[ SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 1857,3 « * TT> All jJ SPORTING CHRONICLE .[ TOWN 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 J UNSTAMPED, Titziu;^- 170 strand B 2 IX 9 i o o 110 0 2 0 111 1 0 3 0 1 11 1 1 ONUS to GREAT METROPOLITAN STAKES, next THURSDAY. Per Mr Beeton: Friends at t ue Dolphin , 5 0 Mr Aynes, C iarendon Arms, Hammersmith 1 1 0 Mr Taylor, Plough, Clapham ... 1 1 0 Mr Black, Feathers Tavern, Grosvenor- street West, Pimlico Mr Dawson, 19, Mark- lane Mr Parkin, George Inn, Eton Mr Bowie, l anch's Tavern, Fleet- street Mr Smith and Friends, Secretary to the Licensed Vic- tuallers' Protection Society Mr White, Sun, Ludgate- hill Mr Baldock und Friends, St John's Wood Mr C. Busk and Friends Mr Denton, Oliver's Hotel, Westminster Bridge Mr Luce, King's Arms Hotel, Hampton Court Mr Davis and Friends, Smithfield Mr Pickwovth and Friends, Bank Dining Rooms, Throg- morton- srreet Mr Bailev and Friends, 2, Windsor- terrace, Maida- hiU.. Mr Haviil smd Friends, Wrekin Tavern, Broad- court Drury- lane Per Messrs Twwings: Mr Dines, 1, Allsop- terrace, New- road Mr Farranee, Belgravia Mr Evans and Friends, White Hart, Knightsbridge .... Mr Formaii, Tankard, Walcot- place, Lambeth Mr Moy and Friends, Royal Standard, Pimlico Mr Butler, Spotted Dog, Tottenham Court- road—.... Per Mr Dorling: Mr Trery, Castle Inn, Tooting Mr Callaghan, race glass maker, 23A, New Bond- street.. Mr Hubbard, Bell, Tooting Messrs Wal'ers and Harvey, 4, Agar- street, Strand .... Per Mr Collings, at Messrs Ray's: Mr Searle, Running Horse, Piccadilly O. RAND UNIVERSITY EIGHT- OARED \ X MATCH, on Saturday next, 4th of April, from PUTNEY lo MORTLAKE.— Messsrs G. SEARLE and SONS beg to inform eentle- men who wish to see this match that they have chartered the CITIZEN steam boats, K and L, which will leave their wharf at Stangate, Lambeth, Surrey side of Westminster Bridge, at 10 o'clock a. m. precisely, calling at Pimlico, Chelsea, and Putney. Tickets, 5s each, may be obtained of Messrs Searle and Sons, at Stangate, Lambeth, London; and at Putney, Eton, and Cambridge. M] ' ESSES TATTERSALL beg leave to the public that their FIRST THURSDAY'S SALE will take place on Thursday, 23d April; they will also have sales on the following Thursdays :— 7th, 14th, and 21st of May, and 4th of June. Immediate application should be made for stalls, if required. inform A^ ICG^ London.— j QTALLIONS.— Messrs Barrow's Stud Paddocks, - • PU1? LIC S4LE& by AUCTION eveij^ Wednesday andweiy IO Newmarket, and Repository for the Sale of thorough- bred Horses 7 6 0 1 1 5 3 10 1 13 1 0 1 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 10 0 0 10 0 2 2 0 10 0 jgPSOM SUMMER MEETING.— The two fol- lowing races close and name to Messrs Weatherby, 6, Old Bur- lington. street, or to the Clerk of the Course, on the first Tuesday in April ( the 7th), viz :— "...,„ SECOND DAY.— The BBNTINCK PLATE of 50 sovs ( Handicap), for all ages; one mile. „ ir .. , , „ THIRD DAY.— The COBHAM PLATE of 50 sovs ( Handicap), for all ages ; three quarters of a mile. Entrance 2 sovs, to be paid at the time of entry. HENRY DORLING, Clerk of the Course. T HE COVENTRY MEETING, Monday and Tuesday, April 13 and 14. RE- OPENING of the CRAVEN STEEPLE CHASE, a Handicap of 5 sovs each, 1 ft, to go to the fund, with 100 added; the second horse to save his stake, and the winner to pay 20 sovs towards expenses; four miles, over a fair hunting country, under the usual steeple chase conditions; a winner of a Handicap Steeple Chase, after the weights are published, to carry 71b extra. To close and nams to S. Merry, Leamington, on or before April 1, Five horses to start, or only half the money added. Lord LEIGH, C. N. NEWDEGATE, Esq, M. P. (. stewards Count BATTHYANY, J- s- ewaros. Capt DUFF, J S. MERRY, Clerk of the Course. OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE MATCH.— EDMUND WYLD, boat builder, of Fore- street, Lambeth, begs to acquaint gentlemen of the Universities and others, that he has ENGAGED the fast and commodious steamer CHILDE HAROLD, to ACCOMPANY the RACE. Tickets, 5s each. The Cliildg Harold will leave London Bridge at 9 o'clock, callins st'a 1 the piers. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday): Avery line SUFFOLK CART STALLION, 4 years old, with great power and substance, and a sure foal- getter. GREAT EIGHT- OARED MATCH BETWEEN the UNIVERSITIES of OXFORD and CAMBRIDGE on SATUR- DAY NEXT.— Messrs S. LOGAN, of Cambridge, and A. WENTZELL, of Lambeth, respectfully announce that thev have chartered that very fast and commodious steamboat, THE BKIDE, to ACCOMPANY the MATCH. Tickets, 5s each, may be obtained of Mr S. Logan, boat builder, Cambridge; Mr A. Wentzeil, boat builder, near Lambeth Palace; and of Mr C. Morton, Canterbury Hall, Westminster- road. The Bride will be at London Bridge by half- past 8 o'clock, calling at all the piers. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, 80th March, the fol- lowing weight carrying HORSES, well known in Essex and Suffolk, the property of a gentleman: 1. MISS BLOOMER: a perfect fencer. i. BARMAID; a perfect lencer, and quiet in harness. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs tfAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- oorner, on Monday, March 30th : BLACK JACK, one of the handsomest and finest going cab or brougham horses in London; well known about town; six years old. 7 stable. UNDER the PATRONAGE of the MEMBERS of the UNIVERSITY.— MARK COOKE, champion of the Isis, and W. H. COOKE, waterman, respectfully inform the members of the University that they have engaged that fast and commodious boat, the LALLA ROOKH, to ACCOMPANY the u- rand eight- oared CUTTER MATCH between OXFORD and CAMBRIDGE, on Saturday, April 4th, 1857, from Putney to Mortlake. To start from London Bridge at 9 o'clock a. m. precisely, calling at all the intermediate piers up to Mort- lake, The match will take place at 11 punctually. Tickets may be ob- tained at Hall's yard, Oxford; and at Biffen's, Hammersmith. UNDER the PATRONAGE of the OXFORD UNIVERSITY BOAT CLUB.- WILLIAM HARVEY and JOHN TIMS, watermen, beg to inform the members of the University that thev have engaged the fast and commodious steamer, CITIZEN J, to ACCOMPANY the OXFORD and CAMBRIDGE RACE, on Saturday, April 4th. Tickets, 5s each, to be obtained at the University and King's Barges, Oxford. To start from London Bridge at 9 o'clock precisely, calling at all the intermediate piers to Mortlake. Only a limited num- ber will be taken. UNDER the PATRONAGE of the UNIVERSITY of OXFORD.— GEORGE WEST, waterman, has chartered the CH IZEN M, to ACCOMPANY the grand eigbt- oared MATCH between OXFORD and CAMBRIDGE, on Saturday, April 4tli, from Mortlake to Putney. To start from London Bridge at 9 o'clock a. m. precisely, calling at all the intermediate piers up to Mortlake. The match will take place at 11 punctually. Tickets, 5s each, may be obtained at the Dells, Putney; Mr Randall's, High- street; and at Mr King's yard, Oxford. WJ MANCHESTER MEETING will take place on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, June 3, 4, and 5. FIRST DAY.- The PHILIPS' HANDICAP of 70 sovs. for all ages ; a sovs entrance ; the winner of any race after the weights are published to carry 51b extra; about half a mile. SECOND DAY.— The CITY HANDICAP of 70 sovs, for all ages; en- trance 2 sovs ; the winner of any race after the weights are published 51b, of two 71b extra; three quarters of a mile. THIRD DAY.— The DEBBY HANDICAP of 70 sovs, for all ages ; en- trance 2 sovs; the winner of any race after the weights are published 51b, of two 71b extra; about half a mile. The above staxes close and name on Tuesday, April 7, to Messrs Wea- therby, London; Mr Richard JohnBon, York ; or to Mr Bake, 4, Brown- atreet, Manchester. NEWTON MEETING will take place on Wednes- nesday. Thursday, and Friday, June 17th, 18th, and 19th, 1S57. FIRST DAY.— The MAKEBEIELD HANDICAP PLATE of 60 sovs, for two year olds and upwards; 2 sovs entrance, to go the fund ; the winner of any race after the publication of the weights to carry 51b extra; straight half mile. SECOND DAY.—' The GABS- WOOD HANDICAP PLATE of 60 sovs, for two year olds and upwards ; 2 sovs entrance, to go to the race fund; the winner of any race after the weights are out to carry 51b, or of the Makerfield Handicap 71b extra ; straight half mile. The ST HELK. YS PTJBSE of 50 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 7 sovs each, 3 ft, for tu o and three year olds; two year olds to carry 6st 81b, and three 8st 101b ; fillies allowed 31b ; winners once before starting to carry 81b, twice 51b extra: the owner of the second horse to receive back his stake ; straight half mile. This stake closes same time as the rest. No- minations to be declared on the day of entry for the plates. THIRD DAY.— The MANOR HANDICAP PLATE of 60 sovs, for all ages; 2 sovs entrance, to go to the fund ; the winner of any race after the weights are published to carry 51b, or the winner of the Makerfield or Garswood Handicap 71b, of both those handicaps 101b extra ; straight half mile. The above stakes close and name on Tuesday, April 7th, to Messrs Weatherby, London; Mr Richard Johnson, York; or to Mr Bake, 4, Brown- street, Manchester. Extensive and attractive sale of farming stock, very valuable blood horses and colts, Beckford Hall, Gloucestershire, seven miles from Evesham and five from Tewkesbury. EAYER and MOORE have been favoured with instructions to SELL by AUCTION, on Tuesday, the 7tli day of April, 1857, the highly superior flock of SIX HUNDRED and FIFTY SHEEP, the herd of cattle including fourteen superior dairy cows and calves, or to calve, a very prime Hereford bull, bred by the late Captain Rayner, and five capital working oxen, cart horses, brood mares, and colts, viz :— A brood mare, by Foxberry, with foal at foot, by Sir Peter Laurie; a bay filly, by Foxberry, rising 4 years; a very beautiful bay colt, by Foxberry, rising 2 years • a thoroughbred bay colt, by Gaper, dam by Carew, rising 2 years; a bay filly, by Tom Brown, dam by Carew, rising 3 years; a very fine bay colt, rising 4 years, promising to make a first- rate carriage horse; a bay hackney mare, in foal to Honest John; and two powerful cart horses; three sows with pigs and a hilt. The bite of about twenty- six acres of rye, up to the 12th of May next, and a quantity of mangold wurtzel, at per ton, the whole the property of John Woodward, Esq, who is about to quit the estate. The sheep, whicli are cross- bred, and of a highly superior description, are descend « 1 from the celebrated flocks of Messrs Randall, Hewer, and Fletcher; *" 0 of the rams carried off the first prizes at the Worcester and Evesham Agricultural Shows, in 1856, and were purchased by Mr Woodward from C. Randall, Esq. The cow stock { with the exception of tlwHeretv- r- ls above named) is of the pure shorthorn breed; and will be fonnd liini^'- y deserving attention. The sale will begin precisely at 11 o'clock. Cata- logues may be obtained, upon a prepaid application, to Weaver and Moore, auctioneers, Tewkesbury ana Cheltenham. WOLVERHAMPTON RACES will take place on Monday and Tuesday, August 10 and 11, 1857. The follow- ing stake closes on Tuesday next, to Messrs Weatherby, in London, the secretary of the races, or the clerk ol the course :— SECOND DAY.— CHILLINGTON STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 50 added; for two year olds ; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 51b; winners ( before starting) once the present year to carry 4ib, twice 71b extra ; T. Y. C.; straight half- mile. To close and name on Tuesday, March 31st. Thos Parr I G. Mather j Capt Christie J. Ironmaster I J. Hawkins Mr Howard Ihos Steveus I I Capt CHRISTIE and! st. w„ rd, H. PADWICK, EsqsJ btCTard9* Mr J. S. WALKER, Clerk of the Course. Mr MOSELEY, Deanery- row, Secretary. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, 30th March, the pro- perty of a gentleman giving up hunting: The SOUTH UNION HARRIERS, consisting of TEN COUPLE of steady and fast hounds, about 20 inches high, and well known in Lincolnshire. They have shown capital sport up to the pre- sent time. Also, TWO superior HUNTERS, have been regularly ridden with the hounds. iroperty 1. THE MOOR, black gelding, by Tearaway out of a thorough bred mare; has been constantly ridden as charger. 2. MULATTO, well known with the Duke of Beaufort's Hounds, and the V. W. H.; has been frequently ridden as charger. S. SWEETMEAT, bay gelding ; quiet in harness, and carries a lady. 4. SUGARPLUM, brown gelding; agood hack, and quietin harness. The two last have been regularly driven together. rpO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- JL TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, March 30th: 1 A BROWN GELDING, up to any weight, nearly 16 hands high, 8 years old, perfect in all his paces and temper, and unexcep- tionably handsome; the property of a lady, whom he has con- stantly carried, both in the parks and country, for the last twelvemonths. Parted with for no fault. Also, to be SOLD, from the same stable: 2 A BROWN MARE, 15 hands 3 inches high, 8 years old; an ex- cellent saddle horse, very rapid and safe action, fine willing temper, very handsome, and suited for either the parks or coun- try. Parted with for no fault. Both horses to be seen at Messrs Tattersall's, Hyde Park- corner, from the 27th to the 38th March ( the day of sale). NEWMARKET PALACE.— A valuable Freehold : Estate, belonging to her Majesty, comprising the premises known as the Newmarket Palace, with Offices and Garden, recently held j by his Grace the late Duke of Rutland, eligibly situate, fronting the High- street, and in the heart of the town of Newmarket.— Messrs DRIVER have been favoured with directions from the Honourable Charles Gore, the commissioner in charge of her Majesty's land revenues, and by authority of the Lords Commissioners of her Majesty's Treasury', to SEliL by AUCTION, at the White Hart Hotel, Newmarket, on ; Tuesday, April 21, at 4 for5 o'clock precisely, in one lot, the FREEHOLD ; ESTATE belonging to her Majesty, situate fronting High- street, and in the heart of the town of Newmarket, recently in tne occupation of, and held by, his Grace the late Duke of Rutland, known as the NEWMAR- KET PALACE ( well screened froso the street), with offices, carriage- drive, and garden, the whole containing a quarter of an acre and twenty perches. The palace was erected by King Charles the Second, since which time additions and alterations have been made. These premises, having a frontage of 112 feet to the High- street, by a depth of about 150 feet, are well adapted for the erection of a building of a public character. Immediate possession on completion of the purchase. To be viewed by applying on the premises, or to Mr E. Feist, auctioneer, & c, High- street, Newmarket, of whom printed particulars and plans may be had; also at the White Hart, Newmarket; at the principal inns in the neighbourhood; at the offices of her Majesty's Woods, Forests, and Land Revenues, White- hall- place; of Horace Watson, Esq, solicitor, Office of Woods, 1, Whitehall- place; of John Clutton, Esq, Crown Receiver, 9, Whitehall- place; at the Auction Mart, London; and of Messrs Driver, Surveyors, Land Agents, and Auctioneers, 5, Whitehall, London, S. W. MO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- A TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, 30th March, the following well- bred HORSES, the property of a gentleman going abroad: 1, FREDERICK, chesnut horse, 5 years old, by Arcliy out of Aus- tralia, by Langar out of Emigrant's dam ; winner of several race?, and likely to make a valuable stallion, or a splendid charger. 2, WELLSBOURNE, brown horse, half bred, 8 years old, by Catesby, dam by Saracen out of Councillor's dam; winner of several races, and an excellent hack. 8. DISRAELI, brown horse, 5 years old, byNewcourt out of Elec- tricity ; likely to make a country stallion. 4. MAID OF NEWLAND, brown mare, 5 years old, by Calmuck out of Hygeia; has carried a lady. 5. BROWN MARE, 5 years old, by The Cardinal, dam bv Bolero out of Carrots, by Juniper; has been ridden with hounds. 6. FOOTSTEP, chesnut mare, 5 years old, by Footstool, dam by Bedlamite ; in foal to Mathematician. 7. BAY FILLY, 3 years old, by Newcourt out of Phcebe, by Touchstone. 8. CHESNUT MARE, 4 years old, by Red Deer out of Nautila ; has been ridden hack. • 9. BAY FILLY, 3 years old, by Chabron out of Sarcasm ( Satirist's dam). 10. BAY MARE, 4 years old, by The Hydra out of Deve. by Gla- diator, & c. 11. CHESNUT MARE, 4 years old, by The Hydra out of Syrup, by Venison, & c, 12. BAY MARE, 4 years old, by Flatcatcher, dam by Lanercost out of Maid of Measliam's dam ; has been ridden with hounds. WINDSOR STEEPLE CHASES will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 3d and 4th. To start each day at 2 o'clock. _ , FIRST DAY.— The GRAND MILITARY STEEPLE CHASE, the HUN- 3EBS' STAKES, SWEEPSTAKES with 25 sovs added, and the SELLING STEEPLE CHASE, are closed. See Steeple Chasecolumn. SECOND DAT.— The GBAND HANDICAP, with 100 sovs added, and the GBAND MILITARY WELTEB STEEPLE CHASE are closed. See steeple shase column. . _ , , The SCURRY STAKES close at Oxley's printing offico, Windsor, by 8 o'clock on the evening of the first day's races. ; i NEW RACE ( Second Day).— WINDSOR TOWN PLATE, a Sweepstakes Of 5 sovs each, with 30 added if five horses start; list 71b each; gentle men riders allowed 51b each; the winner to be sold immediately after the races for 150 sovs ; any surp'. us over the selling price to go to the race fund. To close and name at Oxley's printing office, Windsor, by 8 o'clock on the evening of the first day's races. CONDITIONS.— All disputes relative to these steeple chases to be settled by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; and such decision to be final. Should the Stewards consider it necessary to postpone the races, they may appoint other days; but all entries to remain the same. The riders are to meet at the Duke of York, Spital, near Windsor, on each xaorning of the races, at 10 o'clock, to be shown over the ground.— Colours of the riders: All owners of horses will be required to report, m writing, to Mr Oxley, No. 4, High- street, Windsor, before S o clock on the evenings previous to the races, the colours in which their horses will be ridden. Any owner neglecting to do so, or any person riding m colours different from those stated, will be fined 2 sovs; in either case to be paid before the horse will be allowed to start. Corresponding Steward, Captain Bulksley, Windsor. W. CRAVEN, Esq, First Life Guards, 1 H. LYON, Esq, Second Life Guards, 1 Lord GARLIES, Royal Horse Guards, H. WILKIN, Esq, Eleventh Hussars, The Earl of SEFTON, Grenadier Guards, HENRY SEYMOUR, Esq, Windsor, | C » pt BULKELEY, Windsor, J Subscriptions received by Mr Richard Oxley, Express Office, Windsor. GRANTHAM STEEPLE CHASES will take V3T place, on Thursday, April 2d, 1857. OPEN TO ALL ENOLAND.— A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50 added; the second horse to save his stake; the winner to pay 5 sovs toward the fund; over about four miles of fair hunting country ; four year olds to carry list 41b, five 12st, six and aged 12st 71b; a winner of any race to carry 101b eKtra; of two or more races 211b. To Ciose and name the colours of the riders and pay the entrance money to Mr Bushby, stationer, Grantham, on or before Wednesday, the 1st of April, at 8 o'clock in the evening. . The GRANTHAM STAKES of 2 sovs each, with 20 added; over about three miles of fair hunti'ig country; for maiden horses which have been BEMBRIDGE, Isle of Wight.— To be LET, FURNISHED, either by the year or for a term as may be agreed upon, MARINE LODGE, standing in its own grounds, with lawn, shrubbery, and terrace walk to the sea. The house is replete with every requisite comfort and convenience, having recently undergone most substantial repairs and alterations, as well as ornamental embellish; ments, regardless of expense. An excellent garden, with cottage, coach house, and stable, with a never- failing supply of excellent water. The situation is not to be surpassed in the Isle of Wight, hotlj for its land and sea views. The good anchorage near the property, and its contiguity to Brading Harbour, render it admirably adapted for yachting, & c. To view apply to Mr David Jacobs, Bembridge; and for particulars to Messrs Fisher and Son, land agents, MarketHarborough, Leicestershire. Stewards. MANSION HOUSE, GROUSE SHOOTING, and SALMON FISHING.- To be LET. in Ayrshire, the MAN- SION HOUSE of ALTON ALBANY PARK, FURNISHED, with shooting over nearly 8,000 acres, along with the fishing in the river Stincher, which runs through the estate. The shootings have been strictly preserved, and afford good sport at grouse, black game, partridges, hares, & c, & c. For further particulars apply to Mr Alexander Blane, Alton Albany, Barr, by Girvan, Ayrshire. RFLO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- JL TERSALL, on Saturday, April 4th, at the Kennels at Stratton Audlev, two miles from Bicester, at 2 o'clock precisely: " The well- known PACK of FOXHOUNDS, the property of Anstru- ther Thomson, Esq, who retires from the country. They consist of 53 couples of entered and 26 couples of unentered hounds, of the best blood, and will be sold in lots; Also, a good HOUND VAN. Catalogues maybe had of Messrs Tattersall, at Hyde Park- corner; and at the Kennels, where the hounds can be seen. 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. j1y » the lst April, active and powerful horses from the stocks ol Mr lollitt, Mr Coatsworth, and other jobmasters, suitable for proughams, clarences, double and single harness; carriage horses, hun- ters, and hacks, from the studs of noblemen and gentlemen; ladies' norses, cobs, and ponies for riding and driving. On Saturdays, in addi- tion 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 received two days before either sale day. tor public view and insertion in the catalogue. ALDRIDGE'S, St Martin's- lane. — Wednesday's Sale.— By direction of Mr Tollitt, reducing his stock in conse- ff^ S' the .^ chne of the Brighton season, TWELVE useful HUKSKS for riding and driving, including an extraordinary weight- carrying cob, will be SOLD by AUCTION, on Wednesday next, the lst of April.— On view Monday, Tuesdav, and mornins; of salp. STALLION— For SALE or HIRE, for the season, MORNING STAR, by Faugh a Ballagh out of Tillah, by Recovery, 8 years old, 15 hands 3 inches high, rich brown, black legs, sound constitution, good temper, winner of many races, and sure foal- getter. Polestar, his full sister, realised 720 guineas lately. To be seen at Portobello Farm, Notting Hill, London. Applv to J. and T. Dollar, veterinary surgeons, Bulstrode- mews. Marvlebone- lane, London. QTALLION.— For SALE, PENDRAGON; he is lO 3 years old, got by Post Tempore out ef a half bred mare, stands 16 hands 1 inch high, upon very short legs. His colour is a rich dark bay, with black legs, and without any white. He is of immense power, with grand action, very fine temper, perfectly broke, and quite gentle. He fs altegetlier a splendid animal, well adapted for the foreign market, or a country stallion. Apply to the groom, at Appleby Castle, near Penrith; where the horse may be seen. STALLION.— For SALE or HIRE, for the season, MASTER SLENDER ( late Sir Charles Napier), by Pica- roon, da- a Miss Mathews; black horse, remarkably handsome. He is the winner of several races ( see Calendar), and likely to make a first- rate country stallion.— Apply to Mr Henry Herbert, Powick, near Worcester. STEEPLE- CHASE HORSE.— TO be SOLD, HORNIBLOW, winner of the Grand Military and Welter Steeple Chases at Brixworth. He is up to 15 stone, and a splendid hunter. Price 500 sovs. Appl/ to Mr T. Day, Mr Symonda's stables, Holywell- street, Oxford. ^ TALLION.— To LET or SELL, a full thorough IO bred STALLION, half brother to Priam ( the winnerof the Derby), full brother to Bacchus, sound, and a good foal- getter. For further riarti- culars, apply to Mr Doyles, V. S., Westland- row, Dublin. TO be SOLD, GRAMPIAN, own brother to Stilton. He is a very fine horse, possessing great power and action, and likely to make a valuable stallion. Can be seen at Mr F. Robinson's Farm, on application being made to Mr Thomas Meakin, groom, Drayton Manor, Tamworth. TO be SOLD, a PAIR of beautiful light chesnut GELDINGS, four and five years old, thorough bred, dam Tidings, the famous steeple chase mare, 15 hands 2 inches high, a good match. Broken for single or double harness. They are in the hands of the breeder. Apply at S. Instone's, Esq, Blakes- court, Chalfont St Peter Bucks. FOR SALE, MAID OF THE USK, a thorough bred bay mare, 6 years old, perfectly sound, very handsome, of great bone and substance, a splendid fencer, and very fast; likely to make a tirst- rate steeplechase mare; in very good condition, temperate, and up to 13 stone with any hounds. For pedigree and price apply to Mr Handford, Crickhowell, Breeonshire. CHEAP HUNTER and HACK.— A gentleman who is reducing his stud is willing to part with a HUNTER ( from the Essex country), equal to 14 stone; and also a lighter HORSE. Both are good looking and good roadsters, and 15 hands 2 inches high. Prices 45 and 35 guineas. To be seen, on and after Saturday afternoon, at Black- man's hunting grounds, Kensington. WANTED, FOUR BROWN HORSES to match, from 5 to 6 years old, 15 hands 3 inches high; they must be well bred, with high action, fast and handsome; if not been in harness, no con- sequence. Any person having four of the above description, may hear of a good purchaser, by applying to Mr J. Osborn's Commission and Livery Stables. Upper Montague- street, Montague- square, W,; where also horses are broke for all purposes. HORSES.— WANTED a PAIR of strong COBS or PONIES, about 11 hands high, must have good action, and be quiet in both single and double harness, and be used to the saddle. Trial and warranty will be required. Address post paid, stating full particulars, with price, to O. H., SO Cornhill, London.— N. B. No dealerwill be treated with. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, April 6th, the following superior HUNTERS ( well- known with the Duke of Beaufort's and the V. W. H.), HACKS, and HARNESS HORSES, the property of a gentleman; 1. THE HACK. I 7. ANTELOPE. 2. PARIS, 1 harness 8. QUARTERMAIN. 3. PEACOCK, J horses. | 9. SIR ROBERT. 4. BRUSH. I 10. IAGO. 5. BABY. 11. BROWN BESS. 6. THE GEM. I 12. SALTCELLAR. rilO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- JL TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, 6th April, without re3eiFLY BY DAY, roan colt, 2 years old, by The Flying Dutchman out of Forlorn Hope, by Charles XII. out of Baleine, by Whale- bone, & e. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL. at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, 6th April, the fol- lowing HORSES, have been hunted two seasons in Leicestershire, the property of an sfficer ordered abroad : 1. SORCERER, brown gelding, 6 years old. by Plantagenet; a per- fect hunter, and has been ridden as a charger. 2, SHILLELAGH, chesnut gelding, by. Shamrock, dam by Planta- geiiet; a superior hunter and hack. G REY HOUNDS. For SALE, No. 1. A BLACK DOG, by Long's Lablache out of Colonel Clowe's Compact, June, 1855. No. 2. A BLACK BITCH, by Lawrence's Lopez out of Bagge's Royalty ( sister to Tendresse), June, 1855. No. S. A BLACK BITCH, a sister of the same litter as Lady Clara, May, 1855. Their blood and appearance have iaduced their owner, who bred No. 1 and No. 2, and reared them all, to allow them to arrive at maturity before being Coursed ; they have, therefore, nit yet seen a hare, but have been regularly exercised daily, and are in fine condition. Further particulars may be had of W. Webb. Bell Hotel, Worcester. by Private Contract.— The following popular stallions will serve mares at t, ne above paddocks the ensuing season 1857: ROBERT DE GOSHAM, by Sir Heicules out of Duvernay, by Emi- lius out of Varennes, sister to Quadrille, by Selim, at 20 guineas each mare, groom's fee included. He is the sire of many winners. A. LARM, by Venison out of Southdown, by Defence, a^ 15 guineas each mare, groom's fee included. Alarm won the Cambridgeshire'Stakes, the Claret Stakes, and the Ascot Cnp, beating Orlando, Jericho, Wolf- deg, The Baron, Oakley, and Bishop ot Romford's Cob. He is the sire of Torsient, Winkfield ( the winner of, the Ascet Cuo), Pitapat, Com- motion, Amorous Boy, and many other winners. His ttoek 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 Kichrnond and at Chester, and was second for the Chester Cup and the Dee Stakes, besides winning several other races. The following horse is for sale: ; HERMES, by Bay Middleton out of Dispatch. N^ market 0HS " Ue to iIes3rB Barrow, veterinary surgeons. Every attention will be paid to all mares sent to Messrs Borrow, and foaling mares will receive their professional services. The best accom- modation can be had, with loose boxes, good pasturage, private paddocks ( it required,, and a succession of green crops. No horse or mare to be taken from these paddocks until all expenses are paid. Q TALLION. — Catterick. — GOORKAH will serve KJ7 mares at Mr C. Pybus's stables for the season 1857; thorough- bred mares at 5 guineas, and 10s the groom; half- bred mares at 3 guineas, and 5s the groom. He is by Annaudale out of Fair Jane, by David; 15 hands 3 inches high; agood brown, clear of white; perfectly sound, enormous powers, splendid action in all his paces. His performances W1i eh?, w, he won and beat all the best horses in his year, and at all distances. At three years old, won Liverpool Cnp, beating uoldfinder. Chief Justice, Harbinger, Missive, Cariboo, Alp, and many others. ltWen Warwick Cup, beating Adine, Little Harry, Ibex, Sackbut, and Black Doctor. Won the Queen's Plate at Doncaster, beating Ilex, Gossip, Grapeahof, and MeEtmore Lass. Won the Caledonian Cup, beating Harricot, Friars' Hall, and The Black Doctor. Same place, next day, wort tke value of 95 sovs, beating Braxey. Pugorrock, Aaehinleck, Radulphus, Worcester, and Bird Trap. Ran smond to Kingst on for the Nortnumberland Plate, beating Goldfinder, Red Lion, Little Jack, Garth- torth, and many others in the race. At York, for the Great Ebor, ran fourth to Pantomime, Nabob, andCatspaw, 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 pncc. All expenses to be paid, before the mares are taken a^ ay, to Mr C. Pybus. Further information to be had of Mr C. Winteringham, Richmond; and Mr C. Pybus, Catterick, Yorkshire. QTALLION. k> Stud Farm, QTALLION GRECIAN.*— At Theobald Stud Farm, ^ rns out Tff ' riT" e>> three m\ lefIrom H? de Park- corner, GRECIAN. Pv rhus the ^- rif ilL^^ 8! aV\ S-° lS a " iare: he is half brother to cliesmif- Hia 18 hands high, with great substance; colour, stkbles ' WiJh ?>^ lareiTVery3a1reean1.^ raciBg- liie; can be seen at the i n ii' lth the 81/ e* Ha>' grass tor barren mares at 12s- per week t1estnPd Srnn^ Un8t;, l, e the mares are removed. Apply to me stnq groom on the premises. jgTALLIONS.— At Willesden Paddocks, Kilburn, M. Sf^^ ^ > - e of Virago. ^ IJAIIZ^ 8' wi'nner of the st Leger- sire Applv further to Mr C. fPhillips. ( STALLIONS.— IDLE BOY, by Harkaway out of ? lr Hercules, sire of Pretty Boy, Mary, and Shelah at atS25| uineas° aCmArneear Lancaster> 30 mare8 » Sjse of hifowner! thfsAaZmEeLffi * VOLUNTEER, by. Itliuriel out of Abaft; at 3 guineas a mare, a \\ roughton, near Swindon. William Truelove, groom. STALLIONS.- At Mr R. Taylor's, Olton EE1 Sohhull, near Birmingham, VANDERDECKEN ( own The Flying Dutchman), at 10 sovs, and 10s the groom; half bred mares, at 4 sovs, and 5s the groom. Also, VOIVODE, by Surplice out of Mincemeat's dam, at 5 sovs, and 5a tile groom; danasof wmn? rs and half bred mares, half price. Voivoda stands 16 hands high, and is one of the strongest thorough bred horsea in England, QTALLION.— Season, 1857.— At Mr Marmaduke n 1. WaAkeCs' Addmgton Lodge, near Croydon, PTOLEMY, by Pyrrhus the First out of Celeste, by Muley Moloch out of a Velocipede mar*, her dam by Comus out of Flora, by Camillus, & e, & c. will serve thorough bred mares at £ 10 Ids, and half bred mares at £ 5 5s, groom's fee included. The horse ( who* e stock is very promising) will attend oa application, within a circuit of 10 miles. STALLION.— KING of TRUMPS, by Velocipede out of Mrs Gill, fey Viator, at 10 sovs and 10s the groom, dams ef winners 5 sovs and 10s groom, at the Turf Tavern, Dringhouses. King ot L rumps, m addition to being a good race korse, is ene 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 framing. GREYHOUNDS. — For SALE, JERRY, red dog, own brother to and same litter as Mr Long's David. JEWESS, black bitch, own sister to and same litter as Mr Brundritt's ( late Ashm ore's) Asylum. The above are fast, close workers, and good fencers; have never run in public, and in the few private trials they have had they have ( with one exception) always been successful. For particulars apply to Mr Jones, Wixford Lodge, near Alcester, Warwickshire. — For the Season, 1857, at Bonehill , one mile from Tamworth, where there are " sta- tions on the Midland and Trent Valley Railways, FLY- BY- NIGHT at 10 guineas each mare, groom's fee included. Fly- by- Nighr. was bred by Mr Bowes, in 1853, and is by the Flying Dutchman ( win ner of the Derby and St Leger in 1849), out of The Flapper, by Touchstone ( winner of the St Leger in 1834); granddam Mickleton Maid, by Velocipede; great granddam Maid of Lune, by Whisker; great great granddara Gibside Fairy, by Hermes; Vicissitude, by Pipator; Beatrice, by Bir Peter; Pyrrha, by Match'em, & c. The Flying Dutchman is by Bay Middleton ( winner of the Derby in 1836) out of Barbelle, by Sandbeck; L> arioletta, by Amadis; Selirns. by Selim, & c. It will thus be seen that Fly- by- Night's blood combines, in an extraordinary degree, both speed and endurance, being in a direct line from all the great running families, from which the best horses of the present day are descended. That he was himself the best horse of his year was fully proved by the style in which he won twice in one day at Ascot, beating both Yellow Jack and Cannobie, the second and third horses in the Epsom Derby. He is a dark brown, clear of white, on a short leg, with immense power and substance, and is, perhaps, the best and truest shaped horse in the king- dom. There is excellent accommodation for mares and foals, and every attention will be paid them, under the personal superintendence of Mr Robinson. Hay asd grass 10s per week, corn ( if ordered) at the market price. AU demands to be paid before the removal of the mare- s. Apply to Mr William Robinson, veterinary surgeon, Bonehill Stud Farm, near Tamwerth— Feb 24th, 1857. STALLIONS, 1851.— At Measham, three miles from Ashby- de- la- Zouch railway station, that celebrated and well- known trotter, THE CHAMPION, decidedly the fastest entire horse in England, will serve mares at 3 guineas each, and 5s the groom. The Champion is the sire of that celebrated trotter, the Norfolk Phenome- non, that serves by subscription this season, at 5 guineas each mare ; also Young Champion, the property of Mr Donald Robertson, dealer in horses, Edinburgh, that serves mares at £ 5 each mare, and 5s the groom : and The Telegraph, that took the prize at the North Lincolnshire Agri- cultural show, held at Boston, 2 years old, against all ages, for the best roadster, open to all England; and many other entire horses that were got by him, that will serve mares this season in different parts of the country, so that The Champion has not only proved himself a sure foal- getter, but has produced some of the most extraordinary lior& es either for the field or road. He has travelled six seasons in one circuit, and is acknowledged to be the best stock- getter in England. ROCKET, by Ithuriel out of Blue Light, by Taurus, her dam by Or- ville, & c, at 8 guineas thorough- bred mares, and 10s the groom; half- bred 3 guineas each, and 5s the groom. Colour, dark brown, 16 hands high; great length, very powerful, and handsome; served one season, and proved himself a sure foal- getter. Champion and Rocket will attend the following places :— Monday. April 6, the Dixie Arms Hotel, Market Bosworth ; Tuesday, the Angel Hotel, Atlierstone ; Wednesday, the Earl Howe's Arms, 1 wycross; Thursday, the Saracen's Head Hotel, Burton- on- Trent; Friday, the Turk'| Head, Lichfield: Saturday, the White Lion Inn, Boi- Bridge- street," Tamworth ; and Measham at night, and will remain till Mon- day morning. For further particulars apply to Robert Noon, Meashain, near Atherstone. iJTALLION.— At Mr Phillips's Paddocks, Bush- bury, near Wolverhampton, SPEED the PLOUGH, by Cother- stone out of Farmer's Daughter, the only horse that ever beat West Australian, at 10 guineas a mare, and 1 guinea the groom. Winners of 100 sovs, at any one time, or their dams, gratis; half- bred mares £ 3 as. 6d. For performances see Racing Calendar. Apply to J. Daly. the groom. Expenses to be paid before the mares are removed. STALLION.— CARDINAL, own brother to Sur- plice, at Mr Harvey's veterinary establishment, Macclesfield, Che- shire, at 5 guineas; winners or dams of winners half price, and a limited number of half bred mares at 2 guineas, and 5s the groom. He is bv Touchstone, winner of the St Leger, out of Crucifix, winner of the Oaks, by! Priam, winner of the Derby. He has served two seasons, and las stock, now yearlings, are large, powerful, good looking ones. QTALLION.— GROSVENOR, by Touchstone out k} of Miss Beverley, by Stockport ( brother to Elis), will serve mares this season at Aldford* four miles from Chester, at 5 sovs each mare. Grosvenor was a first- class horse, and is more like old Touchstone than any one of his sons ; his stock are possessed of great bone and substance. He will serve a few half- bred mares at a low figure. STALLION.— SWEETMEAT, 35 mares at 15 guineas ( besides the owner's). He is sire of Mincemeat, winner of the Oaks in 1854, Nettle and Mineepie, winner of the Oaks in 1856, Citron, Lundyfoot, Angelica, Trifle, Sweet William ( a great favourite for this year's Derby), and a host of other first- rate horses. Other particulars in former advertisements. Apply to Mr Eyke, Stanton Shiffnal, Salop. STALLION.— At Berry Hill Farm, Stoke- upon- Trent, THE UGLY BUCK, at 8 guineas each mare, groom's fee included; a few half bred mares at 2J guineas, and 5s to the groom.— Apply to Mr Joshua Parlby, as above. QTALLION GREYHOUND.— LARRISTON ia KJ at the service of the public at £ 5 5s each bitch. For particulars apply to Wm. Wignall, Star Inn, Skipton- in- Craven, Yorkshire. QTALLION GREYHOUND.— BLACKCAP ( own brother to Restless, by Dutchman out of Alice) will serve bitches at 10 guineas. Winners or dams of winners only 6 guineas. For perform* ances see " Thacker." Apply to Mr S. Cass, Tliirsk, Yorkshire. FOR SALE, a PACK of FOXHOUNDS, bred and selected with the greatest care, from the very best blood; bitches 22 inches high, dogs 23 inches, with great substance. Apply to M. Marshall, Esq, Blagdon, Monnt- lane, Lannceston, Corn wait. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, April 6th, SIX HORSES, the property of a gentleman : SHRIVENHAM. WESTWARD HO. TELEGRAPH. CALLCOTT. CANNIBAL. THE CZAR. FREEHOLD HUNTING BOX, Northampton. shire, about seven miles from Rugby.— To be SOLD, by PRI- — , . . -, _ . VATE CONTRACT, a very capital DWELLING HOUSE, with fotir perty of gentleman giving up hunting: , ^ loose boxes and eight stalls for hunters, and 15 acres of first- rate gras- . 1. A CHESNLT GELDING, 15 hands 3 inches high, a perfect and ri^ O be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, by JL Messrs TAT IE RS ALL, the following valuable HORSES, the pro- land. Particulars may be had of Messrs Harris, solicitors; or of Mr Cropper, house agent, Rugby. gALMON and TROUT FISHING.— WANTED to RENT, for this season, the exclusive right of ANGLING in a river and loch; to carry two rods. Good accommodation near the sea side indispensable. Apply, stating particulars, to Francis T. Rufford, Esq, 1' rescot House, Stourbridge. f_ s- l. u:: ter, up to lust, very temperate i has been ridden by a lady, | would be invaluable to a timid rider. 2. BROWN GELDING, 15 hands 2 inches high, a superior hack and I h js been constantly hunted, up to 14st, a beautiful stepper, and is be- i lieved to have been driven in harness. ; The above may be seen at 12, Brunswick- place, Cambridge, on appUca- tion to Henry Purr, the groom. For price apply to Messrs Tattersall, Hyde Park- corner. PARTRIDGE SHOOTING. — WANTED to RENT, by the year, first- ra: « PARTRIDGE SHOOTING, with good covers, over not less than 4, i oj acres, with or without a residence. Full particulars to be sent to Lahee and Wood, 65, New Bond- street, London, W. TO VETERINARY SURGEONS.— Wanted to PURCHASE a COUNTRY PRACTICE, or one in the Ticinity of London ( either with or without a forge), it must be of respectability, » nd one capable of improvement would not be objected to. Address, with full particulars, by letter only, to C. W., post office, 103, Tottenhum- Court- road. RACKET COURT.— To be LET ( with a small fine) on LEASE or otherwise, the KOYAL GARRISON RACK KT COURT and BILLIARD ROOM, John's- lane, Dublin, with new billiard table, & c. A considerable sum of money has been recently expended upon the premises, in part re- building and putting them into thorough repair. The dressing- rooms are furnished, and everything connected THE MIDLAND COUNTIES REPOSITORY.— Notice.— Messrs BRETHERTON and HARRISON beg to in- form the public that their next important STUD SALE, for HUNTERS and other valuable HORSES, will take place at their Repository, Bir- mingham, On Thursday, 9th April, 1857. . Noblemen and gentlemen wishing to enter horses for this sales are solicited to make early application, in order that stalls may be secured and publicity given to their instructions. Sales by auction every Thurs- day, and by private treaty daily. NNWELVE to FIFTEEN COUPLES of very usetul JL FOXHOUNDS to be parted with. Inquire of Mr Thomas Day, huntsman, Oadby Kennels, near Leicester. TO SPORTSMEN.— For DISPOSAL, a large. handsome, BLACK and WHITE POINTE R DOG, 4 years old; will stand, back, drop to shot and hand. Also, a liver and. white spaniel dog, 4 years old; one of the best rabbit and water dogs in England. Also, a very large handsome liver coloured retriever dog, 2 years old; never retrieves till told, stays well at heel, and perfect retriever by land or water. The above are the property of a gentleman declining shooting. No dog dealer need apply. Price of the pointer £ 5, of the spaniel £ 2, of the retriever £ 5. Letters addressed Mr Alfred Onions, care of Mr Dowel], 56, Dudley- street, Birmingham, will be attended to. ON SALE, a thorough bred BULL BITCH, colour white, and a spot on one ear, 181b weight, age 4 years, a good breeder, kill and fight, and very quiet. Price £ 7. Or she can be backed to kill from 20 to 50 rats, or be shown for shortness of face against any bull dog or bull bitch in England. Apply before 9 a. m. or after 6 p. m., at 71, Spriag- street, Birmingham. SPOTTED DOG.— WANTED, to PURCHASE, a large and beautifully spotted CARRIAGE DOG. Apply to Mr Henry Tophatn, Eagle Brewery, Boston, Lincolnshire. o INE POUND REWARD.— LOST, from Bush's Livery Stables, Bond- street, on Thursday evening, about 6 o'clock, an old BLACK GREYHOUND BITCH, with a few white marks. Whoever has found the same, and will bring it to the above address, shall receive the reward. CARRIAGE SALE.— LUCAS'S, Liverpool.— TWENTY- SIXTH ANNUAL SALE of CARRIAGES, on Wed- nesday, April 8thfl857; two hundred carriages and sixty sets of harness. Entries to be madp as soon as possible. Ij UCAS'S, Liverpool.— Select SALE of THIRTY YACHTS of a superior class, tonnage various, continually on SALE PRIVATELY. Particulars of yachts on sale received in confidence from vendors, and communicated in like man- ner to intending purchasers only, by the undersigned ( established 1840.. previously with the late Mr George Robins). Ceely's yachting cards are obtainable at the British Hotel, Cockspur- street; the Estate Exchange, 2, Prince's- street, Bank of England ; at Garraway's, Change- alley, Corn- hill ; and at, or post free from, 5, Mountague- place, Poplar, London, E.— JOHNT. CEELY. 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 ot her' owner if won again by her. She is newly built, by Harvey and Co, Ipswich, has sailed two matches and won LtD UiO OldAb, I/ L.. JUL nanc, UJUl, , U uai'iin, u,, u.> » .. V F * vu v v, n.. if, « .^. J fein^ year oids to carryTfst, five list 71b, six and aged 12st.. To close and i ncss, which will be continued until disposed of.— For terms apply to Mr name to Mr Bushby, under the same regulations as the previous race ; ; John Ilogan, 11, Winetavern- street, Dublin. V A I E T-^ . A.,,-, 4- ^ NALIFI^ JFL WILL OLLNRTRORT NA « IT". I ^ — ; 71 T SnSlhisSce. first race' properIy qua! ified, v,' Ulbe aUowed post i A NGLING.— West of Ireland.— The board • - - ' ~ • — —*— —:~ t, All disputes to be settled by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint, 13L fishery conservators and proprietors in Galway and Connemara and their decision to be final. Ages from the lst of January. The have passed irresolution that those tourists and sportsmen who seek jockeys to meet at the George Hotel, and to be shown the ground at 10 sport in their waters should take out a LICENSE in their district. To o'clock- to start at 3 precisely. The dinner, at 6 o'clock, after the run, att'ord them every facility to do so book? of licenses are left with WIL- will be provided by Mr Fellingliam, of the George Hotel., Tiekets, includ- TIA\ T T AWT. ESS anuria nnrt fishin? t^ kle maker, fialwav. who wil ing dessert and waiters. 4s 6d each, „ The Worshipful MAYOR of GRANTHAM, HANRY HAND LEY, JOHN HEMSLEY ~ the MAiUK ol} I DLEY, Esq, F IEY, Esq, J L1AM LAWLESS, angler and fishing tackle maker, Galway, who will supply the same. Wm. Lawless can state that tourists are permitted to angle in the splendid salmon river of Galway, and can be supplied by Stewards. *]\ TUNEATON STEEPLE CHASES will take place on Thursday, April 10,1857. The FAEMKES' STEEPLE CHASE, a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, with 20 added, about three miles, for horses bona Me the property of gentle- men, having been regularly hunted with the Atherstone, North and South Warwickshire, Pytcliley, or the Quorn Hounds • four year olds to carrv 12st, five 12st 71b, six and aged 13st 41b; to be ridden by gentlemen, farmers, or the sons of farmers; no professionals allowed to ride; no horse having been in any regular training stable to be allowed to start; a winner of any steeple chase to carry once 71b, twice 101b extra. Entries to be sent, with the colours, to the Secretary, at the Bull Inn, Nuneaton, and close on the 8th of April, 1857. Three horses to start, or the public money will not he given; the winner to pay 3 sovs towards expenses; the second horse to save his stake. , • The HuifT STEEPLE CHASE, a Sweepstakes of o sovs each, with 40 added • over about three miles of fair hunting country; four year olds to carry list, five list 71b, six and aged 12st 4lb; horses having won 100 sovs at one time to carry 141b extra; professionals to carry 71b extra, and gentlemen never having riden a winner to be allowed 41b; three horses to start, or the public, money will not be given; the winner to pay I sovs towards expenses; the second horse to save his stake. Entries to be sent, with, the colours, to the Secretary, at the Bull Inn, Nuneaton, and close on the 8th of April. A SELLING STEEPLE CHASE of 3 sovs each, with 15added; about three miles: if entered to be sold for SO sovs to carry 12st, if for 70 list 111b 60 list 81b, 50 list 51b, 40 list 21b, 30 lOst 131b, 20 10st lOib. To close on or before the 8th of April. The winner to pay 2 sovs towards expenses, and the second horse to save his stake; the winner to he sold bv auction immediately after the race, and the surplus, if any, to go to the fund; three horses to start, or the public money will not be given; professionals to carry 71b extra. A SCRAMBLE STEEPLE CHASE of 1 sov each, with a purse of not less than 5 sovs added; catch weights; about two miles. To enter imme- diately after the Selling Steeple Chase, to the Secretary, in the weighing room adjoining the Stand. RULES AND REGULATIONS.— Should the weather prove unfavourable, the committee to fix any other day they think proper. Should any dis- pute arise, to be settled by the committee. The regular rules of steeple chases will be strictly adhered to. No horse or carriage, except those connected with the races, will be allowed on the ground. Each entry to pay 5s to the Secretary, which will include scales, weights, & c. All et& es to be paid to the Secretary, at the Bull Inn, Nuneaton, by 11 o'clock on the morning of the races. Objections to any horse in either of the races must be made in writing to the committee before starting. Ages to be taken from the lst of May. No horse to be allowed to start unless standing at the house of a subscriber of at least 1 sov. Lieut- Colonel MADDOX,") Captain G. M. GOAD, > Stewards. W. E. OAKLEY, Esq, J Mr H. BULL, Judge. Mr W. LUCAS, Clerk of the Course. Mr W. H. TYLER, Hon Secretary. him with any" description of tackle suited to " that river, as well as to the entire Connemara district, with which he is intimately acquainted. WINDSOR GRAND STEEPLE CHASES will take place on Fridav aHd Saturday next.— EDWARD SHAR- RATT ( from Australia), proprietor of the Swan Inn, Windsor, begs to apprise owners of horses and others that he has first- rate ACCOMMO- DATION at the above well- known hostelrie. Capital loose boxes and stall stabling; good beds and sitting- rooms; good wines, good spirits, good cigars, good everything. R « asonable charges. N. B. The Swan Inn is close to the South Western Railway Station^ T » IDING SCHOOL, 29, Gloucester- crescent, JLAJ Paddington.— Mr GAPP begs to call the attention of the n< bility and gentry to the many advantages this school offers over everv other establishment, and to his peculiar method of TEACHING, which imparts unusual confidence to his pupils, thereby enabling him, in a few lessons, to perfect them in the proper MANAGEMENT of the HORSE, and to ride with ease, elegance, and safety. The private mounting room, detached from the school, has met with general approval for practising that great de.- dderatum— mounting with ease and grace.— N. B. Superior horses let for any period; also for invalids and timid riders. WANTED, a LAND AGENCY.— A gentleman of high respectability, who is also a landed proprietor of inde- pendent circumstances), and accustomed to the management of tenantry, & c, is desirous to OBTAIN a respectable LAND AGENCY. Adveitiser would devote his entire time to the management of the estate, and the improvement of the tenantry. Ample security can be given, also references to noblemen, members of Parliament, & c, as well as to many private gentlemen. Advertiser would pay a handsome amount to any person who would procure him, or assist him in ob- taining, the above appointment; or he would treat on very advantageous terms with any person holding such an appointment who would retire in his favour, or enter into a satisfactory arrangement with him upon the subject. As employment is more an object than pecuniary gain, the duties of the office will be satisfactorily performed on very reasonable terms.— Address. X. Z., 8, Birchin- lane, London. R ™ ositorvCGfeaTcimioU^^" TiVKWo?^ of ^ executors " in both, beating the Little Mosquito and others for the Challenge Prize, of^ entieman deceased • L^ eipooi, DJ oraer Ol ins executors H<> r mmniste. mnsistini? of lead arid iron ballast. nn « main. QTALLION GREYHOUND.— MARCH, at £ 2 2s j k^ a black ticked Dog, good size, with great muscular power. He is by Figaro out of Manto ( the dam of Mantua).— Apply to Owen Jones, Joiners' Arms, Conway. STALLION GREYHOUND.— KING LEAR, winner of the Waterloo Cup, 1857, by Wigan out of Repentance, at the service of the public, at 10 guineas. Apply to Mr Wm. Wilson, soda water manufactory, Dumfries. QTALLION GREYHOUND— MASQUERADER, KJ fawn dog ( formerly called Imitator), at £ 3 8s. 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. 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. FERNH ILL, at 7 guineas each, groom's fee included. VINDEX, at 5 guineas each mare. He was got by Touchstone, dam Garland, by Langar ; her dam Caststeel, by Whisker out of The Twinkle, by Walton, & c. It will be seen, by reference to the Racing Calendars, that Vindex was a first- class race horse, running on till 6 years old, at all dis- tance, and tap weights, beating Kingston and several other first- class horses. Every accommodation for mares and foals. Hay and grass at 10s per week for foaling mares; barren mares, at 9s per week. Corn at market prices. All demands to be paid before . the mares are taken away. Owmby paddocks are three miles from Barnetby Junction, on the Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway, one mile from Howsham Station, on the Lin- coln and Hull Railway. All applications to be made to Mr J. Ashton, Owmby House. - STALLIONS.— At Mr Gulliver's, Swalcliffe, near Banbury, ARCHY and MAGNES, at 10 guineas each mare; dams of winners of 100 sovs half price. Archy is by Camel ( sire also of Touch- stone), dam Garcia, granddam of Kingston, who serves at 25 guineas each mare. Mag » es is out of Loyola's dam, own brother to Loadstone ( who won upwards of 5,000sovs in stakes), and fullbrother in blood to Orlando, both being by Touchstone, both their dams by Langar, and the granddam of Magnes ( Olympia) is the great granddam of Orlando, who serves by private subscription. To breeders, therefore, who are desirous to obtain that blood, Magnes must be an acquisition. Also, ETHELBERT, at 5 guineas each mare. He is by Faugh- a- Ballagh out of Espoir, by Liverpool; of great size and power, and was a good game horse ( vide performances). Any gentleman sending three mares bona fide his property to * he above horses, can Iliave one served gratis. Good accommodation for mares and foals, with boxes and excellent pasturage. All expenses to be paid before the mares are removed. STALLIONS. At New Park, Cashel, Ireland, STANTON, by Colwick ( the sire of Attila, winner of the Derby in 18l2) out of Concertina, by Acticon, ; her dam Brocard, by Whalebone, will serve thorough bred mares at £ 5 5s, including groom's fee : half- bred mares half- price. He won the Mostyn Stakes at 2 years old ; and the Roodee Produce and Cestrian Stakes, at Chester, at 3 years old. He is a rich bay, without white, stands 16 hands high, and has immense power. ENGLAND'S GLORY, a splendid, dark chesnut draft horse, 17 • hands high, 8 years old : has immense bone, with flat legs, good action, and was considered the finest bred waggon horse in England. CHAMPION, a beautiful draught horse, colour dark brown, 164 hands high, with great power and action, and won the prize for waggon horses at Warrington, in Lancashire, in 1853, will serve mares at £ 1 2s 6d, ncluding groom's fee. Apply to Mr Thomas Price, stud groom, New Park. Lot 1. A ROAN COB, with a phaeton with turn' over seat, and har- ness, without reserve. The property of a gentleman; 2. A GREY GELDING, 16 hands 2 inches high, and a double- seated phaeton, by Welsby, and harness. The prope rty of a gentleman: 3, 4, 5, 6. FOUR clever ride and drive HORSES. The propertv of a gentleman: 7 to 12. FIVE HORSES, well known in this district. The property of an officer ordered to China: 13. OBERON, a brown gelding, by Antidote, dam by Arthur out of Violet; he is dark brown, 15 hands 3 inches high, a splendid goer, and first- class charger. The property of an officer: 14. A BAY HORSE, 8 years old; exceedingly clever, and up to 18 stone. K. A GREY HORSE: up to 20 stone, very clever. 16. A BROWN MARE; clever and fast, and 7 years old. 17. A BAY' harness MARE, 7 years old. The property of a gentleman: 18. HAREWOOD, a high bred gelding, 5 years old, handsome; a good goer, and has been broken to harness. The property of a gentleman: 19 to 24. SIX well bred HORSES; well known with the Cheshire and Sir W. W. Wynn's Hounds. Also, FIFTEEN well bred IRISH HORSES. The whole on view on Tuesday and Wednesday, and on the morning of sale. Her inventory is complete, consisting of lead arid 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. F REPOSITORY, Barbican.— Belgian Cart Horses from Ghent Fair— Mr J. GOWER will SELL by AUCTION, on Friday next, April 3d, about TWENTY active, short- legged CART HORSES, mostly six years old, the property ot the importer, his second consignment from Ghent Fair. Suitable for carmen, contractors, rail- way carriers, and others wanting good young draught horses. On view, and trials granted. KILDARE HUNT MEETING will take piace on Monday, April 13,1857.— Ages from the lst of January. THE CORINTHIAN CUP.— The Stewards having decided that the former article has not filled correctly, have substituted the following Corinthian Cup ot 100 sovs, for all horses ( winners excepted), provided they are named by a gentleman entitled to ride in the race; four year olds lOst 101b, five list 111b, six and aged 12st 51b; horses that since April, 1855, have never started for a steeple chase or flat race ( open to profes- sional riders), value 100 sovs allowed 51b, horses that have been hunted eighttimes in the season of 1856 and 1857 with the hunts mentioned below 51b, horses entered to be sold for 50 sors 71b ; horses cannot claim more than 81b in the above allowances; beaten horses, on the day of the race, ? tllowed 31b; a winner of 50 sovs, after the day of entry, to carry 71b extra; race to oe ridden by members of the Kildare- street, Sackville- street, or United Service Clubs, or by members of the Carlow, Clare, Galway, Duhallow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Louth, Meath, Queen's County, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford. Westmeath, or Wexford Hunts, or by officers holding commissions in the army, navy, or militia; should less than 15 horses start, the winner to pay 10 sovs to the fund; should less than 10 Start, the winner to pay 20 sovs to the fund; 3 sovs entrance. To close and name with Mr R. J. Hunter, 37, Upper North Gloucester- street, Dublin, or Mr M'Evoy, Naas, on the 8th of April. For further parti- culars see printed handbills. The articles and regulations published in the printed circulars apply to this race. Earl of CLONMEL, Lord CLANCURRY, Viscount St LAWRENCE, Sir E. KENNEDY, Bart, T. CONOLLY, Esq, i- Steward?. HENRY CARROLL, Esq PRATT TYNTE, Esq R. MOORE. Esq C. WARBURTON, Esq. 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. IRON COLLAR BAR HURDLES. These HURDLES from their construction with collar bars, and manufac- tured with patentmachinery. have more than twice the strength and dura- bility of those in ordinary use, and are no more expensive. Address, the Managers of ST PANCRAS IRONWORKS, OldSt Pancras- road, opposite the old Church, where the processes of manufacture may be seen. ETery description of fencing and ironwork. Price lists by post, or on application. MESSRS .257, blished 1786. WILKINSON and KIDD, saddlers, BILLIARDS.— TO be DISPOSED OP, ONE first- rate BILLIARD TABLE, with licensed rooms, at a mode- rate rent, in a good thoroughfare. Ill health of the proprietor is the only cause of his wishing to dispose of the said business. Further particulars by letter only, post paid, addressed J. W„ No. 36, Old Compton- street, Soho, will he attended to, and an interview appointed. BILLIARD AND BAGATELLE TABLES.— For SALE, a first- rate, full- sized, slate- bed BILLIARD TABLK, second hand, an eleven feet ditto, a ten feet ditto, a six feet ditto; a ten feet BAGATELLE TABLE, slate bed, with four pockets; an eight feet folding ditto, sliding frame; a six feet ditto, a four feet ditto. Old tables taken in exchange. Apply Mr Smith, Percy- yard, Percy- street, Bag- nigge Wells- road, Clerkenwell. _______ REPOSITORY, Barbican.— Sales by Auction every Friday, commencing at 12 o'clock.— Mr J. GOWER will submit to PUBLIC COMPETITION, on Friday next, April 3d. about ONE HUNDRED and FIFTEEN HORSES, comprising carriage horses, hunters, and hacks, from gentlemen's studs; horses suitable for broughams, clarences, double and single harness; cobs, ponies, and ladies' horses ; also a number of powerful active cart horses, adapted for town work or agricultural purposes; carriages and harness of all descrip- tions. All property should be sent in two days previous, for public in- spection and insertion in catalogues.— N. B. Mr J. 9. begs to observe there is no dealing whatever on his part or any of his servants tending to operate to the prejudice of buyers or sellers. T WYFORD STATION.— To Railway Contractors, Builders, and others.— Important sale of Railway Materials.— Mr J. GOWER has been directed by Mr A. W. Ritson, theextensive contractor, to SELL by AUCTION, on the Railway WTorks, Twyford Station, on Tuesday, April 7, at 11 o'clock, on account of the number of lots, about THIRTY HORSES, consisting of young match teams, some extraordinary tip horses, and many powerful for one- horse cart work; sixty nearly new earth waggons, timber carriages, rubbish, water, and other carts, a pile- driving engine, with two rams and three crabs, three 40 feet derricks, guy ropes; yellow pine, Memel deals, battens, and about fifty lots of other timber; temporary buildings, com prising smiths' and wheel- wrights' shops, with their tools, stabling crection for thirty horses; the brick- built office, with compartments and fittings; cottage as erected; about six thousand sleepers, quantity of elm planking, twenty tons of scrap, bar, and other iron, & c, which have been employed in making the Twyford and Henley branch of the Great Western Railway ; sold in con- sequence of the same being now completed. On view two days prior. Catalogues had on the works, Tw- vford Station; and of Mr J. Gower, auctioneerandvaluer, Repository. Barbican. H has now on VIEW several PAIRS of BAY and BROWN CAR- RIAGE and PHAETON HORSES, mostly 5 and 6 years old, 15 hands 1 inch to 16 hands high, with good action. Gentlemen are requested to have satisfactory- trials and examinations prior to purchase, r> i? » » a CENTRAL REPOSITORY, St George's- road, Newington. APACT.— The GUINEA PARCEL of GLASS, the the greatest novelty of the age.— The above, consisting of two cut quart decanters, two pint ditto, 12 cut tumblers, and 12 cut wine gla*!,* ™ , ali to match, for one guinea ( hamper included), carefully packed, and sent to any part of England, on receipt of Poet Office order, payable to DAVID JACOBS, wlioleeale glass warehouse, 33, Haymarket, London, S. W. Established 1833. T AYERN KEEPERS' GLASS SUGAR STIRRERS, for GROG, & c.— The above useful and acknow- ledged the cleanest invention of the day, for the use of licensed victu- allers, can now be had, carefully packed in tin cases, containing three dozen, for 3s 6d. Forwarded safe to any part of England, on the receipt of 42 stamps, hv DAVID JACOBS, 33, Haymarket, the only house in London established to supply tavern keepers with every description of glass adapted for their use, at wholesale prices. BELGIAN CART HORSES.— MR REA win offer bv AUCTION, on Tuesday next, the usual weekly consign- ment of from TWENTY- FIVE to THIRTY Belgian CART HORSES, some of which are of great size and substance, well adapted for distillers, brewers, or merchants, requiring horses for heavy draught work; also some young well- made mares for agriculture or stock purposes. Now on view at REA'S CENTRAL REPOSITORY, St. George's- road, Newington. STALLIONS for the FOREIGN MARKETS. Several first- class STALLIONS of noted pedigrees are now on view at REA'S CENTRAL REPOSITORY, St George's- road, Newington, N. B. Owners referred to. T OR SALE, the beautiful CUTTER YACHT AMAZON, 44 tons, o. m., 46 tons new ( R. T. Y. C.) measurement, the winner of many prizes, and well known as one of the best vessels of her class afloat. She is conveniently and handsomely fitted, and has a most abundant outfit of the best quality, and in excellent condition; she is a capital sea boat, and will be found a very eligible vessel both for cruising and racing purposes. Now lying in the East India Dock, and may be seen by applying to T. Walker, the captain, on board. Particu- lars and copy of inventory, may be obtained of the secretary of the Royal Thames Yacht Club, Bedford Hotel, Covent- gaiden. STALLIONS.— At Alvediston, London Elm, Wilts. — JOE LOVEL, by subscription; thirty mares, beside those ol his owner, at 12 guineas each, and 10s 6d the groom. He is the sire of many winners, including Noisy, & c. Also, at the same place, UMBRIEL, by Melbourne or Touchstone out of Verbena, by Velocipede, at 7 guineas each, and 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 grassland. Sub' scriptions taken at Messrs Weatherby's; or of George Randall, stud "" oom, on the premises. Further particulars may be known of Mr illiam Day, Woodyates, Salisbury. Twenty subscriptions have been taken. TACHT for SALE, 14 tons, cutter rigged, oak built, copper fustened, sails by Lapthorne. She has an excellent cabin, with two sofas and a water closet; a most roomy vessel, 18 months old. Also, a YACHT of 25 tons ( Thames Regatta measurement); she is 011 the most approved lines, and can be launched in two months, if re- quired.— Apply ( if by letter, pre- paid) to the Secretary to the Royal Vic- toria Yacht Club, Ryde, Isle of Wight. FOR SALE, immediate, a fast CUTTER YACHT of 15 tons, fully found in good sails and stores, and ready for im- mediate use ; lying in the Canal Dock at Gravesend. Apply, W. W. Pascoe, 16, Albion- terrace, Gravesend. Also, to he SOLD, an IRON KEEL, for any yacht 26J feet in length, and about 22 cwt in weight; lying at Eritli, Kent. Apply, Mr Deane, Crown Hotel, Eritli. rSYWENTY TON YACHT for SALE, very hand- A some model, cabins fitted in wainscoat oak, water closet, & c; coppered, lately launched, and can be ready in a week. For price, & c, apply to Messrs Wanhill Poole. Dorset. YACHT.— WANTED to PURCHASE, a YACHT of 25 to 35 tons, well found, fast, agood sea- boat, and not more than five years built. Address to M. P. Y, stating full particulars, Post Office, Cork RRIHIRTY ALDEBNEY and GUERNSEY COWS | will be on PRIVATE SALE, at LUCAS'S Repository, Liverpool, on Friday and Saturday next, 3d and 4th of April," being Mr E. Parsons Fowler's first spring importation, and such a herdjas is rarely shown in the north of England. ALDERNEY and GUERNSEY COWS and HEIFERS.— M. FOWLER, sen, Little Bushey, Watford, Herts, will have his monthly importation of FIFTY- NINE newly- calved and down- calving COWS and HEIFERS on SALE, privately, at the Red Lion- yard, Paddiugton, on Monday, the 6th of April, and two following days. Achoicer stock was never offered. ALDERNEY, GUERNSEY, and JERSEY COWS and HEIFERS,- EDWARD PARSONS FOWLER, of Jersey, begs to announce that his next MONTHLY SALE will take place on Monday, March^ S0, and twofollowing days, at Mr J. Gower's, City Reposi- tory, Barbican. A choice of FIFTY splendid, pure bred, calved and down- calving CATTLE, direct from the islands, selected with great care and judgment by E. P. F. himself. RI WO ALDERNEY BULLS.— EDW. PARSONS JL FOWLER, of Jersey, will have on PRIVATE SALE, at Mr Gower's Repository, Barbican, to- morrow ( Monday), TWO of the handsomest self- coloured ALDERNEY BULLS ever imported, from breeds exhibited at the Paris Exhibition. PIPING BULLFINCHES.— Second arrival.— An immense number of the above wonderful BIRDS, piping from one to three tunes. Price 10s to £ 3 each. Also an immense number of Belgian canaries ; first quality, cocks 10s each, hens 5s; second quality, cocks 7s 6d, hens 3s each. German metallic cages, the largest stock in England, of light and elegant designs, l iclily enamelled; prices 20; per cent under any other house— ROBERT GREEN, 154, Kingsland- road. PHEASANT EGGS for SALE, brown, white, and pied, mixed, 18s per dozen: from a gentleman's aviary. The first applicants will be first served. Enquire of Alfred Clayton, gunmaker, High- street, Southampton. OOIABLE BREAK.— Any gentleman having a SOCIABLE BREAK, in good condition, to part with, may address all particulars to MrHodges, Henley- on- Thames. S' BOXING GLOVES.— A SET of FOUR of the best London- made GLOVES, stuffed with horse hair, forwarded to any part of the kingdom on receipt of a Post Office order for 9s, made payable in Waterloo- road, and addressed to Mr Robert Cooke, 37, Gray, street, Blackfriars- road, London. A liberal allowance to agents. UESDAY'S SALE.— Rea's Central Horse Repo- sitory, Newington.— Mr REA will offer for SALE, on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock, about ONE HUNDRED HORSES, consisting of hacks, chargers, hunters, cobs, & c; also pairs of carriage, phaeton, and buggy horses, also upwards of twenty Belgian cart horses, suited for farm and other draught work, many of which are for unreserved sale. Sales, five per cert; keep, 3s per night. Payment any day after the second from the sale.— N. B. Withinone mile of the London bridges. HU N T E R.— For SALE, a weight- carrying CHESNUT GELDING, rising 6 years old, from Ireland, the pro- perty of C, P. Hoffmann, Esq. Enquire of Mr Figg, St Aldgate's, Oxford, SKITTLES, BOWLING- GREEN BALLS, & c.— Largest and best manufactured STOCK of GOODS in London, at much reduced prices. Hornbeam skittles, per set, 16s; skittle balls, warranted, 8d per lb ; bowling- green balls, all turned to metal gauges, with strictest attention to bias, 18s per set of four pair and two jacks. Priced list free.— JOSEPH WIXLEY. 14, Long- lane, E. C. THE WINNER of the SCENTS.— BREIDEN BACH'S NEWMARKET JOCKEY CLUB PERFUME, first; the Royal Hunt Bouquet, second; the Yacht Club Nosegay, a clever third.— Sold in bottles, 2s 6d each, or three in a box, 7s, at the Grand Stand of Perfumes, I57b, New Bond- street, near Limmer's. S1 TALLIONS. — 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 three aorses; 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 © f Bslingbroke, Hungerford, & c. Besides a limited number belonging to the company. Apply toThomas Baitson, stud groom. STALLIONS.— At Middle Park, Eltham, Kent, one mile and a half from the Blackheath Station, North Kent line KINGSTON, by subscription of 85 mares at 25 guineas each, besides those belonging to his owner. NEASIIAMtsire of Heroine, winner of the Yearling Stakes at Shrews- bury), at 8 guineas; half bred mares half price. MARSYAS, by Orlando ( if not sold), at 6 guineas; half bred maree half price. Hay and grass 10s per week; barren mares, with corn, 14s; foaling mares, 18s. N. B.— The ANNUAL SALE of the Middle Park YEARLINGS will take place at Middle Park, June Sd, by Messrs Tattersall, Full parti- culars in future advertisements. 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 bloods f the present day, being by Melbeurne 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 communieation respecting the above to be addressed to Mr T. W. Redhead, Bolton- le- Moors.— N. B.: Every accommodation for hrood 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 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, the sire of Lady Hawthorn, a limited number of mares, at 12 guineas each mare, groom's fee included. OULSTON, a limited number of mares, at 10 guineas each mare- groom's fee included; half- bred mares 5 guineas. Hay and grass at 10s per week, corn ( if ordered) at market rates. All expenses to l; e 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, Duncliurch. STALLION.— To serve mares this season, 1857 at Reasby Hall, near Lincoln, the property of and bred by Mr Thomas Chambers, TARQUIN, at £ 2 10s, and 2s 6d the groom. Tar- quin, own brother to Sir Richard, was got by Orlando, dam by Negocia- tor, granddam by Sir Lancelot, great granddam by Delpini, & c, & c. Or- lando, sire of Tarquin, is the best and most successful son of the cele- brated Touchstone, as his stock fully testify, being the sire of the noted Teddington, and many other first- class horses. Orlando's winnings in one year amounted to the enormous sum of £ 10,555. The stock of Tar- quin are possessed of substance, quality, and colour, se'. dom witnessed, and promise to become horses of great value, his foals having sold for as much as £ 100 each. Grass for mares at Rcasby Hall at 7s per week, and ever/ attention paid them. Particulars as to circuit on cards. STALLION GREYHOUND.— LEGION is at the service of the public, at 5 guineas each bitch. He is a very fine black and white dog, the winner of three public stakes this season; for pedigree and further performances see " Thacker." Apply to Mr A, Garrard, Colchester. Essex. STALLION GREYHOUND.— The services of MAY DUKE, a red or fawn dog, by Vulcan out of Fair Star, may be had at 3 guineas each bitch, by applying to John Vesey, Com- mercial Inn, Lancaster. May Duke possesses immense speed, was never led to his hare, and is the winner of many stakes, for which sea 1 Thacker." QTALLION GREYHOUND.— MARK TAPLEY, ( late Dobede's Dickens), ablack'ticked dog, very muscular, with good legs and feet, the model of a greyhound, will serve bitches at £ 5 5s win- ners, and dams of winners £ 3 3s. For pedigree and performance sea " Thacker.". Apply to R. Burns, Mr Wm. Marshall's, Markham Arms, King's- road, Chelsea, London, ^ TALLION GREYHOUND. — CALEDONIAN, K^ red and white, by 8a, m out of Cleopatra, at £ 5 5s each. He com- bines the King Cob blood of England with the Waterloo ana Sport blood of Scotland— see account of him in volume 14 of" Thacker's Annual," page 335; also " Stonehenge's" aecount of him in volume 15, page 222. Ha dislocated a knee joint in running the deciding course for the Lytham Open Cup last season, and has not run Bince. Apply to Mr Gibson, Wool- met, by Dalkeith. N. B. STALLION GREYHOUND.— LORD MAYOR, by Ernest Jones out of Mocking Bird, will serve 10 bitches ( only) this> eason, at 5 guineas each. He is a large white dog, with immense muscle and bone, possessing a cast iron constitution, and considered by all good judges that have seen him to be a fine specimen of the greyhound. He has his first season won four stakes and divided one, beginning with the Stonehenge Stakes, 16 dogs, at Amesbury, and finishing with the Open Stake at Baldock. Apply to Wm. Marshall, Markham Arms, King's- road, Chelsep, STALLION GREYHOUND.— JACOBITE, colour black, by Bedlamite out of Fox's Flounce, having got lamed at the last Caledonian Meeting, his owner, in consequence of frequent applications for his sen- ices lately, will now allow him to be put to a limited number of bitches, at £ 7 7s each; he is under three years old, and considered by competent judges to be the fastest dog in Britain; ha is also a stout, true runner, and particularly well adapted for close- working bitches. He is stationed at Woolmet, four miles from Edin- burgh, and tvro miles from the Portobello station of the North British Railway. Apply to Mr J. Gibson, Woolmet, by Dalkeith, N. B. WANTED, a respectable PUBLIC HOUSE or INN, doing a sufficient trade to cover its own expenses, near to any gentleman's seat, where the privilege could be had of training a few steeple chase horses in the park, or where there are downs or common. All communications, stating particulars, to be addressed to W. Taylor, White Horse Inn, Uttoxeter. rpO VETERINARY SURGEONS.— A young man, JL in his 22d year, who has had three years' initiation with a veteri- nary surgeon of extensive practice, and one sessional course at the Royal Veterinary College, is desirous of an ENGAGEMENT as ASSIS- TANT during the summer months. Satisfactory references will be given. Address, C. C., Post Office, Camden- road, London. RFLO CRICKETERS.— WANTED, from May to J. August, by a club in the Midland Counties, a PROFESSIONAL BOWLER of ability. Address, stating terms, & c, to D„ care of F, Crewe, bookseller, Newcastle, Staffordshire.._ MO SHOEING SMITHS.— WANTED, by a JL veterinary surgeon, a good tradesman, as SHOETURNER and FITTER. None need apply who cannot be highly recommended. Ad- dress, post paid, to A. Z., George Hotel, Winchcomb, Gloucestershire. ANTED ( county Norfolk preferred) to RENT or PURCHASE, a GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, not too large, but affording very good SHOOTING, and surrounded by preserves. For terms and particulars address to A. B. C., Mr Jack gunmaker, Edward street, Portman- square, London. good > n's, WANTED a SITUATION as GAMEKEEPER, by a married man, without encumbrance, about 30 years of ag « , active and strong, and can have unexceptionable references from his last employers. Address C. R„ Post Office, Fakenliam, near Ixworth, Suffolk. WANTED, by a respectable young man, who is well up to his work, a SITUATION as HUNTSMAN or FIRST WTHIP.— N. B. Is a first- rate shot, and good round- arm bowler. Address H. H., Post Office, Tunbridge, Kent. SITUATION WANTED, as HUNTSMAN or FIRST WHIP and KENNEL HUNTSMAN, by a young man who thoroughly understands his business, and can be highly recom- mended as to character and abilities. Apply to the Hon James Sandi- lands, Master of the Linlithgow and Stirlingshire Hounds, Barnton House, Cramond, Edinburgh. GAMEKEEPER.— WANTED, a SITUATION as HEAD GAMEKEEPER, by a married man, age 36. Has been five years in his present situation, and leaves with a good character. Understands his business in all its branches,- of rearing pheasants, breaking dogs, destroying vermin, & c. Apply to A. B„ Post Office, Doncaster. AGENTLEMAN, who can be applied to per- sonally, wishes to obtain a SITUATION for his GROOM, who has always had the management of four or five hunters, and can be most strongly recommended.— Address to B. C. T„ 34, Chesham- place, Bel- gravia, London. Q UNNING PUNT WANTED, to two carry _ . persons. The boat must be adapted to stand a heavy sea, and must not draw much water. Apply, with price, dimensions, & c, to A. B., 26, South King- street, Manchester. WANTED, a SEA TRAMMEL NET, second hand, in good working order, to kill salmon and other fish; state if double walled.— Direct Trammel, 5, Great Ryders- street, London. 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 efficacy, in all cases where blistering is usually applied, is well known; and its celebrity has extended to all the great studs throughout the world. No horse will gnaw it.— Sold by Messrs Barclay and Sons, 95. Farringdon- street, London; and by all respectable medicine vendors. In pots Is 6d, 2s9d, and 5s each. STALLION.— CHABRON, by Camel out of Fanny, by Whisker, & c, one of the best bred horses in Englaud, will stand at Dudding Hall Farm, Willesden, four miles from the Marble Arch, Hyde Park. Chabron is a dark bay, without white, 15i hands high, free from blemish, and peculiarly adapted for breeding good riding or phaeton horses, out of half bred mares, as he has good knee action. His stock, both thorough bred and half bred, are very promising. Thorough bred mares. £ 5 5s, half bred ditto £ 3 3s. and 5s the groom. Further particulars of Mr Peate, Dudding Hill Farm, Willesden, Middlesex. STALLIONS.— THE MOUNTAIN DEER, by Touchstone, dam Mountain Sylph, at Crotenstown, Curragh, Ireland, at 10 guineas thorough bred mares; a few half- breds at ' guineas. His stock ( now yearlings) are remarkable for size ana power, 600 guineas have been refused for a yearling filly by th's horse. EAGLE ( same owner), by Irish Birdcatcher, dam Emily, by Panta- loon ; at Mr Gray's, Theobald's Farm, Enfield, Middlesex, twelve miles irom'London, at 8 guineas ; dams of winners and half- breds half price. STALLION — Bodicott Paddocks. — WOOLWICH, by Chatham out of Clementina, by Actajoih will ferve thorough bred mares at 7 guineas, and 10s the grown, and a limited number ot halt bred at 3 guineas, and 5s the groom. He is the sire of Greenwich 1 air, winner of the Lincoln and Nottingham two year old races. Hay and grass at 12s a week; corn, if ordered, at the market price.. All expenses to be paid before the mares are taken away, The land is of first- rate quality, with plenty of loose boxes, HORSES.— TAYLOR'S CONDITION BALLS invaluable for swelled legs, grease, coughs, worms, impaired appetite, & c. Read the opinions of the following trainers:—" For getting horses into condition they are unequalled." John Osborne.—'" In my opinion they are invaluable." John Scott.—'" Your condition balls are excellent." Samuel Rogers.—" I have never used so efficient a ball." John Dawson.— Prepared by T. Taylor, veterinary surgeon, Burton- on- Trent. Wholesale of Sanger, Oxford- street; Sutton, Bow Churchyard, and all druggists, in packets, six balls, 3s; three balls, Is 9d. LAMENESS IN HORSES.— SEWELL'S SOL- VENT and PROCESS is a safe and effectual cure for splent, spavin, curb, ringbone, for grogginess, coronet, foot or shoulder lame- ness, for windgall, tlioropin, and capped hock, breaking down, sprung joint or tendon, contusions, and enlargements; does not blister or blemish, and prepares the horse for immediate work. Sold in packets, 10s each, or sent ( post free) with full directions. Veterinary stables, 21, Elizabeth- street, Eaton- square, London. P. O. orders payable to Frederick Sewell, Pimlico. BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, price Is. lid. and 2s. 9d. per box.— Thirty years ago to speak of a cure for the gout was considered a romance; but now, the efficacy and safety of this medicine is so fully demonstrated by testimonials from per- sons in every rank of life, that public opinion proclaims this as one of the most important discoveries of the present age. These pills require neither attention nor confinement, and are certain to prevent the disease attack, ing any vital part. Sold by PROUT and HARSANT, 229, Strand, Lon- don ; and all medicine vendors. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH of JAMES MORI- SON, the hygeist, founder of the British College of Health. London, with statements of his own case. May be had gratis at the BRITISH COLLEGE of HEALTH, New- road, Loudon, ana of all thebygeian agtnts Slu'ovgliWt world. BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, MARCH 29, 1857. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. MR ALBERT SMITH'S MONT BLANC, Baden, Up the Rhine, and Paris, is now OPEN EVER IT . EVENING { except Saturday), at 8 o'clock. Stalls, 3s; area, 2 s ' gallery. Is. 8> WUs can be secured it the box- office. EGYPTIAN HALL, Piccadilly, every : day, between 11 and 4, without any extra charge. The Morning Repre- sentations take place every Tuesday and Saturday, at 3 o clock. THE GREAT TOBACCO CONTROVERSY.— Dr SEX ION will LECTURE on this important topic DAILY at 3 and half- past 7 p. m., at Dr KAHN's MUSEUM, 4, Coventry street Leicester- square. The museum, which now stands wholly unrivaiiea in the world, and the rarity and completeness ot whose contents iiaie already acquired for it an European reputation, and obtained tne warm commendation of the press in this and other countries, " openaaiiy, for gentlemen only, from 10 to 10. A new Lecture is delivered by Dr Kahn at half- past & p. m. precisely. Admission, Is. Descriptive ^ cata- logues of the museum, containing Lectures, as delivered by ur iva. in, gratis, to the visitors. - - PORTLAND ROOMS, Eoley- street, Portland- placc.— The Misses CLIFTON andSKIT TLES beg to inform the nobility and gentry their FULL DRliSS BALL will take place on THURSDAY next? April 2d. Gentlemen's tickets 10s Gd, ladies'ditto 7s 61 each, to be obtained as the rooms on the night of the ball.- N , B. Mr i rere s 1- ull JX- ess Ball wiU take place to- morrow (. Monday) evening; and the usual soirees, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the season.— Tickets 2s 6d each. / CRYSTAL PALACE.— Good Friday.— The PA- Kj LACE and PARK will be OPEN to tlie public on GOOD FRIDAY, the 10th of April, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, until sunset. Admission, Is. Trains will commcnce running from the London Bridge Terminus soon after 1 o'clock, and will continue to run at intervals during the, afternoon. On Easter Monday and on Easter Tuesday the palace will be opened and trains will run as usual. JJOYAL LONDON, BRIGHTON, AND SOUTH COAST RAILWAY.— Epsom Spring Races.— Great Metropolitan Stakes, Thursday. April 2.— Ordinary fares will be charged by theordi arygrains from Loudon to EPSOM us to 11- 15 a. m., and from Epsom to LONDON after 7 p. m., viz :- First class, 2s 6d; second class, 2s; tiuid class, Is fa i. ADDITIONAL TRAINS will run from London Bridge to Epsom from 11: 30 a. m. to 1: 20 p. m., and from Epsom to London from 8: 30 p. m to 7 p. m., during which time the ordinary traffic between London and Epsom will be suspended. ^ 4RJ5S London to E/ Som and back, 7s 6d, To or from Epsom, 4s. The additional trains will consist chiefly of first- class carriages, but no particular class of carriage can be guaranteed. ' FREDERICK SLIGHT, Secretary. London Bridgn Terminus, March 27,1857. PRINCESS'S CONCERT ROOMS, Castle- street, Oxford- street.— Mdlle ROSA DOREZ begs to inform the nobility and sentry that her FULL DRESS BALL will take place on MONDAY, April 6th. The band will be under the direction of Mr Geo. Barnard. Principal cornet- i- piston, Mr Ciias. Coger. Tickets at Jullien s, Regent- street ; Keith, Prowse, and Co's, Cheapside; Dufi and Hodgson, Oxford- street ; and at the rooms. M. C., Mr Jarvis. _____ PRINCESS'S CONCERT ROOMS, Castle- street, Oxford- street, under the direction of Mr FRA. MPTON.- The nobility, gentry, and public generally are respectfully informed that a F UlL DRESS BALL will be held in the above rooms EVERY WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY EVENING, commencing at half- past 11 o'clock. Private lessons i'or stage or ball room from 12 ta 4 daily. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.— Mr GYE begs most respectfully to announce that the ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA will, during the ensuing season, be given at the THEA1RK ROYAL, LYCEUM. The Opera WILL OPEN on TUESDAY, April 14. The prospectus, with full particulars, will be issued in a few days. DRURY- LANE.— Grand Concerts in Passion Week— Mr ALFRED MELLON'has the honour to announce that he has taken the above theatre for the ensuing PASSION WEE K, when he will give a series of grand MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENTS, supported by the finest orchestra and most distinguished vocalists in England. The concerts will comprise the most varied selection of standard and popular music, alike interesting to the amateurs of a classical taste and to those with an appreciation for compositions of a lighter class. In the course of the week a number of the principal instrumental works of the great masters will be performed, intermingled with selec- tions from modern operas, and some of the best specimens of musique de danse. The vocal music will embrace works of nearly every cha- racter, and many of the most popular compositions of the day. A cer- tain portion of the programmes will be devoted to the music of one master, and selections from some of the greatest works will form an in teresting feature on one or two occasions. Mr Mellon has much plea- sure in submitting the following arrangements as a proof of his desire to present the public with an entertainment worthy of its unqualified support. The band will be complete in every department, and will con- sist of Mr Mellon's orchestra, known in London and the provinces as the celebrated Orchestral Union; and for these concerts will be added the entire strength of M Jullien's band ( by his kind permission). The following distinguished soloists will have the honour of appearing during the series :— Messrs Cloffi, G. and V. Collins, Danclo, Demunck, Duheme, De Yong Howell, sen, T. Harper, H. Hill, Hardy, C. Harper, Vutcliins, Hughes, F. Horton, H. Jarretfc, Koenig, Lavigne, Lazarus, Stanton Jonas, l. e Hon, R. S. Pratten, F. Pratten, Schreurs, Trust, Watson, Webb, Winterbottom, and Picco. Vocalists already engaged:— Madame Gassier, Madame Weiss, Miss Juliana May, Miss Louisa Vinning, Miss Mary Keeley, Miss Lascelles, and Miss Dolby. Mr Croft ( the new English tenor, who has created so great a sensation in Liverpool and Manchester!, Mr George Perren, Mr Millardi, Mr Weiss, Mr Wynn, Mr Thomas, and Mr H. Braliam. Solo: Pianalerte, Miss Arabella God- dard; solo: violin, M. Sainton. Conductor, Mr Alfred Mellon.— Jress circle, 4s; stalls, 5s; fiist circle, boxes, 2s 6d; second circle, Is Cd; pit, ,2s; galleries, 6d and Is ; private boxes ( to hold two persons), 10s 6J ; four persons, £ 1 Is. EPSOM SPRING RACES.— Thursday, April 2, a SPECIAL direct TRAIN will start from London Bridge at 1- 45 p. m. punctually, and will arrive at EPSOM in time for parties to reach the course for the Great ^^ D^ WK SLIGHT, Secretary. London Bridge Terminus, March 27. 1857. _____ EASTER HOLIDAYS.— Brighton and Back for 3s 6d.— On Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday, an EXCURSION TRAIN will leave London Bridge Terminus at 9 a. m., returning trom BRIGHTON at 7: 30 p. m. „ ^ Covered, third class, Ss 6d; seeond class, 5s 6d; first class. 7s 63. No uggage allowed. FREDERICK SLIGHT, Secretary. London Bridge Terminus. THE CHEAP EXCURSIONS to BRIGHTON and BACK will commence on Good Friday, and will be continued on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, and every succeeding Sunday and Monday until further notice. The TRAIN will leave London Bridge at 9 a. m., returning from BRIGHTON at 7: 80 p. m. FARES THERE AND BACK. First class, 7s 6d: second elass, 5s 6d; third cla* s ( covered carriages), 8s 61. FREDERICK SLIGHT, Secretary. London Bridge Terminus. r^ HEAP RETURN TICKETS to BRIGHTON V^ and BACK.— FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD CLASS, available from Saturday to Monday, are issued at London Bridge every Saturday, by the fast tram 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. tram, and third class passengers by any train not later than the 7 a. m. on the following Monday. FARES THERE AND BACK : 1st class, 18s; 2d class, 9s: third class covered carriages, 6s. FREDERICK SLIGHT, Secretary. London Bridge Terminus GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.— Easter Holi- days.— Cheap Excursion to Oxford, Banbury, Leamington, Warwick, Birmingham, Westbromwich, Wednesbury, Bilston, and Wolverhampton.— A TRAIN will leave Paddington on Sunday, April 12th, at 7: 45 a. m.. returning the same evening, at 6: 30 p. m., from WOLVERHAMPTON, and intermediate stations, as per handbill. FARES : Oxford, 6s 6d and 4s; Banbury, 8s and 5s; Leamington and Warwick, 10s 6d and 6s; Birmingham, 12s and 7s; Handsworth, Westbromwich, Wednesbury, and Bilston, lis 6d and 7s 6d ; and Wolverhampton 13s and 8s. No luggage allowed. Tickets not trans- ferable. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.— Easter Holi- days.— RETURN TICKETS, issued on Thursday, the 9tli April, and intermediate days, will be available up to and including Tuesday, the 14th. On the Bristol and Exeter, and South Devon Railways, return tickets are not available on Sundays. OH Good Friday the TRAINS will run as on Sundays, with the addi- tion of the 10: 0 a. m. Down Day Mail, lrom Paddington, and the 10: 0 a. m. Up Day Mail, from BRISTOL, which will run as usual, except the branch trains between Maidenhead and Wycombe, Reading and Basingstoke, between Chippenham, Salisbury, and Weymouth, Glouces- ter and Hereford, and over the South Wales line. INSURANCE COMPANY.— Notice is hereby given, tkat this company has returned to its offices, which have been rebuilt, No. 29, Lombard- street, at the coraer of Clement's- lane. Offices in Liverpool— Royal Insurance- buildings, North John- street, and Dale- street. FIRE BRANCH.— The fire premium in 1856 amounted to about £ 150,000, placing the company among the very largest offices in the kingdom; iudeed, it is believed that there are only three or four offices which equal it in fire reveaue. Insurances are received upon nearly ail descriptions of property in the United Kingdom, the col9tiies, and most foreign countries; the rates of premium are exceedingly moderate, and governed in eacli case by a careful consideration of the risk proposed. LIFE BRANCH.— The life revenue during the past year amounted to a'oout 4* 46,000, the new premiums alone exceeding £ 10,000. A bonus was declared in 1854 of £ 2 percent, per annum on the sum assured, averag- ing about 80 per cent, of the premiums paid, being one of the largest ever declared. All the insurances effected during the present year will par- ticipate in the next bonus in 1859. The paid up and invested eapital, including life funds, amounts to nearly half a million sterling. PERCY M. DOVE, Manager. , „ JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary to the London Board. ARTNERSHIP,— A gentleman of high respect- 1 \ 17" ILLIAM WRIGHT, Pulwood- rents, Ilolborn, ability, now about establishing a repository at the west end of J f Y London, sporting printer and publisher, electric telegraph London for sales by auction and commission of horses, carriages, agri- cultural implements, & c, is willing to TREAT with one or more GEN- TLEMEN to JOIN him with £ 1,500 to £ 3,000each, either us active or sleeping partners. Unexceptionable references will be given and required. Address A. B„ Messrs Milroy and Son's, Sun- court, Corn- hill, E. C. BENTLEY'S MISCELLANY, price Half- a- Crown. for April, contains— 1The Millionaire of Mincing- lane. By- Dudley Costello— Anecdotes of the Opera— Cromwell and his Correspon- dents— Scoring the King— A Fisherman's Letter to his Chum in India- Mrs Jordan— Robert Hunter's Ghost— Malherbe. By Monkshood—& c, <£ c. London : Richard Bentley, New Burlington- street. /^ OLBURN'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE for April, on the 31st. Chapman and Hall, 193, Piccadilly. On the 4th April, price in cloth, 2stw, post Tree ; as a pocket book, with metallic paper and pencil, 4s6d, post free; RUFFS GUIDE to the TURF ; or Pocket Racing Companion for 1857— Contents : An Alphabetical List of Horses in Training, with the name3 of their trainers ; an Alphabetical List of the Jockeys, their addresses, lowest weights, names ot their masters, < 5tc; revised and enlarged Lists of the Trainers, and Colours of the Riders ; the Nominations for 1857, and the Entries lor the Gre « Stakes for 1858 ; a complete Calendar of the Races in Great Britain and Ireland in 1856 ; the Horses Indexed, with their Pedigrees ; Spring Meet- ings ill 1857; Derby Lots, & c; Laws of Racing; Length of Courses; Winners of the Great Races, from tlieir commencement; Races to Come, & c, & c. , , ,, , , Piper, Stephenson, and Sperice, 28, Paternoster- row ; and of all book- sellers ; ana at the railway stations. ONEY ADVANCED to GENTLEMEN on their notes of hand.—£ 100,000 ta advance on Reversions, Wills, Marriage Settlements, & c, gentlemen having the money, without paying interest or principal, until they have been in possession of their property two years. Officers and minors accommodated with money. Money advanced to gentlemen of property for electioneering purposes. Apply ( in strict confidence.) to MrGraham, No. 5 Chambers, No. 8, Duke- street, St James's. . ONEY.— Nohlemen, gentlemen of property, heirs to entailed estates, officers on full pay, and etlier responsi- ble parties requiring ADVANCES, can be immediately supplied with money on their notes of hand only. Several sums ready to be ad- vanced for any period of time, upon freehold and leasehold security, reversions, life interests, leeacics, and by way of post obit.— Apply ( by letter only) to F. Y., 15, Pall- mall, Lontion. 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 to money in the Funds, life estates, & c. Reversions purchased. Apply to Mr Allen, at his offices, 28A, Regent- street', Waterloo- place. agent, & c, continues to supply results, arrivals, betting, and otlier intelligence from race meetings, per electric telegraph. WRIGHT'S BOOK OF HANDICAPS; a weekly programme of races to come; price Id, or sent ( post free) the whole season, for 7s, WRIGHT'S BOOK OF STEEPLE CHASING, for 1855- 58, price Is. Also the vols for the six previous seasons can be had, price Ss 6d the set. WRIGHT'S BETTING PRICE CURRENT ; published nearly daily ; containing information serviceable to bookmakers and backers ot horses. Betting commissions executed to any amount. For particulars apply as above. Po3t office orders payable at Holborn. On Wednesday, April 1st, will be ready, price 2d, Part 2, of FEIST'S RACING RECORD ; containing a complete calendar of sport, from the 1st of March to the day of publication. Edited by ALBERT FIEST, editor of the turf department of the Sunday Times, and reporter of sporting intelligence to the Lon- don daily papers, & c.— Printed and published on the 1st of each month by William Wright, " printer and publisher, Fulwood- rents, Holborn.— The two numbers, neatly bound in cloth, price 6d, may also be had, con- taining a complete record of the racing and summary of the betting from 1st of Janua- iy up to the day of publication, ie. 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 tke year. Six months' subscription £ 1 Is; to the Chester Cup, 10s 6d. These prices include all extra intelligence to day of each event. COM- MISSIONS executed to any amount. Country correspondents may rely upon always receiving the full market odds. All moneys forwarded the day after tne race. Address, 15, Charing- croas, London ONEY.- Apply. to_ Mr HOWSE, 11, Beaufort- j ^ mR0D begs to tender llis most grateM thanks buildings, Strand, W. C. Amount and duration of loan imma- terial. Every application considered confidential, and treated with promptitude, whether personal or written. MONEY.— Noblemen, gentlemen of property, and heirs to entailed estates, requiring ADVANCES, can be supplied with any amount. Advances made on reversions, life interests, and legacies under wills. Large sums can be obtained by way of post obit. Address by letter, to D. D., 213, Regent- street, London. Just published, price 24s in boards, THE GENERAL STUD- BOOK, Vol VIII., containing the pedigrees of thorough bred horses brought down to 1856, with a few of the foals of the present year. By C. and J. WEATHERBY. - ,. „. , Sold at the publishers' office, 6, Old Buriington- street, and by all book- sellers in town and country. AUTHORISED EDITION OF HERMAN MELVILLE'S NEW WORK. Next week will be published, in 1 vol, fcap 8vo, THE CONFIDENCE- MAN : his Masquerade. By HERMAN MELVILLE, author of " Typee," " Omoo." London: Longman, Brown. Green. Longmans, and Roberts. Just published, in fcap 8vo, price 6s 6d, cloth, MHE ANGLER in the LAKE DISTRICTS; or, J. Piscatory Colloquies and Fishing Excursions in Westmoreland and Cumberland. By JOHN DAVY, M. D.. F. R. S. Also, by Dr Davy, in fcap 8vo, price 6a, cloth, The ANGLER and his FRIEND; or, Piscatory Colloquies and Fishing Excursions. , „, . ,, , . . " Young anglers will read his volume with profit, and old anglers with pleasure. It is just the quaint, chatty, calm, yet. cheerlul book, which a work on angling should be."— Athenaeum. London: Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, and Roberts. ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.— HENRY RUSSELL, on MONDAY, April 6tli, and during Passion Week, will give his entertainment, entitled THE FAR WEbT, or Everyday Life in America; in which he will relate his anecdotes^ descriptive of Ameri- can life and manners, and sing the following compositions :—" The Gambler's Wife ; " The Maniac;" " The Ship en Fire;" " Cheer boys, cheer ;" " Up for the riglit;" " The Ivy Green," & c. The second part, entitled " Negro Life." Mr Russell will accompany himself on one of Collard and Collard's magnificent bi- chord pianofortes, made expressly for him by that eminent firm. Tickets and places may be secured of Mr Maseingliam, at the box office, from 11 to 4. Doors open at halt- past 7; to commence at 8. THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.— TO- MORROW ( Monday), and during the week, the new drama, A LIFE'S TRIAL. After which, to- morrow ( Monday), Tuesday, and Wednesday, DOUBLE- FACED PEOPLE.- On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, after A Life's Trial, A Wicked Wife. And My Husband's Ghost. LYCEUM THEATRE ROYAL.— Last week of the Season.— TO- MORROW ( Monday), HAMLET. And MY FRIEND FROM LEATHERHEAD. Or. Tuesday, for the benefit of Mr J. L. Toole, The Wonder. After which Dominique the Deserter. Good for Nothing. My Friend from Leatherhead. To conclude with, for the last time, the dazzling transformation Scene of Conrad and Medora.— On Wednesday. Money. And the King's Musketeers.— On Thursday, for the benefit of Mr Chas. Dillon, will be presented, first time at this theatre, Richelieu ; or the'. Conspiracy. Cardinal Richelieu, Mr Charles Dillon, To conclude with Belphegor the Mountebank. Mr J. L. TOOLE, of the Lyceum Theatre, re- spectfully announces his FIRST BENEFIT for TUESDAY, the Slst inst. The WONDER : Mr and Mrs Dillon. Miss Woolgar, Mr Stuart, Mr Bar- rett, MrToole. DOMINIQUE THE DBSERTER: Mrs White, Miss Wil- ton, Mr Toole. GOOD for NOTHING: Miss Woolgar, MrToole. MY FRIEND from LEATHERHEAD, and the dazzling scene from CON- RAD and MEDORA. Tickets— Box Office; Keith, Prowse, 48, Cheapside; and Mr Toole, 14, Cecil- street, Strand. • GREAT NATIONAL STANDARD THEATRE, Shoreditch.— Mr Phelps, the great Tragedian.— TO- MORROW ( Mon- day), Tuesday, and Wednesday, to commence with RICHELIEU. Car- dinal Richelieu, Mr Phelps ( lessee of Sadler's Wells); De Maupras, Mr F. Robinson. On Thursday and Saturday Virginius. Virginius, Mr Phelps. On Friday The Bridal. Melantius. Mr Phelps. To be followed every evening by the SPANISH MINSTRELS. ASTLEY'S ROY AL AMPHITHEATRE.— Lessee, Mr William Cooke.— TO- MORROW ( Monday), and all the week. Shak- speare's play of KING HENRY THE FOURTH, with Mr W. Cooke's equestrian illustrations; Hotspur, Mr J. Holloway; PrinceHenrv, Mr " W. Cooke, jun; Falstaff, Mr J. W. Anson. After which, the acts of HORSE- MANS HIP in the ARENA. To conclude with FORTUNE'S FROLIC. Commence at 7 o'clock. Dress boxes. 4s; upper boxes, 3s; private boxes, from £ l. No charge far booking. Pit, 2s; gallery, Is; upper gallery, 6d. COAL HOLE TAVERN, Fountain- court, Strand ( opposite Exeter Hall).— Lord Chief Baron NICHOLSON, and the celebrated JUDGE and JURY SOCIETY, EVERY NIGHT at half- past 9 o'clock precisely. TO- MORROW, and during the week, a new case. Poses Plastiques and Tableaux Vivants at half- past 7, and after the theatres, supported by the most exquisite female models. Chops, steaks, & c, in the coffee- room. An excellent ordinary at 6 o'clock daily. Beds Is 6i.— N. B. Mr Nicholson deems it necessary emphatically to state that he is not connected with any periodical now publishing. CASINO de VENISE, High Holborn.— This world- renowned and elegant establishment, now the leading feature in the metropolis, is OPEN EVERY EVENING from half- past 8 until 12 o'clock. The celebrated band, conducted by Mr W. M. Packer, performs nightly, among other novelties, the " Marie Stuart" ana " French" quadrilles, " Flower of Altorf" waltzes, " May Dew" varsoviana, " Fairy Queen" schottische, " Bertha" redowa, " Chatterbox" and " Lorette" polkas, & c.— Admission, Is. ART UNION of LONDON.— Subscription List closes on Tuesday next, the31st instant.— Prizeholders Select from the Public Exhibitions— EVERY SUBSCRIBER of 1 guinea will have, besides the chances of a prize, TWO PRINTS—" The Clemency of Cceur de Lion," by H. C. Shenton, from the historical picture by John Cross, which gined the Government premium of £ 300; and " The Piper," by E. Goodall, after F. Goodall, A. R. A, GEORGE GODWIN, " I H - , 444, West Strand, March. 1857. LEWIS POCOCK, /" on. Sees, CHOICE of BRANDY, 13s or 30s per gallon? " You pays your money and you takes your choice."— The first is'a truly excellent English cognac, which has never left this country; the second is the produce of British grain, shipped to France and thence re- turned to us as veritable French brandy; but both these are without prejudice to the celebrated Eau de Vie, at 16s, which, upon analysation, is pronounced the purest pale brandy in the world. Samples may be ob- tained at our counting house.— HENRY BRETT and Co, Old Furnival's Distillery, Holborn. BETTS'S PATENT BRANDY is in every neigh- j gbourhood SOLD by the trade in any quantity, down to the single oapsuledbottle. Excise regulations prevent its sale at the distillery, 7, Smithfield Bars, St John- street, in any less quantity than two gallons. THE PALMERSTON SAUCE.— This extra- ordinary and really delicious addendum to the pleasures of the table is acknowledged by the most celebrated members of the gastro- nomic art, as well as by epicures, to excel as a piquant and delicious con- diment, and a provocative to the appetite, all other sauces of the day. For universality of application it stands unrivalled, being equally appli- cable to fish, flesh, fowl, game, soups, & c.— Wholesale, W. O. CAMERON, 9, Camomile- street, City, London. PRIZE MEDAL, PARIS EXHIBITION, 1855. — METCALFE, BINGLEY, and Co's new pattern andj pene- trating TOOTH BRUSHES, penetrating unbleached hair brushes, im- proved flesh and cloth brushes, and genuine Smyrna sponges; and every description of brush, comb, ana perfumery for the toilet. M., B., and Co are sole makers of the oatmeal and camphor, and orris root soaps; sold, in tablets, at 6d each; of Metcalfe's celebrated alkaline tooth powder, 2s per box; and of the new bouquets. Sole establishment, i30B and 131," Oxford- street, second and third doors west from Holies- street, W. 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 overall other specifics of the same nature. In bottles 3s 6d, 6s, asd lis, wholesale and retail, 13, Wellington- street N ® rth. Strand. London. DEAFNESS.— A retired surgeon from the Crimea, having been restored to perfect hearing, by a native physician in Turkey, after 14 years of great suffering from noises in the ears and extreme deafness, without being able to obtain the least relief from any aurist in England, is anxious to communicate to others the particulars for the cure of the same. A book sent to any part of the world on receipt of six stamps; or the author will apply the treatment himself, at his resi- dence. Few sufferers will leave his house without being able to hear dis- tinctly and permanently. Surgeon SAMUEL COLS'TON, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London ( at home from 11 till 4 daily), 6, Leicester- place, Leicester- square, London, where thousands of letters may be seen from persons cured. K EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES.- - The mischievous effects caused to the lungs by every attack of cough, induces a tendency to consumption, bronchitis, and other dangerous dis- orders of the respiratory organs, A doctor's bill may be saved by keep- ing ready for use a box of the above celebrated lozenges. Prepared and sold in boxes*. Is. lid., and tins, 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d„ and 10s. od. each, by Thomas Keating, chemist, & c., 79, St. Paul's Churchyard, London. Re- tail by all druggists. 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 public opinion for upwards of half a century. Prepared only by James Cockle, surgeon, 18, New Ormond- street, and may be had of all medicine vendors, in boxes at Is lid. 2s 9d. 4s 6d and lis TO NERVOUS and CONSUMPTIVE INVALIDS,— Nervous disorders, head and mind affections, inci- pient consumption, bronchitis, clergymen's relaxed throat or loss of voice, & c, speedily and effectually cured by Dr WATSON, No. 27, Alfred- place, Bedford- square. " On Nervous and Mental Complaint," price Is. *' Consumption, Chest, and Lung Diseases Curable," price 6d. Printed directions for country patients free for two stamps. K EATING'S PALE NEWFOUNDLAND COD LIVER OIL, perfectly jure, nearly tasteless, and free from adulteration of any kind, having been analysed, reported on, and recom- mended by Professors Taylor and Thomson, 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. IRIOR 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. AN ACT of GRATITUDE.— 5,000 Copies of a Medical Book for Gratuitous Circulation.— GEORGE THOMAS Esq, having been effectually cured of nervous debility, loss of memory, and the meanB used. He will therefore, send free, to any address, in a sealed envelope, on receipt of a directed envelope enclosing two stamps ( to pre- ', a copy of the work, containing every information required. Thomas, St John's- lane. Newcastle- upon- Tyne. 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 SPERMAT0RRH( EA, venereal, nervous, and generative diseases in every form, believing it will prove beneficial both to the health and packets 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, fin Ctreeucroft Yilla, High fell, Gates& cad. Durhwo, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.— Easter Holi- days.— Cheap Excursion to Chippenham, Bath, and Bristol.— On Saturday, April 11th, a TRAIN will leave Paddington, at 6: 30 p. m., returning on the following Tuesday from BRISTOL, at 7: 30 a. m., Bath 8 a. m., and Chippenham at 8: 30 a. m. FARES: Bristol. 10s and 6s; Bath and Chippenham, 9s and 5s. A small bag only allowed. Tickets not transferable. Just published, in 1 vol post 8vo, price 8s cloth, THE METAPHYSICIANS: Being a Memoir of Franz Carvel, Brushmaker, written by Himself; and of Harold Fremdling, Esq, written and now re- published by Francis Drake, Esq. With Discussions and Revelations relating to Speculative Philosophy, Morals, and Social Progress. London: Longman, Brown, Green. Longman, and Roberts. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.— Easter Holi- days.— Cheap Excursions to Cirencester, Stroud, Gloucester, and Cheltenham,— A TRAIN will leave Paddiugton at 7: 30 a. m., on Sunday, April 12th, returning the same evening from CHELTENHAM, at 6: 30, Gloucester 6: 50, Stroud7: 20, and Cirencester 7: S0. FARES: Cirencester and Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham, 10s and 6s. No luggage allowed. Tickets not transferable. E ASTER HOLIDAYS.— South Western Railway. — Extension of Double Journey Tickets.— First and second class ordinary DOUBLE JOURNEY TICKETS issued at ALL STATIONS on Thursday, 9th, Good Friday, 10th, Saturday, 11th, and Sunday, 12th April, will be available for the return journey up to a:. d including Mon- day, 13th April. For the accommodation of persons visiting London, SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS at single fares ( with the addition of a small booking fee) will also be issued on Saturday, 11th, and Sunday, 12th, April, from all stations below Woking, and also from Windsor to Vauxliall and Wa- terloo Bridge stations, which will be available for return on either of those days or the following Monday. In addition to the above, similar return tickets at single fares ( with the addition ot a small booking fee) will be issued on Satur- day, 11th, and Sunday, 12th April, at Waterloo Bridge and Vauxhall stations to all stations below Woking, and also to Windsor, and will be available for the return journey on either of these days, or. on the follow- ing Monday. N. B. On Good Friday the trains will run as on Sundays, with addi- tional trains to Richmond, Twickenham, Hampton Court, and Hounslow. Waterloo Bridge Station, London, By order. LORD'S CRICKET GROUND, London, under the especial patronage of the Marylebone and principal Clubs ol England.— Mrs M. DARK and SONS beg respectfully to inform noble- men and gentlemen, patrons and admirers of the game of cricket, that they have nowfor inspection at their manufactory, on the ground, a large stock of handsome, well- seasoned BATS and STUMPS, manufac- tured on the most improved principles. Clubs, schools, and the trade supplied. A list of prices sent free on application. Foreign orders executed. Prize Medal of the Great Exhibition of 1851. NEW WORK, ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN LEECH. On the 31st instant will be published, price Is, No. 2 of SK MAMMA;" or, The Richest Commoner in England. By the author of " Sponge's Tour," " Handlev Cross," " Hawbuck Grange," & c. With coloured illustrations on steel, and numerous woodcuts, by John Leech. Bradbury and Evans, 11. Bouveria- street. " As ON DEBILITY, PHYSICAL. AND MENTAL. Fourth Edition, price Is, free 18 stamps, ON the TREATMENT and CURE of NERVOUS DEBILITY, Physical, and Mental, with Chlorate of Potass. By SYDNEY HALL, M. D., formerly externe at the Hospital, Paris. Direct from the author, 10, Goswell- road, Islington; or of Gilbert, 49, Pater- noster- row, London. D Fourth Edition, just published, price 2s, by post 26 stamps, EBILITY and IRRITABILITY ( Mental and Physical): induced by Spermatorrhoea— the Symptoms, Effects, ana national Treatment. By T. H. YEOMAN, M. D., Physician the General Post Office Letter- carriers' Provident Institution, & c. London: Effingham Wilson, 11, Royal Exchange; and, by post only from the author, 25, Lloyd- square, W. C. SHARPS'S NEW COMIC SONGSTER, 2a. 6d; IO Labern's Comic Songster, 2s 6d ; th « most popular collection of choice songs, ancient and modern. Ales, Coal Hole Songster, in Is parts, or four for 8s 6d, handsomely bound; Cyder Cellar Songster, 2s 6d; Cre- morse Comic Song Book, is now ready, at is 64. 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. KNOW THYSELF.— MARIE COUPELLE coKtinues to give her graphic and interesting delineations ot character, discoverable from the handwriting. All persons desirous ot knowing themselves, or any friend in whom they are interested, must send a specimen of tne 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. DO YOU WANT LUXURIANT HAIR, WHISKERS, & c?— COUPELLE" S CRINUTRIAR is guaranteed to produce whiskers, moustachios, eyebrows, & c, in two or three weeks, strengthen weak hair, prevent its falling off, check greyness in all its stages, and reproduce the hair in baldness, from whatever cause. Price 2s. Sola 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 aomplete toilette guide sent post free for four penny stamps. CRICKET.— JOHN LILLYWHITE ( late Liiiy- white, Brothers) has an immense STOCK of CRICKETING GOODS now ready. The cane and treble whalebone handle bats, match and club bats, his celebrated cane leg- guards, warranted; tubular india- rubber and wicket- keeping gloves, spike soles; ebony, brass ferruled, and plain match stumps; body- guards, the latest improved; match balls, warranted, practice balls, 22- yard measures, frames for marking grounds, and every article connected with cricket. Regiments fitted out on the shortest notice. A great reduction to schools and clubs. Trade sup- plied. List of prices post free. Address, John Lillywhite, Prince's- terrace, Caledonian- road, Islington, N.— Agent for Rugby School, Alfred Diver. CRICKET CLUBS, Regiments, and Schools will meet with great liberality, and cannot be more advantage- ously served with everything than at F. LILLYWHITE and WISDEN'S celebrated CRICKETING DEPOT, 2, New Coventry- street, Leicester- square, London. List of prices forwarded, post free. Also, the " Circular of Information," and " questions requiring answers" for corrections in the large work of scores now being prepared for publication. abroad that, by purchasing their TREBLE WHALEBONE and CANE HANDLE BATS, they will avoid the difficulty of breaking handles, which cannot well be replaced when from England. Lillywhite, Bro- thers ( now dissolved) were the first who introduced these bats at the Exhibition in Hyde Park in 1851, and Lillywhite and Wisden have since manufactured several hundred dozens, and can therefore confidently re- commend them. Every article, from a bat and ball to a flannel shirt and spike soles, may be had at their establishment, 2, New Coventry- street, Leicester- square, London. All goods manufactured under their own inspection, at their country manufactory, and will be warranted for durability. Be careful to see that Lillywhite and Wisden's name is stamped on the articles. RACKET BATS AND BALLS.— F. LILLY- WHITE and WISDEN, having the valuable assistance of George Erwood and Black's selection, haye the finest STOCK of all the be3t makers' BATS in England. One hundred gross of the best made balls forwarded twenty- four hours after receipt of order. Cricket bats, balls, stumps, leg guards, and every article connected with cricket may be had at their establishment, 2, New Coventry- street, Leicester- square, London. Foreign orders to any amount shipped with immediate de- spatch. Importers of foreign cigars and meercnaura pipes. PAGE'S CRICKET BATS, BALLS, & c, have been acknowledged by all cricketers, for many years past, the best in use. E. J. Page respectfully calls the attention of secretaries of cricket clubs and others, purchasing for the ensuing season, to his extensive STOCK of CRICKET BATS, Balls, Leg- guards, and every other article required in the game ; at the same time informs them that he is the sole manufacturer of the Registered Handle Bat, which, from the peculiarity of its make, is warranted not to break, and to stand in any climate. Register No. 3,660. For lists of prices for the ensuing season address E. J. Page, cricket bat and ball manufacturer, No. 6, Kennington- row, Kennington, Surrey, S. MIDDLESEX CRICKET GROUND, Adeiaide- road, adjoining Primrose Hill.— R. THOMS and H. PAYNE beg to inform their friends that the above GROUND ( which during the recess has been relaid), is now OPEN for the SEASON, when they trust, by the strictest attention, to merit an increased support of the metro- politan cricketers. An early application from clubs wishing to engage is solicited. Bats, balls, stumps, and all cricketing articles of the best quality to be had as above. THE NEW ST JOHN'S WOOD CRICKET GROUND is three- quarters of a mile from Regent's Park, and omnibuses run to and from all parts of London. The ground is fourteen acres in extent, and in first- rate cricketing order, having been taken up and re- laid during the past winter at a vast expense. Clubs, schools, or private gentlemen can engage the ground for one or more days in the week for the season, and have the use of the pavilion, dressing- rooms, & c. Every article required for use in the game may be obtained on reasonable terms by applying to E. Tindall, Esq, surveyor and laud agent, 28, Portland- terrace, Regent's Park, or of W. Inwood, bowler and manager of the ground. Professional bowlers always in attendance. Refreshments of every description, and of the very best quality. BRITISH AND ORIENTAL RACKET MANU- FACTORY, 1, Lower Wood- street, Woolwich- Jeffries and Malings's Celebrated Rackets, and Racket and Fives. Balls.— Messrs JEFFRIES and MA LINGS, in returning thanks to their numerous pa- trons, agents, and the admirers of this scientific game, beg most respect- fully to inform them, that in orderto meetthe increased demand for their RACKETS, BALLS, & c, they have removed to their newly- erected manu- factory, built expressly for carrying on their; business, and where, under their own immediate superintendence, are manufactured their celebrated rackets, the bows of which are made from the best ash timber, and strung with the choicest Roman catgut, prepared purposely by the first makers of Paris and London, and warranted the best rackets to stand an Indian climate. / CRICKET.— CRIMEAN CIRCULAR TENTS, 16 feet diameter, perfectly sound, may be had from 25s to 40s each, of ALDRIDGE and Co, Nos. 24 and 29, Rood- lane, Fenchurch- street, who have also on sale a large quantity of other Crimean surplus stores, purchased of her Majesty's Government. T O ANGLERS.— The PECTORAL FIN and the ^ ARCHIMEDEAN MINNOW, invented and manufactured by FREDERICK ALLIES, South Parade, Worcester, and registered by act of Parliament. London agents: Charles Farlow, 191, Strand; Tlios, Aldreds, 126, Oxford- street; J. Bernard, 4, Church- place. Piccadilly; Giles Little, 15, Fetter- lane; George Eaton, 6 and 7, Crooked- lane ; William Gowland, 4, Crooked- lane; J. S. fiolroyd, 59, Gracechurch- street: Alfred and Son, 54, Moorgate- street; A. Anderson, 71, Long- acre; Jones and Co. Ill, Jermyn- street; A. aad G. Wilson, Princes- street, Edinburgh; Paton and Walsh, 44, George- street, Perth. Price: salmon size, 5s each; pike, 5s each; large trout size, 3s ; small trout, 2s 6d; perch size, 2s 6a. 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. ALMON and TROUT FISHING.— CHARLES FARLOW, manufacturer, 191, Strand, London, invites anglers to inspect his large and varied STOCK ef 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 silkworsa gut. Flies dressed to Dattern. and sent by post. Rods repaired and made to order. Catalogues gratis. Sole agent in London for Phiilips's Dublin hooks, and Brown's phantom minnows. TROUT AND SALMON FISHING.— T. CUM- MINS, Castle Hotel, Brecon, S. W., begs to inform lovers of angling, that through the kind permission of several gentlemen in the neighbourhood he is enabled to offer superior TROUT and SALMON FISHING in the river Usk, which is now strictly preserved for" miles above and below the town. Terms by the week, with the right of fishing, 2 guineas.— N. B. The Queen coach, for Brecon, leaves Abergavenny daily, after the arrival from London, the north, & c, of the trains. 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 by post to all parts of the country on the shortest notice and on reasonable terms. RUPTURE.—< S COLES'S TRUSS is best." This is the invention patronised by Sir Astley Cooper, and the most eminent surgeons— worn and recommended by William Cobbett, and which has commanded for thirty years a constantly increasing repu- tation j it is what a truss should be, perfectly efficacious, yet agreeable to the wearer. Read " Cobbett's Legacy to Ruptured Persons"— gratis. None genuine unless marked with the address, 8, Charing- cross. 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 Qiutrles Barker, M, D„ 10, Brwk- street, HslJwni, toadou. COUGHS, COLDS, RHEUMATISM, & c.— The most valuable medicine ever discovered for colds, coughs, agues, fevers, rheumatisms, pains in the limbs and joints, is DIOEY'S ori- ginal and only genuine Dr BATEMAN'S PECTORAL DROPS. Sold in bottles at Is lid each, duty included. Purchasers are requested to be very particular in asking for " Dicey's Bateman's Drops." Sold at the original warehouse, No. 10, Bow- churchyard, London. See that the words " Dicey and Co" are engraved on the Government stamp. FRAMPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH.— Price Is ljd, 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 ofgood 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 tales 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. CONSULT Surgeon SCOTT, in confidential cases, at 17, Adam- street, Adelplii, Strand, London. Want of manhood, whether from excess, private abuse, spermatorrhoea, stricture, venereal, scrofula, nervous debility, climate, or age, treated till cured before charged for medicine. Midwifery and other ailments attended to the issue. Female pills 4s a box. At home before S, and after 6. () AH to be Happy." A medical treatise on all private diseases, nervous debility, & c, showing patients how they may cure them- selves cheaply and speedily without the aid of certain quacks, who not only fleece the pockets, but ruin the constitutions of their victims. Sent post- paid in a sealed envelope to any address, on receipt of two penny postage stamps, by Mr Simco, College- street, Northampton. PRIVATE HINTS for the Cure of Secret Disease, feree practitioner be consulted daily, personally or by letter ( fee £ 1 Is), with the strictest secresy. Medicine, with advice, forwarded to any address, sub rosa, Disease cured in a few days, seminal weakness in a month, See testi- monials. S1 ECRET SORROW! CERTAIN HELP2— 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, & c. Country patients corresponded with till cured. Advice and medicines, £ 1. Sub rosa. Address, Walter De Roos, M. D., 10, Berners- street, Oxford- street, Lon* don. Consultations daily from 11 till 4, Sundays excepted WONEY ADVANCED in sums above £ 200, on ill the personal security of gentlemen of responsibility, heirs to entailed estates, & e.; also, on reversions or life interests. This em anates from a party of the highest respectability, for wkicli references will be given to responsible parties.— Address to S. X„ care of Mr. Grigg, book- seller, 183, Itegentrstreet, London. for the patronage he has received for the past eleven years, and begs to inform his friends that he is now ready to correspond with them on the City and Suburban and Metropolitan Stakes, Chester Cup, Two Thousand Guineas, and Derby. Gentlemen are requested to enclose stamped directed envelopes. COMMISSIONS executed on all the prin- cipal races througuout the year. Address Nimrod, 19, Broad- court, Bow- street, London, W. C. " OELIEF to the EMBARRASSED.— Mr MAR- XV SHALL, of 86, Hatton- garden, solicitor and attorney of the Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors, of upwards of 20 years' experience, offers his services to persons whose affairs are embarrassed ( in town or country) to obtain immediate protection of their person audpioperty from all county court and other proceedings, and conduct their business through the court, under the new act, without imprisonment, at one- third the usual charges, which may be paid by instalments. MAPPIN'S CUTLERY and ELECTRO SILVER PLATE.— Messrs MAPPIN BROTHERS, manufacturers by special appointment to the Queen, are the only Sheffigld makers who supply the consumer direct in London, consequently admitting of no intervening profit between the manufacturer and the buyer. Their London show- rooms, S7 and 68, King William- street, London Bridge, contain by far the largest STOCK of CUTLERY and ELECTRO SIL- VER PLATE in the world, which is transmitted direct from their manufactory, Queen's Cutlery Works, Sheffield. JOZEAU'S COPAHINE, or Saccharated Capsules, approved ® f by the French College of Physicians, successfully administered in the Paris and London Hospitals, and acknowledged by them to be the best remedy for a certain disorder ( see " Lancet" of 6th November, 1852; a copy of which will be forwarded on application), Price per 100, 4s 6d; 50, 2s 9cL To be had of the inventor, Gabriel Jcaeau, sole French chemist, Haymarket, London, and all the principal chemists. ANEW and IMPORTANT DISCOVERY in the SCIENCE of MEDICINE.— Patent Office Seal of Great Britain.- Diplome d'Ecole de Phantacie, Pharmacien de Paris.— Imperial Col- lege of Medicine, Vienna,— TRIESEMAR, Nos. 1, 2, and S, a lozenge, devoid ef taste or smell, can be carried in the waistcoat pocket , as ad- ministered by Valpeau, Laileman, Roux, Ricord, & c, & c.— Triesmar, 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. Trieeemar, No. 2, effectually, in the short = pace of three days, eradicates all traces ot gonorrhcea, strictures, irritation of the bladder, non- retention ot urine, and those disorders where copaivi and cubebs have so long been thought an antidote for. Triesemar, No. 8, 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, 68, Oxford- street; Pr » ut, 229, Strand; Barclay. Farringdrm- street: Butler, 4, Cheapside. THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH AND MATURITY, Price Is, by post 14 stamps, illustrated with cases and engraviings. f^ TERVOUS DEBILITY ; its Causes, Symptoms, JJ^ I and Cure : an Essay on Spermatorrhcea, 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 © f complaint, whether arising from solitary habits, excesses, accident, or climate. To which are added, Commentaries on the Physiology or 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., S7, Bedford- square, Honorary Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, Matriculated Member of the University of Edinburgh, < Stc. 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 human being is entitled.— Published by Sherwood and Co, 28, Paternoster- row; and may be had of Home, 19, Leicester- square; Gordon, 146, Leadenhall- street; or from the author, who may oe 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. 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WITH 70 coloured engravings, price 2s 6d, post free 81 stamps, the new medical work on the Physiology of Man and Woman, with the certain means of removing all generative disorders, restoring regularity to the functions, and a renewal of manly vigour in the worst cases of spermatorrhoea, nervous debility, and disease. By HORACE GOSS, M. D., surgeon, 55, Great Queen- street, Lincoln's Inn, London. Electro silver spoons and forks, fiddle pattern, full size :— Table spoons, SCs per dozen Table forks, 36s „ Desswt spoons, 27s „ Dessert forks, 27s „ Tea spo- ins, 16s „ R1 EMUNERATIVE EMPLOYMENT.— Persons _ _ _ in search of employment, either as a source of income, or to fill up their leisure hours, may hear of such by return of post, by which from 30s to £ 3 weekly may be realised in town or country, and by either sex, station in life immaterial, by inclosing twelve stamps, with a directed stamped envelope, to Mr Henry Johnson, 20, North- street, Cambridge fitttta. Hackney, Loudon, Ivory tableknives. full size, balance handles, which cannot possibly come loose in hot water :— Table knives, 21s per dozen Dessert knives, 15s „ Carvers, 7s per pair As above with sterling silver ferrules Table knives, 28s per dozen Dessert knives, 22s „ Carvers, 9s per pair Messrs Mappin Brothers respectively invite buyers to inspect their unprecedented display, which for beauty of design, exquisite workman- ship, and naveity stands unrivalled. Their illustrated catalogue, which is continually receiving additions of new designs, will be forwarded post free on application Mappin Brothers, 67 and 68, King William- street, London Bridge. Manufactory, Queen's Cutlery Works, Sheffield. EAL and SON'S new ILLUSTRATED CATA- LOGUE contains designs and prices of 150 articles of BED- ROOM FURNITURE, as well as of 100 Bedsteads, and prices of every descrip- tion of Bedding. Sent free by post.— Heal and Son, bedstead, bedding, and bed- room furniture manufacturers, 196, Tottenham Court- road, W. IVTR J. PALMER, TURF COMMISSIONER.— if I Established 1850.— COMMISSIONS executed on all flat race.- and steeple chasses throughout the year : horses backed fer places, & c; arrivals, results of races, latest betting, 4c, telegraphed upon reasonable terms. Gentlemen in London waited upon at their residences. Gentle- men residing in the country may rely on obtaining the best price pos- sible. All communications must be by letter, addressed John Palmer, No. ll, Broad- court, Long- acre, W. C. MI:„ EDWARD MESSER, late of 116, High Holborn, can be seen or communicated with on all sporting events, at 6, Cleveland- place, Wyndham- road, Camberwell, Terms 12 postage stamps and 5 per cent on winnings. My selections are all at long odds for the spring handicaps. Gentlemen corresponding will re- ceive an immediate reply, COMMISSIONS executed with safe men, such as Barr, Megs » n, and Davis. All winnings forwarded the day after the race, less 5 per cent. Priced lists sent on the receipt of directed envelopes. Northamptonshire Stakes: Lost by a neck. MESSRS HOPWOOD and ROGERS execute COMMISSIONS on the following. Full particulars on receipt of a stamped envelope. We hope our friends are satisfied with our re- turns on St Giles and Saraband. Metropolitan Stakes : 10 to 1 Fisher- man ; 10 to 1 Madame Rachel; 20 to 1 others. City and Suburban : 10 to 1 on the field. The double event for the Derby and Chester Cup a cer- tainty, 500 to 1. Address 20, Marylebone- street, Golden- square, London. P. O. orders payable to John Hopwood, Charing- cross. MESSRS HOWARD AND CLINTON EXECUTE COMMISSIONS upon all the races of the season. The best odds obtained, and information given to parties investing ; and we beg to direct attention to our usual circular of information. Terms, to the Derby, £ 1 Is; end of the season, £ 3 8s, Address, Messrs II. and C., Post Office, Coventry- street, Soho. Orders payable to Henry Howard, same place. ^ R H. DOWSON will continue to execute COM- MISSIONS 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 check ( crossed) London and Westminster Bank. 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, N. W. M MR CHARLES THORP, 124, Jermyn- street, London, executes COMMISSIONS to any amount, on all the 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 compartments. Allen's Patent Despatch Box, with and without dressing case. Allen's Patent Travelling Bag, with square opening, These articles are the best of the kind yet invented.— J. W. and T. Allen, manufacture^ of portable barrack- room furniture, and military outfitters ( see separate catalogue), 18 and 22, Strand. following events :— Metropolitan, City and Suburban, Great Northern, Chester Cup, Two Thousand, and Derby and Oaks; and first, second, and third on all large events. Tattersall's odds always returned.— Post Office orders made payable at Charing- cross. MR JAMES HENRY CLARKE, office, 300, Strand, London.- COMMISSIONS executed on all events of the year. Tattersall's odds guaranteed. Money forwarded the day after the race. Established 1850.— N. B. Priam on the Great Epsom Spring Meeting on Monday next. Office. 800, Strand. TEE MARKETS, CO F. N EXCHANGE, MARK- LANE.- FKIDAT. Only limited supplies of English Wheat have come ts hand since Mon « day. We have, nowever, no improvement to notice in the demand for any kind, and prices are barely supported. All Foreign Wheats conti- nue to be much neglected, and tlie quotations are almost nominal. Floating cargoes of grain command very little attention. Barley moves off slowly, at Moncay's fall in value. Malt, however, is steady, and quite as dear as last week. The Oat trade is dull, whilst Beans and Peas command very little attention. The Flour trade is heavy. Current prices, per quarter.— British:— Wheat, Essex, Kent, and Sufibl*. vfhite, 51s to 62s; ditto, fine selected runs, 63s to 68s; ditto red, lis to 58s; ditto, Talavera, 67s to 76s; Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire 14s to 64s. Barley— Malting, 40s to 44s: grinding and distilling, 83s to 40s; Chevalier, 47s to 51s. Malt— Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, 66s to 75s j Kingston, Ware, and town- made, 76s to 80s. Oats— Essex and Suffolk, 20sto24s; Scotch and Lincolnshire potato, 238 to 28s j feed, 22s to 24s { Irish potato, 24s to 27s. Rye, 87s to 89s, Beans— Mazagan, 82s to S4&; tick and harrow, 85s to 38s; pigeon, 88s te 41s; long poa, — to —. Peas - Non boilers, 31s to 35s ; white, Bssexand. Kent boilers, 3os to 39s j ditto fine Suffolk, S9s to 40s; maple, 38s to 41s; grey, 84s to 37s. Flour— Best marks, delivered, per sack, 55s to 57s: secondary and country ditto, 42a to 45s. FoBBiew.— Wheat— Dantzic and Konigsberg, 7ls to79s; ditto, ditto, extra, 80s to 85s ; Rostock and Wolgast, 60s to 78s; Belgian ana Pomeranian, 50s to 74s; Danish and Silesian, 56s to 60s: Italian and Ma- rianople, — sto— s; Odessa, — a to — s; American and Canadian, 60s to 70s. Barley— Malting, 40s to 43s; grinding and distilling, 36e to 40s. Oats — Poland brew, 24s to 28s; feed, 21s to 27s. Beans— small, 36s to 39a, Egyptian, 32s to S6s. Peas— white boilers, 86s to 88s; yellow ditto, 35s to S7d; non boilers, 8ts to 36s. Flour— Spanish, per sack, — s to — 3 ; Canadian and American sour, 28s to 3is: sweet, 32s to 85s. BREAD.— The price of Bread in the City and at the West End is still maintained at Sd to 9d the 41b loaf; but mother places the bakers are selling the best bread at 7Jd the 41b loaf, while in the cheap neighbour- hoods they y rofets to sell at 7d. SEEDS.— Linseitd was dull, but offered no lower. A very moderate extent of busineis was entered into with red Cloverseed, and the prices were generally unchanged. White qualities were easier to purchase. Trefoil sold slowiy, but not generally lower, Canaryseed of good quality was 3c? rce and fui'o as dear; but inferior samples were difficult to dis « pose of, but not further depressed in value. Grass seeds sold steadily a: high rates, daufoin was without change in value. Prices as follow— Turnips, white, 21s to 22s per bushel -, red and green, 21s to Mustard Orown, 20a to 22s; white, 10s to 12s; Tares, winter, 6s Od to 7s Od, Canarj, 64s to 72 » per qr.; Rye Grass, 32s to 84s ; Clover, red, Englisha 52s to 96s per cwt.; ditto, white, 66s to 80s ; ditto, Foreign, red, 68i to 82s; ditto, white, 80s; Trefoil, Vew, 23s to 85s; Carraway, new, 4is to 16s per cwt; Coriander, 22s to 24s: Hempseed, 45s to 46s per qr, English Linseed— Sowing, 72s to 74s per qr ; crushing, 58s to 70s. Foreign'Lin- seed— Baltic, — s to — s per qr; Odessa, 68s to— s6d. Linseed Cakes, English, £ 10 10s to £ 10 15s per ton; Forsign, £ 910s te £ 110s; Rape Cakes, £ 6 0s to £ 6 10s Rapsseed, new, £ 82 to £ 84 per qr. METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET, FBIDAX.— Tne supplies ot stock moderate for the time of year, and the trade generally is steady.— Beef— Inferior coarse Beasts, 8s 2a to 3s Id; second quality. 8s 6d to 3s 19d; prime large Oxen, 4s Od te 4s 6d; prime Scots, 4s 8d to 4sl0d, Sheep— Inter coarse Sheep, 4s 4d to 4s 8 i; second quality, 4s lOd to 5s Od, prime coarse woolled, 5s 2i to 5s 4d; prime South Down 5s 6d to 5s 10s, Calves— Large coarse Calves, 8s 8 « l to 4s lOd^ rimejsmali 5 » 4d to 5s 8d, Pork— Large Hogs, 3s 8d to 4s Od, neat small porkers 4s 6d to 5s Od, Suckling Calves sis to 30s each; quarter- oldstor* Pigs 21s to 28s Odditto, Lambs us 0d. to Os 0d.— Head of Cattle; on sale— Beasts 1,000, Cows 120, Sheep and Lambs 2,500, Calves 210, Pigs 300. Foreign— Beasts were 200, Sheep 70, Calves 107. NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL MARKETS, FBIDXT.— We had a moderate supply, and trade generally heavy.— Inferior Beef 2s lOd to 3s 4d, middling 3s 6d to 3s 8d, prime large ditto 8s lOd to 4s Od, prime small ditto 4s 2 d to 4s 4d. Inferior Mutton 8s 4d to 3s 8d, middling ditto 3s loci to is 4d, prime ditto 4s 6d to 4s 8d. Veal 3s lOd to 4s lOd. Larue Pork 8s 8d to 4s 2d, small ditto 4s 6d to 5s 2d. PROVISION MARKET.— The arrivals last week from Ireland were 1,275 firkins of Butter and 1,729 bales Bacon; and from Foreign ports 10,712 casks of Butter, 786 bales and 1,006 boxes of Bacon, Not much importance attached to the sales of English Butter during the past week, the trade for all descriptions being steady. Carlows had not that healthy appearance they formerly had, and but few transactions have occurred, being confined to the best quality, which realised the quota « tions of 112s. Inferior sorts of Irish cannot be moved. Fresh Butter wa quote— First 16s, sec. lids 14s 6d, West Country 13s 4d, thirds 13s per dozen; Oftend 12s to 14s 9d, with a regular increasing supply ; new Dor « set points down, and 180s to 132s demanded. We have to notice the late decline in Foreign Butter— Finest Friesland now offering at 118s. ditto surplus 106s to 108s, seconds 84s to 94s, but little business has been done, and that in the best only. Hols ein and Kiel 112s to 120s, Gronin> gen 84s to 90s, Zwoli 112s to 114s, Kampen 116s, Holland 88s to 90s, Jer- sey 10MS to loss, French ( Irish) 88s to 90s, ditto ( Dutch) 80s to 84s. Eng. glish Lard finds ready buyers, and sells at an advance of 2s. Waterford bladdered 84s free on board; kegs 74s free on board. Ot Hamburg and Irish, there is none on offer, in consequence of an early clearance having been made, the buyers speculating in these. American Lard remains without change, and Hams range Irom 843 to 94s per cvvt. Great firm- ness prevails in English Bacon, whilst American qualities are difficult of disposal, for bo; h landed and free on board. For Waterford 72s has been obtained. Hamburg, according to weightand quality, sold at 64s to 68s, heavy Irish 66s, singed American 66s to 67s, long middles, bone in, 64s, boneless fns to short middles 56s to 58s. We beg te correct an error ol last week, with regard to " new American mess Beef" quoted then at 92s to 95s, whilst it must be remembeied that the lowest price through- out the season have been 120s to 125s. New American Beef is wanted. New Pork continues slow_ of sale. Cheese— Foreign is lively for any- M R R. TOMLIN, Horse and Groom, Castle . i thing good, as the inferior Edams are a complete drug.— Red Edams 64s, : inferior 52s to 68s, fine pale 60s to 68s, inferior 52s to 56s, fine Goudas 54s j^ J^ ILNER'S HOLDFAST and FIRE- RESISTING friends amTthe spirtinfnful^ to 58s, inferior 46s to 50s, new Derby ditto 56s to 58a, inferior 5Us to 54s, fine loaf 60-, inferior 52s to 56s. new Kanters 28s, fine and good Ameri- can duty paid,— s to — s. The demand for English Cheese has im- Liverpool, the most complete and extensive in the JJ FISHER reminds his old customers and the sporting public gene- L^ ttSLondon Depot, rally, that he is doing business as usual. Metropolitan Sukes : 10 to 1 * Moorcate- street, City. Circulars free by post. on the field) citv and . Suburban : 12 to 1 on the field. Great Northern T ESLIE'S GAS PATENTS.- Improved machineryf^ f X! IVs^ i^ k second? o° rnA'veatt the JLJ enables Mr LESLIE to reduce the price of his celebrated , TTVWRIrr 141 IL'V I VN N MVP A C> T TJOVIFD BURNERS from 7s to is each. The London, Liverpool, and Manchester7 SU UU ^^ IjUIJN JiAfe. — J. 1) R1ER Post and Money Orfier Offices' gas is purified and consumed by Leslie's J8_ begs to inform his friends and the public that he executes COM- Patents with great sanitary and economic results. 59, Conduit- street.— j MISSIONS on all the principal events of the season at Tattersall's odds. N. B. The composing and other offices of this journal are admirably andf Price lists sent free on application. P. O. orders, made payable to John economically lighted by the use of Leslie's Patents. ! Fryer, Post Office, Edgware- road, will receive immediate attention. Y- * rirrm ornmrni „„ . „ , „ Money forwarded the day after the race. Address, 54, Praed- street, Pad- ACHT STOVES.— DEA^ E, DRAY, and Co s dington. improved PATENT YACHT STOVE, fitted witb boiler, oven, and tixwork 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. FISHING STOCKINGS, 18s 6d and 25s per pair. Stout FISHING BOOTS, soft and pliable, requiring no dressing; waterproof coats, hats, driving and riding aprons, swimming belts, & c, at the Siplionia depot, EDMISTON; and SON, 69, Strand.— On view, portable folding boats, for one or more persons. PRIAM on the DERBY.— Second Monday in April will be published, uniform with the " Spring Handicaps," THE DERBY, by PRIAM, containing the performances of all the horses, what they are now doing, and their chances for the race analysed. Priam on the Great Epsom Spring Meeting on Monday next. Order of any bookseller, news agent, or of " Priam," Office, 800, Strand, London. Price Is; free by post Is Id. DO YOU WANT a WELL- BUILT PAIR of KICKSEYS ? 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, & c, any pattern, from 20s; hunting and racing leather ditto at very young prices.— C. BELLERBY, 8, Davies- street, Berkeley- square ( HI any years with Hammonds).— N. B. Odd legs made made to look like pairs. GREAT ADYANTAGE— ALL MONEYS RE- TURNED upon NON- STARTERS— Mr J. W. BELL begs to inform his sporting friends that he has resumed business for the seasen, and can execute COMMISSIONS to any amount, upon receipt of cash or Post Office orders made payable at Charing- cross. All moneys remitted the day after the race. Address Mr John Bell, 40, Princess- street, Golden- square, London.— N. B. Gentlemen can have their bets booked by sending a London reference. WALTERS and HARVEY'S PRICE LISTS, issued daily to subscribers in town and country. The town lists are delivered by the first morning post, and any of the prices therein may be secured on forwarding cash, checks, or Post Office orders, so as to reach the office before 3 o'clock the Bame day. The country lists are forwarded by the morning mails, and the prices therein are guaran- RIDING to COVER T. — CORDING'S WATERPROOF COATS are the best, light or stout, patronised „ by most masters of hoHnds- coat covers for the saddle; riding aprons, teed until return of post. Business'transacted to any amount, not less a sate protection to seat and knees; warm driving aprons, warranted not than half a sovereign. Office, 4, Agar- street, Strand, London, \ Y. C to crack ; driving gloves. Cordmg's new patent leather waterproof riding boots are light, pliant, and durable; they are equally serviceable for salmon fishing and snipe shooting, 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. pHE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES.— Electors and Non- Electors. IT* PSOM SPRING MEETING.— Mr TAYLOR - A is desirous of doing business on the Metropolitan, City and Suburban, and other events. Sporting gentlemen should send their £ 5 or £ 10 directly, and secure the present long odds on Mr A. T.' s selec- tions for the two great avenfs. Gentlemen are requested to send for the Ilsley andCroxton Park events. Prices good. The sporting public will receive the best information on all racing matters by joining A. T.' s list. GENTLEMEN- : It affords us the highest gratification to be again placed Terms: Yearly subscriptions, £ 2 2s; for every " important meeting, at the head ot the poll, and to participate in the good wishes and enthu- ' Is 6d, Gentlemen subscribing may have horses backed for £ 5 or £ 10, siasm of our distinguished citizens and the population of the whole and send the money after the race. Address A. Taylor, box 5, General country- 4 . ; Post Office, London. P. O. orders payable to Alexis Taylor, chief office, We have now to assure you of our intentions in the next campaign, Citv which we shall commence forthwith. W^ e mean to continue our tariff——^* •• •• — —~ with every nation on the wide surface of the earth, and with every por- - _ tion. of the human race whose occupation is on the expanse of the ma-; FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF TUESDAY, MARCH 24, je3tic ocean. Such a course would effectually prevent animosity and disputes amongst nations, and with us lias amazingly succeeded. Giv- ing full value for money has met with universal approbation. That is our foreign policy. We have considered the present state of tlie country, and find our- selves capable of effecting great reductions in the expenditure, cheapen- ing and improving every article of daily use, particularly BOOTS and SHOES, which have been so exorbitantly advanced in price, in conse- quence of the rise in the leather market, but we are determined to make no additional charge. This is our financial statement. We have now ready themost magnificent stock of spring and summer DRESS, fashionable in materials, first- class Btyles, cut and workman- ship perfectly unequalled, choice for every one, and prices remarkably economical. This is our order of the day. We are prepared to supply ladies and gentlemen with HOSIERY of the most comfortable, elegant, and serviceable kind ; SHIRTS and UNDER- CLOTHING, with articles of fashion, and goods for the present and ap- proaching season, superior and cheap. To these principles we are pledged by the strongest loyalty to our illustrious Queen and all her subjects. We now express our thanks to the electors and non- electors of the city of London, and every where else, and promise the fulfilment of every en- gagement with the cheerfulness, diligence, and faithfulness which we have always exhibited in all our transactions. We are your obedient servants, E. MOSES and SON. Minories and Aldgate, New Oxford- street, and Hart- street. BANKRUPTCIES ANNULLED. HENRY NEWMAN KETTLE, Godalming, grocer. WILLIAM ATTEWELL WANE, Highworth, Wiltshire, grecer. BANKRUPTS. FRANK RENNISON, Milk- street, Cheapside, and Matson- terrace, Kingsland- road, merchant. TILDEN CHRISMAS, Chatham and Sheerness, coal merchant. ROBERT COLLENS, High Holborn and Borough High- street, licensed victualler. EDWARD CLARK LENE, Cullum- street, oil merchant. EDWARD GRAY BROCKLEHURST, Liverpool, hose fnanufacturer. WILLIAM POPHAM DAVIS and JAMES DAVIS, Cardiff, slate merchants. GEORGE DAVY RICHARDSON, Carlisle, ironfonnder. THOMAS ATKINSON, Brearly, near Luddenden Foot, Yorkshire, woollen manufacturer. RICHARD ENGLAND, Bradford, Yorkshire, manufacturer. SAMUEL ATECK, Leeds, builder. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. A. and R. DUNN, Glasgow, tinplate workers, J. BARR, Glasgow, engineer. T. SIMPSON, Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, baker. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF FRIDAY, MARCH 27. WAS OFFICE, PALL MALL, MABCH 27.— IstRegtofLife Gds: To be L- nvrrn mlwrrinr. 7=, n i Cor and Sub- Lieuts: J. H. Reginald, Lord Earlsfort v the Hon C. Dun- EFT- OEE CLOTHES WANTED.— Gentlemen combe. prom; H. H. Langham, gent, v Vis Powerscourt, prom.- Roval having LEFT- OFF WEARING APPAREL, in any quantity and ' ' rG" , KiV° b° i! eULVr? al! lie' of every description, including regimentals, lace, boots, books, jewellerv, S ret- 2d Drag Gds: Paymaster F. W. Lukm, from the 2d Drags, to be Ac, to DISPOSE 01^, are respectfully informed that they may' obtain the JSsS? 91S ® r'v£, lngt' \ ho ex.- 2d Drags : Paymaster J. H King, from full value for the same to any amount on addressing a'line( prepaid) to ! G< ls, to be paymaster, v Lukin,. who ex.- 8d; Lt Drags: J. HUTCHINSON, 17, Dsan- street, High Holborn. Gentlemen waited on Lieutenant John Norclifie Preston to be captain, v Draper, who retires. ( free) at any time or distance. Parcels from the country, the utmost value immediately remitted by Post Office order. Established ^ 840. JUST published, price Is, a REVIEW of the TWO YEAR OLDS of 1856, with Hints on the Spring Handicaps, Derby, & c. By ECLIPSE, of the " Racing Indicator." The running of St Giles was noticed as under in the review of the Ascot Meeting :—" A handicap plate for all ages, four furlongs, was carried off' by Remedy, beating a field of 12, the only two year old behind her worth £ 50 being St Giles, whom we may as well remark, is a fine slashing animal, by Womersley. He is certain to stay any course, has never yet been trained or wanted, is the best animal in W. Day's stable, and is, we believe, nearly or quite equal to anything of his year, as will most probably be proved next spring in one of the large handicaps." The above work con- tains notices also of every important two year old candidate of last season, and may be obtained direct from Mr John Fredericks, 10, Stam- ford- street, or through all booksellers. ESSRS HEWITT and REID continue to execute COMMISSIONS on all races throughout the year. METROPOLITAN, | CITY AND SUBURBAN. 6 to 1 agst Fisherman 8 to 1 agst Vaulter 10 to 1 Logie of Buchan I 15 to 50 agst others 10 to 1 Madame Rachel CHESTER CUP. 15 to 1 St Giles 10 to 1 agst Leamington 20 to 50 agst others | 20 to 50 agst others. Also on all events at Ilsley, Croxton Park, Derby, Ac. Post Office orders to be made payable ( chief office) to Messrs Hewitt and Reid. 6. Harrison- street. Brunswick- 3quare, London. MR E. HERBERT ( established 1852) is now executing COMMISSIONS on the following events ; also on DERBY, Ac.- METROPOLITAN STAKES. To win. 1st, 2d, or 3d. 10 to 1 agst St Giles 2 to 1 10 to 1 Fisherman 5 to 2 12 to 1 Sir Colin S to 1 15 to 1 Gortschakoff .... 4 to 1 15 to 1 Logieo'Buchan. .4 to 1 20 to 1 Codrihgton 5 to 1 20 to 1 Madame Rachel., 5 to 1 TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS. To win, 1st, 2d, or 3d. 5 to 1 agst Vedette 3 to 2 7 to 1 Schiedam 2 to 1 8 to 1 Sidney 5 to 2 9 to 1 Loyola 3 to 1 10 to 1 Bird in Hand.... 3 to 1 12 to 1 Lord of the Hills.. 4 to 1 15 to 1 Apathy 5 to 1 ditto thin, 50s to;> 6s; ditto pines, 78s to 82s; ditto skim, 38s t « i- js; Cheshire, 66s to 82s; double Gloucester, 60s to 74s per cwt. Foreigu Cheese of all descriptions must be quoted asunder :— Edams 53s to 72s, POTATO MARKET, FMDAi.- The arrivals of Potatoes at the waterside ( Soutliwark) market have again been large since thisday week. The general demand has varied very little, and in prices no change.— — York Regents 90s Od to i2Us, Kent and Essex ditto 90s Od to 120s. Scotch ditto 80s to 100s, middlings 60s to 65s, Lincolns 80s to 100s, and blues 70s to 80s. HOP MARKET, FBIDAY.— The market for Hops has been steady throughout the week, and prices have undergone no alteration- Mid and East Kent pockets £ 310s to £ i I0s. Weald of Kent £ 3 3s to € 4 0s, Sussex £ 2 10s £ 814s per cwt. WOOL MARKET, FBIDAY.— Since the conclusion of the public sales, the English Wool trade, contrary to expectation, iias been very depres- sed, and combing skins have declined Id. per lb. Although no altera- tion has taken place in the value of other kinds at present, the market has a declining tendency. At per pack of 2401b, at currency as follows :— Fleeces— Southdown hogs £ 21„ 10s to £ 22, ditto half- bred hogs £ J910s to £ 2010s, ditto Kent £ 1710s to £ 18, ditto Southdown ewes and wether £ 18 0s to £ 19 0s, ditto Leicester ditto £ 17 0s to£ 1810s. Sorts— Cloth- ing, picklock £ 22 to £ 23 0s, ditto prime and picklock £ 20 10s to £ 21 0s, ditto choice £ 18 0s to £ 19 Od, ditto super £ 17 0d to £ 18 0s, ditto Comb ing— wether matching £ 23 0s to £ 24 0s, ditto picklock £ 1910s to £ 20, ditto common £ 16 0sto £ 17 Os, ditto hog matching£ 24 10sto£ 25, ditto picklock matching £ 20 10s to £ 21 10s, ditto superfine ditto £ 17 10s to £ 1810s. HAY MARKETS, THTJESDAY.— There was a good supply at these market to- day, and the trade was heavy. Prices :— Smithfield— Meadow Hay 5os to fcOs new — s to — s, Clover Hay 70s to 100s, new — s to — s— Straw 26s to 30s. Cumberland— Meadow Hay 52s to 84s, new — s to — s, Clover Hay 70s tolOOs, n3w— sto — s— Straw26s to 31s. Wliite « chapel— Meadow Hay 50s to 80s. new — s to — s, Clover Hay 70s to 100s, new— s to — s— Straw 26s to 30s. LEATHER MARKET, FBIDAY.— A fair quantity of fresh Leather has been brought to Leadenhall this week, with a moderate demand for nearly all descriptions of goods. Crops have been in better supply, and brought good prices. Stocks of English and Foreign butts continue small, and late rates well supported. The sales of dressing hides and horse hides have not been extensive, but prices keep very firm. Skins of 451bs per dozen and under, also kips of all averages, are in good request, at late quotations. No change has occurred in shoulders or oftal. In the rawhide market there is no alteration to notice in value. Quotations :- Crop Hides, 281b to 431b each, 16d to 20d per lb: 401b to 541b, 20a to 22d; 541b to 601b, — d to22d; Bull Hides 13d to 15d ; Vitrol Butts, 8d to Od; English Butts, 22d to31d; Foreign Butts 16id lol9d; Foreign Hides, 16Jd to 19d; Dressing Hid* s 16d to 20d; ditto Shaved, s, 18d to 20a; best Saddlers' Hides, 19d to 21d; English Horse Hides, 14d to 17d; German Hides, ltd to 19d; Spanish Horse Hides 15d to 21d: Calf Skins ( if rounded, 2d to 4d per lb more), 321b to 401b per dozen. 19d to 24d; 421b to 501b, 19d to 25d; 521b to 601b, 19d to 23d; 621b to 1001b, 19d to 21d; Seal Skins large, — d to— d; small,— d to— d; Kips, ltd to 25d • Basils, 9d to 14d; Bellies, lid to 14d; Shoulders, 17d to 2id. TALLOW MARKET, TSIDAI'.— Extraordinary speculative movement in this staple has continued since Monday, and the price for delivery on the :: ist instant has been forced up to 80s for Y C, while the delivery for April is oniy 55s, being a difference of no less than £ 25 per ton. The po- sition ot the speculative account for March is the cause ot this anoma- lous state of the market, which many do not hesitate in pronouncing a " rig." Town Tallow is quoted at 52s 6d per cwt. net cash. OIL MARKET, FKIDAT.— The demand for Linseed Oil has been flat, with a further decline in prices. Rape being still in good request, the late advance is well supported. The inquiry for Cocoa- nut having rather increased, prices are more steady. The transactions in Palm ana Olive have been unimportant, and prices have declined for the latter. Fish Oils have not been much dealt in, but we cannot note any parti- cular alteration in prices.— Florence Oil ( half- chests), £ 13s to"£ l 5s • Lscca, half- chest « , £ 8 0 » to £ 8 10s; Gallipoli, 252 gallons, £ 60 0s to £ 610s; Spanish, 252 gallons, £ 59 to £ 60 0s ; Linseed, £ 1 19s 6d to £ 2 0; Od ; Rape, pale, £ 2 lis 6d to £?. 15s od; brown, £ 2 lis Od to £— nt Od per cwt; Cod, £ 48 0s to £ 50 pei tun; Seal, pale, £ 48 0s to £ 48 10s per tun ; Seal, yellow, brown, Jce, £ 41 0s to £ 42 ; Sperm, £ 99 to £ 100 per tun; Headmatter, £ 104 to £— per tun; Southern, £ 44 to £ 48 per tun; Cocoa nut, £ 2 9s to £ 2 lCs 6d; Palm, 42s Od to 44s 6d per cwt; Greenland, full size, £ 350 to £— per tun; South Sea, £ 325 to £ S$ 0 per tun; Whale, Greenland, £ 350 to — s. Pitch— British7s per cwt, Archangel 10s 6d per cwt, Stockholm, 12s per cwt. Tar— American 18s to 18s 6d per barrel, Archangel 18s 6d per barrel, Stockholm 18s to — a Od, Turpentine.— Spirits £ 1 _ 19s Odto £ 2 Is 0d, in puueheons £ 1 19s Od. Rough 103 6d to — s Od per cwt. Resin— Yellow 6 s 6d per cwt, transpa- rent 6a 6d per cwt. COAL MARKET, WEDNESDAY.—( Prices of Coals per ton at the close of the market.}— Stewart's Steam 18s. Wall's End— Harton 16s 6d, Rid- deil 16s 6d, Braddyll's 18s, Kepier Grange 18s 3d, South Hetton 13s 6d, Cassop 18s.— Ships at market 8, sold 8. — 11th Light Dragoons : Cornet Robert D. Napier to oe lieutenant, v Dungate, who retires; R. R. H. Dungate, gent, to be riding master- Military Train: Paymaster B. R. James, from the Luid Transport Corps, to be paymaster.— Royal Artillery : Second Capt J. L. Bolton, to be capt, v Flint, dec; Lieut A, W. Johnson, to be second capt, v Bolton. — The dates of the promotion of the undermentioned officers to be altered as follows :— Capt W. B. Saunders to Jan 13, 1857 ; Second Capt C. B. Le Mesurier, to Jan 13,1857; Capt C. H. Smith, to Jan 24,1857; Second Capt H. S. Elliott, to Jan 24, 1857; Capt H. T. Fitz Hush to Feb 21,1847; Capt W. N. Hardy, to Feb21, 1857; Second Capt H? P. P Phelips, to Feb 21,1857.— Royal Engineers: Second Capt A. Clarke, on the supernumerary list, to be capt; Brev- Maj F. Du Cain to be capt, v Penrice, resigned; Lieut G. Neville, to be second capt, v Du Cane.— 9th Foot: Lieut A. G. Douglas, to be instructor of musketry.— 2sd : Lieut- Col R. Pratt, from half- pay 41st Foot, to be lieut- col; Captain C. G. C. Norton, from h- p 23d Foot, to be capt, v F. Sayer, who ex; Ens F. W. Hutton, to be lieutenant, v Griffith, who retires; George Frederic R. Colt, gent, to be ens, v Hutton ; Ens C. Jacquet to be allowed to retire from the army, her Majesty having no further use for his services.— 39th: Capt T. Adams, from 78th Ft, to be capt, v Foster, who ex.— 40th • Ens H. R. L. Morgan to be lieut, v Cook, whose prom, on the 25th Maj\ 1855, has been cancelled.— 66th: T. Campbell, gent, to be ens, v Shortt, urom.— 72d: H. Barron, gent, to be ens, v Burnett, who ret.— 78th- Capt F. W. Foster, from 39th Ft, to be capt, v Adams, who ex.— Slst: Lieut W. Musgrove to be adj, v Wilkinson, who res adj only.— 92d, Lieut W. D. Inverarity to be eapt, v I). P. Campbell, whe ret.— 97th : Ens R. C. Kearney has been permitted to resign his commission. STAFF.— Brev- Col Hon W. L. Pakenham, C. B., upon h- p unattached, as Lieut- Col, to be deputy- adjt- gen to the troops proceeding on a particular, ne nan oeiter not i_ nissesj.— lur Lmklater said: 1 do not ask service; Brev- Col E. R. V. etherall, C. B., upon h- p unatt, as Major, to be you a single question without beirigable to convict you Fcheers!. dep- quartermajter- gen to the troops proceeding on a particular? eivice; j Did he not sav he was coins- to the South of Fin- one inrl snv sn te'be^ Muarte^^ t^- geifto^ fe' forces semng^ n'lrefand8, ^ BrevSof ^ unttoltTOd TO? Hei^ di § s'ay^ o tome! Wetherall, app dep- quartermaster- gen to the forces employed on a! That he intended to go to Egypt, first seeing his sons in Prussia, particular service.-— HOSPITAL STAFF,— Deputy- Inspector- General of ; mind is a blank, but I did not say his health required a de- ROYAL BRITISH BANK.— FURTHER EXAMINATION OF MR ESDAILE.— On Wednesday the ex- governor of the lt- oyal British Bank underwent a further examination in the Court of Bank- ruptcy. The disclosures were very similar to those elicited at the previous examination. The only novelty that came out was touching Mr Cameron, the secretary. Mr Esdaile : In July, 1S56, was still governor of the bank. [ Minute referred to.] Ba- lance- sheet submitted to the board in July, 1856. A report never before went out without a signature. A special court was held of tbe directors for drawing up the half- yearly report. On the 24th of July it was resolved to declare a dividend of 4 per cent, for the six months ending 30th June last, and balance- sheet or- dered to be printed. The report received full consideration, but not more than usual ; of course, the alteration in the dividend must have led to discussion. The form of report did not lead to discussion. There was then no imminent danger of " a run" on the bank, and they had hoped to retrieve their cir- cumstances. " While we were settling the report Cameron was not then at the bank, but Crawford. Cameron left on July 21, and did not attend the meeting of August l, 185G, because he was out of his post. The directors might have said it was better Mr Cameron should not attend that meeting. Cameron's ab- sence was at the instance of the board. Cameron offered to at- tend the meeting, but the directors did not believe in the sin- cerity of that oiler. Could not say he made a written offer. He a- ked witness if he should attend, and witness said he thought ' IV/ J. IU A IV TU A APAIUJ J WJ 1 Remittances payable to F. Herbert and Co, 3, Frederick- place, Ball's Ponfl. London. MESSES FISHER and GIDEON now execute COMMISSIONS to any amount on the following events at EPSOM SPRING MEETING: Great Metropolitan Stakes | City and Suburban Handicap Ditto 1, 2, 3 Ditto 1,2, 3 Two Year Old Stakes I Railway Plate AT CROXTON PARK: Granby Handicap | Croxton Gold Cup Also on the Two Thousand Guineas I Newmarket Handicap Great Northern Handicap I Derby and Oaks Chester Cup And on first, second, and third for all the great races of the year. Country correspondents may rely upon always receiving the full market odds. All moneys forwarded the day after the race. To insure an answer, letters must contain directed stamped envelopes. Address, No 17, Great Newport- street, Leicester- square, London. Terms sent free. MR ALBERT CHESTER ( established 1847), continues to execute COMMISSIONS to any amount. Corre- spondents may always rely on receiving the best market prices. And all moneys forwarded the day after the race. LATEST ODDS. METROPOLITAN STAKES. 8 to 1 agst Fisherman 8 to 1 Madame Rachel 10 to 1 St Giles 10 to 1 Codrington 10 to 1 Logie o'Buchan 10 to 1 Sir Colin 12 to 1 Elcot's dam colt 15 to 1 Gortschakoff 15 to 35 to 1 agst others CITY AND SUBURBAN HCAP. 6 to 1 agst Vaulter 6 to 1 Fisherman 10 to 1 Madame Rachel 12 to 1 John Peel 15 to 35 to 1 agst others TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS. 3 ta 1 agst Vedette 7 to 1 Schiedam 8 to 1 Loyola 8 to 1 Sydney 10 to 1 Kent 10 to 1 Apathy 10 to 1 Lord of the Hills 12 to 30 to 1 agst others CHESTER CUP. 9 to 1 agst Leamington 14 to 1 St Giles 20 to 1 Mincepie 25 to 1 Claret 25 to 1 Dulcamara 25 to 1 Sir Colin 35 to 1 Rogerthorpe 85 to I Schiedam 40 to 1 Yellow Jack 50 to 1 Tasmania 50 to 1 Codrington 50 to 100 to 1 agst others DERBY. 9 to 1 agst Blink Bonny 14 to 1 M. D. 15 to 1 Lady Hawthorne 18 to 1 Loyola 20 to 1 Kent 20 to 1 Sprig of Shillelagh 20 to 1 Tournament 20 to 1 Zuyder Zee 22 to 1 Skirmisher 25 to 1 Glenmasson 25 to 75 to 1 agst others Checks must be crossed " London and Westminster Bank," or P ® st Office orders payable at chief office. Address, Mr A. Chester, Box 20, General Post Office, London. N. B. Mr Chester begs to inform those gentlemen who wish his unri- valled advice on all the principal races of the season that his fee will be. m usual, Is the year, or lite M the half- year. actual service on the 8th March, 1857, in the rank of Lieut- Col, to betlio hank's service! Ilo hnri n rk- bt tn 9AA at tv> Q w. iT promoted to be Colonel in the Army, under the Eos al Warrant ot 0th , W , £ Sf. rvl. c,- J- rlS » } t to 26b holidays at the bank, October, 1854 :- Lieut- Cc. l B. Waddv, C. B. 50th Ft.- The under;' in Honed ? f whlch he ha? n, ot availed himself. The writer offered, in the officers having completed three years service in the rank of Lieut- Col, letter> to attend tiie meeting on the 15th of August. Witness according to the provisions of the Royal Warrant of 3d Nov, iNM. to be told Cameron not to attend, because he did not think it was po- colonels in the Armv, viz:— Lieut- Col J. W. Ormsbv, Roy Art; Lieut- j litic to make disclosures as to the state of the bank. The bank Col H. Savante, Roy Engineers;; Lieut- Col St A. Mole- worth, ret full- pay! paid him his salary up to the 18th of September, 1856, but let salary of the corps when he ret.- Brev- Maj W. Cartan andBrev- MajA. Donelan iat ra* e° f ^, 200 per year, up to September, 1856. Cameron, on retired full pay ( Staff officers of pensioners;, to be lieu'- cols in the I111 Ma3'> ls5o> offered his services at £ 1,200 a year. There was a army, the rank being honorary only. The undermentioned cadets of I strong feeling that Cameron should not resume his functions at the East India Company's service to have the local and temporary rank of ensign during the period of their being placed under the command of Col Sandliam, of the Royal Engineers, at Chatham, for field instructions in the art of sapping and mining— Gents I. P. Westmoreland, A. C. Padday, T. F. Dowden, O. B. C. St John, A. Le Mesurier, D. H. Trail, A. H. Bagge, W. Coningham, F. Robertson. ADMIRALTY, MAKCH 25.— The following promotions, dated the 19tli inst, consequent on the death of Vice- Admiral of the Blue sir Joshua Ricketts Rowley, Bart, on the 18th inst, have this day taken place :— Rear- Admiral the Right Hon George Anson Lord Byron, on the reserved h- p list, to be vice- admiral on the same list.— Rear- Admiral of the Red the Right Hon Edmund Lord Lyons, G. C. B. ( holding the temporary rank of admiral) to be Vice- Admiral of the Blue.— Rear- Admiral of the White the Hon Sir Richard Saunders Dundas, K. C. B., to be Rear- Admiral of the Red.— Rear- Admiral of the Blue Sir S. Lushinaton, K. C. B., to be Rear- Admiral of the White.— Capts H. D. Trotter, SirG. Back, W. Hillyar to be rear- admirals on the reserved h- p list.— Captain Henry John Codrington, C. B., to be Rear- Admiral of the Blue.— Captain James Burney and Captain James Morgan have also been promoted to be retired rear- admirals on the terms proposed in the London Gazette of Sept 1,1846, without increase of pav. BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED. HENRY BLYTON, York- terrace, Ratcliffe, Middlesex, clothier. BANKRUPTS. BENJAMIN SMITH, Whitechapel- road, licensed victualler. ANDREW HIND, Pleasant- row, Pentonville, tea dealer. WILLIAM DICKENS EVES, Old- street, St Luke, Middlesex, victualler. JOHN MARSHALL, Railway Stations, coal merchant. JOSEPH SKINNER, Great James- street, Bedford- row, auctioneer. JAMES KENT, Kent- street, Portsea, rag merchant. JOHN JONES ROBERTS, Liverpeol, metal broker. HILLYARD NICHOLS, Bedford, corn merchant. BENJAMIN HORNBY, Hoylake, Chester, hotel keeper. THOMAS BROOKE WAVELL, Adams- court, Old Broad- street, bill broker and commission agent. WILLIAM JEFFCOATT, King's Heath, Worcestershire, baker. JAMES SMITH, Walsall, marine store dealer. THOMAS DILLON, Halifax, boot and shoe maker. JOHN STEWART, Preston, ironfounder. GEORGE LASHMAR, Brighton, seed crusher. SOLOMON SOLOMON, Strand, tailor. JAMES STEVENS TRIPP, Lombard- street Chambers, Clement's- lane, commission agent, CHARLES JAMES, Loughborough, Leicestershire, victualler. WILLIAM MEE, Leicestershire, fancy hosiery. JONATHAN WRIGHT, Burnley, Lancaster, shoemaker, EDWARD WATMOUGH, Manchester, draper. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. JOHN ROBERT FINLAY, Glasgow, commission agent. WILLIAM and JOSEPH BROADBENT, jun, and Co, Glasgow, wool merchants. all in May, 1855, but came to no final determination. Many of the directors were disposed, in consequence of the state of things, to get rid of Cameron. The witness was then examined as to an alleged erroneous statement of the state of the bank when it commenced, and that they had published an advertise- ment falsely stating that the whole of the shares had been dis- posed of. Witness said : Virtually and essentially the shares kad been disposed of, though not formally or nominally so. The de- ficiency in taking up the shares, he repeated, only nominally ex- isted. He presumed many companies did as the Royal British Bank had done. One of the early advertisements of the bank was referred to, inviting savings banks' depositors to bank there. They had a capital, not of £ 500,000, but of £ 100,000, at first. The advertisement also stated that the practice of the bank would win all to their opinion. The oak, it said, was at first an acorn [ a laugh]. The preliminary expenditure was £ 9,000, about £ 1,100 of which had been paid to the directors. No mention was made of that £ 1,100 in the first report. The shareholders knew nothing of it. Three stationers became shareholders— two of them got the custom for the bank stationery. The bank began business November 19,1849. Had nothing to do with prayers at the bank on that morning, but was at the public dinner iu the evening. Did not know who paid for the dinner. A silver me- dal was struck off for all those who had a share in starting the institution. I got a medal [ laughter]. From the beginning 1, thought it was desirable to increase the capital of the bank.— Th- r » - ' witness was then questioned as to the means taken for increas- ing the capital of the bank, and there was again a good deal of uninteresting detail. Finally the meeting was adjourned to Wednesday next.— Mr Ellis, on behalf of Mr Walton, having given an explanation, the upshot of which was that Mr Walton was a most valuable customer of the bank— that the bank never lost a sixpence by him— and that he died a perfectly solvent man — it was admitted on all hands that Mr Walton was a perfectly solvent man.— Mr Esdaile's examination is concluded ; and Mr. A. Pellatt, late M. P., will be examined on Wednesday next. THE TIDAL SERVICE TO PARIS.— We observe that the South Eastern Railway direct daily tidal service to Paris fiAJFolke- stone and Boulogne, with through registration of baggage, will be resumed on the 1st of April. THE FBATBICIDE AT MAIDSTONE.— In this case a coroner's jury has returned a verdict of Wilful Murder against George Edwards for the murder of his brother Thomas, and the mur- derer, who is in custody at Maidstone Gaol, has been committed for trial OH the coroner's warrants BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, MARCH 29, 1857. TO CORRESPONDENTS. questions submitted for answers must have some distinctive 1 feature—" Constant Readers" and " Constant Subscribers" are so numerous that such, signatures only produce confusion. Questions if not sent early on Friday morning cannot be answered till the following week. Questions not answered must be repeated. Articles sent for insertion, if rejected, are not preserved. ANSWERS. TURF. J. Turner— It is regulated by the Newmarket meetings. Citron— You must return him £ 2. T S— They ran a dead heat tor the Craven Stakes, and Beeswing afterwards won. L X D— Mr Snewing, 66, Russell- square ; or Mr Dowson, 11, Park- terrace, Regent's Park, Snowdon He ran afterwards as Zancni for more than twelve months. Pluck— She is not in the Chester Cup. J S, Harrogate— No. Heaiel— We will do it for you. St Giles— A. loses. £ Yg S • Loadstone— Farthingale was foaled in 1846. J. G. Phillips We cannot trace such a horse in the " Stud Book." A and B— The bet is off. Exeter— Complain to the stewards at any meeting where he ruus his horses. High St Park— Alice is sister to Nancy. Wright- Void. Justitia— You are entitled to receive £ 14 from the list keeper. Three Crowns, Gravesend— Yes. John Allott— Stockwell beat King- ston lor the Whip in 185t. John Turtle— Your question is ab- surd. John Gilson— T. Y. C. means Two Year Old Course. J H W— Mr Drewitt. Xiiverpool— Mr Drewitt. 35. Laurence— On the 4th of March, at 9 a. m., Prenez Garde ( dead) was struck out of all his engage- ments. , „ . Doctor 1: Smin 2 sec and 2mm 48sec. 2: 24. Peter— 12. Buchanan— We must refer you to the report. . Misletoe He is not traceable m the " Stud Book." STEEPLE CHASING. Buckingham— Yes, Chandler. J B, Cow bridge— No. S R— Bay. S C- Yes. TROTTING. James Binnie— If the first horse pulled up on the call of the um- pire, after breaking, and the se- cond did not, the latter is the loser, W J— Lady Suffolk trotted 20 miles in America. Sir William, in En- gland, 18 miles within the hour. HUNTING. A Subscriber to the V. W. H. H. must send us his name and ad- dress, as it is rather unreasonable to suppose that by " withholding it until after his communication has appeared in our columns" we should run any further risk in the matter. When the proper time arrives, we shall not shrink from our duty, however disagreeable the exposure may prove to those " it may concern." " Extraordinary Run with Mr Heathcote's Staghouuds," and several other accounts of a simi- lar nature, are omitted, owing to the careless and ungrammatical mannerin which they are written. G C— We regret that we are unable to comply with your request, S C- Yes. COURSING. Kerriensis— Yes. W J- No. GAME. S. Jackson— No. B F W— Get " Hawker on Shoot- ing" and " Hutchinson on Dog Breaking." AQUATICS. Stroke— 1: The numbers commence with the bow oar. 2: The ho- nours count. 8: The subject of training is too long for our con- fined space-; but you may take running both in the morning and after your work, together with moderate diet, as the ground work. Oldham— The account of all the races is to be found in Bell's Life, March 23,1856. The race on Sa- turday next will, we believe, be the lith, all of which were rowed in London, except the first. Starboard— It by no means follows that because a race is rowed faster one year than ever before, that the crew is a faster crew than any of its predecessors. T C James Messinger beat T. Cole, J. G. Cole, and S. Williams in final heat for Morris's Coat and Badge, Thames Regatta, July, 1847. He also won the 50 BOVS at Thames Regatta in 1849, beating Leach, T. Cole, and Rae. CRICKET. J. Watkins— All accounts of busi- ness meetings coming direct from the secretary will meet with at- tention, Newman— One run counts, CARDS. WHIST.— D S H- Nothing can be done unless either party has the means of proving that they held the honours. T G- Yes. C P The revoke was not com- pleted, A. Frye— Pass it of course, unless you have reason to believe that D. holds no heart. Notpiks— They are partners. Turner— B. was bound to play the ace, A Z— Not without the consent of his opponents. Scrutator— Yes. CRIBBAGE. Caversham A, loses. F N— Should the dealer misdeal, and not discover the error before either hand is taken up, his ad- versary can score two points, and there must of course be a fresh deal. There is no other penalty. An Old Tory— There is a second sequence. A Non- Player— They count 18. W. Chapman— 1: No. 2 : Yes. 3: Yes; we do not answer questions by post. A. H. Norton 1: There are no flushes in play. 2: Twelve, A B, Cabborn Arms— No. A C- Yes. S. French— Three. J H F— 14. G. T. Falcon— No. LOO.— H, Erskine— He is looed. The cards must be played over correctly, and the tricks won by B. remain in the pool. VINGT- ET- UN. — Marmalade- 1: The dealer receives. 2: No. BLIND HOOKEY. Alpha Highest. ALL FOURS.— R H R- It is your next pitch, J A W— We do not remember hav- ing said so. J. Bowers— We do not understand your meaning. Lucks All— It is not a fresh deal, The side at nine is out. Samuel French— No; he is to peg back, PUT.— W G J B- There must bs a put. RAFFLE. H. Oliver— As far as we can see from your almost illegible letter, we should say that the whole raffle was so irregular that you should all throw over again, TOSSING. G J, Noel Arms— G. J. wins G. T.' s coin, DRAUGHTS. Hay— Your opponent is bound to take the man when called upon, G, Smart— 1: White must take the man, 2: If he has moved a man to stand the huff, he must replace it and take. 3: " Anderson on Draughts" is one of the best au- thorities. Lover of Draughts—" Anderson on Draughts," published by Neilson, of Glasgow. QUOITS. W S T We bhould think you might obtain a copy at some of the best makers. We cannot direct you more nearly. J. Young— It counts. THEATRICAL. Puffy— Yes. PEDESTRIANISM. R A— A little under 4Jmin, R. Morris— You win. H. Roger— The decision of the re- feree is final. W H, Ryde There is no such work. W. Milson— The bets are off. T. Pragnell— It is said thatSpooner has done eight miles in the hour, but not in a match, nor do we be- lieve that it was walking, strictly speaking. S and C— The bets are off. Othello— 51min 45sec. D S— There is no such work pub- lished separately. Training is mentioned in " Rural Sports." G A R— We have not space to enter into such long details as you would require. Apply to Mr Charles Westhall, through our office. C C— The bets are off. RING. Geo. Jeavons— June 5,1882. T. H'C.— We have as much right to our opinion as you upon the sub- ject, and perhaps we may be sup- posed to know a little more than you do. We had ample oppor- tunities to hear the opinions of the authorities you quote, and still adhere to our former answer. One was a natural fighter, depend- ing less upon acquired skill than his own powers of endurance and hitting, combined with extraor- dinary game, while the latter is purely a scientific boxer, who, to undaunted pluck, has gradu- ally added a very considerable knowledge of the fistic art. Fisticuff— 1 : 5ft 8Jin. 2: About ISst 101b. J H Y G— May 19,1856, near Bent- ley. J. R. Lynn— No. J C— The Slasher states that he was born in 1819. H. Orme— He is living. J. James— 1: At Appledore. 2 : At Mildenhall. Sayers was the winner. F D and G S B- They only fought once. Flint— Tass Parker. C. Mallett— It is impossible for us to decide the matter as we were not present. We have heard both sides of the question, and we are now informed that the stakeholder has given the money to the backer of Sullivan. The bet we understood was that that person would receive the money, and it is therefore decided by the paying over of the money whether that eoursebe right or wrong. Killarney They fought, and Browne was the winner. W H T— Your announcement is an advertisement. J. Pharson— Lane, we think, had rather the call. A Lover of the Noble Art— Spon Lane. Ned Napper— He must hold it for three years against all comers. T H- Once. H. Simpson— He was for a time, and lost it by forfeiting to the Slasher. MISCELLANEOUS. Legal questions are not answered by us under any circumstances, but are at once consigned to the waste paper basket. Tavistock— Yes. Phiz— It is his real name. A Soldier— We believe no further examination is required. You had better apply at the War Office. X Y Z— Either is correct. A B— Not if it were addressed as illegibly as you have written it. A A— Saturday. H C- No. G. Green— Nil. S M J— Get " Hurst's Guide to the Government Offices," published at the Military Library, White- hall. B G, Eton— He states himself to be 7ft 6in. Towyn— From July, 1846, to Feb, 1852. H. Miller— Yes. T W C— Yes; there are, however, degrees of drunkenness, J M F— The 2d Dragoon Guards. Notpiks— He can when a member of the House, unless exonerated on account of his age. A B, Ollerton— The name is not on the carriage, and A. loses. Ajax— No. T W— Of course it would. H S— Two billions and eight hun- dred millions. Silentius— You can procure them from Mr Bishop, of Bond- street, or any respectable gunmaker, K A- No. Senex— No. G— 1: He was first returned for Newport, Isle of Wight, in 1507. 2: No. G A— No amount of money alone will constitute a man an esquire. He must acquire the right by birth, grant from the Queen, or by virtue of his office. C M— We cannot undertake to give you instructions in the game of " Les Graces." Ask any young lady of your acquaintance to give you a wrinkle on the subject. It is a lady's game, aud we should think hardly suitable for the camp at Aldershott. Haddington— It is quite a matter of opinion. T W— Sir George Cuthcart. Harman Shoreham— Yes. Verax— Lord Derby. B J— At any life assurance office, or at the Government Annuity Office, Old- jewry, London. J. Ciegg— We cannot tell. Get an Ordnance map and measure the distance. Pianista— There are several shops in Oxford- street and Wardour- street where old pianoforte music is purchased. You will get next to nothing for it. J. Barker— All bets are illegai— but we much doubt whether a court of law would give Jones back hi3 own money after the event is decide !. He should have de- clared off before that event. We should obtain a guarantee from Clarke and give him the money. Glenaivon— Dec 81,1EOO. Lyme Regis— The former is correct. Lambeth— We do not answer legal questions, J J- Yes. Electric— Yes. C D— We cannot tell what was the price of bread at Newbury within the specified neriod. It was never go low as 6( 1 in London at the time. E L R— As spelt A- da. R B- No. S P, Manchester— The bet is off. M H W— No to both questions. Hibernicus— It was abolished by 2 and 3 WiU 4, cap 62 ( 11th July, 1832). Holmer— We know nothing to the contrary. J R- Yes. J S— His name was Doyle, Vandermeulin— He can get out by going over two- and- a- half acres. W G, Brighton We cannot tell, never having had an opportunity of trying the experiment. T. Norman— It means the person beneficially interested in a trust fund. Thomas Soper— 1: It is the sum at which you are rated. 2: For education of Roman Catholic clergy. Lord James— No. F. Postlethwaite— 21, Old Broad- street, City. We do not answer questions by post. William Scliofield— An advertise- ment, and should be paid for as such. To ADVERTISERS.— Advertisements not eight lines are charged 5s each, and Is for every extra line. They cannot he 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. Htfe ut fLonfcon. LONDON, SUNDAY, MARCH 29. WHAT ELECTORS OUGHT TO DO. The opportunity is now afforded to the people to introduce much- needed reform into the practice of Government. It has of late years been too much the custom to allow the Minister to deal, unwatched, with foreign affairs. Whenever a question on those affairs has been asked, the answer has been, that negotiations are still pending, or that a corre- spondence between the Governments is going on, and that jt would be inconvenient to disclose anything before a de- termination is arrived at. This answer the indolence or incapacity of the last House of Commons always treated as sufficient. But when the determination had been arrived at, the time and opportunity for preventing what was mischievous had gone by. The doctrine of Factum Valeat had become applicable; and, however the country might object to what had been concluded, there remained no means of alter- ing it. In this, a constitutional country, where the sovereign acts only on the advice of Ministers, public opinion has had no chance of exercising its due and constitutional influence. To punish those Ministers by turning them out of office was in no respect a remedy for the evil they might have com- mitted, or a compensation for the good they had neglected to effect. The tendency to act on this bad practice " has in- creased, is increasing, and ought to be diminished." We have had a war with Persia, begun and ended without the intervention of Parliament, and at this moment the country has not been supplied with full information to enable it to i determine whether that war was just or necessary, or tbe reverse; whether it was wisely begun or has been wisely ended. One thing which the electors everywhere ought to insist on is that this practice shall be kept within the nar- rowest bounds. At present it seems as if it was to know no bounds whatever. At the moment at which we are writ- ing these remarks the foreign correspondence of the daily newspapers announces that at Naples it is asserted by the Government, and believed by the people, that England, satisfied with the treaty made by the King to transport to the Argentine State, without trial, all the unfortunates whom he chooses to suspect of political crimes, is about to renew diplomatic intercourse with him. Such a report would have been impossible to spread had the principles of the conduct which the British Government meant to observe towards the Neapolitan Government been fully stated and discussed in Parliament. Besides, if, pending any arrangements with a foreign power, the general intentions of our Government were so stated and discussed, our diplomatists would often receive from the expression of popular opinion such aid as would give additional weight and influence to their repre- sentations. Our habit of silence is so strict that this advantage is always denied to them. Not so is it with the very foreign Governments which most press on our own the observance of this practice of mystery. These foreign Governments have under their direct and immediate control newspapers, which they make use of to serve their purposes and in the way that will serve their purposes. By working out Puff's rules of writing, by the puff circumstantial, the puff laudatory, the puff censorious, and all the other forms of that distinguished gentleman's compositions, they get public opinion intheirOwn countries to declare itself in favour of what they want, and in opposition to what they dislike, and thus they enter on negotiations with all the strength derived from that circumstance. English Ministers are the only officials who really observe the rule of secresy, and they do so to the injury of their own strength in negotiating, and to the benefit of their opponents. The electors must pledge their candidates to put the necessary and proper check to this abuse. They may prevent infinite mischiefs by so doing. What else electors must do ought to be obvious to them- selves, but there is one other matter besides that of diplo- matic secresy as to which they must exact very positive pledges. The subjects of army reform, real, effective, and, above all, honest, is one which must be enforced on the attention and adoption of the candidates. Such losses as the army suffered in the Crimea were wholly need- less, and ought never to have a chance of again occurring under similar circumstances. Had we landed an army at Sebastopol, and sent it on the march to Moscow, its con dition could hardly have been within the means of control; but, considering our ' complete coaamand of the sea, the abundance of every supply— an abundance so great that no- thing like it was ever before known in any war, and the short distance at which the army was stationed from the sea coast, the fact that that army was reduced to such wretchedness and suffered such losses is one of the strangest and most dis- graceful that ever occurred in the world. A real and honest army reform must render its recurrence an absolute impossibility. THE PAUL AND BARNABAS AITAIR. The great question of stone altars and wooden tables, of crosses and of crucifixes, has received its final judicial deter- mination by the Privy Council. It is impossible to say that this determination is satisfactory. It has all the air of a compromise, and looks as if it was made up of a combination of technical nicety and cool indifferentism. The crucifixes and the credence tables, the latter especially, are spoken of as things existent but not symbolical, as matters which hav ® a very indefinite meaning in Church affairs, and can hardly affect any body's conscience whether they are used in Church service or not. The contesting parties cannot possibly en- tertain that opinion of them. The judgment might almost lead the reader to believe that the learned persons who concurred in it had been entirely ignorant of anything but the bare mechanical use to which a credence table might be put, and had not the remotest idea that, independent of that use, its introduction into the ser- vice was meant to symbolise and indeed to suggest a certain phase in religious belief, and to declare an ad- herence with a certain form of church worship. This seems odd to laymen, but the fact is as we have described it. The spirit of the judgment is indicated in an early part by the following characteristic sentence. After observing that the suit has originated in the disputes of two sets of persons, each of which it assumes to be entirely conscientious in the desire to use or in the desire to prevent the use of crucifixes, credence tables, and ornaments, the judgment describes a third set of persons thus:—" Some, it may be hoped not a few, who, whatever opinion they may form of their intrinsic value, consider them as of no importance whatever in com- parison with Christian charity and concord, and who, whe- ther they approve or whether they disapprove of them, would infinitely rather sacrifice their individual feelings than secure their triumph at the expense of disturbing and distracting the church of which they are members." The phraseology here is not peculiarly happy, nor the words so arranged as to render the meaning perfectly clear; but, through the haze occasioned by the inconsiderate and an- distinguishing use of the pronouns, it is just possible to see what was meant. But what is that meaning except a recom- mendation of that indifferentism, which, if it could be universally introduced, might certainly put an end to Church distinctions and the quarrels consequent upon them, and would as certainly reduce all feelings as to forms of worship to the same complete and uniform dead level. This would be a very good result for the peace of the world, but it is one which is not likely to occur until every church has been extinguished, and the poet's celebrated line— • " He can't be wrong, whose life is in the right," has become the universally admitted axiom of judgment in religious matters. Faith in all but mere moral goodness will then have come to be deemed a thing of no importance. This is never likely to happen. " Forms of faith" will con- tinue to exist, and while they do, and while men differ about their merits, men will not " sacrifice their feelings and opi- nions" in the way described, even for the purpose of not " distracting and disturbing the church of which they are members." In truth, if they did so they would be no mem- bers of any church, or rather there would be no particular church of which they could describe themselves as members. That this judgment was framed as it is for the purpose of not giving a triumph to any party, may well be conceded, but if so, it will fail of its intended object. The technical reasoning employed to prove that the word ornaments has no definite meaning, and that what some object to as a " credence table," is nothing more than a kind of side- board on which to place the bread and wine previously to placing them on the communion table in order to avoid putting them down on the ground, will satisfy no one. Each party will still believe that a " cre- dence table" is something else than a mere sideboard required for such simple purpose, and those who think that it has a special meaning as a means of worship, and therefore reverence and use it, will be scandalised at its being so degraded, while their opponents will affirm that one of the adjuncts of the worship of tbe Church of Rome is still preserved in the Church of England, through a plain disregard of the meaning of words, of the rules of common sense, and of the declared opinions of both the contesting parties. This final judgment is certainly not a satisfactory one. It resembles the conduct of the poor man in the fable, who sought to please every one and pleased no one, and who lost his property by his unfortunate effort at the impossible. The judgment may have for its object to conciliate everybody, and in that respect it deserves praise, but it will not attain that object, nor iessen, even in the slightest degree, but rather increase, the bitterness of the two contesting parties. Its legal reasoning lacks that clear and decisive form which was observable in the judgment of the court below, and it will lead to new contests in which ecclesiastical ingenuity will be strained to the utmost still further to fritter away the distinctions, which till now had been believed to rest between the forms of the two churches. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FRANCE. Political people in Paris are much puzzled to know what is the meaning of the assertion from Vienna that Count de Paar's re- call from Turin has been made in such a manner as nor to involve a diplomatic rupture " in the strict sense of the term." The Pays pretends that the Austrian Ambassador has merely been sent for to Vienna to talk over matters with the Minister for Foreign Affairs there, aud alleges, on the strength of a Vienna correspondence of March 18 ( a very old date, as you will pre- sently see, considering the march of events), that the chances of an - arrangement between Austria and Piedmont are more pro- bable than ever. The Presse says that Count de Paar is at this moment the lion of diplomacy. " Will he leave or not ? That is the only question asked daily, and every day a different answer is given." On Sunday, and not sooner, Count de Paar announced formally to the Sardinian Foreign Minister, that he had orders to leave Turin immediately with all the personnel of his embassy. Whether they are all to go with passports no one can say, nor whether supposing them to do so, the absence of passports would suffice to prevent a diplomatic rupture " strictly speaking." It is, however, certain that the Piedmontese Go- vernment regards the event as oue of a decided character, one for which it has long been prepared, and one for which it is not sorry. Intrigues are going on actively to induce France and England to take part with Austria against Piedmont. Here theGo- verument professes not to be the dupe of them. But the electors of England would do well at this great crisis of Italian affairs to express their own opinion of the matter unmistakeably. The tone of Count Walewski's recent despatches to Vienna has been, such as to awaken great anxiety in the mind of the Sardinian ambassador, awdeven remonstrances with the Emperor on the part of the Sardinian representative in this city. SPAIN. MADRID, MARCH 2t).— The journal El Leon Espanol an- nounces that the Government has determined to raise the state of siege in all the provinces of Spain, including Catalonia. It is confidently stated that the Papal Nuncio to the Court of Madrid has quitted Rome in order to assume his functions. The question of food no longer gives rise to any uneasiness. It is announced positively that the sentence of six months' imprisonment passed upon General Prim by the court- martial has been commuted by the Queen into six months' residence in the town of Alicant. PRUSSIA AND SWITZERLAND. A letter from Berlin, in the Post Gazette of Frankfort, says : —" The settlement of the Neufchatel question encounters a fresh difficulty from the circumstance of the agnates, or younger branches, of the House of Prussia refusing to consent to a re- nunciation of the principality. Without their consent the re- nunciation of the King would not be valid." NAPLES. Letters from Naples of the 19th say that the official journal of the 16th announces the establishment of docks in the capital on the Mergellina shore. The undertaking will be in connection ( so says the official journal) with the development of trade in the East, the construction of the railway from Rome to Tarento, and the opening of the Isthmus of Suez. The dock warrants will be negotiable. GREECE. We have received Athens journals to the 5th. The Esperance remarks as follows on the intention manifested by France to pay an indemnity to Greece for the expenses occasioned to her by the late occupation :—" If we are sensible of this mark of attention on the part of the Imperial Government, it is because we see in it a recognition of tbe political fault which led to the occupa- tion of the Greek territory, and a desire to efface from the memory of the Hellenic people the period when the flags of the most civilised nations in the world came to eternise the slavery of Christian people. A wrong so nobly avowed does France the highest honour." TURKEY AND RUSSIA. The Independence Beige has a despatch, stating that Lord Stratford de Redcliffe has had an interview with the Russian Minister on the subject of an alleged violation of neutrality by the Kangaroo expedition to the coast of Circassia. In this in- terview the English Ambassador refused to recognise the Rus- sian blockade of the coast of Circassia. The Porte has shown itself more yielding, and has made a number of arrests of Hun- garian and Polish officers, and expressed its desire " to avoid all complicity with the enemies of Russia." CHINA AND PERSIA. Tbe Admiral at Malta has telegraphed to the Secretary of the Admiralty, uuder date 24th March, 1857 :—" From the agent at Suez, 20th March, 1857. The Bombay brings no news of the Hindustan; the passengers reported that the night before they left Bombay a telegraphic message was received from Calcutta, stating that the Emperor of China disapproves of the proceed- ings of the Governor of Canton, and had given him orders to conciliate the English. Also that a battle was fought on the 8th February, about forty miles from Bushire, between the Bombay and Persian cavalry, which ended in the total rout of } he latter, with a loss of 800 killed; the loss on our side was 10 killed and 62 wounded." WEST INDIA MAIL. The Parana arrived at Southampton on Monday morning. The latest dates are— Demerara Feb 26, Trinidad 27th, Jamaica 27th, Grenada 28th, Jacmel 28th, Barbadoes March 1, Porto Rico 2d, Antigua, St Kitt's, Nevis, and Montserrat 3d, St Thomas 7th. At Jamaica, from whence we have advices to the 27th ult, the news is barren and devoid of interest. Mining intelligence still continues favourable. The weather, which has been serene in Jamaica and vicinity, has been truly dreadful in some parts of the island. In St George, the " coming down" of the various rivers caused places of worship to be closed for several weeks— neither pastors nor congregations being able to ford such for- midable torrents. In the parochial town of Buff Bay, during that time, fresh beef was not tasted, and the stock of salt, sugar, butter, and other articles was exhausted, without the possibility of replenishing. We have nothing particular to report relative to the public health. Advices from Trinidad extend to the 27th ult. Much rain appears to have fallen in the neighbourhood, most uncongenial to the interests of the planters. The American brig General Pierce arrived at St Thomas's from Baltimore. On her arrival the first mate went to the American Consul there, and disclosed a mutiny of the sailors, and the murder of the captain and cook. A strong body of police went on board and took them into custody, and they will be handed over to the proper authorities in America for trial. SIR J. MACNEILL AND COLONEL TULLOCH. The decision of the House of Commons is to be respected and evaded. Something is to be done for these excelled public servants, but then it is to be done in an unsatisfactory manner, and with a grudging feeling. Sir J. Macneill wil* have the honour which he is content to say will satisfy his wishes, but Colonel Tulloch is to be refused what he desires^ namely, his justly earned military promotion, and is to be made a civil K. C. B. Lord Palmerston adheres to his i 1- founded technicality about the service done by the colonel in the Crimea being strictly a civil service. There is an In- spector- General of Cavalry— there is an Inspector- General of Infantry. Is either of these a civil servant ? If Lord Palmerston will answer in the affirmative he may have some ground for pretending that Colonel Tulloch's services in the Crimea were purely of a civil nature, but until his lordship does so answer he will have no ground for such a pretence. ColonelTulloc iwent out to inspect the condition of notcavalry alone, nor infantry alone, but both together, the manner in which the troops had been quartered, the manner in which they ought to have been provided, and the manner in which that duty had been neglected. When the commission was issued it was objected by military men that the commission amounted to a supers ding of the general in command. The answer to the objection was ( not that the inquiry was one of a civil nature, bm), that, as the commissioners had no authority to do anything but merely to report on what they saw, there was nothing which could be called a superseding of the general in command. The commission was then treated as of a military nature. All this is forgotten now, and the court influence which called into existence the Chelsea Board, and thus enabled the inculpated commanders to give themselves the form of a military whitewashing, now exerts itself farther to protect its undeserving favourites. Perhaps Lord Palmerston will undertake to say that the Chelsea Board was a board of civil inquiry, and, perhaps ( for all sorts of inconsistencies and contradictions seem at home in this matter) the fact that it was a board of civil inquiry is the reason why, on the one hand, because Colonel Tulloch was a military man, he was compelled to appear before it, and, on the other, because Sir J. M'Neill was a civilian, it had no authority over him ! The subterfuges and mean- nesses of which the Government has been guilty in this matter are absolutely painful to contemplate. THE LATE PARLIAMENT.— The expense of the late Parlia- ment, for the year ended the 31st March last, was £ 162,230, of which the Speaker's salary was £ 5,000. The salaries, & c, of the officers of both houses, £ 81,276, and the printing of the two houses, £ 75,954. THE SPEAKEB.— Her Majesty has signified her approbation of Mr Lefevre being called to the House of Lords, under the title of Viscount Eversley, of Heckfield, in the county of Southampton. HEALTH OF LONDON.— The deaths registered in the week ending March 21st, were 1,195, of which 627 were males, and 568 females. The number was 123 below the average. The deaths from zymotic diseases were 197, as compared with an average of 254. Smallpox carried off four, typhus 24, scarlatina 27, whooping cough 58, and measles 27.; The births were 939 boys, and 916 girls— total 1,855. THE SURREY LUNATIC ASYLUM AND ME SNAPE.— It will be recollected that some time back Mr Snape, the surgeon at the Surrey Lunatic Asylum, was committed for trial at the Central Criminal Court, for the manslaughter of an inmate of the asylum, named Dolley, by the administration of a severe shower bath. The bill was ignored; and the Committee of Visitors of the institution, regarding the question " as one of strictly medical experience," resolved on consulting a jury of six medical men, three named by Mr Snape, and three by themselves. This jury found a verdict " That Mr Suape's conduct in the case in ques- tion was neither so rash nor so injudicious as to deprive him of the confidence of the magistrates which he had previously en- joyed ;" whereupon Mr Snape was forthwith reinstated in office, and is now again discharging the duties of medical super- intendent of the male side of the Surrey County Asylum. THE SOULAGE COLLECTION AT MANCHESTER.— The Com- mittee of the Art Treasures Exhibition at Manchester— a com- mittee consisting of seven gentlemen, has most liberally and wisely bought ( upon their own individual responsibility) the whole of the Soulage Collection for the original price at which it was offered to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and declined, viz, £ 13,500. This far- famed collection ( without its rival in any country) will, at the close of the Art Treasures Exhibition be offered to the city of Manchester, at the price paid for it by the committee. Should the citizens of Manchester decline to pur- chase so choice a collection, it will be tendered by the present holders to the then Chancellor of the Exchequer at the cost price; and if a second time declined, it will be sold by auction, or at certain appraised prices. Should there be any loss on the sale it will be borne by the seven purchasers ; should there be a profit, the profit will be handed over to the original purchasers for some national object connected with art. THE EASTEEN BANKING COKPOEATION.— A meeting of share- holders in the London and Eastern Banking Corporation was held on Wednesday morning. It was elicited that while the paid- up capital was £ 250,000, £ 237,000 had been lent upon mort- gage on estates belonging to Colonel W augh, one of the direc- tors, at Beddington, in Surrey, and Branksea Castle, Dorset- shire ; while other advances, to a very serious extent, had been made to directors and to the manager. Mr John Carnac Morris, the chairman of the company, presided at the meeting, and that gentleman admitted that he was indebted £ 12,000 to the establishment against which they hold securities on houses, & c. Mr Fendall, a director, was understood to have borrowed £ 5,350 on the security of his own shares ; Colonel Curtis, a director, £ 5,500 on steam. shares worth £ 3,000 ; and Mr Stephens, the manager, £ 27,000, on various securities. During the proceed- ings Mr Guedalla, a shareholder, inquired upon what pretext or temptation £ 237,000 could have been sunk in mortgages when the legitimate business for which the concern was estab- lished offered safe, regular, and heavy profits. The reply that 10 per cent was paid upon the mortgages caused a strong feeling of indignation, since the very fact of such a rate being offered should have been a warning of their questionable cha- racter. Captain Corfield, another shareholder, pointed out the deceptive character of the clause in the charter providing for a meeting upon a fourth of the capital being lost, and maintained that those by whom it had been disregarded deserved heavy punishment. The direct liabilities of the bank were stated by Mr Coleman, the accountant, to be £ 397,734 ; and it was inti- mated that, after allowing for large losses, the assets may yield £ 413,450, which will leave about £ 16,000 to meet the share- holders' paid- up capital of £ 250,000. Four Indian banks— the Oriental, the NorthWestern, the Mercantile of Bombay, and the Agra— were stated to be willing to advance the amount ne- cessary to meet immediate liabilities in India, about £ 104,000— aud also to give time upon such bills of the London and North Eastern Bank as are at present in their possession, on condition that certain assets shall be handed over to them, and that the shareholders shall give their notes of hand for the 50 per cent of capital still remaining uncalled. This arrangement seemed to be regarded as a fair and desirable one,' and a committee, con- sisting of Sir Wm. Gomm, Colonel Yates, and Mr Beville, was ultimately formed to promote it. LUNDHILL COLLIEEY EXPLOSION.— COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS EOK EMPTYING THE PIT.— Contrary to expecta- tion, the drawing- off of the water, preliminary to reaching the bodies of the victims of the late explosion, did not commence until late on Tuesday afternoon. On Monday the water had reached within fifteen inches of the height fixed by the engineers as that required to overpower the burning matter. Great dis- appointment was felt by many of the relatives of the deceased, who, despite the unfavourable state of the weather, had come from a distance to be present at the commencement of operations which would lead to the speedy recovery of some of the bodies. This anxiety was greatly increased by it having been known that some of the men who had descended to the water in the pit had observed some bodies floating on the surface. This, how- ever, on more minute inspection, was found not to be the case. At an early hour on Tuesday morning the water had reached the maximum height of sixty feet, and during the forenoon it was stopped from running into the pit. It was then expected that as everything had been ready for some days past for drawing off the water, that operations would be at once commenced. This, however, was not the case, as it was nearly four o'clock before the iron buckets could be said to have commenced drawing. The delay was occasioned in a great measure by it being found, at the eleventh hour, that the buckets were too large, and that other essentials, although trifling matters, had been overlooked. The buckets were found to draw off upwards of 500 gallons of water a minute. A quan- tity of lime was placed close to the shaft, a portion of which was thrown into the water. This was found to be necessary as a disinfectant. A good deal of gossip has prevailed on the sub- ject of the water during the past week. There is little fear that anything injurious can result from it, for besides the disin- fectant thrown into the water from the shaft, a large quantity of pure water is mixed with it from the Abdy bed. During the operation of drawing, it is arranged that men shall go down to the water's edge at short intervals, as it is expected that bodies may occasionally come up to the surface. BUEPOED'S PANOKAMA OP Moscow.— The new panorama of Moscow, painted by Mr Burford, and exhibited privately on Wednesday, will doubtless be examined with interest. The recent coronation of the Emperor Alexander II. invested the imperial city with peculiar glory, and for the time being the accounts in the newspapers generated no small curiosity respecting the local and architectural features of the ancient capital of Russia. Mr Burford, with his accustomed alacrity, supplies the want, and the public at large will now be enabled to obtain an accurate notion of the general physiognomy of the place, and of the more immediate aspects of the Kremlin and the adjacent buildings. The view, in fact, is taken from a high spot within the precincts of the Kremlin, overlooking the espla- nade across which the coronation procession passed on its way from the sacred gate of Our Saviour to the fortress- palace of the ancestors of the Sovereign. The variety of the edifices which encompass the vast square cannot easily be imagined. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE. LIEUTENANT MASSY.— The Queen has accorded a pension of £ 100 a year to Lieut Massy," of the Redan." He has also been made a Knight of the Legion of Honour, by the Emperor of the French ; aud the Duke of Cambridge has, unsolicited, nominated him to a captaincy in the new military train. TBOOPS POE JAMAICA HIKED TRANSPORTS V GOVERNMENT STEAMERS.— The fine freight ship, William Hammond, 700 tons, Captain Nicholson, is again ordered to fit out at Portsmouth, for the conveyance of troops thence to Jamaica. She only left Ports- mouth on the 24th of January with troops, and after a run of 18 days arrived at Barbadoes on the 11th of February, disembarked them, and embarked other troops on the 14th of February for St Lucia, where she arrived on the following day, and on the 19th sailed with a full cargo for Plymouth after a passage of 26 days, with adverse winds to contend with. This work of the sailing transport contrasts advantageously with that performed by the first- class naval steam troop transport Urgent, which left Portsmouth on the 28th of February for Barbadoes with troops, and with great difficulty reached Corunna, having sprung a leak and endangered the lives of 900 men. The William Hammond sailed round to Portsmouth from Plymouth in 24 hours. THE NEW COMMANDER- IN- CHIEF FOR CHINA.— Major- General Ashburnham, who has j ust been appointed to command the troops in the warfare to be carried on against the Chinese, is the son of the late Earl of Ashburnham, and has been about thirty- four years in the army. The major- general is in the prime of manhood, and is in person remarkably like the Emperor Louis Napoleon. Indeed, it is well known the gallant officer rather affects his imperial prototype, for the alteration in the fashion of wearing the moustache adopted by the Emperor two or three years back has been scrupulously copiod, and but that General Ashburnham is rather thinner and taller, the general resem- blance between the two would be marvellous. The resemblance of Lord Talbot de Malahide to Louis XIV. ( which was the occa- sion of the most brilliant and stinging repartee that was ever uttered to that monarch), could not have been more striking than that which exists between the present Emperor and General Ashburnham.— Court Journal. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. MOVEMENTS OP SHIPS OF WAR.— The Duke of Wellington, with the flag of Admiral Dundas, arrived at Spithead on Satur- day week, and has since gone into Portsmouth harbour to be paid off.— Her Majesty's new screw steam- ship Doris was launched on Wednesday from Pembroke dockyard. The Doris is one of our largest steam- frigates, aud is a sister ship to the Diadem, launched from the same yard a few months since, and now being fitted at Portsmouth. The " christening" was per- formed by Mrs. George Lort Philipps. The Doris is pierced for 32 guns, and is in length 240 feet between the perpendiculars, and 48 feet beam. Twenty 30- inch guns will be ranged upon her main deck, and the upper deck will be furnished with ten 82- pounders aud two 68- pounders ( pivot guns). The engines, which are nominally of 800 horse power, are by Messrs Penu and Son.— The following vessels are now being built at Pembroke Dockyard:— The Howe, 120 guns; the Windsor Castle ( to be al- tered from a sailing to a screw vessel), 116 guns; the Orlando, of gigantic proportions, 50 guns; the Revenge, two- decker, 90 guus; the Melpomene, 50 ; the Immortality, 50 ; the Aurora, 50, frigates ; the Greyhound, 17 guns, and the Gannet, 11 guns, sloops.— The Plumper, 12, sailed on Thursday from Plymouth for the Cape of Good Hope.— The freight- ships Eglintoun aud Canaan, at Deptford, are embarking stores from the War De- partment of Woolwich Arsenal for China, and are shipping a portion ef the guns, shot, and ammunition belonging to the gun- boats Lee, Algerine, Firm, Watchful, Janus, and Drake, under orders for Hong Kong. THE RENOWN.— The launch of this vessel, was to have taken place yesterday ( Saturday), at two o'clock. APPOINTMENTS.— Commanders: W. H. Haswell to the Hima- laya, v Priest; Henry Trollope to the Melville, v Little.— Lieu- tenants : E. W. Hawes, to the Porcupine; John Patton, to the Surprise; E. Kelly, to the Cormorant; John Arkwright, to be agent of mails in contract steamers.— Surgeons: Dr W. Macleod, to the Melville; R. Clarke, to the Agra convict ship.— Masters: H. G. Thomson, to the Melville; James M. Share, to the Belleisle; W. Stanton, to the Porcupine; J. H. Lawrence, to the Cuckoo.— Clerks: F. H. Chown, to the Excellent; W. H. Hyde, to the Nimrod.— Paymasters: H. H. Shankes, to the Centaur.— Assistant- Surgeons: E. M. Morgan ( acting), to the Melville; E. T. Mortimer ( acting), to the Hesper.— Second Masters: H. G. Swainson, to the Algerine.— Masters'Assistants: H. Sutton, to the Rhadamanthus ; aud W. H. Worsfold, to the Hesper.— Midshipmen : E. H. Allfrey, F. C. Vincent, and P. C. M. de Mimes, to the Furious.— Naval Cadets : J. W. P. Harney and F. Hayter, to the Furious; W. M. Lang, to the Royal Albert, for disposal. DEATH OF ADMIRAL OMMANEY.— Admiral H. M. Ommaney ( on the reserved half- pay list, under order in council June 25, 1851) died at his residence, Durnford- street, Stonehouse, on the 22d inst, in the 82d year of his age. He entered the navy in June, 1787, as first- class volunteer, on board the Colossus, 74. He gained his post rank in 1806. THE DRAMA. OLYMPIC THEATRE.— On Thursday night a new piece, called " Daddy Hardacre," adapted from the French by Mr Palgrave Simpson, was produced at this house, and, thanks to the won- derful acting of Mr Robson, was perfectly successful. Adam Hardacre ( Mr Robson). a substantial farmer, with a tremendous liking for usury and hard bargains, only equalled by his love for his daughter Esther ( Miss Hughes), is visited by a nephew, Charles Clinton ( Mr G. Vining), the son of his departed wife's brother. Simultaneously with Charles's arrival comes the news that Charles's father is On the point of ruin, and that he is de- termined to commit suicide, as the only escape from his pecu- niary difficulties. Charles at first is unaware of the state of his father's affairs, aud Esther, who has conceived a passion for her cotfsin, resolves to save her uncle. After a severe struggle she determines to take the necessary money from her father's hoard, which he is periodically in the habit of visiting and gloating over. She does not yield to this impulse until she has first en- deavoured to persuade her father to give the required relief to his wife's brother. Her father discovers the robbery, suspects the nephew, and is only convinced of the injustice of his sus- picions by the confession of Esther herself. He is thunder- struck with the confession. His avarice over- rides all his other passions. He is inclined to visit her with the extre- mity of his anger, but the news comes that Esther's re- mittance, which was in reality her own property, has ar- rived in time to save the uncle. Adam Hardacre is sa- tisfied. The nephew marries the niece, and all ends happily. Every person concerned in the acting of the piece did his best, but the great feature of the evening was Mr Robson's personi- fication of Adam Hardacre. When he entered, you were struck with the perfection of his make up. The huge mass of uncared- for clothes that enveloped the man without his being aware of their existence, his utter carelessness as to any of the decencies or comforts of life, his intense concentration of thought, be- tokening an almost ideal existence, a dwelling on ideas far be- yond the petty circle of circumstance, were painfully true. Suddenly the rock was broken, and the living waters of affection poured forth at the appearance of his child. He was a child himself when he was in her presence. He patted, looked after her with au eagerness almost infantine as she moved about, and only relapsed into stone when removed from the light of her presence. She departs, and he has an interview with his man of business, and the heart of stone again becomes flesh, as he talks of his money and his gains. His harsh voice glides into music as he speaks of his money, his cold eye glitters with burn- ing light as he discusses his favourite theme— his rigid frame becomes pliant and trembling with passion as he strives to make a good bargain. But it is in the scene of the robbery that this great actor displays powers that we had scarcely given him credit for. We hear a low moan from the cellar where the money was hidden. The moans are succeeded by hysterical cries. The miser rushes in mad, dangerous as a tiger, but that mental pain had deprived him of physical force. He staggers wildly up to the man of business, and seizing him by the collar accuses him. He then reels up to the old servant, and reiterates the charge, and then collapses into inaninity. Then he crawls on his hands and feet to the head of the staircase which leads downwards to the treasure, and kneels, staring wildly down. He arouses at last, when his daughter appears. The old train of thought for a moment gains possession of him, He fondles and kisses her with hysterical eagerness. He seems almost willing to cling to her rather than go out into the world again, to suffer pain, misery, and robbery: but the ruling passion is too strong to be driven out so soon. He recollects his loss, and denounces the supposed robber, when he is met with the confession of his daughter. There is then a struggle between horror, parental love, and avarice, which is depicted in a manner which we have never seen equalled. The whole feelings of the man, bodily and mental, seem a wreck. He drifts wildly about between rage and traditional feelings and affection. He weeps, wrings his hands, flutters helplessly backwards and forwards, and ends at last by crawling on his hands and knees up stairs, in obedience to some wild impulse which tells him that he may perhaps, after all, find the money of which hehas been robbed. The whole was so perfect, the character was so marvellously complete, the acting down to the by- play was so wonderful, so new, so unexpected, that at the present moment we can no more select a piece of the mosaic of which the picture was com- posed than we should be able to give account of a single stroke of the pencil which marks a fold in the drapery of one of Raphael's pictures. It is a performance beyond any possibility of comparing with anything else. It is sui generis. It is but fair to say that the other actors exerted themselves to the ut- most of their power to do justice to the piece. Miss Hughes looked and acted her part admirably. The same may be said of Mr George Vining, who performed a part which gave him no scope for his peculiar talent. Miss Stevens, who enacted the part of Hardacre's servant, Mr George Cooke, who was the clever agent, and Mr Leslie, who was the stupid lover, did their best. The success of the piece was never for a moment doubtful. A COURAGEOUS OFFICER.— A murderous attack was perpe- trated on Friday night week, under the following circumstances: — About half- past eleven o'clock as police- constable Robt. Walker ( a newly appointed officer under Colonel Cobbe), stationed at Wombwell, was going his round at Smithley, about a mile from the Lundhill Colliery, he heard some men in a field in which were a number of sheep belonging to Mr. Bashforth, farmer, of Aldam House. Having no doubt as to the intentions of the men, he got behind a hedge in an adjoining field, where he could partly see what was going on. He had only been there a short time when he saw three men drive the flock of sheep into the corner of the field close to where he was concealed, a short hedge only dividing them. Having caught two of the sheep, one of the party asked, " Where shall we stick them?" Another replied, " Let us take them down to the low end of the field," which they proceeded to do. The constable having heard the answer made at once prepared to attack the men and endeavour to capture some of them. For this purpose he took off his coat- belt aiad lantern, and followed them at the other side of the hedge. On arriving at the bottom of the field he could only see two men, who had the sheep on the ground, and who were stooping over them. He struck one of them a blow with a heavy walking- stick, and the other he suc- ceeded in handcuffing. Another man, who was no doubt one of the three he first saw, came up and gave a whistle. The signal was responded to, and five more men rushed to the spot, when a desperate struggle ensued, the men being armed with life- preservers and butchers' knives. Walker's stick having broken, he seized a life preserver from one of the villains, which he used with good effect. For a short time the constable withstood the attack, during which the parties in the scuffle rolled over the low hedge into an adjoining field. The knives and life- preservers were then used most unmercifully, till Walker was completely overpowered and rendered insensible. The men, including the one with the handcuffs on, then made off. On the policeman recovering, he with great difficulty ma- naged to crawl to the farm of Mr. Walton, about eighty yards distant. He was immediately conveyed to his residence at Wombwell, and medical aid called in, when it was found that two of his fingers were entirely cut off, and a third was hanging by the skin, which was afterwards amputated. The two fingers were found in the field where the attack occurred, having been severed by a knife. He was bruised and cut nearly all over the body, having seven severe wounds on the head, all inflicted with knives, his face cut in a shocking manner, and oue of his shoulders dislocated. He now lies in a very precarious state. On visiting the scene of the affray a heavy life preserver and a hat were found in the part of the field where the struggle took place, the ground being covered with blood and trodden down, showing that the affray must have been of a most deadly character. Mr Superintendent Green took immediate steps for pursuing the villains. It appears that there is little doubt that some of the men will be easily recognisable from the injuries inflicted upon them. Loss OF A SHIP AND FOUR LIVES.— By the arrival of her Majesty's corvette Electra at Portsmouth, from the Falkland Islands, we learn of the lamentable loss of the British ship Lord George Bentinck, Captain Irving, outward bound to San Francisco, from Shields, which foundered on the 22d of last November, in latitude 44 S., longitude 54 W„ her master, two seamen, and the steward, perishing in the sinking ship. The survivors, 16 in number, who escaped in the boat, endured the most frightful sufferings before they were rescued. They were reduced to such a state by starvation that they had actually made up their minds to draw lots who should die for the support of . the remainder, but being persuaded by the mate to wait another day, were fortunately picked up. The names of those who perished in the sinking ship were Captain Irving, David Sievenwright, steward ; John Myers and Abel Smith, seamen. ANOTHER " TRIAL" OF GEMMA DI VERGY. INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT, MARCH 24. [ Before Mr Commissioner MUBPHY.] IN RE CHARLES COGHLAN. In this case it will be remembered a rule nisi was obtained by Mr Nichols, on behalf of Mr George Samuel Ford, a creditor, calling on Messrs Herries, Farquhar, and Co, the bankers, to hold and retain the money belonging to the insolvent in their hands, and also on Jos. Dawson, the trainer, to hold and retain the horse Gemma di Vergy, which, by the verdict of the jury a1 the last Oxford Assizes, was decided to be the property of Coghlan. Mr SARGOOD, on behalf of the insolvent, appeared to show cause against the rule, and begged to call the attention of the court particularly to the 87 th section of the act of Parliament which provided that, if it should appear to the satisfaction of the court that the insolvent was of ability to paj his debts, or any part thereof, or that ulterior circumstances had occurred as to place him in a position to do so, proceedings should be taken to enlorce such payment as the court might think fit. There was also a proviso to the effect that, if any such proceedings should appear to the court to be " ill- founded and vexatious," it should be lawful for the court not only to refuse to make the order, but to dismiss the application with such costs against the party or parties making the same as should appear to the court reasonable. He should now ask his honour to dismiss this rule, aud, " it being ill- founded and vexatious," to do so with costs as against the applicants. It was, under any circumstances, at- tended with vexation to the insolvent, although perhaps not intended by the gentleman at whose instigation tUe rule was obtained. If a gentleman, by consequence of embarassment, was compelled to avail himself of those advantages- the law afforded him, and after obtaining such protection he became competent to pay— nothing oould be more just than that such payment should be enforced, and it was perfectly fair that the cre- ditor should be called upon to prove the liability, and equally fair that the insolvent should be required to disclose fully the state of his circumstances. Rules of this description were very frequently well founded, and generally answered by the insolvent, and consequently discharged ; but it was, notwith- standing, a very great hardship to a gentleman to be provoked by a rule based upon a narrow foundation, and to be compelled upon such a rule to disclose the state of his circumstances, Wbile on the one hand it was perfectly clear that an insolvent should be called upon to make a statement of his liabilities, and a full disclosure of his present affairs, it was a case of great hardship to a man to be compelled to come forward and make such a state- ment upon a rule obtained on such narrow grounds, and upon so weak a case as he should endeavour to prove the one in question was; and it was not the practice of the court to allow such rules to be enforced, when, after hearing an answer to them, they were proved, in the words of the statute, to be " ill founded." Having made these observations, he proceeded to discuss the merits unon which the present rule was obtained. The case was thoroughly a sporting one. Mr Coghlan was weli known to be a sporting man, subsisting upon speculations on the Turf, and Mr Ford, the gentleman applying for the rule, was in pretty nearly the same capacity. The property in question was alleged to be winnings, and the horse was stated to be a race horse. In every sense, therefore, this was essentially a sporting rule. Now it devolved upon Mr Ford to prove, within the terms of this sec- tion, Mr Coghlan's ability to pay, and he ( Mr Sargood) must say that a more illogical proposition than that contained in Mr Ford's affidavit he never read. Mr Ford stated therein that" he was informed, and verily believed that Coghlan was possessed upon the 17th March," and he ( Mr Sargood) wished the court to bear in mind Mr Ford alleged that, to the best of his belief, Mr Coghlan was possessed on that day of sufficient funds " to justify in part if not in whole the claims of his creditors." What reason did Mr Ford give for such an opinion P He proceeded to say that in a trial at Oxford on the 7th inst, in which Mr Coghlan was plaintiff, and a Mr Lamert the defendant, Mr Coghlan in his evidence stated he became possessed in October, 1855, of a large sum of money, to wit, £ 1,800, and that in consequence thereof he opened an account with Messrs Herries, Farquhar, and Co., the bankers. It was perfectly evident that the only means Mr Ford had for obtaining such information was the report of the trial that had appeared in the newspapers. Because in October, 1855, a betting man became possessed of winnings to the extent of £ 1,800, therefore he possessed that amount at the present time, and therefore was able to pay his debts, was the whole of the averment contained in Mr Ford's affidavit; but, although he made the general assertion, the very cautious and sporting attorney abstained from swearing that he personally believed Mr Coghlan was able to pay a shilling. The whle of the alleged liability consisted; in the fact that in October, 1855, a sporting gentleman had made some winnings, and paid the same into his bankers. He ( Mr Sargood) begged to inform the court that he was armed with eight affidavits, iu addition to one by Mr Coghlan, in verification of his present condition and state of affairs, and he ( the learned counsel) wished to deal can- didly with the court, and therefore he admitted that it was his desire, if possible, to avoid using them, for, unless there was a primd facie case made out by Mr Ford, the court would not allow such peeping into the insolvent's present position as was not warranted by the act of Parliament when no case was set up requiring an answer of that description. Mr Commissioner MURPHY : But how will you get over the allegation that Mr Coghlan is possessed of a valuable horse ? Mr SARGOOD continued : He would come to that question presently. Mr Ford had not the honesty to tell the court where he read the report of the trfal. No one doubted that there had been a very full and a very true one published in { Bell's Life,) and from that report it appeared that Mr Coghlan admitted that in 1855 he had betted successfully on the Turf, and had money at his banker's. If Mr Ford had had the honesty and fairness to say where he read that report it would have been competent to him ( Mr Sargood) to have made it evidence, but as the matter stood, had Mr Ford stated all Mr Coghlan's evidence ? Were those who were probing his matters and circumstances so little curious as not to descend to any transaction subsequent to October, 1855 ? Did no one happen to ask Mr Coghlan when in the witness- box what his balance was on the 4th of June, 1856 f Was it not stated that it did not then amount to more than £ 64 ? What would his honour say with regard to these pro- ceedings when he heard that in the very newspaper containing this report— a paper which Mr Ford would not disclose— it also appeared that Mr Coghlau's balance on the 4th of June was £ 65 and no more. Had that been stated in Mr Ford's affidavit, he should like to know what would have become of the rule. There was au affidavit of Mr Coghlan's which would entirely answer that part of the case, and which must satisfy the court that, though Mr Coghlan had £ 1,800 in October, 1855, there was not the least foundation for asserting that he had 1,800 pence on the 17th of March— the day when the motion was made for this rule. If Mr Ford had had the honesty to bring forward the whole of the evidence, instead of garbling it as he had done, there would have been some justice at least in his affidavit. Mr Ccghlan declared most distinctly in his affidavit that, out of the £ 1,800 which Mr Ford alleged he had at his bankers in 1855, there remained on the 7th of March, 1857, but £ 44, and no more. He ( Mr Sargood) was glad that he was able to show that, be- cause had he merely told the court that that small sum alone remained on the day when this rule was moved for, and had not been able to show that it existed upon an earlier day, it would probably have been suggested that Mr Coghlan had purposely withdrawn the other part of the sum, so as not to possess it upon that occasion. Mr Coghlan stated that, on the 17th March — tfce very day when this rule was applied for, and when Mr Ford never condescended to see what Mr Coghlan was worth at that time— he swore that on that day the balance to his credit at his bankers was £ 37 and some shillings, and no more. Did any man marvel at that, knowing what was the nature of trans- actions in the sporting world ? and could it be supposed that Mr Ford in particular was sanguine enough to hope, or con- scientious enough to believe, that the £ 1,800 which Mr Coghlan possessed in October, 1855, was a subsisting sum? He ( Mr Sargood) did not want to impute motives to Mr Ford, but the risk and oppression to Mr Coghlan were no less imminent, whether he meant it or not. Then reference had been made to this horse. Without saying too much about Mr Ford's interest in horse- flesh he rather thought Mr Ford knew a little more or felt a little more about Gemma di Vergy than about the moneys in the hands of Messrs Herries, Farquhar. and Co. Mr Ford did not say that the horse had no- thing to do with the subject or that it was an excuse for the rule and affidavit— that he did not affect to say, but he stated that the horse gave Mr Coghlan ability to pay his creditors. Why, then, should it be taken from him ? The court might as well call a manufacturer in the North, and finding that he was in possession of an extensive mill, by which he got his daily bread, and that he possessed extensive machinery of great value, order that machinery and mill to be seized, because by so doing the debts might be discharged. Did that court ever in its existence issue an execution against the stock and working implements of a man in trade, and thereby deprive him of the means of earning his daily bread? There was, however, another way in which the creditors might be justified, and that was by the use of the stock in trade, and to a sporting man the possession of a horse was everything, for he wanted it to be used. He was not a horse* dealer— he did not buy the horses to sell again, but to run, and if he were to make a good coup on the next races, and win £ 500, there would be good sense in coming down, and asking that he should hand that sum to his creditors ; but there would be suicidal sense in asking that he should give up the horse, because directly he did so he was deprived of the only means of paying his debts in full. But there must be some other object in moving for the present rule. The horse was entered to run to- morrow and the next day at Northampton. Now he ( Mr Sargood) should have been very glad to have seen that fact in Mr Ford's affidavit, when asking for this rule. Pro- bably his sporting intelligence did not go quite so far, or probably he shut out from his knowledge the engagements of this horse, when he asked the court to shut it up for the next two days. Mr Ford did not do what he ( the learned counsel) should have felt great delicacy in asking him to do, namely, exhibit his bet- ting- book, and let the court see how he stood with regard to to- morrow's races. The rule was an excuse for bringing out some supposed secret with regard to the engagements or the horse, and the horse was put in, if he might use so absurd a comparison, as a sort of " rider" to the affidavit [ laughter], for the sake of driving Mr Coghlan to an explanation. It had driven him to an explanation, and so far had succeeded, but he had a perfect estoppel to this rule, and if they thought to persuade the court to allow execution to issue for a sum of money to be raised by seizing and selling this particular horse— it was a thing the court had never yet done— the court had never issued execution upon the goods and chat- tels of any man, when by use of those goods and chattels tbe man was earning a livelihood. The court would never create a second insolvency for the sake of benefiting a first. In the next place it was a perfect fallacy to speak of the value of the horse, for the court knew that race horses were but of fancy value. He ( Mr Sargood) had no hesitation in saying that the allegation in Mr Ford's affidavit that Mr Coghlan became possessed of this horse by virtue of the trial was a distinct falsehood. The trial had nothing to do with the question of his becoming possessed of the horse as a matter of title— the trial was simply with re- ference to the legality of the execution, and the question became involved, it being an interpleader issue respecting his previous ownership, and it was clearly proved that he had some time before given for the horse a sum not one- third of what was now alleged as its value. MR Commissioner MURPHY : Is there in Mr Coghlan's affidavit any statement as to when he bought the horse and paid for it? Mr SARGOOD replied that there was. If the court considered it necessary, it should be produced. Mr Ford said he believed the value of the horse was £ 2,000, and upon that statement he had obtained a rule to prevent the horse running to- morrow. Had this been a bond fide rule, Mr Ford would have waited for the horse to run, and before the animal got cool would have run to the court and filed affidavits stating his winnings, that he might seize them; but what did he do? Why, just as the horse had a chance of winning, Mr Ford, the sporting attorney, ap- plied and obtained a rule iu the hope that he might shut the animal up in a stable, and thereby prevent it from running. It was now sought to obtain a disclosure of the horse's engage- ments. If his honour thought that Mr Coghlan was to make that disclosure he ( Mr Sargood), representing him, was ready to do so; but he hoped it would not be urged, for Mr Coghlan did undoubtedly consider it as a case of great hardship. But there was another fact to be noticed. The horse belonged jointly to Mr Coghlan and others, and consequently could not be con- sidered as Mr Coghlan's sole property. The learned counsel read the affidavit stating this fact, and said there was nothing surprising in this joint- ownership, for there were many others on the Turf similarly situated. Mr Commissioner MURPHY : Tes; that is so, I believe. I re- member that celebrated horse of Lord Eglinton's which had, I think, six owners. Mr SARGOOD : Would the court, in a case of this description, upon the eve of a race, for the satisfaction of this sporting attor- ney, require Mr Coghlan to disclose the particulars and engage- ments of this horse when he was but a joint- owner of it ? Mr Commissioner MURPHY : ; is there any allegation in that affidavit with regard to Mr Coghlan's present circumstances? Mr. SAEGOOD said he was provided with such evidence, but he submitted, he had no right to be called upon to adduce it. Mr Coghlan was only required to answer what the rule dis- closed, and if he did that, he did all that the court could require of Mm. The rule was granted for the purpose of calling upon Mr Coghlau to show cause why an execution should not issue upoa theallegation that two years ago he was possessed of £ 1,800. Mr Lewis, who instructed him ( the learned counsel), had been ex- tremely anxious to avoid introducing unnecessary matter, and for that reason Mr Coghlan had made the affidavit referred to. He pleaded " not possessed" in the first instance, because there were other owners. Then when called upoa to disclose the other owners he submitted that the statement of the fact itself was sufficient without specifying names. The learned counsel was here stopped in his argument by Mr Commissioner MURPHY, who said he should like to hear Mr Nichols upon the question of the practice of the court with regard to the joint- ownership— whether under those circum- stances it was competent for him to decree execution ? The real question was whether he should order Gemma di Vergy to be given up to the provisional assignee for the benefit of the cre- ditors. Mr SARGOOD submitted that the question was with regard to issuing execution, and not as to delivering up the property. Mr Commissioner MURPHY: The rule is to pay over the money and deliver the horse over to the assignees. Mr SARGOOD : Then if that be so, sir, we have given a perfect answer to the rule, for we cannot deliver up what is not strictly our own property. Mr Commissiouer MURPHY : Now, Mr Nichols, I will hear you. Mr NICHOLS, in obedience to that request, then proceeded to address the court in support of the rule. There was a great deal more in the case than the court was aware of from the facts be- fore it. Mr Commissioner MURPHY : I wish you to address yourself to this question— Is there any precedent or authority for me to order this horse to be handed over to the provisional assignee when that horse does not belong solely to the insolvent ? Mr NICHOLS replied that he was not aware of any such case, but this was a peculiar point. He was, however, quite certain that upon principle there could not be the slightest objection to it. He submitted that Mr Coghlan's evidence was inadmissible, for although he declared himself to be only joint owner, he did not give the names of hi3 partner or partners. Mr SARGOOD here interposed, and said that such a statement was wholly unwarranted, for be had distinctly stated to the court that he had evidence as to the owners^ but which evidence he should not adduce unless called upon by the court to do so. It was not open to his learned friend, therefore, to accuse him of concealing matters which he was ready, though not willing, to disclose. Mr NICHOLS contended that the court could not accept Mr Coghlan's affidavit as it then stood. He did not impute perjury to Mr Coghlan when he made that assertion— far from it; but he contended that the affidavit was worthless, unless disclosing the names of other persons who had shares in the horse. He ( Mr Nichols) could very easily imagine that Mr Coghlan had transferred some portion of the horse's winnings, but he should like to know to whom and uuder what circumstances ? He sub- mitted that the rules of that court warranted him in requiring such an answer to his allegation. He should like to know whe- ther the man to whom Mr Ccghlan had parted with a portion of it was a trustee for him, because he might have been told, and wisely told, that if he disclosed his ownership of the horse and other property besides, there was such a thing as after acquired property to be dealt with. It could not be unknown to and un- suspected by Mr Coghlan, that a full report of the trial would ap- pear in the sporting press. A valuable horse like Gemma di Vergy engaged the attention of the sporting world, and there- fore having all these circumstances present to his mind, the transfer of a share in the animal might have been made an ob- ject in the case, and the person who was part- owner might be trustee for Mr Coghlan. Mr SAEGOOD again interposed, and said that his learned friend was making an assumption that the facts did not justify. He again repeated that he had affidavits to prove the joint ownership, but for reasons he did not think fit to disclose, he should not read them unless called upon by the court. Mr NICHOLS : Well, then, I hope they will be read. Mr SARGOOD : No doubt, Mr Ford wishes for anything that will pry into Mr Coghlan's affairs. Mr NICHOLS disclaimed any such motive on the part of his client Mr Commissioner MURPHY : Mr Coghlan distinctly swears in his affidavit that the horse is not actually his own. I cannot decide against that without making the imputation that he has sworn falsely. Mr NICHOLS : But then, sir, the only means of disproving perjury is to disclose the names of the other owners. Mr Commissioner MURPHY : But let us leave this question, and assume that it is as Mr Coghlan swears— that there are other owners— and assume that he gives you their names. Will you, then, tell me that I have a right, as commissioner of this court, to order it to be sold, when only one part belongs to the insolvent, aud that part a portion of the stock in trade from which he earns a livelihood ? Mr. NICHOLS maintained that the court had a perfect right so to do. He asked the court to enforce the 89th section, which treated of property not in the insolvent's possession, but in the possession of other parties. He asked the court to deal with that section as it had uniformly dealt with it, viz, not to act with regard to property in the possession of a third party in the same manner as it would with the 87th section, which treated of property actually in the possession of the insolvent. The horse was in the possession of a third party— Dawson— who would not allow it to run. Mr Commissioner MURPHY : But the words of the act are " until the court shall make further order." Now, if I make an order that Dawson shall restore it, surely that will be a " further order." The question, therefore, simply is, whether I shall make a " further order." Mr NICHOLS : But it is equally competent to you, sir, to make a " further order" of another kind, viz, that, so far as Mr Cogh- lan has any interest in the horse, Dawson should deliver it up for the benefit of his creditors. Mr SARGOOD : That is not the rule. The rule is to deliver up the horse itself, not the interest in the horse. Mr NICHOLS contended there could not be the slightest diffi- culty in a man selling half of the share in a race horse. The very fact that one horse was owned jointly by several persons entirely removed any such obstacle. Mr. Commissioner MURPHY : Racing is a mystery which we, the common vulgar, do not know of [ laughter], but, supposing there are three persons concerned in a horse, have I any right to deliver up— by reason of au ownership of one party who is in- solvent— the shares of the other two? for by making an order to deliver up the horse I should necessarily injure their shares in that horse. After some further discussion the learned Commissioner called upon Mr Sargood to read some further affidavits in support of his case. The learned counsel accordingly did so, and from them it appeared that Mr Coghlan was indebted to several per- sons in an aggregate amount of £ 2,765 12s 8d. Mr NICHOLS argued that, although Mr Coghlan appeared in- debted to the amount stated, the court could not discharge the rule unless it was also in evidence what were his means of pay- ment. Under those circumstances he should ask the court to allow him to examine Messrs Coghlan and Dawson viva voce. Mr SARGOOD protested against any such proceeding as wholly unprecedented and unwarrantable. Mr Commissioner MURPHY inquired of Mr Nichols if he was prepared to adduce a precedent in support of his application. • Mr NICHOLS replied in the negative, but added that the sin- gular facts of this case warranted the court in granting his request. Mr Commissioner MURPHY said such examinations had only been allowed where the property was in the shape of a lease or legacy. The only statement in^ Mr Ford's affidavit was that, in the year 1855, Mr Coghlan won a sum of money, but it was per- fectly consistent with one's every- day experience, that a sporting man might win a large sum one day and lose it the next. He ( the learned Commissioner) considered that, when a creditor sought to fix a man with payment of after- acquired property, he must do so on tangible evidence. Now, the affidavit stated that a sum of money was acquired by Mr Coghlan, but was answered by the insolvent giving evidence that he did not possess it now. The ease was very clear, and did not need any further con- sideration than that he had already given it. He thought that- there was a perfect answer to the rule. It was ultimately arranged, after some further conversation, that Mr Coghlan should make an affidavit specifying his debts in verification of those already filed; that was accordingly done, and the insolvent further stated that, in addition to Gemma di Vergy, he possessed two horses called Wee ' Willie aud Orianda, but the two latter were nearly of nominal value. Mr Commissioner MURPHY then retired to consult the Chief Commissioner with regard to the question of joint- ownership. Upon his return into court he stated that the Chief Commis- sioner was clearly of opinion that the parties were bound to limit themselves to the rule, but that had ilnfoeen obtained under the 87th section, it would have been competent for the court to call upon Mr Coghlan to show whether he had any other property or not. Under the circumstances the court had no right to file a bill of discovery. The Chief Commissioner was further of opinion that the statement in Mr Coghlan's affidavit was a com- plete answer to the rule, and that Mr Dawson had no right'to keep the horse from running. With regard to the joint- owner- ship he agreed entirely with him ( Mr Commissioner Murphy), and added somewhat jocularly that he believed the provisional assignee of the court was " over- weight," and unable to ride the horse [ laughter]. He should, therefore, order the rule to be discharged. Mr SAEGOOD then applied for costs. Mr Commissioner MURPHY said under the circumstances he could not allow them. The question was a very nice one, and he considered its difficulty justified Mr Ford in contesting the point. Later in the day Mr Reed, who had given notice of his inten- tion to move for a rule on the part of Mr Shelley, a creditor for the sum of £ 200, announced that under the circumstances he should not make the motion at present. Mr SARGOOD asked the court not to grant any such rule at any time, without the parties moving it gave previous notice to the insolvent, as it could then be answered instanter, and not as in this case, stand over, and a horse be " tied up" in the interim. Mr Commissioner MURPHY said he took judicial notice of the fact that Mr Coghlan had already proved inability to pay, and unless that proof could be subverted, he wished it to be un derstood that he shsuld not grant a rule. Under any circum- stances he would hear no application but what Mr Coghlan had specific notice of. The case, which occupied the court nearly the whole of the day, then terminated. The effect of the decision is that Gemma di Vergy will be set at liberty, and Mr Coghlan at present made secure from any further hostile attempts on the part of his creditors. SIR JOHN M'NEILL AND COLONEL TULLOCH.— In conse- quence of the recent vote of the House of Commons, Sir John M'Neill is, we believe, to be made a member of the Privy Coun- cil, having chosen that honour out of two placed in his option. Colonel Tulloch, we hear, is made, or to be made, a civil K. C. B. — Scotsman. DEATH OF THE VICE- PROVOST OF ETON COLLEGE.— We have to record the death of the Rev George Bethell, M. A., Vice- Provost and Senior Fellow of Eton, aud Rector of Worplesaon, near Guildford. The rev gentleman was youngest son of the late Rev R. Bethell, M. A., by Ann, daughter of James Clitlierow, Esq, of Boston House, Middlesex. The rev gentlemen, who was High Church in his views, was tbe younger brother of Richard Bethell, Esq, of Rise, Yorkshire, of Christopher, Lord Bishop of Bangor, and of the late James Bethell, Esq, of Brighton. He married Miss Ann Lightfoot, and leaves by her a numerous family. Mr Bethell died at Eton, on the 16th, aged 77. DEATH OF SIR GEORGE W. ANDERSON.— Sir George William Anderson expired on the 17th instant. He entered life in the civil service of the East India Company in the year 1809, having been appointed to the Bombay Presidency. On his return from Calcutta, in 1838, he was named a member of the Council of Bombay, and was afterwards Acting Governor of the Presidency for upwards of twelve months. The Government of the Mauritius became vacant in 1849, and he was appointed to that colony accordingly, and governed it in the most efficient manner for nearly two years. Ceylon being at this time in an un- satisfactory state, owing to the partial rebellion which had then broken out in the island, and Lord Torrington having been re- called, Sir George Anderson was made a K. C. B., and was desired to proceed from the Mauritius and assume the reins of the more important government. He did so, and continued in Ceylon till 1855, when he returned to England in very impaired health, and never afterwards recovered. SUDDEN DEATH OF DR SYMONS.— The Rev H. J. Symonss LL. D., died suddenly from disease of the heart, while travelling" between Blyton and Gainsborough, by railway. He was a late fellow of St John's College, Oxford, and had intended, in the event of a contest, going to Oxford, and registering his vote against Mr Gladstone. He was also late vicar of Hereford, and chaplain to her Majesty's forces, and to their Royal Highnesses the late Dukes of Kent and Cambridge. The melancholy yet in- teresting part he acted at the burial of Sir J. 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MONDAY, MARCH 23— The chief interest in the proceedings this afternoon was centered in the Northamptonshire Stakes, for which Skirmisher opened first favourite: but before the Boom closed, after a good deal of money had been got on quietly, St Giles obtained the call, and 5 to 1 was taken about the latter, whilst the same price was offered currently against Lord Zet- land's horse. Adamas was in demand at 7 to 1 and 13 to 2, and Porto Rico, who came with a rattle in the City during the morning, was also supported in good quarters at our quotation. Sir Colin and Codriiigton were rather out of favour. Vedalte was backed freely at' 5 to 1, and half a point less for the Two Thousand, for which race 800 to 100 was taken three or four times about Sydney, though as much as 100 to 8, we are in- formed, had been laid against him in " City circles" in the course of the morning. The only other feature calling for notice was in connection with the Derby, for which Blink Bonny was backed for considerably over a " monkey" at 10 to 1, without, however, tiring out the layers. THURSDAY, MARCH 2.1—" No house." NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES. MONDAY. THURSDAY, St Giles W. Day........ 5 to 1 ( tkj . Skirmisher . G. AMale...... 5 to 1 ( off) Adamas . Bscott ........ 13 to 2 ( tk) Sir Colin.... Hopkins ...... 7 to 1 ( off) Porto Rico J. Day .. 8 to 1 ( tk)- Codrington........ Lofigstaff...... 9 to 1 ( off) South Western.... F- lintofe 20 to I -— Somerset....... i.. H. Goatet.; 20 to 1 Amati J. Dawson .... 25 to 1 ( tk) Silkmore .... W. Saunders .. 30 to I ( off) 500 to 25 agst Skirmisher winning the Northamptonshire Stakes and Vedette the Two Thousand. EARL SPENCER'S PLATE. Vaulter .. WarrenCr.... .. 4 to 1 ( off) Hospitality .. T. Dawson .. .. 6 to 1 ( tk) John Peel. .. T. Brown .. 7 to 1 ( tk) Mabel ,. G. Dockeray .. 10 to 1 ( tk) Peter Flat ... T. Taylor.... .. 10 to 1 Old Tom ........ . . T. Cliff ..- 12 to l( off) TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS. Vedette .. G. Abdale..., .. 9 to 2 ( tk) Schiedam ,. W. Goater ., .. 6 to 1 ( off) Sydney. .. Hayhoe .. 8 to 1 ( tk) Apathy .. W. Hopkins.. ..- 10 to - 1 ( tk) CHESTER CUP. Typee . . T. Taylor..., .. 1000 to 20 ( tk) Enchanter .. J. Day .. 1000 to 15 ( tk) DERBY. Blink Bonny .... .. W. I* Anson.. ,. 10 to 1 ( tk) M. D .. Hopkins .... ., 14 to 1 ( tk) Kent . W. Smith..,. .. 20 to 1 ( off) Ladv Hawthorn .. M. Dawson.. .. 20 to 1 ( tk-) Sprig of Shillelagh. T. Dawson .. .. 20 to 1 ( tk) Arsenal .. W. Goater .. .. 1000 to 40 ( tk; Skirmisher .. G. Abdale ... .. 1000 to 20 ( tk) King of the Forest . P. Percy .2000 to 20 ( tk) 4,000 to 60 agst Vedette winning the Two Thousand and Lady Haw- thorn the Derby. 1,000 to 15 agist Vedette winning the Two Thousand and Blink Bonny the Derby. 2,000 to 30 agst Vedette winning the Two Thousand and M. D. the Derby, 1; 000 to 15 agst Schiedam winning the Two Thousand and Arsenal the Derby. 2,000 to SO agst Sydney winning the Two Thousand and Blink Bonny the- Derby. LATEST CITY BETTING. METROPOLITAN. 4 to 1 agst Fisherman ( tk 10 to 1 agst Pantomime ( tk 5 to 1) and off) 9 to 1 Madame Ra- 5 to 1 W. Day's lot( tk chel ( tk) to £ 140) Two THOUSAND GUINEAS. 3 to 1 agst Yfidette ( tk). | 7 to 1 agst any other ( off) MANCHESTER- FRIDAY EVENING. The betting on the election interfered very much with the " legitimate," and the quotations will show that very little business was done, Fisherman is the " lion" for both the Epsom events, and any reasonable amount might have been bet against Dulcamara for Chester Cup; Vedette for the Two Thousand; or Lady Hawthorn, Kent, and Glenmasson for the Derby. Skirmisher alone was inquired after for Yotk Handicap, but there was not one bet made upon the race. CITY AND SUBURBAN HANDICAP.— 5 to 1 agst Fisherman, 10 to 1 agst any other ( offered). METROPOLITAN HANDICAP.— 5 to L agst Fisherman ( tk), 100 to 15 agst Madame Rachel ( tk), 8 to 1 agst Logie o' Buchan ( take 100 to 11), 100 to 8 agst Pantomime ( tk), 100 to 8 agst Gortschakoff ( tk). Two THOUSAND; GUINEAS STAKES.— 7 to 2 agst Vedette ( tk), 10 to 1 agst Kent ( tk), 10 to 1 agst Bird in Hand ( tk). GREAT NORTHERN, YOKK.— 7 to 1 agst Skirmisher ( offers to take). ; Vw! SiV CHESTER CUP.— 9 to 1 agst Leamington ( tk), 18 to 1 agst St Giles ( off), 18 to l agst Dulcamara ( tk freely), 25 to 1 agst Gemma di Yergy ( take 30 id 1). STARTLING TURF DISCLOSURES. An extraordinary sensation has been created in racing circles, during the past week, by the disclosure of many acts of dis- honesty on thepart of a jockgy, which have been attended with the most disastrous results to those who, placing the most im- plicit confidence. itt his honesty, employed him. The circum stances of the case are as follows, and in order that the inno- cent may not be condemned for the guilty, we have no reserve in laying before our readers the true facts of this hideous blot on the morality of the Turf. The delinquent's name is John Quinton, and it will be recollected that on the second day of Brighton Races, last year, the suspicious manner in which lie rode Theodora when beaten by Manganese for the Cham, pagne Stakes, led to an open expression of opinion that he had " pulled" her; and so strong was the current of public opinion upon the subject that Mr Hargreaves, the owner of the mare, thought it only prudent to publish a statement of the bets be had on the race, which appeared in our columns, and to deny in the strongest terms, any participation in Theodora's defeat. Quinton's excuse— that the mare " died away to nothing in his bands "— was accepted With some degree of misgiving, we admit, by the public; and the matter appeared to have dropped until within a short period of the present time, when Mr Robinson, bis chief employer, having reason to be dissatisfied with several of his races, made a strict investigation into his conduct, and extracted from him a confession that he had not only " pulled " Theodora, but also several horses of his own, and other gentle, men; and that he was instigated to do so by an individual resi- dent at Birmingham, who, for some time past, has been obliged to keep outside the Ring. A large London betting man's name is also freely mixed up with the matter. It is to be hoped that the Jockey Club will take up the case if it is brought before them, and make Such an example of the delinquents as will effectually check a recurrence of such infamous practices here- after. THE OSWALDKIRK YEARLINGS. The yearlings bred at the Oswaldkirk Stud Farm have been named as follows :— Colt by Grecian, dam by Venison Greek. Colt by Vatican out of Coticula Julius. Colt by Yatician or Flatcatcher— WeeiPet,. St Peters. Colt by Vatican Out of Apropos Gregory. Filly by Vatican out of Wood Nymph Sylvia. Filly by Johli o' Gaunt out of Playmate.. Plaything. Filly by John o' Gaunt out Of Hope. Belief. Colt by John o' Gaunt out of Clarkia Pegasus. Colt by John 0' Gaunt out of Hydrangea.. Lancaster. Colt by John 0' Gaunt out of California.. Lord Pembroke. Filly by Flatcatcher out of Newton Lass.. Puff. Colt by Flateateher, dam by The Saddler") ..,,„„ — Velocipede 5 oameron- Colt by Flatcatcher out of Canute's dam.. Hume. Colt by Flateateher out of Disagreable .. Nuisance. Colt by Flatcatcher out of Trickery Redpath. Colt by Flatcher out of Ugly Doe Director. NEWMARKET, FRIDAY NIGHT.— Kent and Ornament, under Smith's care, have just arrived from Hambleton to be trained for their engagement^ the weather in the north having been very severe during the past week. THE LATE WARWICK MEETING.— In transcribing the Match between Magnus Troil and The Merry Sunshine, the former was stated to have walked over, whereas the latter received forfeit. At the late Baldoyle Meeting, the week before last, Lord Howth's Alfred, instead of Sst 71b, carried 9st, having to put up 71b for winning £ 100 when two years old. Mr John Osborne has sold Night Hawk, 4 yrs, and Magistrate, 8 yrs, to go to Austria. Both are struck out of all their engage- ments in England. The Duke of Bedford's Palm, 8 yrs, is turned out of training, and, we believe, put to the stud. Mr John Scott's filly by West Australian out of Songstress has been named Nightingale. Mr T. Parr has given Fordham a " retaining fee of £ 50" to secure his services after Drewitt's, Mr Howard's, and W. Day's stables. Mr J. Booth, of Manchester, a well- known bookmaker, died a fortnight since. IMPORTANT TO OWNERS AND TRAINERS OP RACE HORSES. — By the amended Race Horse Duty Act, which received the royal assent on Saturday last, the penalty for infringing, which is of rather a stringent nature, it is provided that prior to the starting of a horse for any race the duty shall be paid by, or on behalf of the owner, trainer, or the person having charge of the same, to an officer appointed for the purpose by the Commis- sioners of Inland Revenue, to be called the " Receiver of Race Horse Duty." The Receiver is to give a receipt for the same, which receipt is to free the owner for the time being of the horse named in the receipt from any further payment for the year ending 5th April next, after such payment; and if any owner, trainer, & c, shall omit or neglect to pay the duty, and take a re- ceipt for the same prior to the horse's starting for any race in any year ending as above, he will be liable to a penalty of Fifty Pounds. Sections 4 to 11, and so much of Sec 12, as enacts that the person by whom or in whose name any race horse shall be entered to start for any race shall be deemed to be the owner thereof, are repealed. HORSE DEALING CASE— WARRANTY.— PEARSON VFEARON. — A case under this head, which has created considerable local sensation, was tried at the Newcastle Assizes on the 2d inst, and for the information of our readers we subjoin the main points of it. The plaintiff, who was a dealer, it appears pur- chased a horse belonging to a Captain Spencer, which was en- trusted to the defendant, a publican, to dispose of. The horse was known by the plaintiff to be vicious, and a lower price was consequently put on him than he was in reality worth, and the defendant refused to warrant him ; but as the plaintiff main- tained he could never dispose of him unless the warranty ap- peared in his book, upon the clear understanding that he was not to be liable for giving such a certificate of soundness and temper, he consented to sign the warrant book. After some time the horse was returned as incurably vicious, and an action was brought on the warranty. As usual in all horse dealing cases, the evidence was most contradictory, and, after a careful summing up by the judge, who evidently leaned towards the defendant, the jury found a verdict for him, after very little hesitation. THE NORTHAMPTON AND EPSOM1 SPRING MEETINGS. TO THE EDITOR OP BELL'S LIPE IN LONDON. SIR: If hitherto I have had to notice a lack of interest and excitement at the race meetings of the present year, I cannot say the same of the two days' sport which the Northampton authorities provided for us on Wednesday and Thursday last, as there was scarcely one item out of the seven on each day but what contained in it some feature of importance in relation to " races to come." The extension of the paddock for saddling is an improvement that must be sensibly felt, as the betting di- vision, and those who Occupy the Stand enclosure, need not be kept in perpetual fear, as at some places I could mention, of receiving striking proofs of a favourite's or an outsider's fitness, whilst engaged in conversation, or recording a wager; and where circumstances will permit- 1 should suggest the adoption of a similar plan. The racing, on the whole, may be stated to have been quite " first class," whilst the audience in the Steward's Stand, which included royalty itself on the first day, m?, y be con- sidered as a fair specimen of the support which the Turf receives from the local aristocracy of Northamptonshire. Having re- ferred last week to what I considered would be the result of the principal events in the p rogramme, I will, with your permission, take into consideration the causes and effects of them, claiming for myself credit when my " observations" have been correct, and acknowledging freely when they have failed. The Trial Stakes, from the non- appearance of " The Doctor," did not create one particle of the interest which the same stake at Warwick had inspired, as Wentworth was so backward that he could only have been started out of compliment to the " natives;" and an accident occurring to Lord Nelson, whilst trying, as usual, to " head the van," it is not surprising that Flacrow's speed should have brought him in front at the end. In weight for age races over this distance, in the absence of Fisherman and Gemma di Vergy, Flacrow will be found a formi- dable competitor. The Queen's Plate was a repetition of the Salisbury gallop for Fisherman, and it was simply an act of kindness in the owners of his opponents to let the public be gratified with the mere semblance of a race for her Majesty's Guineas. ' The Northamptonshire Stakes up to the last moment fully sustained the interest which the proceedings in the market for the last three or four days had inspired, and a prettier or closer contest— recalling the memorable struggle between Fandango and Ceroobus at Epsom— has rarely been witnessed for it. The success of St Giles was certainly a great feather in William Day's cap, and, as I remarked last week, if he could improve him so much within so short a period, it would be a triumph of which he might bo proud, and for which few would have, given him credit. I am not disposed, sir, to withdraw these observations. St Giles, as was apparent to every unprejudiced person, ran raw and unkind at Doncaster, aud with the cognisance that both before and after the weights for the Chester Cup had appeared, he had been backed to win fifty thousand pounds, it was not unreasonable to conclude that he was more likely to have been reserved for that event, instead of being brought out here over the severest course in England in a high handicap, and with the chance of obtaining ten pounds extra upon him in the race for which all the money was " on," and for which the stable so lay themselves out. That the horse was ten pounds better than at Doncaster, and that a longer course suited him more than " a scurry," it did not require more than half an eye to " observe;" and although it is only natural the stable should be proud of him, and elated at his winning, still the fact of The Assayer, with only six apd twenty pounds difference between him foir the three years, being so close up, does not make St Giles " good enough to win nine Derbies out of ten," or bring Skirmisher to the form of a Derby horse. Lord Zet- land's colt, it must be admitted, when he galloped, charmed everybody; but unless an infant " Job" can be found for him> I fear he will not be so fortunate in a handicap as in an " eight stone seven race;" for had Challoner— clever light weight as he is— been strong enough to have taken advantage of Hibberd's error at the telegraph, which he is said to have mistaken for the winning post, it is just on the cards " the spots would have been spotted as the winner," and the result of my " observa- tions" found correct to the very letter. Adamas I was prepared to have seen ridden in a different style, and by a different jockey; and if that had been the case I think he would have run up into a better position. Codrington, singular to state, was the only Womersley I have seen this year that could not Stay, and he ran so well in front until he came to the bend, that I think his owner must have regretted having scratched him at Doucaster, where, in reality, he had nothing to beat, and the distance was evidently more suitable to him. The Whittlebury field almost shrunk to nothing when Gemma di Vtrgy was known to have been emancipated from the meshes of the law. Volatore and Fordham were the only hopes of the fielders, and they were not doomed to be realised, as Kendall had only to sit still and win when he pleased on " Jemmy;' and so much for the first day at Northampton. Thursday's racing was of the same character as that of the preceding day, and the enjoyment of it was heightened by the improvement in the weather. For the accommodation, however, of the Metropolitans, an alteration in the settling of some of the races would have been a convenience appreciated, as many who were desirous of seeing the meeting between Gemma and St Giles were prevented by its being appointed for the last race in the card, whereas had the Selling Stakes been put after it, there would have been no cause for complaint. The Cup Stakes rested solely between the three Womersleys, the worst favorite of them being the best in the race; so on this occasion, the " talents" were quite wrong in their calculations. In the Altherpe Park I can call to mind a far larger field, and a far better display of two year olds, but I do not recollect any colt, not excepting even Ruby himself, that, led to such dis- cussion as Happy Land; and as Fordham had been secured for him, liberal odds were betted on the " crack" with confidence. The maxim that two year olds can give each other morer weight than other horses was not doomed to be carried out; for the five pound in favour of a speedy Orlando filly told on the post, and landed the money for the Ring; and as Mr Sutton, her owner, is one of a class much needed on the Turf at the present time, his success is a matter of congratulation. The annoying false starts for Lord Spencer's Plate quite took away from the pleasure the race annually affords, and this time the handicapping was even more perfect than usual, as a head is almost always the judge's verdict; but now he was obliged to declare a dead heat between Peter Flat ( one of my selections) and Cumberland, a colt who, it would be recollected, won three short races in succession at the back end of last season, and of whom I spoke favourably in my Chester Cup review. The St Liz Handicap was one of the finest races of the week, and as the Fisherman was at some distance " at sea," Saraband, with patient nursing, was found able to get home before Hospi- tality, who appears to be getting back to his Suburban form of last year. The Racing Stakes was " a glorious wind up," as few were really prepared to believe we should have a match between " Gemma" and St Giles. The telegraph, however, spoke the truth, and with one great race in him, and three stone of dsad weight upon his back, it is not surprising either that Gemma should be the favourite and the winner, and that Fisherman's reputation should be so much enhanced by the performance as to lead to the idea being entertained of his chance for one of the great Epsom Handicaps not being out. The Epsom Spring Meeting takes place on Thursday next, and as by that period the metropolitan elections will have been de- cided, there is every probability that the Metropolitan Stakes may at length arouse the attention of Turfites, and that trainers will begin to stir themselves^ and not permit so noble a piece of liberality on the part of the licensed victuallers of London and Westminster appear to be unappreciated. The affiches of Mr Dorling are invariably to be commended for the quantity aud quality of their contents; and the one he has issued for Thurs- day is drawn up with his usual care, and filled with his cus- tomary " good things." Seven races will be the fare, and: more would not be desirable. Of these, the Two Year Old Stake is the first that comes under my eye; and, although there are thirty- four subscriptions, the absence of any penalty for win- ners leads me to conclude that Polly Peachum may preve too formidable for the opposition that will be brought to bear against her. The City and Suburban being run previous to the Metropoli- tan, will, of course, take precedence in the order of debate, although of secondary importance in the public mind. To this Handicap there were originally one hundred subscriptions, of Which forty- six became forfeits, thus leaving fifty- four to make a field from. So fashionable has post betting now become, that from the list of acceptances for this stake, but two animals, viz, Vaulter and John Peel, have been backed for it, and there- fore a large margin may be claimed for indicating what are likely to run, and what to be left at home. I surmise, how> ever, it is not improbable the following may put in aa appear- ance, viz :— Fisherman Ellermire Alembic Porto Rico Church Langton Zaidee Dramatist British Remedy Strawberry Centurion Bel Esperanza Sir Colin Western Power Adamas Vaulter John Peel Sunrise Maid of Athens Ombra Madame Rachel Here, as in the Metropolitan, Fisherman heads the list, but the money he has been backed for within the last twenty- four hours for the other race indicates that the long distance has been selected for him in preference to the shorter one. Zaidee, from being beads and tails with Gemma di Vergy last year must have some sort of chance, and Sir Colin's performance in the Racing Stakes at Northampton was so different from the figure he cut in the Handicap, that I cannot lose sight of it. Adamas's speed may serve him, and Vaulter, whose running in Lord Spencer's Plate was not within a stone of what his backers had a right to expect, may make the discovery that the alteration in the distance is better suited to him. To criticise the others, who have not been out this season, would be a waste of time; and I shall merely add my impression, that at present I can see nothing to beat Vaulter. The Great Metropolitan stands in the same category as the City and Suburban as regards a laxity of excitement, aud al- though it has never been so great a betting race as the Chester Cup, still the apathy of the public feeling upon it was never so great as it is now, and those bookmakers who commenced their volumes early, must regret not having waited until there was a prospect of a good market. Judging from advices from head- quarters, the following horses are likely to be the lot who will struggle for this pre- eminently London Handicap, viz— Winkfield Aleppo Poodle Pantomime Gortschakoff Rosati St Giles Logie o' Buchan Companion Elcot's dam colt Madame Rachel Fisherman Fisherman until this year might have had an objection lodged against him, on the score of the distance, but the past fortnight has done away with that impression in the general mind; and as we have seen how he has dealt with " Gemma," and the latter has served all other three year olds, I confess I can see nothing to select in preference to him. He may, however, change hands before the day, as rumours are current to that effect. He and St Giles now run. at almost weight for age, but with his couple of Northampton races in him," Giles" may find that he has been asked to do too much. Logie o' Buchan will represent the Middleham interest, and as the stable calcu. lated correctly last week with their old horse, they may now have '" assayed" Logie equally true, and as his weight will serve him he ought to get home. Gortschakoff will like the New- market distance better, and the remainder, with the exception of Madame Rachel ( who comes from an establishment where a winner for a great race can rarely be depended upon, except within a few minutes of the start), are so moderate that I must leave this dull Metropolitan to Fisherman, Logie o' Buchan and St Giles. In addition, to the Metropolitan Meeting on Thursday, there will be racing at Ilsley on Monday next, and at Croxton Park on Tuesday and Wednesday, thus affording plenty of occupation for the Ring during the ensuing week. The Two Year Old race and Stewards' Plate at the former place appear likely to be carried off by Polly Peachum and Tom Thumb. At the " Belvoir Meeting" I shall expect to see the Granby won by Peter Fiat.— Yours, & c, ' • vOBSERVER, HORSES DOING WORK AT NEWMARKET. Alcyone New ton- le- Willows Energy Spero Old English Gentle- man Refreshment C by Ghabron out of Sarcasm C by Collingwood out of Sneer C by Paragone out of Sneer C by St Lawrence out of Azimuth Lord Raglan Pitapat Traitor Tyre Marmion PEOI'odw Heureuse Ch f by Collingwood out of Arethusa Miss Nightingale Sorceress Persia Bird in Hand Secret The Flying Duke Surrender The Seneschal Bro to Laird Duff Beechnut Br f by Jericho out of Dividend P by Collingwood out of Fleece Bellman Azalea Star of Albion Farmer's Son Media Noce Walmer Sunflower Rosa Bonheur Eupatoria Aster Keepsake Crazada Pavilion Pampa Humbug B f by Melbourne out of Birthday Brown Middleton Catch C by Harkaway out of Empress Mabel C by Alarm— Plush F by Ootherstoneout of Catalpa C by Alarm out of Glenluce Aleppo Falstaff Tyne Gilliver Moose Young Hopeful Queen of the East Vengeance Goldfinch Drumour Turbit Comquot F by Nutwith out of Media. Venetia The Tester Sydney western Power Grey Hen C by John o' Gaunt out of' Moonshine F by Orlando out of Prairie Bird C by Melbourne— WestCountry Lass The Druid Middleton Delusion C by Iago— Gossamer Lily of the Yale JEthon Know Nothing Miss Julia Hard wick The Vicar Frederick Tiptop Neva B m by Teddy the Tiler Indulgence Bishopof Osnaburgh Hegirah Firmament Anemone C by Sotterley out of Ladylove Fairplay F by Collingwood out of Virago Allspice SALE BY MESSRS TATTERSALL ON MONDAY LAST. HORSES, & e, THE PROPERTY OF MESSRS T. AND J. MASON, DISSOLVING PARTNERSHIP. GS. GS. SPOKTSMAN ... 200 GOXD DUST 100 THE THIBD HOUSE ... ... 180 THE BELLE 100 RED JACKET ... 175 MARGERY DAW .......... 77 CAVALIER ... 165 VAULTEB 70 THE MISEK ... 155 MILFORD. ................. 61 UNCLE SAM ... 150 GRASSHOPPER 60 HABLEQJJIN .. 185 BLAENBY 59 LUCIFER... ... 135 HIGHFLYER 58 SCAPEGRACE.. ... 125 ANDHEW WYLIE 51 MESSENGER .. 100 THE SEKF ( steeple chaser). 87 Liberator, engaged at Windsor, wan not sold. ANNUAL SALE OF LORD SPENCER'S ( THE ALTHORP STUD) YEARLINGS. BY MESSRS TATTERSALL ( AT NORTHAMPTON). GS, BBOWN COLT ( Bro to Glen Masson), by Cotherstone— Annette 220 OHESNUT COLT, by Newcourt out of Treacherous 165 BAY or BROWN FJLLY ( Sis to Polydore), by Cotherston ® — Polydora. 85 BAY FILLY, by Cotherstone out of Kernel 8i BKOWN TILLY ( Sister to Pumicestone), by Cotherstone out of The Duchess of Lorraine 81 CHES. VUT COLT, by Newcoort— Lady Gay Spanker ( Domino's dam).. 80 CHBSNUT FILLY, by Newcourt out of Peeress 50 BAY COLT, by Drayton out of Gussey 29 BAY FILLY, by Newcourt out of Polyxena( Daeia's dam) 28 BAY COLT, by Newcourt out of Fontange ( Sis to Farthingale) 27 BROWN FILLY, by Newcourt out of The Ladye of Silverkeld Well.. 22 BBOWN FILLY, by Newcourt out of Furbelow 17 Total. FOALS, & c. CAWSTON LODGE— On the 12th inst, Bridle, a filly by Bird- catcher; on the 20th, Rhedycina, a colt by Weatherbit; on the 21st, CatherineHayes, a colt by Birdcatcher; on the 24th, Whim- sical, a colt by Grecian. All will be put to Birdcatcher, to whom have also arrived the following:— Barbetta; British Queen, by Touchstone; Lady John, by Pantaloon; Lady Lambton, by Sleight of Hand; Equal, by The Cure; Maid of Clifton; by Touchstone ; Queen of Troy, by Young Priam; chesnut mare by Muley Moloch; Bay Tiffaney, by Melbourne; First- rate, by Melbourne; Incense, by Orlando; and Hopeful, by Tomboy. At Middle Park, Eltham, Kent, Mr Blenkiron's Tested, by Touchstone, a colt by Kingston, and will be put to him again ; Moodkee ( the dam of Greenwich Fair), a colt by Storm, ana will be put to Neasham ; Glance, a colt by Neasham, aud will be put to him again ; England's Beauty ( Sis to Bird on the Wing), a filly by The Flying Dutchman, and will br put to Kingston. On the 20th inst, Mr Eyke's Jessica, by Launcelot, a brown colt by Professor Buck; Lord Portsmouth's Queen Christina, a chesnut filly, by Safeguard. Both mares, together with Eve, by Birdcatcher, My Lady, and Le Juif's dam, will be put to Sweetmeat. Medea, the dam of Windischgratz, after foaling a colt to Cruiser, on the 5th inst. died of internal hermorroege, 16 hours after foaling. The foal, named The Roving Blade, is being brought up by hand, and is doing well. Medea was 26 years old, aud one of the last of the Whisker mares. The following mares have arrived at Dean's Hill, near Stafford, since the last published, to be put to Teddington:— Lord Glas- gow's Brown Bess, by Camel ( with a filly by West Australian); and a mare by Lanercost or Retriever, dam Physalis; also Honey Dear ( Wild Huntsman's dam), with a filly by Birdcatcher. RAWCIIEFE STUD FAEM.— Forget me Not, filly by Stockwell; British Queen, filly bv Flying Dutchman; Polish, a colt by Slane; Fraulein, a colt by Windischgratz; Sister to Lambton, a colt by West Australian, Lurley, a filly by Alarm ; and Ellen Horne, a filly by Kingston. OTVMBY PADDOCKS.— Arrived to The Cure: Mr Hutchinson's Camphine ( with a bay fiily by Touchstone), and a chesnut mare by Connanght Ranger. Vindex has left Mr J. Scott's stable, and is located here for the season. On the 20th inst, at Mr Halliwell's stables, Gullane, N. B., Jenny Lind, by Charles XII., a colt by Lord Faulconberg, and will be put to him again. At Chitterne, All Saints, on the 13th inst, Ceres, by Sultan Junior, a filly by Teddington, which has been named Lady Teddington. At Easby Abbey, Mr Wright's Contraction, by Emilius ( Un- derhand's dam), a bay colt by Barnton, and will be put to Mildew. At Woodmancote Farm, Defford, on the 4th, Antelope, a filly by The Libel; on the 19th, Rosalinda, a filly by Harkaway. Both mares are to be put to Loup Garou. At Mr S. Graisger's Stud Paddocks, Dullingham, March 20, Aunt Phillis, a colt by Weatherbit, and will be put to Robert de Gorham. At the Court House Farm, Foleshill, near Coventry, on the 14th inst, Harriott, a colt by Flatcatcher, aud has been put to Vanderkecken. At Childwall Cottage, near Kuowsley, Mr Lea's Little Queen, by Melbourne, a colt to Longbow, and will be put to him again. At Belgeath Paddocks, county Meath, Verbena, by Slane, a colt by De Ruyter; the mare has been put to Sugarplum. At Castle Archdall, Netherton Maid and The Sphynx, colts by De Ruyter, and are put to him again. On the 17th inst, near Coventry, Mr Pattison's Maid of the Tyne, a colt to Winnhound, and will be put to him again. At Hambleton, Lady Harriett, a bay colt by Hermit, and May, a bay filly by Hermit or John o' Gaunt. At Elton View, on the 23d inst, Thalia, a colt by Blight, and will be put to Grimstone. On the 24th inst, Mr ' fownley Parker's mare by Pautasa out of Maid of Mona, a bay filly by Dupe. At Kimberton, Halberton, Devon, on the 18th inst, Mazella, a filly by Grecian. At Newbrook ( Ireland), on the 18th inst, the dam of Holly- mount, a colt by Lord Henry, and will be put to him again. On the 8th inst, at Lymington, Mr R. E. Cooper's Hibernia, a colt, by Autocrat, and will be put to him again. Mr Saxon has named his bay colt by Weatherbit out of Mary's dam, The Misty Morn. The filly foal by Alarm out of Amati ( the dam of the Amorous Boy, & c), is christened Cotytto. Mr Aspinall's Emma, a foal to Barnton, on the 13th inst. RACING FIXTURES FOR 1857. MARCH. Ilsley ,,,. 80 | Croxton Park SI APRIL. Catterick Bridge.... 15 York Spring 21 Abergavenny 16 Malton 28 Hoo 18 Newmarket F S .... 27 spring...... 2 Newmarket Craven .18 Durham 18 Coventry 13 MAY. Chester SpriHg 5 I Ludlow 14 I Harpenden ! Shrewsbury .... ... 12 | BaUi 19 | Epsom ........: JUNE. Manchester 8 1 Hampton 17 Stoekbridge ! Wye 8 | Newton 17 Winchester ,...,..,: Hawick 5 Newcastle- on- Tyne .. 28 Carlisle : Ascot 9 J Bibury Club 21 Chelmsford : Beverley, Hull, & C.. 10 1 JULY. Worcester 2 | Liverpool 15 I Stamford .,,.! Newmarket 7 1 Nottingham 21 | Gsodwood. ! AUGUST. Wolverhampton.... 10 1 Egham ! Reading 12 | S tockton : York ..' 19 | Hereford ,,..! Radcliffe ... 24 SEPTEMBER. Thirsk 11 Manchester Autumn.! Doncaster 15 Monmouth : Leicester 28 NewmarketIO,„.! Ripon 8 North Staffordshire. 4 Brighton 5 Brighton Club...... 7 Warwick Cardiff.... Lichfield.. Derby OCTOBER. Northallerton II Wrexham Chester Autumn.... 6 Richmond Warwick Autumn., Kelso .. 12 1 Newmarket H R. Caledonian Hunt 6 I Newmarket S O NOVEMBER. Worcester Autumn ,. 8 I Shrewsbury A 17 1 Ludlow Autumn.. Wenlock 6 | Liverpool Autumn.. 10 | INDEX TO THE CLOSING OF STAKES. Chester Spring March 31 | Wolverhampton March SI IRELAND. APRIL. Curragh 21 MAY. Howth and Baldoyle Summer .19 JUNE. Wieklow 11 Monkstojvn£ Co. Cork) 9 | Curragh 23 Bellewstown 81 Dowr. R. Corporation. 211 Heath of Maryborc\ 28 AUGUST. Galway 4 I Killarney 18 [ Tuam not fixed Tramore Ill Ballyeigh 251 SEPTEMBER. Curragh 2 I Jenkinstown Park.. 22 I Johnstown 29 Caheroiveen 8 | I OCTOBER. Kilkee 61 Curragh IS I DownR. Coi- poration. 21 V 7 I Limerick . WJCork 27 NORTHAMPTON AND PYTCHLEY HUNT MEETING. Stewards : Lord Scarborough, C. Greville, Esq, the Hon Fre- derick Villiers, and the Hon H. C. Cust. Clerk of the Course : Mr T. Marshall. Judge : Mr Clark. Starter : Mr Hibburd. Clerk of the Scales : Mr Manning. The dissolution of Parliament, it was thought, would prove prejudicial to the success of thispopular meeting; but these fears, it is satisfactory to state, turned out altogether groundless, and we question if any former anniversary went off with greater iclat. Many familiar faces it has been customary to recognise here at the commencement of the racing campaign were missing, it is true, from the cause referred to ; and the untoward occurrence of the elections at such an epoch was certainly to be regretted, though, at the same time, " what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander," and if Northampton had escaped the political excitement, some other race meetings must have been interfered with. The townspeople would probably have preferred the ce- lebration of two such important events at different epochs, but they had no right to complain, considering the benefits derived from such an influx of strangers as filled the town through- out the week. What with election agents, canvassers, and sporting men, the inhabitants had a very busy time of it, and judging from the extraordinary demands for accommodation, a most profitable one likewise. Every hotel in the place, both of " high and low degree," was crammed, scarcely a lodging was to be had for " love or money," and no small quantity ofboth the latter commodities, we take it, was circulated and brought to bear upon the inhabitants of the " Crispin city." In this respect, therefo re, the clashing of the election with the race meeting canbe considered anything but inj urious, for so sick havestrangers become of the " nailing" system hitherto adopted at Northampton that most of the Londoners last year availed themselves of the convenience of the London and North Western trains, and went there and back daily instead ofsubmitting to the extortions with which they had so long been inflicted. The paucity in the arri- vals of strangers on the eve of the meeting, excepting a few of the provincial bookmakers en route from the Birmingham Steeple Chases, and those having business to attend to, is there- fore easily accounted for; but, of horses there was a good muster, though the number was by 110 means so extensive as on the last two or three anniversaries, especially for the two year old races— usually so importaut a feature at Northampton. Owing to the heavy fall of snow which took place on Sunday and Monday, th « > course was reported to be somewhat soft and " holding" by those trainers who exercised upon it on Tuesday- morning, but the stilt' easterly wind which blew throughout the day dried it considerably, aud in the evening it was in capital order. Since our last visit, a great many alteratioas and improvements have been effected on the course by the Racing Committee, under the direction of the Messrs. Marshall, a de- tailed notice of which has from time to time appeared in our columns. A new wing of two stories has been added to the upper end of the Grand Stand, containing a balcony, luncheon- room, and private retiring apartments for ladies on the principal floor, with a " stepped" open roof above, the whole of which is ap- proached by a separate entrance and staircase. This portion of the building is set apart for the nobility and gentry, at an extra charge of half a guiuea. The basement story forms a most com- modious and airy weighing room and other offices, in which the conveoienceoftheofficialshasveryproperlybeencarefully studied. By the addition of the new wing, the lawn is increased in size, and the winning chair now stands a few yards higher up the course than formerly; whilst the telegraph has been re- moved to the opposite side of it, so as not to interfere with the view of the finish of the races from the new portion of the Stand, although, in its present position, the size of the jockeys' names renders the task of distinguishing them by no means an easy one. At the lower end of the inclosure a new saddling paddock of about an acre in extent has been made. These alterations have added a new debt of £ 1,500 to the Stand, aud the amount has been raised by £ 10 shares, which, after pay- ing 5 per cent to the holders, will in all probability, judging from the rapidity with which the old debt was cleared off, be liquidated in a very few years. The new Spencer's Plate Course, made last year, was used for the first time on this occasion. There is now a straight run of a little over five furlongs, the first 230 yards ( the new portion) being rather steep, and any- thing but encouraging for a jade to begin upon. Being made ground and sown with seeds it was likewise rather " holding." It is intended, before next year, we believe, to level and re- turf a portion of the old course about a quarter of a mile from home, and if the awkward bend were also removed, the improvement would be all that is desirable. The town began to fill rapidly on Wednesday morning, with strangers, nearly all of whom " pulled up" as usual in the vicinity of the George, where, amongst the masses, " the Stakes" became the sole topic of conversation. In order to suit the convenience of the Londoners visiting Northampton, a " special" was despatched from Euston- square at half- past eight o'clock this morning, which was well patronised considering the little publicity that had been given to the intention of the directors, who, strange to state, failed to advertise it in any of the sporting papers— the only medium through which racing men are likely to obtain the necessary information on such points. The Ring mustered at their old rendezvous soon after breakfast, but speculation was confined within a verv narrow compass, the only horses in any force being St Giles andCodrington ; 4 to 1 was the highest offer against the former, and 7 to 1 was taken freely about the latter, whilst 6 to 1 was offered against Skirmisher ( reported to have been a " little off"), and two or three points more against Adamas, who had no party to keep him in the position he obtained at the close of the betting at Tattersall's on the previous Monday. Amongst the outsiders The Borderer was nibbled at. 25 and 20 to 1, and this comprised the whole of the transactions that came under our observation. En route from town, we were informed, the noble owner of St Giles and Happy Land took 5 to 1 to £ 150 about his winning the Northamptonshire and Althorp Park Stakes ; and on the platform at Euston- square Sydney was also backed by his owner several times at 1,000 to 15 for the double event, viz, the Two Thousand and Derby. The meeting commenced inauspiciously as regards weather, the morning, besides being bitterly cold, turning out wet and mise- rable. The rain, which fortunately ceased after the first race, though not heavy, was sufficient to alter the condition of the running ground and make it very sticky— it can scarcely be added to the disadvantage of the three year olds, seeing that in every handicap to- day the young ones proved successful. The atten- dance on the course, notwithstanding the drawback just alluded to, was extremely large, and to judge from the show of' beauty and fashion on the Grand Stand, it is evident that in the sporting district of Northamptonshire the political crisis was regarded with only secondary interest by the aristocracy aud other fashionable county residents. A great many of the leading patrons of the Turf as usual made their deb tit here for the season, and the great increase in the number of gentlemen and backers of horses, compared with what we have been accus- tomed to witness at the previous early spring meetings, im- parted a corresponding stimulus to speculation, particularly upon current events. The first day's card embraced seven items, and the meeting was inaugurated with the Trial Stakes, for which, in the absence of M. D. and Commotion, Lord Nelson became the favourite. His chance was ex- tinguished, however, by an accident at the lower turn, where, either owing to the slippery state of the footpath, or from striking into the heels of one of the leading horses— it is not clear which— he fell heavily on his right side, leaving just enough space next the rails for Flacrow, who happened to be running on the inside of Wentworth. The latter, less fortunate, came so suddenly on the fallen pair that Alfred Day ( who got " spilt" here two years ago when riding Nabob for the Stakes) had not time to go round them; his horse, however, gathering himself to- gether, jumped over Dales, aud would also have cleared Lord Nelson, had not the latter, in attempting to rise, thrown up his head, which came in contact with Alfred Day's foot, and ( owing to the impetus of Went . vorth's leap) bent it back with such force as almost to break his great toe, from the injury to which he was unable to walk or ride afterwards. Wentworth came down upon his head and knees, and his chance was, of course, extin- guished, the race afterwards being left to Flacrow, Huntington, and Odd Trick, the old- uu winning after a pretty set- to, by a length. Lord Nelson galloped in riderless, and on being caught the blood was flowing profusely from a deep wound above his " sound" eye ( for like his great prototype he is blind on one side)— which was inflicted by Alfred Day's toe, under the cir- cumstances already detailed. Northampton turned out an unlucky place for his lordship, for, in addition to his accident to- day ( from the effects of which we subsequently learnt he was little the worse), he got cast twice iu his stall in the course of Tuesday. All Messrs Barber's and Saxon's horses were after- wards struck out of their engagements at this meeting, as near as possible at two o'clock. The Queen's Plate, which fol lowed, was won so easily by Fisherman that he afterwards found supporters at 100 to 8 for the Metropolitan. Tfee great event of the meeting— the Northamptonshire Stakes— stood next on the card, set for a quarter to three, but from the want of punctuality at the commencement, the race did not come off until upwards of twenty minutes behind time. The telegraph announced sixteen runners, and with four exceptions the whole of them were three year olds. The betting underwent very little change at the last, and is only noticeable for the spirit with which the leading favourites were supported, aud a reaction in favour of Sir Colin. The race being fully described in the proper place, it is sufficient to state here that upon the decline of Codrington and Adamas at the lower turn ( upwards of half a mile from home), the former of whom made nearly all therunniiiKup tothatpoint, it was reduced to a match between St Giles and Skirmisher, who, coming away by themselves, ran locked together from the bend into the straight. Lord Zetland's horse was indulged with a slight lead as far as the distance, when St Giles headed him, and all Chal- loner's efforts to get Skirmisher first again were unavailing, Mr Clark s Ji- at being in favour of St'Giles by a neck— an advantage which Hibberd, who rode his horse with remarkable coolness, though at the same time mistaking the telegraph for the winning- post— might undoubtedly have increased if necessary. A more' " tailing" race was never seen, and when wo add that The Assayer — hitherto considered only a plater and at best a mile horse— was third, giving two stone to some and three stone to others of the young ones, the quality of the field must be considered extremely moderate. Lord Ribblesdale and the Woodyates stable are said to have won largely on the race, thsugh, owing to the pub- lic having got the " cream of the market," the greater partof their money was " on" at short odds. St Giles was afterwards backed at 8 to 1 for the Metropolitan, and after 13 tol aud 12 to 1 had been taken for the Chester Cup, 1,000 to 100 was booked. Skirmisher ( who has grown into a very fine horse, aud at the same time ap- pears to have altogether lost the savage propensities he exhibited in all his two year old races) turned the tables upon Adamas, and by his performance to- day not only brought Vedette into increased demand for the Two Thousand, but became first fa- vourite for the Great Northern, besides advancing from the ex- treme outside to the 25 to 1 division for the Derbv, at which figure he was backed to win some thousands. The Elcot's dam colt ( now inTreen's stable) was also backed freely at 1,000 to 15. SirColin turned out anything but the " flyer" he has been repre- sented ; he ran allover the course, andl. OOO to 5 went beggingabout him afterwards for the great Surrey event. The " Gemma di Vergy difficulty" ( a special report of which investigation will be found elsewhere) having been settled the day before in favour of the reputed owner of the horse, his starting for the Whittlebury frightened many from the field, and some half- dozen only of the remaining thirty subscribers were found bold enough to enter the lists with him over what is popularly believed to be bis fa- vourite distance. A " pot" on Volatore, a two year old in Drewitt's stable, enabled " Jemmy's" fanciers to " get on" upon advantageous terms, and though for a moment it looked like a struggle with the two— nothing else had anything to do with the finish— the young one was beaten easily at last. 50 to 1 was afterwards taken about Gemma di Vergy for the Chester Cup. Huntington, more fortunate on his second appearance in meet- ing with no opponent of Flacrow's calibre, carried off the Stand Plate; the Pytchley Stakes turned out a " good thing" for Spinet, who placed £ 55 to the credit of the Fund; and the sports terminated ( nearly half- an- hour behind time) with the Nene Stakes, wherein the success of Laudamia over Tame Deerenabled the fielders to get back a considerable portion of their previous losses, every race having gone dead against them except the first and last. What little betting took place in the evening at the George, where even the " low charge of half- a- crown" failed to attract many to the Subscription Room, will be found elsewhere. Thursday was a remarkably fine day, and the agreeable change in the weather, added to an attractive card, brought together a very large show of company, though scarcely equalling in quality the brilliant muster of the previous day. A new feature was introduced into the preliminary proceedings on the course by the sale of Lord Spencer's yearlings, which have hitherto been brought to the hammer at Hyde Park- corner. Mr Tattersail of course officiated, but, all things considered, the sale passed off rather flatly, the twelve lots— seven being got by Newcourt, and the remainder by Cotherstone— fetching 888gs, an average of 74gs a piece. The principal lot— a brother to Glen- masson— after some competition, was bought by Lord Ribblesdale for 220gs. The sports commenced with the Cup Stakes, which was carried off by Amati, after a pretty race with Companion and Greyling. TheAlthorpParkStakes brought out seven youngsters, and the prowess exhibited by Happy Land in his two victorious races at Salisbury, added to the force which Wm. Day's stable has shown in this season, made bis friends so " sweet" that, spite of his rather mean appearance ( particularly about his shoulders and forehand), and 5lb penalty, 5 to 2 was betted on him, nothing else being at all fancied except Grand Duchess, Eurydice, and the Speedwell colt, the betting about which, how- ever, will afford the best criterion as to the fondness of their respective owners. The race, nevertheless, came off in favour of the fielders— the favourite, though actually the first off, being so bad a beginner that Fordham had to ride him from the com- mencement, and meeting with one of a totally opposite character in Eurydice, Happy Land, who appears to inherit all the game qualities of old Jericho his sire, was bowled oyer by a neck. The success of the winner— a mere pony, but a very clever one and descended from a quick family— is a lucky start for her trainer, James Dover, who, after a long service as head lad to the late Mr Lord, has succeeded to the latter's establish- ment at Hednesford, aud on his first appearance in public given unmistakeable proofs of his ability. It was, likewise, Mr Richard Sutton s debut oil the Turf, and the successful infusion of new blood at the present moment, when a stimulus is required, must be hailed with satisfaction. Earl Spencer's Plate brought out the largest field of the meeting, and as is annually the case " pots " were " plentiful as blackberries." Vaulter, from the style he won in at Salisburv, has been first favourite from the commencement, and, it will be seen, left off at a very short price, the. rush to " get on" at last by the public, and to ' get out" by those who had overlaid themselves, being so great as to verify the words of the immortal bard—" Vaulting ambition o erleaps itself." The favourite never showed in the race, which, like the Stakes and Althorp Park, was " reduced to a match" at the distance between Cumberland ( auother of Jericho's get, whose early death is to be lamented, owing to the deficiency and exportation of stout sires,) and Peter Flat. The struggle was both long and remarkably severe, and resulted in a dead heat, nothing being within seven or eight lengths of the two. Lord Chesterfield and Mr Henderson subsequently agreed to divide, and Peter Flat— one of the selections of our cor- respondent " Observer"— walked over. Of course bets go the same way. Owing to the number of false starts, a loss of nearly three quarters of an hour had occurred up to this time, and on the return of Mr Hibburd to the weighing room, complaints were lodged against Bray, Ducker, Dales, Snowden, and Grim- mer, for disobeying orders and misbehaviour at the post. The acting Stewards ( the Hon. Admiral Rous aud Mr Greville) tho- roughly investigated the charges at a later period of the after- noon, and inflicted such fines and punishment that it behoves jockeys fo pay some attention to hereafter. Stormsail, within her distance, carried off the Delapre Handicap, without the semblance of a race, and was immediately claimed by Mr Lister. The Selling Plate, reduced from £ 30 to £ 20 in consequence of only two starting, was carried off by the two year old colt by Mal- colm out of The Cocktail's dam, who increased the amount de- rived from this source by 17 guineas. The St Liz Handicap brought out a field of a baker's dozen, and the Alcoran's dam filly— now called Hegirah— was selected as the favourite, but she served her backers in the same manner as at Newmarket last autumn, and was " nowhere"— a splendid set- to between Saraband, Hospitality, and Odd Trick, who had the finish to themselves, resulting m favour of the former by half a length. Owing to the previous loss of time, little opportunity was afforded for betting on this race, and the principal invest- ments were made whilst the horses were running. Paltry selling races ought to give place to more important items, like the St, Liz Handicap aud Racing Stakes, especially at a meeting like Northampton. The antagonism of Gemma di " V ergy and St Giles in the last- named race created more interest than any event during the meeting. The scene in the Ring was of the most exciting description, and the betting a great deal heavier than we have been accustomed to witness recently for a stake of such minor importance. Each horse had a very ' strong party, and notwithstanding the immense outlay by the noble owner of St Giles, and the supporters of the Woodyates stable, Gemma di Vergy maintained the call in the Ring throughout. In this instance the betting proved a true criterion, the race being all one way—" Jemmy " waited to the Staud, when he went up pulling double, defeated St Giles without an effort, and won, without being extended, by half a length; Sir Colin, who ran a very different horse with a jockey on his back than when ridden by a boy the day before, finishing a respectable third, though receiving, at the same time, a considerable allow- ance of weight from the two " cracks." This brought the meet- ing to a most successful termination, aud in complimenting Messrs Marshall upon the result ot their present labours, we must congratulate them on the ilattering prospects which the " Red Book" presents for the future. The late hour at which the racing terminated afforded no opportunity for betting on future events, but in the course of the afternoon, the two mares, Blink Bonny and Lady Hawthorn, were in great force for the Derby , and en route to town, there was aa evident disposition to back Fisherman for the Metropolitan, consequent upon Gemma di Vergy's running with St Giles. Nothing under 100 to 8, how- ever, was booked, to our knowledge, though in town we believe all the lists were skimmed, and as little as 6 to 1 taken in the course of the afternoon. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25.— The TRIAL STAKES of 19 sovs each, with 50 added; two year olds 4st 81b, three 6st 61b, four 8st 4lb, five 8st lllb, six and aged 9st 31b ; one mile ; 8 subs. Mr Y. King's Flacrow, by Archy, 5 yrs, 8st 111b.... S. Rogers 1 Mr Meliish's Huntington, 8 yrs, 6st 61b Fordham 2 Mr T. Parr's ch c Odd Trick, 8 yrs, 6st 61b Hearnden 3 Mr G. W. Fitzwilliam's Wentworth, 4 yrs, 8 « t 41b .... A. Day 0 Mr Barber's Lord Nelson, 3 yrs, 6st 61b Dales 0 Betting : 6 to 4 agst Lord Nelson, 7 to 2 agst Odd Trick, and 4 to 1 each agst Flacrow and Huntington. Huntington cut out the work, with Odd Trick at his quarters, Lord Nelson lying third, three or four lengths off, and the two old ones in the rear. They ran thus to tne commencement of the rails, where, at one of the crossings, Lord Nelson fell, as detailed in our introductory remarks. Wentworth was also nearly down, but Flacrow, from being next the rails, escaped the scrimmage, anddrawing upon the two leaders after entering the straight, took bis place between them at the distance, winning— not without a struggle— by a length, Huntington beating Odd Trick by the same; Lord Nelson galloped in riext, and Wentworth, having been stopped below the Stand, walked past the post. Run in lmin 58sec. Her MAJESTY'S PLATE of lOOgs ; three year olds 6st 101b, four 9st 21b, five 9st 101b, six and aged lOst; two miles. Mr T. Parr's Fisherman, by Heron, 4 yrs, 9st 21b Wells 1 Mr Williams's Malacca, 4 yrs, 9st 21b ;.... Osborne 2 Lord Ribblesdale's Greyling, 3 yrs, 6st 101b Hibberd 3 Mr C. Wyndham's b f Kilbride, 8 yrs, Oat 101b . .... Fautkner 4 Betting : 7 to 1 on Fisherman. Greyling made play with a clear lead at his best pace, Malacca lying second and Fisherman next, at least a dozen lengths off until passing the mile post, when, in descending the hill, he drew closer to Malacca, and when fairly in the straight beaded him. The favourite then went up to Greyling, and before reaching the distance the latter was disposed of. Wells waited with the grey, however, until near the Stand, when Malacca came with a rush, and Wells set- ting Fisherman going again, the favourite won easily by a length, Greyling finishing three lengths behind Malacca. Kilbride, last throughout, was beaten a long way. Run in 3min 59sec. Tho GREAT NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES of 100 sovs, added to a Handicap of 25 sovs each, 15 ft; the second to receive25 sovs out of the stakes; the winner of any handicap after the pub- lication of the weights 5lb, or any two handicaps 7lb extra; two miles; 99 subs, 60 of whom pay 5 sovs each. Lord Ribblesdale's St Giles, by Womersley, 3 yrs, 6st 41b Hibberd 1 Lord Zetland's Skirmisher, 8 yrs, 6st 81b Challoner 2 Mr J. G. Henderson's Assayer, 6 yrs, 8st 01b J. Osborne 3 Mr J. Clarke's eh c by Epirus out of Elcot's dam ( h b), 8 yrs, 5st 121b Dales 4 Lord Wilton's Bracken, 6 yrs, 7st 121b Flatman 0 Sir J. Hawley's Porto Rico, i yrs, 7st 9lb G. Mann 0 Mr Meliish's Tame Deer, t yrs, 7st 71b ( 51b ex) Mundy 0 Capt Christie's Lawn, 4 yrs, 7st 41b Bearmark 0 Mr Jlellisli's Adamas, 3 yrs, 6st 9lb Bray 0 Mr Monk's cho The Borderer, 3 yrs, 6st 41b Fordham 0 Mr Bund's South Western, 3 yrs, 6st 41b Dueker 0 Mr S. Thellusson's Amati, 8 yrs, 6st 21b Grimsdale 0 Mr Grafton's Somerst, 3 yrs, 6st Plumb 0 Mr T. Parr's Sir Colin, 8 yrs, 5st 181b Hearnden 0 Mr G. S. Thompson's Codrington, 3 yrs, 5st 101b Grimmer 0 Mr Copeland's Silkmore, 3 yrs, 5st 71b ( car 5st 9lb).. Snowden 0 Betting: 7 to 2 agst St Giles, 9 to i agst Skirmisher, 6 to 1 agst Codrington, 7 tol agst Sir Colin, 10 to 1 agst Adamas, 12 to 1 agst Porto Rico, 20 to 1 each agst Bracken and Lawn, and 25 to 1 each agst Assayer, The Borderer, and Somerset. The start was accomplished at the second attempt, Sir Colin, Skirmisher, Ada- mas and Codrington showing in advance to the Stand, when Codrington ( next the rails) took a clear lead, Sir Colin, who ran in the centre of the course, going on second, Skirmisher third, Adamas fourth, aud Tame Deer fifth, Assayer separating the first from the second division, at the head of which lay Bracken, Somerset, and Sir Colin, Southwestern and Silkmore bringing up the rear. This order was maintained round the top turn, which Sir Colin took so wide that he lost his position before reaching the mile post, and never afterwards showed in the race. On his retirement, Skirmisher and Adamas became the atten- dants of Codrington, and next to them followed Tame Deer and Assayer, two or three lengths clear of the ruck, until entering the dip, when Porto Rico and St Giles went up alongside of them, and this lot ran in a cluster to the old T. Y. C. post, where Somerset dropped off beaten, Bracken, Sir Colin, South Western, and Silkmore, being now tailed off a long way. Cod- rington maintained his lead until half way round the last turn, when he was in difficulties, and giving way altogether at the commencement of the rails left Skirmisher ( leading) Adamas, Tame Deer, Assayer, and St Giles in front, Porto Rico having beaten a retreat in the bend of the turn. After rounding the turn St Giles went up with a wet sail, and joining Skirmisher, these two came away by themselves; Adamas, Tame Deer, and Assayer struggling on from the half- mile post several lengths off. The finish between the two favourites was a most exciting one, but at the same time scarcely ever in doubt— Skirmisher holding a slight lead to the distance, when St Giles headed him, and without attempting to improve his advantage won, without difficulty, by a neck: Hibberd, from ( very excusably, considering its prominent position), mistaking the telegraph for the chair, having merely to rouse his horse in the last six strides to stall off Challoner's final effort. Assayer was beaten six lengths, and the Elcot's dam colt, who passed a lot of the beaten ones in the last quarter of a mile, at least two from him. At a similar interval Adamas was fifth, Tame Deer sixth, and Codrington seventh ; Amati and The Borderer being the next two. The last lot com- prised Bracken, South Western, Sir Colin, and Somerset. Run in 3min 50sec. The WHITTLE BURY STAKES of 15 sovs each, 5 ft, with 100 added by Lord Southampton ; two year olds 6st 8ib, three 8st 81b ; fillies and geldings allowed 31b ; winners of a sweepstakes amounting to 500 sovs with 10 subs 71b, of a 200 sovs sweep- stakes witn 10 subs 5lb, all other winners of platesor sweepstakes to the amount of 100 sovs 31b extra; weights not accumulative; three year olds which have started three times without winning allowed 5lb ; about three quarters of a mile; 31 subs. Mr Walker's c Gemma di Vergy, by Sir Hercules, 3 yrs, 8st 131b ( including 51b extra) Kendall 1 Mr Verrall's br c Volatore, 2 yrs, 6st 81t> Fordham 2 Mr Boyd's b f Shepherdess, 2 yrs, Cst oib Ducker 3 Lord Ribblesdale's Centurion, 3 yrs, 8st lllb ( including 81b extra) Hibberd 0 Baron Rothschild's c Western Power, 3 vrs, 8st 31b.. Charlton 0 Lord Exeter's br c Betelnut, 2 yrs, 6st 81b Plumb 0 Mr Gratwick's ro f Sister to Viscount, 2 yrs, 6st 51b. Humpage 0 Betting: 5 to 4 on Gemma di Vergy, 5 to 2 agst Volatore, and 6 to 1 agst any other. After one failure they got away in a line and ran without any perceptible leader to the top of the hill, when Centurion, Western Power, and Shepherdess showed slightly in advance, and remained in front to the distance, after passing which Volatore took a slight lead. Gemma di Vergy, who had been last, then came out, challenged Volatore below the Stand aud won easily by half a length, Shepherdess finishing at least six lengths off, about two in advance of Centurion and Betelnut, who ran home together. The others were beaten a long way. Run in lmin 19sec. Sister to Viscount threw Hum- page before the race, whilst walking down to start; and Betelnut ran away with Plumb after it, and was not stopped until near the entrance gate at the lower turn. The STAND PLATE ( Handicap) of 50 sovs ; winners of any han- dicap after the publication of the weights 5lb extra ; one mile. Mr Meliish's Huntington, by Hernandez, 3 yre, 6st 121b Fordham 1 Mr Cliff's Jack the Giant Killer, aged, 7st 81b Snowdexi 2 Mr J. Osborne's Wallialla, 8 yrs, 5st 81b Challoner 3 Mr Wilkinson's br h Blight, 6 yrs, 7st81b Mundy 4 Mr Howard's Jessie, 3 yrs, 5st lolb Plumb 5 Mr Ciift's Coal Black Rose, 4 yrs, 6st 1 lib Walters 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Huntington, 5 to 2 agst Walhalla, and 4 to 1 agst Jessie. Jack the Giant Killer showed in advance, followed by Walhalla and Jessie, the other two lying off to the turn, where Jessie was beaten, and Huntington joined the leaders, whom he headed at the distance, and won easily by three lengths, four lengths separating second and third; Jessie tailed off. Run in lmin 57sec. The PYTCHLET STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 40 added, for two year olds and upwards ; the New Spencer Plate Course ( Sfur); 11 subs. Mr Baker's Spinet, by Orlando, 3 yrs, 6st 31b ( 60 sovs). Grimmer 1 Mr Swan's Hardwick, 3 yrs, 6st Gib ( 68) J. Rogers 2 Mr Hanks's b c by Malcolm, out of Cocktail's dam ( h b), 2 yrs, 4st 101b ( 69) Edwards 3 Mr Aisgel's b f Woodmite, 2 yrs, 4st 71b ( carried 4st 101* 0( 60) Custance 4 Mr Crawley's b g Mr Verdant Green, 4 yrs, 7st 81b ( 60). Fordham 0 Mr Griffin's Augusta, 3 yrs, 5st 181b ( 80) Plumb 0 Mr Abel's Surrender, 3 yrs, 6st 21b( 30) . Musgrove d Mr Stevens's Questionable, 5 yrs, 7st 131b ( 60) Prior 0 Mr Starkey's Fiction, 3 yrs, 5st 131b ( 30) Bray 0 Mr Steevensoji's Commodore Charley, 6 yrs, 8st 21b ( 60). Wells 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Spinet, and 5 to 1 each agst the Malcolm colt and Fiction. The favourite took the lead from Mr Verdant Green after the first fifty yards, was never headed afterwards, : and won in a canter by a length, the same between second and third, and two lengths between third and fourth. Mr Verdant ; Green was at the head of the next lot, several lengths off, and j the two last were Commodore Charley and Augusta. The winner ; was sold to Mr Wadlow for 1Q5 sovs, Run in lmin I2sec. The N ENE STAKES ( Free Handicap) of 5 sovs each, with 25 added, for three year olds and upwards; once round; 7 subs. 3 rT Ist illbiW ' by Pyrrhus thc First. Mr Tame beer, i'yrsi8st71b'•. i;:".::.:'." Sn< Weut 2 ^ Mr Cliffs Obscurity 4 yrs, 7st Ulb ... Mundv S Lord Ribblesdale's Iareca, 3 yrs, 7st 21b........... HitK * Mr Gulliver's Redemption, 5 yrs. 8st 101b Prior 5 Mr Parker's Blue Rock, I yrs, 8st 121b Fordham 0 Mr Stevens's Hercules, 6 yrs, 8st 101b ... Yates 0 Betting: 5 to 4 agst Tame Deer, 3 to 1 agst iareca, and 5 to 1 a?-! laly? th! r; ffter 0: 10 faIse start, Laudamia jumped off with the lead, but was soon deprived of it by Blue Rock, who, with Laudamia closely laid up, and followed bv Obscurity and Tame Deer, cut out the work to the top of the hill, and then died away. Obscurity then joined Laudamia, and the two ran head and head until within a quarter of a mile of home, when Obscurity gave way to Tame Deer ; but the latter failed to reach Laudamia, who won, hard held, by two lengths; Obscurity hmsmng a bad third, with lareca and Redemption close up. The other two were beaten a long way. Run in 3 min 7sec. BETTING AT THE SUBSCRIPTION ROOM. . , „ , „ , EABL SPENCEB'S PLATE. 4 to 1 agst \ aulter ( tk) I 7 to 1 agst Jo- Im Peel ( tk) 5 to 1 Hospitality( tkfreely) | . AN* , Two THOUSAND GUINBAS. 400 to 100 agst Vedette ( tk) 11000 to 100 agst Kent ( tk) 7 to l bar one ( off) | O * •, ^ METBOPOLITAN STAKES. 8 to 1 agst St Giles ( off) | ioo to 9 agst Fisherman ( tk) , CHESTER CUP. rr^ ol 9, les W , , I 1000 to 15 agst Sir Colin ( off) 1000 to 30 Dulcamara ( tk) | 1500 to 30 GummadiVergy( tk A . » . DEBBY. 20 to 1 agst Skirmisher ( tk and I 20 to 1 agst Kent ( off) off; j THURSDAY.— The NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CUP STAKES of 10 sovs each ; the winner to be sold for 500 sovs, if demanded two miles; 16 subs. Mr S. Thellusson's Amati, by Womersley, 8 yrs, 6st 91b.. Bray 1 Tr a Companion, 8 yrs, 6st 91b Fordham 2 Lord Ribblesdale's Greylmg, 8 yrs, 6st 91b Hibberd 3 Capt Lane s Firmament, 4 yrs, 8st 71b Aldcroft & LordW. Powlett's Middleton, 4 yrs, 8st 71b....... S. Rogers 5 Capt Cnnstie s Lawn, 4 yrs, 8st 71b Wells 6 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Companion, and 3 to 1 each agst Greyling, and Amati. Midleton made play at his best p.- ice, followed by Amati, Tournament, and Lawn to the top turn, in rounding which Companion, who had the inside berth, ran into third place, and passing Amati soon afterwards went up and laid at Middleton's side from the mile post, at which point Amati and i irmament closed up with the two leaders, and the lot ran in a cluster to the commencement of the rails, after entering which Firmament died away; Middleton was disposed of in the straight, and Companion was then joined by Amati and Greyling, the latter of whom had been lying off— a good race with the three resulting in favour of Amati by half a length, Companion beating the grey by three- quarters; wide intervals between the others. Run in 3 min 57 sec. The ALTHORP PAR& STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 50 added, foe two year olds ; colts 8st 71b, fillies Sst 3lb ; winners 5lb extra: T. Y. C. ( straight run in); 21 subs. MrR. Suttoii'sb fEarydice, by Orlando, 8st 81b .... Kendall 1 Lord Ribblesdale's br c The Happy Land, 8st 12ib ( 51b ex) Fordham 2 Mr ( ireville's b f Grand Duchess, 8st 81b Flatman 3 Mr T. Bell's c by The Flying Dutchman out of Speed- well, Sst71b....-;. ... BaUiasi 0 Mr J. Jackson's b c Night Ranger, 8st 71b J. Osborne 0 Mr Goodwin's br c The Flying Duke, 8st 71b Charlton 0 Mr F. Robinson's ch f Heroine, 8st 31b S. Rogers 0 Betting : 5 to 2 on Happy Land, 7 to 1 agsh Eurydice, and 10 to 1 each agst the Speedwell colt and Grand Duchess. After two failures, in which the Speedwell colt and Happy Land broke away, a very even start was effected, the favourite, if anything, being the first off, but fighting in the air, and, moreover, a bad beginner, he was soon left in the rear. The others, headed by the Speedwell colt, Eurydice, Heroine, and Grand Duchess ran almost in a line to the distance, where Eurydice came out with a clear lead, and the fayourite, upon whom Fordham had been very " hard" from the Commencement, ran into the second place. Half- way up he made a tremendous effort to overhaul the mare, and lessened the interval between them at every stride, but the weight telling at the critical moment, he failed to reach her, and was beaten by a neck; Grand Duchess, who took third place at the Stand, finishing two lengths from the second. The Speedwell colt was fourth, about as far from Mr Greville's mare3 and at a wide interval from him the others finished in a cluster. Run in 1 mm 2 sec. EARL SPENCER'S PLATE of 100 sovs, added to a Handicap of 15 sovs each, 5 ft, if declared, & c ; winners of any handicap after March 10 7ib extra; the New Spencer Stakes Course ( about five furlongs, straight); 51 subs, 26 of whom declared. Lord Chesterfield's Piter Flat, by Flateatcher, 4 yrs, 7st 31b Mundy t Mr J. Henderson's be eumberland, 3 yrs " 6et Sib Suowden + Mr Haillanjl'o v * /<. • Mr Hadland's br f Ruth, S yrs, Sst '. Grimmer 3 Mr G. W. Fitzwilliam'sWentworth, 4yrs, Sst 121b S. w 0 dr Mr Bryan's Bird in Hand, 4 yrs, Sst alb Charlton 0 Mr Ridley's br c Hospitality, 4yrs, Sst 51b Aldcroft 0 Mr Smith's Oly mpus, 4 yrs, 8st 41b Flatman 0 Lord Exeter's Noisette, aged, 7st 101b Noi- man 0 Mr Cundall's Old Rowley, aged, 7st 91b Riekaby 0 Mr Dray's b g Little Gerard. 6 yrs, 7st 81b Wright 0 Sir L. Newman's Madame Cliqut t, 3 yrs, 7st 81b ., Dales 0 Mr Howard's Strawberry, 3 yrs, 71b 21b Fordham 0 Mr Wilkins's b f Prince's Mixture, 4 yrs, 7st .. Pritehaid 0 Mr Payne's Mabel, 6 yrs, 6st 121b Plumb 0 Lord Ribblesdale's Centurion, 3 yrs, 6st 101b.... Hibberd 0 Mr Thomas's Old Tom ( late Old Fashion), 3 yrs, 6st81b Ducker 0 Mr J. B. Starkey's Vaulter, 8 yrs, 6st 61b Bray 0 Mr Johnson's John Peel, 8 yrs, 53t 121b Challoner 0 Betting: 7 to 4 agst Yaulter, 5 to 1 agst Hospitality, 6 to 1 agst Old Tom, 8 to 1 agst Peter Flat, 10 to 1 each agst Ruth and John Peel, 100 to 6 each agst Madame Clicquot, Strawberry, Mabel, Centurion, and Cumberland, and 20 to 1 agst any other. Nearly half an hour was consumed in false starts, and when the flag fell Cumberland jumped off with a clear lead, and, making the best use of it, made play at a cracking pace, Old Tom lying second, and Peter Flat third, with Hospitality, Strawberry, Vaulter. Ruth, and Madame Cliquot, and at the head of the ruck, which, before the race was half over, was scattered all over the course. At the distance the issue was reduced to a match be- tween. Cumberland and Peter Flat, who came right away from the others, Cumberland having a lead of nearly a length until nearly opposite the lower corner of the Stand, when Peter Flat caught him, and for a moment appeared to have the best of it, but the young one, straggling with remarkable gameness, caught him again in the last two strides, and the judge, unable to sepa- rate them, awarded it a dead heat. The others, whowerestepped a long way from home, were headed by Ruth, Madame Cliquot, Vaulter, Old Tom, and Noisette, who were so nearly level that each jockey claimed third place ; the judge, however, awarded that distinction to Ruth, who was about a neck iu advance of the others, but not within eight lengths of the first two. The last lot comprised Hospitality, Bird iu Hand, Weutworth, Cen- turion, Mabel, and Old Rowley. Peter Flat afterwards walked over, and Lord Chesterfield aud Mr J. Henderson divided the stakes. Upon the complaint of the starter, Bray, Ducker. Dales, and Suowden were fined £ 5 each for disobeying orders, and Grimmer— it being hi* second offence at this meeting—£ 10, and suspended from riding at Newmarket during tlie Craven > Meeting. Run in 59 sec. The DELAPRE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 35 added, for two year olds and upwards; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs, if demanded, & c; Althorp Park Stakes Course ( about half a mile); 15 subs. Capt Christie's Storinsail, by Storm, 3 yrs, 7st 41b .. Fordham 1 Mr Byrne's Affghan. 5 yrs, 8st 51b Kendall 2 Mr Hale's Schoolfellow, 2 yrs, Sst 131b Grimmer S Sir W. Booth's Fanfaronade, 3 yrs, 7st Bray 4 Mr Gulliver's Bessie, 5 yrs, 8st 51b Yates 0 Mr Eater's b mGarnet, 4 yrs, 7st 91b '.'. Chariton 0 Mr Formby's Bonnets o'Blue, 4 yrs, 7st Clement 0 Mr Fereby's ch f by Trap out of Australia, 8 yrs, & tI21b................. .... Harrington 0 Mr J. Osborne's ch c by Woolwich, 2 yrs, Sst 21b.... Challoner 0 Betting : 5 to 2 agst Stornisail, 3 to 1 agst Bessie, and 5 to 1 agst Fanfarronade. The running was made by Affghan, followed by Schoolfellow, Bessie, and Fanfarrouade to the distance, where the favourite, who had been lying off, went in front, was clear of her horses at the Stand, and won in a canter by three lengths, half a length each between the second, third, and fourth. The Woolwich colt was a bad fifth. Run in 54 sec. The winner was was claimed by Mr Lister. The SELLING PLATE of 20 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, for two year olds and upwards ; the New Course ( 5 fur) s 3 subs. Mr Hank's be. by Malcolm out of Cocktail's dam, 2 yrs, 4st 101b ( 20 soVB) Edwards 1 Mr J. Osborne's Walhalla, 3 yrs, 6st 81b ( 20) Challoner 2 Betting: 6 to 4 on the Malcolm colt, who made play through* out, and won in a canter by two lengths. The winner was sold to Mr Sidney for 37 guineas, and goes into W. King's stable. Run in 1 min 6 sec. The ST LIZ HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, hft, with 100 added; winners of any handicap after the weights appeared 71b extra; the winner to pay 5 sovs to the Bentinck Benevolent Fund'; one mile and a quarter; 26 subs. Mr Howard's Saraband, by Cotherstone, 5 yrs, 8st 91b. J. Goater 1 Mr Ridley's br c Hospitality, 4 yrs, Sst Aldcroft 2 Mr T. Parr's Odd Trick, 3 yrs, 6st 81b G. Fordham S Mr MoseleyVch h Alonzo, aged, Sst 31b Wells 0 1. ord Wilton's Bracken, 6 yrs, 7st 81b Mundy 0 Mr Meliish's Squire Watt, 4 yrs, 7st 21b Hibberd 0 Lord Zetland's Gaudy, 4 yrs, 7st 2lb Charlton 0 Mr Good's ch g Vulcan, 5 yrs, 7st Clement 0 Mr Waller's Octavia, aged, 7st Salter 0 Mr Cliff's Coal Black Rose, 4 yrs, 6st 51b Snowden 0 Mr Chambers's Hegirah, 3 yrs, 5st 41b T. Fordham 0 Mr Fisher's England's Beauty, 3 yrs, 5st 101b.. W. Grimmer 0 Betting: 4 to 1 agst Hegirah, 5 to 1 each agst Saraband and Odd Trick, and 6 to 1 agst Hospitality. Bracken cut out the work, followed by Coal Black Rose, Odd Trick, and Squire Watt, Gaudy, Hospitality, and Saraband lying next, and English Beauty, Octavia, and Hegirah bringing- up the rear. After quit- ting the dip, Squire Watt headed Bracken, and these two re- mained in front to the commencement of the rails, where Gaudy, who had crept into the third place in rounding the turn, showed in advance. When fairly in the straight, the latter was joined by Saraband, Odd Trick, and Hospitality; and these three had the finish to themselves from the distance, a splendid race re- sulting in favour of Saraband by half a length; Hospitality, who came with a rush at the last, beating Odd Trick by a head for second honours. Squire Watt was a very bad fourth, and Gaudy, Hegirah, and Coal Black Rose next to him, the " tail" being composed of Alonzo, Vulcan, and Octavia. Run in 2 min 11 sec The RACING STAKES of 20 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added* for three year olds ; colts Sst 101b, fillies 8st 61b ; winners twice in 1856 31b, thrice or more in that year 5lb, winners in 1857 olb extra ; weights not accumulative ; horses having started in 1856 or 1857 without having won up to the day of running allowed, once 31b, twice 5lb; one mile ; 10 subs. Mr T. Walker's br c Gemma di Vergy, by Sir Hercules. 9st lib ( 51b ex) Kendall 1 Lord Ribblesdale's b c St Giles, 9st lib, ( 51b ex) Hibberd 2 Mr T. Parr's ch c Sir Colin, Sst 51b ( allowed 51b) Wells 3 Mr John; Osborne's b c Glede Hawk, Sst 51b . ( allowed 51b), J. Osborne 4 Mr Jehnson's cli c John Peel 8st 51b, ( allowed 51b). C. Hornsby 5 Betting : 11 to 10 agst Gemma di Vergy, 6 to 4 agst St Giles, and 8 to 1 agst Sir Colin. John Peel made play at a strong pace, followed by Sir Colin and Glede Hawk into the dip, where St Giles who had been lying in the rear with Gemma di Vergy, quitted the latter, and in rismg the hill ran into the second place. At the commencement of the rails, he took up the run « ning, and John Peel giving way altogether in the next dozen strides, Sir Colin and Glede Hawk became the immediate atten- dants of St Giles, with whom they ran until within a quarter of a mile of home, when Glede Hawk dropped off, and Gemma di Vergy who had been lying away at once took his place on the whip hand of Sir Colin, who had St Giles on his left next the rails. These three ran head and head until within fifty yards of the chair, when Gemma di Vergy took a slight lead, and without any effort on the part of his jockey to increase it wen hard held by half a length, Sir Colin who was in difficulties opposite the Stand finishing two lengths from the second, with an advantage of three lengths over Glede Hawk; John Peel beaten off. Run in 1 min 56 sec. LATEST BETTING. METBOPOLITAN STAKES. 8 to 1 on the field ( off) | 100 to 8 agst Fisherman ( tk) CHESTER CUP. 25 to 1 agst Dulcamara ( tk) Two THOUSAND GUINEAS. 3 to 1 agst Vedette ( tk and off') I 10 to 1 agst Kent ( tk) 6 to 1 Sehiedam( take7tol) | SO to .1 agst Skirmisher ( off, 1,00" t o 45 was taken bt 4 _ fore the last race) 25 to 1 Glenmasson ( tk) 9 to 1 agst Blink Bonny ( tk) 15 to 1 Lady Hawthorn ( tk) 18 to 1 Loyola ( tk) [( tk) 20 to 1 Sprig of Shillelagh PROGRAMME OF TEE ILSLEY MEETING. MONDAY, MARCH 30.— The STEWARDS' PLATE of 40 sovs, added to a Handicap Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, 1 ft; a win- ner of any race, after the publication of the weights 5lb extra 5 one mile. age st lb | age st lb Mary 5.. 9 0 Questionable .. 5.. 7 2 Early Bird ,... 6.. 9 0 | Joshua 5.. 7 Theodora 4.. 8 7 | British Rem « dy4.. 7 0 Flyaway Flatterer 5.. 8 0 KatherineLogie 4.. 7 10 Redemption.... 5.. 7 10 Weathercock .. 6., 7 8 Tom Thumb .. 4.. 7 4 Swaleliffesiiii. 4,, 6 12 Knightof Avon .4,. 6 12 Huntington.... 3.. 6 12 Our Sal 4.. 6 9 Skyscraper i. .6 8 Cripple ..,,..,. 4,. 6 8 age st lb Heyday .5.. 6 7 Primrose 4., 6 7 Master Bagot. .3. .6 6 Cedric 3,. 6 4 TheDupe ,... 3.. 6 4 Fiction 3.. 5 12 Worcester .... 3.. 5 12 Gazeho\ tnd.... 3. .5 10 Leo, 8, ,5 8 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, MABCH 29, 1857. The BLEWBURY STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 41b; winners 5lb extra; beaten horses allowed 3lb ; half a mile. Mr Starkey's Witchwood Mr St John's GreenwichFair ( 51b ex) Mr T. Stevens's Archibald ( 31b alld) Mr Saxon's Sampson Mr Barber's Polly Peacham ( 51b ex) Mr T. Parr's Kelpie A HURDLE RACE of 25 sovs, added to a Free Handicap Sweep- stakes of 5 sovs each ; a winner of any race, after the publica- tion of the weights, 5lb extra;, gentlemen riders allowed41b; two miles, over not less than six flights of hurdles. Mr G. Drewe's D'Arcey Lord J. Scott's b f by Turnus out of Dalkeith's dam Mr Thornton's Sister to Dusty Miller ( 31b allowed) Mr Holmes ns Melita ( 31b allowed) age st lb Weathercock.. 6.. 11 7 Freedom a. .11 4 Stamford .... a.. 11 4 Swalcliffe .... 4.. 10 12 Theodine a .10 12 Laura Selina.. 5.. 10 12 The Hack .... a., 10 U MissHarkaway4.. 10 10 Fearless ( hb).. 5.. 10 10 Cripple age st lb ..... 4.. 9 8 ..,.&.. 9 ft Penelopi Bg by Gabbler 5.. 9 Primrose 4., 9 B g by Bow- string 5.. 9 Hockley 3. Leo 3, 8 7 age st lb Decamp ,.— 5. .10 9 Border Chief.. 5.. 10 8 Nicholas 5.. 10 7 Redcap ...... a.. 10 4 Evinzton Lass a. .10 4 Colesliill 6,. 10 3 Flageolet 5.. 10 1 Pagra 4., 9 12 Obscurity I... 4.. 9 11 The ALL- AGED SELLING STAKES of S sovs each, with 20 added & c : one mile. PROGRAMME OF CR0XT0N PARK RACES. TUESDAY, MARCH 31.— The GKANBY HANDICAP of 20 sovs each, h ft, and 5 ouly if declared, & c; the winner to subscribe to this stake for 1858, and to pay 15 sovs to the fund; Granby Course ( about a mile and a half); 43 subs, 27 of whom declared. age st lb age st lb age st lb '' ' Tyno 4. .10 4 Peter Flat .... 4.. 10 3 Duke of Lan- caster 6.. 10 8 Tomtit. 5.. 9 10 Beware ( hb)., a.. 9 9 DURHAM, 1857. Acceptances for the DURHAM HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and only 3 if declared, with 50 added; winners after the weights were published of any handicap value 50 sovs, 41b, of two or 160 sovs 71b extra; one mile and a half; 21 subs, 9 of whom declared. age st lb Little Nell ( hb), 4.. 6 11 Tiff 4 .6 9 Baroda 5.. 6 8 Black Tiffany. .4 .6 6 The rest pay 3 sovs ft. Preston., Phoenix.. Alma je st lb 6., 8 7 .. 7 ... 6.. 7 ... 4.. 7 age st lb Lady Durham., 5.. 6 4 Cora Linne ... .3. .5 9 El Hakim 3.. 5 5 Redcar 3.. 5 2 IRISH INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. H0WTH & BALDOYLE SUMMER MEETING, 1857. FIRST DAY.— The SLANE STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 50 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 4lb; Conyng- ham Post; 16 subs Omar Pasha ( hb) a. Old String- haults a. Sluggard 5, B m bv Idas, d byJohnnyBoy5.. 9 2 9 9 9 6 9 5 Pr. ofOrange. .4. .11 0 Bracken 6.. 10 11 Gaudy 4.. 10 7 Lawn 4.. 10 7 Marchioness.. 5.. 10 6 Shorelmm .... 5.. 10 5 Gay lad ( hb).. a.. 10 5 The BELVOIR CASTLE STAKES of 10 sovs ea « h, with 80 added, for three year olds: colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st4lb; maidens at the time of naming allowed 31b, having started twice at that time allowed 5lb, thrice or more 71b ; the winner of any plate or stake value 200 sovs in 1856 or 1857 5lb, of 300 71b extra ( matches excepted); one mile; 3 subs. . Laertes ( 51b) I Sir Colin ( 51b) Logie h J^ W^ V- Commotion ( 71b ex) Peeping Tom Glede Ha* k ( 71b; M. D. ( 71b ex) 1 Hunting Horn ( 81b) I The SCURRY STAKES of 5 sovs each, witlr 25 added, for three year olds and upwards; half a, mile, To close and name on Monday next. WEDNESDAY.— The CUP of 56 sovs, added to a Handicap of 20 sovs each, h ft, and 5 only if declared ; the winner to subscribe to this stake and the Granby Handicap for 1858, and to pay 15 sovs to the fund; the winner of the Granby 101b extra; two miles ; 21 subs, 10 of whom declared. age st lb | agestlb „ , a « e Et lb Marchioness.. 5.. 10 7 Omar Pasha Gaylad a.. 10 6 | ( h b).. . ..... a,. 9 10 Shoreham 5., 10 5 I B ra by Idas, d Tomtit.. ,5.. 9 12| by Johnny Boy5., 9 5 The rest to pay 5 soys each. Lord Waterford's b c StPatrick. by Barbarian Lord Howth's b c Knockburn Capt Beresford's b cby Cotherstone out of Lady Betty Capt Beresford's chf Fortune Mr St George's b f by Annandale Mr Nunn's b c by Bryan O'Linn Mr Forties's ch c Rafatee Mr Forbes's br f Mary O'Toole THIRD Dx\ Y.— The BIENNIAL STAKES of 25 sovs each, 10 ft, for two year olds ; colts 8st Tib, Allies Sst 4lb; Conyngham Post. Capt Jones's br e Bro to Ossifrage Mr Stafford's b f by Simoom out ot Fugitive Mr Irwin's b f Bundle Mr Irwin's b c The Tailor Col Caulfield's b c Rubens Mr Courtenay's ch f Canary Mr Courtenay's b f Deception Mr Taylor'sbcSpero Lord Waterford's b c by Barbarian out of Ossifrage Lord Waterford's b c St Patrick Lord Howth's ch c Rafatee Capt Berefbrd'sb c by Cotherstone Sir Thomas Burke's eh c Eyreeourt Mr Forbes's Credit STEEPLE CHASING. STEEPLE Poodle a.. 11 6 Pr. ofOrange.. 4.. 11 0 Bracken...... 6.. 10 12 Firmament .. 4.. 10 8 Lawn 4,. 10 8. The CHOXTON PARK PLATE of 70 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; jockeys to ride; one mile. age st lb Farioso... i.... 4.. 7 8 Jack Sheppard .5., 7 6 Peter Flat ..,. 5.. 7 6 Bracken . ... .. 6. .7 4 Mabel,..;,..... 6,. 7 0 age st lb Tyne ..... 4.. 6 10 CoalBlackRose. 4. .6 8 Victory ( hb) .. a.. 6 4 Peeping Tom .. 8.6 4 Sister to Hesse .- Cassel 4.. 5 13 age st lb Mary 5.. 8 13 The Assayer.... 6.. 8 4 Malacca 4. .8 3 Hospitality .... 4., 8 1 Kestrel 4.. 7 11 Boltan 5.. 7 9 The KNIPTON STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 50 added, for three year olds and upwards; Granby Course ( about a mile and a half). To close and name on Monday next. The BILLESDON COPLOW STAKES of 10 sovs each, for hunters; 12st each; thorough breds 121b extra; winners of 100 sovs 121b> and of 50 71b extra; once round ; 4 subs. Beware ( h b), aged I Foxhunter ( hb) . King John Border Chief, aged I I The FARMERS' PLATE of 50 sovs, and 10 to the second; four year olds list 31b, five 12st, six and aged 12stSlb; mares al- lowed 31b; to be ridden by farmers or farmers sons ; heats, two miles. , _ , , . Ch g by Hornsea, 6 yrs I The Fairy, 6 yrs Broughton, i yrs Eaton, 6yrs I Dreadnought, 5 yrs .. I FRQ& RAMMEOF EPSOMSPRING" MEETING. THURSDAY, APRIL 2,— The RAILWAY PLATE ( Handicap) of 50 sovs, for all ages; New T. Y. C. ( three quarters of a mile). agestlb . agestlb ~ " Adamant,.,... 4., 7 3 Mottinghaca , .4.. 7 0 Nightshade.... 6.. 6 13 Primrose. 4. .6 10 Little Benj amin3.. 6 6 Ruth .7... 3.. 6 6 Black Tommy.. 3.. 6 6 age st lb Hegirah 3.. 6 4 The Abbot .... 3.. 5 12 Maid of Perth.. 3.. 5 7 Gazehound .... 3.. 5 7 Rotterdam .... 3.. 5 7 Little Sam .... 2.. 4 7 Victor Emanuel2,, 4 4 New Brighton a. .9 7 01ympu3 4. .8 6 Jesuit 5.8 1 Captain Chaff.. 6.. 8 0 Squire Watt .. 4.. 7 13 Dramatist .... 4.. 7 IS Octavia a.. 7 8 Ida.,.. 5.. 7 4 The INKERMAN PLATE of 50 sovs; two year olds 5st 2lb, three 7st 51b, four 8st 71b, five, six and aged 8st 9lb; mares allowed 51b, and geldings 3lb; half a mile. ^ Saxe Weimar, 3 yrs Stormsail, 3 yrs | Victor Emanuel, 2 yrs New Brighton, aged Orchehill, 2 yrs Schoolfellow, 2 yrs - Mabel, 6 yrs Huntington, 3 yrs I Maid ol Perth, 3 yrs Madame Clicquot, 3yrs Coral, 2 yrs j Mottmgham, 4 yrs Heroine, 2 yrs Dramatist, 4 yrs 1 Whitsuntide, 2 yrs Flacrow, 5 yrs , I The BALAKLAVA STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for two year olds and upwards; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs, & o; half a mile. The PADDOCK STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for two year olds and upwards; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs, & c; three quarters of a mile. Both the above races close and name by nine o'clock on Wednesday night. The CITY and SUBURBAN HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, and ouly 5 if declared, & c, with 100 added ; the second to receive 25 sovs out of the stakes; winners of any handicap of 200 sovs value after publication of the weights 5lb, of any two such races or more 10lb extra; the winner to pay £ 10 10s to the Licensed Victuallers' Protection Society; the last mile and a quarter of the New Derby Course; 100 subs, 40 of whom declared forfeit. agestlb agestlb agestlb Fisherman .... 4,. 9 2 British Remedy 4.. 6 9 Indulgence .... 4.. 6 0 Artillery 4.. 8 4 Nottingham .. 4.. 6 9 Engd's, Beauty 8. .5 12 Ellermire 5.. 8 2 Cave Adullam.. 5.. 6 9 Vaulter.. 8.. 5 11 Alembic 6. .7 9 Aspasia S. .6 8 John Peel 8.. 5 18 Porto Rico ..,. 4.7 9 Centurion 3.. 6 7 Dulcamara — S.. 5 10 The Earl 5.7 8 Dusty Miller .. 3,. 6 7 Cantrip., 3.. 5 9 Little Tom .... a.. 7 7 Strawberry .... 3.. 6 7 Beatrix ,. 8.. 5 9 WestLangton 4,. 7 7 Hollander,,.... 5,. 6 7 Sunrise 3.. 5 7 Merlin .4.. 7 7 Bubble ... 4.. 6 6 Fright 8.. 5 7 Zaid^ e 8.. 7 0 BelEsperanza. .3. .6 6 Maid of Athens 3.. 5 5 Dramatist .... 4.. 7 0 Adamas 3.. 6 4 Raven .. 8.. 5 5 St Giles ( inc 51b Sir Colin 3.. 6 4 Bar One S.. S 5 ex) 3.. 7 0 Western Power3 .6 4 SistertoElfridaS.. 5 5 Miss Harkaway4.. 6 12 Gitana (. paid) .. 3.. 6 4 Ombra 8.. 5 4 Westminster .. 5.. 6 i2 Red White and Madame Rachels.. 5 2 Nightshade .... 6.. 6 12 Blue 3.. 6 3 Adml. Lyons .. 8.. 5 2 Barfleur 4.. 8 12 Pinwire 3.. 6 2 NereuS- 3,. 5 0 Arsenal 3.. 6 10 Wardermarske 3.. 6 2 Sceur de Charity.. 4 12 Hartley Buck.. 5.. 6 10 Peeping Tom ., 8.. 6 1 The Two YEAR OLD STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 50 added ; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 41b; the second to save his stake ; half a mile ; 31 subs. CHASES TO COME. MARCH. , , , 50.- Odiham, 7th Queen's Own Hussars Steeple Chases ( 3)- n closed,. 30.— Ilsley ( 3)— The All- age Selling to close and name March 28, 30.— North Warwickshire Hunt and Henley- in- Arden Steeple Chases- ( closed). 51.— Beckford. 31.— Sedgefield. APRIL. 2.— Grantham ( 2),— To close and name April 1st. 3.— Haydon and Allendale Hunt. 3.— Taclcaster ( 3)— The Cup and Farmers' Stakes ( closed), the Selling 8,4.— W^ ndtf/ a)— Grand Military Steeple Chase, the Hunters' Stakes Selling Steeple Chase, the Grand Military Welter, and a Sweep- stakes, ( closed), the Scurry Stakes to close and name April 3. 5.— La Marche ( 2)—( closed). 8.— Newcastle- upon- Tyne ( 3)— The Great North of England Handicap ( closed), the Welter ( closed), and the Selling stakes closes April 7 8.— Knighton ( Radnorshire) ( 2)- To close and name March 31. 13,14.— Coventry ( 2)— The Craven Steeple Chase ( Handicap) to close and name April 1st. . , „ , _ 13.16.— Lanboidy ( 5) The Llanboidy Union Hunt Cup, and the Cymry Stakes to close and name March 30, the Cefnbraley and Tally- ho Stakes to close and name April 13. , , , 16,— Hexham ( 4)— The Tynedale, Corinthian, and Stewards close April 16,— Nuneaton ( 4> i- The Farmers', the Hunt, and the Selling Steeple Chase close April 8, the Scramble closes on the day of the races. 16.17.— Abergavenny and Monmouthshire Hunt ( 4)— The Principality and the Open Steeple Chases ( closed), the Hunt and Welter Steeple Chases to close and name April 15th. ... oil 19.— La Marche ( 8)- The Selling Steeple Chase and Consolation Stakes close at four p. m. 1st April. , 20.— Ho-. vden ( 3)- Howdenshire Handicap to close and name March a0, Farmers' and Tradesmen's Stakes to close and name April 13. 29.— Rothbury and Northumberland. MAY. the Hunters' Stakes to close and name April 28. 5,6.— Tavistock ( 4)- The West Devor, Steeple Chase Handicap to close and name April 6, and acceptances declared April 23, IRELAND. MARCH. , , „ SO.— Drogheda, Meath, and Louth ( 3)— Handicap ( closed), Drogheda Cup ( closed), the Selling Stakes ( closed), APRIL. 1.— TullamorefS)—( closed). , 18.14.— Kildare Hunt ( llHThe Hunt Plate ( closed), forfeits declared April 3, the Corinthian Cup ( closed), and forfeits declared April 3, the Hunt Cup, Farmers' Plate, Naas Plate, Goliah ifc taxes, and Welter Plate close April 1, the Scramble Plate closes April 9, and the Scurry Plate and Visitors' Purse April 13, 16.— Mcath Hunt. 23.— Citizens' Club. 25.— Kilkenny Hunt ( 8). 27. 28.— Westmeath. 27,28.— Knoekingin ( Gormansten). 28.— Limerick Hunt. 29.— Tuatn. 80.— Skerries. MA I. 4,.— Irish Military, 12.— Kanturk. 18.— Galway Hunt, 25,26.— Tipperary. Mr Adkins's br f Quotation Lord Anglesey's br f Reconciliation Lord Anglesey's ch f Heroine Mr Barber's ch f Polly Peachum Mr J. Barnard's b c Wrestler Mr J. Barnard's Yaller G* 1 Mr Bickham's ch c Greatham Mr E. R. Clark's b f Shepherdess Mr R. E. Cooper's br f Minette Mr M. Dennett's b c by The Fallow Buck out of Colleen Bawn Mr J. S. Douglas's ch c Royal Sovereign Mr Drinkald's br c by Fernhill out of Galloper's dam Mr Fereby's Lily Dale Mr F. Fisher's Bro to Farthingale Mr Gratwicke's b f by Robert de Gorham out of Henrietta Mr Gulliver's ch c Archibald Sir J. Hawley's b c Scourge Mr H. Bigg's b f Miss Curl Mr H. Hill's b f Neva Mr Howard's Hinda Mr Howard's The Morning Herald Captain Little's b f Chamounix Mr W, Lumley's b c Abron Mr J. Merry's br c Dispute Mr J. Merry's ch f by Harkaway out of First Fruit's dam Mr Parker's b f Bianca Capella Mr T. Parr's Carmel Mr T. Parr's Peregrine Mr G. Payne's c by Alarm out of Glenluce Baron Rothschild's c by John o' Gaunt out of Moenshine Mr J. F. Verrall's bk or br c Volatore The GREAT METROPOLITAN HANDICAP of 25 soys each, 15 ft, and only 5 if declared, & c, with 200 added; the second to receive 50 sovs out of the stakes; winners, of any handicap of 200 sovs value after publication of the weights 5lb, of any two such races or more 101b extra; the winner to pay 36 sovs towards the expenses, £' 10103 to the Licensed Victuallers' Asylum; Great Metropolitan Stakes Course ( two miles and a quarter), to start at the winning chair; 88 subs, 45 of whom declared forfeit. age st lb age st lb Fisherman 4.. 9 0 Chevalier d'ln- Winkneld 6.. 8 8 dustrie 3., 6 10 Aleppo 4.. 8 4 Nightshade .... 6.. 6 10 Quince 6.. 8 0 Underhand .... 3.. 6 9 Poodle a.. 8 0 Centurion S.. 6 6 Pantomime.... a.. 7 13 Bubble ....... .4.. 6 6 The Earl 5.. 7 10 Adamas 3.. 6 8 Cerva 4.. 7 7 Dusty Miller .. 3. .6 3 Porto Rico ,,.. 4., 7 7 Sir Colin VS.. 6 2 Primus 5.. 7 5 Indulgence .... 4.. 6 0 December 5.. 7 0 Gitana ( paid) .. 3.. 6 0 Cockatoo 5.. 7 0 Pinwire........ 3.. 5 13 Gortschakoff .. 4.. 6 13 St Giles ( inc 51b ex) Rosati 3.. 6 12 .. 4.. 6 10 Logie o' Buchan3.. 5 12 Dulcamara .... 3.. 5 12 Janet.,.., 3.. 5 12 Peeping Tom .. 3.. 5 12 age st lb Verona .8.. 5 12 Engd's Beauty. 3., 5 9 Codrington. ..,. S.. 5 9 Companion .... 8.. 5 7 Sunrise 8.. 5 6 Dundas.. S.. 5 6 Kimburn ( dead) S., 5 6 ChcbyEpirus— Eleot'sd ( hb) 3. .5 6 Chas. O' Malley 8.. 5 6 Ombra .8.. 5 5 Six and Eight- pence...... ., 8. .5 5 Fright ,. 8.. 5 4 MadameRaehelS.. 5 0 INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. ABERGAVENNY MEETING, 1857. Entries for the MONMOUTHSHIRE STAKES. Mary, 5 yrs Tom Thumb, 4 yrs The Prince, 5 yrs Laverna, 4 yrs Engineer, pedigree un- known ( bought in the Crimea), aged Primrose, 4 yrs The Tattler, 8 yrs Coleshill, 6 yrs Slanderer, 3 yrs Odd Trick, 3 yrs Ethelbald, 5 yrs Redemption, 5 yrs Bobby B, 4 ysrs Weathercock, 6 yrs Alembic, 6 yrs Jesuit, 5 yrs Amati, 8 yrs Wantage, 5 yrs Vigliacconi Entries for the NURSERY STAKES, for 2 yr olds. Mr Saxon's T. P. Cooke Mr T. Parr's York Mr Currie ns f by Turnus, out of Dalkeith's dam Mr Gulliver's Archibald Sir E. Hutchinson's eh c Raven- stondale Slr. E. Hutchinson's bk g William Mary, 5 yrs Tom Thumb, 4 yrs Malacca, 4 yrs The Prince, 5 yrs Entries for The TRADESMEN'S PLATE. I The Tattler, ' 3 yra Slanderer, 3 yrs Odd Trick , 8 yrs j Elfrida, 4 yrs Maid of Cadiz," 5 yrs | Sister to Elfrida, S yrs Profile, 3 yrs Raven, 3 yrs Jesuit, 5 yrs Octavia, aged Welham, 6 yrs Prestbury Vigliacconi ( late Zouave), 3 yrs Annot Lyie, 8 yrs Alice Grey, pedigree I Questionable, 5 yrs unknown ( bought in I Bobby B, 4 yrs the Crimea), aged The Bold Buccleuch, primrose, 4 yrs I 4 yrs Entries for The LADIES' PLATE. Absolution, 4 yrs I Primrose, 4 yrs | Alembic, 6 yrs The Prince, 5 yrs I Boadicea, 4 yrs Jesuit, 5 yrs Parchment, aged | Ethelbald, 5 yrs | Vigliacconi, 3 yrs Entries for the OPEN STEEPLE CHASE, Omar Paslia ( li b), aged The Blind Harper Bellman { h b), aged Diana Miss Nutty, 6 yrs The Old Screw, aged Hattrill, aged ENTRIES for the PPINCIPALITY STEEPLE CHASE Janus, aged Weathercock, 6 yrs Theodine, aged Little Charley, aged Maid of the Glen, aged Morgan Rattler, 6 yrs Pat Manley, aged Sally, 6 yrs Minerva, aged Maurice Daley, aged Omar Pasha ( hb), aged Rebecca, aged Parchment, aged Teddesley, age d Bellman, aged Oxford, aged The Old Screw, aged Minerva, aged Baadicea, 5 yrs Weathercock, 6 yrs Tlieodine, aged Ganymede, aged Morgan Rattler, 6 yrs Maid of the Gleii, aged Sally, 6 yrs Vengeance, aged Horniblow, aged Hattrill, aged The Blind Harper, aged Little Charley, aged Maurice Daly Herring _ Pat Manby * Cupbearer Redcap MALTON MEETING, 1857. Nominations for the BIRDSALL HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, S ft, with 40 added, for all ages; one mile; 11 subs, Courtenay, 5 yrs I Maid of Derwent, 4 yrs The Attorney General, Coomburland Stathes-! Ulysses, 4 yrs 3 yrs mon aged j Pontifical, 3 yrs B f by Burgundy out of Cardsharper, 6 yrs Lady Emily, 3 yrs Prioress, 8 yrs Night Hawk, 4 yrs I Laird o' the Dale, 3 yrs Nominations for the UNION HUNT CUP of 25 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, for horses not thorough bred, & c; four year olds lOst 121b, five list 9lb, six and aged 12st; to be ridden by gentlemen, & c; two miles; 8 subs. The Hero, aged I Mischief, aged j Holderness, 5 yrs Pully Hauly, aged Governess, aged Heroine, 4 yrs Deceitful, aged I Lady Margaret, aged I Nominations for the TALLY HO HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, with 25 added; gentlemen riders; professionals 5lb extra; one mile aud a quarter; 15 subs. Golden Pippin ( h b), | Old Stringhalts, aged | Ulysses, 4 yrs 6 yrs I Sir Richard ( h b), 6 yrs Pontifical, 8 yrs Coomburland Stathes- 1 Marchioness, 5 yrs I Lady Emily, 3 yrs mon, aged I Courtenay, 5 yrs I Liverpool, 8 yrs Mischief ( h b), aged Phcedra ( h b), 5 yrs Fairy, 8 yrs Fairy ( h b), aged I Heiress, 4 yrs 1 Nominations for the ORIGINAL WELHAM CUP of 50 sovs, by subscribers of 5 sovs each, for horses not thorough bred, & c; gentlemen riders 13st each; two miles, Villikins, aged I Governess, aged Ch m by Record, dam Delightful, 5 yrs | Turpin, aged by Old Record, aged Deceitful, aged Br g by Delirium out Ch g by Ithuriel, dam Fairy, aged of Willal, 8 yrs by Combat, 6 yrs Pully Hauly, apd [ Holderness, 5 yrg Thornetborpe, aged BIRMINGHAM STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards : W. Scholefleld, Esq, M. P.; Capt Holmes ( 10th Hus- sars), J. Fife, Esq ( 10th Hussars); J. Chadwick, Esq ( 9tn Lan- cers). Judge and Haudieapper: Mr R. Johnson. Clerk of the Course : Mr J. Sheldon, jun. Starter : Mr W. Elliott. TUESDAY, MARCH 24.— In common with thousands of the in- fluential trading and industrial classes, who, however partial to sport, have hitherto very properly discountenanced races and steeple chases at the hardware town, in consequence of the vices and disgraceful acts of the unruly division in mob assem- bled, we must express congratulation at the happy contrast afforded to- day in one of the most respectable and creditably conducted meetings it has ever been our lot to attend ; being also willing to forget the past in the fullest conviction that, with the present- excellent regulations, nothing is likely so far to in- terfere with the well- doing of the future. The choice of a course at Sutton, from whence, we are assured, the steeple chases will not be again removed, has mainly contributed to this altered state of things, though the absence of any breach of decorum amongst upwards of twenty thousand spectators on this occa- sion might reasonably lead to an inference that more salutary influences have equally tended to the gratifying result. Sports were formerly held in the well- known park in this neighbour- hood, which, however, formed no portion of the ground now adopted, the use of a pretty ring of country, over which the redoubtable Chandler took lessons in the jumping art. being liberally allowed by their worthy proprietor, Mr Wilkins, the owner of the celebrated old steeple chaser, after whose business he received his cognomen. A commodious stand, with good accommodation for the press, together with an extensive slope on the left, occupied by " the million," each commanded an unimpeded view of the running. Hundreds of vehicles of all sorts and sizes were also stationed on the latter, the immense animated mass standing out in picturesque relief to the range of green fields spread widely beneath it, with a dry, clear day assisting the whole. A strong body of police averted accidents to stray bipeds and prevented mobbing at the fences, of which there were twenty- seven in the four mile chasa, and eighteen in the shorter ones. A ring, judge's box, telegraph, and all useful appliances, were provided of new construction ; comfort was ensured by the plentiful strewing of straw, and we have rarely witnessed arrangements so perfect, even in the per- manent way. Having taken upon himself the sole responsibi- lity of the meeting, Mr John Sheldon was deservedly compli- mented on the highly successful issue of his exertions, and as it may be assumed that old standing objections to affairs of the kind are at length removed, a liberal accession of support ought to be forthcoming in future undertak- ings. In the inclosure we noticed Viscount Talon and a goodly representation of the military gentlemen taking a prominent part in the Northamptonshire events last week. Limited as Was the field for the Sutton Chase, the opening event, incidents therein were more than doubly proportionable, and afforded no little merriment to the section delighting in " spills" and tourbillions, especially when after a performance of the description alluded to, Weston only saved his backers through Penelope, with the race in hand, following suit at the tail end of the journey. Fourteen numbers next exhibited for the Grand Annual, and the splitting pace at which the race was run soon told tales on Dangerous ( who opened the favourite at 2 to 1, but " left off" extremely " fishy" in the Ring) and others, the ultimatum being that Sting landed the coup amidst general applause at the success of his gallant owner— another triumph for " the foreigners." It is due to Weaver to mention that no horse could have been more patiently handled, and we hope the ice may now be broken for a series of " good things" as a set- off to his many hard knocks and disappointments. The Selling Chase did not produce a contest, and two other events do not call for comment. The Starting was in Mr Elliott's hands, who otherwise admirably exerted himself in enforcing punctuality; and the chair was filled by Mr Johnson for the first time in this district. The SUTTON STEEPLE CHASE FREE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 25 added ; winners of any handicap steeple chase after March 14 5lb, twice 7lb extra; the winner to be sold for sovs, & c; about three miles ; 7 subs. Mr Deacon's ch g Weston, by Tearaway, 5 yrs, 9st 41b ( 50 sovs) Mr Edwards 1 Mr Choyce'a ch m May Day, aged, 9st 61b ( carried 9st 71b), ( 20) J. Sheppard 2 Mr B. Land's b m Penelope, 6 yrs, 8st 131b ( 20) ... Nightingall 8 Mr J. Page's bk g Peter Snipe, aged, Sst 101b ( 20) .. W. White 0 Betting: 7 to 4 on Weston, and 3 to 1 agst Penelope. May Day, waited on by the favourite, cut out the work over a suc- cession of fences to the winning enclosure, and thence racing for the lead, the pair charged abreast the " rasper" on the ascent quitting the same. Swerving in his leap, Weston landed in the middle of the quickset, toppled over, and treated himself and rider to a roll in the mud. May Day, who narrowly escaped a similar predicament, then rattled on with a strong lead, but only to the ensuing gorsed hurdles, which she declined, as did Penelope, coming in her wake. Meanwhile, Mr Edwards, though minus a boot and sock, torn away by the brambles in his fall, was quickly again in the saddle, and passed the mares, as at the second time of asking they jumped the objectionable timber. Amidst derisive shouting the three, however, shyed and whipped round at the succeeding fence, from whence May Day had nothing to do with the race ; Peter Snipe, who through early refusals had never shown in it, being stopped at the obstacle where Weston fell, as described. The remainder of the affair was a neck- and- neck race with two to the final jump on some made ground covering a drain, into which Penelope put her foot, came down on her head, and rolled over NightingalL The latter was instantly remounted, but to no purpose, as the favourite won as he liked by ten lengths. The BIRMINGHAM GRAND ANNUAL STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, 3 ft, with 100 added; the second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 20tsovs towards expenses; winners of 100 sovs clear after March 14, once 7! b, twice, er 300 sovs clear, 101b extra; four miles ; 32 subs, 18 of whom paid forfeit. Viscount Talon's b m Sting, 6 yrs. 9st 71b. E. Weaver 1 Mr Wood's chm The Forest Queen, aged, lOst— Waddington S Mr Andrews's b m Hopeless Star, aged, lOst 91b — Mr Blake 3 Mr J. Davies's ch m Minerva ( h b), aged, lOst 71b.. R. Sly, jun 4 Baron Monecove's ch g Casse Cou, aged, lOst 91b. H. Lamping!) 0 Mr J. Henderson's b g Dangerous, aged, lOst 41b .... C. Green 0 Mr Morriss's b g Little Buck, aged, 9st 61b W. White 0 Mr Chovce's br g The Gipsy King ( h b), 6 yrs, 9st 61b J. Sheppard 0 Mr T. Marshall's b g Sesam£, 5 yrs, 9st 51b Mr F. Lotan 0 Mr C. Symonds's b g The Painter, aged, 9st 51b Mr Dart 0 Mr B. Land's b g Theodine, aged, 9st 81b Land jun 0 Mr , T. Chadwick's ch m Goldfinch, aged, 9st 21b Homer 0 Mr G. W. Hunt's Sultan ( h b), aged, 9at ( carried 9st 21b) ..'. Mr Edwards 0 Mr W. Barnett's b m Miss Nutty, 6 yrs, 8st 101b.... G. Stevens 0 Betting: 5 to 2 agst Sting, 4 to 1 agst Dangerous, 5 to 1 agst Casse Cou, 6 to 1 agst The Painter, 8 to 1 each agst Theodine, Minerva, and Miss Nutty, and 10 to 1 agst Hopeless Star. The troop were despatched in a cluster a little to the rig; ht of the Stand, so that the strong quickset noticed in the previous chase had to be first taken. To this Little Buck showed the way, having The Painter and Theodine on either side at his quarters; they landed over it slightly in advance of ForestQueen, Minerva, Sting, Miss Nutty, and Hopeless Star, all in the air together; the favourite and Sultan next, with Goldfinch and Casse Cou in the rear; The Gipsy King here closing accounts by coming down at about the centre of the ruck, and his rider's frontispiece get- ting sadly disfigured by a tap with the foot of one of the horses. When clear of the jump Theodine took up the running at his best pace, according to orders, and Little Buck dropping away directly afterwards, Minerva went into second place, which she retained to half way across the ploughed land on the far right, and then also disappeared from the front. The Painter and Forest Queen thereupon became the followers of Theodine, six lengths separating them from Sting and Miss Nutty, whilst at a much wider interval, Casse Cou, Hopeless Star, and Minerva composed the next division ; after them came Sultan, Dangerous, Sesame, and Goldfinch, and Little Back whipped in at least three hundred yards behind the lot. In this way they re- passed the Stand, and breasted the aseent to the leap with which the journey begun. Leaving this, and in descending the hill at the far side, The Painter shot to the fore, and ob- tained a clear lead in the bottom. The tailing at this juncture was immense, the next notable incident connected therewith being the upset of Goldfinch, who got rid of her jockey, and joined in the scrimmage. The wheat and fallow pieces once more traversed, The Painter compounded, and soon gave way to Theodine and Sting, who closed soon after making the curve for the principal weadow, apj § lf § red the fence into it simulta^ neously, though just before reaching it Land's horse showed a disposition to bolt into the road lying parallel with the course, and was only kept at his work by aid of the whip, and thus round the second was completed by the leading horses. Sting then bore his colours in advance, and Young Ben, not aware that another circuit of the ground was yet to be made, set to work for the finish, but finding himself beaten a good length on the post, stopped his horse amidst tremendous uproar, and shouts of " Go on." This, however, he did not attempt, and Sesame imitating his example, both came back to the paddock. Miss Nutty, Hopeless Star, and Minerva, with the riderless animal dashing among them, were thus for a few yards left the followers of Sting, but Forest Queen coming with a rush at the Stand, slipped by her horses, and got to the leader's girths, as, increasing the pace, they re- gained the back stretch. Nothing afterwards approached this pair, Sting retaining the command to the ploughedground, along which Her Majesty showed slightly in advance, but at the turn for home Sting was again at the head of affairs. The other, however, stuck to her quarters until over the last fence but one, from whence Weaver, steadying his mare for the nasty jump at the finish, allowed Forest Queen to come to his head, the excitement being intense as they jumped abreast into the straight. However, when fairly landed into it, Sting drew Sway at every stride, and won very cleverly by two lengths. Minerva being eased close upon the post, Hopeless Star caught the judge's eye a shocking bad third, Minerva fourth; Miss Nutty, Sultan, and The. Painter walked in next; after them Dangerous and Casse Cou, and these were all that passed the post; Gold- finch's progress having been arrested a meadow or two from home, and Little Buck having shut up in toto after the' first two miles. The HUNT CUP STEEPLE CHASE STAKES of 5 sovs each, with a Silver Cup value 50 sovs added, for all horses that have been regularly hunted; list 71b each; horses never having started in any steeple chase allowed 7lb; winners 71b extra; gentlemen riders; professionals 101b extra; the second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses; three miles; 16 subs. Mr Henderson's ch m Msley, by Longsight, age. l, list ( including 71b extra) Mr F. Gordon 1 Mr Andrews's br g Freedom, aged, list 71b Mr Blake 2 Mr Black's Red Cap ( h b), aged, 12st 31b ( including 10! bextra) W. Archer 3 MrChoyce's ch m May Day, aged, 12st 81b ( in- cluding 101b extra ) R. Archer 4 Mr Wilcott's b g Haymaker, 6 yrs, list Mr Gary 0 Mr Johnson ns ch g Comberfoid, aged, list 101b ( including 71b extra) ..,..., J. Butler 0 MrW. Tempest's ch g Conrad, aged, list .. MrGaman 0 Lieut Hunt's ch g Sir Charles Napier, aged, 12st ( including 101b extra) Capt Crymes 0 Mr J. Chadwick's b g The Archduke, 6 yrs, 1 lst.. Mr Edwards 0 Capt Duff's b g Ganymede, aged, 12st Sib ( in- cluding 101b extra) ... S. Darling 0 Lieut Hunt's br g Fearless ( h b), aged, list 71b Owner 0 Mr Morris's ch g Growland, aged, list 71b .... Mr C. Walker 0 Betting: 5 to 4 agst Maley, 4 to 1 each agst Ganymede and Red Cap, aud 5 to 1 agst Freedom, Ganpaede, Redcap, and Fearless were first off, but a little confusion arising at the hedge jump on the hill, Growland steered clear of the lot, and, followed by Haymaker, showed the way down to the flat; here the latter cannoned with something', and was knocked com- pletely out; Comberford, too, refused at the next leap, and both were not viewed afterwards. Growland's bolt being also shot in the next quarter of a mile, he likewise dropped into the rear, and was seen no more in the race. Sir Charles Napier then took up the running, having Archduke and Freedom rn imme- diate attendance, the latter going in front at the ploughed land, but in a few strides Red Cap assumed the premiership, and re- entered the winning field three or four lengths i » advance of Sir Charles Napier, close up with whom was Freedom; Arch- duke, Ganymede, the favourite, and Conrad succeeded, with Fearless and May Day at their heels. Before coming to the quickset above the Stand Ganymede joined in front, with Sir Charles Napier and Red Cap, the three charging the leap at the same moment, but coming into collision with each other, Sir Charles received a shock he did not recover until everything else had gone by; Ganymede was thrown on to his side, without, how- ever, dislodging his jockey, who went on to thenext fence, arid then gave up further pursuit, whilst Redcap escaping with a momentary stoppage only retained a commanding lead to the fallow, in which he appeared to tire, and gave way to Archduke, Maley, Freedom, May Day, and Fearless. The last- mentioned pair be- came singled out when round the final turn, the mare leading to the last fence but one, which Fearless jumped at her girths, and came down a burster on landing. The favourite then went up, deprived May Day of the lead in the ensuing twenty yards, and won a good race bv a length, twice as far dividing second and third, bad fourth," Conrad fifth, and Archduke sixth ; Fearless galloped in next without his rider, followed by Sir Charles Napier. A SCURRY STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 1 ft, with 25 added; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; two miles ; 10 subs. Mr Gardner's b m Evington Lass, by Idas, aged, lOst 101b Mr Blake 1 Mr Deacon's ch g Weston, 5 yrs, lOst 61b .. MrEdwards 2 Mr Jenning's br g Aldershott, 5 yrs, lOst 81b ...... G. Stevens 8 Mr B. Land's b g Theodine, aged, lOst 71b. Land, jun 4 Mr Tempest's Cigar, aged, 9st 111b W. White 5 Mr Price's Royalty, aged, lOst 41b ( carried 10st61b). W. Archer 0 Betting : Even on Evington Lass, 2 to 1 agst Aldershott, and 3 to 1 agst Theodine. Weston made play for about two hundred yards ; after which the favourite took up the running, and, though a slashing affair with the three placed first, commenced nearly half a mile from home, neither quite got up to the mare, who won the finest race of the day by a neck, the third finishing half a length from the second ; Theodine and Cigar beaten off. Royalty stopped short at the second fence ( gorsed hurdles) after starting, shot Archer from the saddle, and then galloped back towards the paddock. M0RET0N- IN- MARSH STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards: Sir C. Rushout, Bart, and the Hon Colonel Foley. Hon Sec: Mr J. Wells. Judge : Mr S. Darling, sen. THURSDAY, MARCH 26.— Like the " amateur" performers in another part of Gloucestershire a fortnight previously, the Moretonites were only enabled to bring off two out of four events originally advertised. The little meeting would have been shelved long ago but for the honorary aid of Mr John Wells, conjointly with the veteran Darling, who on this, as on former occasions, stretched the limit of their tether to win patronage and contribute to a day's recreation. Shortcomings are not at all times to be accounted for, and here is an instance of it, or assuredly a " non- prOfessional," chase would not have gone to the wall in the heart of half- a- dozen hunting districts; though, perhaps, it may have excited little surprise that a selling race shared the common fate of all such questionable produc- tions, A few deviations from the line already described in these columns at no point interfered with the well- known brook jumps, wide and deep, and now unnecessarily dammed- up to render them still more so. Nothing, however, par- ticularly dangerous was presented, except at one crossing of the water, where the omission of a prefatory hurdle led to the thorough immersion of every animal and rider taking part in the Free Handicap, besides, we regret to say, terminating the career of Cupbearer, who, when nearly a quarter of a mile ahead of his horses, came down heavily, dislocated his shoulder, and was subsequently destroyed with powder and ball; the disap- pointment assd vexation thereat of his noble owner being uni- versally shared in by the company, who, up to the moment the casualty occurred, were loud in acclamations at the apparent certainty of his lordship's success. To prevent further mis- chief, hurdles were at once placed before the leap; con- sequently, with the exception of a solitary ducking at another part of the stream, all proceeded merrily as need be in the Hunt Chase that succeeded, and for which nine out of a dozen nominations went to the post. It resulted in one of the finest, if not the very best contested things of the season, in which considerable interest was centred by the arrival of Jack Barber, of Herefordshire weight- carrviu~ notoriety; but, in the belief that native clods were more suite to the latter, Ganymede, not a whit the worse for his tumble amongst the " Brums," on the previous Tuesday, obtained the call of the field. Supporters of the favourite were, however, just knocked off their perch by an appropriately- named outsider in Deceiver, a good- looking four year old from Golby's stable, and whose maiden essay at the steeple business was mainly successful through the tender yet determined riding of a gen- tleman rejoicing in the nam de course of Dart. A delightful day attracted a large attendance, including Lord Redesdale, Earl of Coventry, Sir 0. Rushout, Col Foley, and a tolerable representa- tion of the neighbouring hunts, amongst whom speculation was comparatively a dead letter, and the prices quoted below for the most part merely nominal. AFREE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, with 50 added ; the second to save his stake; the winner to pay 5 sovs to the fund ; winners of a steeple chase or hurdle race ( matches excepted) of the value of 50 sovs after the weights are declared 71b, twice, or 100 sovs, 101b extra; about four miles ; 6subs, Mr Chapman's Waterloo, by King of Diamonds, lOst 4lb R. Archer 1 Mr C. Symond's The Painter, lOst 101b W. Archer 2 Mr Barnett's ch m Diana, lOst Mb G. Stevens 3 Mr Black's b g Cupbearer ( h b), lOst 21b W. White 0 Mr Wyndham Bryer's b m Fanny Kay, 9st 111b Owner 0 Betting: Even on Cupbearer, 2 to 1 agst Diana, and 5 to 1 agst the others. Waterloo and the favourite lay in front to the second fence, which the pair declined ; the former took it at the second asking, but the other passing the jump outside the flag, thence by a circuitous route follo wed The Painter over the brook into the Stand meadow, Diana and Fanny Kay close up, a wide interval separating Waterloo from them. The latter got up to his horses after crossing the Stowe road, whereupon the favourite fell back into rear, ana The Painter with a clear lead showed the way to the starting point, where the line deviated for the commencement of the second round, and brought the jumpers to the nasty brook- crossing omitted in the first. The Painter, who never rose at the obstacle, splashed heels over head into it; Diana and Waterloo, unshipping their riders, followed suit at his side, Fanny Kay, too, also participating in the water frolic; but the fa- vourite getting over without mistake, having cleared The Painter and W. Archer, as well as the brook, came on by himself, and had regained the enclosure on the right ( about a quarter of a mile from the spot where the scramble occurred), before Wa- terloo was again observed in pursuit. Nearly as far from him The Painter and Diana next hove in sight, the stoppage of the latter being most protracted through her bridle becoming de- tached at the water, where Fanny Kay's pilot, unwilling to risk the chance of a second bath, wisely concluded his share of the contest. Thus the race continued in the favourite's grasp until again arriving at the brook in the bottom, disastrous to others, but now proving fatal to himself. Though nicely steadied for the passage, the animal however made no attempt to jump it, and plunging head foremost into the water, struck with his chest the opposite bank, and then rolled on his side, Walter White being also much shaken and quite knocked out of time. Waterloo, next up, got safely landed, and won by more than a distance, The Painter galloping in for his stake, to which Diana offered no opposition, and walked in third. With difficulty Cupbearer was at length assisted from the water, when it was discovered that his shoulder was irreparably dislocated, and he was- Ehot within an hour afterwards. The UNION HUNT STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, with 25 added, for horses that have been regularly hunted, & c ; four year elds list 61b, five 12st, six and aged 12st 4lb ; winners of any Eteeple Chase or Hurdle Race of the value of 50 sovs once 71b, twice 10lb extra; the second to save his stake ; if ridden by gentlemen allowed 71b ; the winner to pay 3 sovs towards ; expenses; about four miles; 12 subs. MrDartia^ gDeceiver. by Bannankeele,; 4yr^ s10stl31b. MrDart 1 Capt Dail's b g Ganymede^ 12st 111b ( inc 71b ex)..., S. Darling 2 MrFigg'sM « n Friday, 6y* a, 12st41b. Lovsey 8 Mr Walkcr'- s b g Jack Barber, aged, 12st 71b ( inc 7ib extra) C, Walker 4 Mr W. H. Grigrji's Terrific, Aged, 12st 41b J. Day 0 Mr Spark's chmHeliotrope,. 6 yrs, list 71b Mr Lington 0 Mr C. Symond-' s b g Life Preserver, aged, ISst 43fe.. W. Archer 0 Mr Gardner's bh& sho, aged, ! Est41b ( inc 71b ex) Owner 0 Mr Charles's br g Bellman, aged, 12st 41b ( inc71bex) — ... Capt Holloway 0 Betting: Even on Ganymede, 3 to 1 agst Jack Barber, and 4 to 1 agst the others. Bellman was disposed of directly after starting, through bringing himself and rider into con- tact- with a tree, both encountering plaguy knocks. The others, with Soho in advance, then charged a succession of fences and the water jump ataifciug upon the Stand, after which Jack Barber took up the running. He was followed to the road by Deceiver, Ganymede, and Man Friday ; Soho and Life Preserver next, Heliotrope last, Terrific having plumped into the middle of the brook laflt alluded to, from whence he was only released to return homewards. Skirting the plantation below Maidenhill Farm, Deceiver went to the front, and cut out the work to the brook on the extreme leffr, where Jack Barber, Life Preserver, and Soho were in immediate at- tendance, the four taking the leap in close order, and Jack Barber resuming the command when again fairly in their strides. Repassing the Stand, Life Preserver and Deceiver lay at his quarters, Ganymede fourth, two lengths off, Man Friday fifth; Heliotrope succeeded, and Soho now whipped in. From this point to the upper road crossing the running was made al- ternately by Life Preserver and Jack Barber, but Deceiver then again pressing to the fore, materially quickened the up to this point very indifferent pace. However, half way down the declivity leading to the pasture beneath the Frogmore Farm, Mas Friday came out and showed the way over the water the last time, as well as the ensuing flight of hurdles. When clear of this, he was collared by the favourite and Deceiver, the trio racing for the lead, which Ganymede secured, and though still closely waited on by both, looked all over the winner to within thirty yards of the post. The rider of Deceiver, who twice in the race had conceived his horse beaten, now raised the whip for a final effort; the game animal answered to the call, at the Stand again reached the favourite, and defeated him in the last Stride by a Short head; Man Friday beaten half a length for second; three lengths off Jack Barber was fourth, he having been thrown all abroad half a mile from home through striking a stump, from the effects of which he never sufficiently rallied, and pulled up lame. Life Preserver was a bad fifth. Soho and Heliotrope stopped in the bottom, walking in. Ganymede ran under protest from Mr Walker as being " uncertificated," which in reality was the case. The sports were thus concluded, after a tedious and useless delay to get up a third race on the ground. PEMBROKE D0CK" GAR RIS0N~ STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards: Col Raymond, Capt Rhodes ( 94th Regt), Lieut A. H. King, R. A., and E. Chawner, Esq. TUESDAY, MARCH 24— The GARRISON STEEPLE CHASE ( Handicap) of 3 sovs each, 2 ft, with 30 added, for horses the property of officers of the army and navy at Pembroke Dock; to be ridden by officers quartered in South Wales; the second to save his stake; over about three miles of fair hunting country; 6 subs. Major Soady's ( R. A.) br m Columbine, aged, list lib.. Owner 1 Capt Housou's ( 51st Regt) ch m Nancy, aged, list71b Lieut Brigstoeke 2 Major Rickman's ch g Penguin, aged, 12st 71b Owner 0 Capt Bainett's ( R. A.) b g Sabre, aged, 12st51b Owner 0 Lieut Young's ( R. A.) ro g Gay Deceiver. 6 yrs, list 71b Owner 0 Capt Agg's ( 51st Regt) ch g Rocket, 5 yrs, list Owner 0 This race was run in heavy rain, which made the ground very slippery, hence the number of ups and downs, refusals, & c. Columbine held the lead until within three fences of home, when she refused, and resigned it to Nancy, who " baulked" shortly afterwards, however; and Columbine again shot ahead, and ran home the winner. The weather was so bad that our correspondent could not distinguish the position of the rest; but all rode most gallantly and well. The FARMERS' STAKES, a Selling Steeple Chase of 1 sov each, with a purse of 20 sovs added by the officers of the garrison; the second to save his stake; over about three miles of fair hunting country; 5 subs. Mr T. Llewhellin's b g Jack Sprat, 6 yrs. list 21b ( 50 sovs).... 1 Mr Griffith's b g Pilgrim, aged, list 121b ( 70) 2 Mr Dawkins's b g Lottery, aged, list 21b ( 50) 8 Mr Hustler's ro m Green Pea, aged, list 21b ( 50) 0 Mr Bowyer's br m Nancy Dawson, 6 yrs, 10st 51b ( 30) 0 Jack Sprat took the lead, with Green Pea and Pilgrim in close attendance; but condition soon told, and the former ran home au easy winner. THE PEMBROKE OPEN STEEPLE CHASE ( Handicap) of 3 sovs each, 1 ft, with 30 guineas added; the second to save his stake ; winner to pay 1 sov to the fund; over about four miles of fair hunting country; 6 subs. Mr A. L. Phillips's b g Arthur, aged, lOst 41b : A Owner 1 ' Mr Baumgarton's b g Deception, aged, list 71b Owner 2 Mr L. Phtlipps's br m Nightshade, aged, lOst 41b Matthias 3 Capt E. Burke's b g Tom Tinker, aged, lOst 101b Owner 4 Capt Barnett's ( E. A.) b g Sabre, aged, tfst 101b Owner 0 Mr Powell's b h St David's, aged, 12st dr Arthur made all the running at a strong pace, Deception and Tom Tinker lying - well up. At the brook, the second time round, Deception and Tom blundered, and lost much gronnd, which was made up only to make a good finish with Arthur, who won by four lengths. BALLYMORE ( CO. WESTMEATH) STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards: G. A. Boyd, W. H. Jones, John Longworth, Francis Hall, Charles Hall, Henry Murray, J. G. Fox, and J. Malone, Esqs. Judge: Mr R. J. Hunter. MONDAY, MARCH 23.— The revival of this meeting, after an interval of seven years, brought together nearly all the resident gentlemen of the fine county Westmeath, besides many from the adjoining counties of Roscommon and Longford, the gathering of the aristocracy almost outnumbering that of the peasantry. The chases took place over the old course, which though not ex- ceeding a mile and a quarter in circumference, is intersected by eight rather formidable fences, including a brook, two stiff built stone walls, and five banks and ditches, all of which, save two, had to be jumped three times in the three mile races. Some little time was wasted in reducing the strength of the walls, in which were placed great stones, more fitted for the breastwork of the Redan than to meet the breasts of the noble animals en- gaged in this mimic warfare. The " Connaught boys," who would not much mind facing the rock of Gibraltar, thought they were rather on the small side, but the remonstrances of the jockeys on the " home circuit" prevailing, a good number of the rocks were removed uuder the personal superintendence of the acting steward, John Malone, Esq. About two o'clock the sport commenced with the Free Handicap, for which The Old Screw, Fox, and the Windfall gelding paid forfeit, leaving four to reach the starting post. These ran in close order for about half a mile, when, on reaching the first wall, Restless rushed at it, and, hitting The Harper as he landed, knocked him over. A finely- contested race continued between the remaining three to the end, Dunmurry, by dint of whip and spur, getting first past the winning post by half a length, Restless an excel- lent third. For the second event six started, and again, though the favourite agaiust the field, the fates declared against The Harper, for, on reaching the wall below the Stand the second time, ha broke off too far. and hitting it, was for the second time placed hors de combat. The race thenceforth was all in favour of Louth, who won easily by a couple of lengths. The Selling Stakes, which brought three to the post, ended in the easy success of Littlelegs, who, disposing of his brace of competitors in the first heat, walked over for the second, and thus the day's sport terminated. The weather was bitterly cold, and some heavy snow showers fell during the day. A FREE HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES of 6 sovs each, with 60 added; winners of a steeple chase after the declaration of the weights, of 50 sovs 71b, of two 50' s or 100121b extra; three miles, 7 subs. Mr Irwin's b c Dunmurry, by Smallhopes, 5 yrs, 9st 121b D. Meany 1 Sir E- g. Hutchinson's b m Chance, aged, lOst 61b Noonan 2 Mr P. Carey's ch g Restless ( late Welcome), ( h b), aged, 9st 121b v........ Swift 3 Mr Flood's gr g The Blind Harper, aged, lOst 81b .... Hanlon 0 The lead was taken by Chance, followed in file by Dunmurry, The Harper, and Restless, several lengths separating each. They continued thus over the brook and three succeeding fences, until arriving at the first wall, where Restless rushed up, and, crossing The Harper in the jump, knocked him over, and the horse getting away had no more to do with the race. Chance held a good lead for most of the next round, but, approaching the last fence, both Dunmurry and Restless drew upon her a slashing race between all three to the chair resulting in the suc- cess of Dunmurry by half a length— Restless beaten four. A HANDICAP ( ia lieu of the Welter Stakes) of 4 sovs eac. ii, with 40 added; the winner of the Free Handicap 71b extra ; three miles; 10 subs. Mr M'Auley's b g Louth, by Simoom, aged, 9st 131b .. Hanlon 1 Mr M'Naghten's b m Kate, aged, lOst lib Mr J. Kelly 2 Mr Davis's b m Miss Kate, 6 yrs, 9st 81b Chifney 3 Mr Wilson's b g Varna, 5 vrs, 9st 81b ( Inc 41b over) Thompson 0 Mr Flood's grg The Blind Harper, aged, lOst 81b ,. D. Meany 0 Mr Mead's ch g Heber, 4 yrs, Sst 81b W. Burns 0 Louth got way with a slight lead, having Kate and the Blind Harper his next attendants, the other lying close up. In this order they had nearly completed two- thirds of the distance, without fall or refusal, when The Harper hit the wall below the Stand and fell. Soon after Varna and Heber dropped off, beaten, leaving a pretty race to finish between Louth and the two Kates, the former winning very cleverly by two lengths, Kate having about a like advantage over Miss Kate. Neither of the others passed the winning chair. The SELLING STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 20 added, weight for age, heats one mile and a half, were won by Capt Nugent's b g Littlelegs, aged, distancing two others in the first heat. IRISH METROPOLITAN STEEPLE CHASES. These events, which were to have taken place on Wednesday last, over the Dunboyne Course, were necessarily postponed in consequence of the unpropitious state of the weather. Continued rain from the close of the evening previous to a late hour on the appointed day rendered the ground in such a holding and dangerous condition that, at the unanimous desire of the riders, and with the consent of all the owners of the horses engaged, except one, the acting stewards, the Marquis of Conyngham and Sir E. S. Hutchinson, Bart, came to the resolution— such power being reserved to them by the articles— of adjourning the meet- ing to a future day , to be selected by the committee, and of which due notice will be given. All the horses engaged were on the ground, except The Old Screw and The Returned. CITY INTELLIGENCE. The transactions in the English Stock Market during the last few days have been unusually small, and speculation for time seems to be almost entirely abandoned, the public keeping aloof, and, pending the elections, no one thinks of operating in either direction. There has been a good demand for money in the " House," and 6 to 61 per eeut has been given for loans. Con- sols yesterday afternoon losed at 93f | for money, and 93f for the 8th proximo, and 914 to i for April. The Unfunded Debt has been heavy, and in the other English Securities there is no alteration to notice. The latest prices on Friday afternoon of the English Funds were Bank Stock, shut Consols, 93f i Ditto Account, & 3£ Exchequer Bills, Mar, 2s pm; and June, 5s dis The Foreign Securities have IndiaiBonds ( under £ 1,000) par to 4s dis India Stock, 223| likewise been very inactive, but prices have, on the whole, ruled firm. Turkish have undergone a little alteration, and Spanish have been steady. Dutch, Portu- guese, Sardinian, French, and Russian Bonds have been dealt in to a small extent, at previous rates. Mexican have not main- tained their late improvement, and a reduction of about 1 per cent has taken place. This was produced by the intelligence from New York that the President had rejected the Mexican treaty; but the accuracy of this information is called. in ques- tion, and further news is, therefore, anxiously looked for. Intel- ligence from Buenos Ayres has been forwarded to Messrs Baring Brothers, from whom the committee have received £ 2,218 on account of the dividend fund, and also informing them that the Government of the Republic would not comply with the requisi- tion of the bondholders sent out after the meeting in Nevember last. The latest prices of the Foreign Funds on Friday after- noon were Belgian, 99|* Brazilian, 102 4 Buenos Avres, Acct, 85f Chilian, 104 6 Equador, 1415 Grenada, 22£ Mexican, 22f| Peruvian, 77 9 Portuguese Three per Cents, 44f Russian, 107 9 Sardinian, 90f Spanish Three per Cents, Acct, 41$ i ' Ditto New Deferred, 25 i Ditto Passive, 5f Turkish Six per Cents, 98| I Ditto Four per Cents, 101? Venezuela, 37 Dutch Two- and- a- Half per Cents, 65 6 Ditto Four per Cents 99 The business transacted in the Railway share Market during the past week has not been very extensive, and except in one or two instances the fluctuations have been unimportant, having averaged about % to per cent. The general tendency has been towards an advance. Great Northern, Brighton, Eastern Coun- ties, Caledonian, Bristol and Exeter, Great Western, - North Western, North British, and South Wales have improved about 10s to 15s ; South Western, Midland, Norfolk, North Eastern ( Berwick), and South Eastern, £ 1 to £ 110s ; Chester and Holy- head, and Lancashire and Yorkshire, £ 2 to £ 210s. The French lines have shown a slight improvement, as also the Canadian, more particularly Grand Trunk of Canada, which have advanced fully £ 5 since the date of our last report. Great Luxembourg, Ant- werp and Rotterdam, Narnur and Liege, advanced 5s ; Northern of France 10s, and Paris and Lyons £ 1 to £ 1 5s. East Indian have declined 15s, and the New Indian undertakings have gene- rally been dull. British, Foreign, and Colonial Mining Shares have been very inactive throughout the week, and the varia- tions in values have not exceeded J to ^ per cent, the tendency being towards a decline. In Joint- Stock Bank Shares a moderate amount of business has been done, most of the transactions entered into having been at lower quotations. Bank of Australasia declined 10s, City- Bank £ 1, London and County 5s to 10s, Ottoman Bank 10s, Union of London 10s to 15s, and Union of Australia 5s. In the Miscellaneous undertakings the dealings have been limited, the chief feature to notice being a decline of £ 3 to £ 4 in the value of North of Europe Steam Shares, in consequence of the statements made at the public meeting of proprietors on Thursday last. BIGGAE OR UPPER WARD OP LANARK- SHIRE CLUB CHAMPION MEETING— MARCH 24, & c. Stewards: The Earl of Sefton, Sir J. Boswell, Capt Spencer, W. Sharpe, A. Graham, W. G. Borron, J. Gibson, J. W. Vipan, and J, Gordon, TV6C1^. T- uPon. SeC: Robert Paterson. Judge: Mr Nightingale. Slippers Mr White, jun. The BIGGAS OPEN COP, value £ 416. I, ( S) Mr Paterson's w b Susan Whitehead, by Wigan out of The Pest, beat ,,( E) Mr Bartlett's r b Entre Nons, by Figaro out of Eaglet ( 3) ( E) Mr rarner's bk d Lawson, by Grecian out of TaKe'em in, beat ( 6) ,- r,, Mr Hunlop's f d Slapdash, by Curler out of Ruby ( E) Mr Knowles's bk d Marc Antony, by Bedlamite out of Effie Deans, „ beat( S) Mr Maxwell's w b Crltfel, by Kossuth out of Repentance ( 1) ( S) Mr Gibson s be w b Blooming Heather, by Wigan out of Repentanee, Mr Bartlett's bk d Resolute, by Jerry— Free and Easy ( 2) ( E) Mr Hodgson's r b Skewball, by Drunken Tom out of Fly, beat ' S" s Mr B° rron's r w d Bloodshot, by Bluelight out of Nettle ( S) Mr Paterson's r d Sunrise, by Eden out of Nip, beat ( E) Mr Hyelop'S be w d Harpoon, by Eden out of Eve ( E) Earl of Sefton's bk b Seacole, by Gipsy Prince out of Cinderella, beat , t, n Cochran's w bd b Flora Macdonald, by Wigan- Sweetlips ( E) Mr Birrell's f b Busybody, by Abd el Kader out of Beeswing, beat ( Si Mr Borron's bk d Black Flag, by Bluelight out of WicUed Eye ( 1) ( E) Mr Dixon's r d Deacon, by Ben out Of Buttress ( a bye)-( S) MrW. Graham's w d White Star, by Lasso out of Breeze ( dr) ( S) Mr Jardme ns be b Bella Mars, by Baron out of Fanny, beat ( E) Mr , Milburn's w f b Merry Mary, by Eden out of Print ( E; Mr Hyslop's f d Governor, by Navigator out of White Rose, beat ( S) Mr Jardine ns w f d Tearaway, by Telemachus out of Governess ( S) Mr Gibson's w f d Panmure, by Japhet out of Sylva, beat ( E) Mr , m Jackson ns f w b Debonnair, by Locomotive out of Magic( i) ( S) Mr Steel's t d Stephano, by Guy Mannering out of Jenny, beat( E) Mr Milburn s be w b Meg, by Baron out of Fanny ( E) Mr Fox's r b Fairy, by Fugleman out of Famine, beat ( S) Mr Borron'S ,„, be d Banner Blue, by Bluelight out of Scotia( l) ( S) Mr Paterson ns f w b Jenny Lassie, by Gentle Shepherd out of Dew- , beat ( E) Capt Spencer's bk d Sidonia, by Ranter- Jenny Jones ( E) Mr Dixon's w bd d Durham, by Sandy o'er the Lea outof Whisk, beat ,- n,, Borron's bk w d Bold Expression, by Japhet out of Vivid ( E) Mr Birrcll ns w bk d Sprisg, by Merchant out of Jesabel, beat ( S) Mr Campbell's f w d Clorette, by Wigan out of Bonnet Blue ( E) Mr Rothery's f d Money catcher, by Nailer out of Lady Pembroke, beat ( S) Mr Gordon's bk d Gainsborough, by Glenvarloch out of Glamour ( E) Mr Phillips's f w d Donald, by Eden out of Fair Helen, beat,( S) Mr kharpe's f d Pate Porteous, by Hughie Graham out of Rattlesnake ( E) Mr Knowles's bk d Barrator, by Barrister out of Alice, beat ( S) Mr , Sharpe's w bd d Sea Gill, by Solway out of British Queen ( S) Mr Russel's bk w d Prentice, by The Cobbler out of Susan, beat ( E) Mr Pearson's f b Aurora, by Weapon out of Bess ( E) Mr Birrell's r b Fancy Girl, by Pioneer out of Flirt, beat -( S) Mr Campbell's r w d Camerino, by Wigan out of Woolmet ( E) Mr Buist ns Mr B. H. Jones's bk b Jailbird, by Junta out of Hum- mingbird, beat ( S) H. Gardner's f d Wakeful, by Freeman out of Housemaid ( S) Mr Buist ns ( Mr Borron's) bk b Blackness, by Bluelight out of Nettle, beat( E) Mr J. W, Vipan's bk b Vanity Fair, ay Bedlamite— Aminto ( E) Mr Gardner's bk w b Bulbul, by Beyrout out of Jenny Liud, beat( S) Mr Steel's r d Struther, by Great Britain out of Jenny ( S) Mr Jardine ns bk d Jereed, by Baron out of Bella, beat ( E) Mr Croft's r d Courier, by Frederick out of Sawdust ( S) Mr Gibson's bk d Mussahib, by Mahout out ot Mceris, beat ( E) Capt Spencer's bk d Speed the Plough, by Frolic out of Ballet Dancer ( S) Mr Paterson's bk w d Sweetbriar, by Baron out of Tollwife, beat ( E) Mr J. Pearson's w d Coupland Beck, by Barrister out of Violet ( E) Mr J. W. Vipan's bk w d Vengeance, by Young Fig out of Viragofl beat ( S) Mr Steel's r d Sassenach, by Japhet out of Self Interest ( S) Mr Campbell's bk w d Coomerango, by The Game Chicken— Qn. of the Tyne, bt ( E) Mr Hudson ns f d Physician, by Kelvin Grove— Bosh ( S) Capt Crichton's r w d Baron Garirock, by Reuben— Maid of Sara- gossa, beat ( E) Earl of Sefcon's bk b Sontag, by Lablache out of Stitch ( 1) ( E) Mr Croft's, bk w d Croxteth, by Sackcloth out of Salmon, beat ( S) Mr A. Graham's bk d Peacemaker, by F. Office or Junta— BrenhiWa ( I } CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE ClASSlCAii TKIPOS, 1857.— Examiners: A. J. Carver, M. A., Queen's College; A. A, Vansittart, M. A., Trinity College; A. Wolfe, M. A., Clare College; T. Field, M. A., St John's College. Moule Piatt, F. T, Sealy Snow Green ") Kempthorne > Lee J Monro"! Stone J Piatt, G. M. 1 Valentine J Summers. Gill - l Nunns >• WalfordJ FIRSI CLASS. Corpus Trinity Christ's John's Trinity Trinity Caius Trinity Trinity John's Trinity Trinity John's King's Evans 1 Lee. T. W,/ Barlew Dixon " J Doran > Somerset} Abram Foyster / Leman > Norman \ Shackell-' Phillips" Gedge, w. W., SECOXD CLASS. Pembroke Trinity John's John's John's Trinity Clare Trinity Clare Trinity Pembroke Emmanuel Caius Punnett, ' Clare Begbiel Peter's Gould / Caius Lanchesterl Clare Shirley i King's THIBB CLASS. Burra Donne Dunn Fitzgerald Gedge. C. J. Gilbert Hales Hanbury, Haycock Holloway Holmes Hopkins Jackson Peatfleld Saunders Shaw Smith A. Smith, E. Southwell Stork Thompson Vincent Ward Trinity Trinity H, Christ's Trinity Trinity Trinity Trinity Trinity John's Caius Trinity Catherine Trinity Sidney Trinity H. Caius Trinity Peter's Trinity John's Trinity Trinity King's WINDSOR STEEPLE CHASES. Entries for the GKAND MILITARY STEEPLE CHASE SWEEP- STAKES of 10 sovs each, p. p., with 100 added. Sir C. Napier | Massa Mungo I Xanthus Taffy I Veluti Aquamarine Painter I Windsor I Sultan The HUNTERS' STAKES of 5 sovs each, p. p., with 25 added. Ivanhoe I Perekop j Glenmasson Br g by Pharaoh | Scroggins | The Hack A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, p. rv, with 25 added. Despised I Gentle I The Don North Biitisher | Fearless | The SELLING STEEPLE CHASE STAKES of 5 sovs each, p. p,, with 25 added. Fearless [ Lady Grey [ Spinster Weston I Perry meat | Nimrod Acceptances for the GBAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 20 sovs each. age st lb I age st lb ! age st lb Tom Gurney.. a.. 11 13 | Waterloo a.. 10 9 I Cupbearer a.. 10 5 Minos a.. 11 8 The Wizard .. a.. 10 9 J Massa Mungo... 10 3 Odiham( hb). . a, .11 0 Janus a.. 10 7 j King Dan ,.. . a,, 9 8 Hopeless Star a. .10 12 | Diana a. .10 5 | The highest acceptance being under 12st, it will be raised to that weight, and the others in proportion. Acceptances for the GKAND MILITARY WELTER STBEPIE CHASE SWEEPSTAKES of 20 sovs each. King Dan j Sir C. Napier j Horniblow Johnny Raw I I TADCASTER STEEPLE CHASES.- APRIL 3. Entries for the FAKMEKS' STAKES^ of 2 sovs each, h ft, with 30 added. Menzie, 5 yrs Knight of St Patrick, 4 yrs The Nun, aged | Mary Barton, aged Tom Gurney, aged Lucy, 5 yrs Turpin, aged Speculation, aged Mr Headley's n 4 yrs WINDSOR STEEPLE CHASES.— This meeting, on Friday and Saturday next, promises to be as attractive as any of the great gatherings during the season, and we anticipate good sport, and a large and fashionable company. The Reading Grand Stand will be erected as at the last meeting, from which a capital view of the jumping may be seen, and the starting and winning points are opposite the Stand, a portion of which will be set apart for the stewards and their friends. The acceptances for the Grand Handicap will be found in the programme else- where. The entries for the four races on the first day, as will be seen, are well filled; and in addition to the two prin- cipal races on the second day, now filled, a Scurry Race and another remain open, the entries for which close on the evening of the first day. THE GEAND MILITARY STEEPLE CHASES AT BRIXWOTTH.— The banquet at the George, Northampton, wound up the pro- ceedings with great eclat, and was attended by fifty- two guests. Various toasts were proposed, including " The Emperor of the French," by General Laurenson, who observed that he was glad to see the French officers assisting at our Steeple Chases. It is gratifying to be able to state that 20 nominations for the 12st were put down, 15 for the list, 5 for thel3st 71b, and 15 for the Veteran Stakes. The railway will be opened next year up to the scene of action— a circumstance which will materially tend to the success of the meeting, as the various inconveniences at- tending the journey from Northampton to Brixworth— to say • nothing of the exorbitant demands for carriage— on the late occasion were loudly complained of, and doubtless prevented many from attending. With this difficulty removed, and with the favourable opening already alluded to, we confidently expect a most successful gathering in 1858. . It will be observed that Mr Snow, the stroke of the University eu'Jnt, in the forthcoming match with Oxford, is " bracketed" a'mong the first four. - DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN THE STRAND,— On Monday night a fire broke out in the Strand, near Temple Bar, which was not extin- guished until four o'clock in the morning. It began at the warehouse of Messrs Watkinson, upholsterers, 227, Strand. The house, which ran back to the Temple, was situated at an equa], distance between Thanet and Palsgrave- places, to neither oi' which is there any thoroughfare. On the western side of Messrs Watkinson's, and leading to Palsgrave- place, are situated the shops of Mr Lane, grocer ; Mr Fraser, Alton ale dealer; and Mr Cogswell, gunmaker. On the eastern side, and adjoining Thanet- place, were Mr Brown's dining- rooms ; Mr Prout, the patent medicine vendor; Mr Manby's warehouse ; and Messrs Cording's waterproof warehouse. The whole of these formed one occupied mass of buildings, the backs of one side of the houses in Palsgrave- place and Thanet- place joining each other. As soon as the fire in the warehouse of Messrs Watkinson had got hold of the premises the combustible articles there shot forth from the back a perfect shower of flames, which in a very few minutes ignited the rear of the houses in Thanet and Palsgrave- places, When the engines arrived a copious supply of water was thrown on to the building ; but, notwithstanding the most strenuous exertions of the firemen, the whole of Messrs Watkinson's ex- tensive warehouses were completely gutted, and the shops of Messrs Lane and Brown both severely damaged at the back, and the others above- mentioned from Thanet to Palsgrave- place also more or less damaged by fire and water. In Thanet- place the houses that have suffered most are No. 9, in the occupation of Mr Wilkins, lodging- house; No. 7, Mr Luff, engraver and printer; No, 8, Mr Whitty, draughtsman; No. 10, Mrs Wright's lodging- house. The rear of these premises is entirely destroyed, In Palsgrave- place the destruction was still greater. No. 5, Mr Haughton, private ; No. 6, Mr Roscoe, chambers; No. 7, Mr Geoghegan, stationer; No. 8, Mr Lane, private. COMPENSATION FOR RAILWAY INJURIES.— At the County Sheriff'sCourt, at York, on Friday week, before Mr W. Blanshard, assessor, the case of Waterhouse v the North Eastern Railway Company was heard. The declaration alleged that the plaintiff was a passenger on the defendants' railway, and that through their negligence he sustained various injuries, in respect of which he claimed £ 4,000. An action was brought, the defendants suf fered judgment to go by default, and the only question for the jury, therefore, was what amount of damages the plaintiff was entitled to. The plaintiff was one of the passengers in an ex- cursion train which was run into at Church Fenton station at midnight on the 25th of July last. He was seated in one of the carriages which was smashed to pieces, and sustained very se- rious injuries, viz, scalp wounds, contused shoulder, lacerated leg, and broken ribs. The plaintiff is a young man, 28 years of age, is married, and has one child, and it is doubtful whether he will ever be able to attend to business as before the acci- dent. After a deliberation of two hours and a half, the jury returned the damages at £ 2,200. A similar case, Braim v North Eastern Railway Company, was next heard, the plaintiff being the husband of one of the passengers who was killed by the accident. The defendants consented to a verdict for £ 1,000, one half to go to the widower, and the other half to be equally divided among the children. In a third case, Nicholson v the North Eastern Railway Company, the defendants agreed to give £ 150 in compensation for the injuries sustained. At the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, the mean height of the barometer in the week was 27: 719in. The highest reading in the week was 29: 90in on Saturday. The mean temperature of the week was 45: ldeg, which is 3: 3deg above the average of the same week in 43 years ( as determined by Mr Glaisher). The mean daily temperature was above the average till Saturday, when it was 6: 2deg below it. The air was Warmest on Wednesday, on which day the highest temperature of the week occurred, and was 66: 2deg, and the mean temperature was 53: 2deg, which is ll: 4deg above the average. The lowest temperature of the week occured on Tuesday and Saturday ( the latter a bitterly cold day), and was 33: 0deg; and the entire range of temperature in the week was therefore 33: 2deg. The mean dewpoint tempe- rature was 39: 7deg, and the difference between this and the mean temperature of the air Was 5: 4deg, The wind blew first from the south- west, afterwards from the south- east, then from the east, and on Saturday afternoon changed to north- east. Rain fell to the amount of 0: 33in, nearly all of which was melted hail that fell on Sunday, the 15th; on which day the horizontal movement of the air was 310 miles. On Thursday the motion of the air was only five miles. COURSING. TROTTING. WiFiifem Laws of Acton Vale will match his mare 4 ® trot F. Squires's, for £ 10 or £ 25 & side, on a fair turnpike road. The Editor of Bell's Life to be stakeholder. A deposit of &% will be made at the Jolly Brickmakers, Notting Dale, Notting BUI, to- morrow ( Monday) evening. QUOITS.— Edward Cain of Trimdon, seeing a challenge 4a Bell's Life fromWm. Smith of Ox Hill, will play him on his OWE terms, if he will . go to Trimdon to make the match, or Kelly of Sedge Hill, Geo. Hearl of Benton, Geo. Lamb of Durham, Robt. Dixon of Bedlinton, or any other man ; to play with3| lb or 4lb quoits, eight inches diameter, 18 yards distance, swarth ends, for £ 10 or £ 20 a side, or will play a home and home match, for the same sum, at each place, to meet half way. The match can be made at Robt. Carter's, or at Cain's own Souse, Trimdoa, COURSING FIXTURES FOE 1867. APRIL. PLACE. COTTITTY. JUDGE. MEETING. Spiddal Meath ( Ireland)., Mr Owens 1, < So Killady Hill Ireland MrHawkes 7 Wexford Ireland.,., Mr Owens ,16 Lim « riek Ireland MrOwens ....,, 21,22 MAY. Wexford ( Open). Ireland.. MrOwens 6,7 SEPTEMBER. Biggar( St Leger,& e).. Lanarkshire .... Mr Nightingale,, SO& fol. days OCTOBER. Wiltshire ( Amesbury) Champion AltoarClub....... Lancashire NOVEMBER. NewmarketChampion. Cambridgeshire.. Mr M'George ,19<! fcfoldays Ashdown Park Cham- pion Berkshire, The Papal States appear to be in a state of fearful confusion, A scene of horrible barbarity appears to have been enacted at the fortress of Palliano. Some prisoners, who had been thrust into dungeons for disagreeing with Pio Nono on political ques- tions, contrived to escape from their cells, but were detected by the guards of his Holiness as they clambered over the roof. The French sentinel at Clichy, the other day, shot M Morey dead, because he looked out of the window. The Pope's sentinels shot four of the prisoners, and wounded severely several others, an act of wanton barbarity which is without a parallel in history, inas- much as the prisoners could not possibly have escaped. M de Rochow, who killed M de Hinkeldey at Berlin, in March, 1856, and who has been for the last nine months imprisoned in the citadel of Magdeburg, has just been set at liberty, the King Of Prussia baying remitted tbe remainder Of bis punishment- j ,. 2 & fol days .. lO& fol. days NORTH UNION CLUB MEETING- MARCH 25 & 26. President: Viscount Massereene and Ferrars. Stewards: Lord Lurgan, Lieut- Col Lenox Conyngham, W. Chaine, Esq, Capt Burleigh Stuart, and J. Cramsie, Esq. Judge: Mr Owens. Slipper: R. Noblet. The SAPLING STAKES, for dogs, together with the Cup presented by Lord Lurgan, Lord Lurgan's bk d Master John, by Ranter out of Royalty, beat Mr Kirk's r d Mount Dobbin, by Glenastle out of Motly ( 2) Mr Gage's w r d Gemma di Vergy, byMango out of Molly, ran a bye Gemma di Vergy beat Master John The SAPLING STAKES, for bitches. Lord Lurgan's bk b Lady Victoria, by Ranter out of Royalty, beat Mr O'Hara's y w b Lady Helen, by^ Vengeanee out of Kate, dr lame ( 1) Lady Victoria ran a bye. DECIDING COTOSE JOB THE CUP. , Wr Gage's Gamma di Vergy beat Lord Lurgan's Lady Victoria, and won the Cup. The CUP, presented^ by H. H. Wall, Esq. Lf » & Lurgan's a, d Master Matt, by Greer's Glenastle out of Stuart's Stella, beat Mr Howie's w bk d Black Eye, by St Clair out of Edith Mr CBiffitill's bk. t d- Collier II., by Wrestler out of Ceres, beat Mr Kirk's r d Eienzi, by fflpy Mannering out of Blooming Heather Mr OTtora's y w b Ruby, by Harkaway out of Ruby, beat Lord Bective's bk to Billet, by Larriston out of Becafica Capt Carleton's w f b Pet beat Lord Lurgan's bk w d Master Fifty, by Wigan oat of Gray's Leda ( 1) Mr Kirk's r b Irene, by Coin out of Graham's Denunciation. Aeat Mr Winder's r d LeKarHJU, by Lysander out of Lindesay's Leda Mr Cramsie's f w d Hawk, by St Clair out ot Edith, beat Capt Carl « ton's bd w d Paudeen Mr Winder's bk b Easter, by Lucio out of Jillett's Beda, beat Mr Cr. W- sie's f d Wild Dayrell„ by Lightfoot out of Jenny Lind Lord Beetive'a bk b Bosio, by Forward out of Maid of Orleans, ran a Lawson beat Susan Whitehead Blooming Heather beat Marc Antony Skewball beat Sunrise Seacole beat Bella Mars Panmure beat Busybody Stephano beat Deacon Jenny Lassie beat Governor Prentice beat Fairy The CHAMPION* CLUB COLLAR. I. Mr Greenshields' bk w d Zouave beat Mr Gibson's r w d Rover Jailbird beat Durham Blackness beat Spring Moneycatcher beat Jereel Donald beat Mussahib ( 1) Barrator beat Sweetbriar Cornerango beat Fancy Gir ( S dr) Bulbul beat Baron Garnoch Vengeance beat Croxteth Mr Sharpe's f d Killicrankie Mr Gordon's be b Gladova Mr Gordon's bd bGMti ety Mr Gordon's f b Gutta Pereha / Mr Wilson's bd b Winsome Wee Mr Graham's Imperial Visit Mr Dunlop's bd w d St Patrick .. Mr Ewing's r d Lobster Mr Dunlop's f d Slapdash Sir J. Boswell's bk d Napier Mr Wilson's bd w d Workman .. Mr Greenshields' be w d Viceroy.. Mr Sharpo's w f b Lady Clare Mr Greensliields' bkd Vengeance., Mr Dunlop's bk b Maid of Lincoln.. Mr Borron's r w d Bloodshot Mr Wilson's r d Wouldlf I Could.. Mr Ewing's bk dlnvernay Mr Graham's Trial Trip .. Mr Gibson's Garnet Mr Ewing's f d Look Out Mr Greenshields' bd b Zero Mr Steel's f w b Stourie ran a bye The BAEONET PUESE. I. Mr Dunlop's w bk d Drumelog beat Mr Ewing's bk b Lizzy Farren Thing ( 1) Mr Steel's w bd b Spreemaid Mr Ewing's bk d La Perouse Mr Borron's f d Blaze of Light Mr Pa: erson's r b Proclamation ( 1 Mr Ewing's r b Lunette Mr Patereon's r d Pathfinder Mr Greenshields' bk b Zig Zag Mr Sharpe's r b Marie Seaton ( 1) Mr Borron's be w d Bright Steel ( 1) Mr Gordon's bd b Glengarry Mr Borron's bk d Black Cloud ( 1) Mr Gordon's bd b Gesnaria Mr Dunlop's w r d Dundonald Mr Steel's fd Slishet Mr Dunlop's be d Glengamock ., Mr Borron's f d Bright Ensign .. Mr Borron's f d Bright Irn- 1 pression J '' Mr Ewing's f d Linkin Water Mr Paterson's r d Sailor Boy f Mr Campbell's bk w d Graigengillar 1 ( H. Tight) Mr Wilson's be d Warbling Bird Mr Ewing's bk d Lancaster Mr Steel's fb Spy Mr Borron's r b Brightness Master Matt beat Collier Ruby beat Pet Master Matt beat Ruby III, li Hawk beat Irene Bosio beat Easter ( 2) Hawk beat Bosio Iiord Lurgaa'i Master Matt bt Ut < 7ra ® i! § ss Jlswk ( l), and woathe eup, Mr Gibson's bk w d Cantab agst Mr Ewing's w y d Late One ( EROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.) MR EDITOR : The draw took place on Monday night, and the stake having been for some time full, a great many, including some from a long distance who had not secured nominations, were disappointed by finding themselves too late. Among our more fortunate friends from a distance we were glad to have the pleasure of meeting with coursers from Newmarket, Nor- wich, Lancashire, Yorkshire, and the North of England ; but although the entries had been thus early taken up, the attend- ance of owners on the whole was not large. Even the stewards did not turn out well, only one out of the nine appointed hav- ing attended the draw and dinner ; three others, however, afterwards honoured us with their presence in the field. Among their number we had particularly to regret the absence of such spirited and energetic coursers as Sir James Boswell and Messrs Gordon and Graham. We will not attribute this state of things to the state of the weather, though it certainly looked suffi- ciently unpromising, but rather to the attachment of the gentle- men we had expected to the kindred occupation of backing the nominations on their respective electoral coursing grounds, where competitors of all shades and colours of party are in the slips for a run at the political game. The dogs brought forward, as will be seen from a glance at the card, comprised a selection of the very first class. The betting was very nat, laid principally on the courses between Seaeole and Flora Macdonald, Jereed and Courier, Speed the Plough and Mussahib, and Sontag and Baron Garnock. We did not go to the place of meeting, on Tuesday till twelve o'clock, and then found that the secretary had made a postponement, the snow which had fallen during the night lying fully an inch deep. On Wednesday we met at Stanemuir, at half- past nine, and occu- pied the day on Thirstane and Netherton. The day was bleak and dismal, the snow still lying in patches over the rough black heath, and a keen searching north- east wind teaching us lessons of patience and fortitude. The secretary had advised another adjournment, considering that the test of true merits would be lost amid such disadvantages, and the early part of the running fully confirmed his judgment. The hares, as was to be expected, were very wild and scarce; altogether it was allowed by freqnenters of Biggar Meetings to be the most miserable day's sport they had witnessed on these grounds, and when we stopped we had barely got half through the card. Susan Whitehead and Entre Nous had three no- goes. In the first, unsighted immediately after leaving the slips ; second, Susan, unsighted from the. slips, on getting sight made up her ground, running smartly, and took first turn in rough heather, where the hare having squatted for an instant rose in front of Entre Nous, who put in two or three points very nicely, Susan coming up and killing ; third, an unsatisfactory trial, which Mr Nightingale could not decide % fourth, Susan won cleverly, having the whole of the last part of the course and the kill; but, entre nous, she allowed her oppo- nent a few points in the former part. Lawson took a good lead of Slapdash, turned, wrenched, and killed. Marc Antony led Criffel and turned, following up with two or three wrenches, when Criffel shot up and killed— undecided, lu their next trial Marc outpaced and outworked Criffel, winning easily. Blooming Heather and Resolute had two undecided, the first partly out of the judge's sight. The final effort, at a found hare, was cleverly won by the former. The preceding courses were of a most unsatisfactory nature, the ground being partly covered with snow, and the wind at its " bitterest." The dogs were frequently unsighted, and the hares ran badly. Skew- ball and Bloodshot in the slips fully half an hour. The latter ( backed freely at 2 to 1) could not reader the slightest assistance to his opponent, who monopolised the whole course. Sunrise v Harpeon ( 6 to 4 on the latter); The former led three lengths, and turned. Harpoon then racing away with the hare, tried to kill, and fell, but recovering himself, the two raced up together and made a chop. Seacole and Flora Macdonald ( 6 to 4 on the former), who outpaced the latter in a nice average course. Black Flag and Busybody ( 6 to 4 on the latter): Busybody got out of slip, and had a short run. In their next trial Black Flag led about two lengths down a pretty slope, and turned, serving himself, again turned, and fell, when Busybody took the opening, wrenched twice, and killed. Deacon v White Star : In the slips a long time, and the latter, feeling the exposure to the keen north- easter, became sick, and was drawn. Deacon then ran a bye with Cutlass ( by Weapon out of Shuttle), and beat her handsomely. Bella Mars and Merry Mary: The former unsighted. Merry Mary raced on, and turned, keeping in a line with the hare, when Bella raced past, turned, and killed. Tear- away and Governor ( 5 to 4 on the former): A nice struggle for the first turn, which Tearaway obtained, racing on with the hare to the side of a hillock, where he again turned, and was badly thrown out, Governor '. scoring the next two or three points, and killing. Panmure and Debonnair: Unsighted before the hare was reached; the latter, however, got sight, and ran a longish course without assistance, Stephano outpaced Meg in a good average course, but ran wide. Banner v Fairy; Ran a no- go in favour of the latter, which wound up the worst day's coursing, and many old frequenters of the Biggar Club exclaimed they never saw the like. THURSDAY.— A fine morning, and the snow pretty well off the ground. Met at Crawfordjohn, when Panmure and Debon- nair were slipped on a fine slope of pasture, the former led four or five lengths and turned; Debonnair, in making the next, racing out of sight, came down on her chest, which check did not forsake her two or three times, Pan- mure finishing the course by turning three times and killing. Fairy outpaced Banner Blue throughout a long course. Jenny Lassie led Sidonia ( late Archibald), and heat him well in a good average course. The dog appeared from his running to be a little off. Durham v Bold Expression: The former outpacing and outworking Bold Expression in a good average trial; Mr Borron's usual luck appeared to have forsaken him. Clorette v Spring: The former had a good lead to the hare, and turned; Spring took the next two, contesting the next, which Clorette got, and appeared to have slightly the best to cover. Gainsborough was led by Moneycatcher in a long stretch up the hill, and beaten cleverly in a good trial. Donald v Pate Porteous: The former took a good lead, turned, as good of the second, and killed. Barrator led Seagull four or five lengths and turned, the hare coming back to Seagull, who turned; Barrator, taking the hare, turned three times, and, racing on a steepish hill- side, Seagull drew by him and killed. Prentice v Auroras Led alternately, and got unsighted in threshy ground; the former got first sight, wrenched, and turned, putting in Aurora, who turned, and they then ran a pretty even course, Prentice killing. Saucy Girl led Camerino slightly through a gully, and killed. Jailbird led Wakeful eight or ten lengths, turning his hare in racing style seven or eight times, and led into a stack- yard and then in the fawn, and made one point, Jailbird leading into cover. Blackness v Vanity Fair: The latter led 70 or 80 yards; Blackness, drawing by her, made first turn, each con- testing the next seven or eight; the hare broke away for the hill, Vanity leading and wrenched; Biaekness, coming again, won a good course very handsomely. Bul- bul v Struther: The former ran up, a bad hare. Jereed v Courier: The latter led six or seven lengths to a stone wall, but the former being abetter fencer, flew it first, and turned three times; Courier, taking the hare, made a long succession of fine points out of my sight. Mussahib led Speed the Plough on plough, and beat him cleverly. Sweetbriar led Coupland, beat, turned, wrenched, and killed. Vengeance v Sassenach s The latter turned twice and wrenched; Sassenach killed. Ooomerango ran an even course with Physician for four or five points; the hare breaking away, Coom monopolised the rest. Sontag and Baron Garnock ran a no- go outof the judge's sight; in their next Baron won a short trial hollow. Croxteth and Peacemaker ran a very even unde- cided ; next, the latter hadffirst three turns, the white the next four or five, and led out of sight; on again appearing, Peace- maker was leading and driving his hare to near a stack- yard^ when he fell, and let in Courier, who raced with his hare a con- siderable distance up a hill, when Peacemaker passed him, the hare beating both. FRIDAY.— I forward you this day's running by " electric telegraph," but must reserve further details until next week. CALEDONIA. [ GWRSING INTELLIGENCE CONTINUED NEXT JPAGEJ IN THE 6 BELL'S LIKE IN LONDON, MARCH 29, 1857. ALTCAR CLUB MEETING- MARCH 18 & 19. ( By permission and under the patronage ef the Karl of Sefton.) resident: The Earl of Sefton. Stewards: H. Jefferson, W. G. Bor- ron, W. Myers, Esqs. Hon Sec: I. D. Hornby, Esq. Judge: Mr M'George. Slipper: Mr Raper. The MEMBERS' CUP. I. Lord Sefton'sbk b Seacole, by Gipsy Prince out of Cinderella, beat Mr Borron's bk d Blackflag, by Bluelight out of Wicked Eye Mr Jefferson's r d Jacob Omnium, by John Bull out of Fudge, beat Capt Harris's r d Hannibal, by John Bull out of Famine Mr Spinks's bk d Sim, by Jester out of Flora, beat Mr J. H. Blundell's bd w d Bugle, by Jester out of Stitch Mr Peacock's f b Protest, by Weapon out of Pearl, Mr B. H. Jones's r d Jullien, by Lablache out of Scorn . Mr A. Graham's bd d Know Nothing, by Curler out of Aggression, beat Mr J. C. Wilson's bk d Wansfell, by Weapon out of Lady Lord Sefton's bk b Sontag, by Lablache out of Stitch, beat Mr Borron's bk w d Bold Expression, by Japliet out of Vivid ( 1 dr) Mr Fox's bk t b Fancy, by Bedlamite out of Flounce, beat Mr J. H. Blun- dell' 6 bk d Black cloth, by Sackcloth out of Bridesmaid Capt Harris's r b Hush, by Frolic out of Eva, beat Capt Spencer's bk d Sidonia, by Ranter out of Jenny Jones . . Mr B. H. Jones's bk b Jailbird, by Junta out of Hummingbird, beat Mr J. C. Wilson's r b Wee Pet, by Haymaker out of Wrong Decision Mr Randell's r w d Richmond, by British Tar out of Fly, beat Mr T. Brocklebank's bk b Rhapsody, by Bedlamite out of Raven Lord Sefton's bk d Stagebox, by Lablache out of Stitch, beat Mr Jeffer- son's r d Jericho, by John Bull out of Fudge Capt Spencer's bk d Seagull ( late Reveller), by Bedlamite out of Raven, beat Mr C. Stanley's be d Select, by Leander out of Saffron Seacole beat Jacob Omnium Protest beat Sim. Sontag beat Know Nothing Protest beat Seacole Fancy beat Sontag Protest beat Fancy ( 1) III. IV. Fancy beat Hush Richmond beat Jailbird ( 1) Seagull beat Stagebox Seagull beat Richmond Seagull ran a bye Smut beat Puff Asylum beat Jetty Treffz Asylum raa a bye Capt Spencer's Seagull beat Mr Peacock's Protest, and won the stakes. The SEFTON STAKBS, I. Capt Spencer's f d Sine Qua Non, by Lariiston out of Ballet Dancer, beat Lord Sefton's bk d Signor, by Lablache out of Stitch Mr Fox's bk w b Florence Nightingale, by Fugleman out of Famine, beat Mr A. Grahara's bd b Welcome to England, by Guy Mannering out of Blooming Heather , , , , Mr Peacock's f w b Puff, by Weapon out of Pearl, beat Mr Stone's bd d Screwjack, by Lincoln out of Fan ( 1) Mr Spinks's r w b Smut, by Butler out of Skipper, Mr T. D. Hornby's be b Hoax, by Jester out of his Flora Mr Brundrit's bk b Asylum, by Bedlamite out of Young Havoc, beat Mr T. T. C. Lister's bd d Corporal Mr B. H. Jones's be b Jetty Treffz, by Tout out of Jenny Lind, beat Lord Sefton'sbk d Saint, by Sackcloth out of Sally Grey ( 1 dr) ZZ Sine Qua Non beat Florence I Nightingale ( 2 dr) I Sine Qua Non beat Puff I ' IV. Mr Brundrit's Asylum bt Capt Spencer's S. Q. Non, and won the stakes. The CKOXTETH MAIDEN STAKES. I. Mr T. T. C. Lister's be d Courier beat Mr Borron's f b Bright Ensign, by Brighton out of Brilliance „ . Mr Brundrit's bk w b By Your Leave, by Derwentwater out of Tiny Trip, beat Lord Sefton's bk b Saraband, by Gipsy Prince out of Cinderella Mr Jefferson's rb Jeu d'Esprit, by John Bull out of Fudge, beat Mr Peacock's bk d Plymouth, by Sirius out of Queen Capt Spencer's bk w d Speed the Plough, by frolic out of Saucebox, beat Mr T. D. Hornby's bk b Hesitation, by Haymaker out of Uncertainty Mr A. Graham's r w d Prince of Prussia, by Japhet out of Cricket, beat Mr Borron's r b Bright Spirit, by Brighton out of Brilliance Mr T. Brocklebauk's f t b Bravura, by Lablache out of Britomart, beat Mr W. Langton's bk b Lyra, by Wigan out of Lutestring Mr Stone's w r b Silkworm beat Mr C. Stanley's r d Scapegrace, by Fire Office out of Brenliilda Lord Sefton's f d Skyrocket, by Bluelight out of Syncope, beat Mr B. H. Jones's w b Japouica, by Junta out of Bluebell Mr Spinks's bd w b Sail, by Sir Charles out of Skip, beat Mr Stone's r b Slowworm, by Locomotive out of My Mary Mr Borron's w bk b Bedazzling, by Japhet out of Vivid, beat Mr George's r d Cheroot ^ Courier beat By your Leave Jeu d'Esprit beat Speed the Plough I Prince of Prussia ( a bye)— Silk- worm ( dr lame) Bedazzling bt P. of Prussia ( 1) IV. I. P. of Prussia beat Bravura Silkworm beat Skyrocket Bedazzling beat Sail Jeu d'Esprit beat Courier Bedazzling ran a bye Jeu d'Esprit ran a bye Mr Jefferson's Jeu d'Esprit bt Mr Borron's Bedazzling, & won the stakes. The ALTCAB SELLING STAKES. I. Mr T. Brocklebank's bk w d Buffo, by Lablaehe out of Britomart, beat Mr T. T. C. Lister's bk w b Clara Mr Scinks's be d Switcher, by Frederick out of Sawdust, beat Mr T. D. Hornbv's be b Hoax, by Jester out of Flora Mr J. C. Wilson's bk d Wansfell, by Weapon out of Lady, beat Mr Stone's bd d Screwjack, by Lincoln out of Fan Mr B. H. Jones's w b Japonica, by Junta out of Bluebell, beat Mr W, Laugton's bk b Lyra, by Wigan out of Lutestring Switcher beat Buffo I Japonica beat Wansfell III. Mr Spinks's Switcher beat Mr B. H. Jones's Japoniea, & won the stakes. The MOLYNEUX STAKES. I. Capt Harris's r d Hannibal beat Mr Borron's bk d Black Flag ( 1 dr) Mr J. H. Blundell's be w d Bugle.. Mr T. T. C. Lister's bk d Cor- 1 morant S'' Mr A. Graham'sbdb Welcome! to England J '' Bugle beat Hannibal Mr B. H. Jones's r d Jullien Mr Stone's r b Slowworm Lord Sefton's bk d Solo ( 1) II. I III. W. to England beat Cormorant H. Blundell's Bugle, Mr A, Graham's Welcome to England beat Mr J and won the stakes. The WEST DERBY STAKES. I. Mr T, Brocklebank's. bk bl b t Mr j c Wnson'g r b Wee Pet Black Lace i ..,,„, Mr Jefferson's r d Jericho ,. Mr C. Stanley's be d Select Mr Borron's f d Bright Ensign .. Mr J. H. Blundell's bk d Blackcloth Mr T, T. C. Lister's bk b Curlew.. Mr Peacock's bk d Plymouth Jericho boat Black Lace Bright Ensign beat Curlew Mr Borron's Bright Ensign bt Mr Jefferson's Jericho, & won the stakes. ( PROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.) MR EDITOR : This was the concluding meeting of the season of this flourishing club, which now consists of fifty members, the number to which it is limited. The entry, it will be seen, included some of the best dogs in the " United Kingdom. On the first day the meet was at Chapel House, the weather being beau- tiful— in fact, oppressively hot at one time during the afternoon, when, just before the last course, a thunder storm came cn, and gave us all a good drenching. A better day's coursing was never seen over Altcar, the hares running even and well, and affording splendid trials. The second day's meet was at Hill House, and the weather was again fine. A few of the first courses were not quite so good as those on the previous day; but some of those which finished the stakes made up for the early shortcomings, and it is satisfactory to state that there was not a deciding course without a good and satisfactory trial. The judge brought his own horses, but being unaccustomed to the drains, they would not take them, which caused him to be sometimes further from his dogs than he otherwise might have been. A few of the deci- sions created some surprise, but position has a great deal to do with the " appearance" of a course at Altcar. Nothing could surpass the slipping of Raper. REMARKS.— THE MEMBERS' CUP.— Seaeelev Black Flag: With a very long slip, Black Flag led to the hare several lengths, and appeared to win the course very cleverly, consequently, a good deal of surprise was expressed when the judge decided in favour of Seacole. Jacob Omnium v Hannibal: A very good course, in which Jacob went first to the hare, and won easily throughout. Sim v Bugle: A nice trial, which Sim won at all points. Pro- test v Jullien: This was a single- handed course, Protest going a long way first to the hare, winning at all points, and finishing with a splendid kill; Jullieu never appeared to try. Wansfell v Know Nothing: Wansfell led to the hare, and ran fastest throughout a good course, but was outworked in the short points by Know Nothing, who won. Bold Expression v Sontag. An unfortunate occurence took place as soon as they were put into slips, which by some accident had not been properly fastened, and, a hare being in sight, Bold Expression got out, had a long course to himself, and killed her. MrBorron, as he generally does when he considers his dogs do not meet their opponents upon equal terms, then drew him. Black Cloth v Fancy : Fancy led to the hare, and won a good course very Cleverly, always going the fastest. Hush v Sidonia Sidonia led to the hare, and appeared to the crowd to win the course, but the judge decided in favour of Hush. Jail Bird v Wee Pet: Jail Bird won a short course very' easily, completely outpacing his opponent. Richmond v Rhapsody: Richmond won a nice short course very cleverly, running fast, and working close, never leaving his hare until she was killed. Jericho Stage Box : Stage Box became unsighted after he was slipped, but luckily soon joined in the course, which he won very cleverly. Select v Seagull ( late Reveller): The former went first to the hare, and had the best of the fore part of the course ; they then went out of sight of most of the field, and the judge, who was well with them, decided in favour of Seagull.— First ties : Seacole v Jacob Omnium : Seacole won an average course very cleverly, being too fast for Jacob. Sim v Protest: Protest won a short course easily, going several lengths first to the hare, and finishing with a splendid kill. Know Nothing v Sontag : Sontag went first to the hare several lengths, and won very easily'. It should be stated that Know Nothing, after winning his first course, got on a second hare before he was picked up, and had a long run, in the course of which both he and pussey swam the river Holt. Fancy v Hush : Fancy won a very nice trial at all points cleverly. Jail Bird v Richmond: These " cracks" had a short " no- go," and when again in slips they had a beautiful race to the hare, which Jail Bird just got, puttini her to Richmond's line, who then took possession of her, am just won a short course. Stage Box v Seagull : A very nice trial, " and won cleverly by Seagull, who went first to the hare and worked very closely throughout.— Second ties: Seacole v Protest : The latter went first to the hare, when Seacole got in and made a point or two, after which Protest finished a short course with a kill and just won. Sontag v Fancy : Sontag went first to the hare although she had the worst of the slip. Fancy won the next two or three points upon wheat, when the hare again got upon grass, which Sontag appeared to like better, and she took the lead again, and they went out of sight of most of the field. The judge, who was on horseback and could see the whole of the course, deciding in favour of Fancy. Richmond v Seagull: This was a short unsa- tisfactory trial, and many thought it ought to have been a " no- go." Before the hare was reached she bent very much in favour of Seagull, who got first turn in consequence. She then ran on the side of a bank for a short distance, when both hare and dogs disappeared out of sight. Seagull went first over but returned last, having overshot himself into the drain. Richmond came back into sight first with the hare, which he killed before Sea- gull could get up, but the course was given to the latter.— Third ties: Protest v Fancy had a short " no- go," Protest not run- ning so steady as she did the first day. When they were again put into slips a capital hare was found which suited Protest better, and she won a good course cleverly, outpacing Fancy. Seagull ran a bys with Richmond, which was a very good trial, and beat him very cleverly, thus proving that the decision in their previous unsatisfactory course was right.— Deciding course Protest v Seagull: A very good trial and very cleverly won throughout by Seagull, who ran his hare true and well, whilst Protest would not run her line, and did nothing in the course but now and then rush to kill. THE SEFTON STAKES.— Signor v Sine QuA, Non: Signor showed the pace, but was completely outworked in a nice average course. Florence Nightingale v Welcome to England: The latter went fastest, but ran veiy wild, rushing at her game, and putting herself several times; Florence Nightingale, on the - contrary, ran very steadily, and outworked her opponent. Screwjack v Puff: A short " no go," the former leading to the hare several lengths, and appearing to win very cleverly, but • the judge took off his cap. In the next slip, Puff won a short icourse cleverly, the hare bending to her line in the run up. . Hoax v Smut: Another short course, Smut going first to the Jiare, and winning very easily. Asylum v Corporal: A very qsiick run course, Asylum completely outpacing her opponent, atid winning very easily. Jetty Treffe y Saint: After a " no- fo,." Saint was drawn lame.— First ties: Sine Qu& Non v ' lorence Nightingale: After two " no- gcv. es," the latter was drawn. Puff v Smut: The latter won a nice trial very cleverly. Asylum v Jetty Treffz: The former won very easily an average course, going first to the hare, and running n uch the fastest throughout.— Second ties : Sine Qua Non v Smv't: The former won a * ood trial very cleverly, quite outpacing Samt. Asylum a bye.— Deciding course: Sine Qua Non v Asylum : This was a long course. Asylum showed the pace, but made a mistake at the first drain, which gave her opponent a strong lead, b. ut when she again joined in, she had the best of an excellent trial, and won the Sefton Stakes cleverly. THE CROXTETH STAKES.— Bright Ensign v Courier: This vas a very unsatisfactory trial; after the dogs were slipped they rail wide, Bright Ensign keeping the line of the hare and going d'Esprit: The latter won, going first to the hare, and finishing a short quick run course with a splendid kill. Hesitation v Speed the Plough : Speed the Plough went first to the hare, and won a nice trial cleverly; Hesitation, when she had a chance, threw it away by rushing. Prince of Prussia v Bright Spirit: The Prince won a rather short course very cleverly, leading to the hare and finishing with a splendid kill. Bravura v Lyra: Bravura won a short course very easily, making every point. Silkworm v Scapegrace : Silkworm won a good trial by outwork- ing Scapegrace, who showed great pace, but put himself fre- quently out of the eourse by rushing past his game. Skyrocket v Japonica: Skyrocket won a short quick run course very cleverly, getting first to the hare, Japonica, in the runup, changing sides, which told against hor. Sal Y Slowworm: Sal won a short course at all points very easily. Cheroot v Be- dazzling : Bedazzling only just won a short course; she went fastest, but seemed to bungle at the ditches.— First ties: Courier v By Your Leave : Courier won a good course very cleverly, being faster and working quite as well as his opponent. Jeu d'Esprit v Speed the Plough: A long course, which every one except the judge thought Speed the Plough won very easily. Mr M'George was a long way off from where the latter part of the course was run, which was all in favour of Speed the Plough, and it is probable he might not have thoroughly seen it. Silk- worm v Skyrocket: Skyrocket led to the hare several lengths, and had the best of the forepart of the course, Silkworm being lame when put into slips, but the hare proving a very good one Silkworm, on getting warm, threw off her lameness, and won a very long course by outworking her opponent. Sal v Bedazzling: Bedazzling won an average course very easy, being much faster than Sal, and equally as good a worker.— Second ties: Courier v Jeu d'Esprit. The latter won a short course very cleverly, going much the fastest, whilst Courier did not appear to run in his yesterday's form. Prince of Prussia got a bye on account of Silkworm being drawn lame. Bedazzling also had a natural bye, and, to save a course, the two byes were run together, which created some interest, as they would have to meet in the next tie. Bedazzling beat the Prince very cleverly. — Third ties : Jeu d'Esprit a bye. Prince of Prussia and Bedaz- zling : The result of this was the same as when they ran their byes together just before, Bedazzing winning cleverly.— Deciding course : After a short" no- go" Jeu d'Esprit led to the hare, and won a nice average course very cleverly. THE ALTCAR STAKES.— Clara v Buffo: The latter won a nice short course very cleverly, always going fastest. Switcher r Hoax: The former won very cleverly a good course, being much too fast for his opponent, and working equally well. Wansfell v Screwjack : The former led to the hare, and won a short course very easily. Japonica v Lyra: Another short course, which was very cleverly won by Japonica.— First ties : Buffo v Switcher: The latter led to the hare, and won a rather long course^ cleverly. Wansfell v^ Japonica: The former led to the hare, but was afterwards cleverly beat in a long course.— Deciding course: Switcher v Japonica. Switcher took a strong lead to the hare, made several points before the bitch got in, aud won very cleverly. THE MOLYNEUX STAKES.— Black flag v Hannibal: After a short, quick- run course, which those in a position to see it thought Black Flag ( who went first to the hare) won, the judge, who was a considerable distance from them, gave it a " no- go," after which Mr Borron drew Black Flag. Bugle v Jullien: The former won a nice average course very cleverly. Slowworm v Cormorant: The latter won a good course easily, being too fast throughout for Slowworm. Solo v Welcome to England: The latter only just won a good course, giving some chances away by her rushing style of running.— First ties: Hannibal v Bugle: The former went first to the hare, but was outworked in a good course. Cormorant v Welcome to England: The latter won a long course cleverly, going first to the hare, and running steadier than in her former course.— Deciding course: Bugle v Welcome to England: The latter went first to the hare, and won an average course very cleverly, being too fast for Bugle. THE WEST DERBY STAKES.— Wee Pet v Black Lace: The lat- ter won a nice trial very easily, being too fast for Wee Pet. Jericho v Select: The latter won a very good course easily, going fastest throughout. Bright Ensign v Blackcloth : The for- mer won a nice average course very easily, going first to the hare, and almost making every point in the course. Plymouth v Cur- lew: The latter won cleverly throughout.— First ties: Black Lace v Jericho: This was the longest course of the meeting, and was cleverly won by Jericho, who went both fastest and longest. Bright Ensign y Curlew: This was also a long course, and was cleverly won by the former, who went first to the hare, and showed the pace throughout the course.— Deciding course: Jericho v Bright Ensign: The latter led to the hare, and won a good trial very cleverly— Yours, & c, SOOTHSAYER. LIMERICK ( CLORANE) CLUB MEETING— MAR 18 & 19. Stewards : T. Fosbery, W. H. Barrington, J. Spaight, J. Bayly, jun, and G. A. Pollock, Esqs. Judge: W. Owens, Esq. Slipper; M. Considine. The CONSOLATION STAKBS. I. ; Mr Puxley's f b Pierless J Capt O'Donnell's bk w b Kooch- l purwanee Mr Fosbery's bk d Blackband Mr Hewson's t'd Argus Capt O'Donnell's w r d King Cob II. Mr Morley's bk d p Lysander II. Lord Lurgan's bk o Lady Ardmore Mr Hewson's bk d Bugle Mr Puxley's w r d Pioneer Mr Fosbery's bk w d Blackthorn Mr W. H. Massy's r d Pick- em- up Mr Scott's r b Miss Nelly ( absent) Mr lever's bk b Kathleen be£ Mr Wise's r d Watty Mr W. H. Massy's bk w d Titbit.. Mr Barrington's f w d Beau Mr Barrington's f b Blanche Mr Massy's f d p Hold Hard Mr Murray's bk b Dairymaid ,. Mr Spaight's bk b Nelly Bly Mr Payne's bk b Pretty Colleen .. Mr Payne's r b Put- em- out Lord Lurgan's r d Master Matt .. Mr Spaight's be d Humphry May.. Mr M'Cann's bk b Minnie ran a bye Mr O'Brien's Kathleen beat Watty Titbit beat Beau Blanche beat Hold Hard Dairy Maid beat Nelly Bly Put- em- out beat Master Matt Pretty Colleen beat Minnie Humphry May ran a bye Titbit beat Kathleen Blanche beat Dairymaid Titbit beat Pretty Colleen III. V. Pretty Colleen bt Humph. May Put- em- out ran a bye Put- em- out beat Blanche Mr W. H. Massy's Titbit and Mr Payne's Put- em- out divided the stakes. The CONSOLATION STAKES. I. Mr Fosbery's bk b Nelly Bly beat Capt O'Donnell's bk b Lizzie Mr Morley's bk d p Lysander II.. Mr Hewson's bd b Mulligatawnee Mr Fosbery's bk d Blackband .. Mr Scott's r d Mummy Mr Puxley's w r d Pioneer 1 ( Lord Lurgan's bk b Lady Ardmore ( absent) jagst^ ( absent) Mr Massy's r d Pick- em- up ( a bye) Mr Puxley's f b Pierless ( absent) Mr Hewson's bd b Brilliant beat { Ca^^ 6° enneU's bk b Kooch" II. Lvsander II. beat Nelly Bly j Brilliant ran a bye Blackband beat Pick- em- up I III. Blackband beat Lysander II. ^ Brilliant ran a bye [ The deciding course was not run when our account left.] MOUNT LOUISE ( MONAGHAN) MARCH 19. CLUB MEETING— . Stewards : J. Madden and E. Bredin, Esqs. Judge : Mr Evatt, Slipper : Mr J. Fiddes. The MOUNT LOUISE OPEN STAKES. I. Mr Mayne's w bd b Blue Bell beat Mr Gray's Leda, and won the stakes. The ROSLEA MANOB STAKES ( Ladies' Purse), with 5 sovs added. MW^ eaMaei| y M b WiriSOme} beat Mr M'Master's f b Fairy Queen Mr Grey's Leda ran a bye .. Mr M'Master's Needle ( absent) Mr Wood's bk d Trim .. Mr Fidde's bk w b Dora Mr Sornaghan's bk b Midge ran a bye Maggy beat Midge | Leda beat Trim Mr Grey's Leda beat Mr Mayne's Maggy, and won the stakes. By the kind permission of R. B. Ivatt, Esq, this club met for coursing on Thursday, the 19th March. In consequence of other meetings coming off at the same time, the entries did not fill; but, as the weather was beautiful, the hares plenty, and in good running order, the day's sport went off in a most satisfactory manner. Mr M'Master's Fairy Queen afforded the spectators a good deal of amusement. Being in the slips to run a bye with Mr Grey's Leda, she broke off in pursuit of a rabbit, which she killed, when a hare started up close by, and was followed by the bitch at full speed, still retaining the rabbit in her mouth, which she persisted in holding until the end of the run, which was a long one. Mr Wood's Trim beat Mr Fidde's Dora, after a very long and exciting course, the latter having the best of it in the start, but Trim's better condition told in the long run. The hills round Mr Evatt's beautiful and picturesque demesne exhi- bited a very gay scene, numbers of the fair sex on horseback lent that aid which beauty ever does when " youth and pleasure meet." The lord of the soil, with his usual hospitality, enter- tained his friends at a very handsome dinner, which concluded the day's sport to the satisfaction of everybody. The Roslea Manor Beagles, hunted by their sportinz owner, Mr Madden, met the following day in the neighbourhood. An unusually large field were out, and none had cause to regret coming, as this little pack afforded an excellent day's sport. THE LATE COUND AND LONGNER MEETING. MR EDITOR : Allow me to make a complaint against the evi- dent disposition on the part of the judge to throw out my black bitch Myrtle, and to differ from your correspondent " Salopia" in his description of that greyhound's courses. In her first oourse with Alice— which is never mentioned— in a long slip, the hare rather favouring Alice ail the way, Myrtle led quite five lengths, wrenched twice, and killed; undecided. Next course she gained the judge's fiat, Goldfinder and Myrtle : The former led and swerved his hare twice, when Myrtle dashed by him, raced the hare, and made a very meritorious kill; un- decided. Next course two hares; one crossed the other's line, but Presdee made a good slip, and both went after the same hare; no two hares afterwards; Goldfinder, going first, fell just before reaching the fence. The bitch went through, and turned her hare twice, then some even work; Myrtle, leading through next fence, came back with a strong lead; on the second, Myrtle taking the hare into the next field, and turned her four times all alone, and in the judge's sight. Goldfinder fell in jumping came in just iu time to see her meritorious kill; he evidently was hurt at the rails. This was given in for Goldfinder. Now, Mr Editor, this is a correct statement, and I think I am justified in complaining, I have been a public courser upwards of eighteen years, and arh no grumbler, but certainly such decisions will drive the best sportsman in the world from coursing.— Yours, & c, THE OWNER OF MYRTLE. Trentham, March 25th, 1857. CALEDONIAN COURSING MANAGEMENT AND THE RED DEER MONEY. MR EDITOR; I thank " A Public Courser" for his avowed respcct. He correctly conceives that I am " unaware of the club mismanagement" alluded to, but incorrectly imputes to me the putting forth " a weak excuse," for the purpose of stifling or evading inquiry or responsibility. This I deny, and, that evasion be henceforth precluded on the part of either, will " A Public Courser" join issue with me, in a reference to the Earl of Eglinton and Winton of the point on which we differ '! This settled, the only obstacle to a full investigation and exposure, so far as I am concerned, will be removed, and, further, the matter of " etiquette" set at rest for ever. Should this, my offer of reference, be declined, " A Public Courser" will, in all probability, be left in the undisturbed enjoyment of his voluminous epistles, aud of the seemingly tranquil repose of his happy seclusion. Meanwhile let me assure him that his in- formant's version of one very important matter, viz, the parti- culars of the original stakes, out of which the Red Deer contests have arisen, is utterly false.— Yours, & c, Hoddam, March 23,1857. WM. SHARPS. GREYHOUND PRODUCE. At Amble, on the 21st inst, Mr Richard Graham's white and fawn bitch Handsome Nell, by Young King Cob out of Brenda, whelped seven pups by Mr Robson's Young Alivo, by Water Rail out of Resistance, Resistance by Swamper, namely, four bitches and three dogs, all fawn and white. Caledonian has lately served the following bitches:— Mr Brocklebank's Blanche Alpin, Mr Bellamy's Black- eyed Susan, Mr Dewar's Daft Lassie, Mr Blanshard's Nimble, Mr Gibson's Queen of the Lothians ( Sister to Hughie Graham). At the Markham Arms, Chelsea, London, on the 21st inst, black bitch Royalty ( late Mr Webb's of Worcester), seven pups by Mark Tapley, five bitches and two dogs, all black; to be dis- posed of when fit to take from the bitch.— March 27,1857. The following bitches have lately been put to Jacobite:— Moneytaker, by Sam out of Toll Wife; Lucinda, by Sam out of Sister to Hughie Graham; and Sybil, by Drift out of Moor- land Meg. On the 18th inst, at Uffington. Salop, Mr Evans's ( late Mr Burton's) Busy, by Lopez out of Butterfly, whelped four fawn dogs, four black dogs, and two black bitches, by Gipsy Royal. On the 26th inst, at Selby, Mr Briggs's Rose, Sister to Bar- rator, whelped nine puppies to Mr Jefferson's Judge, namely, six dogs and three bitches. On the 10th inst, Mr Webb'sJWMm, by Lablache out of Royalty ( Sister to Tendresse), six bitches and two dogs, all black, by Rantere THE GAME OF CHESS. TO CORRESPONDENTS. D. S., Liverpool— A simple thing, indeed; and you must be all still in your rudiments. Black King cannot take White Queen, if White Pawn is coming down ( you do not say which way Pawns are moving), as to do so would, be to go in check of Pawn. Pawn does not lose his checking property; though, if Blaek King were any other piece, he could not take, as he would, in so doing, open King to check of Qusen. The London Chess Club complete their fiftieth year, having been founded in 1807, and this without breach of unity even for a day. They will, probably, celebrate this their Jubilee year by a festival of some sort or other. CHESS PROBLEMS. No. 187. Fine Chess study by the cele- brated Harrwitz. BLACK. pppp • M * mrnk i ' 4m, wm ill ^ IHP 11 Ill • • i of i I* • B • Hi H § j • k w iiil \ llllg BP H 4A H i 11& WHITE. White to move, and win. 1. K Q Kt 5 2. R Q B6 3. Kt Kt 6+ 4. R mates. SOLUTION OF PROBLEM. SOLUTION OF No. 186. K K 4 ( must) Rx B ( A, B, C, D) KK5 8. Kt Kt 6+ 4. B mates at K R 4. ( A) ( B) KKB5 K K Kt 4 8. R K 6, and and Kt mates. ( C) 3. B K Kt 8+ 4, Kt mates. CD) 8. B x R, and mates next move. K Q 5 PKR4 K Q 5 BK8 Recti. 1. K P 2 2. K Kt B 3 3. K11QB4 4. Q Kt P 2 Fine game between Szen and Recsi. 5. Q B P 1 6. Ca Dastles I P 2 8. $ XP 9. K R PI 10. Q B R 8 11. QP1 12. K B Q 8 Szen KP2 Q Kt B 3 KBQ1H Bx Kt P KBQB4 QP 1 PxP BQKtS K RP1 K Kt K 2 Kt Q R 4 Castles K B P 1 ( a) K Kt Kt 3 Kt K 4 KB PxKt PxP KBK6 Q Bx Kt OK 2 Kt Q B 3 BQ5 BKB3 BxP a) To prevent your advancing K P. fb) Meditating, probably, on presently gettin ( c) Very well played. ( d) Recsi plays all this well and steadily. ( e) Fine more. If he takes with Kt, you take Kt with R, and then B with Q. ( f) This man handles his weapon like a master. Recsi. 25. Q K 4 26. RxR 27. Q B Q B 28. Q K R 4 29. QxQ 30. RxP 31. BxKRP 32. R K B 7 33. B K Kt 5 ( f) 34. B K R 7+ 85. B K B 5 86. K R P 1 37. K R P on 38. B K R 7+ 89. B K Kt 6 40. BQB 41. PKR6 42. K Kt P 2 43. K Kt P 1 44. B K B 5 45. KBQKt 46. P K Kt 6 47. BxKt Szeii, RK B3 PxR Q IC Kt 2 QKKt6 BxQ Kt K2 B K 4 RK Kt Q 4 K KR BK Kt2 KK Kt BK B KK R B K 2 BK B8 QB P2 QBP1 B K 4 Kt K 2 Q Kt P 2 KtxP QP1 48. K P advances, and wins. K B P up. THE CHAMPION MEETING OP THE CORK SOUTHERN CLUB. , . — 0 - , - Already several nominations have been applied for. The en- fastest, but before she was reached puss, on seeing the crowd in trance is £ 810s, with £ 15 added. In no part of Ireland is there front, went to the right ( Courier's iMne), which gave the latter j a more convenient place for a meeting than Killady Hill, as it is possession of the liare, and he soon Wiled her, Bright Ensign! only half an hour's ride per train from the city of Cork, and having no chance m the course, which would have given more I there is a station on the ground. If any dogs from England or satisfaction if decided a " no- go." By Your Leave v Saraband : Scotland should go for this stake, they will be guarded m the Th6 former won a rnce short course very cleverly. Plymouth v Jeu ! drawing4 which is a privilege aot always granted. THE ADMIRALTY COURT AND RUSSIAN PRIZES. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council during the past week gave its decision in several cases of appeal from the de- cisions of the Court of Admiralty, which had decided that cer- tain vessels captured as Russian prizes during the late war were rightly captured, and had, therefore, condemned them to be sold. The first case was that of a Russian ship, called the Ariel, which before the commencement of the war belonged to a Mr Eckhoff, as administrator for Mr Hagedorn, Dutch consul at Libau. When the war was on the point of breaking out the Libau merchants were anxious to get rid of their ships, even at a reduced price, to neutrals. Mr Sorensen, therefore, the Danish consul at Libau, resolved to invest, but his residence and trading in Russia made him, in the eye of international lawyers, a Russian subject, and his vessels liable to seizure. His son, however, was at the time carrying on the business of an agent in England. His son, then, might buy the vessels. Sorensen, junior, goes to Altona, re- sumes his Danish nationality, and buys his father's ves- sels, and some others, among these latter the Ariel. The Ariel is then sent on a voyage to America, and returning, enters the port of Belfast, presuming on her Danish flag. She is seized on the 2d of December, 1854, as a Russian sailing under false colours. Sorensen, junior, appeals, but the ship is condemned by the judge of the Admiralty Court. The claimant then goes before the Privy Council. Putting aside one or two minor points the questions for decision were, whether a- sale of this kind was legal. That the Russian vendors disposed of the vessel to a neutral, imniinente hello, was plain. Would this make the contract void in the eyes of a belligerent ? The Privy Council have held that it would not if the sale were real and bona fide. Even flagrante hello it is held that an enemy can dispose of his vessel to a neutral if that vessel be not in transitu, but actually in port, and commences its next voyage as a neutral ship. The question, therefore, was whether this sale was bona fide, and this was determined in favour of the claimant, from the particular circumstances of the case. This decision greatly increases the power of belligerents to dispose of their maritime property. The highest British court has decided that an enemy can not only, when war is imminent, but when it is actually raging, dispose of his property to neutrals, provided the sale is absolute and b » na fide, without the reservation of any interest to the seller. The other cases are of far more immediate importance, and the decision turns upon a curious and interesting point. The practical result is that a considerable number of captures, made by our fleet in the Black Sea, must be held illegal, and, as the vessels have been sold, the claimants will have to be reimbursed at the expense of the Admiralty. The case of the Gerasimo is as follows :— The ship belonged to an Ionian firm at Galatz. She left that port under Wallacliian colours, laden with Indian corn, and bound for Trieste, and was seized as a prize by Captain Powell, of the \ esusviua, on the 19th of July, 1854, as she was coming out of the Sulina mouth of the Danube. In support of the capture, it was urged:— first, that the Gerasimo belonged to an enemy's country ; and, secondly, that she broke a blockade. The first plea is founded on an assertion of the doctrine that territory held by a Power must be considered to belong to it. The Russian forces invaded Moldo- Wallachia in the summer of 1853. These provinces formed part of the Sultan's empire; they never wished to transfer, and did, in fact, never transfer their allegiance. And yet our naval authorities would assert that this temporary and lawless military occupation converted Moldo- Wallachia so entirely into a Russian province that Galatz must be held to be a Russian port, Wallachian or even foreign mer- chants traders in a Russian territory, aud their ships conse- quently liable to capture. In this case there was no pretence for saying that the Danubian provinces were Russian. They were still under the suzerainty of the Porte, and Russia did not even pretend toholdGalatz by conquest, but merely to occupy it in a mili- tary sense. Moldavia andWallachia were not treated by the Porte as enemies, and therefore could not justly be so treated by us. Therefore Galatz was not an enemy's port, and the claimant had a locus standi in his demand for restitution. This is the prin- cipal point of the case, and it has been decided by the Privy Council in consonance, as we think, with humanity and common sense. The second point is of a more technical nature. Did the Gerasimo break a blockade ? The Privy Council decides in the negative. A blockade, it declares, was established, but only as a military expedient and for the embarrassment of the Russian army. In the summer of 1854 the Russian forces were straitened for want of provisions. The allied admirals wished to prevent the importation of corn up the Danube, and with that view issued a proclamation, dated June 2,1854, in which they declared that they had established a blockade of the Danube " in order to stop all transport of provisions to the Russian armies;" and they apprized all vessels of every nation that " they would not be able to enter the river until further orders." The Russians, on the other hand, forbade all export of cereals after the 2d of July. Any exportation was, therefore, to the prejudice of the Russians. " Could, therefore," ask the judicial committee, " a Moldavian merchant imagine, if he had heard of this blockade, that he was liable to capture by the allies for exporting provisions, when the whole purpose of the blockade was declared to be to " prevent their import?" Moreover, there was no proof jthat the merchants of Galatz hail ever heard of the blockade,' Jmce Galatz is some 150 miles from the mouth of the Danube. And if the vessel had no notice of blockade, she was, on that general ground, entitled to bring out her cargo. So the Gerasimo, the Aspasia, the Achilles, and many another craft are decided to have been legally seized and sold; and their owners, Ionians, Wallachians, or Sciotes, will come on the British Admiralty for compensation. Certainly we seem to have made as many mistakes during the last war as could be crowded by any nation into the space of two years. The Privy Council has in both its judgments extended the liberty of the trader and made a step in the emancipation of neutral commerce. PIGEON FLYING— Thos. Pagdin will make a bet of £ 2 to £ 20 that he can breed and fly young pigeons this season from Birmingham to Sheffield, a distance of 874 miles, per railway • any party making the bet can mark the birds in their nes, t fea- thers, and see them every week until the match comes off, in July or August next; or Pagdin will make the same bet against any other fancier accomplishing the same. Any party sending a deposit to Bell's Life and articles to 66, Howard- street, Sheffield, can ensure a match. Thomas Grey of Gateshead, wishes to fly his black dragon hen against Warrior's blue and white cock, from Marsden Bocks or Sunderland, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side ; he will fly Thomas George the same distance, and for the like amount; Grey will give Robert Huggins's Jolly Rigger two minutes start off Marsden Bocks; or take two minutes start off Tynemouth, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side; he will fly W. Walker's Jolly . Butcher, from Marsden Bocks, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side; or Anthony Thompson's blue and white pouter cock on the same terms. Any of these matches can be made at Mr John Hoddrick's, Gibson- street, between seven and ten to- morrow ( Monday) night. Wm. Latham of Wolverhampton will fly his blue cock against Hewley's blue cock, three miles on the Shifnal- road, if he will allow a quarter of a minute start, or he will fly his blue cock against John Merry's chequered cock of Monmore Green, three miles on the same road, A match can be made, for £ 5 a side. Money ready at Meek's, the White Horse, Duke- street, Wolver- hampton. Mr John Reay's dappled cock Bonaparte ( alias Bone) will fly Richard Booth's blue hen, four or six miles, by the twirl, from Heywood Church, from Manchester Old Church, or the Royal Infirmary, for £ 10 or £ 20 a side. A match can be made at S. Goodman's, the Dusty Miller, Cowhill. Mr Boston will fly a pigeon against any other in St Luke's parish, from the Marble Arch, Hyde Park, for £ 5 a side, or he will take five seconds against Mr Hendley's pigeon, for the same sum. Money ready at Mr Hill's, the Shear's, Blue Anchor- alley, Bunhill- row. A. Simpson will fly his chequered white- winged pigeon against W. Watkins ' s blue and white- wiuged pigeofi two miles on the Westbromwich- road, for £ 5 a side, or his own sum. Money ready at Hodgett's, Black Horse, Leicester- street, Birmingham, any night next week. Wru. Terry will fly Wm. Watkins a match from three to five miles, arid twirl for road, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Money ready any night next week, at Mr Thomas's, the Pigeons, Cross- street, Birmingham. AQUATIC REGISTER. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. STJITDAT, MAECH 29 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY, APBIL 1..., THURSDAY FKIDAY SAIUBDAY MOBNING, 2 min past 4 ... 42 min past 4 ... 26 min past 5 ... 13 min past 6 ... 13 min past 7 ... 38 min past 8 ... 18 min past 10 ... EVENING. 23 min past 5 mia past 50 min past 41 min past 51 min past min past 5 min past 11 REGATTAS AND MATCHES TO COME. MARCH. 81.— Hill and May— to row from Putney to Mortlake, for £ 5 a side. APRIL. 2.— Carrol and Campbell— to row for £ 10 a side, at Glasgow. 4.— Oxford and Cambridge Eight- oared Race, from Putney to Mortlake. 9.— Prince of Wales Yacht Club Opening Trip. Folly House at 3: 30 p. m. 10.— Fletcher and Godfrey— to row from Putney to Mortlake, £ 5 a side. 10.— Geddes and M'Gilvery— to row for £ 10 a side, at Glasgow. 13.— Nautilus Club Rowing Match, from Putney to Chiswick. 18.— T. Candlish and W. Taylor— to row from the High Level Bridge to Scotswood, for £ 36 a side. MAY. 9,— Royal London Yacht Club Opening Trip. To start at Blackwall. 11.— Cambridge University Eight- oared Races commence. 12.— Kelly and Messenger— to row Iroia Putney to Mortlake, fer £ 200 a side and the Championship of the Thames. 18.— J. Clasper and Wright— to row a scullers race, tor £ 40 a side, at Norwich. 28^— Royal Thames Yacht Club Opening Trip. Blackwall, at 2 p. m. JUNE. 2.— Royal Thames Yacht Chib Sailing Match, 1st and 2d Classes, from Erith to the Noreand back. First prize £ 100, seeond prize £ 50. Entries close May 25, at 10 p. m. 18.— Clyde Model Yacht Club Opening Cruise, 18.— Royal London Yacht Club Sailing Match, for first and second class yachts, from Erith to the Nore Light- ship and back. Entries close June 11. 20.— Royal Thames Yacht Club Schooner Match, from Gravesend round the Mouse and back. First Class £ 100, second elass £ 50. Entries elose June 11, at 10 p. m. 80 and July 1.— Royal Irish Yacht Club Regatta. JULY. 2.— Royal London Yacht Club Sailing Match, for third class yachts, from Erith to Coalhouse Point and back to Greenwich. Entries close Jilne 25. 17.— Clyde Model Yacht Club Regatta at Largs. 18.— Royal Thames Yacht Club Sailing Match for eutters of 3d and 4th classes, from Erith to the Chapman and back. Third class £ 40, fourth class —. First boat £ 30, second £ 10. Entries close July 9th, at 10 p. m. AUGUST. 29,— Clyde Model Yacht Club Regatta at Dunoon. VANDE& DECKEN'S LOG.- No. VI. " Order, thou eye of action! wanting thee, Wisdom works hoodwinked in perplexity; Entangled reason trips at every pace, And truth, bespotted, puts on error's face."— Hni, MR EDITOR : What can be more refreshing to the body, or inspiriting to the mind, than to turn up upon the deck of a well- ordered clipper yacht, on a fine summer's morning ; the balmy air breathing sweetest perfume— the snowy decks gleaming sil- very in the bright sun- light— the falls all neatly flemished down — the burnished brass- work flashing starlike rays— the crew, fine, hardy, handsome bronze- featured sons of Neptune, having been to their work betimes, are proud of it; and clad in scrupu" lously neat and virgin white- duck frocks, with Dungaree collars, duck trowsers, aud canvas shoes, sit around upon the forecastle having their after- breakfast pipe aud their morning yarn. The skipper— a staid veteran— neither too old nor yet too young, sits by the starboard runner; and you may tell by the complaisant smile which accompanies his hearty response to your " Good morning, Mr So- and- so !" that he is rather proud of his crew and of his vessel; and perhaps, if you do not pay him some small compliment upon the order and regularity which pervades her, he will hope " that you have not been dis- turbed too early by the scrubbing of the decks, sir?" And you hear the wild notes—" one, two! one, two!"— of the cabin gong, and then the merry laughter of your jolly- hearted friends below, summoning you to the matutinal maal. You enter. There are no headaches there; no stale vapour of cigars fouk the sweet air of morning, but, instead thereof, your careful stew- ard has been ashore with the dawn, and a vase of odour- giving flowers overshadows the moss- decorated basket of rosy straw- berries, which are flanked with cresses, and an outer circle of kippered salmon, rolled bacon, & c; whilst the hissing mocha and steaming souchong add their inviting aromas. Every eye is bright, every cheek is ruddy there. Light hearts, clear con- sciences, and sharp knives and forks, prepare them to enjoy their day rationally. Such, Mr Editor, are the results of order and regularity on board a yacht, and such the proper secret of enjoyment. There are many whom we have heard to say that yachting is only an excuse for drinking and smoking; such per- sons are not of sufficient importance to merit contradiction; we can only pity the lowly associations which engender such opi- nions. Such times may have existed, but it was long, long ago. The yachtsmen of the present day have an esprit de corps, and are in the majority too intellectual. Bacchanalian revelry, such as our forefathers delighted in, hath lost its charms. And although social enjoyment is as popular as ever, yet, charac- terised by that moderation which now distinguishes it, it be- comes a reality, and not a shadow. On board such a yacht as that we have endeavoured to de- scribe, we found ourselves, on the morning of the 3d of July, at anchor off the far- famed Cove of Cork ; it was a glorious morning, but with scarcely enough of the motive power for our purposes. At 12h 7min 20sec, the Foam ana Vigilant gave their fighting flags to the breeze against the new " champion of the Irish Channel," the veteran Mosquito, With a very light air from south by east, the two little ones went away hand- over- hand, " pulled foot," as our brother Jonathan hath it, " and looked into their journey." It was a dead turn to windward through the man- of- war roads, and both Foam and Vigilant laid well over for the eastern shore, and cunningly worked the slack water along its margin. The Mosquito's length of keel would not admit of her tampering with " All the dangers of the perilous tide," so she made a long board over towards Spike Island, through the midst of a raging flood. There was no help for it— whether her pilot meant it or not he knows best himself, but there was nothing left but to slash her through it, a good clean full, and endeavour to make up by superior speed what the other vessels were gaining by craftily working away down east, along the margin of the flood. The Mosquito overhauled them in the Narrows, but the wind again fell light; the Foam weathered out Roches Point in beautiful style, with the Vigilant in most obli- ging attendance, and the iron clipper admiring the way their main sheets were rove; the breeze here hauled more to the southward and westward, and brought Daunt's Rock flag- boat still dead to windward. The Foam and Vigilant hauled up on a taut bowline on the starboard tack, and laid down well to the eastward; whilst the Mosquito, whose Pilot appeared to have peculiar notions of his own, tacked and worked the western shore aboard, looking out for the wind to wester more. It was a dangerous voyageinquett of wind, for, all the time that the other two vessels were slashing through the tide, bursting it up aud under- bowing it with their heads to the eastward, the poor Mos- quito had the whole force of it upon her broadside, and, what was worse, too, she was in the middle of the boiling pot. When the Foam and Vigilant tacked to the westward they were well to windward of her,, but the gallant old ship, in no way disheartened, forged along, tack for tack, and again contrived to lessen the water between herself and her cleverly handled little rivals. The Foam took the flag- boat in glorious stylein one board from the shore; the Vigilant raced at it next, but fell off a little as she closed, and had to work a short board to starboard, ere she weathered it. We do not know, Mr Editor, whether any of your nautical readers have ever imagined that a vessel has " stagged" or " taken sulks" during a race; we have often and often remarked a vessel going along in magnificent style, looking every inch a winner, suddenly stop in the most unaccountable manner, and never show again. The Mosquito appeared to have taken some such sulk in her head after rounding this flag- boat ; devil a stir she'd stir, and her two little rivals dancing away across the waves as merry as grigs; still she kept a sullen sort of revenge- ful way upon her, sufficiently so as not to let them get away from her altogether; the canvas was piled over her in folds that astonished even the gentle breeze, and frightened it away ; still they all kept creeping gently towards the Narrows. The Foam entered first, with a fine lead, and nothing to bother her ; Vigi- lant second, sometimes overhauling Foam, and anon dropping off again. Suddenly the Mosquito appeared to arouse from her mysterious lethargy, to think that she, the lioness, had toyed too long with the mice; but although the meshes of her mys- tery were nibbled away, she escaped too late, the toils were too skilfully laid; she raced up to the Vigilant, left her astern, away alongside of Foam, and into the leading berth. It was useless; ' twere better had she gone to leeward, and allowed the Foam her full play at the Vigilant. The well- handled little clipper, the Foam, had her own time well, and went in a good winner, beatings the Mosquito by lOmin lisec, and the Vigilant, with- out time, limn 24sec, and with the time she had to receive from the latter vessel ( viz, 2min), 3min 24sec. Friday, the 4th of July, dawned as brilliantly as the day previously; the Glance had made her number, and there she lay, saucy and confident, ready and willing for whatever might turnup. It was a great pity that the committee in their wisdom did not arrange it so that the Mosquito might have had a chance afforded her to recover her mischance of the previous day. We think it might have been done with- out any injustice to the parties entered, particularly when Foam and Vigilant had beaten her, and the Glance reckoned upon her chances to do so. However, rules are rules; but had they not been altered on Thursday, of course all was right; some of the old hands were missing, however, and possibly the young ones had not coiled the ropes dowD evenly. At 11: 30 the Glance, Vigilant, and Foam, were away with a fresh breeze, at west and north- west; the Foam and Vigilant were, very justly, not a little proud of having vanquished the Mosquito, and therefore ranged up alongside of Glance, with an easy determination, which seemed to imply," You see what we can do, so none of your nonsense 1" But the Glance gave them but a short time to think of the way they had to go ; she bounded away with the lead, careering joyously down through the man- of- war roads, flinging the boiling flood from her knife- like stem in playful glee; down through the Narrows she fairly seemed to fly, and it was evident that her rivals had not a shadow of chance. When she opened Roches Point she hauled down her balloon gaff top- sail, and set a little, narrow- headed one, that set like paste- board. The sea became rolling andiheavy from this to the first flag- boat, but she went along as easily and steadily as a steam ship. Not a stir amongst her crew, her wary master on one knee, tiller in hand, his eagle eye watching everything alow and aloft. Every fathom she went she increased her distance, until at length her rivals were but as snow- white canvas in the distance— the sea- gull's wing on the horizon. After round- ing the last flag- boat off Daunt's Rock, she still forged ahead at wonderful speed, and as she neared the Narrows again, the Mosquito came out to meet her, having a party on board. As she entered the Channel the wind became light and very variable, flying about in puffs, first at N. N. W., then a fla: calm, then away north, and another calm; anon a puff from t je westward would creep across the waters, and would be driven back by a strong squall from N. E.; and, again, a whole basket of wind out from the westward. Here the most perfect piece of cutter sailing we ever witnessed was displayed by her jKipper. Her sheets were laid along the deck fore and aft, here, ew sat in their berths on deck, tailed on to the sheet falls; noi a word or murmur was to be heard save the clear, stern, manl/ voice of the skipper, " Round in on the sheets fore and aft, h Js— cheerily— hold on all!— ease away— handsomely— handsomely, lads— no jerking— treat the little beauty kindly!— in fore aud aft again— aye— aye— that'll do— here it is up west again— we're heading all round the compass— so— steady, lads, we must screw her out of it somehow!" And there truly was the long graceful hull obedient to the will oi her skilful Timoneer, her sails seeming to expand or collapse as if by magic; now she would careen to a strong blast, and anon, perfectly upiight, she would glide across a patch of calm like a snake worming itself to its prey, and then catching the wild squall, she would meet it joyously and fearlessly, and, driving the seething foam astern, would again spring onwards in fleet career. Working from calm to breeze aud breeze to calm, she still kept the shore aboard, from whence ahead the true breeze could be seen blowing; and, gliding out of the treacherous Narrows without making a single tack, where others made two or three, the beautifully handled faUHc was shortly afterwards greeted with the hearty cheers of those who could appreciate a vessel brought out in such thorough racing order, and handled in so skilful a manner. For bringing a vessel to the starting buoys in proper order, and for sailing her afterwards a fair manly race, commend us to William Penny. We have seen many a smart hand, some his equal, but none his superior. Other races there were, Mr Editor, and good ones too, but they are not in our log, and, as we must off to Manx Land, for the present farewell.— Yours, & c, VANDERDECKEN. ROYAL THAMES YACHT CLUB. The next monthly meeting of this club will be held at the Club Rooms, Bedford Hotel, on Wednesday evening, April 1st. The following yacht owners are amongst the candidates to be bal- loted for:— James Thomson, Esq, La Reive, schooner, 36 tons; George Haines, Esq, Mars, cutter, 30 tons; and John Marshall, Esq, Gleam, cutter, 15 tons. Those members and friends who may be desirous of attending the house dinner at six o'clock ( prior to the meeting), must enter their names in the house boot before two u-. m, on the above day. ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB. Subjoined are the fixtures of this club for the forthcoming season, which were made on Wednesday, at a meeting of the Sailing Committee, held at the Caledonian Hotel. On Saturday, May 9th, the opening trip will take place, when the yachts are to assemble at Blackwall and proceed to Erith, where the mem- bers will dine. On Thursday, the 18th of June ( entries to close on the 11th), the first match of the season will take place. The race will be among yachts of the first and second classes, the course being from Erith to the Nore Light and back, and the prizes— the principal ones— in plate, as follows:— First class- first yacht £ 30, second £ 20, third £ 10; second class— first yacht £ 20, second £ 10, third £ 5— On Thursday, July the 2d ( entries to close on June 25th), the second match of the season will take place, among yachts of the third class only. The course will be from Erith to Coal House Point and back to Greenwich, and the prizes— the first of which is iu plate— will be as follows:— First yacht £ 15, second £ 10, third £ 5. The prizes are more than usually attractive, and we hope will bring together a large number of combatants. Yachts that have not been measured under the new rules are to be at Greenwich for that purpose on the Tuesday before each match. At a late hour of the evening, after some discussion, it was decided by a very small majority that no card- playing be allowed in the club- rooms. ROYAL CORK YACHT CLUB. The members of the Royal Cork Yacht Club are beginning to fit out unusually early this year, and two yachts have been lately added to the fleet, Mr Daunt of Kinsale having bought the cele- brated Cygnet from Mr Lambton, and Capt Hodder Newry the Kathleen, 32, from Lord Bangor, and although she is not a racer, she has the reputation of being a first- rate cruising craft. Both these vessels are fitting out. Mr Horace Pool has ready for launching a very pretty looking 12 tonner. Mr T. C. Atkins is having a new after body put into the Vigilant, from the chain plates aft. Major Longfield has sold " the Foam to his brother for a high figure. Mr Hayes has gone to Cowes to complete the purchase of a 25 ton boat building there, and has sold the Siren to Mr S. White. Capt O'Bryen has offered the Flirt at a low price, considering her performance; if sold, he intends to purchase the renowned Thought. Mr P. French and Mr Cooper Penrose commission their respective yachts, Mystery andHarlequin. lstof April, The club house is also refitting, having had painters and decorators at work for the last month, sa as to have the house ready by the 10th of May, when the first meeting will be held, and the post of Admiral filled up. The last letters from the Vice- Admiral were dated from Zante, he being on a cruise with Lord Boyle, in the Mediteranean for the winter. From the above it may be inferred that Thursday ( club sailing day) will be a gay one at Queenstown. ANGLESEY YACHT 3LUB. Thi3 club met on Wednesday last, at the Freemason's Tavern, for the purpose of electing officers for the curreut year, and of discussing future arrangements. At tliQ last meeting, held at Mr Wentzell's, at the end of December, the club adjourned its meetings to the Spring of the present year, until some better arrangements could be made for a permanent club house, so as to ensure a better attendance of members. The following were the appointments made :— C. F. Chubb, Esq, re- elected Commo- dore ; E. S. Bulmer, Esq, re- elected Vice- Commodore; F. E. Buck- nail, Esq, elected Rear- Commodore, in the room of D. E. White, Esq ; W. T. Dry, Esq, and A. Wentzell, Esq, Auditors ; Messrs Chubb, Bulmer, Bucknall, Wentzell, Wyld, Sawyer, ana Burton, Sailing Committee. The club then proceeded to the question of honorary secretary. The Commodore stated that everything in a great measure depended on an active secretary, and the club had to deplore the great negligence that had occurred on this head. Many other members expressed themselves very warmly on this point, and stated that those duties had been thrown on the Commodore, and the club must have ceased to exist but for his exertions. Mr Burton in the most handsome manner volun- teered to accept the office, if the Commodore would initiate him into the duties, and the club unanimously elected Mr Burton to the office. Mr Elkington attended the members, and in the most generous manner offered the use of the Freemason's Tavern for a club house, free of charge, until the club felt themselves in a position to pay rent, and the offer was accepted with thanks. The Commodore stated that it had, been mooted to amalgamate this club with the London Model, and the question was discussed amongst the members, some of whom were in favour and others objected, unless the name were preserved, but all the members present assured the Commodore that they were determined to rally round him this year, whether amalgamated or not with any other club, and whatever the cause of the recent apathy of members in attending meetings, an energetic co- operation of the officers would soon bring the members together again, and the Anglesey Yacht Club continue worthy of the proud name it bore. RANELAGH YACHT CLUB. MR EDITOR : In your report of the last meeting of the London Model^ Yacht Club I find the following paragraph:—" A propo- sition had been made to Vice- Commodore Williams to amalga- mate the Ranelagh with the London Model Yacht Club, but the subject was deferred in consequence of the non- appearance of the Commodore of that club, a* promised." This is evidently a mistake, but, as it is calculated possibly to do us injury, I hope you will allow me to contradict it. Since the establishment of the R. Y. C., three years ago, no project for amalgamation with any other club has ever been entertained, and, from my know- ledge of the feelings of the members, I do not think there is the slightest probability of any such scheme ever being mooted,— Yours, & c, WM. ROE, Hon Sec. [ It appears that the Anglesey Yacht Club, and not the Ranelagh, was the one alluded to.] OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE EIGHT- OARED RACE. Wa wish to call the particular attention of our readers to an- other alteration which has mutually been agreed upon by the universities with respect to this great race, and according to which it will be rowed as originally fixed, on Saturday next, April 4, with the flood tide, from Putney to Mortlake, and we suppose that the state of the tide on that day will not allow of a later start than 11 a. m. precisely; indeed, it will be as well to bear in mind that, as the tides will be at the neap, and may be much influenced by wind and other circumstances not to be foreseen, it may be found expedient to start the race even earlier, in order to insure not meeting the ebb before arriving at Mortlake. We think that all will rejoice that this second alteration has been made, for there can be little doubt that the up course affords a better starting point, and the river is sure to be much clearer of heavy craft at the end of a flood than on the first of the ebb, when every barge has just cast off or weighed anchor, and when many have not even got the necessary way on to make them manageable. We have now one word to address to the captains of steam- boats, which, we regret to say, is ren- dered doubly necessary by the shameful and reckless conduct of some of them at the match last Easter, when their sole object seemed to be to run a general muck, and impede and foul one another as much as possible. We have now only to tell them that the gentlemen of theuniversitieshaveagreednot torowthe match but defer it till some other time, which will not be made known, unless all steam- boats are astern at the time of starting, with the exception of that boat which will convey the umpire ( J. W. Chitty, Esq, of Exeter College, Oxford, and on board of which the superintendent, of the Citizen Steam- boat Company has kindly volunteered to take his station, to note down those captains who shall not strictly comply with the above arrangement. In order, too, that the match boats may not be inconvenienced by the water turned up by the continual backing astern of the paddle- wheels, we reecommend those steamers that cannot make fast to the piers of the bridge or anchored barges to drop a kedge, which they could easily pick up on the road home. It will be seen that several additional steam- boats are advertised this week, among which is one under the superintence of Mark Cook, the famous Oxford waterman, whose constant civility will no doubt procure him a heavy freight, and another chartered by the well- known veterans, Wentzell of Lambeth and Logan of Cambridge. All these boats will start from London Bridge, and call at the inter- mediate stations; but those gentleman who have tickets for the umpire's boat, Citizen C, must remember that she will start from the Watermen's Pier on the Middlesex shore of Waterloo Bridge, at 8: 45 a. m., and will call only at Hungtr- ford and Pimlico Piers on her way up. It is scarcely necessary to say that both crews have been hard at work. Oxford arrived in Putney on Thursday last, and took up their quarters at the White Lion, while Cambridge, who did not appear till Saturday ( yesterday), have, as usual, entrusted themselves to the careful guardianship of Mrs Heath, at the Star and Garter, and we oubt not that Putney, during the present week, will be alive with rowing men to witness the performances of the crews in these, their finishing trials. OXFORD. st lb 1. R. W. Rislev, Exon 11 3i 2. P. Gurdon, University.... 11 0 3. T. Arkell, Pembroke 10 12* 4. R. Martin, Corpus 12 li 5. W. H. Wood, University.. 11 18 6. E. Warre, Baliol 12 SJ 7. A, P. Lonsdale, Balliol.... 12 0 8. J. T. Thorley, Wadliam .. 10 li F. W. Elers, Trinity ( cox).. 9 2 CAMBRIDGE. st lb 1. A. P. Holme, Trinity .... 11 8 2. A. Benn, Emmanuel 11 7 3. W. H. Holley, Tria Hall.. 11 9 4. A. L. Smith, Trinity 11 7 5. J. J. Sergeantson, Trinity. 12 13 6. R. L. Lloyd, Magdalene .. 12 2 7. P. Pearson, St John's .... 11 9 8. H. Snow, St John's 11 8 R. Wharton, Magd ( cox) .. 91 OXFORD UNIVERSITY BOAT CLUB TORPID RACES. FRIDAY, MARCH 13.— These annual races commenced on Friday week, and were brought to a close on the afternoon of Friday last. The racing, upon an average, may be considered good, and the attendance better than in any previous year's Torpid Races. The boats started in the following order, the brackets denoting the bumps which occurred: Exeter Balliol | Worcester"! Christ Church Wadham " I Oriel J Pembroke BrasenoseJ I Exeter 2 University Trinity I SATURDAY.— No racing took place, in consequence of the boisterous state of the weather, Wednesday being substituted. MONDAY. Exeter Balliol \ Oriel 1 Christ Church") Brasenosej Worcester J Pembroke j Wadham 1 Exeter 2 University Trinity J A splendid race between Brasenose and Balliol, the bamp being made only a short distance from the winning post. TUESDAY.— The only change from yesterday was that Worcester again took precedence of Oriel, in consequence of the rudder lines of the latter becoming entangled with the starting rope, which gave the Worcester boat an opportunity of passing them. WEDNESDAY. Exeter University Worcester") Pembroke Brasenose Oriel / Christ Church Balliol Exeter 2 Trinity Oriel bumped Worcester again very soon after starting. A very fine race between Brasenose, University, and Christ Church. Wadham took off previous to this race. THURSDAY.— The only change that took place was between Worcester and Exeter ( 2dJ.— A splendid race again with Bra- senose, University, and Christ Church. Pembroke gained on Exeter. FRIDAY. Exeter Pembroke Christ Church Oriel Worcester Exeter ( 2d) University") Brasenose ) Balliol Trinity University, after struggling hard for several days to maintain its place, was at last compelled to succumb to Brasenose. Pem- broke again gained on Exeter. BOAT RACING AT CAMBRIDGE. FIRST TRINITY CLUB PAIR OARS.— The time race for the First Trinity Pair Oars was rowed en Friday, the 20th of March, from the Little Bridge to the Railway Bridge, between Thomp- son and Royds and Wyatt and Spaith. The latter gentlemen were unfortunate in their steering, and Messrs Thompson and Royd came in winners by 2sec. The time was 9min 25sec, with but little stream._ THAMES SUBSCRIPTION CLUB. We are requested to state that circumstances, over which the committee have no control, necessitate the alteration of the day fixed for the anniversary festival of this club, Tuesday, the 7th April, instead Of Wednesday, the 8th, being now definitively selected. Arrangements have been made for holding a special meeting for the election of members at five o'clock on that day — one hour before the dinner. Limehouse, on Wednesday evening next, prepared to mateh a landsman against him, to row from Putney to Mertlake, in any sort of boats, for £ 50 or £ 100 a side. The Editor of Bell's Life to be stakeholder, and to name or send a referee. NIL DESPERANDUM CLUB.— The Gentlemen Amateur Crew of Dumbarton, anxious to set at rest the disputed question as to the championship, accept the challenge given by the Clydesdale Club, and are prepared to meet any bond fide gentlemen crew of Scotland in a feur oared match. Articles can be drawn up, and arrangements entered into by corresponding with the secretary of their club. KELLY AND MESSENGER.— We have this week received a further sum of £ 20 a side for this match which was made on Monday evening at the Feathers Tavern, Wands worth, at a nu- merously attended meeting. Both men were present, looking extremely well, but little business was done in the way of bet- ting, as Messenger was unattended by any of his backers. HENRY PERAIRA of Duke Shore having heard that John Rice of Limehouse- hole wishes to row him, he will accommodate him with a match for £ 10 or £ 15 a side, in old- fashioned wager boats, from North Woolwich to Limehouse- hole, and will meet him at the Black Horse, Ropemaker's- fieldl, Limehouse, on Tuesday next, to make the match. CHARLES HALES, of the Times Unity Club, will row Henry Hastings, of the Blackfriars Club, for £ 10 a side, from Putney to Mortlake, to row in the best boats they can get. If that amount don't suit Hastings, he can have as mt. ch more as he likes. Hales will be at Mr Weston's, the Bell, Addle Hill, Doc- tors' Commons, on Tuesday evening, prepared to make the match. PIMLICO AND CHELSEA UNITY ROWING CLUB.— A meeting of this club will be held on Monday ( to- morrow) evening, at eight o'clock, to name an early day, classify the men, and draw part- ners for opening the season with a four- oared r;:. ce; it is there- fore requested that all members will attend the same. HILL AND MAY.— For this scullers race we have received the whole of the money, £ 5 a side. It is to take place on Tuesday, from Putney to Mortlake, one hour before high water, and to be rowed in old- fashioned boats, the cutters to keep astern of the sternmost man. GEORGE WADB will row Robbins of Battle Bridge, or Henry White of Mill Stairs, in old- fashioned boats, from North Wool- wich to Limehouse Hole, for not less than £ 25 a side. A match can be made on Tuesday evening next, at the New England Light House, Stone Stairs. HENRY BROWN of Lambeth has made a mstch with Ned Maynard of the same place to row, on Easter Monday, for £ 5 a side. The next deposit is to be made at Mr Ralph's, oar- maker, Fore- street, Lambeth. TESTIMONIAL TO MR BLACKWELL.— The presentation of a coat and silver badge to Mr W. E. Blackwell for the admirable manner in which he carried out the Horselydown Regatta, July, 1856, will take place at the Victoria Tbeatrt , on Thursday,, April 2d, 1857, on which occasion Mr J. M. Westcott ( late land- lord of the Rose and Crown, Horselydown,) takes a benefits when it is hoped many of his old friends will rally round him. MR ALCOCK'S SUBSCRIPTION.— We have this ' week received 10s collected at the house of Mr Wilson, Swan Tavern, Fulham. We are assured by many that, should the question come to trial, there will be no want of funds to back Mr Alcock, and hold him harmless. CRICKET. MARYLEBONE CLUB MATCHES, 1857. THUBSDAY, MAY 21, at Cambridge— The Marylebone Club and Ground! v the Undergraduates ot' Cambridge. MONDAY, JUNE 1, at Lord's— The All England Eleven v the United All England Eleven. For the benefit of the Cricketers' Fund. MONDAY, JUNE 8, at Lord's— The Marylebone Club and Ground v the County of Kent. MONDAY, JUNE 15, at Lord's— The Marylebone Club and Ground V the County of Sussex. THUBSDAY, JUNE 18, at Oxford— The Marylebone Club and Ground v the Undergraduates of Oxford. MONDAY, JUNB 22, at Lord's— Sixteen Gentlemen of the University of Cambridge Y the United All England Eleven. Mr Dark's Match. THUBSDAY, JUNB 25, at Lord's— The University of Oxford v the Uni- versity of Cambridge. MONDAY, JUNE 29, at Lord's— Sixteen Gentlemen of the University of Oxford v the United All England Eleven. Mr Dark's match. THUBSDAY, JULY 2, at Lord's— The Marylebone Club and Ground * Haileybury College ( with Lockyer). MONDAY, JULY 6, at Lord's— The Counties of Kent and Sussex V England. THURSDAY, JULY 9, at Lord's— The Gentlemen of Kent and Sussex v the Gentlemen of England. MONDAY, JULY 13, at Lord's— The Gentlemen v the Players. THUBSDAY, JULY 16, at Gravesend— The Marylebone Club and Ground v the County of Kent. Return Match. MONDAY, JULY 20, at Lore's— The North of England v the South of England. MONDAY, JULY 27, at Lord's— The All England Eleven v the United AU England Eleven. For the Benefit of Dean. MONDAY, AUS 10 or 17, at Canterbury— The Counties of Kent and Sussex v England. Return Match. THUBSDAY, AUG 13 or 20, at Canterbury— The Gentlemea of Kent and Susstx v t| e Gentlemen of England, Return Match, COUNTY OF SURREY CLUB. MAY 18, at Cambridge— 6 Gentlemen and 5 Players of Surrey v 6 Gen- tlemen and 5 Players of Cambridgeshire. MAY 21, United All England Eleven v Sixteen of the Household Brigade and two bowlers of England. A Military Band to be in attendance. JUNE 29, at Oxford— 8 Gentlamen aud 3 Players of Surrey v 8 Gentlemen and 8 Players of Oxford. JUNE 11, at the Oval— County of Surrey v County of Kent. JUNE 18, at the Oval— 6 Gentlemen and 5 Players of Surrey v C Gentle- men and 5 Players of Cambridgeshire. JUNE 25, at Brighton— County of Surrey v County of Sussex. JULY 2, at the Oval— Gentlemen of England v Players. JULY 9, at the Oval— County of Sarrey v North of England. JULY 16, at the Oval— County of Surrey v County of Sussex. JULY 23, at the Ov al— 8 Gentlemen and 3 Players of the County of Surrey v 8 Gentlemen and S Players of the County of Oxford ( return). AUG 3, at the Oval— Surrey and Sussex v England. AUG 10, at Brighton— Surrey and Sussex v England ( return). A. UG 24, at Sheffield— County of Surrey v North of England ( return). Also the following One- day Matches ( out and home):— Surrey Club v Barnes : Surrey Club v Wimbledon j Surrey Club v Surbiton ; Surrey Club v Clapham ; Surrey Club v Carshalton ; Surrey Club v Reigatej Surrey Club v Dorking; Surrey Club v Southgate. NORTH KENT CLUB. JUNE 8, at Lord's— County of Kent v M. C. C. and Ground. JULY 9, at Brighton— County of Kent v County of Sussex. JULY 16, at Gravesend— M. C. C. and Ground v County of Kent. AUG 24, at Gravesend— County of Sussex v County of Kent. OLD RUGBEANS V RUGBY SCHOOL. The annual match between the Old Rugbeans and the pre- sent School will be played at Rugby, on Wednesday and Thurs- day, April 22 and 23. Gentlemen desirous of playing on the Old Rugbean side are requested to communicate with Mr Bowen, Balliol College, Oxford. It is to be hoped that there will be two elevens to play against the School, CRICKET IN KAFFRARIA. SEVENTY- THIRD REGIMENT V GARRISON OF KING WILLIAM'S TOWN. This match was played at King William's Tow, British Kaffraridf on the 18th and 19fch of Dec. last, and was well con- tested ( as far as it went), terminating in favour of the garrison, with 7 wickets to go down. Score: 78D REGIMENT. 1st inn 2d inn Lieut Cooke, b Colley 0 c Booth, b Selby 27 Ens Milligan, c Cook, b Colley 9 run out 13 Priv Wing, run out 2 b Colley 0 Prir Dorman, b Selby 1 bColley. 5 Lieut Godfrey, b Selby 3 c Hibbert, b Selby 0 Ens Hon C. R. Ward, b Selby 4 leg bw.- b Selby 0 Lieut Henslowe, c Doar, b Seiby 6 run out 3 Priv Cox, not out 3 run out 0 Priv Brooker, b Colley 1 not out 4 Priv Partridge, c Cook, b Selby 0 ran out 1 Priv Carr, b Colley 2 run out 0 B 6, w b 10 16 B 8, w b 7 10 Total - 47 Total - 63 THE GARRISON. Capt Grantham ( 45th Regt), b Ward 0 Lieut Drage ( 89th Regt), c Cooke, b Henslowe 4 Capt Heycock ( 89th Regt), b Hen- slowe 0 Priv Selby ( 60th Rill), b Henslowe 6 Lieut Collins ( 60th Rifles), b Hen- slowe 4 Lieat Colley ( 2d Q), b Henslowe.. 2 Lkut Browning ( 89th Regt), c Milligan, b Ward 22 Corp Cook ( 60th Rifles), c and b Wing 10 Corp Doar ( 60th Rifl), b Henslowe 2 Serg Hibbert ( 89th Regt), notout. 17 Priv Booth 60th Kifl), b Henslowe 4 B 6, lb 1, w b6, li b 6 19 Total 90 In the second innings of the Garrison Lieut Collins obtained ( not out) 4, Lieut Colley ( b Ward) 0, Lieut Browning ( b Ward) 4, Corp Cook ( b Cooke) 0, Priv Booth ( not out) 10; b 2,1 b 1— total 21. NAUTILUS CLUB.— At a meeting of this club, held on Thurs- day last, at the Old Swan, Chelsea, which was numerously at- tended, the following crews were drawn for their four- oared race from Putney to Chelsea, on Easter Monday :— 1. T. Harold, 2. H. Winsor, 3. F. Nitcher, 4. G. Arnold, Rowen ( cox). 1. G. Eatley, 2. G. Elsley, 3. G. Ashford, 4. J. Richardson, Cannon ( cox). 1. P. Flackard, 2. J. Atkinson, 3. W. Robins, 4. H. Rich- ardson, Smith ( cox). 1. N. Douglas, 2. W. Levi, 3. G. Douglas, 4. W. Dunkley, D. Rumming ( cox). THE GREEN MAN, GREEN- STREET, CHURCH- STREET, BLACK- ERIARS- ROAD.— The renowned Tom Cole would be always glad to see his friends at his house to assist in a little harmony. Mr Sheffield will occupy the chair and Mr Thorrington act as vice, to- morrow night, supported by a host of talent. Harmonic meetings every Saturday and Monday evening. Tom is in first- rate chaunting trim, and it is to be hoped his friends will rally round him. As Mr PAYNE, of the Duchess of York, Kingsland- road, ap- pears so anxious to back George Wade of Stone Stairs, a gentle- man will be at Mr Jamison's, Camden's Head, Church- lane, CROYDON CRICKET CLUB. ME EDITOR : In your paper of last week appeared a notice of the meeting of the Croydon Clarence Cricket Ciub, mentioning the name of Mr H. Chasemon as treasurer. I have to request that you will contradict this statement, which, I have his autho- rity for saying, was made without his knowledge or consent. Although perfectly willing, like many members of the Croydon Club, to support the re- construction of the Clarence, he is not, nor is he likely to become, their treasurer, being a member of the committee of this club, to which office he will be re- elected at the first meeting of the season, which takes place on the 2d of April.— Yours, & c, CHARLES S. WHEATJ. ER, Hon Sec. AN APPEAL TO CRICKETERS, & c. LILLYWHITE'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 score- books, or notices of any remarkable events that have occurred in the game, will also be thankfully received and imme- diately acknowledged. All communications will receive instant attention, and the compiler trusts that this appeal for the pur- pose of publishing a " complete history" of the noble game will not be in vain. Bell's Life in London, from its first number, as well as the Marylebone Club books ( by authority of the com- mittee), have been carefully searched, and many important and interesting events abstracted; numereus other reprint 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. WEST WICKHAM CLUB.— A meeting of a few of the old and formerly staunch supporters of the West Wickham Club was held at the Swan Inn on Thursday, 19th instant, for the purpose of re- establishing the club. A large sum having been subscribed and paid, the officers for the ensuing year were elected, and the following resolutions passed:—" That all the old members should be allowed to join the club upon paying the subscription of £ 1 Is. into the hands of W. R. Crittall on or before the 2d of May, and that if not then paid their names be struck off the list. That T. Shearman and W. Adams be engaged as bowlers. That the practice days be every Saturday at two o'clock; that the club commence their season on Saturday, the 2d of May, at two o'clock, and dine together at seven o'clock. That the following matches be fixed— the Burstow, Seven Oaks, Vine, Surrey, Ban- steacL Carshalton, Married against Single. DAUNTLESS CLUB, OXFORD.— The annual meeting of this prosperous club, who, by the bye, won every match they played fast season, was held on Monday last, at their club house, the Black Horse, St Clement's. The following were elected officers for the ensuing season :— President, F. Farrant, Esq ; vice- pre- sident, Mr H. Taylor; hon sec, T. Figg, Esq; treasurer, J. Bailey, Esq ; committee, Messrs East, Molyneux, and Harvey. This club will play a home- and- home match with any club within 30 miles of Oxford. PARNES SUN CLUB.— The members of this club met on Tuesday last, when the following were elected officers for thd ensuing season :— Mr Stevens, president; Mr Hill, treasurer ; Mr Viccars, secretary ; with a committee of four members, who will be happy to hear from their old friends at their earliest convenience. Communications to be made to Mr Viccars, hon sec, Sun Inn, Barnes. MIDDLESEX GROUND.— This ground ( as will be seen by advertisement in another part of the paper) is now open for the season, and daily may be seen. geiltlemen connected with the various clubs of the metropolis enjoying thus early their favourite pastime. The ground is in capital order, having been thoroughly underdrained, and no doubt the proprietors, Thorns and Payne, may expect a successful season. WELLINGTON CLUB.— A general meeting of the above club will be held at the Knights of St John Tavern, Finchley- road, on Tuesday, March 31, at eight o'clock precisely, for the purpose of electing new members, receiving the report oI the committee and on general business. The Wellington Club play on the New St John's Wood CricKet Ground, Finchley- road, near the Swiss Cottage, JUNIOR ALBION CLUB, TURNHAM GREEN.— The committee of this club would be glad to make arrangements for a friendly home- and- home match, during the present season, with any junior eleven within 10 miles of Turnham Green. A letter ad- dressed to MrW. Eydmann, secretary, Prince of Wales, Turnham Green, will be attended to. PUBLIC SCHOOL MATCHES.— Mr F, Lilly white has just pub- lished a little work containing the scores of matches played be- tween Eton and Westminster ( commencing 1796), Westminster and Charterhouse, Rugby and Marlborough, and Marlborough and Cheltenham. The work is published at Is by Messrs F. Lillywhite and Wisden, 2, New Coventry- street, and Leicester- square, and will, no doubt, find its way to'those interested, BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, MARCH 29, 1857. THE JUENG FIGHTS TO COME. APB 13.— Giuiamand Mottle—£ 10a side, near Portsmouth. 14.— Barton and Campbell—£ 25 aside, London. 11.— Chiedonian Mouse and Bell—£ 10 a side, London. 22.— Cobley and Crockett— £ 100 a side, London. MAT 12.— Hayes and Travers— £ 100 a side, London. JUNE 8.— R; iey andRaflerty—£ 20 a side, Birmingham. 16.— The Tipton Slasher and Tom Savers—£ 200 a side and the Champion's Belt, London. 23.— Dan Morris and Brookes— £ 50 a side, London, FIGHTS BOB THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND OTHER CELE- BRATED PEI .3 BATTLES.— Just published, at Bell's Life Office, 170, Strand, and to be had of all booksellers, " The Fights for the Championship, and other Prize Battles," being full accounts of all the fights for the championship from the days of Figg and Broughton to the present time, and also o{ many other celiSrated 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 all the railway stations, and of Mr Fenner at Cambridge, & c. THE CHAMPIONSHIP. SAYERS AND THE TIPTON SLASHER.— A further deposit of £ 10 a side between these heroes was made on Tuesday, at Mr Jackson's, King's Head, Kiag- street Mews, Grosvenor- square, in the presence of an immense number of the patrons of pugilism. The next of £ 10 a side must be forthcoming on Thursday next, at Joe Phelps's, Green Dragon, Villiers- street, Strand. The Slasher is th - favourite in the betting, but at present little speculation ha^ i taken place, the friends of Sayers requiring 2 to 1. NOLAN AND FLANNBRY OP BIRMINGHAM.— These men met on Monday, near the Bell Inn, at Northfield, four miles from Birmingham, to fight at catch weight, for £ 10 a side. Both have figured in the Ring, previous to the present encounter, 1 for small sums. An excellent ring was formed by Commissary Giles, and the men were attended by well- known seconds. Each was in first- rate condition. Betting commenced at 2 to 1 on Flannery. The men got to work at onee, and in the third round Nolan got first blood from the nasal organ, and the knock- down blow in the 8th round. At the 10th round they were disturbed toy the police, A move was at once made further on to the Rubery Hills, four miles and a half from Bromsgrove, in Worcestershire, when a ring was again formed, and the men were then set to work. At the end of the first hour Nolan began in earnest, and seriously damaged both peepers. Flannery, although a game chicken, had not a shadow of a chance with Nolan, who was steady at his work, and countered his man with great steadings. After fighting one hour and a half Flannery's friends wished him to give in, seeing he had not a chance, but he would not hear of being withdrawn, so the contest continued. Flannery persevered in struggling on, in hopes of a jfoul blow, but Nolan wat cautious not to throw a chance away, and at last Flaimery's friends, after a fight of two hours and 10 minutes, in which 95 rounds were got through, threw up the sponge in token of defeat. It is but due to Flannery to state that he took his punishment unflinchingly, and although a loser, has proved himself a game lad. The stakes were handed over to Nolan by Mr Tailby, thy stakeholder. TEDDY ( JEMMY WELSH'S NOVICE) AND CONNOR OP BIR- MINGHAM.— AD the early hour of eight, on Monday morning, near the Cape at Smethwick, three miles from Birmingham, was congregated a pretty good muster to witness the fight between the above- nanj ' d men, for £ 10 a side, at catch weight. Both are well known in the Midland districts as having contended in the Ring with varied success. Teddy having been successful in his two last encounters, was the favourite at 7 to 4. He is a com- pact, well- made young fellow, standing 5 feet 4 inches, weight Sstl21b, and heavy left- handed hitter. Connor's weight is 9st 31b, and his height 5 feet 6 inches. An excellent ring was kept, the men vere well seconded, and in first- rate condition; no time was lost in getting to work. In the second round Teddy drew first blo< J, by planting a slashing hit over the right eye of Connor, from which the claret flowed copiously. Iu the 9th round he caug- it him on the right side of the nob, and sent him to grass. As the fight progressed. it was evident that Connor had not a chance, for he could not get home with any effect, and after contending for 25 minutes, in which 15 rounds were got through, Connor's left ogle being closed, aad his right damaged, his friends gave in. Teddy being declared the winner. CAMPBELL AND HATTON.— The final deposit, of £ 2 a side, for this match was made at Jem Cross's, Royal Oak, East- lane, Greenwich, on Tuesday. The men meet between two and three o'clock on Friday next, at our office, to fix upon a place of fighting. In reference to Cross's letter of last week, Jesse Hatton writes to say, he thiuks it rather singular that Campbell should be drugged'a month before the fight. He considers a mouth ample time to i? et him fit, and hopes that he may meet him in the ring in as good condition as he understands him to be in reality, and that the best man may win. Hatton evidently believes that Jem Cross wants to kid him. BOB BRET'J LE AND MIKE MADDEN.— These men met on Wednesday, a : Harry Orme's, and on Friday at our office, and have staked a small deposit, and agreed to meet at Bob Brettle's, White Lion, Digbeth, on Tuesday week, to draw articles. Mad- den is to receive £ 5 to go to Birmingham. They fight at 10st31b, in the London district. This long mooted affair, therefore, has now every prospect of being amicably arranged. GILLIAM A> D MOTTLE.— A match has been made at Ports- mouth between Edward Mottle and William Gilliam, to fight at catch weight, i'or £ 10 a side, on the 13th of April. Gilliam is to receive £ 2 in t he ring for giving Mottle choice of ground. We have received the first deposit of £ 2 a side. The second, of £ 3 a side, is to be made at Mr Mathesen's, the Rattler, White- row, Portsea, on Tuesday. YOUNG RILEY AND G. RAPFERTY.— These well- known Bir- mingham youths are matched to fight at 7st 41b, for £ 20 a side, to come off on Monday, June 8, within 50 miles of home, the men to toss for place of weighing at the final deposit, to weigh the morning of fighting. S. Coates final stakeholder. A further deposit to be made to- morrow evening, at Mr Jenkins's. POSH PRICE AND ISAAC BAKER.— These men were to have made a further deposit at Bob Brettle's, White Lion, Digbeth, on Monday last, but Price did not attend, and the match ended in a forfeit. Laker says if Price is still willing to meet him, a match can be made for £ 100 a side, os application to BobBrettle. COOKSEY AND BEASLEY.— Cooksey has forfeited the £ ldown. Beasley is still open to fight him at 7st or catch weight, for £ 5 a side. Money ready at Taylor's, Spotted Dog, Alcester- street, Birmingham. Teddy ( Jemmy Welsh's Novice) is matched to fight a man at 8st 121b, for £ 25 a side, the man to be named to- morrow night by Morris Roberts, between eight and ten o'clock, at Jemmy Welsh's, Glasscutters' Arms, Hill- street, and articles drawn up. CHARLESWORTH AND SPEIGHT — These men must fight the first week after the expiration of their recognisances. It is im- possible for us, in the midst of conflicting evidence, to decide which is in the right. DAN MORRIS AND BROOKES.— These lads are to make a fur- ther deposit of £ 5 a side, on Wednesday next, at Alec Keene's, Three Tuns, Moor- street, Soho. HAYES AND TEAYERS.— These men must make good a further sum of £ 10 a side on Wednesday, at Nat Langham's, Cambrian, Castle- street, Leicester- square. CROCKETT AND COBLEY.— A further deposit of £ 5 a side for this match was made ou Wednesday at Harry Orme's, Jane Shore, Shoreditch. The next of £ 5 a side is due at Ben Cauut's, Coach and Horses, St Martiu's- lane, on Wednesday next. BELL AND WHITE— We have received the deposit for this match, made at Mr Malster's, Anchor and Hope, St George's- in- the- East, on the 24th inst. The next, of £ 110s a side, is to be made at Mr Abraham's, King's Cross, on Tuesday next, DORKIN AND ELLIOTT.— We have received from Mr Watson of Dipton £ 5. being the first deposit for a match between Elliott and Dorkin of Dipton, to fight in the month of April. The letter is unaccompanied by any particulars respecting the match. PARKER AND DALY.— This match is off, Daly having forfeited at Mr Oughton's, Milwall, on Tuesday, Parker can have the money in our hands on Tuesday or Wednesday next. Jack Cain of Leicester, brother to Bill Cain, will fight Young Donovan, who defeated Spooner, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side. The match can be made any night next week at Mr Lockwood's, Drury- lane, or at Mr C. Larke's, Black Swan, Belgrave Gate, Leicester. Fonner Gee of Newcastle will fight Gleghorn at catch weight, providing Gleghorn will stake £ 30 to £ 25, and will take £ 5 for the choice of place of fighting. If this suits Gleghorn, by sending £ 5 to the Editor of Bell's Life and articles to Fonner, he can ensure a match. Jemmy Shaw has a Novice, at lOst 61b, he will match against any Novice of like weight, for £ 25 a side, and also an 8st 61b man he will match for £ 15 a side. Money ready at Jemmy Shaw's, Queen's Head, Crown- court, to- morrow( Monday) eveniiig. Mr Sam Burford will back Toddy Ray to fight Sullivan accord- ing to his own terms, at 7 at 61b, for £ 10, £ 15, or £ 25 aside. Money ready any night at Mr S. Burford's, Trumpet Inn, Chatham. John Dawes ( alias Homer) of Gosta Green will fight Joseph Williams of Duke- streefc, at catch weight, for £ 5, £ 10, or his own sum. Money ready any night next week, at Mr Pear's, the Bee- hive, Baggot- street, Birmingham. Jemmy Massey will match Ingram against Jack Hicks, for £ 50 a side. Money ready at the Crown, Craubourne- passage, Leicester- square. Bodger Crutchley will fight Sam Millard at 9st 6lb, for £ 25 a side, to come off in the same ring as Brettle and Madden. Money ready at Bob Brettle's, White Lion, Digbeth, near Birmingham. Lynch will fight Stamp of Norwich for £ 10 a side, at catch weight. Money ready at Mr Wibrow's, Catherine Wheel- square, Bishopsgate, on Tuesday night. The champioH of the feather weights, the Spider, of the Old King John, Holy well- lane, Shoreditch, has select harmonic meetings: every Tuesday and Friday evening, supported by first- rate talent. Public sparring every Saturday and Monday evening, conducted by Dan Collins. Private lessous at any hour by the Spider or Dan Collins. Gloves and dumb bells sent to any part of the kingdom, on the receipt of a Post Office order. Mstiana and Fights for the Championship to be had at the bar. The veteran Fred Mason takes a benefit on Monday next, when the Spider will meet his old antagonist Herbert for the wind- up. OLD TIMES REVIVED.— Sparring at Jemmy Shaw's, the oldest established academy, Old Queen's Head Tavern, Crown- court, Windmill- street, Haymarket, to- morrow ( Monday) even- ing. A select class for tuition every Thursday. Harmony every Friday and Saturday evening, This ( Saturdaj) evening Mr E. J. will preside, faced by Mr H. Hicks. The long- established Odds and Ends Club hold their weekly meetings, as usual, at Jemmy Shaw's every Thursday evening. Entrance free. The great rat match comes off next Tuesday evening. Morris Roberts, of the George and Dragon, Wharf- street, Birmingham, promises his friends a great treat. Wrestling and boxing every Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday evening, the principal performers consisting of Young French, Simon Fin- nighty, and Darkey, assisted by Morris and a host of Birming- ham and London Fancy. This evening ( Saturday) the Darkey wrestles, the first three falls, catch as catch can, for £ 2 a side, with Ralph Crutchley. Admission free. Fights for the Cham- pionship and Fistiana to be had at the bar. ggJames Massey begs to inform his friends and the sporting pub- lic that his weekly harmonic meetings continue every Wednes- day evening, at the Crown, Cranbourne- passage, Leicester- square, supported by some of the first vocal talent in London, including many distinguished celebrities of the Fancy. On Wednesday next the chair will be filled by the facetious Ikey Jacobs, whilst the vice- chair will be taken by Sam Slowman, the well- known tenor, this being exactly a reverse of the state of things on the previous Wednesday, which passed off with so much eclat. The Sir Charles Napier feat is performed by Professor Harrison every Tuesday and Saturday. The professor also exhibits his Herculean feats of strength each evening to astounding au- diences. Lessons given in the Indian club and dumb- bell exer- cises, also boxing. Clubs, dumb- bells ( any weight), and boxing- gloves supplied OH rcceipt of a P. O. O., directed Charing- cross. Wrestling every Monday night under the management of Tiffin, who attends daily to give instruction to gentlemen. Young Reed, professor of the noble art, at Jem Burn's, the Rising Sun, Air- street, Piccadilly, gives private lessons daily, from the hour of twelve till four, and from eight till ten in the evening. Gloves and every requisite provided. Gentlemen at- tended at their own residences. Gloves, dumb- bells, and all f'mnastic implements forwarded to any part of the United ingdom on receipt of a remittance. Young Reed can also be heard of at Owen Swift's, Tichborne- street, Haymarket. George Brown, of the Bell, Red Lion Market, continues his harmonic meetings every Tuesday and Saturday evening. The Jolly Trumps' quarterly supper takes place on Wednesday. The Provident Society's quarterly meeting takes place, when all members must attend. Public sparring takes place every Monday evening. Private lessons given at any hour ; a good stock of gloves and dumb bells on hand. At Joe Phelps's, the Green Dragon, Villiers- street, Strand, near Hungerford Market, sparring takes place every We Tuesday and Saturday evening, conducted bv Young Sambo. Sparring lessons given daily by Joe Phelps and Sambo. The great All England Canine Show takes place at the above house on Monday, the 6th of April. The chair taken by one of the oldest canine fanciers in London. Jem Ward ( the Black Diamond) is again sparkling in his old horizon. The hostelry known as the King's Arms. Whitechapel- road, now boasts Jem as the boniface. Harmonic meetings every Friday evening. On Friday evening next Mr J. Moor will take the chair. Jem Ward intends taking the Britannia Circus, Ratcliff- highway, for two nights, as his eastern friends wish to see him perform. , „ Wm. Turner ( late of the Bricklayers' Arms, King- street, Re- gent- street), has taken the King of Prussia, 7, Lower John- street, Golden- square. Remember, the King of Prussia. " The right man in the right place." „ . . , Job Cobley wishes to inform his Midland Counties friends that all who wish to take his colours can have them on application to Mr C. Larke, Black Swan, Leicester. PEDESTBIANISM. MATCHES TO COME. MARCH. 2S.— Cook and Ferguson— to run 10 miles, Ferguson getting two minutes start, for £ 25 a side, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth. 23.— A Handicap Race of once round Hyde Park, Sheffield, for £ 10 and other money prizes. 28.— Barlow and Whitehead— to run 880 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Bellevue, Manchester. " 28 and 80.— Handicap Race of 880 yards, for money prizes, at the Jsalford Borough Gardens. 30.— Hughes and Newbold— to run 120 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Aston Cross, Birmingham. SO.— Malborn and Warren— to run 100 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Endon. SO.— Dean and Hinchcliffij— to run one mile, tor £ 25 a side, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. , SO.— Causer and Winsper— to run 120 yards, for £ 10 aside, at Lichfield. 36.— Broad and Plumpton— to walk seven miles, for £ 710s a side, at Gar- ratt- lane, Wandsworth. 80 and 31.— A Handicap Race of 120 yards, for £ 20 and other money prizes at Hyde Park, Sheffield. ,, 31.— Inwoodand Patterson— to run 100 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Lord s. APRIL. 4.— Chippendale and Donnelly— to run half a mile, for £ 5 a side, at Daisy field, Blackburn. 4.— Bamford and Stansfield— to run 120 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Bury. 4.— Ingham and Pomfret— to run 170 yards, for £ 25 a side, at the Sal- ford Borough Gardens. Pomfret to have three yards start. 6.— Constable and Foster— to run 140 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Salrord Borough Gardens, Foster to have three yards start. 6,— Saville and Syddall— to run one mile, for £ 50 a side, at Bellevue. 6.— Badger and Savage— to run 400 yards, for £ 35 a side, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. ., . _ , 6.— Hancock and Horrocks— to run 410 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. . , 10.— Eirby and Mattock— to run 140 yards, for £ 5 a side, within two miles of Shrewsbury. 10.— A Handicap Foot Race of once round the course— at Mr Sadler's ground, Garratt- lane, Wandsworth, for money prizes. 10.— Levett and Pudney— to run 10 miles, for £ 20 a side and the Cham- pionship, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth. 10.— Rogers and Wliitlock— to run 300 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Garratt lane, Wandsworth, ., , _ „ 11.— Hargreaves and Law— to run one mile, for £ 10 a side, at Bellevue, 11.— Richard Manks and Wm. Jackson— to run 10 miles, for £ 25 a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. 11.— Bradshaw and Winterbottom— to run 120 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. , _ , 11.— Blakeburn and Harper— to run 100 yards, £ 10 a side, at Durham. 11.— Brook and Holroyd— to run 410 yards, Brook receiving 10 yards start inside, for £ 20 a side, at Grantham Park. 11 and 13.— Handicap Race of 120 yards at the Victoria Grounds, Bury. 11.— Handicap for Novices— 140 yards, for money prizes, at the Copen- hagen Ground, Newton Heath, Manchester. 11.— Gosling and Tetlow— to run 140 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Bellevue, Manchester. „ , 11.— Handicap Sprint Race of 110 yards ( for novices), for a watch and money prizes, at the Victoria Gardens, Sudley, Pendleton, near Manchester. ., 11.— Riley and Rothwell— to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, at the Black- burn Race Course, Daisyfield. ., . 11.— Booth and Mercer— to ruu a mile, for £ 5 a side, at Daisyheld, Blackburn. ., ^ TT . . 18.— Harrison and Miller— to run 300 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Hunslet, near Leeds. ., „ . „ ,, IS.— Barnes and Heyes- to run 880 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Daisyfield, Blackburn. ., ... 13.— Garrington and Hadley— to run 120 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Aston Cross, Birmingham. _ . 13.— Brunton and Green— to run 150 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Dank- Top, Darlington. ., , _ .„ , 13.— Buckley and Peers— to run 150 yards, for £ 10 a side, at saltord. 13.— Acourt and Jenns— to walk two miles, Acourt getting 50 yards siart, for £ 5 a side, at Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood. 13.— A Handicap Foot Race of 200 yards, over hurdles, for £ 10 and other money prizes; also, a handicap race of six nnles, for £ lo and other prizes, at B* llevue, Manchester. 13.— Jackson and Manks— to run 15 milts, for £ 25 a side, at Aston Cross, Birmingham. _ 13.— Hosspocl and Saville— to run half a mile at Hyde Park Sheffield, Hosspool betting £ 60 to £ 50. ., 13— Cleggand Morley— to run 120 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Grantham 13.— Cooke and Eden— to run two laps round Garratt- lane Course, for £ 10 a side. ,, , „„ . 13 and 14.— Great All England Handicap Race of half a mile, for £ a0 and other money prizes, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. . 14.— Freeman and Underwood— to walk four mile?, for £ J a side, at Garratt- lane. 14.— Barrett and Heath— to run 100 yards, for £ 3 a side, at Leytonstone. 14.— Hinchclifife and Walker— to ruu 410 y- i to, seaside, at Sheffield. 15.— Rock and Wedge— to run 800 yaris, I'or £ 10 a side, at tue Golden Ball, Coven. , , „,_ . ., 18 and 20.— All England Handicap, distance 150 yards, for £ 2o and other money prizes, at Saltord Borough Gardens. , 20 — Dearden and Margetts— to run 200 yards. £ 25 a side, at Boxmoor. 20.— Brown and . Jenns— to walk four miles, Brown receiving one minute start, for £ 5 a side, at Lord's Cricket Ground. 25 and 27.— All England Handicap of 200 yards, f ® r £ 20 and other money gizes, at the New Copenhagen Race Ground, Newton Heath, near 25 and 27.— A Handicap Race of 643 yards, for £ 10 and other money prizes, at the. Snipe Inn, Manchester- road, Audenshaw, Ashton- under- Lyne. , ,, 27 and 28.— Handicap Race of 440 yards, for £ 10 and other money prizes, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. MAY. 2 and 4.— Handicap Foot Race of 440 yards, for £ 12 and other money prizes, at the Higginshaw Ground, Oldham. T- 4 — Greenwood and Tavlor- to run 110 yards, for £ 25 aside, at the Copenhagen Grounds, Newton Heath, near Manchester. 9 and 11.— Handicap Foot Race of 400 yards, for £ 10 and other money- prizes, at the Salford Borough Gardens. POST OFFICS OBDEXS for Deposits, in which the EDITOE ov BELL'S Lira IN LONDON is made stakeholder, must be made payable to " WILLIAM CLEMENT," at the Post Office, Strand, and addressed to this office. Country notes cannot be taken; they will in all in- stances be sent back. FOOT RACES, & c, AT MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE. On Friday and Saturday, the 20th and 21st inst, the half- yearly races came off in the College Grounds, and though a high wind considerably impeded the pace, all the events during the meeting were unusually well contested. The first day's sport commenced with a hurdle race of 300 yards, over 13 flights of hurdle*: 1, J. M. Dolphin; 2, E. F. Wayne; 3, J. W. Westby. Won easily by 15 yards. Time, 48sec; 14 started— Handicap of half a mile : 1, J. Mason, 15 yards' start j 2, G. F. Cobb, 60 ; 3, T. D. Pigott, 25. Won by 25 yards. Time, 2min 9sec; 33 started.— High jump: 1, J. D. Wickham; 2, J. M. Dolphin; 3, C. J. Brereton, Height, 5 feet; Mr Dolphin was only defeated by half an inch.— Flat race of 150 yards— heats: First heat: 1, J. Mason; 2, J. M. Dolphin; 3, J. D. Wickham. Time, 18sec; 22 started. Second heat: 1, J. Mason; 2, J. D. Wickham ; 3, J. M. Dolphin. The final heat for second place was won easily by Mr Dolphin.— Hur- dle race of 200 yards, for all under 15 years of ago : 1, P. O. Grady; W. Howard and G. B. Tanqueray ran a dead heat. Time, 35sec.— Cricket ball throwing: 1, J. M. Dolphin; 2, S. G. Haydon; 3, P. A. Phelps. Distance, 85 yards ; Mr Haydon threw but afew inchesless than Mr Dolphin.— Handicapof three quarters of a mile : 1, R. B. Reade, scratch; 2, G. F. Cobb, 70 yards start; 3, W. N. Thursfield, 25. Mr Cobb led well as far as th<: distance post, but was then cleverly passed by Mr Reade. Time, 3 min ISsec; 20 started.— Hop race of 80 yards: 1, J. W. Morley ; 2, R. B. Smith ; 3, F. T. Drake. A good race from beginning to end. Time, ISsec.— Hurdle race of 200 yards, open to members of the Upper Fifth Form : 1, F. G. Blaekburne ; 2, J. W. Morley ; 3, C. H. Wright. Mr Morley pressed hard upon the wiuner, TitiiB Slsec. SECOND DAY.— Hurdle race of 200 yards: 1, J. M. Dolphin, 5 yards start; 2, C. Brereton; 3, E. F. Wayne. Time, 34sec. — Flat race of 250 yards : 1, J. M. Dolphin, 10 yards start; 2, J. Mason, 10; 3, J. D. Wickham. Nearly a dead heat. Time, 33sec. — Long jump, for all under 15 years of age: 1, A. Robinson; 2, S. G. Brown; 3, E. M. Howard. Won easily. Distance, 13 feet 4 inches.— Long jump: 1, J. D. Wickham; 2, F. G. Blackburne; 3, J. M. Dolphin. Distance, 16 feet 4 inches.— Mile race: 1, J. Mason, 20 yards start: 2, P. A. Phelps; 3, J. Williams. A capi- tal race. Mr Phelps was only beaten by about 10 yards, and considering the strong wind, the pace was very good. Time, 4min 50 sec; 24 started.— Flat race of 150 yards, for the cham- pionship of " A" House: 1, J. Gregory; 2, F. S. Manisty. Time, 25sec.— Flat race of 550 yards, open to the Sixth Form, for a Cup, given by an old Marlburian : 1, J. M. Dolphin; 2, P. A. Phelps. Won easily. Time, lmin 7sec.— Hurdle race of 100 yards, over 12 flights of hurdles: 1, J. W. Morley; 2, C, Brere- ton ; 3, F. G. Blackburne. Won easily. Time, 20sec.— Flat race of three quarters of a mile, for all under 15 years of age: 1, G. B. Tauqueray; 2, T. C. Carr; 3, C. Knatchbull. A very good race throughout; T, C. Carr a good second. Time, 3min 40sec.— Flat race of 400 yards: 1, J. Mason, 10 yards start; 2, J. M. Dolphin, 20 ; 3, J. D. Wickham. Time, 45sec.— Consolation stakes, 200 yards, flat, for all who have not obtained a first prize : 1, T. D. Pigott; 2, F. G. Blackburne; 3, J. N. Thursfield. A very good race, especially for the second place. We must compliment Mr Mason on his successful debut in the long as well as short races, and great praise is due to Messrs Dolphin and Blackburne, for the efficient manner in which every thing was arranged. A prize, given by a gentleman, for the best pl? yers at single stiGk, was won by O. J. Bradford ( 2), W. N. Thursfield, and another for all under five feet two inches by W. H. Wright ( 2) W. Glaister. DOINGS AT HYDE PARK, SHEFFIELD, AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD. MONDAY, MARCH 23— Notwithstanding the heavy and fre- quent falls of snow, to- day there were nearly 1,500 spectators present, to witness the sports announced to take place, which came off as follows :— The LEVIATHAN HANDICAP RACE of once round the ground ( or 506 yards), for money prizes amounting to £ 15, given by Mr Charles Thorpe, the landlord of the Royal George Inn, Carver- street, Sheffield. The conditions were that all who entered should pay Is each, and those that accepted their handicaps an additional Is 6d. The extraordinary number of 224 pedestrians entered, and 75 accepted, but out of that number 22 did not make their appearance at the scratch. The prizes were di- vided as follows :— £ 10 for the first man, £ 1 10s for the second, and 10s for the third ; the winners of each heat not getting a prize, 5s each. The following additional prizes were given to be run for by the second men in the heats before the deciding heat came off, viz, £ 1 for the first man, and 10s for the second. The men were divided into nine lots, which came off as follows ;— Lotl: Robt. Riohardsou, 66yards start, first; Thos. Jenkinson, 58, second; seven ran. Won by five yards.— Lot 2 : Jas. Rogers, 70 yards start, first; John Watkinson, 41, second ; seven ran. Won easy by seven yards.— Lot 3 : Jas. Heath, 70 yards start, first; I. Bunting, 60, second; six ran. This heat was won by six yards, after a good race.— Lot 4: W. Westerman, 60 yards start, first; Geo.' Duckinfield, 73, second; six ran. Won by five yards.— Lot 5: James Curley, 62 yards start, fir6t; Charles Walker, 68, second; seven contested in this heat. Won cleverly by half a score yards.— Lot 6: George Bentley ( Barnsley) 55 yards start, first; Joseph Hayne, 60, second ; three ran. Won after a good race by nearly three yards.— Lot 7 : George Burkinshaw, 59 yards start, first; John Beaumont, 43, second; four ran. Won easy.— Lot 8: Henry Paramore, 80 yards start, first; James Austerfield, 55, second; six ran. Won by half a score yards.— Lot 9: George Bradshaw, 67 yards start, first; George Hunt, 73, second; seven ran. Won after a capital race by seven yards. After an interval of forty minutes the second men in the heats came to their re- spective marks to run off the two prizes:— Thomas Jenkinson, 58 yards start, came in first, beating Joseph Hayne, 62, by a bare yard. A dead heat between George Duckinfield, 73 yards start, and George Hunt 73 yards. The others were not placed. Shortly after six o'clock the successful winners of the heats made their appearance on the course and took their stations to run off for the prizes. They came in as follows:— George Bradshaw, 67 yards start, first; Robert Richardson, 66, second ; Henry Para- more, 80, third. The others were not placed. After a very ex- citing struggle Bradshaw was declared the winner by a yard, about a foot separating the second and third. TUESDAY, MARCH 24.— There was a good muster of the lovers of the trigger present to- day to witness the usual sweepstakes of 10s each, at four birds each, 21 yards rise, lfoz of shot, double guns, standing 19 yards, with l| oz of shot. There were eight competitors. Messrs, T. Birks, L. Ibbotson, J, Ridge, T. Pea- cock, and W. Froggatt killed all and divided. MR JAS. PHCENIX'S - 440 YARDS HANDICAP RACB— Mr Jas Phoenix, the landlord of the Hospital Tavern, near Hyde Park, will give the following prizes to be run for on the 27th and 28th of April, £ 10 for the first man, £ 2 for the second, and £ 1 for the third, and 10s for those winning their heats. Entrance Is each, and 2s to accept. All entries to be made on or before the 6th of April. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. ACCEPTANCES FOR JAMES DARLET'S HALE MILE ALL ENGLAND HANDICAP RACE, to be run at Hyde Park on Easter Monday and Tuesday.— First prize, £ 50 ; second £ 10 ; third, £ 5 ; and £ 1 for each man winning his heat and not obtaining a prize. The following men have accepted, and will run as fol- lows :— Lot 1 ( half- past three s Joseph Forster ( Dewsbury), 35 yards start, Joseph Hardman ( Ratcliffe) 37, Thomas Edmonson ( Wakefield) 40, Sampson Peckett 43, Fred Littlewood 48, George Dickenson ( Lawton) 50, John Watkinson ( tall) 50, Edward Sty- ring ( 60). Lot 2 ( four o'clock): Thomas Hospool scratch, Green- wood Sharp ( Portsmouth) 50 yards start; S. Frankland ( 1st Life Gds) 50, Pearce Holroyd ( Mirfield) 50, Philip Carr 60, William Goldthore 60, Ellis Longley 60. Lot 3 ( half- past four) : George Kent ( Wooden Box) 28 yards start, Robert Bunn ( Norwich) 28, nezer Challoner 26, Thomas Wood ( Worksop) 30, George Darloy 37, George Ashton 43, John Wilson ( London) 50, CharlesPashley ( Wadsworth) 57. Lot 5 ( half- past five): James Hancock ( Sal- ford) 18 yards start, John Briggs 28, William Tuck ( Holkham) 39, Job Smith ( Hulme) 48, Thomas Hayes 50, Elinor Roberts 60. George Burkinshaw 60. Lot 6 ( six o'clock): John Saville ( Old- ham) 19 yards start, John Syddall ( Radclfffe) 14, G. W. Lamb ( Cookfield) 25, Edward Challoner 37, Edward Bentley ( Stafford) 43, Robert Savage 45, Alfred Frost 45. The deciding heat will be run off at five o'clock on Tuesday. EXTRAORDINARY MATCH AT DOMINOES.— PERKINS Y BISHOP.— On Monday last, William Perkins of Leeds and Thomas Bishop of Sheffield ( both blind men), met at Mr George Derwent's, the Jolly Waggoner Isn, Nursery- street, Sheffield, to play their long talked- of match at dominoes, with double sixes, eleven pieces each, either getting the first 21 chalks to be the winner. The stakes were £ 10 a side, Bishop allowing his op- ponent £ 1 for expenses. The match, from the well- known cele- brity of the players, caused a great deal of excitement, and drew together an unusual number of visitors. After some delay, our Sheffield correspondent was mutually chosen referee. Perkins, who won the lay down, won the 1st 5th, 7th, 11th, 12th, 15th, 17th, 22d, 23d, & lth, 25th, 27th, 2Sth, 29th, 31st, 33d, 35th, 37th, 38th, 39th, and 40th chalks, winning the game by two only. Bishop got the 2d, 3d, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 13th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 30th, 32d, 34th, and 36th chalks— total 19. From this it wiil be seen that some good play took place, Perkins getting the last four chalks. Bishop played extremely well, keeping the lead from the fourth down to the 38th. Perkins and his friends speak highly of the treatment that they received from the Sheffield party. The stakes shall be sent, as directed, to Mr John Laverick, Prince of Wales, Mill- hill, Leeds, ou Tuesday next. OUGHTIBRID& E PIGEON SHOOTING.— On Monday last the annual sweepstakes of 18s each, open to all above 50 years of age ( barring the old crack shot of Sheffield, William Bailey), was shot at Mr Willoughby Howe's, the Cock Inn, Oughtibridge, by Messrs T. Peacock, G. Elliott, M. Woodcock, J. Helliwell, J. Duffin, W. Day, and another. Messrs Peacock and Elliott killed all, and divided. DARN ALL RABBIT COURSING.— A match, for £ 25 a side, came off at Mrs James Dearman's, the Old Cricket Ground, at Dar- nall, on Monday, between Mr George Robinson's Smoker aud Mr James Phoenix's bitch Lady; the best of 21 courses, at rab- bits, 50 yards law. Smoker won, getting 11 courses to Lady's 9. TRAIL HUNT.— The annual trail hunt, for a fat sheep, will take place on Easter Monday, open to all England, at Mr John Holdsworth's, Filesmith's Arms, Oughtibridge. Entrance, 2s each. PIGEON SHOOTING AT HYDE PARK.— A match for £ 10 a side comes off between R. " Willcock of Dodworth and W. Sher- rard of Worsbro' Common, lO-. birds each, Hyde Park rules, to- morrow ( Monday). Shooting to commence at one o'clock. OPENING OF THE COPENHAGEN GROUNDS, NEWTON. HEATH, NEAR MANCHESTER. To us the spread of pedestrianism is, at all times, gratifying, and therefore we hail with satisfaction the formation of any ad- ditional foot- racing arena, especially when we have good reason to believe the sport will be fairly and honourably conducted within it. AmoHg the pedestrians of Lancashire the name of Tommy Hayes is quite familiar on account of the number of years that he has been in connection with the course in the combined characters of a runner and a trainer; and, a short time ago, he having become mine host of the Shears Inn, at Newton Heath, situated about three miles from Manchester, he determined to form a race ground upon the land at the rear of his hostelry. This project he commenced upwards of five months ago, and a straight run of 235 yards long, 6 yards wide, is now completed, which is perfectly level, thoroughly drained underneath, with iron girds at the sides, and protected by a neat but firm wooden railing ( the ribs turned downwards) five feet high, thus rendering it equally suitable for canine as for pedes- trian contests. The circular course, when finished, will be 750 yards in length, and the entire extent of land is surrounded by high barriers ; therefore, if we may judge by that portion already devoted to public use, the Copenhagen Ground bids fair to rank high in the estimation of the lovers of sport in the locality in which it is situate. A substantial and commodious stand, ca- pable of accommodating upwards of 1,000 persons, has also been erected, from which an uninterrupted view of the contests is obtained, and this excelleut course was inaugurated in the pre- sence of 2,500 visitors, on SATURDAY, MARCH 21— SPRINT HANDICAP.— This was a handicap foot race, distance 130 yards, the first prize being £ 20; second, £ 3 ; and third, £ 1. The acceptances numbered 15, and the pedestrians competed in seven lots, two men being in each of the first six, and three in the last. Mr Hayes filled the office of referee, and the heats came off as follows:— Lot 1. H. O'Neil ( of Failsworth), Si yards start, 1; T. Buckley ( of Burv- lane), 7 yards, 2. Won by three yards.— Lot 2. G. Darley ( of Sal- ford) 4 yards start, 1; W. Harrison ( of Liverpool), 6 yards, 2. Won easily.— Lot 3. J, Booth ( of Newton Heath), 3 yards start, 1; R. Smethurst ( of Jumbo), 10£ yards, 2. Booth won easily.— Lot 4. T. Leigh ( of Manchester), 6 yards start, 1; W. Schofield ( of Heywood), 8 yards, 2. Leigh won, after an excellent race, by half a yard.— Lot 5. J. Pomfret ( of Blackburn), 8 yards start, 1; J. Bostock fof Newton Heath), 9 yards, 2. Won easily.— Lot 6. J. Hancock ( of Salford), scratch, walked over.— Lot 7. E. Green- wood ( of Ardwick), 3| yards start, 1; E. Whitworth ( of Rochdale), 74 yards, 2. Won, after a capital race, by half a yard. MONDAY.— Notwithstanding that the weather was very un- favourable, snow falling without intermission almost throughout the day, the attendance exceeded 1,500 persons. The final heats were disposed of as follows :— Lot 1. Booth 1, O'Neil 2. Won by two yards.— Lot 2. Leigh 1, Greenwood 2. This was a very close contest, and resulted in Leigh winning by half a yard ; but we regret to say that Greenwood fell, just prior to crossing the mark, hurt his side, and otherwise shook himself considerably.— Lot 3. Darley 1, Hancock 2, Pomfret 3. Darley won by three yards.— Deciding heat: For this heat Hancock was freely backed against the field, and it came off as follows: G. Darley ( of Sal- ford), 4 yards start, 1; T. Leigh ( of Manchester), 6 yards, 2 ; J. Hancock ( of Salford), scratch, 3. When 60 yards had been tra- versed, the favourite passed Booth ( the latter not persevering in the race), but he failed to overtake Darley, who won easily. This heat brought to a close the first handicap at the Copenhagen Grounds— the arrangements and management throughout having been of the most satisfactory character, and several of the pedes- trians subsequently expressed their high approval of the excel- lent course. NEW MATCH.— GREENWOOD AND TAYLOR.— Elias Greenwood ( alias the German Lad) of Ardwick, aud Benjamin Taylor of Failsworth, have signed articles to run 110 yards, for £ 25 a side, on Monday, the 4th of May. The contest is fixed to come off at the Copenhagen Grounds, Newton Heath, near Man- chester, and the first deposit has been paid to Mr Holden, who is also to be referee. The deposits are to be made into £ 5 a side to- morrow ( Monday); into £ 10 each on the 6th April; into £ 15 a side on the 13th; into £ 20 each on the 20th; and the final deposit is to be put down on the 27th. If the men do not start in 30 minutes, they are to go by report of a pistol. OPENING OF THE WELLINGTON RACE GROUND, AT BURY, NEAR MANCHESTER. The pedestrians resident at Bury, and several of the adjacent towns and villages, have long had good ground for complaint that no course existed in their immediate neighbourhood, upon which, in honourable rivalry, they could compete, and that they were compelled to travel some dozen miles to find a suitable locality where they could decide their fleet- flooted contests. By the spirited exertions, however, of Mr E. Ainsworth, of the Wellington Hotel, in that town, celebrated as the place in which the late Sir Robert Peel was born— this want has, at leneth, been supplied, and the course was epened on Sa- turday, the 21st instant, in the presence of upwards of 1,000 spectators. Before giving the results, we may briefly state that the Wellington has IoDg been a place of pleasure and innocent resort to the artisan population of the borough, not only on ac- count of its beautiful position and the extensive view which can be had from it, but because the ornamental gardens in the rear, which occupy three acres, furnish a dancing platform, a good bowling- green, and other sources of amusement, for those who ordinarily toil " from early morn to dusky eve." But, of course, our business lies with the events to be decided, and therefore we may say that the race ground, which is situated at the extreme right on entering, is upwards of 220 yards long, six yards wide, protected by firm posts, through which run, throughout the en tire length on both sides, twistediron rope. The foundation has been well laid and drained, aud when time shall have caused the surface to " set" it will be excellently suited for the purpose to which, in future, it is to be devoted. We may notice one im- provement that the proprietor has introduced into the provinces, that each pedestrian runs between bands and irons; and, on taking his position, he is faced at the other end by a large cir- cular board ( three of which were used on the opening day), painted respectively " red, white, and blue." On the men coming in, a flag is raised corresponding with the colour he pre- ferred to run towards at start, aud thus the winner is signalled to the assembled crowd within the grounds, and the referee is spared all verbal replies to questions as to who has proved victo • rious. This, with other improvements in furtherance of pedes- trianism, justifies the assertion that, " Though ' tis not in mortal to command success," Mr Ainsworth deserves it, at least. We now proceed to notice the contests on the opening day. SATURDAY, MARCH 21.— HANDICAP FOOT RACE— The prescribed distance in this handicap was 200 yards, the first prize being £ 10, second £ 3, third £ 1, and 5s for each man win- ning a heat. For this event 44 men had enrolled their names, out of whom 21 accepted. Subjoined are the results:— Lot 1: J. Hilton of Chadderton ( 12 yards start) walked over.— Lot 2: T. Ay ton of Rochdale ( 14 yards start) 1, S. Greenhalgh of Woodfold ( 13yards) 2, J. Hurst of Stockport ( 10 yards) 3. Ayton won by half a yard.— Lot 3: J. Partington of Chadderton ( 12 yards start) walked over.— Lot 4: W. Wilcock of Manchester ( 9 yards start) 1, , J. Horrocks of Bury ( 3 yards) 2. Won by four yards.— Lot 5: W. ilaigh of Stainlaud ( 14 yards start) walked over.— Lot 6: J. Hardman of Radcliffe ( 6 yards start) 1, J. Hall of Bury- ( 11 yards) 2. Hardman won easily.— Lot 7: W. Dean of Middleton ( 11 yards start) 1, W. Phillips of Halifax ( 7 yards) 2. Dean won by 12 yards. The deciding heats came off on MONDAY.— The day was extremely unfavourable for out- door sports, Dame Nature wearing her winter mantle; however about 500 spectators were present. The heats came off as follows :— Lot 1: Wilcock 1, Haigh 2. Won by four yards.— Lot 2 : Ayton 1, Partington 2. Ayton won by half a yard.— Lot 3 : Hardmanl. Dean and Hilton also ran. Won easily. Deciding heat: T. Ayton of Rochdale ( 14 yards start) 1, J. Hardman of Radcliffe ( 6 yards) 2, W. Wilcock of Manchester ( 9 yards) 3. Betting: 6 to 4 on Hardman. Ayton won the handicap, though only by half a yard. Mr Ainsworth, the owner of the ground, officiated as referee, and his decisions gave universal satisfaction. PEDESTRIANISM AT BIRMINGHAM AND DISTRICTS. The weather has been anything but favourable this past week for pedestrianism, aud nothing, with the exception of a race for a small amount, has come off here, namely, a spin of 120 yards, between J. Dunn and G. Wainwright, for £ 3 a side, which took place on Monday, near the Bell, at Northfield. Owing to the snow and rain that had fallen, the ground was heavy, and there fore a slow race was the consequence. Waiuwright was the favourite at 3 to 2, but not many takers. After some time dodg- ing till' the start, the men got off, Dunn with the lead of a yard, whicn he maintained up to half the distance, when Wainwright passed him, and gradually left him behind, running in a winner by two yards. HUGHES AND NEWBOLD.— These Birmingham men have made their money, £ 5 a side, good, for their six score yards spin, which comes off to- morrow ( Monday), at Aston Cross Grounds. The men to be at scratch between two and three o'clock. WINSPER AND CAUSER.— The whole of the money, £ 10 a side, has been made good to the stakeholder, W. Burns of Darlaston, for this six score match, which comes off to- morrow ( Monday), at Lichfield. The men to be at scratch at two o'clock, to start by mutual consent; if no start is effected in 30 minutes, then to go by the first pull of handkerchief. YOUNG JAEFIER AND GARRINGTON.— The six score yards match, for £ 5 a side, between these men is off, Garrington having forfeited. SAMUEL WEDGE of Bilston and ELIJAH ROCK of Wolver- hampton are matched to run 300 yards, for £ 10 a side, on Wed- nesday, 15th April, at the Golden Ball, Coven. W. Burns of Darlaston is appointed stakeholder and referee, and has received the articles and £ 5 a side. A further deposit of £ 2 10s a side is to be made to- morrow ( Monday), at George Holden's, Admiral Vernon, Wolverhampton. YOUNG MOONE will run Bailey 200 yards level, for £ 5 a side. Money ready at Bennett's, Britannia Inn, Proctor- street, any time, GARRINGTON AND HADLEY.— The six score yards match, for £ 10 a side, is going on between these well- known men. A fur- ther deposit for the same must be made to Mr Tailby, the stake- holder, to- morrow ( Monday). DOINGS AT THE SALFORD BOROUGH GARDENS. INGHAM AND POMERET.— Mr Holden has now received £ 20 each ou account of the race of 170 yards, for £ 25 a side, with John lugham of Rochdale and John Pomfret of Blackburn, which, is to come vff at tho S& lford Borough Gardens, oa Satur- I day next, the 4th of April. Pomfret ijs to have three yards start, | and Mr Holden is to be referee. s HANCOCK AND HORROCKS.— On account of the race for 440 j yards, for £ 25 a side, between the noted James Hancock of Sal- | ford and Joseph Horrocks of Bury, Mr Holden has now had i handed to him £ 15 each. The race is fixed for the 6th of April, at the Salford Borough Gardens, I A GREAT ALL ENGLAND HANDICAP, distance 150 yards, will take place on Saturday and Monday, April 18th and 20th:— First prize, £ 25; second, £ 4; third, £ 1. Entrance Is each, to be made on or before Tuesday next, the 31st inst, and acceptances, 5s each, to be declared on or before April 8th. All entries to be made at Mrs Attenbury's, Borough Inn, Regent- road, Salford; or, at Mr James Holden's, White Lion, Long Millgate, Manchester. The entries to appear in Bell's Life of the 5th April, and acceptances on the 12th. Stamps as cash. A HANDICAP FOOT RACE, distance 400 yards, will take place at the Salford Borough Gardens, on Saturday and Monday, May 9th and 11th:— First prize, £ 10; second, £ 2; third, £ 1; and 5s for every man winning a heat and not gaining a prize. Entrance Is each, to close on or before Tuesday, the 21st of April, and acceptances, Is 6d each, the week following. All entries to be made at Mrs Attenbury's, Borough Inn, Regent- road, Salford ; or, at Mr James Holden's, White Lion, Long Millgate, Manches- ter. Stamps as cash. DOINGS AT BELLEVUE, MANCHESTER. SAVILLE AND STDDALL — John Saville of Oldham and John Syddall of Radcliffe have now deposited £ 30 each with Mr Holdeu for their race of one mile, for £ 50 a side, which is fixed to come off at Bellevue, on Monday, the 6th of next month. Mr Holden is appointed referee. LADY AND POSEY.— Thos. Barlow has matched his bitoh Lady against Jas. Woodcock's Posey to run 200 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Bellevue, on the 6th of April, Posey to give Lady four yards start outside. For this match Mr Holden has received £ 5 a side, and is to be referee. FUSILIER AND FANNY.— Another deposit, making £ 5 each now down, has been paid to Mr Holden on account of the race of 200 yards, for £ 15 a side, with W. Brookes's Fusilier ( of Rochdale) and J. Haslam's Fanny ( of Simiton- lans, near Middleton), which is fixed for the 13th April, at Bellevue. The heavier dog to give 24 yards to the pound, aud Fanny, who is to weigh over 171b and under 181b, is tied not to have previously run for a stake. Mr Holden is to be referee. Mr E. Hill of Whitefield has matched his bitch Fly against James Rowe's bitch Posey of Clifton to run 200 yards, up Belle- vue Course, for £ 5 a side, the heavier dog to erive two yards to the pound outside. The event to be decided on the 6th April. Mr J. Buckley of Radcliffe lia3 received £ 1 each. SALOPIAN ANNUAL STEEPLE CHASE. This event came off on the 21st inst, the starters being seven in number, viz, Messrs Hilleary, Loxdale, Davies, Vaughau, Mundy, Ash, and Phillips, After the first two or three fields, through which all kept well together, Mr Ash took the lead for some distance, until stopped by a most formidable fence, which Mr Vaughan got through in splendid style, and thus obtained the lead as far as the dam, where Mr Phillips was left behind, and where Mr Hilleary, who had previously kept well up, suc- ceeded in passing Mr Vaughan. No further alteration took place in the order of the names until the last field but one, where Mr Davies succeeded in passing Mr Vaughan, and Mr Ash in passing Messrs Loxdale and Mundy. The run- in then took place, when Mr Hilleary came iu a tolerably easy first, with Mr Davies second, Mr Vaughan third, Mr Ash fourth. This is universally allowed to be the best steeple chase which has been run for many years past, as the course was considerably harder and longer than tkat of past years, and the pace was extremely good throughout. The running occupied 94min. THE BROCKLESBY BOOT RACES.— These races took place on Tuesday, March 24, commencing with a Steeple Chase of one mile across country. The following started:— Marshall ( Messen- ger), J. Cox ( Charity Boy), G. Cox ( Rifleman), F. Boers ( Tcheryna), W. Clayton ( Billy- go- by), G. Fan ( Luck's All), G. Grey ( Topsy Turvy), H. Moody ( Spindle), T. Ashton ( T. B.). All got off well, Tcheryna leading well up to the first fence, when he and four others fell, Messenger then taking the lead and keeping it easily to the winning post, Charity Boy second, and T. B. third, and Tcheryna a lazy fourth. Time 6min 45sec.— A Steeple Chase of half a mile, the following started:— G. Fan ( Luck's All), W. Clayton ( Billy- go- by), G. Gray ( Topsy Turvy), J. Ruby ( Hold- hard), G. Blanchard ( Annabara), G. Cox ( Rifleman), w. Catley ( Old Hack), H. Moody ( Spindle), F. Beers ( Tcheryna). All got well off, Topsy Turvy leading, closely followed by Old Hack, keeping their positions to the last fence ; they were, however, closely pursued by Luck's All and Rifleman, Luck's All passing Old Hack and Topsy Turvy, and keeping the lead to within four yards of the winning post, when Rifleman made one final effort and got in by a neck, Luck's All second, Billy- go- by third. This was a very well contested race throughout, Topsy Turvy fell dead beat within four or five yards of the winning post. Time 3min.— Standing Jump overleaping bars: Seven contested. Nobby Stamp first, and G. Cox second. Height 3ft 9iu,— Running Jump, over leaping bars : Six contested. Won in gallant style by J. Ruby, Ashton second. Height 4ft lin.— Two Hundred Yards Flat Race: Holdhard, Lucks All, Rifleman, Charity Boy, Mes- senger, Stamp, Billy- go- by, J. B. Well contested throughout. Won by Messenger, T. B. second, Charity Boy third ; second place got only by six inches.— One Hundred Yards Flat Race, in heats: Peter Simple, Huntsman, Flyipg Shot, Topsy Turvy, Spindle, Old Hack, Lucks All. Well contested. Topsy Turvy first, Lucks All second, Old Hack third,— One Hundred Yards Flat Race, in heats, for married men above thirty years old, all showing young pluck and coming game to the starting post. The following started: Huntsman, Spinde, Peter Simple, Steady, Little Limber. Old Huntsman led away, and won in good style, but Spinde followed close, and kept him well up. Peter Simple, though old aud stiff, made good play aud got in a good third.— The above races were got up amongst the men em- ployed in the Brocklesby Hunting establishment, as a finish of the hunting season, which terminated on Saturday last. The weather was most favourable, and there was a good muster of spectators. COOKE AND FERGUSON.— The 10 miles match between these pedestrians, for £ 25 a side, came off at Garratt- lane, Wands- worth, on Monday last, in presence— notwithstanding the fine- ness of the day— of a very poor assemblage of spectators. Cooke was the decided favourite, his backers freely offering 5 to 4 on his proving the victor ; but, so far as matters came under our observation, very little money changed hands ou the occasion. After the usual shameful and unnecessary delay, the men took up their position at scratch, and, as it was stipulated in the articles that Ferguson was to have a start of two minutes, no sooner was the signal for moving given than away he bounded, and such good use did he make of his time, that, ere the expira- tion of the two minutes he had gone over a lap and one stretch of the course, or about 700 yards. The time for Cooke to leave the scratch having arrived, off he dashed at a rapid pace, in a style that reminded us of his palmiest days. From the very commencement he, bit by bit, reduced the gap betwixt himself and his opponent, and at the end of the second mile had gained at least a hundred yards upon him. The odds now were 2 and 3 to 1 on Cooke, who evidently had the race in his hands. He, however, proceeded at no very rapid pace, judiciously keeping well within himself. Ferguson, on the contrary, had outrun his powers, and showed symptoms of distress. At the termination of the 26ch lap, Cooke was not more than a dozen yards behind his antagonist, and the practised eye could easily tell it was all up with Ferguson. In the 27th lap Cooke took the lead, but allowed his man to regain the foremost position in the 28th and 29th. In the 30th and last lap, however, Cooke rattled past his adversary, and reached the goal an easy winner, Ferguson re- signing the contest when within about 100 yards from home, so completely exhausted that his friends had to carry him off the field. Time, lh 4m 23sec. CLEMENTS AND FRANKLAND.— The 100 yards race, for £ 5 a side, between these clippers, came off on Saturday week, iir the Long Walk, Windsor, and, as we anticipated, a splendid struggle was the result. Frankland, who is the better known of the two in public, was the favourite at 5 to 4, which odds the friends of the amateur freely accepted. At about a quarter to five o'clock the men were at the scratch in racing costume, but as they agreed to start themselves, there were numberless false starts, and after half an hour's dodging, Clements, who thought his opponent had left the crease, started and ran over the course, and claimed the stakes ; but, as Frankland insisted that he had not moved, and as no official was appointed to see the start being fair, they once more toed the scratch, when, at the fifth move, they got away ou pretty even terms, and ran shoulder to shoulder for 70 yards, when Fraukland went slightly in advance, and ultimately won a capital race by nearly half a yard, accord: ing to the decision of the umpires. There were some hundreds of persons present, including several of the military now sta- tioned at Windsor. SLOUGH.— On Friday week, a select party from London met near the railway station at Slough, to witness a spin for £ 10 a side, between the celebrated George Martin and an Amateur of no mean pretensions, named Hart. The conditions were that Mr Hart should run 100 yards forward while Martin traversed 75 yards backwards. A large amount of money was betted on the result, Martin having the call. Preliminaries having been ad- justed, the men took up their respective positions, and at the second attempt they got off, the amateur with the best of the start, Martin, however, held the lead to within 20 yards of the finish and looked like winning, but by some accident he fell heavily on the back of his head, which, as a matter of course, spoiled his chance, and Mr Hart ran in an easy winner. AN EXTRAORDINARY RUNNING MATCH took place on the turnpike- road near the East Hants Ground, Southsea, near Portsmouth, on Saturday afternoon, March 21st, for £ 10 a side, between Mr H. A. Read of London and an officer of the 90th Regiment, in the Portsmouth Garrison, the officer to run 100 yards forward and Read 70 yards backwards, which the latter performed in gallant style, winning by 14 yards. This produced a very respectable assembly to witness the same. BOWLER AND CI, EGG.— With respect to this match we should like to hear from Mr Rushworth, as we imagine that justice will best be met by returning each man his money. MR SADLER'S HANDICAP, Garratt- lane, Wandsworth, to take place on Good Friday, April 10th; distance once round the ground, or 580 yards; first prize £ 5, second £ 1, third 10s. The following men have entered, aud have been handicapped as fol- lows :— G. Watson and Margetts at scratch, J. Pudney 10 yards start, Wallace 18, Eden 18, Stainor 20, Cook 30, Wilson 35, Marks 35, Andrews 40, Read 40, Tregertham 40, Newman 40, Brown 40, Lewis 45, Hughes 45, Baines 50, Kneaves 50, Rushton 50, Taylor 50, Vernon 55. Robsbaw 55, Woodstock 55, Goddard 55, Littlewood 55, J. Ward 60, Hooper 60, and Chapman 60. Acceptances, Is, to be made by Wednesday next, at Mr Wilson's, Spotted Dog, Strand, or at Mr Sadler's. J. FITTON and J. SEVILLE will give a handicap foot race at the Higginshaw Ground, Oldham, on Saturday and Monday, the 2d and 4th of May ; distance, 440 yards ; first prize, £ 12 ; se- cond, £ 2; third, £ 1; and 5s for every man winning his heat, and not getting a prize; entrance, Is , and 2s more if they ac- cept. Entries to be made before April 15, and the acceptances on the 22d of April, at Fitton's, Park Inn, Royton, near Old- ham, or at J. Seville's, Pedestrian Tavern, Manchester- street, Oldham. A HANDICAP of 643 yards, at the Snipe Inn Race Ground, Manchester Road, Audensliaw, near Ashtou- under- Lyne, will take place on Saturday, April 25, and Monday, April 27 ; first prize £ 10, second £ 2, third £ 1; each man winning a heat and not getting a prize to receive 5s; entrance 2s each, to be paid before Wednesday next. The following additional prizes will be given, to be run for on Monday, for those that run second in their heats, £ 1 for the first, and 10s for the second. Accept- ances Is 6d each, to be paid before April 7. A HANDICAP SPRINT RACE ( for novices) will come off at the New Race Ground, Victoria Gardens, Sudley, Pendleton, near Manchester, on Saturday, April 11, at two o'clock; distance, 110 yards ; first prize, a very handsome silver watch ; second prize, 5s; entrance, Is ; all entries to be made on or before Wednesday, April 8, to Wm. Turner, at the Gardens. Any man entering falsely to be disqualified. JOSEPH BARNES and HENRY HEYBS ( both of Accrington) have signed articles to run 880 yards, on Easter Monday, at Daisy Field, Blackburn, for £ 10 a side ; they have staked £ 1 each, to stake £ 2 each on the 28th inst, £ 3 each on the 4th of April, the remaining £ 7 each on the day of the race. To be on the scratch at four o'clock. If not off in fifteen minutes to go by the first report of a pistol. Thomas Hacking final stakeholder. H. HARRISON of Leeds and JAS. MILLER of Holbeck are matched to run 360 yards, for £ 10 a side, on the 13th of April, at the new enclosed grbnnd, Hunslet, near Leeds. Mr Wool- foot, of the Market Tavern, Leeds, has received articles and £ 2 a side deposit; the next, of £ 3 a side, is to be made good to- morrow ( Monday), March 30. SAMUEL DONNELLY and ROBERT CHIPPENDALE have signed articles to run half a mile, for £ 5 a side, on Saturday, the 4th of April, at Daisy Field, Blackburn. They have staked £ 2 each in the hands of Thomas Hacking, and are to stake the other £ 3 on the day of the race, at four o'clock, to be on the scratch at five or forfeit. HOLROYD AND BROOK— On account of the race of 446 yards, for £ 20 a side, between Pierce Holroyd of Mirfield and James Brook of Holmfirth ( both of the county of York), Mr Holden of Manchester has now received £ 5 each. The event is to be de- cided at Grantham Park, near Huddersfield, on the 11th of April. Brook is to have 10 yards start inside. BROAD AND PLUMPTON.— For this walking match of seven miles we have received the whole of the money of £ 7 10s a side. The race is to come off at Garratt- lane, on Monday ( to- morrow), between three and four o'clock. Either party being called upon to turn more than twice to lose. Umpires and referee to be chosen on the ground. COOKE AND EDEN.— A match has been made between Charles Cook of Maryleboue and Richard Edeu of Barnes to ruu two laps round Garratt- lane, on Easter Monday, for £ 10 a side. We have received articles, together with £ 1 a side, and the next de- posit of £ 2 a side is to be made good on Thursday next, at the office of Bell's Life. MANKS AND THE UNKNOWN.— The man named to run Manks 10 miles, for £ 50 a side, on Saturday, April 11, Manks having choice or ground, names the Salford Borough Gardens, Man- chester. The hitherto unknown is now known to be W. Jackson or London. JOHN MERCER and THOMAS BOOTH have signed articles to run one mile, for £ 5 a side, on Saturday, the 11th April, at Daisy Iield, Blackburn. £ 1 a side has been staked in the hands of Thomas Hacking ; they make it into £ 3 10s a side on the 4th of April, the remainder on the day of the race. RILEY AND ROTHWELL.— A match has been made between John Riley and John Rothwell ( both of Haslingden), to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Blackburn race ground, Daisey- field, on the 11th of April. £ 1 a side is staked with Mrs Kenyon, Haslingden. A MATCH has been made between Charles Winterbottom of Glossop and Edward Bradshaw of Over Darwen to run 120 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Salford Borough Gardens, on the 11th of April. £ 1 a side is now down, and it will be made into £ 5 a side on the 28th inst. The final deposit to be put down on the day of running. PUDNEY AND LEVETT.— It appears that this race is, after all, doomed to come to nothing. Pudney duly posted his deposit of £ 10 on Friday evening, but up to the time of going to press nothing had been heard of his opponent. INWOOD AND PATTERSON.— A match has been made, between Robert Inwood of Tooting and James Pattersoa of London, to run 100 yards, for £ 10 a side, on Tuesday, March 31, at Lord's Cricket Ground. MALBORN AND WARREN.— We have received A further sum of £ 5 on the part of Malborn; but nothing further having been heard from Warren, Malborn can have the money down by send- ing his address. * ACOURT AND JENNS.— For this race we have received a fur- ther sum of £ 1 a side, and the next deposit of the same amount is to be made at Mr Banks's, Triumph, Skiuner- street, Somers Town, April 2. BROWN AND JENNS.— For this race we have received a further sum of £ 110s a side, and the next deposit of £ 1 a side is to be ratade at Mr Clark's, St Martin, Duke- street, Adelphi, on Tues- day next. CONSTABLE AND FOSTER.—£ 15 a side have been staked for this match, with Mr Woolfoot, Market Tavern, Leeds ; the next, of £ 5 a side, is to be made good to- morrow : and the final one, of a like sum, on the 4th of April. BARRETT AND HEATH.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 1 a side, and the next deposit of the same amount is to be made on Tuesday next, March 31st, at Mr Tip- ple's, Falcon, Essex- street, Bethnal Green. JUMPING.— We have this week received £ 2 on behalf of Wm. Jackson to make a match with Robert Haye. Articles are to be sent next week. DEARDEN AND MARGETTS.— For this race we have received a further sum of £ 10 a side, and the final deposit of the same amount is to be forwarded to Bell's Life, on or before April 16. DEAN AND HINCHCLIFPE.— For this match of one mile we have received the whole of the money, £ 25 a side. It is to come off at Hyde Park, Sheffield, on Monday ( to- morrow), March 30. FREBMAN AND UNDERWOOD.— For this race we have received a further sum of £ 110s a side, and the next deposit of a similar amount is to be made at the office of Bell's Life, April 3d. JOHN HARPER of Tow Law, and ROBERT BLAKEBURN of Trimdon, are matched to run 100 yards for £ 10 a side, on Satur- day, the 11th of April, at Durham. JAMES SANDERSON of Whit worth will run G. Sharpe of Ports mouth the same distance as before, for not less than £ 50 a side, either at Doncaster, York, Knutsford, or Aintree, near Liver- pool ; or he will ruu Job Smith of Manchester two miles, if he will give 100 yards start, for £ 50 a side ; or T. Rider of Benton the same distance level, for the same sum ; or J. Standering of Rochdale the same distance, for £ 25 a side. Any of these matches can be made at Mr J. Holt's, Clogger's Arms, Whit- worth, any night next week. GEORGE GREEN of Hutton, Yorkshire, accepts the challenge of James Smith of Gateshead to run 440 yards, for £ 25 a side; but Green cannot run later than the day after he runs Brunton, as he is going to leave the country. If this suits Smith, Green will meet him at Mr Coalpit's, Durham, next week, to draw up articles, if he will write to Green and inform him what day to meet him. The race to be at Darlington, on the 14th of April. Address George Green, at the Unicorn Inn, Stockton, THE VETERAN MOUNTJOY says he will walk Bob Fuller 20 miles, for £ 25 a side, and give him 400 yards start; to walk either at London or Manchester. Mountjoy further says he wiil walk John Moon of Bradford 50 miles, for £ 20 a side, to come off in seven weeks from to- morrow ( Monday), either at the Higgiu- shaw Grounds, Oldham; Hyde Park, Sheffield; or Bellevue, Manchester. An answer to the foregoing challenges through Bell's Life will be attended to. JOHN PEEL of Skelmanthorp hearing that Lockwood of Denby Dale is not satisfied with his defeat, will run him again for. any sum above £ 10; or he will run James Bedford of Denby 100 yards for £ 25 a side; or take six yards of Cleg of Emley in the same distance for £ 25 a side. A match can be made at any public house iu Skelmanthorp any time next week, or by apply- ing to Edward Peal, Wolley Colliery, near Barnsley. The Bditor of Bell's Life to be stakeholder. A GENTLEMAN will find a man to run John Levett six miles, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side, over any race course in Scotland Levett chooses to name, and will ask nothing for expenses ; to run in a month from the first deposit. The man to be named in Bell's Life a fortnight before the race. The Editor of Bell's Life to be stakeholder, and communication through Bell's Life will be attended to. JOSEPH KNIGHT of Little Moss will run Barney Dawson of Gorton 150 yards, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side ; or will take three yards of G. Hall of Staleybridge in the same distance, or John Rad- cliffe of Woodhouses 300 yards level. Any of these matches can be made for £ 5 or £ 10 a side any night next week at the Snipe Inn ; to run on the Snipe Inn Race Ground in one month from the first deposit. JAMES RICHMOND of Aberford will run William Foster of Hunslet 100 yards level, or Jos. Hemsley of Pudsey 100 or 120 yards level, or Jem Hatton of Leeds, and give him two yards start for £ 10 a side; to run in one month from the first deposit. If £ 2 is sent to Bell's Life, and articles to Richmond, at Aber- ford, it will be attended to. To run half- way between Leeds and Aberford, at the Red Lion Inn, Winmore. JOSEPH GIBSON of Gawthorpe will run Wm. Foster of Leeds 200 yards, if he will give two yards start; Nobby Hill of Kirk- heaton, on the same terms; P. Holroyd of Mirfield, 180 yards level; or John Clegg of Emley, 160 yards level. A match can be made for from £ 15 to £ 25 a side, by sending £ 5 to Mr Holden of Manchester, and articles to Joseph Gibson, Beehive Inn, Gaw- thorpe. To run in five weeks. W. WOOSTOCK, in reply to S. Smith of Oxford Market, says he does not run such short distances as 80 or 100 yards, but he will run him from 880 yards to 10 miles, for from £ 10 to £ 25 a side. If a deposit and articles are sent to Bell's Life a match can be made. J. Jerms will accommodate him on the same terms, or give him 20 yards in walking half a mile and running half a mile. WILLIAM SEFTON of Macclesfield will run Bullock of Stoke 120 yards, or Clay of Congleton the same distance, if he will give two yards start; or he will run Sellers of Macclesfield from 100 to 300 yards level; or give John Roberts of the same place four yards iu 150 for from £ 10 to £ 20 a side. A match can be made at R. Crowder's, Clarendon Inn, Macclesfield. WILLIAM VEST of Durham will run Percy Craggs of Warring- ton 150 yards, for £ 10 or £ 20 a side; orRudd of Byer's Green the same distance, for the same sum ; or he will take three yards in 150 of Gardner of Berry Edge, for the same, or give George Bark three yards in 200, for the like sum. Money ready at M. Budd's, the Turk's Head, Durham. JOHN MOON of Bradford will walk Mountjoy 50 miles even, or take one mile in the same distance of Yates of Nottingham, or walk Young Laycock of Bradford 20 miles even, or give him five minutes start in 30 miles. Any of the matches can be made for £ 10 or £ 15 a side, at John Rush's, Sportsman Inn, Manchester- road, Bradford. RICHARD EDEN of Barnes will run Cook or Stainor ( both of Marylebone) half a mile, or take 10 yards start in twice round Garratt- lane Grounds; or he will take 10 yards start in half a mile of Sam Wallace, or 20 yards of J. Pudney, or 40 of Margetts in the same distance. A match can be made, for £ 10 or £ 20 a side, by sending a deposit and articles to Bell's Life. THOS. PEARSON ( alias Tom Strider) of Milnrow, near Roch- dale, will run any man in England in a sack from one to two miles, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side, to run in one month from the first deposit. A match can be made any night next week at the Hole in the Wall, Butterworth Hall, Milnrow, near Rochdale. Bell's Life to be stakeholder. JOHN MARSHALL of Oldbury will run Samuel Smith seven score yards, and give him two yards start, for £ 10 a side, or as much more as he likes ; or will run William Smith 440 yards level, for the like sum, to run on a turnpike- road. Money ready at Mr Wm. Clift's, Jolly Colliers, Oldbury, any night next week between eight and ten. TEDDY CLARKE of Bethnal Green hearing that Dickey Wil- liams wishes to run him, he will run him half a mile, for not less than £ 5, and will meet him at Mr Dipple's, the Falcon, Essex- street, Bethnal Green, between eight and ten o'clock, to- morrow ( Monday) evening. To ruu on Good Friday, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth. J. CHAPMAN of Marylebone will run H. Banes of same place any distance from 440 yards to one mile, for any sum he pleases. A match can be made at Mr Peet's, Thistle and Crown, Thomas- street, Oxford- street, to- morrow ( Monday) evening, between eight and ten. YOUNG M'KENNY of Newgate Market will run Young Critcher of the same place any distance, for his own sum ; or he will walk any man in Newgate Market one mile, on Easter Tuesday. He will be at Mr Ive's, Goldbeaters' Arms, Warwick- lane, on Monday night, prepared to make a match. BUXTON of Camden Town will walk Hillyard of Bermondsey four miles if he will give him 60 yards start, for £ 5 a side, Bell's Life to be stakeholder. The match can be made to- morrow ( Monday) evening, between eight and nine, at Mr Banks's, The Triumph, Skinner- street, Somer's Town. THOMAS FAWLEY of Manchester will run J. Thorp of Har- purhey, W. Morris, or J, Ball of Manchester, 200 yards level, or take two yards of T. Bagshaw or T. Leary, for £ 5 a side. A match can be made at Edward Wynne's', Coach and Horses, Baker- street, Travis- street, Manchester. JOSEPH KNIGHT of Littlemoss ( near Ashtori- under- Line) will ruu John Ratcliffe of Watterhouses 300 yards level, or Baruy Dawson of Gorton 150 yards level, or will take three yards start inside 150 of Gracchus Hall of Staleybridge, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side, on the Snipe Inn Race Ground. JOHN HONEYMAN of the Fellingshore will run Charlton Hall 140 yards, Gardiner of Berry Edge 160 yards, orNicholof New- castle 150 yards, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side, A match can be made at Robert Starling's, Newcastle Arms, Darn Crook, to- morrow ( Monday) night, between eight and ten. A GENTLEMAN has a novice he will back to run Peter Fergu- son, two miles level, or take one lap round Sadleir's Grounds, in 10 miles, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side. He will be at the Cock, in Market- street, Haymarket, next Tuesday evening, between eight and nine o'clock. FRANK WILKINS of Dewsbury will run Bowler of Wibsey Slack 120 yards, for £ 20 or £ 25 a side, at Grantham Park, or any other enclosed ground, if he will give two yards at the coming in end. Wilkins can be heard of at the Musical Tavern, Dews- bury, at any time, to make a match. W.' SHIPLEY, the Black Doctor ( alias the Turnham Green Pet), wishes to know whether Ives is prepared to meet his terms on Monday next, as his money only waits to be covered, at the Globe, in Compton- street. EDWARD HOLDERSON of Armley will run Boothey of Meadow- lane, Leeds, Heslir. g of Bramley, or Hallewell of New- road- end, Leeds, 150 yards, for £ 5 a side. A match can be made any time at Mr Bird's, the Malt Mill Inn, Armley. THOMAS GIBBS ( the Butcher of Wandsworth), not being satis- fied with his late defeat by G. Piddington of Walworth, will take four yards start in 100, for his own sum, and meet at the Bull's Head, Wandsworth, next Monday night. F. HLACK of Manchester will back Thos. Leigh of same place to give Wm. Wilcox of Cheetwood three yards start in 130, for £ 25 a side. Slack will be at Mr Holden's, the White Lion, to- morrow ( Monday) evening. G. HODGSON of Marylebone will take five yards in 100 of vv. Marchant, of the same place, or three yards in 100 of T. Jeffries of the same place. A match can be made for £ 5 a side to- morrow ( Mondav) night, at the White Lion, Edgware- roarl, Paddmgton. BARB'EE of Glossop is surprised that Hartley of Burnley should ask for five yards start in 440, but he will run him level, for £ 25 a side. A match can be made any time at Lambert Sale's, Lamb Inn, Glossop, or at Barber's own house. BEN JOHNSON of Pimlico will run Joe Tanner of the same place from 150 to 500yards, for bis own sum. To meet at the Bull's Head, York- street, Westminster. PIGEON SHOOTING. AT HOENSEY WOOD, on Monday and Tuesday last, a match of £ 1 each came off between Mr Mole and three friends and Mr Benson and 3 friends, 7 birds, 25 yards, H and T traps, to pull for each other, the use of both barrels. Mr Mole's party won, kill- ing 18, Several matches and sweepstakes followed. On Wed- nesday- and Thursday a good deal of rifle practice took place at 250 and 300 yards range. Several sparrow matches and sweep- stakes also came off. On Wednesday next a silver cup will be shot for, by 12 members, 8s each, 11 sparrows, 21 yards, l| oz of shot, and a silver jug will be given to the non- winners of the cup, to be shot for at 11 sparrows each, 21 yards, l£ oz of shot. On Saturday a case of guns will be shot for, at sparrows. AT THE VICTORIA TAVERN, Abbey- road, St John's Wood, to- morrow ( Monday), Messrs J. Cook and J. Bacon will shoot a match, for £ 5 a side, at 25 sparrows each, to pull their own string, ltoz of shot, 21 yards rise, 40 boundary. To commence at two o clock. Mr Cook wiil also make a match with Mr Hook, at 25 or 50 birds each. Mr Webb will shoot a match with Mr A. A. at 25 or 50 birds each. AT THE LILLIE ASMS, Old Brompton, on Tuesday next, a match will take place, at 50 sparrows, for £ 10 a side, not to ex- ceed lfoz of shot, H and T traps. After which sweepstakes aa usual. Private parties at any time accommodated. Offor is always on the ground with a large supply of pigeons and spar- rows. Ammunition also to be had. SAMUEL OLDFIELD of Silsden, near Keighley, Yorkshire, seeing a challenge in Bell's Life from Benjamin Rushforth of Keighley, to shoot a match at double rises, says that he cannot accommodate him on those terms, but that he will shoothim one match at double rises, and one match at single rises for his own sum. Both matches to come off at the Fox and Hounds Inn, Bradford, on one day. Oldfield will be at the Red Lion Inn, Silsden, every night next week, from six to eight, to draw up articles. AT C. EMMETT'S, Blue Bell Inn, Byker, Newcastle- on- Tyne, a sweepstakes of 10s each will be shot for, on Friday, April 10th, 2oz of shot, 21 yards rise, 80 fall, gentlemen who have won a £ 5 stakes 22 yards rise, £ 10 23 yards, £ 15 24, £ 20 25, and none allowed to enter who have won more than a £ 25 stake, Guns to be held below the elbow until the bird is on the wing. To com- mence at © ne o'clock. MR T. Corns of Westbromwich will shoot a match with Mr Edward Taylor of the Potteries, for £ 10 or £ 25 a side, as many birds as pounds, guns f- bore, lfoz of shot, and to shoot at Aston Cross, Birmingham, the green to be the boundary. The Editor of Bell's Life to be stakeholder. An answer through Bell's Life will be attended to. AT THE Fox AND HOUNDS INN, Bradford, a 10s sweepstakes, at 5 birds each, will be shot for to- morrow ( Monday). Every shooter can have his own weight of shot, 21 yards rise, 60 fall. Afterwards a 5s sweepstakes, at 5 sparrows each. And on Satur- day- next two sweepstakes will come off. Plenty of birds. A MATCH, for £ 10 a side, came off on Wednesday last, at Mr Arnold's, the Masons' Arms, Timperley, between Mr Richard Clarke of Hall Barns and Mr G. Morgan of Timperley, which ended in favour of Mr Clarke, who killed 8 birds to Mr Morgan's 7. AT THE EAST HANTS GROUND, Southsea, near Portsmouth, a match will take place on Tuesday, the 31st inst, between Ben Cauut of London and a gentleman of Portsmouth, for £ 10 aside, at 11 birds each. MR BENTLEY, of the Coach and Horses, Whitefield, near Man- chester, will shoot a match with either Joseph Kenyon or Penky ( both of Rooden- lane), for £ 25 or £ 50 a side, or he will take two birds in 50 of either Donald or Sloper, for the same sum. AT J. TORKINGTON'S, George and Dragon, Wilmslow, Cheshire, on Thursday next, a sweepstakes of 10s each will be shot, 21 yards rise, 80 boundary, 5 birds, 2oz of shot. The landlord will give £ 1 to the second best. Iiedfern provides the birds. ME WEIGHT will be most happy to accommodate Mr Dann of Wralham Green to shoot him a match, at 12 SDarrows each, five traps, 18 yards rise, for £ 5, within a fortnight. Money ready any time at Mr Chas. Steel's, the Rose, Sands End, Fulham. CANINE FANCY. Charles Spalding having taken the Jolly Waggoners, 13, Little Coram- street, Russell- square, this evening, the 29th, there will be a grand opening show of old English bulldogs, Skye, black and tan, and white terriers, & c, & c. Messrs Green, Sweety, and others have promised to attend and show their studs. Chair taken by H. Holbon, faced by old Bill Abbot. Ratting sports every Monday and Friday evening. A show of dogs will take place at Mr Coomber's, the Kentish Waggoners, Kent- street, Borough, this evening, the 29th inst. Chair to be taken at seven o'clock by J. Hoiles ( the Spider), faced by Mr Hinchliffe, who will exhibit their toy and other dogs. Mr Piles and other fanciers will also show their studs. A show of fancy spaniels, terriers, Maltese, and bulldogs, will take place this eve » iug, the 29th inst, at Mr Selman's, White Horse, Fann- street, Aldersgate- street, Mr T. Dockery in the chair, vice Mr J. Mears. Many old fanciers will attend. Joseph Eastburn will match his dog White Bullet against Ben Berry's dog King of Longwood, near Huddersfield, at 221b or 2241b weight, in a field, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side. If this does not suit Berry, any other dog in England can be accommodated on the same terms. An answer through Bell's Life, or a letter ad- dressed to Joseph Eastburn, Fountain Inn, Caroline- street, Leeds. will be attended to. Thomas Shaw of Staleybridge will match his dog Adam Hill against M'Nulty's Terrier of Glasgow, at 361b or 36^ 1b, in a field, or against any other dog of the same weight, in England or Ire- land, for £ 100 a side. To weigh on the day. Shaw has also a 28| lb dog he will match against James Morrell's dog of Belfast, for the same sum. To weigh one hour before they run. An answer through Bell's Life will be attended to. J. P. of Batley will match his young dog Paddy against any other dog in England, at 27£ lb weight, to weigh in the field, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side, to come off in Yorkshire, or he will match him at 281b against John Worrell's of Belfast, for the same amount. A match can be made any time at S. Gledhill's, Cricketers' Arms, Batley, near Dewsbury. EXTRAORDINARY RATTING.— The great 100 rat match between two gentlemen's dogs comes off next Tuesday evening, at Jemmy Shaw's sporting hostelrie, the Old Queen's Head, Crown- court, Windmill- street, Haymarket. Other ratting will follow, with small dogs, ferrets, & c. A good supply of barn rats for public or private sport, with the use of the pit gratis. Canine exhibitions of toy dogs, & c, every Wednesday evening, entrance free, open to all. Next Wednesday there will be a strong muster of old fanciers to enrol fresh members, & c, previous to the show this evening week. Ratting sports take place to- morrow Monday) evening, at W. Tupper's, the Greyhound, Webber- row, Watsrloo- road, when Mr Hyde's bitch is to destroy 50 large rats in six minutes, for £ 5 a side. The match between Mr F.' s bitch Nell and Mr W.' s bitch to destroy rats for lbs, for £ 3 a side, takes place on Monday evening, April 13.' Mr T.' s Nottingham stock bulldog Frank, only 131b, and Maltese lion dogs, aud black aud tan terriers can be seen. Plenty of rats always on hand. A sweepstakes will take place at Mr Joseph Heath's, Hop Pole, Lawley- street, Birmingham, on Easter Monday, April 13. Open to all dogs of any weight. Entrance 5s. All entries to be made on or before April 5th, when the dogs must be shown and handicapped by a competent judge. To commence precisely at six o'clock. A good supply of rats always on hand. Pit ready at any time for public or private matches, and for gentlemen to try their dogs. J. Dickinson, Lion in the Wood, Wilderness- lane, Dorset street, Salisbury- square, Fleet- street, begs most respectfully to announce the postponement of the rat match, for a silver collar, from to- morrow, March 30th, to Easter Monday, April 13th. Ratting every Monday and Saturday. A good supply of rats always on hand for gentlemen wishing to try their dogs. Use of pit gratis. Spa. ring every Tuesday evening, conducted by Sam Martin. Mr Heath, of the Hop Pole, Lawley- street, Birmingham, has a bitch, weighing from 9lb to 10lb ( not 9st 10lb, as inserted last week), that he will match to destroy 12 rats against any dog or bitch of her weight in Birmingham, for £ 5 a side. Money ready at any time as above. THE NOTED DOG JEM.— The painting of this extraordinary animal performing his match, with the correct likeness of above one hundred well- known sporting characters and patrons of Jemmy Shaw, is nearly completed, and can be seen at the bar. There is a vacancy for a few other friends. The Treatise on Hats, enclosed with the printed rules of the Canine Club, can be had of J. Shaw only; sent for twelve postage stamps. Also the much approved of dog- soap, for curing all diseases, preserving the coat, & c, in Is packages. Buyers aud sellers can meet with every opportunity of exchanging, & c, next Tuesday or Wednes- day evening. A list of the choicest stock dogs kept. The great rat match comes off next Tuesday evening. NURR AND SPELL— Daniel Jackson of Dewsbury Moor, not being satisfied with his late defeat with Chas. Rastrick of Bradford Moor, will play him again on Easter Monday, on Huns- let Common, for from £ 25 to £ 50 a side, or play Jas. Hunt of Horsforth, for the like sum, or will take 15 scores in 30 rises of Jas. Child of Horsforth, for the like sum. Money ready at J. Thackaray's, Saville Arms, Dawgreen. CHANGE RINGING.— On Tuesday evening, the 10th inst ( being the annual benefit of the Wheelwrights' Provident So- ciety, at the Surrey Music Hall, Southwark Bridge- road), the members of the South London Campanalogian Band ( Horsely- down) performed several of the most popular airs of the d » . y upon their splendidset of 40 musical handbells, which was C> valy appreciated by an overflowing avuUwcfy WRESTLING— THE CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND SOCIETY, LONDON.— The next meeting of this society will be held on Wednesday evening next, at Mrs Wharton's, the White Hart, Windmill- street, Tottenham Court- road. At the adjourned meeting, held last Wednesday at the Guildhall Shades, it was stated that a contract had been entered into with a builder to fit up the wrestling ground, at Mr Baum's, the White Lion, Victoria Park Station, Hackney Wick, for the wrestling there on Friday, April 10. SWANN AND SWITHENBANK.— On account of the match, for £ 100 a side, the best of three back falls, Lancashire fashion, be- tween Wm, Swann of Ashton- under- Lyne and Geo. Swithenbank of Saddlsworth, Mr Holden now holds £ 50 each. The event is to be decided at the Higginshaw Grounds, Oldham, on May 11, The remaining £ 50 a side is to be deposited on the 6th of May. Cornwall and Devonshire wrestling will take place at Geo. Rook's, the Jolly Caulkers, Deptford Lower- road, Rotherhithe, on Easter Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Prizes to be re « o regulated by the amount of subscriptions received. To com- mence at three o'clock. Jas. Scott ef Carlisle will wrestle any man in England, at lOst 71b, Cumberland style, for £ 50 or £ 100 a side. Money ready at Richd. Park's, Hound and Otter Inn, Anuetwell- street, Carlisle. HAND FIVES.— OXFORD.— The University scratch hand five matches, for handsome silver- plated quart tankard for the winner and pint ditto for the second best, were" brought to a conclusion at the University Court, St Giles's, on Monday last, after some very exciting play, extending over a fortnight. There were upwards of 30 entries, but the final contests lay with Messrs Elliot aud Pearson, Messrs Carlyon and West, and Messrs Bowyer and Lee Warner. After a very severe contest with Elliot and Pearson against Carlyon and West, the whole of the five games being played out, Carlyon and West were victorious. The finishing game was between the winners of the previous match and Messrs Bowyer and Lee Warner. The latter gentle- men made the three first games, and were declared the winners. The University single Rugby hand five matches, for a silver- plated tankard, were, after severe contests, brought to a conclu- sion on Tuesday last, in favour of Mr Bowyer, who may now toe proclaimed the best player iu the university. The following is the score:— First ties: Carlyon 15,14,15, 15, against Pearson 11, 15.14, 8 ; Bowyer 15,15,15, against Way 4,3,1; Bedford 11, 9,15, 15.15, against Measham 15, 15, 14,12,11; Bradshaw 15,15, 15, against Hugesson 3, 2,1.— Second ties : Bowyer 15,15,15, against Bedford 6, 2, 8 ; Carlyon 15, 15, 15, against Bradshaw 14, 9, 5.— Final game : Bowyer 15.15,15, against Carlyon 11,12, 6. RABBIT COURSING.— KIT AND UNKNOWN— Jas. Hood of Manchester has matched his bitch Kit against David Hart- ley's Unknown, 11 out of 21 courses, 60 yards law, for £ 10 a side, Unknown not to exceed 201b, and Kit to run catch weight. Unknown is to have two dead rabbits given. The contest is fixed for April 8, at the Lion and Lamb Inn, Blackley, near Man- chester, and Mr Holden has had handed to him the first deposit of 10s each. Mr Trow is to be referee. Thos. Bennett of Salford has a young bitch, 211b weight, that has never ran a match, which shall run the winner of the match last Monday, at Darnal, for £ 25 a side, the best of 15 or 21 courses, 60 yards law; to run in a month, arid give or take ex- penses to come off at Doncaster, Manchester, or Liverpool. An answer for him at Mr Trow's, Pendleton, Manchester, will be attended to. RABBIT FANCY.— CHATHAM AND ROCHESTER CLUB.— On Monday last the members of this society held their meeting at the club house, Gibraltar Inn, New- road, Chatham. There was a very full attendance, and those members who gained prizes at the show on the 16th inst received them from the hands of the chairman, Mr John Scullard. Several new members were ad- mitted into the club. It is arranged that in order to extend the usefulness of the society the committee jhave come to the reso- lution that it may consist of an unlimited number cJ members, that each member is to be admitted by ballot, that every mem- ber is to pay Is as each night's contribution, and that all rabbits bred to contend for prizes must be bred by members of the club, and kept on their own premises. It was announced that during the last six months the funds of the society have increased, ana that it may be said the society was iu a sound condition, and will be able, by the infusion of a fresh stock of bucks and does, to compete with any society in the country. All rabbits are to be sold on the meeting nights, the seller to pay Is in the pound to the general fund, that all complaints, irregularities, motions, & c, be first submitted to the committee, and that each member on entering a doe as having kindled to pay 6d. These regulations will be the means of keeping the society's funds in a healthy state, and must prove of the greatest advaatage. At the conclu- sion of the meeting the thanks of the society was voted t< j the chairman, deputy chairman, and the committee. MR EDITOR : The death of Mr Burn, of S& ckville- street, ap- pearing in the papers, I request you will insert in your next Bell's Life, that it was Mr Burn, the tailor, and not the boot- maker.— Yours, & c, KAU? H B^ N, l, lackville- street, 2?( li 9f March, l § 57. BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, MARCH 29, 185?. THE CHASE. Masters of hound* will greatly oblige us by caimng tMr fixture* to be posted so as to reach us i? i the course of itiaay. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS—( Weatherpermitting.) STAGHOUNDS. _ , Her Majesty's— Tuesday Stoke Common. Friday Stag and Hounds ^ Bln- Mr— Tuesday Aldemead Farm. Saturday Wickham, at past 11. Bo& ffiaV, Baron- Monday Bedgrove. Wednesday Mentmore. at 11 FOXHOUNDS; - Albrighton ( Mr G. Stubbs)— Tuesday _ Huimingtoa Thursday Apley, at 11. Saturday Castle Hiu, Thursday week Kanton Abbey, at 11. ' Atherstcme—- Monday Hams Hall, Wednesday Packmgton Park. Friday Bradgate House, Saturday Outwood Gate, at 11. Bads worth- Tuesday Wentbridge. Saturday MetMey Bridge, at 11. Beaufort'" Duke of- Monday Bushton, Tuesday Biddestone at i p 10. Bedale— Monday Tunstel Village, Friday Bridge> Hewick, at i to 11. Berkshire, Old ( Mr Morreli's)- Monday Weyland Smith a Care. Wed- nesday Radler Park. Friday Besselsleigh, at J past 10. B. V CMr R. Strachey s)— Monday Kingweston, Thursday Leighton Bramhim Moor— Monday Spofforth, Wednesday Bramham Moor. Fri- day Marston Village, Saturday East Keswick, at 11. Wo/ Wo. Burton HunKLord Henrj' Bentinek's)— Monday Gate Burton, Wednes- day PaSton, Thursday Ashby Toll Bar, Saturday Halfway Houses on the Newark- road, at 11. m _ , „ ..... Cambridgeshire- Monday Paxton Wood, Friday Ogden Green, at J p 10. Cheshire Subscription- Monday the Grange, Tuesday Norbury Guide V " Post, at i past 10. . _ » Cleveland- Monday Osburn's Rush, Thursday Claphow, at 9. Cottesmore ( Sir John Trollope's)- Monday Gnmsthorpe, Wednesday Owston Wood, Thursday Witham Common, baturday Launde Ab- " Craven- Monday Anvilles, Friday Froxfield Turnpike, at 1 past 10.. Crawley and Horsham- Monday Pease Pottage, Wednesday Warmnglid Toll Gate. Friday Stone Lodge, at i to 11. „ Dacre's, Lord— Monday Ainscott Plantation, Friday Bicton Mill, at .^ Duriam4County- Tuesday Burnopside, Thursday Elemore, Saturday Essex^ Easc'I'M?' Marriott'sj- Tuesday Aldham Hall, Friday D'Arcy Street, at 11, Tuesday woek Terlmg Raleigh Arms ( to breakfast), Ease^.' soutMMrA. Z. Button'a)- Not\ received. Essex and Suffolk—' Tuesday Bradfield Street, Friday Hmtlesham Park Bs8exaUi'ion— Monday Sutton Ford, Wednesday Woodham Hall, Satur- doy Hockley Bull, at i past 10. farquharson's, Mr— Monday Came House. Fitzhardinge's, Earl- Monday Cowley, Wednesday Hailes Village, Thursday Dixon House, Saturday Broadway, at J past 10. ' Fitzwilliam's, Earl— Monday Bedford Purlieus, Thursday Bulwick, Sa- turday Monk's Wood, at J past 10. . • F. B. H. ( Mr W. Williams's)— Tuesday Merthen- m- Constantme, Friday Bishop's Wood, at J past 10. ^ ^ ' • Garth's Mr— Tuesday Swallowfield Place, Thursday West Green, Satur- day Sherfielu Gate, at i past 10. r) . . , ... „ . • Hambledon- Monday Horndean, Wednesday Burlesdon Windmill, Fn- * day Ticlifield Common, Monday week Park Farm, at i to 11. H H — Monday Herriard Grange Farm, Tuesday Windmill Hill ( Wood- mancote), Thursday Mr Courtney's , Saturday button Common, at HamWeton ( Mr Bell's)- Tuesday Byland Abbey, Friday Over Siltou, at Halsdon— Monday Buck] and Filleigh. Friday Torrington Wood, J past 10. Herefordshire— Tussday Wormsley Tump, at i past 10. Heythrop— Tuesday White Oak Green, Fnday South Lawn Lodge, at J past 10. Hills, Mr— Tuesday Hackness,' Friday Levishana, at 10. • Holderness— Monday Bessingby, at J pa3t 11, Tuesday. Cranswick Toll Bar, Wednesday Arras, Friday Grimston Garth, at i toll. Hursley ( Mr S. Lowe's)— Wednesday Bishopstoke Station, at 11. , Ingiam's, Mr M— Monday Black Slough, Thursday Chartley Park, Sa- turday Holly Bush, at i to 11. , Kent, East— Tuesday Gorzley, Friday Tyler Hill, at J past 10. Ledbury ( Mr J. C. Thack well's)— Monday Brand Lodge, Friday Dymock Village, at i past 10. , Ludlow ( Mr Sit\ vell's}— Tuesday Stanton Lacey, Thursday Sotidtey, Sa- turday Wigmore Roils. Tuesday week Ferney Hall, Thursday we » k Brampton Brian Toll Gate, at J past 10. Marshall's, Mr M.— Monday Mooreombe Corner, Thursday Stapledon Brake, at i past 10. Middle ton's, Lord— Sltnday Castle Howard, Wednesday Oulston, at i past 10. Monmouthshire— Tuesday Tallycoed Wood, Friday Seventh Milestone on theGrosmont- road. at i past 10. Morpeth— Monday NetherwiUon, Friday Chcvmgton Moor, at i to 11. New Forest— Tuesday Manor House, Thursday Sliirfield Hatchet, Sa- turday St Austens, at 11. Oakley— Monday Deer Park ( Yardley Chase), Thursday Odell, Saturday White Lion ( Kimbolton), at 1 to 11. Pembrokeshire ( Mr L. Phillips's)— Monday Freestone Cross- roads, Thursday Clareston Lodge Gate, at i past 10, Portsmouth's, Earl of— Monday Cold Henley, Wednesday Sidmonton Brick Kilns, Saturday Sherborne St John, at 11. Puckeridge ( Mr Parry's)— Monday Standon Lordship, Wednesday Elms- don Lee. Saturday Layston, at J past 10. Pytcliley—' Tuesday Finedon. Friday Rockingham, at i to 11. Rufford— Tuesday Rufford Abbey, at 12, Thursday Cocking Moor, Sa- turday Church Warsop, at J to 11. Rutland's, Duke of— Monday Croxton Park, Thursday Denton Park, Friday Cold Harbour, at i to 11. Scarborough's, Lord— Monday Welbeck, WednesdaySwianow Wood, Friday Wandsworth Wood House, at J past 10. Seale's, Sir Henry— Tuesday Capton- lane, Friday South Alvington. Sinnington— Tuesday Cauckless Bank Top, Friday Wass, at 10. Smith's, Mr A— Monday Combe Wood, Tuesday Pill Heath, Thursday Sonth Grove, Friday Speery Well, at 11. Southampton's, Lord— Monday Preston Capes, Wednesday Gayton, Friday Stratford Hill, Saturday Horton, at 12. Southdown ( Mr A. Donovan's)— Monday Plough Inn( Dicker), i to 11. Southwold ( Mr G. Cook's)— Tuesday Burwell Park, Thursday Market Stainton, Saturday Welton Wood, at 11. Staffordshire, North— Monday Ingestre, Wednesday Black Brook. Fri- day Stableford Village, at i past 10. Stamford and Warrington's, Earl of— Monday Kirby Gate, Tuesday Go- tham Village, Thursday Coleorton, Friday Bradgate House, at 11. Suffolk- Thursday Risby Toll Gate, Saturday Honington Fox, i to 11. Surrey Union— Monday Kennels, Wednesday Hazle Hall, Saturday Black Horse ( Reigate Hill), at J past 10. Sussex, East— Tuesday Catsfield Green, Friday St Leonards Gieen, at 4 past 10. Tailby's. Mr W.— Monday Allexton, at 11. Tickham— Monday Rainham, Friday Longbeach, at J past 10. Tiverton— Monday Taddington, Thursday Dulverton, at i past 10. Trelawny's. Mr— Monday London Inn ( South Brent), at | to 11, Saturday Train Brake, at J past 10. Tynedale— Monday Sixth Milestone on the Military- road, Wednesday Kennels, Friday Hesleyside, at J past 10. U. H. C. ( Mr Powell's)- Wednesday Iscoed, Friday Conwil^ at 10. United Pack ( Mr Luther's)— Tuesday Hughlower Plantation, at 9. Vale of White Horse ( Lord Gifford's)- Tuesday Bibury, at i to 11. Warwickshire— Monday Wellesbourne, Tuesday Mitford Bridge, Thurs- day Snitterfield, Friday Swalcliffe, at J to 11. Warwickshire, North ( Mr Baker's,— Tuesday Henley- in- Arden, Wednes- day Bubbenhall, Saturday Coughton, at J to 11. Wheatland ( Mr Lloyd's)— Tuesday Chetton House, Friday Buildwas Bridge, at J past 10. Worcestershire— Monday Martley, Wednesday Goose Hill, Friday Per- shore, at i past 10. Wyndliain's, Colonel— Monday Pillygreen Lodges, Wednesday Gumber Corner, Friday Stoke House, at 4 past 11. Wynn's, Sir W. VV.— Monday Wynnstay, Thursday Llanforda, Saturday Ruyton, at 4 past 10. HABBIEES, B. V. H.— Tuesday Milborne East Hill, Friday Pulham Common, at 12. High Peak— Monday Pike Hall, Wednesday Buxton, at 11. Stockton, BUlingham, and Hartlepool— Monday Low Stotfold, i p 18. Vale of Wylye— Monday the Robber's Stone, Thursday Knook Kiioll, at ipll. SCOTCH. IOXHOTJNDS. Buecleuch's, Duke of— Tuesday Chesters, Wednesday Clifton, Friday Borthwick Brae, Saturday West Morriston, at 4 past 10. Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire— Tuesday Bothwcll Bridge, Saturday Cleughearn, at i to 11. Linlithgow and Stirlingshire— Tuesday Macbie Hill, Thursday Hunt- field, Saturday Stonehill, at J to 11. IRISH. BTAaHOUWDS. Ward Union— Monday Kilrue Gate, Wednesday Ninth Milestone on the Aslibourjie- road, Saturday Batterstown, Monday week Ratoath, Wednesday week Ashbourne, Saturday week Ten- mile Bush, one. V FOXHOUNDS. Duhallow ( Viscount Doneraiie's)— Monday Carrigtohiil, Wednesday Teaiplenacarigy, Saturday Dungourney, at 11. Galway ( the Blazers)— Tuesday Dalystown. at 11. Kildare— Tuesday Bolton Hill, Thursday Kilbride, Saturday Black Church, at 11. Kilkenny— Monday Coolagh Cross- roads, Wednesday Mount Loflus, at 11, Friday the Barracks, at 12, Limerick— Tuesday Croom Castle, Tuesday week Ballinacourty. Friday week Gleneafy, at i to 11. Meath— Monday Newhaggard, Tuesday Loughcrew, Thursday Corbal- ton Hall, Saturday Bengerstown, at 11 HAEXIBBB. Killultagli— Wednesday Whinney Hill, Saturday Leathemstown, Wed- nesday week Bodore, Saturday week Ashmore's Moss, at 4 p 11. THE CHESHIRE DIFFICULTY. TO THE EDITOR OU BELL'S LIPB IN LONDON. The Stewards of the Masters of Foxhounds Committee request the Editor of Bell's Life to publish in his next number the fol- lowing letter, which they addressed to Mr Mainwnaring imme- diately after they received his of the 14th March, which appeared in last week's paper. It will be seen that it was a private com- munication to that gentleman, and they regret extremely that the course pursued by him compels them to publish it. Boodle's, March 25th. Boodle's Club, March 19th, 1857. " Sir: The Stewards of the M. F. H. Committeehavereceived Mr Mainwaring's letter, dated the 14th March, but which was posted in London only yesterday ( 18th), between three and four o'clock. They had written to him the day before ( 17th), requesting him to forward the vouchers and documents, to assist them in inves- tigating his claim for indemnity from the subscribers. The anxious desire which they entertain to prevent Mr Mainwaring from taking, inconsiderately, any step which he may afterwards regret, induces them again to address him privately on receiving this communication from him. They request him to bear in mind that on a former occasion he was desirous of withdrawing himself from the jurisdiction of the M. F. H. Committee, to whose decision he was bound by membership, and that on reflection he was induced to see that such a course would be inconsistent with his position as a gentleman and a member of the M. F. H. Com- mittee ; that it was entirely his own fault that the Stewards had no statement from him before them, when they drew up their judgment; that all the statements made to them by the sub- scribers had been forwarded to him; and that he had been more than once warned by the Stewards that they should proceed to decide the case on the information so laid before them, although he might continue to refuse to send any counter statements, they cannot but think that what is now urged by him against their decision has but little weight. They are glad to hear he has had a good season, which has been the case in most countries, and if by the chance running of foxes, and by making use of roads through part of their best country, instead of riding across it, it has happened that the chase has not been materially interfered with, it cannot be denied that the sport would have been much better if Mr Mainwaring had been able to draw those coverts which have been closed to him, amongst which are to be found some of the best in the country. " The question which they earnestly request Mr Mainwaring to consider is, whether, as a gentleman, he can refuse to submit to the arbitration of the Stewards, the dispute as to the amount of indemnification to which he is entitled, which in his letter to Mr Warburton of the 23d January he states to be " secured to him by the Stewards of the M. F. H. Committee in their de- cision." Having thus quoted that decision ( to which he re- luctantly submitted as a member of the Committee) as binding on the subscribers, the Stewards are at ; a loss to conceive on what principle he can refuse to sumbit this question, which arises out of it, , to the same tribunal. Mr Mainwaring declares himself ready to leave it to any two men of accounts, after in- vestigating the details of the claim sent in by him, to say what the sum to be paid should be. Why should he object to leave it to the Stewards? Common accountants cannot deter- mine all the points in that claim, for it is not " merely * question of figures;" it consists of two parts;— first, a statement of expenditure for the first year and a half of his management; and, secondly, an estimate of probable ex- penditure for the next year and a half. An accountant could form no just opinion as to the propriety of any particular item forming part of the expenditure for which indemnity could be justly claimed, and would be equally incapable of determin- ing whether the cost of a fox hunting establishment for the second period of eighteen months had been rightly estimated ; none but persons practically acquainted with such charges, can be competent to pronounce an opinion on any disputed point relating to them, and no question can be more properly referred to the decision of the Stewards of the M. F. H. Committee, who are also alone able to say on what principles the indemnity which they have awarded him should be calculated. " The Stewards therefore hope that Mr Mainwaring will with- draw the letter they have just received, and also that to Mr Gainer, desiring his name to be removed from the Committee ( by which he at the same time admits his liability to their juris- diction, and vainly endeavours to escape from it), and that he will forward to them those documents which will enable them to investigate his claim in the most satisfactory manner; in the consideration of which, it can be hardly necessary for them to add, that they are disposed to enter with the most liberal in- tentions towards him, consistent with justice to other parties. If this request of theirs should be declined, their duty towards the subscribers who have sought their arbitration remains un- altered, and they must enter into the investigation of Mr Main- waring's claim, and determine the sum to which they consider him entitled, without that information which they desire to receive from him, and have requested him to supply tnem with," To Arthur Mainwaring, Esq. . A FINE BUN WITH THE QUEEN'S HOUNDS. ME EDITOR : As it is seldom that any of your numerous sport- ing correspondents send you auy account of good runs with the Queen's Hounds, which take place on this, the Berkshire side of the Thames, I hope you will find a small space in your paper for the one I witnessed from Hawthorn Hill on Tuesday last, the 24th. The meet was at Mr Heroey's house, Hawthorn Hill- a irentleman who is well known to be a thorough sportsmau, aud, although not a rider now, was some few years back as good a man to go" as ever crossed country. After partaking of the good fare set out on the lawn, the deer- an untried one- was uncarted in the park at the back of the house. He first made a ring round the park, then crossed the Maidenhead road, over a splendid country, to Buck Farm, leaving the farm to the right straight to Cokesley Bridge, over the brook to Binfield Church and Billingbear Fark, without touching the road. The pace up to this point was very severe, and told considerably on the i low- uns ; but the hounds were stopped for a short time to allow the field ( a very large one for this side of the country) to get together, and give the nags a little breathing time, which must have proved very acceptable to most of them. He then went on, through Tippin's Wood and the Warren House Covert, to Bill Hill; then, turning to the left, over as splendid a bit of fencing country as can be imagined, to the Holt, near Woking- ham, he again turned to the left, and ran right through the town of Wokingliam with the hounds in full cry, followed by the field, nearly all well up. He then made for Finchampstead, but, being headed, turned over to Chapel Green aud Luckley Park, to Han- nican's Lodge, where a check occurred for some time. At this point I was obliged to pull up, having lost a shoe ; but I believe the deer was soou afterwards safely taken, and I hope will again show us a good ruu some other day. Mr Davis has not got a more likely deer than this for the people's day, Easter Monday, provided he is all right by that time. The distance could not have been short of fourteen miles, and the time one_ hour and a half, including twice stopping the hounds for about five miautes each time, and a slight check at BUI Hill— lours, & c, Binfield, March 25. BROWN TOPS. THE WARD UNION STAGHOUNDS. Why, oh Bell J have the glorious deer hunts of the Wards ceased to live again in your columns? TVhy has your amusing correspondent laid down his mythic pen? and why, oh ! why, can those heroes no longer blush with honest pride to see their prowess in print, nor weave for themselves new laurels under the seducing influence of punch and poldoo- dies? Permit me, then, Mr Editor, to give you a mount. Let me seat you ' midst the uncut feathers of a grey goose quill, and we will, without check, purl, or splutter, wing our way to Kil- bride. A sweet morning, is it not? We are, you see, just in time; the field winds down, like a scarlet snake, through the narrow lane, to the starting field. We have no horse to whistle to nor girths to buckle, so we may as well get out of the crowd and see the hounds laid on. See ! there, at the third fence, the deer, who should have been miles away, is cantering along back- wards and forwards, exhibiting a disgusting ignorance of what she ought to do. I fear, Mr Editor, that we shall have no run. Ah ! so they have got her across the brook, aud we are away, without need of looking for easy places. Aloft we sail on our downy coursers, looking down on the struggling mortals below. They pass the stables on the eighth milestone. See how the knowing ones avoid that tongue of ploughed land, after passing the Ashbourne- road! Lord how they scuttle down the green patch by the road side from the police barrack, regardless of stone heap or water cut! Their dodge tells, they meet the hounds, and are away again though a close grass country. See! the deer is mounting the rising ground near Liscopple ; but four men in the first flight, the next division about a field behin d of about a dozen, all going like steam. At the last fence they all pause; ' tis a big- un— unjumpable in some places ; yet see, some try it; there are two grays in together ; down deep enough for ropes. A crowd is gathered higher up; what, another in ? A gal- ant old roan is in grief, too, and his rider in such a mess i Let us off with the dogs again; an outlying deer awaits us. Too windy, you say ? Well, I tkink so too ; besides, that last shower has damped our pinions; and hoping yon enjoyed that sharp thing we have just had, I bid ye farewell, GOSSAMER. FAMOUS SPORT WITH MR ASSHET0N SMITH'S HOUNDS. MR EDITOR : It was my good fortune to meet this celebrated pack on Monday, March 9, at Penton Lodge, once the residence of the worthy squire. Nothing could exceed the unpropitious appearance of the morning— the ground as hard as iron, and as dry as the turnpike road ; storms of sleet flitting around, and a strong notherly blast " forbiddingly keen." All was cheerless and cold except the hearty welcome we met with from Mr Cubit, the " good man of the house," who, in excusing himself for " not being in his boots," informed us he was going on a dif- ferent kind of hunting— to canvass his constitueuts— and I have little doubt but he had as good a day as we had, indeed he secured one vote from a gentleman in the field, and had the good wishes of us all. But to proceed. We first drew Peuton Wood, bill Grove, and some other small covers, blank; but at last a fine fox stole away from May's Wood, unperceived by all, save Jack the whip, whose cheer soon brought the lady pack in close attendance on him. Gaily he went away over the open fields, bounding along as if he had nothing to do but to give us a breathing, and whisking Uis brush, as he entered the great woods of Doles, as though to take leave of us for the day. But he was never more deceived in his life. The " Weird Sisters' raced him down the beautiful rides there ( all made— be it re membered— by the worthy master of the hounds) at a pace that soon gave him a very different view of the game, and he was no sooner fairly in the cover, than he heartily wished himself safe out again. After running the main ride for some way, they turned to the right, down to the keeper's house, flung round to some young wood, and out by Wood House, through the covers to Enham House, where an opportune check brought up the " Ohildreii of the Wood." To this point it had been positive racing, although principally down wind, and now that we turned up wind, the scent seemed entirely to for- sake us. This was partly to be accounted for by our run ning over a suecessioa of plough and covers foiled in the morning. But it gave every real lorer of hunting a rare opportunity of seeing how this gallant pack could— after such a noble burst— stoop to pick out the coldest scent. It puz- zles and shows hounds far more in a run to change from a good scent to a bad oue, than the reverse, just as it tries any pack to bring them from a grass into a plough country, or in transplanting trees, to take them from a sheltered loamy situ- ation, and stick them on a bleak heath. Step by step, we now Eicked out the line through Penton andbyRamridge Woods to the ack of Sir T. Pollen's covers, and over the eternal plough— hares jumping up unnoticed by the gallant pack— till at last our fox, as a " derniere ressort," rushed into a small edifice in the garden of a good foxhunter at Kimpton, attended by George Carter and his posse comitates. Here Carter ( in compliment to the Lord Chief Justice, I suppose, as the county assizes were then being holden at Salisbury), and for the double purpose of cutting off the chance of retreat, and at the same time of passing sentence on the culprit, sat " in banco," with his " black cap on." This case occupied the attention of the court one hour and twenty- five minutes. On the next day, March 10,1 met the dog pack at Hurstbourne Tarrant, a woodland district, and the day as little favourable to hunting as the former. We soon found, and had a brace of foxes afoot, and after a turn or two in cover, one broke towards Binley and Crux Easton, to the no small delight of his Grace the Duke of Beaufort, who, during the little ring we ran seemed to have the true " animus venaticus" of his house entailed on him, as well as the " lene tonnentum" of keeping a pack of foxhounds, and I regret that he could not stay to see the finish of this day, when, in defiance of sun, dust, and wind, the pack ran into their fox after knocking him about these eternal covers on foiled ground for nearly two hours. On the following Thursday I again met the lady pack at Ham Ashley— and a braoe of foxes were holloaed away. For twenty minutes along that ridge of hills, and up wind, we ran ( as Carter termed it) " to distraction," and tore down our fox in the open at Oxenwood. Just before the finish, a worthy parson embraced his Mother Earth, he aud his horse, as the lawyers say " fol- lowing oil the same side." Hardly had the ladies shut their mouths, when Carter trotted off to a " holloa," which proved to be the other disturbed fox, who after one turn around Fosbury Wood came out with the pack at his heels, and being met by some skirting horsemen died in the open. Now for No 3, who jumped up from a pit at Lower Conholt, and led us a pretty hunting line, with a catching scent, to Pill Heath and into Blagdon Wood; here, being sorely pressed, he turned back aud taking the line of the Tangley Covers fought his way back to Conholt, and died near where we found him ; time, one hour and five minutes. This was a first- rate day's sport and 1 never saw three foxes more fairly hunted by hounds aud huntsmen. On Monday, March 16th, we met at Crawlboy's Farm, and soon had four foxes a- foot— Collingbourne Woods, thanks to Lord Aylesbury, being always well supplied. After running several rings, and one to ground, Carter suspecting that we were in- vading the " Harem," trotted off to Brunton Wood, where as tallant a fox as ever wore a brush broke in the view of the whole eld; ran straight through the " Rags," Chantry Copse, to and through Jubilee Clump, then up and down the tremendous flint hills, by Hippenscombe, but, turning to the left, seemed bound for Southgrove, via Titcombe. Here a check occurred, and during this perplexity, up jumped a hare in the middle of thjfe pack, but puss was not noticed by one single hound. Some- thing here had turned © ur fox, who pointed to the right, threaded Fosbury Wood, broke to the right of the new church, and at first seemed inclined for Ham Ashley, but changing his mind, ran the green lanes towards Buttermere Wood, and tried in vain, by twisting through farm buildings, to evade his gallant foes, who tore him down in the open at Linkenholt, just nine miles from where we found him, in an hour and twenty- five minutes. Next day we met at Stowell Lodge, when a fox was viewed from Draycot Wood. He took us along the top of Oar Hill, by Rainscome, to Martin Cell Hill, aud went to ground in the main earth at Broomsgrove, to the regret of the whole field, as the pack was well settled to him. We spent the rest of this day in the West Woods, with a bad scent and a worse fox. On Thursday we met at Furze Hill, the home cover of our worthy Squire, who had a select party, including his Grace the Duke of Beaufort, to entertain. Owing to the earths being left open for fear of female slaughter, we did not find till we got to Sedbury Hill— and then had a sharp burst, first towards Ever- leigh, then towards Collingbourne Village, and back to; Sedbury Hill, where, crossing the line of another fox, and a fog super- vening, we got bothered, and after changing from one scent to the other, marked our fox or foxes back to where we found, and did nothing after. The next day's fixture was Chute Lodge, and it was indeed a source of satisfaction to all the field again to see the worthy master in his saddle; and the joyous greetings he met with from his hounds, and the respectful bows of the numerous sportsmen must have convinced him how glad we all were once more to behold him at the head of his gallant pack. He took us to draw Collingbourne Woods, where we found, as usual, and, after one turn, our fox came away, with the pack close at him, around by Biddesden, Chute, and then towards Ramridga; here he turned, finding we were gaining on him, sunk the wind, ran the rides- roads and lanes back to Collingbourne Woods, and went to ground after a good forty minutes. Last Monday we met at Yaccombe, found in the big wood- there, and, after knocking our fox about for an hour, he broke, ran by the side of Doily Wood, up to Easton Park, then by Crux Easton Church, to Grotto Copse, away to Highclere Park, along the Furze Hill, and down the road towards Woodhay Vale, up the turnpike by the Three- legged Cross, along the green drive towards Brickhanger, and then to Aslimansworth village, up wind all the latter part; here he tried hard to hide his head in Privet Wood, but, failing in this, he turned, and died close by Ashmanstvorth Church. Time about two hours aud ten minutes, and as fine an old- fashioned hunting run as ever was seen on these wild hills. From this imperfect description, I think you will admit, Mr Editor, that the sport of this famous pack during this last trying fortnight, when everything— hot SUR, high cut- ting wind, and storms alternately, has been so much against the probability of runs, clearly proves how fully they still maintain the high rank they have always held in the estimation of all sportsmen ; and to them, as well as to all his friends, it is cheer- ing to think that the worthy master is likely himself again to witness their exertions in the field, from which he has so long been debarred by ill health, although so munificently contri- buting to the amusement of all his neighbours. Long life to him I say, and to all patrons of this fine old British pastime: and, now that candidates for counties are ready " to promise and vow^ anything," it would not be unadvisable for eac a elector to inquire ( as a sort of test oath)" Jlow about the preservation of foxes V— Yours, & c, SOTJXHGROYE. THE " RUN OF THE SEASON" WITH THE DUKE OF BEAUFORT'S HOUNDS. MR EDITOR: These hounds met on Thursday, March 19, at Yate Rocks. The weather was mild; it hadra'med in the night, and what wind there was from the east—" / ery hazy, almost amounting to a fog— more like a gloomy ! November day than March. It was the dog pack's turn, ant\ the first draw was Maple Ridge Bushes. After a short time try0 foxes were on foot, and as soon as the hour. ds had settled to one it was evident ( by their manner of running full of life, with. their hackles up) that there was a real good scent, and that if the fox remained above ground, catch him they would. He ^ gave two turns round the cover, and then brolie at the lower eiu't) near the gate by which you enter into the main wood, running towards Horton Bushes * t first, as if hq vouW leave them, t o his left, then through across the road leading to Horton, along those fine grass fields below Little Sodbury, until you come to the lane that leads from Chipping Sodbury to Little Sodbury ; up the hill, ana through Little Sodbury Wood, and along the top ofi the hill crossing the two roads that lead to Cross Hands, and entering Dodmgton Park, not far from the lodge that leads to Cross Hands, up the side land as if for the Plantation, under the park wall, then turning to the right, through the pleasure grounds in front of the house, and across the park to the extreme west end of Dodington Wood, where a man at work headed him buck to the right. He then ran down the meadows, outside of the park, as if meaning to retrace his steps, to the road that connects Old Sodbury with Dodingtom House. Here the hounds had their only check, having flashed across the road whereas the fox had ruu up the road, having turned back towards Dodington Park. A " holloa" put us on him again, but he gained the park, and in the pleasure grounds above the house the hounds ran into him. Time, exactly an hour; the first fifteen minutes being in cover, and. the remaining forty- five in the open, without a cheek. I make the distance we ran, by the Ordinance map, ten miles. The only ploughed fields were from Little Sodbury Wood to the road by Cross Hands, all the rest being grass, and on the flat, with fences that could be taken in your stride. Altogether it was the best scenting day these hounds have had for years, and such a run as a man sees but a few times in his life. With regard to so few seeing the run, I would state that this is a very bad cover to get away from at all times, and on this occasion the two turns that the fox took round it before he broke, scattered the field. The only lucky ones were Mr John Bayly, on Merchant; Mr Morrit, on Adju- tant, a horse of the Duke of Beaufort's ; and Will Stansby, the first whip on Mrs Harris ; and Mr Hanson, of Bristol, who was lucky enough to " nick in" at Horton, having ridden the road to that point. These four were nearest the hounds; Messrs Hewitt, and farmers Ansty and Limbrick, with Mrs Morris, and your humble servant, saw a good part of the run. When the hounds turned back to Dodin'gton, after the check, they let in most of the field, and the noble master, although at the extreme end of the cover when the hounds broke, arrived to assist at the death. To prove the goodness of this run, I would state for the information of those who know Mr Bayly and his horse Mer- chant, that that gentleman remarked " he never saw a bet- ter," and that " his horse was going his best pace all the time— in fact, that he never had a pull at him."— Yours, & c, H. M. G. THE OLD BERKSHIRE HOUNDS- MR MORRELL AND MR GOODLAKE. MR EDITOR : I trust to your fairness to insert the accompa- nying letter upon the remarks made upon me, and reported in Bell's Life of the 22d instant. I have read inyour paper areport of a speech made by Mr Morrell at a dinner of theO- B. H. at Abingdon. In it he endeavours to exhibit me to the country in a very unfair and invidious light, in which he was not warranted by facts ; and this at the very time when, through our mutual friend, Mr Atkins, there was a negotiation going on to do away with any misunderstanding between us, I, at Mr Atkins's insti- gation, having latelv signed a paper, withdrawing my expression of" personal objection" to Mr Morrell, on receiving his assurance that he had unintentionally offended me. Mr Morrell, in his oration, asserts that I refuse to assign any reason for my per- sonal objection to him. Now, what is the fact ? I have this morning received a letter from Mr Atkins, informing me that he had shown Mr Morrell the document above- mentioned, which I had signed, stating that, should he, Mr Morrell, assure me that he had unintentionally used expressions which I considered offensive to me, I was willing to withdraw my personal objection to him ; it is therefore quite clear that at the very moment when he was making this speech, Mr Morrell must have known am unwilling that my neighbours should think that I, who have hunted all my life, should wish to mar their sport. And though I have heard that some unknown scandalisers have tried to accuse me of destroying foxes, if Mr Morrell has any candour he can, by ocular demonstration, say that I have not succeeded in so doing, for I am informed that this very year, when the hounds were thrown into one of my coverts at Shillingford, " Rosy," he ( Mr Morrell) hallooed one fox away himself, and I hear another brace broke at the same time. It has always been my wish to keep foxes for the country's amusement, and it will continue to be a satisfaction to me if I succeed. I beg to sub- join the document alluded to above ; and I remain, yours, & c, Wadley, March 23, 1857. THOS. M. GOODLAKE. " In reference to MrMorrell's wish that I should name a time when I considered he had insulted me, I beg to state that the conceived insult was contained in a letter of Jan 31, 1852, but that, on being assured, on the part of Mr Morrell, that insult was not intended, I withdraw the expression ' personal objec tion.' ( Signed) " T. M. G. " Feb 17,1837." GREAT RUN WITH THE NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE. ME EDITOR: I send you a brief notice of what we all consider to be our " run of the season," on Friday, the 20th inst, from Betley. Some rain having fallen, and the weather everything a lover of the chase could wish, no time was lost in getting to the new gorse, the property of a veteran sportsman, Charles Wick- stead, Esq. This cover is never drawn blank; and in a few minutes there was ample proof that Reynard was at home ; he soon broke cover and went away at a rattling pace, the body of the hounds, however, not getting well together until they came to Inglesey Brook. He then made his point for Crewe Hall, crossing the North Stafford line, through the pleasure grounds and covers of Lord Crewe, then crossing the North Western line, near Crewe station, pointing for Wistaston, where he was headed. Thence, skirting Nantwich, he ran up to Stapeley, where he was so beat that he lay down beside a small pit, until absolutely surrounded by the hounds. He then made one des- perate effort for his life, bounding from amongst them at a tre- mendous pace, but was too much beat to continue it, and was run into after a ring of about two miles at Bartherton. The pace throughout, except crossing the plough, was good. Time, one hour and fifty minutes, and the distance about 20 miles. The hounds were hunted by the respected master, W. Daven port, Esq, who rode throughout in his usual sportsmanlike man- ner. After the run all were invited by William Hornby, Esq, to his mansion, and regaled in a most hospitable and truly fox- hunting style. You will be glad to hear that Joe Maiden aud his far- famed " American Leg" are now " doing good work," and are regularly to be seen in the field once a week at least, and sometimes oftener. He was doubtless not a little disap- Eointed that this did not happen to be his day for hunting them, ut he has many seasons to all appearance left in him yet.— Yours, & c, H. Z. A CAPITAL DAY WITH THE GOGERDDAN ( MR E. L. PRYSE'S) HOUNDS. MR EDITOR : On Thursday, the 19th, these hounds met at My- nachty, the seat of that stanch preserver of foxes, A. L. Gwynne, Esq. Found directly a leash, if not four foxes, and after running two or three rings round the coverts, got away with one fox over a fine country in the direction of Morfa Mawr, the sea rocks being evidently bis point; was headed at the Aberystwith and Aberayron turnpike road, and the hounds getting close to him, raced back to Mynachty; hung in those coverts a short time, and then away withafreshfoxto TyghynandTrymawr; pointing for Brynog, crossed the Ayron, and on up the hill by Green- grove, in the direction of Tryhowid Church; leaving that on his left, this gallant fox still held on to the top of Rewbren Dingle, where the pack getting up to him, they went away at a rattling pace by Rewbreu House, to Llaithlew and Llaniron, recrossed the Ayron, turning to the left by Wigwen, as if going for Aberayron, but altered his mind, and turning up wind for about two miles, was pulled down close to the river Arth, after as fine a run as any one could wish to see. Time. from the find to the finish, four hours and a half; but of a numerous field only five turned up at the finish, viz, the gallant master, his brother ( Mr J. P. Pryse), CaptVaughan, and the huntsman and whip.— Yours, & c, ONE WHO WAS THERE. SOUTHDOWN FOX HUNT DINNER. The annual dinner of the supporters of the Southdown Fox- hounds took place at the White Hart, Lewes, on Tuesday- last. There was an unusually strong muster, and the meeting proved to be one of the most interesting that has yet been held. James Ingram, Esq, presided, and was supported by A. Donovan, Esq ( the master), A. E. Fuller, Esq, M. P., Lord Pevensey, M. P., J. G. Dodson, Esq, Hon D. Holroyd, Col Hepburn, Sir Charles Blunt, T. Nash, Esq, W. Ingram, Esq, and J. G. Blencowe, Esq. E. Cane, Esq, occupied the vice- chair, and was supported by L. Coppard, Esq, T. Stapeley, Esq, J. Hillman, Esq, John Hotham, Esq ( hon sec to the hunt), and other gentlemen. Upon the wall immediately behind the chairman was placed Mr Stephen Pearee's splendid equestrian portrait of Freeman Thomas, Esq, the late master, on his favourite hunter " Rover," a notice of which appeared in our last week's paper. The picture, which called forth the highest encomiums from all present, is to be en- graved in the first style of art by Mr Fores, the eminent sport- ing publisher, of 41, Piccadilly, in order that the admirers of Mr Thomas may have an opportunity of preserving a suitable reminiscence of the late popular master. The frame bears the following inscription:—" Presented to Mrs Thomas, by the members of the Southdown Hunt ( and others), as a mark of esteem aud regard for Freeman Thomas, Esq, who established the Southdown Hunt Hounds, in the year 1848." Upon the removal of the cloth, and after the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, the chairman rose and said that if he were not sure that anything he could say would not enhance the enthusiasm with which they would receive the toast he was about to give them, he should feel most painfully his position, being quite inade- quate to do justice to the toast, viz, " The health of Mr Donovan, the master of the foxhounds" [ loud applause]. They all knew it was now two years since their present master stepped forward in a time of considerable difficulty to succeed one of the best masters the country ever had [ cheers]. He be- lieved that it was solely to please his friends that Mr Donovan had come forward to stand in the gap [ applause], though it was no light duty to take the mastership of a subscription pack of foxhounds. Many persons thought the master had nothing to do so long as his horse was fit and his boots were pretty clean [ laughter]. This was a great mistake, as he had a great deal of work to do; he had lukewarm friends to conciliate, game pre- servers to pacify, and too eager friends to restrain [ hear, hear]. This involved a great deal of unpleasantness, and a great deal of trouble; and, considering these things, all honour was due to the man who, by his exertions, came forward to contribute to the support of his friends and neighbours [ loud cheers]. He felt quite sure that when he said that in their present master, Mr Donovan, they had been extremely successful [ renewed cheer- ing], he must, indeed, be a most disappointed man who did not recognise in Mr Donovan an excellent master of hounds. The first season he took the hounds, he ( the chairman) believed would be allowed to be the best they had yet enjoyed; they had plenty of foxes and excellent sport [ cheers]. Last year, he must confess, the sport was not quite so good; they had not quite so many foxes, and the weather was against them. However, this was not the master's fault; he had kept the hounds in excel- lent trim, therefore he hadgreat pleasure in proposing that they drink Mr Donovan's health with three times three.— Mr Donovan, in acknowledging the compliment, said that in these electioneering times, when gentlemen were in the habit of addressing them in a manner the most studied, and garnished with the flowers of rhetoric, for the purpose of catch- ing the fancy and holding the judgment, anything he might say would fall flat upon their ears; but, at the same time, he should feel perfectly satisfied if, in a few words, he should be able to convey to them his thanks for the honour they had done him, and to explain that he was as satisfied with them, as he gleaned from their hearty welcome they were satis- fied with him [ cheers]. This was the third time they had honoured him from the same place by drinking his health, and it was most difficult to avoid travelling over the ground he had chosen before [ hear. hear"]. He had said on a former occasion, and he repeated it HOW, that it was worth a man's while to keep a pack of foxhounds, if for no other purpose than to find out the real good feeling which existed in the country [ loud cheers]. He confessed; that he had not been satisfiad witk the sport this season, yet he thought they had no right to grum- ble. Two causes had led to this; one, no scent ( one of those in- explicable things which they could not change); and the otaer, a want of foxes; but, as. regarded the latter, from acorres- pon- dence which had taken place, hs felt sure there would be a decided improvement next year [ cheers]. As to the Chancellor of th ® Exchequer part of the business, he was glad to inform all present that the meeting held that day had passed off most sa- tisfactorily [ laud cheers]. There would be no want in future with regard to the funds, and this being the case, he should be in no hurry to resign his post as master of the foxhounds, if the members gave him the same support as they had done during the last t wo years [ loud cheersl. The chairman said the next toast he had the honour to givaTihem was, " The health of thei? late master, Mr Freeman Thomas" [ loud applause]. Whilst they reflected on what they now were, they should never forget that they would never have been what they now were if it had not been for that man [ renewed cheers]. There would have been no foxhounds inthat'eountry, and Mr Thomas had brought them to that state of perfection which their present master had so well continued. There was no one present who did not sympathise and condole with Mr Thomas in his affliction [ loud cries of Hear, hear], and it was to be hoped he would be spared to hunt with them in the ensuing season [ cheers]. The toast was drunk with all the honours.— Mr Doctson proposed " The owners of covers and preservers of foxes," a toast which was well received.— Lord Pevensey proposed " The occupiers of land;" and other toasts followed. Some excellent songs were sung during ths evening. Nearly £ 50 was collected in the room for a steeple sb,?..^ to coca © Off oa Easter Thursday. MEMBERS RETURNED. Subjoined will be found a list of the members returned to serve in the new Parliament, so far as the result could be ascer- tained up to the hour of going to press. Ill our Town and Latest Editions will be found Complete returns up to the latest moment. For convenient reference w. j have given the returns alphabetically, and have distinguished the.' various parties as Liberals and Conservatives. Liberal Conserv. Abingdon Mr Morris 1 Anglesey Sir R. Bulkeley 1 Arundel Lord E. Howard ....... . 1 Ashburton Mr Moffatt 1 Ashton- under- Lyne.... Mr C. Hindley 1 Banbury Mr Tancred 1 Bath Sir A. Elton 1 Mr W, Tite 1 Bedford Mr Whitbread 1 Mr T. Barnard 1 Bewdley . ............ Sir T. Wilmington 1 Birmingham .. Mr Muntz 1 Mr Scholefield 1 Blackburn Mr J. Filkington 1 Mr W. H. Hornby 0 Boston Mr H. Ingram 1 Mr Adams 1 Bradford Mr Wick ham 1 Geueral P. Thompson 1 Brecon Col Watkins 1 Bridgenorth .....? Mr Whitmore 0 Mr Pritchard 0 Bridport Mr Hodgson 1 Mr Mitchell 1 Bristol Hon F. Berkeley 1 Mr W. Gore Langton 1 Calne Sir W. F. Williams 1 Cardiff Colonel Stewart I Carlisle Mr W. Hodgson 1 Sir J. Graham 0 Carmarthen. Mr Morris Carnarvon Mr Hughes 1 Cheltenham, Captain Berkeley 1 Chichester Mr J. A. Smith 1 Lord H. G. Lennox 0 Christchurch .......... Admiral J. E. Walcott 0 Clitheroe Mr T, Hopwood Colchester Mr J. G. Rebow 1 '•'... Mr Miller 0 Coventry Right Hon E. Ellice 1 Sir J. Paxton 1 Devonport Sir E. Perry 1 Mr J. Wilson 1 Dorchester Mr R. B. Sheridan 1 Captain C. Sturt 0 Droitwich Sir J. Pakington 0 Dudley..., ... Mr. H. Sheridan 1 Durham Mr Atherton 1 Mr Mowbray 1 Evesham Sir H. Willoughby 0 Mr Holland 1 Exeter Mr Divett 1 Mr Gard 0 Eye Sir E. Kerrison 0 Gateshead Mr Hutt 1 Grantham Mr W. E. Welby 0 Hon F. Tollemache 1 Great Marlow Col Knox 0 Col Williams 0 Grimsby Lord Worsley 1 Hastings Mr P. Robertson 0 Mr North 1 Hereford Col Clifford 1 Mr Clive 1 Hertford Right Hon W. Cowper 1 Sir M. Farquhar 0 Kendall Mr G. C. Glyn 1 Launceston Hon J. Percy 0 Leominster Mr G. Hardy 0 Mr Willoughby 0 Lewes Hon H. Fitzroy 1 Hon W. Brand 1 Lincoln Mr Heneage 0 Major Sibthorp 0 Ludlow Col Herbert 6 Mr Boldfield 0 Lynn Lord Stanley 0 Mr Gurney 0 Macclesfield Mr Brocklekurst 1 Mr Egerton 0 Malton Hon C. Fitzwilliam 1 Mr J. Brown 1 1 [$ v. ( r' o 0 1 tij i* ' t; lei 0 1' 1 1 3ft ie » ft Marylebone Sir B. Hall .. Viscount Ebrington Merthyr Mr H. Brnce Monmouth Mr C. Bailey Moutgomery Mr D. Pugh Morpeth Sir G. Grey Newark Earl of Lincoln MrHandley Nottingham Mr J. Walter Mr. C. Paget Oxford University...... Mr Gladstone Sir W. Heatheote Sir J. Owen Mr Baring Mr S. Gurney SirW. Jolliffe............ Pembroke. Penryn Shaftesbury... South Shields. Southampton. Stamford Petersfield Poole Mr H. Seymour. Mr G. Franklyn... Reading Mr F. Pigot Mr S. Keating ... Retford ............ Viscount Galway , MrFotjambe 1 Richmond ............ Mr Rich — 1 Mr M. Wyvill 1 Ripon Mr Wai- re 0 Mr Greenwood 0 Rye .. Mr Alex. Mackinnon .... 1 Salisbury .............. Major Buckley 1 Mr Marsh .... 1 ...... Mr Glynn 1 Mr R. Ingham 1 ...... Mr Wilcox l Mr Weguelin 1 . Sir F. Thesiger 0 Lord R, Cecil 0 Stoke- upon- Trent Mr J. Ricardo i Hon F: L, Gower 1 Stroud Mr Horsman 1 MrP. Scrope 1 Swansea Mr L. Dillwyn 1 Tamworth Sir R. Peel l Viscount Raynham 1 Thetford EarlofEuston l Hon F. Baring l Thirsk Sir W. Gellwey 0 Tiverton Viscount Palmerston 1 Mr J. Heathcoat l Tynemouth Mr W. Lindsey l Wakefield Mr Charlesworth 0 Walsall Mr C. Foster l Warrington Mr Greeuall 0 Warwick Mr Repton o Mr Greaves o Wells Mr Hayter l Capt Joliffe 0 0 9 Wenlock Hon G. Forester Mr Gaskell Westbury Mr Lopes Westminster Lieutenant- GeneralEvans Sir J. Shelley Whitby Mr R. Stephenson Whitehaven Mr Hildyard Wilton Sir E. Antrobus i Windsor Vamittart o Grenfell i Wolverhampton Hon C. P. Villiers 1 Mr Thornely l Woodstock Marquis of Blandford 0 Wycombe Sir G. Dashwood l Mr M. Smith..,.. l SCOTLAND. Dundee Sir J. Ogilvy l Edinburgh Mr Cowan i Mr Black i Greenock Mr A. Dunlop l Leith Mr J. Moncrieff. l Perth Hon A. Kinnaird l Summary 106 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 I 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 • I 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 50 THE GENERAL ELECTION. NOMINATIONS FIXED FOR THE ENSUING WEEK. The following is a list of nominations fixed for next week :— ENGLAND AND WALES. COUNTIES. Anglesea, April 8. Bedford, March 31. Berks, March 30. Brecknock, March 30. Buckingham, March 31. Cambridge, March 31. Cardigan, March 31. Carnarvon, March 31. Cheshire ( S.), April 3. Cheshire ( N. j, April 4. Cornwall ( E.), April 4. Cornwall ( W.), April 2. Cumberland ( E.), March 30. Denbigh, April 3. Derby ( N.), March 30. Derby ( S.), March 30. Devon ( N.), March 31. Devon ( S.), March 30. Dorset, March 31. Durham ( N.), March 30. Durham ( S.), March 31. Essex ( N.), March 31. Essex ( S.), March 30. Flint, April 4. Glamorgan, March 31. Gloucester ( E.), March 30. Gloucester ( W.), March 31. Hants ( S.), April 4. Hants ( N.), March 31. Hertford, March 31. Hereford, March 30. Huntingdon, March 30. Isle of Wight ( Co.), March 31. Kent ( E.), March 30. Kent ( W.), April 3. Lancashire ( N.), March 31. Lancashire ( S.), April 1. Leicester ( S.), March 30. Leicester ( N^, Mayeh 31. CITIES AND BOROUGHS Lincoln ( N.), March 31. Lincoln ( S.), April 1. Merioneth, April 2. Middlesex, April 2. Monmouth, April 2. Montgomery, April 2. Norfolk ( E.), April 6. Norfolk ( W.), March 30. : Northumberland^.), March 31. ' Northumberland ( N.), April 2. Northampton ( S.), March 31. Northampton ( N.), March 30. Nottingham ( N.), March 31. Pembrokeshire, March 31. Oxford, March 30. Radnor, March SO. Rutland, March 30. Salop ( N.), March 31. Salop ( S.), March 30. Somerset ( E.), April 3. Somerset ( W. j, April 1. Stafford ( S.), March 31. Stafford ( N.), March 30. Suffolk ( E.), April 1, Suffolk ( W.), March 31. Surrey ( W.), April 1. Surrey ( E.), March 30. Sussex ( West. Div.), March 31. Warwick ( S.), April 1. Warwick ( N.), April 3. Westmoreland, March SI. Wilts ( S.), April 1. Wiltshire ( N.), March 30. Worcester ( W.), March 30. Worcester ( E.), March SI. York ( W.), March 38* York ( E.), April 2. York ( N.), April 1. Hsniton, March 30. Southwatk, March 30. 1 Tower Hamlets, March 30. Aberdeen, April 3. Argyllshire, April 3. Ayshire, March 31. Banffshire, March 30. Buteshire, March 30. Caithness- shire, April 4. Clackman & Kinross, March 31. Dumbartonshire, April 3. Dumfriesshire, April 1. Edinburgh, March 31. Fifeshire, March 31. Forfarshire, March 30. Inverness- shire, March 30. CITIES AND Aberdeen, March 31. Glasgow, March 30. Haddington, March 30. Montrose, March 30. SCOTLAND. COUNTIES. * Kircudhrightshire, March 31. Kincardineshire, April 2. Lanarkshire, April 3. Linlithgowshire, March SO. Morayshire, April 2. Peeblesshire, March 31. Perthshire, March 31. Renfrewshire, March 31. Roxburghshire, April 2. Selkirkshire, March 31. Stirlingshire, April 2. Wigtownshire, April 4. BOROUGHS. Stirling, March 30. Wick, April 6. Wigtown, April 1. Antrim, April 9. Armagh, Aprils. Carlow, April 4. Cavan, April 6. Cork, April 4. Derry, April 4. Donegal, April 8. Down, April 9. Dublin, April 9. Fermanagh, April 9. IRELAND. COUNTIES. Kilkenny, April 4. Limerick, April 4, Louth, April 4. Longford, April 9. Mayo, April 7. Meath, April 6. Queen's County, April 4. Sligo, April 4. Tipperary, April 11, Armagh, March 30. Athlone, March 30. Bandon, March 31. Carlow, March 30. Carriekfergus, March 31. Cashel, March 31. Clare, April 9. Clonniel, March 30. Drogheda, April i. CITIES AND BOROUGHS. Dublin University, March 30. Dundalk, March 30. Galway, March 30. Kilkenny, March 30. Kinsale, March 30. Mallow, March 30. Newry, March 30. Waterford, March 30. ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE. EXTBAORDINART TRIAL IOR WITCHCRAFT.— At Stafford, on Saturday week, James Tunnicliffe, the keeper of a beershop called the Royal Oak, at Thornley- lane, near Newborough, in that county, was charged with obtaining divers sums of money, amounting in all to about £ 30, from Thomas Charlesworth, by false pretences— viz, by falsely pretending that the prosecutor ( Thomas Charlesworth), his wife, child, cattle, horses, goods and chattels were bewitched ; that his ( Thomas Charlesworth's) mother had procured several persons named ( Bull and Cotton) to put upon them the spell and charm of witchcraft; and that he ( the prisoner) had the power to remove and free them from it. The indictment, of course, negatived the various false pre- tences.— It appeared that the prisoner succeeded in getting into the prosecutor's employ, and, by working on his delusions, ob- tained various sums of money, amounting to nearly £ 30. The prosecutor and his wife and servants suffered, at various times, from illness of a peculiar character, which there was reason to believe was broimht on by drugs administered by the prisoner. The prisoner told the prosecutor that his mother had got three persons, named Bull, Cotton, aud Wilson, to put the spell upon hira and everything in the house. Ultimately the prosecutor's child died. From parts of the evidence some disclosures were made hardly credible in the 19th century. Things, it was said, at Bromley Hurst Farm, drove into the yard like carriages, and other thin/ s came into the passages like the wind. The house- hold was alarmed by " a many strange noises," the cows " la- mented," the horses jwaneed, and the dogs howled ; after which, on one occasion, about three a. m., there was " some- thing louder than the dog." The office of the prisoner was to remove these spells, and defend the house from visitations. In this he described himself as suffering cruelly from the severity Of the battle. Wizard after wizard was specified as being the author of the mischief prevailiuar, and was encountered accord- ingly by the witch doctor, sometimes face to face, sometimes- after the manner of such struggles— through conjurations ope- rating at a distance. One contest was very stubborn, but the prisoner undertook to floor his mau " in three days." On another night he had a most desperate bout. " On the 28th," says Mrs Charlesworth, " we heard the cows all lament, and the horses prancing, the dog howling, and a many strange noises. There was something, about three o'clock, that was louder than the dog. The men wero called up. I asked the men to drive it away. I heard it no more. In the morning I told the prisoner. He looked sleepy. He said he knew we should have an awful night, but he durstn't tell us, for fear of putting us in bad spi- rits. One night he took a knife and plate, and asked me and my husband to go into a room with him, and he would show us all our enemies, but we were too ill to go. He would not let Mrs Copestake go with him. When he came out of the room there was a blueness over him. When he went in, he said it would be either death or glory to him ; and when he came out, he said he had succeeded. He said it was his ( prosecutor's) mother who had done it on us, and the brother on the stock. In bed one night ( the Thursday night), after I was asleep, I was snatched up in bed as straight as I am now, and I was shaken all to death. The prisoner was in our room sleeping there. We had no spare room. He said he would stay with us a few days till we were better. I asked the prisoner what he was doing, and he lit the candle. He got out of bed, and lit the candle. I was very ill. The prisoner came to the bed, and brought my Bi- ble. He said that it had been with old Bull, of Yeaverley, and that was why I was shaken so. My shakings lasted for two hours. There were like cats fighting in the room. I can't tell what shook me, whether it was a sririt or not. No man could shake me as I was shaken. I went better after the prisoner lighted the candle. A little spirits ( brandy) soothed me, and I went better [ laughter]. The yells were like uuto a dog, but louder. The yell went away when my man ( the carman) oid it go. He is not here to- day. We believed that we were bewitched from April, 1856, till February 11, 1857. I never take spirits, except when I have spasms. I did not see the fiery dog come into the house, but I saw the blaze. I saw our dog, and then a dog after it on fire [ laughter]. I saw the blaze, but not the dog. Our dog then sat down on his hisd legs, with his tongue out, and his paws hanging down" [ laughter],— When the prisoner first came into the prosecutor's house, upon his errand of relief, he pronounced that all the cows ( 27 in number) were bewitched, as also two horses, their proprietor, his wife, the dairymaid, and the cheese- kettle. In the case of the kettle aud the cows, the diagnosis was achieved without sight of the patients, and by in- tuition alone. The fees asked for a cure were 3s 6d per cow, and 5s each for the maid, kettle, and mast- er of the house. The mis- tress was pronounced but imperfectly bewitched, and her resto- ration, it was said, could be accomplished by " takingone bit out of her dress." Altogether some £ 6 or £ 7 passed on this oc- casion. Shortly afterwards the whole stock of the farm was re- ported to be under spells, and this time the charge, owing to the number of patients, fell rather heavily. Fifty sheep, 12 stirks, 11 calves, and 12 pigs ( the latter at 3s 6d a head) had to be paid for, in addition to which a crown piece was put down for the baby. Notwithstanding these investments, things still went wrong, and the master and mistress continued to demean them- selves as bewitched, from April, 1856, till February, 1857, when the prisoner was sent about his business.— The chief object of the defence was to prove that the prosecutor and his wife were habitual drunkards ; also, that the prisoner was imposed upon by, them, and had " worked out" the sums he received.— The prisoner was convicted, and sentenced to 12 months' imprison- ment with hard labour. CAUTION TO PRACTICAL JOKERS.— At Derby, on Saturday week, John Percival, aged twenty- two, farm servant, was in- dicted for the manslaughter of Robert Mitchell, on the 22d of December, 1856, at Alfreton. The case affords a lament- able instance of the danger of practical jokes. The de- ceased, a lad of fifteen, was in the habit of going to a farmer's for milk, by a path which had got apparently the repute of being haunted; and on the afternoon in question, Monday, December 22, he went to Mr Day's farm as usual. While there some con- versation took place about mysterious knockings which had been heard, and this led to a plot between the prisoner and another lad to play a trick upon the deceased. The trick was this— the prisoner covered himself with a white cloth and took his station by a stile on the footpath by which the deceased would return home, and the Other lad accompanied deceased on his way. When they got within sight of the stile and the white figure the other boy exclaimed, " What's that?" to which the deceased answered, " Nothing." But as he approached nearer he called out to the figure " Is that you, Jack '•" to which no answer was given. The other boy then hid himself be- hind a tree, but the deceased still advanced, and asked again the same question. Again no answer was given, but only a moan. The deceased, nevertheless, came up to the figure, and then dis- covered the prisoner. At that time he did not appear to have exhibited any symptoms of great fear; but when he got home his father described him as looking very pale and frightened; and when he was asked what was the matter he said that he had been frightened by seeing a white figure at the stile. The fol- lowing morning he was worse. The doctors who saw him found him suffering from great depression of the nervous system, and he ultimately died in a state of great exhaustion on the Friday following. One of the doctors thought that the boy's system had been weakened by Over- work, which would render any shock to the nervous system more serious; but neither of them was able to express any clear opinion that the death was the result of the fright. The jury found the prisoner Not Guilty. He was then discharged, being warned by the learned judge never again to indulge in practical jokes. CHARGE OF MVEDER ON BOARD A VESSEL.— At Exeter, on , Saturday week, Hugh Orr was indicted for the wilful murder of ! Edward Devue, on the high seas, on the - 3d of July last. A case of such fearful cruelty and atrocity was, perhaps, scarcely ever heard. The prisoner, a fine- looking man, was the captain of the Hannah Jane, of about 120 tons burden. The deceased was a black man, a native of Boston, in the United States, about 32 years of age, and was engaged as a cook in the ship. The crew • of the ship consisted of the eaptaiu, six men, and a boy. In l- e- 1 bruary, 1856, the vessel sailed from Loudon to Newcastle for a cargo of coals, aud then proceeded to Senegal, then to Cape de • Verde Islands, to Rio Grande, and then back to England. While j they were in the Senegal river the captain commenced a most . extraordinary series of cruelties— beating and flogging the cook j day by day for four weeks, until, becoming weaker and weaker j from these cruelties, death, more merciful than his persecutor, relieved him from his sufferings on the 3d of July. He was beaten i by llie captain and the mate with ropes, with broom handles, and with a " cat," and, when his back was raw, he was scrub- bed with a brush. The poor fellow used to cry for mercy, and called upon the crew to come and help him, but the crew dared < not interfere. When the vessel reached Rio Grande, the crew > informed the tonsul there of the treatment the cook had re- ceived, and of his death, but he said he could not do anything i in the matter. The ship arrived at Plymouth in DecembeV, and j then an inquiry was instituted, which ended in the captain i being sent to prison for trial.— Witnesses were examined at great length, when the jury returned a verdict of Guilty of Man- slaughter, and he was sentenced to be transported for the time ! of her natural life. SAVAGE ATTEMPT AT MURDER.— At Warwick, on Tuesday, Elizabeth M'Manning was charged with having assaulted and ! wounded Sarah, the wife of Joseph Callow, with intent to kill [ and murder her. The indictment also charged that she did the ! same with several other intents. About half- past ten ou the merning of the 9th February, Mr Joseph Callow, who is a riband manufacturer living at Barras Green, in Stoke, left his house for Coventry, where his business is carried on. Mrs Callow and the prisoner, an Irishwoman, who had been only three months in Mr Callow's service, were left alone in the house. On Mr Callow's departure the prisoner went to Thomas Gaffey, an out- door servant of the Callows, and asked him tor the key of the j front gate, telling him that her mistress's cousin and another gentleman were coming to visit Mrs Callow, aud that he was not to come near the house until after twelve o'clock. Having got the key, the prisoner locked the front gate and the front and back doors. She then went upstairs to her mistress, who was dressing, fetched her warm water, conversed with her, and offered to fasten her dress. Upon Mrs Callow turning her back to the prisoner for that purpose she received a severe blow upon her head, | followed up by repeated blows inflicted by the prisoner with an iron weight of seven pounds. Mrs Callow fell, and the prisoner let fall the weight aud knelt on Mrs Callow, who struggled with her and contrived to thrust the iron weight under the bed be- yond the reach of her antagonist, The prisoner then seised a ; poker and struck Mrs Callow a violent blow across the face, 1 breaking two of her front teeth. After receiving many blows with this instrument, and also with the tongs, Mrs Callow sue- ' ceeded in thrusting these also under the bed, and she and her assailant continued to struggle, Mrs Callow uttering frequent ! cries of " Murder!" and the servant endeavouring to thrust a dress boot into her* mouth, and to lay hold of Mrs Callow's tongue, in attempting which she was very severely bitten. The man servant Gaffey, who had before the attack been motioned away from the house by the prisoner, afterwards came near, and hearing Mrs Callow's cry and a rumbling noise in the house, endeavoured to enter, and called out frequently, asking what was the matter. The prisoner showed herself at the window, and told him that her mistress was in a fit, ar. d thai she could not leave her to let him in. He endeavoured to force an entrance with a gorse- hook; he then informed some o" the neighbours of the cir- cumstances, and they also tried to gain admission, but in vain. Gaffey then rode over to Coventry for Mr Callow, and on the re- turn of that gentleman the prisoner let him into the house. She was covered with blood,, and her fingers were bitten and bleeding. She said to Mr Callow, " There are two men now upstairs mur- dering my mistress." Mr Callow rushed upstairs and found his wife upon the bed in an exhausted state, her face frightfully disfigured, her dress torn and stained with her blood, with which the floor also was covered in many places. He soon learnt from her that the prisoner was her assailant, and immediately sent for a constable, who took her into custody. The surgeon stated that Mrs Callow had received five scalp wounds of a dan- gerous character; that her mouth was lacerated, and that she had several wounds on other parts of her body; that her face was swollen and discoloured so that he could scavcely have recognised her, and that she suffered from concussion of the brain. The only apparent motive for this violence was revenge, on account of a reprimand given to the prisoner by her master for insolence to Mrs Callow.— The jury found the prisoner guilty without a moment's hesitation, and sentence of death was re- corded against her, and she will, of course, be transported for life. included in one argument and one judgment. In the case of " Liddell v Beal," as to a chapel of ease within the district chapelry of St Paul, of which the curates are appointed by Mr Liddell, a monition wa, s issued at the instance of Mr Beal, an inhabitant of the district chapelry of St Barnabas, by which the churchwardens wore ftionished to remove from the said chapel the rood- screen and biazen gate3, together with the cross ele- vated and fixed on the Gn, the stone altar and cloths now used for covering the same, and the cross ornamented with jewels elevated tureen and fixed thereto, with the candle- sticks and candles placed thereon, and also the marble cretlentia, preparatory altar or ^ edence table, and to substitute in lieu and stead thereof a de,. ent table for the administration of the Lords hup per and 11., ly Communion, and a decent covering thereto and to set upou the east end of the chancel of the said chapel the ten commandments, as by the laws, canons, institu- tions, and customs of the United Church of England and Ireland is prescribed ( App. Case 7). The judgment complained of ordered the church or chapel wardens of St Barnabas to remove the present structure of stone used as a communion table in the said church, and to provide instead thereof a moveable table of wood; to remove the credence table; to remove the cross on the screen, as also the cross on or near the present structure used as a commuuiou table; to take away all the cloths at present used iu the said church or chapel for covering the structure now used as a communion table durfhg the time of divine service, and to provide and substitute in place of the said cloths one only covering for the communion table of silk or other decent stuff; and further to remove any cover used at the time of the ministration of the sacrament, worked or embroi- dered with lace or otherwise ornamented, aud to substitute a fair white linen cloth, without lace or embroidery or other orna- ment, to cover the communion table at the time of the minis- tration of the sacrament, and to cause the ten commandments to be set up on the east end of the church iu compliance with the terms of the canon. As to the order directing the ten commandments to be set up there was no appeal. ° As to the crosses, the court were of opinion that crosses, as dis- tinguished from crucifixes, have been in use, as ornaments of churches, from the earliest periods of Christianity; that when used as mere emblems of the Christian faith, and not as objects of superstitious reverehce, they may still lawfully be erected as architectural decorations of churches ; that the wooden cross erected on the chancel screen of St Barnabas is to be considered as a mere architectural ornament; aud that as to this article they must advise her Majesty to reverse the judgment com- plained of. [ The decision on this point was received with strong marks of approbation by a portion of the audience.] The laws in force respecting the consecration of any building for a church, and which forbid any subsequent alteration without a faculty from the Ordinary, will be sufficient to prevent any abuse in this respect. As to the stone altar, Mr Pemberton Leigh, who delivered the judgment said, the decree complained of in the appeal of Liddell v B.-. il has ordered the church or chapel war- dens of St Barnabas t0 remove the present structure of stone used aa a communion ( able, and to provide instead thereof a moveable table of wood. Their lordships had at first some doubt whether the law had prescribed of what material the table should be made ; but on further consideration they are satisfied that the opinion expressed by Sir H. Jenner Fust, aud adopted in the decree m this case, is well founded. Their lordships therefore must advise her Majesty that the decree as to the re- moval of the stone structure at St Barnabas, and the cross upon it, and the substitution0f a communion table of wood, ought to be affirmed. [ An expression of applause from another partv followed the announcement Of tho decision on this point.] Next with respect to the wooden cross attached to the communion table at St Pauls, their lordships have already declared their opinion that the communion table intended by the canon was a table in the ordinary sense of the word, flat and moveable cap- able of being covered with a cloth, at which or around which the communicants mi^ ht be placed in order to partake of the , Lord's Supper, and the question is, whether the existence of a • cross attached to the table is consistent either with the spirit or with the letter of those regulations. Their lordships are clearly of opinion that it is not; and they must recommend that upon | this point also the decree complained of should be affirmed l The next question is as to the credence tables. Now what is a , credence table ? It is simply a small side table, on which the j bread and wine are placed before the consecration, having no I connection with auy superstitious usage of the Church of Rome Their removal has been ordered on the ground that thev are adjuncts to an altar. Their lordships cannot but think that they are more properly to be regarded as adjuncts to a communion table. As to the credence tables their lord- ships, therefore, must advise a reversal of the sentence com- plained of. As to the embroidered cloths for general use their lordships advised the reversal of the sentence of re- moval. The last question was with respect to the em- broidered linen and laee used on the communion table at the time of the ministration of the Holv Communion. The rubric and the canon prescribe the use of a fair white linen cloth, and both the learned judges iu the court . below have been of opinion that embroiderv and lace are not consistent with the meaning of that expression, having I regard to the nature of the table upon which the, cloth is to be used. Although their lordships are not disposed in any case to restrict within narrower limits than the law has imposed, the j discretion which, within those limits, is justly allowed to con- ! gresrations by the rules both of the ecclesiastical and common ! law courts, the directions of the rubric must be complied with • and, upon the whole, their lordships do not dissent from the , construction of the rubric adopted by the present decree upon this pointand they must therefore advise her Majesty in this respect to affirm it. As the judgments in these cases have been materially altered, aud such alterations ought to have been made at the hearing in the Arches Court, so much of the sentence of that court on each case as awards costs against the appellants must of course be reversed; and in those proceedings, as well as in the present appeals, each party must bear his own costs. POLICE INTELLIGENCE. DOG STEALING.— On Saturday week, at Worship- street George White, an elderly man of respectable appearance was charged, uuder Bishop's Act, with having been con- cerned with others in stealing a valuable skve terrier, the pro- perty of Mr Gordon Cumming, the renowned lion slayer. Mr William Harris, secretary to Mr. Cumaaing, said that he had < rone out with the dog in question and had lost it. The dog was advertised, and a reward of £ 4 was offered. Shortly after- wards he received a communication, in which he was in- vited to a meeting at a public house in Brownlow- street Holborn, which would probably result in the restoration of the ammal. Witness accordingly went to the house and there found the prisoner and two other men, one of whom had the dog in his possession, but, not liking the attitude of the party, he went out again, denying all knowledge of the dog. He then procured the assistance of two of Mr Cumming's ser- vants and returned to the public house. The three men were just leaving, but when they saw him they ran away, taking the dog with them. The prisoner was caught, but made a most . desperate resistance, in the course of which he ( witness) was bitten severely in both hands. The prisoner was remanded in order that inquiries mifrht be made respecting the gang ' AXOIHER PROFESSIONAL CAT- SKINNER.— At Worship- street, on Thursday, James Glander, a repulsive- looking man was charged with having cruelly tortured a number of cats by ; skinning them alive.— George White, an intelligent lad about 16 years of age, stated that he was passing through Nova Scotia Gardens, Bethnal Green, between one and two o'clock that day when he observed the prisoner in the act of shooting out several skinned cats from a bag upon a heap of rubbish adjoining the pathway. As soon as he made his appearance the prisoner walked rapidly away, and on proceeding to examine the animals he found their flesh still quivering, and that the whole of them were alive; a portion of skin was onlv on the paws. Prisoner was walking off, when witness raised an outcry, and pursued him with other boys. In his flight the accused relinquished the l) aa\ and a eat s- skin was afterwards found iu it — Georre Mackintosh corroborated the above, and added that he distinctly noticed the poor animals, some of which got on their legs, while others raised their heads. On Wednes- day, the 18th, he saw the prisoner turn out three dead cats — Mr Christie, the relieving officer of Bethnal Green ob- served that he had noticed dead skinned oats, at one time' fiftv in a heap, lyicsr in the ruins. The skins were sold to German furriers. He had frequently seen the prisoner, whom he took for a ras- Katherer— Mr Hammill said it was monstrous that a traffic should be carried on in such an infamous business, and Uie police must prosecutn an active inquiry into the whole facts. For this puriwse, and with a view also of having medical testi- mmy a-; to the man s state of mind, he would remand the case. — The prisoner, who had received severe chastisement from the mob, even when in the hands of the police, denied the charge in a wild excited voice, and was forthwith remanded. It seems that the ruffians who pursue this system obtain more than double the price for the skins taken from living animals, as thev retain their gloss better than those taken from dead cats. Could not the purchasers be made amenable for the encouragement they eive to the brutal practice ? MCRDEE or A CNILDIS THE REGENT'S PARK.- On Saturday week, at Marylebone, Sarah Price, 27 years of age and of ex- tremely destitute appearance, was charged with the wilful mur- der of her child, Robert Crawley Price, eight months old An inquest had been held on the body of the child, which had been found in the ornamental water of the Regent's Park, near York Bridge, and a verdict of Wilful Murder had been returned against some person or persons unknown, and the prisoner was captured whilst attempting to commit suicide by throwing her- self from the same bridge into the water on Friday afternoon week. Durine the examination the wretched woman appeared much affected, shed tears, and buried her face in her hands — William Aldridge, labourer in the Regent's Park, proved that on Tuesday morniBg week, about half- past six, he was crossing York Bridge, and his attention was attracted to an old shawl and a child's hood on the grass, near the arch of the bridge. A park- keeper came up, and on showing him the clothes he pro- cured the drags, and in about twenty minutes they pulled out the body of the deceased child. It was dressed, and a handker- chief was tipd tightly round the child's neck, as if it had been strangled. The body was removed tothe Marylebone Work- house.— Mr Tuobs, relieving overseer of Marylebone, said he was present on the previous afternoon when the child was identified by the last witness, and from information he then gleaned he took a constable with him to St Pancras Workhouse, where he found the prisoner in bed, she having attempted to com- mit suicide, and had been conveyed there under direction of one of the medical officers of St Pancras ( Mr Wildbore). He asked her name and she said it was Crawley. She afterwards said that was the name she went by, but that her real name was Price. Crawley had died in Marylebone Workhouse three or four years ago. He then asked her what family she had, and she replied a boy about seven years old, who was living with her sister. He then cautioned her not to say anything more as he mieht have to repeat it at the police court, but she then added bursting into tears, and becoming very excited, " I had a baby' but I maae away with it. Do you know where it is now He replied, "' ies, it is in Marylebone Workhouse." Her'excite- ment increased, and she asked where it was found, and on Ms telling her she exclaimed, " I threw it over the bridge on Mon- day night, between eight and nine o'clock. I was climbing im to throw myself over as well, when a policeman saw me and hallooed, and I was then frightened and ran away." The prisoner at the station house said, " I took its life because it had suffered so much, and I have sufficed a great deal myself I should have thrown myself into the water with my child if a policeman had not come in sight and called to me. I then ran away. She was then locked up aud watched by two constables throughout the night.— The prisoner was committed to Newgate to take her trial on the charge of wilful murder. LAW INTELLIGENCE. THE KNIGHTSBRIDGE CHURCHES.— FINAL DECISION.— The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council gave judgment in the cases of " Westerton v Liddell," aud " Liddell v Beal," on Saturday week. These cases came before the court by appeal from two orders in distinct suits, directing the removal of various articles of church furniture, in the one case from the district church or chapel of St Paul, Knightsbridge, and in the other, from the chapel of ease of St Barnabas, Pimlico. Al- though there was some distinction between the circumstances of the two cases, they involved the same principles, they were TOETURE OE POLITICAL PRISONEES IN NAPLES.— His Majesty of the Two Sicilies has recently introduced a new luxury into his prison discipline in addition to the many already existing It is called a cap of silence ( cvfiia di silenzio), and ; both for the particular purpose for which it is ostensibly applied and as an instrument of torture generally, it may perhaps be I considered superior in refinement tothe celebrated " iron mask " i or any of the engines of antiquity. The invention is due to the j genius of Signor Baiona, Inspector of Police at Palermo, and it appears to have been so highly approved by the King of Naples that he immediately decorated the talented and philanthropic | gentleman with the Order of Francis I. This cap, or cuffia, con- ; sists of a circular band of steel, passing round the head just : above the eyes, with a semicircular band of the same material connecting it over the top of the head from ear to ear; attached to this superstructure is a chin strap of steel wire, growing broader towards the bottom, so as to confine the lower jaw com- i pletely, and make it utterly impossible to articulate when the bands on the head are properly screwed np ; and, to complete • the adjustment, there is a strap of leather, with a buckle, attached to the chin strap, which passes round the back of the neck, just below the ears, and keeps the latter firm in its place. It is said that the first experiments made with this novel instru- ment of torture were on two persons called Lo- R6 and De Me- dici, and that the former suffered so much from it that he re- mained senseless for some time, and a gioler who saw him, believing the man to be dying, ran and fetched a doctor and a priest, without asking Signor Baiona's permission. When the doctor and priest arrived Signor Baiona consented to allow the cap to be removed from the unfortunate prisoner, who was at length restored to life, after a copious bleeding, and other reme- dies ; but he ordered a punishment of fifteen blows of a stick to the gaoler, in order to check his over zealous charity in future. LONDON.— Printed ar. d Published at " BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON" Office, at 170, Strand, in the parish ot St. Clement Danes, in the City and Liberty of Westminster, by WJILIAM CLUMZNI of the sama place.— SUNDAY, MABCH 29,1857.