaimed lands of the Wexford „„... . . Harbour Company, a tract of land reclaimed from the sea con- stretch to cover, in which she rather increased her leading I taing upwards of 2,500 acres, a perfect level without a fence. It space, but failed to equalise the previous scores of Brunette, abounds with game of the stoutest kind, the judge pronouncing Still, under difficulties, she proved herself well worthy of her m0st of the courses to be the severest and best contested he debted to Gep. eral; Norcliffe and the other landed proprietors who so kindly allow the use of their estates on occasions like this; and it is to be hoped they will, in return, as they ought to do, keep good order, and not mar their own sport hereafter. We are sorry to say that tho hitherto indefatigable hon sec, Mr Richard T. Kingston, was prevented from fulfilling his duty owing to very serious illness,— Yours, & c, A FARMER'S SON. EPSOM OPEN MEETING- FEB 10. Stewards: Messrs Saxton, Crittle, and Marshall. Judge: Mr Thomas. Slipper: Mr Wood. The EPSOM STAKES, all- aged. ^ Marshall's f w d Cornet ' Mr Crittle's bk b Beauty Mr Pagden's bk w d Peter ., ^ Mr Saxton's bk d p Sportsman ( 2) Mr Marshall's C. Grahame beat Mr Pagden's Peter, and won the stakes. The HEADLEY STAKES, for puppies. MrLumley's bk d Harry go MrWebb ' s f w d Will II. Mr Storey's f b Bess BEACON. ARDR0SSAN CLUB MEETING- FEB 6 & 7. Patron: The Earl of Eglinton and Win ton, K. T. President: C. D. Gairdner, Esq. Vice- President: Provost Campbell. Committee: W. G. Borron, Esq, G. Johnston, Esq, G. Fullarton, Esq, Captain Crich- ton, and John Moffat, Esq. Judge: Mr David Patrick. Field Secre- tary: Mr M'Conn. Slipper: Mr Faulds. Secretary: John Paterson, Esq. The OPEN STAKE of £ 2 10B each, for all ages, with £ 25 added by the members of the Ardrossan and Dairy Coursing Clubs; the winner to receive £ 50, the second £ 25, and the third, fourth, and fifth £ 12 each ; balance reserved for expenses £ 12^. Mr Graham's r b Imperial Visit beat * Mr Borron'e be b Bluette Mr Watson's bd b Craigielee .. Mr Dyke's bk b Jenny Hooks Mr Smith's r w dDiable Boiteux.. Capt Crichton ns bk w d Cartoon ( 1) MrT. CampbellnswdCaptain" 1 Slasher J '' Mr Aiton ns bk w b Scud Mr Hyslop's w b Hawthorn"! Blossom S" Mr James Dunlop's bkb Maid! of Lincoln J" Mr Graham's bk d Peace Maker.. Mr Borron's f d Bright Ensign.. Mr Steel's r w b Stourie ( late! Swallow) S" Mr Hyslop's f b Hansel Mr Job n Dunlop ns bd b Creep- 1 ing Kate i '' Mr James Dunlop's w bk dl Drumclog J'' Capt Crichton's r w d Baron 1 Garnock J' * Mr T. Campbell's r d Clarendon.. Mr Borron's be b Blue Bell Mr Borron's r b Brunette ,. Mr Hill's bk w d Prentice Mr James Dunlop's be d Glen-]. gamock ) '' Mr John Dunlop ns r wb Telse .. Mr Gairdn8r ns f b Barmaid Capt Crichton ns f w d Woolstapler Mr Steel's f d Staunton Provost Campbell's r d Wallace Mr Gairdner ns f d Will Bell ( 1) Mr Arthur's w bk d Ptarmigan Mr Moffat ns f d Bright Blaze Mr James Dunlop's bd w d St Patrick Mr Smith's f w b Fleur de Lys Mr Green's w d Gladiator ( late Alarm) ( 1) Mr G. Steel ns r d Vogie Mr G. Steel's w bd b Spree Maid Mr Gairdner ns bd b Bit of Tartan Mr John Dunlop's r w b Berwine Mr James Dunlop's r b Goldenberry Mr T. Campbell ns r b Cartona Provost Campbell's bk w d Rob Roy II. Creeping Kate beat Hansel Baron Garnoek beat Drumelog Clarendon beat Blue Bell Brunette beat Prentice Telse beat Glengarnock Imperial Visit beat Craigielee Capt Slasher beat Diablefioiteux j Scud beat Hawthorn Blossom PeaceMakerbeatMaidofLincoln I Bright Ensign beat Stourie ^ j Imperial Visit beat Capt Slasher | * Scud beat Peacemaker BrightEnsignbeatCreepingKate^ Imperial Visit beat Scud j B. Garnock beat Bright Ensign^ Brunette beat Imperal Visit I VI. Mr Borron's Brunette, by The Curler out of Brilliance ( a Blue Light bitch), and Captain Crichton's Baron Garnock, by Reuben out of Maid of Saragossa ( aWar Eagle bitch), divided the stakes. PEDIGREES. IMPERIAL VISIT, by Guy Man- 1 BARON GARNOCK, by Reuben out nering out of Blooming Heather, I of Maid of Saragossa ( a War sister to Brighton I Eagle bitch) BBIGHT ENSIGN, by Brighton out I BRUNETTE, by The Curler out of of Brilliance ( a Blue Light bitch) Brilliance SCUD, sister to Baron Garnock | Baron Garnock beat Clarendon ( 1) Brunette beat Telse Brunette ran a bye Baron Garnock ran a bye [ FEOM OtJE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.] This Club was recently re- established by Lord Eglinton for the sport of the farmers and others connected with his estates- and in Ayrshire generally. This is the fourth meeting this season, and the present prize consisted of a Plate of £ 2,10s entry, with £ 25 added by the Ardrossan and Dairy Clubs jointly, and for dogs bond fid a the property of members. The meeting • would have come off a week earlier, but frost interfered, and, like many other cases, an adjournment did not improve pros- pects, as, the weather changing suddenly, many distant mem- bers were unprepared, or too late for entry. Still, forty grey- heunds appeared, affording good earnest of sporting vitality and spirit, and as the managers deputed by his lordship are determined to spare no pains in promotion of the Club, the future affords good hope of a new and more brilliant era in Scottish coursing. From the deep snow just disappeared, the hares were not on their accustomed grounds— wild and difficult to And ; still, on the whole, the courses were good, and trials generally long and satisfactory. The judge, a gentleman ama teur, who undertook the office at the special request of the managers, discharged the difficult and unpleasant duties with much ability, and it is hoped will again favour the Club in that capacity on many future occasions. The beating and manage- ment of the field duties require some improvements, which a little expense will easily provide, and enable better order to be kept among spectators. These duties, and those of secretary and treasurer, are exclusively in charge of parties who do not keep or enter dogs themselves, and have no interest in the results. They are free, therefore, to discharge their respective duties with the strictest impartiality and careful attention— a most important feature in this Club, compared with many others, and one that at this moment deserves grave consider- ation, and cannot fail to realise the best results, by securing the respect, confidence, and goodwill of its members. On FRIDAY we met at Sharphill. A lovely day, and attend- ance large. Imperial Visit and Bluette opened the ball, and galloped hand in hand to the brow of a hill, where'' her Highness " shot out and turned, pUss, fascinated by the Imperial attentions, gracefully bending towards her, and disappointing her rival. Craigielee and Jenny Hooks had a short spin, in favour of the for- mer. Diable Boiteux and Cartoon, after an undecided, met with an extraordinary hare, which led both a chase of upwards of two miles, in the first part of which Cartoon had the best of it, put- ting Diable's " sticks" to the test, but leaving them the advantage in the latter part. Barmaid led away Captain Slasher gaily from the slips, but the Captain soon forsook her, raced past and turned, when Barmaid wrenched and led to cover. Woolstapler and Scud: A long run, the former having the first part, and the latter the rest, winning cleverly. Hawthorn Blossom and Staun- ton had a nice course, the latter much the faster, the hare always going from him; but when the bitch got into work at the hill- side she shewed herself to admiration, working very cleverly, and putting out a first- class greyhound. Wallace fell an easy victim to the charms of the Maid of Lincoln, who proved herself much too good a match for him. Peacemaker and Will Bell had a " no go;" on their second slip, facing a stone wall, the black led, and, in flying it, had a somersault; alighting on his feet, he lost no advantage, but raeed away in beautiful style, driving his hare for a long distance up the hill, but not able to turn her; Will passed him within twenty yards of cover . though the hare was too good for both; Peacemaker's running was much admired by good judges. Ptarmigan and Bright Ensign: The course of the day, each being strongly fancied. The slip was on plough, across the ridges. The former slightly led, and swerved his hare, which shortly after stumbled, and he picked her up; it was a very un- satisfactory trial, Ptarmigan having hitherto proved himself a greyhound of the very first class, and being, I believe, now des- tined for the stud. His blood is undeniable, being by Japhet out of the celebrated blue bitch Columbine. Stourie and Bright Blaza were also slipped on plough, across the ridges; slip a long one; Bright Blaze shone in the outset, but was extinguished by his " Stourie" partner in close quarters. He showed the pace, and fetched his hare round, when Stourie took the opening, ran smoothly and cleverly, only giving the dog one chance, which he could not keep; the bitch ran by him, turned the hare, and led to cover. She ran a beautiful average course, is a close worker, and only requires the graud desideratum for a greyhound— a little more speed. St Patrick and Hansel had a contest for speed for some time, when the former, drawing away, turned his hare two or three lengths in advance of his opponent. The hare favoured the bitch, and was wrenched by her, and again favouring her, but breaking away, St Patrick raced past, and wrenched twice, putting in tne bitch, when he again passed her, and turned into the hedge. The bitch, first through, turned and wrenched the hare, and led into cover. I have described this course fully, in consequence of the judge being thrown out by the side of a hill, when the hare bended back towards cover after being turned, and he could see no more until the bitch had her hare at the fence, but for which he must have given a contrary decision. Creeping Kate and Fleur de Lys ran a pretty course, and had plenty of work to test their qualities— at all times in favour of Kate. Gladiator and Drum- clog ran a " no go." They divided on leaving the slips, and only joined close by the cover, the white having a shade the best of it. In their next trial Drumclog led, had the best by two- thirds of a long course, when they each cried enough, and allowed the hare to canter home. Baron Garnoch and Vogie: The former winner of an 18, and the latter of a ' 26- dog stake this season. The Baron led, and knocked his hare about in first- rate style, scoring all the racing points, and showing himself a fast and clever greyhound. Clarendon and Spreemaid : The latter took the first turn, the dog the second, when the hare broke away, and the bitch, passing the dog, turned sharply round the corner of a hedge. The hare threading it, unsighted the bitch, and the dog, thrown in by luck, had the remainder. Blue Belle beat Bit of Tartan in an average course. Herwine and Brunette had an undecided on plough, the hare bending towards the latter to the fence, where she squatted. In their next attempt Brunette led and turned, putting in Berwine, whom she ran by with great fire, and downed her hare, Berwine killing. Preii- tioe beat Goldenberry hollow. Glengarnoch took a good lead from Cartona to a hedge, when the hare squatting, the latter picked her up. Telse and Rob Roy had a long and severe course, at all times in favour of the bitch, which appeared to be a favourite in the neighbourhood,— Second ties : Im- perial Visit and Craigielee ran a most distressing course, at all times in favour of the former. Captain Slasher being fresher than Diable Boiteux, had the - major part of an arduous course to himself. Scud and Hawthorn Blossom: A long, and at first well- contested course; but at length the white, true to her name, halted at a hawthorn hedge, showed little bloom, and earned no fruit in the course afterwards. Maid of Lincoln over a fallow led Peacemaker for some distance, but Peace ultimately prevailed, and made an easy but meritorious victory. Bright Ensign, in a ploughed field, preserved his colour undimmed by" stour" or mud, and, thanks to Stourie killing the hare, won a course too short to show the adhesive close- working qualities of his antagonist. Creeping Kate was not to be " Hanselled," and won a good course by superior speed, working and fencing powers, proving herself a first- class puppy. Drumclog, having already shot his bolt in two severe fights with Alarm, Baron Garnoch flew away with an easy victory partly amid the shades of evening, which now brought the sport to a stand. Saturday morning, met at Sharphill a" sharp and pointed" at Imperial name, and, if not the fastest from the slips, certainly inferior to none in the stake for untiring, unflinching, honest game and bottom. The card now drew to a close. Baron Gar- noch did not run his bye, but agreed, with the spirit of a true knight, to divide the prize, if not, as in olden times, with a " faire ladye," at any rate with a pretty Brunette, he desiring to reserve his strength, and for the coursing honour of Ayrshire to break a lance at the approaching national meeting on Water loo plains ; and she, well pleased to share her fortunes and the honour of victory with so gallant and handsome a partner, presents her moiety of the money prize back again to the united clubs of Ardrossan and Dairy for another season's friendly rivalry and competition. CALEDONIA. [ PROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.] MR EDITOE : The general management of Scottish coursing meetings, and reporting in particular, has recently excited such an amount of ill- feeling and venomous spleen that a stranger in I'he reporting arena must feel a considerable amount of diffidence * n throwing himself open to the attacks of all and sundry, whose dogs he may not be able to compliment, or whose part in the management may not have been characterised by that gene- rous and disinterested spirit which ought to animate those who conduct the arrangements of a coursing meeting. Fortunately, there is little to complain of in the few remarks I have to offer on the above meeting; and auy little improvement in the ma- nagement which may be suggested I am sure requires only to be pointed out to find a ready remedy. You will observe from the card that it is an Open Stake to members of the Dairy and Ardrossan Coursing Clubs. The reason of this amalgamation is owing, on the one hand, to a Scottish courser, whose liberality stands pre- eminent among the fraternity, having presented the stakes won at the last Dairy Open Meeting to be competed for this season, but mainly because reasonable— nay, liberal— com- pensation failed to satisfy the insatiate maw of sundry tenant farmers, over whose ground the Club were generously allowed by the Earl of Glasgow to hold their meetings. In this fix the Club applied to the Earl of Egiinton, through C. D. Gairdner, Esq, his commissioner, for liberty to run off the stake over Ardrossan grounds, which was not only kindly granted, but an equal sum was added by the committee of the Ardrossan Club. The meet- ing was fixed for the 30th and 31st January, but in consequence of frost was postponed till the 6th and 7th inst, when 40 dogs out of the 48 to which the nominations were restricted, entered the lists. With these preliminary remarks, which the circum- stances rendered necessary, I will now proceed to give an account of the ruuning, premising that it is correct, so far as memory serves, and impartial, as I had no interest in any running dog, or any connection with the management of the meeting. The meet on Friday morning was at Sharphill, but in order to reserve the best ground for deciding ties, it was resolved to try the uplands first. Accordingly, the adjournment was made to Knockcreivoch, and the first pair of dogs, Imperial Visit and Bluette, opened the proceedings with an unsatisfactory course, in which Imperial Visit seemed to lead, when both dogs lost their hare for a moment. After joining, Imperial Visit obtained the judge's fiat. Craigielee and Jenny Hooks: The old bitch was too fast for the Spaeioife, leading out of sight, and coming back again, finishing with a clever kill. Diable Boiteux and Cartoon had an undecided course; in the deciding one the Frenchman wanted the dash natural to his countrymen, but came, after losing first and second turn, and effaced the Cartoon. The next was a short course between Captain Slasher and Barmaid ; the latter led to a stone dyke, when the Captain came with a rush, made first turn, and led to cover. Woolstapler and Scud: The former had the speed, and had he been a dog worth the rope to hang him, should have had the course all his own way, as the bitch got entangled in her fence, and did not get clear till he had a lead of 50 yards. Having this advantage, he could not avoid making first and second turns, when the bitch, joining, never allowed him once to get next his hare. Hawthorn Blos- som and Staunton: A course of considerable interest, the latter being the favourite at odds. The slip was an unfortunate one, the dogs being thrown off when the hare was bending to the bitch, by which Staunton lost much ground. After join- ing, a long and exciting trial ended by the bitch beating him with a little to spare. In her trial with Wallace, the Maid of Lincoln broke from the slips, and had a severe single- handed course; when brought together again Wallace succumbed to the superior merits of the Maid. Peacemaker and Will Bell had an undecided course, the black making first turn, and the fawn killing. In the deciding one Peacemaker, notwithstanding the disadvantage of a stumble in crossing a stone wall, had the course all his own way. The next was a course of great interest, the high character of both dogs render- ing it more than usually speculative. A hare was found on a piece of plough and a good slip effected, Bright Ensign leading about two lengths, keeping his position, and picking up his hare without a swerve. There was a general expression of regret on the field that the course was not of sufficient length to develop the stoutness and cleverness of the old dog, who has on more than one occasion been victorious over the same ground. Stourie and Bright Blaze: The latter led, wrenched, and took first turn — let the bitch in, who held her position, and won a short course decisively. So far all had gone well, but the judge made an unfortunate mistake in the next, course in over- riding his dogs on account of the uneven nature of the ground. St Patrick won the course very decisively, but when the judge caught sight of • them, the bitch was in, made a turn, and led to cover. Creeping Kate and Fleur de Lis: A good course, nearly all in favour of the brindled. Gladiator and Drumclog had a no go. In the deciding course both made a miserable exhibition; the former, however, had the misfortune to lose it by sticking in his fence. Baron Garnock and Bogie had a merry little spin, the Baron leading and finishing a clever course with plenty to spare. Clarendon and Spree Maid's course : I did not see the flag going up for the former. The next was a short course, with Blue Bell and Bit of Tartan out of my sight. Berwine and Brunette had an undecided course, after which I thought Berwine won, but the judge decided in favour of Brunette. Goldenberry and Pren- tice : All one way, the black running a splendid single- handed course. Glengarnoch led Cartona, wrenched his hare and dashed through the fence, the hare missing her leap and falling back in the bitch's mouth. Telse decidedly beat Rob Roy in a severe course and wound up the first ties. Second Ties: Imperial Visit beat Craigielee in a distressingly severe course. The next was, if anything, worse, Captain Slasher, who is but a puppy of twenty- two months, proving himself a fast, close, and thorough game one. In a longish course Scud beat Hawthorn Blossom very decidedly, showing pace and close- working qualities. Peace- maker beat Maid of Lincoln easily, the severe running the bitch had in the morning telling sadly against her. Bright Ensign aHd Stourie had a short course, the former leading and winning with plenty to spare. Hansel and Creeping Kate ran a splendid course, in which both showed close- working powers. At one time I thought the former would win; but Kate would not be denied, and dashed into her game in spite of the vigerous efforts of her opponent to kill. I did not see the finish. Darkness coming on, it was impossible to run out the second ties, and the day's sport was brought to a close by Baron Garnock and Drumclog running a course which ended, as all expected, in the defeat of the latter. Saturday morning was wet and unfavourable, and the meet showed but a sorry attendance. The splendid ground which had been reserved gave sport amply remunerative to those who ventured out, the first course between Clarendon and Blue Belle being a salve for all the annoyance the weather cost us. The dog came in sight leading, made three turns, and the bitch getting in, made two turns, when both crossed a stone fence abreast; Clarendon scored another point, the bitch getting the next, and serving herself, when the dog, rushing past her, wrenched his hare once or twice, and led to cover. The next course was Brunette and Prentice. From what I saw I expected the black to win, but I did not see the lead, and the judge could not see the death— the former, I believe, being in favour of the bitch, and the latter the dog. Glengarnock led Telse, and had the best of the course till he got on the wrong side of a fence and neglected to return.— Third ties : Captain Slasher led Imperial Visit, made first and second turns, the bitch having the third, he the fourth, and led oat of my sight. I expected the white to win, but was disappointed, not having seen the finish. Peace- maker led Scud from plough, took first and second turn; the bitch then went in, made some clever work, and finished an average course with a point to spare. Bright Ensigu and Creeping Kate had a short course, which I thought should have been undecided. Baron Garnock and Clarendon had an un- decided course. The deciding one was perhaps the cleverest of the meeting, the Baron leading and turning his hare four or five times in succession, the game little Clarendon looking as if he were tied to his leg, so close did they turn together. The Baron now made a dash to kill, and missed, giving the chance to his opponent, which he improved by making two points, when the Baron came again, made a point or two, and finished with a lead to cover. Brunette beat Telse decisively in a course not a hun- dred yards in length, making first turn, and killing her hare in the fence,— Fourth ties: Imperial Visit and Scud : From the severe work the fawn had had the previous evening and this morning it looked any odds on the black. Unfortunately, I saw only the finish of it, but it was a most harassing course, nearly all, I believe, in favour of Imperial Visit, who proved herself to be a greyhound of indomitable pluck. Bright Ensign and Baron Garnock: Another disappointment; the former having had scarcely anything of a course on either day, and the latter coming to the slips fifteen minutes after his course with Clarendon, it was generally expected he must capitulate ; how- ever, he both led and beat the fawn in a good trial. Brunette a bye.— Fifth ties; Imperial Visit met Brunette, but was slow from the slips, and lost the first four turns. She then went in, took a turn, and led to cover— though beaten, not disgraced. Captain Crichton and Mr Borron having arranged to divide, this wound up the sports of the day. Lengthy as this report is, I must still further trespass on your valuable space while I point out what appeared to me defective in the official management of the meeting. The beat was ill arranged, the beaters acting as if they had a given space of ground to walk over in a certain time, springing hares only when they could kick them up, and very frequently tramping over the top of them. Mr Faulds has evidently little experience as a slipper, and must learn to steady his dogs on their game before throwing them off. I have pointed out the courses in which I differed m opinion from Mr Patrick, although there were others with which the grumblers seemed to find fault; but I have every faith in his integrity, and am satisfied he only requires experience to become a popular judge. I cannot omit mentioning that Mr Borron out of his division of the stakes has generously left in the hands of the secretary £ 25 for the purchase of a piece of plate, to be competed for next season by the members of the Dairy and Ardrossan Clubs. The revival of coursing meetings over the splendid ground of the Ardrossan estate has induced me to be thus explicit in reporting this, the largest and most valuable stake that has been run for there for many years.— Yours, & c, MAIDA. ever witnessed. Part of the grounds are now under crops, but n « xt season it will be all laid down with grass, and will be one of the best coursing grounds in the United Kingdom. Hasty Mr Saxton's bk b Skyrocket Mr Saxton's Skyrocket bt Mr Lumley's H. go Hasty, and won the stakes. The EGMONT STAKES, for puppies. CaptDuncombe'sbedKornoloffbeat Mr Storey's f w d Farmer's Boy Mr Saxton's f w d Saucebox .. ^ Mr Newman's r d Forester ( 1) Mr Saxton's Saucebox bt Capt Duncombe's Kornoloff, & won the stakes. The WALTON STAKES, all- aged. Mr Saxton's w bk d Shamrock beat Mr Crittle's r d Racket ( I) MrLewes'sbk w dTiptonSlasher.. Mr Berry's r b Marchioness Mr Lewes's T. Slasher beat Mr Saxton's Shamrock, and won the stakes. The LADBROKE STAKES, for puppies. Capt Duncombe'sbe d Malakoffbeat Mr Jones's f b Jealousy Mr Marshall's w d Lord Mayor .., Mr Storey's f b Bess ( 1) Mr Marshall's L. Mayor & Cape Duncombe's Malakoff divided the stakes. Mr Thomas ( adds our correspondent) judged in the place of Mr R. Lawrence, who was too ill to attend, and though his first appearance at a public meeting, gave great satisfaction. The courses between Cornet Grahame and Beauty, Kornoloff and Farmer's Boy, Malakoff and Jealousy, and Skyrocket and Harry go Hasty were very long and well contested. There was a large company on the Downs, but a very short party to dinner. HALL PLACE ( MAIDENHEAD) MEETING- FEB 10. Steward: Sir G. E. Gilbert East, Bart. Honorary Secretary: John Langton, Esq. Field Committee: Messrs Baylis, Draper, Freebody, Guy, C. Sharp, and W. Shelton. Slipper: Mr Mason. Judge: Mr Gillett. The PUPPY STAKES, for a Silver Tankard and a Silver Cup. BROUGHAM MEETING— FEB 6. Judge : Mr Hudson. Slipper: Mr Coates. The BBOUGHAM PARK STAKES. Mr Anderson's f d Surprise beat Mr Walker's r d Delta Mr Anderson's r b Fancy Girl .. Mr Richardson's bd d North Star.. Mr Simpson's bk b Styx Mr Brougham's f w b Megl Merrilies Mr Brougham's bk b Sleeping Part- Mr Birney's f b Roy's Wife [ ner Mr Banks's f b Bosh ( 2) Mr Simpson's f d Sultan Mr Bulk's f b Lizzie Murray Mr Anderson's f b Emma Morrow Delta beat Surprise Fancy Girl beat North Star Delta beat Fancy Girl ( 1) III. Meg Merrilies beat Styx Meg Merrilies ran a bye Mr Brougham's Meg Merrilies, by Vulcan out of Alice, beat Mr Walker's Delta, by Gelert out of Fly ( 1), and won the stakes. This meeting took place on Friday week, in Brougham Park. The hares were good but scarce, and the coursing was all that could be wished fer. The running of Meg Merrilies, Delta, and Fancy Girl was the admiration of all present. Delta, although six years old, led everything to the hare, and but for an accident would undoubtedly have won the stakes, 4 to 1 being laid on him for the deciding course. Mr Hudson, the judge, gave every satisfaction, and Mr Coates, the slipper, acquitted himself in his usual straightforward manner. HOLT FLEET MEETING— FEB 9. ( By the kind permission of John Pickernell, Esq.) Patron: Lord Ward. Steward: Mr Webb. Judge: Mr Bennet. Slipper: C. Presdee. The HOLT STAKES of 3 guineas each; £ 23 first dog, £ 10 second dog, third and fourth save their stake. Mr Deigliton ns bk b Eglantine beat Mr H. George ns r d Guarantee .. Mr S. Gunn ns f b Malibran Mr Grainger lis bk d Baltimore .. Mr C. Wilson's f w b Myrtle MrWm. Hope's bk b BlueBonnet.. Mr W. B. Best's bk b Bonnie") Laddie J" Mr J. Harris's fb Fly MrE. Waldron's bk d Headstrong ( 1) Mr Firkins ns bk d Hero Mr J. Reeve's bk w d Rustic ( 1) Mr Ashinore's bk b Avon ( 1) Mr E. Till ns r b Dewdrop / Mr J. Hughes ns bk b Blighted I Nell ( 1) Mr Bladon ns bk d Frisky Mr R. Harper's bk w b Ringlet Guarantee beat Eglantine Malibran beat Baltimore Malibran beat Guarantee II. III. I IV. Blue Bonnet beat Myrtle Bonnie Laddie beat Fly Blue Bonnet beat B. Laddie ( BY ELECTRIC£ TELEGEAPH.) RIDGrWAY ( LYTHAM) CLUB MEETING— FEB 12 & 13. Stewards : W. G. Bower, B. H. Jones, A. Graham, T. H. Gardner, Esqs. Flag Steward: N. Slater, Esq. Judge: W, Nightingale, Slipper: Mr Noblet. Hon Sec : James Bake, Esq. The NOBTH LANCASHIRE STAKES, for dog puppies. Mr W. G. Borron's bk w Bold 1 ^ f Expression } ^^ Mr G. S. Greening's bBk. Doctor .. Mr A. Graham's rw d Prince 1 of Prussia J •' Mr J. Gordon's Gainsborough .. Mr Blundell's bk Banner ( late 1 Standard Bearer / • • Mr W. G, Borron'g bk BlackFlag.. Mr T. Brocklebank's f Baritone. • Mr T, Brocklebank's r w Bugle Horn Mr B. H. Jones's bk Jackdaw Mr W. G. Borron's f Bright Im- pression { Mr R. Piterson's r Sailor Boy ( late Scipio) Mr W. Paterson's r Sir William Wallace Mr Peacock's bk Plymouth Mr G. S. Greening's b Othello II. B. Expression beat Bk. Doctor I Black Flag beat Banner Gainsborough beat Prince of Baritone ran a bye Prussia ( dr) | III. B. Expression beat Gainsborough | Black Flag beat Baritone ( dr lame) Bold Expression and Black Flag both belonging to Mr Borron, the de- ciding course was not run. The SOUTH LANCASHIRE STAKES, for bitch puppies. Mr B. H. Jones's bk Jail Bird" beat Mr W. G. Borron's bkb Bewitching Mr T. Brocklebank's f Bravura .. Mr J. Gordon's r Gutta Percha Mr B. H. Jones's Jurisprudence.. Mr J. Gordon's be Gladova Mr W. G. Borron's r Brightness.. Mr G. S. Greening's bk Black Bess n TKlortb- Ualla Matj Mr J. Gordon's r Gartos Mr R. Williams's w be Wolfsbane.. Mr R. Paterson's w Susan 1 Whitehead J ' • Mr W. B. Jones's w be Justltia ran a bye II. Bravura beat Jail Bird I Wolfsbane beat Ganos Brightness beat Jurisprudence I Susan Whitehead beat Justit ia III. Brightness beat Bravura | Wolfsbonebeat Susan Whitehead MrBorron'sBrightness beat Mr Williams's Wolfsbane, and won the stakes The CLIFTON STAKES, witk a Piece of Plate added by Capt W. Patterson Mr Greening's w b White Rose beat Capfc Paterson's bd d Tiger mv Marfwt'a hir t. fi M,- mra » Hoff Mr Thomas's bk d Tilbury / Mr W. G. Borron's Black Belle ( late I Blacklegs) Mr B. H. Jones's bk Jetty Treffz Mr W. G. Borron's bk Blackness Mr Sharp's y w d Prince Mr Sharp's y b Princess Mr Battcock's bk d Baron Mr Langton's be d Young Hero Mr Westell's y b Frolic - I. Young Hero beat Prince Baron beat Frolic beat Mr John May's be d Spring Mr Goodcliild's br d Dred Mr Philbrick's b w d Playful Mr Goodchild's br b Mina ^^ Mr Battcock's fb Beauty | Princess drawn III. Mr Battcock's Baron beat Mr Langton's Young Hero, Baron taking the tankard and Young Hero the cup. The ALL- AGED STAKES, for a Silver Tankard and a Silver Cup. I. Mr Langton's be b Blue Bell beat Mr Sharp's r d Bedlam Mr Cannon's f d Tyrant .. Mr Ba^ s r b Bertha Mr Stacey's f b Fly .. Mr Colburn's p b Primrose Mr Shelton's f b Flirt .. Mr Westell's f b Fashion II. Tyrant beat Blue Bell I Flirt beat Fly III. Mr Shelton's Flirt beat; Mr CannoH's Tyrant, Flirt takes the" tankard, and Tyrant the cup.. We have great pleasure in stating that at a dinner held after- wards at the East Arms, Hurley, that a Hall Place Club was es- tablished, to which upwards of twenty members then subscribed their names. A committee of five gentlemen was appointed, under the presidency of Sir Gilbert East, Bart, John Langton, Esq, of Maidenhead, undertaking the office of hon sec. There is, therefore, every probability of this meeting being carried out on a much larger scale next season. Mr Marfleet's bk t d Mouravieff Mr Wilson's bk d Wansfell Mr Borron's bk d Black Cloud .. Mr J. Ingleby's f b Pennyghent ., Mr T. Brocklebank's bk dl Beaumarchis J '' Mr Spinks's bk d Tim Mr W. Peacock's bk b Pretext .. Mr J, Spinks's be d Switcher Capt Patersou's w f d Ben\ ma Chree / • • Mr Martleet's bk t d Manganese.. Mr Borron's be w d Bright Steel.. Mr Williams's f d Wakeful Mr T. Stones's w r b Silkworm .. Mr Wilson's r b Wee Pet Mr Marfleet's bk t d MarcAntony.. Mouravieffbeat White Rose Wansfell beat Black Cloud Pennyghent beat Beaumarchis Tim beat Pretext Mouravieffbeat Wansfell Tim beat Pennyghent Mouravieffbeat Tim ( dr) M0RLEY MEETING- FEB 10. Judge : Mr J. Hudson. Slipper : Mr W. Wilson. The MORLEX STAKES of £ 5 10s each, 16 dogs. Mr Fidler's f d Quince ~ beat ' Mr Hill's bk b Kate Mr Woodman's bk d Daniel Mr Morrow's f d Conqueror Mr Harrison's be d Ranter MrM. Milbnrn's bk d Jack Ketch Mr Green's w b Fancy Mr Dickinson's bk b Mischief . Mr J. Dixon's be b Annie Mr Topping's bd d Swindler Mr Woodman's bk b Topsy Mr Jackson's f b Flyaway Mr Hornsby's be d Tifter Mr Coulson's be d Tramp Mr Green's f d King of Trumps MI" WILVINOAN'O F RL Daniel beat Quince Conqueror beat Ranter Conqueror heat Daniel Mr S. Gunn ns Malibran, by Lablache out of Webb's Wanton, and Mr W. Hope's Blue Bonnet, by B. B. out of Bit of Blue ( a War Eagle bitch), after an undecided course, divided the stakes. The WITLEY COURT STAKES, for all ages; 8 dogs at £ 210s each; £ 12 first dog, £ 5 second dog, the remainder towards expenses. Mr Badgery's bk d Brilliant beat Mr Seaborn's bk b Susan • " ' MrJ. Watton'swbk d Talfourd( 1 dr) / Mr G. Hughes ns bk d Bedlamite I Dick ( 1) Mr R. Till ns bk t b Psyche II. ^ Nancy beat Bashful ( 1 dr) Mr T. Calder's Nancy, by Wilful out of Harriett, beat Mr Badgery's Bril- liant, by War Eagle out of Bit, and won the stakes. Mr Bladon's bk d Rival Mr T. Calder's r w b Nancy Mr S. Gunn's bk b Bashful Brilliant beat Rival ATJDLEM MEETING— FEB 10. Stewards: R. C. Edleston, J. Armstrong, W. Baker, S. Acton, and R. Boote, Esqs. Hon Sec: T. L. Boote, Esq. Judge: Mr Warwick. Slipper: Mr Presdee. The AUDEEM Ctrp. I. Mr Boote's bk b Alice ( a bye) .. Mr Kirkby's r b Curious* Mr Bott's bd d Hector beat Mr Brundrit's f w d Bashi Bazouk Mr Fowles's bk d Wood Laddie .. Mr Wright's w bk d Sampson Mr Carr" s w bk d Cossey ,. Mr Jones's w bk b Lily II. Alice beat Hector I Cossey beat Wood Laddie III. Mr Boote's Alice, by Syntax out ofYoung Bee, beat Mr Carr's Cossey, by Sam out of Capacity, and won the cup. The CHAMPAGNE STAKES. I. Mr Kirkby's bk b Music beat Mr Care's w bk d Cylinder Mtrh ® Lythn'S W bk b LUy 0f}.. MrCalcott'sr dCherry Brandy ( 1) MLeBavUendrit'S ^ Wb By YoUr}.. Mr Slack's w bk d Black Cap Mr Boote's w bk b Virago .. ^ Mr Kirkby's bk w d Colonel ( 1) Lily of the Lyth beat Music By Your Leave beat Virago Mr Edleston's Lily of the Lyth, by Jester out of Fair Mexican, beat Mr Brundrit's By Your Leave, and won the stakes. The SAPLING STAKES. I. Mr Kirkby's bk d Burglar beat MrEdleston's be d Enfans de France Mr Kirkby's bk b Worthless .. Mr Boote's bk b Josephine Mr Kirkby's Worthless beat his Burglar, and won the stakes, * Found dead in her kennel^ n the morning. [ We regret that want of space compels us to omit our cor. respondent " Echo's" remarks upon this meeting.— ED. BELI'S LIFE]. MALTON OPEN MEETING- FEB 10. [ By the kind permission of General Norcliffe, over Langton Wold.] Stewards: Geo. Gregson, Jno. Scott, Wm. I'Anson, Lee Steere Steere> Richard Anderson, Jas. Sliepard, Jno. Borton, Clias. Walker, Chas- Boynton, andE. Windle, Esqs. Judge: Mr Robt. Boulton. Slipper: Mr Richard Simpson. The LANGTON CUP, I. MrSaville's bk w d Jackl Sheppard J MrGregson's bk w b Campl Follower J beat Mr Jno. Borton'sbkd Brewer A match was run off on the estate of Wm. Pole Thornhill, Esq, M. P., between Mr Thomas Brittlebank's Smut, by Winster out of Matlock, against Mr Frank Watson's Silver, by Brassington out of Wirksworth, for £ 10 a side, on Monday, the 9th inst, when the judge ( Mr T. Taylor of Hopton) decided in favour of Smut, after six well contested races. Mr C. Walker's r w b L. N. R. Mr G. Barker's r w d Dundas Mr Wm. Oates's r b Cilia Mr C. Walker's be w dTurpen- 1 tine S' Mr S. Abel's w f b Fly Mr R. Anderson's rb Luck's All . Camp Follower bt J. Sheppard L. N. R. beat Dundas Camp Follower beat L. N. R. II. Mr Wm. Oates's bk w d Ivan Mr H. Flower's bk d Minster Mr R. F. Reede's bk d Flatterer Mr Powell's w f d Lord of the Isles Mr H. Flower's r d The Tout Mr Saville's f d Raglan Mr Borton's bk d In Memoriam III. I IV. Cilia beat Turpentine Fly beat Luck's All Fly beat Cilia Mr Gregson's Camp Follower beat Mr S. Abel's Fly, and won the cup. The BIRDS ALL CUP. I. Mr Gregson's bk b Black Bess beat Mr R. Anderson's r w b Shy Mr C. Walker's r w d Saville .. Mr C. Boynton's be d Pacha Mr Gregson'sw f bTheTempter .. Mr S. Abel's bk b Mrs. Abel Mr R. Anderson's bk b Affection .. Mr C. Boynton's be w b Vibration Black Bess beat Saville ^ Affection beat The Tempter Mr Gregson's Black Bess bt Mr Anderson's Affection, and won the cup. The WELHAM STAKES. I. Mr R. Anderson' sbkdAffliction beat Mr Jno. Scott's bk d Fly by Night Mr E. Windle's bk t b Mischief .. Mr Jno. Borton'sbkbBlackPanther Mr E. Windle's r d Monarque .. Mr Jno. Borton's bk d Barton Mr ll. Anderson'sbkdBroughton.. ^ Mr Jno. Scott's bk d Sly Fellow Mischief beat Affliction ^ Broughton beat Monarque Mr Anderson's Broughton and Mr Windle's Mischief divided the stakes after an undecided course. Mr Wilkinson's f d Random II. I Fancy beat Jack Ketch I Annie beat Mischief III. I Fancy beat Annie IV. Mr Morrow's f d Conqueror, by Cardinal Wiseman out of Widow ( own sister to Eden), beat Mr Green's Fancy, and won the stakes. The above meeting came off on the 10th inst, when- we had a beautiful day's sport. The hares were good and strong, but the ground was rather soft after the frost. The running of Con- queror was the general admiration of all present; he won each course without allowing his opponents a single point. Many were happy to congratulate Mr Morrow on his success, as he stated at the the time of drawing that it was the last stake that the old hero of the north should ever run in public.—[ FROM ? A COKBESPONDENT.] CAUSEWAY HOUSE ( CUMBERLAND) FEB 11. Mr Bowman. Slipper: Mr Knox. SIXTEEN DOG STAKES. I. MrWannop'sfwbLadyLawsonbeat Mr Birney's r d Clincher MEETING— Judge: Mr Wannop's f d Optimus Mr Nicholson's bd b Darkie Mr Sanders's r w d Sam Steel Mr Stordy's bd w b SaUy Gray Mr Todd's r w d Tiler Mr Birrell's bk w d Liverpool Mr Nichol's r d Damson [ Widow Mr Ellwood's r w b The Young Mr Milburn's bd b Glenalvon Mr Graham's f w b Sarah Ann Mr Thomlinson's bd d CanadaWest Mr Gordon's r d Fillibuster Mr Little's f rh d Inkermann ^ Mr Hindson's bk w d Sir Charles j' Sally Gray beat Tiler ^ Liverpool beat Damson I Liverpool beat Sally Gray IV. Mr Nicholson's Darkie beat Mr Birrell's Liverpool, and won the stakes. Lady Lawson beat Optimus Darkie beat Sam Steel Darkie beat La£ y Lawson KNIPE SCAR ( MARTIN'S) MEETING- FEB 12, ( By permission of the Right Hon the Earl of Lonsdale.) Judge: Mr A. Bennett. The LOTTERY STAKES. I. beat Mr J. Milburn's be w b Meg Mr Phillips's f w d Donald Mr Gill's r w d Caerdunnetli Capt Spencer's bk d Sidonal ( late Robin Hood) ) '' Mr Hyslop's r w d Merry CarO lisle I •' MrThompson's bd w b Titmouse.. Mr Birkett's r b Emma Morrow.. Mr Birney's f d Deerslayer Meg beat Donald Sidona beat Caerdunneth Meg beat Sidona Mr Martin's bd w d Billy Go Rarely Mr R. Thomlinson's r b Idle Girl Mr Jefferson's bd w d Chesterman Mr W. Jackson's r d Ocean Child Mr Birrell's f b Eskdale Bess Mr Benn's bd d Balaklava Mr Russell's fb Busy Body / Mr W. Murray's f d Prime Minister jl ( late J. Whitehead) I Titmouse beat Merry Carlisle Emma Morrow beat Deerslayer Emma Morrow beat Titmouse III. iV. Mr J. Milburn's Meg beat [ Mr Birkett's r b Emma Morrow, and won the stakes. The KNIPE SCAB STAKES. MofTStTeorge'S " * Knight} beat Mr Birney's bk d Geordie MrW. Jackson's bd b Merry Kate.. MrNicholson'sbdbAnnieLaurie.. Mr G. H. Johnston's bk w dl Happy Joe j'V Mr Metcalfe's f d Hughie Gra- 1 ham i'' Mr Hyslop's be b Eve Mr Metcalfe's f b Barmaid Mr T. Dalzell's r b Doubt Mr Birkett's w bd b Bess Mr Mark's bk d Dark Shadow Mr Elsworth's r d Bnrgundy Mr R. Nicholson's r b Calley Mr Birrell's bk d Tifter Mr Gill's bd w b Virago Mr Martin's bd d Say Nothing II. Kt of St George beat Merry Kate I Annie Laurie beat Happy Joe I Annie Laurie beat Knight of ] St George IV. Mr Metcalfe's Barmaid beat Mr Nicholson's Annie Laurie, and won the stakeB. Hughie Graham beat Eve Barmaid beat Doubt Barmaid beat Hughie Graham GREAT CROSBY MEETING- FEB 12. ( Over the grounds of Major Blundell.) Stewards: Charles Stanley and John Blundell, Esqs, Judge: D. Bailey. Slipper: Martin. The CROSBY CUP. I, beat Mr Rek nil's bk b Louisa .. Mr Kaye's r d Clear the Kitchen .. Mr Tyrer* s f w b Fly .. ^ Mr Reknil's bk d Snowball ^ Siderophel beat Hermit Mr Lupton's Siderophel, by Weapon out of Shuttle, beat Mr Stanley's Select, by Leander out of Safron, and won the cup. The BLUNDELL PLATE. I. [ Mitre) Mr Lupton's bk b Let her go beat Mr Reknil's bk b Rob Roy ( late Mr Stanley's r d Schemer ^ - v T " Mr Thornton's r b New World Mr Segar's r d Stockwell Mr Segar's bk b Miss Night- 1 ingale J Mr Stanley's be d Select Mr Rimmer's bk d Hermit Mr Lupton's bk d Siderophel Select beat Nightingale Let her go beat Schemer II. I III. Mr Tyrer* s r b Little Fanny Mr Brown ns r d Ching Fang Fhoo Mr Winter's be w b Mischftf Mr J. Airey's bk d Apollo Mr Williams's r d Waggoner Mr Gordon's w t d Geologist Mr Gaskell's r d Grasshopper Mr A. Graham's r w d Lecturer Mr Holmes ns w bk d Moscow Mr J. Airey's f b Aurora Mr Williams's bk w d Gassier MrT. Brocklebank's r b Blush Rose Mr Blundell's bk d Black Cloth Mr Gordon's be b Gheisk Mr J. Airey's f w d Achilles Mr A. Graham's f w b SeemingPeace Mr R. Paterson's r b Sunshine II. Ben ma Chree beat Switcher Manganese beat Bright Steel Silkworm beat Wakeful Wee Pet agst MarcAntony III. IV. I. ManganesebeatBenmaChree( dr) Silkworm beat Wee Pet Manganese beat Silkworm Mouravielf anfi Manganese both belonging to Mr Martleet, the deciding course was not run. The CHAMPION COLLAR, I. Mr A. Graham's bd d Know Nothing Mr Gordon's be b Gulnare Mr Blundell's bk d Bugle Mr Holmes's w f d British! Grenadier J ' * Mr Spinks's r w b Smut Gulnare beat Know Nothing Bugle beat British Grenadier Smut beat Bugle beat Mr W. Peacock's f w b Puff Mr Marfleet's bk t d Mormonite Mr J. Airey's w f b Bess Mr Stones's bd d Screwjack ^ Mr M'Naughten's bk b Eugenie | Smut ran a bye III. I'V. Gulnare ran a bye Mr Gordon's Gulnare beat Mr Spinks's Smut, and won the course. LXTHAM SELLING STAKES. I. beat Mr Holmes's Disowned CaptPaterson's r d SirWm. Wallaee Mr Catterall's Grey Mr Brocklebank's Basilio Mr Stone's Gloxorn Mr Gordon's Grenadier Gloxorn beat Basilio II. Grenadier ran a bye Mr Gordon's Grenadier beat Mr Stone's Gloxorn and won the stakes. VETERAN STAKES ( reduced to a Match). Mr Borron's f d Brighton beat Mr Holmes's Vanish. TALBOT STAKES. I. Mr Peacock's bk d Plymouth beat Mr Borron's f d Bright Impression Mr Borron's bk b Black Belle .. Mr Williams's Wretched II. Mr Borron'sBlack Belle beat Mr Peacock's Plymouth, and won the stakes. RIBBLB STAKES. Mr Gaskell's r d Grasshopper beat Mr Spinks's Southport Mr Gardner's Get Out .. Mr Blundell's Brabazon Mr Peacock's Puff .. Mr Gordon's Gagra II. Get Out beat Grasshopper ^ Puff ran a bye Mr Gordon's Get Out beat Mr Peacock's Puff, and won the stakes. ( BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) OMBERSLEY MEETING— FEB 13. Judge: Mr Bennett. Secretary: Mr Taylor. Field Steward: MrWebb. Slipper: C. Presdee. The OMBERSLEY STAKES of £ 2 12s 6d each. First dog to receive £ 18; second, £ 9; third and fourth, £ 2 10s each, Mr Ashmore's bk b Asylum beat Mr J. Hughes us bk b Cricket and in that of many others ( even with the " dead man's letter ) the identity has not been established-, but my present purpose being to vindicate the acts and deeds of a servant, who was bound, in his master's absence, to act according to his con- victions at the time, I shall leave the amount of proof or no proof to those who enjoy such discussions. Now, J. Lamb com- menced a life of service in my establishment, and served me long, and both as to character and ability to bring out a grey- hound I have never yet heard only of his giving perfect satis- faction to his employers. As to his being proved " a liar," I deny that he has, and leave that matter on the documents already before the public. That he is a defaulter, I am enabled from information on the best authority " to admit, that he owes 10s, being two bets of 5s each, made in the year 1853, but to whom owing " the deponent Jcnoweth not," though he thinks " it was a Doctor." Certain it is he has never been at Coquetdale since, nor ever seen his not clamorous creditor, as were he aware of his whereabouts, the money should be instantly remitted. Here you have, to the best of my belief, the whole facts, and if they entitle— even a gentleman— to use such expressions towards any individual, however humble in grade, if not yet a convicted criminal, I shrink from upholding the liberty of the Press. Pity that so clever a production as " Forceps' " letter should have contained anything so little short of a libel, as it is but fair, in common charity to both sides, to suppose ihzXneither would wilfully cheat, and that mistakes will occur in the best regulated establishments. Avoiding, as I hope I have done, giving offence, I shall apologize for adding to the amount of ( amusing) correspondence now in fashion. Good servants are scarce, and when good, if not defended, we shall soon have no " Bog Trainers." Without further intrusion will the motive excuse, yours, & c, AN OULD UN ? P. S.— J. Lamb's address is Portobello, N. B. MR EDITOR : Permit mc to give you the true history of the protests at the Border Meeting, alluded to in your last publica- tion. My friend, Mr Stovey, being unable to attend, requested me to protest against certain dogs entered by Mr Nevins, should his dog meet them, on the grouud of their not being bona fide the property of a member. That certain of these dogs were not his property was quite notorious, and, in addition, at the autumn meeting of the Club, in the year before, a similar case occurred in his hands. At that meeting a dog of Mr Nevins's was protested against by Scotch coursers, and after it had won two or three courses was gut out of the stake. The contingency, hinted at above, occurred, and I protested, in Mr Stovey's name, against Meg of Lowick and Sinclair. I did not protest against Naomi and Ruth, and I informed Mr Nevins previously of what I was commissioned to do, Mr Stovey having also told him before he came from London. On the morning of the second day's coursing, a written protest was lodged with the secretary by another member— a well- known Scotch courser— against Sinclair, and on the same grounds. Mr Nevius was then called before the stewards, and de- clared that the dog was bond fide his property, and so the matter terminated. I acted merely for my friend, and I am quite prepared to do so in a similar manner on any future occasion. That I asked Mr Jardine's trainer to protest against Report, a dog, by the way, entered in my name, is simply untrue, and carries absurdity in its face. If I protested for a friend 1 cer- tainly would not have hesitated to have done so for myself, had I been inclined to object to the dog. The case of the Bounding Elk and Grisette, at the Coquetdale Meeting, is a novelty, so far as I am aware in coursing, and I only allude to it to solicit an expression of opinion from some authority upon the law of the case. Two dogs are slipped in a hurry, one of them having his sheet on. The judge declines to decide on that ground alone. Now it is obvious that this might be done by dishonest parties- say when three dogs are left in a stakes, two of them the property of one owner— to destroy altogether the chance of the single dog. In the case in question it was purely accidental, but certainly very stupid, and the reason of my protest was that I saw no justice in my bitch having an extra course to run merely from the carelessness or want of practice of my opponent. Some general law should be enacted to meet such cases, which would be much more satisfactory than referring to the stewards of the meeting as to whether the course should be decided or not, a proceeding the judge informed me he would adopt, should a similar event occur in future. As I have a personal quarrel with your correspondent, " Forceps," and have ceased to know him, I am precluded from offering any remarks upon his letter. Had this not been the case, I might have given you the reasons why he entertains a private grudge against ( to my certain knowledge) four of the individuals mentioned in his contribution; and I might also have alluded to certain of his coursing antecedents, formally denounced in your journal, for we really have " strange doings in the North;" but, with an individual to whom I would not speak in private, I shall assuredly not commence a correspond- ence in public.— Yours, FRANK RICHARDSON. Harbottle, Rothbury, Northumberland, Feb 11. P. S. It will be no breach of my maxim to hint that his devotion to the study of the English language must have prevented his due application to the Latin, or he would not have employed as a quotation " Auri sacra fama," instead of " Auri sacra fames.'* [ The letter of our correspondent " Forceps" was duly authenticated.— ED. BELI'S LIEE.] ANOTHER WORD IN BEHALF OF THE TRAINER'S TROPHY. MR EDITOR : Some weeks ago I wrote a few lines in your paper on behalf of our greyhound trainers, which you were pleased to term " a praiseworthy suggestion," and called the attention of secretaries to it as a plan which they would do well to carry out. Before I determined upon troubling you, I men- tioned the idea which had struck me to several of the first and most successful coursing men in England, and all, without an exception, approved of the plan. Surely thejsecretaries, of large meetings at least, may spare from " dinner and wine," " hire and keep of hacks," " fare of omnibus," " field tickets," and other small profits, a sufficient sum to present the trainer of the winning dogs with some small token, by way of acknowledgment that their care and atteution is appreciated. It is never too late to begin in a good cause, and, though the season is drawing to a close, I am sure our friend Lynn, should he see these few lines, will be the first to set the example.— Yours, & c, A TRUE LOVER OF THE SPORT. Mr Bladon's bk b Bellona Mr Badgery's bk d Brilliant Mr Parry ns bk b Gipsy Girl Mr Tracey ns bk b Blue Bonnet Mr Blakeway ns bd b The Novice Mr Stait's bk b Stella Mr W. Davis's r d Diamond II. | Will beat Cripple I Black Rose beat Hector III. I Will beat Black Rose IV. Mr Ashmore's Asylum beat Mr Wilson's Will, and won the stakes. Mr Penn's bk b Penelope Mr Tillnsfwb Myrtle Mr H. George ns r b Golden Eye. Mr Wilson's r w d Will Mr J. Harris ns bk d Cripple Mr Brewster ns bk d Hector Mr Trow ns bk b Black Rose . Asylum beat Penelope Myrtle beat Golden Eye Asylum beat Myrtle Stockwell beat New World Mr Brown's r d Cheroot Mr Tyrer's r d Emperor Circassian beat Brenhilda Mr Brown's Circassian > ny o' Mi. Mr J. Gibson's bk w Garnet Mr A. Graham's w r Panmure .. Mr J. Gibson's bk Mussahib Mr J. Callander's f w Lady Mary.. Mr D. Brown's f Dorrit Mr J, Gibson's w f Gum Garnet beat Crony o' Mine Mussahib beat Panmure MR EDITOR : The above meeting came off, over the far- famed Larigton Wold, on Tuesday last. The weather was everything that could be desired, and the company very large. The coursing, we Mr Brown's w f b Circassian confess, afforded us great pleasure, though there were many draw- Mr Rainford's r b Brenhilda backs, the most serious, we are sorry to say, being the unruly conduct of the " mob :" and if Mr I'Anson and several other of the gentlemen connected with the management had not shown great firmness the sport would have had to be stopped alto- gether. It was found necessary to do so for upwards of half- an- hour; notwithstanding, we never saw fewer fences broken down nor less damage done to the farmers' crops. The Langton Cup was the " head" prize. Jack Sheppard beat Brewer in rather an unsatisfactory course ; the dogs, parting out of the slips, Jack being unsighted, did net get together until Brewer had knocked poor puss about a bit. Camp Follower beat Ivan in her usual masterly style, in a very good course. L. N. R. never allowed Minster a point. Dundas and Flatterer: The latter was the favourite, but the " pot boiled over." Dundas won cleverly, finishing with a splendid kill. Cilia beat Lord of the Isles very cleverly. Turpentine made it " too hot" for The Tout in a short course, poor puss having only three legs. Fly flew away from Raglan, and many were her admirers. Luck's All beat Inmemo- riam, in a long, severe course, very cleverly. In the First Ties, Camp Follower left Jack Sheppard in gallant style, the " house breaker" looking on a bit. L. N. R. won a bobbing course, from Dundas, who showed most speed. Cilia and Turpentine, after two undecided courses, had a fair go in the " pasture;" we thought Turpentine won : however, the judge gave it to Cilia. Fly beat Luck's All easily.— In the second ties, Camp Follower beat L. N. R. cleverly. Fly did Cilia ditto.— In the deciding course, Fly lead Camp Follower several lengths, and made a most splendid leap over a stiff fence, increasing her lead out of our sight under the hill; however, we understood, from several parties who saw that part of the course, that Camp Follower, getting in, went to work in her well known masterly style, and fairly outworked Fly. THE BIRDSALL CUP.— Black Bess beat Shy cleverly, Shy run- ning very wild. Saville beat Pacha; we thought the latter " hung fire." The Tempter beat Mrs Able very easily. Affec- tion ran away from Vibration, showing good speed in a long course.— In the ties, Black Bess beat Saville in a long course, the latter having had enough, " looked on." Affection ran away from The Tempter, following her game over a stiff fence, which the latter refused.— In the deciding course, Affection was winning easily, but refusing to face the crowd, ran back to her owner, and left Black Bess to finish. THE AVELHAM STAKES.— Affliction beat his own brother, Fly- bynigbt, in a very severe course, both dogs showing good speed, Affliction, as it generally happens, staying the longest. Mischief beat Black Panther easily in a long course, after one undecided. Monarque beat Burton very easily. Broughton beat his brother, Sly Fellow, cleverly.— In the ties, Mischief did for Affliction, the latter being disaappointed at his fence. Broughton, run- ning away from Monarque, won easily.— Then came the finish. Broughton running faster than Mischief, but both being un- sighted before they came to the hare, the judge took off his hat, when their owners agreed to divide. Broughton is a very pro- mising dog, being, we understand, only 16 months old, by Bed- lamite out of Dear Woman, own sister to Lola Montes. On the whole, Mr Boulton gave great satisfaction; indeed, it would be hard to please every one. We are sure, from what we hear of him, he is a young judge of great promise, and we heartily wish him " good- speed.' r The public are greatly in. Mr Lupton's Let her go, by Sackcloth out of Salmon, and Mr Segar's Stockwell, by Merry Red Jacket out of Fly, divided the stakes. The FARMERS' PLATE. I, beat MrLomax'srd Win if you can .. Mr Kaye's bk b Brandy Mr Stanley's r d Scapegrace .. Mr Thornton's bkd Sambo 1 Emperor beat Cheroot n's Circassian, by Exchequer out of Norma, snd Mr Tyeer's Emperor, by Japhet out of Cricket, divided the stakes. DIRLET0N & NORTH BERWICK CLUB MEETING- FEB 12. Stewards : Messrs Ewing, Gibson, Brown, S. Sheriff, and Blanshard. Secretary: Mr J. Callander. Judge: Mr Nightingale. Slipper: Mr R. Inglis. The DIBLETON STAKES, for iitch puppies, McZVoB'M^' e jUtl'Sl ^ Mr W. Sadler's bkwWiverton( l) Mr G. Blanshard's r Lyric Muse Mr J. Callander's y w Hind Mr J. Callander's f The Laird Mr G. Blanshard's bk Emma Fleury Mr W. Sadler's bd Mania Mr A. Graham's r w Palmerston II. Dorrit beat Lady Mary i Gum ran a bye III. Garnet beat Dorrit IV, Mr J. Gibson's Garnet, his Mussahib, and his Gum divided the stakes. The NORTH BERWICK STAKES, for all aged dogs. Mr H. Dean's f Canty Bay beat Mr A, Graham's w f Collision Mr J, Gibson's bk Pasha Mr J. Nimmo's f w Palmer Mr A. Graham's f bd Imperial") Prince j1 Mr W. Bailey, jun's, bd Comrade ( 1) Mr D. Brown's bk w Dye Mr T. Begbie's w bk Lothian Queen Mr J. Gibson's w f Marquetrie Mr G. Blanshard's r Arab Collision beat Canty Bay Pasha beat Palmer II. III. Imperial Prince ran a bye ( af- terwards drawn) MrJ. Gibson's Pasha beat Mr A. Graham's Collision, and won the stakes. The CHAMPION STAKES. I. Mr J. Callander's f Stag beat Mr W. Wilson's Acrobat Mr T. Begbie's f w Glenalvon .. ^ Mr G. Blanshard's be d Arnaud Mr J. Callander's Stag and Mr T. Begbie's Glenalvon divided the stakes. PEDIGREES. COLLISION, by Graham's Washings GARNET, by Gibson's Sam out of his Sybil MUSSAHIB, by Jardine's Mahout out of his Mceris GUM, by Gibson's Sam out of Beg- bie's Fair Helen PASHA, by Gibson's Sam out of Lord Eglinton's Bessy Bell and Diggings out of his Emi- gration STAG, by Gibson's Stanley out of Callender's Agnes GLENALVON, by Gibson's Sam out of his Sybil COURSING AT AWKLEY.— On Tuesday last, through the kind permission of W. Carr, Esq, Messrs Rogers and Firth, of Wath, together with other friends, had a day's coursing over the lands about Awkley. Hares w « re numerous and strong, and gave some first- rate sporty aud the whole proceedings gave great satisfaction. THE CALEDONIAN CLUB. MR EDITOR : I adhere to my letter in Bell's Life of the 1st inst on the subject of the Red Deer prize, and shall not in future reply to anonymous correspondents in your paper, more par- ticularly when statements are made so opposed to facts. The party who sent the protest, as quoted by the " Second Day's Re- porter" in your last, afterwards ran dogs for that prize, and, under these circumstances, I leave the coursing public to attach what value they please to such a protest. I maintain that neither he nor any subscriber applied to me for a return of their entry money, or they would have been paid, in accordance with the resolutions of the Club, as minuted in their transactions. A word in reply to the " Public Courser" in Bell's Life of thelst inst, and I have done. He attempts to throw blame on the manage- ment of the Caledonian Club, and wishes evidently to sow seeds of discord among its members; they are, however well aware, as I wish the public to be, that nothing is done by myself, Mr Cannon, acting secretary, or any of the office bearers of the Club without first calling by circular a meeting of its members; and whether such meeting is held in the Edinburgh Corn Market, the Waterloo Hotel, or any other convenient place most likely to secure a quorum of members, it matters not.— Yours, & c, GEORGE BLANSHARD, Hon Secretary. Edinburgh, Feb 11, 1857. [ It may be all very well for Mr Blanshard to attempt to " ride the high horse," and decline to reply to " anonymous corre gpondents;" but we beg to inform him that the letters of " A Public Courser" and of " A Second Day's Spectator, containing, as they did, such serious implications, would not have been allowed to appear in the columns or Bell's Life had not the writers been known to us as gentlemen of unim- peachable integrity, and, from great experience, thoroughly conversant with the rules of coursing. As to the point in dis- pute— the " Red Deer money," as it is termed,— it is very evi- dent, as far as we are able to judge from the correspondence, ( and every unbiassed reader or courser must coincide with us,) that whether the subscribers thereto " applied for the return of their entry money" or not, the Caledonian Club, whatever reso- lutions it may have passed upon the subject, had no control over it; and after the resolutions authorising the repayment of the money to the subscribers, as " minuted in their transactions," the whole proceeding was not only unjustifiable, but absolutely illegal.— ED. BELL'S LIFE.] THE PEDIGREE OF ( IRISH) BARON. MR EDITOR : In a contemporary of Saturday last I was greatly surprised to read the following Pedigree of Mr Foley's Baron ( the Irish), by Barrister out of Molly Maguire, by Quartre Bras out of Victoria ( own sister to Doctor Syntax), Barrister by Tara out of Promise, by Tyrant out of Bounce, by Grasper out of Sir John Johnstone's Barbara. Grasper was by Harold, Harold by Derbyshire Marquis, Barbara by Galloway out of Brunette, by Peel's Tippo out of Brunette, by Best's Streamer, Tara by Swan's Lucifer out of Lord Talbot's Top. In all the pedigrees that I have ever seen, including Oliver Twist, Dr Scott's Sparrowhawk, Mr Ogden's Ranter, Marquis, by Nelson, has always been put down as the sire of Grasper, and Grasper as the sire of Harold, thus :— f Nelson M, w£ liiv( ( Mr Lorigden)' Mr Hassall) j \( MrMundy} rNegregs I , Fly 1 ( Colonel Needs) I ( Mr Allen) / Big Ben I Port, bred by Lord Rivers and Tara's pedigree, in the Altcar stud- book, of which Lord Talbot was a member, is thus set forth :— C f Lunardi Lucifer J ( Lloyds) I ( Mr Lysters)* ) Minikin Tara, bk d J I ( Mr Best) Lord Talbot) ] f Merlin | Brunette 1 ( DrBellyse) I ( Lord Talbot) 1 Spider I I ( DrBellyse) * Mr Swan's dogs' names always began with the letter S j he never had a Lucifer. By inserting the above you will oblige yours, & c, Feb 11,1857. ROBERT ABRAM WELSH, Compilerof Thacker. PROTESTS, & c. " Our gude King sat at Holyrood Drinking the blude- red wine, When he received a letter broad That his ain judge did sign. " When he had read the foremost line, His brow grew red wi' ire; When he had read the hindmost line He flang* t into the fire." — OLD BALLAD " GIBTHE." MR EDITOR : With much satisfaction did I commence perusal of the communication of " Forceps," and in so far as the intro- duction, and his " sentences of criticism" go, I agree with him generally; but when " taking leave of the literature," and pro- ceeding to the " protests," I almost " flang't into the fire," conceiving that the contents approach to something which may incur more serious results than the usual castigations of the press. I ask all coursers if the following sentiment be fair, and to those who know the comfort of a faithful servant, I address myself in particular. " Forceps" says:—" Here Mr Paterson commits his great error, by putting the word of the dog- trainer above that of the gentleman ;" and this is followed up by lan- guage, in my humble opinion, such as no gentleman is entitled to use under any circumstances— at all events, indulging in the use of a word not musical to ears polite, viz, that Lamb " is made a liar (!) by a dead man's letter, and that he is a betting defaulter, which alone ought to have made his words use- less in sporting matters." (!) Now, these are hard words, and pardon me for saying, I deem them to savour of not a little injustice, and a certain degree of danger. I have been a public courser fully thirty years, and demur at recog- nizing, that in coursing a defaulter in bets is unworthy of the enjoyment of all the privileges. Nay, if even a defaulter in stakes, I demur at his " word" being held as " worthless," but shall assume the doctrine to be correct if " Forceps" will have it so, and proceed to show how far it applies, or ought to apply, in this case. First then to the " great error." To that I say, I have through life found the word of a faithful servant as worthy of credit as the word of a peer, and as Lamb is the ser- vant of a most respectable gentleman, and is, so far as I know, equally respectable in his sphere, how could Mr Paterson have dared, in the absence of Lamb's master, to have acted other- trays P OB tfes merits I f hall say little, farther than that, ia my f ( Marquis I ( Mr Worthington) | __ Grasper ) ( Mr Worthington) Negress ( MrMundy) GREYHOUND PRODUCE, & c. The following bitches have recently been put to The British Grenadier:— Mr Catterall's fawn bitch Amelia, by Wigan out Of Madonna; Mr Stone's blue bitch Stratagem, Mr Edlestone's white and black bitch The Maid of Acton Renold, Mr C. Gar- dener's fawn and white bitch Lady Venilla, Capt Thompson's fawn bitch Jenny, Capt White's black bitch Meteor, and Mr Holmes's fawn and white bitch Vanish. On the 5th ult, Mr Carter's ( of Barnsley) bitch Beauty pupped nine whelps by Mr Green's dog Brandy, seven of which are now alive, three of them are fawn coloured, three black, and one brindled. By the kind permission of Felix Ladbroke, Esq, Mr Bowyer's open day's coursing, postponed from the 4th inst in consequence of the frost, will come oft on Wednesday next, Feb 18, over the Walton and Epsom Downs. THE EVERLEY CLUB— The Club dinner will take place at the George Inn, Amesbury, on Tuesday next, and the coursing on the three following days. ARDROSSAN CLUB.— The next meeting of this Club comes off the first week in March— for the Eglinton Champion Collar, entry & 2, with £ 10 added by the Club: Mr C. Randell has sold Rhapsody to Mr Brocklebank, Radiant to another gentleman, and we believe that Archibald and Re- veller have also changed hands. Mr Edleston, of Nantwich, requests us to state that his sap- lings, advertised with Fall of Kars and Titled Treason, are sold. CONCLUSION OF THE PARR 8c JEWELL LITIGATION^ COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH- THURSDAY. THE QUEEN V JEWELL.— THE QUEEN V PARR.— These in dictments for perjury, arising out of the litigation in the well known case of Parr v Jewell, were first on the paper for trial this; morning.; Sir F. Thesiger appeared for Mr Jewell, Mr Sergeant Ballantine for Percival, and Mr Edwin James and Mr Hawkins, instructed by Mr J. B. Abrahams, for Mr Parr. On the first case being called on, Mr Edwin James said: The case of the Queen v Jewell and Perciva), was an indictment pre- ferred against the defendants, with reference to some very com- plicated transactions in connection with certain bills of exchange. The matter had undergone almost every phase of litigation, and had been recently before the Lords Justices, whose recom- mendation it was that the two indictments before the court should not be prosecuted, and that the ends of justice would be satisfied by the parties appearing, and a verdict of not guilty being entered. He regretted to say there had been a great deal of acrimony and ill feeling throughout the whole of the proceedings; and on investigation, it was thought that many of the facts, which at first were doubtful, could be satis- factorily explained. The Lords Justices, having the matter before them, were about to adjudicate on the appeal, which involved the imputation of dishonesty connected with the bills, and, under the circumstances, he thought the matter would be satisfactorily arranged by the course he had intimated being taken.— Sir F. Thesiger said he appeared for Mr Jewell, who was a person of the greatest respectability, and the present pro- ceedings had arisen from several actions which had been tried, and much litigation, both at law and in equity. Vice- Chancellor Wood had pronounced the strongest possible opinion that there was nothing whatever to implicate Mr Jewell in any improper proceeding; but the parties, after such long litigation, appeared to have become exasperated, and had proceeded, he thought, in an improper way in these criminal proceedings, which had been reprobated by the Lords Justices. The result which had been arrived at was not the result of any compromise on the part of Mr Jewell, who was ready to defend himself against the serious charge brought against him; but, under these circumstances, he was quite willing the prosecution should be withdrawn.— Mr Sergeant Ballantine said he appeared on the part of Mr Perciva], and was instructed to prosecute Mr Parr on another indictment. For the reasons which had been mentioned by Mr Edwin James he felt himself justified in withdrawing from the prosecution. Undoubtedly the matter was much discussed before the Lords Justices, and there was one circumstance which, in his opinion, was of considerable weight, which came to the knowledge of those who were prosecuting on that occasion, for the first time, under which he could not have expected a verdict of guilty to be pronounced against Mr Parr. He therefore felt perfectly justi- fied in withdrawing from the prosecution.— Lord Campbell: " Gentlemen, the plain duty you have to perform is to return a verdict of not guilty, and you will be justified in the case before you in doing so, because there is no evidence brought forward on the part of the prosecution, and therefore you must return a verdict of not guilty. I have no doubt it is quite proper that these prosecutions should be dropped; for, in the course of my experience, I have had great reason to regret when criminal proceedings are mixed up with civil proceedings, with a view to determine civil rights. I recol- lect the tinfc when an indictment for perjury was a common thing as a part of the proceedings. A bill in Chancery was filed, an answer was put in, and the next step was an indictment for perjury. I think some check ought to be put on the institution of such proceedings; and I think it would be well if the Legis- lature were to enact that, without the sanction of a public func- tionary, responsible to Parliament, such prosecutions, which arise out of civil disputes, should not be instituted in a court of justice. Gentlemen, you will say the defendants are not guilty," — The jury returned a verdict or Not Guilty. THE QUEEN V PARR.— Mr Edwin James: " My Lord, my learned friend, Mr Sergeant Ballantine, mentioned this case before. I appear, with my friend, Mr Hawkins, as counsel for Mr Parr, and the indictment is preferred against Mr Parr, for some evidence he gave arising out of the proceedings in the case of Parr v Jewell. It has turned out now that Mr Parr was not incorrect in what he stated. It was in reference to his having paid a very large sum in payment of his debts under the Insolvent Act. He had paid his creditors after he had been successful in some pursuits he followed. It has been entirely explained that there was not any intention to commit perjury in that case— nor did he, in fact-— for it has since transpired that it was by a mistake altogether that this indictment was preferred.— Lord Campbell: After that handsome explanation the character of the defendant is restored.— Mr Sergeant Ballantine: My lord; it is the wish, on the part of the prosecution, that that should be the view taken on the part of Mr Parr. There was a misapprehension arising from the evidence he gave, which has been explained in a man- ner quite satisfactory to my mind.— Lord Campbell: That should be distinctly known, because it casts a slur on a man, even to be indicted for perjury. It is now understood and de- clared that the charge is utterly unfounded." CHASSE OF THE GRIEVE.— In the province of Namur num- bers of grieves ( in English the redwing) are caught in snares where the mountain ash grows. The young ladies follow this sport, and sometimes bring home a vast quantity of these birds, which this year have been very plentiful. Woodcocks have been very numerous this year in Belgium, and we have had many gilrotes. By the way, could not this species of grouse be brought over into English preserves and made to breed with us. FOUL TREATMENT OE A STEAMER BY WIND AND WEA- THER.— The United States' steamer the Black Warrior arrived at New York a short time back, from Cuba, all but a wreck, dismasted, her sails and boats blown and washed away, every bit of internal woodwork that could be spared burned to keep the engines going, and externally almost one crust of ice. In a 14 days' gale she has devoured her own inside, in endeavouring to keep her head to the wind. Most of the officers and crew came in frost- bitten. A more piteous spectacle than the Black Warrior now presents was never seen afioat, 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 15, 1857. AQUATIC REGISTER. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. SUNDAY, FEB 15 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY...— FUIDAY SATURDAY MORNING, 33 min past 5 7 min past 6 41 min past 6 27 min past 7 , 88 min past 8 7 min past 10 , 87 min past 11 BVEKIWFL. 53 Hiifl past 5 24 inin past 6 4 min past 7 59 min past 7 23 min past 9 50 min past 10 0 min past 1 2 REGATTAS AND MATCHES TO COME. FEBRUARY. 23 and 24.— Oxford University Pair- oars. Entries close Feb 21, MARCH. 10.— Adcock and Palmer— to row from Putney to Mortlake, for £ 10 10 — ScsUers Race between Mays and Miller, for £ 7 a side, at Greenock. 10.— Scullers Race between Shaid and Temple, Irom Wandsworth to Limehouse. for £ 10 a side. , ,, , ,„ 18.— Oxford University Torpid Races commence. Entries close March 12. 4.— Oxford and Cambridge Eight- oared'Race, from Putney to Mortlake. 12 — Kelly and Messenger— to row from Putmey to Mortlake, for £ 200 ' aside and the Championship of the Thames. ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB. The monthly meeting of this club will be held at the Caledo- nian Hotel, Adelphi- terrace, on Monday ( to- morrow), the 16th instant, at eight o'clock p. m. precisely. The arrangements for the permanent club- room have been completed, and it is now open daily for the use of house members. Members who have not already signified their intention of beco ning house members and wish to do so, must inform the Secretary and send £ 1 Is in addition to their usual annual subscription. The Annual Ball of the club is fixed for Wednesday, the 18th of February next; for which tickets may he obtained at the club house, of the follow- ing gentlemen, who have been appointed stewards, viz, the Com- modore, the Vice- Commodore, the Rear- Commodore, F. W. Bullen, Esq ; E. S. Buhner, Esq; J. Conworth, Esq ; J. Crock- ford, Esq; Mr Undersheriff Crosley; G. C. Eagle, Esq; Chas. Gammon, Esq; James Glegg, Esq; William Goodson, Esq; W. Roper Maynard, Esq ; R. P. Monk, Esq ; S. P. Oriel, Esq ; Capt Robertson, Mr Alderman Hose, J. A. Rose, Esq; J. W. Stan- bridge, Esq; and J. Wilkinson, Esq. Members wishing to dme at the club dinser, at six o'clock on the evening of the meeting, are to give notice of their intention to Mr Elder, before two o'clock on that day. Each member may introduce one friend, upon giving such notice. The following gentlemen are proposed - '•" ction at the next meeting, viz, Messrs James Sivewnght, sudish- place, Brighton; William Quilter, Norwood; ? Thomas, 7, Charlotte- rOw, Mansion House; Edward . Montpelier^ sereare ; Woodthorpe Brandon, 1, Robert- gtreet-' Adelphi; R. P. Webber, Birchin- lane and Camberwell; George Rufil. Crutched Friars and Camden Town; Augustus Dreutler, 8, Broad- street- buildings and Sydney; Chas. Klug, 11, Leadenhall- street and Frankfort- on- the- Maine ; W. O. Beales, ( Queen's Own), 11, South- hank, St John^ Wood. The following yachts are for sale:— Ariel 3 tons, Blue Bell 7, Gulnare 24, Peri 20, Snake 20. LOSS OP THE YACHT WATER WYVERN. It is with great regret that we have to announce the total loss of this fine vessel, the property of James Edward Stopford, Esq, Vice- Gommodore Royal Western Yacht Club of Ireland, and Managing Director of the Royal Irish Fisheries Company, which took place ori Friday, the 6th inst. She sailed from Kingstown on Saturday, the 24th of January, at 5: 30 p. m., under three reefed mainsail, reefed foresail, and 4th jib, blowing a fresh gale at N. N. E. At 9: 30 she was off Glassgorman, the gale rising rapidly, with a very heavy sea on, when she was got under a close reefed storm trysail and storm jib. On Sunday, the 25th, she was off the Tuskar at 2 a. m., and made Kinsale Harbour at 2 pm. At 7: 30, on Monday, the 26th, she sailed again, and at 2 p. m. rounded Cape Clear in the midst of a very heavy gale, and reached Berehaven at 9 p. m. Leaving Berehaven on Wed- nesday, the 4th, she encountered a series of heavy gales, accom- panied with sleet, snow, and rain. At 8 p. m. on Wednesday evening she made the west end of the great Blasket Island, and was hove to in a thick fog with her head E. S. E.. She could not make out the entrance to Ventry harbour, owing to the thick- ness of the weather. At 11: 30 p. m. bore away and made the Point of Ventry, where she came to an anchor. She got under weigh again at' 2 a. m. on Thursday morning under double reefed mainsail, and passed through the inner Sound of the Blaskets with a fair wind, at W. S. W. At 12 at noon there was a very heavy gale as she was crossing the Shannon's mouth, when she took in the mainsail, and set single reefed trysail and storm jib. At 8 p. m. she made Blackhead during a strong gale and dense fog, rounded to under the Head, and let go in nine fathoms; at ten p. m. the weather moderated considerably, when she hove up her anchor, and reached away to the north- ward through the fishing fleet. At four a. m. on Friday morn- ing bore away for Galway Roads, and at six a. m., with the weather thick and heavy, she struck the outlying reef of rocks to the westward of Mutton Island. Everything that skill and seamanship could do was tried to get her off; the captain of the Amphitrite and his crew, together with the crews of the Royal Irish Fisheries Company's vessels, lent prompt and praiseworthy assistance, but in vain. During the day the gale again rose, ac- companied by a very heavy sea, and at three p. m. she became a total wreck. Great regret has been expressed at the loss of this fine yacht, as there is no yachtsman more deservedly esteemed and respected than her excellent owner, whose exertions for the last seven years to develop and extend the fisheries of Ireland are too well known to need any comment from us, and which, at length, we are glad to perceive are likely to be crowned with complete success. She was the victor in many a hard- sailed match, and a splendid sea boat, having for several years been cruising on the western coast, where she' weathered many a tough gale. She was proceeding to Galway for the superinten- dence of the fisheries, of which Mr Stopford is managing director. A considerable quantity of her materials has been recovered, and we are happy to learn that a 70 ton schooner will, in the course of a few months, again display the Vice- Commodore's pendant. THAMES ' SUBSCRIPTION CLUB. At the monthly meeting of this club, held on Monday last, it was unanimously resolved that the anniversary dinner, originally fixed for the 9th March, should be postponed till Monday, the 6th April. The great eight- oar race, between the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, will in all probability take place on Saturday, April the 4th, and it has been proposed that invita- tions should be issued to the respective crews, requesting their presence at the anniversary festival on the Monday following ; and at the next monthly meeting, March 2d, the details will be definitely arranged. It is suggested that, on this occasion, the rule limiting each member to the invitation of one friend should be suspended. OXFORD UNIVERSITY BOAT CLUB. PAIR OARED RACES.— These races, which are generally rowed in the October term, having been postponed last year, on account of the bad weather, are now fixed to take place on Monday and Tuesday, Feb 23 and 24. Only one pair is in prac- tice, Messrs Jackson and Halcombe, of Wadham, to contend with the present holders, Messrs Lonsdale and Warre, of Balliol. The entries close Feb 21. TORPID EIGHT OARED RACES.— These annual college races have been fixed to take place on the 13th, 14th, 16th, 17th, 19th, and 20th March, and the following crews are already in training, viz :— Exeter, Brasenose, Balliol, University, Pembroke, Queen's, Wadham, Oriel, Worcester, Trinity, and Christ Church. Entries to be made with the secretary. J. T. Thorley, Esq, Wadham College, on or before Thursday, March 12. CLIFFORD'S PLAN FOR LOWERING BOATS On Friday week another interesting trial was made on board the Waterloo, 120 guns, flag- ship, Captain Lord Frederick Kerr, to test the capability of Mr Clifford's apparatus for lowering boats from a ship's stern. A stern boat of the flag- ship having been fitted ( under the personal directions of Mr Clifford) with his plan for lowering, was, during the day, repeatedly tested. The great height from the water afforded an admirable opportunity of proving the capabilities of the plan. The boat was manned by ten meu, and lowered several times with ease and rapidity ( on one occasion in teii seconds) by one only of the crew from the boat. The trials were made in the presence of Captain Lord Frederick Kerr and Commander Robert D. Al- dricli, of the Waterloo, and Captain James Wilcox, in command of the Hawke, 60 guns, screw steamship, and several other naval officers, and were pronounced highly satisfactory. THE" LATE DISASTROUS GALES. It will be remembered that, during three days at the begin" ning of last month, the English coast was visited by one of the most awful gales ever known. It appears from official returns made to the Board of Trade that the number of wrecks on the English coast on that disastrous occasion was about 340, and that 186 poor fellows perished from them; but it is a most gra- tifying fact that 662 lives were rescued from those wrecks, chiefly by means of lifeboats and the mortar and rocket apparatus. In this noble service the lifeboats of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution performed a prominent part. Oneof theselifeboats res- cued the crew of a vessel to which it is supposed the Point of Ayr lifeboat was proceeding, when she capsized and drowned her crew. The latter boat belongs to the Liverpool Dock trustees, who, we regret to learn, have, notwithstanding that fatal accident, de- cided to place this boat again on her station, after having given her a little extra buoyancy in the form of more empty casks and cork fenders. All the lifeboats of the Liverpool Dock trustees are the most primitive on the coast. The trustees ignore the self- righting principle and the self- discharge of waler- the most important principles which science has discovered in the con- struction of lifeboats, and on which the safety of the boats and their crews must often depend. Surely, then, the question may be asked, have the Liverpool Dock trustees a sufficient know- ledge and appreciation of the necessary qualities of a good life- boat ? If the lifeboat at the Point of Ayr had self- righted and self- discharged, there can be no doubt that some of the poor fellows who perished from her would have been left to speak in her praige. COLVILLE AQUATIC CLUB.— The late secretary to this club— which was wound up on the 21st ult— is surprised at the state- ment in our impression of the 8th inst, that the management of the club's affairs had caused the members annoyanee or dissatis- faction, it being well known to any one who had taken the trou- ble to inquire that the conduct of an officer of the club— who had set at defiance the rules he had signed, and whose attempt to shirk the payment of his subscriptions led, in the end, to his expulsion from the club at the hands of the committee— was alone the cause of the difficulties that have transpired, and which the documents of the late club but too plainly prove. A LAUNCH AT POPLAR.— Messrs Westwood, Bailfie, Camp- bell, and Co, of Poplar, lately launched from their yard a steam vessel called the Harbinger, being the first'of a fleet of tag boats required by the Thames Steam Tug and Lighterage Company. The Harbinger is intended to run between Victoria Docks and Richmond. It is 100ft long, 13ft 6in beam, 7ft deep, draaght of water 2ft 10in. The engines, by the well- known firm of Watt and Co, are of 50- horse power. There are two other tug boats nearly ready for launching. KEILY AND MESSENGER.— On account of this scullers race we have received a further sum of £ 20 a side, which was duly made good on Monday last, at MrBoddy's, Railway Tavern, Richmond, in the presence of a full muster of amateurs and watermai. Both Messenger and Kelly attended, and a pleasant evening was passed, owing to the very good feeling manifested by both parties. There was little or no betting. The next deposit of a similar amount is to be made at Mr Yeowell's, Compasses, Fulham, on Monday, Feb 23. ROBERT NEWELL.— We wish to remind amateurs, watermen, and others, that the celebrated veteran, Bob Newell, the hero of so many gallant contests, las just taken the Royal George, Union- row, Paradise- row, Rotherhithe, near Mill- road Bridge, and has commenced business on a much larger scale than in his late house. Bagatelle, skittles, & c, will all be found there of a first- rate description, and we doubt not that Bob will meet with that patronage to which his fame entitles him. ADCOCE AND PAXMER.— The scullers match between these young watermen, for £ 10 a side, is fixed to come off on Tuesday, March 10th, in old- fashioned boats, from Putney Bridge to the Ship, at Mortlake. A deposit of £ 7 a side has already been made, and the next of £ 2 a side is to be made good at Mr Hyde's, Rising Sun, Fair- street, Horselydown. We understand that this is likely to turn out a capital race, both being good scullers. TOM COLE, ex- champion of the Thames, has taken the Green Man, Green- street, Clrarch- streetrBlackfriars- road, and, having fitted it up regardless of expense, and with every attention to the comfort of customers, opened on Saturday ( yesterday) Feb. 14. « e hope that the friends of the river and others will rally around and support their old favourite. There will be evenings ap- pointed for harmony, of which due notice will be given. A GENTLEMAN is desirous of backing Tom Grant of the Fea- thers, Wandsworth, against any landsman belonging to the River Thames, for not less than £ 30 or £ 50 a side ; to row in out- riggers from Putney to Mortlake. An answer in Bell's Life will be attended to; or a match can be made at the Feathers, Wandsworth, or Mr Jameson's, Camden's Head, Church- lane, Limehouse. Loss OF THE VIOLET,— The subscription in aid of the fund in course of collection for the relief of the sufferers by the loss of the Violet now reaches over £ 2,000, and we ( Dover Chronicle) believe the committee have decided to divide it among the widows and dependent children of the unfortunate crew in cer- tain proportions, according to the rank held by the deceased m Mail Company's service. FREDERICK LIDTARD of Pimlico will row John Elford of the same place, in the outrigeed gigs belonging to Mr Coates of Chelsea, from Putney to Battersea Bridge, for £ 5 a side. F. Lidyard will be at the Magpie and Stump, Cheyne- walk, Chelsea, to- morrow ( Monday) evening, ready to make the match and draw up articles. SUBSCRIPTIONS EOR THE CAPTAIN OE THEFAIRY.— We have this week to acknowledge, on behalf of Mr Alcock, the Captain of the Fairy, the following subscriptions:— From Mr Wm. Mid- dleton and friends, of Woolwich, IBs; a Gentleman Amateur an< i friends, £ 1. Subscription lists are open now at all the sporting houses, as stated in our last. T. PUPLET of Poplar, hearing that W. Court of Greenwich wishes for an off- handed match, will be happy to row hirn from the Halfway House to the Dreadnought, for £ 25 or £ JM) a side, and will meet him at Mr Dowse's, the Ship and Sailor, ' Gardner's Stairs, Greenwich, to- morrow ( Monday) evening. G. HENMAN of Thames- street will row T. Wright of East- cheap from London Bridge to Westminster, for any amount that he likes, in old- fashioned wager boats. To come off in a month from the first deposit. A match can be made any night next week at Mr Wright's, Duke's Head, Lomon's Pond, Southwark. JOHN WHITE of St Luke's, hearing that C. Thomas wants to make a match to row a scullers race from Hamon's Point to the Iron Bridge and back, he will row him if he will give him 100 yards start, on the Lea water, for £ 5 or £ 10. Money will be ready on Tuesday night, at Mr Milliard's, Globe. Brick- lane, St Luke's. T. CLASPER AND WRIGHT.— We have received £ 10 on behalf of S. Wright of Norwich, to make the match with T. H. Clasper of Newcastle, and conclude that the latter will forward us the articles and a like sum in the course of the week. H. BARRY of Bankside will row Jack Hawker of Queenhithe, for £ 5 a side. Money ready at Wakerman's, Rose and Crowi Wellington- street, Blackfriars- road, Saturday, Feb 21. " Vanderdecken's Log," No. IV, will appear next w< possible. " Letters on Yachting," " Kingston Regatta," and other matters, are unavoidably postponed till next week. CRICKET. THE MARYLEBONE MATCHES. MR EDITOR : I beg permission, through your columns, to con- vey my most hearty concurrence in the views which have! been so well expressed by your correspondent, " A Lover of County Cricket," In reference to the proposal of the M. C. C. to play county matches at Lord's during the ensuing season. Having been, more especially, a great admirer of those annual contests which for many years have taken place between the two cele- brated counties of Kent and Sussex, and thus an eye- witness of the enthusiasm and delight which prevails on each recurring oc- casion amongst persons whose convenience and pocket coula ill- bear a journey to Lord's, I trust this proposal, which would so materially militate against the efficiency of the county clubs, or- ganised at great expense, and with considerable trouble, will not be persevered in, as, if so, the chief inducement of their establishment will be most materially weakened, if not de- stroyed, by the attempts to produce on a metropolitan ground the matches which have hitherto, and naturally, been confined to the grounds of the respective counties. The cricket grounds at Brighton and Gravesend are now under the efficient super- intendence of Box and Adams— names well known to all who remember the contests of old between Kent and Sussex— and I am sure it would ill accord with the wish of the supporters of these county clubs that the inducements which prevailed with these celebrated players to withdraw from their previous en- gagements for the purpose of devoting their sole attention to these grounds, shouldbe Interfered with by the proposal in ques- tion, which would most materially weaken the interest which has hitherto attended the matches in question. To the North Kent Club especially— to which in a great measure is due the glory of resuscitating the cricket for which their county has always been celebrated— this arrangement, if carried out, will be most prejudicial, as the chief of their supporters are confined to the town of Gravesend and its immediate neighbourhood, whose sole object in contributing to the club is that of witness- ing, " at home" and unalloyed, the same display of cricket with which, since the establishment of the North Kent Club, they have invariably been gratified.— Yours, & c, A SUBSCRIBER TO THE NORTH KENT AND BRIGHTON CRICKET GROUNDS. THE RING. FIGHTS TO COME. FBB 17.— Mace and Thorpe— £ 25 a side, London. 24.— Orutohley and George Lane— £ 25 aside, London," MLAB S.— Alec Andrews and Tom Tyler— £ 45 a side, Loridoh. 3.— Charles Lynch and Young Gilbert—£ 10 a side, London. 1< » .— Hazletine and Bos Tyler— £ 50 a side, London. APE 14.— Hatton and Campbell— £ 20 a side, London. 29.— Cobley and Crockett— £ 100 a side, London. MAT 12.— Hayes and Travers— £ 100 a side, London. FIGHTS FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND OTHER CELE- BRATED PRIZE BATTLES.— Just published, at Bell's Life Office, 170, Strand, and to be had sf 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 one 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 the railway stations, and of Mr Fenner at Cambridge, & c. UNITED ALL ENGLAND MATCHES. MR EDITOR: The remarks of " An Oxford Correspondent," which you inserted in yesterday's paper, carry much truth with them respecting the players, who would play on the respective sides of Surrey v Oxfordshire. The latter could not spare the four gentlemen named from their side in the University match at Lord's v United, neither could the United Eleven play with- out Lockyer and Caffyn, and expect to win, when as much talent would be opposed to them. In the first place, . it seems to me very odd that Mr Dark should fix a match of that kind, having the Surrey Club fixtures staring him in the face; secondly, why should not the committee of the United Eleven have some say in the matter ? They are never asked atLord's when they can play, and hardly are they consultedas to who shail play, but Mr Dark generally makes the match, and selects the eleven. Neither can the University have been consulted, the Oxford party them- selves having fixed the day for Surrey to go to Oxford, and they could hardly fix two matches on one day. Thirdly, at Oxford, the United Eleven only play against fifteen, while in London they are made to play against sixteen, including past as well as present members of the University. The United Eleven have a committee, and all other officers, just the same as any other, club, consequently they should be allowed to act for themselves with- out interference from any party not connected with them. They passed several rules and regulations at a meeting held last year, and I, with the aid of the rest of the committee, will endeavour to carry them out.— Yours, & c, P. P. MILLER, - President of the United All England Eleven. Malvern, Feb 9,1857. AN APPEAL TO CRICKETERS, & c. LILLV WHITE'S COLLECTION OF SCORES EROM 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 Ifrfa usual a very early start was made from the metropolis, and score- books, or notices of any remarkable events that haver^ Tthe muster of Corinthians at the London terminus was such as 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 repeint and manu- script copies have also been examined, which fully prove that many other good matches were played years back, and he hopes the scores of them are still obtainable. Address to Fred. Lilly white, 2, New Coventry- street, Leicester- square, London. V gratifying manner, "• swAs CHRIST CHURCH CLUB, OXFORD.— The following gentlemen have been elected officers of the Christ Church Club for the ensuing season, viz :— F. W. Oliver, Esq, president; C. M. Harvey, Esq, treasurer; C. D. Crawley, Esq, secretary. We understand the services of seven professional bowlers will be engaged NOTTINGHAM COUNTY CLUB.— GUY'S BENEFIT MATCH.— We have much pleasure in stating that the committee of the Nottingham County club have paid through their honorary^^ hTexpedlitronTaileT from Tilbury against the young flood FOOTBALL AT ETON. A match was played in the Field on Friday, the 6th inst, be- tween the elevens of the Dames v Tutors' houses, which re- sulted in a tie, both sides obtaining one goal and one rouge. The elevens were— TUTORS.— Baring, Hankey, Hincks, Lord Rendlesbam, Stanley, Gladstone, Patten, Hornby, Wormald, Lawless, Atkinson. DAMES.— Rawlinson, Severne, Norman, Collings, Garnett, Halsey, Lord Hinchingbrook, Walpole, Ainsworth, Sir F. John- stone, Duncombe. A match was played at the Wall, on Monday, the 9th, between the first seven and the next eleven, which terminated easily in favour of the Seven by eight shies to nothing. The Eleven lost the services of Norman after the first ten minutes. The follow- ing were the sides.— THE SEVEN.— Bagge ma, Baring, Severne, Turner, Hankey, Gladstone, Lubbock max. THE ELEVEN.— Hincks, Wormald, Craven, Halsey, D « Cane, Hornby, Lord Rendlesham, Norman, Ainsworth, Van de Weyer, Pepys. FOOTBALL AT SUNBURY HOUSE. On Wednesday, the 11th inst, the first match at football this term was played between the two halves of the alphabet, divided at G. After a well- contested match the last half won by three rouges to their opponents'one rouge. Both sides played well, neither obtaining any advantage till the last quarter of an hour. The elevens were— A TO G.— Buckle, Baker, Caird, Gore, Gooch, Chapman, and Chaplin. H TO Z.— Home, Willis, Oliver, White, Isherwood, Herbert, and Jones. WEST LONDON FANCY RABBIT SHOW. The members of the West London Fancy Rabbit Club held their half- yearly exhibition of fancy rabbits on Tuesday evening, the 3d inst, at Mr Harris's, Crown and Apple Tree, Berwick- street, Oxford- street. The judges were Messrs Haile, William- son, and Ward, with supernumeraries, Messrs Porter and Pente- cost. The chair was taken by Mr Appleton, who remarked that he should not be able to show them such long- eared rabbits for the length of e& r prizes as he did at their previous show in August last, but he thought- the rabbits he should place upon the table for their inspection would be considered very good specimens. He was very proud to say the club was in a very prosperous condition, as they had the most valuable prizes for competition and the greatest number of menlbers since the for- mation of the club. He then called for the rabbits. The judges awarded the prizes as follows :— FOR LENGTH OF EAR. LENGTH. Mr Ward's tortoiseshell doe 20iin .. Mr Pomaris's tortoiseshell doe 19| in .. a f! p / Mr Palmer's fawn doe 19| in .. iMr Pomaris's tortoiseshell doe.... 19| in .. FOR ALL PROPERTIES. Mr Lewis's black and white buck 19| in ., Mr Ward's tortoiseshell buck 19| in ,. Mr Palmer's yellow and white doe 19jfin .. No grey and white to show. Mr Pentecost's blue and white doe 185in .. Mr Carter's Black doe 19| in ,, WEIGHT. Mr Carter's black and white doe, 101b Soz.. 19in .. There were several very beautiful specimens of unsuccessful and matured rabbits shown by Messrs Batchelder, Haile, Fenni- more, Lewis, Carter, Ward, and Pomaris. WIDTH. . 4| in ... AGE. M. D, .. 4 27 . 4| in ... . 4Si » ... . iftin ... .. 7 10 .. 3 21 . 4fin ... . lijn ... .. 7 28 .. 4 27 .. 7 15 . 4iln ... .. 6 29 4iin .... .. 5 27 PIGEON FLYING— A capital match, for a sweepstakes of £ 3, took place on Wednesday, the 4th inst, from Woolwich, be- tween three members of the Lambeth Pigeon Club, which is held at Mr Williams's, Bull's Head, Broad- street, Lambeth. Mr Sabine's blue cock Woolwich proved the winner in 13rr. iu, beating Mr J. Rogers's blue hen Deceitful, 13min 16sec, and Mr Grimes's mealy cock Quickdown, 13min 43sec. John Shakespear's chequered cock will fly any bird in Old- bury, from five to 40 miles, for from £ 1 to £ 5 a side, or he will match his black cock to fly 10 miles, to toss and pick the way, with any bird in Oldbury, for £ 5 a side, or their own sum, or he will fly any one in Oldbury, from Brandon station, for the like amount. Money ready any night next week at Mr Cliffs, the Jolly Collier, Oldbury. Thos. Brown, of the Globe, Holt- street, Birmingham, will fly his Derby hen against A. Anstey's blue cock, and give him a minute and a quarter start for the road, five miles, and if that does not suit Anstey he will twirl him for the road, five or 10 miles, for £ 5 or £ 10-- a tide. If Anstey does not accept Brown will twirl any other fancier in Birmingham, on the same terms. Money ready as above any night next week. Mr Thos. Hardman, of the Golden Cup, Paternoster- row, Sheffield, will fly a home and home match with either Mr Wm. Chateway or Chas. Wilde of Birmingham, for £ 10 or £ 25 a side, or he will fly a pigeon 100 miles in three hours, for the same sum. If either will forward a deposit to Bell's Life and articles to him a match can be made. John Hoggins can be accommodated with a fly against Sandy Cook, for any sum, by sending £ 5 to the Editor of Cell's Life and articles to Mr John Haddrick's, Blagden- street, Newcastle- on- Tyne. ...... RENEWED AND GALLANT FIGHT BE- TWEEN TOM SAYERS AND AARON JONES FOR £ 200, AND A BET OF £ 100 A SIDE. OUr readers who are admirers of the truly national sport of boxing must still have in their minds a vivid impression of the game and protracted struggle between Tom Sayers and Aaron Jones some five weeks back, in which it will doubtless be recol- lected that the chances were so evenly balanced when darkness came on, as to render the issue a perfect " toss up of a half- penny." On that occasion we went very fully into the history of the men's former doings, and also gave a long and circum- stantial account of the combat itself, but we at the same time refrained from offering any remarks or opinions as to the merits of the men, or the probable termination of the mill- from prudential reasons. It will follow, therefore, that on the present occasion, although our labours will he shortened at one end ( as rogards introductory matter), we shall find our tag re- quire so much attention as fully to balance the account at the other. It may be remembered that almost immediately after the first meeting Sayers offered to add another £ 100 a side to the stakes, and fight in six or eight weeks, requiring at the same time that, in the event of a refusal on the part of Jones, the referee should name another day the same week. A friend of Aaron's who was present declined to increase the stakes, and urged that as Jones had injured his arm, he should be allowed two months to recover. A long discussion ensued, which ended in an offer by Jones's friend to split the difference and fight in a month, and ulti- mately Tuesday last was fixed upon. Sayers, determined to make " hay while the sun shone, now announced his benefit, which came off at the Chandos-^ reet Rooms, and here both men were present, and of caurse befcame objects of extreme curiosity to all, and more especially to CTTOSB who had missed witnessing the good thing. The day after his benefit Tom returned to his old training quarters at Newmarket, while Jones, with less prudence, remained one more day in order to witness the prowess of Bill Cleghorn, who had been his companion during his training. Immediately after the decision of Cleghorn's match, however, Aaron followed the example of his adversary, and returned to his galloping ground in the neighbourhood of Brighton, whither he was on this occasion accompanied by Charley Jenkinson, who, during the first trainiug, had looked after Tom Sayers, but who now, owing to some disagreement, changed sides; and it is due to him to say that, as resrarded condition, Jones, on Tuesday last, presented a marked improvement upon his former self, having got off a great deal of extra flesh, and reduced himself from about 12st 7lb to list 121b, which, we opiue, is his best fighting weight. Soon after the men had left London, a gentleman, who had backed Jones, called upon us to say that if the friends of Sayers were still of the same mind as to increasing the stakes, he was prepared to add another £ 100 a side, to be regarded in the light of a bet. The offer was, as our readers know, eagerly accepted by the friends of Tom, and the money staked in our hands. This fact displayed so much of confidence on the part of the light- weight division, that Tom immediately became the favourite in the betting, and a very large sum was laid out in the course of last week at guineas to pounds. As the day of battle drew near, the interest in the mill became most intense, and, in the absence of racing and steeple chasing, the Turfites of high aud low degree— to whom both men are well known— turned their attention to a ring but little frequented by them, and among them the betting ran very high. Tom still had the pull, and, on the night before the fight, 5 to 4 might have been had to almost any amount. The backers of Aaron, however, were very shy at last, and held back for longer odds. Sayers came to town on Monday, looking fitter than ever; his cast- iron mug was hard as adamant, and the cheerful smile that played around his whistler betokened no lack of confidence as to the morrow's fray. He went to scale at Dan fnsmore's to decide a bet, and was found to be under lOst 101b. Tie took up his quarters at Nat Langham's, where, in the course of the evening, he was greeted by an immense concourse of admirers. Jones also returned to head quarters on Mon- day, and held his levSe at his backer's house. Both men showed at the joint benefit of Bob Travers and Bill Cleghorn, and were vociferously cheered. Considerable sur- prise was expressed at the improved appearance of Jones, but still it had no effect in altering the betting. Attempts having been made, without success, to secure a comfortable spot of ancient renown, it was once more found necessary to have re- course to Old Father Thames, in whose comfortable " haven," after a serious disappointment, the affair was settled in a most to remind us strongly of olden times. True there was a marked gap among the ancient well- known patrons of fistic sports, but the infusion of young patrician blood fully compensated for the falling off, and left no cause for uneasiness as to the future. It was indeed a most gratifying sight, as showing that the love of true British boxing is by no means extinct among Englishmen, and that we may still look forward with hope to a renewal of what have been justly called the palmy days of the ring. As we have over and over again said, it only depends on the men themselves, and if they will but exert their strength to secure the comfort ofthe " gentlemen" at the different contests, no matter whether they know them or not, the day is sure to come when they will find their reward, and backers will still be as plenteous as they were in days of yore. Tuesday's business was a pleasing contrast to many recent mills, and. as far as we were able to judge, the ring- keepers, one and all, exerted themselves to the utmost, and were ably assisted by many, who although not en- titled to any payment, still did their best to preserve order. Among these stood conspicuous the well- known Billy Duncan, whom we have invariably had the pleasure of praising for his exertions in the good cause. secretary, £ 165 9s 6d to J. Guy, being the amount arising frombefore ten o'clock, and a descent was made at twelve upon the Guy s benefit match. land of a good- tempered beak, who happened to be coursing The members of the Sevenoaks Independent Club will be there at the time, and who naturally felt bound to interfere happy to try strength with the members of the Grosvenor C. C. when the evil doers (?) shoved themselves under his nose. He ( Kings Arms Duke- street, Grosvenor- square) m their opening said he could not permit an infringement of the Queen's peace match. Further particulars may be had by applying to Anthony in his bailiwick, and it was therefore necessary at once to re- Harris, the Bricks, Sevenoaks, Kent. embark. It was extremely annoying, after wading through some yards of thick, slimy mud, to have to retrace one's steps, but all took it good humouredly, and " over the water" was the burden of every one's song. As a matter of course much time was thus cut to waste, but still the commissary and his pos, e co- mitatus exerted themselves with such zeal that by half- past one the ring was pitched, and very soon after, the men, " who had performed their toilettes on board, shied their beavers into the arena. Tom was attended by the Stunted Life Guardsman and BUI Hayes, Jemmy Welsh affording useful advice in the corner, and Aaron had the assistance of Jack Hicks and a renowned sporting boniface, while the accomplished Jack Macdonald, for- merly the prince of seconds, presided over his water bottle, and rendered most valuable aid in the corner. All was now intense excitement, and the spectators, to the number of about 1,000, were all eager to get a peep at the heroes. The speculative fraternity seemed to have exhausted their stores, as the amount laid on the ground was unusually small. Everything being in readi- ness, " All out" was shouted by the commissary, the inner- ring company, whose investments realised to the Association £ 18, took their seats, and at two o'clock precisely the usual daddle shaking took place, " time" was called, and in a dead silence business commenced. THE FIGHT. Round 1. On toeing the scratch the condition of both men struck the speetators with admiration. In our opinion it was perfect on both sides, but the development of muscle was de- cidedly in favour of Sayers, who is better ribbed up, and has his thews and sinews laid on in the right place. He looked brown, wiry, and healthy, and for a middle weight seemed wonderfully big. Jones, who is of fairer complexion, was altogether more delicate in appearance than Sayers, and although so much taller, heavier, and longer, did not loom out so much larger as might be expected. He is a fine made, muscular young fellow, but still there is an appearance about him which at once leads to the conclusion that his stamina is scarcely fitted for the wear and tear of gladiatorial encounters. He is, as our readers know, about 26 years of age, and in height is over 5ft llin, while Tom Sayers is 31, and is little more than 5ft 8in. It was soon seen that Sayers intended to pursue different tactics to those he adopted on the previous occasion. He dodged about for a few seconds, and then let go his left and right with great quickness, but Jones stopped him neatly, and in getting back, fell. 2. Tom came up smiling, feinted with his left, and then tried his favourite double; the first hit was stopped, but the second caught Aaron on the chin. This he repeated, and got away without a return. After trying Ms double once more without success he planted his left very heavily on the mark. Jones at once went to close quarters, and some quick in- fighting took place in favour of Sayers, who got well on to Aaron's snuffbox with his left, drawing first blood. Jones got on the left side of Tom's nut, but not heavily, and at length both fell, 8. Both quick to the call of time, and Sayers at once went to work with his left, Jone* countering him heavily, each getting it on the forehead. Tom then popped iiis let'^ on the mark, and Aaron returned, but not heavily, on the smeller, lorn now again planted the left on the mark, and was stopped in a second effort. Heavy exchanges next took place, Tom once more drawing the cork from a cut on Aaron's sniffer, and receiving on the left lug. After a few dodges Tom again approached, and made a heavy call on Aaron's bread- basket, and then planted a stinger between the peepers, and got away laughing. He at- tempted to repeat the dose, but was stopped. Another effort was more successful, and dropped on the mark, staggering Jones, who, however, recovered himself aud popped his left on the chest, and then on the left cheek, but not heavily. Sparring until Tom got within distance and shot out his left heavily on the proboscis, without a return, Jones being a little wild. Tom now essayed his double, but Jones got away and returned on the kisser. Tom persevered, and napped a little- un on the left squinter for his pains; still he would be at work, and got well on Aaron's left peeper, drawing the ruby. Heavy exchanges followed, Jones getting on Tom's left brow, and Tom turning on the home- brewed from Aaron's conk. After two or three slight exchanges in favour of Sayers, he again put the double on, reaching the left cheek and bread basket. Next he popped another hot one on the victualling department, receiving a slight return on the forehead. After a break away he stole in, and bang went his left on Aaron's damaged ogle, drawing more of the ruby. A merry little rally followed in favour of Sayers, who at length broke away, and sparred as if blown from his fast fighting. Jones approached to take advantage of this, when Tom propped him on the brow, and then on the forehead. Jenes returned with both hands, but not heavily, on the brow and body, and another bustling rally came off, Tom getting home on the left ogle and throat heavily, and Aaron on the larboard cheek. Another hreak away, and Tom on getting himself together resumed the double and got on the mark very heavily, ana then popped his right on the left side of Aaron's nut; he got away laughing, and as Jones tried to follow him up he warned him off by a pop on the left peeper. A heavy rally at last took place, in which Jones got sharply on the left ear, and Sayers on the left peeper, and this protracted and well- fought round was concluded by Tom slipping down. 4. Sayers, on coming up, shewed a mark on his forehead, and another on his left ear, while Aaron's left peeper and conk were muGh out of the perpendicular, Tom lost no time in going to work and planted his one- two, the left on Aaron's right peeper, and the right on the left jaw, knocking Aaron off his pins. [ First knock- down for Sayers.] Jones seemed all abroad, and it was with the greatest difficulty that he was got round to the call of time. 5. Sayers at once went in left and right, but he was too anxious the same spot, and after mild exchanges both fell. This gave Jenes time to get round, and by the commencement of the next round, he had shaken off the nasty one he got in the fourth. 6. Tom tried his double but missed, and Jones rushed in to close, when Tom caught him round the neck and punched him heavily on the left peeper and nozzle, drawing more of the ruby. In the end both fell, Sayers under. 7. Aaron came up with his left peeper all but closed. Tom let go his left, but Jones returned on the beak; Tom tried again and got on the ribs; Jones returned merrily left and right, but did little damage, and Tom fell in his corner. 8. Jones dashed in and pegged away with both mawleys on the left side of Tom's knowledge box; Tom returned on the left brow and closed, when both fell, Tom under. 9. Jones again dashed in, and some sharp in- fighting took Elace, followed by a close, in which both fell, Jones this time eing underneath. 10. Tom's dial seemed flushed, but his ogles were still unin- jured. Jones rattled in to close, some quick fibbing took place, followed by a long struggle for the fall, whioh Sayers got and fell on his man. In drawing his legs away, he brought one foot in smart contact with Aaron's leg, which was claimed as a foul kick,- but disallowed by the referee, being evidently accidental. 11. Jones again took the initiative, and let go both hands on Tom's forehead, and then his left on the nose. Tom returned on the left squinter, and then a squasher on the mark. Ex- changes, aud Sayers fell, evidently fatigued by his fast fighting. 12. Jones persevered in his forcing system, and got on the left side of Tom's cranium, Tom returning very heavily on the snout. Jones again went in, and planted his left under the left optic, closed, and both fell, Tom under. 13. Jones rushed at Tom, and pegged away at him in his corner. It was a rambling, scrambling round, and both fell, no mischief being done. 14. Jones again led off, but Tom propped him well on the left eye, and Aaron fell on his face. 15. Good exchanges on the left cheek, after which Jones got well on Tom's throat, closed, and both were down. 16. Jones dashed at Tom, popped in his left and right on the frontispiece and sneezer, and bored Tom through the ropes. 17. Jones again opened the ball, got on to Tom's left ear, closed, and both down. 18. Aaron led off on Tom's snout; Tom returned on the left peeper very heavily, and Aaron fell. 19. Tom resumed the initiative, and reached Aaron's nose— by his favourite double. Jones returned, but not heavily, on the forehead; after which, Tom cross- countered him prettily on the left peeper, and this led to exchanges in favour of Jones, when Sayers fell. 20. Both quick to work; good exchanges, and in the end Jones floored Tom by a heavy right hander on the jaw. [ Loud cheers for Jones, elated, rushed in, but Tom steadied him by a Utraight- un on the left cheek, and Jones dropped. Aaron missed both hands, and after some sparring Tom caught him heavily on the left ogle, and Jones dropped; Sayers also fell. 23. Tom, who seemed getting fresh wind, rattled in, and Slanted his d mblo on the nose and mouth. Jones rushed at im, and in the scramble Sayers was bored over, 24. Tom popped a left- hander on the " grubbery," received a little one on the nose, and fell. 25. Heavy exchanges, Sayers on the left eye, and Aaron on the snout. Jones slipped down. 26. Jones led off with both hands, but not heavily, and Tom returned severely on the nose and left eye, which was now quite closed. Jones fell. 27. Jones rushed to close quarters, and, after a brief struggle, fell. 28. Tom feinted, and popped his left twice on Aaron's damaged peeper. Jones returned on the mouth, and Tom fell. 29. Jones went to work, catchiug Tom over the right eye, and Sayers, in getting back, fell. 30. Both went to work with good will, and, after sharp ex- changes, in favour of Sayers, Jones got down. 31. Aaron tried to lead off, but was well stopped, and Tom re- turned on the mark. He next popped his left on the left cheek, andin gettingaway slipped down, just escaping a heavy upper- cut. 32. Tom feinted, and then got well on to Aaron's nozzle with his left, and retreated, Aaron pursuing him. At length they got close, and Tom sent in a stiffener on the scent- box, receiving a right- hander on the left lug, which opened a Cut received in their former fight, and both fell. 33. Tom again seemed tired, and sparred for wind. Jones came to him, when Tom let go his left on the jaw, closed, and both fell. 34. Tom slowest to time. He tried his left, but was stopped. Aaron closed, and Tom fibbed him on the left eye as they fell. 35. After a little dodging, they got close, and heavy counters were exchauged. They now closed, and as they fell, Tom again put a little one on Aaron's left eye. " CjSe. A close and struggle, when both fell, Jones under. 3>. Tom led off, but was stopped, and after a wild scramble, Tom fell. [ One hour and five minutes had now elapsed.] 38. Jones dashed in, but Tom steadied him by a left- hander on the left cheek, and Aaron got down. 39. Jones still first let go left and right on the mouth and left cheek. Tom returned on the blind eye, and got down. 40. Jones let fly his left, but missed. Slight exchanges to a close, and both down. 41. Jones, on the forcing system, planted his left on the jaw and then on the left ear, and as he was pursuing his man he fell on his face. 42. Jones missed his left. Tom returned open- handed on the back, and Jones dropped. 43. Jones dashed to a close at the ropes, where they pegged away smartly but ineffectually until they fell. 44. Tom got home on the left jaw. Aaron missed both hands, and fell. 45. Jones went to work, but without precision, and, as Tom retreated, Jones fell on his face. It was clear that Tom was carefully nursing himself, while Jones, feeling that both his ogles were going, was forcing the fighting, in order to tire out his opponent before he became blind. 46. Jones rattled in and caught Tom on the left cheek, but not heavMy. Tom returned on the left peeper, drawing more claret, and Jones dropped. 47. Aaron, in his anxiety, missed both mawleys, and Tom caught him a heavy right- hander on the proboscis, whereupon Jones dropped. 48. Jones went to his man, who nailed him on the left ogle, and,' as Jones persevered, he caught him heavily on the throat, and Jones fell. 49. Tom tried to lead off, but was short, and Jones returned heavily on the ribs with his right. He then attempted to close, but on Sayers catching hold of him he fell. 50. Tom tried his double, but Jones stopped him, and in get- ting away slipped down. 51. Slight exchanges; Jones on the mouth and Tom on the nose, and Jones down. >• 52. Jones led off and was neatly stopped. Tom missed his Return, and Jones fell forward. U 53. Tom led off and got on Aaron's blind eye. Jones returned very slightly on the nose, and fell. 54. Tom planted his left heavily on the mark, which led to mutual exchanges, and Jones fell. 55. Tom feinted and popped both hands slightly on Aaron's good eye, which began to tell tales. Jones returned on the left ear, but it was too long a shot to do damage, and Sayers fell 56. Aaron opened the ball, and planted his left and the nose and ear twice in succession. He then rushed Tom stopped him by a straight one on the blind goggle, drawing more cochineal, and Jones down. 57. Jones again went to work, but Tom was too quick on his pins, and got out of harm's way. Sayers missed his return, and Jones fell. 58. Tom, still on the nursing system, kept himself quiet, wait- ing for the attack. Jones went in, but Tom stepped back; slight exchanges ensued, and Jones down. 59. Jones let go his left; Tom ducked his nut, and the blow went over, when Jones fell. [ A claim of foul that Jones fell without a blow. The referee said " fight on."] 60. Jones popped his left on the chest; Tom returned on the leftcheek, and Jones fell. [ One hour and a half had nowelapsed.] 61. Jones, still first to begin, got on lom's nose, and fell, Tom 3 fell. right on / in, when / AA: rlr- nuino. frien< falling over him. T> 2. Jones planted his left very slightly on the side of Tom's nob; Tom just touched him on the smeller in return, and Jones down again. 63. Jones rushed in, caught Tom on the chin, and Tom fell. The blow was not very heavy. 64. Jones missed both hands, got a little one on the side of his nut, and fell. 65. Jones got home, left and right, heavily on the ribs; Tom re- taliated on the mark, and Jones down. 66. Jones let go his left, but Tom avoided the force of the blow by stepping back. He returned on the neck, and Jones got down. 67 to 71. In all these rounds Jones led off, but did no mis- chief, from Tom's quickness on his pins, and in each Jones was down. 72. Tom still waiting and resting himself; Jones came in and planted his right on the ribs. Tom returned on the right ogle, but not heavily, and Jones down, his right eye going fast, Sayers, though much tired, had both eyes well open, and his face presented no very serious marks of punishment. 73. Heavy exchanges, and Jones fell on his face. 74. Jones tried to lead off, but was stopped. Counter- hits, Sayers on the nose, and Jones on the cheek, and Jones fell. 75. Heavy exchanges, in favour of Sayers, and Jones down. 76. Jones, who saw he must do it quickly or not at all, dashed in recklessly, but was stopped. Tom popped a little one on the nose, and Jones down. 77. Jones was again stopped, and Tom got well on to his good eye, and Jones fell. 78. Sayers stopped Aaron's rush, and again got on to his good peeper. Jones instantly fell on his knees. 79. Aaron delivered his left on the nose, and, in trying to repeat it, fell on his face. [ Another claim that he had fallen without a blow not allowed.] 80. Heavy exchanges, Tom getting again on Aaron's good peeper, which was now all but up, and Jones down. 81. Jones led off. but wofully out of distance, and fell forward. 82. Exchanges, in favour of Sayers, and Jones down, weak. 83. Tom, who saw his time had arrived, went in, plantedihis favourite double on Aaron's good peeper, and Jones fell. R 84. After a little fiddling, Tom crept close again, dashfda i his left on the good eye, and then on the cheek, and Jones dow 85. and last. Jones made a last effort, was easily stopped, aa • as he turned round Tom caught him with his right a terrific half- arm hit on the right eve, and knocked him off his pins. It was evidently a finisher. Poor Aaron's nob fell forward, and it was at once apparent that his remaining daylight was closed, and his seconds seeing this, of course threw up the sponge, Tom being pro- claimed the winner, after a gallant battle of exactly two hours. Sayers at once went to shake hands with his brave antagonist, and then repaired on board the vessel, whither he was soon fol- lowed by JOHC8, whose damaged peeper was at once looked to by a medical friend. The poor fellow was very severely punished, but he did not seem to feel this so acutely as he did the bitter disappointment of having to play second fiddle to one so much smaller than himself. The expedition quickly got under weigh, and all reached the metropolis by nine o'clock. As soon as Sayers was : r° ssed he went round among his fellow passengers and made a collection or his fallen antagonist, which reached the sum of £ 8. This, douotiess, wni be largely added to when the money is given up, which ceremony w ta take nlace at Nat Langham's, Cambrian, Castle- street, Leicester- square, c i Fri- day next. The backers of Sayers are large winners, ana we doubt not will be too happy to contribute handsomely towards consoling their opponent under his adversity. On arriving in town, layers proceeded to Nat Langham's, where he was received with shouts of welcome. Beyond fatigue, and a few trifling bruises on his forehead and nose, he was unscathed, and he certainly could scarcely be said to have a black eye. REMARKS. We have little doubt that many of our readers will have anti- cipated the remarks which we feel called upon to make respect- ing the two game encounters between these men. On the first occasion it was obvious that Sayers felt he had a great under- taking before him, and he was therefore naturally cautious in the outset not to throw a chance away which might at once put the victory beyond his reach. Jones was known to be a very heavy hitter with his right, as was proved by the severe punish- ment he dealt out to Tom Paddock in both their mills. Sayers accordingly " played possum," and in the first few rounds allowed him to take the initiative, in order that he might measure his powers carefully before he exposed himself to dan- Ser. Tom proved himself extremely quick on his pins, and by is agility he, to a certain extent, neutralized the effects o'f Jones's severe lunges. True, he got hit occasionally with effect, as witness the cut over his left eye, and also on his left ear. Jones, to his surprise, found before him a man clearly his su- perior at outfighting, and one too, as he soon discovered, but little his inferior in bodily strength. For the first hour and a half, it will be recollected, he had apparently the advantage, Sayers suffering severely from cramp, and having to depend prin- cipally on his legs to keep him out of harm's way; but after this he gradually recovered, and Jones, as was the ease in his fights with Paddock, after the said hour and a half, gra- dually fell off, and became languid in his exertions, Tom, of course, improved the .. occasion, and shewed such supe- riority in hitting that many thought he would haive won with the greatest certainty had" not darkness come on. We must con- fess that, although we did not say so at " the time, we entertained a similar opinion, and we at the same time thought that the darka# Ss was in other respects an unfortunate circumstance for Sa. v^ Believing, as we did, that Jones, profiting by experience, would at the next meeting have resorted to a different system of milling, and by at once going to close'quarters, have reducedhis the first fight, instead of trusting to long shots, at which he found Sayers as good as himself, and we, in common with others, were fully prepared to see him adopt the system on Tuesday last. There is no harm now in making known our opinion that Aaron's performances on the first occasion disappointed us not a little. We all along thought Sayers had overmatched himself, and it was not until the conclusion of the first round that we changed our mind. Many shared our belief that the man who could maul the game and resolute Paddock as Jones had done, must prove too much for an antagonist so inferior in size and weight as Sayers, and many blamed the latter for his presump- tion. Among this latter class we do not number ourselves, for it is our practice never to blame a man for soaring at high game, when he really feels confidence in his own powers. Ambition, when kept within bounds, is a praiseworthy quality, and Sayers merely followed the example of other middle weights who had preceded him, in essaying to raise himself to a higher level when he could not find an antagonist worthy of his fist in his own sphere. How fully he was justified in his confident aspirations the result has proved. On Tuesday last, as may be gathered from our account of the fight, Jones fought even less " judgmatically" than at the first merry meeting. Instead of forcing the fighting at once, as he had expressed his intention of doing, he allowed Sayers to open the ball, and in the very onset to inflict such punishment upon him as to shake the confidence of his friends very mate- rially ; and not only did he allow hjs adversary to take extra- ordinary liberties with him, but he seemed to have lost his precision in returning, and for some time made not the slightest impression upon Tom's wig block. The exceedingly clever per- formance ef Sayers in the third round, and the apparent impu- nity with which he got home upon all parts of Aaron's dial, took his own friends by surprise, and the only fear expressed was that he was fighting too fast for a long day, and that the strength and length of his opponent must tell with fearful effect when he became tired. He was cautioned as to this, but requested to be allowed to fight his own way, as he knew what suited him best. The blow on Aaron's jaw in the fourth round was very severe, and nearly decided the event, and this we are induced to believe had some effect in stop- ping his rushes later in the fight, when, had he been capable of continuing the offensive with effect, the result might have been very serious to Tom, who for a long period was exceedingly fatigued, and had to nurse himself in the most careful manner in order to bring himself through. The im- provement he ( Sayers) displayed in every way, since his last match, was extraordinary. His system of leading off is almost perfect, and his quickness on his legs would have delighted the late Mr John Jackson, whose opinion on the subject of this quali- fication is well known. He had little recourse to stopping, trust- ing to his activity to keep him out of harm's way, and the suc- cess with which his manoeuvring was attended was proved by the fact that he had scarcely a black eye, and, beyond exhaus- tion, had nothing to complain of. In addition to his quickness in defence, he seems also to have acquired greater facility in pursuing the offensive, and the weight with which many of his blows fell upon his opponent proved that his hitting was as effective as that of most 12st men. As usual, he stood up in the gamest, most resolute manner, and faced his adversary through- out with the utmost good humour, but, at the same time, with determination. By many it was expected he would have adopted the dropping system, as he had done with Poulson, but we were delighted to perceive that ou neither occasion did such a notion enter his head, and indeed we are told that even with the bold Nottingham man he would not have had recourse to it, had he not been terribly out of condition, and altogether in such a state as to be incapable otherwise of resisting the onslaughts of so powerful an opponent. We understand that Tom has now an intention of looking still higher in the scale foranopponent worthy of his powers, and both Tom Paddock and the Tipton Slasher are talked of as his next antagonists, but that he will first rest on his oars awhile to recover from his recent fatigue. How far this may be true, we know not, but we presume time will show. Of this, however, we are confident, that whoever the middle weight champion may next pick out, that worthy must look to his lau- rels, and leave no stone unturned ta get himself fit for the fray, for, big as he may be, he will have a hard day's work before him. At the same time we are sure Tom himself will pardon us for warning him of the perils of too high a flight, and calling to his mind the words of the immortal bard ( not Charley Malleti) who says, " Vaulting ambition doth o'erleap its sell, And fall on t'other side." Of Aaron Jones we must say that his exhibition on each day disappointed us, and fell far short of what we expected after his extraordinary encounters with Paddock. True it is that he never once flinched from punishment, and when severely hit persevered in the most manly way to turn the scale in his favour. Not a word can now be said against his character for gameness and gluttony, for both which quali- ties he had already earned for himself sufficient fame in his passages with Paddock to remove any stigma that his meetings with Orme might hare cast upon him, but in other respects we think he has fallen off. There was a want of steadi- ness p. nd precision in his hitting which we were not prepared to witntissThnd his right hand ori Tuesday last appeared entirely to have forgot its cunning, for only once did he plant a smack likely in any degree to make a change in his favour. Most gamely did he persevere while Sayers was fatigued to force the milling and to wear out his antagonist, but, owing to the great quick- ness and judgment of Tom, his efforts recoiled upon himself, and being unable to effect any punishment he did but reduce him- self below the level of the gallant Tom, and thus fall an easy prey to his superior judgment and tactics. We were sorry to see him resort so constantly to the dropping system, but as it might be in some degree owing to the slippery nature of the ground, we will say no more about it, than to remark that the clumsy way in which he often fell must have tended more to his disadvantage than if he had stood up and battled it out man- fully with his adversary. As we have often before observed, arid as we now more emphatically State, there appears to be a want of stamina about him, which renders him unfit to undergo the fatigue of a lengthened encounter. He can sometimes make a very excellent fight for an hour and a half, but almost invariably after that time he appears to fall off weak and languid, aud to become incapable of anything like extraordinary exertion. We cannot help thinking that the prize ring is not his vocation, and that if he can only get a good situation as a gamekeeper, or something of the kind, he will do well to stick to it, as more congenial to his constitution and habife. He is a thorough sportsman in every way; a civil obliging young fellow, and we have no doubt in this capacity will give satisfaction. We do hope, however, that he will take our advice, and refrain from wooing fortune any further in a circle where he is never likely to make a show beyond mediocrity. He has, by his last few encounters, recovered the imputation of want of pluck, and he may safely retire from the roped arena with credit. We have been informed that early in the fight he injured his hands very severely, and was thus to a great extent prevented from ad- ministering punishment. If this be so, it is an additional reason why he should retire from- a profession where strong, firm hands form two of the principal necessaries. We doubt not that the result of Tuesday's affray has left it nearly dead low water in his " cly;" but we trust, as we have before observed, that when the money is given to Tom Sayers, he will find friends in the enemy's camp, ready and willing to lend him a helping hand and soften down his disappointment. We are glad to hear that the friends of Tom Sayers who put down the money for him have promised to present him with the whole of the stakes. This is but a fitting tribute to the gallantry and daring of the man. AARON JONES'S BBNEFIT.— We are glad to hear that Jones's friends are so satisfied with his efforts on Tuesday that they have, one and all, paid him for his colours, and not only that, but have engaged the Chandos- street Rooms for him for a benefit, which is to take place on Monday week, when Sayers and he will fight their battle o'er again, and we trust that Aaron will meet that rsward to which his gallant conduct under difficulties so justly entitles him. Further particulars will be announced in our next, and at present we will content ourselves by entreating the sportiDg world to come forward and give him a bumper. We are glad to find that Jones has made up his mind to retire from the Ring. A gentleman who was present on Tuesday lost a gold hunting watch, bearing a crest, and the maker's name Waterhouse, Dublin. He fancies he dropped it in the scramble to get off to the boat after the mill. If it has been found, he will be obliged by its being handed to Mr Bennett, the watchmaker, of Cheapside, who has instructions to pay the finder £ 10, which is more than the watch was worth, it being prized more as a gift than for its intrinsic value. FIGHT FOR TUESDAY NEXT. MACE AND THOEPE, £ 25 A SIDE.— The whole of the money for this little match was made good at Mr Bunyan's, Hand- in- Hand, Prince's- street, London- road, Southwark, on Wednesday. They go to scale at Dan Dismore's, King's Arms, Smart's- buil- dings, Holborn, to- morrow ( Monday), between two and four, when the whereabouts will be made known. It may also be as- certained at Mr Bunyan's, Mr Tupper's, Greyhound, Webber- row, Waterloo- road, Mr Burford's, High- street, Chatham, Nat Langham's, Spider's, and other sporting houses. An excellent mill is expected. Thorpe will be at Mr Bunyan's this evening, and Mace will show at Dan Dismore's. Humphrey Parkes will 8y 20 pigeon with any man is Oldbury, „._____ c for £ 5 a side. Money ready at Mr Cliffs, Jolly Collier, Oldbury, to finish his handiwork, and the blows lacked precision. He adversary to such a state in a few rounds as to render victory any night during the week. • reached the side of Aaron's nut, and Jones returned slightly on1 certain. It seemed to us that this would have been his game ia CBOCKETT AND COBLEY.— The next deposit of £ 5 aside for this match is to be made at Mr. Britain's, Cross- street, Finsbury, on Wednesday next. It has been proposed to alter the day of fighting from April 29th to April 22d, as the former day is ap- pointed for the Two Thousand Guineas race at Newmarket. To this Crockett has no objection, and if Cobley agrees we will alter the articles accordingly. GEOBGE LANE AND BOD& EK CBUTCHXEY OF BIRMINGHAM.— The final deposit, of £ 5 a side, for the fight between these men, must be made to- morrow, at Pemberton's, Punch Tavern, Vin- cent- street,- Lady Wood. The men will also tos3 for choice of place. The winner of the toss is bound to give four day's notice of the fixture. HAZELTINE AND TYLER.— A further deposit of £ 5 a side for this match was made at Mr Hunter's, Red Deer, Cambridge- road, on Wednesday. The next, and final deposit, of £ 5 a side, is to be made at Mr Vassar's, Green Dragon, Halfmoon- street, Bishoosgate, on Wednesday next. IIC. 3.. R AND LYNCH.— Another deposit of £ 2 10s a side be- ween thu • lads was made at George Brown's on Monday. The next of £ 2 10s a side is to be made at Mr Lane's, the Hop Pole, to- morrow( onday) evening. SLACK AND L XYTH.— These Norwich men have staked £ 1 a Je in our hau and are to meet on the 23d inst, at Mr Smith's, xmpeu l Arms, wich, to draw articles, and increase the money down. George Connor and Ted^/ ( Jemmy Welsh's Novice), both of Birmingham, are matched, at cs . , h weight, for £ 10 a side. They meet to- morrow, at Welsh's, Glass J - Iter's Arms, Hill- street, to draw up articles. HAYES AND BOB TRAVERS.— The next - nosit of £ 10 a side for this affair is due at Dan Dismore's, King' i Arms, Smart's- buiidings, on Wednesday next. TYLER AND ANDREWS.— The final deposit between - 1 - se lads is to be made at George Brown's, Bell, Red Lion Mark on Wednesday week. Morris Roberts has sent us £ 5 to make a match with the Spider on his own terms, viz., at 8st 5lbs, for £ 1- 00 aside, to come off in the middle of June. He will take reasonable expenses to fight in the London ring, The Spider has since called on us to say that, if Roberts will give him the weighing, he will give him £ 5 to come to London, and that the match may be considered on provided Roberts consents to our naming the referee, or names a reaponsioie person in the articles, yhich he can draw and send to the Spider as soon a.; ae please*. MADDEN AND BRETTLE.— This match, atter all, is come to nothing. Madden will not agree to Brettle's terms, and Brettle will consent to no others, but has requested us to return his de- posit, should the match not go on. This will be sent next Wed- nesday. Madden is open to fight any lOst 41b man for £ 100 a side, and will cover any sum that may be staked with us, pro- vided that his adversary will consent to our naming a referee. MrAdamsonof Platt- street, Norwich, will match a lad to fight Stamp of Norwich, at 7st 10lb, for £ 25 a side, and take reasonable expenses to fight in the London district. If Stamp will stake a deposit in our hands, and articles to Mr Adamson, a match can be made. James Cash having a good situation does not think it worth while to leave it to go into training, but will fight Sullivan off- hand at catch weight, £ 12 to £ 10 at any time. Money ready at Mr Dunk's, Turnmill- street, Clerkenwell, on Tuesday next. TOM BELL of Camden Town will fight the Caledonian Mouse or Jemmy Madden, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Man and money ready any time, at Mr Abraham's, the Railway Tavern, York- road, King's Cross. George Robinsou informs his friends that he is at Harry Orme's. Jane Shore, Shoreditch, prepared to fight any man at 8st 121b, for £ 25 a side. . f Young Hartley will fight Rafferty of Birmingham, or Young Riley, at 7st 21b, for £ 15 or £ 25 a side. Mon^^ eeSewt-, the Spider's, any night next week. / • " ' ~ Dooney Harris will fight Baldock, Donovan;: Dan Little, or Flash Jack Tagg, from Portsmouth, inthe same ring as Mace and Thorpe, for £ 5 a side and a purse, Luke Riley will figH the potman at Mr Milton's. Griffin, Church- street, for £ 10 aside, at 8st 121b. Money ready at Mr Bradshaw's, Hampshire Hog, Borough. Roger Coyne of Birmingham, will fight Cunningham of Bath, at catch weight, for £ 10 a side. Money ready at T. Connelly's, Malt Shovel, Thomas- street, Birmingham. Edward Hollier will fight Bowden Fisher, at catch weight, for £ 10 a side. Money ready at the Hope and Anchor, New John- street, Birmingham, any night next week. HARMONY, & c.— Jemmy Shaw is always at home at the Queen's Head Tavern, Crown- court, Windmill street, Hay- market, every evening, to disouss the Fancy gejr* ally. This evening there will be a strong meeting of friend' and sportiust fancy, & c. To- morrow ( Monday) there will be scleral sparri& » < and wrestling bouts between first- rate professwi, lia « monv every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening. Ifyxt Thursday there will be a galaxy of amusement, when the (> ccentric Joe Jones will preside, faced by J. Olley, and every Situnay even- ing, under the management of Mr Henry Hick;, assisted by several talented friends. At Joe Phelps, Gre « u Dragon, Villiers- street, Strait, sparring on Wednesday and Saturday evenings, conductd bj Young Sambo; private lessons given daily by Joe Phelp aid Young Sambo ; the use of the dumb bells, & c. Boxing glares sent to any part of the kingdom on receipt of a P. O. > rd<). Tom Sayers has kindly consented to give his townsman & trn, and will be happy to see his Sussex friends at the above puse to. morrow ( Monday) evening. Johnny Walker will also b( present. Canine sports. Bull- dog show, Feb 23; £ 5 a sids latch, 50 rats, Feb 24, BEN CATJNT'S JOLLICOSE SOIREES.— Ben Caunts larmonic meetings every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday ijht. The prince of presidents takes the chair, faced* by onea the best vocalists. There is always a prime muster of Corinf& ns, and the circulation of wine and wit is unparalleled. Pjiug con- ducted by Young Sambo on Tuesday, Thursday, id Friday evenings. Tip- toppers of the profession and promsug ama- teurs. The use of the gloves gratis. Private lessons a si times, by Job Cobley. ALWAYS TRIUMPHANT— Nat Langham, of the ( inbriaa Stores, Castle- street, Leicester- square, begs to inform hfriends that his house is now the scene of incessant sport. To^ ayers daily and nightly greets all admirers of the noble art, < d dis- plays of real British boxing are always going on, under su- perintendence of Alec Reid. Bob Travers snd all the icks constantly set to. Remember, Frank Widdowes, from No% jhs is now a lodger, for a limited period, and those who lovfug fun should come and see and hear him, and be delighted, te--* Jemmy Shaw begs to acquaint his friends and the public gene » rally that he is always at the Queen's Head Taver", Crown- court, Windmill- street, Haymarkefe, to discuss the Fancy gene, rally. This evening an old friend takes the chair, and wrestling bouts. Sparring academy every Monday evening. To- morrow ( Monday), there will be several glove encounters. A select class for tuition every Thursday and Friday evening. Harmouy every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening. This ( Saturday) eveuing harmony, Mr; Henry Hicks in the chair. Morris Roberts of the George and Dragon, Wharf- 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 gratify 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. Harry Orme of the Jane Shore, 103, High- street, Shoreditch, informs his friends and the sporting world that his house affords every comfort and convenience. It is within two minutes'. walk of the Eastern Counties Railway terminus, and travellers will find tfieir wants attended to. Private lessons in the noble art, are given daily by Harry Orme, Harmony every Thursday even- ing. On Thursday evening next Mr Harry Dunn, the celebrated comic vocalist will preside, faced by his old friend Harry Hifcks. George Brown begs to inform his friends and the public in general that his harmonic meetings continue to take place every Tuesday and Saturday evenings, conducted by Mr Reagan, as- sisted by the leading members of the Jolly Trumps. On Friday evening next MrVassar has kindly consented to take the chanT faced by Mr T. Metcalfe, assisted by W. Diss, H. Hicks, Sim- monds, and Reagaa.{ [ Sparring every Wednesday evening, con- ducted by G- Brown, assisted by Yotuig French, atosFlatcatcher, The champion of the feather weights, the Spider, of the Old King John, Holywell- lane, Shoreditch, invites attention to his select harmonic meetings every Tuesday evening. On Tuesday next the chair taken by Mr W. Hughes, faced by Mr Howard. First- rate sparring every Saturday and Monday evening, con- ducted by Dan Collins. Private lessons at any hour of the day given by the Spider or Dan Collins. Fistiana and Fights for the Championship to be had at the bar. The Sir Charles Napier feat is performed by Professor Harrison every Tuesday and Saturday, also onThursday. when Mr Snelling ( from the provinces) takes the chaij^- The professor also exhibits his Herculean feats of strengffieach evening to astounding audiences. Lessons given in the Indian club and dumb- bell exercises, also boxing. Clubs, dumb- bells ( any weight), and box- ing- gloves supplied on receipt of aP. O. O., directedChariug- cross. Jem Ward, the ex- champion of England, will take the chair, faced by the never- to- be- forgotten Tom Sayers, to- morrow, at Harry Wright's, William the Fourth, Alhany- road, Camberwell. Ben Bennet, F. Chitty, A. Ladd, Mr Kell, and the eccentric Joey Jones, every Monday night. The little Spider is expected. Come early. Chair taken at eight o'clock. Mr Charles Yander steen will sing, by desire, one of his favourite ballads. The sons of Tom Callas are now deprived of a home, the brewers having taken possession of the Water Lily, at Rich- mond, for the debts due. We some time back received, through Nat Langham, £ 3 on their behalf, which they can have by calling at our office on Wednesday before twelve o'clock. We shall be happy to receive further contributions from any friends of old Tom. Young Reed, at Jem Burn's, the Rising Sun, Air- street, Pic- cadilly, gives private instruction daily, from twelve to four, and 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. JERRY NOON AND THE SOUTHAMPTON ELECTION.— Jerry Noon has requested us emphatically to contradict a statement made in The Times and other journals, to the effect thaf he was taken into custody at Southampton, during the election on Tuesday last, for riotous conduct. This we can safely do, seeing that at the time Jerry was far better employed, acting as a ring- keeper at the fight between Jones and Sayers. At Harry Brunton's, the George and Dragon, Beech- street, Barbican, City, the harmonic meetings are held every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, under the able and talented manage- ment of Messrs Cox, Turrell, and Dinge. On Thursday evening next Tom Sayers will preside, faced by Bill Hayes, when a rare evening's entertainment may be anticipated. The London and Norwich friends of Frank Widdowes of Nor- wich intend giving him a grand harmonic benefit at Nat Lang- ham's, Cambrian, Castle- street, Leicester- square, to- morrow ( Monday) night, being the night before the fight between Mace and Thorpe. Phil Benjamin has consented to occupy the vice chair. At J. Vassar's, Green Dragon, Plalfmoon- 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 Nick Thorpe takes the chair, faced by Mr T. Green, assisted by several professionals. 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 ae the boniface. The sparring is conducted by Joe Bostock on Saturday and Monday evenings. On Friday evening next the chair will be taken by Chas. Sloman, faced by Mr Vandersteen. The harmonic meetings held at H. Lockwood's, White Lion, Drur. v- lane, demand the usual patronage that such talent usually commands. On Wednesday next Jemmy Welsh will preside, faced by George Crockett. The late " belligerents" will attend and support the respective chairs, TOM MALEY.— Mr Lilly white, of Coventry- street, on Wednes- day, handed to Tom Maley the sum of £ 1 from E. W., and we have this week received 5s from Jem Cross for him, which he can receive at our office. Johnny Walker has taken the Britannia Circus, Ratcliff Highway, for Wednesday next, when Jem Ward will take the chair in " Tom Cribb's Parlour," and when Johuny and Joe Phelps will set to. Tom Sayers will also be present. Young Spaen takes a benefit at Mr P. Good's, Coffee Pot Ta- vern, Saint James Barton, Bristol, to- morrow ( Monday), and will ma ke a match to fight any 9st man in Bristol; or wul fight W. Hill, at catch weight; or Bobby Pilot, for £ 50 a side. NEWCASTLE EASTER WRESTLING. The Wrestling Society of Newcastle held their usual prelimi nary meeting for the season on Wednesday evening ( Mr Lowry, President of the Soeiety, in the chair) for the purpose of fixing the prizes and arranging the programme of the sports for Easter Monday aud Tuesday, April 13 aud 14, 1857. The meeting was attended by M. L. Jobliiig, Esq, on the part of Lord Decies, who stated that his lordship, being desirous to carry out the views he had expressed on attending the sports in 1856, and still taking a lively interest in athletic exercises, proposed to offer for compe- tition the sum of £ 14, to be wrestled for by Northumberland men. This offer on the part of his lordship was warmly received by the society, and it was unanimously resolved to aid his lord- ship in his endeavour to encourage love for athletic amuse- ments by giving £ 11 in addition t& the £ 14, making £ 25 in all; and further, that, in compliment to his lordship, and in com- memoration of the new and attractive feature which would thus be added to the sports, the prize should be named " The Decies Prize, for Northumberland men." This business having been disposed of, the question as to the best mode of apportioning the money for the main prixes of the annual gathering was discussed. With considerable reluctanoe the society concluded to abolish the prize hitherto given to 94st men, it being thought quite impracticable to get through the wrestling in two days unless some such step were taken. But to compensate the light weights as far as possible for the disappointment they might feel in the abolition of their parti- cular prize, it was determined that the list prize should be wrestled, as far as the third round, in two classes— that is, that in the first three rounds the men weighing 9 jst or under should be kept apart and distinct from those above that weight, and wrestle amongst themselves ; and, as an additional com- pensatiofl, that a new champion prize should be established for eight picked 9ist men. Eventually the prizes were fixed as follows: £ 42 to be wrestled for by men of all weights, £ 42 to be wrestled for by men list or under, £ 25 ( including £ 14 given by Lord Decies) to be wrestled for by Northumberland men, £ 8 for a champion all- weight prize, £ 8 for a champion list prize, £ 5 for a champion 9^ st prize, £ 3 for a pole leap, £ 2 for vault- ing, £ 2 for a sack race, £ 2 for a bell race, £ 1 for a prize for neatest costume ; making in all a sum of £ 140 to be divided amongst the competitors at the Easter amusements of 1857:— the prize for heavy men to be open to all, without any limit- as to weight. A vote of thanks to Lord Decies having been carried by acclamation, the proceedings came to a close. THE CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND WRESTLING SO- CIETY IN LONDON.— The great meeting of this committee, and members of this society, will be held on Wednesday evening next, at Mrs W. Cranton's, the White Hart, Windmill- street, Tottenham Court- road. At the last meeting but little business was transacted, the conversation being more immediately di- rected to the description of prizes, which was not absolutely determined. JOHN BESCOMB is still open to wrestle any man in the world at lOst 5lb, in the Cornish style, for from £ 5 to £ 50, the first two out. f three fair back falls, to come off on Easter Monday, If artici s are sent to Beseomb, at Mr Abraham's, the Railway Tavern. Caledonian- street, King's Cross, a match can be made. The E1 Jor of Bells Life to be stakeholder. RA. IT COURSING.— FLY AND KIT.— Another deposit, •• aiuig £ 10 a side now down, has been paid to Mr Holden, on account of this match, 16 out of 31 courses, 60 yards law, for £ 26 a side, between Thos. Bennett's Fly and J. Hood's Kit. The match is to be decided on March 2, at the Lion and Lamb Inn, Blackley, near Manchester. FLY AND DAISY.— On Wednesday afternoon a tolerable num- ber of the admirers of thei canine species assembled at the Lion and Lamb, Blackley, near Manchester, to witness a match, for £ 25 a side, between Thos. Bennett's Fly of Pendleton and Henry Marslaud's Daisy of Failsworth, 21 out of 4d courses, 60 yards law, Fly having four dead rabbits given. The match was not decided, owing to Daisy's party refusing to give the appointed man a rabbit to turn out when askod for. Mr Holden requests the principal parties to meet at his house between seven and eight o'clock on Monday night, he the stakeholder, and Bennett's party claiming the money; DUTCHMAN AND AN UNKNOWN— Mr Holden now holds £ 5 each for this match, tlifijiest of 21 courses, 60 yards law, for £ 10 a side, with J.. Barratt s'- Dutchman of Elland Edge, near Hud- dersfield, arid a, dog to be produced by Francis Ford of Lock- wood. TtWi Contest is to come off at Grantham Park, near Hud- dersfuM, on the 21st inst. >£ Geo. Higginbottom of Sheffield will match his bitch, at 181b weight, against Topper of Bramton, catch weight, and will give him one dead rabbit out of 15, 50 yards law, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side, and will give £ 1 to run at Sheffield, or take £ 1 to run at Bramton. A match can be made any day next week at Mr J. Barker's, Greyhound Tavern, Pinfold- street, Sheffield. John Farmer of Liverpool will match his dog Tross against any other Liverpool dog or bitch, for £ 10 a side or upwards, at 221b weight, or will give rabbits for lbs against any other 20lb or 211b dog, 21 courses, 60 yards law, or he will run Mr Whitehead's dog of Neston, Cheshire, ori the same terms The match can be made at Wm. Whiteley's, 12, Mansfield- street, Liverpool. Walker Dobson's dog Blucher of Shipley will course Joseph Hill's bitch Rose of Bradford, and give her one dead rabbit in nine, for from £ 5 to £ 15 a side. A match can be made at Dobson's, Marquis of Granby, Shipley, We have received a letter containing an account of a rabbit coursing match, and signed " John Beesley," but it does not say when it came off. Without a date we cannot give it insertion; it might hare taken place twelve- months ago. BELI/ S LIFE tN LONDON, FEBRUARY 15, 1857. PEDESTRIAHISM. MATCHES TO GOME. FEBRUARY. 16.— Greenwood and Landon— to run 130 yards, lor £ 25 a side, atSalford Boroiizh Gardens. „ 16,— Bintcliffe and Trainor— to run two miles, for £&> a side, at Hyde Park Sheffield. T t ,. 16.— Leak and Stevenson— to run 100 yards, Leng staking £ 10 to £ 8 near Jiiddlerbro'. .. - . . , . 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 £ 2o a side, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth. ^ 18.— Daley and Roberts— to walk four miles, £ 5 a side, at Garratt- lane. 21.— Chambers and R, Clasper— to run two miles, for £ 5 a side, at New- castle. . 31,— Blackburn and Rothwell— to run 130 yards, for £ 5 a side, at the Victoria Race Ground, Bury. Booth and Uollinge— to run 160 yards, for Mo a side, at Salford Bo- rough Gardens. 26.— Laing and Stainsby— to run 100 yards, for £ 10 a side, at or near Yarm, 28.— Kent and Landon— to run 100 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Endon. 23.— Forster and Fawcett— to run 800 yards, for £ 30 a side, Fawcett to hare eight yards start, at the Fountain Inn. 28.— Hughes and Williauis- to run 120 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Aston 28.— Walker and Shakespear— to run a mile, £ 5 a side, at Aston Cross. 23.— Read and Stainor— to run 110 yards , for £ 10 a side, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth. ,„ _ ,. „ 23 and 21.— Handicap Races at Hyde Park, Sheffield, for several money prizes of a large amount. „ „ _ .. ir ,., 24.— Halton and Mellor- to ran 150 yards, for £ 10 a side, on tke Halirax and Leeds road. , _ . , 28.— Knowles and Ramsbottom— to run 150 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Daisy Field. Biackburn. , „ . , , „ . 28,— Morris and Turner— to run 200 yards, for £ o a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. „ „ „ , 28.— Harrison and Kent— to run 410 yards, for £ lo a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. MARCH. 2.— Holden and Nelson— to run 120 yards, for £ 10 a side, at the S alford Borough Gardens. , ' ., . „ . 2.— Forster and Roberts— to run 110 yards, for £ 2a a side, at Saiford Borough Gardens. , . , 2.— Handicap Race of 200 yards, for several money prizes, at Mexbro'. 2.— Horrocks and Margetts— to run HQ- yards, for £ 50 a side, at Rugby. 2.— Andrews and Cooke— to run a mile, for £ 5 a side, at Garratt- iane Wandsworth, Andrews to have a start of 30 yards. 2.— Green and Hail— to run 120 yards, at « foekton- on- Tees, £ 2o a side, 2.— Barber and Brook— te run 410 yards, for £ 15 a side, at Grantham Park, near Huddersfield. , „ . 7.— Dawson and Hall— to run200 yards, for £ 10 a side, at the Snipe Inn, Audenshaw. • ., , „ „ 7.— Hirst and Medley— to run 200 yards, for £ 20 a side, at Bellevue, 7.— Barlow and Schofield- to run one mile, £ 710s a side, at Bellevue. 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 110 yards, Reed staking £ 10 to £ 8j at Birmingham. , .. . „ ,, . 9,— Barber and Hardman- to ran 200 yards. Jor £ 2a a side, at Salford Borough Gardens, M . 9 and 10.— A Handicap of 606 yards, for £ 124nd other money prizes, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. .. . _ , 11.— Mays and Miller— to run 880 yards, for £ 3 a side, at Greenock. 14 and 16.— A Handicap Race ef 880 yards, lor several money prizes, at the Sa ford Borough Gardens. 11 and 16.— A Handicap of 600yards, for £ 16 and other money prizes, at Higginshaw, Oldham. ' „ „., 16.— Brown and Harrison— to run 140 yards, for £ 2o a side, at the Salford Borough Gardens. „ „_„ ,, , ,, 16,— Levett and Pudney— to run 10 miles, for £ o0 a side and the Cham. pionship, at Garratt- lane. 16.— Swift and Warren— to run 140 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Endon. 21 and 23.— Handicap Foot Race ot 200 yards, for £ 10 and other money nrizes, at the new Wellington Race Ground, Bury. 23.— A Handicap Race of once round Hyde Park, Sheffield, for £ 10 and other money prizes. 30.— Jones and Silvester— to run 300 yards, for £ 50 a side, wijhin 15 miles of Liverpool. 30 and 31— A Handicap Race of 120 yards, for £ 20 and « thor money prizes at Hyde Park, Sheffield, APRIL. 6.— Saville and Syddall— to run one mile, for £ 50 a side, at Bellevue. 10,— Kirby and Mattock— to run 140 yards, for £ 5 a side, within two miles of Shrewsbury. 10,— Richard Manks and a man not jpst named— to run 10 miles, for £ 25 18.- a side; place not yet fixed on. • Hosspocl and Saville— to run half a mile at Hyde Park, Sheffield, Ho3spool betting £ 60 to £ 50, 13 and 11.— Great All England Handicap Race of half a mile, for £ 10 and other money prizes, at Hy<* e Park, Sheffield. POST OFFICE OBDERS for Deposits, in which the EBITOB OJ BBLL'S LIFE IN LONDON is made stakeholder, must be made payable to " WILLIAM CLEMENT," at the Post Office, Strand, and addressed to this office. Country notes eannot be taken; they will in all in- stances be sent back. DOINGS AT HYDE PARK, SHEFFIELD, AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD. Ma JOSHUA SPENCER'S HANDICAP RACE.— On Monday last upwards of a thousand spectators wended their way up the park hills to witness the handicap race Of once round the ground and 100 yards, or 606 yards, for prizes amounting to £ 10 10s, given by Sir Joshua Spencer, mine host of theWheatsheaf Inn, Har- vest- lane. The conditions were, that all who entered should pay Is, with an additional Is 6d each when they accepted. 105 entered, and 37 accepted, and out of that number nine paid forfeit, thus reducing the number of competitors to 28. The prizes were divided as follows :— £ 8 for the first man, 30s for the second, and 10s for the third ; and 5s each for those that won their heats and did not get a prize. The men were divided into five lots, which were decided as follows :— Lot 1, at two o'clock : Wm. Proctor, 40 yards start, 1; Alfred Miiner, 56, 2 ; three others ran but were not placed. Proctor njade the run- ning, gradually stole up to his men, passing them tine by one until within 200 yards from home, when he went ' to the front, and won easy by eight yards.— Lot 2, at half- past two o'clock : Benj. Badger ( Wolverhampton), 40 yards start, 1; Henry Single- ton, 70, 2 ; seven ran. Badger came with a tremendous rush about 30 yards from the finish, gave Singleton the go- by, and landed himself fiie winner by two, yards. It was thought by some that Singleton did not try to win, but our opinion is that Badger can beat him at any future time when in condition, and give him the same start.— Lot 3, at three o'clock: Frederick Littlewood ( Atterclifl'e), 35 yards start, 1; George Farmer, 65, 2 ; six ran. Littlewood won just as he liked by half a score yards.— Lot 4, at half past three o'clock : Thomas Hayes ( Intake, near Gleadless), 50 yards start, 1. Six started for this heat, but Hayes won in a common canter, the other competitors cutting shortly after passing the skeleton booth, about 80 yards from home.— Lot 4, at four o'clock: Henry Rhodes, 50 yards start, 1; Samuel Webster, 78, 2 ; John Campbell, 67, 3. Rhodes won easily by nearly a score yards. After an interval of au hour, the successful winners of the heats came to their marks to run off for the prizes. A good deal of betting teok place at the following quotations:— 5 t » 4 on Littlewood ( taken), 2 to 1 agst Hayes, who found a few good supporters, 3 to 1 agst Badger ( taken(, and 10 to 1 ottered agst Proctor and Rhodes ( taken to a small amount). On the pistol being fired, Hayes, who was quickest on his legs, jumped off with a commanding lead, was never caught, and ran in an easy winner by seven or eight yards ; Badger beat the crack Little- wood for the second place by a couple of yards. The other two were dead beat.— The same morning a rather novel handicap took place for " a spread," by five competitors, four of whom in the aggregate weighed upwards of 60 stone. The distance was 106 yards. They came in as follows :— Saml. Thorpe ( 18st 9lb), 30 yards start, 1 ; William White ( 13sfc 71b), 12,2 ; Henry Thomp- son ( 15st), 16, 3 ; Wm. Roebuck ( 8st 41b), four yards behind the scratch), 4 ; Henry Bingham ( 6ft Sin, I7st 71b), 2 yards, 5. Thorpe won a well- contested race by half a yard. White beat Thomp- son for secondary honours by two yards. ENTRIES FOR JOHN SANDERSON'B 606 YARDS' HANDICAP BJL. CE, AX HYDE PAKE, SHEFFIELD.,- ON MONDAY AND TUES- DAY. MAECH 9TH AND 10rH, 1856.— First prize, £ 12; second, £ 2; third, £ 1; and Ss. for each man winning his heat, the Becond men in their heats to run off for the following additional prizes on Tuesday, namely, first, £ 2 ; second, £ 1; third, 10s.— Thomas Hospool scratch, H. Stone 13 yards start, J. Trainer ( Liverpool) 22, Edward Bentley 26, Samson Pecket 26, Wilcox ( Manchester) 29, Wi Tuck 31, J. Castigon ( Manchester) 32, W. Phillips ( Halifax) 35, Alfred Frost 35, Thomas Hayes 36, Ben Badger 36, Joseph Webb ( Derby) 40, James Brook ( Holmfirtb) 40, W. Beittie ( Manchester) 40, Wm. Proctor 42, John Beaumont 45, Geo. Stones 49, James Bolsover 49, J. T. Hague 50, H. Sim- monite 50, John Sanderson 50, George Smith 50, John Johnstone ( Stockport) 50, Edward Jarvis ( Saddleworth) SO, Walter Turner 52, Wm. Greaves 53, Henry Rhodes 54, Wm. Knowles 51, John Ellis 54, Jonathan Skelton 55, Alfred Miiner 57, Henry Hurst ( Doncaster) 59, Henry Higgins 60, W. Westermau 60, Charles Sheppard 60, Samuel Seam ore ( Tinsley) 60, Fred. Taylor ( Work- sop) 60, Joseph Green 62, George Robinson 62, Alfred Eaton 62, John Holden ( Heeley) 62, George Bayley 62, Joseph Mercer 62 James Howson 62, George Gibbons 62, Henry War ton 62, Charles Wright 62, Alfred M'Nalley 63, Charles Dyson 63, Thomas Jen- kinson 64, James Moore 64, James Cocker 64, John Hawley 64, Henry Singleton 64, Charles Chapman 65, Joseph Mellor 65, Joseph Intake Oldfield 66, Daniel Wood 66, David Russell 66, Joseph Bagshaw 67, C. W. Anson 67, B. Pashby 68, T. Law 68, Dan Coward 68, Wm. Taylor 68, George Biggins 68, Edward Mosley 68, John Morgan 68, Ben Stones 68, Isaac Nodder 69, Aaron Carnal 69, Edward Youle 69, John Kelsey 69, James Jones 69, Henry Longden 69, George Westerman 69, Fred Darley 69, George Crossby 69, Frank Moorhouse 69, James Swinscoe 69, Allen Bake ( Halifax) 70, Wm. Dodson 70, Frederick Slinn 70, Charles Curley 70, Thomas Fairbank 70, John Blackburn 70, Samuel Deakin 70, Harvy Crookes 70, James Hawley 70, Thomas Langworth 70, Charles Batty 70, George Mellor 70, Henry Green 70, Chas. Horner ( Gleadless) 71, Henry Parkin 71, Samuel Taylor 71, Robert Glover 71, George Mosley 71, George Haddington 71, George Lewis 72, George Warburton 72, Wm. Kaye 72, Samuel Sleigh 72, Oliver Haddington 72, Samuel Law 72, George Allen 72, G, H. Reany 73, R. W. Taylor 73, John Haythorne 74, Isaac Bingham 74, George Barret ( Owlerton) 74, W. Walker 74, George Hague 75, Edward Brailsforth 75, Charles Walker 75, Fred Noble 75, Robert Rose 76, Thomas Bennett 77, George Cherry 77, Thos. Wright 78, Charles Booth 78, W. Dawson 78, Henry Wellfoot 78, William Gregory 78, Robert Richardson 79, Sam Johnson 79, Geo. Bradshaw 80, Chas. Fisher 80, Geo. Duckenfield 80, Chas. Nodder 80, John White 80, Geo. Woodcock 80, Alfred Tate 80, Geo. Baines 82, Geo. Somerset 82, Luke Beatson 82, Ciesar Wal- lace 82, Wm. Unwin 82, Samuel Webster 82, Geo. Dearman 85, Geo. Staniforth 85, Elijah Wilcock 85, Chas. Dutton 85. All ac- ceptances to be paid on or before Wednesday next, February 18th, at Mr John Sanderson's, Butcher's Arms, Bath- street, Sheffield. A HANDICAP SPRINT RACE of 120 yards will take place at Hyde Park, Sheffield, on the 30th and 31st March ; first prize £ 20, second £ 4, third £ 1; entrance Is, and 4s to accept. AH entries to be made to Mrs Hannah Heathcote, at Hyde Park, or to Mr James Darley, Crown Inn, Holly- street, Sheffield. The entry will close on Tuesday, March 3; to run in threes. 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. . V . GREAT AIL ENGLAND HANDICAP RACE.— A handicap race of half a mile will take place on Easter Monday and Tuesdav. First prize £ 50, second £ 10, third £ 3, £ 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. WHITTINGTON AND BOLLOCK.— The race of 100 yards an- nounced to take place at the. White Hart Inn, Hugh Green, on Monday, between Whittington of Hugh Green and Bullock of Mexborough, for £ 10 a side, did not take place, Bullock forfeit- ing the £ 1 a side down. PIGEON SHOOTING.— On Tuesday the usual 10s sweepstakes, at four birds each, was shot for by six subs. Messrs W. Bailey and T. Birks killed all and divided. The same afternoon, J. Barkeri and T. Turner shot six double rises at sparrows for a small stake and " a spread." Barker won, killing 6 to 4. ARMY HOTEL.— On Monday a sweepstakes of 10s each, four birds each, the usual terms, took place at Mr C. Braithwaite's, the Army Hotel, Hillfoot, near Sheffield, by eight subs. Messrs W. Bailey, F. Beckers, and; W. Middleton, killed all. A 5s novice " Leger" was also shot for, at three birds each, by four- teen subs. Messrs Higgins, Sunderland, Creswick, and Hackett were the winners, killing all their birds. HILLSBRO' INN.— On Monday, the usual 5s novice sweepstakes, at 3 birds each, was shot for at Mr Thomas Hawksley's, the Hillsbro'' Inn, by six subscribers, when five out of the six killed one each and divided. NEWHALL, NEAR SHEFFIELD.— OA Monday, a match for a small stake came off between Mr Thompson's Empress Mid Mr M'Feedon's Prince, the distance being 200 yards. Empress won < asily by two or three yards. After the above, a 5s sweepstakes* was run for by 10 dogs, not exceeding 15^ in high. Mr Newton's Spring got , the first prize, £ 1 10s; Mr J. Barker's Ben the se- cond money, 15s; and Mr Cooke's Vic the third prize, 5s. TRAIL HUNT.— A trail hunt will come off at Mr H. Elliott's, Hare and Hounds, Dore, for a fat sheep, on Monday, Feb 23. Entrance 5s each. Two hours gone trail. To close at one o'clock on the day of running. - SALFORD BOROUGH GARDENS. SATURDAY, FEB 7.— Notwithstanding that the weather this afternoon was of the most unfavourable description, upwards of 900 persons assembled to witness the ALL ENGLAND HANDICAP RACE of 180 yards, for which 32 pedestrians had accepted, who ran in 11 lots, three men being in each of the first 10 lots, and two in the last. The first prize was £ 10; second, £ 2; and third, £ 1. The results were as fol- lows j— Lot 1: W. Willcock of Manchester, 10 yards start, 11 T. Clay of Derby, 10 yards, 2. Betting: 7 to 4 on Willcock, who won by two yards.— Lot 2: J. Sw; ndells of Salford, ] 5 yards start, ! ; J. Hardman of Radcliffe, seven yards, 2; E. Ifcoberts of Wortley, five yards, 3. Betting: 3 to 1 on Roberts, but Swin- dells won'by half a yard.— Lot 3: J. Seville of Oldham, nin'i yards start, 1; E. Whitworth of Rochdale, nine yards, 2; W. punker- ley of Mossley, 12 yards, 3. Betting : 6 to 4 on Seville, who won, after a good race, by three quarters of a yard.— Lot 4: T. Col- linge of Jumbo, five yards start, 1; T. Faulkner of Manchester, 10 yards, 2 ; J. Lyons of Salford, 12 yards, 3. Even on Ctflhnge, who won by four yards.— Lot 5 : J. Hancock of Salford, scratch, 1; J. Hilton of Chadderton, 13 yards, 2; J. Buckley of Middle- ton, 12 yards, 3. Betting : 3 to 1 on Hancock, who won as he pleased.— Lot 6: G. Darley of Salford, seven yards start, 1; W. Pearson of Eccles, one yard, 2; J. Gibson of Gawthorp, 10 yards, 3. Betting: 3 to 1 on Darley, who won by four yards.— Lot 7 : J. Britton ofHulme, 12 yards start, 1; H. Johnson ofSwinton, 10 yards, 2; S. Albison of Bowie, 10 yards, 3. Betting: 5 to 4 on Johnson, but Britton won easily.— Lot 8 : P. Ratcliffe of Bed- ford, 16 yards start, 1; G. Richardson of Manchester, 13 yards, 2; G. Knott of Gorton, 12 yards, 3. Betting : Knott against the field, but before getting off he ( Knett) was put two yards back for leaving his mark before the signal was given. Rat. liffe won the heat by four yards — Lot 9 : J. Thorpe of Harperley, 12 yards start, 1; T. Ivil of Pendlebury, 11 yards, 2; J. Newton of Hollinwood, 10 yards, 3. Ivil was the favourite at start, but Thorpe won by two yards.— Lot 10 i— 3. Long of Salford, 12 yards start, 1; W. Morris of Manchester, 17 yards, 2. For this heat Morris was the favourite, but his conduct was disgraceful, inasmuch as he kept the lead until arriving within 10 yards of home, when he made a dead stand, though he could have won easily, and returned towards the starting point, amid the hisses of the crowd. It would only serve him right' to place him at scratch in all future handicaps in which he may engage.— Lot 11: J. Johnson of Stockport, 13 yards, walked over, and with this the day's sport concluded. The remaining heats with the winners came off on MONDAY.— There were upwards of 1,000 persons present to- day, attracted to witness the deciding heats for the handicap, several of the best men entered having still to compete for the prizes. Prior to the commencement of the sport, the betting was 5 to 2 aerst Darley, 3 to 1 agsfc Willcock, 3 to 1 agst Hancock, and 5 to l'agst Seville. The first event was fixed for three o'clock, and the following is a brief return of the running, which was of a superior character: — Lot 1: Britton 1, Thorpe 2, Swin- dells 3 Betting: Thorpe agst the field, but Britton won by a yard and three quarters.— Lot 2: Hancock 1, Ratcliffe 2, John- sou 8. For this heat Ratcliffe and Hancock were equal favour- ites, and Hancock having passed his opponents, when 30 yards from home, proved an easy winner by a yard and a half.— Lot 3: Willcock 1, Collinge 2. Willcock won by two yards, though the betting at the start was 7 to 4 on Collinge.— Lot 4: Darley 1, Seville 2. Betting: 2to 1 on Darley, who won by three yards. The four winners were then divided into two lots, in which Hancock, getting the best of the start, defeated Darley by two yards, and Willcock walked over.— Deciding heat: After an in- terval of an hour this heat came off as follows:— Wm. Willcock ( alias the Plying Barber) of Red Bank, Manchester, 10 yards start, 1; James Hancock of Salford, scratch, 2. The betting at the start was 2 to 1 on Hancock. Willcock led at a capital pace, though for some distance the favourite gradually continued to narrow the gap, and when 40 paces from home was within a yard of Willcock. Here the latter gave an additional spurt, gained a slight distance, and succeeded in defeating Hancock by a yard and a half, amid the, loud cheers of his friends. Willcock's lucky star would appear to be in the ascendaut, for it was only on the 22d December last that he carried off another handicap, distance 400 yards, upon the same course. Mr Abraham Atten- bury's decision as referee gave satisfaction to all concerned, and the exertions of the starter, which were marked by the strictest impartiality in preventing the pedestrians leaving their respec- tive marks before the signal was given, are also deserving of a word of praise. FORSTER AND ROBERTS.— Joseph Forster of Dewsbury and Edward Roberts ( alias the Welshman) of Wortley have signed articles to run 140 yards, for £ 25 a side, at the Salford Borough Gardens, on the 2d of March. On account of this match, Mr Holden has had handed to him £ 10 each. £ 5 a side more is to be put down on the 18th inst, £ 5 each on the 25th, and the re- maining £ 5 a side on the day of the race. TURNER AND MORRIS.— Matthew Turner and William Mor- ris ( both of Manchester) are matched to run 200 yards, at the Saiford Borough Gardens, for £ 5 a side, on the 28th inst. The first deposit of £ 1 each has been paid to Mr Dunn, of the Queen Anne, Red Bank, Manchester. KENT AND HARRISON.— The third deposit of £ 2 10s each, making £ 5 a side down, lias been paid into the hands of Mr H. Hughes, of the Bridgewater Arms, Ordsal- lane, Salford. The final deposit of £ 10 each is to be made on the 27th inst, between the hours of 8 and 10 p. m. The race is for £ 15 a side, distance 440 yards, and is fixed to come off at the Salford Borough Gar- dens, on the 28th inst. BOOTH AND COLLINGE.— On account of the race of 160 yards, for £ 25 a side, with John Booth of Newton Heath and Thomas Collinge of Jumbo, fixed for Saturday next, the 21st inst, at the Salford Borough Gardens, Mr Holden now holds £ 20 each. HARDMAN AND BARBER.— Mr Holden has now received £ 5 each for the contest of 200 yards, for £ 25 eaeh, with J. Hard- mau of Radcliffe and George Barber of Glossop. The event is to come off at the Salford Borough Gardens on the 9th of March. NELSON AND HOLDEN.— Andrew Nelson of Hulme and Robert Holden of Salford are matched to run 120 yards, at the Salford Borough Gardens, for £ 10 a side, on the 2d of March. £ 1 each has been paid to Mr Holden. GREENWOOD AND LANDON.— The race between these noted men, for which Mr Holden has received £ 15 each, is fixed for to- morrow ( Monday) at the Salford Borough Gardens. The dis- tance is 130 yards, and the sum £ 25 a side. A HANDICAP FOOT RACE, distance 8S0 yards, will take place at the Salford Boi- ougli Gardens, on Saturday the 14th, and Monday the 16th of March. First prize £ 8, second £ 2, third £ 1, and 5s for every man winning a heat, but not gaining a prize. The second man in each heat to run off, on Monday the 16th, for extra prizes; the first £ 1, second 10s; entrance Is each; to close on Tuesday the 24th inst; the entries to appear in Bell's Life of March 1st, and acceptances ( ls6d additional) on the 8th. Tlie acceptances to be declared not later than the 4th of March. All entries to be made at Mrs Attenbury's, Borough Inn, Regent- road, Salford; or at Mr Holden's, White Lion, Long Millgate, Manchester. Postage stamps as cash. DOINGS AT BELLEVTJE, MANCHESTER. SATURDAY, FEB 7.— The company was small, and the weather very unfavourable. The following events came off :— NANCY AND FLY.— This was a race of 200 yards, for £ 25 a side, and lay with J. Kenyon's Nancy and T. Greenhalgh's Fly. Mr Holdeu officiated as referee. The betting was 5 to 4 on JNancy, who won by a yard. Another match, for £ 15 a side, also came off, distance 200 yards, which was won by three yards, by a dog namedDutchman. NEW MATCH.— SYDDALL AND SEVILLE.— John Syddall of Radcliffe and John Seville of Oldham have signed articles to run the distance of 1,760 yards, at Bellevue, on the 6th of April, for £ 50 a side. The first deposit of 10s each has been paid to Mr Holden. This is to be made into £ 5 each to- morrow ( Mon- day), and £ 5 a side is to be put down on each of the six succes- sive Mondays, and the remaining £ 15 a side on the day of the race. SCHOFIELD AND BARLOW.— Robert Schofield of Whitefield and John Barlow of Prestwich are matched to run one mile, for i £ 7 10s each, at Bellevue, on the 7th of March. The first deposit of £ 1 each has been handed to Mr Holden. HENRY HIRST of Briercliffe and ROBERT MEDLEY of Colne have staked £ 5 each in the hands of Mr John Jennison to run 200 yards, for £ 2# a side, on Saturday, March 7, at Bellfevue, Manchester. NETTLE AND FAN.— Thomas Be » nett of Pendleton has matched his bitch Nettle against Thomas Cook's Fan of Oldham to run 200 yards, for £ 20 a side, at Bellevue, on the 28th inst, Nettle to give Fan one yard to the pound outside, and the Owner of Nettle to have choice of sides. For this match Mr Holden holds 10s each. This sum was to be made into £ 5 a side yesterday ( Saturday); into £ 10 each on the 21st; and the re- maining £ 10 a side is to be put down on the day of the race. SPOT AND JENNY.— Another deposit, making £ 5 each now down, has been paid to Mr Holden on account of the race of 300 yards, for £ 15 a side, with J. Crossley's Spot ( of Huddersfield) and L. Dicks' Jenny ( of Dewsbury). The contest is fixed for the 9th of March, at Bellevue. Joseph Taylor's Mary Copp and James Wild's Spark are matched, for £ 15 a side, to run 200 yards, at Bellevue, on Satur- day next, the 21st inst. J. Jennison has received £ 7 10s each deposit. 13 miles were gone over: — First mile 9min 30sec, second 9min 35sec, third 9min 55sec, fourth 9min 56sec, fifth lOmin 9sec, sixth lOmin, seventh 9miu 15sec, eighth 9min 42sec, ninth lOmin 13sec, tenth lOmin 31sec, eleventh lOmin 18sec, twelfth llmin 5sec, thirteenth 13min 12sec. Total, 2h 13min 24sec. The winner can have the stakes by calling on us at twelve o'clock next Thursday; and they will be given up in due form that evening at Jem Burn's, the Rising Sun, Air- street, Piccadilly. NOVEL WAGER.— On Monday last, Mr W. Francis, of the Foresters' Arms, Hammersmith, uadertook, for a wager of £ 5, to run a mile without stopping or walking, in a pair of training boots, weighing 141b, belonging to H. Mitchell ( the Lurcher). The match came off on the Harrow- road, near the Cemetery, Kensall Green. At three o'clock Francis made his appearance equipped in the boots, attended by a friend. Betting was 6 to 4 against him; he immediately started off at a pretty good pace, which he kept up for half a mile, when the weight began to tell upon him, and after struggling along for another quarter, he gave in, dead beat, doing three- quarters of a mile in exactly eight minutes. Mr Francis has again accepted the same wager, for £ 10 a side, to do it in a fortnight from the present time. PEDESTRIANI8M AT SLOUGH.— Yesterday week a match came off on " Maxfield's Mile," near Slough, between Mr Johnson and Mr Palliser ( both of the Rifle Brigade) distance 200 yards, for £ 25 a side. Mr Johnson was trained by J. Patterson, and Mr Palliser came out uuder the care of Inwood. On appearing at the scratch, they both seemed to be in first- rate condition, doing much credit to their trainers. At the word " off," they bounded away from the scratch. Mr Johnson getting the best of the start, took a strong lead, which he continued to increase to the finish, running in an easy winner by six yards. Run in 22i seconds. DICKER OF HOLLOWAY AND PRESTON OF ISLINGTON.— This 10 ® yards race came off last Monday, near the Jolly Butchers, Green- lanes, Stoke Newington, Preston giving his adversary 10 yards. A fair start was obtained, and Preston collared his man at about 50 yards, winning easily by two yards. The match was for £ 5 a side. PRESTON AND LAWRENCE.— This match, for the same dis- tance, was to have followed, but after a tedious affair at the scratch, and a wrangle, the mateh was declared off. BRUNTON AND GREEN.— The race between these pedestrians of 150 yards, for £ 25 a side, came off on Gilesgate Moor last Monday. After several false starts they got away, Green with a slight lead. Brunton, however, caught him after running half the distance, and won a well- contested race by about one yard. LOWES AND VEST.— The. 100 yards spin, for £ 10 a side, between these men came off on Monday last, at Gilesgate Moor, Durham. Vest won it easily by four yards ; the betting was 6 to 4 and 2 to 1 on him. He was trained by M. Buddie, of the Turk's Head, Durham. FRANKLIN AND CHANNELL— A spin of 100 yards— Channell receiving a start of six— came; off between these pedestrians at Slough on Thursday last; the former overtook his opponent when they had traversed about 50 yards, from this he kept the lead to the finish, and won eventually by half a yard. PEDESTRIANISM AT BIRMINGHAM AND DISTRICTS. AKERS AND COOPER.— These men met on Monday, near the Beggar's Bush, at Oscott College, to run their 400 yards match, for £ 10 a side. Akers is a well- known pedestrian in Birming- ham and the districts around, but Copper, as we stated before, was but little known. It is stated he is from Sheffield. There was on the ground a pretty good muster, but from some cause or other little betting took place. It commenced at 5 and 6 to 4 on Akers, and left off at evens. The men appeared at scratch in pretty good trim, but the ground, owing to the late frost, was rotten and heavy. After a length of time wasted in attempting to get off, it was agreed to go by first report of pistol, which was duly fired,, and Cooper led the way with a yard start, well fol- lowed up by Akers ; in fact, the men ran very close together up to lO^ core yards, when Cooper mended his pace, continuing to keep the lead, and when within 100 yards of home Akers gave up, Cooper running in a winner at his ease. Mr Tailly has paid over the stakes. PAEKBR AND HOOPER.— The mile match, for £ 3 a side, which stood to come off on the ground that Akers and Cooper ran on, did not come off, the men having agreed to draw the stakes. BADGER AND CAUSER.— The 140 yards match, for £ 10 a side, between these men, took place on Monday, at the Golden Ball, Coven Heath, Wolverhampton. The weather was, fortunately, fine, and a good deal of interest was taken in the match. There was a good muster present. Owing to the late frost, the ground, as might be expected, was in a rotten and heavy state. Each man appeared at scratch in good condition, and betting com- menced at evens, and ended at 6 to 4 on Causer. They had to go by mutual consent, and after dodging for twenty minutes, a level start was effected. In the first 20 yards Causer was leading by a full yard, and was never caught, gradually widening the gap, and running in a winner by four yards. Causer has re- ceived the stakes. Badger attributes his defeat to standing on the case of hot water, and then coming on the cold ground: that he felt his legs affected, and ran the distance with the greatest difficulty. W. Burns of Darlaston officiated as referee. GOULD AND BAIEEY.— These Birmingham novices ran a six score yards match, for £ 3 a side, on Wednesday, near the Mer- maid, on the Warwick- road. Betting level ( Bailey for choice). After a number of attempts the men got away, Gould with a yard lead, which he kept up to five score, when Bailey caught him, and in the next three yards was leading. After a well- con- tested race Bailey ran in a winner by a quarter of a yard. JOSEPH WILLBTTS of Oldbury will run M. Sheldon, five score yards, for £ 5 a side. Money ready at W, Clift's, Jolly Collier, Oldbury, any night during the week. ALFRED SIMPSON of Birmingham is surprised that Kain should ask for a start of four yards in six Score. If Kain wishes for a match Simpson will give him two pards in six score; or will give Boddy twb yards in the like distance ; or Simpson will take three yards Start in six score of Mains, either match for £ 5 a side. Money tfeady at Hodges's, Black Horse, Leicester- street. YOUNG SOUTHALL of Birmingham informs Henry JUckers that he can have a match on from six to ten score yards, from £ 10 to £ 25 a side, to come off on a fair turnpike- road ; or at Astou Cross Grounds. Money ready any night next week, at Mr J. Bant's, Minerva Tavern, Bordesley- street. HUGHES AND WILLIAMS.— The six score yards match, for £ 5 a side, between these Birmingham men is going on. A further deposit for the same must be made to the stakeholder, Coates, to- morrow. ... FULLER AND ROGERS.— The match between the two well- known veteran pedestrians, Bob Fuller and Dick Rogers, which had been postponed from Tuesday last, on account of the fight between Jones and Sayers, came off on Thursday, between the 23d and 24th mile- stone on the Slough road, in the presence of a large concourse of spectators, amongst whom were especially conspicuous several of our gallant oountrymen who had survived the dangers and disasters of the Crimean campaign. The dis- tance to be walked was 20 miles, and the stake at issue £ 25 a side. When the umpires and referees had been selected, Mr H. Lockwood and Mr. J. Parish filling the last- mentioned office, the pedestrians made their appearance on the ground. Fuller looked remarkably well; Rogers, on the other hand, did not by any means seem to be well up to the mark. Notwithstanding this his friends were confident, and made him a decided favour- ite, freely laying the odds of 5 to 4. On starting the competi- tors went away well together, Fuller walking in that fair, even, and graceful style for which he was at all times so justly famed. For the first two or three miles Fuller kept the lead, but feeling unwell in the course of the fourth mile, his opponent gave him the go- bye, and at the completion of that distance was fully a hundred yards ahead of him. Bob, however, seemed shortly to recover himself, and amidst the loud cheers and encouragement of his friends, regained ere long his leading position; and at the termination of the 13th mile was so far in advance of Rogers that the latter gave up the contest, and retired to his carriage to don his toggery, telling the umpires that they might informFuller he had given in, and that Fuller need not walk any farther; Bob, however, to make assurance doubly sure, proceeded leisurely on his way until the finish, and was hailed with accelamation on the achieval of < jus triumph. William Jackson and Charley Jen- kinson successively attended on Fuller; Rogers was waited on by old Roberta. The following is the time in which the first A HANDICAP FOOT RACE or 200 yards will come off at Mex- bro', at three o'clock, Monday, March 2d ; first prize £ 5, second £ 1, third 10s, and 5s for every man winning a heat and not getting a prize. Entrance Is, and Is 6d more when accepted. Entries to be made at George Green's, Grapes Inn, New Church- street, Sheffield; at Mr W. Flockton's, Anvil and Vice Inn, Mexbro'; at Mr Welborn's, Green Dragon, Doncaster; or at Mr E. Simpson's, Red Lion Inn, Mexbro'. Entries to close on Wednesday, Feb 25th, and acceptances to close at 12 o'clock on the day of the race. Any ono sending a stamped envelope can have a list of the starters. ROTHWELL AND BLACKBURN.— James Rothwell of Woolfold and Henry Blackburn of Bury are matched to run 130 yards, for £ 5 a side, at the Victoria New Race Ground, Bury, on Saturday, the 21st inst. Mr S. Hamilton has received £ 1 each, and the other deposits are to be made as follows:—£ 2 a side to- morrow ( Monday), and the remainder on the day of running. Mr S. Hamilton is to be referee, and, if the men do not get off in 30 minutes, they are to start by a pistol. A 600 YARDS HANDICAP will take place at Winterbottom's, Higginshaw, Oldham, Marchl4 and 16. Firstprize £ 16, second £ 5, third £ 2 10s ; each man winning a heat and not getting a prize, to receive 10s ; all entries to be made before Feb 24 at Winter- bottom's, Hare and Hounds, Higginshaw; or Seville's Pedes- trian Tavern, Manchester- street, Oldham. CHAMBERS AND CLASPER.— Richard Clasper, well known in aquatic circles, and Robert Chambers, pudler, but who has of late gained some reputation in aquatics, are matched to run two miles over the Newcastle race course, for £ 5 a side, the loser paying expenses of supper for 20 of their friends. Th< e veteran'Harry Clasper is to try the mettle of the winner the week after the first race, which is to take place on Saturday. THOS. RAMSBOTTOM and JAMES KNOWLES have signed arti- cles to run 150 yards, for £ 10 a side, on Saturday, the 28th inst, on the new cricket and race grounds, Daisyfield, Blackburn. £ 5 a side are in the hands of Thos. Hacking, who is final stake- holder and referee ; the other £ 5 to be staked on the day of the race at half- past three. The meii to be on the scratch at half- past four, or forfeit. 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, and not getting a prize. En- trance Is each, and Is 6d more when they accept, to be made to Edmund Ainsworth, on or before the 2d of March, at the Wel- lington Hotel, Bury. Postage or receipt stamps received as cash. ANDREWS ANE WILSON.— A match has been made between John Wilson and Henry Andrews to run one mile and a half, at Garratt- lane, on Wednesday. March 4, for £ 15 a side. We have received the articles, together with £ 1 a side, originally placed in the hands of Peter Crawley. Andrews also left £ 4 with us to make his deposit into £ 5, but we had not heard from Wilson at the time of going to press, WM. BROWN and WM. HARRISON ( both of Liverpool) are matched to run 140 yards, at the Salford Borough Gardens, on the 16th of March, for £ 25 a side. £ 3 a side are down, in the hands of Mr Levy, Dale- street, and the next deposit of £ 5 a side is to be made to- morrow ( Monday) night, at Jem Clarke's, Houghton Abbey, Houghton- street, Liverpool. FORSTER AND FAWCETT.— Mr Holden of Manchester has now received £ 20 each, on account of the race of 300 yards, for £ 30 a side, between Joseph Forster of Dewsbury and Jas. Fawcett of Brighouse, which is to come off at the Fountain Ian, on the 23d inst. THOMAS PIPPIT of Marylebone and WM. LOWE ( an amateur) are matched to walk three miles, Lowe to receive half a minute start, for £ 5 a side, at Ealing, on a day not yet named. £ 1 a side is now staked, and the rest of the money will be made good the day previous to the race. LANDON AND KENT.— Mr Holdeu has received another de- posit, making £ 15 each now down, on account of the race of 100 yards, for £ 25 a side, with J. Landon of Milford, and G. Kent of Woodenbox, which is to come off at the Waterfall Gardens, Endon, on the 23d inst. SWIFT AND WARREN.— A match has been made between J. Warren of Fenton and T. Swift of Longton, to run 140 yards, for £ 10 a side, March 16, at Endon. We have received the arti- cles, together with £ 1 a side, and the next deposit of £ 4 a side is to be made Feb 33. FREDERICK SILVESTER of Westbromwich and JOHN JONES of Welsh Pool are matched to run 300 yards, for £ 50 a side. £ 5 is now down in the hands of William Forster. The Editor of Bell's lAfe to be final stakeholder, and the race to be run on the 30th of March, within 15 miles of Liverpool. DAWSON AND HALL.— Barny Dawson of Gorton and Gracchus Hall of Staleybridge have signed articles to run 200 yards, for £ 10 a side, on the Snipe Inn Race Ground, Audenshaw, on Saturday, March 7; Mr Thomas Warren to be stakeholder and referee. LEVETT AND PUDNEY.— On account of this champion race we have received a further sum of £ 5 a side, and the next de- posit of the same amount is to be sent on or before Feb 26. RALPH STAINSBY and RALPH LAING ( both of Yarm) are matched to run 100 yards, for £ 10 a side, on Monday, Feb 23d, at or near Yarm. YOUNG ROBERTS and YOUNG DALEY are matched to walk four miles, for £ 5 a side, at Garratt lane, Wandsworth, on the 18th instant. READ AND STAINER — For this adjourned race we have re- ceived a further sum of £ 2 a side, and the final deposit of the same amount is to be made on Friday next, Feb 20. ANDREWS AND COOKE.— On account of this race we have re- ceived a further sum of £ 1 5s a side, and the next deposit of £ 1 10s a side is to be made on Friday next. J. BUCKLEY ( J. Stead's novice) of Salford will run G. Lee ( alias Plumber) of Salford, 160 yardsandgivehim four yardsstart; T. Clare ofHulme the same distance level, or will take two yards start in 130 of J. Jackson of Hulme, or will take two yards start of Morris of Salford in the same distance, or three yards start of Woodward of Hulme in 130, or three yards start in the same distance of Davies of Hulme, or five yards start in seven score of J. Hamnett ( S. Peter's Novice) of Hulme. Any of these matches can be made for £ 5 or £ 10 a side, at H. Hughes's, Bridgewater Arms, Ordsall- lane, Salford. JAMES FRASEE of the Ouseburn will run James Burns ( alias Clogger) of the same place once round Newcastle race course, if he will allow 100 yards start; or he will run Young Ferguson of Byker Hill the same distance, if he will allow 30 yards start, or any of the following men of Newcastle the same distance level, viz. W. Jopling, W. Storey, or F. Melvin, or will give J. Fenwick 20 yards start. A match can be made at G. Luke's, Sir William Wallace Arms, Stowel- street, Newcastle, for £ 5 or £ J0 a side, to- morrow ( Monday) night. JOHN MILLER of Bishop Auckland, a mere novice, can be matched to run George Green of Button 150 yards, and give him two yards start; or he will run John Harper of Tow Law 90 yards level; or Henry Page 100 yards. George Trueman of Bishop Auckland can be accommodated any distance, from 50 yards to half a mile. A match can be made for £ 25 a side by sending a deposit to Bell's Life, and articles to John Hay, Turf Hotel, Bishop Auckland ; to run in one month from the first deposit. WM. STOREY will run Wm. Jopling of Newcastle- on- Tyne two or three miles, for £ 5 a side, if ne gets a start of 50 yards. A match can be made any Saturday night at the Green Tree, Prudhoe- street, Newcastle, from eight till ten o'clock up to the 1st of March. Storey will also run Moffett two miles level, for £ 5 orV210 a side; or Joseph Armstrong two or three miles if he gets 50 yards start, for the same sum. A match can be made as above. W. BUSBY of the Adelphi will run Conley of Stratford 100 yards level; or he will take three yards start in 100 of Young Conches of Newgate Market, for £ 3 or £ 5 a side, to run in four weeks from the first deposit. W. B. has a boy 16 years of age, he will back to walk Slasher of Newgate Market, two or four miles level, for £ 5 a side. A match can be made to- morrow ( Monday) night, at Mr R. Clark's, the Saint Martin, Duke- street, Ad'elphi. WM. WALMSLEY will run Andrew Nelson of Hulme if he will give three yards in 100 or five, in 200; or he will run the follow- ing men on the same terms, viz, John Tetlow, George Hardy, George Andrews, Isaac Marsden, James Smith, or John Britton. A match can be made, for not less than £ 5 a side, at Mr R. Froggatt's, City Tavern, Union- street, Great Ancoat- street, Man- chester. JAMES HANCOCK informs J. Foster that 300 yards is not his distance, but he will give Foster one yard in 140, or two in 160, or will take five yards in 300, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side; or he will give Willeock 10 yards in 200, for £ 25 a side, or will run any man in the world from 100 to 200 yards level, for £ 100 a side. Money ready at James Holden's, White Lion, Manchester, any night next week. JOHN TODD of Wortley will run Jackson of Horseforth, Bar- ber of Kerstall, or Peck of Armley, 140 or 200 yards level, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side ; or will run any man he has run before 440 yards, for the same sum. A match can be made at the Blooming Rose Inn, Pottery Fields, Hunslet, near Leeds ; or he will meet them at James Woolfoot's, the Market Tavern, Leeds, to- morrow ( Monday) night. THOMAS BAGSHAW of Ardwick will run Jackson of Hulme 120 yards level; or will take three yards in 120 of J. Hamnett or T. Downey of Manchester; or five yards of J. Nolan of Manchester inthesame distance, for £ 5 a side; orwillrun StannyHardman of Ratcliff 140 yards level, for £ 5 a side. A match can be made any night next week, at John Castle's, Luck's All, Ashton- road, Ardwick, Manchester. JOSEPH DINING of Denton will run Richardson of Stokesly if he will give 10 yards start in one mile, or he will run him two miles level, for £ 15 aside; or he will give Andrew Johnson of Gateshead five yards start in one mile, or 10 in two miles, for £ 15 a side; to come off six weeus from the first deposit. Any communication through Bell's Life will be attended to. W. PRICE will run either of the following men 400 yards, if they will give him 10 yards start, viz, Marks of Wandsworth, Tucker of Clapham, or Sam Wallace, or he will run his old op- ponent Godfrey level. A match can be made for £ 5 or £ 10 a side at J. Pudney's, or an answer in Bell's Life will be at- tended to. ROBERT WELLS of Leeds will run Wm. Johnson 150 yards level, or he will take two yards of Townley in the same distance; or he will run Fred, French, or Saml. Hobson of Bradford 200 yards. A match can be made, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side, at the Old Red Lion, Bridge- end, Leeds, any night next week, Jrom eight to ten o'clock. WALTER FILES of Birmingham will run Rowley of Gosta Green five score yards, if he will give one yard start; or he will give T. Willmot one yard in six score, or run Littleliales or Wil- liams five or six score level. Either match can be made, for £ 5 a side, on Monday night next, at Mr Perks's, Royal Oak, Easing' ton- street, Five Ways, Birmingham. BILL KNOCKER of Haslingden will run James Boothman or Shrimp, both of the same place, or any other man within three miles of Haslingden, picking up 100 stones onejard apart, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side; or mile, for £ 5 a side or more. Money ready at Mr Robert Find- lay's, Bird in Hand, on Monday ( te- morrow) night. W. FRANKLING ( alias the Joiner Lad) of Tow Law will run M. Rain of same place, Stevenson of Middlesbro', or Walker of Stockton 100 yards, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side; or he wilt run R. Lane of Yarm 80 yards, if he will give him three yards start, for a like sum. A match can be made any time at the Nag's Head Stockton. ALF JACKSON is surprised at James Jackson of Hulme want- to run him level, but will take two yards in 120, or'he will take one yard in the same distance of John Davis of the same place; or will run William Hunt of Manchester or { Ball of Ardwick 120 yards level, for £ 5 a side. A match can be made any night next week at James Shaws, Bridgewater- street, Circus Tavern, Man- chester. TITUS BUCKLEY of Brighouse will run Barlow of Gorton or Chetham of Manchester one mile, or will take 15 yards of Rider of Denton, or 30 yards of Smith of Hulme, for £ 20 or £ 25 a side, and will give or take expenses to run at Grantham Park, Huddersfield, or at Manchester in four or five weeks from the first deposit. An answer through Bell's Life will be attended to. H. MITCHELL ( the Lurcher) having been on the shelf for some years will run any man in the world over 1,000 hurdles, 3ft 6in high and 10 yards apart, for £ 50 a side, in six weeks from signing articles. A match can be made at his own house, the Royal Standard, Upper Brooks Mews, Craven- hill, Paddington, any night next week. FERGUSON of Bermondsey will be at Harry Sims's, Brown Bear, Grafton- street, Soho, to- morrow ( Monday) evening, be- tween eight and ten o'clock, to make a match to walk the lad who challenged him last week. Jem of Manchester will walk Billy Ashford, for £ 25 a side. A match can be made the same night at the same place. W. JACKSON informs C. Cook that as he declines running six miles according to his challenge, Jackson will run him any dis- tance from four miles to 20, for Cook's own sum. The match can be made any time next week, at Mr Watkins's, George- yard, Grosvenor- square; or Jemmy Massey's, Cranbourne- passage, Leicester- square. T. WHEELDON of Salford will run J. Blackburn of Man- chester 50 yards backwards level, or H. T. of Salford the same distance level. Either of these matches can be made for £ 10 a side, or less, any night next week, at H. Hughes's, Bridgewater Arms, Ordsall- lane, Salford. T, PURBEY of Barnes will run H. Levett of Battersea from one mile to six, for £ 5 a side; G. Brooks of Fulham can be ac- commodated for live miles level, or will take a fair start in one mile for the same amount. Money ready at Mr Stewart's, Red Lion Inn, Barnes, Surrey, next Tuesday night. A NOVICE will run Clogger once round Newcastle Race course for £ 5 or £ 10 a side, or will take four yards in 150 from Richard Bates of Ouseburn, or will run Sewell 100 yards for the same amount. A match can be made any time at J. Derbyshire's, Flax Mill Inn, Ouseburn. BROWN of Black Hill cannot accommodate Harper of Tow Law with 100 yards spin, but he will run him 180 yards for his own sum. A match can be made at Joseph Curry's, Commercial Inn, any night next week, or a letter addressed to that place will be attended to. DAVID BUCHANAN of Edinburgh will run M'Kechnie of Glasgow according to the agreement of Mr Waddell of 116, Gallowgate, Glasgow, for £ 25 a side, on the 19th March, Bell's Life to be stakeholder. A letter to Bavid Buchanan, at Mr Woodfine's Tavern, Market- street, Glasgow, will be attended to. CHARLES RICE of Nottingham will walk Perkins of Basford one, two, or four miles, for £ 5 a side; or he will walk him the three distances above xamed at one start, for £ 5 each distance. Money ready any night next week, at the Peacock, Pel ham street, Nottingham. JAMES RICHMOND of Abberford will run Joseph Emsley of Pudsey 100 or 130 yards level, for £ 10 a side, in one month from the first deposit. If £ 2 are sent to Belt's Life and articles to Richmond, at Abberford, it will be attended to; to run half- way between Leeds and Abberford. ANDREW THOMPSON of Sunderland will run Robinson Hall of Stockton, Smith of Greathead, Strieker of Newcastle, Gardner ofBerryedge, or Drummond of Shotley Bridge 100 yards, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side. A match can be made at Samuel Robson's, Black Horse, Hodson's- buildings, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. A PERSON will be at Mr Robert Stirling's, Newcastle Arms, Newcastle, on Saturday night next, February 21, with a boy, who will run Cook of Gateshead, or the Flying Mouse of New- castle, or any other boy in Newcastle or Gateshead, once round Newcastle Race Course, for £ 5 a side. SAMUEL RIGBY of Garden- street, Liverpool, will run Wil- liams, Golding, or Ince 100 yards level, or Browne the same dis tance if he gives him two yards start; to run any day in March next. A match can be made, for £ 10 a side, any time, at Nobby Clarke's Vaults, Spitalfield- street, Liverpool. WILLIAM FAIRBROTHER of Hunslet will run W. Forster of the same place 100 yards, for £ 25 a side; or give Walton of Leeds two yards start in 120, for £ 15 or £ 25 a sitle. A match can be made any time next week, at the Drayton Manor Inn, Kirkgate, Leeds. SAM SMITH of Thurmaston will run Shittle Wood of Leicester 440 yards or upwards; or Watts of the same place can be ac commodated half a mile, for not less than £ 10 a side. A match can be made to- morrow ( Monday) night, at the Old Plough Inn, Thurmaston. THOMAS RIDER of Gorton will run James Sanderson of Wit- worth one mile, or Livesley of Accreton from one to four miles, or Allen of Ratcliffe from one to two miles, for £ 20 a side. Any of these matches can be made to- morrow ( Monday) night, at James Holden's, White Lion, Manchester. WILLIAM SPOONER will give any man in the world one mi- nute start in a walk of 10 miles ; he will also back himself to walk 14i miles in two hours ; both matches for £ 50 a side. A match can be made any night at J. Smith's, the Regent- street Pet, Vale Arms, near Hammersmith Gate. C. COOKE of Marylebone, in answer t* Cummings's ( of Notting Hill) challenge, says he will accept of it and run him 20 miles, for £ 20 a side, according to the same, and will meet Cummings at the Spotted Dog, Strand, on Friday next, to make a deposit and draw up articles, to run in five or six weeks' time, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth, the Editor of Bell's Life to be stakeholder. WILLIAM WARNER of Bilston hearing that Charles Tilley of the same place wishes to run him 440 yards, he will make a match with him, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Money ready any night next week, at Isaac Beckett's, New Town, Bilston. JAMES SMITH of Gateshead will take 15 yards in 440 from Foster of Dewsbury, for £ 25 a side, to come off in two months from making the match. Smith will give £ 2 for the race to come off at Newcastle. A letter through Bell's Life will be attended to. JOSEPH BURFOOT disclaims all knowledge of the challenge that appeared in his name in our last number. Some meddling fool, that had no business of his own to mind, must have written it. JOHN FOSTER of Coliery Dykes will run Wm. Nickeson of Bantlen Castle 120 yards, for £ 20 a side, or Henry Bunton of Anfield Plain on the same terms. A match can be made at John Hardy's, Railway Tavern, Anfield Plain. E. C. BOOTH of Bramley will run Sambo of Leeds 130 yards even, or Young Gale of Bradford, and give him two yards at the finish, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. A match can be made any night next week at Seth Perkin's, Star and Garter Inn, Bramley, WILLIAM HEWITT will run Joshua Barber of Kirkstall from 200 up to 440 yards, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. A match can be made any night next week, at Seth Perkins's, Star and Garter Inn, Bramley. W. CARLETON of Durham will run Edward Gilligan of same place, from 50 to 125 yards, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side, in six weeks time from making the match. Money ready at Mr Robert Ran- son's, the Wild Boar, Corirla, near Durham. D. BROAD will walk Blackmore or Yates ( both of Fulham) four or seven miles, for £ 10 a side. A match can be made at the Gunter's Arms, Fulham- road, to- morrow ( Monday) night be- ween eight and ten. F. DIAMOND understanding that Dove of Chatham will run him one mile and leap 40 hurdles, for £ 25 a side, if he will send articles to Mr Hunter's, Monument, Canterbury, and £ 5 to the Editor of Bell's Life, a match can be ensured. REUBEN NORTH of Hunslet has a lad who shall ran W. Forster of the same place 100 yards, for £ 20 a side. The match can be made by sending a deposit to Mr H. Proctor, Drayton Manor, Kirkgate, and articles to the British Queen, Huuslet. R. LEWIS will run John Horner, or Gingle, of St Luke's, or Rushton of Blackfriars, from 200 yards to a quarter of a mile, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Money ready on Tuesday next at J. Dunks's, Turnmill- street, Clerkenwell. J. SIMMONDS of Walworth will take five yards in 300, or 10 in 440 of Bottom's barman, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. He will be at Mr Brooks's, the Jolly Butchers, Locks Fields, Walworth, on Tuesday, between eight and ten, prepared te draw up articles. W. RILEY of Newcastle- on- Tyne, will take 40 yards in a quar- ter of a mile, or 10 yards in 100, from James Hancock ofJSalford, for £ 15 or £ 25 a side. H. STONES of Stavely requests us to state that the challenge of last week, purporting to be from him to Seville, and offering to take 10 yards in one mile and a half, did not emanate from him. JOHN PABNABY of Wilton Park will run Harper of Tow Law 150 yards, for £ 5 a side, to start by report of a pistol. Money ready at Mr John Hog's, Victoria Hotel, Wilton Park. noldswick, and other known good dogs will be dealt with accord- Foster of High Green, for £ 25 a side, 25 birds each, If cz of shot, ingly. All dogs to be weighed before twelve o'clock on the day The match to come off at Hyde Park, Sheffield, and will meet inning. Entrance 2s 6d each, to be made to E. Ainswortb, him half- way to make the match. Wellingtou Hotel, Bury, on or before the 23d iust. Handicap two and a half yards to the lb inside. Postage or receipt stamps as cash. At the Snipe Inn Race Ground, Manchester- road, Audenshaw, a handicap dog race of 210 yards will come off on Saturday, the 28fch iust. First prize £ 1 10s, second 5s. Entrance Is 6d each, to be made before the 24th. The heavier dogs to give two and a half yards to the lb inside. Caton's Catch, Oldham Fan, and other known good dogs to give two yards extra, and take three yards less in the distanoe. To be weighed by three o'clock on the day of running. JAS. WOODCOCK of Little Lever has matched his bitch Posey against Phillip Schofield's ( of Bolton) bitch Mary Nobbier, to run 200 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Bellevue, on Monday, the 23d Inst, the heaviest dog to give t wo and a half yards to the lb out- side. Mr Thos. Dickinson, of the Man and Scythe. Church- gate, Bolton ( who is appointed referee and stakeholder), has received £ 6 a side. TRAIL HUNT.— Mrs John Andrew of Church Inn, Saddleworth, will give £ 3 for a £ 5 entrance, to run a drag trail from Glossop to Saddleworth Church, the winner to receive the entrance money, and the second £ 3; to be run on March 27. Also a gift of £ 1, entrance 10s, from the same place to the same, on March 28. AU entrances to be made on or before March 7. The second to receive £ 1. Open to all England. At Joe Phelps's, last Monday, the exciting rat match came off between the champion dogs for the silver watch, which was won by Mr Cowderoy's bitch, beating eight others. Another match was made on the same evening for the winning bitch to destroy 50 rats, for £ 5 a side, against the renowned Somers Town dog Champion, belonging to E. Wyman, to take place at the above house on Tuesday, Feb 24; Joe Phelps, stakeholder. On the above evening a match was made for £ 5 a side, for Mr R.' s celebrated white bitch Gipsy to destroy rats for lbs against Mr Tupper's bitch Nell; £ 2 10s is now deposited with Bell's Life, and the remainder of the money to be made eood on next Wednesday evening week, at the above he use; Bell's Life to be final stakeholder; to destroy on Tuesday, March 3d, at eight o'clock precisely. Any dog can be purchased on application at the above house.— Don't forget the bulldog show on Monday evening, Feb 23. EXTRAORDINARY RATTING SPORTS.— Next Tuesday evening, at Jemmy Shaw's far- famed sporting hostelrie, the Old Queen's Head Tavern, Crown- court, Windmill- street, Haymarket, the great all England ratting sweepstakes, for several handsome prizes, given free by Jemmy Shaw, for all dogs, to be fairly handicapped. Also a match between Mr Sweety' bitch and Mr Windham's dog, rats for lbs, for £ 3 a side, to go to scale at half- past eight o'clock. Buyers and sellers can meet with every opportunity of exchanging, & c, next Tuesday and Wednesday evening. On Shrove Tuesday a splendid collar will be ratted for at Mr W. Hewitt's, General Wyndham, Bissell- street, Vaughton's Hole, Birmingham, for all weights, and open to all England. Entrance Is, not to be made later than the Saturday previous. The dogs to be handicapped by competent judges, and the rat- ting to commence at six o'clock. The collar may be seen at the bar There will also be shown a stud of bulldogs, including those which won the prizes at Christmas, and the smallest white stock bulldog in the world. Ratting sports at J. Ferriman's. Graham- street, Macclesfield- street North, City- road. To- morrow ( Monday) evening, J. F.' s dog Clotheshorse is to destroy 20 rats against the bitch Rose. Other sports will come off on the same night. A good supply of rats always on hand. Use of pit free, J. F. has a good stock of dogs on hand for sale. At Mr Burford's, the Trumpet, High- street, Chatham, the large saloon is open every Monday and Saturday night for rat de- stroying. A good supply of rats always on hand for gentlemen to try their dogs. Pit free. A silver collar to be ratted for to- morrow ( Monday). Open to dogs of all weights, rats for lbs. At C. Haswell's, Sportsman, Bauudary- street, Shoreditch, a show of bulldogs, black and tan terriers, & c, will take place this evening, the 15th inst. Chair to be taken at eight o'clock, by Harry Orme, faced by Jim Wibrow. A MATCH took place on Monday last, between S. Darling, jun, and Lord Redesdale's gamekeeper, Bailinger, 6 birds each, for £ 5 a side, which was won by the former. If Denley wishes for a match with Darling he must communicate direct with him. J. BOOTH, Champion Lancashire step dancer, having taken the Grapes, corner of Union- street, Friar- street, Blackfriars- road, will be glad to see his friends, and they may safely reckon on a good glass and every comfort, A concert every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Here all may learn to take a step in the right direction PEDESTRIAN SQUABBLES.— On Monday last at the county court, Blackburn, John Addison, Esq, judge, gave judgment in the cause, Eccles v Hacking, reported in last week's Bell's Life, as follows:— The art of man may not be able to make a law so perfect that there shall not be some cases in which a strict application will work a hardship. The situation of a stakeholder and referee is one of this kind— the law of England considers him in the nature of an arbitrator whose authority is revocable. If, therefore, the party to a wager demands back his stake before it be paid over, the law allows him to recover it back, without inquiring whether the event has or has not happened upon which the money had been previously agreed to be paid over. But amongst sportsmen it is considered dishonourable to re- pudiate wagers; and in this case, the parties being both sports- men, the one an innkeeper and the other a beerseller, and so perhaps both having an interest in keeping up the sport, agreed that advantage should not be taken of the law, but that the court should try the fact of the wager's having been fairly won or lost. Perhaps a judge of one of the superior courts would have thought the time- of his court ought not to be occupied in trying such an issue; but the time of the judge of a county court being not quite so valuable, I allowed the jury to hear the evidence; and they have found that the wager was not won by the person to whom the defendant had paid the whole stakes, after the plaintiff had demanded his stake back; but that the defendant paid the other man in good faith, believing him to have won. In strictness of law this may be no excuse, but it is so great a hardship that perhaps the plaintiff, in the same spirit of fairness as induced him to spurn repudiation, will agree to divide the loss. It was not insinuated that the defendant had been in- demnified by the receiver.— Mr Clough : He was not indemnified. — The Judge ( to Mr Clough): I would recommend Mr Hacking to present one- half the stakes to the plaintiff.— Mr dough: At the last hearing, my friend suggested that the race should be run over again. Now, if they would double the stakes, he would undertake that the race should be run over again [ laughter].— Mr Pickop: It will not do to make the court into a betting room.— Mr Clough: Then I will leave the case in your honour's hands.— Mr Pickop: I will do the same.— The Judge ( to Mr Clough): Then I think you ought to make the plaintiff a present of £ 10— Mr Clough: It shall be done, your honour.— The court was crowded during the sitting by a large company of the sporting gentry of the town and neighbourhood, to hear the decision of his honour. CANINE FANCY. At Mr Bradshaw's, Hampshire Hog, Redcross- street, Borough, this evening, the 15th inst, a show of dogs of every description will take place, Mr Clow in the chair, faced by Mr G. Poulton, and supported by Mr Coomber and several of the first fanciers in London. Mr B. will match a dog to destroy 300 rats in half an hour, for from £ 5 to £ 25 a side. The Editor of Bell's Life ; o be stakeholder. Or to destroy 100 or 200 rats against any dog or bitch in the world. A show of all kinds of dogs will take place this evening ( Feb 15) at J. Gordon's, Prince of Wales, Wellington- square, Sidmouth- street. Gray's Inn- road. Mr Bladon will take the chair, faced by Mr Beavers. There will be a variety of dogs for sale. Ratting every Saturday and Monday evening. Use of the pit gratis. At G. Ballard's, the Sun, Slater- street, Brick- lane, Spital- fields, a show of dogs of every description will take place this evening, the 15th inst. Chair taken by Sam Burk, faced by Mr Frost, who will show their studs of half bred dogs. A good supply of rats always on hand. A show of dogs will take place this evening, the 15th, at Spi- cer's, the Bell, No 1, Leader- street, St Luke's, Chelsea; and on the 23d inst, a silver snuffbox will be given free by G, Spicer. Open to all dogs. Rats for ponnas. Ratting every Monday evening. A show and general lead of toy dogs will take place this even- ing, the 15th inst, at Mr Wise's, the Bridge House, Bridge- street, Bermondsey. Mr Chapman in the chair, faced by Mr Groom- bridge, supported by Messrs Coomber, Green, Lee, Ball, Jurdon, Wallis, Legg, Lias, and many other leading fanciers. A handicap dog race of 200 yards will take place at the Wel- lington 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 e will run Woodman or Ted Sweep one entrancemoney. " Catch of Ashton, Fan of Oldham, Fly of Bar- PIGEON SHOOTING. HORNSEY WOOD GROUNDS.— On Friday, the 6th inst, Mr Beswick beat four others in a rifle match, 12 rounds each, at 200 and 300 yards range, marking 17, including 5 bullseyes. Several sparrow matches also took place ; also a match between Messrs Bryan and Holt, for £ 5; Mr H. won, killing 8 out of 11 best rocks, 25 yards rise. On Tuesday and Wednesday last Mr Alford and three friends beat Mr Wooley and three friends in a match at 7 birds each, 21 yards rise, five traps, killing 19 to 14. Several pigeon and sparrow sweepstakes also took place, and some capital rifle practice at 300 yards range. Public shoot- ing days every Wednesday and Saturday. Oil Wednesday next a silver cup will be shot for at sparrows, 21 yards rise, l$ oz shot. On Saturday a case of guns, at sparrows. HORNSEY WOOD GROUNDS.— A gentleman from New Zealand, having no further use for his guns, wishes to have them shot for, to come off on Wednesday, the 25th inst, upon the following conditions:— A double gun and one single gun, as first and second prizes, by sixteen members, £ 1 each, and one double < un ana one single rifle, as first and second prizes, by ten m em- bers, £ 1 each, at 5 birds, 21 yards rise, H and T traps, L joz of shot, the enclosure the boundary. Barber to supply the birds. The gentleman who owns the guns will give £ 1 Is towards re- freshments. The guns can be seen at the above tavern. AT MR SOMERS'S, the Victoria Tavern, Abbey- road, St John's Wood, on Monday last, the fat pig was shot for by ten gentle- men, at 9 birds each. Mr N. won, killing all his birds.— To- morrow ( Monday) the companion pig will be shot for by ten members, at 9 birds each. Also two gentlemen will shoot a match at 21 birds each, for £ 5 a side. Sweepstakes as usual. A good supply of birds and sparrows on the ground. Shooting to commence at one o'clock. That well- known place, OLD FARMER HEWS'S FERRY, near Tottenham Mills, formerly so famed for sportsmen shooting spar- rows, larks, and pigeons, is now one of the most delightful spots round London, being near the Tottenham station. The proprie- tor, J. Noakes, informs sporting gentlemen that on Wednesday next, Barber will attend with plenty of sparrows, larks, and pigeons, when one of the most useful guns will be shot for by 12 members, at 10s each. AT THE LILLIE ARMS, Old Brompton, on Tuesday next, Mr Bacon will shoot a match with Mr M„ at 30 birds each, lfoz of shot, for £ 5 a side, to find birds and trap for each other, either party failing to be there at two o'clock to forfeit the money deposited. BRADFORD CRICKET GROUND.— This great sweepstakes came off on Monday and Tuesday last. Seven entries, 15 birds each. The following is a list of the shooters:— Messrs Bradford, Shep- herd, Fletcher, Barker, Flowers, Hardy, and Crowther. Mon- day's shooting was to be 7 each, and at the close the score stood as follows:— Bradford 2, Shepherd 4, Fletcher 5, Barker 5, Flowers 5, Hardy 6, Crowther 2. Mr Bradford was very unfor- tunate, his gun hanging fire five times in succession. Tuesday's shooting commenced at one o'clock, and considerable excite- ment was manifested as to the result. At the close of the shoot- ing for the two days the score stood as follows:— Hardy 12, Fletcher 11, Flowers 11, Shepherd 8, Bradford 8, Barker 7, Crowther 7. Mr Hardy thus winning the first, and Messrs Fletcher and Flowers the second prize, which they divided. 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), Feb 16 ( stated by mistake by our correspondent as coming off on Monday last, the 9th inst), a £ 30 sweepstake will be shot for, 30 members, at £ 1 each; first prize £ 20, second £ 6, third £ 4; at 7 birds each. No entleman to shoot more than two tickets. Guns not exceeding inch bore, 2oz shot, 21 yards rise; double guns l| oz shot, allowed 2 yards. The gun to be held below the elbow till the bird is on the wing; H. and T traps. The best blue rocks pro- vided by D. Crossbie. To commence shooting at 12 o'clock. Dinner at live. A charge will be made to the shooting grounds, in order to keep it select. A MATCH took place on the East Hants Ground, Southsea, near Portsmouth, on Monday, the 8th inst, between Messrs Charles and William Nugent on the one side, and Mr J. Frances and Lord A. Williams on the other, £ 6 a side, 7 birds each, 21 yards rise, 80 boundary, lioz of shot, double guns, Mr J. Frances's side winning. Mr J. Frances killed 6 out of 7, Lord A. Williams 4 out of 6, Mr Charles 2 out of 7, and Mr W. Nugent 5 out of 6. After which several sweepstakes at sparrows took place, nine entries, 5 birds each. Mr J. Frances killed 7 out of 10, Mr J. R. Reeve 5 out of 8, Mr Edwards 5 out of 10, Mr W. Nugent 7 out of 10, who were winners. ANNUAL PIGEON SHOOTING, open to all England, at Mr William Dearn's, the Plough Inn, Bristnal Fields, near Old- bury.— On Monday, Feb 23, a handsome fat pig, weighing up- wards of 20 score, will be shot for by 20 members, at 10s each ; the winner to take the pig or £ 10. Conditions: 5 birds each, 21 yards rise ; guns not to exceed i inch bore, 2oz of shot; double guns, l^ oz shot, allowed 2 yards. The gun to be held below the elbow till the bird is on the wing. Shooting to com- mence at 12 o'clock. The best blue rocks will be provided. AT T. SMITH'S, Alma Vaults, Rock Ferry, near the Tranmere station, on the Chester and Birkenhead Railway, on Wednesday next, a bullock will be shot fer by 20 members, at £ 1 each, 5 birds each, single guns 21 yards rise, lfoz of shot, double guns 18 yards rise, lioz of shot, 80 yards boundary. The second shot to receive £ 2, and the landlord will give £ 1 for the third prize. To commence at twelve o'clock. The best blue rocks will be i> ro- vided by G. Harding. E. FIRTH of Wakefield having been repeatedly challenged by Mr Megson of Stanley, says that he will; shoot him a match, at 7 or 9 birds each, 21 yards rise and 60 fall, but not with l} oz of shot, as Megson well knows that 2oz is his weight, but to insure a match he will split the difference, and shoot with lfoz of shot, to find and trap birds for each other. A match can be made either at P. Hartley's, who shall be stakeholder, with whom he has left £ 5 as a deposit, or at T. Firth's, Primrose Tavern Wakefield. AT R. GOODALL'S, Star Inn, Richmond- street, Bank, Leeds, a large pig, weighing 28st, value £ 10, will be shot for on Mon- day, the 23d inst, by 20 members, at 10s each, 5 birds each, 21 yards rise, 60 fall, single gun 2oz shot, double gun l- joz, 19 yards rise, the gun to be held in a sportsmanlike manner till the bird is on the wing. Shooting to commence at two o'clock. Open to all England but C. Wood of Leeds. RALPH SCOTT of Newbottle will shoot a match with any of the following, viz, Hamilton Young of Houghton, Geo. Winn of Fatfield, or Douglass of Seaham Harbour, 14 birds each, for £ 10 a side, 21 yards rise, 80 fall, Hoz of shot, the gun to be kept be- low the elbow till the bird is on the wing. He will allow rea- sonable expenses to shoot at Mr Parkinson's, Newbottle, where his money is ready at any time. PLOUGH TAVERN, HARBOURN, NEAR BIRMINGHAM.— Joseph Hart begs to inform his numerous friends and gentlemen of the trigger, that the pigeon match announced to take place at his house, on Monday next, Feb 16, is postponed, 011 account of other matches in the neighbourhood coming off, till Monday, Feb 23, when a good day's sport is anticipated. Shooting to commence at 12 o'clock. D. Crossbie will supply the birds. AT MR JOHN BURGESS'S, Anchor Inn, Dudley Port, Tipton, on Tuesday ( the list for the fat pig did not fill), a sweepstakes was shot by seven members, at 10s each, 3 birds each, wheu Messrs Hadley of Oldbury, Cottis of Westbromwich, Winning- ton of Wednesbury, Brown of Walsall, and Beddington of Dud- ley tied, killing all, shot off bird for bird up to the fifth bird, when Mr Winnington won, killing all. AT T. DODSON'S, Ratcliffe Arms Inn, Aldmondbury, near Huddersfield, on Wednesday, the 25th inst, a sweepstakes will be shot for of £ 1 each, lfoz of shot, 21 yards rise, 60 fall, 7 birds each, double guns Hoz of shot, 19 yards rise. The first bird to be trapped at one o'clock. There will also be a sweepstakes for novices on the same conditions, 10s entraece. A good supply of birds will be provided. AT BOTLBY, between Winchester and. Portsmouth, sparrow shooting, by amateurs, will take place, near the Railway Hotel, to- morrow ( Monday), for a fat sheep, by 10 members, at 5s each, at 5 or 7 birds, 16 yards rise, the field the boun- dary. After which a sweepstakes, open to all. In beth guns, powder, and shot unlimited. To commence at twelve o'clock. THE MATCH between Crossland of Birmingham and a gentle- man of Wednesbury came off at Jevin's, the Three Swans, Wed- nesbury, on Monday, at 20 pigeons each, for £ 25 a side, the Wednesbury gentlemen winning by killing 16 out of 20, Cross- land 13 out of 20. , THOS. KENNEDY of South Hetton will shoot Henry Fmley or Bellmont, at 20 birds, for £ 20 a side, 21 yards rise, 80 fall, lfoz of shot, the elbow to rest on the gun stock till the bird is on the wing. A letter addressed to Thos. Kennedy of South Hetton, of an answer through Bell's Life will meet with attention. THE GREAT MATCH BETWEEN DONALD AND HOLLAND.— This match, which is for £ 100 a side, at 100 birds each, is fixed for the 25th and 26th inst, at Old Trafford, near Manchester, and on account of it Mr J. Holden at present holds £ 10 each. This sum is^ to be increased to £ 50 a side on Tuesday next, and the re- maining £ 50 each is to be deposited on the day of shooting. AT G. HIRST'S, Rose and Crown Inn, New Mill, Hudders- field, a spledid double barrelled gun, i- bore, to be shot for on Monday, Feb 23, by 10 subscribers, at 10s each, lfoz shot, 21 yards rise, 60 yards fall, 5 birds each, double guns, 19 yards, l$ oz of shot. To commence at one o'clock. J. COLEMAN, hearing that Hutchins and Groom wish to shoot a match with him will be at the Lillie Arms on Tuesday next prepared to make a match for any amount, giving 5 dead birds in 30, 2oz shot, 21 yai ds rise, 40 yards boundary. FORSTER AND GREENWOOD.— Mr Thomas Forster, of Aldwark, near York, has accepted the challenge which appeared in Bell s Life of Feb 1st from Mr H. Greenwood of Shibden, and _ as placed £ 5 in our hands to cover Mr Greenwood's deposit. CHAS. HANWBLI of Denby will shoot A match with Thos. CHANGE RINGING.— Ou Wednesday last the following members of the Society of College Youths rang on the bells of St Clement's Danes, Strand, a peal of Stedman's cators, contain- ing 5,079 changes, in 3h 20min, viz, Alfred Jones treble, M. A. Wood 2, W. H. Haley 3, W. T. Merrifield ( late of Bristol) 4, Geo. Stockham 5, Wm. Green 6, Henry Booth 7, Geo. Ferris 8, John Bradley 9, Jesse Horton tenor. Weight of tenor 24cwt, in the key of E. The peal was composed by Mr Haley, and ably con- ducted by Mr Alfred Jones, late of Bristol. On Monday evening, the 9th inst, the ringers of Yarmouth ascended the tower of the parish church and rang, in lh 26min, 1857 changes of grandsire cators, being the date of the present year. It was composed and conducted by Mr J. Burmdn, and rang by the following, viz, W. Lee treble, J. Burman 2, T. Gooch 3, E. Q. Haywood 4, H. Stol worthy 5, C. Payne 6, W. Claxton 7, H. Smith 8, T. Fox 9, T. Stolworthy tenor. Weight of tenor. 30fewt. On Tuesday, in honour of her Majesty's wedding- day, the ringers of Waltham Abbey ascended the tower of the abbey and rang a peal of Oxford treble bobs and Stedman's triples, com- posed by Mr Miller, of the London Cumberland Society, and conducted by Mr John Carr. The riagers were stationed as fol- lows, viz, Jas. Carr 1, T. Britten 2, Wm. Carr 3, Wm. Allsop 4, J. Powell 5, J. Miller 6, John Carr 7, E. Ovenden tenor. On Saturday, the 7th inst, eight members of the Cumberland Society ascended the tower of St Mary's Church, Islington, and rang a true and complete peal of grandsire triples, consisting of 5,040 changes, in 2h 50min. The performers were— Noble White treble, John Rogers 2, John Nelms 3, Joseph Cattle 4, George Marriot 5, Robt. Rose 6, Richard Jones 7, Thos. Smith tenor. Conducted by John Nelms.. NURR AND SPELL.— Wm. Scott of Northowram, York* shire, will play Henry Nowell of Halifax, Scott to play with one hand and Nowell with both, if Nowell will give 50 yards a rise, for £ 5; to play on Scurcoat Moor; or Scott will play Samuel Abel of Bradford if he will give 20 yards a rise, for any sum not exceeding £ 100. Simeon Wood of Birkenshaw will play with any of the follow- ing, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side, viz, Samuel Place of Hunslet, if he will give 10 scores in 30 rises, Allen Bensor of Birstal, if he will give 15 score in the same, or Nelly of Farsley even. A letter ad- dressed to Wood, at Birkenshaw, will be attended to, Geo. Crampton and David Smalley are matched to play, for £ 10 a side, on Bonny Inn Moor, on the 21st inst. The first deposit of £ 5 a side was to have been made on Tuesday last, and Mr S. Briggs, of the Bull and Butcher, Northgate, Blackburn, is stakeholder. BOWLS.— Stephen Nesbitt of Newbottle will bowl either Pringle of Hetton or Buddies of Haswell, provided they will give hiv. i 2oz with lOoz and a 12oz bowl, or Smith of Wrecking- ton can be accommodated with a match, provided he will take a 25oz bowl and Nesbitt lOoz. A match can be made any night next week at Mrs Sarah Middleton's, William the Fourth Inn, Newbottle, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side. THE GAME OP CHESS. Interesting situation occurring in a game played at Purssell's Chess Rooms, Cornhill, January 31st, 1857. BLACK. WHITE. In this situation M Falkbeer, having to play with white mens moved his Knight to Quedh's fourth, and wins the game. The force of the moye is curious. If the attacked Rook play to Q B 8, White's reply is King to Queen's second. If Rook or Queen take advanced Pawn, you mate on Q Kt 5. Bear in mind White threatens to create a Knight, checking King and Queen. CHESS PROBLEMS. BLACK. No. 185. wm Wm mv/ z/ M/ i HP iiiii jjjg • ill n Wm a mm ffl • fa § J § § iiSii 11111 mk i m imp m 4Ma • m wm mk is ( a • WHITE. White to mate in three moves. Game played in London Club, Cornhill, February, 1857. Mr Mongredien, 1. KP2 2. K B P 2 3. K Kt B 3 1. KBP2 5. K Kt Kt5 6. KtxKBP( a) 7. BQB4+ 8. BxP+ 9. Q P 2 10. BxKt 11. KP1 12. BxP 18. K Kt P 1 14. QBP2 15. Q P 1 16. Q Q 4 17. Q Kt B 3 18. Kt K 2 19. KtxQ Mr G. Walker, KP2 PxP K Kt P 2 K Kt PI K RP1 KxKt gP2( b) KBQS RxB B K 2 BxP+ B K Kt4 Q B K B 4 Q KtQ2 Q K 2 Q Q B 4 QxQ B K 5 Mr Mongredien, 20. EKB 21. Q Kt P1 22. K Q2 23. PxB 24. K K 3 25. Kt K 2 2 « . KtxP 27. KxKt 28. K B R 29. RxR 80. K K 3 31. RQ 32. Q B P 1 83. QP1 34. QB PxP 35. K B P 1 36. KP+ 37. K B P 1, Mr G. Walker. Kt Q B 4 ( c) Kt Q 6+ BxB( d) KKtPl Kt K B 7 BKB4 RxKt+ RKR6 KRP1 BxR KK B2 R K Kt B K Kt7 PxP ( e) KRP1 PKR6 K home ( f) wins. The game is interesting. ( a) You sacrifice Kt, but get two Pawns and a fine attack. ( b) Best move. ( c) Presumes too much on his advantage. Perhaps better fork Rook and Pawn with Bishop, and then take Pawn. ( d) Cannot take King's Pawn with Knight safely, although it looks tempting. Mongredien would answer witli Q R K. ( e) Should, perhaps, play P Q B 8 in preference. ( f) Loses the game by this rascally bad move.. Should move to B 3, and the game is won directly by Mr Walker. POLICE INTELLIGENCE. THE DOUBLE MURDER AT WALWORTH.— On Wednesday Thomas Fuller Bacon, and Martha his wife, were again examined charged with the wilful murder of their two children, Long before the time appointed for the examination the court became incon- veniently crowded, and, judging from the anxiety evinced by a number of persons whom the court would not hold to hear the proceedings, the case at each examination seems to increase in interest. It was the opinion of some that Mr Alfred Taylor, the eminent professor of chemistry at Guy's Hospital, would have been present to give evidence respecting the analysis of the con- tents of the body of Mrs Bacon, sen; but this was a mistake, as the professor has not yet, nor will he for some days have con- cluded his task. When the prisoner Bacon was brought to the court by the prison van, he, OH being removed to the cell, ap- peared much more cheerful than on any previous day, and the gaoler, observing him in such good spirits, asked him if he was aware that the body of his mother had been exhumed and ex- amined, and he replied in the affirmative, adding that he was quite well aware of it. Cook, the gaoler, also asked him if he was aware that his wife had confessed that she, by his desire, had put arsenic into the broth taken by the old woman, and that he ( Bacon) had subsequently put some arsenic into her medi- cine ? His reply to this was that he knew nothing about it, and he should act under the advice of his solicitor. He then said he was very hungry and requested Cook to order him a beefsteak, as he wished to have something before his examination. The steak was ordered at a neighbourihg t avern, and the prisoner ate about three- quarters of a pound, with a slice of bread and a pint of beer, with the keenest appetite. Several witnesses were ex- amined, but nothing very decisive came out, and the prisoners were again remanded. , __ , THE SAWARD GANG.— At the Mansion House, on Wednesday, James Anderson and James Townsend Saward were finally exa- mined on the charges of frauds and forgeries upon City bankers. The depositions were read over, and the prisoners fully com- mitted to Newgate for trial. „ , BETTING HOUSES.— On Wednesday, at Marlborough- street, Charles Thorpe was summoned for keeping a betting- room at 124, Jermyn- street.— John Ernsting, the same witness who fave evidence in the other cases, was put into the witness- box. te proved that on the 20th of January he went to 124, Jermyn- street, and made a bet with the defendant. Had made bets with the defendant before. He asked the defendant if he would give him a point more against a horse marked on the list on the board hanging in the shop, and the defendant agreed to do so. The bet was 6 to 1 against Gipsy King for the Oundle Handicap Stakes. After the bet was made, and the money paid, the de- fendant gave him a card of the bet, and entered the transaction in his book.— Cross- examined: The person with whom he made the bet wrote the ticket in his presence; the ticket he now pro- duced. Had seen the defendant write before, and would swear that the ticket was in the defendant's handwriting. Had only made two bets within the last two years. Had occasionally pledged articles for his support. Was giving evidence on his own account only against betting houses, aud had nothing whatever to do with the police, except giving them information. He had received nothing for his trouble, nor any promise of anything, Tbe proceedings were only for the public good, and because he had lost money at betting, and had been waiting for an opportunity to serve parties out who had got his money, and who would not pay bets when they lost.— Inspector Webb, C division, proved that he went in company with Superintendent O'Brien to No. 124, Jermyn- street, and there found six persons in the shop, looking at a betting- board, placed against the wall, with betting cards, containing the odds against different horses for races to come off. Also found betting- books, and in a port- folio, on a piece of paper, the particulars of the bet on Gipsy King with Ernsting were written. Also in a desk a quantity of betting cards, with printed names of races in prospect, and several ledgers and day- books of bets made with various persons. In one of the books the name of Southcomhe appeared several times as having made bets. This person would give evidence m this case. Another better, named Dodson, had also been sum- moned, but had sent a medical certificate to say he was too un- well to attend.— John Southcombe swore he had betted witn Thorpe, and after some further evidence the magistrate inflicted a penalty of £ 50.— Mr Lewis, for the defendant, gave notice of appeal. 8 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBBUARY 15, 1857. STEEPLE CHASING. STEEPLE CHASES TO COME. FEBRUARY. , , J ... 17,19.— Carmarthenshire Hunt- The Open Steeple Chase ( closed, weights published, and forfeits declared), Hunters' Stakes ( clo es Feb loj, the Carmarthenshire Handicap and Selling Stakes ( close i eft 17;. 18.— Lincoln ( closed). „ , „ , ,, „ , ,,„. 25.— Berwickshire ( 2)— The Handicap closes Feb 10, and the Hunt oup Feb 20 26.— Derby ( 4)- The Midland Steeple Chase Handicap 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.— Doncaster ( 1)— Grand National ( closed). 12.— Hereford— Annual Union Hunt ( to close March 2). 13.— Driffield—( closes 24th Feb). „ „ ,. ,, ,, 19.— Warwick ( 6)- Grand Annual ( elosed), Hurdle Handicap ( closed). 80.— Grand Military, near Brixworth ( to close Feb 28). 24.— Birmingham. 26.— MoVeton- in- Marsh. , „. „ .... .. 26.— Hexham ( 3)— Tynedale Handicap { closes March 12), the Cormtlnan and the Stewards' Steeple Chase ( closes March 18). 31— Beckford. APRIL. 8.— Grantham. 3,4.— Windsor. , , f „ 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). 8.— Newcastle- upon- Tyne ( 2)- The Great North of England Handicap and Tyne Steeple Chase. 13.— Coventry. . 16,17.— Abergavenny and Monmouthshire Hunt. 19.— La Marche ( 3)— 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.— Rotlibury and Northumberland. IRELAND. MARCH. , 13.— Belleek, Fermanagh ( 3).- Handicap ( closes March 2d, weights pub' lished March 10). 17— Irish Metropolitan ( Howth and Baldoyle Coarse). 83,24.— Cashel. APRIL. 1,— Tullomore( 3)— Handicap ( closes March 2d). 2.— Kiluiallock— To close March 30th. 15, 14.— Kildare Hunt. 16.— Meath Hunt. 23.— Citizens' Club. 27.— Westmeath. 27,28.— Knockingin ( Gormanston). 28.— Limerick Hunt. 29.— Tuam. 80.— Skerries. „ MAT. 4.— Irish Military. 12.— Kanturk. 18.— Galway Hunt, 25,26.— Tipperary. OUNDLE STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards : Earl of Cardigan, Lord Burghersh, Count Portalis, Sir G. Womb well, and W. Craven, Esa, Secretary and Judge: Mr T. Marshall, jun. Oddly enough, on two occasions deferments, through frost, of the Oundle events have only been determined upon at the eleventh hour, when too late to arrest the progress of hundreds already en route to the locality. Owners, trainers, and the whole racing retinue, have as suddenly discovered the damaging " fix," to escape which the affair must either be abandoned in toto, or followed up at doubled and trebled costs. Disadvantages and loss have equally devolved upon those who for months la- boured with right good will to bring engagements to a suc- cessful issue ; so that of disappointments common to the sport- ing world, the postponement of a steeple chase is unquestion- ably one of the greatest bores. Looking to the fact, therefore, that a fortnight ago the weather here knocked out of time a meeting that otherwise might have proved the best of the season, and that nearly forty animals, then in the town, subsequently returned to training quarters, it must be admitted that slight hopes remained of the second essay being attended with even moderate success. Adverse anticipations were, how- ever, at length relieved by the re- arrival of most of the horses seut away in the first instance, and as the morning of Thursday last brought with it all the mildness and brilliancy of spring, doubts as to a numerous company were similarly dispelled— cir- cumstances no less fortunate than deserved to the exertions of Mr Newcome Mason, under whose direction the Oundle gather- ings have attained such popularity. The spirited way in which the little town and neighbourhood puts its shoulder to the wheel in behalf of its favourite amusement alike commends it to the most complete success. Regardless of loss, or just now the more immediate requirement of the ground for tillage and general agricultural purposes, those two models of Eng- lishmen, Messrs Kirby and Freemen, as usual, placed at the gratuitous use of the committee an extensive range of country at Glapthorne village, together forming, one of the finest steeple racing courses ever run over. The residence of the first- named gentleman on the same estate was also open each day to friends and visitors, and relays of the good and substantial testified how heartily they were welcomed. Excepting a piece of fallow on the far left, the line was pasture throughout, with about two dozen leaps in the four- mile journey, including a brook crossed four times and several in- and- out jumps at intersecting roads. An excellent though severe finish was afforded by adding an additional upland meadow, lying parallel with the principal highway; a tolerable view of the entire performance being secured by erecting the Coventry Stand on the summit. Owitig to drying winds of the previous days, scarcely a vestige of mud was discernible in any part of the line; and as the fences were denuded of everything bor- dering on the formidable, casualties* at least of a serious character, there were none. The sport commenced punc- tually at two o'clock, by which hour the course and its en- virons were thickly studded with spectators, though the Ring was almost solely in possession of the London division. The Selling Steeple Chase was first decided, and Honeycomb alone keeping on her legs, won in a canter. Of ten that next put in appearance for the Graud Handicap, the two Yeomans were backed for most money, the " old horse" being in greatest request. After a punishing struggle, he, however, succumbed to the Minor, who laid forward all the way, and taking the lead at the last fence but one, won a good race by three lengths, at the same time landing a nice little stake for his party, who backed him freely whilst running. The match that succeeded between Grapeshot and Ganymede, after the first mile, was left entirely to the latter. The Farmers' Chase furnished a slashing yards from the post, when, finding that the chance was hopeless, " Mr Goodman stopped riding, and Lilford won by two lengths. Miss Knight and Discord cantered in next a long way astern, and Weston walked in last. FRIDAY.— 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, 100 10lb, 200 211b, 300 281b, 400 38lb extra; gentlemen, & c, riders, and those who have not ridden the winner of a steeple chase allowed 5lb; about three miles; 13 subs. Mr Deacon's ch g Ligford, by Harkaway, aged, list 71b Mr Edwards 1 Mr Selby's gr m Honeycomb, list 71b Mr Goodman 2 Sir G. Wombwell's The Painter, list 71b Mr Dart 3 Hon W. Harboard's Grapeshot, list 71b( car list91b).. Owner 0 Mr Craven's Pickpocket, list 71b( carried list 91b). Mr Gordon 0 Capt Duraut's Marmaduke, list 71b Capt Cryrnes 0 Capt Duffs b g Ganymede, 12st ( inc71b extra).... Mr Jennings 0 Mr Hunt's Sir Charles Napier, list 71b .. - Owner 0 Mr Waldron's Curragh, list 71b Mr Walker 0 Mr Walter's gr m Lady A, list 71b .. Mr Leigh 0 Betting: 5 to 2 agst The Painter, 3 to 1 agst Lilford, and 7 tol each agst Marmaduke and Sir Charles Napier. The Painter took a strong lead directly the signal was given, but slipping down at the first fence, Marmaduke took up the running, and was soon a dozen lengths in advance of Pickpocket second, and Lilford next, these two lying abreast as they raced up the straight, Sir Charles Napier, Lady A., Curragh, and Honeycomb, succeeded, and at a wide interval from them, The Painter ( who was quickly remounted after his tumble) travelled on next, with Grapeshot, yet a long way behind him, in the rear; Ganymede having been stopped soon after passing the Stand. In descend- ing the hill to the right of that building, Lilford took second place, and next with Marmaduke, and Lady A. refused at the lane below. Honeycomb then went m front, and along the enclosures on the left was followed by Marmaduke, Lilford, and Curragh ; the favourite next, these being alone now left in the race. In rounding the far tarn Marmaduke obtained a slight lead, but in crossing the turnpike road the grey mare again had a little the best of it. Lilford, however, waited on the pair, and passed them after jumping the brook the last time. The Painter, who throughout the latter part of his journey had gradually improved his position, now came with a rush, but never reached Lilford, who won easily by tea lengths; and Honeycomb, catching the favourite on the post, beat him by two lengths; Marmaduke was a very bad fourth; Curragh walked in fifth; and these were all that went by the chair, the others having been pulled up at different parts of the line. A FREE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 5 sovs each, with 30 added; should the owner of the horse at the time of accepting declare he is to be sold for 25 sovs, 71b will be allowed; about one mile and a half, over four flights of hurdles; 13 subs. Mr J. H. Peart's Victory, by Valentissimo. 9st 121b, ( 25aovs) Maclean 1 Mr Edwards's" Laura Seiina, 9st 71b( carried 9st91b) ( 25) B. Land 2 Mr Edwards's Flageolet. 9st ( carried 9st 21b) ( 25) C. Green 3 Mr North's The Screw, 9st 131b ( 25) ... Taylor 0 Mr Deacon's Ada, 9st Mr Edwards 0 Capt Carthew's The Unknown, 9st MrLaton 0 Mr Nesbit's The Cripple, 9st 41b ( carried 9st 61b) Kendall 0 Betting: 2 to 1 each agst The Cripple and Flageolet, and 4 to 1 each agst Victory, Laura Selina, and Ada. The running was made by Victory at a slapping pace, followed in the first round by The Cripple, Laura Selina, and Ada. In the next round Laura Selina and Flageolet became the followers of the old horse, and in this order the race was finished, Victory having cut out all the work, and winning cleverly by three- quarters of a length, the third finishing a length from the second; Ada a bad fourth, The Screw fifth, and The Cripple next. There was no advance on selling price for the winner. MATCH, 50 each, 20 ft; two miles. Capt Duff's Ganymede, 12st Mr F. Gordon 1 Mr Walter's gr m Lady A., 10st 71b Mr Edwards _ 2 Betting: 2 to 1 on Ganymede. Lady A. made the running at a strong pace, which she maintained for upwards of a mile and a half, when the favourite headed her, was never again caught, and won easily in a canter. A FREE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, with 25 added ; the winner to be sold for 120 sovs, & c ; three miles ; 5 SUBST Mr Deaeon's ch g Weston, 4 yrs, 9st Sib ( 20 sovs). Mr Edwards 1 Mr Whitehead's The Squire, lOst 51b ( 20) Mr Goodman 2 Mr LoUn's ch m Miss Knight, aged, 9st 111b ( 20).. Mr Lotan 3 Capt Durant's Marmaduke, list( 26) C. Green 0 Capt Bloker- s ch g Whalebone, 9st 131b ( 20) Kendall 0 Betting : 6 to 4 agst Marmaduke, 2 to 1 agst The Squire, 3 to 1 each agst Weston and Whalebone. Won cleverly by a length ; a bad third. LATEST EETTING. LIVEBPOOL STEEPLE CHASE. 8 to 1 agst Minos I aO to 1 agst Hopeless Star ( tk) 20 to 1 Little Charley ( tk) | 14 to 1 agst Blink Bonny ( tk) Stewards Course affair between Wasp and Lilford, Mr Goodman thus having piloted one winner, and ridden two seconds. The Foxhunters' Stakes, with a brace of entries, failed to produce a race, but, as far as it went, a better afternoon's sport has rarely been pre- sented, with order and good- fellowship more admirably pre- served ; the honorary assistance of Mr Samuel Deacon in the field arrangements especially calling for favourable mention. Proximity to the publication of our Country Edition, and an ex- traordinary pressure of coursing and other news, compel the brief outline of Friday's proceedings given below, the introduc- tion into which of a hurdle race, we may observe, was a novelty here. Mr Marshall, of Northampton, assisted with counsel and advice the interests of the meeting, which, on the whole, was far more satisfactory than the promoters appear to have anticipated. Subjoined are details :— THURSDAY, FEB 12.— 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, £ 0 9st 121b, and 25 9st 71b ; about two miles; 13 subs, Mr Sedley's gr m Honeycomb, by Yonng Priam, 9st 121b( 50sovs) W. Goodman I Mr Whitehead's The Squire, 9st 121b ( 50) E. Weaver 2 Mr F. J. Day's b g The Despised, 9st 71b ( 25) .... Mr Edwards 8 Mr Deacon's ch g Weston, 9st 71b ( 25) Mr F, Lotan 0 Capt looker's ch g Whalebone, 9st 71b ( 25) Kendall 0 Betting : 5 to 4 agst Honeycomb. The Squire and Whalebone jumped off in advance, the former, when over the second fence, obtaining a commanding lead; Whalebone, Weston, and The Despised travelled on next in the order named, and many lengths astern of them the favourite brought up the rear. As they neared the turning flag at the brook, on the extreme left, the leader's advantage had so far diminished that in making the curve for the jump, he was joined by three others. In taking the water, The . Squire and The Despised cannoned and came down on their heads, whilst Weston and Whalebone dropping right into the ditch, had no more to do with the race. The temporary stoppage gave the lead to Honeycomb, who was followed by The Despised and The Squire, the latter taking second place at the last fence, but failed to overhaul the leader, who won in a canter by feur lengths; the third finishing half a length from the second ; the others did not pass the post. The winner was bought in for 54 guineas, The GRAND 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 four miles; 24 subs, 8 of whom declared. Mr John's br g The Minor, by Coronation, list 21b.. C. Green 1 Mr T. F. Mason's b g British Yeoman, 9st 121b,. Mr Goodman 2 Mr Weaver's br g Tchernaya ( h b), 9st 121b E, Weaver 3 Sir E. Hutchinson's br m Maid of the Glen, lOstlOlb T. Burrows 0 Mr Audinwood'sbgLittle Yeoman, lOst91b W. Taylor 0 Mr J. Shepherd's The Gipsy King, lOst 61b J. Shepherd 0 Mr Hunt's Sir Charles Napier, 9st 131b Land, jun. 0 Mr Sargeant's br m Katey, 9st 12" lb Owner o Mr Waldron's Curragh, 9st 121b Mr Walker 0 Mr Frisby's Oakball, 9st 81b H. Bell 0 Betting : 3 to 1 agst British Yeoman, 4 to 1 each agst Little Yeoman and Tfee Minor, and 5 to 1 agst Tchernaya. Starting to rearward of the Stand, Sir Charles Napier and The Minor showed the way from the winning enclosure, Tchernaya lying third, Little Yeoman and Katey heading the ruck, whipped in by Maid of the Glen. At the succeeding lane jumps, Little Yeoman took up the running, followed by Katey, The Minor, Tchernaya, and Oakball, and next, at a tolerably wide interval, came Curragh, the favourite, Maid of the Glen, and Sir Charles Napier. In these positions they crossed the road, and reached the nasty turn for the brook, where disasters began in the previous race. It was an ugly sort of thing to clear without collision in so numerous a field, and fur- ther was described by one of the riders as nothing less than a " trap," which could not be perceived until close upon it. Maid of the Glen fell into it, and Oakball rolled over her, neither of them taking further part in the con- test. Curragh also came down, and was thence out of the race, whilst Sir Charles Napier narrowly escaped a roll in the dirt. The rest got well over, Little Yeoman still going on with the lead, of which, hovever, before regaining the road last referred to, he was deprived by Katey. The latter, with Little Yeoman, The Minor, Gipsy King, and Tchernaya in a cluster at her heels, next crossed the brook above the village, and so entered the straight course in the bottom, the first- mentioned flight also continuing in close order as they rounded the Stand; the favourite and Sir Charles Napier being the next two. In de- scending the hill to the right, The Minor went in front, and half- way down British Yeoman, clearing his horses, took second place. Katey havingnowretired, LittleYeoman followed on third, and Tchernaya next. The first round having now been com- pleted, nothing calling for remark occurred until coming to water three meadows onwards. Here Tchernaya and Little Yeoman cannoned, and the rider of the latter getting one foot knocked out of the stirrup, lost considerable ground. Mean- while, the favourite waited on The Minor to about the centre of the pasture, after again quitting the Southwick road, and then took up the running ; Tchernaja close up, and thence going on third, nearly fifty yards now separating the forward trio from Gipsy King, Little Yeoman, Katey, and Sir Charles Napier. After turning the flag in this direction, Tchernaya showed in advance, and a splendid race home ensued to the last fence but one, where The Minor collared aud headed Weaver's horse, and drawing away at every stride afterwards, won by three lengths; Tchernaya, who tired at the lead into the straight, was beaten as far from British Yeoman; about a hundred yards from them Little Yeoman was fourth, and Sir Charles Napier fifth; Gipsy King and Katey walked in from the last road crossing, and nothing else came by the post. MATCH, 100 a side ; 12st each ; three miles. Capt Duff's b g Ganymede, by Freney, 12st Mr Gordon 1 Hon W. Harbord's b g Grapeshot, 12st S. Darling 0 Betting: 2 to 1 on Ganymede. The non favourite took a strong lead at starting, but directly showed a disposition to cut it, ana after passing the Stand, bolted out of the course amongst a knot of mounted farmers, with one of whom he got in contact, and both came down heavily; Grapeshot rolling over Darling, but without injuring him. The favourite cantered, and walked over the remainder of the distance by himself. The FARMERS' STEEPLE CHASE STAKES of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 20 added; about three miles; 8 subs. Mr Deacon's ch g Lilford, by Harkaway, aged, 12st 71b Mr Edward* 1 Mr Bird's b g Wasp, 4 yrs, list Mr Goodman 2 Mr Lotan's d m Miss Knight, aged, 12st 41b Mr F. Lotan 3 Mr Hill's b g Discord, 5 yrs, 12st Mr Gordon 0 Mr Chenay's ch g Weston, 4 yrs, list Mr Leigh 0 Betting : 5 to 4 on Wasp and 2 to 1 agst Lilford. Discord, with the favourites in attendance, cut out the work for a short distance, and then was headed by Wasp, who directly a$ erwards was passed by Weston; this pair thence making play alternately for the next half mile. At the Stand, Weston again took the command, being now followed by Lilford and Miss Knight, the others pretty well up with the mare. Lilford next showed in advance, but, in descending the hill, Wasp once more took up the running to the brook, then resigned it to " Westow, who, after carrying it on for seventy or eighty yards further, finally retired into the rear. Lilford and Wasp then joined issue, jumped side by side the in and out road jump, and so reached the last fence, which Lilford cleared a trifle the quicker. The other, however, stuck to him to about twenty WESTBURY STEEPLE CHASES. J. Raxworthy and H. G. Biggs, Esqs. Clerk of the Mr J. Fatt. Starter: Mr W. H. Norton. Hon Sec: Mr J. Smith. TUESDAY, FEB 10.— These events, originally fixed for the 3d inst, were, in consequence of the severity of the weather, post- poned to Tuesday last. Fortunately during the interim a change took place, which enabled the management to keep faith with this announcement, and from the fact of the meeting taking place immediately before Oundle, added to the excellent bill of fare, great expectations were raised that the present would eclipse any former gathering in this locality. How these hopes were realised will be gathered from our brief account of the pro- ceedings. The card exhibited no fewer thau three handicaps, with 24,20, and 19 subscribers respectively, the whole of the horses entered being coloured; but only three in the first, four in the second, and three in the last appeared at the post, much to the disappointment of those who, relying on these flattering appearances, had travelled miles to witness one of the most wretched days' sport imaginable. No blame can be attached to Mr Smith, upon whom all the onus of collecting the funds for carrying out the meeting devolved, but may in a measure be at- tributed to its management, and the ill- advised method of sending forth " cooked" handicaps as legitimate, " as a means to an end," and thereby create speculations which iuvariably end in disappointment and disgust. The weather was ex- tremely fine, but the attendance on the course extremely meagre, as was the muster of the speculative fraternity from the metropolis; the " Leviathan," and about a dozen other " notables," alone putting in appearance. The betting upon the " certainties" consequently was limited in the extreme. The line of country was at Mr Doel's Farm, about three miles from Westbury, on the Warminster road, the starting flag being placed at " The Three Elms," and crossing a cut fence with a wide ditch on the taking off side, the route pro- ceeded down the hill to the water jump, crossing two small en- closures and a! piece of ploughed land defended by cut thorn hedges; then turning to the right the line passed over a stake and round fence to the turning flag placed in the centre of a meadow in the bottom, then turning to the right it proceeded up the hill, over a dwarf fence placed on a rotten bank into the winning fiold, forming a circle which had to be traversed twice for the four milps. The fences, twenty- two in number, were ex- tremely light, but the ground, from the breaking up of the frost and the recent rains, was extremely heavy and distressing. The sports commenced with the Handicap flat race, for which three out of the 24 subscribers showed, and after the semblance of a race, it was won by the Faith gelding, but to the delight of the fielders the judge gave his award in favour of Impatience, by a neck. Four " sported silk" for the Hurdle Race, which was won by the favourite, Coleshill, in a canter. The Westbury and Wiltshire Handicap followed, and three only contested the 40 sovs, Janus, with odds on him, winning in the commonest of canters, The Bruiser, as usual, giving a sampie of his temper by refusing every fence. The Hunt Steeple Chase brought the day's proceedings to a conclusion, and was won, after the best race of the day, by Tollbar. Railroad ( late Nom de Guerre), un- fortunately fell at the last fence, broke his back, and died in stantaneously, after a lengthened career ou the Turf of upwards of 18 years. Mr Raxworthy officiated as judge, and Mr W. H. Norton as starter and clerk of the scales. A HANDICAP FLAT RACE of 5 sovs each, 1 ft, with a silver cup given; 24subs. Mr R. J. Field's Impatience, by Birdcatcher, 3 yrs, 9st .. Stinton 1 Mv T TVT Cmitli'o cr Viv Prtwolvinff nnt rvf Poit. h vr « THE CHASE. Hasten of hounds will greatly oblige us by causing their fixtures to be posted so as to reach its in the course of Friday. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.—( Weather permitting.) STAGHOUNDS. Her Majesty's— Tuesday Stoke Green, Friday Maidenhead Thicket, at i past 11. Cheltenham ( Capt D. West's)— Monday Hare and Hounds. Wednesday Audoveraford, Friday True Blue Farm ( Mr Tom White's), Keyn- sham, at 12. Heatlicote's, Mr— Tuesday Godstone Station, Saturday Barford Bridge, at i past 11. Rothschild's, Baron— Monday Witchurch, Thursday Cublington, at 11. Tonbridge Wells Subscription— Wednesday Matfield Green ( Brenchley), at 12. FOXHOUNDS. Atherstone - Monday Kirkby, Wednesday Crickets Inn, Friday Newn- haiii, Saturday Packington Park Gate, at 11. Albrigliton ( Mr 0. Stubbs's)— Tuesday the Lyttleton Arms Inn ( Hag- ley), Thursday the Whittimores, Saturday the Kennels ( Whiston Cross), at J past 10. Badsworth— Tuesday Street House Bar, Thursday Owston, Saturday Darton, at i past 10. Beaufort's, Duke of— Monday Calcot Bam, Tuesday Yate Rocks, Wed- nesday Stoke, Saturday Draycot, at J past 19. Bedale— Monday Salutation Inn ( Leeming Lane), Wednesday Kirby Hill Windmill, Friday Bedale, at i to 11. Bellew's, Mr F.— Tuesday Yard Down, Friday Bullyford Gate, at 1 p 10. Berkshire, 01d( Mr Morrell's)— Monday Newbridge, Wednesday Bablock ( Hythe), Thursday Bourton( Shrivenham), Saturday Chaddleworti, at J past 10. Berkshire, South— Monday Collins End ( Oxon), Tuesday tile Three Crowns ( Bucklebury), Thursday Aldermaston, Friday the Grotto ( Basildon), at ipast 10. , „ , „ _ . Blackmore Vale ( Mr R. Strachey's)— Monday Nunnycatch Gate, . Thurs- day Stock House, at 11. , , Bramham Moor— Monday Bardsey, Wednesday Ruddin Park, Friday the Wild Man, Saturday Boot and Shoe Inn. at J past 10. Burton Hunt (" Lord Henry Bentinck's)— Monday Faldingworth Grange, Tuesday Wragby, Wednesday North Carlton, Thursday Martin- by- Timberland, Friday Kettlethorpe, Saturday Newbold Common, 11. Cambridgeshire— Monday Potton Wood, Friday Whaddon, at J past 10. Cheshire Subscription— Monday Bradwell Hall, Wednesday Pool Hall, Thursday Bradtield Green, Saturday Dunham Massey, at 1 past 10. Cleveland— Monday Roseberry, Thursday Liverton, at i past 10. Cottesmore ( Sir John, Trollope's)- Monday Casewick, Tuesday Brook Hall, Thursday Witchley Warren, Saturday Ayston, at 11. Craven— Monday Heatlianger, Friday Henswood. at J past 10. Crawley and Horsham— Monday Balcombe, Wednesday Stone Bridge, Friday Broad Bridge Heath, at i to 11. Deacon's, Mr— Monday Clapper Bridge, Thursday Greystone Bridge, at 4 past 10, Durham County— Monday Two Mile Houses, Wednesday Fishburn, Friday Barmpton, at i to 11. Eggesford— Monday Winkleigh Wood, Friday Colleton, at i past 10. Essex, East ( Mr Marriott'?)— Tuesday Blackmore End Bull, Friday Braxted Park, at 11. Essex, South ( Mr A. Z. Button's)— Tuesday Slienfield Station, at i to 11, Saturday Avely Mill, at 11. Essex and Suffolk— Tuesday Donyland Heath, Friday Wiston, 4 to 11. Essex Union— Wednesday Ramsden Heath, Thursday Danbury Griffin, Saturday Pui- leigh Wash, at 4 past 10. Farquharson's, Mr— Monday West Lodge, Tuesday Shilhngstone. Fitzwilliam's, Earl— Monday Washingley, Wednesday Bythorn Toll Bar, at 4 past 10, F. B. H. ( Mr W. Wiliiams's)- Tuesday onytlion, Saturday Tretheague Bridge, a} 4 past 10. _ . Garth's, Mr— Monday Eversley Bridge, Wednesday Ascot Kennel, Fri- day Grey well Hill, Saturday Hawley Green, at 4 past 10. Greaves's, Mr H. G. ( the Essex)— Tuesday High Easter, Thursday Naz- ing Common, Saturday Hatfield Broad Oak, at 11. Halsdon— Monday— Little Torringtoii, Friday Ebberley Arms, at 4 p 10. Hambledon— Monday Southwick Park, Wednesday Old Vine, Friday Warnfsrd Park. Saturday Preshaw House, Monday week Broad- halfpenny Down, at J to 11. Hambleton ( Mr Bell's)— Wednesday Borrowby, Saturday Morton, at Mr T. M. Smith's g by Bowstring out of Faith, 5 yrs, 8st 41b Ennis 2 Mr Spurgeon's Primrose, 4 yrs, 9st Watkins 8 Betting: 2 to 1 on the Bowstring gelding, who made the run- ning, at a moderate pace, to the turn into the straight, where he was joined by Impatience, and the pair from that point ran a close race, the young one just getting up and securing the judge's fiat by a neck, two lengths separating the second and third. A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 25 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, 1 ft; the winner after the weights 71b extra ; two miles, over six flights of hurdles; 20 subs. Mr Andrews's Coleshill, by Cotherstone, aged, 9st 51b. Weaver 1 Mr T. M. Smith's g by Bowstring out of Faith, 5 yrs, 8st 71b Ennis 2 Mr Hunt's Sultan, by Shir), aged, lOst 51b Burroughs 3 Major Boyle's Miss Mary, aged, 9st ( car 9st 121b).. Mr Buckle 0 Betting : 3 to 1 on Coleshill, and 4 to 1 agst Sultan. Sultan started with the lead, followed at wide intervals by Coleshill, the Bowstring gelding, and Miss Mary to the lower turn the first time round, when the favourite took up the running at an im- proved pace, was never after caught, and won cleverly by two lengths; the same between second and third. Miss Mary, who was outpaced from the. first, was stopped at the distance, and did not pass that post. The WESTBURY AND WILTSHIRE STEEPLE CHASE of 40 sovs, added to a Handicap Sweepstakes of 7 each, 2 ft; the second to save his stake ; the winner of any race after the publication of the weights 71b extra ; four miles ; 19 subs, Mr C. Brown's b g Janus, by Cattonite, aged, lOst 71b Burroughs 1 Mr Hunt's Sultan, aged, lOst 41b Capt Hunt 2 Mr Preasant's Bruiser, aged, lOst Ennis 0 Betting: 5 to 2 on Janus, 3 to 1 agst The Bruiser, aud 10 to 1 agst Sultan. Sultan led to the turn in the rear of the Stand, where he gave way to Janus and The Bruiser. Descending the meadow towards the water jump Janus increased his lead several lengths, but upon being put at the leap he refused, ran round, and in so doing caused The Bruiser, noted for his " amiable" temper, to follow suit. This mistake enabled The Sultan, who cleared it in admirable style, to take the lead. After some time, Janus was induced to jump it, and then The Bruiser was got over; and the pair, as they crossed the next meadow, drew ra- pidly on The Sultan, who, at the next fence, through jumping too eagerly, breasted the bank, and was thrown back, thereby becoming last again. Janus, followed by The Bruiser, then went on with the running with a long lead, which he retained to the end, and after one or two more refusals, won by twenty or thirty lengths. At the fence in the bottom, the last time, The Sultan fell, unhorsed his rider, and broke away, but was speedily caught and remounted, and finished second; The Bruiser, who refused the fence at the Stand in the second round, not having been persevered with from that point. The HUNT STEEPLE CHASE of 3 sovs each, with a Silver Cup added; gentlemen riders, jockeys 51b extra; 4 year olds 9st71b, five lOst 4lb, six and aged list; winners of a Steeple Chase once 31b, twice 5lb, three times 71b extra; 4 subs. Mr J. Raxworthy's Toll Bar, aged, list 101b ( inc 101b ex). Ennis 1 Mr Flower's Grey Momus, list Mr Pelham 2 Mr Lucas's Railroad ( late Nom de Guerre), aged, list 71b ( including 71b extra) Mr Cooper 0 Betting: 6 to 4 on Railroad, and 2 to 1 agst Tollbar. Railroad made stroDg rurmiiag to the fence out of the starting field, which Grey Momus cleared in advance, but before he reached the succeeding fence was passed by Railroad and Tollbar, who went on with the running together, clearing " the water" in admirable style. On crossing the fallow the favourite was pulled back; the grey at the same time taking the second place. Half way up the hill towards home the three closed, and raced for the fence on its brow, opposite Mr Dorl's farm house, which the favourite reached first, but jumping too early he dropped his hind quarters on the bank and fell, and, we are sorry to add, so seriously injured himself that it was thought advisable to have fiim immediately destroyed. BETTING ON THE COURSE. LIVEBFOOL STEEPLE CHASE. 100 to 6 ags* Casse Cou ( tk). BERWICKSHIRE STEEPLE CHASE. Weights for the BERWICKSHIRE STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP. st: ib | st lb War Eagle 11 7 Isaac, late Ban- Little Bob, late I nathlath 11 4 Bob Hall 11 5 | MaidoftheWest. il 0 Cahirmee 10 10 st lb Polka ,10 10 Leda 10 Grampian 9 12 Robin Hood ( hb). 9 10 KNOCKINGIN ( GORMANSTON) STEEPLE CHASES' SECOND DAY.— Weights for the UNION CUP, added to a free Handicap of 5 sovs each; three miles. Acceptances to be de- clared on the 2d of March. age st Fanny Holmes a,. 12 0 Kiss me Quick a.. 11 11 Emperor a.. 11 7 Cannon Ball., a. .11 5 Charlie a.. 11 3 age st lb Little Legs.... a.. 11 3 Varna 5. .11 1 Souvenir 5., 11 1 Crystal 6.. 11 1 Evangeline .. 4.. 11 0 age st lb Jack'stheLad 4.. 10 10 Nymphaline .. 4.. 10 9 Nix my Dolly 4.. 10 8 Tyfarnham .. 3.. 9 " DEER FORESTS AND DEPOPULATION. TO THE EDITOR OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONBON. In these days The Times assumes to itself a right to SIR : IRISH METROPO LITAN STEEPLE CHASES AND FLAT RACES. — These events, fixed to take place on St Patrick's Day ( March 17), and which were fully advertised in our two last numbers, will be run for over the Howth and. Baldoyle course and country adjacent. We are requested to remind our readers that all the races close to- morrow ( Monday), at Dycer's Repository, with the secretary, Mr Wm. Robins. BIRMINGHAM STEEPLE CHASES.— An advertisement or this meeting will be found in our front page. The course ( the Clerk of the Courpa informs us) i$> oves a good open country. al\ grass. 4 past 10. Herefordshire— Tuesday Wormelow Tump, Friday Canon Frome, at 4 past 10. Heythrop— Monday Boulter's Barn, Wednesday Addlestrop Gate, Fri- „.„ ii> y Bradwell Green, Saturday KiddingtonGate, at 4 past 10. Hill s, Mr- Tuesday Snainton, Thursday How Bridge,' Saturday Satters gate, at 10. Holderness— Monday Tickton, Tuesday Sunderlandwick, Thursday Wassand, Friday Beverley Grand Stand, at i to 11. HursleytMr S. Lowe's)— Monday Crawley Kennels, Friday Oliver's Bat- tery, at i to 11. Hurworth— Tuesday Welbary, Saturday Oak Tree Village, at 4 past 10. Ingram's, Mr M— Monday Eaton Wood, Thursday Bretby Park, Satur- day Blithfield, at i to 11. Kent, East— Tuesday Barham Street, Friday Acrise Mill, at | past 10. Ledbury ( Mr J. C. Thackwell's)— Monday the Eighth Milestone on the Tewkesbury- road, Wednesday Whiteman's Hill ( Cradley), Friday Dymock Village, Monday week the Feathers Inn ( Staunton), Friday week Sapey Bridge, at 4 past 10. Ludlow ( Mr Sitwell's)— Tuesday Clungunford House, Friday Dinchope, at 4 past 10. Marshall's, Mr M.— Monday Blake Wood, near Red Post ( Stratton), Wednesday Moorcombe Corner, Saturday Carey Wood, at 4 past 10. Middleton's, Lord— Monday Ganton, Wednesday Oulston, Thursday Gaily Gap, Friday Thornton- le- Clay, Saturday Hexby Wood, at 4 past 10. Monmouthshire— Monday Graig Finger Post, Thursday Lancayo( tTsk), Monday week Lantillio, Thursday week Triggate Bridge, at 4 P 10. Morpeth— Tuesday Acklington, Friday Wallington. New Forest— Tuesday Bratley Water, Thursday Whiteparisli, Saturday the Lodge to Cadland, at i to 11. Norfolk ( Lord SufSeld's)— Monday Watton, Wednesday Dunham Sta- tion, Friday Bawdeswell, Monday week Barford, Wednesday week Thorpe Village ( near Gunton) Friday week Barningham, at i to 11. Oakley— Monday Cranfield, Thursday Notting Fox, Saturday Renhold, at i to 11. Oxfordshire, South ( Mr J. S. Phillips's)— Tuesday Stow Wood, Friday Park Farm, at 11. Pembrokeshire ( Mr Lort Phillips' 3)— Monday Alleston, Friday Llawhad- den Bridge, at 4 past 10. Portsmouth's, Earl of— Monday Manydown Park, Wednesday Litch- field, Friday Nutley Wood, Saturday Wolverton Park, at 11. Puckeridge( Mr Parry's)— Monday Measden Green, Wednesday Peverils, Saturday Layston, at i past 10. Pytchley— Monday Cransley, Wednesday Misterton, Friday Naseby, Sa- turday Braunston, at i toll. Raby— Tuesday the Grove, Thursday Houghton Bank Turnpike Gate, Saturday Winston Bridge, at 11. Rufford— Monday Wellow Green, Tuesday Norwood Park, Thnrsday Ossington, Saturday Langwith Lodge, at i to 11. Rutland's, Duke of— Monday' Croxton Park, Tuesday Newton Tollbar, Wednesday Piper Hole, Friday Crauwell, at 11. Scarborough's, Earl of— Monday Clay worth, Tuesday Osberton, Thurs- day Sandbeck Park, Friday Darlton Bar, at 4 past 10. Seale's. Sir Henry— Tuesday Asliprington, FridayJWollaton Cross. Shropshire ( Mr C. J. Morris's)— Monday Edgebolton Gate, Wednesday Bayston Hill, Friday the Fox ( Albrighton), at 4 past 10. Sinnington— Tuesday Amplefortli, Friday Helmsley, at 4 past 10. Smith's, Mr A.- Monday Amport, Tuesday Burbage Wharf, Thursday Redenham House, Friday Clarendon Park, at 11. Southampton's, Lord— Monday Stowe Nine Churches, Wednesday Win- slow, Friday Whitfield, Saturday Gayliurst, at 11. Southdown ( Mr A. Donovan's)— Monday Uckfield, Wednesday Clapham, Friday Newliaven, Monday week Shortgate, at k to 11. Southwold( MrG. Cook's)— Tuesday Tattersliall Town, Friday Market Stainton, Saturday Greenfield Wood, at 11. Staffordshire, North— Monday Seighford, Wednesday Betley, Friday Ad- derley, at4pastl0. Stamford and Warrington's, Eail of— Monday Wartnaby Stone Pits, Tuesday Bunny Park, Thursday Wilson Village, Friday Houghton- on- the- Hill, at 11. Suffolk— Tuesday Felsham Green, Thursday Horseheath Mill, Saturday Depden Green, at i to 11. Surrey Union— Monday Effingham Hill, Thursday Stovold's Hill, Sa- turday Oak3hot, at 4 past 10. Sussex, East— Monday Westfield, Wednesday Nortkiam, Friday Broad Oak ( B rede), at 4 past 10. Tailby's, Mr W. W.— Monday Theddingworth, Thursday Allexton, at 11. Thomson's, Mr A.— Monday Weston- on- the- Green, Tuesday Ham Green, Thursday Everley Hall, Saturday Thenford, at 11. Tickham— Monday Munkdown, Thursday Belmont, Saturday Rodmer- sliam Green, at 4 Past 10. Tiverton— Monday Mare Village ( near Huntsham Castle), Thursday Petton Cross, at 4 past 10. Tivyside— Monday Kilgerran, Thursday Rhydlewis, at 4 past 10. Tredegar— Monday Pennyland Gate, Thursday Castletown, Saturday Tredegar House, at 4 past 11. Trelawny's, Mr— Tuesday Shipley Bridge* at 11, Saturday Plym Bridge, at 4 past 10, Tynedale— Monday Minsteracres, Wednesday Cliollerford Bridge, Friday Stamfordham, at i to 11. U. H. C. ( Mr Powell's!— Monday Green Castle, Wednesday the Plough and Harrow, Friday Bankyfeline, Monday week Lanpumsaint, 10. United Pack ( Mr Luther's)— Tuesday Walcot Park, at 10. V. W. H., Lord Gifford's— Tuesday Bibury, Thursday Charlton Park, Saturday Seven Bridges, at i to 11. Warwickshire— Monday Ilmington, Tuesday Weston House, Thursday Sliuckburgh, Friday Church Tysoe, at i to 11. Warwickshire, North— Tuesday Tiie Hill, Wednesday Monks Path Street, Friday Princethorpe, at J to 11. Western Subscription ( Penzance)— Tuesday Halse Town ( St Ives), Fri- day Sheffield ( Paul), at 10. Wheatland ( Mr Lloyd's)— Tuesday Monkhopton, Friday Willey Park, at 4 past 10. Wilts, South ( Mr F. Wyndham's}— Wednesday Southleigh, Saturday Gallows Hill ( near Breamore), Wednesday week Cliitterne Barn, 11. Worcestershire— Monday Witley, Wednesday Copcut Elm, Friday Se- vern Stoke, Monday week Hartley, Wednesday week Kennels, Fri- day week Croome Perry Wood, at 4 past 10. Wyndham's, Colonel— Monday Sladelaud Gate, Wednesday Gumber Corner, Friday Drunswick Bridge, Saturday Teglease Gate, at 4 past 11. Wynn's, • Sir W. W.— Monday Aston, Wednesday Carden, Friday Loppington, Saturday Overton Bridge, at 4 past 10. Yarborough's, Lord— Monday Tealby Cross- roads, Tuesday Croxby Lake, Friday Ravendale, at 11, York and Ainsty— Monday Sutton- on- the- Forest, Tuesday GreenHam- merton, Thursday Copgrove, Saturday Moreby, at 4 past 10. HABBIBBS. Alton— Monday Southcott, Wednesday Chisenbury Priory, Friday Alton Turnpike, at 11. Brighton— Monday Patcham, Wednesday Thunder's Barrow, Saturday Dyke, at J to 11. Brooksend ( Thanet)— Monday Monkton Sea Mark, Wednesday Herne- street, Friday Norfh Down, at 4 past 10. Brookside— Monday Newmarket Hill, Thursday Telscombe Tye, at 11. Bronwydd ( lieagles)— Tuesday Synod Inn, Saturday Pensarn, at 4past 10. B. V. H.— Tuesday Chesilborne Down, Friday Mappowder Bridge, at 11. Collins's, Mr ( Truro)— Tnursday Zelah, Saturday Second Milestone on Mitchell- road, at 10. Craven ( Yorkshire)— Monday Otterburn, Wednesday Alton East, Friday Gill Church, at 11. Dulverton— Monday Shelson's Gate, Wednesday Roborough Gate, Satur- day Court Down, at 4 past 10. Eamont ( Mr Musgrave's)— Monday High Hesket, Wednesday Little Salkeld, Saturday New Church, at i to 11. Eastbourne— Monday Chalk Farm ( Willingdon), Thursday Birling, Mon- day week Wilmington Green, Thursday week Exceat, at i past 10. Elstow— Tuesday Wilden, Friday Lidliugton, at 4 past 10. Farmer's Subscription— Tuesday Black Patch, at 11. High Peak— Tuesday Newhave House, Thursday Taddington, Saturday Pike Hall, at 11. H. H. ( Rochester)— Monday Great Hermitage, Thursday Lower Stoke, at 11. Huntingdonshire— Tuesday Chatteris Ferry Hill, Thursday King Wil- liam Inn ( Cambridge- road), Saturday Heath Barn ( Somersham Park), at 11. , Lewis's, Captain Hampton- Monday Round Table, Thursday Stone House Wen, Saturday Black Horse, at 11. Lonsdale's, Lord— Friday Long Marstoa, at 12. Romney Marsh— Monday St Marys, Thursday North Farm ( Guldeford), Saturday Kennel, at 4 past 10. St Thomas by Launceston— Thursday Hare and Hounds ( Laneast Down), at 10.1 Stockton, Billingham and Hartlepool— Thursday Norton High Tollbar, at 4 past 10. Vale of Wylye— Monday The Robbers Stone, Thursday Bowlesbro' Knoll, at 11. Williams's, Mr E.— Wednesday Rock Hotel ( Roborough Down), Satur- day Amy Tree ( by Viverdon), at 4 past 10. SCOTCH. FOXHOUNDS. Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Tuesday Auchincruive, Thursday Barkskimming, Saturday Auchans, at 11. * Linlithgow and Stirlingshire— Tuesday Kinneil, Thursday Dalmahoy Saturday Bathgate Tollbar, at i to 11. Lothian— Tuesday Whittingbam West Gate, Thursday Salton Kennels, Saturday Ormiston Hall, at 1 past 10. Wemyss's, Earl of— Monday Pawston, Wednesday Kyloe, Friday Pres- ton by Dunee, Saturday Lennell, at 4 past 10. HARBIERS. Tait's, Mr A. D.— Wednesday Stair Bridge, Saturday Kilmaurs Mains, Wednesday week Fisherton Inn, at 4 past 11. IRISH. STAGHOUNDS. Ward Union— Monday Kilbride, Wednesday Flathouse, Saturday Eighth Milestone on the Ashbourne- road, Monday week Black Bull, Wed- nesday week the Ward, Saturday week Dunboyne. at one. FOXHOTJNPS. Dennis's, Mr— Monday New Forrest, Thursday Kilcroom, Mondaylweek Elms Grove, Thursday week Garragh, at 11. Duhallow ( Viscount Doneraile's)— Tuesday Templenacarrigy, Friday Castle Martyr, Saturday Ballyvonare, at 11. Galway ( the Blazers)— Tuesday Castlehacket, Friday " Castle- Lambert, Tuesday week Moyne, Friday week Dalystown, at 11. Kildare— Tuesday Spratstown Bridge, Thursday Johnstown Inn, Satur- day Brittas Gate, at 11. Kilkenny Hunt— Monday Clemanto Mills, Tuesday Freshford, at 11, Thursday Club House, at 12, Monday week Bennett's Bridge, Thurs- day week Corlogh Cross- roads, Friday week Sixth Milestone on the Dublin- road, at 11. Meath— Tuesday Balrath, Thursday Kilmessan, Saturday Slane, Tues- day week Corbalton, Thursday week Newhaggard, Saturday week Drewstown, at 11. Westmeath— Monday Gay brook, Friday Lisnabin, Tuesday week Multy> farnham, Friday week Middleton Park, at 11, HABBIBBS. Killultagh— Wednesday Killultagli House, Saturday Dundrod, Thurs- day week Bally hill, Saturday week Rock Chapel, at 4 past A. Snap and Worry ( Longford)— Tuesday White Rock, Friday Mount Jes- sop Gate, Tuesday week Goshen Cross- roads, F- tiday week Moat of Tisserdowhan, at 11. HUNTING MEMS. We understand that Mr Phillips will, at the close of the sea- son, retire from the mastership of the South Oxfordshire Hounds, and that the Karl of Macclesfield and Col Fane will take the future management of the hunt. The kennels will be removed to the locality of Sherborne Castle, the seat of the noble earl. Grenada, 22^ Mexican 2H 22 Peruvian, SO Portuguese 44£ Russian 109 99i Brazilian, 102J fulminate its " thunderbolts," aud to pronounce its anathema | ChuFan, lOsf8' ^ maranatha against the system of deer forests throughout the Equador, Highlands of Scotland. It prates ( inter alia) anent the " depo- pulation" of the country arising from the same, and affects to deplore the Neglected aud uncultivated state of extensive dis- tricts from a similar cause. By many, such assertions, I have no doubt, are taken as gospel—" the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,"— but, to those acquainted with the facts of the case, they are merely laughed at as specimens of " special pleading"— vox et praiterea. ; To assert that deer forests are injurious to the interests of the people is an absurdity. As to the outcry about " depopulation," that is untrue. Sir, we have a saying in Scotland, to wit, that " You cauna take the breeks off a Hielander"— simply because he is generally supposed to be without said convenient continuations. For the same reason I deny the charge of depepulation made against the owners and lessees of deer forests, because, where a forest is, inhabitants non sunt, and never tvere. Every one possessing any knowledge of the sub- ject must be aware that a " deer forest" implies a vast range of wild heath- clad mountains, untrodden by the foot of man, save, on occasions " few and far between," by > solitary shepherd looking after his flocks. With the exception of a rude hut, solely used by this individual during his visits, there is no sign of human dwelling. The " oldest inhabitant" would be puzzled to point such out. That this is true I have only to say " he that hath eyes to see, let him see." So much in reply to the charge of depopulation. But another count in the indictment accuses the proprietors of deer forests of the high crime of laying waste aud keeping uncultivated whole districts, for the pro- tection and security of theirferae natures— the red deer. In reply to this, I say fudge— for, where deer " do congregate," there tillage of any description is impossible. The mountains are all heath clad, the valleys, where not morasses, only affording, at best, a scanty though sweet herbage. Where, then, let me in- quire, do the Solomons who write in The Times ou depopula- tion and non- cultivation, find, in the first instance, that there ever were inhabitants to evict; and, in the second, ground ca- pable of cultivation? Echo may answer, " Where?"— but I trow in their own " addled brains." The enemies to deer forests forget to take into consideration one great benefit arising from them— I allude to the opening up of hitherto inaccessible districts. Every year immense sums of money are left 1n this otherwise poverty- stricken country, and, by whom ?— by the much- condemned owners and tenants of the abused deer forests. Their wants must be supplied. The con- sequence is that for miles around the influence of the " Sas- senach" is felt; the poor natives find a ready market at the shooting lodge for eggs, poultry, butter, cheese, & c, & c, & c; money is circulated amongst them, they begin to learn what comforts are, and to appreciate them. When the shooting sea- son terminates, and the strangers depart to the " sunny south," they go with the blessings of the people ; and, on their return, ( D. V.) next season, to resume the campaign, they are ever hailed with the song of " Oh, be joyful!" But, Mr Editor, I must cry " hold hard"— jam satis— aud, apologising for my " tedious- ness," am, & c, & c, & c, GLENAPP, Iona, Argyleshire, 4th Feb, 1857. The latest prices of the Foreign Funds on Friday afternoon were :— Sardinian, 90 1 Spanish Three perCents, 40} J Ditto, New Deferred, 2- ii Ditto, Passive 5| Turkish Six p8r Cents, J Ditto Four per Cents, 101- j Venezuela, 374 DutchT wo- ana- vHalf per Cents 65| Ditto Four per Cents, 98} THE LINLITHGOW AND STIRLINGSHIRE FOXHOUNDS. MR EDITOR : These hounds, after having been stopped for a fortnight by frost, had, last Saturday, the 7th inst, with their usual good luck this season, an excellent day's sport. The meet was a favourite one— Dechmont Strips, but, it being probably thought that, after a very stormy night, foxes would be more likely to lie in large than in small covers, the hounds were first thrown into Houston Wood, the property of that good old sportsman Major Shairp, where a fox was found at once; but the scent was wretchedly bad, aad after a slow unsatisfactory run, remarkable for nothing but for several big fences, which some of the very fast men chose to attempt— aud sundry rolls in the mud the consequence of their temerity— it was determined to try for another fox, with the chance, of course, of hitting upon the run one. We first drew Dechmont Strips blank, which was not to be wondered at, from the cause I have already mentioned. We then trotted on to Drumshoreland, the property of Lord Buchan, where wo found a brace of foxes. This cover is so large, and foxes are so well fed and taken care of, that it. is almost im- possible to get one to break, unless when the scent is first- rate, and we continued to rattle one, or perhaps both, of our foxes through the cover for nearly two hours. By this time the pa- tience of most of the field became exhausted, and with the ex- ception of seven, including the master, out of a field of about CO, they all left. I must do a few of those who went the justice to say that they would not have gone, but that they had then barely time to catch, at Linlithgow, the special train which had brought them from Glasgow in the morning. Those who did remain were well rewarded for their pains, for, almost immedi- ately a fox broke, going over some fine grass fields to Houston Wood, which lie ran through, bending afterwards to the left through the Whins; he then crossed the road, and ran through part of Newfield Strips, when he turned to the right, and crossed the railway, his point being evidently Dechmont. Immediately before reaching this cover there was a momentary check, fiom the ground being soiled by a flock of sheep, but it was only for an instant, the hounds hitting it off beautifully themselves across a country road to Dechmont Strips, which the fox appeared to have only skirted, running along the side of the wood to the Edinburgh and Glasgow road, which he crossed. Here the hounds rather beat us, and we got unsighted— ior only a few minutes, however — in consequence of our having to make a circuit to avoid a boggy bottom. This, unfortunately, was not the worst of it, for snow had now been falling heavily for some time, and when we caught the hounds again the scent had evidently become much colder; but, with a little able and artistic assistance from Purslow, the huntsman, who, however, seldom interferes with his hounds when running, we ran our fox— but at a very diffe- rent pace, it must be confessed, to what we had been going at— to the Knock, where, in consequence of the lateness of the hour, and the now considerable depth of snow, the master thought it prudent to have the hounds stopped. Time, altogether, rather more than an hour— up to the Edinburgh and Glasgow road, at Dechmont, about 30 minutes ; this part of the run being very fast, and over, principally, a fiue grass country. There is a capital show of foxes in Linlithgowshire this sea- son, and the hounds have shown unusually good sport: one fine run of an hour and twenty- five minutes, with a kill in the open, was chronicled in Bell about six weeks ago, and they have been particularly fortunate in killing their foxes. The greatest credit is due to Purslow, who has had numerous difficulties to contend with, for, not only is it his first season in this country ( a very intricate one, and particularly difficult to cross, even by those who thoroughly know it), but when the hounds were handed over to him at the end of last season they were by no means in good order, and were, besides, very riotous, particu- larly the old ones. Thanks to Purslow's good management, and partly of course to the excellent sport they have had, they are now remarkably steady. We are also particularly fortunate in our first whip, Henry, whose first season iu this couutry it is also. Our second whip is comparatively a stranger, but he ap- pears quiet and steady. These hounds proceed in about three weeks to their spring and autumn country at Carnwatli, in Lanarkshire, where there was also an unusually large show of foxes in the beginning of the season, and where we have gene- rally some fine hill runs. I cannot close this letter without alluding to our master, the Hon James Sandilands ; his urbanity and good temper ( which is sometimes sorely tried by some of the hard and rather jealous riding men from the west), his earnest desire to show sport to, and to accommodate his field in every respect, and his other numerous good qualities are well known to all who hunt with him, and I can answer for the fact that they are thoroughly appreciated by all who hail from the WEST COUNTRY. CITY INTELLIGENCE. During the past week the business transacted in the Railway Share Market has been active, and the settlements of the half- monthly accounts has engaged the chief attention of the dealers and speculators. » In almost all the principal undertakings a considerable advance in values has taken place, viz, as much as 2 to 2} per cent. Midland, ( Jreat Northern, Brighton, Caledo- nian, Bristol aud Exeter, Chester and Holyhead, aud Grand Trunk sf Canada have improved 1 to 1}, North Western, North British, South Eastern, South Western, Great Western, Lanca- shire and Yorkshire, North Eastern ( Berwick) and North East- ern ( York) 2 to 2i, and East Indian 3 per cent. The French lines have been dull, and have only advanced about i. . British, Foreign, and Colonial Mining Shares have been inac- tive, and prices have not exhibited any very great variation from previous quotations. Joint Stock Bank Shares have been in moderate request, and the transactions reported during the week have been at about former values, with the exception of Bank of London, which have improved about 3 to 4 per cent. Miscellaneous Shares have been steady, with no very material alteration in prices to report. Peninsular and Oriental Steam advanced about 10s. INDIA AND CHINA. Intelligence has been received from Bombay to Jau 16, from Bushire to Dec 30, and from Hong Kong to Dec 30. It is said that the Persians were contemplating an attack on the British troops encamped near the city. General Outram and his staff sailed from Bombay ou Jan 16. Government was preparing for the immediate despatch of reinforcements, to form a second division for service in Persia. All the. foreign buildings at Canton had been burnt and pillaged. Admiral Seymour had been throwing hot shot into Canton, but at the latest date had ceased hostilities, and was strengthening his position. Troops were about to be sent from India. The lorcha Alma had been taken by the Chinese, who were said to have mutilated the master. The steamer Thistle, towing the lorcha Anonyma, was attacked by 200 junks, and obliged to abandon thelorcha with her cargo. The bad feeling against the British was spreading to the other ports. It was rumoured that the Emperor was desirous of peace, but that the Cantonese were uncontrollable. IMPERIAL PAKLIAMENT. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL NEWS. Considerable attention has been paid this week by all persqtos interested in financial affairs to the proceedings in Parliament, and the appearance of the Army and Navy Estimates for the year 1857- 8 has, it is almost unnecessary to observe, elicited general approbation. The knowledge of the fact that the war expenditure has" ceased,* or at all events, been sensibly reduced, leads to the belief that a reduction of taxation will en- sue, and the supposition that the Income- tax would be modified to meet the wishes of the people has created increased confi. dence in the prospects of the Money Market. Even although the demand for accommodation has been well main- tained, a much better feeling prevails, and the hope is indulged that increased relief will soon be experienced. The fears recently aroused by the drain of gold to the Continent have been removed by the large supplies of that metal which have been received from the antipodes, amounting in all to about £ 830,000. The greater part of this total, it is true, has been sent away, but it has arrested the depletion of the Bank's vaults, and upwards of £ 200,000 has been added to the stores of that establishment. Large purchases of silver are still being effected, and considerable curiosity is felt to ascertain the nature of the next advices from India, as they will decide whether this absorption will increase or diminish. Under any circumstances, however, the knowledge of the fact that large sums are still en route from Australia, warrants the assumption that the stock of the precious metals in the Bank's vaults will be maintained at a respectable figure. The return published this evening by that establishment for the week end- ing the 7th instant, is rather encouraging, although there is a decrease in the bullion, and an increase in the private securities. This, however, is owing to the 4th of the month, when a large mass of commercial bills had to be honoured, and the continued drain of gold necessarily trenched upon the Bank's reserves. The notes unemployed, however, were larger, and the Government Securities have been augmented. The Bank of France return, published to- day, is also favourable, as it shows an increase in the bullion, and a decline in the bills dis- counted, and advances on securities. The general features of the statement encourage the belief that monetary affairs in France will soon improve. The accounts from the textile manufacturing districts still complain of the high rates of wool and cotton, which, combined with the dearness of money, contract business. In the Mincing- lane markets there is a large business in progress, and full prices are current for all the principal staples. A larger business has been done this week in the English Stock Market, and owing to the army and navy estimates, the gold arrivals, the favourable tendency in the exchanges, and the di- minished pressure for money, an advance of 1 per cent has taken place, Consols having closed yesterday afternoon at 93f 4 for money, and! 94 to I for the account. The Bulls have been en- couraged, and those who have recently operated for a decline, or have stood aloof, have bought to a considerable extent. Yes- terday there was a little flatness, i per cent of the improvement being lost, but this merely resulted from a little realising. The New Shares, and Reduced Annuities, have tended upwards, and Exchequer Bills have ruled firm at par to Ss premium. The latest prices on Friday afternoon of the English Funds were:— HOUSE OF LORDS. MONDAY.— THE CHINESE WAR.— Lord LYXDHUKST asked Lord Clarendon whether he had any objection to produce a copy of the colonial ordinance under which a register had been granted to the Chinese lorcha, the Arrow, together with a copy of the register itself ? He also called attention to a recent articlu iu the Moniteur, aud wished to ask whether the divans which were to meet in the Danubian Principalities were to consider the propriety of uniting those two provinces ?— The Earl of CLA- RENDON replied that there could be no objection to produce the colonial ordinance referred to ; but in respect to the register there was this difficulty— that it was not the custom tosend home copies of such documents. With regard to the other question put by the noble lord, he had seen the article in the Moniteur with some surprise, but there was certainly no bar to the dis- cussion by the divans of a proposition for the union of the Da- nubian Principalities, though at the present moment he would rather not enter into any discussion of the subject.— The Earl of DERBY returned to the question of the lorcha Arrow, and to the conduct of Sir John Bowring, and pressed for the'production of further papers connected with the matter.— A desultory discussion then ensued, iu the course of which Lord CLAREN- DON promised to produce some of the papers specified, after which the matter dropped. TUESDAY- THE ECCLESIASTICAL COURTS, THE PROBATE OP WILLS, DIVORCE, & c— The LORD CHAN- CELLOR called the attention of the house to the jurisdiction of Ecclesiastical Courts, and stated his intentions as to the testa- mentary jurisdiction of the existing Prerogative Courts, the law of divorce, and the law for the correction of clerks. After sketching the origin and progress of the testamentary jurisdic- tion, and showing how what was now purely a temporal court came to be called by an ecclesiastical name, he proceeded to give an outline of the chief features of his measure for reforming the tribunals which now exercised a jurisdiction over wills. The principal changes which he proposed to make were, to constitute a new court, to be called the Queen's Court of Probate, which, except in certain cases, was not to have jurisdiction over real estate, and over which a judge should preside, who would direct issues on matters of fact to be tried by a jury. In this court the proctors— of whom he declared that he should have no objec- tion to be rid after having felt his way— would at first have the common form business, while the contentious business would be thrown open to solicitors and barristers, who, together with the proctors and advocates, would have the right of prac- tising in the new court. With regard to wills bequeathing pro perty up . to £ 1,500, he proposed that, if uncontested," they should be proved in a district court; but, if contested, they should be disposed of in the Court of Probate in London, the office of judge being discharged by one of the vice- chancellors. Wills which disposed of property below £ 200, he proposed should be decided on by the county courts.^ With regard to divorce, he proposed, in the bill which he was about to introduce, to allow a woman to obtain a decree of separation from her hus- band if he should desert her for three years, atid, under certain circumstances, to give her the right of a postnuptial as well as an antenuptial settlement. These were the new features of the bill, the whole provisions of which, based on the measure re- jected last year, would be more clearly seen when the measure was laid on the table. With regard to ecclesiastical discipline, the offences of clerks might be divided into the two heads of moral and doctrinal offences, and, the proceedings in each of those cases being exceedingly cumbrous and expensive, he pro- posed to simplify them. In the case of doctrinal offences, it was not intended to allow a suit to be promoted voluntarily by any one person, but that proceedings should ouly be taken after a certificate had been obtained, signed by a certain number of persons of station in the Church. The Lord Chancellor then laid these bills on the table, with the exception of the Clergy Offences Bill.— Lord LYNDHITRST thought that the Testamentary Jurisdiction Bill would not satisfy the public. In the first place, it transferred the testamentary jurisdiction to Chancery in substance, though not, perhaps, in terms. This wasthe main ob- jection to the bill brought iu last year by the present Attorney- General, when it had been said that no sane person would in- crease the jurisdiction of that court. Having proved his point, that the proposed court would be substantially a Court of Chan- cery, the noble lord went on to complain that the appeal from this new court would not be, as now, to that most popular tri- bunal, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, but to the Lords Justices, the Lord Chancellor, and the House of Lords, an arrangement which would be at once unsatisfactory to the suitor, and cause enormous additional expense. So far from being a bill to establish a court of probate, it was, on the con- trary, one to abolish the Court of Probate, aud to adjoin its ju- risdiction to the Court of Chancery. The chief feature of the procedure of this new court was one which had always been held to be a main objection against the Court of Chancery itself; he meant its inability to try matters of fact. These, he thought, were adequate objections to the bill. Nor had the very difficult question of compensation to the practitioners, whose business the bill proposed to annihilate, been mentioned. Surely the house would require some estimate of the probable amount of that compensation, in order that it might know that it was not about to pay too highly for a mere transfer of jurisdiction. After stating several objections to the other measures proposed by the Lord Chancellor, the noble lord concluded by regretting that he had not incorporated in the Divorce Bill a clause to abolish the action for criminal conversation, which was a dis- grace to the nation.— The Bishop of EXETER having stated his general approbation of the measures proposed by the Lord Chan- cellor, Lord CAMPBELL expressed his dismay at hearing that any married couple, after a temporary disagreement, or after improper collusion, might obtain a divorce for all practical pur- poses except marrying again. With regard to the testamentary jurisdiction, he hoped that the now court would not be made an adjunct to Chancery, to be thrown into which he knew many persons in the other house of Parliament considered the greatest calamity that could befall a man. With the best intention to support these measures, he felt that the Lord Chancellor was not exactly in the right course at present.— After some further discussion, the bill was read a first time, and the house then adjourned. THURSDAY- SECONDARY PUNISHMENTS.— The Mar- quis of SALISBURY moved for a select committee to inquire into the subject of secondary punishments.— Lord GRANVILLE op- posed the motion, on the ground that the house was not yet in possession of the plan proposed by Government.— Lord STAN- HOPE also hoped that Lord Salisbury would not press his mo- tion until he had heard the Government plan.— Lord CAMPBELL agreed with Lord Stanhope in thinking that this was the time for action and not for deliberation. In his opinion transporta- tion was the only punishment which afforded a reasonable chance for the reformation of criminals, and he hoped the Go- vernment would direct their attention especially to the con- tinuation of that punishment.— After some further discussion the motion was negatived without a division. FRIDAY.— The house sat for a short time, but nothing of any great importance took place. was exaggerated, but not without foundation; and that tho punishment under sentences of penal servitude was not mada sufficiently penal. He thought tiie inference which the public. would draw from the comparison between the crime of 1855 and \' 1856 was, that there had been a decrease to the extent stated by Sir G. Grey in the graver crimes, whereas by a change in tha law during the interval, a large class of offences, formerly left for trial, were dealt with summarily.— Mr COLLIER contended that with respect to our worst criminals, it would be far better to imprison them for life at home, than to incur the expense of imprisoning them abroad. The next class might be dealt with as proposed by the Government, either by transportation or penal servitude at home.— After a good deal of discussion, leave was given to bring in the bill. TUESDAY.— THE CRIMEAN COMMISSION.- In answer to Mr J. E wart, who asked whether it was intended to maka any recognition of the services of Sir John M'Neill and Colonel Tulloch, Lord PALMERSTON declared that those gentlemen had performed their duty entirely to the satisfaction of her Majes- ty s Government, to their own credit, and with great ability perseverance, and minuteness. At the same time, he observed it did not appear to the Government that their services were of such a nature as to call for the extraordinary course of confer- ring upon them honours from the Crown. MR DISRAELI AND LORD PALMERSTON.— Mr DIS- RAELI, after claiming an indulgent hearing for an explanation involving his personal honour, referred to the statement he made in a former debate, to the effect that a secret treaty had been concluded between France and Austria, guaranteeing to the latter power the possession of her Italian provinces, towhieh Lord Palmerston gave a direct and derisive denial. This state- ment the right hon member proceeded to reiterate, with various explanations and definitions, declaring that an instrument hav- ing the effect of a treaty, and to the effect he had mentioned, was actually completed on the 22d of December, 1854; that it received the concurrence of the British Ministry, and was ex- tensively acted upon, a considerable portion of the Austrian army having been withdrawn from Italy in consequence. Some of the other Italian Governments were, he added, alarmed at this step, and the existence of the guarantee was then, with the knowledge of her Majesty's Ministers, communicated to them, with the object of tranquillising their apprehensions.— Lord PALSIERSTON, in reply, repeated his denial that any such treaty existed. When hopes were entertained that Austria would take an active part in the late war, there had been an understand- ing entered into, which was embodied in a convention, by which 1 ranee promised to abstain from all movements calculated to compromise the integrity of the Austrian empire. This conven- tion, however, so far as the British Government were aware was never signed, nor did it ever really come into effect, as the con- tingency for which it was prepared never arose. To denominate this temporary and incompleted convention a treaty, was he contended, a confusion of terms ; and, as a necessary conse- quence, all the charges brought against the Government of dis- mgemiousness and ill faith must fall to the ground. THE SALE OF BEER.— The house having gone into com- mittee en the motion of Mr HARDY, that hon member proceeded to ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the laws relating to the sale of beer by retail, aud to regulate certain places of public resort, refreshment, and entertainment. This measure, as he explained it, was designed to provide more stringent regula- tions for houses in which beer was sold ; to oblige the keepers of coffee- houses and other places of refreshment that were open at night to take out licenses, and place their establishments un- der the surveillance of the police.— The motion was seconded by Mr BALL.— Sir G. GREY acknowledged the importance of the subject with which the measure was intended to deal; and gave his cordial assent to its introduction.— Sir J. Pakington Mr Wilkinson. Mr Lowe, MrCrossley, and other members, having briefly spoken, leave was given to bring in the bill. WEDNESDAY.— The house sat for a short time, but no business of importance was transacted. ADMINISTRATION OF JUST ICE.- Mr NAPIER moved an address to the Cr- wn, praying her Majesty to take into consider- ation, as an urgent measure of administrative reform, the forma- tion of a separate and responsible department for the affairs of public justice. The subject, he remarked, had been discussed in former sessions at great length, and the arguments then ad- duced, and which he briefly recapitulated in favour of the plan intimated in his motion, had never been rebutted.— The motion, after a good deal of discussion, was agreed to. CHURCH RATES— Sir W. CLAY obtained leave to bring in a bill for the abolition of church rates. After the transaction of some other business of no great im- portance, the house adjourned. SALTBY.— In reply to he did Exchequer Bills, Is to 8s pm India Bonds, Is pm Ditto Stock, 220 Consols for Account, 84- J. Bank Stock, 218 Reduced Annuities, 94| | Consols, 93| I New Three per Cents, 94] Long Annuities, 2$ In the Foreign Market also there has been mere activity, and the rise in the Funds has caused a corresponding movement in all other securities. Turkish Six per Cents have risen as much as 2^ per cent, and the Fours are f higher. Spanish have been in request at enhanced rates; but the Certificates, owing to the postponement of M Mire's visit, have been less buoyant. Mexicans are fiviaer, and also Grenada, but South American se- curities have been flat. Venezuela have remained steady. At the meeting of the holders of these bonds, the following terms for the settlement of the debt proposed by the commissioners from the litepublic were accepted, viz, the arrears of dividend to be capitalised and bear 3 per cent interest till 1867, and 4 per cent, af terwards. The Active Stock to receive 3 per cent, till 1867, " and 4 per cent, afterwards. The Deferred to have 1 per cent, till 1862,11 per cent, for the next five years, and 2 per cent. ACCIDENT TO THE MASTER OF THE SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE | after 1867 ; 25 per cent, of the customs revenues of the Republic ODNDS.— We regret to learn that the worthy master of the I +, o be paid to special agents there, and remitted to Messrs HOUNDS, _ South Oxfordshire Hounds ( J. S. Phillips, Esq) met with a serious accident while hunting on Tuesday last, the nature o'i the injury being a dislocation of the collar- bone. We regret to state that Lord Coventry, of ChristchUTChj Ox- fords has met with a severe fracture of the arm. Frederick Huth and Company for payment of the dividends. If not sufficient, the amount to be made up by the Government; if in excess of the required amount the balance to be returned to the Government until 1867. After that date a sinking fuudto be commenced. HOUSE OF COMMONS. MONDAY— THE BUDGET.— The CHANCELLOR of the EX- CHEQUER promised to make his financial statement ou Friday. PERSIA.— In reply to Mr Layard, Mr V. SiiiTn stated that Feruk Khan, the Persian Ambassador to the Emperor of the French, had received from his court further and full instruc- tions for negotiation with the British Government. TICKET- OF- LEAVE MEN.— Sir G. GREY, in moving for leave to bring in a bill to amend the act of 1853, substituting, in certain cases, other punishment in lieu of transportation, shortly stated the reasons for the change introduced by the act- namely, the cessation of a demand in the colonies for convict labour, and the general and strong feeling of the colonists against the reception of criminals— the main provisions of the act, and the system, including tickets- of- leave, under which those provisions were carried out. He then proceeded to show what had been the effects of the act of 1853, so far as appeared from the number of sentences of transportation and penal ser vitude passed at different periods, the number of licenses granted on the ground of good conduct, and those revoked for misconduct, or forfeited by re- conviction. In giving these de- tails, Sir George explained the rules and principles which guided the Secretary of State in granting letters of license, and de- clared his belief that the alarm excited by the liberation of con- victs under tickets- of- leave, although to a certain extent well founded, had been greatly exaggerated. Looking at the general state of crime in the last two years, he found that, while there was a small fractional increase in the summary convictions, the committals for trial had decreased from 25,922 in 1855 to 19,433 in 1856, or about 25 per cent, notwithstanding the disbanding of the militia. This state of things did not, he thought, justify the great alarm prevalent in the country. Sir George then ad- verted to the reports of the committees of both houses which sat last sessien, who concurred in recommending a continuance of transportation, as far as practicable. To carry this proposal into effect without a breach of the engagements entered into with the colonies, which the Governmeut had not the remotest intention to violate, was, however, the great difficulty. Western Australia was at present the only colony which would receive convicts. Its capabilities were said to be great, and the colo- nists had been represented to be desirous of convict labourers. After full consideration, the Government had determined to propose to give effect to the recommendation of the Committee of the House of Commons, that the sentence of penal servitude should be lengthened, so as to make it of the same duration as that of transportation under the old law ; and they proposed to remove all obstacles to the removal of convicts sentenced to penal servitude to any possession of the Crown, so that such a sentence should carry with it, though not necessarily, removal from the country, the Government being thereby enabled to send convicts to Western Australia, or to avail themselves of any additional facilities for their transportation to other penal set- tlements. With regard to those convicts under sentence of pe- nal servitude who would be kept at home, he indicated his views as to the rules which should govern remissions of the sen- tence, and proposed, he said, to maintain the power, which he thought useful to retain, of granting the conditional licenses called tickets- of- leave. A few minor points were touched upon by Sir George, one of which related to the hulk system, which was, he said, in process of abandonment.— Sir J. PAKINGTON thought the alarm regarding the ticket- of- leave system was un- derrated rather thau exaggerated. With respect to the propo- sals of Sir G. Grey, he thought it would be better to wait until the bill was before the house. The question involved two points— first, what was to be the state of the law as to secondary punishments ; second, the manner in which the law was to be administered and carried out. There was an impression, he THURSDAY.— SIR R. PEEL AT Mr A. Stafford, Sir R. PEEL frankly acknowledged that make the speech at Saltby, on the 7th of January, which was reported in The Times, and, although it was difficult, he said, to pledge himself to the precise accuracy of everything contained in the report, he had such confidence in the fidelity of the re- porter that he was ready to accept the responsibility, except as to one particular phrase, repudiating any word prejudicial to the character of M Mornv. If he had erred ( although he did not fcel that he had erred), he begged to offer the most ample ex- pressions of regret, and the most fitting amende honourable. THE SECRET TREATY.— Lord PALMEESTON, referring to the explanation which had taken place on Tuesday night, re- garding the convention or 1854, said he wished to set himself right with Mr Disraeli upon that subject. He had then said that the convention was never signed; but upon further inquiry he found that, in point of fact, it had been signed, but it being more of a military than of a political character, the object being to regulate the relations of the French and Austrian troops in Italy in the contingency of Austria declaring war against Russia, and Austria never having declared war, the convention, though signed, became a dead letter.— Mr DISRAELI recapi- tulated what, he alleged, he had stated, and which, lie observed, had been pronounced a romance, and he now reasserted that there was a treaty, a secret treaty, between France and Austria, the object of which was to guarantee the Italian posses- sions of Austria; that it was not only signed, but extensively acted upon; that there was no limitation of its action, and that the account given by Lord Palmerston the other night was en- tirely incorrect.— Lord PALMERSTON observed that Mr Disraeli's statement was that there was a treaty between Austria and France guaranteeing the Italian possessions of Austria, which was now in existence, aud that this treaty had been concluded at the instigation of the English Government. He ( Lord Pal- merston) had denied this, and he still denied it. No such treaty ever was concluded with the cognisance of the English Govern- ment. To the best of his belief, he said, Mr Disraeli had been imposed upon in this matter. FRIDAY.— THE WAR WITH PERSIA.- Mr LAYARD said that it had been announced by the President of the Board of Control that negotiations for peace had been commenced at Paris. This was a most important question, and it was most unreasonable that negotiations of this kind should be entered upon while Parliament was sitting, without the house having an opportunity of expressing an opinion, or knowing what was going on. From what he had heard, he believed that these ne- gotiations involved guarantees which would affect our relations with the whole of Central Asia, and might bring this country into almost endless quarrels with the small states in that part of the world.— Lord PALMERSTON said the negotiations, so far as they had gone ( which was not far), were proceeding in a very promising manner : and he would put it confidently to a gentleman of his honourable friend's experience, whether it would not be better to avoid discussions and observations that might delay or pre- judice the termination of those negociations. He could assure the house that it was the most anxious desire of the Government to conclude a peace upon honourable and satisfactory terms, and to give every information that would not embarrass the con- sulting parties. After some further discussion, the matter dropped. THE BUDGET.— The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER then made his financial statement, He said in the statement he made last year he estimated the revenue of the current year at £ 71,740,000 ; its actual amount had been somewhat greater— namely, £ 71,885,000. The expenditure for 1856- 57 including the loan to Sardinia of £ 1,000,000 and the vote of credit of £ 2,000,000, he had estimated at £ 82,113,600, showing, therefore, a defi. ciency of £ 10,373,000 in the estimated revenue, or, deducting the margin of £ 2,000,000, a deficiency of £ 8,373,000. The total receipts from revenue, loans, and Exchequer bills in the year 1856- 57 amounted to £ 79,384,000. The actual expenditure would amount to £ 78,000,000, leaving a balance of £ 1,384,000. The present year, Sir C. Lewis proceeded to observe, was not a year of ordinary peace expenditure, but a year of extraordinary ex- penditure ; besides certain extraordinary expenses, there would be a loss upon the malt revenue, owing to the expiration of the war duty and to drawbacks, amounting to about £ 1,000,000, to be de- ducted from the revenue of the year inconsequence of the peace. He estimated the expenditure for the ensuing year at £ 65,474,000. Of this total the interest on debt would absorb £ 28,550,000, and the permanent charges on the cousolidated fund, £ 1,707,000. The supply services would require £ 32,904,000; namely, for the army and militia, £ 11,625,000 ; navy and coast guard £ 8,109,000 ; packet service, £ 965,000 ; civil services, £ 7,250,000; collection of the revenue, £ 4,215.000; superannuations, £ 475,000; and a vote on account of the Persian expedition, being half the esti- mated charge up to the 1st of April next, £ 265,000. The remain- ing £ 2,250,000 consisted of sums required for the redemption of debt, viz, £ 2,000,000 to pay off the first series of Exchequer Bonds, issued in 1854, and falling due in May ; and £ 250,000 as a sinking fund towards extinguishing the second five million loan, under the provisions of the act passed last year. Premising that the war had left behind it an addition of £ 30,265,000 to the permanent debt, and of £ 12,120,000 to the floating and terminable debt under different denominations, entailing an annual charge of £ 1,460,000, the Finance Minister proceeded to the second branch of his subject, namely, the sys- tem of national taxation. He remarked that the settlement, as it was called, of 1853, for the reduction of the income- tax, had been disturbed by subsequent eventualities. Within the next four years, besides the annual payment of nearly oue million and a half additional interest on debt, provision must be made for eleven millions and a half in redemption of recently created loans. When to this was added the number of taxes remitted since 1853, amounting in the whole to £ 760,000, he contended that neither the Legislature nor the Government could any longer be held bound to the alleged settlement concluded in that year. Sir G. C. Lewis then entered somewhat at large into the abstract controversy between direct and in- direct taxation, and adverting at last to the arrangement which he proposed to make for the present year, showed cause for declining to comply with the very numerous requests that had been presented for the abolition of the duties on paper and fire insurances. He intended to deal only with the taxes im- posed on account of the war. Of these a permanent increase In the excise on spirits produced one million and a half annually, and would be left untouched. The war malt duty had already ceased, and would entail a loss of two millions on the revenue for the ensuing year. There remained the income- tax, of whose past history he gave a brief sketch, and described the position in which the law relating to its imposition now stood in pursu- ance of acts passed in 1853 and subsequent years. As at present appointed, the tax would remain at I6d. until April, 1858, drop- ping then to 5d for two years longer, and ceasing alto- gether in 1860. The prolongation of the war income- tax for another year, however, was occasioned by an acciden- tal variation in the wording of the enactment, of which the Government had no intention to take advantage. Look- ing at the demands upon tha revenue owing to the tran- sition from war to peace, to the debt and liabilities created during the war, and to the remission of taxation, he proposed to fix the income- tax at the original rate of 7d in the pound fixed by Sir R. Peel, for three years, upon incomes above £ 150 a year, and at 5d in the pound upon incomes between £ 100 and £ 150. The total revenue for the year 1857- 8 would then remain as fol lows:— From Customs, £ 22,350; Excise, £ 17,000,000; Stamps, £ 7,450,000; land and assessed tax, £ 3,150,000; income and property tax, £ 11,450,000; post- office, £ 3,000,000; Crown lands, £ 365,000 ; miscellaneous, £ 1,600,000. The gross receipts would thus amount to £ 66,365,000, which, as set against an estimated expenditure of £ 65,474,000, would leave a surplus of > £ 891,000. The whole amount of taxation now to be remitted was £ 11,571,000, from which, however, the Exchequer would only sustain a loss or about 1\ millions during the ensuing year. The right hon baronet concluded by moving a formal resolution granting two millions to her Majesty to redeem the first series of Exchequer Bonds.— After the usual observations and remarks, which pre- sented no feature of interest, the motion was agreed to. said, that there had been an indiscreet exercise of the preroga- tive of mercy by the advisers of the Crown, which he believed THE NEW JUDGE.— We understand that Mr Sergeant Chan- nell has been appointed to succeed the late Boron Alderson as one of the judges in the Court of Exchequer. LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS COMPANY.— Traffic receipts for the week ending Feb 7,1857, £ 9,684 3s lid. Number of omni buses belonging to the company, 604; number at work, 571. BANKRUPTCY OF MESSRS FOX AND HENDERSON.— Messrs Fox and Henderson, engineers and contractors, were on Wed- nesday declared bankrupts in the Birmingham District Court of Bankruptcy, and duly surrendered in the course of the afternoon. The reluctance of a large English creditor to sign the deed of in- spection agreed upon in November, and not the recent decision of the French Court, is said to have precipitated the bankruptcy. The first meeting is fixed for the 2d of March, and the last for the 30th of the same month, Mr Coleman, of London, is to pre- pare the accounts. The court granted an allowance of £ 10 per week to each of the bankrupts. LONDON.— Printed and Published at " BELL'S LITE IN LONDON" Office, at 170, Strand, in the parish of St. Clement Danes, in the City and Liberty of Westminster, by WILLIAM CLEMENT of the same place.— SUNDAY, FEB 15, 1867.
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