[ SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 1857,1 AND SPORTING CHRONICLE. [ TOWN EDITION.] The early publication commences at Five O'Clock on Saturday Mornings. Agents for Ireland, Meetts Smith and Son, Eden- quay, Dublin. Foreign Agent, Mr CO> vie, St Ann's- lane, General Post Office.— STAMPED EiltflOSf, SIXPENCE; UNSTAMPED, FIVIMF& B.—-— Office, 17U, Strand, RACE HORSE DUTY. Inland Revenue Office, Somerset House. WE, the undersigned, three of the Commissioners of Inland Revenue, in pursuance of an act passed in the 20th year of the reign of her present Majesty Queen Victoria, intituled An Act to amend an Act of the last session of Parliament to repeal and re- impose, under regulations, the Duty on Race Horses " do hereby nomi- nate and appoint Mr CHARLES WEATHERBY, of No. 6, Old Burling- fcon- street, in the county of Middlesex, to be the Receiver of Race Horse Duty ; and we do hereby authorise and empower him to receive the duties imposed upon race horsss by the said act, to be by him paid over and accounted for in the manner directed by the said act, he, the Baid Charles Weatherby, observing all the provisions, and doing the acts required by the said statute to , be observed and done by him as such re- ceiver.— Given under our hands the 3d day of April, 1857. ( Signed) C. J. HERRIES. „„_„ HEN. FRED. STEPHENSON. ALFRED MONTGOMERY. 6, Old Burlington- street, London, April 6,1857. As Receiver of Race Horse Duty, I beg leave to call the attention of the owners and trainers of horses to the alteration which has been recently made by act of Parliament in the mode of assessing and collecting thThe act' 19th and 20th Vict., c82, as amended by the 20th Viet., c 16, which came into operation on the 6th of April, 1857, repeals the assessed tax on horses used or kept in training for the purpose ot racing, and imposes, in lieu thereof, an annual Excise duty ot £ 3 17s on every horse which shall start or run for any plate, prize, or sum of money, or other thing. This includes steeple chases. The duty into ba paid to the Receiver of Race Horse Duty appointed by the Commissioners of Inland Revenue, or to some person duly employed and authorised by him for that purpose, previously to the starting of any horse; and in the event of a horse running without the duty having been paid, the owner or trainer, or other person having charge of such horse, will be liable to a penalty of £ 50, and the circumstances under which the horse ran are to be represented to the Board of Inland Revenue by the Receiver, in order that proceed- ings may be taken for the recovery of the penalty. Forms of receipt are supplied by the Commissioners of Inland Revenue tothe Receiver; and on payment of the duty for each horse, one of such receipts, filled up, and signed by the Receiver, will be delivered to the person who pays the money. . These receipts are always to be obtained, during the usual hours of business, at Messrs. Weatherby's office, No. 6, Old Burlington- street, London, where I request that the duty may be paid. Such payment and receipt will free the owner for the tune being, of the horse named in the receipt, from any further payment of duty in respect of the said horse, for the year ending 5; h April next, alter such payment, . , , , It is to be understood that, should a horse be prevented by any cause from running a race during the year for which the duty may have been paid, the duty will be returned— there is therefore no advantage in postponing the payment till the day of running. The name ofevery horse for which the duty is paid will be published in the Racing Calendar, as soon as possible after such payment. This will be a sufficient notice to all whom it may concern, that the horse is qualified by payment of the duty, and will prevent the neces- sity of producing the receipt at each place where the horse runs. C. WEATHERBY, Receiver of Race Horse Duty. T HE EOYAL KINGSTON- ON- THAMES REGATTA, 1857. PATRON : H. R. H. THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE. VICE- PATBONS : Lord St. Leonards. Rear- Admiral Sir George R. Lam- bert, G. C. B. Alderman Sir James Duke, Bart, M. P. COMMITTEE : Bell. James, Esq, Surbiton- liill. Boulton, Thomas, Esq, Thames Ditton. Chappell, Frederick, Esq, Norbiton Park. Cobb, Rhodes, Esq, Hampton Wick. Drake, M. W. T„ Esq, East Moulsey. Draper, John, Esq, Shepparton. Ellis, William, Esq, Norbiton. Jervis, St. Vincent, Esq, Surbiton- hill. The Mayor of Kingston. Colonel Challoner. Captain L. B. Mackinnon, R. N. R. N. Phillips, Esq. Jackson, R. E., Esq, East Moulsey. Jones, W. B., Esq, Kingston. Lack, Richard. Esq, Hampton Wick. Nottidge, Josias, Esq, Richmond. Phillips, William, Esq, Kingston. Raphael, George, Esq, Shepperton. Shrubsole, William, Esq, Kingston. Shrubsole, John, Esq, Kingston. Wadbrook, William, Esq, Kingston. Webb, Frank, Esq, Hampton Wick. Weston, John, Esq, Hampton Wick. M1 ESSES TATTERSALL beg leave to inform 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 21 st of May, and 4th of June. Immediate application should be made for stalls, if required. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday): CHILD OF THE MIST, by Touchstone out of The Lady of Sil- verkeldWell. Enquire at Messrs Bignell's, Croydon. J. JAMES WESTON, Hon Sec. PROSPECTUS. It is proposed to establish, under the title of " The Royal Kingston- upon- Thames Regatta," an annual aquatic gathering upon a grand scale. At nearly all the seaports and most of the provincial towns where the necessary facilities exist, Regattas have been annually held, but the vicinity of the Metropolis has been singularly deficient in such pastimes, notwithstanding the superior facilities afforded by the noble river Thames, and the patronage that might reasonably be calculated upon from the wealthy ansl numerous inhabitants of the locality. The committee regret to announce their belief that the grand annual Regatta at Putnev will not be renewed, but with the kind support and patronage of the public, they feel confident that the loss may be efficiently repaired by the contemplated Kingston Regatta, It is therefore proposed that a two days' fete should take place annually in the month of June, between Thames Ditton and Teddington, a course which, while It is acknowledged to be the most eligible on the river, at the same time affords space for an unlimited number of spectators to view the sport with facility and comfort. The value of the prizes to be awarded must necessarily depend upon the amount of patronage received, but judging from the cordial and liberal support already promised, tiie committee confidently hope they may be in a position to otter such prizes as will be worthy the competition of those most eminent in the art of rowing. It is unnecessary here to dilate upon tlie manifold advantages arising to our island home from the encouragement of aquatic sports. It may, how- ever, be observed that while trade is encouraged and healthy and gratuitous amusement afforded to the public, our proud position is strengthened as the best oarsmen and rowers in the world. The following subscriptons^ amounting to £ 161 lis, have already been received, and further sums will be announced from time to time. Kingston- on- Thames, April, 1857. SUBSCRIPTIONS : EPSOM DERBY WEEK, 1857.~ The two fol lowing races name and close to Messrs Weatherby, 6, Old Burl- ington- street, London, or to the Clerk of the Course, on Tuesday, 5th May— viz.: ^ . FIRST DAY— The HEATHCOTE PLATE of o0 sovs; weight for age ; half a mile; any winner in 1857 to carry 51b extra. SECOND DAY— The EPSOM TOWN PLATE of 50 sovs ( Handicap), for all ages ; one mile; entrance 2 sovs to each. For full particulars, see Calendar. HENRY DORLING. Clerk of the Course. COVENTRY RACES will take place on Easter Monday and Tuesday, April 13 and 14,1857. FIRST DAY.— A SELLING SWEEPSTAKES of 3 sovs each, witn 25 added: two year olds7st, three 9st, four lOst 71b, five list 21b, six and aged lOst 41b; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs; if entered to be sold for 70 sovs allowed 51b, 50101b, 40161b, 30 211b; the winner to be sold by auction, after the race, and any surplus over the selling price to go to the Race Fund; three quarters of a mile. To close and name to the Clerk of the Course, at the King's Head Hotel, Coventry, by 7 o'clock the Satur- day evening before the races. The STONELEIGH ABBEY STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added, for horses that have been regularly and fairly hunted with the Warwickshire, Worth Warwickshire, or Atherstone Hounds, in the season of 1856 and 1857, can ving list 71b each; half bred horses allowed 71b; this race being entirely for bona fide hunters, horses that have ever started in any fiat race, or have ever been trained in any public training stable, will not be allowed to compete for this race ; all objections as regards qualifications must be made before the race, as the Stewards willhearnoneafterwards; no professional jockey or groom will be allowed to ride in this race; two miles; the winner to pay 5sovs towards expenses. To close and name on the Saturday evening by 7 o'clock previous to the race, to the Clerk of the Course, at the King's Head Hotel, Coventry. SECOND DAY.— A SCUBBY HANDICAP of 10 sbvs each, h ft, for all horses; geiitlemenriders, as qualified to ride in the Willoughby Handi- cap at Warwick, professionals to carry 61b extra. To close and name by 7 o'clock in the evening before the race, at the King's Head Hotel, Coventry; one mile. Right Hon Lord LEIGH, " i C. N. NEWDEGATE, Esq, lstewaWls Count BATTHYANY, stewards. Capt DUFF, J Mr MERRY, Leamington, Clerk of the Course, Mr S. CLARK, Newmarket, Judge. Mr H. HIBBURD, Ascot, Starter. HARPENDEN RACES ( near St Albans, Herts) will take place on Friday, . May 22d. To start at 1 o'clock pre- cisely. Heats abolished. , . , , , The ROTHAMSTEAD STAKES of 8 sovs each, with 25 added. The Two YEAK OLD STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50 added; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 21b; a winner of any race previous 51b, two ot more 71b extra; T. Y. C. This race closes to Mr John Eyles, secretary, Post Office, Harpenden, or Messrs Weatherby, on May 5th, by half- past 8 o'clock in the evening of that day. The HABPENDBN HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 8 ft, if declared on or be- fore May 5th, with 50 added. To name and close to Mr John Eyies, se- cretary, Post Office, Harpenden, or Messrs Weatherby, on or before April 21st, by half- past 8 o'clock in the evening of that day. Second horse to save his stake; the winner to pay 5 sovs to the fund, and 2 sovs to the Clerk of the Course; a winner of 100 sovs after the weights are published to carry 71b extra; 10 subscribers; six horses to accept, four to start, or the public money will not be given; weights to be published in Bell's Life, Sunday, May 3d; tw. miles; the horses to be handicapped by Messrs Weatherby. . . The LADIES' PUBSE, containing 25 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each. A HANDICAP PLATE of 40 sovs, for two year olds and upwards; 2 sovs entrance, to go to the fund; the winner of any race after the weights are out to carry 51b, or of the Harpenden Handicap 71b extra; '" one mile and a half. Horses to be handicapped by Messrs Weatherby; > f~ antry to close May 5th to Mr John Eyles, secretary, Post Office, Harpen- den, or Messrs Weatherby, by half- past 8 o'clock iu the evening of that day; money to be paid with the entry, or the entry will not be received; weights to appear in Bell's Life, Sunday, May 10th. The TALLY- HO STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 80 added. A HURDLE RACE of 2 SOVS each, with 20 added. The SCUBBY STAKES of 1 sov each, with 15 added. For full particulars see Bell's Life of Sunday, April 5. Adams, —, Esq Allcard, —, Esq Amboine, S„ Esq Arbuthnot, —, Esq Arbuthnot. jun, —, Esq. Arnold, RevF. M Bailey, —, Esq Beard,—. Esq Bell, J., Esq Bigg, F., Esq. Bone, John, Esq Boulton, T., Esq Brown, —, Esq ......... Brown, —, Esq Butler, —, Esq Callow, J., Esq Chaffers. F., Esq Chappell, F„ Esq Chappell, T., Esq. Chappell, S. A., Esq . Clabon, —, Esq Ciegg, B. W„ Esq Cobb, R„ Esq Cobb, T. P., Etq Cole, C., Esq Cooke, T„ Esq Cox, —, Ecq Crater, J., Esq1 Danvers, —, Esq Davis, C„ Esq Davis, F„ Esq Dawson, J., Esq Deans, —, Esq ....... Dowie, J., Esq Drake, M. W. T„ Esq Draper, J., Esq Ducrow, —, Esq Duncan, A„ Esq Dunnage, —, Esq Dunnage, jun, —, Esq Eastwood, J„ Esq ^ Ellis, H„ Esq Ellis, W„ Esq " ~ Elmslie, —, Esq Francis, R., Esq Friends, per J, Drapei Haggard, H., Esq ... Heinemann, L., Esq . Hennell, R. G„ Esq... Hickley,—. Esq Hoare, —, Esq Hodgson, W. F., Esq. Hollirt, J., Esq Home, H„ Esq Ireland, J., Esq Jackson, R. E„ Esq . s OUTHDOWN HUNT STEEPLE CHASES will £ s d 20 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 10 G 2 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 10 6 1 1 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 10 6 1 1 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 2 2 0 . 2 2 0 . 1 1 0 . 1 1 0 . 1 1 0 . 1 1 0 . 1 1 0 . 0 10 6 2 2 0 ! i 1 0 . i 1 0 q 5 5 0 . 1 1 0 . 1 0 0 . 1 1 0 . 1 1 0 . 1 1 0 . 2 2 0 . 1 1 0 . 1 1 0 . 1 1 0 . 2 2 0 £ 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 0 10 0 10 2 2 Jervis, St V„ Esq 2 2 Johnston, —, Esq 0 10 Jones, W. B., Esq 2 2 Kershaw, Dr. — 0 10 Lack, R„ Esq 2 2 Lambert, Sir G 1 1 Laming, J., Esq 1 1 Lipscombe, J., Esq 0 10 Lloyd, —•, Esq 1 1 Luce, —, Esq 1 1 Marshall, —, Esq 0 10 Mason, —, Esq 0 10 Maude, G., Esq 5 5 Mowbray, —, Esq 1 1 Neville, —, Esq 0 10 Nottidge,- J., Esq Page, S., Esq Paine, J., Esq Parr, —, Esq Pearce, W., Esq Phillips, W., Esq Price, G., Esq Price, G., jun. Esq Raphael, G., Esq Raphael, H., Esq 1 1 Robinson, W. T„ Esq .... 1 1 Roots, W., Esq, M. D 1 1 Roots, S„ Esq 1 1 Rue, Q., Esq. 1 1 Sanford, J„ Esq 1 1 Shebbeare, —, Esq a in Shepherd, —, Esq Shrubsole, W„ Esq Shrubsole, J., Esq Simpson, J„ Esq Smith, W., Esq Sparkes, —, Esq Straight, —, Esq Sumner, —, Esq Surcombe, J., Esq Tatham, H. E„ Esq Thorne, A. A., Esq Tindal, —, Esq Turner, —, Esq Vandervell, —, Esq Wadbrook, W., Esq ...... Walter, W„ Esq Walton, —, Esq Walton, —, Esq Watkins, —, Esq Webb, E., Esq i Webb, F., Esq 2 Weston, E., Esq 1 Weston, J., Esq 2 Yeldham, T„ Esq 1 10 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 0 10 6 1 1 0 10 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 0 £ 161 11 0 IHEREBY give notice that Messrs TATTER- SALL will, on Wednesday next, at their usual place and hour of sale in the ensuing Craven Meeting week at Newmarket, SELL by AUCTION MISS BRIGGS, 7 years old, by Faugh a Ballagh out of Miss Touchit, by Touchstone, unless the amount due to me for the keep and expenses of training the said mare are sooner paid, in order to defray the same. Dated this 9th day of April, 1S57, JOHN DALEY, trainer, Newmarket. ROYAL COLLEGE of VETERINARY SUR- GEONS.— The THIRTEENTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEET- ING of the members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons will be held, iu accordance with the provisions of the Charter, at the College, No. 19, Red Lion- square, London, on Monday, 4th of May, at 1 o'clock precisely, to receive the Annual Abstract . of Proceedings ofthe Council and the Treasurer's Report, and to elect seven members of the Council; six in the place of the following gentlemen, who go out by rotation, viz, William Field, Thomas William Gowing. William Burley, William Ernes, Samuel Hicks Withers, and William Joseph Goodwin, and one in the place of the late Samuel Peech. WILLIAM STOCKLEY, Esq, the President, in the chair. E. N. GABRIEL, Secretary. Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. April. 1857. three miles from the station and town of Lewes. The HUNTERS' STAKES of 5 sovs each, p. p., with 50 added; open to all horses that have been regularly hunted with any established pack of hounds; list 71b each; winners of a steeple chase or hurdle race of the value of 50 sovs 71b, twice 50 or 100 sovs 141b extra; no horse that has won a stake above the value of 100 sovs allowed to start; about three miles over a fair hunting country. To close and name to the Stewards, Pegg's, Royal York Hotel, Brighton, on or before Tuesday, the 14th inst, ana colours to be declared at the same time; gentlemen riders; profes- sionals 71b extra; three to start, or the public money will not be added. A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added, for horses that have been regularly hunted with any established pack of foxhounds in the county of Sussex during the seasons of 1856 or 1857; to carry 12st 71b each; the winner of any fiat race, steeplechase, or hurdle race to carry 141b extra; gentlemen riders; professionals 71b extra; three horses to Start or the nublic money will not be added; over about three miles of a fair hunting country. To close and name to the landlord, White Hart Hotel, Lewes, on or before Tuesday, the 14th inst. A SWEEPSTAKES of 3 sovs each, with 25 added; weights list 71b each. Conditions the same as the last race two miles over a fair hunting country. A. DONOVAN, Esq 1 H, CURTEIS, Esq [- Stewards. _ Major BROWN ( 4th Light Dragoons); HAMBLEDON HUNT CLUB RACES will be run ( by permission) on Soberton Down, on Thursday, the 7th of Mav, 1857. To start at 1 o'clock. The STEWARDS' STAKES of 5 SOVS each, with 20 added; heats, one mile and a half; three year olds 9st, four lOst tie, five list 21b, six and aged list 8! b: mares and geldings allowed Sib; the winner to be soli for 80 sov3, by auction, immediately after the race, and the surplus ( if any) to go to the fund. The HAMBLEDON HUNT CLUB STAKES, of 5 sdvs each, and 3 ft, for horses that have been regularly hunted this season, 1856- 57, with any pack of foxhounds in Hants or with Col Wyndham's Hounds; to be rid- den by members of foxhunting or racing clubs, or officers of the- army or navy; lieats, once round and a distance; four year olds lOst 71b, five list 6ib, six and aged 12st; mares and geldings allowed 81b; thorough bred horses 141b extra. The FARMERS' CUP, the gift of the members and friends of the Ham- bledon Hunt, with 10 sovs to the second horse; certificates to be produced from the huntsman; to be ridden by farmers er the sons of farmers, or members ofthe H. H. C.; H. H. C. Stakes Course, heats; winners of this cup to carry 71b extra, no other winners allowed to start; four year olds lOst 41b, five list 61b, six and aged 12st; mares and geldings allowed 31b, The SOBEBTON STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 10 added; heats, one mile and a half; weights same as for tlie Stewards' Stakes; the winner of the Stewards's Stakes to carry 71b extra; to be sold for 60 sovs; if entered to be sold for 40 sovs allowed 71b, if for 30141b, if for 20181b; the winner to. be sold by auction after the race, and the snrplus ( if any) to go to the fund; three horses to start, or the public money not given. No horse in default of any stakes allowed to start. No entry will be received without the stakes being paid at the time of entry. The names of the horses to be written on slips of paper and put into a box, which will not be opened until the expiration of the- time of entry. The colours of the riders to be declared at the time of entry, in default of which, or if altered, the rider to be fined 1 sov. The races to commence at half- past 12 o'clock. To start every half hour. Horses not at the post to be left. All disputes to be settled ' by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision to be final. Five shillings to be paid to the Clerk of the Course for each horse entered; winners to pay 1 sov for weights and scales. JAMES BRADS HAW, Esq \ <, w„ VI, a WALTER JERVIS L6NG. Esq/ Stewards. Mr AUSTIN, Clerk ofthe Course. " VTEWMARKET PALACE.— A valuable Freehold Estate, belonging to her Majesty, comprising the premises known as the Newmarket Palace, with Offices and Garden, recently held 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 SELL by AUCTION, at the White Hart Hotel, Newmarket, on Tuesday, April 21, at 4 for 5 o'dock 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 the occupation of, and held by, his Grace the late Duke of Rutland, known as the NEWMAR- KET PALACE ( well screened from 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 Hi at the offices hall- place; ol place; of John Glutton, 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. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday) the pro- perty of a gentleman going abroad: MONTAGUE, a brown gelding; a good hunter and hack, and win- ner of several races. T< O be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the fol lowing HORSES, the property of a gentleman: 1. MISS NEWTON ( thorough bred), by The Saddler, dam by Verulam; a perfect hunter or hack, and very fast. 2. JACK, by Mickey Free; a superior fencer, well known in Essex, and quiet both to ride and drive. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, 20th April, the following HORSES, well known with the V. W. H. and the Old Berkshire Hoands, the property of a gentleman: 1. ENCHANTRESS. I 4. THE DOCTOR. 2. CONJUROR. 5. MONARCH. 3. BEVERLEY. I 6. SUBALTERN; quiet in harness. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- comer, on Monday, 20th April, the following HORSES, well known in Warwickshire, the property of a gentleman: 1. SHAMROCK, bay gelding, 6 years old, nearly thorough bred. 2. BARONESS, brown mare, by Cattonite, dam by Sir Hercules. 3. SEAGULL, grey mare; a capital hack and fencer, with good action. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, 20th April, T WO remarkably clever thorough bred HACKS, the property of a gentleman who bred them: 1. SIR JOHN, 8 years old, by Archy out of Dwarf, by Comus; with splendid action. 2. PANPIPE, 4 years old, by Bay Middleton out of Hornpipe, by Venison; with splendid action. T O be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, 20th April, the following well- bred HORSES, well known with Lord Southampton's Hounds, the property of a gentleman: 1. THE MONK. 2. SAILOR. 3. BROWN MARE, 5 years old. 4. NURSEMAID ; a good covert hack. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Parker- comer, on Thutsdey, April 23d, the property of a gentleman: SIX fast trotting HORSES ( four of which have been driven in a team), and a PARK HACK. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, April 27tli, the following HORSES, well known with the Duke of Beautorc's and the V. W. H. Hounds, the property oi a gentleman: 1. SULTAN. | 4. YOUNG IRELAND. 2. THE DUMB BOY. 5. GREY BEARD, 1 have been 3. THE NIGGER. 1 6. CYCLOPS, Jin harness. M1 IDLAND 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, 30th April, 1857, When they are instructed to offer for public competition tlie ENTIRE STUD of HORSES that have been used throughout the last season, hunting Mr Tailby's Hounds ( the high Leicestershire country. Noblemen and gentlemen wishing to enter horses for this sale 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. SELECT SALE.— Forty First- class Horses.— Lucas's, Liverpool.— Messrs LUCAS and Co will SELL by AUC- TION, on Thursday next, April 16, at 12 o'clock, at their Repository, Great Charlotte- street, Liverpool, FORTY HORSES, principally the property of gentlemen in the surrounding district, and consisting ol eleven highly- bred Irish horses, three brougham horses, seven hunters ( well- known with the Cheshire and Sir W. Wynn's Hounds), a pair of pheeton horses, three extraordinary clever hacks. Also, Young America, a four year old, very fast, trotting colt Melody ; a brown mare, by Faugh a Ballagh. The whole on view on Tuesday and Wednesday, and on the morning of sale. ALDRIDGE'S, St Martin's- lane, London.— PUBLIC SALES by AUCTION every Wednesday and every Saturday throughout the year, commencing at 11 o'clock precisely. ONE HUNDRED and EIGHTEEN HORSES are submitted to public competition on each of the above days, by Mr MATTAM, the auctioneer, On Wednesday next, the 15th inst, active and powerful horses from the stocks of Messrs Withers and Co, and other jobmasters, suitable for broughams, clarences, double and single harness; carriage horses, hunters, and hacks, from the studs of noblemen and gentlemen; ladies' horses, cobs, and ponies, for riding and driving. On Saturdays, in addition to the horses, a great variety of phaetons, broughams, clarences, dog- carts, and gigs, with sets of double and single harness, saddles, and bridles. All property should be received two days before either sale day, for public view and insertion in the catalogue. B] ROUGHAM and MATCH HORSES. On SALE, A BAY GELDING, 6 years old, 16 hands 1 inch high, with black legs, good action, and quiet in double and single harness. A BROWN GELDING, 16 hands high, nearly thorough bred; steps well in double and single harness. A PAIR of BROWN GELDINGS, 5years old, 16hands high; good steppers, and quiet in double and single harness. On view at REA'S CENTRAL REPOSITORY, St George's- road. Newington. " GREY BROUGHAM HORSES.— TO BE SOLD, A DARK GREY GELDING, 5 years old, 16 hands 2J inches high, with beautiful mane and tail, well bred, with great substance, good action, perfectly temperate in double and single harness, direct from the breeder, and owner referred to ; price 130 guineas. A GREY GELDING, 6 years old, 16 hands 1 inch higli, with extra good action; would make a superior match or single brougham horse. Satisfactory trials and examinations allowed, at REA'S CENTRAL REPOSITORY, St George's- road, Newington. rgio BLACK JOB MASTERS.— Several Englishand X foreign BLACK GELDINGS, 15 hands 2 inches to 16 hands 1 inch high, mostly 6 and 7 years old, in good working condition, and worthy the notice of town and country job masters requiring horses for immediate work, on SALE at REA'S CENTRAL REPOSITORY, St George's- road, Newington. GREYHOUND SAPLINGS.— FOR SALE, by Sackcloth out of Humming Bird, the dam of Jail Bird, & c, whelped April 27th, 1856. ONE BLACK DOG and ONE RED BITCH; weight of dog 741b, bitch 561b; have run one hare with a kill. Will be sold separate or together, with or without contingencies. For price and particulars apply to John Fletcher, Tue Brook, near Liverpool. FOXHOUNDS.— FOR SALE, ABOUT FOUR COUPLES ot sound, fresh, working HOUNDS, and THREE- AND- A- HALF COUPLES of UNENTERED. Apply to Robert Tocock, the Kennels, Haine3- hill, Reading, Berks. 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.— JOHN T. CEELY. YACHT.— FOR SALE, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, on Tuesday, the 5th May, at 12 o'clock at noon, within the pre- mises of the undersigned, at Aberdeen, the new PLEASURE YACHT, FOX, lately built. Length on deck 132 feet, breadth outside 24 feet, depth of hold 12 feet; o. m. 320 tons, register 177 tons. This vessel is built on the diagonal principle, Scotch larch inside, and East India teak outside, is copper- fastened, and copper- sheathed. The cabins are not fitted up, and, together with the rig of the vessel, may be executed in any style to suit the purchaser. She is fitted with auxiliary steam power, having a pair of engines of sixteen horse power in the aggregate, and a screw propeller. The engines were fitted up regardless of expense, and propel the vessel at the rate of seven knots per hour. The vessel is strong- built and well- fastened, and is a very suitable ship for the coast of China", if equipped for that purpose. For particulars apply to Alexander Hall and Co, Aberdeen. flOWES, I. W.— Clipper Schooner Yacht for Sale.— Mr J. B. MAY has been favoured with positive instructions to SELL by AUCTION, on Tuesday, April 28, at 8 o'clock, at Aris's Hotel, Marine- parade, Cowes, the celebrated Swedish SCHOONER YACHT AURORA BOREALIS, 280 tons o. m., now lying in Cowes Harbour, with stores as per inventory. This handsome craft was constructed in Sweden in the year 1853, of the very best materials and under the most careful inspec- tion. She has a magnificent deck of picked pine, 116 feet long and 22 feet in width. Tiie accommodations below are ot the most ample description and conveniently arranged, and the fittings are all that luxury, taste, or comfort could dictate. Already she has proved herself the winner of a prize cup in British waters, and it is believed her sailing qualities are not surpassed by any yacht afloat. To a nobleman or gentleman of fortune she would form a most desirable acquisition, and the auctioneer respect- fully solicits an inspection of this beautiful vessel. She will be offered at the upset price of £ 2,500, after which the highest bidder will be declared the purchaser. For further particulars application may be made to Messrs Winther and Co, or the auctioneer, Cowes. YACHT FLIRT to be SOLD, holder of the Chal- lenge Prize in the Prince of Wales's Yacht Club, value 100 guineas, which will be the property of her owner, if won again by her. Ske is ne wly built by Harvey and Co, Ipswich; has sailed two matches, and won in both, beating the Little Mosquito and others for the. Challenge Prize. Her inventory is complete, consisting of lead and iron ballast, one main, two fore, three top sails, 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. Chu'ob, Esq, Hon Sec, P. W. Y. C., 14, South- square, Gray's Inn. FOR SALE, the beautiful CUTTER YACHT AMAZON, 41 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, hhe is conveniently and handsomely fitted, and has a most abmidant outfitof the bestquality, 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 tlie East India Dcck, and may ba 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- garden. YACHT.— For SALE, the very superior R. N. Y. C. SCHOONER EAGLE, coppered and copper- fastened, of about 65 tons, o. m., and 44 n. m,, abundantly found and fitted in the best style. Sails fast, and is a first- rate sea- going vessel. For inventories and par- ticulars apply to George Duncan, 147, Leadenhall- street, London; or to Mr Smith, Dock Warehouse Company, Leith. YACHT for SALE, 14 tons, cutter rigged, oak built, copper fastened; sails by Lapthorne. She has an excellent cabin, with two sofas and a water- closet. A most roomy vessel, 18 months old.— Apply ( if by letter pre- paid) to the Secretary of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Ryde, Isle of Wight. YACHTS.— FOR SALE, SCHOONER GENEVRA, 142 tons; SCHOONER SIBYL, 121 tens; a- ad the CUTTER MARITANA, 57 tons. For price and particulars, apply to the secretary of the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes. YACHT.— For SALE, the MAVOURNEEN, of about 6 tons, built at Portsmouth ; has all her sails nearly new, and, with her stores, will be sold a bargain. Inquire at Forrest's, Nor- way- place, Commercial- road, Limebouse. rpo YACHTSMEN, GENTLEMEN, and Others.— JL For SALE, that fast and splendid YACHT COMET, 2S tons builders' measurement, oak built, and copper fastened, and well found with stores. For price and particulars apply to J. Wright, Northfleet, Kent. r|\ HE splendid little fast- sailing CUTTER YACHT, A. MADGE, 12 tons; a winner of many prizes; about five years old; built of oak, coppered and coppered- fastened; is in first- rate order, and most abundantly found in stores. Lying at Southend. Apply to George Bay ley and Wm Ridley, Cowper's- court, Cornhill. AN AMERICAN BIRCH BARK CANOE ( brought from America by the owner) for SALE, 22ft by 3ft l'. iin in centre, and 1ft 6in at ends; weight, with pair of paddles, 1051b; in good working order, for 5 guineas. Can be delivered at either of the stations of the London and South Coast Railway. Prepayment required. Ad- dress, Mr John Spencer, Landport, Lewes, Sussex. YACHT.— WANTED, A GOOD SCHOONER YACHT, of not less than 100 tons, builder's measurement, and not more than five or six years old, possessing fair sailing qualities, with good accommodation for about six persons. She must be a good sea boat.— Geo. Bayley and Win. Ridley, 2, Cowper's- court, Cornhill. 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 2i guineas, and 5s to the groom.— Apply to Mr Joshua Parlby, as ab » ve. STALLION.— FORESAIL, by Sheet Anchor out of Valencia, by Cervantes; at Datchet, one mile from Windsor and Slough stations, at 5 guineas thoroughbreds, and 2 guineas halfbreds, and 5s the groom. Address H. House, Datchet, Bucks. STALLION.— DUKE, a brown stallion of the old Leicestershire cart horse breed, stands 16 hands 1 inch high, is now 5 years old, was got by Young Bangup, who took the prize at the Derby Exhibition, 1852 ; dam Flora, which took the second prize at the So- ciety's Exhibition, Shrewsbury, and the first at the Northampton Exhi- bition. He is a dark brown, on black legs, immense power and sub- stance ; warranted a sure stock- getter. On SALE at REA'S REPOSI- TORY, St George's- road, Newington, BELGIAN CART HORSES.— Mr REA has received advice of his usual weekly supply of about THIRTY BELGIAN CART HORSES, to arrive for show on Monday and Tues- day, day of SALE. Among them will be some powerful horses, well adapted for brewers, distillers, and merchants wanting horses for heavy work; also, several young fresh MARES, which are now so much wanted for agricultural and stock purposes.— REA'S CENTRAL REPO- SITORY, St George's- road, Newington. TO be LET, for a term of years, or SOLD, FAIRFIELD, a ve.' y excellent and commodious residence, within three miles ofthe city of York. The situation is extremely healthy, and the grounds ornamental and well timbered. The house contains two dining rooms, communicating by folding doors, one 26 feet by 16 feet, the other 24 feet by 18 feet, leading into a handsome conser- vatory 50 feet long; a drawing- room, 26 feet by 25 feet, with bay win- dow ; library, 21 feet by 16 feet, and two smaller sitting rooms, smoking room, and bath room, all on the ground floor ; eight best bed- rooms and dressing- rooms, capital and complete offices and servants' bed- rooms, walled kitchen garden and hothouse, seven acres plantations and pleasure ground, first- rate stabling for 15 horses, or more if required, with coach house for four carriages; extensive granary, saddle room, and sleeping room for grooms, it is a most desirable residence for a sportsman, being in the vicinity of three packs of foxhounds. Hunting may be had every day in the week, and at moderate distances. Good partridge shooting if required. The farm consists of nearly 80 acres of land, all in grass, and of first- rate quality. The buildings very complete. This is let upon lease. Twelve acres of land can be let with the house; more if required. Application to be made to W. S. Thompson, Esq, Fairfield, York ; B. B. Thompson, Esq, solicitor, Tadcaster; and Messrs Daniel Smith, Waterloo- place, London. The property is free- hold, tithe free, and the land- tax redeemed. rrVUESDAY'S SALE.— Rea's Central Horse Repo- JL sitory, Newington.— Mr REA will offer for SA LE, 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 cent; keep, 3s per night. Payment any day after the second from the sale.— N. B. Within one mile of the London bridges. STALLION.— For SALE, PENDRAGON; he is 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 is altogether 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. FOR SALE, the following thorough bred COLTS, two years old, unbroke: 1. CHESNUT COLT, by Malcolm out of Variety, by Bizarre. 2. CHESNUT COLT, by Malcolm out of Miss Susan, by Bran out of Susan, by Mango. Both colts were dropped in France, and have never been out of the possession of the present owner. For particulars, as to price, & c, apply to the groom, Woodlands, Jersey. £ JjRAND MILITARY STEEPLE CHASE. _ . — Fourth race.— A HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, 1 ft, with 100 added, for horses bona fide the property of officers in the army, or that have been in the army in the years 1855,1856, and 1857, and for horses that have been placed, or that have fallen in any of the pre- vious races; three miles. To close and name on the 20th April, to the hon secretary, on the course, and to be handicapped by the Stewards im- mediately after the third race. If five horses only accept 50 sovs will be added; if eight accept 100 sovs will be added; to be ridden by officers and members of clubs qualified as for the first and second races. Dublin, April 7th. F. FORSTER, A. D. C., Hon Sec. LA MARCHE GRAND MILITARY STEEPLE CHASES will take place on Saturday, May 23d ( the day before the French Derby). FIRST RACE.— GREAT MILITARY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE, open to officers of the English and French army and navy, on full pay, and members of the French Jockey Club ; 15 sovs each, 10 ft, with 200 added. To close on 25th April; weights to be declared 5tli May; ten horses to enter or no race; three- and- a- half miles. SECOND RACE.— HANDICAP RACE, open to all officers of the En- flish and French army and navy, and members of the Goodwood, libury, Croxton Park, Brighton, and Kildare- street Clubs, French Jockey, Union, Le Club de la Rue Royale, et le Cercle Imperial; 10 sovs each, h ft, with 80 added; about two- and- a- half miles. To close and weights declared as in first race. To close and name to Capt George, on or before 23d April. Major- General LAWRENSON, •) . Capt BERKELEY, Royal Horse Guards, Capt GEORGE, 4th Light Dragoons, J ^ NGLANA- Brighton, 10th April, 1857. N EWMARKET OPEN COURSING MEETING will take place on Monday, 38th November next, to course tlie four following days, when a stake of £ 6 10s each for 82 puppies will be run for, and a stake for 32 aged dogs and bitches, at the like sum for each nomination. For nominations apply to Mr Gillett, l, Tavistock- street, Bedford- square, London. i^ OURSING.— The CARDING TON CLUB • JLy MEETING will be held on the 10th, 11th, and 12th of November ' ext, when the usual stakes will be contended for. The members will ® >- dine at the King's Arms, on Monday, the 9th, at 5 o'clock. Southill, Biggleswade, April 9th, 1857. SAM. BAILEY, Hon. See. LEICESTERSHIRE.— Hunting Box.— To LET, by year or for a term, a HOUSE, at Walcote, near Lutterworth; has been put into complete repair, and stables have been built of the most complete and convenient kind. The house contains on the base- ment dining and drawing rooms, large butler's pantry, kitchen, house- keeper's room, back kitchen, and larder or dairy, and on the upper story six bedrooms and dressing room, and water closet, and four attics in the roof; brewhouse and laundry in a detached building. The stabling com- prises six large loose boxes, three stalls, one washing stall, with saddle room, & c, large hay, straw, and corn lofts, and grooms' apartments, and pump within the stable, and the whole thoroughly drained and venti- lated, with a walled- in court- yard attached. There is a large kitchen garden, and35J acres of pasture land adjacent, now let toayearly tenant, may be had if desired. For terms apply to Mr P. Smith Coxe, 19, Cole- man- street, London; Mr Fox, or Messrs Law, builders, Lutterworth. Possession in a month of all but the 35£ acres. ANSION 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. Far further particulars apply to Mr Alexander Blane, Alton Albany, Barr, by Girvan, Ayrshire. NEWMARKET.— To be LET, for six months, a very convenient RESIDENCE, with excellent stabling and premises, late in the occupation of Mr W. Smith. For particulars apply to Mr R, Tattersall, Newmarket; or Mr Palmer, Houghton Down, Stockbridge, Hants. WANTED to RENT for the season, some good TROUT FISHING in Wales, with small cottage, furnished. Ap- ply to J. H. P., post office, Longford, Ireland. P' UBLIC- HOUSE for SALE.— To be SOLD, in a fine healthy situation in Southampton, the CHAMBER- LAYNE'S ARMS INN. It has been built about fifteen years, and em- braces every modern convenience for business, with ample space re- served in the ground lease for the erection of a brewery. Particulars may be had of Mr Alexander Fletcher, Millbrook, Southampton; or of Messrs Evans and Clode, solicitors, Gray's Inn- squaie, London. T 10 VETERINARY SURGEONS.— To be DIS- POSED OF, by the widow of the deceased practitioner, ^ very desirable COUNTRY PRACTICE, about seven miles from Manchester. The deceased had an extensive practice for 20 years, and it is capable of considerable improvement. For further particulars, and to treat for the same, apply to Mr Robert Lucas, veterinary surgeon, Liverpool; and to Mr Byron, veterinary surgeon, Bradford. M? " ARKET WEIGHTON OPEN COURSING MEETING. Londesborough, Market Weighton, March 81,1S57. SIR : I beg to inform you that Lord Londesborough has kindly given permission for another COURSING MEETING being held on his lord- ship's estates here on the 27tli October, 1857, and following days. Tlie GREAT YORKSHIRE STAKE, for greyhounds pupped in 1856, will be 8 sovs each, and 1 sov forfeit. The names of the dogs entered ( the names of their sire and dam), their colours ans\ marks, the date and place where they were pupped, the place where they were reared, and the forfeit for each entry, must be sent to me on or before June 1,1857. The dogs to be shown and the remainder of the stake paid to me at the Londesborough Arms Inn, Market Weighton, between the hours of 1 and 4, on October 26,1857. There will also be a STAKE for the beaten puppies, with not less than £ 10 added. There will be a STAKE for 32 ( all- aged) greyhounds, of £ 5 5s each, with £ 10 added. I am, sir, your most obedient servant, THOMAS YOUNG, Hon Sec. N. B. To prevent mistakes you are particularly requested to describe minutely all distinguishing marks. To the Editor of Bell's Life. B ATH and WEST of ENGLAND POULTRY SHOW.— The next ANNUAL MEETING will be held at the town of Newton ( near Torquay), on the 3d, 4th, and 5th days of June, 1857, at which twenty- one silver cups and £ 50 will be awarded as prizes. Prize lists, certificates, and ail other information, may be obtained of the hono- rary secretary, Mr John Kingsbury, 10, Hammet- street, Taunton. En- tries close and certificates must be filled up and sent in on or before the 1st of May.— Taunton, 6th April, 1857.: • J^ OTICE.- • T. SMITH, of Biggin Farm, Mit- cham, Surrey, half a mile from Streatham Church, begs to inform gentlemen and owners ef horses in general, he has superior PAS- TURAGE, plentifully supplied with water and sheds, at moderate charges, also loose boxes and yards for hunters or other valuable horses, with green food or hay and corn, at market prices. Clay boxes and water standing for diseased feet, and the best accommodation and at- tention to be obtained within half an hour's ride from London. Reference to Mr P. Thrale, veterinary surgeon, Croydon, Surrey. mo be SOLD, JOHN DORY, by Alpheus. Hav- JL ing been rested since schooling Ellington for the Derby, he is in fine condition, perfectly sound, and fit for work, and parted with for no fault except the ill health of his owner. If not sold, his owner will have no objection to LET him to some respectable owner of race horses, to lead gallops until the first of October next. Apply to Mr M'George, Burton- on- Trent, who is empowered to treat for the same. STALLION.— To serve at Cawston Lodge, Rugby, CANNOB1E, by Melbourne out of Lady Lurewell. Thorough bred mares. 10 guineas; a lew half bred mares at 5 guineas. STALLION.— SWEETMEAT, 35 mares at 15 guineas ( besides the owner's). He is sire of Mincemeat, winner of the Oaks in 1854, Nettle andMincepie, winner ofthe 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.— GROSVENOR, by Touchstone out 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 lialf- bred mares at a low figure. 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 by 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 his stock, now yearlings, are large, powerful, good looking ones. STALLION.— 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 £ 8 5s. 6d. For performances see Racing Calendar. Apply to J. Daiy, the groom. Expenses to be paid before the mares are removed. STALLIONS.— IDLE BOY, by Harkaway out oi Iole, by Sir Hercules, sire of Pretty Boy, Mary, and Shelah, at Ashton Paddocks, near Lancaster, 30 mares, besides those of his owner, at 25 guineas a mare. HAZELNUT, by Nutwith out of Macremma; at 5 guineas a mare, a the same place. Wm. Robinson, groom. VOLUNTEER, by Ithuriel out of Abaft; at 3 guineas a mare, a Wroughton, near Swindon. William Truelove, groom. STALLIONS.— At Childwicli Hall, near St Albans, THE PRIME MINISTER, by Melbourne out of Pantalonade, by Pantaloon, her dam Festival, by Camel; thorough bred mares 5 guineas, half breds half price. The yearlings and foals of The Prime Minister are very promising, several of which can be seen at the above place. WHITELOCK, by Ratanout of Miss Martin, by St Martin; a guinea and a half each mare. For further particulars, anply to David Miles, as above. TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, a very promising BROWN YEARLING FILLY, by West Aus- tralian out of Huntington's dam. Apply to Joseph Carey, 107, Walm- gate, York. FOR SALE, FATALIST, a bay horse, 5 years old, by Old England out of Destiny, by Sultan; perfectly sound, and fit to go into strong work. Price 100 guineas. Apply to Ii. Roach, Greyhound Inn, Leteomb Regi3, Wantage, Berks. P ARK HACK.— To be BOLD, the property of a gentleman, one of the grandest HACKS and best steppers in London ; he is 15 hands high, bright bay, with black points, and well up to 14 stone ; he is remarkably easy in his paces, has been cons tantly ridden witk troops, and carries a lady. Price, 75 guineas. Address, E. D. S., 22, Pall- mall. BROOD MARES.— For SALE, a BAT MARE, half sister to Alonzo and Evenus, by Alpheus outofVolage, by Waverley; CILLA, by Beiram out of Celia, by Touchstone. They are large, well shaped, and beautifully bred mares, both barren, and ready for the horse. To be seen at Barrow's Farm, Hendon. For priie, & c, apply to Mr J. Trail ton, 57, George- street, Hampstead- road. TO be SOLD, GRAMPIAN, <> wn 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. HORSES.— A Bargain.— A gentleman reducing his stud has sent TWO to Blackmail's Hunting Grounds, Ken- sington, to be SOLD for half their worth. One is equal to 13 stone, the other thorough bred; both 15 hands 3 inches high, good looking, good hacks, and clever fencers. Prices 30 and 40 guineas. WILLOUGHBY HEATH FARM, Grantham.— T. W. GARNER is, as usual, preparing HORSES for the en- suing LINCOLN FAIR. He will leave home for the Blue Anchor Inn, Lincoln, on Saturday, April 18. An early application is requested, on account of securing stalls. A] LDERNEY and GUERNSEY COWS and HEIFERS.— M. FOWLER, sen. Little Busliey, Watford, Herts, will have a fresh importation of FORTY- SEVEN down calving and newly calved COWS and HEIFERS on SALE PRIVATELY, at the Red Lion- yard, Paddington, on Monday, the 20th inst. M Fowler warrants his stock pure and direct from the island, and much superior to any of those offered elsewhere. SPORTSMEN, noblemen, and gentlemen desirous of procuring first- rate POINTERS and SETTERS, can be fur- nished with them by applying to Messrs SAMUEL and JAMES TAYLOR, Biggleswade. Their kennels are within 100 yards of the Biggleswade station on the Great Northern Railway, where the dogs may be seen, and gentlemen satisfied as to their hunting, pointing, and steadiness, b1 seeing them at work.— N. B. S. and J. Taylor have no connection witl any other person ofthe same name. JOHN ROOST, Livery and Commission Stables, 69, Avenue Montaigne, Champs Elys6es, Paris.— PARK HACKS, and LADIES HORSES' to LET. ! OR SALE, BLUE ROCK PIGEONS for SHOOTING, price 10s per dozen. Any quantify can be supplied by applying to Stephen Kibbell, live stock dealer, Ship Tavern- passage, Leadenhall Market, London. F EPSOM GRAND STAND.— STALLS and PRIVATE BOXES may be ENGAGED for the Derby week. For particulars apply to Mr Dorling, Epsom, BILLIARD TABLE and CABINET WORK for BAR. to be SOLD. Apply at the Albion, Albion- street, Hyde- Park- square. FOXHOUNDS.— For SALE, FIFTY COUPLE DOGS and BITCHES, fifteen couple of harriers, 20 inches high ; twelve couple of beagle harriers, 15 to 16 inches high. Apply at Wil- ton's, Notting Dale, Notting Hill, London. STALLION.— STORM, at Osborne- lane Stud Farm, Bracknell, near Reading, at 10 guineas and 1 guinea the groom. He is by Touchstone out of Ghuznee, by Pantaloon; possesses great length and substance, and his produce that ran last season, with a single exception, were all winners. His foals of the present year are very promising. Hay and grass 12s per week. All expenses to be paid before mares are taken away. Apply to G. Giles, on the premises. STALLION — Bodicott Paddocks.— WOOLWICH, by Chatham out of Clementina, by Actseon, will serve thorough bred mares at 7 guineas, and 10s the groom, and a limited number of half bred at 3 guineas, and 5s the groom. He is the sire of Greenwich Fair, winner of the Lincoln, N- ottingham, Warwick, and Ilsley, 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. One mile from Banbury, where there are stations on the Great Western and North Western railways. STALLION.— For the Season, 1857, Stud Farm, one mile from Tamworth, where there are " sta- tions on tiie Midland and Trent Valley Railways, FLY- BY- NIGHT at 10 guineas each jnare, groom's fee included. 1 ^- by- Night was bred by Mr Bowes, in 1853, and is by the Flying Dutchman ( winner of the Derby and St Leger in 1849), out of The Flapper, by TouchsJone ( winner of the St Leger in 1834); granddam Mickleton Maid, byVeloei{. ede; great granddam Maid of Lune, by Whisker: great great granddaca Gibside Fairy, by Hermes; Vicissitude, by Pipator; Beatrice, by Sir Peter; Pyrrlia, by Match'em, & c. The Flying Dutchman is by Bay Mida'leton ( winner of the Derby in 1836) out of Burbelle, bySandbeck; Dariolt ' ta. by Amadis; Selima, by Selim, & c. It will thus be seen that Fly- n.) v- Night's biood combines, in an extraordinary degree, both speed aik! endurance, being in a direct line from all the great running families, from which tiie 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 aad grass 10s per week, corn ( if ordered) at the market price. All demands to be paid before the removal of the mares. Apply to Mr William Robinson, veterinary surgeon, Bonehill Stud Farm, near Tamwerth.— Feb 24th, 1857. ^ UGUR. - Apply to Daniel Price, White Horse. Beverley, Yorkshire. EASTER HOLIDAYS.- CRYSTAL PALACE.— Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday,' SHILLING DAYS, TRAINS each day m London Station at frequent intervals throughout STALLION.— SIR PETER LAURIE, at Mr William Holman's farm, near Cheltenham, 30 mares at 7 guineas each, groom's fee included. Hay and grass 10s per week; corn ( if ordered) at market prices. Good accommodation for foaling mares, with loose boxes, paddocks, & c. Any further particulars may be obtained on application to Mr William Holman, St George's- mews, Cheltenham.— N. B. All expenses to be paid before the mares are removed. 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 communication respecting the above to be addressed to Mr T. W. Redhead, Bolton- le- Moors.— N. B.: Every accommodation for brood mares and foals, the proprietor having spared no expense to secure every comfort. Hay and grass at the usual priees. Com at market price. TALLION.— Catterick. — GOORKAH will serve K- 3 mares at Mr C. Pybua's stables for tha 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 Annandale out of Fair Jane, by David; 15 hands 3 inches high; a good brown, clear of white; perfectly sound, enormous powers, splendid action in all his paces. His performances will show he has won and beat all the best horses in his year, and at all distances. At three years old, won Liverpool Cup, beating Goldfinder, Chief Justice, Harbinger, Missive, Cariboo, Alp, and wiany others.!, Wen Warwick Cup, beating Adine, Little Harry, Ibex, Sackbut, and Black Doctor. Won the Queen's Plate at Doncaster, beating Ilex, Gossip, Grapeshot, and Meatmore Lass. Won the Caledonian Cup, beating Harricot, Friars' Hall, and The Black Doctor. Same place, next day, won the value of 95 sovs, beating Braxey, Pugorrock, Auchinleck, Radulplius, Worcester, and Bird Trap. Ran s- oond to Kingston for the Northumberland Plate, beating Goldfinder, Red Lion, Little Jack, Garth- forth, 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 price. All expenses to be paid, before the mares are taken away, to Mr C. Pybus. Further information to be had of Mr C. Winteringham, Richmond; and Mr C. Pybus, Catterick, Yorkshire. STALLIONS for the SEASON, 1857.— At Mr J. Ashton's, Owmby Paddocks, near Brigg, Lincolnshire. THE CURE, at 15 guineas each, groom's fee included. The Cure is the sire of 10 two year old winners last year winning 27 races', which, from the class of mares he has had, proves him to be a first- class sire. FERNHILL, at 7 guineas each, groom's fee included. 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 Wraiton, & 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 tirst- clasB horses. Every accommodation for mares and foals. Hay and ffrass at 10s per week for foaling mares; barren mares, at 9s yerweek. Com at market prices. All demands to be paid before the mares are taken away. Owmby paddocks are three miles from Barnetby Junctionf oil 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. Ashten, 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. Magnes is out of Loyola's dam, own brother to Loadstone ( who won upwards of 5,000 sovs in stakes), and full brother in blood to Orlando, both being by Touchstone, both their dams by Langar, and the granddam of Magnes ( Olympia) is the great graaddarn 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- Ballagn 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 the above horses, can^ have 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.— 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 horses; half bred mares 2 guineas each. JOHN O'GAUNT, by Taurus out of Mona, by Partisan, at 5 guineas each, half bred mares 3 guineas each. He is the sire © f Balingbroke, Hungerford, & e. Besides a limited number belonging to the company. Apply to Thomas Baitson, stud groom. STALLIONS. At New Park, Cashel, Ireland, STANTON, by Colwick ( the sire of Attila, winner of the Derby in 1812) out of Concertina, by Actseon, her dam Brocard, by Whalebone, will serre 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, 16J hands high, with great power and action, and won the prize for waggon horses at Warrington, in Lancashire, in 1853, will serve mares at £ 12s 6d, including groom's fee. Apply to Mr Thomas Price, stud groom, New Park. QN EASTER SUNDAY, April 12, and Easter W Monday, April 13, and on every succeeding Sunday and Monday until further notice, a CHEAP EXCURSION TRAIN will leave the thenceat^- SO86 mmUS BRI( SUT0N' at 9 a. m., returning from t,. ' FARES: First Class.. 7s 6d | Second Class 5s 6d Covered Third Class 3s 6d. Passengers having luggage must pay the regular fare. FREDERICK SLIGHT, Secretary. P RETURN TICKETS to BRIGHTON ai.' d BACK - FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD CLASS, available from Saturday to Monday, are issued at London Bridge every Saturday, by the last train at 8 p. m., first and second class passengers to return by any oi the regular trains up to and including the 8 a. m. train, and third class passengers by any train not later than the 7 a. m. on the following Monday. " FARES THERE AND BACK : 1st class, 13s; 2d class, 9s; third class covered carriages 6s London Bridge Terminus FREDERICK SLIGHT,' Secretary. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.— Easter Holi- days- All EXCURSION TRAIN will leave Paddington on Monday, April 18, at 8 a. m., for Leamington, Warwick, Birmingham. Westbromwich, Wednesbury, Bilston, Wolverhampton, Wellington. Shrewsbury, Chester, Birkenhead, and LIVERPOOL, returning on Saturday, the 18th, from Liverpool ( landing stage) at 8 a. m., and inter- mediate stations as per handbills. FARES : Leamington and Warwick, 18s and 8s; Birmingham, 29s and 9s 6d; Westbromwich, Wednesbury, and Bilston, 21s 6d and 10s: Wol- verhampton, 22s 6d and IBs 6d; Wellington and Shrewsbury, 27s 6d and 13s; Chester, 33s and 15s; Birkenhead and Liverpool, 37s and 17s. Childen under 12, half- price. Tickets not transferable, and only available for he excursion train. LORD'S CRICKET GROUND, London, undel the especial patronage of the Marylebone and principal Clubs ef 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 now for inspection at their manufactory, on tiie grouni 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. 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 ot 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. 8,660. For lists of prices for the ensuing season address E. J. Page, cricket bat and ball manufacturer, No. 8, Kennington- row, Kennington, Surrey, S. / CRICKET. — JOHN LILL Y WHITE ( late Lilly- \ J 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 tha shortest notice. A great reduction to schools and clubs. Trade sup- plied. List of prices post free. Address, John Lilly white, Prince's- terrace, Caledonian- road, Islington, N,— A^ ent for Rugby School, Alfred Diver. GRICKET 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. CRICKET ABROAD.— MessrsF. LILLYWHITE and WISDEN beg to inform officers and private gentlemen going 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. Golf implements procured. Be careful to see that Lilly, white and Wisden's name is stamped on the articles. JTALLION.— RATAN, at Sidebottom's stable 3 and farm, Utkinton, near Tarporiey. Thorough breds, 7 guineas aud 10s groom's fee; half breds, 3 guineas and 5s groom's fee. He is by Buzzard, and is nearer allied to Eclipse than any other stallion. He is 16 hands 2 inches high, and sound. Ratan won all his two year old en- gagements very easily, beating the best animals in training, and at once oecame favourite for t he Derby, which few people deny he ought to have won. He is sire of Malacca, winner of last year's Cambridgeshire, and many ocher winners. Loose boxes, with plenty of land and green crops, at usual price. The nearest stations are Hartford and Beeston, London and North Western Railway. Apply to William Blaekburne, groom. On SALE, HIS GRACE, by Oakley out of Alice, by Camel ( Malacca's dam). He is a bay horse, 15 hands 3 inches high; a good and sure stock- getter. He beat Prime Minister and several others for the Warwick Trial Stakes. Apply as above. STALLIONS.— At Alvediston, London Elm, Wilts. — JOE LOVEL, by subscription; thirty mares, beside those of his owner, at 12 guineas each, and 10s 6d the groom. He is the sire of many winners, including Noisy, & c. Also, at the same place, UMBRIEL, by Melbourne or Touchstone out of Verbena, by Velocipede, at 7 guineas each, and 10s 6d to the groom. Half bred mares half- price. Hay and grass at 10s per week; corn, if ordered, at the market price. Alvediston is about 12 miles from Salisbury, and five from Woodyates, where there are plenty of good loose boxes and fine grass land. Sub- scriptions taken at Messrs Weatherby's; or of George Randall, stud groom, on the premises. Further particulars may be known of Mr William Day, Woodyates, Salisbury. Twenty subscriptions have been taken. STALLIONS for SEASON 1857.— At Cawston Lodge, near Rugby, Warwickshire: , IRISH BIRDCATCHER, 40 mares ( besides those of his owner and lessee) at 20 guineas each mare, groom's fee included. WINDHOUND, the sire of Lady Hawthorn, a limited number of mares, at 12 guineas each mare, groova's fee included, OULSTON, a limited number of mares, at 10 guineas each mare, groom's fee included; half- bred mares 5 guineas. Hay and grass at 10s per week, corn ( if ordered) at market rates. All expenses to be paid before the mare3 are taken away.— For particulars apply to William Hemming, stud- groom, Cawston Lodge, Rugby Robert Black, agent to Lord John Scott, Toft, Dunchurch. s- TALLIONS.— At Willesden Paddocks, Kilburn, _ London, PYRRHUS THE FIRST, winner of the Derby, & c; sire of Virago, Mcestissima, & c, at SO guineas. SIR TATTON SYKES, winner of the St Leger, & e, sire of mans winners, at 20 guineas. SAUCYBOY, winner of the Caen Steeple Chase of 303 sovs, by Arthur, dam by Mameluke, at 3 guineas. Apply further to Mr C. jPhillips. 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 services 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; he 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 two miles from the Portobello station of the North British Railway. Apply to Mr J. Gibson, Woolmet, by Dalkeith, N. B. STALLION GREYHOUND. — CALEDONIAN, red and white, by Sam out of Cleopatra, at £ 5 5s each. He com- bines the King Cob bloed of England with the Waterloo and Sport bloo- J of Scotland— see account of him in volume 14 of" Thacker's Annual," page 335; also " Stonehenge's" account of him in volume 15, page 222. fis dislocated a knee joint in running the deciding course for the Lytham Open Cup last season, and has not run since. Apply to Mr Gibson, Wool- met, by Dalkeith. N, B. RACKET BATS AND BALLS.— F. LILLY- WHITE and WISDEN, having the valuable assistance of George Erwood and Bluck's selection, have the finest STOCK of all the best 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 is ay 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 meerchaura pipes. MIDDLESEX CRICKET GROUND, ADJOINING Primrose Hill— R. THOMS and H. PAYNE beg to inform the metropolitan cricketers that the above enclosed GROUND ( now in first- rate order) is OPEN for the SEASON, and they trust, by the strictest attention, to merit an increased support. Clubs wishing to engage must apply forthwith, as the number is limited. Cricketing parties accommo- dated on the most reasonable terms. Bats, balls, stumps, & c, of the best quality, to be had as above. accommodate two or three clubs more on his new ground, adjoining the New Market Inn, York- road, opposite the New Cattle Market. The ground is beautifully fenced in and well drained, and in first- rate order for playing. It is within five minutes' walk of the North London Station, Caledonian- road, Camdeu- road. Omnibuses pass the station every seven minutes to all partso f town. CRICKET.— EDWIN ADE begs to inform his numerous friends that his arrangements in BELTS for the approaching campaign are now complete. E. A, also begs to inform them that he has introduced two new figures to his well- known cricket clasp, which he feels confident need only be seen to be admired, the posi- tions being such that they cannot fail to give universal satisfaction. Prices as follow— Is 6d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s 6d; electro- gilt, 4s 6d; post free eight stamps extra. Cricketing jackets from 7s 6d; caps. Is 6d, ail colours. CRICKET ! CRICKET ! CRICKET ! — CRI- MEAN CIRCULAR TENTS, 48 feet circumference, and perfectly sound, 25s to 45s each; also, a few officers' marquees,— ALLDRIDGE and Co, 24, Rood- lane, Fenchurch- street. QALMOIN and TROUT FISHING.— CHARLES FARLOW, manufacturer, 191, Strand, London, invites anglers to inspect his large and varied STOCK © f superior seasoned SALMON, TROUT, and SPINNING RODS, salmon, lake, and trout flies, im- graved reels and lines. Artificial baits in even' variety. Superior stout salmon and extra fine silkworm gut. Flies dressed to pattern, and sent by post. Rods repaired and made to order. Catalogues gratis. Sola agent in London for Phiilips's Dublin hooks, and Brown's phantom minnows. T( SALMON and TROUT RODS.— Hickory super- seded by a new wood; is lighter, has more power, and the tops are iu one piece. ALFRED GOULD, manufacturer, 36, Great Marylebone- street. Cavendish- square. From the " British Angler's Instructor."— Extract. " Those gentlemen who are particular and wish to see their orders progress, are recommended to Mr Gould, who is a thorough angler, and will do his best to manufacture what they desire." iO 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; Thos. Aldreds, 126, Oxford- street; J. Bernard, 4, Church- place, Piccadilly; Giles LHtle, 15, Fetter- lane; George Eaton, 6 and 7, Crooked- lanej William Gowland, 4, Crooked- lane; J. S. Holroyd, 59, Gracechurch- street: Alfred and Son, 54, Moorgate- street; A. Anderson, 71, Long- acre; Jones and Co, 111, Jermyn- street; A, ai& d 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 6d, Anglers and the trade punctually supplied, by post or railway, on receipt, of cash to the amount. Apply to the inventor, Frederick Allies, South Parade, Worcester. STALLION GREYHOUND.— LORD MAYOR, by Ernest Jones out of Mocking Bird, will serve 10 bitches ( only) this'season, 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, Kmg's- road, Chelsea. STALLION GREYHOUND.— The services ol ' MAY DUKE, a red or fawn^ dog, by Vulcan oat 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 see Thacker." QTALLION GREYHOUND— MASQUERADER, ) 0 fawn dog ( formerly called Imitator), at £ 3 8s. He is by Motley out of Mocking Bird, and one ofthe fastest dogs in England, never hav- ing been led to his hare; for performance see " Thaeker." Apply to William. Alsop, King's Arms Hotel, Kenilworth. 4 NGLING.— West of Ireland.— The board X! m_ fishery conservators and proprietors in Galway and Connemara have passed a resolution that those tourists and sportsmen who seek sport in their waters should take out a LICENSE in their district. To afford them every facility to do so books of licenses are left with WIL- LIAM 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 him with any description of tackle suited to that river, as well as to the entire Connemara district, with which he isintimately acquainted. SALMON and TROUT FISHING.—" I dressed myself, and donned my worsted and India- rubber boots— not such as hang dabby and flabby about your legs— but a pair of Cording's sheet- caoutchouc boots, with good thick soles to them, well stud ded with nails, which defy all external injuries from the wet and the rough stones, gene- rally found at the bottom of trout streams."— Extract from " College Life," by the author of " Peter Priggins."- CORDING'S BOOTS are lightest and cleanest, and sound for any time in water, and require no dressing to keep them in order. Waterproof fishing coats, stockings, & c. Life belts, travelling cushions, compressible sponging baths, por- table India- rubber boats, military camp beds, waterproof tents and ground sheets.— J. C. Cording, 231, Strand, five doors west of Temple Bar. STALLION GREYHOUND.— LEGION is at . the service of the public, at 5* guineas each bitch. He is a very line black and white dog, the winner of three public stakes this season; for pedigree and further performances see " Thacker." Apply to Mi Garrard, Colchester, Essex. Ir A, STALLION GREYHOUND.— MARCH, at £ 2 2s j a black ticked Dog, geod 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.— That splendid dog, BARABBAS, will serve bitches, at 5 guineas each. " He is the model ot a stallion."— Stonehenge. Apply to A. Hudson, at James King's stables, Chisledon, near Swindon, Wilts. STALLION GREYHOUND.— BARRATOR is at the service of the public at 10 guineas each bitch. Apply to Mr Field, Duke of York, Ouse Gate, Selby, Yorkshire. 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. STALLION GREYHOUND.— LARRISTON is at the service of the public at £ 5 5s each biteh. For particulars apply to Wm. Wignall, Star Inn, Skipton- in- Craven, Yorkshire. ADULY qualified VETERINARY SURGEON, in extensive practice in the county of Lincoln, has a VACANCY for a respectable and liberally- educated young man as a PUPIL. He will be treated as one of the family, and have a first- rate opportunity of acquiring a thorough knowledge of his profession.— Address B. Y„ Messrs Jackson's, booksellers, Louth, Lincolnshire. 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. NEASHAM ( sire of Heroine, winner of the Yearling Stakes at Shrews- bury), at 8 guineas; half bred mares half price. MABSYAS, by Orlando ( if not sold), at 6 guineas; half bred mares half price. Hay and grass 10s per week; barren maree, with corn, 14s; foaling mares, 18s. N. B.— The ANNUAL SALE of the Middle Park YEARLINGS will take place at Middle Park, June 3d, by Messrs Tattersall, Full parti- culars in future advertisements. ANTED, the MASTERSHIP of a PACK of FOXHOUNDS in a three- days- a- week country. Address, stating subscription,& c, & c, Squireen, Post Office, Farringdon, Berks. w PACK of FOXHOUNDS.— To be SOLD ( have been regularly hunted this season, and parted with solely from the excess of number in the kennel) TWENTY- FIVE COUPLE of mixed HOUNDS of all ages, and worth the trouble of any one in want applying for. Price and particulars to be obtained from Mr Orchin, Droxford, Bishops Walthani, Hants. HARRIERS.— WANTED to PURCHASE, for the eastern division of Norfolk, a pack of about TWELVE COUPLES. Address ( giving price, where delivered, country hunted, & c) Mr Wm. Smith, Witton, North Walsham, Norfolk. I> EAGLES.— A COUPLE and a HALF for SALE, P well bred, and handsome, from a cry well known in Somerset and Devon; sold because rather too small; height about 11 inches ; price £ 5, Apply to W. Coates, Stan ton- court, near Bristol,, STALLION, 1857.— At Ashdean, five miles from Chichester or Emsworth stations, THE BEDOUIN, a rich dark bay or brown horse, by an Arabian, dam by Wanderer. He is 15 hands 1 inch high, with good substance and symmetry, worthy the attention of breeders, being free from all hereditary defects, perfectly sound, and of the finest possible temper. Well known with Colonel Wyndham's Hounds and the Harnbledon. His stock, now yearlings, which may be seen as above, are very promising. At £ 2 2s, all fees included. Good aceomisodation for mares at the usual prices. Apply to John Gilbert, Ashdean Tower, Funtington, Chichester. STALLION.— C HABRON, by Camel out of Fanny, by Whisker, & c, one of the best bred horses in England, will stand at Dudding Hall Farm, Willesden, four miles from the Marble Arch, Hyde Park. Chabron is a dark bay, without white, 15} 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 £ S 3s, and 5s the groom. Further particulars ol Mr reate, Dadding Hill Farm, Willesden, Middlesex, , WANTED, by a young man, aged 26, married, without incumbrance, a SITUATION as GAM either head or under; can have five years' W. N., Post Office, South Mimms, Middlesex. GAMEKEEPER, : ood character. Apply, WANTED, a SITUATION as FIRST WHIP to a PACK of FOXHOUNDS; well recommended, and under- stands his business, both in the stable, age 37. For further particulars apply to W. K., atMr Niner's, saddler, 229, Oxford- street. WANTED, by a respectable young inan, who is well up to his work, a SITUATION as HUNTSMAN or FIRST WHIP. N. B. Is a first- rate shot, and good round- arm bowler. No objection to Ireland or Scotland; unexceptionable testimonials as to character and abilities. Address, H. H„ Post Office, Tnnbridge, Kent. WANTED, a SITUATION as GAMEKEEPER, or KEEPER and BAILIFF, by a middle- aged man, who un- derstands trapping of vermin, breeding and management of pheasants, guarantees to rear' 95 out of 100 birds, and a good shot; also breeding and management of stock, heavy and light soil draining, & e. Character un- exceptionable, Address, J. G„ at Mr Goacher's, Batchelor's Farm, Itchingfield, near Horsham. V170RMS in DOGS. TT disci • The most safe and effectual remedy ever yet discovered for these destructive insects is NOLDIRE'S WORM POWDER. One dose removes all worms of what- ever description— see testimonials. To be had in packets, 2s, Ss 6d, and 5s each, of all druggists in the kingdom; and. by prepayment, by SKITTLES, BOWLING- GREEN BALLS, Largest and best manufactured STOCK of GOODS ip * at much reduced prices. Hornbeam skittles, per set, 16s - , -- ., .. warranted, 8d per lb ; bowling- green balls, all turned post, of the proprietor, 7, Rochester- road, Cauidsn New Sawn, London, with strictest attention to bias, 18s per . set-"" Agents wanted, lacks. Priced list free- JOSEPH YIIIWV 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 Siphonia depot, EDM1STON; and SON, 69, Strand.— On view, portable folding boats, for one or more persons. HARNESS, SADDLES, AND HORSE CLOTH- ING.— DEANE, DRAY, and Co, wholesale and retail saddlers and shippers, 2, Arthur- street East, London Bridge, beg to apprise gen- tlemen that thev manufacture every description of the above goods on the premises, a due regard being paid to strength, style and fit. A large assortment of brushes, whips, spurs, sponges, lamps, and stable re- quisites. Portmanteaus, travelling bags, leather cases, & c. 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 potsIs 6d. 2s 9d, and 5s eaeh. 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 alldruggists, in packets, six balls, 3s; three balls, Is 9d. LAMENESS IN HORSES.— SEWELL'S SOL- VENT and PROCESS is a safe and effectual remedy for navicular, foot, and coronet lameness; for splent, spavin, curb, ringboue; for wind- gall, thickening of joint or tendon, grogginess and any confirmed, deep- seated, incurable lameness. Sold in packets, 10s each, by all chemists, or forwarded post free on post order payable to Frederick Sewell, Pimlico. Veterinary stables, 21, Elizabeth- street, Eaton- square, London.— Sewell's Liquid Solvent, for horses in full work, an immediate remedy, in bottles 10s each, post free. OR the HORSE.— BARROWS GOLDEN OINTMENT of IODINE, patronised by the principal racing and hunting establishments in the kingdom, as a speedy curs for curbs, spa- vins, splints, strained sinews and ligaments, & c; can be applied during work. Prepared only and sold by William and Richard Barrow, vete- rinary surgeons, Newmarket; and may be had of Henry Stevens ( late Coleby), 112, Cheapside; Hannay, 63, Oxford- street, London; John Ross, Medical Hall, Kelso; Thomas Johnson, 37, Grafton- street, Dublin: ana all other respectable chemists, in boxes at 2s 6d, 4s 6d, and 7s, with full directions, and sent post free; where also may be had BARROW'S celebrated GUM PLASTER, for strained sinews and ligaments, in pots 5s and 10s each. BOXING GLOVES.— A SET of ; FOUR of | the best strong made GLOVES sent to any part of the kingdom, on receipt of a P. O. order for 9s, payable at Waterloo- road, and forwarded to ROBERT COOKE, 87, Blackfriars- road, London. A liberal allowance to agents, for foils, dumb bells, gloves, & c. B OWLING- GREEN BALLS, SKITTLE BALLS, LAWN BILLIARDS, & c.— H. DIXON, 29, Gracechurch- street, begs to inform his friends and the public he has now the finest STOCK in London ofthe above goods, at the following much reduced prices :— Bowling- green balls, all made to metal gauges, with the strictest atten- tion to bias, 5s a pair; skittle balls, any weight or shape, 8d per lb; lawn billiards, 21 s the set.— H. Dixon, 29, Gracechurch- street. O BELL'S LIFE IN L APBIL 12, 1857. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. MR ALBERT SMITH'S MONT BLANC, Baden, Up the Rhine, and Paris, is now OPEN EVER V EVENING ( except Saturday), at 8 o'clock. Stalls, Ss; area, 2s; gallery, Is. totalis can be secured at 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'CIOOK. THE GREAT TOBACCO CONTROVERSY.— Dr SEXTON 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 unrivalled in the worid, and the rarity and completeness of whose contents have already acquired for it an European reputation, and obtained the warm commendation of the press in this and other countries, is open daily, for gentlemen only, from 10 to 10. A new Lecture is delivered by Dr Kahn at half- past 8 p. m. precisely. Admission, Is. Descriptive cata- logues of the museum, containing Lectures, as delivered by Dr Kahn, gratis, to the visitors. PRINCESS'S CONCERT ROOMS, Castle- street, Oxford- street, under the direction of Mr FKA. MPTON.- The nobility, gentry, and public generally are respectfully informed that a FULL DRESS BALL will be held in the above rooms EVEEY WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY EVENING, commeueing at halt- past 11 o'clock. Private lessons for stage or ball room from 12 ts 4 daily.— N. B. These spacious rooms to let. for balls, concerts, < fcc. For terms apply to Mr Frampton. PRINCESS^ CONCERT ROOMS, Castle- street, Oxford- street.—> Irs M. HALTON has the honour to announce to her friends and the pubiic that her LAST FULL DRESS BALL this season will take place at the above rooms, on THURSDAY, Aprii23d, when she hopes to meet with that distinguished patronage extended to her on former occasions. Tickets to be had at the door on the niglit of the ball, and of Mrs M. Halton, Blue Posts Hotel, Haymarket. Dancing to com- mence at 11 o'clock. PORTLAND ROOMS, Foley- street, Portland- place.— The Grand Night of the SEASON.— Mr H. C. FRKRE begs to inform the nobility, gentry, his pupils, and subscribers, his ANNUAL FANCY and FULL DRESS BENEFIT BALL is fixed for FRIDAY, April 24th. Tickets to be obtained of Mr Frere, at the rooms. Dancing to commence athalf pa 110 o'clock precisely. N. B. A Full Dress Ball TO- MOKNOW ( Monday) evening, and every Monday, Wednesday, and Fri- day during the season. Tickets 2s 6d each. ROYAL GARDENS, CREMORNE.— Varied and attractive Amusements during the Easter Holidays.— TO- MORROW ( Monday), and during the week - hese extensive and most naturally beautiful grounds in the metropolis will open each afternoon at 3, from which hour, until the close, a constant succession of enlivening EN- TERTAINMENTS will be produced. Popular selections by the Military Band, numerous al fresco amusements, vocal and instrumental concerts; new ballet, entitled the Mystic Branch, in which the Misses Cushnie and M Milano will appear; negro melodists in their soirees funtastique; drawing room tableaux ; new and most iuteresting cosmoramic views ; dancing on the illuminated platform, to Bosisio's orchestra; brilliant fire- works from the Pyrotechnic Temple, by Caevalier Mortram, & e. Ad- mission, Is. The ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, Regent's Park, are OPEN TO- MORROW ( Easter Monday) and four following days, on payment of 6d only by each visitor. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, LYCEUM.— first Night of the Season.- On TUESDAY NEXT, April 11, 1857, will be performed Bellini's Opera, .-> » I PURITANI. Principal characters by Madame Grisi, Signor Graziani, Signor Tagliafico, Signor Polonini, Signor Soldi, and Signor Gardoni. Conductor, Mr COSTA. After which will be given a new Divertissement, entitled LES ABEILLES, in which Mdlle Delechaux ( her first appearance), Mdlle Esper, Mdlle Battalini. and Mor. s Desplaces, will appear. The theatre has been entirely re- decorated, anil the boxes and stalls rendered more commodious. The admission to the pit, and also to the amphitheatre st ill?, will be through the principal entrance in Wellington- street. There will De a communication between the pit and the boxes.— Pit, 8s; amphitheatre stalls, 7s and 5s.— The opera will commence on each evening at half- past 8 o'clock. THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.— Under the management of Mr Buckstone.— New arrangement of Prices of Ad- mission.— TO- MORROW ( Easter Monday), and during the week, the new drama, A LIFE'S TRIAL; in which Mr Buckstone, Mr Compton, Mr Howe, Mr W. Travers, Mr Rogers, Miss Kevnolds, Miss E. Sabine, and Mrs E. Fitzwilliam will appear. After winch a new classical love story, under the appellation of ATALANTA, or the Three Golden Apples; in which Miss M. Oliver, who is re- engaged at this theatre, will appear; also Miss Marie Wilton ( her first appearance here), and Miss Ellen Ternan ( her first appearance in London). Mr Chippendale, Mr Compton, Mr Clark, Mrs Poynter, Mrs Griffith; and Miss Fanny Wright will also appear in this extravaganza. Concluding with GRIM- SHAW, BAGSHAW, and BRADSHAW. Grimshaw, Mr Buekstone; Fanny, Miss Talbot. In future the prices of admission will be— Orchestra stalls ( which r.-. ay be retained the whole of the evening), 6s each. No charge for booking. First Price Dress circle 5s Od Upper boxes 3s Od Pit 2s Od Lower gallery Is Od Upper gallery 0s Sd Second Price: Dress circle 3s Od Upper boxes 2s Od Pit Is 0d Lower gallery 0s Od No half price to upper gallery. Mr Chippendale, Stage Manager. GREAT NATIONAL STANDARD THEATRE, Shoreditch.— Two grand Morning Concerts to- morrow ( Easter Mon- day) and Tuesday next, at half- past 12. 130 vocal and instru- mental performers.— TO- MORROW ( Monday), Tuesday, and Wednesday the evening performance to commence with RICHELIEU: Cardinal Richelieu, Mr Phelps; Mauprafc, Mr Frederick Robinson. Thursday and Friday Hamlet: Hamlet, Mr Phelps. Saturday William Tell: William Tell, Mr Phelps. After which the Spanish Minstrels. To con- clud with a new burlesque, called THE SILVER TOWER. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPITHEATRE.— Lesses, Mr Wm. Cooke— TO- MORROW ( Easter Monday) and all the week, a new and grand military spectacle, introducing Mr W. Cooke's stud of trained horses, called THE FRENCH IN ALGIERS; or, The Battle of Const. mtine. After which a totally new series of ACTS of EQUESTRI- ANISM in the ARENA. Appearance of M Croueste, Stlie inimitable down, and of Signor Corelli and family. Miss Kate Cooke in her elegant act of Haut Manege. To conclude with THE TAILOR OF TAM- WORTH.— Commence at 7 o'clock. Dress boxes, 4s; upper boxes, 3s; private boxes, from £ 1. No charge for booking. Pit, 2s; gallery, Is ; upper gallery, Ga. 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 6^.— 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 arid 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, per- forms nightly, among other novelties, the " Musketeers" and " Zingaro" Quadrilles, Alexander Romanoff" and " Blue Eyes" Waltzes, My Favourite Schottische," the " Marian" and " Midnight" Varsovianas, " Tom Tit's" and " Turtle Dove" Polkas, " The Orloff" and " Excur- sion" Galops, & c. Admission Is. BRITISH SPORTS.— A SERIES of EIGHT PICTURES painted by ANSDELL and HERRING, illustrating deer stalking, grouse shooting,, salmon fishing and racing are now on vie v at 96, Grwcdfairch- street, Admirers ol the works of these eminent artists, and gentlemen interested in Briti- h sports, are invited to inspect them. MONEY ADVANCED upon the personal security of gentlemen of responsibilty, heirs to entailed estates, & c. Reversions purchased, or loans made thereon, either at an annual inte- rest, or in consideration of deferred charges, payable when the rever- sions fall in. Immediate annuities granted upon the latter principle, to persons entitled to reversionary interests, who may thus obtain an in- come until their property falls into possession, without being called upon for any payment until that event. Address to S. X„ care © f Mr Grigg, bookseller, 183, Regent- street, London. MONEY ADVANCED to GENTLEMEN on their notes of hand,—£ 100,000 to 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. MONEY.— Noblemen, gentlemen of property, heirs to entailed estates, officers on full pay, and other 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, lite interests, legacies, and by way of post obit.— Apply ( by letter only) to F. Y., 15, Pall- mall, London. 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 oil full pay, & c. Also upon freehold and funded property, reversions to aioney in the Funds, life estates, & c. Reversions purchased. Apply to Mr Allen, at his sffices, 28A, Regent- street, Waterloo- place. 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, Loudon. MONEY.— Apply to Mr HOWSE, ll, Beaufort- buildings, Strand, W. C. Amount and duration of loan imma- terial. Every application considered confidential, and treated with promptitude, whether personal or written. MONEY.— Noblemen, officers, and gentlemen re- quiring an immediate ADVANCE upon personal security, may have any amount up to £ 5,000, from a gentleman whose secrecy may be relied on.— Address, H. W„ Opera Colonnade, Pall- mall. RELIEF to the EMBARRASSED.— MR MAR- 1 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 then1 person and pioperty from all county court and other proceedings, and conduct their business through the court, under the new' act, without imprisonment, at o » e- third the usual charges, which may be paid by instalments. ALLEN'S ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE of PORTMANTEAUS, despatch boxes, writing and dressing cases, travelling bags, with square opening, and 500 other articles for travel- ling. By post for two stamps. Allen's patent solid leather portmanteau, with four compartments. Allen's patent despatch box, with and with- out 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, manufacturers of portable barrack- room furniture and military outfitters ( see separate catalogue), 18 and 22, Strand. R' ust published, price in cloth, 2s ea, post tree; as a pocket book, with metallic paper and pencil, 4s 6d, po3t free; UFF'S GUIDE to the TURF ; or Pocket Racing Companion for 1857.— Contents : An Alphabetical List of Horses in Training, with the names of their trainers ; an Alphabetical List of the Jockeys, their addresses, lowest weights, names ot their masters, & c; revised and enlarged Lists of the Trainers, and Colours of the Riders ; the Nominations for 1S57, and the Entries for the Great Stakes tor 18.58; a complete Calendar of the Races in Great Britain and Ireland in i856 ; the Horses Indexed, with their Pedigrees ; Spring Meet- ings in 1857; Derby Lots, & c; Laws of Racing; Length ot Courses; Winners of the Great Races, from their commencement; Races to London:' Piper, Stephenson, and Spence, 23, Paternoster- row Just published, in fcap8vo, price 6s 6d, cloth, R^ IIE ANGLER in the LAKE DISTRICT; or, JL Piscatorv Colloquies and Fishing Excursions in Westmoreland and Cumberland. By JOHN DAVY, M. D.. F. R. S. Also, by Dr Davy, in fcap 8vo, price 6s, cloth, The ANGLER aud his FRIEND; or, Piscatory Colloquies and Fishing Excursions. , „, , ,, , ... " Young anglers will read his volume with profit, and oid anglers with pleasure. It is just the quaint, chatty, calm, yet cheerful book, which a work on angling should be."— Athenseum. London: Longman, Brown, Greeri, Longmans, and Roberts. Complete in one volume, price 4s 6d, THE BUTTERFLIES and STOUT- BODIED MOTHS ; forming the first volume of a Manual of British Butter- flies and Moths. By H. T. STAINTON, author of" June ; a Book for the Country in Summer Time," & c. London : John Van Voorst, 1, Paternoster- row, E. C. In one pocket volume, cloth gilt, price 2s 6d, post free, for 30 stamps, BILLIARDS; its theory and practice, with the scientific principle of side- stroke: the rules of the game, pool, pyramids, hints on betting, & c. Illustrated by 32 diagrams. By Captain CBAWLEY. London : C. II. Clarke, 23A, Paternoster- row. GAMBLING.— Culverwell V Sidebottom.— A full REPORT of this extraordinary CASE, as tried before Lord Campbell, in the Court of Queen's Bench, Nov 26, 1856, with Remarks on the Law relating to Cheating at Play, & c; and an Analysis of the remarkable Evidence adduced; with Comments upon Adkins, the real plaintiff. Addressed to the Attorney- General. By a BARRISTER. Price Is. . " What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice ? " 11 est des plaies qu'on tie peut toucher qu'au fer chaud." Effingham Wilson, Royal Exchange. Just published, price Is, or free by post Is Id, EATH ill the PIPE; or, the Great Smoking Question. A full reply to the pamphlet of Professor Lizars and the recent letters of Mr Solly in the Lancet. By J. L. MILTON, M. R. C. S., London. London : George Philip and Son, 32, Fleet- street. Liverpool: 51, South Castle- street. D ELLINGTON and RATAPLAN, the guinea plates, 12s. each; Saucebox, 10s 6; L The Country Forge, by Her- ring and Lafossej half price, 10s, 6d, Cooper's Seasons, 12s each; usual price, 21s. The Inundation, by Kiorboe and Davey, - 8s; published at 63s. Fores's Sporting Scraps ( four on each sheet), half price, 3s 6d. Aiken's E psom and Coaching Scenes ( four on each sheet), coloured, 8s ; plain. Is. Gil. Engravings and Lithographs of every description equally cheap, at George Newbold's, 304, Strand ( back of St Mary's Church). HUNT ON STAMMERING. Just published, Second Edition, price 3s 6d, by post 3s lOd, ATREATISE on the CURE of STAMMERING, & c, by JAMES HUNT, Ph. D., M. R. S. L., & c. " Unquestionably the most popular treatise ever given to the world. It explains a beautiful and humane system, and in doing so indicates rapidly and succinctly the character, and be it said, also the cruelty and inadequacy of the various systems hitherto in vogue for the cure ot im- pediments of speech. This volume is a really admirable treatise, and no less admirable biography."— Sun, Dec 6,1856. London : Longmi-. n and Co. By post from the author's residence, 8, New Burlington- street, W. In the press, by the same author, price 7s 6d. A MANUAL of the PHILOSOPHY of VOICE and SPEECH. IMPORTANT DISCOVERY IN MEDICINE. Fourth Edition, Is, free for 16 stamps, 1VTERVOUS DEBILITY; Physical and Mental, arising from Spermatorrhoea; and their Treatment with Chlorate of Potass. By SYDNEY HALL, M. D., Physican to the Portland Dis- pensary, and late Exteme at one of the Hospitals, Paris. Direct fromtheauthor, 19, Goswell- road. cornerof Hall- street, Islington. I) 1 Fourth Edition, just published, price 2s, by post 26 stamps, EBILITY and IRRITABILITY ( Mental and Physical): induced by Spermatorrhoea— the Symptoms, Effects, and Rational Treatment. By T. H. YEOMAN, M. D., Physician to 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. Just published, price 6d., HOW to BREW SPLENDID STRONG ALE, at 7d per gallon, extra Brown Stout at 6d ditto, and strong Porter at 5d ditto, without the usual brewing utensils. This valuable informa- tion is by a practical brewer ol many years' experience, and is the most economical and simplified method ever made public for brewing these invigorating beverages, possessing, as they do, as great strength and fine aromatic flavour as the finest article brewed.— Sent free for 6d or stamps, to any address, by Mr Wilson, No. 9, Brighton- place, Brixton- road, near Kennington Park. BOOKS, Songs, Tales, Prints, & c.— The Yokel's Preceptor; or, Guide to all the Fun in London, with plate, Is. Cause of Consumption, coloured plate, Is, Man of Gallantry's Pocket Companion, 2s 6d, plates. History of Marriage, 17 plates, 19s 6d. Mar- riage and Courtship, 2s 6d, plate. Scarce and new beautiful finished prints, at 1, 2, and 3 guineas per set. Sold by John Wilson, 28, Little St Andrew- street, Upper St Martin's- lane. A new catalogue sent free for four stamps. SHARPE'S NEW COMIC SONGSTER, 2s. 6d; Labern* s Comic Songster, 2s Sd; the most popular collection ol choice songs, ancient and modern. Also, Coal Hole Songster, in Is parts, or four for 3s 6dL, handsomely bound ; Cyder Cellar Songster, 2s 6d; Cre- morne Comic Song Book, is now ready, at 2s 6d. A new catalogue of books, prints, tales, & c, sent free for two stamps. Stamps taken as cash. — N. B. Edward Dyer. 24. Princes- street. I^ icester- square. G1 EORGE HOBSON calls the attention of gen- tlemen to his new patterns in TROWSERS for the spring, price 21s to 25s. Also his new light cloth overcoats, a neat and gentlemanly garment, 80s to 85s. Excellence with economy. George Hobson, tailor, 57, Lombard- street. No connection with a person copying his name in the same street. JENNER and KNEWSTUB ( from Asprey's), 33, St James's- street, S. W., manufacturers of first- class LEATHER GOODS, & c, have just commenced business with an entire NEW STOCK of dressing cases, travelling bags, ormolu and mounted goods, & c. Jenner and Knewstub respectfully invite the attention of the nobility and gentry to their specialities in travelling bags and dressing cases. HEAL 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. mHE PALMERSTON SAUCE.— This extra- JL ordinary and really delicious addendum t ® 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 and; pene- trating TOOTH BRUSHES, penetrating unbleached hair brushes, im- proved flesh and cloth brushes, and genuine Smyrna sponges; and every description of brush, comb, and 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, 130B and 131, Oxford- street, second and third doors west from Holies- street, W. LADIES ot delicate complexion, who suffer from exposure to the cold winds and clamp atmosphere, will find imme- diate and soothing relief in the application of ROWLANDS' KALYDOR. This unique botanical preparation allays all irritation and tenderness of the skin, removes cutaneous disfigurements, freckles, and tan, and im- parts a healthy and blooming appearance to the complexioa, and a deli- cacy and softness to the neck, hands, and arms. Perseverance in its ap- plication promotes a free exercise of those important functions of the skin, so essential for the preservation of health, and attainment and continuance of a beautiful complexion. Price 4s 6d and 8s 6d per bottle. Caution.— The words Rowlands' Kalydor are on the wrapper, and A. Rowland and Sons, in red ink at the foot. Sold at 20, Hatton- garden, London ; and by chemists and perfumers. THE WINNER of the SCENTS.— BREIDEN- BACH'S NEWMARKET JOCKEY CLUB PERFUME, first; the Royal Hunt Bouquet, second j the Yacht Club Nosegay, a clever third.— Sold in bottles, 2s 6d each, or three in a box, 7s, at the Grand Stand of Perfumes, 157B, New Hond- street . near Limrner'n. COUGHS, COLDS, RHEUMATISMS, & c.— The most valuable medicine ever discovered for colds, coughs, agues, fevers, rheumatism, pains in the limbs and joints, is DICEY'S original and the only genuine Dr BATEMAN'S PECTORAL DROPS. Sold in bottles, at Is ljd each, duty included. Purchasers are requested to be very particular in asking for " Dicey's Bateman's Drops." Sold at the original warehouse, 10, Bow- churchyard, London, bee that the words Dicey and Co" are engraved on the Government stamp. 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 ( many years with Hammonds).— N. B, Odd iegs made made to look like pairs. WHEN to PURCHASE. E. MOSES and SON'S establishments will be CLOSED on Wednesday and Thursday next, loth and 16th inst, RE- OPENING on Friday morning, at 7 o'clock. Their friends, patrons, and the public are therefore re spectfully requested to favour them with an inspection of the most mag- nificent stock of spring and summer DRESS ever offered previous to or after the above- named days. WHERE TO PURCHASE.— If E. Moses and Son had not extraordi- nary inducements to offer, it would be presumptuous to say theirs were the only places where novel dress for the season should be ordered or purchased ; but they invite comparison with any articles produced in London, or any other part of the world, as their productions in mate- rials, fashions, general superiority, and cheapness, can have no equal. JUVENILES' CLOTHING and CHILDRENS' DRESSES in the amplest variety. Numberless changes have been introduced in the fabrics required for this description of attire. All the new styles of ma- terials, English and Continental, have been carefully selected. The highest talent in the trade has been engaged in designing, cutting, and making this and every other description of spring and summer dress, and there is already the most indisputable evidence of E. Moses and Son having the lead in every department of the clothing business. 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Their illustrated catalogue, which is continually receiving additions of new designs, forwarded post free on application. Mappin Brothers, 67 and 68, King William- street, London Bridge manufactory. Queen's Cutlery Works, Sheffield. W ILLIAM WRIGHT, Fulwood- rents, Holborn, London, sporting printer and publisher, electric telegraph agent, etc, continues to supply results, arrivals, betting, and other 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- 56, 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 oi horses. Betting commissions executed to any amount. For particulars apply as above. Post office orders payable at Holborn. On Wednesday, April 1st, was published, price 2d, Part 2, of FEIST'S RACING RECORD ; containing a complete calendar of iport, from the 1st of March to the day ol 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, Holborii.— 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 Ist of JanuaJy up to the day of publication, & c. TO BACKERSof HORSES.— JOHN FAIRPLAY, Ipswich, can be communicated with by letter. Full particulars sent gratis on receipt of a directed stamped envelope. From F.' s posi- tion, long experience, and sound judgment, he is enabled to secure tor his friends the best information with respect to all races of importance, particularly on steeple chases and the spring handicaps.— N. B. The win- ners of the Great Northern, Two Thousand Guineas, Chester Cup, and Derby, are at a capital price. YOUATT WM. GRAY'S SUBSCRIPTION LIST is now OPEN. Full particulars on receipt of a directed stamped envelope enclosed. Y. W. G. is always iu posses- sion of the best information with respect to the chief events of the year. Six months' subscription £ 1 Is; to the Chester Cup, 10s Od. 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 tu. l market odds. All moneys forwarded the day after the race. Address, 15, Charing- eross. London MR EDWARD MESSER ( late of 116, High Holborn), bees to inform his friends and the sporting public that his selections are all at long odds . for the Spring Handicaps, New- market Handicap. The horte sent is sure to win. Gentlemen communi- cating will receive an immediate reply. Terms, twelve postage stamps, and 5 per cent 011 winnings. Address, Mr Edward Messer, 6, Cleveland- place, Wyndham- ioad, Camberwell. Notice.— COMMISSIONS exe- cuted to any amount with safe men, such as Barr, Megson and Davies. List ef prices forwarded on receipt of directed stamped envelope, M R CHARLES SAUNDERS wishes to inform his country friends and the public that he executes COMMIS- SIONS to any amount on all races of importance throughout the season. Gentlemen wishing to invest their money with good security should communicate with C. S„ as he guarantees to invest their money with men of responsibility and members of Tattersall's at the best market price, and money forwarded the day after the race. Post Office orders payable at Charing- eross.— Address 36, Coldbath- square, Clerkenwell, London. - jVTR J- PALMER, TURF COMMISSIONER.— JjJL Established 1850.— COMMISSIONS executed 011 all fiat races and steeple chases 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. 11, Broad- court, Leng- acre, W. C. MR CHARLES THORP, 124, Jermyn- street, London, executes COMMISSIONS to any amount. Great Northern : 5 to 1 agst St Giles, 6 to 1 agst Chevalier, 7 to 1 agst Skir- misher, 15 to 1 agst others,— Chester Cup: 7 to 1 agst Leamington, 15 to 1 agst Mincepie and St Giles, 25 to 1 agst Claret, 30 to 1 agst Rogerthorpe, SO to 1 agst Gemma di Vergy, 50 to 1 agst others.— Derby: 7 to 1 agst Blink Bonny, 16 to 1 agst Lady Hawthorn, 20 to 1 agst Tour- nament, 30 to 1 others.— Post. Office orders made payable at Charing- cross. TO CORRESPONDENTS. Questions submitted for answers must have some distinctive 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. MR G. ADAMS executes COMMISSIONS on all flat races and steeple chases throughout the year. Horses backed for places, & c. All money forwarded the day after the race. Gentlemen in London waited upon at their own residences. AU letters must contain properly addressed stamped envelopes. P. O. orders pay- able at the Strand Office,— Mr G. Adams, 39, Carey- street, Lincoln's Inn- fields. 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 3s, Address, Messrs II. and C., Post Office, Coventry- street, Solio. Orders payable to Henry Howard, same place. MESSRS WALTERS AND HARVEY issue their own PRICE LISTS daily, to correspondents in town and country. Correspondents may secure the prices marked thereinto any amount, not exceeding £ 10, or less than half a sovereign, on forwarding cash, or Post Office orders, by return of post to the Office, 4, Agar- street, Strand, London, W. C. No charge for commission. Two postage stamps for every list required. MR 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. MR JAMES HENRY CLARKE, offiee, 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 Newmarket, Dur- ham, Coventry, & c, on Monday next. Office, 300, Strand. TUKF. Thomas Dickinson— Ist. W G O— l mile 17 yards. Chas. Woodall— Yes. T B W R- We cannot enlighten you. Viat or— We have not time to search. W O— We cannot decide the bet; apply to his owner. W B— 57, Russell- square. Crossburn— In 1816. C. Cooper. Dorking— A. is entitled to half the bet. T P— He is only liable to one pe- nalty, 161b. A B— Write to Mr Dorling. J. Moore— Once. G H L— We are sick of the Kit- chener question. You cannot be, as you say, a " constant reader," or you must have seen it an- swered a thousand times, T, City road— No. T. Wrigglesworth— St Giles. T. Smith- Apply to Mr Wright. Fulwood's- rents, Holborn. E T, Black Horse— No. W D- Yes. Arbitrator— In 1846. C B— We cannot " advise" upon such subjects. Alpha— We should say the Grand Stand end. J. Jones— 4st. J. Bell— We do not remember. Done Brown— Sue him for it in the county court. Wm. Hedley Either before or afterwards. Livsey— No. Veritas— No bet. W W— You must search the Calen- dars. STEEPLE CHASING. Haddington— No. M D— If the race was p. p., B. loses, and must pay. Moderate— You win. W D— We cannot say. Portfire Culvertliorpe, the pro perty of Mr Tilbury, jumped 39ft at Warwick, and again over the VVissendin Brook, at Melton Mowbray. Snooks— Yes, and we are obliged for your kindness; but another account, previously received, was already in type. Nimrod— 1: As straight as jou can go. 2: Yes. G. Coates— On the Monday before the race. HUNTING. S H Read the advertisements weekly in Bell's Life. TROTTING. R H— We consider the stakeholder was right in withholding the money, and we do not believe A. can recover in the county court. PIGEON SHOOTING. Dodwortli— He is only entitled to the first prize. The other must shoot off for the second. W. Roberts— J. wins. GAME. Bird in Hand— 1: He cannot, un- less he be registered. 2 : Yes. D L M— 1: Yes. 2: No. AQUATICS. P M G— Apply to Messrs Searle, Stangate, Lambeth. Daisy— The odds at present are even. Yacht Owner— You will find direc- tions for obtaining the measure- ment in Mr Marett's work on yacht building, published by Hunt, of Church- street, Edg- ware- road ; also in the R. T. Y. C. annual list of members, rules, Ac. Oxford and Cambridge Race— All your questions are answered in the account published this week. In last week's account we had but time to give the result. Alpha— We saw the silly effusion signed " Cantab," but it does not need notice. • Trinity Hall is not head of the river, and never has been. T. Fairrie " The Principles of Rowing" will be sent to- day. Westminster There is a small work published by Hunt. The only one on rowing that we know of is " Principles of Rowing," which can be forwarded on the receipt of 22 stamps. ANGLING The Captain We are sorry to cause our gallant piscator to " stand at ease" until next week. CRICKET. Coll v Commoners, Winchester— We cannot possibly insert scores sent so contrary to our directions; if sent properly, we shall be happy to do so. The score sent, we should have to re- write. A notice appeared in our columns, the whole of last summer, giving directions. Shortly, a paper will be published, so that if the score is copied on to it, no mistake can occur ; it will not only be sure to receive insertion, but save us much unnecessary trouble. All captains of colleges and schools, as well as secretaries of clubs, must procure them when ready. BILLIARDS. T H H— It is a foul stroke, and he cannot score. RAFFLE. M B— 87 did win. It was the high- est number thrown, which was clearly the intention of the bet. CHESS. Doubtful Bro- The bet is off. DRAUGHTS. T. Knighton— It you huff you re- move the adversary's man from the board, you do not take his place. BAGATELLE. H W— A. must lead. THEATRICAL. Spero— There is just the suspicion of a cast. Pier Hotel— She is over 30. A J— Andrew Ducrow died Jan 27, 1842. 2: We do not recollect. CARDS. WHIST.— Leamington— The hand must be played out, when, if A. and C. do not get two bv tricks, the honours of the other party will entitle them to the game. York— Lowest deals. CRIBBAGE.— J A— A sequence of five. It matters not in what order the cards are played. George Tucker— Y" es. S J H— Your friend was right. If you play another ace you can take a sequence of six, not seven. H. Phillips— B. is right. Kent— No. J H— 24. T. Wills— A. loses. LOO.— C L O— Not if more than two are playing. John Edwards— The game must be played over again correctly, and the tricks won by A. remain in the pool. Gulielmus— Y'es. VINGT- ET- UN.— Puck— He must satisfy him on one sevtn before drawing upon the other. ALL- FOURS.— H C N- The non- dealer takes first. Your friend only wanting one hole, and hav- ing low, is out. Wigan— Yes. William Toft— High wins. TOSSING. Dickey Sam— The odds go out, and the remaining two toss. PEDESTRIANISM. Portfire— Howard has cleared more ' han 2- ft. Many pedestrian questions unavoid- ably stand over. RING. W S K— He was born in 1824. S. Templeraan— £ 80. Rigg Harry Broome was, not Johnny. See " Fistiana." So and So— Y'es. J. Jones— Yes, June 5,1850. Mathew Walker— Y'es. W F— 6hrs 3min, Hayes and Mad- den. W M G— They never fought. John Elliott— If Dorking did not make his money good you are of course entitled to forfeit, which, if we do not hear to the contrary, shall be sent to you. J. Dowland We cannot insert accounts of mills between un- known men unless duly authen- ticated. Surcingle— Mr Jackson. MISCELLANEOUS. Legal questions are not answered by us under any circumstances, but are at once consigned to the waste paper basket. P L B— He is to all intents and pur- poses a single man. Omega— B. wins. G. W. Pickles There were 5,000 votes and more polled. J H G- No. R P, Birmingham— Yes. J G J B- No. W. Mc.— Yes, on the 10th of April, 1848. Greenfinch— Pairs. Everton— lres. W. Tims- The bet is off. J P— We cannot undertake to ad- vise you as to the investment of your capital. G B L— No. M G H- l: No. 2 : Guelph. Club House, Ennis— We consider he ought to pay at once. J. Horton— No. Chepstow Get your History of England, and count them. A B— We are not " up" in parish law, T. Thompson The marriage is legal as far as the gentleman is concerned. R O— No. H C, Dublin— B. is correct. The Parliament would expire lit the end of the seventh year. R. Parsons— Yes. A B O- More. Bedi'ordiensis— No. J J— We believe 5s 6d. You can, however, ascertain on application at Messrs W. H. Smith's book- stand, at the railway station, where it is on sale. E H— H. is right, and wins. Baily— Yes. Z A— Of course you can. A. Thompson— No. Brighton— Y'es, J W— He has. J. Royens— Yes. Bradshaw— It is correct. R. C. Roney— You will find it in " Lee's Alexander the Great." Remus— We do not preserve ques- tions once answered. Oxoniensis— The bet must be de- cided by the petition. Polly— There is no such drug. Feed them high is the grand secret, but it is much better to leave the matter to nature. S. Bartram— The bet is void. X Y Z- The bet is off. Portland— The only advice we can give you is to endeavour to detect the miscreants and bring them to justice. H and W— H. loses. C T— 1: The heavy brigade. 2: Yes. W A— At the last census, 55,908. B A B- At 21. B B— Twaddle. J P- No. C. Goodman— Norwich, within the walls. W H J We must leave you to calculate the cost of your own donkey. M. Blackburn— We do not remem- ber. J C, Godstone— The screw. Olivia— We really cannot answer your questions. You must write to the honourable member. Lilly— We do not know where to procure the work, " Cricket, an heroic poem," by Scriblem Maxim, inl770; or " New Articles of the Game of Cricket," pub- lished by Williams, in 1775, price sixpence. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. and to substitute something else in its room. In a case of i this kind it | is a literal and not merely a metaphorical ! truth that " He who is not with us is against us." j x The recommendation of The Times that the High ! FRANCE. v Church appointments should not always be given! , thQ 27th of March there appeared a note iu the Moniteur, to the Evangelicals, but should now and then be conferred on ' whlc, h c! lr( i°^ v declared the opinion of the Government on the I9 a ^ rraertti0n t0 thte MinisteJ t0 intr0- 1 oSif^ hS^ o ^?' and SSSS duce into the church those who are seeking to destroy its 0f the " reprehensible acts" of this CSl S He existence. 1 he Romanists may hail this recommendation— | stands convicted by the Council of State of abuse of authority mav smilp hut t- Lo cin^ aro Pi. n,/. km « n in three distinct ways. Firstly, for having obliged several cu- rates of his diocese to put their names to resignations, thus evading the concordat, by which they are declared irremovable ; secondly, for having interdicted appeal to the civil power, under pain of excommunication; and thirdly, for having violated the law by his constitution of the cathedral chapter of Moulius. The most important part of the decree by which these acts are pronounced to be elusive, and are quashed, is neither that which the Dissenters may smile at it— but the sincere Churchman must shrink from it. It is a recommendation to a church suicide. If the writer in The Times had avowed himself a Romanist, his object would have been plain; but then that avowal would have defeated his object. It is impossible to believe that_ he desires success to dissent; he must, there- fore, desire it for Romanism. An honest Dissenter objects to the Church as being even now too much infected with affects the bishop personally, nor is it even the condemnation of Romanism; and could not propose, but would most strenu- 1 be. The part ously resist, a still farther infusion of that obnoxious ele- ment into its composition. The object of the article is evident enough, notwithstanding its attempted concealment; and the fact which it details and deplores is one that will give the people increased confidence in Lord Palmerston. R R. TOM LIN, Horse and Groom, Castle- street, Leicester- square, London, begs to inform his country friends and the sporting public that he executes COMMISSIONS on all M the principal races throught the year, Charing- cross. Post Office orders payable at HENRY BARRETT is doing business upon the spring handicaps, Two Thousand Guineas, One Thousand Guineas, Derby, and Oaks. Double and treble events obtained. Winnings paid day after race. Address 128, Long- acre. * RIAM on the DERBY.— On Monday next, _ April 13, 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 Newmarket, Durham, Coventry, & c, on Monday next. Order of any bookseller, news agent, or of " Priam," Office, 300, Strand, London. Price Is; free by post Is Id. GRATIS.— JOHN STAMFORD, Ipswich, replies to all inquiries received by letter that have a directed envelope enclosed. J. S. would observe that from his position in the sporting world he is always in possession of the best information with respect to the chief events in the Turf market. Gentlemen corresponding will re- ceive an immediate reply. Circulars are now ready for Chester Cup, and Derby. 1VTIMROD ( the Original) begs to tender his thanks .131 for the patronage he has received for the past 11 years. Gentle- men who wish to have my catalogue for the Great Northern, Chester Cup, Derby, and Oaks, are requested to send without delay. Two Thousand : I am more sanguine than ever. Enclose stamped directed envelopes. COMMISSIONS executed on all the principal races through- out the year. Address to Charles Nimrod, 19, Broad- court, Bow- street, London. W. C. CHESTER CUP, Derby, Newmarket Handicap, Two Thousand Guineas, and York Meeting— Mr J. COOPER, well- known in sporting circles, furnishes full particulars relative to the above races. COMMISSIONS executed with safe men. Better odds are obtainable in Manchester than London ; the money forwarded the day after the race. Terms up to Chester, 10s 6d. Address and make orders payable to Jesse Cooper, 78, Chancery- lane, Hardwick, Manchester. Telegraph messages sent to all parts of the country. " jVTE WM ARKET CRAVEN MEETING.— Mr - 1A TAYLOR is doing business on the events for Newmarket, Dur- ham, Coventry, and Catterick Bridge. Gentlsmen sending their £ 5 or £ 10 immediately will secure first- rate winnings. Gentlemen are ear- nestly requested to send directly and secure the present long prices on Mr Taylor's selections for the following:— Great Northern and Flving Dutchman's Handicaps, the Chester Cup, Two Thousand and One Thou- sand Guineas, Derby, and Oaks. Gentlemen will receive the very best racing information that can be obtained by joining Mr Taylor's list. Terms: Y'early subscriptions, £ 2 2s; for every important meeting, 5s, Address A. Taylor, box 5, General Post Office, London. P. O. orders payable to Alexis Taylor, chief office, City. COMMISSIONS executed from 10s to £ 100. To ADVERTISERS.— Advertisements not exceeding eight lines are charged 5s each, and Is for every extra line. They cannot be taken, at the latest, after five o'clock on Friday afternoon, and must be pre- paid. Post Office orders to be made payable at the Strand Post Office, to William Clement. Postage stamps refused. LONDON LODGING HOUSES. The report of Dr Letheby has taken many people by surprise, and has given pain to everybody. As to the sur- prise, it is wonderful that any people pretending to be well informed should feel surprise at the disclosures now made. The admirable letters on the " London Poor/' and the daily- police reports in the newspapers, had brought home the sad facts, if not to the knowledge of all, at least to their means of knowledge ; but an official statement is that which alone contents some people, and that official statement has now been made. Let us hope that the pain it has created and the terror that it may inspire will urge men to make some serious efforts to remedy the dreadful state of things now disclosed. Legislation is required, but so is practical pecu- niary aid; so, too, is moral influence. They who think that a mere act of Parliament, declaring that premises shall be inspected and cleaned, will effect everthing, are persons who come within a Scriptural description— they are persons who " imagine a vain thing." Under the act which forbids cel- lars to be occupied as lodgings it is notorious that evasions of its provisions are often tolerated; in truth, the act can- not be literally enforced. You cannot drive a man and his family out of a lodging merely because it does not accord with the requirements of a statute, when he has no other place to go to, and no means whatever to get another. Money aid is requisite there; or if money aid cannot, and ought not, to be afforded in the shape of lodging rent, it must be afforded in the shape of erecting such buildings as will supply lodging to the poorest on terms equally low with the wretched cellars which are by law closed against them. Much has been done of late years in this way ;. but more re- quires to be done; and till more has been done all the re- medial measures of mere legislation will be inefficient. The effect of railways is to concentrate large populations on par- ticular spots, and the favourite spot for the poor and the adventurous will always be the capital of the empire. Lodg ing houses for the poor must be erected in greater numbers than at present, and there is good reason for thinking, not only that they would be beneficial to the poor, but profitable to the speculators. Thenagain, moral influence must be actively employed. There are many people in the world ( and ex- amples can be found, even among the comfortable and the wealthy classes) who seem to have an instinctive antipathy to cleanliness. Of course where poverty has engendered habits of dirtiness, or has perpetually presented obstacles to the exercise of cleanliness— and this has necessarily been the case where every drop of fresh water has to be fetched up three pairs of stairs, and every drop of foul water carried down the same distance— the neglect of cleanliness is to be accounted for by physical reasons. But there are many with whom an indifference to dirt, sometimes almost approaching a fondness for it, seems a part of their nature. On these people moral influence must be brought to bear. The example of others, the recommendations of friends, the reward of approbation, must stimulate them to exertion, and in many cases will do so with effect. But all these means must be applied, or the dreadful state of things disclosed by Dr Letheby will not be effectually removed. We believe them to be capable of re- moval, and do not believe that they are inevitably incident to the condition of the London Poor. which, because of its wide bearing, will be the most profoundly felt at Roino, and by the Ultramontane party in this country, is that which declaresthe period oftheirinstallationtobenot only an excessive exercise of power, and a violation of the law, but an at- tempt upon the liberties franchises, and customs of the Gallican Church. Nor is there in this decree a word of reference to his Holiness the Pope. In fact, the date of the decree, the 6th of April, shows that there could have been no official communica- tion with Rome. It is true, however, that the Pope was ap- prised of the charges preferred against the Bishop of Moulins, but at the same time it was signified to his Holiness that they had been laid before the Council of State. How his; Holiness re- ceived this act of simple courtesy is not stated. We may pre- sume that he wisely refrained from attempting useless inter- ference, especially with a power by whose bayonets he is main- tained in the Vatican. To the Ultramontane party the decree is a blow which they are not likely to forget or forgive. The liberties of the Gallican Church used to be the boast of France, and Bossuet, by whose hand they had, under Louis XIV, been reduced to four simple propositions, and established aud con- firmed, lias ever since been regarded as the greatest man the Church of France had produced. Latterly, however, the name of Bossuet began to fall into disrepute, and at the rate at which the sapping and undermining process was set to work upon his reputation in a little time he would have been condemned as a heretic and a rebel. By the present decree the liberties of the Gallican Church are recognised and con- firmed, aud the Ultramontane party, by implication, condemned. It would appear as if only despotism could deal with despotism. Between the Emperor and the Pope it is diamond cut diamond. England, with her enviable freedom, is obliged nevertheless to put up with the scandal of open violation of her laws, such as the Government of France would not support for a single day. This courageous conduct of Napoleon will do him no disservice. He sets himself right with his own people in the first place, to whom Ultramontaneism is hateful, and he sets himself right in the next with Piedmont and the other Italian states, who, in their heroic resistance to Rome, might have felt reason for seri- ous apprehensions, if they thought Napoleon as much the slave of Rome as is thtsir eternal oppressor, the Emperor of Austria. The French Government journals are at a loss for words to express their delight at the unequivocal success iu the elections of what, by a singular abuse of language, is called the " mode- rate" party in Spain. Everybody familiar with the history of parties iu the peninsula knows that the word " moderate" now designates the extreme coup d'etat party, which awhile ago rested upon the bayonets of O'Donnell, and is now supported by the brute force principle embodied in Narvaez. Marshal Magnan, as commander of the army of Paris, has just issued an order to the effect that all soldiers belonging to the Jewish persuasion shall be exempt from service during the so- lemnities of Easter, commencing on the 8th and ending on the evening of the 18th, in order that these men may be able to per- form their religious duties. They will be also allowed on the Sth and 9th to remain out of quarters until eleven o'clock at night. The men belonging to the Cent Guards appointed for duty at the Tuileries are every day conveyed from their barracks in the Place Bellechasse, aud those coming off duty are carried back to their quarters, in an omnibus bearing the imperial arms. The Neufchatel conferences are adjourned sine die. Dr Kern found it impossible to admit the pretensions put forward on the part of the King of Prussia in the last sitting, and has referred to his Government for further instructions. The Progres du Pas de Calais, perhaps the most influential provincial journal in France, has been suppressed by the Correc- tional Tribunal of Arras for a breach of the " respect due to the law." An appeal has been instituted against the judgment. Many more arrests connected with alleged secret societies have been made in the provinces, pursuant to orders sent by electric telegraph. It is again afArmed, and in the most positive terms, that M de Persiguy has been instructed to urge the English Go- vernment to expel several refugees, and particularly M Ledru Rollin. General Todtleben has arrived in Paris, and alighted at the Hotel du Louvre. AUSTRIA. The Hungarian party in Vienna is much dejected, because it is aware of what took place at a Cabinet Council which was held about ten days ago. The Emperor, who presided, most posi- tively stated that it was not his intention to make any changes, either in the form of government or in the political division of Hungary.— The affair of the Bishop of Moulins creates, of course, a great sensation in a country which, like Austria, is now sub- jected to the absolute dominion of the priests, and the Jesuit Volksfreund, which is publishing a series of articles entitled " Church and State iu France," declares that the affair of the Bishop of Moulins " is the prelude to the great battle which is about to be fought for the emancipation of the Church from the fetters of the organic articles ( organische artikelj. These are the articles by which Napoleon assured the freedom of the Gallican Church. There is a rumour of Austria having proposed a league, offen- sive aud defensive, withModena and Parma, which, if confirmed, would De of the most serious importance, for it would amount to the perpetual occupation of those states by Austrian garrisons, or, in other words, their virtual subjugation. The object is, of course, to menace Piedmont. As regards Modena, the conduct of Austria is rendered the more suspicious by the dying state of the reigning duke, who is childless, RUSSIA. The Presse d'Orient states that Prince Alexander Gagarin has arrived at Kutais, invested with the rank of governor- general over Guriel, Imeritiii, Mingrelia, and .' Abasia, The prince was received with much enthusiasm, for his administration had been good ; and his being the husband of a Georgian princess, a relation of the Princess Dadiati of Mingrelia, contributed greatly to his favourable reception by the people. The provinces above named are, by tht commission to Gagarin, finally incor- porated with the Russian Government. TURKEY. CONSTANTINOPLE, MARCH 29.— A letter from Erzeroum, date the 23th of February, affords the best reply to the accusatioircx slave dealing brought by the Russian ambassador against tha commander of the Kangaroo. Fifteen Russian families suc- ceeded recently in cft'eciing their escape to the Turkish territory. The governor of Anatolia immediately supplied them with | food, and has given them land to cultivate. These families be- THB LATE VISCOUNTESS KEITH.— We have to announce the death, at her residence ia Piccadilly, of Hesther Maria Vis- countess Keith, in her 95th year. This remarkable lady was the last remaining link between the present generation and that brilliant literary circle which congregated around Johnson at " the club"— which thronged the hospitable mansion of Mrs Thrale at Streatham. Viscountess Keith was the eldest daughter of Henry Thrale, the friend of Johnson, and the husband of Hesther Salusbury, better known to the world by the name of her second husband, as " Mrs Piozzi." As the child of his most valued friends, Hesther Maria enjoyed a large share of the at- tention of Johnson, who was her early instructor, and in whose memoirs her name frequently occurs as" Queeny"— a term of endearment conferred upon her by the great philosopher. During her girlhood she was surrounded by Reynolds, Garrick, Burke, Gibbon, Boswell, Beauclerk, Langton, Siddons, Burney, and Montagu. Johnson was her early tutor, and Baretti her Italian master. DEATH OE LOED DOTJGLAS.— James Douglas, Baron Douglas, died at his seat, Bothwell Castle, upon the Clyde, on Monday morning. The deceased peer had been in indifferent health for a lengthened period, but the illness which finally carried him off was only of two or three days' duration. He was born in 1787, and succeeded to the title and estates on the death of his bro- ther, in September, 1848. He mafried in May, 1813, Wilhel- mina, second daughter of the late General James Murray. The deceased was in holy orders, but subsequently to his accession to the family estates he lived principally either at Douglas Castle or at Bothwell Castle, and rarely took any active part in public affairs. He was also very seldom seen in the House of Lords. Dying childless, he is succeeded in his estates— which are prin- cipally situated in Clydesdale, and estimated to be worth about £ 55,000 per annum— by his sister, Lady Elizabeth, married in 1832 to the Earl of Home, This lady is the mother of a large family, the eldest of whom is Lord Douglas, The deceased peer was the son of the first Baron Douglas, in whose name " The Great Douglas Cause"— the most important legal case of the last century— was carried on. IMPORTATION OP FOREIGN CATTLE.— PROHIBITORY ORDER, j longed to the sect of the Duhobozzi, numbers of whom" were — The following proclamation has been issued by order of her j banished to the Crimea by Catherine II. of Russia. The Czar • vr.;^,, - ffu.,,. i, —— w ' Nicholas likewise sunt 1,500 families of the same sect as exiles to BELL'S I- IFE M HONTION. LONDON, SUNDAY, APRIL 12. MESSRS HEWITT and REID continue to execute COMMISSIONS on all races throughout the year. GREAT NORTHERN, 5 to 1 agst St Giles 7 to 1 Skirmisher 10 to 1 Chevalier d'ln- dustrie 15 to 50 others. Also on all events at Durham, Coventry, Chester Cup, Derby, & c. Post Office orders to be made payable ( chief office) to Messrs Hewitt and Reid, 6, Harrison- street, Brunswick- square, London. NEWMARKET HANDICAP. 4 to 1 agst Eloquence 5 to 1 Pantomime 10 to 1 Laverna 15 to 25 others. 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 NEWMARKET HANDICAP, 3 to 1 agst Eloquence 4 to 1 Pantomime 7 to 25 to 1 agst others GREAT NORTHERN ll'CAP. 5 to 1 agst St Giles 5 to 1 Skirmisher [ trie 6 to 1 Chevalier d'lndus- 12 to 1 Fandango 13 to 50 to 1 agst others CHESTER CUP. 7 to 1 agst Leamington 15 to 1 Mincepie 25 to 1 St Giles 25 to 1 Claret 30 to 100 to 1 agst others DERBY. 7 to 1 agst Blink Bonny 16 to 1 Lady Hawthorne 20 to 75 to 1 agst others Checks must be crossed " London and Westminster Bank," or Pest Office orders payable at chief offiee. 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, as usual, £ 1 Is the year, or 10s 6d the halt- year. M ESSRS FISHER and GIDEON now execute COMMISSIONS to any amount on the following events : AT DURHAM. Trial Stakes.: I Tally- ho Handicap. Durham Handicap. I North Durham Handicap. AT COVENTRY. Trial Stakes. I Members' Plate, Coventry Handicap. Corporation Plate. Ditto, one, two, three. I Peeping Tom Handicap, AT CATTERICK BRIDGE. Craven Handicap, I Hornby Handicap. All the Triennials. Ditto, one, two, three. Brough Handicap. I Oran Stakes. AT YORK SPRING MEETING. PROTECTIONISTS IN BELGIUM. How much " Protectionists" all over the world resemble each other. While Free Trade was under discussion in this country, its advocates were often threatened with the horse pond. They are so now in the United States; and the other day, in the Belgian town of Tournay, the mob got up a procession, with a figure to represent " Free- trade John Bull," and after venting on him the utterance of some very wretched verses, pitched him into the river. One of the Ministers has hastened to vindicate his country from the im- putation of ill- will towards England, which this foolish pro- ceeding might have cast upon it. Let us acknowledge his sense and his Courtesy, and let us, at the same time, calm his inquietudes. No one in England will think the worse of the Belgian people on account of this anti- Free Trade procession of Tournay. The heads of those who indulged in it were under the influence of " Protection," and were not allowed the benefit of free trade in thought. When they come, as come they will, to a free interchange of ideas with other people, they will write better sense in better rhyme, and earnestly seek what they now violently denounce. Majesty in Council:—" Whereas it has been represented to her Majesty that certaiu contagious or infectious disorders are now prevalent among cattle in certain couutries or places bordering upon the Baltic Sea, and that there is danger of the said dis- orders being introduced into this country by means of cattle and horns, hoofs, and raw or wet hides, or skins of cattle, from such countries or places ; now, therefore, her Maj esty, by and with the advice of her Privy Council, doth order, and it is hereby ordered that from aud after the date hereof no cattle and no horns, hoofs, or raw or wet hides, or skins of cattle shall be imported or introduced into the United Kingdom which shall come from, or shall have been at, any place within those territories of the Emperor of Russia, or of the King of Prussia, or of the Grand Duke of Mecklenburgh- Schwerin, which respectively are in, or border upon, the Gulf of Finland, or any other part of the Baltic Sea between the his Caucasian provinces. Here they became the slaves of different Russian proprietors, and were treated according to the humour and caprice of their owners, but those most to be pitied were such its were allotted to the estates of the Princess Orbegianoff and her son- in- law Major Davidolf, both of whom were tyranni- cally cruel. At the coronation of Alexander II the Duhobozzi, like many other sufferers, hoped to receive compassion and sympathy, even if they could not obtain justice, from the Emperor. Several of them accordingly repaired to St Petersburg. Major Davidoff, however, caused thuin to be pursued, and the poor Mlows were soon overtaken. They were flogged like so many beasts of burden. Like beasts, I should say, but the laws of Europe pro- tect the beasts from such revolting cruelty. This operation over, the victims of the knout were thrown'into the casemates of Gulf of Finl? ad and the territories of the Free City of j Alexandropol, and the social position of the Duhobozzi is clearly Lubeck, or which shall come from, or shall have been, at any enough defined now by the Russian Government, since it seems place within the territories of the Free City of Lubeck ; and also , that the authority of Government will not in any case be used that from and after the date hereof no cattle and no horns, for their protection and to shield them against the barbarity of hoofs, or raw or wet hides, or skins of cattle, shall be imported their owners. In two cases Christian witnesses have given evi- or introduced into the United Kingdom which shall be, or shall ! deuce sgainst Turks in Bosnia, and in both the Mussulmans have been, on board any vessels at the same time with any cattle ' were found guilty. This is a practical application of the laws of or horns, hoofs, or raw or wet hides, or skins ot cattle which : tolerati n lately pr'- mulgated by the Porte, shall have come frou or shall have been at any such place as The Ottoman Govemment has consented to withdraw its aforesaid. And her Majesty, by and with the advice of her Privy troops from trie Pri^' ipalitiea. and during the discussion on the Council, doth hereby further order that all cattle, and all horns, hoofs, and raw an< A wet hides, or skins of tattle, the importation or introduction whereof is so hereby prohibited as aforesaid, and also all hay, straw, fodder, litter, or manure, being or hav- ing been in or on board any vessels at the same time with any such cattle, or horns, hoofs, or raw or wet hides, or skins of cat- tle as aforesaid, shall, upon their arrival in this country, be destroyed, or otherwise disposed of, as the Commissioners of her Majesty's Customs may direct. And the Right Honourable the constitution the Turkish troops would commence their evacua- tion on April 10. DENMARK. In the sitting of the Rigsdag, Herr von Scheele, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, contrary to his usual custom, spoke in the German language, which seemed to create general indignation and surprise, as a large portion of the members got up and went out into the lobbies, only returning to their seats when the Lords Commissioners of her Majesty's Treasury are to give the Minister had finished his speech. One of the first to leave the n " house, in evident dudgeon, was the ex- Bishop Monrad, one of the principal supporters of the Scandinavian Union. The speech Zetland Stakes. Great Northern Handicap. Ditto, one, two, three. Spring St Leger. Knaves mire Plate. Londesborough Cup. Ditto, one, two, three. York Biennial Stakes. Flying Dutchman's Handicap. Ditto, one, two, three. Also on the— NEWMARKET HANDICAP, CHESTER CUP, TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS, DERBY and OAKS. And on first, second, ana 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 ensure an answer, letters must contain directed stamped envelopes. Address, No. 17, Great Newport- street, Leicester- square, London, Terms sent frse, ENGLISH BISHOPRICS. A bishopric lately became vacant, and the appointment has been, it is said, given to the Hon and Rev Mr Pelham, the rector of Marylebone. The Times sees something t° find fault with in this appointment, not because the rev gentlemen created a bishop is not a man who has achieved eminence in his profession, but because he is said to be of the evangelical class in the English Church. A more insuf- ficient reason for censure could hardly have been imagined. In that respect the appointment ( which for the present we shall treat as made) does the greatest credit to Lord Palmer- ston. If he has made it, as The Times imputes, not of his own free will, but on the suggestion of the Earl of Shaftes- bury, he deserves praise for having listened to the suggestion. The temper of the English people on Church matters is well known, and at this moment the English Church is imperilled, as a national institution, by the devices of the Puseyite class. As that class mixes up, nay identifies, forms with doctrines, the necessary result is that those who are offended by the forms are very likely to relieve themselves from them by abjuring the doctrines. The doctrines of the Church of Eng- land will soon cease to be taught as those of an Established Church, if they are taught with the accompaniment of Puseyite practices. The struggle of the Puseyites is, indeed, one which, though the leaders in it disguise the fact from their followers, and those followers are too weak- minded to perceive it for themselves, involves the question of individual judgment or church domination in matters of faith. Pusey- ism is the essence of Popery without subjection to an indi- vidual Pope. That is its present form. But, should it ever assume a recognised status, it would seek for an indi- vidual head, and it would find one at Rome. Such has been the case with many individual members of the class, and such would be the case with the class itself, if it could assume an existence independent of its connection with the Church of England. It is, in fact, a sect inthe Church of England which, desiring to possess the power and the wealth of that church, desires also to overthrow that church so far as it recognises the laity in any other character than that of a body subject to the control of the Church; in other words, it is papacy in disguise. That being so, it is the duty of a minister who agrees with the Church of England, and intends to promote, and feels it his duty to promote, the continuance of the Church of England, to give the offices of that church to men who wish to maintain that church, not to men who wish to destroy it, or to displace it, necessary directions herein accordingly.— G. C. GREVILLE. SALE ' OF THE CHIEP OFFICES OF THE ROYAL BRITISH BANK.— On Wednesday Messrs Haslam and Buckland, auc- tioneers, offered to public sale, at the Mart, the premises so well known as the " South Sea House," in Threadneedle- street, lately occupied as the chief office of the Royal British Bank. The premises occupy an area of 9,300 feet, and a large sum of money has been expended by the bank in the repair and re- ar- rangement of the building, and in the erection of an additional story. The ground floor, or banking department, comprises the public office, 79 feet by 37, with glass roof, and the various other offices surrounding, and, with the basement, is of the estimated annual value of £ 2,100. The various upper floors are arranged in suites of offices, and, with the housekeeper's rooms, are of the annual value of £ 1,900, making the total annual value £ 4,000. The tenants' fixtures are to be taken at £ 1,400, or at a valuation. The premises are held under agreements, for leases, for the term of 21 years from Christmas, 1855, at rents amount- ing to £ 2,300, with an option of purchasing the premises within three years, at the price of £ 46,000. On the property being put up, a considerable delay took place before a bid could be ob- tained ; aud it appeared that the value of the premises de- pended greatly upon the right of purchasing the freehold, a doubt being expressed whether the assignees could, with the lease, dispose of the right which the late bank possessed, of purchasing the premises; aud, after a lengthened discussion, this matter was settled by the insertion of a condition, to the effect that if the assignees could not, within fourteen days, obtain the sanction of tiie freeholder to the purchase by the lessees, the deposit was to be returned, and the sale annulled by either party. The sale was then proceeded with, the first bid being £ 10,000, and the property was sold for £ 11,000, to Mr H. Weston Helder, of the City- road. It was stated in the room that the object of the purchaser is to remove one of the mercan- tile coffee- houses in the neighbourhood, to the premises. HEALTH OF LONDON.— The deaths registered in the week ending April 4th were 1,235, which is 76 below the average. The deaths from pulmonary diseases, which iu the two previous weeks were 292 and 278, were last week 264, the corrected ave- rage for the ten weeks corresponding with last week being 273. Bronchitis, one of the diseases in this class, was fatal iu the last three weeks in 164,160, and 130 cases, showing a decline with the higher and steadier temperature of last week. Whooping- cough numbered 64 cases, which differs little from the numbers returned in many previous weeks. Smallpox, scarlatina, aud diarrhoea exhibit a low mortality, the deaths from them being respectively 2,12, and 7. Eight persons had attained the age of 90 years or upwards ; they were all women except one; the three oldest died at the age of 93 years. Last week the births of 936 boys and 902 girls, in all 1,838 children, were registered in London. At the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, the mean height of the barometer in the week was 29" 334in. The mean temperature was 47" 8deg, which is 4" 2deg above the average of the same week ia 43 years. The mean temperature was above the average on every day. The thermometer in the shade rose to 58" 4deg on Friday, the highest point in the week; the lowest temperature was 40' ldeg on Wednesday. The mean dew- point temperature was 42' 7deg, and the difference between this and the mean air- temperature was 5' ldeg. The general direction of the wind was south- east. There was more or less rain on every day; and the whole amount in the week was 0 45 in. In the first quarter of the year— namely, the 13 weeks that ended on March 28th, the average, the fifth and sixth weeks were very cold, and on two days at that time the thermometer fell to 20deg. WIFE POISONING AT CHORLEY— On Friday week, Edward Hardman, a shoemaker, of Chorley, Lancashire, was committed to Lancaster Gaol on a charge of wilful murder. Hardinan's wife died early in March, and was buried in Brindle parish church ; but as some suspicions existed as to the cause of her death, the body was exhumed on the 20th ult, and the stomach and other viscera were examined by an analytical chemist, who found arsenic and antimony in them. In order that the heart and lungs might be also examined the inquest was adjourned till Friday, when the gentleman who had made the examination of Herr von Scheele had reference to the Sound Dues Treaty. The corvette Saga, 16, Captain Bjelke, is now stationed in the Sound opposite Elsiuore, where vessels belonging to those states not signataries to the treaty of the 14th of March may report themselves and pay the Sound Dues without the inconvenience and loss of time of going ashore. A royal proclamation has been issued enjoining all Danish civil and military authorities, in all parts of the world, not only to observe the strictest neutrality towards the Austrian frigate Novara, ou her approaching scientific voyage round the globe, but to afford her, when needful, ail assistance in their power. Austria has requested from all the maritime states of Europe a declaration of neutrality under all circumstances in f avour of the above scientific expedition, which will be readily given. SIAM. The 3Ioniteur de la Flotte says : A letter from China informs us that the King of Siam, in order to enforce the execution of the treaties concluded between him and different nations, has published the following edict, dated 25th December:— " We, Sovereign of the country of Siam, of the states of Laos, Cambodje, Malacca, and Djonkseylou, being desirous that the treaties which we have concluded with the powerful nations of Europe, France, England, and Russia, shall be executed in all their clauses, make known these conventions to the governors of our provinces, the officers of our customs, and all our subjects. We will that the members of these different nations shall freely circulate in our states, transact commerce, and exercise their religion, while conforming to all our laws, and respecting the acts of our authority. Done at our palace at Bangkok, the seventh day of the twelfth moon. " ( Signed) PHRA- BARD- SOMDETCH- PHEA- PARAMEN- DI - MAHA - MONGKUT - PHRA - CHOH- KLAU- CLAU 1' U HUA. " ( Countersigned) RAMKI- MAHISVYAB, Minister of the Royal Edicts." To this document is annexed along list of customs tariff, with tha import and export duties to be paid on each. France is in this respect, as iu every other, placed on the footing of the most favoured nations. The King of Siam, as well as his brother, who shares with him the supreme power, is animated with the best intentions. UNITED STATES. The Cabinet of Washington has just completed its alterations of the Clarendon- Dallas treaty. It is thought that the altera- tions will be accepted by the British Government. Governor Geary, of Kansas territory, has resigned his office, alleging that he could not carry on the Government in consequence of the failure of President Pierce to fulfil the pledges made at the time of his ( Geary's) appointment. These pledges were to support him with an army of militia at the expense of the public trea- sury, if necessary ; but instead of receiving this aid, he has paid 12,000 dollars out of his own pocket, the Administration having refused military support under the most urgent circumsf • ^ es, while he was thwarted by the judiciary of the territory in^^ ry possible manner. The Governor states that fifty men were under oath, from the clay be entered the country till he left it, to assassinate him, provided his official conduct did not meet their approbation. deaths in London were 16,093 whichi exceed the deaths of the | ^ ke, RAL^ RTVVAS ttr^ SOS | [ rf- dnhneerCSpa t^^ B^^ T^ rl pneumonia, and phthisis; for though the mean temperature was ; ation to the ou raees committed^ bv nro- slavTv meh he savs nearly 39deg, which is about the average of the winter quarter, j ™ 3SbC0 wHa- oS^ T^ iKv and the mean weekly temperature was in nine weeks above the " SSion bags come constantly opened, and all objectionable matter to or from him extracted. The Governor thinks the establishment of a slavery constitution inevitable. EXPLOSION AT BELFAST.— On Thursday morning, about half- past ten, as the carriages were being prepared for the eleven o'clock train to Ballymane, the boiler of an engine exploded, and the fireman ( Wm. Sarte), who was the only one on her, was killed. The engino was raised quite off the rails, and carried over two waggons a distance of about 30 yards, where it fell on o its side, much battered. The fireman was blown high in the air, expressed his opinion that the woman's death had resulted and alighted in a field about 40 perches off. He was quite dead, from poisou, i and much injured, BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 12, 1857. MILITARY - INTELLIGENCE. V EXPERIMENTS AT WOOLWICH ARSENAL.— On Saturday after- noon week his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, Com- mander- in- Chief; LordPanmure, Secretary- aC- War; Lieut- Gen Sir William Codrington, Admiral Eden, and Mr Monsell, ac- companied by the" Persian ambassador, Ferukh Khan, and suite, arrived at Woolwich for the purpose of witnessing a series of experiments which were carried out at the Government practice range. The experiments, which occupied upwards of two hours, commenced with a trial of the efficiency of shells filled with molten iron, for the purpose of firing any ignitable material. The shells filled with the destructive fluid were fired against an immense erection of timber work, resembling the bulkhead of a vessel, with masts, & c, constructed by Mr Callow, master carpenter in the royal carriage department. The second shell hurled against this object pierced completely through the bulkhead, the fluid fire caught the timber work, and volumes of flame issued forth from the opposite side, proving incontestably that by this meaus a whole fleet might easily be destroyed. The next experiments were for the purpose of testing the durability of iron plates of the same description as those with which the huge floating batteries constructed during the late war were encased. Previous experiments had proved that iron of a less thickness than four inches was not proof against an ordinary attack from field pieces. An immense butt or target had been faced with iron plates four inches thick, and in the first instance a discharge'of 68- pounders was fired at this object from a range of 400 yards. The effect was visible, and several of the plates were damaged. The second round of the same description of shot was fired at a range of 800 yards, and the result was conclusive, as the iron plates were splintered and crushed, and it was evident that repeated attacks would entirely destroy them. The experiments concluded by a trial of Captain Boxer's newly- invented signal parachutes. This description of firework is intended as a means of illumination when necessary during a period of warfare. It gradually ascends, and at a certain altitude the encasement expands into the form of a parachute, from which issue forth jets of the most brilliant light. THE WAR WITH CHINA.— Lieut- Gen the Hon T. Ashburn- ham, C. B., appointed to the command of the military force about to be despatched to the seat of war in China, left town, accompanied by several military officers, on Saturday evening week, for Alexandria, on his way to Hong Kong, to assume his command. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. MOVEMENTS OP SHIPS OP WAR.— The Terror, 14, floating battery, steamed into Sheerness Harbour on Saturday, about three p. m., after having been cruising off the Big Noreforthe last two or three days. Captain E. P. Halsted, Mr J. C. Hutch- ings, and Mr J. H. Langley, of the steam reserve ; with Mr En- wood, foreman shipwright afloat, accompanied her on the second trial trip, which, we hear, was satisfactory, and that they got more than six knots out of her,— The Minx steam- vessel, Lieut. Roe commanding, arrived at Spithead on Sunday evening from the west coast of Africa station. She left Ascension on the 3d ult., and Sierra Leone on the 27th. She has been extremely healthy the whole term of her service on the coast. She has been sixty miles up the river Lagos, settling the disputes with King Koski.— The Scorpion, 6, Master- Commanding J. Par- sons ( 1855), has arrived at the Nore from the West. In- dies, where she was employed as a surveying vessel. She is gone to be stripped and paid off into ordinary at Chatham.— A new 91- gun two- decker screw steamer, to be called the Atlas, is. proposed to be laid down at Chatham dockyard, to be built after the same dimensions as the Renown, 91, recently launched there.— Her Majesty's screw steam- frigate Euryalus, 51, Capt Geo. Ramsay, C. B., arrived at Spithead on Monday night at sunset from the North Americau and West India station, and has left for Plymouth to be paid off.— The Racoon, 21, steam screw corvette, now just completed at Chatham Dockyard, has been built from the designs of Sir Baldwin Walker, K. C. B., Surveyor of the Navy, and is constructed with a spar- deck, dif- fering in this respect from the Cadmus, 21, and the Charybdis, 21, corvettes, built at Chatham. The following are the propor- tions of the Racoon : Length between perpendiculars, 200ft; length for tonnage, 171ft 9in; extreme breadth, 40ft 4in; breadth for tonnage, 40ft; breadth moulded, 39ft 4in ; depth in hold, 22fc 8in ; burden, 1,463 tons. She is to be launched on the 25th inst.-— The Hastings, 60, screw block- ship, was commissioned on Wednesday at Portsmouth by Captain H. B. Mends, late of the Royal Albert, for Coast Guard service, with a complement of 850 men. The Miranda, 15, screw, arrived at the Nore on Thursday, from the Mediterranean. ACCIDENT TO THE TRANSIT.— Her Majesty's steam troop- ship Transit, Commander Chambers, embarked on Monday at Ports- mouth 193 of the Medical Staff Corps, 30 of the Royal Engineers under Lieut Campbell, 286 of the 90th Foot, and 119 of the 59th Regiment, for China. She sailed on Tuesday morning. Sir Richard Airey, Quartermaster- General of the army, together with Major- General Breton, commanding the south- west dis- trict, Colonel Wright, Assistant- Quartermaster- General, and Brigade- Major Nelson, minutely inspected the Transit on the troops embarking. On Wednesday she put back to Portsmouth Harbour in distress. It appears she brought up owing to thick weather near the Needles, and anchored for the night, and it is supposed that while at anchor she swung on her anchor and knocked a hole in her bottom, which let iu water so fast that the pumps could not free her from it. She got back to Spithead in safety*, and went into harbour. By dint of great exertions the ship was kept afloat during the night, and the dockyard artizans working all night, they were enabled to get the paddle frigate Furious out of dock on Thursday, and into that dock the Transit was taken the same afternoon. It was not till five o'clock in the afternoon that the water was got out of the dock, and then there was found to be on the starboard bow of the Transit a hole of a foot in length and about six inches wide, and from which the water shipped by the vessel poured iu a perfect stream, although tbe ship's engines were also hard at work. This hole, it is evident, was caused by the vessel striking on the stock of her own anchor and breaking it. An official inquiry is to be made into the matter, aud therefore it is unnecessary to circulate any of the reports that are afloat as to the cause of this serious disaster. Without referring to the inconvenience to which it has put some 800 officers and men, it is impossible to estimate the consequences to them had the ship been twelve hours further from a port into which she could put. It is the general belief that she must have gone down, as the water was gaining upon her rapidly. A very painful feeling has been ex- cited at this port in consequence of this disaster to the Transit. The three last Government transports that have left this port, and indeed England, have all come to grief of one sort or another. The Megsera got on shore, the Urgent broke down, and now the Transit almost sinks herself by that anchor that is supposed to be the mainstay of a ship. APPOINTMENTS.— Captains : Henry Lyster, to the Castor ; W. R. Mends, C. B., to the Hastings, for the Coast Guard Service; Henry Chads, to the Conway, vice Captain Fulford, term of ser- vice expired.— Commanders: M. B. Dunn, to the Cumberland; C. ] S. H. Vernon, to the Cordelia; T. Goss, to the Coast Guard.— ' Lieutenants: B. S. Pickard, to the Cumberland; Maxwell Fox, to the Hogue; H. L. Round, to the Royal William ; F. Hewson, to the Hastings; A. H. Fitzroy, to the Cumberland; A. Eaton, to the Hastings ; W. H. Grubbe, to the Cormorant; A. M. Norman, to the Cordelia ; J. E. Bickford, to the Hastings ; J. C. Hey sham, to the Himalaya.— Staff Surgeons : A. Mackay, to the Cumberland.— Surgeon: W. Wood to the Hastings.— Masters : T. W. Sullivan to the Hastings ; T. C. Tilly, to the Cordelia; A. Brown to the Vesuvius.— Chaplains : Rev W. H. Holman, to the Hastings; Rev J. Palmer, to the Cumberland.— Pay- masters : < T. Biggs, to the Hastings ; W. Hay, to the Cumber- land ; J. H. Bowman to the Vesuvius ; J. Lewis to the Cor- delia ; C. Niblett to the Cumberland.— H. P. Jones, to be Secretary to Rear- Admiral Hon Sir F. Grey.— Naval Instruc- tors : C. R. Tomkius, to the Excellent; C. J. E. Archdeacon, to the Cumberland.— Assistant- Surgeons: A. M'Clure and R. J. Madden, to the Cumberland ; T. Coghlan, to the Hastiiigs ; R. M'Donnell, to the Industry,— Master's- Assistants: J. T. Par- tridge and W. Greel have been appointed to this rank.— Assist- ant- Paymasters : Charles Shapcote, to the Ajax ; Chas. Fielon, to the Blenheim ; John B. Swann and W. T. Dixon, to the Castor ; and W. H. Haswell, Clerk, to the Hastings. Merionethshire Middlesex .... Lord Burghley ( C) .. Mr W. W. E. Wynne ( C).. — Monmouthshire.. SHOCKING CATASTROPHE AT SEA.— A WHOLE CREW STARVED TO DEATH.— The; following is an extract from a letter received at Lloyd's, relative to the wreck of an English ship on the coast of Norway. It is dated " Stavanger, March 14 :"— A pilot on the 2d instant boarded a vessel about eight miles from the land, off Kinn, near Stavanger, dismasted and waterlogged. Found in the forecastle the bodies of six men, which he brought with him on shore, and another body was found between the cargo in the bold, which he could not succeed in landing. On one of the bodies was found an English prayer- book, in which was written, " Joseph Bell, Slot- street, Hull, 1840 ;" and on another a double- cased silver pocket watch, on which the name of " J. Buxton" was engraved. A certificate found on board proved the vessel to be the Holingen, from Narva, for Gainsborough, with a cargo of deals, & c. The vessel was found to be without provisions; the crew are therefore supposed to have died from starvation, and especially as one of the bodies appeared to bear marks of having been attacked by the others to satisfy their hunger. Some of the bodies had evidently been dead some time, others only a few days. The most remarkable circumstance connected with this wreck is, that the crew should have been starved to death on a voyage from Narva to Gainsborough, as, even ad mitting that they ran short of provisions, or that these were spoiled on the vessel filling with water, the crew must still have existed four or five days, and during that period, on a track so frequented as the North Sea, it appears strange that they fell in with no vessel of any kind. WHAT HAS BECOME OP THE ONEIDA ?— Has she gone down by burning or foundering ? Has she been delayed by her ma- chinery getting out of repair or from want of fuel? If so, how long is she likely to be delayed? Where will she turn up?— at Swan River, Singapore, Point de Galle, Aden, Mauritius, or any of the small islands in the Indian Ocean ? The Oneida was the pioneer ship of the Overland Australian Mail line. She had nearly 200 souls on board, and a large quantity of gold. The Simla started 18 days after her from Australia, passed over the same route, and has arrived before her. The Oneida ought to have arrived at Suez March the 6th, and she had not reached that place March 26th. SPLENDID RUN TO AUSTRALIA.— The Royal Mail steam- ship European accomplished a splendid run out to Port Philip. She left the Needles at 1 a. m. on the 14th December, and made St Vincent on the 24th at midnight, beating the Simla by four hours; she remained there five days and four hours, leaving on the 30th, at four in the morning. From that place sfffe expe- rienced a succession of light favourable winds and fine weather, never having had occasion to take in a reef in her topsails, or furl a topgallant sail. It is an extraordinary fact that in lat 56deg S. she experienced a calm for seven days. She made the land off Warrnambool at half- past six p. m. on the 9th February. The distance she ran is 12,625 miles, which she performed in 53 days 4 hours, or at the rate of 9 9- 10tli knots an hour. She was under steam 1,005 hours, and consumed 1,700 tons of coal; and was under sail only for 277 hours. Her greatest run under steam iu the 24 hours was 317 knots, the only time she ever ex- ceeded 300 knots, her shortest being only 173; and the greatest distance she performed under sail only being 249 knots, and the least 160. THE SITE OP THE LATE FLEET PRISON— This valuable site has been notified to be let on building leases, Mr G. Scamell, one of the members for Farringdon Ward Without, having, after much perseverance, succeeded in obtaining the consent of the City authorities for the appropriation of it to that purpose. This result will, of course, considerably increase the income of the corporation, and be the means of inducing great improve- ments in this long- neglected neighbourhood, by which the rate- payers of this already burdened locality will be materially assisted, and the interests of the citizens at large proportionately promoted. The full value of an admirable remedy— cod liver oil— not only in consumption, but in many other painful disorders, has hitherto not been so justly appreciated in England as by our con- tinental neighbours, practical experience having taught them its extraordinary efficacy in cases of rheumatism, gout, bronchitis, asthma, rickets, scrofula, cutaneous diseases, and its superi- ority over every other medicine for the removal of general de- bility in children and adults, and for the restoration of strength % i the convalescent. Probably this error has arisen from the difficulty of obtaining cod liver oil in a fine and genuine state, few articles being more ingeniously and extensively adulterated or tampered with. This obstacle is now fortunately removed by the introduction into this couutry of the celebrated light brown cod liver oil of Dr de Jongh, whose indefatigable researches, during a period of fifteen years, have enabled him to detect the causes of the too frequent failure of this remedy, to discover its essential properties, and to supply an article ensuring the con- fidence of medical practitioners and their suffering patients. The array of testimonials contained in the advertisement which appears elsewhere, sufficiently attests the high estimation in which Dr de Jongh's light brown cod liver oil is held by the faculty and scientific chemists of European reputation. Dr de Jongh's oil is only sold in imperial half- pints, 2s 6d; pints, 4s 9d; and quarts, 9s, capsuled and labelled with his stamp and signa- ture, without which none can possibly be genuine, by his sole British consignees, Ansar, Harford, and Co, 77, Strand, London, and in the country by many respectable chemists. Proposed substitutions of other kinds of cod liver oil should be strenu- ously resisted, as they proceed from interested motives, and will result in disappointment to the purchaser. THE FAMILY OP THE LATE MR LITTLE.— The fund for the family of the late unfortunate Mr Little amounts to the gross sum of £ 1,344 14s. 6d. Pembrokeshire Radnorshire Rutlandshire . Shropshire ( South) THE NEW PARLIAMENT. MEMBERS RETURNED. The elections for the English and Welsh boroughs are now completed, and the results have appeared in our columns. The opinion of the country has been so strongly pronounced upon the question of the Chinese vote in the last Parliament that it is unnecessary to continue the application of that test to the mem- bers of the new House of Commons; we therefore append a list of the members returned by English and Welsh counties » na Irish and Scotch constituencies, arranged according to their general political opinions. Radicals are included among the Liberals, and the members of the " Irish Independent party are ranked as they usually vote— with the Conservatives, lhe late members who have been defeated, or have not presented themselves for re- election, are marked in Italics-.—. ENGLISH AND WELSH COUNTIES. Places and Representatives. Lib. Con. inglesea Sir R. Bulkeley ( L) 1 .. — Bedfordshire Mr F. H. Russell( L) 1 .. — Colonel Gilpin ( O) — .. 1 Berkshire Mr R. Palmer ( C) — .. 1 Hon E. P. Bouverie ( L) .. 1 .. — Mr G. H. Vansittart ( C).. — .. 1 Lord Barrington ( C) Breconshire Sir J. Bailey ( C) — .. 1 Buckinghamshire Mr Disraeli ( C) — .. 1 Mr Du Pre ( C) — .. 1 HonC. Cavendish ( C).... 1 .. — Cambridgeshire........ Hon E. T. Yorke( C) — .. 1 Mr E. Ball( C) — .. 1 MrAdeane( L) 1 .. — Lord G. Manners ( C) Cardiganshire Lord Lisburne ( C) — Carmarthenshire Mr D. Jones ( C) — Mr D. S. Davies ( C) — Carnarvonshire Hon Col Pennant ( L C) .. — Cheshire ( N) Mr W. T. Egertoii — Mr G. C. Legh - Cheshire ( South) Sir P. Egerton ( C) — J. Tollemache ( C) — Cornwall ( E) Mr Robartes 1 .. — Mr Kendall — .. 1 Cornwall ( West) Mr M. Williams ( C) 1 .. — Mr R. Davey 1 .. — Cumberland ( East) .. .. Hon C. Howard ( L) 1 .. — Mr C. Marshall ( L) 1 .. — Cumberland ( West).... General Wyndham — .. 1 Captain Lowther — .. 1 Mr Irton ( O) Denbighshire ColonelBiddulph( C) .... 1 .. — Sir W. W. Wynn ( C) ..., — .. 1 Derbyshire ( N) Mr Thornhill 1 .. — Hon G. Cavendish 1 .. — Derbyshire ( South).... Mr Evans ( L) 1 .. — Mr Colvile;( L C) — .. 1 Mr Mundy ( C) Devonshire ( N) Mr J. W. Buller 1 .. — Hon C. Trefusis. - .. 1 Sir T. Acland ( C) Colonel Buck ( U) Devonshire ( South) .... Sir J. Y. Buller ( C) - .. 1 MrL. Palk( C) — .. 1 Dorsetshire Mr Portman ( L) Mr Ker Seymer ( C) — .. 1 Mr Sturt ( C) ............ — .. 1 Mr Floyer ( C) Durham ( North) Lord A. V. Tempest ( C).. — Mr R. D. Shafto 1 Durham ( South) Mr Pease ( L) 1 Lord H. Vane ( L) 1 Mr Farrer ( C) Essex ( North) Colonel Beresford ( C) .... — .. 1 MrDucane( C) — .. 1 Sir J. Tyrell ( C) Essex ( South) Mr Bramston — Mr Wmgfield ( L) 1 Sir TV. B. Smijth ( C) Flintshire Hon T. E. L. Mostyn .... 1 Glamorganshire Mr C. Talbot ( L) 1 Mr H. Vivian ( L) 1 Sir G. Tyler ( C) Gloucester ( East) MrHolford( C) — .. 1 Sir C. W. Codringtou ( C).. — .. 1 Gloucester ( West)...... Mr Rolt( L) — .. 1 Colonel Kingscote ( L).... Mr R. B. Hall ( C) Hants ( North) Mr Beach ( LC) — .. 1 Mr Sclater ( C) .... :.... — .. 1 Mr M. Portal ( C) Viscount Eversley( h) Hampshire ( S) Hon R. Dutton — .. 1 Sir J. Jervoise 1 .. — Lord TV. Cholmondeley ( C) Mr H. C. Compton ( C) Herefordshire. Sir H. G. Cotterell ( L) Mr Blakemore ( C) Mr K. King ( C) Hon C. Hanbury ( C) Hertfordshire Sir E. L. B. Lytton ( C) .. — .. 1 Sir H. Meux ( C) — .. 1 Mr O. W. Puller ( L) .... 1 .. — Mr A. Smith, jun ( C) Huntingdonshire .... .. Mr J. M. Heathcote ( L).. 1 .. — Mr Rust ( C) — .. 1 Mr Fellovoes ( C) Kent ( East) .... Sir B. Bridges ( C) — .. 1 Sir E. Dering( L C) — .. 1 Mr Deedes ( C) Kent ( W) MrW. Martin 1 .. — Mr Whatman 1 .. — Mr M. Smith ( C) Lancashire ( North) .... Colonel W. Patten ( L C).. — .. 1 Lord Cavendish ( L)...... 1 .. — 31 r Hey wood ( L) Lancashire ( South) .... Mr W. Brown ( L) 1 .. — Mr Cheetham ( L) 1 .. — Leicestershire ( North).. Lord J. Manners — .. 1 MrFarnham — .. 1 Leicestershire ( South).. Viscount Curzon ( C) — .. 1 Mr Packe( C) — .. 1 Sir H. Half or d ( C) Lincolnshire ( North) .. Sir M. J. Cholmeley ( C).. 1 .. — Mr Stanhope ( C) — .. 1 Mr R. H. Nisbet ( C) Lincolnshire ( S) Sir J. Trollope — .. 1 Mr Wilson — .. 1 1 .. — - .. 1 - .. 1 1 .. — Lord R. Grosvenor 1 Mr R. Hanbury, juh .... 1 Mr B. Osborne ( L) Colonel Somerset ( C) .... — Mr O. Morgan ( C) — Montgomeryshire Col H. W. W. Wynn ( C).. — Norfolk ( E) Sir E. N. Buxton 1 General Windham 1 Sir H. Stracey ( C) Mr H. N. Burroughes ( C) Norfolk ( West) Mr Bentinck ( C) - Mr B. Gurdon ( L) Mr Bagge ( C) Northamptonshire ( N).. Lord Burghley ( C) — .. 1 Mr A. Stafford ( C) — .. 1 Mr Maunsell ( C) Northamptonsh.( South) Lord Althorp ( C) 1 ., — Mr Knightley ( C) — .. 1 » Colonel Vyse-( C) Northumberland ( N) .. Lord Ossulston ( C) —• .. 1 Lord Lovaine ( C) — .. 1 Northumberland ( S) .. Hon H. G. Liddell( L).... — .. 1 Mr W. B. Beaumont ( L C) 1 .. — Nottinghamshire( N) .. LordR. Clinton ( LC).... — .. 1 Mr J. E. Denison( L) .... 1 .. — Lord H. Bentinck ( C) Nottinghamshire ( S).... Viscount Newark ( C) .... — .. 1 Mr W. H. Barrow ( C).... — .. 1 Oxfordshire Rt Hon J. W. Henley ( L). — .. 1 G. G. V. Harcourt ( C) — .. 1 Colonel North ( L) — .. 1 . . Lord Emlyn ( C) — .. 1 .. SirJ. B. Walsh( C) — .. 1 .. Hon G. J. Heathcote( C).. 1 .. — Hon G. J. Noel ( C) — .. 1 Shropshire ( North) .... Mr J. W. Dod ( C) — .. 1 Mr Hill ( L C) — .. 1 Mr W. O. Gore{ C) . LordNewport ( C) — .. 1 Hon R. W. Olive ( C) — .. 1 Somersetshire ( East) .. Mr Miles ( C) — — .. 1 Colonel Knatchbull( C).. — .. 1 Somersetshire ( West).. Mr Moody ( C) — .. l Mr W. H. Langton( C).... 1 .. — Staffordshire ( North) .. Mr Adderley( C) — .. 1 Mr Child ( C) — .. 1 Staffordshire ( South) .. Mr Foley ( L) 1 .. — Mr Foster ( L) 1 .. — Hon Mr Littleton ( C) Earl of Uxbridge ( L) Suffolk ( West) Mr H. S. Waddington ( C) — .. 1 Captain P. Bennett ( C).. — .. 1 Suffolk ( East) Lord Henniker( C) — .. 1 Sir F. Kelly ( C) - .. 1 Surrey ( East) Mr Locke King ( L) 1 .. — Mr Alcock ( L) 1 .. — Surrey ( W) Mr Briscoe 1 .. — MrH. Drummond — .. 1 Mr Evelyn ( C) Sussex ( East) Mr Dodson 1 .. — Lord Pevensey — .. 1 Mr Fuller ( C) Sussex ( West) Earl of March ( C) — .. 1 Captain Wyndham ( C) .. — .. 1 Warwickshire ( North).. C. Newdegate ( C) — .. 1 R. Spooner( C) — .. 1 Warwickshire ( South).. Mr E. P. Shirley ( C) .... — .. 1 Mr B. 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Gurdon NORTHAMPTNSH ( S) Lord Althorp „ NOTTINGHAMSH( N) Mr J. E. Denison .. „ STAFFORDSHIRE ( S) Mr Foster „ SURREY ( W) Mr Briscoe SUSSEX ( E) Mr Dodson WARWICKSHIRE ( S) Mr B. King WIGHT, ISLE OP. ... Mr Clifford „ SCOTLAND. ARGYLESHIRE .... Mr Finlay „ AYRSHIRE Lord J. Stuart .... „ CLACKMANNAN Lord Melgund LANARKSHIRE.... Sir E. Colebrooke .. ,, Gross Total Deduct Conservative gain— HANTS ( N) Mr Beach Net Liberal gain, 27 seats. Lord G. Manners Mr Mundy Sir T. Acland Mr Floyer Mr Farrer SirW. B. Smijth Sir G. Tyler MrH. C. Compton HonC. Hanbury Mr A. Smith Mr Fellowes Mr M. Smith MrR. H. Nesbitt Sir H. Stracey Mr Burroughes Mr Bagge Colonel Vyse LordH. Bentinck HonMrLittleton Mr Evelyn Mr Fuller Lord Guernsey Col Harcourt Sir A. Campbell Sir J. Fergusson Mr J. Johnstone Mr B. Cochrane Viscount Conolly MURDERS BY A MANIAC AT LIVERPOOL.— The most painful excitement was produced in the neighbourhood of Lime- street and the streets adjoining on Monday, by a report that John Gibbons, a butcher, residing in Fore- court, Copperas- hill, had attempted to murder his wife and several of his children by cutting their throats. Upon inquiries, the following appear to be the facts of the case. The parent occupies a stall in St John's Market, but owing to reverses in business has latterly been in a state of mental debility. He came down stairs as usual on Monday morning to breakfast, followed shortly by his wife. About eight o'clock the latter was coming down stairs with some tea- things, when her husband put his arm round her neck and said, " Come, Mary, let me give you a kiss;" and while in the act of kissing her he cut her throat with a razor, inflicting a severe gash. She ran immediately into the street, crying " Murder," with her face and clothes covered with blood. A policeman was promptly on the spot, to whom she stated, as well as she was able, what had occurred, and he hastened to the house, and had the unfortunate woman, then nearly insensible, hurried off to the infirmary in a cab. Meanwhile the work of murder was going on inside the house. The wretched man, after the attack upon his wife, went up to the bedroom where his five innocent children, the oldest only eleven years, were sleeping, and cut the throats of Thomas, aged four years, and Joseph, aged one year and a half. He made a desperate attempt upon the throat of his eldest daughter, Margaret; but she, after a powerful re- sistance, got away from him ; and his eldest son John, aged 11 years, wrested the razor out of his father's hands, and succeeded in making his escape and giving the alarm. Upon the arrival of medical assistance the boy Thomas was found quite dead, and Joseph in a very precarious state. His wound was sewn up and he was taken to the infirmary, where he died the same night. The cries of the two surviving children on hearing of their brother's death were heartrending, the lad John having during the day had frequent convulsive fits, The unnatural father was at once captured and taken to Bridewell; he confessed to having done the horrid deed, and made no resistance. On being taken through the streets he presented a sickening appearance, being quite covered with blood. A large mob of people followed him to the Bridewell. The house occupied by the prisoner is now in the charge of the police. It has, since an early hour, been sur- rounded by a large crowd of people, drawn thither from that morbid curiosity which usually follows such events. The pri- soner is 46 years of age. He has undergone an examination, aud been remanded for a week. FATAL POISONING IN GLASGOW.— Painful rumours have been circulated in Glasgow for some days about a tragic event by which the life of a young foreigner has been taken away by poison, under circumstances which have led to the apprehension of a young lady on suspicion of being the guilty administrator. The case has been matter of judicial procedure to an extent which renders it needless any longer to withhold the names of the parties concerned. We may state, therefore, that a close inti- macy had subsisted between Pierre Emille L'Angelier, a young Frenchman in the employment of Messrs Huggins and Co, and Miss Madeline Smith, daughter of Mr James Smith, architect, Blyths wood- square. On Saturday the 21st, or Sabbath morning, the 22d ult, this young gentleman, when at Bridge- of- Allan, re- ceived a letter from Miss Smith, desiring a meeting with him. It is understood that he took the train to Greenhill, whence, being Sabbath, he walked to Glasgow. He paid a visit to his lodgings that evening, for a brief space, and on going out took with him the latch- key, saying that he would be late. He did not return till about two in the morning, when he complained of violent suffering. A medical gentle- man was sent for, who prescribed for the case, and retired, appa- rently without any suspicion of poisoning. During the night the young man continued to be in great agony, and was attended from time to time by his landlady. On Monday forenoon, when the medical gentleman again called, he found that his patient was dead. The case being of so unusual a character, the firm with which the young man was connected ordered a post- mortem examination, when the presence Of arsenic was easily detected. The case then went into the hands of the Procurator- Fiscal, and a further medical examination confirmed the evidence of the presence of arsenic in the stomach. A judicial investigation fol- lowed, and the suspicions of guilt attaching to Miss Smith be- came so strong that she was apprehended on Tuesday. It is not matter of any doubt that the young lady had purchased arsenic, but we hear that this was said to be for use as a cosmetic. It is understood that Miss Smith was on terms of marriage with Mon- sieur Pierre Emille L'Angelier, but that a match of a much more eligible description in a worldly point of view had recently been placed at her disposal, and encouraged by her parents.— Scottish Press. EXTENSIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT LEEDS.— Between one and two o'clock on Thursday morning the premises of Messrs R. and J. Harrison, mustard and chicory manufacturers, Jack- lane, Holbeck, Leeds, were discovered to be on fire, and before the arrival of the fire- engines the flames had extended so rapidly that all efforts to save the main building were ineffectual, and the machinery and stock were entirely destroyed. The damage is estimated at £ 5,000. EXAMINATION OF THE HON MR STAPLETON. Wednesday having been fixed for the examination of the Hon John Stapleton, the recently- elected member for Berwick, and lately the deputy- governor of the Royal British Bank, the court was again densely crowded, and the interest excited by the ex- posures already made seemed rather to heighten than abate. Mr. Linklater appeared for the assignees, to conduct the exa- mination. Mr Huddleston, assisted by Mr Freshfield, attended for Mr Stapleton; and Mr Simon watched the case for Mr Hugh Inues Cameron, formerly general manager of the bank, and ivfio has obtained an unenviable notoriety in connection with the affairs of the bank. There were also present Mr Paddisou, soli- citor to the bank; Mr Venning, solicitor to Mr Esdaile, the go- vernor ; Mr Crawford, manager ; Mr Apsley Pellatt, & c. Before we give a detailed account of Mr Stapieton's exami- nation it may be remembered that the bill of costs of the soli- citors under the bankruptcy, up to the choice of assignees, is now iu course of taxation by the taxing master. It is very mo- derate, considering that the adjudication in bankruptcy was disputed, it being only about £ 400. This includes, however, but a very small portion of tlie expenses already incurred, for it is calculated by parties acquainted with bankruptcy expenses, that the total cost ( including the bankruptcy of shareholders, & c), will not be far short of £ 30,000, exclusive of those already incurred in the Court of Chancery, & c. Mr John Stapleton, M. P. for Berwick, in examination by Mr Linklater, said that he was formerly a director of the Royal British Bank. He became so at the latter end of July or the beginning of August, 1855. The reason why he became connected with the bank was because it was proposed to him by a person, as he had a good deal of spare time, aud might honourably de- vote his time to it. When he first joined he made no inquiries of the directors, but waited upon Mr Cameron, the manager, who said the bank was paying 12 per cent— 6 per cent was car- ried to the reserve fund and 6 per cent among the shareholders. He did not tell him he was largely indebted to the bank, nor did he hear of Mr Humphrey Brown's debt. Mr Cameron said a number of new shares had been issued and readily taken up by the public. When he took his seat at the board the directors told him nothing of those accouuts. He bad complained that Mr Cameron had deceived him. Ou the 7th of August he ac- cepted the directorship, aud signed the usual declaration of secrecy. On the 9ch of August he went to Scotland on a visit to Sir James Matheson. He met Mr Percival and Mr Cameron there. Did not know Cameron asked Sir James Matheson to joiu the bank. On the 25th of October he found there was a special meeting of directors, but no record of what was done in the minute- book. Mr Linklater read a letter, dated the 2d of October, 1855, from Mr M'Leod to Cameron, in which he said :—" Your letter to Bingwell and the haunch of venison arrived quite safe. There has been a constant drain upon us, which causes much alarm. When you left the balance at the Bank of England was £ 27,000, and it has been reduced to £ 25,000, although it has rose a little since. The 4th is upon us, which it is said will be very heavy. Duncan is engaged in hunting up the bills, of which he may raise £ 25,000— this is our last shot. Our loans fall due on the 4th and 14th. I shall be glad to see you again at the helm." Mr Stapleton said he did not know there was any alarm on the 25th of October. He was not alarmed. He was ignorant to some extent of the state of affairs. On the aoth of November he be- came acquainted with Humphrey Brown's account. He had only heard incidentally of the Welsh works. There was a special committee upon that subject. He was aware Mr Cameron cor- responded with Mr Humphrey Brown and others. He moved for a convertible committee on the 20th September, and on the 4th of December that committee was appointed; himself, Mr Esdaile, Mr M'Leod, and Mr Cameron, the general manager, con- stituted that committee. The committee was appointed for the purpose of investigating the convertible securities. On the 17th j of September it appeared by the minutes Mr Humphrey ; Brown's account was considered, and it was resolved to sell I the ships deposited by Mr Brown as security. He had as a member of that committee investigated Mr Brown's account, ! aud found that Mr Cameron's statement of £ 77,000 as the 1 amount was tolerably correct. That alarmed and rather startled him. He was acquainted with the nature of the ; securities. After the 17th of September they got no more ! securities of Mr Humphrey Brown. He continually promised 1 to give a mortgage on ali his property, except his household fur- niture, but always delayed, aud chey got no further security. He : had several interviews with Mr Brown on the subject. He could I not say that he thought they were unsecured to the extent of I £ 20,000 or £ 30,000. Mr Cameron iaid before them a statement j showing what Mr Brown paid for the vessels. They had a state- : ment of Mr Walton, showing by the pencil column that the j value was £ 55,500, and there was a deduction of £ 10,000. He | had no doubt they never had the vessels struck out of the list ( produced) in pencil. He had no doubt they did not have the Severn. He did not know it was mortgaged to Mr Hartland for ! £ 10,000 aud interest. He did not know that the Mary Brown i was mortgaged. He did not search the registry to see if the i vessels were free, because they thought Mr Brown was a person of some respectability. He did not think the account of Mr ! Brown was £ 20,000 or £ 30,000 behind, as the matter was re- peatedly discussed, and the mauager always made it out about " square." He was aware Mr Brown's account was not reduced, although the bank held the securities. The account was kept with that of the other directors in the green ledger. He did not, he believed, see the green ledger until he became deputy gover- nor. He did not believe at the time he was a member of the convertible committee he knew of its existence. He did not be- lieve Mr Esdaile ever seriously contemplated resigning. Mr Linklater read a let ter of the 15th of J anuary from Mr Esdaile, in which he stated he would not remain at the board if there were such constant secessions and dissensions, and con- cluding that " their greatest hope was to present a solid front to the public— their weakest to dangle a rope of sand before the shareholders." Mr Stapleton said he knew there were difficulties at that time, but he thought that they might be overcome. On the 15th he signed the certificate to the Board of Trade, stating that the third 1,000 shares had been taken. On the 22d of December they revised the report, and resolved that a dividend of 6 per cent, upon the paid- up capital should be declared. Did not recollect Mr Humphrey Brown objecting to the clause that stated that ample provision had been made for bad debts. The documents ( produced) were such as were submitted to him for consideration. There were a variety of alterations, but he did not know who made them. He found in the report laid before the shareholders on the 31st of December it was stated, " a pro- vision had been made for bad debts." It was his alteration, and he thought it was more accurate than if he had said " an ample provision had been made for bad debts." The report was carried by a majority. He believed he did not object to the report. He had no doubt he assented to the report and ac- counts. What he meant to say was, the report must be taken as the act of the board, aud not as being drawn up by each in- dividual. He had found Mr Tait was indebted to the bank £ 30,000 or £ 40,000. He at first had considerable misapprehen- sion as to it. There was a meeting of the convertible committee on the 10th of December, 1855. After hearing that minute read he did not think they should lose much, perhaps £ 2,000 or £ 3,000. He could not say what provision they had made for bad debts for the half- year ending the 31st of December, 1855. He supposed it was some thousands. He should be surprised if he heard only £ 339 Is 7d was added to the bad debt fund. At the time they heard of Tait's account they had their attention called to the Welsh works. He knew they had endeavoured un- successfully to get rid of those works. He believed there would be a loss on them in January, 1855. He believed, however, that increased communication with the mines, and the improvements made for the carriage of the coal to the market, would have a favourable effect. On the 5th of February he was appointed deputy- governor; on the same day it was resolved to advertise in the English and Scotch newspapers their intention to issue new shares at a premium of 5 per cent. He was a party to that resolution. He became acquainted with Cameron's ac- count soon after he became deputy- governor. He then found Cameron was indebted to the bank £ 20,000 or £ 30,000, without adequate securities ; £ 1,000 would have covered ail the secu- rities ; that was far worse than all the rest. When he found this out he expressed his feelings as a gentleman. He did not know he complained with some feelings of indignation. Mr Linklater: You did not know what was meant by " in- dignation?"— Mr Huddleston: Hedoesnotknow whatyoumean by " indignation." Mr Linklater: Then, perhaps, you will tell him [ laughter]. Examination continued: After he became deputy- governor he knew there would be a heavy loss by Oliver's failure. Having the green ledger before him, he knew Mr Macgregor left in- debted to the bank. He thought there would be a loss of several thousands there. On the 18th of December the general manager, it appeared by the minutes, stated that there was reason to believe Mr Blackie's debt was bad, and there was reason to believe the bills were fictitious. That debt was between £ 3,000 and £ 4,000. That ought not to come into the half- year's account. Mr Linklater: You are a member of the bar, Mr Stapleton, and you do not mean to say you did not know they were to come into the accounts of the 31st of December ?— Mr Stapleton: It is not a question of law, it is a question of banking. Mr Linklater: But you had just published a banking dic- tionary on the banking law [ laughter].— Mr Stapleton said that when he became deputy- governor of the bank he was aware of the 71st clause of the act, that when the reserve fund and one- fourth of the capital was lost, they should call the shareholders together. He remembered Mr Cameron calling attention to the subject. When he became deputy- governor he thought of stop- ping Cameron freely handling the money, aud got a latter signed by Mr Esdaile, the governor, by himself, and Alderman Ken- nedy, forbidding his using the moneys of the bank. On the 1st of April the subject was again considered. The solicitor was then required to report on the charters of other banks, and did so. " The City Bank, if they lost their reserve fund and one- half of the paid- up capital, were to call the shareholders toge- ther." " The Bank of London, if they lost one- feurth of their capital and the reserve fund, were also bound to call their share- holders together." It was considered that if the City Bank were to call their shareholders together when they had lost one- half of their capital no benefit could be obtained in any altera- tion of the charter of the British Bank. Mr Blackie was a per- son who had refused to take up shares, and ultimately his money was repaid. Mr Blackie was a very nervous man, and he thought of returning him his money at the time. He remembered Mr Deputy Dakin being introduced as a director by his friend, Mr Alderman Kennedy. Alderman Kennedy told him he had in- formed Mr Deputy Dakin the bank had had several losses and lock- ups, but with a strong management they hoped to retrieve their difficulties. Mr Deputy Dakin duly qualified for a direc- torship. Mr Deputy Dakin attended a meeting of the board on the 26th of February. He had some recollection of his attend- ing a meeting on the 24th of March. He did not know whether he told Mr Dakin the state of Mr Cameron's account, but he gave him considerable information. He mentioned the Welsh works as a concern by which they might lose. He thought he mentioned Brown's account, and probably Cameron's. Mr Linklater read a letter of the 10th of March, from Mr Dakin to Alderman Kennedy, declining the directorship of the bank.— Mr Stapleton said he afterwards heard, although Mr Dakin had paid for his shares, he had not accepted them. He thought he was very lucky to get out [ laughter]. He directed a minute to be made, because he thought it was very irregular for a stranger to sit at a board and take part in the proceedings where the directors were bound by a declaration of secresy. Did not recollect telling Mr Paddison he should hold Mr Dakin to his shares. Remembered Mr Gosset, on the 19th of May, stating that he wished to sell his shares, and offering them to the bank. It was resolved not to buy the shares. Mr Esdaile got his brother- in- law, Mr Sydney, to buy them. The money was lent by the bank to this person, who was not then solvent. He could state most positively that when Mr Esdaile did leave the board- room he did not expect he would buy the shares. He re- membered Mr Gillott, Mr Jerram, Mr Stuart, and Mr Mitchell had an interview with them on the 25th of May. He should say they did not ask respecting Cameron's account. With reference to Humphrey Brown's account his mind was a blank. He re- membered questions were asked as to the Welsh works, aud they stated they would be likely to sell them to a public com- pany. He told them Mr Cameron was going to leare, aud it appeared to give general satisfaction. After he left the board- room Cameron came up to him and said, " You are deter- mined to destroy me." There was no doubt the deputa- tion was told that there would be a dividend of 4 per cent. He had no recollection of their being told that there would be a dividend of 4 per cent, notwithstanding the losses. He told the deputation there were three views on the subject. Mr Crawford was anxious to pay a dividend of six per cent, He ( Mr Stapleton) thought no dividend should be made, and the majority were in favour of a dividend of four per cent. Iu the balance- sheet drawn up by Mr Crawford in June, 1856, there was an item of assets of £ 810,000. At that time Mr Crawford did not tell him there was included past- due bills, upon which no interest had been paid for two years. In June, 1856, he had no hope that the bank would get from the Welsh works £ 120,000 ; but he hoped they would get £ 80,000. He knew the works had been taken credit for as an asset, and above £ 100,000 had been advanced on them. With reference to the report, he might mention he objected to the payment of any dividend, and proposed to make a call of 25 per cent; then to transfer their business, or merge it into some other bank, and thereby save much ruin and inconvenience. He did not make this known at the meeting on the 1st of August, as he thought he was expressly prohibited from doing so. He did not in June, 1856, believe the assets to be £ 1,002,400. He could not say whether they had lost one- half or one- third of the capital. Cameron said he was going to Egypt, and they let him go [ laughter]. They were glad to get him out of the bank. He was not glad to get him out of the country [ oh, oh, aud laughter]. The London and Paris Bank required a loan to obtain their charter, and £ 87,000 was placed to au account which that bank was to have. He was a member of the committee upon past- due loans and bills. It was not their duty to investigate all past- due bills. Mr Crawford denied, as stated by Mr Stapleton, that be was in favour of a dividend of 4 percent. Two of the directors present proposed 6 per cent. To pay that Mr M'Leod proposed to dip into the reserved fund, and said the Bank of England did it [ laughter]. Mr Liuklater asked for another day to be appointed to proceed with the inquiry. There was one or two more directors to examine. Tbe examination was thereupon adjourned to the 22d of April. Mr Simon said Mr Cameron's name had been prominently brought before the court. Every possible odium had been thrown upon him by those among whom the odium should be distributed. He was in such a state of health at present that he was unable to attend, but would, as soon as he recovered suffi- ciently, provided he was not intimidated by threats of probable consequences. Mr Linklater said he had no power to make such a bargain. Mr Simon said Mr Cameron was not afraid of any criminal proceedings. His honour said he was afraid he could give Cameron no fur- ther protection than the law gave him. He declined to interfere. LITERATURE. THREE YEARS IN CALIFORNIA, By J. D. BORTHWICK. 1 vol. [ Blackwood and Sons. 1857.]— This, to our knowledge, is the most recently published work on the Western gold fields, their towns, manners of inliabitaats thereof, of the mining and rural populations, and resources of the whole couutry or state, whe- ther mineral, animal, or vegetable. The author, a clever writer and artist—( is he one of the sons of a late member for vesham ?) — was in New York in 1851, when the Californian gold fe^ er be- came almost universally epidemic, was infected with it, left that city with many yellow- jaundiced companions, and started for St Francisco via Panama, passing through Clarges, Cruces, and Gorgona. His sea aud overland routes were not without adven- tures— some of them, certainly, not very pleasant— but our au- thor bore them with that equanimity which befits a Briton labouring under difficulties. He describes San Francisco and Sacramento, their rise and progress, and, from his description, their progress towards prosperous civilisation has been most wonderful. Those cities, in 1851 and 1854, were entirely dif- ferent. In the former year the author first visited them ; he saw them last in 1854. He says :—" gan Francisco retained now but little resemblance to what it had been in its earlier days. The same extraordinary contrasts and incongruities were not to be seen either in the people or in the appearance of the streets. Men had settled down into their proper places; the various branches of business and trade had worked for themselves their own channels ; and the general style of the place was very much the same as that of any flourishing commercial city. It had in- creased immensely in extent, and its growth had been iu all di- rections. The barren sand hills which surrounded the city had been graded down to an even slope, and were covered with streets of well- built houses, and skirted by populous suburbs. Four or five wide streets, more than a mile in length, built up with solid and uniform brick warehouses, stretched all along in front of the city, upon ground which had been reclaimed from the bay ; and, between these and the upper part of the city was the region of fashionable shops aud hotels, banks, and other public offices Gambling was decidedly on the wane. Two or three saloons were still extant, but the com- pany to be found iu them was not what it used to be. The scum of the population was there ; but respectable men, with charac- ters to lose, were chary of risking them by being seen in a pub- lic gambling- room; and, moreover, the greater domestic com- fort which men enjoyed, and the usual attractions of social life, removed all excuse for frequenting such places. Public amuse- ments were of a high order. Biscaccianti and Catherine Hayes were giving concerts, Madame Anne Bishop was singing in English opera, and the performances at the various theatres were sustained by the most favourite actors from the Atlantic States." The sporting resources of California are exceedingly abundant and varied. The river Sacramento swarms with fine salmon ; and they are taken by trolling and with the artificial fly. Deer, pheasants, partridges, hares, and other ferae naturce are plentiful. The high class sportsman seetns to care little about them. He has higher game in view— namely, the gmzly bear. Respecting this powerful animal the author writes :— " The grizzlies are the commonest kind of bear found in Califor- nia, and are very large animals, weighing sometimes sixteen or eighteen hundred pounds. Hunting them is rather dangerous sport, as they are extremely tenacious of life, and, when wounded, invariably show fight. But, unless molested, they do not often attack a man ; in fact, they are hardly ever seen in the trails during the day. At night, however, they prowl about, and carry off whatever comes in their way. A grizzly is well worth killing, as he fetches a hundred dollars or more, according to his weight. The meat is excellent; but it needs to be well spiced, for in process of cooking it becomes saturated with bear's grease." Mr Borthwick's success at the mines was not very great, so he took to portrait painting, which appears to have been profitable. He painted and sketched his way from the north, through devious interesting paths, back to San Fran- cisco ; and he describes, in clear and graphic language, all that he sa w in his long route. It would require wide space to men- tion half the contents of this amusing and instructive volume. They are fully sufficient to make the reader minutely acquainted with all that concerns California; and we recommend them, without reserve, to the attention of our readers. The author's artistic talents appear in eight illustrations of active and still life. THE ANGLER IN THE LAKE DISTRICT. By JOHN DAVY, M. D., F. R. S., & c. 1 vol. [ Longman aua Co.]— The very and variously learned author is already well known to the angling community by his delightful little work, The Angler and His Friend, published by the Messrs. Longman last year. He in- herits the talents, in more than one sense, of his immortal bro- ther, the inventor of the " safety lamp," and the author of the universally popular Salmonia. The present volume is by no means confined to angling in the lakes of Cumberland aud West- moreland. It describes minutely the romantic scenery by which they are surrounded, the diverse productions of tbe district, mineral, animal, vegetable. The author is skilled in geology, botany, and natural history, and he gives the reader the most charming lectures on those interesting sciences, book in hand- that book being Nature— with large and picturesque leaves wide and for ever open. The natural nistory of the lish inhabiting the lakes and vicinous waters the author narrates some- times from observation, at other times from hearsay. In doing so, he draws comparisons between them and the fish of other waters of the kingdom. We cannot say that they are always correct. At any rate they are curious, aud lead the reader to reflection and conclusions. We will make a few cita- tions at random. Let us premise that the book is a continuous dialogue between AMICUS and PISCATOR— the latter intended to represent the author, the former a learned and travelled friend. PISCATOR ( loquitur):—" The angler who can reconcile his con- science to the killing of salmon fry, when about to take their departure from their native stream, may, I am assured, have good sport here ( Esk, Eskdale) in the latter end of April and the beginning of May, when they are of their largest size and best condition as smelts ( smolts): and, as it is said that for a while they go backward and forward, gradually seasoning them- selves to salt water, a day's fishing here, at that season, to de- termine the point, might be instructive." We are glad the au- thor only surmises, from what he heard, that smolts, or one year old salmon, " go backward and forward, gradually season- ing themselves to salt water." They do no such thing. Once they leave their native fresh water rivers for the estuaries and sea, they go straight on, aud do not return for two, three, or more months. They then come back grilse of three, four, five, six, seven, and eight pounds in weight, nay, often heavier. Mr Young, of Invershin, Sutherlandshire, after more than forty years' experience, never saw a grilse ( the " mort" of the North of England) under two pounds in weight, except one. He cal- culates that fish remained at sea only one month, such short stay being a phenomenon. All who have read the works of Mr Shaw and Young, the writings of " Ephemera" and others, in this journal, about the artificial breeding of salmon, and their growth, will read with interest the following philosophical dia- logue :—" AMICUS : You have spoken of the interest attending the artificial process of hatching. Favour me, if you please, with some of the results of your experience, so that I may be able better to appreciate the interest. PISCATOR : Perhaps you will not consider them, in the relation, so interesting as they appear to me in the observation ; the interest is a thing happily increasing with the attention bestowed, often imparting a mo- mentary importance to what, except to the actual observer, must seem trifling. But do not mistake me ; do not suppose that I make the remark with any intent to undervalue minute observations. As to your request, let me recollect; for, with- out reference to notes, the describing of observations of this kind tasks the memory. I had best begin again alt ovo. In the artificial mode of breeding, when I have obtained ova from the living fish, under water, and added to them milt in its milk- like state, also from living fish, and ex- pressed under water, a certain number— and only a cer- tain number— of these ova have become impregnated, and have been hatched; of the remainder, some have become opaque almost immediately, from the absorption of water ; and some— the larger portion— have retained their transparency for a variable time— many of them more than a month. Why a portion should receive into their interior the spermatozoon, the impregnating particle— why others should so soon absorb water, and by the coagulation of the yoke become opaque— and why another portion should resist so long the entrance of water, without progressive development, at present, I believe, can only be conjectured. Next, of the impregnated ova. These, if care- fully examined, will be found to vary in size ; to be hatched at different times, even though kept in the same vessel, and treated exactly alike , and the young fish, likewise, to differ in size, in activity, and in strength. In the instance of ova of salmon, I have witnessed in the time of hatching, under the same circum- stances, such as a difference of two or three degrees of tempera- ture. Further, as regards the absorption or consumption of the yolk, by which, for a time, the young fish are supported, that, too, in different individuals, is variable in point of time, Such variations, at first, may seem somewhat startling ; but, when we consider the course of nature generally, it seems rather in accord with that course ; her laws, especially in regard to liv- ing beings, having a certain latitude, exceeding, commonly, our idea of them. It is as well to keep this in mind ; it may help to explain and reconcile disputed points and differences of opinion; as for instance, regarding the time that elapses between the hatching of the ova of the salmon and the migration of the salmon fry to the sea."— The above remarks suggest to us, that ova healthily hatched produce healthy embryo salmou, which arrive at the smolt state in twelve months, and then migrate seaward ; on the other hand, that ova tardily and unhealthily hatched produce feeble salmon fetus, which are slow in their growth, and do not therefore migrate at the regular period, but later. The last chick hatched, the last bird of any sort break- ing the shell of the egg, and weakly emerging therefrom, is in- variably the weakest and the smallest, and very slowly, if ever, attains the full growth of its stronger fellow nestlings. Such may be the case with young fish tardily breaking from the ova; and this may account for, as is alleged, some salmon fry remain- ing two years in ponds, in which they were hatched by artificial means, before they proceed to sea. At any rate it is but an ex- ception, proving the general rule laid down by Young and " Ephemera," that young salmon are off to salt water in a year or thereabouts. Dr Davy's book gives an excellent account of cliarr and other fish of the " lakes," and, interspersed as it is with descriptions of the primitive manners of the population of the surrounding districts, it will prove attractive to the general reader, as well as to the naturalist. It would be difficult to commend it too highly. CHRISTIE JOHNSTONE. A Novel. By CHARLES READE, Esq, author of Peg Woffington. New Edition. [ Richard Bentley. 1857.]— This novel, a dramatic story of 260 pages, is worth scores of your modern romances, novels, tales, & c, in 3 vols, of an average of 1,000 pages. It is truly original, and the hand of ge- nius has constructed many portions of it. Tbe public has thought so, the critics— savage race— have even said so, and therefore it is only natural they would not have been satisfied with a first appearance. Christie Johnstone ( a young fishwife of Newhaven, an out- of- the- way little place in the Frith of Forth, between Edinburgh and Granton) to be the heroine of a novel! Yes, wondering reader, and a more interesting one than any of the LadyEmmelines or Nathalies of Hyde Park or the Bois de Boulogne. We are introduced to her aud her fellow fishwives by means of a young nobleman, Lord Ipsden, who, very rich, is very idle, and devoured by ennui. His physician s prescrip- tion is a yacht voyage, herring fishing, the relief of one person in distress every day— in fine, bustle of some sort, principally see- ing into the condition of the poor, hard- working classes, andcon- trasting their condition with his own. The prescription, in one item, resembles the well- known one of Abernetby to the overfed dyspeptic, " Live on sixpence a day, and earn it;" for it orders, " Fish the herring ( that beats deer- stalking), run your nose into adventures at sea, live on tenpence, and earn it." The young noble, awaiting his yacht from the Thames, arrives per rail at the Granton Pier Hotel, and sends— to kill time, and to know something about herring fishing— his superb valet, Saun- ders, for a couple of the fishwives of Newhaven- Ah ! we know the spot well. Dosing there one day, whilst awaitmg the steamer to Invergordon, on the seat of " a public,' one of the beauties slipt off our legs a pair of fishing shoes, made for us by the Great Medwin, of the Regent- circus. The lassies may be very pretty, but their prettiness hardly gives them a right to purloining. Mr Saunders discharges his commission, and intro- duces to his lordship two Newhaven virgins. " On their heads they wore caps of Dutch or Flemish origin, with a broad lace border, stiffened and arched over the forehead, about three inches high, leaving the brow aud cheeks unencumbered." Mr Reade then describes their jackets, petticoats', stockings, and shoes, tells us one was a dark beauty, the other a fair ditto ; that they had " a grand corporeal tract; they had never knowu a corset! so they were straight as javelins ; they could lift their hands above their heads ! Actually ! Their supple persons moved as nature intended ; every gesture was easy grace and freedom." Thepolilogue between the young women, Lord Ips- den. and Saunders the valet, is one of tho most delightful bits of broad Scotch aud soft English ever written. Itisfuliof appro- priateness and laughable satire, and ends thus:—" ' An' what brings ye here from Loudon, if ye please ?' recommenced the fair beauty. ' You have a good countenance; there is some- thing in your face. I could find it in my heart to tell you, but I should bore you.' ' De'elafear! Bore me, bore me ! Wliaat's thaat, I wonder ? What is your name, madam ? Mine is Ips- den.' ' They ca' me Christie Johnstone.' ' Well, Christie John- stone, I am under the doctor's hands.' ' Puir lad. What's the trouble' ( solemnly and tenderly) ? ' Ennui ' ( rather piteously). ' Yawn- we ? I never heerd tell o't.' ' O, you lucky girl,' burst out he ; ' but the doctor has undertaken to cure me. In one thing you could assist mc, if I am not presuming too far on our short acquaintance. I am to relieve on © poor distressed person every day, but I musii't do two ; is not that a bore ?' ' Gie's yer hand, gie'syer hand. I'm vexed for ca'ing you daft. Hech ! what a soft hand ye hae. Jean ( her dark companion) I'm saying . come here, feel this ?' Jean, who had run in, took the viscount's hand from Christie. ' It never wroucht any,' exclaimed Jean. ' And he has bonny hair,' said Christie, just touching his locks ou the other side. ' He's a bonny lad,' said Jean, inspecting him scientifically, and point blank. ' Ay, is he,' said the other. ' Aweel, there's Jess Ratherford, a widdy, wi' four bairns, ye meicht do waur than ware your siller on her.' ' Five pounds tb begin?' inquired his lordship. ' Fiv puud ! Are ye made o* siller ? Ten scheH'ii.' "— Reader, wc think you must now be somewhat curious to know a little more about Christie John- stone and the lassies of Newhaven. Buy the book ; satisfy your curiosity. ' Twill be for yourself tho best day's work you ever did in your life. PEG WOFFINGTON. By the same Author and Publisher.— This is certainly a dramatic novel, and perhaps the very best modern specimen we have. That is not saying much, for our novels, gem rally speaking, are humdrum narratives, each, in tlie execution at any rate, resembling the other. Dramatic action is the essence of modern French novels— narrative and description of ours. Our neighbours have rushed far away from the school of Mdlle Scuderie ; whilbt we, with the exception of Dickens and a few others, are not so very far removed from Ricjardson and Pamela. We are nearer to them than to Tom Jones and Peregrine Pickle. ' Tis true, Marryat was close up with them, Lever not far off, and Sir E. Bulwer Lytton in two last stories was far less prosy than of yore. Peg Woffington is a portrait, some of the features of which are true, and others so painted that we do not see anything in them utterly incompa- tible with truth. We may fancy her to be nearly all that she is here describes1.— a wonderful actress, and, despite many failings, in heart a noble woman. The author has surrounded her with a group of the actors of her day, Colley Cibber, Quiu, Kitty Clive, & c, and several fictitious personages, and in them we see reflected the theatrical manners of a hundred years ago. He has painted her in love— a married man the object of it. She knew not of his condition, but when she discovered it her con- duct was heroic. In the beginning of the tale we are charmed at. her wit, her talent, and her beauty; at its close we are wrung with pain at her sorrows and filled with admiration at her virtues. When shall we hear from Mr Reade again? Other writers are stimulated to exhausting exertions by first successes. They certainly are not wise. They are over- pounding the hot iron— wearing it to an unsubstantial plate. Sir Reade is hoarding up his ore. We pray him once more to come to the forge, and fashion chains to be worn by us, as pleasantly as those linked together from the attractive modern metal of Whitehaven and from that of Covent- garden Theatre, though old a century or more. THE BRITISH EXPEDITION TO THE CRIMEA. By W. H. RUSSELL ( The Times Correspondent). [ Routledge and Co.]— This is a republication in one shilling parts, with plans and illustrations, of Mr Russell's justly celebrated history of the late war. Its basis are his well- known graphic, powerful, aud elo- quent letters to The Times from the East before battles began, from the field of battle, and up to the conclusion of the war. The letters are carefully revised, corrected, and enlarged, and in their cheap and improved book- form will be read attentively even by those to whom they cannot be altogether a novelty. This is the second part of the work, and it comprises all that took place from the landing of the troops at Gallipoli and other spots in May, 1854, until they disembarked in the Crimea in September, 1854. We look forward with anxious curiosity to the next, or third part, which will contain the battle of the Alma. JACQUELINE OF HOLLAND ; an Historical Romance. By THOMAS COLLEY GRATTAN, author of The Heiress of Bruges, & c, & c. [ Hodgson, 13, Paternoster- ro v.]— This is one of the most interesting volumes of that excellent collection, in cheap form, of works of fiction, called " The Parlour Library." It is a charming story, charmingly narrated. We recollect, many years ago, reading T. C. Grattan's Highways and Byways, con- taining some of the prettiest sketches, many of them sporting ones, we ever read. If our memory fail us not they referred to wanderings, gun in hand, aud setter by side or at work, in the south of France chiefly. We well remember in what a pure and pleasing style they were written, partaking of that of Goldsmith, and of Washington Irving in his first work, and the effect was a desire of more works at the hand of so amusing a writer. He was enabled to write several, most of them having those scenes pitched in the Low Countries, with the romantic history and legends of which Mr Grattan was intimately acquainted. They obtained great popular favour, particularly The Heiress of Bruges and the story now before us. Each is to be found in the " Parlour Library," and may be classed amongst its choicest ornaments. LITTLE DORRIT. By C. DICKENS.— This is the 17th part of Mr Dickens's somewhat unequal story. It contains four chap- ters ( the first mediocre), the three following excellent. Old Dorrit and his brother die in Rome. Edward is in Sicily recover- ing from the effects of malaria, and having his angelic sister tend- ing him. What a nurse is this Little Dorrit! An universal Sister of Mercy. Mrs Sparkler is yawning away her time, and for the present has nothing to do but to reprove her very soft hus- band in her own lackadaisical and deprecating way. She will soon have something else to think of. Mr Merdle, the man made of money, the banker of the bank of banks, commits suicide. It turns out that he has been, what so many others recently have been, a forger and a thief. The bank, circumlo- cution office, all are gone, and with them will go the fortunes of thousands, including those of the Dorrits, and of poor Cienuam and Boyce. This portion of the story is written with great power, and in it we see indignation scathing with words of fire associations formed to plunder, to utterly ruin the unwary, to break up homes, hearths, and hearts, to send the widow to an early grave, and the orphan to some refuge for the destitute. PAVED WITH GOLD, OR, THE ROMANCE AND' REALITY OP THE LONDON STREETS.— We praised, hardly as much as it de- served, last month, the first part of this " Unfashionable Novel," as its authors, the Brothers Mayhew, ironically christen it. The reader may recollect that the hero was born in prison, and that his mother, a deserted lady, died three or four days after his birth. He is sent a baby to the workhouse, and named Philip Morton. In this number we bave all about him, and others like him, in the nuEsery, and then in the suburban pauper school, until he becomes a lad, and is preparing, with others, to run away to sea. It is not very easy to make the doings iu a workhouse and in a pauper training school interesting to the general reader. However, the Messrs Mayhew. have surmounted the difficulty, and rendered descriptions of the workhouse of St Lazarus- With- out and of its school as attractive as others would make those of a palace or of an university. We are glad to see that there is no snarling at masters, matrons, beadles and other officials, and that the authors, exceedingly clever writers, observers, and men of the world, think that there may be good and charitable guardians, and tender- hearted officials behind the dreary walls of a work- house. They are writing like men of good sense, amusing us by their wit, and instructing us by their judgment. It is hardly necessary to wish them success. [ Several notices of books are in print. They will appear next week.] FATAL ASSAULT ON A SOLDIER AT WOOLWICH.— On Satur- day week John Walsh and Catherine Coulson were charged at the Woolwich police court with causing the death of a soldier. The deceased, a driver and gunner in the Royal Artillery, was found a few days ago dead in the water at Hoglane- stairs. It was at first thought that he had committed suicide, but as wounds were found on his head, and a poker was picked up by the river side, inquiries were made by which other circum- stances were brought to light. Between twelve and one o'clock at night the deceased, whose name was Lawler, called at a brothel in Hog- lane, kept by Coulson. Mrs COUISOH was in the kitchen with Walsh, who lived iu the house. An altercation took place, and Coulson seized the poker, and she and Walsh having put Lawler out of the house, followed him to the water side, where Walsh made a blow at him, and the deceased jumped into the water, where he was found a few hours after- wards. At the inquest on Saturday the prisoners were remanded. The only witnesses examined were two women who lived in Coulson's house. They stated that Walsh, who had formerly been in the artillery, owed the deceased a grudge for having on some occasion assisted to arrest him. FIRES IN THE CITY AND GOODMAN'S FIELDS.— Two fires took place on Tuesday morning. One happened on the premises be- longing to Mr Thos. Cramp, a greengrocer, situated at No. 52, Leman- street, Goodman's Fields. The discovery was made by a policeman, who perceived dense masses of red smoke issuing from the front shop on the ground- floor. The shop, parlours, bedrooms, and staircases were consumed, and the upper portion of the house seriously damaged. The cause of the fire is un- known. The sufferer was insured. Another fire took place on the premises belonging to Mr F. Reichardt, a tailor, No. 19, Colchester- street, Savage- gardens, at the rear of the Trinity House, Tower- hill. The discovery was made by one of the neigh- bours living opposite, whose attention was directed to dense masses of smoke pouring from the lower floor. After the lapse of a couple of hours the firemen happily succeeded in getting perfect mastery over the flames, but not until they had extended through every part of the premises in which they commenced, even burning the roof off. The premises of Mr Moore, next door ( No. 18), have also the roof partially burned off, and the fire has taken a clean sweep through the side wall. The residence of Mr Keiley, No. 16, Savage- gardens, is likewise extensively damaged by fire, water, & c. The first- named sufferer was in sured in the Sun Fire Office, but the others were not insured. TOBACCO,— The Lancet, having given up its columns for se veral weeks past to correspondence relative to the tobacco con troversy, now delivers its own opinion. Its conclusions may be thus stated:— 1, To smoke early in the day is excess. 2. As people are generally constituted, to smoke more than one or two pipes of tobacco, or one or two cigars daily, is excess. 3, Youth- ful indulgence in smoking is excess. 4. There are physiological indications which, occurring in any individual case, are criteria of excess. " We most earnestly desire," says the Lancet, " to see the habit of smoking diminish, aud we entreat the youth of this country to abandon it altogether. Let them lay our advice to heart. Let them give up a dubious pleasure for a certain good. Ten years hence we shall receive their thanks." FATAL ACCIDENT AT A STREET EXHIBITION.— On Saturday week an inquest was held at the Melbourne Arms, Sandy Hill, Plumstead, on the body of William James Jewell, six years of age, who met his death by the falling of a pole used by tumblers for balancing in the public streets. The evidence proved that while two men named Parish and Evans, in company with others, were exhibiting their performances as posturers, tumblers, and balancers, the pole accidently slipped from their hands, and struck the poor little fellow on the head. The child was raised in an insensible state, and expired some few hours after. The jury expressed their opinion that such unwieldy objects should not be used in street exhibitions where a number of persons were collected together, and returned a verdict that— Death was caused by the incautiousness of the two men, Parish and Evans. MR HENRY RUSSELL'S ENTERTAINMENT.— During the past week Mr Henry Russell has been giving his popular entertain- ment at the Princess's Theatre. There is no novelty in the pro- gramme— the Sketches of Life in the Far West, or Every- day Life in America, and Negro Life, being still found sufficiently attractive. Mr Russell contrives, by various ingenious devices, to introduce all his most popular songs in the course of his en- tertainment ; and it is not to be wondered at, since the old familiar words and airs seem to excite the greatest enthusiasm. It is certainly a very remarkable influence that Mr Russell exer- cises over his audiences; and it is to be questioned whether in any public place there could be more silence or deeper attention displayed by a number of persons under any circumstances than when he is engaged in his vocal recitations and his skilful ac- companiments on the piano. The best test of unabated popu- larity has been afforded to Mr Russell by the number of persons who have attended the theatre on each night of his performance. A SIMPLETON AT THE FAIR.— At the cattle fair held on Wednesday week, a respectable working man, named James Worth, residing at Springmill, was relieved of £ 1310s, under the following circumstances:— He was accosted by a stranger, who asked him to purchase a cow for him; for doing which he agreed to give him 10s. The few doubts Worth had were soon set at rest; and, after borrowing £ 10 from a gentleman in tlie town, he proceeded to bargain for the cow. After a little coaxing he effected a purchase for £ 13 10s. In a few minutes he proceeded to drive the cow away, when he was met by a third party, who inquired what he was doing, telling him it was * t his peril to take the cow away, as it was his property. In vain he looked for the party from whom he had purchased the cow. He had fled, and poor Worth soon became conscious of the dupe he had been, but not until he had paid the penalty of his folly.— Hud- dersfield Chronicle. 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 12, 1857. 8P0BTX2TG" CHEGMGLE. NEWMAftKET CRAVEN MEETING. [ TOWN EDITIO N.] THE TUEF. BETTING AT TATTERS ALL'S. MONDAY, APRIL 6.— A. somewhat heavier week's settling than usual at this early period of the season attracted a nume- rous attendance at " the Corner" this afternoon ; and the pro- ceedings partook of an unexpectedly interesting character from the opposition that set in against Vedette for the Two Thousand Guineas, which, at one time, seemed likely to result in his being " knocked clean out" of the betting. Symptoms of there being a " screw loose" first manifested themselves iu the City in the morning, we believe, and from the offers this afternoon of 4 to 1 on the field it was evident that a " bad night" had been passed by the horse, as well as by his popular owner, whose illness has caused more or less anxiety in sporting circles for some weeks past. From 4 to 1, the layers boldly advanced a point, and . 500 to 200 was olfered against any two, which was accepted, the takers selecting V6dette and Schiedam. Subsequently an offer was made to take 6 to 1 in an influential quarter about Vedette, and the horse's supporter was instantly accommodated ; at this juncture one or two others stepped in to the rescue, aud the odds were laid to £ 200 more at that price; whereupon the layers drew in their horns, and so decided a re- action immediately commenced that before the close of the room 9 to 2 was scarcely obtainable, aud V6dette left' off apparently firmly re- established in his position. Nobody seemed able— or at all events willing— to solve the mystery, and whilst some dealt in in- nuendoes as to his haviug broken down, aud others attributed the " peppering" the horse had undergone to the change in the weather having caused him to go amiss, or to his having played second fiddle to Skirmisher in a trial, it would seem as if there was little the matter after all, judging from the outlay in well- informed quarters which secured his return to the " head of the poll;" although, at the same time, the more cautious were loth to believe that there is ever smoke without fire iu such crses. Perhaps the most singular part of the affair is that during the temporary dethronement of Lord Zetland's horse nothing else came, for though 6 to 1 was taken about Schiedam and 100 to IS about Loyola, the amounts invested on each were of a very trifling nature, and when the " sharpshooters" had ex- pended their ammunition, offers of 100 to 15 " bar one" failed to entice the friends of either the Piudon or Northleach " cracks." Everything in fact became worse— there was the usual " Jim Crow" performance with Sydney ( against whom after 8 to 1 was taken, two points more were currently offered), and Lord of the Hills retrograded from 10 to 1 to 100 to 7 : whilst Bird in the Hand and Kent were quite friendless. Skirmisher was in force for the Great Northern Handicap, and Lady Hawthorn for the Derby; but in other respects the betting was quite devoid of interest— from the fact of there being little or nothing doing. THURSDAY, ArEix. 9.— Owing to the absence of many of the subscribers from town for the " holidays," the Room was thinly attended, and speculation except upon the Two Thousand was exceedingly languid. Nor wa3 it at all brisk upon that race ex- cept about Kent and Anton, the former of whom, on the strength of a favourable trial at Newmarket the same morniHg, advanced from 1,000 to 100 ( the opening bet) to 6 to 1, without, however, tiring out the layers, who, before the room closed, offered a point more against him. A " monkey" was betted between Kent and Schiedam early in the afternoon, but the latter had a very • 1 fishy" appearance at the close, Anton— also reported to have " been under examination" on the previous day— was backed for £ 200 at our quotations. 5 to 1 would have been taken about V6dette, but 4 to 1 was the highest offer on the field. Sydney was again " under a cloud," and Bird in the Hand and Drumyur were despatched to the " tomb of the Capulets," Mr Bowes's horse being reported with a curb. So " open" a Two Thousand as a betting race has not been known for years, and what makes it the more puzzling is that as one favourite disappears nothing comes to fill his place, if we may except the advent te- d ay of Kent, who has been in the betting, however, for some time past, 500 to 10 was taken about Loyola's winning the Two Thousand and Derby, and 1,000 to 50 was laid on the following twenty :— Kent, Bird in the Hand, Athlete, Purston, Anton, Fugitive, Ackworth, Hunting Horn, Loyola, Lord of the Hills, Matins. Kingmaker, Drumour, Schiedam, King of the Isles, Apathy, Lambourn, Bannockburn, Sydney, and Vedette. NEWMARKET HANDICAP. HONDA'S. THURSDAY. Pantomime Abraliav. is .... .... 100 to 80 ( tk) Eloquence . W. Butler ' 100 to 80 was taken about the two coupled, GREAT NORTHERN HANDICAP. Skirmisher G. Abdale .... 6 to 1 ( tk) .... St Giles W. Day 9 to 2 ( tic) .... Chev. d'Industrie.. W. Goatar — .... Captain Barclay .. W. Oates .... Pantomime....... . Abrahams 7 to 2 ( t 11) 9 to 5 tO 7 to 12 to 12 to Vedette Schiedam .. Loyola ...... Sydney.. Kei TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS. ~ ' • ' 9 to 2 ( tk) , 100 to 15 ( off) . 7 to 1 ( tk) . 9 to 1 ( off) , 10 to 1 ( off) , 100 to 7 ( tk) , 10 to 1 ( off.) , . 2 ( tk) 1 ( tk) iW l W .... G. Abdale . .... W. Goater Isaac Day .... Hayhoc _ ent .". . . . W. Smith Lord of the Hills.. Fobert .... Bird in the Hand.. J. Scott.... Anton J. Day Drumour W. Harlock..., — CHESTER CUP. Leamington E. Parr — St Giles W, Day .. 1000 to GO— Gemma di Vergy .. M. Dawson.... 20 to 1 ( off) Zigzag — Van Dunck 50 to 1 ( off) Alice W. Day 1MW to 15 Swyndel Dhygga .. 1000 to Is DERBY. Blink Bonny ...... W. I* Anson..,, — Ladv Hawthorn Dawson.... 15 to 1 ( tk) M. D Hopkins 20 to 1 Kent W. Smith 20 to 1 Sprig of Shilielagh. T. Dawson .... 20 to 1 Skirmisher G. Abdale 25 to 1—- Glenmasson I. Wooleot .... 1000 to 40 ( tk Ad& mas Escott 11) 00 to 25 ( tk) Bird in the Hand.. J. Scott — Wardermarske.... T. Dawson .... 1500 to 25 ( tk) Messenger M. Dawson.... 1000 to 20 ( tk) Henry VIII J. Day 1000 to 15 ( tk) OAKS. Blink R- mny W. I'Anson.... 4 to 1 ( tk) Lady Hawthorn ,. M. Dawsoh.... 6 to 1 ( tk) 4tol( tk 5 to 1) 8 to 1 ( off) 100 to 15 — 10 to 1 ( off) 7 to 1 ( off) 20 to 1 ( off) 15 to 1 ( tk) 25 to 1 ( off) 7 to 1 ( tk; 40 to 1 ( tk) 7 to 1 ( off) ( tk) FOALS, & c. The following mares have arrived to Augur at Beverly this sea- son: Mare by Melbourne out of Little Brownie's dam ( withafilly T0 TIRE EDITOR OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON. by Augur); mare by Gladiator, dambyBrutandorf( withacolt by j SlE. The ensuing week promises to be a busy one for both Augur); mare by St Bennett, dam by Falcon ( with a colt by trainers and betters. for whilst Newmarket is celebrating Augur); Megara ( with a filly by Augur); mare by Muley Mo- another Craven Meeting, Durham and Catterick will be en. loch, dam Combat out of Croppy ( with a AUy by.; Ra- ; gaging the attention of the Northern stables, and Coventry tafia ( with a colt by Augur); mare by Pompey, dam by Col wick » » s , out of Vacuna ( with a filly by Augur); mare by Tomboy, dam by those qf the Midland districts. Abergavenny, with a programme Mundig; mare by Orlando, dam by Lanercost ( with a colt by of unusual calibre, has also availed itself of a period when the Augur); mare by Plenipo, dam 1ly Whalebone (- with a rolt 1jy patrons of the meeting can count upon the most support; so Augur); St Agnes ( with a colt by Augur); Miss Meek ( with a :..„•, .. . . f, ,. , .. ..- , ,, t, ^ colt by Augur) T Robinson mare ( with a colt by Augur); Lucana it will be seen that in the distribution of the Easter amusements ( with a colt by Augur); Bianca ( with a colt ( dead) by Augur); Turfites at least have their fair share. The interest, however, Miss Watt ( with a filly by Burgundy); Albatross, ( barren); Or- 1 f h r6unions is s0 pureiy i0Cal, and so little has transpired lando mare ( with a colt by Drayton). Mare by Bay Middleton .. ^ J ' , , ' out of Problem, Defence mare, Laira, Eliza, Runnynicde's dam, j respecting them, that it would be absurd if I ventured to take up Nama, Blue Belle, Axinia, Boundless, Golden Age's darn, Spurm j jour readers'time by offering any reflections upon them, or aWKSKSfMite;;: r^ rr^ Tof the varr: ! te7in the by Defence, and The Major's dam ( all in foal to Augur). j lists ; and with the hope that each meeting will at least sustain The follo'wiug mares are at Swalclifi'e Paddocks to be put to its position iu the sporting world, and create in its district a Archy Magnes, and Ethelbert, : since the last ^- My Mary with str r partiality for the Turf, I shall proceed, without further a colt by Magnes), Sunrise ( with a filly by Magnes), fejrnp ( wicn : , , ,, ., ,. „ ,, __ , ' , , a filly by Magnes), Plora M'lvor ( with a colt by Archy or Ethel- preface, to the consideration of the Newmarket sheet, some of bert), Sunrise ( with a colt by Arehy), Village Lass ( with a filly the events in which are eminently calculated to affect thebetting by Magnes or Ethelbert), Lady Lift ( with a filly by Birdcatcher), | „ R t ~ „ Scalade ( with a filly by Sweatmeat), Kilmeny ( with a fil yby j Races o Lome. Birdcatcher), Rushlight ( with a filly by Ethelbert), Adelaide | The Craven list, as at present issued, contains no fewer than ( with a colt by Archy), Diadem ( with a colt by Magnes), Eccen- ; thirty- seven engagements, two of which are matches; and, from SWUS ( KSTHt bfEt^ lS^ yBafira; the number of horses reported in your last impression as " doing ( barren), Avon ( with a colt by Magnes), and Bat wing ( barren). ; work,' we have a right to anticipate well- filled cards during the At Owmby Paddocks, on the - 1th inst, Capt Skipworth's Star-! week> light, a brown fitly by Fernhill, and will be put to The, Cure; on u „ . « < ononis dav » h fc is hardlv Qtror. tr the 8th inst. Mr G. S. Barker's Lucv Neale, a black or grey colt! ^ onaay is, as usual, our opening aav, out; is narttiy st, ong by Fernhill, and will be put to him again. The following mares | enough to draw strangers to " head quarters," there being but six have also arrived to The Cure:— Mr A. Johnson's Jennala ( in | events on the card, and none of them with any prospective in- Daughter ( in foal to Weatherbit), Mr F. Iles's Hampton mare two Handicaps upon theT. Y. C. and D. M., aud a Fifty PouudPlate out " of Sister to Kingston Robin ; Mr H, Robinson's Lady j. on the First Half of the A. M.; leaving the Riddlesworth ^ The following'mar c s* h a ve arrived at Sidebottom Parm to be I the first item for criticism. This stake had originally five put to Ratan:— Blame, by Touchstone ( in foal to Sweetmeat); < nominations, but as two of them have " departed this life," Harp ( in foal to Bran); mare by Orlando out of Princess Alice Eupatoria, Gilliver, and Vanity will be left to contend for it; WSf W& Sfttf of Bi/ dlSe j - d from the great improvement said to be exhibited by Gilliver ( barren to Sweetmeat; mare by Intrepid ( in foal to His Grace); this year, added to the mean opinion I entertain of Vanity, I mare by Touchstone out of Maid of Lyme ( in fo? l to His Grace); some others en route. „„ , At Lawn Stud Paddoek, on the 5th inst, Ortez, a bay filly by LoupGarou, and will be put to Storm. Mr Carter has named his three yearlings as follows;— Bay colt by Loup Garou out of Sister to Tamerlane, Halliford; chesnut filly by Loup Garou out of Brown Holland, Illumination; black filly by Chatham out of Ortez, Princess Royal. RAWCLIFFB STUD FAKM.— Canary Bird and Madame Whar- ton, colts by Arthur Wellesley; Lady Audrey, a colt by West Australian; ' Virago, a colt by Orlando; La Bonne, a filly by King Tom; Dividend, a filly by Cossack; Zuleika, a filly by Sweetmeat ; Belsay, a fiily by The Flying Dutchman; maro by Venison out of I'egotty's dam, a filly by Connaught Ranger. At Mr C. Pybus's paddocks, Catterick, last week, Mr Jackson s mare bySurplice, a colt by The Cure, and is putto Hospodar; Mr Pybus's Crazy Peggy, a colt by The Cure, and is put to Goorkah. The latter is named Sir Benjamin Brodie; and a yearling filly out of Mrs Taft, by Newminster. Debonaire. CAWSTOX LODGE.— On the 4th inst, First- rate, by Melbourne, a colt by Wild Dayrell, and will be put to Birdcatcher ; on the 5th, the dam of Logie o' Buchan, a colt by Turnus, and will be put to Birdcatcher; on the 7th, bay mare by Van Trorap out of Erato, a colt bv Windhouud, and will be put to him again. am induced to believe that Captain White's colours will be those first recognised by the judge. The Bennington Stakes closed with eight names, of which Academus has paid the debt of nature. The starters, I presume, will include Hurdle, Queen of the East, and the E vening Star and Plush colts ; and although Tricolour's running at Salisbury, except to those who knew she was amiss, does not say much for Hurdle, still his " form." ought to be found quite good enough to stand upoii in this company. Tuesday gives promise of as fine a day's sport as need be desired, and the first appearance this season of the Derby colts, Glenmasson, Messenger, and King of the Forest, with the Newmarket Handicap in addition, will be an attractive adver- tisement to all who- are fond of Newmarket. A Plate and a Sweepstakes over the T. Y. C. and D. M. being the only open events, I come at once upoa the Newmarket Handicap, for which eighteen out of the thirty- four put down for it have " stood." The change in the distance from the Suf- MANCHESTEE— FRIDAY EVENING. The investments were confined to the Great Northern Han- dicap and the Chester Cup. For the former Skirmisher resumed the premiership at a much improved price; the outlays upon him, St Giles, and Chevalier d'Industrie were to great amounts, in fact the commissions were so heavy that all the money could not be got on for want of lavers. Leamington, Mincepie, Commo- tion, and Zigzag for Chester Cup were in general request. Very little done on any other event. GREAT NOETHEBN.— 9 to 2 asst Skirmisher ( tk), 5 to 1 agst St Giles ( tk), 100 to 15 agst Chevalier d'Industrie ( tk), 100 to 7 against Captain Barclay ( tk), 100 to7 agst Dulcamara ( tk). NEWMARKET HANDICAP— 7 to 2 agst Pantomime ( tk), 9 to 2 agst Eloquence ( tk), 12 to 1 agst Malacca ( tk). , t- jwi Two THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES.— 4 to 1 agst vedette ( tk), 8 to 1 agst Kent ( tk), 8 to 1 agst any other ( off). CHESTER CUP— 8 to 1 agst Leamington ( tk), 100 to 8 agst Mincepie ( tk). 30 to 1 agst Commotion ( tk), 30 to 1 agst Claret ( tk), 33 to 1 agst Zigzag ( take 40 to 1 freely). THE DERBY.— 700 to 20 agst Colonist ( tk). THE NEW RACE HORSE DUTY. It will be seen by an advertisement ra our front page that Mr Charles Weatherby, of 6, Old Burlington- street, has been ap. pointed the " Receiver of Race Horse Duty," in accordance with the provisions of the 20th Victoria, c 16 ( amending the 19th and 20th Victoria, cap 82), recently passed upon that subject. It be- hoves owners and trainers to make themselves thoroughly acquainted with its effect, for fear of incurring the " pains and penalties" therein set forth ; and in order to assist its more thorough digestion, we here repeat the leading points of the enactment, the spirit of which all parties interested should understand. The old tax has long been regarded as a most obnoxious one, as owners were thereby compelled to pay for horses which never ran iu public; whereas, under the new act, which came into operation on the 6th of April, no ani- mal will be liable to the duty until brought out to start or run for any plate, prize, sum of money, or other thing— Steeple Chases included. The duty is to bs paid to the Receiver, or to some person duly employed and authorised by him for that purpose, previously to the starting of any horsa ; and, in the event of a horse running without the duty having been paid, the owner, or trainer, or other person having charge of such hor3e will be liable to a penalty of fifty pounds ; and the circumstances under which the horse ran are to be represented to the Board of Inland Revenue by the Receiver, in order that proceedings may be taken for the recovery of the penalty. On payment of the duty for each horse, a receipt, filled up, and signed by the Receiver, will be delivered to the person who pays the money; and these receipts may be obtained during the usual hours of business at Messrs Weatherby's office, No. 6, Old Burlington- street, London, where itisrequested that theduty may be paid. Such payment and receipt will free the owner for the time being of the horse named therein from any further payment of duty in respect of the said horse for the year ending 5th Apri1 next after such payment. Should a horse be prevented by any cause from running during the year for which the duty may have been paid, the duty will be returned— there is, therefore, no advantage in postponing the payment till the day of running. The name of every horse for which the duty is paid will be published in the Racing Calendar as soon as possible after such payment, which will be a sufficient notice to all whom it may concern that the horse is qualified by payment of the duty, and will prevent the necessity of producing the receipt at each place where the horse runs. We are requested by the Receiver of Race Horse Duty to state that he has made arrangements for issuing receipts at the meetings to be held in Easter week at Newmarket, Durham, Catterick Bridge, Coventry, Abergavenny, and Nuneaton, to those persons who, in consequence of the shortness of the notice, have been unable to pay the duty at Messrs Weatherby's office in London.^ RUFF'S GUIDE TO THE TURF.— The " Spring Edition" of this valuable Turf companion was published on Thursday last; and although somewhat later than usual the delay is compensated for by the replete nature of its information, containing a list of the handicaps and entries closed up to the time of going to press ; together with the racing of the present season, to the end of March ; and the usual mass of racing matter— past and to come. THE NEWMARKET LINE.— We have great pleasure in inform- ing our readers that the " Eastern Counties Railway Company" have since the commencement of the present month reduced the rates for the conveyance of horses nearly 25 per cent, which will prove very acceptable to the trainers and others frequenting Newmarket Races from different parts of the country. A correspondent informs us that one of the metropolitan betting shops is fitted up precisely like au undertaker's— an ap- propriate receptacle fo? " dead ' uns." At Osborne Lane Farm, on the 28th ult, Penelope, a bay fuly folk course, and the closing of the stake against three year olds to Storm, and will ba put to htm again. Arrived ; bister to i „„„,„„ +„ ,,„„„ • , , .. . .. ..... . . ' Tamerlane ( with a colt by Loup Garou), Pomme de Terre ( with does llot appear to have invested it with additional public a colt by Storm), The Pawn ( with a colt by Bay Middleton); to ! interest, and it is almost a dead letter in the market at ke put to Storm. 0 , . j the present time. By the returns, obligingly furnished, the At Dean's Hill, near Stafford, on the 28th ult, mare by Wi- ... T , . „ i, T, '. diator, dam by Cadland, a brown colt by Teddington ; and ou Ueld> 1 conceive, will be composed of Poodle, Pantomime, the 31st, a mare by Velocipede, dam Dorabella a brown or black colt by Teddinaton. Both mares are again put to him. At Mr Bland's, Boston, on the lst inst, Lady Gertrude, by Hetman Platoff, a bay colt, by Theon. which will be named Littleworth. The mare will be pt » t to Mortimer. At Rumbleton, Berwickshire, N. B., on the 26th ult, Sarah, by Gladiator out of Pautalonado, by Pantaloon, a colt by Pay- master, and is put to him again. ASHTON PADDOCKS.— On the 5th inst, Miss Julia, a Colt by Idle Boy or Black Doctor, and will be put to Idle Boy again ; ou the 6th, Madeleine, a colt by Idle Boy, and wiil be put to him again. On the 7th iust, at Childwick Hall, near St Albans. The Maid of Lincoln, a bay colt by The Prime Minister, and wiil. be put to him again. At Hambleton, the celebrated gld mare Catherina( now twenty- seven years old), a colt by Cossack, and will be put to Hermit; Celeste, a filly by Hermit, and will be put to him again. At Malton, on the 14th ult, Mr J. Holmes's Melbourne mare, a colt by Snowdon Dnnhill; also at Malton, Mr. Nelson's Victor Emanuel's dam, a filly by Snowdon Dunhill. At the Turf Tavern, Doucaster, on the 30th ult, Mr S. Jacobs's Nell Gwynne, by Iago out of Confusionee, a colt to Surplice, and will be put to Balrownie. At SouthOrne, Mr C. Harrison's Strathnaver's dam, a colt by Snowdon Dunhill. On the 27th ult, at Harwood Lee, Mr Bates's Hippona, a brown colt by Dear Me, aud will be put to him again. Miss Harkaway's dam, a filly by The Black Doctor or Dear Me, and will be put to Hazelnut, ERRATUM.— Delaue's foal is by The Black Doctor or Dear Me, and not by the latter only, as returned to us last week. Notwithstanding the expressed intentions of her owner to the contrary, Barbelle has this season been put to Pottinger. At Lindrick Farm, near Ripon, on the 8th inst, Mary Aislabie, a brown colt to Newminster, and will put to Stockwell. OSBORNE- LANE FARM.— Naomi has arrived here with a colt by Storm; she will be put to him again. SALE BY MESSRS TATTERSALL ON MONDAY LAST. OS. FLYBTDAY, 2 > is, by The Flying Dutchman out of Forlorn Hope.... 46 ROAN FILLY, 3 yrs, by Surplice out of Jelly Fish 4o MR VILLEBOIS'S HUNTERS. QRAETEEJIAINB lAGO THB GEM GS. 155 120 105 ANTELOPE , BKFSH .... THE HACK. Gs. .. H » 5 .. 100 . 51 ODIHAM RACES.— We hear that there is every prospect of this meeting being raised to a standard second to none of its class on the " home circuit." The committee, backed by their worthy chairman ( J. Harris, Esq), are endeavouring to increase their funds by stirring up the inhabitants to increase their subscrip- tions, and lend their aid to further an object which must obviously tend to promote the prosperity of the town, which is so easily approached by railway ; whilst the course is very pret- tily situated, and the turf remarkably well adapted for racing purposes ; so that we have every reason to suppose the efforts of the committee will be crowned with the success they deserve. TNE WORCESTER RACE MEETIN& S.— Mr William Webb has accepted the office of Clerk of the Course, in the place of the late Mr Tolley, but on condition only that the office shall be honorary. Mr Webb has for many years performed the duties of this office, and has been mainly instrumental in bringing up the Worcester Meetings to their present successful pitch ; but his present dis- interestedness fairly transcends anything that cotlld have been expected, even from him, especially when it is considered that with him the office wiil only be honorary, in respect that he will receive no salary. The subscription to the Goodwood Cup, to which there are at present 20 names down, closes on Tuesday next. The horses are not to be named until the Tuesday after Epsom. The Windsor Forest and Albany Stakes at Ascot havenot filled. NEWMARKET.— Left a few days ago for Houghton Down, Stockbridge -.— Prior, Prioress, Le Comte, and Belle, under the care of Mr D. K. Palmer, where they will be trained for their engagements. It will be remembered that these horses arrived in the autumn of last year from America, aud are the property of Mr Ten Broeck. Mr Palmer has removed to the house and stables recently occupied by Sam Scott. Left W, Harlock's stables for W. Goater's at Pindoti on Wednesday last:— Ven- geance, Drumour, and Goldfinch. Arrived at H. Boyce's: Merry Sunshine, 2 yrs. DEATH OF BROOD MARES, & c.— We glean from the eighth volume of the Stud Book just published that Burletta ( barren to Cossack) was shot in January last; Castaside slipped her foal this y<? ar and is dead ; the Harry mare ( by Bustard) aud Nick- name have been shot; Muffatee died this year iu foaling a dead foal by Longbow; Stitch's colt foal by The Flying Dutchman is dead; Fairy Queen by Brutandorf slipped her foal and died in December, 1856; Louisa ( by Hetman Platoff), Famine ( slipped her foal), Mayl'air, and Moultan Lass died this year; Maltese ( the dam of Knight of St George) died this year before foaling; Charity died in 1856 in foaling a colt by Joe Lovell, which also died; Symmetry, La Belle ( by Voltaire), Soldier's Joy, Me- mento ( by Voltaire), died with their foals in 1856; Iris ( by Cain), Lizzy of Brampton, Isabella, Tell Tale, Sherbet, The Sybil ( in foaling a dead filly to Ugly Buck) died this year; Grace Darling ( The Hero's dam), Preserve, and Jenny Jumps were shot in 1855; Madame St Clair was shot in 1856; Boniface died last year before foaling; Elphine ( Warlock's dam), Miss Etty, Hybla, Bountiful, Saragossa, Jemima ( by Count Porro), Fairy Queen ( by Abraham Newland), Doubt, Phoebe ( by Lamplighter); Miss Nutting, Gazelle ( by Red Hart), Prea, Droglwda, Rosa Marr, Almeria, Monceda, Jill, Touch- me- not, Virago ( b. v Velo- cipede), Miss Martin ( by Voltaire), Betty Baylock, Harriet Caw- thorn, and Tiffany died or were destroyed in 1856. Mr W. Robinson's horses ( a correspondent informs ns) have left Quinton's stables at Royston for Joseph Dawson's at Ilsley. The Duke of Beaufort's three year old colt, by Bay Middleton out of Idleness, is called Schoolboy. Mr Ridley has sold Preston to go abroad. We regret to state that Mr Stephen Walker, well known on the Turf as the owner of Winkfield and other horses, died sud- denly on Thursday night, at his house, High- street, Marylebone. THE " LEVIATHAX" AND HIS COAT.— At the Windsor Petty Sessions, on Thursday last, a well- known hanger- on at races, known under the sobriquet of " Punch," was brought before the magistrates, charged with stealing a coat, the property of Mr Davies. It appeared from the evidence that the coat was placed in the room set apart for the press, and when a shower required its being called into use, it was non est. Information haviug been given to the police, a look- out was instituted, and the pri- soner was apprehended on Saturday night week with the coat under his arm, the account he gave being " that he found it, and was taking it home to a gentleman." The prisoner, upon being called on, elected to be tried under the " Criminal Justice Act," and accordingly pleaded guilty. Mr E. Smith, who repre- sented the prosecutor, informed the bench that robberies of this kind had of late become very frequent, and gentlemen attending races were determined to put a stop to the practice by making a » example of each offender. The bench, after remarking upon the prisoner's guilt, sentenced him to six months' imprisonment with hard labour, adding that they had been induced to deal with the case summarily from the fact that it was the first offence. THE GAME OF CHESS. Herr Eichborn. 1. KP2 2. K B P 2 8. K Kt B 3 4. K R P 2 5. K Kt K 5 6. KtxKP 7. Q K 2 8. QP1 9. PxQ 10. KlixB 11. Q BxP 12. Castles 13. Q Kt B 3 14. BKE5+ 15. Q R Q 16. Q Kt Q 5 17. KtxQBP 18. QRxB 19. K R Q CHESS IN GERMANY. Game between Herr Eichborn and Herr G. Herr G. K P 2 PxP K Kt P 2 K Kt P 1 QK2 QxK P+ Q P 2 BxKt BxQ Q PxP KBQS K Kt K 2 KBPS K Q 2 QRP1 Q Kt B S Kx Kt Herr Eichborn. 20. BxR+ 21. B K B 7 22. K B Q Kt 3 23. K Kt P 1 24. K R P 1 25. R K B 2 « . B K B 4 27. B K 3 28. Q B P 2 29. K K Kt 2 30. BxKBP . 31. QBPl( a) 82. RxKt Herr G. K Q B m Kt K Kt 3 K Kt K R K Kt K B 2 QKtKS K Kt Q 3 RK Kt K B P 1 KKtKBl KtxB+ RxP+ ( a) Very apropos. 33. K K R2, and wins; since both his pieces are attacked. If he retreat R K Kt 4, you take Kt with R, having an awkward check iu view if he retakes. Manganese, Malacca, Shoreham, December, Barfleur, La- verna, Eloquence, and Indulgence. Of these Pantomime and the Duke of Bedford's ma^ e have been most fancied, and but for his severe race in the Metropolitan, theforaier would have been dangerous. Now, I think, he will bo found to want pace, and unatele to compete with Eloquence, who told us at Bedford that distance was no object to her ; but there is another light weight whom I expect to see in the van, and that is one to whom the handicapper has been extremely indulgent, though not more so, perhaps, than his previous performances warranted. The Sale Stakes, out of its nine nominations, will have at the post Claude'Lorraine, Pomona, and Glenmasson. Of these we have seen Pomona and Glenmasson winners of good stakes, but asthelatter has won twice in better company than the mare, and, moreover, gets a six pound allowance, he ought to be before her HOW, or his Derby backers, as I previously remarked, will indeed be " sold." The Tuesday's Biddlesworth has five living nominations out of six, but only Hurdle, Beechnut, and Vanity are likely to come out for it; and as the Criterion winner is said to be minus the use of an eye, Hurdle, without even the three pounds he is en- titled to, ought to be good enough to beat Vanity. The Sweepstakes ( renewed) of 50 sovs, D. M., has four entries three of which may put in appearance, viz, Gemma di Vergy, Lord Nelson, and The Chevalier d'Industrie; and although the latter may be busy at the finish, Gemma, in spite of the " pill and black draught to follow" administered at Northamp- ton, must beat him. A Sweepstakes of 50 sovs each, D. M., closed with five entries, and as Perfume could never stay more than half a mile last year, it looks any odds on MoestiSKima. In the Match between iEthon and Lepanto, if I had any pre- ference, it would be for the former. Wednesday is the weakest day in the list, as there are only five races proposed for it, and of these the Column and the D. M. Sweepstakes alone possess any feature of interest to those who have Hpsom books. The Codumu has seventeen nominations, and it was at one time expected that Colonist would come out for it, and give his Derby backers a chauce of hedging their money. This idea ap- pears now to be dissipated, and the only starters upon whom we can depend are Church Langton, King of the Forest, Beechnut' Dundas, aud one of Lord Orford's two. Were Lord Portsmouth to be induced to pull out Ayacanora, instead of reserving her for " the Thousand," the race I think would be at his disposal; but in her absence I think Church Langton ( who has a 5lb allowance) will be found good enough to defeat The King of the Porest, whose party are nevertheless most sanguine o? success. The Sweepstakes of Fifty Sovs, D. M., with eight nominations, will bring before us this year, for the first time, General Peel's Derby colt, Messenger, who until " obscured" by the return to her old form of Lady Hawthorne, bid fair to find his way into the " twenty to one division" for the Derby. His opponents' whatever they may be, are so moderate that it strikes me Mes- senger need not be in a " hurry scurry" in his errand to beat them. Thursday is another strong day, making up for the soup maigre of Wednesday, there being nine races on the list, now that the Sweepstakes, in whi? h Ignoramus, Gemma di Vergy, and M. D. are engaged, is " off by consent." After thethree skele- ton handicaps on the T. Y. C., A. P., ana Clermont Course are decided, the first item for competition is the Aske Produce Stake, to which four names are attached, the best of them I surmise being Giliiver. A Sweepstakes of 100 sovs, D. M„ has seven out of the eight original subscriptions in training, and calculating upon Mes- senger being " fit and well, I see no " cause or impediment" why he should not again remunerate those who " trust" him. A Sweepstakes of 100 sovs each, R. M., has five nominations; that of Lord Glasgow, mirabile dictu ! with the greatest public pretensions to winning, The Claret has been reduced, by the retirement of Fly- by- Night into private life, to a match between Manganese and Wentworth ; and if both thesq quondam, " cracks" had been in form, their encounter would have been " brimful of Interest." As it is, Manganese is rather uncertain in her temper, and so disappointed her trainer awl friends at Ascot, that I am incre- dulous as to her capabilities of beating Wentworth over the Ditch- in. A Sweepstakes of 50 sovs each, Criterion Course, has the names of Tricolour, Lord Nelson, Soeur de Charity, Gemma di Vergy, and Western Power in it, and as the former mare will ia all probability be kept for the One Thousand, and Western Power's pretensions were settled in the Suburban, Gemma di Vergy looks to have only Lord Nelson to beat. The last Sweepstakes of £ 0 sovs, D. M., will be determined in a great measure by the runniDg of the week ; but at present I should take Gilliver in preference to anything. Friday has but six items ia the programme, three of which are at present unentered for ; but the remaining stakes, which in- clude the Port and two Sweepstakes, in which Kent, Schiedam, and Athlete are respectively engaged, will be anxiously watGhed for. The entry for the Port includes Vandermulin, Pnzzoletto, Yellow Jack, Mary Copp, Prince, and Brother to Bird on the Wing ; and as usual, though including the best horses of their year, a moiety of the number at least have been in the " Infir- mary." A heavy p. p. bye- bet of a thousand was made on the eve of the Two Thousand Guineas last year between the noble owners of " Fazz" and Brother to Bird on the Wing, so that their appearance at the post may be reckoned upon with sone degree of certainty; but as I cannot put faith inpatched- up horses for a race like the present, I shall be prepared to see their previous public running reversed, and Lord Glasgow revenge himself upon his old opponent for the two defeats he last year sustained from him, and on this occasion " taste the Port. In the Sweepstakes of 100 sovs, A. M., I find Kent and Schie- dam are engaged, but as the latter is most likely to be reserved for the Two Thousand, and the former is reported to have been tried good enough to be second favourite for that race, it is just on the cards Lord Londe3borough may like to see him gallop in public; and in the absence of Mr Howard's colt, I am of opinion this Sweepstakes will enable Kent to make a favourable debut at Newmarket. In the last Sweepstakes of 100 sovs, D. M., in consequence of Athlete's backward condition, I fancy the Ma Mie colt's num- ber will be hoisted as the winner. If the Match between IiosaBonheur and Alliance bo run, I must render my allegiance to the fair painter.— Yours, & c, OBSERVER. EXPORTATION OF BLOOD STOCK. We extract the following lists of stallions and brood mares that have been sent abroad since the publication of the seventh volume of the Stud Book, from the last edition of that work just published by Messrs Weatherby, which will afford some idea of the extent to which foreigners are dependent upon this country for obtaining the requisite means of improving not only racing, but every ether description of horseflesh. STALLIONS. Andalusian; to France in 1352. Andover; to Russia after the season 1856. Azael; to South America in 1853. Ballinkeele; to France inl 850. Bedford, by California; to France. Billy Bar: to the Cape ia 1S53. C by Birdcatcher out of Flower of the Tees ( foaled in 1819): to France in 1853. Black Jack ( late Hippocrates); to China in 1853. Blemish ; to Austria in 1856. Bold Davie; to Italy in 185,' i. Brandy Face; to France in 1850. Buckthorn; to France in 1855. Burgundy; to Russia in 1856 ( died soon after landing). The Caster; to France in 1855. Chatterbox, by Magpie; to Sydney in 1855. Chesterton; to Milan in 1S53. Chief Baron Nicholson; to Germany in 1853. Chief Justice; to Austria in 1S55. Cranbrook; to Sydney in 1855 ( died on the voyage). Clincher ; to Austria m 1855. Cobnut ; to Sardinia in the winter 1856- 7. Collingwood; to France in 1855. Constellation; to France in 1852. The Cossack; to France in 1857 ( before the season). The Dauphin; to Austria in 1852. Deerstealer, by Pyrrlius the First; to Russia in 1856, Determination; to Italy in the winter 1854- 55. Duke of York, by Lanercost; to Russia in 1S52. Elthiron; to France in 1852. Epamir. ondas ; to Prussia in 1856. Ephesus; to Prussia in 1855. Ethelwolt; to France in 1855. Eulogist; to France in 1856. Faugh a Ballagh; to France in 1855. * Flare Up; to Hes « e Catsel in 1S53. Florist; to France. Fortunatus, by Picarson; to France in 1853. Frantic; to Hungary in the winter 1S55- 56. Galanthus; to Russia in 1852. Gimcrack, by Poynton; to Hong Kong in 1855 ( died on the passage). Goldfinder; to Austria in 1S55. Grapeshot; to Austria in 1856 ( died in January, 1857). Grey Chieftain; to Russia in 3850. Grey Dragon; to Hungary. Grey Tommy; to France in 1857 ( before the season). Halo; to Cape of Good Hope. Hernandez; to France in 1853, Honywood; to Naples in 1855. » Iago; to France in 1853. The Italian ; to Hungary. Ithuriel; to Russia in 1851. Joinville; to Russia in 1850. Lamartine; to France. Lammermoor; to the Cape in 1853. Lanercost; to France in 1853. Lapidist; to America in 1856. Liberator; to Russia in 1853. Lindrick; to Naples in 1855. Little Bo Peep, by Defender; to China in 1S52, and died there. Loadstone ( dam Latitude): to Fiance in 1854. Loadstone ( dam Ildegarda); to Melbourne in 1856. Lord Saltoun ; to Austria iu 1S55. Magus; to Sydney in 1856. Malton; to France in 1852. Mark Tapley; to Austria in 1852. Minotaur: to France after season 1853. Morgan Rattler, by Velocipede; to Russia in 1852. Mortimer, by Fitzallen ; to the Cane in 1857. Musician ; to Hungary in 1S55 ( died there). The National ( late Redskin), by Robin Grey; to France in 1855, New Warrior; to Sydney in 1856. Paros. Peep o' Day Boy; to Russia in 1852. Pitsford; to Australia in 1856. Prince Royal, by Voltaire; to Russia in 1851. Revolver; to Austria in 1855. Richmond; to Franca in 1853. Rupture; to Milan in 1853. Saucebox; to France in January, 1857. Schamyl, by Rough Robin; to France in 1851. Seducer; to Italy in 1855. The Setter, by The Caster; to France in 1853. Sharavogue; to France in 1855. The Sheriff, by The Provost; to Russia in 1851. Sir Roland de Bois ; to France in 1858. Sittingbourne: to Prussia in 1855. Sledmere; to France in 1852. Sleight of Hand, junior; to Sydney in 1856. The Squire; to Russia in 1853. Stilton; to Prussia in November, 1S52. Stradbally; to Sardinia in 1855. Sylvan; to the Cape in 1853. Talfourd; to Prussia. Tripple Cider; to France in 1846. C ( foaled in 1849) by Touchstone out of Letuanaj to Galicia in 1849. Uriel; to Russia in 1853. Van Tromp; to Russia in 1852. Warwick; to Sydney in 1856. Weathergage; to France in 1855. Wilsford ; to Austria in 1855. Wollaton; to Australia. Womersley; to France in 1S53. Worthless; to France in 1846. Young Barefoot ( foaled in 1852), by Sleight of Hand; to Berlin, BROOD MARES, & c. Agreeable mare ( dam by Whisker); to France in 1853, Alambra; to France. Allumette; to France in 1851. Ambassadress; to Prussia. Apple Blossom: to Austria in 1855. Ballet Girl, by Earl of Richmond; to France in 1852, Bay Araby; to France in 1853. Bilberry; to France in 1851. Birthday, by Muley Moloch; to Galicia in 1849. Bluelight ( sister to Flambeau); to Austria in 1854. British Yeoman mare ( foaled 1850) out of Harry mare, by Bustard; to France in 1855. Brown Fanny; to France in 1854. Brunette late Theorem); to France in 1854. Burgundy mare ( foaled in 1851) out of Hopeful; to Italy in 1S53. Cain mare ( foaled in 18391, dam by Muley; to France in 1850, Caloric; to France in 1855. Cauliflower; to France in 1853. Chaff; to Prussia in 1852. Charley Boy mate ( foaled 1843), sister to Clare; to France in 1855, Charley Boy mare ( dam Sovereign Lady); to France in 1855. Clarion; to France in 1855.' Comfort; to France, by Mr De Quincy Shaw, U. S., in 1856. Coryphee; to France in 1851. Cosaehia; to France in i855. Countess of Theba( foaled in 1818), by Simoom; to Austria, Cuckoo; to France in 1853. Dark Lady; to Galicia in 1847. Deborah; to Australia in 1855. . Decrepit; to France in 1855. Deerchase; to France in ^ 47. Deminus; in 1854. Dorothy ; to Austria in 1854. Eleanor, by Melbourne; to Hungary in 185S. Ellen Loraine; to France in 1855. Ellipsis; to France in 1851. Emma Donna; to France in 1854. Estrella; to Milan in 1853 ( now in King of Sardinia's stud). Fair Rosamond; to France in 1855. Fernande ; to Sardinia in 1856, Fieldmouse; to Sardinia in 1855. Flea, The ; to Sardinia in 1856: died before foaling. Follow me Lads; to France. Forest Flower; to France in 1855. Forest Fly; to France in 1855. Forfeta; to France. Fraudulent: to Francei n 1853. Fringe; to France in 1853. Glauca; to France in 1855. Gosling, by Touchstone; to Galicia in 1849. Harmony, by Pyrrhus the First; to Sardinia in 1856. Henrietta, by Harkaway; to Australia in 1855. Heroine, by Gladiator; to Austria in 1855. Hood, by Cotherstone; to France. Hopeless, by Melbourne; to France in 1856, Image, by Langar; to France in 1854. Improvement, by Recovery ; to Russia in 1853. Ingratitude; to France in 1853. Iodine ; to France in 1851. Japan, by Amato; to France in 1850. Jelly Fish j to France in 1853. Jessy, by Jerry ; to France in 852. Jessy Hammond; to France. Jew Girl; to France in 1819. Lady Alice, by Ion; to Sardinia. Lady Arthur, by Arthur; to France. Ladybird, by Birdcatcher; to Italy in 1855. Lady Charlotte, by Velocipede; to France in 1855. Lady Franklin, by The Sea; to Hungary in 1853. Lady I'm Off; to Hungary in 1853. Lady Isabel, by The Baron; to France in 1854. Lady Sarah, by Faugh a Ballagh, with a filly foal, by The Cossack; to Austria in 1855. Lambswool; to Hong Kong in 1856. Lammas Lass, by Defence ; to France. Lanercost mare ( dam Caroline); to Hungary in 1852. Lanercost mare ( l'oaled in 1814) out of Miss Lydia; to France in 1853, and there called Jessy. Lanercost mare( sis to Pillage, dam Camp Follower); to France in 1855. Lizzv, by Lanercost; to France in 1854 ( she had no living produce in England). Lola Montes, by Slane; to France in 1854. Lucy Ashton., by Tory Boy; to Australia. Lydia Languish, by Lottery; to France in 1853. May Queen, by The Earl of Richmond; to France in 1853. Millwood; to France in 1855. * Mirror; to Van Dieman's Laud. Miss Fanny, by Red Deer; to Austria in 1854. Miss Lottery, by St Martin - to Hungary in 1853. Monarch mare ( dam sis to Glare); to France in 1855, Mrs Anson, by Gladiator; to France in 1854, Muley Moloeh mare ( dam Barbelle); to France in 1855. Nan Pedlar. Naptha; to France in 1850. Payment; to France. Peggy, by Pompey; to Hone Kong in 1855 ( died on the passage). Perjury ( late Pandoea); to France. Pharmacopeia, by Physician; to France. Philippa; to Russia in 1* 52. Phrygia; to France in 1854. Pimento; to France in 1854. Pix. Plumstead; to France in 1854. Prescription; in 1854. Princess Alice, by Bay Middleton; to Russia in 1852. Prioress; to France( before foaling\ Queen of the May; to Sardinia in 1855. Quinine; to France, hi 1850. Quiver; to France in 1851. Record mare out of Miss Eliza; to France in 1853, and there called Miss John son. Recovery mare ( dam by Hampton); to Fra c- e. Reel, by Camel; to Franee in 1853. Refraction; to France. Repeal, by Emiuus ; to France in 1854. Second Sight, by Harkaway ( to France. Selina, by Longsight: to Austria in 1856. Shuffle, by Sleight of Hand ; to France in 1853. Simoon mare ( sister to Wanota); to France in 1854. Size, by Starch; to Prussia. Sleight of Hand mare ( foaled in 1816), by Comus out of Oiseau out of Anna Maria. Sleight Of Hand mare ( foaled in 1848) out of Comus's dam ( foaled in 1835), by Golumpus ; to Hungary. Sleight of Hand mare ( foaled in 1851), by Comus, by Young Phan- tom, by Smolensko; to Hungary. Sleight of Hand mare ( foaled in 1818), dam by Young Phantom out of Sister to Camilla; to Hungary. Sleight of Hand mare ( foalc- d in 1851), by Young [ Phantom out of Sister to Barefoot; to Hungary. Sleight of Hand mare ( foaled in 1851), by Y. Phanton— Cervantes— Camillus; to Hungary. Sleight of Hand mare ( foaied in 1851), dam ( foaled in 1831) by Comus out of Sister to Speaker; to Hungary. Sleight ot Hand mare ( foaled in 1852), dam ( foaled in 1843) by Hamp- ton ; to Hungary. Snowdrop; to France in 1853. Sorrel; to Sardinia. Start, by Birdcatcher; to France in 1854. Stream ; to France in 1849. Sultan, junior, mare ( dam Monima); to Italy in 1855. Surprise, by Bay Middleton : to Russia in 1852. Susan, by Touchstone ; to Hungary in 1853. The Abbess; to France in 1853. The Colonel mare( dam Mary Ann); to France in 1854. By The Hero, mare out of The Flea; to Prussia in 1S51. Titbit, by The Saddler; to France in 1854. Touch Me Not; to France in 1854, Twilight; to France. Ugly Doe, by The Ugly Buck ; to Bohemia in 185G. Vanity, by Bantam ; to Bohfiinia in 1856. Velure, by Muiey Moloch; to France in 1855. Victorine; to Sardinia in 1S" 6. Wedlock, by Sultan Junior; to France in 1853. Wild Flower; in 1855. Wit's End, by Venison; to France in 1853. EXTRAORDINARY FATAL ACCIDENT.— OU Tuesday an inquest was held at the Green Man, Bedford- street, Covent- garden, on ! j; nKS the body of Timothy Finaughty, aged 65, labourer, whose death occurred under the following circumstances :— It appeared that on the 24th ult deceased was engaged in a vessel laden with malt, in emptying it, his duty being to hold the mouth of the sack while a man named Maddams fixed round it the noose of a rope, by means of which it was raised to the deck. On one sack being pulled up, it had not been lifted more than a foot, when deceased exclaimed, in tones of agony, " Oh, oh !" and it was then found that his left thumb had been fastened in the noose, and dragged nearly from its socket. He went to Charing- cross Hospital, where the thumb was dressed, and on a subsequent day amputated, but mortification ensued, and the poor fellow i rapidly sank and died, The jury returned a verdict of Acci- j ! dental Death. THE SWALCLIFFE YEARLINGS. The following names have been given to the Swalcliffe year- Artless— By Arehy out of Idyl. Artist— By Archy out of St Hilda. Da wn of Day— By Archy out of Sunrise. Archduke— By Archy out of Batwing. Ardour— By Archy out of My Mary. Harry— By Archy out of Adelaide. Nightlight— By Archy out of Rushlight. Alacrity— By Archy out of Strayaway. Artful— By Archy out of Broken- hearted Lady. Annie— By Archy out of Phoebe. Luseicms— By Sweetmeat out of Kilmeny, Aihos— Bj Archy out of Syrup. HORSES STRUCK OUT OP THEIR ENGAGEMENTS- On the Slst ult, at 9 a. m., Swindler and Kimburn out of all their engagements. On the Slst ult., at 11: 40 a. m., Gitana out of the Great Northern Handicap at York. On the lst inst, at 4 p. m., Minette out of the Two Year Old Stakes at Epsom Spring Meeting. On the 4th inst, at 3 p. m., Gitana out of the Chester Cup. On the 6th inst, at 4: 50 p. m., Maid of Athens out of all her en- gagements at Coventry. On the 6th inst, at 8 a. m., Hospitality out of the North Durham Handicap. Prettv Boy out of the Somersetshire Stakes. Miss Harkaway out of the Newmarket Handicap. " FEIST'S RACING RECORD."— A valuable little work has just been published under this title, edited by Mr Albert Feist. It contains a calendar of races past, summary of betting and other matter important to every grade of sportsmen. FEOGEAMME OF THE NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING. Horses marked * are at Newmarket. MONDAY, APRIL 13.— The CRAVEN STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 50 added by the Jockey Club; tilree year oids 6st 6ib, four S « t 41b, five 8st 131b, six and aged 9st 5lb; the winner to be ' Coomburland sold for 600 sovs if demanded, & c, unless exemption from being _ Stathesmon.. a sold is claimed at the time of entrance, and horses for which this claim is made are to carry 9lb extra; A. P. A PLATE of 50 Sovs, for two year olds; colts 8sfc 71b, fillies Sst 31b-, winners of plate or sweepstakes value 100 sovs, in- cluding the winner's own stake 5lb, of two such races or one of 200 sovs value 71b extra; first half of Ab. M. A HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, for three and four year olds; D. M. A HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, for three year olds and upwards ' T. Y. C. The RIDDLESWORTH STAKES of 200 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds ; colts 8st 71b, fillies Sst 4lb ; mares or stallions that never produced a winner allowed 31b, if both Sib ; Ab. M.: 5 subs. • EupatonV 1 C by Surplice out of I C by Bay Middleton- • Gilliver ( 31b) of Plenary ( dead) ( pd) Breastgirth ( dead) Vanity | | ( p< i) The BENNINGTON STAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year oids; colts8st71b, fillies 8st 21b; uutried stallions or mares allowed 31b, both 5lb ; D. M,; 8 subs. Bel Oiseau Hurdle ( 31b) * Queen of the East ( 31b) * C by Alarm out of Plush ( 81b) C by Iago out of Even- ing Star F by Alarm out of Concertina * F by Collingwood out of Fleece ( untried) Academus ( 81b) ( dead) ( paid) TUESDAY.— A SUBSCRIPTION PLATE of 50 sovs; three year olds 7st, four 8st 71b, five 9st, six and aged 9st 21b; T. Y. C. • pay age st lb Capuchin 8.. 5 IS Walhalla 3.. 5 18 El Hakim 3. .5 10 Hospitality.... 4 ( paid) for all ages ; winners of any handicap amounting to 50 sovs after the weights appear 5lb, of two or one of the value of 100 sovs 71o, or of the Durham Handicap on the preceding day i1 t w S6fnd t0 his stake'aud the winner to pay 10 sovs to the fund; one mile; 13 subs. age st lb | age st lb Plausible 5.. 8 4 i Blarney ( h b).. a.. 7 0 Cardsharper .. 6.. 7 11 I Canny Fellow.. 4.. 7 0 nnnmhrrim/ l BuTOda 5 . 6 13 „ „ 7 10 The Little Cob 8.. 6 6 Gaudy 4 .7 5 | Remedy 8.. 6 6. The JUVENILE SELLING STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 25 added, for two vear olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies Sst 61b; the winner to fee sold for 100 sovs, & c; T. Y. C. To close and name by eight 0 clock to- morrow ( Monday) evening. The SCURRY HANDICAP of 3 sovs each, with 20 added, for all ages; T. Y. C. To close and name as for the Juvenile Stakes. The SELLING STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 20 added, for three year olds and upwards; the second to save his stake: one mile and a quarter. To lose and name as for the Juvenile Selling Stakes. PROGRAMME OF COVENTRY MEETING. [ The races each day commence at two o'clock.] MONDAY, APRIL 13.— The TRIAL STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added; three year olds 6st 71b, four 8st 51b, five 9st, six and aeed 9st 31b; mares and geldings allowed 8lb; maiden three year olds at the time of starting allowed 4lb, four 71b, five and upwards 101b ; winners of 200 sovs at any one time 5lb, twice 10lb, thrice 14lb extra; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; one mile; 6 subs. Odd Trick, 3 yrs I Baronage, 8 yrs I Perfume, 8 yrs Verona, 3 yrs | Mary Lovell, 5 yrs | Augusta, 8 yrs The ARBURY HALL STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for two year olds ; colts Sst 71b, fillies 8st 41b; winners 5lb extra - the winner to be sold by auction for 100 sovs, aud to pay 5 sovs towards expenses ; about half a mile; 4 subs. Mr Copeland's ch f Trot " A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each ; three rear olds 7st 71b, four X THOVXN-. TW I Gulliver's ch g Archibald Sst 121b, five and upwards 9st 31b; mares and geldings allowed * kmer ^ t0 ^ TSd ™ "' TamUB ° Ut 01 * 3lo ; the winner to be sold for 200 sovs if demanded, Ac ; if en- ! xbp nnv„ TT? v I fi fT tered for 150 sovs allowed 71b, 100121b,> o" l6lb, 40 211b | D. M I Haj"? ic^ of 10 soys each,' S ft, with 50 added; mu . ", u u > ~ ' • I the second to save his stake, and the winner to nav 10 sov « i The NEWMARKET HANDICAP of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, and 5 only towards expenses; one mile and a half- 22 subs if declared, & c, withl00 added, for four year olds and upwards; agestlbl agestlb winners after publication of the weights of a handicap amount- Early Bird .... 6.. 9 0 Whalebone .... a.. 7 5 ing to 200 sovs 71b, of all other handicaps 51b, of any two han- < J'lilU? rf, r 5- - 8 4 ' Weathercock .. 6.. 7 4 dicaps 101b extra; D. I.; 81 subs, 16 of whom declared. I • • • H? I Lady Florence. 4.. 7 0 age st lb The Earl .... 5. .8 1 Shoreham 5.. 7 13 December ..., 5.. 7 10 * Firmament .. 4.. 7 9 Gortschakoff 4.. 7 5 Poodle ( inc 71b ex) a.. 9 2 The second SALE STAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds ; colts Sst 91b, fillies Sst 5lb ; those by stallions or out of mares that never bred a winner allowed 31b, and those sold for less than 300gsallowed 81b, for less than lOOgs 6lb ; A. F.; 9 subs. age stlb * Aleppo 4.. 8 12 Pantomime .. a.. 8 7 * Jolly Marine.. 5.. 8 3 Manganese,.,. 4.. 8 3 • Malacca 4 .8 3 MissHarkaway4 ( paid) '^ ctih 1 Redemption .. 5.. 7 11 I Van Eyck 4.. 7 Y, S Tame Deer .... 4.. 7 10 | Mary Lorell .. 5. .7 ini'fi 7 $ Flyaway 4.. 7 8 I Lord Nelson .. 8.. 7 Barfleur Piccolomini .. 6.. 7 Laverna 4.7 ^ Nightshade .. 6. .7 ^ Eloquence,.. .. 4. .7 Indulgence.... 4. .6 C by Sir Tatton Syke « out of Alkali ( 61b) Claude Lorraine Sceur de Charity ( 91b) Pomona Bacon The Duke ( 61b) Venture ( 61b) Armida ( 61b) Glenmasson ( 61b) The TUESDAY RIDDLESWORTH STAKES of 200 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies Sst 41b, mares or stallions that never produced a winner allowed 31b, if both 5lb ; D. M.; 6 subs. Pampero ( 31b) I Hurdle ( 31b) I C by Surplice out of B f by Orlando out of ' Beechnut Plenary ( 31b) ( dead) Sultana( 31b) | Vanity | ( pd) A [ SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, for three year olds; colts Sst 101b, fillies 8st 71b, not engaged in either Riddlesworth, the Two Thousand Guineas, or the One Thousand Guineas Stakes; D. M.; 4 subs. Lord Nelson | Chevalier d'lndustrie I Gemma di Vergy Sceur de Charite | | A SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year old fillies' age st lb Laura Sshna .. 5.. 6 11 Swindler 5.. 6 11 Typhon 4.. 6 4 Theory ... 3.. 6 0 Dardanelles 3,. 5 6 Augusta 8.. 5 0 Maid of Athens 3 ( paid) Van Dunck 4.. 7 6 I Tom Thumb .. i. ', 7 0 Siding ........ 5.. 7 " The MEMBERS' HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs, for all ages : one mile. st lb Plausible S. .9 Blight ... 6.. 8 KatherineLogiel. .8 Weathercock .. 6 .8 Challow Boy .. 5.. 7 Blue Rock 4 .7 age st lb Salmon 4. .7 4 Ada 4. .7 0 Typhon 4.. 6 10 Village Cock .. 4. .6 7 M aid of Athens 8.. 6 6 Adm. of Wliite. 3. .6 4 age st lb Toffey 8.. 6 0 B f by John o* Gaunt out of Vesuvienne.. 3.. 5 11 Augusta 3. .5 6 The SELLING SWEEPSTAKES of 3 sovs each, with 25 added, for two year olds and upwards; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs; three quarters of a mile. To close and name on Saturday, April 11. Sst / lb each; those by stallions or out of mares that never bred Questionable' " 5 8 a winner allowed 41b, only one allowance ; D. M. ; 5 subs. 1 " " Dardanelles ( 41b) I Perfume ( 41b) I Mcestissima ( 41b) * Lily of the Vale | * Grey Hen ( 41b) | expenses; gentlemen riders; two miles. To" close and name on Saturdav, April 11. TUESDAY.— A SCURRY HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, for all horses; gentlemen riders; professionals ( 51b extra: one mile. To close and name by seven o'clock to- morrow ( Monday) evening. The CORPORATION PLATE of 40 sovs, for all ages; the winner to be sold by auction, & c, for 40 sovs; about halt a mile. ~ e lb ? age st lb age st lb 0 Village Cock .. 4., G 7 F by Turnus— " Inspiration.... 8.. 511 Augusta 8.. 5 6 Profile ........, S. .5 4 Dalkeith's dam2. .5 B by Malcolm- Cocktail's dam 2, ,4 12 MATCH, 100, h ft; Sst 71b each; A. F.—* Mr Lowther's iEthon agst * Mr Alexander's Lepanto. WEDNESDAY.— A HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs, for three year olds and upwards ; A. F. A SUBSCRIPTION PLATE of 50 sovs; three year olds 6st 131b, four 8st 71b, five 9st, six and aged 9st 31b ; the winner to be sold for 300 sovs if demanded, & c ; D. M. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each; three year olds 7st, four Sst 4ib, five and upwards 8st 111b; the winner to be sold for IOO sovs if demauded, & c ; T. Y. C. The COLUMN STAKES of 50 sovs each, hft, for three year elds; colts 8st 71b, and fillies 8st 41b; those by stallions or out of mares that never produced a winner allowed 31b, if both 5lb; R. M.; 18 subs. * C by Chabron out of Sarcasm ( 31b) Chcby Slane— Itaillery B f by Weatherbit- Mangosteen ( 31b) • Prosperity Dundas ( alb) Special Licence ( 31b) * Keepsake Colonist Church Langton ( 51b) Ayacanora • Beechnut B g by Weatherbit out of Nutgall ( 31b) Mohawk ( 31b) C by Pyrrhus the First — Y. Languish ( 31b) King of the Forest John Powney Academus ( 31b) ( dead) ( paid) Bewick ( 31b) ( dead) ( paid) Salmon 4. .7 4 Miss Hatch.... 5.. 7 0 Typhon 4. 6 10 The PEEPING TOM HANDICAP of 3 sovs each, with 20 added one mile; 15 subs. age st lb | age st lb Ada 4.. 7 6 Dardanelles.... 3.. 6 6 Typhon 4.. 7 4 | Auricula 8.. 6 0 Theory 3.. 7 1 Augusta 8,. 5 12 Adm. of White 3.. 6 10 Profile S.. 5 10 Salonica 8.. 6 10 | Maid of Athens 3 ( paid) The HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, L ft, to go to the fund, with 40 added; winners after April 3 7ib extra; two miles; 22 subs. " ' age st lb I age st lb Cliallow Boy .. 5.. 9 7 Aldershott .... 5.. 9 2 Evington Lass a.. 9 7 I Decamp 5.. 9 1 Miss Agnes.... a.. 9 6 I Penelope 6.. 9 0 Humboldt .... 6. .9 6 Boadicea 5. .8 12 Gipsy King.... a.. 9 5 | Theodine a . 8 10 Dubious a.. 9 4 Br g by The Flageolet ...... 5.. 9 4 Cardinal, 4am Royalty a.. 9 3| byBelzuni .. 4.. 8 7 The CRAVEN STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, L ft, with 100 added; winners of any handicap steeple chase after April 3 71b extra -, four miles; 34 subs. age st lb Blight ........ 6.. 9 0 Fiyaway 4.. 8 8 Lady Florence 4.. S 3 Chaliovv Boy ,. 5., S 2 Laura Seiina .. 5.. 7 10 age st lb Weathercock.. 0.. 11 7 Escape a. .10 12 Freedom a.. 9 12 Lough Bawn.. a.. 9 11 Nicholas 6,. 9 10 Laura Selina. .5.. 9 10 Coleshil! 6.. 9 9 The Prince.... 5.. 9- 8 st lb A SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, for three year olds not Dangerous 12 engaged iu the Column Stakes; colts 8st 71b, and fillies 8st 41b; ! " ln0lf-• • - 4: f those by stallions or out of mares that never bred a winner j ' IT TI allowed 4lb, only one allowance ; D. M.; 8 subs. ! uain" m- 13 • Ascr. lon ( 41b) Bel Oiseau ( 81b) Bel Esperanza • Moose Ro c by Big Jerry, dam by Retriever ( 4tb) • Hegirah . j Forest Queen .... 11 13 * C by Alarm out of j Minerva" 11 10 Plush ( 41b). Janus 11 7 Messenger ( 41b) I Matey 11 7 | Waterloo 11 2 THURSDAY.— A HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs, for three year ' Liberator 11 0 olds and upwards; T. Y. C. A HANDICAP PLATE of 70 sovs, for three year olds and upwards; Clermont Course. A HANDICAP of 20 sovs each, only 5 ft, if declared by 10 o'clock the evening before running, to go to the second, for four year olds and upwards; A. P. The FOURTH ASKE PRODUCE STAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds; colts Sst 71b, fillies Sst 41b; those by untried stallions or out of untried mares allowed 81b, but only one allowance; D. M.; 4 subs. The Baker ( 31b) I B c by Surplice out of | • Gilliver ( 81b) • Queen of the East | Refraction ( 31b) | Blind Harper .... 10 13 Nicholas ,10 13 st lb British Yeoman.. 10 12 EvingtonLas3 .. 10 10 Brigadier 10 10 Xanthus 10 8 Weston 10 7 Miss Knight Norwich Aldershott .. Gipsy King .. Deceiver .... Mayday .10 .. 10 4 .. 10 4 .. 10 2 .. 10 2 .. 10 2 st lb Fanny Kay 10 1 Ganymede Honeycomb.... Exmoor Dubious The Farmer..., The Comet .... Theodine Redcap SirChas, Napier.. 9 6 Fearless 9 0 9 IS 9 IS 9 la 9 12 9 11 9 11 9 9 9 9 PROGRAMME OF CATTERICK MEETING. BRIDGE A SWEEPSTAKES of 100 sovs each, h ft, for three vear elds; ; w , . o colts 8et 71b, fillies Sst4lb; the produce of mares that have courtesav ' bred a winner of the Two Thousand Guineas, Grand Duke plausible iu Michael, Derby, Oaks, or Doncaster St Leger Stakes 71b extra; Cardsharper ". '. o/. 7 7 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15.— 2: 30 — The CRAVEN HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 40 added ; the second to save his stake ; winners of auy handicap value 100 sovs after Feb 24 5lb, of two or one of 200 sovs Sib extra ; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses ; to start at the Brough Gate and end at the winning chair ( about one mile); 24 subs, age st lb I those by stallions or out of mares that never bred a winner allowed 3lb; D. M.; S subs, Messenger ( 81b) Bewick ( 31b) ( dead) .,.. 5.. 8 0| .... 5.7 13 Gaudy 4.. 7 71 Caliph .. 6.. 7 5 j Dr Sandwith . .4. .7 0 Martlet 4.. 6 13 | • Keepsake . I Mohawk Pampero - Vanity ' Bel Oiseau ( 31b) I Dardanelles ( 8lb) 1 ( paid) A SWEEPSTAKES of 100 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds; colts Sst 71b; R. M.; 5 subs. • Aster I Ch c by Slane out of I Kornilotf Ch or ro c by Hernan- Raillery j • Traitor dez out of Physalis | | The CLARET STAKES of 200 sovs each, h ft, for four year olds; \ colts Sst 71b, and fillies 8st 21b ; D. I.; 3 subs. Flybynight ( paid) | Manganese | Wentworth A SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, hft, for three year olds; colts I Sir~ j7Bosweii's ch 0 by Bird- catcher Sst 101b, and fillies 8st 6lb ; the winner of the Julv, Chester- out of Sweetheart field, Triennial, Hopeful, Clearwell, Preudergast, or Criterion MrBowes'sgr cStar of theEast ( Sib) Stakes at Newmarket, the New Stakes at Ascot, the Ham, 1 Mr Bowes s bkor grc Cockadoodle- Lavant, or Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood, the Prince of Mr ciarkson's b c Pelissier ( 31b) W ales's Stakes at York, the Champagne Stakes or the Ten Sov : Mr Edwards's b c Jack Homer Two Year Old Stakes at Doncaster 61b, of any two of those Mr Edwards's b c Kelpie ( 81b) stakes 91b extra; the winner of any other sweepstakes value Lord Egiiiiton's br c by Longbow 200 sovs, including the winner's own stake up to the time of running, Sib extra; 110 horse more than 9lb extra; Criterion Course; 6subs. Tricolor ( 81b ex) 1 * Cruzada I Gemma di'ttergy ( 31b Lord Nelson ( 31b ex) | Sceur de Charity | • Western Power [ ex) A SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds which never won before the time of closing this stake ; colts Sst 71b, and fillies 8st 21b ; horses wliich have started twice before the time of closing this stake allowed lib, thrice or more 6lb, such allowance to be claimed at the time of naming; D. M,; 4 subs. • Crezada I • Western Power ( 61b) | • Gilliver ( 41b.) Double Glo'sterj( 61b) I I FRIDAY.— A HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs, for three year olds and upwards; New T. Y. C. The QUEEN'S PLATE of lOOgs; for four year olds 9st 81b, five lOst 71b, six and aged lOst 121b; R. C. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each, for two year olds; colts Sst 71b, and fillies 8st 4lb; the winner to be sold for 150 sovs, < Scc ; if entered for 100 sovs allowed 61b, if for 80 91b, if for 50 12lb, if Preston" 4 7 for 25 161b; last half of Ak. M. Gaudy ...'.'.'.'.'.' 4.. 7 age stlb 1 age st lb Leyburn Lass ,6 12 Bro to Preston.. 8., 9 Baroda .6 12 | Attorney- Genl.. 3., ,5 9 Remedy .... .. 3. .6 0 I 1 El Hakim 3., ,5 9 Pontifical.... .. 3. .6 5 Walhalla...... 8., ,5 9 Capuchin .... .. 8., .6 2 j 3ulpitia.,,.,,,. 8., ,5 S Rickledon.... .. 8.. .6 0 | Ella 8,. ,5 8 Peto .. 3 . 5 12 Admiral Lyons 8., ,5 6 Little Cob.... ,5 10 | I Passion Flower Si. ,5 S 3: 0.— The Ninth EASBY TRIENNIAL PRODUCE STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, for two year olds; colts 8st71b, fillies 8st 31b ; those by untried stallions or out of untried mares allowed 31b; the second to save his stake, aud the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses ; straight run in ; 32 subs. Mr Jaques's ch c Massacre ( 81b) >_ Mr Jayues's br f Rhodoaiontade Mr T. Masterman's ch or ro c Early Bud Mr Milne's bf Lady Dot Mr J. Osborne's b c Night Ranger Mr J. Osborne'sbrf Bride Cake ( 81b) Mr C. Peck's b c by Longbow out of Bluelight ( 31b) Mr C. Pybus's b c Repute Mr J. Ryder's b c by Gameboy out of Boadicea ( 3lb) Mr J. Ryder's b f by Vatican out of The Nun ( 31b) Mr W. Scott's b or br c Nectar Mr J. Scott's b c Incleclon( 81b) Mr J. Shepherd's ro f Wood Nymph ( 31b) Mr Topham's br f Figdalc ( 31b) Mr F. Walker' 8 br f The Charmer Lord Zetland's b c Omen ( 31b) Mr T. Groves's b f by Windhound or Knight of Gwynne out of Mar- gery ( dead) ( 31b) 3: 30.— The BROUGH HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and 3 only if declared, & c, with 100 added; the second to receive 20 sovs out of the stakes : winners of any handicap value 100 sovs after Feb 24 5lb, of two, or one of 200 sovs Sib extra; the winner to pay 10 sors towards expenses; two miles; 22 subs, 5 of whom declared. age st ib TheAssayer .. 6.. 8 7 Elastic 5. .7 13 Merlin 4.. 7 10 Ireencastle .... 4.. 7 7 6 I Mr W. F. Adamson's br f by Flat- catcher out of Reali y ( Sib) Mr T. Allison's b c The Eagle( 31b) Mr Barber's ch c by Woohvicti out of Miss Littler's dam ( 31b) — out of Erycina ( 81b) Mr W. Fenwick's b or br f by Game- boy out of Mrs Dodds ( 31b) " Mr T. Groves's br c. by Windhound out of Manilla ( 31~ D) Mr T. Groves's ch c by Wiildhound out of the Maid ( Sib) Mr W. F. Haywara's br c Saucy Boy ( Sib) Mr J. Hutchinson's ch t Perfection age st lb Johnny Taft .. 5.. 7 2 St Julian ...... 5.. 6 8 Mongrel 3. .6 6 Homoeopathist .8.. 6 - 2 Janet 8.. 6 2 Norton 3.. 5 13 age st lb Cora Lmne 3.. 5 10 Apothecary 8.. 5 8 Princess of Orange 3. .5 g Hamlet 8.. 5 7 Kenerdy 3. .5 7 A SWEEPSTAKES of 100 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds; 4: 0.— The Eighth EASBY TRIENNIAL PRODUCE STAKES of 10 sovs colts 8st 71b; those got by stallions or out of mares that never bred a winner allowed 31b; Ab. M,; 5 subs. • Humbug ( 31b) I • Kent | C by Chanticleer- Schiedam I Lord Melbourne ( 81b) | Forlorn Hope ( Sib) A SWEEPSTAKES of 100 sovs eac- h, h ft, for three year olds; colts 8st 71b, and fillies 8st 21b; D. M.; 4 subs. • Traitor I C by Orlando out of I Athlete Bannockburn | Ma Mie | The PORT STAKES of 100 sovs each, h. ft, for four year olds, not named in the Claret; colts 8st 71b, and fillies 8st 41b ; tho second to save his stake ; T. M. M.; 6 subs. Vandermulin I Brother to Bird on the I Yellow Jack Fazz& letto Wing Mary Copp Prince 1 ! MATCH, 300, 200 ft; last half of A1). M.—• Lord Stradbroke's Rosa Bonheur 8st 91 b, agst Mr F. Robinson's Alliance 8st 41b. RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS. In addition to the regular trains between London and New- market at 6: 27 a. m., 8 a. m., 10: 57 a. m., 4: 57 p. m., we take it for granted— though we have received no intimation of the fact— that there will be the usual special to- morrow ( Sunday) from Bishopsgate at half- past one p. m. At the close of the meeting, on the following Friday, a similar train will leave Newmarket one hour after the last race. NEWMARKET, FRIDAY NIGHT.— Messenger and Pantomime have arrived. • • FROGEAMME OF DURHAM RACES. MONDAY, APRIL 13.— The TRIAL STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added; three year olds 7st, four Sst 10lb, five 9st 4lb, six and aged 9st 71b; mares and geldings allowed 31b; maiden three year olds at the time oi starting allowed 41b, four and upwards 71b; winners of 100 sovs in any year 5lb, twice or of 200 101b extra; one mile; 5 subs. Undine, 8 yrs I Rawoliffe, 8 yrs I Glede Hawk, 3 yrs The Little Cob, 3 yrs I Plausible, 5 yrs 1 The DURHAM HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and only 3 if de- clared, with 50 added; winners of any handicap value 50 sovs 4lb, of two fifties or 100 71b extra; the second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses one mile and a half; 21 subs, 9 of whom declared. age st lb aire st lb I age st lb The Assayer . . 6.. 8 7 Little Nell ( li b) 1.. 6 11 Lady Durham.. 5.. C 4 Presti. n 4. .7 5 Tiff 4.. 6 9 | Cora Linne .. ,. 8.. 5 9- Plioanix 6.. 7 4 Baroda 5.. 6 8 | El Hakim 3.. 5 5 Alma... 4.. 7 8 Black Tiffany.. 4.. 0 6 | Redcar 3.. 5 2 The HOPEFUL STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 71b, filiies 8st 3lb ; winners 4lb, twice or 100 sovs 6lb extra; horses having started twice and never won allowed 31' o; the winner to pay 10 sovs to the judge; T. Y. C.; 4 subs. Mr Jobling's b c First Foot | Mr Longstaffs ch c Valiant Mr J. Bell's b f Queen of Trumps | Mr W. H. Brook's b f Grisell The TALLY- HO HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, with 20 added, for horses that have beeii hunted; winners of any handicap of 50 sovs after the weights appear 71b extra -, the second to save his stake; gentlemen riders; professionals 5lb extra; two miles; 15 sub3. ' " age st lb age st lb Rifleman ( h b) a.. 10 11 B f by Hetman Caliph 6 .10 10 Platoff out of Polka 6. .10 10 AmberWitch4.. 10 3 Gipsy Boy .... a.. 10 10 Hoddam 5.. 10 0 Phedra ( h b). .5. .10 7 JeimyHubbickS .10 0 Pirate( lib)... . a.. 10 5 Star of the West a pajs ft The ALL- AGED SELLING STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for two year olds and upwards; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs, & c; T. Y. C. To close and name by niue o'clock to- morrow ( Monday) morning. TUESDAY.— The NEW STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 40 added ; two year olds 7st, three 9st: fillies and geldings allowed 31b: winners once in 1857 3lb, twice or the Hopeful Stakes on the first day 51b extra; horses that have started twice in 1857 and not won allowed 3lb; the second to save his stake; T. Y. C.; 6 subs. Bosquet, 2 yrs I Flybyday, 2 yrs I Spread Eagle, 2 yrs Grisell, 2 vrs i Gorse Hill, 2 yrs | L'uneany, 2 yrs each, h ft, for three year olds ; colts 8st 71b, fillies Sst Sib; the second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; to start at the end of the straight run in, and go once round and iu; 29 subs, Br c by The Cure out of Maid of Lincoln Fanfaronade Sky King The Early Dawn Lady Albert Chaffarina Sir Colin Britannia Seducer fcingleton Peto Comquot ( late Bonbon) B c by Gameboy, dam by Actajon All's Well Malakhoff The Medical Student Miss Nightingale Demi volte Verdigris ( dead) B f by Backbiter out of MissHorewood( dead) age st lb Cavendish.... a.. 11 7 Cardsharper .. 6.. 11 5 Phoenix 6.. 11 2 Johnny Taft.. 5.. 11 0 Coomburland Stathesmon a.. 10 11 B c by Gameboy out ; of Maria Redcar Norton Riseber Undine Homceopathist El Hakim Elegance Car a f& fima Fugitive 4: 30— The Seventh EASBY TRIENNIAL PRODUCE STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, for four year olds ; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 31b ; the second to save histstake, and the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses ; two miles ; 17 subs. Gamester None so Pretty Ch f by The Hero out Alma Knight of St Patrick of Violet The Hawk F by The Libel out of Pigskin King of Scotland Old Claret's dam B f by Surplice out of Wild Cat Eglantine Marietta Calcutta Meta Bk c by Birdcatcher Blanche King Duff out of Prairie Bird THURSDAY.— 2: 30.— The SPECULATION PLATE of 25 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, for two year olds and upwards; the second to save his stake ; the winner to be sold for 200 sov3 ; one mile. To close and name by ten o'clock on Wednesday evening. 3: 0.— The HORNBY HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, and L only if declared & c, with 60 added ; the second to receive 10 sovs out of the stakes, and the winner to pay 7 sovs towards expenses; the winner of the Brough Handicap 71b, and the second in that race 3lb extra, of the Craven Handicap 5lb extra, of any other handicap of the value of 100 sovs after Feb 24 5lb, of two, or one of 200 8lb extra; one mile and a half; 29 subs, 11 of whom declared. age st lb age st lb age st lb Bourgeois .8 7 Norton 8. .6 1 Walhalla 8. .5 8 Bolton 5.. 7 12 Bro to Preston .3.. 5 11 Sulpitia 8.. 5 7 Merlin 4.. 7 8 Cora Linne 8.511 lota. 8.. 5 6 Gaudy 4.. 7 6 The Attorney- Redcar ,3.. 5 6 Alma 4.. 7 4 General 3.. 5 8 Ella 8.. 5 6 Night Hawk .. 4. .6 10 Minnie 8. .5 8 Fairy 3.. 5 3 TheHawk ..., 4.. 6 8 3: 30.— The ORAN STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added, for two year olds ; colts 8st 71b, fillies Sst 31b; winners once 3ib, twice or a stake value 500 sovs 5lb extra ; the second to receive 20 sovs out of the stakes, and the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses ; straight run in ( about half a mile); 32 subs. Mr J. Cookson's br c Lively Bird Mr C. Peck's br c Tirailleur - - • - - Mr T. Pedley's ch f Thistledown Mr C. Pybus's br c Scandal Mr C. Pybus's b c Repute Mr Robinson's brc Bosquet Mr Robinson's Pelissier Mr John Scott's gr f Woodnymph Mr H. Smyth's ch f by Faugh a Bal- lagh out of Alice May Mr V. Surtees's br or bk c by Raby out of Bertram's dam- Mr F. Walker's br i The Charmer Mr G. Wentworth'sbr oTheCheery Chap Mr West's he The Gib Mr C. Winteringham's br or bk f Sally Mr C. Winteringham's b or br e by Gameboy out of The Baseishaw Mr Young's br c Soothsayer Lord Zetland's b c Pioneer ry, Mr J. Cookson's br e Lonsr Range Mr Dobson's b f by The Kuiglit of Avenel out of Conmore's dam Mr W. Ewbank'sch f Bess Lyon Mr E. Hansen's ch f Geneva Adm Harcourt's b f by Touchstone out of Eller, dale's dam Adm Harcourt'sbrf Si's toEllington MrT. Hewitt's b c by Sweetmeat out of Mary Mr W. I'Anson's ch f Howtowdie Mr Jaques's br f Plague Royal MrLongstaff'schc Valiant Mr T. Masterman's ch orroc Early Bud Mr Morris's b c Chambcrtin Mr W. Oates's br c by Gameboy out of Boadicea Mr J. Osborne's b c Night Ranger Mr J. Osborne's br f Lady Alice 4: 0.— The SCRAMBLE of 3 sovs each, with 25 added, for two year'" , olds and upwards; the second to save his stake ; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs, & c; straight run in ( about half a mile). To close and name by ten o'clock on Wednesday evening. 4: 30.— The TALLY- HO STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 15 added, for horses having been hunted; list each ; thorough breds 141b extra ; to be ridden by members of the Catterick Race Club; heats, one mile. To close and name by ten o'clock on Wed- nesday. PEOGEAMME OF ABERGAVENNY RACES AND MONMOUTHSHIRE HUNT MEETING. The HUNT CUP of 50gs, by subscription of 5? s each, with 20gs ! THURSDAY, APRIL 16.— The MONMOUTHSHIRE FREE HAN- added from the fund, for horses that have been regularly hunted, & c; gentlemen riders; list 4lb each; thorough bred horses 101b extra; two miles. Pho- nix, 6 yrs I The Emperor ( late I Cavendish, aged Rifleman ( h b), aged Raddiffe Her ® ), aged Polka, 6 yrs Hoddam, 5 yrs I ' I The NORTH PUBSAM HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with & O added, DICAP of 10 sovs each, 3 ft, with 100 added ; two miles; 8 subs. st lb ! Wantage 8 12 Jesuit Weathercock 8 6 Engineer.. i Alembic 8 4 Odd Trick ! The highest weight accepting bein; . M- 121b,- and the others in proportion. st lb Bobby B 7 12 8 0 Vigliacconi 6 8 .. 8 0 Sst 21b, it has been raised to 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 12, 1857. The LLANDILO SELLING STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added; three year old 8st 71b, four est 121b, fivel0st5lb, six aud aged lOst 71b s the winner to be sold for 100 sovs, & C; mares anu geldings allowed 3lb; one mile. Re- opened, to close and name April 15. The NURSERY FREE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 50 added, for two vear olds; T. Y. C. ( about 5fur); 5 subs. stlb i 6tlbl„..„. yot- v 8 10 F by Tarnus— Dal- Wllham 6 U Ravenstondale.... 8 5| keith'sdam .... 8 11 The OPEN STEEPLE CHASE FREE HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, 3 ft, with 1C0 sovs added; about four miles; 8 subs, stlb Weathercock — 12 4 Maurice Daley .. 10 10 The Blind Harper 10 6 . The HUNT STEEPLE CHASE SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each ^ th 21 added; gentlemen riders 12st each; winners of 40 sovs 31b, 60 71b, 80 101b extra; weights not accumulative, about tour miles.' Re- opened, to elose and name April 15. The DANYPARK FREE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 25 added; three miles. FRIDAY.—' The TRADESMEN'S PLATE of 100 sovs, added to » free handicap of 5 sovs each; one mile ; subs. gt lb S Odd Trick .. w.... 8 7 Bobby B 8 2 Alice Gray.. 8 7 Vigliacconi 6 S RACING Newmarket Craven .13 Durham 13 Coventry IS Catterick Bridge.... 15 stlb Theodine ......... 10 2 Omar Pasha. 10 2 Maid of the Glen.. 9 12 Bellman ... Pat Manley. st lb ' 9 10 9 0 Welham 8 12 Jesuit | 10 ° Theiahighest'weight ' accepting being 7st 101b, 8st 121b, and the others in proportion. it has been raised to The LADIES' PLATE of 50 sovs, added to a. free handicap of 5 , .. > 7iVi KYt. TO.- two miles sovs each; gentlemen riders; jockeys 71bextra; 5 subs. , st lb ! st lb 1 Alembic 11 7 Absolution ...... 10 9 Vigliaccom . Jesuit 11 7 1 Primrose 10 0 1 The COMMERCIAL PLATE of 30. sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; three quarter of a mile. The PRINCIPALITY STEEPLE CHASE FREE HANDICAP of 5 SOVS each, with 50 added; three miles; 11 subs. sf lb I I Weathercock .... 12 4 I Theodine .. ; 10 2 Morgan Rattler. Maurice Daley .. 10 10 Ganymede The Blind HarperlO 6 Bellman . .... 9 10 Pat Manley..... Omar Pasha .... 10 2 I Maid of the Glen.. 9 10 1 The WELTER STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP _ of 5 sovs each with 25 added; three miles. The highest weight to be 14st,. and should the highest weight accepting be under that, it will be raised to it, and the others in proportion. Re- opened, to close and name April 15. __ HUNT st, lb . 9 0 st lb . 9 7 , 9 7 , 9 0 MAY. Chester Spring 5 1 Ludlow Hambleton Hunt .. " Bath... hrewsbury ....... 12 | JUNE. Manchester SI Hampton 17 Wye 8| Newton 17 Hawick 5 1 Newcastle- on- Tyne i. 23 Ascot 9 I Bibury Club 24 Beverley, Hull, & C.. 10 | Worcester 2 Stourbridge ........ 6 Newmarket 7 Ripon S North Staffordshire. 4 JULY. Liverpool ,... I Nottingham.. Sfcocktridge 25 Winchester Carlisle .... Chelmsford .. 15 1 Stamford .. 21 Gsodwood .... 26 .... SO .... 80 ..... 23 ,.... 28 Brighton Brighton Club... Warwick ....... Cardiff. Lichfield Derby Northallerton ... Chester Autumn 6 Stockton... Hereford... AUGUST. Wolverhampton ... .101 Egham Reading 12 York 19 Radcliffe 24 SEPTEMBER. Thirsk 11 Doncaster 15 Leicester .... 23 25 27 27 INDEX TO Chester April 11 Goodwood ........ 14 Curragh „„_ i Janus, and 10 to 1 agst Diana ( offd). Waterloo went away with FIXTURES FOR 1857. I the lead, Diana lying second, Odiham third, Janus fourth, Mmos APRIL. .. ! fifth, Hopeless Star sixth, and The Wizard last. Minos slightly Abergarenny 161 York Spring 21, at the first fence, which Hopeless Star took at the same LewesCSouthdownH) 16 Malton. S, time, but swerved, cannoned against him, and knocked him Hoo 18 I Newmarket i ioyer> The wizard iu following slipped into the ditch and rolled 1 ! over the bank, the pair thus early being left hopelessly in the 141 Harpenden 22 rear. On passing the Stand Odiham took the second place, ! 19 Epsom 26 followed in close order by Diana, Janus, and Hopeless Star ; then came Minos and The Wizard, a long interval separating each from the leading horses. These positions were preserved across the lane and round the flag on the brow of the hill, but shortly after rounding which Odiham took up the running; • Waterloo lying second, Diana third, Janus fourth, Hopeless Star next; in the rear, still struggling on, being Minos andTlie Wizard. Passing the Farm buildings in the bottom, Diana passed Water- loo, and for a short distance kept company with Odiham, but then fell back, Janus and Hopeli ss Star being her close com- panions. Waterloo at the same time gradually dropped astern. Near the fence where Minos fell Janus took second place, but slipped ou landing, and was nearly down, Hopeless Star going on third, aud Diana next. Waterloo, who was a long way in the rear, was then pulled up, Minos and The Wizard shortly after following suit. Very little change took place in the order of running until crossing Bone- lane, going out a second time, where Hopeless Star, evidently beaten, fell, leaving the race with the three placed. Odiham went on with a strong lead, never made a mistake, aud won in a canter by six lengths; Diana a bad third; the others did not pass the post. The WINDSOR TOWN PLATE of 30 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; list 71b each ; gentlemen riders allowed 5lb ; the winner to be sold for 150 sovs; about three miles; 11 subs. Mr W. Frampton's The British Yeoman, list 211). Mr Goodman Mr Deacon's ch g Weston, list 21b Mr Edwards Mr Standish's br g Gentle, list 2: b Owner Mr Block's b g Nebuchadnezzar, list 21b . Mr Leigh Mr W. Patten's Nimrod, list 21b Mr Dart Mr O. Wansev'f lvanhoe, list 7lo Higgins Mr Jenning's King Dan, list 71b T. Olliver Mr C. A. Talbot's The Hack, list 21b Mr Biundell 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst The British Yeoman, 3 to 1 agst Weston, 4 to 1 agst King Dan, and 5 to 1 agst any other. British Yeo- man made nearly all the running, and won by three lengths. Ivanhoe, Nimrod, and King Dan fell the first time round. NUNEATON STEEPLE CHASES, APRIL 16. Entries for the FARMERS' STEEPLE CHASE. age st ! h l age st lb Mr Chadwick's b g The Archduke a. .13 Mr Clarke's ch, g Specu- lation a. .13 Mr Jackson's ch g Veteri- nary a.. 13 I Mr Jackson's br g Harry Lorrequer a, ,18 Mr Shepherd ns br g Gipsy | King 6.. 13 Mr Audinwood's br g by I Whaley 4.. 12 Entries for the HUNT STEEPLE CHASE age st lb Mr Deacon's b g Pioneer .. a.. 12 Mr F. Tliursby's b g Master Mellish 12 4 Mr TreBham's d m Miss Knight '. 12 4 Mr Whitehead's Squire.... a.. 12 4 Mr F. Robbins's b h Star- light a. .12 4 Mr Shepherd ns ch m May Day a.. 12 4 Mr Weaver's b m Ketworth ass a.. 12 4 Mr Sargeant's b m Katy .. a.. 12 4 Manchester Autumn .25 Moimouth 24 Newmarket F O ..,. 29 OCTOBER. Wrexham 81 Richmond 8 R. Caledonian Hunt 6 I Newmarket S O .... 12 I NOVEMBER. Worcester Autumn.. S | Shrewsbury A 17 Wecloclc. 61 Liverpool Autumn.. 10 j Warwick Autumn .. 20 Kelso 20 Newmarket H 26 Ludlow Autumn.... 20 THE Ascot Bath . CLOSING OF STAKES. April 21 | Hampton .... April 21 211 IRELAND. APRIL. .... 21 PROGRAMME I Lobster, aged Victor Emanuel, 5 yrs OF THE KILBARE MEETING. THURSDAY, APRIL 16.- The KILDARE HUNT CUP, value 50 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; 7 subs. Cannon BaU, aged I Surprise, aged ' T " Promise, aged The Disowned, aged Baliver, 6 yrs I ' The FARMERS' PLATE of 40 sovs, for four year olds and upwards; three miles. t . „ .... DonPedro, 5 yrs( S0 sovs) I Annie Laurie, 5 yrs ( 50) Miss Modesty, aged ( 25) 1 Gamecock, 5 yrs ( 50) Princess I Wild Moor, aged ( 50) Juggler, 6 yrs ( 25) Ballyshannon, 6 yrs ( 50) Tonic, 5 yrs I The CORINTHIAN CUP of 100 sovs, for four year olds and upwards; three miles ; 13 subs. The Returned, 5 yrs Sir Thomas, aged The Fox, 5 yrs Tramore, aged Heiress, aged Andy, aged Brilliant, 5 yrs Emily, 5yrs Hollymont, 6 yrs The UNION HUNT CLUB STEEPLE CHASE CUP ; three miles- Howth and Baldoyle Summer. BeUewstown .... 12 Barmaid, 4 yrs ( 50) Geneva, 4 yrs Violet, 6 yrs BernardCavanagh ,5yrs I Restless, aged Joe Miller, aged | Ringleader, 5 yrs I Archimedes, aged age st lb I age st lb Cannon Ball.. .. 11 5 Crystal. 11 1 Littlelegs 11 8 Souvenir. 11 1 Varna. .... 11 11 Nymphalme .. .. 10 9 The RAILWAY PLATE of 50 sovs closes April 13. The KILDARE HUNT PLATE of 200 sovs; three miles and a half. ase stlb FannvHolmes a,. 12 0 Kiss Me Quick a. .11 11 Emperor 11 7 MAY. . 19 1 Kilkenny Hunt JUNE. Wicklow 11 Monkstown( Co. Cork) 9 I CurTagh 28 8 1 DownR. Ojrporation. 211 Heath of Maryboro', 86 AUGUST. . . , 4 I Killarney 18 1 Tuam not fixed 111 Ballyeigh 25 i SEPTEMBER. „ 2 | Jenkinstown Park, .22 j Johnstown 29 OCTOBER. „ „ .. „, 6 I Curragh 13 I DownR. Corporation. 21 7 I Limerick 19 1 Cork 2JT Galway . Tramore. Curragh .... Caliirciveen Kilkee Armagh THE age st lb Mr Gulliver's b g Decamp. .5. .11 7 Mr F. Price's ch m by Crane- brook 5.. 11 7 Mr J. Jennings's b g Alder- shott 5.. 11 7 Mr J. B. Topham's b h Ex- moor 5.. 11 7 Mr Deacon's ch g Weston.. 4. .11 0 Mr Dart's b g Deceiver .... 0.. 11 0 Mr Gardner's ns b g Uncle Ned 4.. 11 0 Mr J. Davis's Boadieea ( hb) 4.. COURSING. JUDGE. MEETING* Mr Owens 16 Mr Owens 21,22 COURSING FIXTURES FOE 1857. APRIL. PLACE. COUNTY. Wexford Ireland Limerick Ireland MAY. Wexford ( Open) Ireland Mr Owens 6.7 SEPTEMBER Biggar ( St Leger, & c).. Lanarkshire .... Mr Nightingale.. 80 & fol. days OCTOBER. North Union Antrim Mr Owens 14,15 Belleek Fermanagh Mr Owens 21, 22 Amesbury Champion .. Wiltshire 19 & fc. l days Altcar Club Lancashire 2*. 2S NOVEMBER. Ashdown Park Cham- pion Berkshire 9& fol. days Newmarket Champion. Cambridgeshire.. Mr M'George.... 30 & foldays stlb Meigh Dair 11 10 Rover 10 12 Maley ,10 12 Rejected 10 7 Wire 10 2 Dunmurry 10 0 Beware. ,. 10 0 Abdul Medjid.. Patrick Vine Midge Ringleader ....,„ , . .,. , Penelope 9 6 1 Windfall g 8 10 Disowned 9 4 1 Huntsman 8 10 stlb 9 2 9 2 9 0 9 0 8 10 FRIDAY.— The NAAS PLATE of 100 sovs, for for year olds and upwards; two miles and a half. Nymphaline, 5 yrs I Disowned, 5 yrs ( 160) Louth, aged ( 25 sovs) I Clasher, aged ( 50) Chloroform, aged I Wild Moor, aged ( 25) Arab Maid, 5 yrs Mou « tainBreezes, 4yrs Tom Tinker, aged ( 25) I ( 100) The WELTER PLATE of 100 sovs, for all ages; 13st 71b each; gentlemen riders ; three miles. The Returned, 5 yrs Mr Mahon's br g Overseer, aged Nabocklish, aged Holly mount ( h b), 6 yrs Promise Surprise, aged The VISITORS' PURSE of 40 sovs, aud the SCURRY PLATE of 25 sovs, close April 16. Geneva, 4 yrs Prince Patrick, aged [ The Nugget, 5 yrs King Pepin, aged | Lobster, aged Baliver, rged Andy, aged Joe Miller, aged INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. CHESTER SPRING MEETING, 1857. The CHESTERFIELD HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, with 100 added, for three year olds ; winners of a handicap after April 7 of the value of 100 sovs clear 5lb extra; once round and a distance; 27 subs. stlb Commotion ...... 8 7 Odd Trick 8 3 Bashi Bazouk .... 7 12 Daisy B c by Touchstone Verona. out of Diphthong7 11 Gunboat Br c by Orlando out of Ma Mie 711 Dunboyne ,7 9 Centurion 7 9 Red White & Blue 7 8 Master Bagot Special Licence st d lb Harrie...... .7 7 The Tattler .7 6 Beatrix .... .7 6 The Avenger .7 6 Matilda .... .7 5 Schneider .. .7 4 Toffey .7 4 Queen Bess.. .7 4 Kenerdy.... .7 2 Jessie ...... Janet - _ „ . .. 6 4 .. 6 0 .. 6 0 The WYNNSTAY HANDICAP PLATE of loo sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; winners of any handicap after April 7, of the value of 100 sovs clear, 5lb, 200 or more 81b extra, but not to be accumulative ; to start at the Castle Pole, run once round and in ; 23 subs, ENGLISH TURF AND AMERICAN HORSES. [ From Porter's Spirit of the Times, New York]. By late advices from Newmarket — the great metropolis of English racing - we. learn that the weather has been so severe as to preclude all customary exercise; but that trainers were prepar- ing to take advantage of the customary break which takes place in the middle of February. In the official list of horses at work, and declared to bo in readiness for training, we find, under the name of D. Palmer, Mr Ten Broeck's string, enumerated as fol- lows: Lecomte, Prior, Prioress, and Belle— a recently purchased two- year- old filly, by Slane out of Miss Fairfield, whose breed is unexceptionable. Hence, in spite of all industriously circulated rumour* to the contrary, our champion on the other side is pre- pared to do battle in honour of the American turf, with an equine trio which, we imagine, will be sufficiently strong to dis- course most excellent music. We had some misgiving lest Mr Ten Broeck had not provided himself with the full and necessary pedigrees of his horses, knowing the strictness of the rules in connection with those events for which he will, in all probability, enter them ; but we are happy to see, by the Calendar, that ail the requirements of jockey club law have been complied with. Our readers, in common with ourselves, will now be all impa- tience to see for which events that aro open to him Mr Ten Broeck will nominate his American celebrities. It will hardly be worth his while to expose his hand for any of tho sweepstakes or handicaps at the Newmarket spring meetings; hence, we presume, Ascot, with its magnificent cup prize, will be his lirst aim. The cup itself is a mere bagatelle of 2,500 dollars value, intrinsically, though as a work of art, and a trophy of American superioritv, it would be almost invaluable ou this side of the Atlantic. " But this race always gives rise to an immense amount of speculation, half a million dollars generally changing hands on it; hence there is an opportunity of MrTenBoeck's obtain- ing au all sufficient amount of the hard cash in addition to the trophy itself. Next comes the Goodwood Cup, with all its " pains, penalties," and allowances, the which are decidedly in favour of foreign bred horses. We are almost disposed to regard this as a certainty, if Mr Ten Broeck's horses are what they were. We cannot well see, indeed, how, with such a team— notorious for all the requisite qualities of speed and endurance, trained after our fashion of forcing the pace from end to end— he can fail in accomplishing the victory with one of the trio, unless his jockeys be seduced into the English custom of making a waiting race of it. But we hope and trust Mr Ten Broeck will set his face against this method in toto; let him but give explicit orders— " to go in and win"— without regard to the style in which the race may be run by other horses ; nay, as if there were none others in the race, and we imagine he will show the English turfites something to which they have been unaccustomed in the shape of horseflesh. This is no child's play. The sporting honour of our country is concerned, and should not be sacrificed by a trick or a racing juggle, in which English jockeys are au fait. Hence we would impress upon Mr Ten Broeck the necessity of discarding all ad- vice, aud of running this, or any other race, after the American, and not the English fashion. Let him do this, and with his _ horses well and in racing condition, he must succeed ; let him .... 6 10 i neglect the warning we give him, and the probability of failure , , , . 6 10 ' t-——/ v.- l- l vmAwiiRa « ifiAvi\ lAnmo in f. ha / liG^ anno stlb .. 7 2 .. 7 2 2 2 0 ( which would cover us with mortification) looms in the distance, because that in the finesse and trickery of racing the English age st lb Bracken .6. .7 I Riseber........ 3.. 6 age st lb Elastic John ( hb; l. .6 2 Gunboat age stlb Mary.... 5.. 8 7 Artillery 4. .8 6 Fumicestone .. 8.. 8 5 1 MysteriousJack3. .6 7 Sir Humphrey.. 3.. 5 12 EUermire 5. .8 0 | The Shadow .. 4.. 6 6 | Special Licence 3. .5 12 Stork 4. .8 Peter Flat 4.. 7 Thames Ditton4. .7 BlueRoek ..., 4 .7 .6 6 1 Verona 6 0 .3.. 5 10 Moose. v.. 3. .5 8 Toffey 8.. 5 6 Miss Harkaway4, The Martlet, i,. 4. .6 Oakball.. 8.6 Lunelle........ 4. .6 The CHESHIRE WELTER CUP of 100 sovs, in specie, by sub- scription of 20 sovs each, h ft. and 5 only if declared on or before the 14th instant, with 50 added ; gentlemen riders; jockeys 5lb extra; winners of any handicap of the value of 100 sovs clear after April 7 5lb, and the winner of the Trades' Cup 10lb extra, but not to be accumulative; Grosvenor Course; 15 subs. age st lb | age st lb j age st lb " Early Bird.... 6.. 11 5 December .... 5.. 9 10 The Shadow .. 4.. 9 7 Malacca 4.. 10 12 | Odd Trick .... 8.. 9 10 | Gunboat ...... 3.. 9 7 Pr. of Orange.. 4. .10 9 , Slioreliam .... 5.. 9 9 | Sir Colin 3.. 9 4 Gay lad a.. 10 8 * Dunmurry .. 5.. 9 8 Codrington .. 8.. 9 4 Mysterious Jk. S.. 9 12 | Tom Thumb .. 4.9 71 The Avenger.. 3.. 9 2 The horses marked thus * having been entered without the knowledge of their owners, will be struck out by the time prescribed, unless spe- cially ordered to remain in.. The MARQUIS of WESTMINSTER'S PLATE, of 100 sovs in specie, added to a Handicap of 10 sovs each, for three year olds and upwards; winners of any handicap after April 7, 5lb, and of the Trades' Cup, 101b extra, but not to be accumulative; Gros- venor Course; 23 subs, age st lb Theodora 4.. 8 7 Early Bird .... 6.. 8 6 Mary 5.. 8 6 Artillery 4.. 8 4 Vanderinulin ,. 4,. 8 0 Claret 5.. 7 10 Maid of Der- went 4. .7 10 Welham 6,. 7 5 age st lb Breeze 4.. 7 4 Alma 4.. 7 2 Falstaff... 4.. 7 2 Zaidee 3.. 7 2 Alembic 6. .7 0 Spinster 4.. 7 0 Wee Willie .... 4.. 7 0 Barileur 4.. 6 12 Wardermarske .3.. 6 12 Ths CHESHIRE STAKES of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, and 5 only if declared on or before the 14th of April, with 60 added; winners of any handicap after April 7, of the value of 100 sovs, clear 5lb, or of the Trades' Cup, 10lb extra, but not to be accumulative; from the Castle Pole, once round and in; about one mile and three furlongs ; 19 subs. NEWCASTLE- UPON- TYNE STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards: The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Newcastle; G. A. Surtees, Esq. Clerk of the Course : Mr J. Gray. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8.— This meeting went off with great eclat, the start and finish being at the north- west corner of the Town Moor, a short distance from the Cowgate, and from its easy accessibility to the lovers of the sport residing in this town and neighbourhood, combined with an excellent programme, attracted a very great concourse of spectators. The weather ( until the day preceding the fixture) had, for nearly a month, been wretchedly unfavourable, aud, consequently, the most gloomy forebodings and predictions suggested themselves that the interest of the meeting would, from these causes, be totally sacrificed ; fortunately, however, the day before the fixture the weather took a most favourable turn, and the cold and cheerless winter blasts, which had so long prevailed, yielded to the more genial breeze and cheering sunshine of spring, and secured the perfect success of the meeting. Tfee course, which was twice run over, being little more than a mile and a half, consisted principally of pasture fields, and the leaps, which numbered 26, were of such a character as are met with daily in the hunting field, which, considering the large quantity of rain that had fallen, were quite severe enough. The betting at the several sporting houses had, for some days, been very animated, aud as several of the horses entered claimed " a local habitation ana a name," they were backed in many cases by their too sanguine owners with a great degree of spirit and enthusiasm. As soon as the weights appeared, " the talents" selected Tom Gurney as the favourite, and he continued to hold the premier place in the betting until the start, his recent victory at Tadcaater having the effect of reducing the odds against him to 2 to 1, which was barely obtainable at the close of the betting. The Mayor of Newcastle was present as acting steward, and the onerous duties of Clerk of the Course and Starter as usual devolved upon Mr John Gray, whose untiring zeal, not only in those departments, but in soliciting and procuring the necessary funds, needs no comment at our hands, the fast being patent to every lover of racing aud steeple chafing in the north of England. The sport came off as follows :— The NEWCASTLE- UPON- TYNE STEEPLE CHASE ( Handicap) of 5 sovs each, with 100 added; the second to receive 20 sovs out of the stakes, and the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses; a winner of any steeple chase after the weights are published value 100 sovs 71b, twice, or a winner of 200 sovs 121b extra; three to start or the added money will not be given; about three miles and a half; 15 subs. Mr Charlton's gr g Ingomar, by I'aulus ( h b), aged lust 91b Mr Smith I Mr H. Lambert's ch g Twilight, 5 yrs, lOst Pearl 2 Mr J. Halliwell's b g Little Bob ( li b), aged, list ltlb. J. Maley 3 Mr Buchanan's br m Fanny Wynne ( li t>), a, list 21b. J. Thrift 4 Mr Price's ch g Tom Gurney ( h b), aged, l2st T. Price 0 Mr G. Robson's ch g Squire of Bensham ( li b), aged, list 81b G. Robson 0 Mr Wright ns ch m The Forest Queen, a^ jed, list 81b G. Waddington 0 Mr J. G. Henderson's ch m Phaidra ' h b), 5 yrs, lost 81b.. Hall 0 Mr Curry's b g Old # Urrick( late Scherz), a, lOst 41b... J. Turner 0 Mr M. Heslop's b g Oaliirmee ( li b), aged, lOst 31b .. Mr Coxon 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Tom Guruey, 5 to 2 agst Forest Queen, 5 to 1 agst lugomar, 6 to 1 agst Fanny Wynne, 7 to 1 agst Little Bob, and 8 to 1 agst Squire of Bensham. Shortly after the ap- pointed time, the horses were marshalled to the starting post by Mr Gray, and got off on favourable terms, the lead being taken by Cahirmee, followed by Fanny Wynne aud Twilight, Tom Gurney and Squire of Bensham being iu the rear of all. After they had gone about half a mile, Cahirmee fell, and Tom Gurney overreaching himself about the same period, and cutting a back sinew, he was pulled up; after Cahirmee's mishap the lead was taken by Old Garrick, Fanny Wynne lying second, Little Bob third, and Ingomar fourth. On entering the ploughed field Fanny Wynne went to the front, and on passing the Stand the second time up was leading about four lengths, Forest Queen ( who was pulling double) lying second, Ingomar third, Twilight fourth, Little Bob fifth, Old Garrick sixth, aud Squire of Bensham seventh. Forest Queen fell about a Quarter of a The SELLING STEEPLE CHASE. Mr Deacon's b g Pioneer, aged ( 80 I Mr Sheperd ns ch m May Day, aged sovs) ( 40) Mr Day's br g St Patrick, aged ( 80) I Mr J. Page's bk g Peter Snipe, aged Mr Gardiner's br g Uncle Ned, 4 yrs | ( 20) ( 40 sovs) I THE LATE NORTH WARWICKSHIRE HUNT AND HENIEY- IN. ARDEN MEETINGS,— In respect to these events we have re. ceived a communication from Mr Mil ward, jun, which, how ever, he does not wish to be published in extenso. In it he details fully the obnoxious, and it would seem altogether unwarranted objections made at the meetiug to his father's mares, and Mr Walker, the rider of one of them; in fact, as one party has since expressed regret that he put in the protest, and should not have done so but for being over- persuaded by another, it is clear that throughout the business Mr Milward, sen, has been " more sinned against than sinning." These are matters, it will be recollected, on which at the time neither ourselves nor our re- porter expressed an opinion; but as relates to the latter, Mr M. encloses the following receipt, dated on the race day, to show that he ( the reporter) was in error concerning Walker and his disputed connection with the Tennis Court Club:—" Received of Mr Charles Walker the sum of two pounds subscription to- wards the earth- stopping of the North Warwickshire Hounds for the season 1857- 5S. Received the above amount for Mr Baker, G. Blower, John Baker.— Henley- in- Arden, March 30, 1S57." As it was well known that the reporter in question was on the ground, and had to glean his information at considerable risk amongst the mounted disputants at the post, the parties might surely have favoured him with a sight of the foregoing and another document, thereby preventing misconstruction as well as at once securing benefit ( if any) of the same through these columns. From the whole of Mr Milward's communica- tion we opine that all disputes are now set at rest, aud that the Hunt Plate is awarded to Jenny Jones, the winner. IRISH GRAND MILITARY.— The stewards of the Irish Grand Military Steeple Chase are obliged, in consequence of the elections, to postpone their steeple chases until May 2. " The Westmeath Steeple Chases are fixed for the 28th and 28th of April. - SPIDDAL CLUB MEETING.- APRIL 1. Stewards : Lord Lurgan, Captain Carlton, T. Baylan. J. Hopkins, H' Walker, H. H. O'risira, T. Jackson, and B. Ennis. Esqs. Judge; Mr Owens. A SWEEPSTAKES. Mr Roden's bk w b Wivern beat ' Mr Savage's w bk d Cossey STEEPLE CHASING IN FRANCE. Mr Jackson's bk d Sir William .. Mr Murray's bk b Dairy Maid .. Mr Borran's bk b Bewitching .. Mr Callen's bk w b Curiosity Mr O'Neill's w bk b Wire Mr Dixon's r w b Day Star Mr Callan's bk d Independent 1 Opposition J • • Lord Lurgan's r t b Lady \ Woodville / • • Mr Houghton's f Stranger Mr Brown's brd Felix Lord Lurgan's bk b Lady Ard- 1' Tiore /•• Sir William beat Wi verne Dairy Maid beat Bewitching Curiosity beat Wire Mr Savage's w bk d Congleton Hero Mr Brown's r b Irene Mr O'Neill's bk b Whistle Mr Plunkett's f r d Bravo Mr Walker's r b Kate Mr Borran's bk b Black Bella f Mr Jackson's w be b Blue Eyed \ Nancy Mr Callan's b d Clear the Way Mr Rodon's be d Rugeley Mr Armstrong's bk a Nimmo Mr Borran's w bk b Bedazzling II. Dairy Maid beat Sir William Day Star beat Curiosity Day Star beat Dairy Maid III. V. Day Star beat Independent Opposition [( dr lame) Stranger beat Lady Woodville Felix beat Lady Ardmore Stranger beat Felix Stranger ran a bye Hoc iu « » » • ^ ""-' v- t j •=> ~ = of Han sham seventh. Forest Queen leli about a quarter ol a . ^^ te^ Ltta mile afterwards,, and was outtf the race.. Fanny Wynne con- acknowledge defeat with a good grace, but we decidedly object to be beaten by trickery. In a fair field, and with a fairly run race, we have no fear. Subsequent to the Goodwood, there are a variety of cups and stakes, for which the American horses can be entered with every probability of success; to say nothing of the great summer aud autumn handicaps, such as York, Doncaster, the Cesarewitch, Cambridgeshire, & c, the victories of which would thoroughly establish our racing fame, and bring Mr Ten Broeck home a millionaire. • - • age st lb Odd Trick 8.. 6 10 B c by Touch- . stone out of Diphthong .. 8.. 6 6 Special License .3.. 6 0 The Tattler.... 8.. 6 0 Hollander 4.. 5 10 Ld Melbourne.. 3.. 5 10 age st lb St Giles... 3.. 7 0 Bubble .4.. 6 8 B c by Touch- stone out of Diphthong .. 3.. 6 7 Br c by Orlando out of Ma Mie. 3 Old Tom ...... 3.. 6 .6 7 age st lb Br f by Cother- stone out of Delaine 4 .6 5 Centurion. 3. .6 4 Grey ling 3.. 5 11 Special Licence. S. .5 11 Gilliver 3.. 5 9 Toffey 3.. 5 7 Kenerdy 3.. 5 0 , it will be raised to that, age st lb Stork 4.. 8 7 Maid of Der- went 4. .8 0 Prince of Orange 4. .7 8 Imogene 5.. 7 4 Bracken 6.. 7 0 Hartley Buck,. 5.. 7 0 Alma ,.. 4.. 7 0 If the highest weight accepting is under 8st 71b, and the others in proportion. The GRAND STAND CUP of 100 sovs in specie, added to a Handi- cap of 5 sovs each; winners of any handicap after April 7, of the value of 100 sovs clear 51b, 200 71b, 500 or more 101b, and of the Chester Cup, 141b extra, but not to be accumulative; the second in any of such handicaps, 3lb extra; once round and a distance; 26 subs age st lb Wee Willie .... 4.. 6 12 Cardsharper 6.. 6 8 LordNelson 3.. 6 7 Oakball 3.. 6 7 The Martlet.... 4.. 6 6 B c by Touch- stone out of Diphthong .. 3.. 6 5 Lunelle i.. 6 4 Assailant age st lb " 10 Typee Pumicestoae Warlock ... Ellermire... Stork Hospitality . Malacca. 4.. 7 Leamington. ... 4.7 7 Peter Flat...... 4.. 7 4 Lady Florence. .4,. 7 0 .. 4.. 8 4 .. 5.. 8 2 .. 4.. 8 0 .. 4.. 7 10 age Bt lb Elastic John ( hb),.. 4.. 6 2 Verona 3.. 6 0 Peeping Tom .. 3.. 5 12 Master Bagot.. 3.. 5 12 Sunrise 3. ,5 10 Capt Barclay .. 8.. 5 7 Moose 3.. 5 5 Queen Bess .... 3.. 5 0 All the above published on Tuesday, 7th April, at eleven a. m. NEWTON SUMMER MEETING, 1857. NOMINATIONS for the MAKERFIELD HANDICAP PLATE of 60 sovs. for two year olds and upwards; straight half mile; 33 subs. Echo, 3 yrs Sontag, 3 yrs Pera, 4 yrs Dusty Miller, 3 yrs Bessie, 5 yrs Dispute, 2 yrs Gr r by Chanticleer, out of Sis to M. Trooper, 2 yrs Remedy, 3 yrs Jack Sheppard, 5 yrs Crimea, 3 yrs Rylstone, 5 yrs Cora Linne, 3 yrs Polly, 3 yrs Jack the Giant Killer, aged Olympus, 4 yrs Glover, 4 yrs Dr Sandwith, 4 yrs Pontifieal, 3 yrs Frodsham Squire, 3yrs Stork, 8 yrs Icarus, 5 yrs Stormsail, 8 yrs Glede Hawk, 3 yrs B c by Ann and ale, out of Messalina, 3 yrs B c by Buckthorn, out of Captious, 2 yrs Brc by Buckthorn, out of Anne Page, 2 yrs Red White and Blue, 3 yrs Little Cob, 3 yrs Lady Hercules, 3 yrs Jauet Pride, 4 yrs Cumberland, 3 yrs Nelly, 2 yrs Breeze, 4 yrs Nominations for the GAESWOOD HANDICAP PLATE of 60 sovs, for two year olds aud upwards; straight half mile; 30 subs. B c by Annandale . out Breeze, 4 yrs Jack Shepperd, 5 yrs of Messaiina, 3 yrs Chester, by Springy Rylstone, 5 yrs B c by Buckthorn out Jack, 3 yrs Cora Linne, 3 yrs of Captious, 2 yrs Jack Spring, 3 yrs Ella, 3 yrs Br c by Buckthorn out Leah, Sister to Lord Jack the Giant Killer, of Anne Page, 2 yrs Nelson, 2 yrs aged Red White & Blue, 3 yrs Pera, 4 yrs DoctorSandwith, 4 yrs Little Cob, 3 yrs Dispute, 2 yrs FrodshamSquire. Syrs Amorous Boy, 3 yrs GrfbyChanticleer— Sis- Stork, 3 yrs Cumberland, 3 yrs ter to Moss Trooper Icarus, 5 yrs Janet Pride, 4 yrs Old Times, 2 yrs S' ormsail, 3 yrs Echo, 3 yrs Remedy, 3 yrs Glede Hawk, 3 yrs Knockburn, 2 yrs The NEWTON STAKES of 25 sovs, added to a Handicap Sweep- stakes of 3 sovs each, for all ages; one mile and a quarter. Nominations for the MANOR HANDICAP PLATE of 60 sovs, for all ages; Straight Half Mile, B c by Annandale out • of Messalina, 3 yrs B c by Buckthorn out of Captious, 2 yrs Br c by Buckthorn out of Anne Page, 2 yrs Red White and Blue, 8 yrs Little Cob, 3 yrs Old Tom, 8 yrs Janet Pride, 4 yrs Cumberland, 8 yrs Knockburn, 2 yrs Breeze, 4 yrs Chester, 3 yrs Jack Spring, 3 yrs Plausible, 5 yrs Br g by Theon out of Lapwing, 4 yrs Crimea, 3 yrs Jack Sheppard, 5 yrs Wild Strawberry, 3 yrs Bessie, 5 yrs Rylstone, 5 yrs Cora Linne, 3 yrs Polly, 3 yrs Ella, 3 yrs Jack the Giant Killer, aged Olympus, 4 yrs Doctor Sauawith, 4 yrs Pontifical, 8 yrs Frodsham Squire, 3 yrs Stork, 8 yrs Icarus, 5 yrs Stormsail, 3 yrs Glede Hawk, 3 yrs King Brian, 4 yrs MALTON, 1857. The BIRDSALL HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, with 40 added i winners of any handicap value 50 sovs after March 30 5lh twice 81b extra; one mile; 11 subs. age st lb I age st lb Md of Derwent. 4. .8 7 Ulysses 4. .7 0 Pontifical 8.. 6 9 Bf by Burgundy out Prioress. .8. .6 2 Lairdo' the Dale3.. 6 0 The TALLY- HO HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, with 25 added gentlemen riders; professionals, 5lb extra; mile and a quarter, Courtenay 5. .8 0 Cardsharper..., 6.. 7 12 Coomberland Stathesman,. a,, 7 10 age st lb Lady Emily 3.. 6 0 The Attorney- General 3.. 6 0 Night Hawk., 4 pays ft age st lb Sir Richard ( hb) 6.. 11 7 Marchioness .. 5.. 11 4 Ceurtenay .... 5.. 11 2 Coomberland § tath$ 8man, a., lQ 12 age st lb Phsedra( h b).. 5.. 10 10 Golden Pippin ( hb) 6.. 10 8 Old Stringhaltsa.. 10 4 Mischief( hb).. a.. 10 2 Fairy( hb).,,, a,, 10 2 age st lb Ulysses 4. .10 0 Heiress 4.. 9 12 Pontifical .... 8.. 9 10 Liverpool ..., 8,. 9 6 Lady Emily .. 3.. 9 8 Fairy 9 s STEEPLE CHASING. STEEPLE CHASES TO COME. APRIL. 13.— East Suffolk ( 4)— The Redisham Stakes, a Sweepstakes, and the Welter Stakes close, name, and colours declared April 11. 18,14.— Coventry ( 2)— The Craven Steeple Chase ( Handicap) ( closed), 13.16.— Lanboidy ( 5) The Llanboidy Union Hunt Cup, and the Cymry Stakes ( closed), the Cefnbraley and Tally- ho Stakes to close and name April 13. 14.— Waddon Vale ( Dorsetshire). 16.— Hexham ( 4)— The Tynedale, Corinthian, and Stewards ( closed). 16.— Nuneaton ( 4)— The Farmers', the Hunt, and the Selling Steeple Chase ( closed), the Scramble closes on the day of the races. 16.17.— Abergavenny and Monmouthshire Hunt ( 5)— All close and name at 7 p. m., April 15. ,,, 18.— Gullane ( N. B.) Steeple Chases ( 2), the Gullane ( Handicap) ( closed), the Hunter Steeplechase to close and name April 11. 19.— La Marche ( 3)— The Selling Steeple Chase and Consolation Stakes ( closed). 20.— Howden ( 3)— Howdenshire Handicap ( closed), the Farmers' and Tradesmen's Stakes to close and name April 13. 29.— Rothbury and Northumberland ( Rothbury) ( X)- The Northumber- land Handicap ( closed), the Coquetdale and the Selling Stakes to cLse and name April 22. MAY. 1.— Plymouth ( S>— The Grand Devon and Cornwall Steeple Chase ( closed), and acceptances declared April J5i. li, the Hunters* Stakes to clote and name April 28. 5,6.— Tavistock ( 4)— The West Devon Steeple Chase Handicap ( closed), and acceptances declared April 23. 8.— Wark ( North Tyne, Northumberland). 23.— La Marche ( 2)— To close April 25, and weights declared May 5. IRELAND. APRIL. 16.— Meath Hunt. 16,17.— Kildare Hunt ( 7)— The Corinthian Cup, the Kildare Hunt Plate, the Farmers* Plate, the Naas Plate, and the Welter Plate ( closed). 20.— Irish Military. 23.— Citizens' Club. 27, 28.— Knockingin ( Gormanston), 28.— Limerick Hunt. 28, 29.— Westmeath— The Free Handicap of 6 sovs each, with 50 added, closes on the 17th; weights to be declared the day following, and acceptances on the 22d. 29.— Tuam. MAY. 2.— Limerick Hunt ( Banoyne course). 4.— Skerries. 7.— Athy. 12,13.— Galway Hunt. 12— Kilkenny Hunt. 12.— Kanturk. 14.— Elpliin, 25,26.— Tipperary. WINDSOR GRAND MILITARY STEEPLE CHASES. [ From our Latest Edition of last week]. Stewards: The Earl of Sefton, Lord Garlies, W. Craven, Esq, H. Lyon, Esq, H. Wilkins, H. Seymour, Esq, and Capt Bulkeley. Judge: MrE. Hibburd. SATURDAY, APRIL 4.— The GRAND MILTTARY WELTER STEEPLE CHASE of 20 sovs each, h ft, for horses bon& fide and unconditionally the property of, and to be ridden by, officers on full pay of the army; lSst 71b each; about three miles; 4 subs. Mr W. Craven's ( 1st Life Guards) Johnny Raw, 11st 71b Capt Morgan 1 Mr H. Blundell's ( Rifle Brigade) Horniblow, list 71b .. Owner 2 Betting : 6 to 4 on Horniblow, who jumped away with a com- manding lead, which he maintained to the fence, after crossing Bone- lane the second time, where he blundered, fell on landing, and got away, but shortly after was caught and remounted— too late, however, to have any chance of the race, Johnny Raw winning as he liked. The SCURRY STAKES of 2 sovs each, with 25 added ; 12st each; the winner to be sold for 50 sovS ; about one mile and a half ; 9 subs. Mr Howell's Himalaya, 12st G. Stevens 1 Mr Crawford's ch g by Cranbrook, dam by Mundig, 12st ( carried 12st 21b) Mr S. Harrison 2 Mr H. Pauling's b g Candidate, 12st Bosher 3 Mr H. Edwards's ch g Whalebone, 12st T. Olliver 4 Mr T. Hussey's ch m Mermaid, by Knight ef the Whistle, 12st Capt Hunt 0 Mr F. Day's b g St Patrick, 12st Mr Blake 0 Mr Free's gr m Lady Grey, 12st Cannon 0 Capt Crymes's bk g by Pharaoh, 12st Owner 0 Mr Bradford's b g Charley, 12st C. Percer 0 Betting : 2 to 1 agst Himalaya, and 3 to 1 each agst Mermaid and Whalebone. Charley and St Patrick maintained a slight lead to the hurdles and the fence beyond, at which Charley fell, and St Patrick refused; the pair in consequence were left behind and returned home. This mishap gave the lead to the Pharaoh gelding, who was followed by Mermaid, Cran- brook gelding, and Himalaya, Whalebone, who headed the rear division, lying close up. In this way they ran to the brow of the hill, where Lady Grey joined the leading horses, but on reaching the brook she refused and disappeared from the race. At the fence beyond Himalaya joined Pharaoh, and in jumping it, came in collision, the concussion throwing the latter to the ground, without injury to his rider. Himalaya got safely over, and went on with the running, followed by theCranbrook gelding, Whalebone, Mermaid, and Candidate: the lot cleared the inter- vening fences to the starting field without a mistake. At the fence, in the rear of the Stand, Mermaid gave way to Candidate, who cleared it fourth, and followed in the wake of Himalaya and the Cranbrook gelding, but without a chance of reaching them, Himalaya winning easily at last by two lengths; Candidate a bad third, Whalebone fourth, and Mermaid fifth. The others did not pass the post. A HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES of 25 sovs each; three miles; 3 subs. Capt Duff's Ganymede, list Mr Blake 1 Mr Land's Pioneer, lOst 41b. Mr Edwards 0 Major Jennings's Aldershott, list Owner 0 Pioneer and. Aldershott refused their fences, and Ganymede won easily. By some inexcusable oversight, Pioneer was returned as the winner of this race in our " Latest Edition" of Sunday last, and Ganymede altogether omitted from the race.— JSd Bell's Life.~\ The GRAND STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 20 sovs each, h ft, and 5 if declared, with 100 added; the winner to pay 25 sovs towards the expenses; the last horse to pay 5 sovs to the second ; the winner of a 100 sovs handicap after the weights are declared 71b extra; about four miles ; 17 subs, 6 of whom pay 5 sovs each. Mr B. Land's Odiham, by Pantaloon ( h b), a, list lib.. B. Land 1 Mr G. Reynold's Janus, aged, lOst 81b Green 2 Mr W. Barnett's ch m Diana, aged, lOst 61b T. Burrowes 3 Mr Mellish's Minos, aged, list 41b Mr Edwards 0 Mr Andrews's Hopeless Star, aged, lOst 131b Mr Blake 0 Mr Chapman's Waterloo, aged, lOst 101b W. Archer 0 Mr G. Barry's ch g The Wizard, aged, lOst 101b.... G. Stevens 0 jetting: 6 to 4 agst Odiham, 5 to § apt Minos, 5 to 1 agst tinued to make the running until approaching the last turn, where she was beaten, aud the lead was wrested from her by lugomar. The four placed ran a good race home, Ingomar win- ning cleverly at last by five lengths; same between second and third; Fanny Wynne au indifferent fourth. The WELTER STEEPLE CHASE of 3 sovs each, with 25 added; the second to save his stake, aud the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; ahout three miles and a half; 7 subs. Mr M. Heslop's b g Cahirmee ( h b), aged, list Mr Coxon 1 Mr G. Robson's ch g Squire of Bensham ( h b) j aged, list 71b G. Robson 2 Mr M'Adam's ch g The Cripple ( h b), aged, list...... J. Maley 0 Betting: Even on Squire of Bensham, 2 to 1 agst Cahirmee, and 4 to 1 agst The Cripple, who refused very early in tho race and was pulled up, leaving The Squire and Cahirmee to finish it, an excellent struggle terminating in favour of Cahirmee by a nose! A SELLING STEEPLE CHASE of 2 sovs each, with 15 added; the winner, if not sold, to give 5 sovs to the fund; about two miles; 6 subs, Mr Curry's b g Old Garrick ( h b), aged, lOst 71b ( 25 sovs) Mr Coxon 1 Mr Cowan's b g The Rambler ( h b), aged, 10st71b ( 25) Mr Smith 2 Mr M'Adam's ch g The Cripple( hb), aged, 10st7ib( 25).. J. Maley 0 Betting : 5 to 4 agst the winner, 6 to 4 agst The Rambler, and 5 to 1 agst The Cripple, who was again unfortunate and was pulled up; all the running afterwards was made by Old Garrick, who won by six lengths. KNIGHTON HUNT STEEPLE CHASES. Hon Sec : Mr W. L. Williams, V. S. Clerk of the Course : Mr W. H. Cannal. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8.— Queer surmises were afloat as to what in the name of common foresight induced the risk of steeple chases iu this uncomeatable locality, and, if it be true, as the promoters have it, that " all was knocked up in a few minutes," it is a thousand pities that, havipg first measured their means, and then the frightfully difficult route to the place from any modern highway, some kind genius of Taffyland didn't advise the keeping of the momentary " spurt" to themselves. On the contrary, horses performing with no fewer than eleven packs were advertised and placarded for under a weighty code of conditions; half- a- dozen nominators, not counties, re- sponded to the call, and, after considerable doubt up to four p. m. to- day whether there would be a race at all, just half the number entered at last did go to the post. Sadly out of their reckoning as in this respect the parties taking charge of the affair were, au uuiuistakeable disposition to prevent bad be- coming worse was noticeable in other preliminaries ; nor in the spirit of fairness should mention be omitted that, iu the quarter alluded to failure is attributed to the racehorse duty coming into operation since the meeting was announced, which of a certainty kept away several animals for a second event, and which went to the wall in conseq uence. It may interest some who in summer time attend Knighton, to learn that, as the flat country close upon the town was not to be had at any price, the back- breaking and bellows- to- mend pilgrimage up the mile- and- a- half steep to the old course on the mountain was no light undertaking on this occasion, through deep ruts and drenching storms. Commencing with hurdles in the bottom, the line diverged half way up the straight to the centre of the course, where two made jumps, one with a tolerable width of water, directed the way to the back of the hill; some light fences, two lots of posts aud rails, and about fifty yards of plough, bringing the horses to the starting point. This again gone over, with a finish over the usual run in, measured something over three miles, with twenty- five leaps. The first and only race, delayed to nearly five o'clock, had well- nigh ended, aud at least one matter ( the absence of accident amongst infuriated horsemen and a large crowd) remained for congratulation, when, we regret to say, a fatal casualty befel Mr Lewis's Hatterhill, a fine- looking, splendid fencer, own sister to Vainhope, and winner of a hunt chase the other day at Here ford, where she was bought in for 100 guineas. Having lately been somewhat " dicky" on her fore understandings, she excited no inconsiderable apprehensions of anon- successful journey; in fact, it was clear that for the last half- mile the mare was going on three legs only. Those noticing the circumstance called to the rider to stop, but he, either mistaking the purport of the advice or over- anxious as a young jockey to make a flnal effort, took her over the last hurdles at the straight. In the next few strides she stopped as if shot, and came down on her head, having in the last stretch snapped short the off- fetlock joint, which hung to the limb by a tendon or two and a small portion of skin only. The poor creature's sufferings were terminated by shooting with as little delay as possible. Fully aware that anything but unity prevailed amongst the Knightonians in this the first essay at steeple chasing, let us advise them never again to attempt it, but, in reserving their " powder " for the " legitimate " sport, assist that by far the most beneficial to the old- fashioned place, and which, under the present management, has materially pro- gressed in the public estimation. A SWEEPSTAKES of 4 sovs each, hft, with 30 added, for horses that have been regularly hunted; the second to save his stake; four year olds lOst 61b, five list 21b, six and aged 12st; winners of any hunt steeple chase 71b extra ; gentlemen riders ; those who have never won allowed 51b ; about three miles ; 6 subs. Mr J. Davies's br m Boadicea ( li b), 4 yrs, list 21b Mr Davenport 1 Mr Lewis's br m Hatterhill ( h b), aged, 12st 121b ( including 71b extra) MrT. Parker 0 Mr Weyman's ch g Broinpton ( h b), aged, 12st Mr Baker 0 Brompton pulled to the front when the flag fell, but Boadicea cutting short the curve from the straight to the centre line, came on iu advance to the water jump, which he cleared without mistake, as did the mare, who landed about a length from his quarters. Srompton shying the leap by taking the wrong side of the flag, was turned back, and took it at the second attempt; • he, however, only went on to the back of the hill, where, over- pulling his rider, he bolted and was seen no more iu the rai e. Boadicea at this point twice declined her work, and so lost the lead to Hatterhill, whom the horse again joined and headed, after a second time getting clear of the artificial water. Thence Boadicea held a clear lead to the plough, just before coming to the final hurdles, over which the pair came nearly abreast, and to those unacquainted with the state of affairs a slashing struggle seemed in store; but in the ensuing twenty yards the mare broke down badly, and fracturing her off- fetlock joint, was sub- sequently destroyed, as noticed in our introductory remarks; Boadicea thus cantered in alone, and consequently, as Brompton was stopped early in the chase, no candidate showed for second money. GRAND MILITARY STEEPLE CHASES AT LA MARCHE.— From our advertising columns it will be perceived that the entente cordiale between the English and French military sportsmen, which was first established in the Crimea, and strengthened not a little by the welcome given to Viscount Talon at Brixworth, has been reciprocated in the most gratifying manner by the getting up of two steeple chases, to be run on the 23d of May, the day before the French Derby, for the officers of the English and French army, and the members ofthose riding clubs qualified for Goodwood and Warwick. We trust that the invitation held out to our military friends of the pigskin will be cordially re- sponded to. ABERGAVENNY STEEPLE CHASES.— We understand that great preparations are being made at Abergavenny for the approach- ing meeting, which is expected to be the best ever held there. The line of country has been thorougly " revised," and every- thing done to meet the approbation of those having horses en- gaged there. The programme will be found elsewhere. LA MARCHE STEEPLE CHASES. [ PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] SUNDAY, APRIL 5.— The second of the steeple- chase reunions at La Marche took place this day, the " Grand Annual" being the chief prize to be run for. From various causes this once attractive race is beginning to lose its character and interest; and as in all probability the present proprietor of the ground will be enabled to renew his lease, it behoves that some great alterations be effected, or public patronage will decline it altogether. The ground is so well known, or at least has been so often described, that it would be scarcely necessary to retrace it here; bHfc as things remain in statu quo, notwithstanding friendly hints at improvement, it is better to " out with it" at once, and plainly state that the management must march with the times, and afford the public more sport than that contained iu two steeple chases, with five at the post in each. Bad sport is no sport, and both the conditions of the programme and the construction of the fences must be thoroughly changed to secure the success of this undertaking for the future. The fences consisted as usual of the water jump before the Stand, the big bank, the dry ditch, and several bushed fences, posts and rails, and flights of hurdles, most of which had to be crossed two or three limes in the chief race. The approach to nearly all the fences is very awkwardly arranged ; there is not nearly enough space allowed for jumping between the flags ; and there being but the faintest possible apology for " wings,"' the jockeys are obliged apparently to ride into each other's horses' heels rather than chance a " bolt" by riding at the sides. We know no course on which so mauy disappoint- ments take place as La Marche, which may be accounted for chiefly from its " iu and out " and " twist- about" character, its little objectionable fences, and the still more objectionable man- ner in which they are ridden at— the riding at the water before the stands being one of the most incomprehensible exhibitions imaginable. On this occasion the jumps in the great race num- bered about 27, and the distance being increased and the ground heavy from the recent rains, speculation was much divided. Weaver had come over expressly to ride Sting, it was supposed, aud the mare naturally became the favourite— her recent per- formances iu England justifying the confidence of her backers ; nevertheless, at the last moment, Rackley got up, aud Weaver mounted Kilkenny Boy— lOib over weight! with what degree of satisfaction may easily be imagined— the animal appearing to be as incapable as ignorant of the " work" required of him. Lady Arthur was much fancied by her party, and her former jockey and trainer having also come over from England to mount her, no fears were entertained of her " bolting" propensities being exhibited ; however, once more she showed the jade, aud had nothing to do with the race. Jean du Quesue, Franc Picard, and Casse Cou represented the De la Motte confederacy, and after a lengthy argument relative to carrying the extra weight, which was decided by several members of the Jockey Club as not being necessary according to the wording of the conditions, Jean du Quesne was brought out to do battle for the stable. Im- mediately it was known that he carried no extra weight he became first favourite, and was backed for all that could be got on at 6 to 4, 5 to 4, and evens, Sting falling back to 7 to 4, and Lady Arthur to 5 to 2, whilst Kilkenny Boy— who was to win if he could— and the Dean were backed a little at 5 aud 6 to 1 each. The race was a " chapter of accidents" as usual, and the Dean alone escaping, made steady running throughout, and came in by himself. Too much praise cannot be offered to Enoch, who brought the old Oxford horse in excellent form to the post, and rode him in a most straightforward, business- like manner, making the weight aud the distance tell most awfully on the only oppo- nent who stuck to him— Jean du Quesne— who uever being able to pass him, blundered at nearly all his fences, and rolled over the big bank the last time round, and lay for some time as if severely injured. He got up however after a while, and was made to jump the remaining hurdles to get the second money, but walked in dreadfully screwy all round. Nothing else went over the entire course. The Selling Race had been run off before the Grand Annual, and was won in a cauter by a young horse out of the stable of M Fasquel, \ vho was claimed after the race by M Moyse for 4,250f, putting £ 50 to the race fund. It will thus be seen that the crack stables were knocked out of time by the outsiders ; and as Bordeaux and other places are about to revive their steeple chase meetings, the suc- cess of the little stables may encourage mauy others to join the sport, and take their chances in the " glorious uncertainty." M Fasquel must regret losing his young and promising horse, but it proves the error under which so many persons lie, in per- sisting to run horses but half tried in selling races, instead of handicaps, in which latter races their chances are just as good, and when winners they are winners also of good stakes, and still owners of their horses. M Fasquel, we are happy to say, is quite recovered from the murderous attack made upon him some nights since by several footpads on his way home from Paris. They have not yet been traced, and the money they seized from his pa- son— some 10,000 francs— is not likely now to be disco- vered upon the ruffians if caught and brought to justice. The weather being fine in the extreme, a great show of the beauty and fashion of Paris naturally graced the " scene of action; sporting men mustered in force, and many more than usual of the members of the Jockey Club were visible— the Derby, of course, being a subject of some consideration. The stables of the Prince de Beauvau, M Lupin, and Count d'Hedouville, were the most inquired after.— The Paris Races this season being at last removed from the Champ de Mars, will be run on the beautiful race course at Longchamp, iu the Bois- de- Boulogne. The last steeple chase on dit ( as mentioned last week in Bell's Life), is, that Mr Land's Weathercock joins the string of Viscount Talon and his associate, the Duke de Grammont, who have now fairly challenged the De la Motte stable by their recent purchases. Both stables, however, are " hit" for a good stake, from the defeat of their " cracks" by the Dean, A SELLING STEEPLE CHASE of l, 500f, added to a Sweepstakes of lOOf; the second to double his stake; weight 1401b; the winner to be sold for l0,000f, with allowances if for less, & c; 4,000 metres ( 2m 4fur); 6 subs. M Fasquel's br h Railway, by Nelson, 5 yrs, 1261b „ ( 3,000) Planner 1 Baron de Monnecove's ch g CasSe Cou, aged, 1301b ( 8,000) Lamplugh 2 Mr Kelley's eh g Torrent, aged, 1281b ( 4,000) Owner 3 M Salvador's br m Pepita, aged, 1241b ( 2,000) Bell 0 M Reynolds's b v, Simple Pater, aged, 1301b ( including 41b over) ( 3,000) Owner 0 Betting : 5 to 4 agst Casse Cou, 2 to 1 agst Torrent, 4 to 1 agst Railway, 5 to 1 agst Pepita. Simple Peter was first off, and came with a good lead over the hurdles, and post and rails, to the brook, where he fell, Pepita was the next, then Casse Cou, Railway, and Torrent, who all got well over. Casse Cou took the first place, running through the garden to the bank, closely followed by Pepita, Railway, and Torreut, Simple Peter, re- mounted, bringing up the rear; at the hurdles beyond the bank, Pepita came to grief, and in the river the second time Simple Peter and his rider disappeared altogether. In the meantime, Casse Cou, Torrent, and Railway, pulling double, cleared all the fences the second time round to the bank, where Casse Cou was beaten, and blundering, was just prevented very cleverly from a " roll;" this contretem/ ps left the lead with Torrent for a few strides, but he was immediately passed by Railway, and the two racing round the last turn— a very bad one— took it so wide, that Casse Cou was left with a lead of two lengths ; after taking the last fence, however, Railway collared him, and getting clear of the " hugging" the latter treated him to, ran in an easy win- Mr Dixon's Day Star, by St Clair out of Edith, being drawn, Mr Hough- ton's Stranger, by Sir T. Boswell's Curler out of Maid of the LO' thians, was declared the winneT. This club met for coursing at Spiddal on the 1st of April, and following days, to run off a 24 dog stake, to which the members confiued this meetiug, wishing to spare the game, which, through the kindness of a worthy sportsman, Lord Lurgan, has been largely increased from his preserves. The meeting was not so numerously attended as some previous ones, owing to election contests now going on throughout Ireland, but a glance at the card will show that the dogs brought forward comprised a selec- tion of good ones from English, Scotch, and Irish kennels. The hares in general were not so stout as at previous meets, which was attributed to the lateness of the season; some gave severe trials, particularly in the courses between ( Clear the " Way and L& dy Woodvill in . first ties, the latter winning cleverly, Sir William and Wivern in second, and Day Star and Dairymaid in third, in each of which these won first rate trials. WRESTLING. THE ner by two lengths, Torrent beaten as far again for second." The GRAND ANNUAL STEEPLE CHASE of 6,000f, added to a Sweepstakes of 300f, 200 forfeit, and 100 only if declared; the second to double his stake, and the third to save his stake ; the winner of a steeple chase of the value bf 80 sovs> fter the publication of the weights, 4lb extra— of 160 sovs, 81b: about 6,000 metres ( 3m 6fur); 11 subs. Mr Manby's b g The Dean, aged, 1221b ( including 21b over) Enoch 1 Count de Namur's br h Jean du Quesne, aged, lS51b Lamplugh 0 Viscount Talon's b m Sting, aged, 1291b ( including ^ 81b over) Rackley 0 Viscount Talon's b h Kilkenny Boy, 5 yrs, 1271b ( in- cluding 101b over) Weaver 0 Viscount Lauriston's br m Lady Arthur, aged, 1251b • Donaldson 0 Betting: Even on Jean du Quesne, 7 to 4 agst Sting, 5 to 2 agst Lady Arthur, 5 and 6 to 1 agst the others. The Dean, Sting. Jean du Quesue, Lady Arthur, and Kilkenny Boy, came in the order named to the first fence, at which Kilkenny Boy blundered, and blundering again at the two succeeding fences, was out of the race. At the up jump into the orchard Jean du Quesne was nearly down, but quickly righted, came close up with the leaders to the cut and laid fence aud dry ditch into the garden ; here Lady Arthur refused, and, bolting again at some hurdles a little further, was also out of the race. The Dean led over the big bank at a good pace, Sting lying off about two lengths, with Jean du Quesne at her quarters j making no mistakes to the timber on the course, which Jean du Quesne carried away; they approached the water before the stands; the Dean was first over, Jean du Quesne next, but Sting taking off too far, and dropping with her toes on the edge of the bank, fell a burster; she was quickly up again and following in the wake of the leaders, who put oil the steam as soon as their rival fell. The Dean held gallantly on, Jean du Quesne getting up from time to time, but never able to hold the lead ; again he went through the timber, but both jumped the water magnificently; Sting, however, who had made up her lost ground, refused it altogether, and was walked back to her stable. Coming out of the garden Jean du Quesne was nearly down, and rising the hill for the bank it was evident he was beat; he chested it, rolled on to the other side, and the Dean came in alone. GAROTTE ROBBERY AT BRIGHTON.— On Monday evening, about eight o'clock, John Bimpson, a middle- aged man, a smith, residing at Brighton, was walking along the Old Shoreham- road, towards Hove- place, arm- in- arm with a woman named Elizabeth Parker. It was foggy, but not quite dark, when two men met them, one of whom seized Bimpson by the neckerchief, threw him down, and attempted to throttle him, while the other knocked down the woman, aud then assisted his companion in holding Bimpson down. They kept him on the ground about eight minutes, rifling his pockets, from which they took about ten shillings. The woman's screams of murder were bringing some persons to Bimpson's assistance, when the two ruffians, and a third man who had joined them, ran away. Three men are in THE LATE BIGGAR MEETING— A POSTSCRIPT. MR EDITOR : I take this opportunity of correcting a mistake into which I fell in regard to the trainer of Blackness, the win- ner of the Biggar £ 200 Cup, whose name is J. Menzies, and not Archibald Cocke, as stated in my report. It seems that her owner, being dissatisfied with her condition at the Waterloo Meeting, gave her in charge to Menzies, who is a son of one of his overseers, with strict written directions to avoid" high training,"— to feed her iu the ordinary way, inwhich she always runs well in private trials, namely, on milk and biscuit, sheep's- head broth and biscuit; a little mutton added two days before and during the meeting ; no horse exercise further than such as she took herself infollowing loose afterthe attendant. Bloodshot, her brother, was trained precisely in the same way by the same man when he won the Biggar Club Plate. Perhaps these facts may be useful to those coursers who pursue an elaborate and costly system ofhigh training, and suffer by the " quackery" and absurdity of professional or theoretical trainers or writers. The running weight of Blackness is 521b; she is 23 months old ; her blood combines two crosses of " Bugle" blood, one through Blackbird ( Lord Eglinton's) on the dam's side, the other by her sire, Blue Light; and her characteristics take all after that family. It is reported that Blackness, with the whole of her kennel companions, will shortly be disposed of, her owner intending to withdraw frem Scotch coursing. If so, the public will have an opportunity of obtaining blood which has distin- guished itself on all kinds of ground, the present members of the kennel ( about twenty in number) having been winners of more than sixty public prizes. I cannot leave the subject of this meeting without expressing my regret at observing in your last issue Mr Paterson's letter, announcing his intention to retire from the Secretaryship of the Club. I have regularly attended his meetings for the last nine years, and almost despair of seeing the uniform success of his management attained— it is in vain to hope for its being sur- passed— in other hands. From the date of his glorious Open Stakes won by Coin at Stirling, until the misunderstandings which so unfortunately arose last autumn, not a murmur has ever disturbed the even course of the Club's career; and that these recent misunderstandings have had no damaging effect upon its prosperity is abundantly apparent from the overflow" ing patronage accorded to the meeting of last week. I entirely discredit the insinuations of your correspondent, a " Lancashire Courser," that Mr Faterson should have allowed any political animosities to have a place in influencing his motives ou a question so utterly unconnected with politics. That the meet- ing should have fallen among electioneering times was a mis- fortune ( not likely to be of early recurrence it would seem), but only in so far as it thinned the social gathering of the members, for the time being, and not as withdrawing any of the Club's bondsof " solidarity." It has always been Mr Paterson's object to strengthen those bonds, and he has brought eminent prac- tical ability to bear upon his task. Not the least of the advan- tages which peculiarly fit him for his office is his local position in the very midst of the coursing district; and any non- resident secretary would, in carrying out the oversight which he has done, be placed under no inconsiderable difficulties. I sincerely trust that he may reconsider his conclusion, and am sure that there is no member of the Club but would rejoice were he to do so.— Yours, & e, CALEDONIA. THE CALEDONIAN CLUB- THE " RED DEER MONEY -" ROUTINE" OR " ETIQUETTE." MR EDITOR : My last, written hurriedly, a few hours previous to starting for Abington, not having been deemed distinct, I now repeat, in certainly plain language, the point on which Public Courser" and I differ, viz, the amount, if I may use the word, of " etiquette" proper or necessary to be observed betwixt gentlemen, involving in this case the simple question— Am I or am I not, under the circumstances, entitled to insist upon " A Public Courser" to identify himself ere I answer either of his complaints or his accusations ; or, in other words, is he, under this assumed name only, entitled to be recognised by me as a gentleman ? On this I make an offer of reference to the Earl of Eglinton, whose well- known anxiety to purge British sports of all impurities ensures his acceptance; and, anticipating a ready acquiescence on the part of " A Public Courser," I now, to save time, propose that our correspondence, as appearing in your columns, be laid before the noble Earl for his decision. I trust I am now intelligible, and, as brevity is desirable, shall avoid comment at present, on the elegance and refinement of mind ex- hibited in " A Public Courser's" last epistle, assuring him only I never hazard assertions I cannot substantiate by proof.— Yours, & c, WM. SHARPE. Hoddam, Ecclefechan, April 8,1857. COURSING HOSTILITIES. " To err is human, to forgive divine." MR EDITOR : As this is the end of the ceursing season, would sincerely suggest the winding up of the numerous contro- versies which have agitated the courshig world to a more than usual degree during the last six months. Knowing all the parties to the " Red Deer" commotion, I really believe that if they could dispassionately see themselves as others see them, and look into each other's breasts, there is much to respect. And as to the " Kingfisher" business, and the parts which have been acted regarding the pedigrees of " Albatross" and " Alluring," every one has long ago formed his own conclusions; but the result is that the honorary secretary of the Biggar Coursing Club, being a high- minded, sensitive, and honourable man, has tendered his resignation, and unless he can be prevailed upon to reconsider his decision, the Club will lose his gratuitous and valuable services. Being a disinterested party, I believe that Mr Armistead lives iu a sphere too elevated to do a " dirty thing;" but being a novice, or call it a beginner, he must serve his apprenticeship before he is thoroughly ini- tiated. It was unfortunate for his own cause that Mr Paterson was a winner with Sweetbriar and Susan Whitehead ; but how difficult is it for any club to secure the services of any hon sec with the requisite knowledge and qualifications, and willing to take all the trouble, who is not himself a keen courser. In the Eng- lish clubs howcommonisitfor honorary secretariestorundogs, any difficulty which arises being referred— as in Mr Paterson's case— to the Stewards. Should disputes arise upon any question, the public press is open and free ; and, on the Turf, one of the most popular noblemen of the day carried matters with so high a hand that on one occasion the matter was taken into court, and a late lamented judge confirmed his lordship's flnding. With all due deference to the party who is reputed to be the " Public Courser" of your columns, I would suggest that all gentle- men wish purification and purity, and with mutual forbearance, the golden rule need not be violated nor risk incurred of re- maining links of friendship being broken.— Yours, & c, AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT. GREYHOUND PRODUCE. At Lancaster, on the 7th inst, Mr Thos. Gardner's Lady Ne- ville, by Neville out of Scotia ( by Easterby's Emperor out of A. Graham's Mavourneen), six puppies to The British Grenadier, namely, one white and fawn dog, one white and fawn bitch, and four fawn and white bitches. Messrs J. B. and W. Strothers's black and white bitch Miss Hannah, ten whelps to Mr Randell's Ranter, namely, five dogs and five bitches, all black. Mr J. B. Strothers's black bitch Grisi, by Etwall's Egypt out of Sister to Whirlwind, nine whelps to Blenkiron's British Tar, namely, four black dogs, two black and white dogs, and three white and black bitches, one since dead. March 23, at thelSefton Arms, Aintree, Serene, eight puppies ( all fawn with black muzzle), by Hetman, namely, five dogs and three hitches. Mr Black's Bracelet, by Bedlamite out of Effie Deans, was served by Mr Hyslop's Harpoon on the 7th inst. On the 5th of April, Mr Benn's Bashful whelped four puppies, namely, two red bitches, one red dog, and one white and fawn bitch, to Mr Jefferson's Judge. At Oswestry, on the 27th ult, Mr Lloyd's Ystwithwater, seven puppies, four dogs and three bitches, by Randell's Ranter, all DidiCK. At Uffington, Salop, on the 4th inst, Mr Evans's Eglantine, by Mausoor out of Castle Cave, whelped ten fine puppies to Wilful; three fawn dogs, one fawn bitch, and two black bitches living. At Oswestry, on the 27th ult, Mr Lloyd's Ystwythwater, by Derwentwater out of Duchess, whelped four black dogs and three black bitches by Ranter. At Dairy, N. B„ on the 29th ult, Capt Chrichton's Coila whelped nine pups ( one dead) to his Baron Garnock. ASHDOWN PARK AND NEWMARKET CHAMPION MEETINGS. Agreeably to the wishes of the members of the Newmarket Club, the Ashdown Meeting has been altered from Nov 16 to Nov 9, aud the Newmarket Meeting will now take place on the 30th Nov. By this arrangement the coursing public will have two clear weeks between the three great meetings in the south, namely, the two above alluded to, and the Wiltshire Meeting, on the 19th October. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND WRESTLING SOCIETY IN LONDON. The sports of these counties in the north of England, which from time to time present in the course of the season their features of excitement and interest, suggested to the minds of influential men, a century ago, that a committee might be formed in London for the establishment and maintenance of the sport in the metropolis amongst those resident with- in the sound of Bow bells. Leaving for a time the close warehouses in which they are from year to year immured, it may be that the contests were not always so great as amongst those still resident in the north, who are almost in daily practice, breathing the air of their native hills; the men are not so fresh nor competent who contend in London, perhaps, as those, but the struggles are, nevertheless, rife with interest, and now and then is a spirit- stirring bout and fall which elicits shouts of applause, and amply compensates for any deficiency in the others ; and Friday's meeting, like those which have pre- ceded it, presented its good and indifferent play, with a strong preponderance, however, of the former. The locus in quo on this occasion was the White Lion, Victoria Park station, Hackney Wick, a ground well suited for this spDrt, with good arrangements, but it was deficient of these, aud, consequently, a great deal of unpleasantry aud dissatis- faction occurred, and it behoves those who undertake the office of catering for the public amusement and accommodation to exercise more care and greater discretion. The assemblage was very large, which may plead some excuse for the defects of which we complain. The sports commenced with a foot race, in which the men had no room to ruu, and the course was bad and short. Sense would, in the limited space allotted, have sug gested that a jumping match should be substituted for the foot race, which latter, however, was determined upon, and, with all its inconveniences, run in heats, with the t'olldwing results :— FOOT RACE.— First heat: Samuel Frankhnd 1, R. M. Rudd 2, G. Brown 0, Thomas Mien, 0. The winner got the lead at the turn, and kept it. Rudd'S runniug was very good, but he could not outstrip his opponent.— Second heat: J. Duckworth 1, J. Anderson 2, J. Hollings- worth 0, J. Fothergill 0, Mr Jackson 0. Anderson first made the running, and then was passed by Duckworth, who went in a good winner. The other men were all iu a string . withsomething like three yards between each.— Final heat: S. Frankland, Kirkby Stevin, Cumberland, winner, 1; J. Duck- worth, Harking, Westmoreland, 2 ; R. M. lludd. Appleby, Westmoreland, 0 ; Anderson, Maryport, Cumberland, 0. The men were all off well together, Frawkland with a slight lead, which he increased at last to eight or ten yards. THE WRESTLING. ELEVEN STONE MEN AND UNDER.— First time: T. Ad- co? k threw W. Thompson; B. Brown, B. Williams ; J. Smith, Borrow; J. Hilton, T. Lomau ; W. Jenkinson, J. Hilling- worth ; J. Johnson, J. Gilchrist; W. Banks, C. Atkinson; J. Castley, T. Benson ; J. Lancaster, J. Scott; J. Thompson, G. Casson ; W, Bannister, H. Fearon ; E. Stanley, G. Brown; J. Bowman, J. Thorburn ; E. Charlton, J. Duckworth ; J. Mien. D. Dickson; J. Little, M. Jackson ; J. Gibson, J. Thurlwell; A. Scott, T. Sewart; W. Scott, J. Stamper; S. Webster, D. Wilson; J. Bowen, R. Atkinson; G. Gibson, J. Ro- berts; J. Thompson, J. Brough ; P. Barnes, T. Bentham ; J. M'Gowan, J. Rawliugshow ; W. Rigg, S. Martingdale; G. Parke, T. Bishop; Wm. Walker, odd man.— Second time: J. Little threw W. Walker; E. Charlton, Jas. M'Gowan; J. Smith, J. Gibson; J. A. Scott, W. Jenkinson; W. Banks, J. Hilton; J. Bowman, L. Webster; J. Thompson, W. Rigg; P. Barnes, T. Adcock; G. Gibson, W. Bannister; E. Stanley, Jas. Johnson; T. Mien, W. Scott; J. Lancaster, B. Brown; . J. Thompson, J. Costley; J. Brown, G. Parke.— Third time: W. Banks threw T. Mien; Jas. Bowman, E. Stanley; Lancaster, P. Barnes; Jas. Thompson, A. Scott; J. Smith, Jas. Brown; J. Thompson, E. Charlton; G. Gibson, J. Little.— Fourth time: W. Banks threw J. Bowman; J. Thompson, J. Smith; John Thomp- son, G. Gibson; J. Lancaster, odd man.— Fifth time: Banks threw Lancaster; John Thompson, J. Thompson, The chief prize was consequently left to be wrestled for, the best two falls out of those between Banks and Thompson. The interest excited was very considerable, and people pressed eagerly forward to witness the play. It was, however, so much in favour of Thomp- son, that both falls were decided in about three minutes. In the first fall Thempson swung and struck him; in the second Thompson cleverly hammed his opponent, l'be result was con- sequently thus in the light weights:— First prize: Joseph Thompson of Penrith, Cumberland; second prize: W. Banks, Cockermouth, Cumberland; third prize: J. Thompson, Un- thank, Cumberland ; fourth prize: J. Lancaster. UNDER SIXTEEN STONE.— First time: A. Hayton threw J. Thompson; J. Smith, P. Barnes; R. Atkinson, G. Castle, J. Wheatley, J. Lancaster; R. Reidham, T. Mien ; G. Brunskill, B. Williams; J. Transon, T. Adcock; J. Atkinson, James M'Gowan; J. Thompson,* B. Williams; J. Rudham, D. Dixon; J. Branen, T. Wilson; G. Gibson, G. Parke; B. Branen, J. Thaxburn; E. Charlton, R. Borrow; H. Howe, W. Walker; W. Jonkinson, J. Gilchrist; J. Hollingsworth, J. Roberts; W. Scott, E. Handley , M. Jackson, R. Brough; R. Broatch, J. Bowman; W. Banks, W. Bannister; J. Routledge, W. Gilchrist; J. Scott, A. Scott.— Second time: J. Rudham, threw J. Hollingsworth; J. Scott, E. Charlton; J. Smith, H. Howe; ; j. Brown, G. Gibson; W. Banks, M. Jackson; G. J. Maskell, R. Rudham; J. Routledge, A. Ayton; J.: Thompson, B. Brown; J. Anson, W. Scott; J. Atkinson, R. Broatch— Third time : J. Scott threw Routledge ; J. Thompson, James Brown; J. Rudham, W. Jenkinson; W. Banks, T. Atkin sou; J. Smith, G. Brunskill; J. Nanson, odd man.— Fourth time : J. Smith threw J. Nansou; J. Scott, W. Banks; Wheat- ley, Rudham ; J. Thompson, odd man.— Fifth time: J. Thomp- son threw J. Scott; J. Smith, Wheatley.— The final fails, as before, were, the best two out of three, and like those in the list play, wero decided by one man getting the two in succes- sion without any great amount of difficulty. Before proceeding to describe them, however, we may say, by way of explanation, that by some inadvertence— not at all surprising in the darkness and irregularity that prevailed— the name of Wheatley, omitted in two or three rounds, finds its way iu at the last.— First fall: J. Smith and John Thompson : After three minutes play Smith got in the hank desperately hard, a struggle en- sued, and he finally got his opponent down with it.— Second fail: J. Smith and John Thompson: Directly they got their hold Smith struck him with the left leg, and threw him. The following were consequently the results of the 16 stone bouts:— First prize: J. Smith of Hutton Moor, Westmoreland, a silver watch; second, Jos. Thompson Penrith, Cumberland; silver snuffbox.— Third prize: J. Wheat- ley, of Hayton, Cumberland ; silver snuffbox.— Fourth prize : J. Scott, of Worthington, Cumberland. The play lasted till after nine at night, and was con- ducted by torchlight. Messrs Tiffen ( who, through an ac- cident in training, was deprived of contending in the ring, in which he was freely backed for the light weights), and T. Westmoreland were umpires, and Mr R. Margetson re- feree. A better selection than this could not possibly have been made. The committee and a large party afterwards sat down to a substantial dinner at Mr Baum's, and it is but justice to him to say that all the visitors spoke iu the highest terms of his conduct and his catering, and it is to be regretted that the arrangements of the ground had not been left to him. 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- regulated by the amount of subscriptions received. To com mence at three o'clock. CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT. CHILD MURDER IN THE REGENT'S PARK.— Sarah Price, aged 27, was on Wednesday tried for the murder of her child, Robert Price, by drowning. The learned counsel for the prose- cution, in opening the case, said he was fearful that the evidence would not leave any doubt on the minds of the jury that the un- happy child, whose death was the subject of the inquiry, had lost its life by the act of the prisoner; and he believed the only defence that would be attempted in her behalf was, that she was not in a state of mind to be responsible for the act she had com- mitted. He then gave a brief narrative of the facts, and stated that the body of the deceased child was found in the canal in the Regent's Park, on the morning of the 17th of March, and the prisoner, upon being questioned, at once admitted that she had thrown it into the water on the evening before. He said he believed that this was the first occasion when the insanity of the prisoner was suggested, but of course if the fact should be made out to the satisfaction of the jury, they would be justified in ac- quitting her upou that ground. The case having been proved, the defence of insanity was set up, and the evidence leaving no doubt on the minds of the jury, they returned a verdict of Not Guilty.— The prisoner was ordered to be detained during her Majesty's pleasure. THE ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER BY A PHOTOGRAPHER.— Alexander Clark was next tried for the manslaughter of Eliza Brown. It appeared that the prisoner was a photographic artist, in the Commercial- road, and that on the 25th February deceased accompanied a woman named Howe to his shop to make some inquiries about a portrait the prisoner had taken of her son. The prisoner declined to give up the portrait, ou the ground that it was not a good one, but he retained the money, and this led to a quarrel and scuffle between all the parties, during which the prisoner was thrown down and fell into a pan of water, and after this it appeared that he picked up a hammer and struck the deceased on the head with it, and it was alleged that the injurysshe received was the cause of her death. At first it was supposed that the blow was not of a serious character, and the prisoner was convicted by a magistrate of an assault, and fined 20s, The deceased very soon afterwards, however, became much worse, and she was taken to the hospital, where she died three days afterwards, and it was then discovered that her skull was fractured, and the injury was of a description that might have been occasioned by such an instrument as a hammer. It came out in the course of the case that one of the women had seized the prisoner by the neckerchief andtheother by thehair, and they all seemed to be struggling to get possession of the hammer. It also appeared that the woman who accompanied the deceased said that if the portrait was not given to her she would smash everything in the room, and also all the specimens that were outside, and the deceased smacked his face and said, " Take that. Now will you give us the portrait ?" aud the prisoner attempted to put them out of the room, and this led to the affray. The prisoner, it appeared, was also partially paralysed. — The prisoner, in his defence, declared that what he did was in self- defence, and to protect himself from the violence of the women who had attacked him, and he at the same time ex- pressed his deep regret for the consequences of the act he had committed.— The learned judge having summed up, the jury, after a short deliberation, returned a verdict of Not Guilty. BIGAMY.— On Wednesday William Lane, 24, clerk, pleaded guilty to having feloniously intermarried with Emma Ann Farley, his wife being then alive.— Mr Bodkin, who appeared for the prosecution, said that the young lady who had been the victim of the prisoner's conduct was of most respectable cha- racter, and, in this unhappy affair, had acted with the strictest propriety. She had been Drought up under the superintendence of the Bishop of Ripon, and was the mistress of the St Giles's- in- the- Fields National Schools. She had been entrusted to take some of the children to Ramsgate, and upon her passage met the prisoner, who came, and looking over her shoulder at a book she was reading, said—" Miss, I perceive your tastes and mine agree. Thank God I am religious," From this the intimacy began, and he saw her parents, and by fraud gave her to under- stand that his friends approved of the match; everything was carried on apparently honourably, and, in September last, they were married at St Giles's- in- the- Fields. They had not long been married when prisoner was tried and convicted of some act of dishonesty, and, whilst in prison, he wrote most penitent reli- gious letters to his second wife, praying her to exert herself to obtain a commutation of his sentence. In so doing she called upon some one who knew him, and they asked her who she was, and, upon her saying she was Mrs Lane, she was told that he had a wife; and, upon inquiry, it was found that he had been married iii 1853, and had lived with his wife and two children down to the time of his second marriage. The Recorder said the ease was a peculiarly bad one, aud the deceit practised was of the worst description.— Sentenced to two years imprisonments THE ATTEMPTED MURDER IN A RAILWAY CARRIAGE.— OA Thursday, William Webb, alias Philip Cohen, was indicted for cutting and wounding Alfred Buckler, in a carriage on the North Western Railway, with intent to murder him. The facts have already appeared in our columns. The prisoner was found guilty of wounding with intent to do some bodily harm, and was sentenced to be transported for life. RAILWAY ACCIDENTS.— The report addressed to the Com- mittee of Privy Council for Trade, " Upon the accidents which have occurred on railways during the year 1856," commences custody charged with this daring robbery. They were on Wed- j with a sum total of the number of accidents in the year— viz uegday examined before a Brighton magist rate, and roffi& BClsd, 281 killed, and 394 injured. THE SUNKEN FLEET AT SEBASTOPOL.— A letter from St Pe- tersburg, in the Nord of Brussels, says:—" The operation of rais- ing the vessels sunk in the port of Sebastopol has commenced. There are upwards of eighty of them, and sixteen have already been recovered, namely, the Chersonese steamer ( 260 horse- power), four transports, one brig, two schooners, two tenders, and six smaller craft. The four transports are already afloat, and are engaged in conveying provisions and equipments. The Chersonese is under repair at Nicolaieff, and will be launched again in spring. Besides these vessels, the Government has six sailing transports and some steamers of from 60 to 100 horse- power. It has but lately bought five screw schooners, which are to cruise along the eastern coasts of the Black Sea," 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 12, 1857. ANGLING ADIEUX- No. VII. For years past it has been my custom to write a long— too long to be pleasant— article for Easter Sunday, and to fish some part • f the Thames on that day, or to observe others fishing it. For the last twelve days I have been too busy with book botany- examining with a pair of bull's- eyes some hundreds of leaves, distinguished by black tracery on a white ground— to do much concerning the animal kingdom constituted by the daughters of old Ocean. Oceanus and Terra ( father and mother of rivers, from the long, long Mississippi to the little, creeping, under- ground Manifold) have been of married couples the most prolific. Their children run through every clime. I know a few of them, and, had I not been so long amongst the leaves, I should have had a good deal to say on April 12 about the brooks, the litfcl- 3 pets of their parents. All nature is producing now; it is spring- tide in the fields, and spring- tide in the brain. The salesmen of the productions of the latter are sending theirs " thrift, thrift" to market. I have to look after some of the samples, and, conse- quently; am as unable to do the piscatory this Passover as the Strictest son of Abraham. This being fish day— what a droll practice this fasting upon fish is!— I feel I must write something ic- thyological. For trout fishing, at any rate, April is the best month of the year— not for capturing prioie- couditioned trouts, but for taking a very large number, which are neither lean nor fat kine. They are, however, iu a healthy state, and you may kill them without fear of being called a knacker. Judging from London weather, I fancy that most of our trout streams are somewhat flooded, and more fitted for the worm and salmorl roe— both which baits I am not in love with— than for the minnow and artificial fly. Do we have fine weather generally at this time, or the re verse? Does Greenwich Fair bring with it1 young St Swithin or early sunshine? Tell me, Cockney chronologists, for I have no atmospheric memory, and can no more tell you the year of the last great frost than the year in which the Derby was run for in a snow- storm. If Easter week be fine, I know that it will tune the waters, and render them ready for the application of silk- worm gut. I am sure that if the waters are low enough in the midland, western, south- western, aud metropolitan coun- ties, now is the time for flyfishing iu them. If I hear good accounts of the Thames, I shall tempt his freckled big boys, on, about, before, or after the assembling of what, in my humble opinion, promises to be a purified Parliament. It is not my cue to name the weeds that have been cast away, but I know them as well as I know that I am the greatest noodle that ever flew iu the face of fortune. If the inquiring tyro should like to know how I mean to tempt Thames trout— heavy weights, of course— this month aud uext, I'll write down the allurements I think the most attractive. No. 1. Brown Palmer hackle— Body, brown floss silk, or brown fur, or mohair of a deep amber, or a rich brown ostrich harl, ribbed alternately with gold and silver twist; legs, a large, fiery red cock's hackle. Hook, small in the bend, and long in the shank, from an inch to an inch and a half iu the shank, all of which is to be covered by the body of the palmer. Or, use two smaller hooks, the bend of the one, barb pointing upwards, to be tied ou the end of the back of the shank of the other. You will' thu3 have two small hooks joined, long enough for the largest palmer, and lighter than the generality of long- shanked single hooks. , . No. 2. Red Palmer hackle.— Body, dark red- coloured mohair, with a little richly tinted red fur intermixed, to be ribbed with gold or silver twist; legs, a blood- red, or a fine long fibred fur- nace hackle. Hooks as before. No. 3. Peacock Palmer lidckle.— Bods, a rich, full, long, bright bronze peacock harl, ribbed with wide silver platting; head, a bit of scarlet mohair. Legs, a dark grizzled hackle. The whole to be dressed with red silk. - Hooks, as before. These palmers, or imitations of caterpillars, are only fit, at the size recommended, for high water and dark weather. Made half the size, they will suit low water, particularly early in the morning and evening. I would use one or other of these palmers as stretchers, and one of the following wing flies as dropper. Two large flies on the casting line at the same time for large trout, and no more. No. 1. Wasp Fly.— Body, light orange mohair, dubbed in very thin ribs, and alternated neatly with black ostrich harl; legs, two or three turns of a light brown- red hackle • wings, mottled mallard's feather, with a few fibres of guinea hen feather. Hook, No 6 or 7 ( Phillips's— sold onlybyC. Fallow, 191, Strand). This fly, dressed moderately small, is an excellent general fly for moderately- sized trout in brooks, streams, and lakes. No. 2. Body, fiery brown pig's wool, hackle of the same colour, tipped and ribbed with thin gold tinsel; tail, two fibres of the hackle; wings, a mixture of mallard, grouse, and bustard, with on each side a few fibres of wood- duck. Black ostrich head, and hooks as before. An excellent Thames trout fly, early and late. If these palmers and flies do not kill, you must use artificial spinning baits. The best are Fiinu's " fiexibles," Allies's " ar- chimedean," and " spoon" baits of several sizes. The old spin- ning natural lish bait must not be neglected. Every Thames puntman will show you how to use it. 1 will leave the Thames as it is within thirty miles of Loudon, and go higher up, to Pangborne, Streatly, and thereabouts. You must then use much smaller baits than those recommended. The following half- dozen will kill well from this time to the middle of May iu all our smaller trout streams. No. 1. Stone- Jly ; wings, a mottled feather of the hen pheasant, or the dark grey feather of a mallard, rather inclined to red, to be dressed large, long, and flat; body, yellow brown mohair, mixed with light hare's ear fur, and ribbed with yellow silk, so distributed in making the body of the fly that the under and hinder. parts mav exhibit most yellow to the fish; legs, a brown- red hackle, and " tail", two fibres of brown mallard. Hook 7 and 8, Kendal. No. 2. Golden Plover hackle— Body, yellowish green floss silk; wings and legs, the golden plover back feathers. Hook, 10 aud 11. No. 3. Fern- fly— A captivating artificial all through spring and summer, water and weather not clear. Kills well on morn- ings and evenings and in pools billowed by a strongish, but warm wind. The body is to be made of deep, brilliant- coloured orange silk, whipped sparingly with fine gold wire; wings, lying rather flat, to be made of the light, mottled fibres of a young partridge's wing- feather; legs, a turn or two of a small, fiery- red hackle. Hook, 11 and 12. No. 4. Pale Dun.— Body, yellow martin's fur; wings, a lark's wing- feather, stained a light yellow; legs, a fine honey- dun hackle. To be dressed very neatly with pale straw- coloured silk on a No. 12 hook. A regular Don Juan amongst poor, credulous trout when water is low. No. o.— Body, light brown mohair, mixed with hare's ear fur; wings, hen pheasant's wing- feather; legs, grey throat feather of the partridge; tail, two fibres of mallard feather. Hook, 10 and 11. This is the celebrated " Grey Housewife," one of the late Mr blacker's pet isatterus. No. 6. Carshalton coclc- tail.— Body, blue- dun fur, mixed with a little of the light fur of the hare's ear, and yellow mohair ; wings, light fibres of the hen starling's wing ; legs, a turn or two of a small light dun hackle -, tail, two fibres of a grizzled hackle. Hook, 11 and 12. Add to these small trout flies the March brown and the sand fly, and you will not require any others until the May- fly appears. Whilst writing, Mr Alfred Gould, fishing- tackle- maker of 38, Great Marylubone- street, Cavendish- square, called on me to show an 18 foot salmon rod, all the pieces of which, except the butt, are made of a wood, new for augling purposes, called " green heart." I put the rod together and tried it from the door step. It is very li^ ht, considering its length, stout yet springy, aud middle, small and top pieces are of unspiioed lengths. There is not a knot or flaw in them. From an imperfect examination I should be inclined to pronounce the woed equal, if not better than hiccory. Mr Gould goes up the Thames to- day until Easter Monday to see into the condition of the water, and he will report to me on his return. If it promise to be in fair angling trim by Saturday the 18th inst, we will conjointly fish it in the vicinity of the Be* Is of Ouseley, he spinning and I fly- fishing. I shall then be able to test the efficacy of " green heart." At the Paris Ex- hibition, 1856, iection British Guiaua, specimens of this wood were exhibited. Its botanic name is Nectandra Rodlei ( Schomb); aboriginal names, Sopiri, Bibira, and local name Green heart. The specimens were from the Marunini river. The tree is very abundant within 100 miles of the coast region ; its timber squaring from 18 to 24 inches, may be had without a knot, in pieces from 60 to 70 feet in length ! It is a fine- graiued wood, adapted to all sorts of planking, ship- building, and so forth. It is unsurpassed in resistance to tensile and compres- sive power, and is of great durability aud strength. So says the printed report of the Paris Exhibition. At Lloyd's it ranks amongst the eight first- class woods for ship- building. We shall soon see what rank it is to take amongst salmon- rod building woods in the judgment of Good Friday, 1857. EPHEMERA. PRESERVATION OF FISH IN THE RIVER WAVENEY, SUFFOLK, — A public meeting, convened by the mayor, and presided over by him, was held on Monday, the 30th ult, at the Town Hall, for the purpose of considering the expediency of taking mea- sures for the preservation of fish in tbe river Waveney. The mayor said he should be happy to promote, by every means in his power, the object they had in view, for he considered the in- habitants of Beccles were particularly interested in the object they had in view, as the protection of fish would no doubt be the means of inducing many gentlemen to come into the neighbour- hood to enjoy the sport of fishing, and mcst probably cause some ultimately to reside there. He was not a fisher himself, but he was so thoroughly convinced of the desirableness of putting a stop to the poaching which had been practised to a considerable extent for some time past, that he would do all in his power to effect its suppression. A discussion took place on the part of several of the poor men, whose subsistence in some measure de- pends upon the fishing, and who were fearful their interests might suffer if they were prevented the free use of the river, but the Mayor explained that the object was not to deprive the poor man of his rights, but to protect them ; if otherwise he would, upon no consideration, give the measures his sanction or sup- port, aud that ho was resolved to use every effort to prevent poaching, either by the poor or the rich man. It was proposed by H. W. R. Davey, Esq, seconded by E. C. Sharpin, Esq, and carried by a large majority, " That it is the opinion of this meet- ing that it is highly desirable immediately to form an association for the preservation of fish in the river Waveney, and that a subscription be now entered into for the purpose of meeting any expenses incident thereto." The following were appointed " a committee, with power to add to their number :— The Mayor, E. P. Montagu, J. Kerrieh, E. C. Sharpin, W. Everitt, H. P. Dowson, H. Davey, J. R. Gordon, and E. Swatman, Esqs, Col Wilson, Rev John Farr, aud Mr T. Cutting. A subscription was immediately entered into, headed by the mayor and several of the gentlemen present. A vote of thanks was passed to the mayor, for the trouble he had taken and for his conduct iu the chair. [ The mayor of Beccles proves, by his answer to the poor fishermen of the Waveney, that he is a fine fellow, worthy of the county that produced Broke of the Shannon and her gallant crew. We are glad to see him supported by so numerous and respectable a committee ; and if we can do anything to forward their praiseworthy and disinterested designs, we shall be ever ready and zealous at their service.— ED.] WOOLWICH St PLUMSTEAD FANCY RABBIT SHOW, This show took place at the Royal Mortar Tavern, on the 6th inst. The rabbits exhibited, although not possessing the great length of ear generally exhibited by this society, were considered very fine specimens. At five o'clock p. m. the members sat down to a most excellent dinner with several of the Metropolitan, Chatham, and Bexley fancy. At eight o'clock the chair was taken by Mr Brewer, and after a very good speech the rabbits were placed ou the tables before a crowded room, amongst whom we particularly noticed J. Banks, Esq, Messrs Bird, Robinson, Sellers, and Archer from London, Messrs SculJard, Large, and friends from Chatham, and Messrs Dixon and friends from Greenwich. The prizes were awarded on the occasion by Messrs Palmer, Smith, and Allard, as follows:— OE/ EGAT?. WIDTH, WEIGHT. 1. Mr Mills's tortoiseshell buck 19$ in.... tfin.... 71b 15oz.... 7 18 2. Mr Roffey's sooty doe 19iin.... i^ in 81b Ooz 1 9 8. Mr Brewer's black and white doe 19| in..,. 4| in 71b 12oz 5 17 4. Mr Norman's black and white doe ., 19Jin 4fin.. . 10lb 8oz.. , 7 21 5. Mr Waiklin's yellow and white doe ., 18| in.... l} in.... 9ib 0 © z 4 5 6. Mr Parry's tortoiseshell doe ISJin.... < i£ in.... 61b 5oz 8 5 7. Mr Brewer's grey and white doe 18Jin 4 § in 81b 8oz 6 20 8. Mr Norman's self black doe 19Jin 4| in 81b 7oz 6 20 FOR WEIGHT. 9. Mr Norman's black and white doe .. 19in 4fin.... 101b 8oz,... 7 21 AQUATIC REGISTER. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. MORNING, EVENING. SUNDAY, APKIL 12 38 min past 3 .... 48 sain past 3 MONDAY 2 min past 4 .... 18 mm past 4 TUESDAY 33 min past 4 .... 47 min past 4 WEDNESDAY 5 min past 5 .... 21 min past 5 THURSDAY 42 min past 5 .... 3 min past 6 FBIDAX 29 min past 6 .... 57 min past 8 SATUKDAY 41 min past 7 .... 15 min past 8 NURR AND SPELL.— John Haley of Halifax will play John Speak of Brig'nouse, for £ 5 a side, on Skircoat Moor or Grantham Park, or he will take 10 score of Jonathan Cockroft, on the same ground, for the same sum. A match can be made any night next week, from eight to ten o'clock, at Henry Knowles's, Red Lion Inn, Halifax. Edwin Pearson of Wibsey Bankfoot will play Jonah Farrar of Batley, John. Towlson of Chickenley, John Ward of Hanging Heaton, Wm, Newson of Leeds, or Thos, Doran of Stanley, for £ 10 a side. jMoney ready at Richard Pearson's, Truncliff'Gate Inn, Wibsey B. inkfoot, near Bradford, Yorkshire. Edwin Firth of Ovenden will play Wm. Bates of same place, providing he gives him five score in 30 rises, or he will play John Willans of Batley Carr, on the same terms, for from £ 10 to £ 25 a side. A match ckw be made at Jos. Swift's, Sportsman Inn, Halifax, next SaturuV evening, between seven and nine o'clock. REGATTAS AND MATCHES TO COME. APRIL. — Nautilus Club Rowing Match, from Putney to Chiswick. _ ,— T. Candlish and W. Taylor— to row from the High Level Bridge to Scotswood, tor £ 30 a side. ,— London Model Yacht Club Opening Trip. Blackwall, at 3 p. m. ,— London Unity Rowing Club Four- oared Race. .— Boston Yacht Club Opening Trip. MAY. .— Pimlico and Chelsea Unity Rowing Club Pour- oared Race, from Hammersmith to Chelsea, for silver cups. ,— Royal London Yacht Club Opening Trip. To start at Blackwall. .— Cambridge University Eight- oared Races commence. ,— Kelly and Messenger— to row iron* Putney to Mortlake, for £ 200 a side and the Championship of the Thames. . J. Clasper and Wright— to row a scullers race, for £ 40 a side, at Norwich. — Royal Thames Yacht Club Opening Trip. Blackwall, at 2 p. m. .— Birkenhead Model Yacht Club Opening Cruise. — London Model Yacht Club Third Class Sailing Match on the Ser- pentine. Entries close May 5. .— Bate and Jones— to row from Putney to Mortlake, for £ 5 a side. ,— Rauelagh Yacht Club Sailing Match at Battersea. Entries ciose May 20. ,— Birkenhead Model Yacht Club Sailing Match, for a £ 20 prize. JUNE. ,- Royal Thames Yacht Club sailing Match, 1st and 2d Classes, irom Erith to the Nore and back. First prize £ 100, second prize £ 50. Entries close May 25, at 10 p. m. .— Clyde Model Yacht Club Opening Cruise, .— 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. .— Royal Thames Yacht Club Schooner Match, from Gravesend round the Mouse and back. First Class £ 100, second class £ 50. Entries close June 11, at 10 p. m. .— Birkenhead Model Yacht Club, for £ 15 and smaller prizes. and July 1.— Royal Irish Yacht Club Regatta. — London Model Yacht Club First Class Sailing Match, from Green- wich to Oven's Buoy and back to Erith. JULY. .— Royal London Yacht Club Sailing Match, for third class yachts, from Erith to Coalhouse Point and back to Greenwich. Entries close June 25. .— Clyde Model Yacht Club Regatta t Largs. ,— Royal Thames Yacht Club Sailing Match for cutters of 3d and 4th classes, from Erith to the Chapman and back. Third class £ 40, fourth class —. First boat £ 80, second £ 10. Eatries close July 9th, at 10 p. m. .— Ranelagh Yacht Club Sailing Match at Battersea. Entries close July 15. | AUGUST. .— Birkenhead Model Yacht Club Challenge Cup. ,— Clyde Model Yacht Club Regatta at Dunoon. PRINCE OF WALES YACHT CLUB OPENING TRIP* Again has this club vindicated the position it has always maintained, of being the first to open and the last to close the yachting season on the bosom of Old Father Thames. Although the weather was not very propitious, a goodly fleet followed the flag of the Commodore, Robert Hewett, Esq, to Erith, on Thursday last. Amongst them were the Phoenix, 70 tons, bearing her gallant owner, Rd. Green, Esq, the vete- ran Vice Commodore of the R. T. Y. O.; the Zuleika, Forrester Britten, Esq; Argonaut, G. Legg, Esq ; Anglesey, W. Reed, Esq ; Quiz, Messrs Berncastle and Poppleton ; and some others — the \ ice- Commodore, E. Knibbs, Esq, bringing up the rear in his new craft, the Zillah. On arriving at Erith upwards of fifty members sat down to the excellent repast provided by Mr Dean, of the Crown. The Commodore presided, faced by the Vice- Commodore, aud supported by C. F. Chubb, Esq, the hon sec, and the other officers of the club. The usual loyal and other toasts were given, and a most convivial evening spent. The next meeting of this club will take place on the 14th inst, when nine new members will be proposed for ballot, and the day for the first match will be fixed. __ ROYAL MERSEY YACHT CLUB. The officers and members of this club held their opening din- ner of the season, at the Rock Ferry Hotel, on Monday evening last. There was a good attendance, and the company sat down to an excellent dinner, supplied by Mr and Mrs Huntress, of the hotel. Since the closing of the Birkenhead Hotel, on account of the death of the landlord, and the new works which are taking place, the Rock Ferry has been fixed upon for the marine station of the club, where its aquatic arrangements will be held, where, indeed, they originally took place on the first establish- ment of the club. On the business matters commencing, soon after eight, p. m., Mr W. Cooper, of the R. W. Y. Club of Ire- land, was elected a member; John Lilley, Esq, Hyde Park Gar- dens, and Thomas A. Corlett, jun, Esq, barrister, Ramsey, Isle of Man, were proposed for membership. The sailing and prize committees, the measuring officers, and stewards for the year, were formed. But the great feature of the evening was a reso- lution, which was unanimously supported by all present, " That the club do hold a grand regatta on the Mersey, on the same plan as the one which gave so much satisfaction in 1853," and as this event will be attended witli some expenditure, it was also resolved to open a general subscription to carry out the under- taking on a scale to afford amusement to the town and neigh- bourhood. Several very liberal sums of money were subscribed by those present. It was proposed to take place on the 19th and 20th June, at Rock Ferry, but the days will be ultimately fixed on at the meeting in May. Prizes will be given, in addition to those of yachts, for pilot boats, fishing boats, pleasure sailing boats, gentlemen's rowing gigs, boatmen's gigs, English and American sailors, or mechanics' rowing races, Flatman's sculling races, and other sports. A dinner will take place on the second day at the hotel, aud a display of fireworks in the evening. ROYAL NORTHERN YACHT CLUB. The annual meeting of this club, for electing office bearers, balloting for members, fixing regattas, and other business of the club, will be held in M'Donald's Star Hotel, Buchanan- street, on Thursday, the 16th inst, at five o'clock. Members will after- wards dine in the hotel; dinner on the table at six o'clock. Those who intend being present are particularly requested to leave their names at the bar of the hotel, on or before the 14th inst. The following gentlemen are to be balloted for, viz:— Geo. Coats, Esq, Yacht Amina; Robt. Scott, Esq, R. N., Greenock; Adam Leitch, Esq, Greenock; Peter Scott Eraser, Es< j, Edin- burgh ; John Donaldson, Esq, Edinburgh. The following pro- posed alterations of rules 4 and 5 ( proposed by John Houlds- worth, Esq) will be brought before the consideration of the meeting, viz, Rule 4," That at the annual meeting in April, a commodore, vice- commodore, and rear- commodore shall be elected by a majority of those present, and nine stewards shall be elected by ballot, who shall act as a committee ( three to form a quorum) for managing the affairs of the club till the next election. The rear- commodore to be only eligible for one year at a time." Rule 5, " That at the annual meeting there shall also be elected a secretary who shall act as treasurer, and have power to call meet- ings of the committee and club ou all necessary occasions, and keep regular books in which shall be entered all the transactions of the club, and shall furnish at the meeting in April a complete balance sheet, detailing the income and expenditure, together with the arrears of subscription if any should exist." It is par- ticularly requested that members who own yachts, and not in- serted in the club list, will immediately transmit the requisite information to the secretary for insertion in the new annual list. The subscriptions for the present year are now payable, LONDON MODEL YACHT CLUB. On Tuesday evening, the 7th inst, upwards of forty members of this club assembled at an early hour, much to the satisfaction of the officers. The Commodore, William Hesketh, Esq, of Thames- place, Putney, owner of the beautiful little steam yacht, the Lancashire Witch ( which we believe has cost him more than a thousand pounds), was later than usual, but he was in the chair, and had fairly begun the business of the evening by half- past eight. The only candidate this month was S. Gambar- dello, Esq ( the owner of an American centre- board yacht of four or five tons), who was unanimously elected. Three gentlemen were put in nomination for the next meeting, viz :— William Freeman, Esq, Fulharn; William Gurney Temple, Esq; and William Tarner, Esq. A considerable amount of time and con- sideration was then given to the subject of the opening trip for tho season, and after many attempts to choose a day on which the tide would be favourable, and yet be clear of the opening trips or matches of other clubs, Saturday, the 25th, was finally decided upon. The yachts, therefore, will leave Blackwall soon after three o'clock p. m., with as many members aud friends as they can accommodate on board, and sail down to Erith, where they will dine at six o'clock, at the Crown Hotel, and those members who may wish to accompany had better give their names at once to one of the flag- officers or the secretary; nearly twenty did so ou the evening in question. The first match of the season ( a third- class match on the Serpentine) was the next matter for consideration, which ultimately was fixed for Monday, the 25th of May. The next meeting, Tuesday, May 5, to be the last night of entry. About a dozen models are expected to start for this prize— a silver cup, value 5 guineas. The next in order was a first- class match ( also for a silver cup), which is destined to come off on Tuesday, the 30th of June. The yachts to start from their own anchors ( by an alteration in the sailing regulations they are not now bound to weigh and carry them, which, it will be recollected, was the cause of a protest last year), to sail to the Ovens Buoy from East Green- wich, and then back to Erith— a good course, and one well cal- culated to test the capabilities of the yachtsmen as well as the yachts. We can congratulate the officers and members of this club upon a constant, steady, even progress; and we think if a prize were also to be given to the second class, even though three yachts only are ready to be entered for it, it would do good. The permission to sail it on the Serpentine is already obtained; and a well- contested match, with only three fifteen- feet boats, would be very interesting to many besides yachtsmen. RANELAGH YACHT CLUB. The usual monthly meeting of the Ranelagli Y'acht Club was held at the club- house, Swan Tavern, Battersea Bridge, lasE Wednesday evening, and was very fully attended. The Commo" dore presided, and after the reading of the minutes, aud the transaction of some routine business, the meeting proceeded to ballot for new members, when the following gentlemen were declared duly elected, viz:— Mr A. C. C. Beer, Dr F. O. Beggi, and Messrs E. S. Bulmer, of the yacht Little Mosquito, 8 tons; Henry Harding, and Samuel D. Potts. It was then determined that two matches should* be fixed for the coming season, on the 26th May and 23d July, and the details, so far as regards the first of these, wore settled, viz, the com- se to be from Battersea Bridge to Wandsworth Pier, three times up and down, and two prizes to be given, of the joint value of £ 15 ; a steamboat to be engaged, and provided with refreshments and music. The sub- ject of the anniversary dinner was brought forward, and owing to the day on which the club was founded ( the 28th June) falling this year on Sunday, it was fixed for the 30th June, aud the fol- lowing were appointed stewards.— The officers, Messrs Chase- more, Freeman, Hanbury, Hatfield, Hopewell, Iago, Lawrauce, Oriel, and T. H. Wilson, and were entrusted with the arrange- ments. A considerable number of names of candidates for elec- tion was read, and the meeting was adjourned till the 13th May. ROYAL THAMES NATIONAL REGATTA. We are requested to give notice that a meeting of the sub- scribers and patrons of this institution will be held at the Craven Hotel, Craven- street, Strand, on Thursday next, the 16th inst, at half- past two o'clock, when the committee and officers for the present season will be appointed. We hope to see a strongmuster of all the rowing men in Loudon, and that they will give this national undertaking their hearty support. Every information can be obtained of the hon sec, C. H. Tidbury, Esq, by address- ing him at Messrs Searle and Son's, Lambeth. ROYAL KINGSTON- ON- THAMES REGATTA. In our advertising columns will be found a prospectus of the above regatta, and a list of subscriptions amounting to £ 161 lis. We are glad to find that H. R. H. the Duke of Cambridge has consented to become a patron. We understand that the time for this regatta cannot yet be fixed, but it is intended that it shall take place as soon after the Henley meeting as possible, to meet the convenience of the University crews. PAIR- OARED TRADESMEN'S RACE. The members of tho Temple Alliance Amateur Aquatic Club, opened the season with a pair- oared race, with coxswains, for three sovereigns for the first boat, on Thursday. The course was from the Crab Tree to the Queen's Head, at Mortlake, and at about three o'clock the crews started, and came in as follows: BLUE— Messrs J. Smith, T. Mann, and T, Best ( cox) 1 OBANGE— Messrs W. Branscombe, W. Bowen, and J. Edger- ton ( cox) 0 PINK— Messrs J. Tennant, C. Houghton, andE. Davis ,. ( cox) 0 The match was rowed in wherries. The start was even, and the men wore together for a few strokes. Blue then began to lead, Orange and Pink bringing up the rear oar and oar; Orange then gradually neared Blue, and became level with them at Hammersmith; Blue, however, soon left them again, and were a length a head at Chiswick Eyot, Pink then became two lengths astern, and Blue having increased their lead to almost another length, they continued so to the finish, coming in as above. OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE EIGHT- OARED RACE. Last year we gave a short account of all the matches which have been rowed between the Universities, since their commence- ment in 1827, together with the names of the crews on each occasion ; it will therefore only be requisite now, having briefly recapitulated the events of the race then rowed, to enter on our chronicles the match which so many had the pleasure of wit- nessing on Saturday, the 4th instant. Without attempting to enter particularly into the causes, Cambridge last year came to London with a ready- made reputation, which she sufficiently sustained, whilst the Oxford crew, which consisted chiefly of men as yet unknown to fame, came determined to earn one; and this, though defeated in the race, they most unquestionably achieved. The race was rowed on one of the most ungenial days for aquatic sports that it is pos- sible to imagine. There was a cold, cutting, strong wind ahead, the water was consequently very rough, aud never do we remember the river more blocked up with craft of every de- scription, especially with heavy sailing barges surging across the tide in beating down. All these dangers were manfully braved by both crews, and after 25 minutes of the most determined rowing, during which several changes took place with regard to the lead, Cambridge just contrived to pass the flag- boat with something less than half a boat's length in advance of her ad- versary. The following are the names of the rowers :— OXFORD. st lb 1. P. Gurdon, University 10 6 2. W. F. Stocken, Exeter.... 10 0 8. R. T. Salmon. Exeter .... 10 8i 4. A. B. Rocke, Ch Ch 12 5. R. Townsend, Pembroke.. 12 3 6. A, P. Lonsdale, Balliol.... 11 5i 7. G, Bennet, New Coll 10 11 8. J. T. Thorley, AVadham .. 913 F. W. Elers, Trinity ( cox).. 9 2 CAMBRIDGE. st lb 1. J. P. Salter, Trin Hall 9 lli 2. F. C. Alderson, Trinity . .10 13 3. K. L. Lloyd, Trinity 11 11 4. E. Fairrie, Trin Hall 12 3 5. H. Williams, St John's . .12 5 6. T. M'Cormick, St John's.. 12 8 7. H. Snow, St John's 11 5 8. H. R. W. Jones, Trinity .. 10 8 W. Wingfield, Trinity( cox) 9 0 Out of the above, the names of Messrs Thorley, Gurdon, Lons- dale, and Elers, in the Oxford boat, and of Messrs Snow and Lloyd, in that of Cambridge, will be found in the contending crews of Saturday. Mr Jones, of Trinity, was president of Cambridge, and Mr Pinckney, of Exeter College, was president of the Oxford University Boat Club ; who, although prevented from rowing, was of most material assistance in selecting and training the crew, a service which was subsequently very justly rewarded by the presentation of a piece of plate. J. W. Chitty, Esq, of Exeter, was umpire. After such a race, in which— as was at the time remarked— the glory was pretty evenly divided by both parties, it is not to be wondered that Oxford was very anxious for a renewal of the contest, aud accordingly in November last a challenge was for- warded to Cambridge, and of course immediately accepted. On the meeting of Oxford for the Lent term, 1857, Mr Lonsdale, who had succeeded Mr Pinckuey in the dignities of the presi- dency, was fully impressed with the magnitude of the under" taking before him, and lost no time in starting with what he considered might form the nucleus of a future University crew, and by taking out an eight thus early in the season at least twice a week, and trying different men, he was soon enabled to make choice of an eight in every way fit for the service in which they were to be employed. Thus full five weeks before the match he was furnished with a crew fitted immediately to go into active training, and which was actually commenced by them on the 2d March. In the meantime a boat had been ordered of Matthew Taylor, of Newcastle- upon- Tyne, and that ingenious builder was himself engaged to steer the crew throughout their course of training, and instruct them— instruct Oxford— in the art of rowing 1 We shall leave it for others who may care to interfere with such matters to express an opinion upon that which, during the last ten or fifteen years, has occupied the attention of so many University oarsmen, contenting ourselves with recording their unanimous and strong conviction that the employment of watermen as steerers is a system injurious to amateur rowing. There is no doubt that Matthew Taylor is an energetic man, and greatly devoted to his business, both as a builder and a waterman; therefore it is not to be questioned that he dis- charged his duties to the best of his ability; and in the boat, at all events, he has achieved an eminent success. Matters assumed a somewhat different aspect at Cambridge. It must be understood that there college races occupy some portion of the Lent term, which is not the case at Oxford, and there is no doubt that at times this must be attended with benefit, since it enables the powers that be to select rowers who may appear fit for trial in the University eight; and should time be short, these races may be rowed earlier than usual, curtailed in number, or even omitted. We believe that the middle of these courses was that proposed by Mr Pearson, of St John's, the president of the club, at a meeting early in the term, but the eagerness of the college captains for the advancement of their own boats prevailed over patriotism, and proving too strong for the ministry, the measure was thrown out. Thus, then, the mouth of March had advanced ere a single crew had been tried for tho great race, and but four weeks remained to select, to change, to get together, to train. Those who have been concerned in these matters will know how insufficient is the time remaining. In the face of this difficulty— a difficulty which, we think, should not have been allowed existence— Mr Pearson set about forming his crew, and brought to the work such zeal and discri- mination that, after a few days' rowing, but very slight changes and modifications were found requisite. A boat had been ordered of Messrs Salter of Wandsworth, who have, of late, been much patronised by members of the Johniau Club, and who spared no pains to produce a craft that should be worthy of the occasion. The boat is 60 feet loDg, and on her first trial on the Cam, about a fortnight or three weeks since, she was pronounced a good ship. She is very much on the full- floor principle of the Newcastle build, though her sides flare away somewhat more. On last Thursday week Oxford came to London aud took up their quarters at Mr Kirby's, the White Lion, Putney, a house quite new to such a business, but where, we understand, they were entertained greatly to their satisfaction. The crew rowed over the down course on the same evening, and were surprisingly quick in their performance, indeed, so much so, that betting immediately assumed a shade of odds in their favour. Some watches made the time 19min 45sec, and others 20 min lOsec— a performance, according to either, quite unprecedented, though it may be as well to add that never in the memory of the oldest waterman had such hot spring tides foamed through Putney Bridge. On the following Saturday Cambridge arrived and proceeded to their favourite abode, the Star and Garter, where, such is the reputation of Mrs Heath, it is needless to say that every comfort and consideration was bestowed upon them during their stay. They also turned out about five o'clock that evening, aud although the tide had nearly run its course, rowed from Putney Bridge to the Ship at Mort- lake just under the twenty two minutes, and as Oxford had gone up about one hour and a half previously, and performed the distance in about a minute less, the odds required that evening were at least 6 to 4. No allowance, it appears, was made for the difference of time of tide; no allowance for the difference of distance rowed; for Cambridge started from a pier of the goodly old wooden bridge, while Oxford had floated up nearly to the Star and Garter before they were let loose. Throughout the week both crews continued their practice, though on the Monday and Tuesday Oxford was forced to put up with the ab- sence of Mr Lonsdale, owing to slight indisposition, which it was thought required rest, aud Mr Sergeautson, No. 5 in the Cambridge boat, was also obliged to be carefully nursed through his work, owing to certain symptoms of weakness. On Wed- nesday morning Cambridge rowed against a crew of Loudon watermen, consisting of— 1. Messam, 2. Driver, 3. Chitty, 4. H. Phelps, 5. J. Phelps, 6. T. Mackinney, 7. J. Mackinney, 8. H. Kelly ; cox, Young Driver ; and beat them, after a capital race, by some little distance; and on the following day Oxford rowed with the same watermen, and beat them as easily, giving them a boat's length start, and doing the distance, with a some what sluggish tide, in 22 minutes 10 seconds. During this week of practice the rowing of the Cambridge crew improved so mani- festly, that on Thursday evening there were not so many to be found eager to bet odds on their opponents, though they still maintained the call unshaken. Although the weather was not of the most congenial order for the spectators ashore, a very great number assembled every day to be witnesses of these trials, and on one or two occasions a Cambridge scratch eight went out with their younger brethren, to give them tho advantage of a start alongside. Among these we noticed Messrs Jones, who rowed stroke in last year's race, Macnaghten, Courage, Wright, Fairrie, Vincent, & c. On Saturday morning precisely at 8: 45 Citizen G, the steamer set apart for the conveyance of the umpire, an office which had again been kindly undertaken by J. W. Chitty, Esq, fellow of Exeter College, Oxford, left Waterloo Bridge, having on board a large party, most of whom have been, in their time, distin guished as University oarsmen. The morning was dull, and rain fell at times, but there was scarcely any wind, a lazy puff coming now and then from the southward, and it was agreed on all hands that there never was a more favourable morning for rowing a race. Soon after the arrival of the umpire's boat at Putney, the whole scene became most animated and imposing, for there were assembled no fewer than eleven heavily- laden steamers, the Leander eight was out, three eights manned by the Westminster Collegians were lying some little way up the river, with numerous fours and other craft, and on land every possible nook from whence a view might be obtained wa densely thronged by countless masses of human beings. A large party of horsemen thronged the towing path, and Hammersmith Bridge groaned with its unwonted weight of carriages; all which most satisfactorily proved that, as yet " at least, the University race has not abated one iota from its attraction. At a little before eleven o'clock ( for the tide on this day be- haved most handsomely, and did not insist on the early start anticipated) both crews left the shore, and rowed down to the starting place amid loud and general cheers, Cambridge going for a short turn through the bridge, whilst Oxford was content with coming sharp round between the bridge and that frighful and most abominable structure with which modern improvement has been allowed to deface the most beautiful reach of water in the wide wide world, to the astonishment and dismay of shud- dering humanity. We give the names of the crews, with their exact weights, as ascertained on the evening before the race, 1mmediately after their last practice, from which it will be seen that the week's work at Putney had left its mark :— OXFORD. st lb I CAMBRIDGE. st lb 1. R. W. Risley. Exon 11 2* 1. A. P. Holme, Trinity 11 8 2. P. Gurdon, University 10 Hi \ 2. A. Benn, Emmanuel 11 5 T. Arkell, Pembroke 11 Oj 3. W. H. Holley, Trin Hall .. 11 8 4. A. L. Smith, Trinity 11 2 5. J. J. Sergeantson, Trinity,. 12 4 6. R. L. Lloyd, Magdalene.... 11 11 7. P. Pearson, St John's 11 4 8. H. Snow, St John's 11 7 R. Wharton, Magd ( cox),... 9 2 4. R. Martin, Corpus 11 124 5. W. H. Wood, University.. 11 % 6. E. Warre, Balliol 12 8± 7. A. P. Lonsdale. Balliol.... 11 84 8. J. T. Thorley, Wadham .. 10 0£ F. W. Elers, Trinity ( cox).. 8 18i On the boats taking up their stations, the umpire's steamer backed astern between them, and Mr Edward Searle, to whom, as usual, the important and often difficult task of starting them was entrusted, was quickly observed at his post. At this mo- ment, when all was hushed into the most breathless stillness, and every eye was intently fixed upon the competitors, the clouds lifted, and the whole scene became most beautifully but momentarily lighted up, and the sky- blue oars of Cambridge seemed almost to smile alongside the more sombre colour of their brethren as both crews bent forward at the anxious moment of THE START. Oxford having, with a good fortune which has become almost proverbial, won the toss, was on the Middlesex shore, with Cambridge as close outside them as prudence would permit, and precisely at llh lmin 51sec— and what is very remarkable at the " first time of asking"— the word " off" was pronounced, and the great struggle had commenced. If it is any matter of importance we think that Cambridge were just first in laying hold of the water, but certain it is that their boat showed a little in advance, though we are by no means sure that this was not owing to her greater length, however in half- a- dozeu strokes the difference was made up by Oxford, who began o gain at first inch by inch, and then foot by foot, till, on i reaching Rose Bank, they had cleared their length, and at the ; Crab Tree were some distance ahead. It was about this point that the Oxford boat was steered across the river, as if Mr Elers had made up his mind to go through the small arch of Hammer- smith Bridge, or perhaps merely to have a look at the oft dis- puted point; at any rate he crossed the path of Cambridge, and proceeded so far that " returning was as dangerous as go o'er," however return he did, and that no doubt well satisfied that no one has any business there, and that it is a blessing to have a crew capable of showing their coxswain any place he may desire to inspect without endangering the race. Cambridge performed pretty much after the same fashion, but being origi" nally towards Surrey, had not to travel out of the way so far. Before and after these digressions the steering on both sides was good, especially that of Mr Wharton, who, it must be remem- bered, made his first appearance on this most difficult course. Hammersmith Bridge was reached by Oxford in 8min40sec, being then several lengths in advance, which lead was steadily increased throughout the remaining distance; the top of Chiswick Eyot was passed in 13 minutes, and Barnes Rail- way Bridge in 18 minutes 55 seconds from the start, between which places Cambridge put on two excellent spurts and showed to more advantage in their rowing than at any time in the race, and the finished form of Messrs Holley and Lloyd, and the indomitable pluck of Mr Snow, were loudly praised. No one, however, was sanguine enough for a moment to entertain the idea of any change, and Oxford putting on a really gallant and very fast spurt, opposite Godfrey's, rowed past the Ship at Mortlake iu 22 minutes 55 seconds from the time of starting, and 35 seconds ahead of their opponents, who, not with, standing their superhuman exertions, appeared but little dis- tressed at the finish. It may not be out of place here to state that Mr Snow has this year achieved the highest classical honours at Cambridge, and was also " Captain of the Poll;" and when we recall the names of Selwyn, Denman, Nicholson, Pen- rose, Shadwell, Arnold, Chitty, Macnaghten, Prescot, and others, all of whom obtained distinguished honours at their Uuiversi. ties, rowing may no longer be quoted as the amusement of the idle only, but rather as one which, by invigorating the body, gives health and elasticity to the mind. Of the Oxford crew ( though better have been seen), we are bound to say the rowing was good nearly from beginning to end, and the fiuisliing spurt very superior. Mr. Thorley was certainly A1, and ranks, without a doubt, among the brilliant and finished oarsmen of the day, and the rowing of Messrs Gur- don and Warre was generally the theme of praise; that which was wanting in the crew was ONENESS, and that which placed them so far in advance was the swiftness and perfection of Matthew Taylor's boat. Both crews greeted each other with three cheers, which were vociferously re- echoed by the surrounding myriads, and they then rowed leisurely back to Putney, and at once proceeded to the hospi- table mansion of Mr Phillips, the Cedars, Mortlake, where copious draughts of Rhenish and Champagne, and the sunny smiles of beauty, alike swelled the honours of victory and soothed the reverses of defeat. Iu the eveuing the crews, . and a large party of gentlemen from either university, assembled at the Albion » where over the groaning tables, and amid the toast and the song' this and many other watery contests were fought and fought again. We should render ourselves liable to the accusation of injustice if we omitted to notice the excellent behaviour of the captains of all the steam- boats, who took especial care on this occasion to keep out of the way of the umpires and each other's boats, which by forming a regular line across the river and preserving it as much as circumstances would permit, not only afforded a good view of the race to all on board, but thus became themselves a magni- ficent spectacle when there was little else to interest. This was mainly owing, no doubt, to the precautions taken by the com- pany, so ably carried out and enforced by Mr Burney, their superintendent, and by ". it captains will have learnt for a future occasion how much greater satisfaction is afforded to all, and how much their own duties are lightened by such conduct. Both universities have desired us to represent how greatly they appreciated the attention shown to them and their boats by Messrs Searle and Sons, during their stay at Putney, attentions the more marked as neither of the boats happening this year to be of their building, they were to be the less expected. THAMES SUBSCRIPTION CLUB. THE ANNIVERSARY DINNER— Although we had contemplated that the officers of this club would, with their wonted energy, use their best influence to call around them a host of friends upon the occasion of their first anniversary festival, we never anticipated so fine an assemblage as that congregated in the great hall of the Freemasons' Tavern, on Tuesday evening— an assemblage composed of leading men in the yachting world, as well as of those who pliyd the oar, and further, including the majority of the late triumphant Oxford crew and the coxswain of their gallant opponents, and some M. P.' s. It augurs well, not only for the proud position and influence of the club itself, but heralds with trumpet tongue the high estimation and popular favour in which boating pursuits are held, and indicates a reaction which the languid condition of the Thames but until lately demonstrated.— Mr R. N. Philips, of Christ's College, Cambridge, the president of the club, took the chair, and we observed amongst the company present of members and visitors, amounting to nearly 100, Lord Thos. Clinton, A. S. Ayrton, Esq, M. P.; John Locke, Esq, M. P.; Mr Alderman Rose; J. Reynolds, Esq, of the Royal Yacht Squadron; James Good- son, Esq, Commodore of the Royal London Yacht Club; Mr Under- Sheriff Crosley, Captain M'Kinnon, R. N., Messrs Jas. Rose, James Paine, Nottidge, and a great number of others who have distinguished themselves for years past upon the waters of Old England. Great credit is due to those who had undertaken the arrangements of the banquet, which was in every respect first- rate, and left the veriest gourmand nothing to desire save a repetition of it. On the cloth being cleared, the professional singers, Messrs Fielding, M. Smythson, and T. E. Williams, who had been engaged, and who acquitted themselves well through- out the night very excellently, chaunted " grace," after which the President applied himself to giving the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, to which was added " The members of Parlia- ment who have honoured us with their presence." The " Army and Navy" elicited replies from Lord Thomas Clinton and Capt M'Kimioty and Mr Ayrton and Mr Locke responded for the M. P.' s. Tlie extremely lengthened character of the subsequent proceedings compels us to pass over these to the toast re- lating to the late great University Boat Race, with reference to which the President said : There is no toast I have given, or may give, which will afford me more pleasure or yourselves either than the health of the University crews, who distin- guished themselves last Saturday upon the Thames [ loud and long- continued plaudits]. Those cheers announce more than any words of mine can the way in which we estimate their labours, and receive them. Our desire is to extend the hand of cordiality and friendship to all gentlemen desirous of upholding river sports. We are particularly proud to meet men who can afford such examples of flue rowing and plucky character as those of the crews before us, and while I feel the greatest plea- sure in complimenting the Oxonians upon the victory they well- earned and achieved, I have no less gratification in awarding the meed of praise to those who pulled so gallantly through a stern wager against the members of the sister University, who bore away the palm. Such men will never bring disgrace upon themselves, or upon their Universities for want of game, and the very pluck which distinguishes gentlemen in contests of this description in youth will be found to predominate in all their transactions in after life, whether they are called to the pro- fessions of the army, the navy, the law, or the more sacred 0 IB eel of the Church; and I can say with the greatest pleasure that many of the most eminent men and most eminent scholars who now adorn the bar, the senate, or the pulpit, are men who have pulled a good oar at College. 1 am very proud to find members of those crews have accepted the invitation, and are present, and beg to assure them that they will always be received with the same warm recognition of feeling as at this moment.— Mr Lonsdale first rose to reply, and said: I assure you it is with a feeling of the greatest diffidence that I rise to thank you for the kind way in which you have drunk my health and that of the rest of the crew, and I sincerely regret that all are not present to reciprocate your kindness; but there are, undoubtedly, urgent reasons which have pre- vented their attendance here this evening. On their part I must thank you for your kind invitation to this festive board to- night, and for your generously lending to us the use of your steamer. Mr Philips, your excellent president, has spoken of the pluck and endurance displayed in University races, and the influence they have upon a man's future life; and he has done that so ably and so well that there is no necessity for me to say a word further on the subject. I cannot help feeling that the meetings of a club like this are of great use to rowing, and that it requires a continual stimulus to keep men together, aud I know that the sport cannot be well advanced with- out the exercise of considerable perseverance and pecuniary outlay. There are many things required in boating, and unless an active and lively spirit is kept up amongst mem- bers clubs will never succeed. This meeting demonstrates very fully the great interest taken in the metropolis in rowing matters, and this is where the interest should be taken, and where the interest I hope will never decay. I have much pleasure in stating that the University of Oxford will appear at as many regattas and matches as we can, and I hope we shall have good rowing sport at Henley, more especially as we have been suc- cessful in our late race. The spirit of rowing dies out and burns up again. I hopo it will ever be maintained as it is at the present moment; I heartily wish every prosperity to the Thames Sub- scription Club, and I hope the energy of its members will enable them to carry out the objects for which it was instituted. ( After a moment's pause, during which the speaker sat down, he re- sumed his legs, and said,) " I rise with much pleasure to drink all your good healths" [ loud cheers].— Mr Wharton, coxswain of the Cambridge University ; boat, said: If the last gentleman who spoke feels a diffidence in returning his acknowledgments for the honour you have done us, still more may I, after the bad figure we cut last Saturday, when we didn't stand a chance [ cries of No, no]; but we have one consolation, inbfing assured that we came in behind the fastest university crew that ever rowed on the Thames. I have to express my regret that it has fallen to my lot to return you thanks, because of my incompetency to do so in a manner commensurate with my feelings. I expected Snow, our captain, was here, but he seems to have melted away. Had he been here he would have told you of the laurels he won last year, and means to win if fortune favour us next year. I am sorry there are no more of the crew here, aud feel they will much regret that they have not had the pleasure of spending an even- ing with you.— Lord Thomas Clinton: I wish it had fallen into more worthy hands to deliver the chief toast of the evening, which I need hardly say, is " The Thames Subscription Club," and coupled with it Mr Philips, its worthy president. This is the first anniversary dinner, and I hope it may not be the last [ cries of No, no], and that for many years it may increase in prosperity. It has been established to promote a pastime most manly, and most English ; it has also been established to pro- mote the interests of Thames watermen, which interests have been sadly damaged by the steamers ; their prospects at present are anything but flourishing, and I am sure that this club would feel much gratification in re- establishing them in theirformer posi- tion. I hope that this, the first anniversary dinner, will induce many here present to- join the club. Many, I am sure, have that inclination, and I hope that ere long the 60 members which I am told the club at present possess will be increased to 260. If our worthy president will allow me, I shall be happy to enrol my name as a member of the club, and I hope that many here will put themselves down also. I now propose with great pleasure, " Success to the Thames Subscription Club, and to its president, Mr Philips" [ loud cheers, which continued for some minutes].— Mr Philips: I assure you, and I have no doubt you will believe me, that it gives me very great pleasure to respond, not only for myself, but for the other members of the club. I am very much gratified by seeing so fine an assem- blage around me, as I feel convinced by that of the high estima- tion in which we are held, and the great progress we have made in popular favour. I hope that since our first establishment we have done a great deal of good. We are most of us men who have rowed ; for my own part I have had some experience j I was a captain at Cambridge for two years, so you may be sure I had something to do. The first University race rowed upon the London river was from Westminster to Putney, when I had the houour of being umpire. Our ob- ject is to encourage rowing and to support the interest of rowing men; we hold out the right hand of fellow- ship to all gentlemen desirous of promoting the interests of the river, and we shall be happy to grasp theirs in furtherance of our views. We are happy to be able to contribute to the re- gattas that take place during the season, and we shall also be happy to afford pecuniary assistance to those connected with rowing, whose difficulties may create our sympathy. We have hitherto had the good fortune to carry out our objects to the satisfaction of our friends, who all feel most heartily with us in the cause we have pursued; and for my own part I cordially thank you all for the kind manner in which yon have wished us prosperity, and for the individual honour you have done me on this occasion [ much applause].— Mr Cobb: We have the pleasure of having among us gentlemen connected with yachting, two of whom I shall do myself the honour of including in the toast. I am proud to see them here to- night, and shall be happy to see them on all occasions. All men connected with aquatic pursuits row in the same boat as ourselves, and I have therefore much pleasure in proposing " The Yacht Clubs of the kingdom," and with it the healths of Admiral Reynolds, of the R. Y. S., and Commodore Goodson, of the R. L. Y. C.— Mr Reynolds: As apparently the only member of the Royal Yacht Squadron present, I rise to return thanks. Although our procedure is more connected with canvas than oars or sculls, I am always deeply interested in everything con- nected with aquatic sports, and I think there is nothing more exciting than seeing gentlemen pull on still waters. I cannot but express the gratification I feel oil attending meetings of this description, and of supporting theai in every way in my power [ applause].— Mr Goodsou: I cannot boast of being so well acquainted with sea- going business as my friend Mr Reynolds ; I have been more particularly associated with sports of the River Thames, to which I have felt great pleasure iu devotiug much of my time. It affords me great gratification to see the sport of rowing so much encouraged as on the present occasion. As several friends of mine are connected with the University, I feel much pleasure in congratulating them upon the victory recently won. This and suc- li other clubs create a great stimulus to aquatic sports, and we shall, amongst boating men, ever call upon the broad sinews of Englishmen to assist us in any great pursuit.— Amongst the other toasts aud replies, which were numerous, our space will only permit us to do justice to the following:— Mr Undersheriff Crosiey, in acknowledging the toast of " The Corporation of the city of London," said : Little did I anticipate, when I rau away from the walls of Newgate this afternoon [ much laughter], that I should be placed in this honourable position. Mr Ayrton has done the Corporation the honour of speaking about our efforts respecting the Thames; we are desirous of getting our river as pure and clean as we can wish it; we are doing our utmost, and if any one can show us any manner of accomplishing it better, the members of the corporation will be happy to receive their suggestions. There has been nothing in my year of office more pleasurable than aquatic sports. I have been for many years a member of the Royal London Yacht Club, and am sure that other gentlemen of that insti- tution, as well as myself, must feel much pleasure when we find ourselves guests of such a society as the Thames Subscription Club ; and while we have an opportunity of supporting the views we all appreciate, we must feel ourselves indebted to the officers for our introduction, and I hope we shall all be found rallying round the standard of those who, like ourselves, have identified themselves with the support and promotion of river sports, for by that support we are lending the best encourage ment to a pastime so essentially English as to entitle us to the co- operation and assistance of those who best love the interests and manhood of our nation.— Mr Nottidge, in reply to the toast of " The Officers of the Club," observed : Mr President, my lord, and gentlemen: On behalf of my colleagues and myself, the officers of this club, I rise to return you our very sincere thanks for the compliment which has been paid us— by you, Mr Locke, for the highly eulogistic terms in which this toast has been proposed, and by you, gentlemen, for the very cordial man- ner in which it has been received. When I look around me I cannot refrain from expressing my own feelings of satisfaction ( feelings shared in, I am assured, not only by the officers on whose behalf I specially address you, but also by every member of the association) at the gratifying spectacle which this festival presents. Twelve months since, when the Thames Subscription Club was ushered into existence, our dinner circle consisted of seven. At our first monthly meeting, as my friend Mr Reynolds can testify we sat down in number only three. This state of things was by no means encou- raging, but from that period our prospects brightened, and at each monthly meeting fresh members were elected, until we find ourselves with a muster- roll this day of nearly fifty gentlemen. As we are honoured this evening, however, with the presence of mauy by whom the objects and principles of the Thames Subscription Club may not be thoroughly under- stood, it may perhaps be as well, prior to entering further into detail of our operations, to state as shortly as possible the aim of the association. This cannot, perhaps, better be done than by quoting the words of rule 1:—" The object of this club shall be the encouragement of rowing on the River Thames, and the bringing together, at periodical meetings, the patrons of that science, together with the granting of pecuniary assistance to poor or deserving watermen." You thus perceive, gentlemen, that we are not, in the proper acceptation of the term, a Rowing Club, the funds of which are devoted to the purchase or hire of boats for the use of the members of whom such club may be composed, but that we are a body of gentlemen, associated together for three leading objects; 1st. To encourage, by our contributions and support, the science of rowing on the River Thames, either by subscribing to regattas already established, or by offering prizes of our own. 2d. By following the example of our yachting friends, to institute monthly meetings of the members, at which ( hi addition to the sociality thus engendered by the for- mation of friendships of which up to the present time, believe me, I have mutually every reason to feel proud) a lively interest in aquatic sports is fostered by the discussion which on these occa- sions must necessarily arise ; and, thirdly, last, but not least, to afford a helping hand to those persons connected with the river who are compelled by necessity to supplicate our aid. Although the subscription to the club is only one guinea, with an entrance fee of a similar amount, we are exceedingly particular in the admission of our members. No oue is elected negatively, by which I mean, that it is not enough for merely nothing to be known against the candidate for submission to the ballot, but the individual proposed must be approved of either from per- sonal knowledge, or otherwise by the generality of the members. I could mention more than one instance in which gentlemen have been proposed and afterwards withdrawn for this very reason. This may appear somewhat too stringent, but although in an ordinary rowing club any one eligible to row as a gentle- man amateur cannot very well be rejected, yet in an association like that to which we belong, where sociality is one great object, it is impossible, I think, to be too particular. Having thus somewhat longer than perhaps I ought, dilated upon the objects and constitution of the club, I may perhaps, be permitted to inform you that, notwithstanding the smallness of our numbers, we were enabled, as my friend Mr Tidbury knows, to contribute £ 30 to the funds of the Royal Thames National Regatta, in addi- tion to the Coat, Badge, and Freedom, amounting to £ 20 more, mak- ing in all not less than £ 50. The Coat and Badge was contended for by, I believe, 16 apprentices, and was won, after one of the finest struggles ever witnessed, by the young man Hammerton, who is standing behind the President's chair. This prize was won, not by a squabble or a foul, but by pure superiority of rowing. When 1 tell you that his master is no less than James Messenger, the Champion of the Thames, his success is the more easily accounted for; at the same time justice demands that whilst according every praise to the master, it must be borne in mind that it is, after all, to the pupil himselt that the merit is principally due. We have this year already forwarded a check for £ 20 to the Amateur Regatta at Kingston- on- Thames, and I believe I may state that there is every probability of our offering another Coat, Badge, Freedom, and money prizes for com- petition by watermen's apprentices. And now, gentlemen, having told you something of our constitution aud operations, it only re- mains for me to say that, as secretary, I shad be most glad to have my labours increased by having each month, in the capa- city of members to address, many of those gentlemen by whom as visitors I am now surrounded. The Cambridge University Subscription Rooms, at which our much respected chairman. Mr Philips, was for many years the secretary, having been long since abolished, I sincerely hope that many old members of that University, I may add of its sisters too, whoinaybe resident inLon- don, will enrol themselves as members of our association. Whilst mentioning the Universities, you will perhaps allow me to allude to the race of Saturday, and express, as an oarsman of some years' experience, my opinioil that a finer crew than that which so efficiently sustained the reputation of Oxford on that occasion I never saw, and in this opinion I am confirmed by some of the best judges of the day. To the Cambridge men I would say that by such a crew as they had to contend against it was an honour to be beaten. As an humble member of the London Rowing Club, I can only say that, should we be pri- vileged to contend against the same crews for the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley, we shall by no means consider our- selves disgraced. Each crew was a credit to its University. When it was first known that the Thames Subscription Club intended to request the honour of the attendance of the members of the University crews at this our anniversary festival, some kind friends predicted that in so doing we should be " wasting our sweetness in the desert air," and that our invitation would be in vain. Their reasons for this prediction or conjecture it is not for me to opine; suffice it to say that I know I but speak the feelings of the club generally when I assure you that the sentiments on this subject to which at an earlier period of the evening our President gave utterance, find a ready, a cordial, and a sincerely warm response in the breasts of us all; and we cherish the hope that the present occasion is only the first of a lengthened series of opportunities which it may be in the power of the club to embrace of extending to our bre- thren of the Universities the right hand of welcome.— Mr James Paine said, in answer to the " Rowing Clubs of the Thames :" To me has been deputed an office which I wish had fallen into better hands, that of responding to the toast of the " Rowing Clubs of the Thames." I am proud te hear it said that the London Rowing Club, of which I am a member, is destined to raise rowing, which has lately been drooping, to its former position. I hope that the London Rowing Club will have the honour of contending at Henley against two such fine crews as those who so gallantly combatted for the mastery last week. I repeat, gentlemen, that I am incompetent to do justice to the toast, and I therefore must conclude by drinking your very good healths." Other toasts of minor consideration having been dis- posed of, the company separated well pleased and well en- tertained. BIRKENHEAD MODEL YACHT CLUB. The usual monthly meeting of this club was held at the club house, Canning Hotel, Birkenhead, on Wednesday, the 1st of April; the Rear- Commodore in the chair. Two members were balloted for and duly elected. After considerable discussion, it was decided to allow £ 5 towards a cup for the smaller class of yachts, measuring two tons, to take place in the river at the same time as the first class yachts second match; the course to be fixed hereafter. Resolved, that there be four prizes this season, namely, one of £ 20 value, to be sailed on the 30th of May; one of £ 15, to be sailed on the same day; and the chal- lenge cup, value 50 guineas, with £ 5 added by the club, to take place on the 15th of August. Resolved, that the entrance fee in all races be one guinea, with the exception of the second class. The opening cruise was fixed to take place on the 23d of May. BOSTON YACHT CLUB. The monthly meeting of this club was held at the club house, White Hart Hotel, on Thursday last, C. Anderson, Esq, Commo- dore, in the chair, when the following gentlemen were elected members:— Aid Jas. Poppleton, — Nichollson, Esq, Mr T. Perry, Mr Jas. Smith, and Mr Knight of Manchester. The opening trip was fixed to take place on Monday, the 27th inst. The members will afterwards sup at the club house, at eight p. m. Mr J. S. PUley gave notice that he would move at the next meet- ing that the tonuage of yachts in the first class should be un- limited. This club is rapidly increasing in members, so we may expect a good meeting this season. NIL DESPERANDUM CLUB, DUMBARTON.— Mr Editor: In your print of 29th ult, while accepting a challenge lodged by the Clydesdale Gentlemen Amateur Club, we at the same time intimated our willingness to row any amateur crew in Scotland ; but as a member of the Stirling Boating Club, in a letter which appears in your last week's issue, either has not seen that im- plied challenge, or considers it too general iu its character,' and seems desirous that the Stirling Club should be challenged singly, we accede to their wish, and give a special challenge to that club to row them on neutral water in any class of regatta boats common to Scotland, pair oars or four oars. The secretary of the Nil Desperandum Club will be at Balloch Hotel on Saturday, the 18th inst, from three to five p. m., to arrange and draw articles, or attention will be given to any communication addressed to him prior to that date.— Yours, & c, A MEMBER. HENLEY BOAT CLUB.— A general meeting of the members of the Henley Boat Club was held at the Greyhound Inn, Henley, on Monday evening, when the same officers who served last year, with little alteration, were re- elected for the ensuing sea- son. The other business entered upon was the preliminary arrangements for the rowing season, now so close at hand, and which, it is expected, will be locally very interesting, as the dis- trict referred to in the rule relating to the Town Challenge Cup has lately been extended to the amateur clubs of Windsor and Eton which shall have been established one year. We are pleased to hear that, taking into consideration the heavy demands which a rowing club has to meet during the first two or three years of its existence, the financial condition of the above is satisfactory. KELLY AND MESSENGER.— For this race for the Champion, ship of the Thames we have received a further sum of £ 20 a side, and the final deposit of the same amount is to be made at Mr Cock's, Rose and Crown. Commercial- road, Lambeth, April 20th Both men are in hard training, and in the best possible condi- tion, considering the time that has yet to elapse before the great day arrives. We should think that no race within memory has caused so much excitement as the present, both men beiug such first- rate scullers, their merits, as is supposed, so nearly balanced and their pluck and houour unquestioned. We shall expect to see a very large attendance at this the final deposit, as no doubt both men will attend in person, for, on that night, they are bound to name their umpires and fix upon a referee. GEORGE WADE of Stone Stairs, in answer to Henry White is still anxious for a match, and will row him from Putney'to Mortlake level; or should he decline, he will row Rob bins ac- cording to his challenge, in outrigged boats, if he will row a return match in old- fashioned boats, for the same amount. Both matches to be made at one time, and all the money de- posited for both matches previous to the first coming off. A match can be made by applying at the New England Light House, Stone Stairs, oa Monday ( to- morrow) evening. BATE AND JONES.— A match has been made between George Jones and David Bate, to row from Putney to Mortlake, for £ 5 a side, on Monday, 25th May, one hour before high water. Mr T, Day, who is final stakeholder, has received £ 2 10s a side, and the remainder of the money is to be made good at Mr Wentzell's, Ship, Lambeth, May 2. A. HAMILTON of Glasgow will row W. Mayo of Greenwich in first- class skiffs, a right away match from the weir above Hutcheson Bridge to Carmyle on the Clyde, for £ 50 a side, to take place not late r than May 1. Articles of agreement and first deposit can be made at the Hole aud Corner Tavern, Bridge- gate- street, on Wednesday evening next, between eight and ten o'clock. WM. DEAL, jun, of Cherry Garden Stairs, Bermondsey, hear- ing that Thomas Palmer of Horslydown Old Stairs wishes to get a match on, will accommodate him for the sum of £ 25 or £ 30 a side. William Deal will be at Mr. Newton's, the Lion and Castle, on Tuesday evening next, between the hours of eight aud ten, prepared to make the match. CHARLES CHADDS of Limehouse will row Wharf of Dockhead for £ 30 a side, left open for £ 50 a side. The match to come off in five or six weeks, to row from North Woolwich to Limehcmse, in old- fashioned wager boats. A match can be made on Wed- nesday night next, at Mr Jamson's, Camden's Head, Church- lane, Limehouse. J. MARTIN of Mile End, having heard that J. Kite of Horsely- down is not satisfied with his defeat last summer, will row him. or J. Pettil of the same place, from Putney to Hammersmith', for £ 10 or £ 20 a side; to row six weeks after the first deposit. Money ready at Mr J. Stills, Albert Arms, East- street,! Globe Fields, Mile End. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.— We are requested to state that Barrett and Hales will accept the challenge put forward by May and Marriott, and will meet them at Mr Westron's, Bell Tavern Addle Hill, Doctors' Commons, on Tuesday evening next, to make the match. GEORGE LEWIS of Horselydown is willing to row Joseph Morris of the same place, a right away scullers race, from Put- ney to Mortlake, or from Charlton Pier to the Tunnel Pier, for £ 10 a side, and will meet him at Mr Morgan's, Anchor Tap, Horselydown- lane, to- morrow ( Monday) night. SKIFF RACE.— The race between Thomas Candlish and Wil- liam Taylor, which has been on the tapis for some months, will be brought to a finale early to- morrow ( Monday) morning. The last of the stakes was deposited on Saturday evening. A capital race is anticipated. T. LEARY and YOUNG TURNER of Bankside are open to row any two lads of Bankside or Blackfriars, in pair- oar outrigger boats, from Putney to Mortlake, for £ 5 a side. Money ready at the Waterman's Arms, Bankside, to- morrow ( Monday) evening. FIVE AMATEURS will row any five of the Kirby- street Aquatic Club from Putney to Mortlake, for any sum not under £ 5. Men and money ready any night next week at the Star Coffee- house, 31, Hatton- wall. VV. TUBB and T. ELLER will row any two amateurs in Oxford, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side, or either of them will scull T, Dolley of the same place, for the like amount. Men and money always ready at the Engine and Tender, Hythe Bridge, JAMES PARKIN ( landsman) of Bermondsey will row Cox, for from £ 5 to £ 20 a side. A match can be made any evening next week at the Salisbury Arms, Salisbury- street. CANINE FANCY. A show of half- bred dogs, terriers, spaniels, & c, will take place this evening, the 12th inst, at Mr Bradshaw's, the Hampshire Hog, Redcross- street, Borough. Chair taken at eight o'clock by Mr Atherton, who will exhibit six toy dogs against any other six the property of one person, for £ 5 each; vice, T. Smith, who will produce some of the best half- bred dogs in England, sup- ported by the best fanciers in London. Some important matches are on the tapis, particulars of which may be learned at the above show. A black aud tan spaniel dog for sale. A show of fancy spaniels, toy terriers, Isle of Skyes, & c, will take place this evening, the 12th inst, at Thos. Friswell's, 77, Ossulston- street, Chapel- street, Somers Town. Chair taken by C. Blackmore, faced by G. Gill, who will exhibit their matchless stud of toy spaniels. Mr Green and many others have promised to attend and show their bulldogs. Ratting sports every Monday and Saturday evening. Use of pit gratis. A good supply ; of barn rats always on hand. A show of all kinds of toy dogs will take place at Mr Fletcher's the Golden Fleece, St George's New Town, Kent- street, Borough, this evening, the 12th inst. Chair taken at seven o'clock by J. Barret, faced by E, Riscam, who will exhibit their studs. Mr F. will show his stock of black and tan terriers, spaniels, Mal- tese, & c, supported by all the crack fanciers. A show of fancy spaniels, terriers, Maltese, and bulldogs, will take place this evening, the 12th inst, at Mr Jones's, Duke's Head, Vine- street, Hatton- wall, Hatton- garden. Mr G. Brown in the chair, vice Mr Bladon, assisted by several fanciers aud all the leading members of the South Union Canine Association. At C. HaswelFs, Sportsman, Boundary- street, Shoreditch, a show of bulldogs, black and tan terriers, spaniels, Maltese lion dogs, & c, will take place this evening, the 12th inst. Chair taken at seven o'clock by Bill Tupper, faced by Jem Ellis, assisted by Mike Lee, Mike Wilmott, and all the East and \ V est End Fancy. LUCY AND NANCY.— Wm. Thomson of Oldham has matched his bitch Lucy against Thos. Barker's Naney of Rochdale to run 200 yards, for £ 25 a side, oil the 18th inst, at the new Copen- hagen Grounds, Newton Heath, near Manchester, Lucy to scale under 16lb, and Nancy under 171b 4oz. Mr Holden is stake- holder and referee, and he holds £ 10 each on account of the match. John Morrell of Belfast will match his black and tan dog Paddy, at 2711b or 281b, against any dog in the world, to weigh in the field, for £ 50 or £ 100 a side, or he will match him against Thos. Shaw's dog of Staleybridge, and let him be 28ilb, or will confine his dog to 28lb, if any one will give him £ 100 to £ 80 or £ 50 to £ 40, and to meet at Elvenfoot, Glasgow. A letter ad- dressed to John Morreli, 75, Herculea- street, Belfast, will be attended to. Wm. Sunderland of Woodhouse Carr, Leeds, will match his terrier dog Dick, 1511b, to run Chas. Hardy's bitch Poll ( 1641b) of Horsforth, near Leeds, for £ 12 to £ 10; to run in a month from the first deposit, at the Cardigan Arms, Kirkstall- road, Leeds; I or any other terrier dog, at 1511b. A match can be made any night at the White Horse Inn, Woodliouse Carr, or an answer ; through Bell's Life will be attended to. Mr Jas. Woolford, Mar- ket Tavern, Leeds, to be stakeholder and referee. John Wilkinson's dog Spring of Barlbro' will run Wm. Smith's Topper of Brampton 200 yards, for from £ 10 to £ 20 a side, or he i lias another dog will run Topper at 181b, for the same sum. Money ready at Wm. Lamb's, Hop Pole Inn, Barlbro'. i Richard Norton's dog Crib of Staleybridge can be backed to run Joseph Taylor's Mary Copp of the same place, and give 20 yards start, Henry Wilde's dog Catch of Dukeufield. and give 13 yards start, Jas. Reid's dog Tyler of Ashton, and give 10 yards start, Thos. Cook's Fan of Oldham, and give 16 yards start, or Thos. Caton's dog Catch of Dukinfield, and give four yards start, or to run any dog in England under 3Glb weight, and will take two yards to the lb of John Wilele's bitch of Gorton, all distances to be given outside 200 yards. A match can be made, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side, at Jas. Miller's, Q Inn, Staleybridge. To run in a month from the first deposit. EXTRAORDINARY RATTING.— The great 100 rat match between two gentlemen's dogs comes off next Tuesday evening, at Jemmy Shaw's, the Old Queen's Head, Crown- court, Windmill- street, Haymarket. Other ratting will follow. 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. There will be a continuance of ratting and other sports during the holidays, for prizes, given free. Jemmy Shaw, seeing frequent challenges from persons to back dogs at ratting for championship, & c, begs to inform them that he will back his old dog to destroy any number of rats from 20 upwards. 50,100, or 200 rats would be preferred, for as many pounds, or even shillings, against any comers, even at catch weight, to prove which is really entitled to that distinction. Or Jemmy will deposit £ 1 or £ 5 in a sweepstakes, to be laid out in a gold collar, the best dog to win and wear it. To commence at 50 or 100 rats. Bell's Life to be final stakeholder. To- morrow ( Monday) a silver collar will be ratted for at J. Gordon's, Prince of Wales, Wellington- square, Sid mouth- street, Gray's Inn- road, by novice dogs, rats for lbs. To enter and weigh before eight o'clock. Open to all. Some capital sport is expected. A gentleman has matched a ferret to destroy 12 rats against time, for £ 1 a side. Ratting every Saturday and Mon- day evening. Use of pit gratis. On Easter Monday, at Joe Phelps's, Green Dragon, Villiers- street, Strand, a ratting sweepstakes, for a silver watch, will take place. Entrance free. Rats for lbs. Dogs to be : fairly handicapped. Eight dogs to be entered for the watch. Open to the world. PIGEON FLYING — Thos. Harrison of the Windy Nook will fly his blue dragon cock against Robt. Eliot's chequered hen, for from five to 10 miles, any road he chooses, for £ 5 a side ; if Eliot does not accept this, Harrison will fly any other pigeou fancier of the same place, each to chose his road, the dis- tance to be not less than five miles, for the above sum. Money ready any night next week, at Thos. Gray's, Bay Horse Inn, Windy Nook. Edward Woodhouse and Thos, Fisher of Harborne have pigeons they will fly from one to 20 miles against either Messrs Hinks's, Richards's, or Edwards's, of Islington, Birmingham, for any sum not exceeding £ 5 a side. If either will be at Mr Hart's, the Plough Inn, Harborne, to- morrow ( Monday), be- tween eight and nine in tbe evening, a match can be made. A match came off on Thursday, the 2d iDSt, for £ 3 a side, be- tween C. Tribe's chequered cock Old Tom and Mr Vidler's che- quered hen Polly Peachum, from Epsom to Mitcham, eight miles distance, which the former won, doing it in iOmiu, Mr Vidler's bird in I2min. Thos. Rogers of Birmigliam will fly T. Gill a match of 10 miles, for £ 5 a side, to toss for the road at the first deposit, or will fly T. Askew a match from Westbromwich, for £ 5 a side. Money ready at J. Mountford's, White Lion, Crowland- street, any time. BIRD FANCY.— To be sung for, to- morrow ( Easter Monday), at Mr Cairn's, the Rising Sun, Princes- road, Kennington Cross, two copper kettles, one for mules, ones and twos in the mouth, and one for goldfinches, ones in the mouth. Entrance 6d each. Open to all the world. Drawing to take place this evening, the 12th, at nine o'clock. Lark singing will take place at Mr Wm. Robertshaw's, Grey- hound Inn, Bridge- street, Burnley, on Saturday next. First prize £ 1, and other prizes in proportion, of which due notice will be given. Singing to commence at twelve o'clock at noon pre- cisely. Any person desirous of competing for the above may do so by applying to Mr Robertshaw. Entrance 3s. THE DOG POISONING IN BUCKS.— At the Bucks Easter Quarter Sessions, Mr Bowden succeeded iu quashing the conviction which had been obtained against him at the Winslow Petty Sessions for having poisoned two dogs, the property of a rat- catcher named Yates, resident at Swanbourne. The details of the case we published at the time when the first investigation took place, and therefore, in justice to the defendant, we give equal notoriety to the proof of his innocence being established. THE MURRAIN.— The murrain has appeared among the cattle at Ungarisch- Hradisch, a station on the Northern Railroad, at a distance of about one hundred English miles from Vienna. Until now only two oxen have died, but a cordon has been established. THE WIVELISCOMBE MURDER.— The execution of Thomas Nation, who was convicted at the last Somerset Assizes of the wilful murder of John Aplin, at Wiveliscombe, on the 23d of December last, and who now lies awaiting the carrying out of the sentence of death upon him, in Taunton Gaol, has been fixed to take place on Tuesday, the 21st inst. Cure No. 8,906: " Thirteen years' cough, indigestion, and general debility have been removed by Du Barry's excellent Ravaienta Arabica Food.— James Porter, Athol- street, Perth."— Cure No. 4,208 : " Eight years' dyspepsia nervousness, debility, with cramps, spasms, and nausea, have been effectually removed by Du Barry's health- restoring food. I shall be happy to answer any inquiries.— Rev John W. Flavell, Bidlington Rectory, Norfolk."— In canisters, lib 2s 9d, 21b 4s 6d, 51b lis, 121b 22s. The 121b carriage free, on receipt of Post Office order. Barry Du Barry and Co, 77, Regent- street, London; Fortnum, Mason, and Co, 182, Piccadilly; also at Abbis's, < K>, Graicechurch- street; and 63, and 150, Oxford- street. HOLLOWAY'S PILLS FOB THE CUBE OE COUGHS, COLDS,, AND ASTHMA.— Many serious and fatal complaints have their origin in a slight cold, being the prelude to various inflammatory diseases. It gene- rally begins above, and proceeds downwards, the eyes and nose being first affected, then the throat, afterwards the gullet and stomach suffer, causing quinsey, qualmishness, and indigestion, for, as it leaves the upper part it increases in severity in the lower ; but Holloway's Pills invariably effect a cure in a few days. Sold by all medicine vendors throughout the world; at Professor Holloway's Establishments, 244, Strand, London ; and 80, Maiden- lane, New York -, by A. Stampa, Con- stantinople j A, Guidicy, Smyrna; and E. Muir, Malta, BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APEIL 12, 1857. V CRICKETERS' REGISTER. TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS, & c. During the ensuing season no matches will be inserted in Bell's Life unless sent by the secretary, or some one authorised by the club, and those matches will be rejected which are not drawn up in proper form. To prevent repetitions, when a match is played, it should be arranged between the sides who Shall send the score. MARYLEBONE CLUB MATCHES, 1857. THURSDAY, MAT 21, at Cambridge— The Maryiebone Club and Ground v the Undergraduates of Cambridge. MONDAY, JUNE 1, at Lord's— The AU England Eleven v the United All England Eleven. For the benefit of the Cricketers' Fund. MONDAY, JUNK 8, at Lord's— The Marylebone Club and Ground v the County of Kent. , , „ MONDAY, JUNE 15, at Lord's- The Marylebone Club and Grouud v the County of Sussex. , THURSDAY, JUNE 18, at Oxford— The Marylebone Club and Ground v the Undergraduates of Oxford. „ . MONDAY, JUNE 22, at Lord's— Sixteen Gentlemen of the University of Cambridge v the United All England Eleven. Mr Dark's Match. _ THURSDAY, JUNE 25, at Lord's- The University of Oxford v the Uni- versity of Cambridge. „ „ it_ TT . ., , MONDAY, JUNE 29, at Lord's— Sixteen Gentlemen of the University of Oxford v the United All England Eleven. Mr Dark's match. THURSDAY, JULY 2, at Lord's— The Maryiebone Club and Ground v Haileybury College ( with Lockyer). ^ „ , . _ MONDAY, JULY 6, at Lord's- The Counties of Kent and Sussex v England, , MONDAY, JULY 13, at Lord's— Tho Gentlemen v the Players, THURSDAY, JULY 16, at Gravesend— The Marylebone Club and Ground v the County of Kent. Return Match. MONDAY, JULY 20, at Lord's— Tiie North of England v the South of England, THURSDAY, JULY 23, at Lord's— The Gentlemen of Kent and Sussex v the Gentlemen of England. ,, „ .. . ... MONDAY, JULY 27, at Lord's— The All England Eleven v the United Ail England Eleven. For the Benefit of Dean. MONDAY, AUG 10 or 17, at Canterbury— The Counties of Kent and Sussex v England. Return Match. ^ ' THURSDAY, AUG 13 or 20, at Canterbury— The Gentlemen of Kent and Sussex v the Gentlemen of England. Return Match. The grand military matches, with the splendid bands of the different regiments, which gave such great satisfaction last season, will be under the management and direction of Mr J, H. Dark, the proprietor of the grouud; they will be published with the M. C. C. matches, after the anniversary dinner, which takes place in the Pavilion, Lord's Ground, on Wednesday, May 6th. 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 JUNE 4, at Oxford— 8 Gentlemen and 3 Players of Surrey v 8 Gentlemen and 3 Players of Oxford, JUNE 11, at the Oval— County of Surrey v County of Kent, JUNE IS, 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 Surrey v North of England. JULY 16, at the Oval— County of Surrey v County of Sussex. JULY 23, at the Oval— 8 Gentlemen and 3 Players oftheCounty of Surrey v 8 Gentlemen and 3 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). AUG 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 ; Surrey Club v Surbiton ; Surrey Club v Clap'nam; Surrey Club v Carshalton ; Surrey Club v Reigate; 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. HAMPSHIRE. JULY 2d and 3d, at Brighton— Gentlemen of Hants v Gentlemen of Sussex. JULY 9th and 10th, at Canterbury— Gentlemen of Hants v Gentlemen of Kent. AUG 3d and 4th, at Southampton— Gentlemen of Sussex v Gentleman of Hants ( return). AUG 7th and 8th, at Southampton— Gentlemen of Kent v Gentlemen of Hants ( return). UNITED ALL ENGLAND ELEVEN MATCHES. THURSDAY, MAY 21, at the Oval— Against Sixteen of the Household Bri" gade and two bowlers of England. THURSDAY, MAY 28, at Christ Church Ground, Oxford— Against Twenty of Christ Church College. MONDAY, JUNE 1, at Lord's— Against the All England Eleven. THURSDAY, JUNE 22, at Lord's— Against Sixteen Gentlemen of the Cam- bridge University. MONDAY, JUNE 29, at Lord's— Against Sixteen Gentlemen of Oxford University, JULY 27, at Lord's— Against the All England Eleven. Return match. For the benefit of Dean. THURSDAY, AUG 13, at Tunbridge Wells— The managers of the two Elevens have arranged to play North v South, Other fixtures will be shortly announced. CRICKET AT MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE. B HOUSE ( WITH BELL) Y C HOUSE. This, the first match of the season, was brought to a conclusion on Monday, the 6th. The dead state of the ground and want of practice will account for the short scores and somewhat inferior play exhibited on each side. Score : B HOUSE. 1st inn 2dinn O. J. Bradford, b Dolphin 5 b BoIpMn 2 VY. J. Pigott, c Phelps, b Dolphin .... 2 c Phelps, b Brereton 2 R. B. Reade, c Breveton. b Dolphiu .. 27 b Brereton 4 Bell, st Morley, b Dolphin 25 c Wickham, b Morley.... 31 C. II. Wright, b Phelps 1 o Williams, b Morley .... 4 J. W. Graham, b Dolphin 1 b Phelps 0 W. H. Wright, b Phelps 0 c and b Morley 1 C. Eddy, b D ) lphin 4 not out 0 W. M. Clay, run out 0 b Morley 0 F. G. Blackburne, b Morley a absent 0 G, F. Cobb, not out 4 c Morley, b Brereton .... 0 B7, lb 3, wbl 11 Wide ball 1 Total — 85 Total C HOUSE, 1st inn J. W. Morley, b Reade 27 c W. H. Wright, b Bell J. M. Dolphin, b Bell 16 bBell 8 C. J. Breretori, c C. H. Wright, b Bell.. 0 b Bell 13 P. A. Phelps, b Reade 12 run out 5 J. Williams, c and b Bell 0 b Bell 1 T. W. Trevor, not out 8 c Bell, b Reade 1 J. S. Hadow, c Pigott, b Bell 5 b Bell 0 S. Wilkinson, absent 0 c C. H. Wright, b Reade. 0 T. H. Drake, hit w, b Bell 3 b Bell 0 J. D. Wickham, b Bell 0 not out 0 C. A. Bleeck, b Reade 0 b Bell 2 B 1,1 b 1, w b 3 5 B 1,1 b 1, w b 2 4 Total ,.....—• 76 Total — 30 2dinn 1 CRICKET AT ROSSALL SCHOOL. MONITORS Y THE SCHOOL. The first match of the season before the arrival of the profes sional ( A. Clarke) was played at Rossall, on Saturday, April 4, but owing to the rain, it was decided in one innings. Score: SCHOOL. R. Upcher, run out T. Royle, b Brandreth R. Westmac- ott, b Barnston E. Rowley, b Brandreth C. Harvey, Esq, b Barnston 1 Rev K. Arnold, not out 8 S, Waudby, b Brandreth 0 A. Fawkes, b Barnston 2 H. Boazman, b Brandreth 0 M. Hebert, c Smith, b Brandreth 0 H. Wilson, b Brandreth 0 B 3, 1 b 1, w 1 5 Total. THE MONITORS. W. F. Brandreth, run out 0 F. Barnston, b Waudby 6 S. Walton, Esq, b Rowley 0 H. Couchman, b Waudby 3 C. S. Noble, b Waudby 6 D. Brierley, b Waudby 0 C. Kelly, b Rowley 0 H. Pooley, b Waudby 14 G. Y. V. Smith, b Waudby 1 R. Lane, not out 10 A. Lister, c Harvey, b Waudby.. 4 Wides 4 Total 42 THE JIXNG FIGHTS TO COME. Apr 13.— Gilliam and Mottle—£ 10 a side, near Portsmouth. 14,— Hatton and Campbell— £ 25 a side, London. 14.— Caledonian Mouse and Bell— £ 10 a side, London. 22.— Cobiey and Crockett—£ 100 a side, London. MAY 12.— Hayes and Travers— £ 100 a side. London. Junk 2.— Tonge and Tighe— £ 25 a side, Manchester, 8.— Riley and Rafferty— £ 20 a side, Birmingham. 10.— The Tipton Slasher and Tom Sayers—£ 200 a side and the Champion's Belt, London. 23.— Dan Morris and Brookes—£ 50 a side, London. gent- street), has taken the King of Prussia, 7, Lower John- street, and other prizes, takes place on this ground, on Monday and AN APPEAL TO CRICKETERS, fee. LILLY WHITE'S COLLECTION or SCORES FROM 1764, IN PRE- PARATION.— The compiler of this projected work would feel particularly 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 information relating to the game, such as the " alteration of the laws, and size of stumps, from time to tim?," & c, & c. The loan of score- books, or notices of any remarkable events that have occurred in the game, will also be thankfully received and imme- diately acknowledged. All communications will receive instant attention, and the compiler trusts that this appeal for the pur- pose of publishiNg a " complete history" of the noble game will not be in vain. Bell's Life in London, from its first number, as well as the Marylebone Club books ( by authority of the com- mittee), have been carefully searched, and many important and interesting events abstracted; numerous other reprint and manuscript 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. Lillywhite, 2, New Coventry- street, Leicester- square, London. BOROUGH OF LAMBETH CLUB.— A numerous meeting of the members cf this club took place on Tuesday evening, April 7, at Mr Drnmmond's, Jolly Gardeners, Lambeth- walk, J. W, Page, Esq, president, in the chair, Mr R. B. Williams vice- chair. Fifteen new members were enrolled, and the club, although only six months in existence, now numbers nearly 100 members, having for its patrons W. Roupell, Esq, M. P. ; W. Williams, Esq, M. P. ; W. Wilkinson, Esq ; G. Beaufoy. Esq; J. L. Seager, Esq ; C. Hoare, Esq, & c, & c. Arrangements were made to have au opening day on their ground ( Kenriington Oval) the first Monday in May. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, 21st inst, when proposals for new members will be entertained. Communications and challenges to be sent to the secretary, Mr E. Gray, Laburnum Villa, South Lambeth. STAMFORD HILL CLUB.— This club held their annual meeting at the Vine Inn, Bishopsgate, on Tuesday, the 31st ult, when the following gentlemen were elected to serve as committee during the present season, viz, Messrs Parsons, Feast, Dunn. John Batty, and Fordham; Messrs Boughey, Joseph Be Simmons, and H. G, Harper retaining their respective offie « president, vice- president, treasurer, and secretary. Froir secretary's report, it appeared that the affairs of the club in a very satisfactory condition, both pecuniarily and othen and it was arranged that the annual dinner should take pla the club hous9, the Durham Castle, Se. ven Sisters- road, or 30th April, when the members will be happy to meet any of I friends who may be desirous of spending a pleasant evening, will commence on the 2d May; wickets pitched at two p. m. REGENT'S PARK ETON CLUB.— This old established c numbering among its members several well- known metropoli cricketers, held a general meeting on Wednesday evening 1 for the purpose of electing officers to carry on the busines the club, and balloting for fresh members. Benjamin Harl Esq, was unanimously voted to the presidentship, whilst duties of the secretary devolve on E. Upperton, Esq, in the pi of Mr James Watkins, resigned. Committee: Messrs Cla Helps, Parker, W. Filby, Watkins, and Evans. The funds the club are reported to be in the most flourishing state,; the secretary will be glad to hear from the various metropoli clubs, for the speedy arrangement of matches.— Address to Secretary, Middlesex Ground, Adelaide- road. KENSINGTON PARK CLUB.— The members of this club ass bled together for the last time previous to commencing pracf at their Club House, the Notting Barn Tavern, Kensington P~ on Monday evening last, in order to make arrangements for the season, and elect new members. The officers re- elected at the annual meeting in November last, were Mr Pool, President; Mr W. Barnes, Hon Sec; Mr Skin, Treasurer; and a committee of six members, which has been active in holding monthly meet- ings during the winter, and selecting new members upon each occasion. They first take the field for practice on Easter Mon- day. All communications to be addressed to Mr W. Barnes, Notting Barn Tavern, Kensington Park, W. CROYDON CLUB.— At a numerously- attended meeting of the members of this flourishing club, held on Thursday evening, the 2d iust, the following gentlemen were elected officers for the en- suing season:— Thos. Keen, Esq, president; Spencer E. Jones, Esq, treasurer ; committee: J. M. Eastty, Esq, Henry Chase- more, Esq, Edgar H. Howell, Esq, John Berney, Esq, M. Robin son, Esq, and E. Hughes, Esq; Chas. S. Whealler, secretary. Great satisfaction was expressed at the arrangements made for a ground, and several new members were proposed, so that a very brilliant season is anticipated. All challenges addressed to the secretary will receive attention, ISLINGTON ALBION CLUB.— This club held its annual general meeting, for the election of officers, on Wednesday evening, the 1st inst, at the Crown Tavern, Pentonville. The season will commence on Wednesday, the 6th May, when the members will meet for a day's play. The opening dinner will take place in the evening, at their club house, the Prince Edward Tavern. NUNHEAD CLUB, PECKHAM RYE.— The members of the above club will commence the season with a day's play at Peck- ham Rye on Thursday, the 23d inst. They will afterwards meet at the club house, Edinboro Castle, Nunhead- lane, to elect officers, & c. Several matches are iu course of arrangement, of which due notice will be shortly given. SOUTH DEVON CLUB.— This club, which was established in 1850, holds its first meeting for the season on the 1st of May next. The ground is in good condition, having been well levelled during the past winter. Mr R. Baker continues to be hon sec. FIGHTS FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND OTHER CELE- BRATED PRIZE BATTLES.— Just published, at Bell's Life Office, 170, Strand, and to be had of all booksellers, " The Fights for the Championship, and other Prize Battles," being full accounts of all the fights for the championship from the days of Figg and Broughton to the present time, and also of many other celebrated prize battles, including the perform- ances of Jem Burn, Jack Randall, White- headed Bob, Scrog- gins, Dick Curtis, Young Dutch Sam, Ned Neal, Owen Swift, Johnny Broome, Barney Aaron, Ned Adams, Dick Cain, Ham- mer Lane, Nat Langham, Hayes, Keene, Grant, Massey, Jemmy Welsh, & c. Compiled and arranged by one of the Editors of Bell's Life in London. Price 5s ; or sent free by post ou receipt of a Post Office order for 53 6d. To be had also at all the railway stations, aud of Mr Fenner at Cambridge, & c. FIGHTS FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY. MOTTLE AND GILLIAM.— We have received the final deposit of £ 5 a side between W. Gilliam and E. Mottle, made at Harry Broome's, Albion, Warblington- street, Portsmouth, on Thurs- day. The men fight on Monday, in the neighbourhood of Ports- mouth. The whereabouts can be learned at Harry Broome's, Mr Moore's, Union Inn, Brighton, Mr Ashford's, Prospect- row, and other sporting houses in Portsmouth. FIELDHOUSE AND COTTER.— These Birmingham men meet to- morrow, within 10 miles of home, to contend at catch weight, for £ 5 a side. Fieldhouse is at Collins's, Guumakers' Arms, Theodore- street, Cotter, at Morris Roberts's, Wharf- street, where they will be happy to see their friends. JESSE HATTON AND CAMPBELL, £' 25 A SIDE.— The fight be- tween Campbell ( Gross's Novice) and Jesse Hatton comes off on Tuesday next, on the home circuit, a whereabouts having been mutually agreed upon at our office on Friday last. The men are confined to lOst 4lb. aud are to go to scale to- morrow ( Monday), between twelve aud two, at Mr Beaumont's, Grapes, Albemarle- strest, Cierkenwell, where the whereabouts will be made known. It can also be ascertained at Jesse Hatton's, Adelaide, Ivy- lane, Hoxton ( where Jesse arrives this evening), at Jem Cross's, Royal Oak, East- lane, Greenwich, George Brown's, Bell, Red Lion Market, and other sporting houses. BELL AND WHITE.— The whole of the money, £ 10 a side, for the match between the Caledonian Mouse and Bell of Camden Town is now down, the last deposit having been made at Harry Phelps's, Ship Royal Oak, Wappiug- wall, on Tuesday. The lads go to scale at Joe Phelps's, Green Dragon, Villiers- street, Strand, between twelve and two to- morrow ( Monday), when the whereabouts will be made known. It can also be learned at Mr Abraham's, at King's Cross, and Harry Phelps's. THE CHAMPIONSHIP. PERSY AND TOM SAYERS.— The sixth deposit, of £ 10 a side- between these men, was made on Tuesday, at Mr Watkins's. Horse aud Groom, George- yard, Grosvenor- square. The seventh, of £ 10 a side, is to be made at Nat Langham's, Cambrian, Castle- street, Leicester- square. Both men are now in active training. THE CHAMPION'S BELT. Tom Sayers has this week forwarded to us £ 1 towards the belt, out of his own private purse, and he expresses a hope that all those gentlemen who promised to subscribe will follow his humble example, so as to defray the expenses incurred, and en- sure the presentation of the belt to the winner of the fight for the championship. We cordially echo Tom's expression of opinion, and we may be pardoned for stating that money is still wanting to pay for the German silver belt, which is to be held by the winner, until three years' possession entitles him to the original. An off- hand fight took place in Chatham, on Friday last, be- tween Bandoff and George Sims of London, arising out of a political quarrel, in which 16 rounds were fought, all in favour of Bandoff, in 40 minutes, at the end of which little Sims gave in dead beat, Bandoff winning without a scratch. CROCKETT AND COBLEY.— Another deposit of £ 5 a side for this match was made on Wednesday, at Tom Cole's, Green Man, Church- street, Blackfriars. The next of £ 10 a side is to be made at Mr Lockwood's, White Lion, Drury- lane, on W ednes- day next; and the final deposit of £ 25 a side at Nat Langham's, Cambrian,[. Castle- street, on Monday week. BALDOCK AND DOONEY HARRIS.— These men have staked £ 1 a side in our hands, and meet to draw articles at Mr Buuyan's, Hand- in- Hand, Princes- street, London- road, on Monday. They are to make a further deposit ou Thursday, atBaldock's, Jolly Brewers, Stratford. . , , A match was made at W. Stebbing's, the Bull's Head, York- street, Westminster, on the 7tb of April, between F. Cannon aud Sandv Bishop. The sum of £ 2 is down, and they meet at Mr Banks's, the Old Bell, Dacre- street, Westminster, to draw up articles, on Thursday next. A match has beeu made between Bill French ( alias Flatcatcher) and Teddy Neary ( alias Donkey), for £ 20 a side, to come off in five weeks from Tuesday next. These men meet at Morris Roberts's, on Tuesday next, between eight and ten o'clock, to draw up articles and " make a further deposit. Bos TYLER AND HAZELTINE.— In answer to Hazeltine s pro- position last week, Bos Tvler has staked £ 15 in our hands to prove he means business. He says he will fight Hazeltine on his own terms, and at his own weight. The match can be ensured bv Hazeltina covering the money down. The Spider has matched a lad to light Sullivan at 7st 81b, for £ 25 a side. £ 1 a side i3 staked. They meet on Tuesday next to draw up articles at the Spider's, Old King John, Holywell- lane. YOUNG RILEY AND RAFFERTY.— These Birmingham youths mwst make a further deposit for their fight to- morrow ( Monday) at Beasley's, the Royal Oak, Charlotte- street. HAYES AND TRAYERS.— The sixth deposit of £ 10 a side be- tween these men is to be made ac Mr W atkin's, Olive Branch, Earl- street, Lisson- grove, on the 15th instant. BROOKS AND MORRIS.— Another deposit of £ 5 a side between these lads is due at Mr Lock's, Mulberry Tree, Fleet- street, Air- street, Spitalfields, on Wednesday next. BRETTLE AND MADDEN.— There was a large assemblage at Brettle's, on Tuesdav evening last, in full expectation that Mad- den, according to arrangements made ( Brettle having promised to him £ 5 to come to Birmingham), would put in an appearance to sign articles for a fight between himself and Brettle; but the Londoner did not show, nor was there anyone present on his part to make a further deposit. The match is, therefore, off, Madden, of course, forfeiting the money down. It must now be clear to every one on which side the bounce has been, and it is very doubtful to us whether Madden ever intended match- making. Tom Smith or Cheltenham is surprised French should chal- lenge him at 8st 81b, when he is aware that his fighting weight is 8st 41b or 5lb, at which weight he will fight him, Morris Roberts of Birmingham, or Adams of London, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side. Money ready, on Tuesday evening next, at Mr Pace's, Plough and Harrow, Battersea Fields. . Young Sullivan will give Toddy Ray a chance, if he means fighting and not bouncing. Sullivan will light him for £ 30 or £ 20, at catch weight, as soon as he likes. £ 5 have been left in our hands, and if Ray covers that sum a match can be made ; or Sullivan will fight'hiin at 7st 81b, and stake £ 30 to £ 25. Jack Shepherd of Lynn is open to fight Nat Lowe ( the Cross Bun Baker) for £ 50 a side, if accepted within a fortnight from this date. The money to be paid over to the Editor of Bell s Life as stakeholder.— N. B. £ 5 has been paid over to Jem Fid of the Wheatsheaf, to be held by him till covered by Nat. Old Sullivan will fight Mike Oliver, for £ 10 a side and a purse, in the same ring as Cobley and Crocket. Money ready on Tues- day evening, at Mr Wibrow's, the Catherine Wheel, Catherine Wheel- alley, Bishopgate- street, City. „ „ „ Simon Finnighty will fight Bowey Taylor at 7st 101b, for from £ 5 to £ 25, in five weeks from Monday next. Money and man ready at Morris Roberts's, George and Dragon, Wharf- street, Birmingham, George Robinson will fight either Hicks or Ingram, at Sst 12lb, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side. Money ready any night next week at Harry Orme's, Jane Shore, Shoreditch. G. Smiler will fight Monox, at 8st, or catch weight, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Money ready any night next week, at Robinson's, South Sea, Legge- street, Birmingham. Young Hartley will fight Sullivan at 7st 8lb, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side. Monev ready on Wednesday night, at Mr Lock's, Mul- berry Tree, Fleet- street, Air- street, Bethnal Green. Charley ( the Granock- road Sponger) is open to fight Bill Fake ( the Royal Mail Boy) for any amount. Money ready at Rice's, at the Sun, Norwich. Sparring at Jemmy Shaw's, the oldest established and most commodious sparring arena, Old Queen's Head Tavern, Crown- court, Windmill- street, Haymarket, to- morrow ( Monday) even- ing, when there will be several glove encounters between first- rate men. A select class for tuition every Thursday evening, with every convenience, & c. Harmony every Monday and Saturday evening. This ( Saturday) evening several talented friends have faithfully promised to attend and lend their vocal aid. The long- and Ends Club hold their weekly meetings, - aT, rl Friflsv « *— " ng. day nee the am. red- also ive. ; ers A les, ; ht > m- of me ) ld the the rst- , ific aid ery sur- tons Golden- square. The lovers of sporting and manly amusements will here meet with every accommodation. Jack Grant takes a benefit at St George's Hall, St George's- road, Southwark, near the Elephant and Castle, on Tuesday next, April 14th, PEDESTRIANISM. MATCHES TO COME. APRIL. IS.— Harrison and Miller— to run 300 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Hunslet, near Leeds. 13.— 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 Bank Top, Darlington. 13.— Buckley and Peers— to run 150 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Salford. i3.— Acourt and Jenns— to walk two miles, Aoourt getting 50 yards start, for £ 5 a side, at Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood. To come off before 12 o'clock, IS.— A Handicap Foot Race of 200 yards, over hurdles, for £ 10 and other money prizes; also, a handicap race of six miles, for £ 12 aud other prizes, at Billevue, Manchester. 13.— Jackson and Manks— to run 15 miles, for £ 25 a side, at Aston Cross, Birmingham. 18.— Hosspool and Saville— to run half a mile at Hyde Park Sheffield, Hosspool betting £ 60 to £ 50. 13,— Clegg and Morley— to run 120 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Grantham Park. 13.— Cooke and Eden— to run two laps round Garratt- lane Course, for £ 10 a side. 13.— Hinchclilfeand Walker— to run 410 y irds, £ 25 a side, at Sheffield. 13,— Nt- wton and Pitt— to run 300 yards, tor £ 5 aside, within six miles of Birmingham. 13.— One Mile Handicap Race, for moneyprizes, at Garratt- lane, Wands- worth, 13 and li.— Great All England Handicap Race of half a mile, for £ 50 and other money prizes, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. 14.— Freeman and Underwood— to walk four miles, for £ 5 a side, at Garratt- lane. 14.— Foster and Miller— to run 200 yards, for £ 5 a side, at the new Race Ground, Hunslet, near Leeds. 14.— Barrett and Heath— to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Leytonstone. 15.— Rock and Wedge— to run 300 yards, for £ 10 a side, at the Golden Ball, Coven. 18.— Kelshaw and Morris— to run 200 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. 18,— Abbott and Young ( Chick) Robinson— to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. 18 and 20.— All England Handicap, distance 150 yards, for £ 25 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 lour miles, Brown receiving one minute start, for £ 5 a side, at Lord's Cricket Ground. To come off before 12 o'clo'k. 20.— Roberts and Turner— to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, at the Cinder House, Seagely. 20.— Goulding and Turner— to run 150 yards, for £ 20 aside, within ten miles of Liverpool. 20.— John Chouls ( quite a lad), to walk six miles and a half and run five miles, in one hour and thirty- one minutes, at Garratt- lane, Wands- worth. 25.— Duukerly and Mellor— to run 150 yards, for £ 10 a side, at the Snipe Inn, Ashton- under- Lyne. 25,— Mori i3 and Rowcroft— to run 880 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Bellerse, Manchester. 25.— Holroyd an i Smith— to run 880 yards, for £ 25 a side, at the Salford Borough Gardens. 25 and 27.— All England Handicap of 200 yards, fer £ 28 and other money ^ rizes^ 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.— Taylor and Long— to run 110 yards, Long receiving three yards start inside, at the Salford Borough Gardens. 27.— Inwood and Patterson— to run 100 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Lord's Cricket Ground. 27.— Clarkson and Hepworth— to run 440 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Grantham Park, near Huddersfield. 27 and 28.— Handicap Race of 410 yards, for £ 10 and other money prizes, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. MAY. 2.— Duckworth and Kent— to run a mile and a half, for £ 5 a side, at Oldham. 2.— Miller and Stephenson— to run 140 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Hunslet, near Leeds. 2.— Handicap Race of 120 yards, for novices who have never won more than 10s, at the Victoria New Race Ground, Bury. 2 and 4.— Handicap Foot Race of 440 yards, for £ 14 and other money- prizes, at the Higginsliaw Ground, Oldham. 4.— Smith and Watton— to run 120 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Aston Cross, Birmingham. 9.— Barber and Hartley— to run 440 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Bellevue, Manchester. 9.— Hargreaves and Tetlow— to run one mile, for £ 10 a side, at Bellevue, Manchester. 9 and 11.— Handicap Foot Race of 400 yards, for £ 10 and other money prizes, at the Salford Borough Gardens. 11.— Clay and Knutton— to run 100 yards, for £ 10 aside, at the Water- tall Gardeus, Endon. 11 and 12.— Handicap foot race of 606 yards, for £ 20 and other money drizes, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. 16 and 18.— Handicap foot race of 120 yards, for £ 10 and other money prizes, at the Victoria New Race Ground, Bury. 25.— Jackson and Kay— to jump four forward standing jumps, for £ 25 a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. 25.— Jacksonn ad Kay— to jump four standing jumps, for £ 55 a side, at the Salford Borough Gardens. JUNE. I,— Bromley and Withington— to run 120 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Sal- ford Borough Gardens, POST OFFICE ORDERS for Deposits, in which the EDITOR O » BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON is made stakeholder, must be made payable to " WILLIAM CLEMENT," at the Post Office, Strand, and addressed to this office. Country notes cannot be taken; they will ill all in- stances be sent back. RABBIT COURSING— CATCH AND KIT.— Jas. Buckley of Oldham has matched his dog Catch against Jas. Hood's bitch Kit of Manchester, 11 out of 21 courses, 60 yards law, for £ 20 a side. The match is to come off at Mr Beesley's, Waggon and Horses, Cross- street, Stretford, near Manchester, on Monday, the 27th inst. Mr Holden has received £ 2 each, and Mr John Trow of Salford is to act as referee. Old " English sportsand pastimes UUrlng tue holidays at Jemmy Shaw's old established and far famed sporting liostelrie, the Old Queen's Head Tavern, Crown- court, Windmill- street, Hay- market, to- morrow ( Monday), Thursday, and Saturday evenings. Sparring, wrestling, & c, J. S.' s harmonic soirees every Monday and Saturday evening are in the ascendant, under talented management, J. S. ever catering talent and amusement. Rat- ting sports and canine exhibitions on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings, for handsome prizes free. Open to all comers. Morris Roberts, George and Dragon, Wharf- street, Birming- ham, wishes to inform his friends that he will still endeavour to give them the same gratification and amusement he believes they have alwavs received, and in this effort he is assisted by the celebrated wrestler ( his Darkey), Bill French, Snob Cotter, and a host of Birmingham and London talent. Public sparring and wrestling as usual every Saturday and Monday evening. Ad- mission free. Fistiana and Fights for the Championship always at the bar. Young Reed, professor of the noble art, at Jem Burs s, the Rising Suu, Air- street, Piccadilly, gives private lessons daily, from the hour of twelve till four, and from eight till ten in the evening. Gleves and every requisite provided. Gentlemen at- tended at their own residences. Gloves, dumb- bells, and all f'uiiiastic 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. Torn Bell, who is matched to fight on Tuesday next, wishes to inform bis friends that he will « e at Mr Abraham's, the Railway Tavern, York- road, King's Cross, this evening, April 12, when he will be glad to see his friends. The men will show at the above house, on Monday, between four and six p. m. The where- abouts can be known, aud tickets can be had at the bar. Jem Ward ( the Black Diamoud) is again sparkling in his old horisou. The hostelry known as the King's Arms, Whitech^ pel- road, now boasts Jem as the boniface. Harmonic meetings every Friday evening. On Friday evening next the celebrated Mr W. Cockburn will take tho chair. Simon Fiuuighty takes a benefit at Bob Brettlo's, White Lion, Digbeth, Birmingham, on Tuesday, 14th of April, when all the stars have promised to assist. Morris Roberts will wind up with Simon. Wm. Turner ( late of the Bricklayers' Arms, King- street, Re- DOINGS AT HYDE PARK, SHEFFIELD, AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD. BADGER AND SAYAGE'S RACE FOR £ 70.— On Monday last Alfred Badger of Wolverhampton and Robert Savage of Sheffield met at Hyde Park to contest for the superiority iu a spin of 400 yards, for £ 35 a side. The race excited a great amount of in- terest in the sporting world, and drew together about 1,000 spectators. Badger, who is a remarkably well- built and muscular young fellow, is 31 years of age, stands 5ft 8in high, and weighs lOst. For this race he trained at tho Green Dragon, Doncaster, under the care of his brother, who brought him to the post in first- rate condition, there not being an ounce of superfluous flesh upon him. Savage is 34 years of age, stands 5ft 4| in high, and weighs lOst lib. He took his breathings at Mr J. Martin's, the Old Magpie, Brinsworth Common, about four miles from the scene of actiop, under the mentorship of George Congreaves. The betting commenced at 5 to 4 on Badger, with few takers. This caust d the Badgerites to come out in strong force with 6 to 4, and 2 to 1, which was taken to the amount of about £ 60. The backers of Savage wanted greater odds, which Badger's partisans were not disposed to give. The ground having been cleared, the men made their appearance in running attire, attended by their respective trainers, and a friend each. The articles specified that if they did not get off in 15 minutes they were to go by the report of a pistol. So confi- dent were both as to the result, that they bet their gate- money even on the race, although Badger was the favourite at the odds quoted above. After making six false starts, occupying about ten minutes, they got away, the favourite immediately going to the front. When nearly half the distance had been gone over, Badger led the way about six yards; in the next fifty yards, up the back stretch, Savage made a determined effort to get up with his more fleet opponent, but without success, and Badger ran in a winner by half a score yards, very little the worse from his exertions. PIGEON SHOOTING AT HYDE PARK.— On Tuesday the usual 10s sweepstakes, at 4 birds each, was shot for by five subs. Mr William Bailey, the old crack shot, again won the sweepstakes, killing his birds in his usual style. The attendance of specta- tors was very good, for the week before Easter. HILLSBRO' INN.— On Monday, at Mr Thomas Hawksley's, the usual 5s novice leger, at 3 birds each, was shot for by seven subs, Mr S. Green won the sweepstakes, killing all. TRAIL HUNT.— On Monday a trail hunt was announced to take place from Mr John Woollen's, the Blue Boar Inn, West- bar, Sheffield, two hours gone trail, open to ail England, for har- riers. The entrance was 10s each, with £ 5 added, by Mr Wool- len. 18 dogs entered. Tho start was near Hyde Park, and from some misunderstanding only 12 of the dogs were slipped. A meeting was held the same evening, when it was decided to run the trail over again on the following day ( Tuesday), the start to take place near to Gleadless. At the second meeting ail the dogs got well off. Mr James Lockwood's dog, Lockwood, of Mill Brow, Derbyshire, won the first prize, £ 5; Mr G. Turton's, Ecclesfield, Nuddgen, won the second prize, £ 3 10s ; Mr John Wreake's Gip got the third money, £ 2 5s; Mr Hunter's Warrior fourth, £ 110s; Mr J. Wilde's Bet fifth, £ 1; Mr J. Scales's Con- queror sixth, 15s. GREAT ALL ENGLAND HANDICAP.— Mrs Heathcote will give the following prizes to be run for at Hyde Park oil the 11th and 12th of May; first prize £ 20, second £ 4, third £ 1, and 10s for those that win their heats not getting a prize; distance 606 yards ; entrance Is, and 4s to accept. All entries to be made at Hyde Park, or at Mr James Darley's, Crown Inn, Holly- street, Sheffield, on or before Tuesday, April 21. EXTRAORDINARY NUMBER OF 290 ENTRIES FOR JAMES PHCENIS'S 440 YARDS HANDICAP FOOT RACE, at Hyde Park, on Monday and Tuesday, April 27 and 28. First prize, £ 10; second, £ 2 ; third, £ 1; and 10s for any man winning a heat and not getting a prize. The following additional prizes will be given to be run for on Tuesday, April 28, by the second men in tho heats, viz, £ 1 10s for the first man, and 10s for the second. The following men have entered, and are handicapped as fol- lows :— J. Hancock ( scratch), J. Horrocks to receive 4yards start, B. Badger 12, E. Bentley 14, R. Dilling ( Worksop) 29, J. Turner 32, A. Dunstan ( Worksop) 34, J, Beaumont 35, S. Wilson ( Gre- noside) 36, W. Saxton 36, J. Clarke ( Hulme) 36, W. Benns ( Gor- ton) 37, J. Watkinson ( little) 37, A. Badger 37, H. Lee 38, H, Hurt ( Doncaster) 38, E. Jarvis ( Saddleworth) 40, W. Greaves 40, R. Walker ( Worksop) 40, W. Housley ( Woodhead) 40, E. Styring 41, W. Neep ( Nottingham) 41, C. Taylor ( Newcastle) 42, J. Frost ( Codnor Park) 42, A. Heaton 43, G. Stones 43, A. Macnally 44, G. Smith 44, G. Congreaves 45, J. Ctirley 45, R. Pontefract 46, R. Ward ( Gauber) 46, T. Holland 46, W. Robinson 46, J. Harper ( Newcastle) 46, F. Storey ( Gleadless) 46, W. Winter ( Barnsley) 46, R. Overtoil 46, C. W. Anson 46, G. Proctor 46, W. Swaby ( Doncaster) 46, G. Bay ley 47, H. Bagshaw ( Owlerton) 47, B. Pashby 47, G. Burkiushaw 47, W. Frith 47, J. Haigh 47, G. Bradshaw 48,1. Simmonite 48, H. Wild 48, J. Gough ( Birming- ham) 48, G. Redfern 48, G. Elliott 48, C. Dyson 49, J. Parkiu 49, W. Knowles 49, J. Thomas 49, J. Skelton 49, T, Shemeld 49, H. Maw 49, E. Brammer 50, H. Simmonite 50, H. Green 50, J. Austerfield ( 50), J. Harris 50, S. S. Brown ( West Auckland) 50, J. Birch 50, J, Frith 50, J. Reynolds 51, P. Smith 51, J. Graysou 51, J. Mellor 51, H. Rhodes 51, J. Moore 51, W. Rotheram 52, W. Westerman 52, W. Carr ( Doncaster) 52, J. Bawer 52, J. Har- rison 52, G. Gibbons 52, J. Hawley 53, W. Tingle 53, G. Mosley 53, G. Jackson 53, G. Whiteley 54, W. Barber 54, T. Robinson 54, J. Howson 54, J. Wragg 54, G. Machon ( Wadsley B.) 54, T. Cowan 55, W. Binney 55, J. Wildblood 55, J. Turton 55, G, Eownes 55, C. Parker 55, H. Swann ( Doncaster) 55, C. Bacon 55, J. Cuudy 55, W. Myers 56, S. Greaves 56, T. Wass 56, J. Hawley 56, J. Green 56, G. Ashforth ( Woodhead) 56, H. Malloy 56, E, Daw 56, G. Cross 56, G. Tyas 56, B, Briddock 56, J. Timperley 57, A. Walker 57, W. Kay 57, A. Youle 57, W. Bolsover 57, E. Thorpe 57, G. Meilor 57, U. Nelson 57, S. Pigott 57, J. Heath 58, H. Paramore 58, J. Anson 58, H. Johnson ( Ecclesfield) 58, J. Maccue 58, J. Bradley ( Grimesthorpe) 58, H. Ellis 58, C. Hall 58, J. Kelsey 58, J. Gregory 58, D. Coward 58. T. Oxley 58, J. Fidler 58, J. Mitchell 58, W. Sykes 59, B. Stones 59, H. Slack 59, J. Gen- net 59, S. Dungworth 59, F. Darley 59, J. Keatley 59, George Gillott ( Grenoside) 60, George W7arburton 60, Henry Barber 60, Samuel Taylor 60, 1'. Brook field 60, Isaac Nodder 60, A. Bake 60, W. Walker 60. E. Youle 60, C. Walker 60, G. Harri- son 61, F. Taylor ( Worksop) 61. G. Kitson 61, J. Cocker ( tall) 61, J. Campbell 61, C. Chapman 61. T. Ford 61, J. Darwin 61, G. Johnson 61, W. Harrop 61, G. Siadall 61. J. Liddall 61, J. Con- greaves 61, G. Naylor ( Grenoside) 61, E. Johnson 61, S. Bell 61, J. Witty 62, J. Havthorn 62, W. Grubb 62. T, Whitham 62, R. Cartledge 62, H. Skinworth 62. J. Polled 62, F. Roberts 62, H. Crookes 62, R. Oakes 62, D. Clark 62, G. Lewis 62, J. Smith 62, T. Law 63, E. Wright 63, R. W. Taylor 63, F. Hall 63, S. Wrebster 63, J. Martin 63, P. Gillin 63, H. Longden ( Crookes) 63, C. Booth 63, A, Cowlin 63, J. Wall 63, L. Beatson 63, J. Richardson 64, W. Webster 64, J. Wilson 64, C. Bradley 64, C. Cottam 65, S. Somer- set 65, M. Rodgers 65, G. Barrett ( Owlerton) 65, J. Motley 65, G. Haigh 65, J. Beal 65, G. H. Reaney 65, G. Duckenfield 65, H. Morrison 65, C. Packard 65, J. Oxley 65, S. Smith 65. E. Thomp- son 65, W. Pontefract 66, W. Dodson 66, G. Hunt 66, H. Moseley 66, W, Littlewood 66, G. Bacon 66, W. Dunn 66, G. Morton 66, I. Bingham 67, G. Gratton 67, E. Freeman 67, H. Walker 67, G. Dewsnap 67, G. Robinson 67, G. Somersett 67, C. Somersett 67, W. Ledger 67, S. Wilson 67, W. Burdekin 67, W. Haslam 67, E. Dawson 67, A. Garford 67, T. Norton 67, J. Godley 67, W. Bram- mall 67, G. Westerman 67, G. Watson 67, J. Stephenson 67, G. Wilson 67, J. Owen 67, W. Garner 67, J. Robertson 67, G. Priest 67, Squire Marslane 68, E. Fox 68, B. Smith 68, J. Monks 68, J. Clarke 68, G. Woodcock 68, J. Wragg ( Eldon- street) 68, G. Eaton 68, S. Stringer 68, J. Correll 68, H. Parkin 63, W. Smedley 68, W. Lindley 68, W. Carreer 68, J. White 68, F. Cobb 68, W. Nadin 68, A. Grantham 68, E. G, Taylor 68, T. Powell 68, G. Staniforth 68, J. Boden 68, G. Baines 68, T. Staniforth 68, W. Greaves ( Spital- liill) 69, W. Homer 69, G. Somersett ( Saville- street) 69, G. Carr 69, J. Rock 69, A. Elliott 69, H. Grayson 09, W. Fearnley 69, W. Roebuck 69, W. Gibbons 69, H. Nadin 69, J, Snidall 69, J. Parker 70, J. Ball 70, R, Linley 70, W. Walton 70, A. Nelstrap 70, A. Younge 70, W. Dawson 70, J. Habershaw 72, G. Atkin 72, F. Linton 72, J. Warrington 72, G. Williams ( aged 60) 72. Acceptances will close on Wednesday April 15. THE GREAT ALL- ENGLAND EASTER HALF- MILE HANDICAP RACE AX HXDB' PARK,— 1This great event, £ 50 for the first man Tuesday next. Any man leaving his mark before the pistol is fired will be put back five yards. PIGEON SHOOTING.— A sweepstakes, of £ 1 each, will take place at Hyde Park, Sheffield, oil Tuesday next, at 5 birds each, 21 yards rise, lfoz of shot, double guns, 19 yards, with l^ oz of shot. Shooting to commence at half- past two. Birds free. DOINGS AT BELLEVUE, MANCHESTER. MONDAY, APRIL 6.— Notwithstanding that the weather this afternoon was of the most unfavourable description, there were upwards of 5,000 persons present, attracted to witness the interesting contest between SEVILLE AND SYDDALL.— J. Seville of Oldham and J, Syddall of Radcliffe have respectively attained to considerable fame as pedestrians, and have alternately defeated each other : hence the result of their race to- day was watched with considerable interest. The distance to be traversed on this occasion was one mile, and the stakes £ 50 a side, Mr Holden officiating as referee. Before describing the race a brief sketch of the performances of these men may not be uninteresting. J. Seville is a resident of Oldham, and was born ou the 14th of February, 1828, stands 5ft 7in high, aud weighs 9st 121b. The first contest in which he was engaged was at Bellevue on the 27th Oct, 1849, agst A. But- terworth of Cromptou, the distance being one mile, for £ 10 a side, which Seville won easily. On the 22d of April, 1851, he was beaten by T. Oakley of Derby, in a mile race, at Bellevue, for £ 20 a side. On the 30th of August iu the same year he defeated W. Shaw of Waterhead Mill, in a race of 440 yards, for £ 25 a side, also at Bellevue. On 2d December in the same year he beat R. Wolstencroft of Fails worth, at Bellevue, in a race of 830 vards, for £ 25 a side, Ou 24th February, 1852, he defeated his former opponent, Thos, Oakley of Derby, in a race of one mile, at Belle- vue, for £ 25 a side. On the 3d of June, in the same year, he again beat Oakley, in a mile race, for £ 25 each. On the 1st of March, 1853, he beat Joseph Mellor of Gawber, iu a race of 880 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Bellevuo. On the 31st of August, in the same year, he received £ 25 forfeit from Robert Wolsten- croft of Failsworth. On the 3d of October, iu the same year, he won the first prize of £ 23 ( having 50 yards start), at Hyde Park, Sheffield. On the 13th of March, 1854, he beat Benjamin Badger of Wolverhampton at Sandbach, Cheshire, in a race of 880 yards, for £ 25 a side. On the 11th of September, in the same year, he defeated Wm. Walker of Worksop, in a mile race at Hyde Park, Sheffield, for £ 50 a side. On the 26th December, in the same year, he again beat Walker in a race of a mile, at Hyde Park, Sheffield, for £ 50 a side. On the 22d of January, 1855, he ran second to Geo, Cooper of Oughtybridge ( Seville being at scratch, and Cooper receiving 80 yards start), in a han- dicap, at Bellevue. Ou the 16th of April, iu the same year, he was beaten by John Syddall of Radcliffe, at Hyde Park, Shef- field, in a race of two miles, for £ 25 a side. On the 18th of August, in the same year, he beat Wm. Sehofield of Hey wood, in a race of 200 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Bellevue. On the 12th of November, in the same year, he beat Jas. Rowan of Gates- head, in a mile race, for £ 50 a side, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. On the 20th of the following month, he defeated Tom Hosspool in a race of 506 yards, for £ 50 a side, at Hyde Park, Sheffield, Seville having 10 yards start. On tke 31st January, 1856, he beat Richard Grundy ofManchester, iu an off- handmatch of 200 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Believue. On the 16th of J uue, in the same year, Seville forfeited £ 25 to James Hancock, in a match of 440 yards, for £ 50 a side, On the 25th of August, in the same year, ne beat John Syddall of Radcliffe at the New Copenhagen Grounds, London, in a mile race, for £ 25 a side aud the cham- pion's belt. On the 10th of November, in the same year, he was beaten by Hosspool, upon the same course, in a race of one mile, for £ 25 a side and the belt; and in 1856, Seville also received £ 10 forfeit from Tommy Lee of Middleton. John Syddall is a native of the village of Radcliffe, near Manchester, stands about 5 feet 9 iuches, weighs 9st 41b, and is in his 30 th year. In 1849 he defeated Appleby in a race, for £ 10 a side, at Bellevue. In the same year he beat W. Redfern, on the same course, in a race of half a mile, for £ 10 each. In 1850 he defeated C, Lawrence of Westbromwich in a mile race, Syddall giving 25 yards start. In the same year he beat G. Hope of Carlisle in a race of a mile, for £ 20 each. He next ran Tetlow ( staking £ 30 to £ 25) on Ivnuts- ford Race Course, this Syddall lost. In the following year he was beaten by Crompton of Little Bolton in a race of 440 yards, for £ 15 a side, at Bellevue. In the same year he beat Dickinson of Lawton in a race of 400 yards, for £ 25 a side. In 1852 he de- feated Pudney of London, at Hyde Park, Sheffield, in a race of one mile, for £ 25 a side. Syddall next matched himself against Sherdon of Sheffield, to run a mile, for £ 50 a side, and Syddall received £ 30 forfeit. In the same year he beat Peter Holland iu a mile race, for £ 25 a side, Syddall giving 100 yards start. In the same year he was beaten by Hosspool or Sheffield, in a race of one mile, for £ 50 a side, and the belt presented by Mrs Heathcote. In 1853, he beat Levett of London, in a five mile race, at Westhill Park, Halifax, for £ 25 a side. In the same year, at Peterborough, he defeated Robert Buim of Nor- wich, in a half mile race, for £ 50 a side. Same year he beat Fidler of Sheffield, in a mile race, for £ 25 a side. Syddall was nest beaten by Hosspool, in a match for £ 50 each, and the belt. In 1855, Syddall beat Seville, at Sheffield, in a race of two miles, for £ 25 a side, and the belt previously noticed. In the same year he was beaten by Joseph Horrocks of Bury, in a half mile race, for £ 25 each; and on the 25th of Augnst last, he was again defeated by Seville at Shepherd's Bush, for £ 25 a side, and the champion's belt. We have already said that the prescribed dis- tance to be traversed this afternoon was one mile, for £ 50 a side, and, on stripping, both men looked in first- rate tiff, Seville being attended . by his trainer, John Fitton ( alas Jack o'Dicks) of Roy- ton, and Joseph ( alias Cock) Hardmau of Radcliffe, was iu at- tendance upon Syddall. The betting was 7 to 4 and 2 to 1 on Seville, and they went away at the first attempt, the favourite, who held the outside place, taking a lead of a couple of yards immediately after starting. When they had run 100 yards, Syd- dall took the advance, and when the half mile had been com- pleted, lie led by three yards, the time then occupied being 2min 16sec. No change occurred in their positions until they arrived within 160 yards of home, at which point Seville gave Syddall the go- by, and Mr Holden declared Seville the winner by eight yards. Seville's victory was hailed with loud cheers, and notwithstanding that, owing to the heavy rain, the course was heavy, he performed the distance in 4min 36sec. SMITH AND HOLROYD.— Mr Holden has now received £ 5 each on account of the race of 880 yards, for £ 25 a side, between Job Smith of Hulme and Pierce Holroyd of Mirfield, which is arranged to come off at the Salford Borough Gardens on the 25th inst. HARTLEY AND BARBER,— J, Hartley of Burnley and G. Barber of Glossop have signed articles and staked £ 5 each to ruu 440 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Bellevue, on the 9th May; J. Jenni- son final stakeholder and referee. THOMAS HAEGREAYES and JONATHAN TETLOW ( both of Newchurch) are matched to run one mile, for £ 10 a side, at Bellevue, on the 9th May. £ 1 15s each has been staked with John Jennison, who is to be stakeholder and referee. ON EASTER MONDAY, a handicap foot race of six miles will take place at Bellevue, Manchester; first prize £ 12, second £ 3, third £ 1 10s, fourth 15s. The following have entered :— Traiuor ( of Liverpool) at scratch, Sanderson ( of Rochdale) 200 yards start, Dean ( of Barnsley) 240, Ryder ( of Gorton) 250, Buckley ( of Rochdale) 320, Wolstenholme ( of Bury) 320, Tetlow ( of Hollinwood) 340, Ward ( of Oldham) 350, and Grime ( of Chow- bent) 480. To start at three o'clock. NANCY AND BETSY.— Wm. Hirst's Nancy, and Walter Apple- yard's Betsy, both of Halifax, are matched to run 200 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Bellevue, on the 2d of May, Betsy to give Nancy eight yards start outside. For this match Mr Holden has re- ceived £ 1 each. TOPSY AND DARKEY.— Mr Holden has received another de- posit— making £ 5 each now down— for the match at rabbits with these dogs, which is to come off at Bellevue on the 27th inst. The match is for £ 10 a side, Morton's Topsy to give Wood's Darkey one dead rabbit to the pound in twenty- one courses, 50 yards law. CHISSELL AND BESS.— William Lodge has matched his dog Chissell against John Bradley's Bess ( both of Yorkshire), to run 200 yards, for £ 12 10s aside, at Bellevue, on the 4th of May; the heaviest to give 2£ yards to the pound inside. For this race Mr Holden has received £ 2 10s each. I day) to the stakeholder, when they will toss for ehoice of road : which must be within six miles of Birmingham. GEORGE DANGERFIELD of Wednesbury will run Buck Barlow of Birmingham, 120 yards, if Barlow, will give him four yards start, for £ 25 a side, to come off in sfe weeks, from the first de- posit. Money ready at the Blue Ball, Wrednesbury, any time next week. MOON will run Williams, six score yards, and give him one yard, or two yards in 10 score, for £ 3 a side. Money ready at Parrott's, New Inn, Great Leicester- street, Birmingham, any night next week, CHARLES ROWLEY will be at Aston Cross Grounds to- morrow, prepared to make a match with the winner of the race ( Garring- ton and Hadley), if either will give liim two yards in six score ; or lie will run Jaffier the like distance, if he will give five yards start, for £ 5 a side, or Winsper of Darlaston, six score level, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. WILLIAM WHITEHOUSE will run Newbold his own distance, for £ 5 a side, or his own sum; or will run Rowley of Gosta Green, on the same terms ; or will run Hughes six score if he will give two yards at the coming- in end, for £ 5 a side. Money ready at Mr Taylor's, Spotted Dog, Alcester- street, Birmingham. S. HALL AND YOUNG ASTON.— The six score yards match, for £ 5 a side, between these Birmingham men is off, each drawing the stakes down. WEDGE AND ROCK.— The final deposit for the 300 yards race between these well- known men, for £ 10 a side, must be made to- morrow ( Monday), at J. Howell's, Prince of Wales, Wolver- h amp ton. The men are to rua on Wednesday next, the 15th, at the Golden Ball, Coven; the men to beat scratch at two o'clock, to start by mutual consent; if no start in 20 minutes, then to go by first pull of handkerchief. JOHN TURNER and WILLIAM ROBERTS ( both of Bilston) are matched to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, on Monday, April 20, at the Cinder House, Sedgley. C. Lewis, of Bilston, has re- ceived articles and £ 2 a side. The next deposit is to be made at the house of the stakeholder, Hand and Keys, Bilston, ou Satur- day next. ALFRED SMITH and T, WATTON ( both of Birmingham) are matched to run six score yards, for £ 5 a side, at Aston Cross Grounds, on Monday, May 4, They meet to- morrow ( Monday) at Wilson's, Waggon and Horses, New Town- row, to make a further deposit. DOINGS AT COPENHAGEN GROUNDS, NEAR MANCHESTER. ALL- ENGLAND HANDICAP.— Distance 200 yards, at the New Copenhagen Race Ground, Newton Heath, near Manchester, on Saturday and Monday, April 25th and 27th. First prize, £ 20; second, £ 3; third, £ 1; and 5s for every man winning a heat and not getting a prize. The following men have entered and are handicapped as follows:— J. Hancock ( Salford) scratch, J. Foster ( Dewsbury) 2 yards start, H. A, Read ( London) 3, H, Mar- getts ( London) 4, J. Horrocks ( Bury) 5, J. Booth ( Newton Heath) 5, T. Hosspool ( Basford) 6, T. Collinge ( Jumbo) 6, E. Roberts ( Leuds) 6, J. Hardman ( Radcliffe) 6, G. Barber ( Glossop) 8, J. iawcett ( Brighouse) 8, T. Wood ( Worksop) 8, Hartley ( Burnley) 8, J. Saville ( Oldham) 8i, J. Tilford ( Manchester) 9, J. Clegg ( Emley) 9, W, Willcock ( Red Bank) 10, R. H. Knutton ( Sutton) 10, J. Pearson ( Gomersall) 10, J. Emsley ( Pudsey) 16, Pearce Hol- royd ( Mirfield) 10, W. Wood ( Pendleton) 10, W. Forster ( Leeds) 10, W, Such ( Mexbro') 10, T. Gibson ( Gawthorp) 10, R. Wheatley ( Leeds) 10, W. Walker ( Worksop) 10, J. Clark ( Sheffield) 10, J. Worthiugton ( Reddish) 10, T. Rothwell ( Bedford) 10, E. Reed ( Bermondsey) 10, Nobby Hill ( Kirkheaton) 11, G. Martin ( Lon- don) 11, T. Clay ( Derby) n, F. Wilkins ( Wakefield) 11, G, Seward ( Manchester) 11, E. Whitworth( Rochdale) 11, S. Kent ( Middle- ton) 11, J. Austerfield ( Wakefield) 11, T. Albison ( Simister- lane) 11, W. Schofield ( Heywcod) 11, T. Hinchcliffe ( Holmfirth) 11, C. Buckley ( Sheffield) 12, W. Cawthorne ( Wakefiefd) 12, J, Newton ( Hollinwood) 12, T. Ivil ( Pendlebury) 12, W. Harrison ( Liverpool) 12, J. Ingham ( Rochdale) 12, H. Johnson ( Swinton) 12, J. Har- rison ( Leeds) 12, Jonty Lyons ( Salford) 12, J. Patterson ( London) 12, R. Grundy ( Manchester) 12, A. Frost ( Sheffield) 12, J. Pom- fw » t. fHlaAlrhii. tOlO T> / rn„„ J.;„„\ T rr * / liTiJ. J1 \ Levett, we cannot make the promise required. We always pay money to the winner, not having time to arrange matters be- tween men and their backers. W. LEGGS cannot think of making a match with Mr Cummins without having a start of at least one minute in 10 miles, or two minutes in 20 miles. If this will suit Mr Cummins, a match can be made for not less than £ 25 a side, to come off on or about the 18th of May, or the middle of June. The Editor of Bell's Life to be stakeholder, and an answer through its columns will be duly attended to. ABEL OAKES of Tunstall not being satisfied with his late de- feat with Ralph Leese of Chell will run him again either 130 or 140 yards if he will allow him two yards start, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side, or he will run John Birch of Pitts Hill, the same distance level for the same sum. Either of the matches can be made any night next week, at Mr Daniel Porter's, Three Horse- shoes, High- street, Tunstall. J. RICHARDSON of Middlesbro' will run T. Gatonby of Easing- wood 200 yards, or Thos. Eakelbv of . Nay ton 200 yards, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side, or he will run John Honeyman of the Fellingshore 100 yards, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side. A match can be made any night next week at Mr Southern's, Tyne Dock Tavern, South Shields. JOHN TAYLOR of Denley Dale will run Edward Beaumont of Chappell Hill 150 yards, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side, or William Row- ley of Kitchenroyds 100 yards, for the same sum. He will be at the Railway Tavern to- morrow ( Monday) night, from six till ten o'clock, prepared to make one or both matches, to come off in three weeks from the first deposit. BENJAMIN NAYLOR of Bradford will run Joseph Rushton of Spinkwell one mile, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side, or Halliday of Shipley the same distance for the like sum, or Harrison of Spinkwell three miles, tor the same. Any of the matches can be made next Monday or Tuesday night at the Delver's Arms, Green- lane Maningham. THOMAS WINKER of Stanley will run Moss of Tunstall 100 yards, if Moss will give two yards start inside, for £ 10, £ 15, or £ 20 a side ; or Bloor can be accommodated on the same terms. Either match can be made by applying, or sending articles to the Alma Inn, Marsh- street, Hanley. ALFRED BADGER of Wolverhampton is now prepared to make a match with Couser of Bilston, and will take two yards in 120, according to his own offer, to come off in a month from the first deposit, for £ 10 or upwards. A match can be made at the Duke's Head, Duke- street, Wolverhampton, at any time. GEORGE CLARK of Howdon will run Jobling of Wallseud, or Lynn of Jarrow 150 yards, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side, or Car of Heb burn 200 yards, for the same. To run at Howdo*. The match can be made at Alexander Barrass's, Dock House Inn, Howdon, to- morrow ( Monday) night, at eight o'clock. H, A. REED will ruu George Kent, Wood of Worksop, Dear- den, H. Margetts, J. Horrocks, or W. Pearson 200 yards, for £ 25 a side, and give or take £ 5 ffcr choice of ground. Any of the matches can be made, to run in seven or eight weeks, by sending a deposit and articles to us. THOMAS FITTON of Haslingden will run Thomas Collinge of the same place 100 or 150 yards, for £ 5 a side. Money ready at Mr Robert Findlay's, Bird in Hand, Haslingden, any night next week. HENRY ANDREWS of Holborn will run Cummings of Notting Hill, according to his own challenge, 10 miles level, for his own sum. Andrews will be at Peter Crawley's, Duke- street, Smith- field, every night next week, prepared to make a match. DOINGS AT SALFORD BOROUGH GARDENS. SATURDAY, APRIL 4.— The attendance of spectators this afternoon was not numerous, doubtless owing to copious rain continuing to fall. The following event came off:— INGHAM AND POMERET.— These pedestrians are John Ingham of Rochdale and John Pomfret of Blackburn, and the contest was fer £ 25 a side, distance 170 yards, Pomfret having three yards start. Mr A. Attenbury officiated as referee, and the bet- ting was 2 to 1 on Pomfret. Ingham got the best of the start, but failed to reaoli Pomfret, who kept in front throughout, and won by half a yard. MONDAY, APRIL 6.— There were upwards of 1,500 persons present this afternoon, although the weather was again exceed- ingly unfavourable. The magnet of attraction was the race with HANCOCK AND HORROCKS.— James Hancock of Salford and Joseph Horrocks of Bury, are, by their previous successes, well known to pedestrian admirers, and they met to- day to ruu 440 yards, for £ 25 a side, Mr Holden filling the office of referee. Speculation on the event was by no means brisk at guineas to pounds on the Salford hero, aud only a very small sum changed hands. Horrocks won the toss for sides, and, after several false attempts, they got off, Horrocks snatching two yards the best of the start. This advantage he maintained until entering the straight run, when Hancock began to gain upon him. On ar- riving opposite the Stand they were nearly abreast, and here it became very doubtful to select the winner. Hancock, however, soon afterwards got in front, and eventually won by two yards, thus adding another laurel to his already profusely- deco- rated brow. CONSTABLE AND FORSTEE.— William Constable of Darlastou aud Wm. Forster of Leeds next entered the course to ruu 140 yards, for £ 25 a side, Forster having three yards start. Little betting took place, but the odds were 6 to 4 on Forsfcer. The fa- vourite kept the lead throughout, and Mr A. Attenbury, the referee, decided that Forster had won by a yard and a half. ACCEPTANCES FOR THE GREAT ALL ENGLAND HANDICAP OF 150 YARDS, to take place at the Salford Borough Gardens, on Saturday next, the 18th, aud Monday, the 20th inst. Firs. t prize, £ 25 ; second, £ 4 ; thirc', £ 1.— Lot 1, at four o'clock R. Collier ( Swinton) 14 yards start, G. Barber ( Glossop) 7, R. H. Knutton ( Sutton) 8.— Lot 2, at a quarter past four o'clock : T. Buckley ( Bury Lane) 12 yards start, C. Buckley ( Sheffield) 9, J. Mallinsou ( Manchester) 14,— Lot 3, at half- past four : W. Hal- iiwell ( Manchester) 13 yards start, T. Ivil ( Pendlebury) 11, J. Hardman( lladclifi'e) 5.— Lot 4, at a quarter to five: R, Wheatley ( Leeds) 7^ yards start, J. Hancock ( Salford) at scratch, G, Hall ( Staleybridge) 15.— Lot 5, at five o'clock : S. Kent ( Middleton) 10 yards start, J. Britten ( Hulme) 12, J. Johnson ( Stockport) 14, ( or if J. Gosling of the same town 12, as the letter from Stock- port bore no signature).— Lot 6, at a quarter past five : W. Har- rison ( Liverpool) 9 yards start, T. Leary ( Manchester) 16, J. Hor- rocks ( Bury) — Lot 7, at half- past five : W. King ( Hulme) 13 yards start, W. Johnson ( Barton) 13, T. Hosspool ( Basford) 6.— Lot 8, at a quarter to six : A. Butterworth ( Manchester) 17 yards start, T. Clay ( Derby) 11, T. Collinge ( Jumbo) 4.— Lot 9, at six: T. Fawley ( Manchester) 15 yards start, J. Darbishire ( Hulmfs) 12, M. Dulhanty ( Manchester) 13.— Lot 10, at a quarter past sis : J. Ingham ( Rochdale) 10 yards start, J. Clark ( Sheffield) 9, W. Wood ( Pendleton) 9.— Let 11, at half- past six : E. Whit- worth ( Rochdale) 9 yards start, R. Grundy ( Manchester) 11, W. Morris ( Manchester) 18.— Lot 12, at a quarter to seven : G. Knott ( Gorton) 13 yards start, J. Nolan ( Manchester) 14, Henry Wild ( Manchester) 14.— The 12 winners to be drawn for their lots of Monday in 20 minutes after the last heat on Saturday. The first heat to be run for on each day at four o'clock precisely. MORRIS AKD KBLSHAW.— J. Morris and E. Kelshaw ( both of Pendleton) have signed articles to run 200 yards, lor £ 5 a side, at the Salford Borough Gardens on Saturday next, the 18th iiist. Mr it. Bentley, of the Turf Tavern, Pendleton, holds £ 3 10s each, A HANDICAP FOOT RACE, distance 400 yards, will take place at the Salford Borough Gardens on Saturday and Monday, May 9 and 11. First prize, £ 10; second, £ 2; third, £ 1, and 5s for every man winning a heat and not gaining a prize. En- trance, Is each, to be made on or before Tuesday, the 21st, 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 J. Holden's, White Lion, Long Mitigate, Manchester. Stamps as cash. PEDESTRIANISM AT BIRMINGHAM AND DISTRICTS. NEWBOLD AND D. HUGHES.— At Aston Cross Grounds, Bir- miugham, on Monday, Newbold and Hughes met to run a five score yards match, for £ 5 a side. There was a pretty good sprinkling present. Betting commenced at 5 to 4 on Hughes, but ended at level, with Newbold for choice. After some time dodging for the start they got off, Newbold taking the lead, but was soon caught by Hughes, who then took the lead up to four- score ( his friends booking it as safe), but Newbold made a vi- gorous effort, again took the first place, and finished a well- con- tested race by running in a winner by half a yard. As soon as the ground was cleared Dyson ( late of Sheffield) aud an unknown ran an off- hand match of six score yards, for £ 3 a side. Betting : 5 to 4 on the Unknown. A level start was got, but Dyson took the lead after a few yards, and finished by running in a winner • by two yards, GARRINGTON AND HADLEY.— The stakeholder, Mr Tailby, has received the whole of the stakes, £ 10 a side, for the six score yards match, which conies off to- morrow ( Monday), between these well- known men at Aston Cross Grounds, Birmingham; the man not at the scratch at two o'clock, prepared to ruu, to lose the money. To start by mutual consent; if no start in fifteen minutes, then to go by first pull of handkerchief. A clipping race is anticipated. NEWTON AND PITT.— These Birmingham men make the final staking ( for their 300 yards match for £ 5 a side) to- night ( Saiur- ( Shefll8ld) JLV. I- TXCVAXC- J ^ VUIUC; V/, _ T LUITOA lane) 13, J. Brook ( Holiafirth) 13, L. Bradbury ( Oldham) 13, W. Wrigley ( Bow Lee) 13, J. Britton ( Hulme) 13, J. Cheetham ( Open- shaw) 13, C. Hardwick ( Sheffield) 13, J. Hepworth ( Hartshead) 13, J. Barlow ( Prestwich) 13, W. Dean ( Middleton) 13, R. Collier ( Swinton) 13, J. Horrocks ( Middleton) 18, T. Hunter ( Sheffield) 14, J. Turner ( Liverpool) 14, S. Clarkson ( Birkenshaw) 14, M. Paramore ( Sheffield) 15, G. Knott ( Gorton) 15, M. Dulhanty ( Man- chester) 15, W. Parkinson ( Astley) 15, J. Nolan ( Manchester) 15, W. Benn ( Gorton) 15, T. Leary ( Mauch' ster) 16, G. Hall ( Staley- bridge) 16, J. Partington ( Chadderton) 16, J. Lee ( Cronkeyshaw) 17, A. Butterworth ( Manchester) 17, E. Greenwood ( Ardwick) 7. Acceptance, 2s 6d each to be made by Wednesday next, April 15th, to the proprietor, Thos. Hayes, at the above grounds, or to James Holden, White Lion, Long Millgste, Manchester. Post- age stamps as cash. GREAT ALL- ENGLAND WHITSUNTIDE HANDICAP, distance 440 yards, at the above grounds, on Whit Monday, the 1st, aud Whit Saturday, the 6th June; first prize £ 40, second £ 5, third £ 2; entrance 2s 6d each. The entrance list to close on Tuesday, the 12th May, and the handicap to appear in Bell's Life on the Sunday following. All entries to be made at the Copenhagen Race Ground, or to Mr James Holden, White Lion, Manchester. MALBORN AND WARREN.— It will be seen that these men ran their race ( which was won by Warren), making a fresh staking on the spot to prevent any mistakes. The £ 10 a side, therefore, held by us shall be returned on Tuesday next as directed. BOWLER AND CLEGG.— From further information that we have received concerning this race, we have come to the final conclusion of returning each man his money, which shall be ac- cordingly done on their sending their addresses. AT THE SNIPE INN RACE GROUND, Manchester- road, Auden- shaw, near Ashton- under- Lyne, a Great All England Handicap Foot Race of once round the ground and 100 yards will take place on Saturday, April 25th, and Monday, April 27th; 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 Tuesday next. The handicap to apoear in Bell's Life of April 19th, The following additional prizes will be given to be run for ou Monday by those that run second in their heats: First £ 1, second 10s ; acceptances Is 6d each, to be paid bv April 21st. ON EASTER MONDAY ( to- morrow), at the Red Cow, Queen's- road, Dalston, a walking match will take place between J. Martin of London, aud an Unknown of Camden Town, who have un dertaken to walk for three successive hours for a bet of £ 20, the one accomplishing the greatest distance to be considered the winner; to start at 10 a. m. In the afternoon a four mile handi- cap walking match, for which the following have entered:— C. Durham, A. Robinson ( the Spider), Basset, P. Coxford of Kings- land, and several others. A mile race for novices, and several other matches, will take place during the day. Admission, 6d. TO- MORROW ( Easter Monday) A ONE MILE HANDICAP will take place at Mr Sadler's, Garratt- lane, Wandsworth; first prize £ 1, second 5s; entrance free. The following men are handi capped as follows:— J. Pudney at scratch, Wallace 25 yards start, Cook 40, Andrews 40, Stainor 40, Eden 50, Wilson 50, Priestley 60, Chick 60, J. Mahoney 60, Newman 70, Newey 80, Tucker 80, Jerry Mahoney 80, Horner 80, Taylor 80, Vernon 100, Dorrington 100, Hughes 100, Goddard 120, a Novice 120: to start at four o'clock. J. FITTON and J. SEVILLE will give a handicap foot race at the Higginshaw Ground, Oldham, on Saturday and Monday, the ' 2d and 4th May; distance 440 yards. First prize £ 12, second £ 2, j third £ 1, and 5s for every man winning his heat and not getting j a prize. Entrance Is, and 2s mora if they accept. Entries to \ be made before April 15, and the acceptances on the 22d April, ! at Fitton's, Park Inn, Royton, near Oldham, or at J. Seville's, ! Pedestrian Tavern, Manchester- street, Oldham. JACKSON AND KAY.— A match has been made between Wm. ! Jackson of London and Robert Kay of Blackburn to jump four forward standing jumps, for £ 25 a side, ou Saturday, May 25th, j at Salford Borough Gardens, Jackson to receive £ 3 expenses, and | a third of the gate money. W e have received the articles, to- i gether with £ 5 a side, and the next deposit of the same amount j is to be made at the office of Bell's Life, on Friday next. A HANDICAP FOOT RACE for novices who have never won more than 10s, distance 120 yards, will take place at the Victoria New Race Ground, Bury, ou Saturday, May 2d; first prize £ 110s, second 10s, third 5s; entrance Is each, to be made before the 28th inst, to S. Hamilton, Victoria Gardens, or G. Hamilton, New Market Inn, Bury. Any one entering falsely to be dis- qualified. BENJAMIN TAYLOR of Failsworth and JOSEPH LONG of Sal- ford are matched to run 110 yards, for £ 25 a side, Long to re- ceive three yards start inside. £ 10 each is already down in Mr Joseph Robinson's hands. The next deposit of £ 5 is to be made to- morrow ( Monday), and a further deposit on the 20th inst of £ 5 each ; the final deposit of £ 5 on the 27th inst. To run at the Salford Borough Gardens, on the 27th inst. A HANDICAP FOOT RACE of 120 yards will take place at the Victoria New Race Ground, Bury, on Saturday aud Monday, the 16th and 18th of May; first prize £ 10, second £ 2, third £ 1, and 5s for those winning their heats and not getting a prize; entrance Is each aud Is 6d acceptance. Entries to be made before April 28th, to S. Hamilton, Victoria Gardens, or G. Hamilton, New Market Inn, Bury, BARRETT AND HEATH.— For this race of 100 yards, we have received the whole of the money, £ 5 a side; it is to come off on Tuesday, at the Green Man, Leytonstone, Essex; to start by mutual consent, or the pull of a handkerchief, if not off in 20 minutes. To meet between four and five o'clock, and umpires and referee to be chosen on the ground. COOK AND EDEN.— For this race we have received a further ' sum of £ 2 a side, and the final deposit of £ 5 a side is to be made good on the day of running, which is fixed for Easter Monday ( to- morrow), and placed in the hands of the referee, to be ap- pointed by the Editor of Bell's Life. The race it to come off at Garratt lane, between two and four o'clock. MATCH AGAINST TIME.— A match has been made, for £ 5 a side, for John Chouls ( quite a lad) to walk 6£ miles and to run five miles in one hour and thirty- one minutes; half au hour's rest to take place between the walking and running. To come off on Monday, the 20th inst, at Mr Sadler's Grounds, Garratt- lane, Wandsworth. BULLOCK AND CLAY.— A match has been made between Henry Bullock of Stoke- upon- Trent and Thomas Clay of Buglawton to run ( distance not named in articles), for £ 10 a side, at Endon, May 4. We have received tho articles, and £ 210s on the part of Bullock. The next deposit, of £ 2 10s a side, is to be made April 13. BROMLEY AND WITHINGTON.— A match has been made be- tween J. Bromley of Longton and E. Withington, to ruu 120 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Salford Borough Gardeus, June 1. We have received articles, together with £ 1 a side, and the next de- posit of £ 4 a side i3 to be forwarded on or before April 29. YOUNG CHICK ROBINSON and WM. ABBOTT ( both of Hope- street, Salford), are matched to run 160 yards at Salford Borough Gardens, for £ 5 aside, on the 18th of April. £ 1 a side is now down in the hands of James Neriaue, Prince of Wales, Hope- street. CLARKSON AND HEPWORTH.— Mr Holden has now received £ 5 each ou account of the race of 440 yards, for £ 10 a side, be- tween Simon Clarkson of Birkenshaw and Isaac HepWorth of Hartshead Moor Top, which is to come off at Grantham Park on the 27th iust. MATCH AGAINST TIME.— Buxton has undertaken to walk 14 miles in two hours. Several sporting gentlemen have laid £ 20 to £ 10 that he does not accomplish the distance in the time. It will take place to- morrow ( Monday), at the Victoria Shooting Grouud, Grove- road, Mile End, to start at three o'clock precisely. FREEMAN AND UNDERWOOD.— For this walking match of four miles we have received the whole of the money, £ 5 a side. It is to take place at Mr Sadler's ground, Garratt- lane, on Tuesday next, between three and five o'clock. Umpires and referee to be chosen on the ground, and the first man breaking to lose. A MATCH has been made between JAS. DUCKWORTH and JAS. KENT of Tonge, to run one mile and a half, at Oldham Race Ground, on the 2d of May, for £ 5 a side. £ 1 a side is now down, in the hands of Robert Collinge, Bricklayers' Arms, Mid- dlesbro', who is to be stakeholder and referee. DUNKERLEV AND MELLOR.— Wm, Dunkerley of Mossley and John Mellor of Greenfield have signed articles to run 150 yards, for £ 10 a side, at the Snipe Inn Ground, Ashton- under- Lyne, on the 25th inst, Mr Holden has received £ 5 each, JAMES STEPHENSON of Hunslet and J. MILLER of Holbeck are matched to run 140 yards, for £ 10 a side, on the 2d of May, at the New Race Ground, Hunslet. There are £ 2 a side down, which is to be made into £ 5 a side on the 20th iust. WILLIAM FOSTER of Hunslet and JAMES MILLER of Hol- beck are matched to run 200 yards, for £ 5 a side, on Tuesday next, at the New Race Ground, Hunslet, near Leeds. Miller to receive 10 yards start. £ 1 a side has been staked. BROWN AND JENNS.— For this match we have received a fur- ther sum of £ 1 a side, and the final deposit of the same amount is to be made at Mr Banks's, Triumph, Skinner- street, Somers Town, on Tuesday next. ACOURT AND JENNS.— For this walking match of two miles, in which Acourt is to receive 50 yards start, we nave received the whole of the money, £ 5 a sidie. It is to corae off at Lord's on Monday ( to- morrow), aud the menare to stare at twelve o'clock, HINCHCLIFFE AND WALKER.— For this race of 440 yards we have now received the whole of the money, £ 25 a side. It is to come off April 14th, at Hyde Park, Sheffield, between two and four o'clock, and to start by the report of a gun. LEVETT AND PUDNEY.— We have this wet- k received articles, l together with £ 5, from Levett to make a match to run for the ' championship and £ 25 a side, at Lord's Cricket Ground, on I Monday, May 25, Levett receiving £ 5 expenses and one- third of the gate money. Should this suit Pudney he can call any day this week and sign. With respect to the £ 5 sent on behalf of PIGEON SHOOTING. HORNSEY WOOD.— A rifle match was shot during the past week between Messrs Roche and Sturge and Messrs Stonor and M'Bride, for £ 5 a side, 20 rounds each ( 10 at 200 and 10 at 300 yards range), which was won by the former, marking 31, iuclud- three bullseyes. On Easter Monday and Tuesday Barber will be on the ground with plenty of pigeons and sparrows, when two pigs will be shot for. Iu addition to the silver cup to be shot for on Wednesday next, the long- pending match between two well- known shots will come off, Mr Head of Brighton and Mr Brown of London will shoot, for £ 10 a side, 21 birds each, H and T traps, Hoz of shot, 21 yards rise, 80 boundary, each to pay for his own birds. £ 5 each has been deposited, which is to be made £ 10 each on the day of shooting. Either party failing to make good the stakes and be on the ground by half- past two o'clock, the deposit to be forfeited. AT MR SOMERS'S, the Victoria Tavern, Abbey- road, St John's Wood- to- morrow ( Easter Monday), a silver snuff- box will be fiven to be shot for by 20 members in a sweepstakes, and on ' riday next a match will take place between Mr M. and Mr Harfield, for £ 5 a side, 30 sparrows each. Shooting to com- mence each day at two o'clock. AT THE LILLIE ARMS, Old Brompton, on Tuesday next, several silver prizes will be contended for, and sweepstakos as usual. Last week the first prize of £ 10 was won by Mr Ham- mond, the second of £ 5 by Mr Thomas. Private parties accom- modated. A MATCH will take place at Grantham Park, to- morrow ( Mon- day), for £ 10 a side, between Henry Nayler of Mirfield and John Kaye of Dalton, 13 birds each, 2oz of shot, 21 yards rise, 60 fall, the gun to be held iu a sportsmanlike manner till the bird is on the wing. First bird to be in the trap at three o'clock. Articles have been entered into between Joseph Jackson and Ely Lumb ( both of Norland) to shoot a match, for £ 10 a side, 13 birds each, 2oz of shot, 21 yards rise, 60 fall; to come off on Saturday, the 25th inst. £ 5 a side have been handed over to Joseph Barrett, who is the final stakeholder, and the next deposit of £ 5 a side is to be made « i the day of shooting. AT SHELDON'S, Vine Inn, Aston, within one mile of Birming- ham, and two minutes' walk of the railway station, to- morrow ( Monday), a fat pig will be shot for by 20 members, at 10s each; also a £ 10 sweepstakes, by 20 members, at 10s each. Conditions: 5 birds each, 21 yards rise, f- inch guns, 2oz of shot, double guns, lioz of shot, allowed two yards. The sweepstakes to be divided as the members may decide. No gentleman allowed to shoot more than two tickets. The winner can have the pig or money. The best blue rocks provided. To commence at one o'clock. AT C. LEWIS'S, Hand aud Keys, Wolverhampton- street, Bil- ston, on Tuesday next, a pigeon gun, value £ 7, will be shot for, also a fat pig, value £ 6, by 26 members, at 10s each. The first best shot to have the choice of gun or pig, the second to take the second prize. Conditions: 3 birds each, 21 yards rise, f- iuch guns 2oz of shot, double l^ oz of shot, allowed two yards. No gentleman allowed to shoot more than two tickets. To com- mence at one o'clock. JOHN KENYON of Ashton- under- Lyne will shoot a match with Joseph Crossley of the Rose and Crown Inn, for £ 15 a side, and allow him to have 16 birds to his 15, 21 yards rise, 80 boundary, or Kenyon will shoot a match, for £ 10 a side, with Geo. Waiu- wright, Edward Cape, Thos, Garside, or Benj. Wainwright, on the same conditions; to come off in three weeks after the first deposit. Money ready at the Travellers'Inn, any night nex week. To shoot with 2oz of shot. ON EASTER MONDAY, a fat pig, weighing upwards of 42 score, will be shot for, at T, Yates's, Rising Sun, Brownhill, near Wal- sall, 22 members, at £ 1 each. The winner and putter up to give the second best shot £ 1 each. At 5 birds each, guns |- bore, lfoz shot, 21 yards rise, double gunsljoz shot, 19 yards rise, 60 boundary. Harding will supply the birds. Shooting to commence at twelve. The winner can have the pig, or £ 19. A MATCH will take place at Mr Mark Astley's, Derby Arms, Whitefield, to- morrow ( Easter Monday), for a sweepstakes of 5s each, with £ 2 added by the landlord, 7 birds each, 21 yards rise, 80 boundary, single guns 2oz of shoe, double lioz, 18 yards, the guns to be held in a sportsmanlike manner till the bird is on the wing. AT THE QUEEN'S ARMS, Adwalton Moor, to- morrow ( Monday), a match, for £ 10 a side, will take place between Jas. Ratcliffe of Gomersall and Israel Rhodes of Gildersome, 11 birds each; to meet at two o'clock. Afterwards a pigeon gun will be shot for, at sparrows, by 10 members, at 6s each. JOHN and WM. MALALIEU will shoot a match with Thos. Schofield and John Waterhouse, for £ 10 a side, 10 birds each. Money ready at Jas. Buckley's, Stamford Arms, Highheads, Stayley. A 10s SWEEPSTAKES will come off on Saturday next, the 18th iust, at the Woodman Inn, Bank Foot, Bowling, near Bradford, 5 birds each, 21 yards rise, 60 fall, ljoz of shot, gun to be held below the elbow till the bird is on the wing. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF TUESDAY, APRIL 7. WAR OFFICE, APRIL 7.— Military Train : Col W. M. S. M'Murdo, from Director- Gen of the Land Transport Corps, to be col com. BANKRUPTS. SAMUEL RICHARDS, Bedford- square, apothecary. FREDERICK BLUCHER DOWLAND, Lee, Kent, JOHN EASTON, Clapham- road- piace, Clapham- road, builder. EDWARD DlTKIi MOORE, Soulhgate and theMiuories, merchant. CHRISTOPHER HALL, Sun- oourt, Cornhill, East India merchant. CHARLES COPLAND and WILLIAM GEORGE BARNES, Bo- tolph- iane and Southampton, provision merchants, FREDERICK WILLIAM WHISTON, Birmingham, druggist. ELIJAH LAWTON, Manchester, cotton waste dealer, JAMES BRADSHAW and AARON COLLINSON, Burnley, cotton manufacturers. RICHD. JONES, Newton, Montgomeryshire, flannel manufacturer, WILLIAM JOHN ROBERTS, Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, draper. HENRY BISHOP, Dursley, Gloucestershire, money scrivener. WILLIAM BULMER, Beoale, Yorkshire, grocer. THOMAS PYECROFT, Sandal Magna, Yorkshire, carrier. WILLIAM GIBBON, Spenny Moor, Durham, grocer. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATION. D. ROSS, Alness, merchant. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF FRIDAY, APRIL 10. WAR OFFICE, APRIL 10.— 11th Rest Lt Drags: Lieut R. O'Brien Jameson to he capt, v Foster, who ret i Cor D. S. Stewart to be lieut, v Jamieson ; P. P. Mosley, gent, to be cor, v Stewart.— 17; h Lt Drags: Lieut A. Burnand to be capt, v Watson, who ret; Cor ai; d Adj J. Dun- can to have the rank of lieut; Cor W. R. Nolan to be lieut, v Burnand; A. Gooch, gent, to be cor, v Nolan.— Mil Train— To be Paymasters: Paymaster T. C. Browne, trom the late Land Trans Corps ; Paymaster M. Reeve, Iromthe lateiLand Trans Corps.— Royal Art: Second Capt G. H. J. A. Fraser on the Supernumerary List, to be capt; Brev- Maj F. J. Soady to be capt, v Calder, dec; Lieut J. A. Price to be sec capt, v Brev- Maj Soady.— The undermentioned lieuts, with Temporary Rank, to be Lieuts with Premanent Rank, viz:— Lieut Francis Sadleir Stoney; Lieut George O'Connor.— To be Quartermaster.— Sec Capt A. Henry, from h- p late Land Trans Corps, v Steele, ret on h- p; Quartmast- Serg W, Armstrong, v White, ret on h- p; Serg- Maj W. Cairns, v Nicoll, ret on h- p ; Serg- Maj J. Morris, v Eager, ret on h- p; Staft- Serg J. Williams, v Dunbar, ret on h- p.— 1st or G; en Gds : Lieut and Capt and Brevet Lieut- Col G. W. A. Higginson to be capt and lieut- col, v Brevet- Col E, Goulbourn, who ret; Ens and Lieut C. Gascoigne to be lieut and capt, v J. D. F. Davie, who ret; Ens and Lieut W. P„ Earl of Sefton to be lieut and capt, v Brev- Lieut- Col Higginson; C. B. Jarrett, gent, to be ens and lieut, v Gascoigne.— 2d Ft : Quartaiast- Serg W, Mackie to be quartmast. v Mansfield, who ret on h- p.— 9th Ft: Capt A. O. Richards, from h- p 9th Ft, to be capt, v Lousada, who ex; Capt J. H. H. Gammell, from h- p 9th Ft, to be capt, v Hon W, L. Talbot, who ex.— 14th Ft : Lieut D. S. Warren to be capt, v Segrave, who ret.— 21st: Capt R. Killeen, from h- p 21st, to be capt, v King, dec.— 25th: Lieut W. R. Goodall to be eapt, v Ogilvy, who ret; Ens E. H. Layard, to be lieut, v Goodall.— 33d : Ens F. C. M. Glasgow, from 72d Ft, to be ens, v H. F. Campbell, who ex.— 41st: Lieut W. Johnson has been permitted to ret from the service by the sale of his commission.— 44th : Lieut A. W. Cobham to be capt, v Greene, who ret; Ens T. Gash to be lieut, v Cobham; H. W. Heane, gent, to be ens, v Gash,— 72d : Ens H. F. Campbell, from 33d Ft, to be ens, v Glasgow, who ex.— 91st i Lieut T. E. A. Hall to be instructor of musRetry.— 97th : R. Gray, gent, to be ens, v Annesley, prom.— 98th : Capt K. Reid, from h- p unatt, to be capt, v H. W. Goodwyn. '. ytio ex.— Bifie Brigade : Lieut S. S. Windham to be instructor of musketry, v C. ijtt Rowles, who res that appointment.— 3d West India Regt: Lieut T. M'Curdy to be capt, without ptr, v Macdonald, app to the Mil Train.— Capt Mounted Rifle- men : Lieut J. F. Boyes to be capt, without pur, v Salis, prom in the Military Train.— Depot Battalion: The commission of Paymaster A. Corcoran, appointed leth March, 1857, has oeen antedated to 7th Nov, 1856.— Unattached: Lieut R. Reid, from the 98th Ft, to be capt, without pur.— Purveyor's Department: G. Bridgett, gent, to be purveyor to the forces. BREVET.— Lieut- Col W. T. Renwick, of the Royal Engineers, having completed three years' actual service in the rank of lieut- col, to be col in the army, under the royal warrant of 3d Nov, 1854.— The under- mentioned quartermasters, retired upon h- p, to have the honorary rank of captain, under the royal warrant of 17th December, 1855; J. Nicoll, h- p Roval Art. il: R. Eager, h- p Royal Artill; A. Steele, h- p Royal Artill; J. White, h- p Royal Artill; C. Dunbar, h- p Royal Artill; J. Mansfield, h- p 2d Ft.— The undermentioned cadet ot the East India Company's Service to have the local and temporary rank of ensign during the period of his being placed under the command of Col Sandham, of the Royal Engineeis, at Chatham, for field instructions in the art of sapping and mining: W. Merrinian, gent. MEMORANDUM: The following corpB, viz, the British German Legion, the British Swiss Legion, and the British Italian Legion, have ceased to exist, their services being no longer required. „ BANKRUPTS. THOMAS PEPPER, Mountfield, Sussex, wheelwright. JOHN EMMERSON, High- street, Poplar, licensed victualler. THOMAS MOSL1N, Cobourg- place, Old Kent- road, builder. PHILEMON GUY. St James's- road, Holloway, builder, BARTHOLOMEW WARD, High- street, Soutlr, vark, stationer. SAGAR HOLDEN SPLATT, Liverpool, sail- maker. THOS. ROWE and JOHN W. TRENERY, Lincoln, ironmongers. WILLIAM THRELFALL, Presto;), iron merchant. ALFRED C. WOOD. Pershore, Worcestershire, linen draper. ROBERT ALEXANDER, Crawford- street, Camberwell, furniture dealer. THOMAS LEWIS, Nantwich, Chester, draper. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. Mrs HANNAH SCOTT. Edinburgh, publican. ROBERT GARV IN, Kinross, merchant. JOHN HENDRIE, Glasgow, hor^ e dealer. JAM ES HISLOP, Hawick, baker and grocer, M'BRIDE and Co, Albyn Works, Glasgow, power- loom cloth manu « faeturers and cotton spinners. FATAL POLKA.— A few nights ago an evening party and ball took place at the Bayswater Tavern, Bayswater, to which were invited several of the noblemen's and gentlemen's domestics of the locality; amongst others, a young girl in the service of Sir Joshua Walmsley, 103, Westbourne- terrace. In the course of the second dance, which happened to be a polka, she complained to her partner of slight indisposition, and ,- at down ; but she had i scarcely done so when her head fell forward, and she was a | corpse. A medical gentleman was immediately sent for, who gave I it as his opinion tkat death arose from disease of the heart, 8 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APRIL 12, 1857. THE CHASE- Matier* of hoawts will greatlyOblige us t> y oavM^ tWr J& ture*- to te posted no as toreUcjt^ in the cows* of fcrtaay, . | I HUETISS APPOINTBEENTS.-^ Weatiisrpermitting.) i STjwf'HQ § a'DS.-- ,. , ... , HerMajesty's— Monday Maidenhead Thicket, Friday Knapttiu, h pL. Devon and Somerset— Tuesday the J ury Kennel, at J past 10. Rothschild's, Baron— Monday Kinsworth ( near buns table), at 11. i- OXHOUNDS. „ ., . , . T, Bedale— Monday Anerley Hall, Friday Oatterick Bridge, at i to II. Berkshire, Old ( Mr MorreU's)- Monday Besselsleigb, Friday Ulake 3 B. V.( Mr B. iStoeh0eV's)- Monday Kingweston, Thursday Waggon and Harses( Mendip), at 11. . , „ .,„,„ Bramham Moor- Monday Morick Windmill, Wednesday Harrogate Friday Cookridge, Saturday Cross- roads ( Bramham Moor). Monday week Bishop Wood, at 11. ~ Deacon's, Mr— Tharsday Stive Village, at 11. Durham County- Mo nday Shin cliff, at 9; Wednesday Lumley Castle, Friday Tvvizle Bridge, at 4 past 10. Farquharson's, Mr— Monday Turnworth. ; , . F. B. H. ( Mr Williams's)— Wednesday the Victoria Inn, Saturday Chiver- ton. ati nast 10. • ....,••-.• v - . ' Hambledou— Tuesday Horndean. atjto 11, • Hambleton ( Mr Bell's)— Thursday Kepwick, at i past 10. Herefordshire— Monday St Weonard's, at J past 10. Hill's, Mr— Thursday Hackpsss, at 10, : • • * Holderness— Monday Cave " Oastle, at % to 11, Thursday Burton Consta- Ledburyat( Mr J. C, ThackweU's)- Manday Huntley Common, Friday Cradley Old Poor House ( to finish the- season), at £ past 10. : N. F. H.— Tuesday Boulter's Bench, Thursday Shoe Inn, Saturday Hatchet Gate ( Beaulieu.).; Oakley— Monday Cowpei's Oak, at 12, • , ,, Pytchley- Monday Brigsto<? k, Thursday Weldon, Saturday Boughton Park ( Kettering), at! toll. , „ „ , ... „ , , Rufford— Tuesday Clumber Bridge, Thursday Rufford Abbey, Saturday Scarcliff Park, at 11. . , Seale's, Sir Henry- Monday Morley Toll- bar. Surrey Union- Monday Patpome Gateway, at 9, V. edneaday Gattick Tickham-' Wednesday Halfway House (. Chollock), Saturday Woodman's Amis ( Boughton Hill),: at, l past 10. . _ , _ Tiverton— Mondav Huntsham Castle, Thursday Spring Grove Park, Sa- turday Butterleiglj Village, Monday week Rackenford lieli, Thurs- day week Two Gates ( Wmsfofdl at J past 10. Trelawnv's, Mr— Tuesday Jamaica Inn, Friday Redgate, at 11. Tynedale— Monday Walk, Wednesday'Oakwood, at i to 11, Friday ^ SLoaksfield Station, at U,, . , ltr . ; ' a',; Warwickshire, North ( Mr llakertf,- Tuesday Regent Hotel, at i toll. Wheatland ( Mr Lloyd's}- Wednesday and Saturday the YVrekm, at 9. Wilts, South( Mr F. Wyridham's)— Wednesday ( by permission) at bpye Park, Saturday the Lansdown Arms ( Derry Hill), at 11, Worcestershire— Monday Goosehill, Wednesday Hundred House, at J past 10. ' i .1—' . HABEIEBS. Evans's, Mr- Wednesday the Tetegraph .( to the Forest),.. Saturday the — a! Lanarkshire and Rentier, ffe^ uSfy Blackwood, Saturday Hiilend, a at i ton. . 33t to i- totei toll . ; . - . Linlithgow and Stirlingshire- Tuesday Linton Village, Thursday Hart- wouu Gate, Saturday- Tlnwikertfiti Bridge, at i to 11. IRISH. EOXHOUNDS. Kilkenny— Wednesday Goolagll Cross- roods, at- Il. JKi.** MeatU— Tuesday Beaupayc, Wednesday, Bslrath, Saturday Balhvor, Monday week Beltr: ssnaGate. at H- : ti-• - ,:.!•• . M. f• JlAKSIKBS. . Killaltagh— Monday Castle Robin, Wednesday Crawley's Whins, Satur- day Colin Mountain, Wednesday week Roek Chapel, Saturday week Torneroy Bridge, at J past 11. THE ALBEIGHTOST. HOUNDS ( MP. STDBBS'S). MR EDITOR : I often read accounts of good runs with different packs in your valuable paper, and I may add also that I am much amused at reading them ; so much so, that many times whilst doing so I have felt that we members of the Albrighton Hunt are, to say the least, rather a selfish lot, that we do not send you some account of our doings, for we really have had art inundation of good sport this season ; and with your permission you shall hear of a capital run we enjoyed on Saturday last. The meet was at Oastle Hill, rather a romantic spot, about a mile from Kinver Edge. The hounds were first thrown into a small spinney or dingle, which was drawn blank ; they were theu taken into that far- famed Arley Wood, a place into which few sportsmen care about venturing, for getting out again in a general way is no joke, as it is of immense extent, tremendous thickness, ana altogether a most dirty and difficult, place to get along in. Out of a small field, however, some two dozen of us got into it, and in about ten minutes one of the party, viewed a flue dog fox. As the hounds were coming that way, he, as a sensible man, of course kept quiet, and iu a few minutes after the hounds proclaimed, by a most joyful burst of music, that they were on Reynard's line, and close behind him too. He ran a short ring in cover, made his point at first as if for Kinver, but as some © f the field were stationed just outside the wood in that direction, he headed baok, and directly after broke on the lower side. The hounds got away close with him; so did most of the field who had ventured into the wood. Those who stayed out- side had to ride " fast and furious" for many miles before they could get on anything like terms With them ; the country rode awfully deep— very little grass, and what there was heavy to fly over. For the first twenty minutes none of the field were able to keep close enough to the hounds to bother them, con- sequently they got well, settled to their fox; the pace was terrific, considering the state of the country, and most awfully distressing to horses; besides which, the line the fox took was intersected . with three of those deep, danger- ous dingles, which require a perfect hunter and a steady rider to get safe over— places where horses must crawl down a steep, precipitous, rough, craggy timbered bank into a deep water- course at the bottom ; get out again, climb up the other, steep side, and blunder through the fence at the top into the' next enclosure in the best way they can. These places were a perfect stopper to somo of the high- flying leapers, as not a few declined " negotiating" them in any style. The fox's first point was for Coton, but the hounds were so close he, had noV time to make a call, and he went straight from there to Nojiey, then Wooton, then as if for the Dudmaston covers, but the hounds were so close to him that he left them a little to the left, and made straight for B or o mans Hill. The gallant pack raced him through a small plantation there, and killed him in the middle of the field beyond. Some thirteen or fourteen Of the field were well up, and the rest came in at various intervals of from five to ten minutes, The distance: from point to point is full nine miles, bat of course wast considerably more as we ran, aud the time one hour and ten minutes. The run was ad- mitted by all who rode to it to be as good as could be seen in any country; and though good runs have been the rule rather than the exception with these houbds this season, this was ad- mitted to surpass them all. The Earl of Stamford, the master of the . Quorn, was out, magnificently carried on a grey horse, and went well to the end. So did the worthy master, Mr Stubbs, who hunts these hounds; and his two whips, though mere lads, rode as if they had a stock of necks and limbs lying by some- where, which they could make use of as they wanted them. Among others whom I noticed as going well I may include Mr Blakeway, of the Myers; William Barrows, Esq, of Hindly; Mr Thomas Barrs, of Leagley; Mr Phillips, of Bashbury; and Mr Brooks, of Stourbridge, who certainly rode like Lord Scamper- dale, as though his heart and soul were in the affair. Two or three hard- riding farmers from the neighbourhood of Coton and Bridgenorth also went well, but as they committed such devas- tation in riding over their neighbours' and perhaps some of their own wheat and seeds I will not mention names. Among the latter division was a " gent" from Dudley, mounted on a young, good- looking, very powerful, dark grey or roan mare, who certainly astonished me by the way they both got over some of the nastiest cramped places for a young horse that I ever saw attempted; and though often all but pumped out by the severity of the pace, was kept in a good place to the end of tlie run. This is Mr Stubbs's first sea- son in this country, and though I am far from wishing to speak disparagingly of those who have previously hunted it, yet I must say that either from good luck or some other cause he has suc- ceeded in showing such sport as has not been seen here for many, many seasons. He is most civil and gentlemanly iu the field as a master, a bold and scientific rider, evidently knows his business, and if a man can ( which he has done) show first- rate sport over a strange country during his first season, it certainly augurs well for the future ; and I, as an old member of the Al- brighton Hunt, hope that . all: classes who enjoy themselves occa- sionally with this pack will rally round him, and show that when " the right man is in the right place," the sinews of war, which are also to a great extent the sinews of fox- hunting, will be forth- coming. Hoping I have Hot taken too much of your valuable space, I remain, yours, & c, A FOXHOTTEB op TWENTY YEABS' STANDING. Wolverhampton, April 9. THE EAST SUSSEX FOXHOUND DINNEB. The annual dinner of the supporters of the East Sussex Fox Hunt, in connection with the closing of the season, which has been a very successful one, took place on Thursday, the 2d inst, at the Swan Hotel, Mr Oarswell's, Hastings. Between 70 and 80 gentlemen sat down, and the dinner was allowed by all to be of first- class character. The wines, too, were excellent, and the room elegantly illuminated.' H. M. Curteis, Esq, the master of the hunt, presided, and was supported by Sir Augustus Webster, Sir A. Ashburnham, P. F. Robertson, Esq, M. P., F. North, Esq, M. P., W. D. Lucas- Shadwell, Esq, John George Dodson, Esq, Col Cavendish, & c, & c. E. N. Dawes, Esq, Rye, discharged the duties of vice- chairman, and was likewise well supported. Among the other gentlemen present were:— Vandeleur Crake, Esq, T. Hickes, Esq, C. A- Lawrence, Esq ( secretary to the hunt), H. Ashburnham, Esq, D. Deudney, Esq, Dr Underwood, E. Stanford, Esq ( master of the Crawley and Horsham Fox- hounds), Lawrence Reeve, Esq, H. Selous, Esq, J. Brook, Esq ( master of the Bexhill Harriers), and a number of other gentle- men connected with the agriculture and trade of the district. The usual loyal and other toasts having been given by the chair- man, Mr North, and Mr Lucas- Shadwell, Sir AUGUSTUS WEBSTER rose to propose a toast which, he said, required no apology from him. It so happened that it fell to his lot to propose the same toast in the same day of the month last year; and, as he felt equal pleasure in proposing it now, he had no doubt it would be received in the same hearty manner as it was then by every one assembled, this being their fourth anniversary, though he hoped it would not prove the last by many [ applause]. The toast he had to propose was the " Health of the worthy Master of the Hunt" [ loud cheers]. He gave them excellent sport last season, and also during the one which was now about to close, particularly in the early part of it [ hear, hear]. Their master had had a great deal to do in the way of their overcoming prejudices; but he had; in a great measure, got over them now, and the good- natured and manly way in which he had conducted the business of the hunt had won the esteem of all parties [ applause]. His appearance in the field was excellent, and he could produce a pack which could vie with some of the " crack packs" they had read of in other counties [ applause]. He ( Sir A. Webster) was pleased to see the management of the hunt in such hands [ hear, hear]. He had, on a former occasion, told them of the difficulties and labours imposed on the master of the hounds in that locality; these labours had not diminished, though the difficulties had to some extent. He believed that a much better feeling prevailed now than existed two or three years ago, as there was not one half of the prejudice against the hunt now that there was then [ hear, hear]. He could not speak of the master, as he wished, in his presence, and) therefore would at once give them his health, with three times three [ loud and repeated cheers]. The CHAIRMAN ( who was again greeted with hearty cheers) said he could not flinch that fence, and therefore must get over it as soon as he could [ laughter]. Those cheers had done him a great deal of good, though he anticipated some little encourage- ment from the gentlemen whom he saw round the table [ applause]. He could assure them that if anything he had done to promote the sport had met with their approbation, he was amply repaid [ cheers]. He had certainly done everything in his power to contribute to the sport, whether in the field or out of it [ hear, hear] ; and was happy to say that he did not think there had been an uncivil or uncourteous word from any- body or to anybody [ loud cheers]. He thought this showed ( as the hon baronet, who had just satdown, observed) a kind feeling in the country towards the hunt [ hear, hear]. There was no mistake about that feeling [ cheers]. When the hunt was esta- blished, four years ago, there was a great deal of doubt about it; but he was happy to add that all doubt was now removed— at least, in the minds of all men of common understanding [ laughter]. The first thing they had to do was to get the animal, and they had succeeded very well with that. He could recollect only one blank day, but if there had been more, his friends would remind him. Certainly there had been three days on which there was not much sport, and conse- quently they had not the pleasure of running; but this happened under very peculiar circumstances; one was at Rose- hill, at Mr Fuller's, an old friend and an excellent preserver of foxes, and who on all occasions had most handsomely assisted the East Sussex Fox Hunt [ hear, hear]. On this blank day by his ( the chairman's) distinct orders, they kept entirely on Mr Fuller's property, and went nowhere else; but it was unneces- sary for him to say more on this point, as the gentlemen un- derstood him [ hear], On another day, when they laboured under disadvantages, they drew the Highgate Covers at Peas- marsh. The wind blew a perfect hurricane; but, thanks to Mr | Pix, they found a fox, though it blew such a storm that they were obliged to stop. He merely mentioned these two instances j for the purpose of showing how it was that they had blank days ! on those occasions. They were particularly obliged to the gen- j tlemen who preserved their grounds, and likewise to the tenant-! farmers who allowed the sportsmen to ride over them. Many i gentlemen, he was happy to say, subscribed to the hunt, but he considered it essentially a tenant- farmers' hunt [ cheers]. He did not say this in any disparaging sens< yp '{ hpgentlemen who supported it [ hear, hear] ; but ho l& ed to- see the tenant farmers come forward in the way they did, add the manner in which they rode up to the hounds would , istomsh many in " swell counties" to a considerabledegreQ [ laughter]. Of course some of the old farmers were a little behind at times, but. the young one*, rode up well,:, and knew ' now to be in at the finish [ cheers, and laughter]. Notwithstanding what had been said of the country, he believed it to be a very good one for hunting [ hear, hear], as there were plenty of stiff fences for the " soft rider," aud for the " hard rider" plenty of rnads where he might turn in aud out. As to the people on foot ( and he foe orie liked to see them when they did no mischief), they could eisily get to the top of a hill and see the sport [ hear, hear]. He liked to see ploughmen, shepherds, and countrymen generally, j oining in the sport, thus making it what it really ought to be— a national sport [ cheers] . He told them last year that they hadnot lost a day through frost or snow; he could say the same this year; and it was a circumstance which spoke well for the mild- ness and salubrity of the district, and proved that . it was well adapted to fox hunting [ hear, hear]. He did not think it at all necessary that, he should again read them the short lecture which he read them last year; that was certainly somewhat after the fashion of Jorrocks [ laughter]; and he would only say^ m conclusion, that if they continued tosupport the East Sussex fox Hunt, it would still go on prosperously, and any exertion ne could make was entirely at their disposal [ loUd cheers]. Among the other toasts whifch followed,: were;— Prosperity to the town and trade of Hastings,^ proposedhy Mr Robertson, and coupled with the name of Mr Hickes;. The, health of the tenant farmers who allowed the hunt to ride over their grounds, by Sir A. Ashburnham, coupled with the name of Mr Leudney, who responded; " Success to the East Sussex Foxhounds, by Mr North; " The health of the Vice- Chairman ( Mr Dawes), by the Chairman; " J. G: Dodson, Esq., tod Colonel Cavendish, br Mr Robertson, both gentlemen responding; Sir Augustus Webster and Mr Papillon," by Mr Crake, Sir Augustus res; ponding; " The health of Mr Lawrence ( secretary to the hunt); and " The health of Mr Brook, and success to the Bexhill Har- riers." The company spent a very agreeable evemng, and all passed off with great eclat. „:'' ' .. „,". THE DAVIS TESTIMONIAL. Some weeks since we published a letter from Mr Charles Davis, which many of our readers. might have construed to be a negative to the efforts of his hunting friends to present a tes- timonial, which he has so well deserved; but every one who is acquainted with Mr Davis must have concluded that this was only an additional mark of his diffidence. However, it is now beyond a doubt that this veteran sportsman yields to the honour8 forced upon him, and we are pleased to learn that the matter has been" taken up by noblemen and gentlemen of spirit, who will see the thing properly carried out. We find that the committee have issued the following circular, tod no doubt 1,000 sportsmen will back their endeavours. Amougst the early subscribers we see the names of the noble Master ( Lord Besborougb), the Earl of Granville, the Duke Of Cambridge, Lord Chesterfield, Lord Rosslyn, and Lord Kiunaird. • - . The following is the circular alluded tdf^—_ - " Many noblemen and gentlemen hunting with Her Majesty s Hounds, considering that Mr Charles Davis, who for a period pf fifty- six years has been associated with Her Majesty s fctag Hunt, merits, in a high degree, some lasting expression o( the esteem of sportsmen, for his gentlemanly and courteous bearing towards all who have had the pleasure of meeting him in the field, have resolved to present him with a testimonial, ana in order to afford all hunting men an opportunity of j wnnig them in so desirable an object, a meeting was convened at Bolton House, Russell- square, when the following gentlemen consented to act in committee, and it WPS resolved that the subscription should be limited to a guinea. That Mr Fores, of Np. 41,^ Pic- cadilly j should act as Treasurer, and Mr Bowen May, ot Lolton House, Russell- square, as honorary secretary. COMMITTEE : Lord Kinuaird, former master: of Her Majesty's Buckhounds Lord Chesterfield, ditto Lord Rosslyn, ditto Lord Granviile, ditto Edmund Tattersall, Esq A. J. Collins, Esq, M. D., Robert Watkius, Esq. , James Roberts, Esq A. B; Fores, Esq Bowen May, Esq Roger Eykin, Esq It is also expected that the Earl of Besborough will form one of the committee. --' ' ° '•'"• v THE DICK CHRISTIAN TESTIMONIAL. Arrangements for » testimonial have been made to provide for the declining years of the respected veteran, who is now in his 78th year. Mr John Day, secretary to the Croxton Park Race Uluh, Melton Mowbray, and the Editor of Bell's Life, have un dertaken to receive donations for the same. The sums will be acknowledged in Bell's Life every week. THE BICESTER HUNT.— DINNER TO MR ANSTRUTHEB THOMSON. . A dinner to Mr Anstruther Thomson, upon his retirement from the mastership of the Bicester Hounds was given by the members of the hunt, on Monday last, at the King's Arms, Bicester ( not Oxford, as erroneously stated in our last), when upwards of sixty sat down, the chair being taken by Sir Henry Peyton, Bart, of Swift's House, near Bicester, faced by Mr Jonas Paxton, as vice- chairman. Amongst the company were:— The Hon Percy Barring ton, the Hon A. S. Amiesley, Major Dewar, Captain Dewar, Captain Peyton, Admiral Drake, H. Lambton, Esq; J. H. Stratton, Esq; H. Poole, Esq; B. Ramsey, Esq; E. Ramsey, Esq; Gordon, Esq; Clement Gottrill Dormer, Esq; Captain Hibbert; E. S. Harrison, Esq, of Shelswell House; Grant, Esq; Charles Marsham, Esq; L- Iveson, Esq; J. E. Bennett, Esq; Joseph Prior, Esq ( Mayor of Woodstock), E. DeaTuiis, Esq.; T. Dawson, Esq; Somerfield, Esq; Tetley, Esq; Selby, Esq; Mr T. Smith, Mr Painter, Mr W. Holland, Mr Nott, Mr Russell, Mr C. Fowler, Mr Hitchman, Mr Shaw, Mr Mason, Mr Leper, Mr E. Paxfcon, Mr Crawford, Mr Savin, Mr J. Brown, Mr J Hawkins, Mr C. Brown, Mr Syrett, Mr R. Palmer, Mr Pratt, & c, & c. After the usual loyal toasts, the Chairman gave " The health of Mr Anstruther Thomson," whom he re- gretted they were about to lose. He trusted that wherever he hunted he would be attended with the same success as that which had distinguished the two seasons he had had the Bicester Hounds in his hands. Mr Anstruther Thomson returned thanks, and expressed his great obligations for the assistance they had rendered him, and which had enabled him to furnish so much sport to them and the neighbourhood. He congratulated them upon the arrangements which had been made for hunting the country under Mr Drake, and had no doubt that gentleman would receive the same support and kindness which they had shown to him ( Mr Thomson), A great variety of toasts and* songs were given during the^ evening, the party separating at a late hour. We understand that many members of the Univer- sity of Oxford would have been present to have done honour to Mr Thomson, but for the Easter vacation having commenced, which necessarily calls them to their various homes. EXCELLENT RUN WITH THE TYNEDALE HOUNDS. MR EDITOR : Not many days ago I saw chronicled in your paper an extraordinary run with the Tynedale Hounds. May. I beg the favour of a small space in your valuable columns to re- cord another most excellent run with the same pack, which I have this day witnessed.— Friday, April 3d : The meet was Hes- leyside, the seat of William Charlton, Esq, a true and keen sportsman. Hesleyside Covers were drawn blank, although a fox had evidently been on foot early in the morning. We then trotted off for Shitlington Craigs, where a fine dog fox was im- mediately unkenneled. The hounds were quickly on his line, and soon showed their usual determination of running sanguine for blood. Pointing liorth, as if for Hesleyside Wood, near the keeper's house, where he was headed, he turned to the left over Brieridge Fell to High Highridge, and from thence to Hind Rig. The pace was now tremendous, and only those mounted on the " right sort" could live with the hounds. They went on at a killing pace to Linacres, and on to Burmor, where the fox changed his point, and skirting the Ash Farm, past Hethrington and the King's House, crossed the high end of Howsty Wood, and leaving Bilerley to his left he passed Esp Mill. Here he was viewed by the field for the first time, the hounds doing their work to the admiration of those who were lucky enough to be near them. We crossed the brook opposite Bridge House, when it became evident the gallant fox would not stand much longer before such a killing pack, and after five minutes more best pace in the open, the hounds ran from scent to view, and killed as noble a fox as ever ran before a pack of hounds. Time, 50 minutes, without a Check, over fen miles of a fine grass country. Among those who witnessed this capital run, I may mention our excellent master, Major Bell, who hunts his hounds himself, and long, long may he do so ! continuing to show us the first- rate sport he has invariably done throughout the season; James Fir, the first whip; Mr Charlton, of Hesleyside, on his famous chest- nut horse, Moor Cock; Mr Allgood, of Nunwick, on his clever mare Brender; Mr Charlton, ef Lee Hall; Mr Robson, of Kieldar; Mr Dixon, and Mr Thomas Robson, of Lowshiel Green, on his game little Irish horse The Shepherd. I may add that 1 remarked this cheery pack, after this severe run, trotted home- ward following their beloved master, their sterns up, and ap- parently only anxious to try for another fox. This proves the capital condition of the hounds, they having travelled on foot to the meet in the morning, a distance of eighteen miles. "' Tis the pace that kills."— Yours, & c, ONE WHO HAS HUNTED IN MANY COUNTRIES. April 3d, 1857. STAG HUNT NEAR ODIHAM. On Tuesday, March 31, the lovers of the chase, bothhorsehien and pedestrians, assembled in considerable numbers near Odiham, where a stag was uncarted, and after trotting about for some time took the direction of Odiham, but turned and went down Poland- lane, and ran into a shed. He did not, however, remain there long, but rushed out and walked into the parlour of Poland Cottage, much to the surprise of the inmates. Num- bers of persons soon assembled, and turned out the unwelcome visitor, who dashed into an adjoining pond, where he remained for a considerable time. A Cart rope was resorted to for getting him out, and on reaching terra firma he started again towards Odiham, and ran into a shed and was captured. Another stag was afterwards let loose, which took the direction of Grey well, and after a short run was taken. BLACKWATER VALE HOUNDS. MR EDITOR : I send you an account of a first- rate day's sport, on Friday last, with this gallant pack. Met at Geoshe Bridge, " A southerly wind and a cloudy sky, betokening A hunting morning," Drew the Geoshe cover blank ; trotted on to Clashmore ( a sure find, thanks to the Earl of Huntingdon), where a brace of foxes were at once on foot. The body of the pack getting well away with one, raced him through Clashmore, Coolbough, Creegs, for Coneen— " To gain which distant cover in vain poor Reynard tries, Old Rattler rushes in at liim, and gamely fighting dies." Distance, about four miles. Time, 25 minutes. " Sharp, quick, and decisive." The field well up. Now for the " run of the season." Trotted on to Kilmaloe; the hounds were no sooner thrown into cover, than a gallant fox broke away, with every hound close at him; with a burning scent they raced him through Kilmaloe, Glestiuan, Tynabinga, Pillown, Lackendarra, Killmedy, where a slight check occurred, most acceptable to man and horse,— " Hae! Crasher, hae! our master cries. They have hit him off again ; A sheet now then would cover them, As they race o'er the plain." After as game a struggle as ever was seen, our fox made the Slate- quarry cover. They rattled him twice round the wood, when having indulged in a bath in the river Lickey, he again faced the open for Clashmore, but the pace being too good for him to make it, turned short to the left, and went to ground in a cave, every hound but one withiu twenty yards of his brush at the time. Distance, from find to finish, about twelve miles; time, one hour and twenty minutes, including fifteen minutes in cover, the country very heavy, and the fences of the severest description, particularly through Lackendarra. When all went well it would be invidious to particularise any. I will merely observe that Messrs Adams, Fitzgerald, Dryn, and Roberts were as usual in the first flight. A strange officer, on a clever English horse, also went capitally. The master, Robert LTniacke, Esq, of Castletown, who deserves the greatest credii for the way in which he turns out and hunts his hounds, was with them all through, but they needed not his assistance.— Yours, & c, CARRICK. County Waterlord, Ireland, April 7th, 1857. THE OLD BERKSHIRE HOUNDS.- MR MORRELL AND MR GOODLAKE. ME EDITOE : I agree with Mr Atkins that the cause of fox hunting is not likely to be promoted by any further discussion of the differences that have occurred between Mr Morrell and myself. I beg, therefore, as far as I am concerned, to close the controversy in these few words. Mr Atkins seems to think that, when I withdrew my objection to the O. B. Hounds draw- ing my coverts, because I did not mention Mr Morrell's name, I therefore did not intend to include him in the permission. Now this was not my inteution ; a master is, ex officio, part of the establishment, if Mr Morrell does not choose to allow his hounds to hunt my coverts, I trust my neighbours aud friends will not accuse me of throwing impediments in the way of their sport, which it is far from my wish to do.— Yours, & c, Wadley, April 7, 1357, T. M. GOODLAKE. BRILLIANT RUN WITH THE COTTESMORE HOUNDS. M « - EDITOR: I sefid ybu a brief account of a run with this pack on Wednesday, April lst, which was allowed on all bauds to be most brilliant. The meet, was at Otvston Wood, and the jh'ouuds" €> ut dour. yflrd „ - , . ... line for Owstou Park Wood, and from thence to Ranksboroueh ; time, 32min, at a racing pace, no one getting withiu two fields of them all the way. Here the hounds, strange to say, ran right through the covert, across the turnpike road, and over one field, as if they were s bewitched, without a fox. The huntsman, however, found out his mistake, and tfied back to his fox, who was then viewed away in the di- rection of Cold Overton. Leaving it ou his left, he madaa straight point for Leesthorpe, where he was pulled down in the open, opposite Green's Lodge. Time, lh 5miu, Mr Drake was in his element once more, as he viewed his favourites breaking up the hero of one of the very best runs of the season. They found a second fox at .0 wston Wood, but soon lost him, and then tried for a third at Pripr's. Coppice, which gave them a very fast ring of twenty minutes to Owston Wood, where be was killed. — Yours, & C, H. Z. THE " VIXEN. MURDER" WITH MR GREAVES'S3 HOUNDS. DEAR BELL : I read out last evening that well- written, affect- ing tale of the death of the vixen, at Pirgo Park. My daughter composed impromptu the enclosed Hues, which I think deserve a place in your excelleut paper — Yours, & c, FAIRPLAY. Hark 1 the wily fox is found! Loudly sounds the " tally- ho !" Right across the fallow field See the hounds aud huntsmen go. Now the vixen seeks the wood, Horns are blown and huntsmen cry; On she goes, but not a hound Stops her as she passes by! For she prayed so mournfully With her anxious starting eyes, " Spare me for my little ones, They die if their mother dies!" See! she dodges round and round, Through the briar, through the brake! Still her mournful eyes implere, " Spare me! for my children's sake!" " For'ard! for'ard! lazy hounds I" Noble hounds ! they will hot stir- Safe she passes through the wood, " Gone away I" " Hoicks ! follow her Down across the meadow land Thundering o'er the turf they go, Loudly sounds the merry horn, Loudly sounds the " tally- ho !" Now they reach her ; but the hounds Spare her, breathless as she lies, Still though dying she implores Mercy with her mournful eyes. See ! she gains the water side, Untouched by a single hound, Shouting huntsmen drive her in, There the hapless fox was drowned ! Cold and hungry in the wood, All her little ones must lie, Waiting for their mother's help, , Siowly pine and slowly die ! Honour to the noble hounds 1 Honour to their mercy then ; Could they speak their cry would be " Shame upon the hearts of men !" April 7th, 1857. SAVING THE VIXEN WITH MR GARTH'S HOUNDS. MR EDITOR : Mr Garth's Hounds met on Saturday, the 4th, at Sherlield Gate, and while drawing Binfields, heard the Earl of Portsmouth's Hounds run close by. Mr Garth's Hounds were immediately trotted away to avoid clashing, and then drew a covert called Bull's Down. Whilst there a vixen fox from the Vine Coverts crossed in view, close before the pack, and, luckily, by the timely aid of Mr Garth, his whips, aud the gentlemen pre- sent, the hounds were stopped and put back to the huntsman, while one of the whips jumped off and caught the fox in a ditch, and held her till the hounds were safe away. She proved to be a vixen, belonging to a forward litter of cubs. She was then set at liberty, quite unhurt, to go back to her family, which I hope his lordship's hounds will find all right the next cub hunting.— Yours, & c, ONE WHO WISHES TO SEE SPORT ANOIHER YEAE. STRAY LEAVES FROM THE DIARY OF AN IRISH SPORTSMAN. MR EDITOR : You will observe from the above heading that your Correspondent is a native of the " beautiful city," born within sound of" Shandon Bells," aud withal a rare specimen of nondescript gentry, whose close vicinity to the far- famed Groves of BlarUey has endowed his tongue with an " oily bland- ness" acquired only by repeated visits to smack the celebrated stone in the " ould castle walls." Perhaps you may have heard before now of some of our Irish eccentricities, and particularly of what perhaps you might look upon as a very strange fancy, namely the characteristic mark of the Corkoniati amid the people of all nations, of wearing his coat buttoned behind. No doubt the present style of shirts ha « been copied from us, and mayhap we might feel entitled to the thanks of the poor worn- out semp stress, whose slavery has been so admirably depicted in the " Song of the Shirt." Moreover several of my brother sportsmen in the field, as well as myself, entertain a wholesome abhorrence of long " pants" with short jockey " mahogany" tops, and hating all abominations of tl^ kind, we still adhere to neat showy white short breeches, a wtill- made boot, and cream- coloured tops. I have remarked that our military sporting friends who may be quartered at our barracks almost invariably turn out in " shocking bad mahoganies," and the nearer they are made to resemble a well- worn pig- skin, the more highly are they prized by their owners. As a matter of course some of our juveniles of the city, always aping to be en militaire, adopt this as well as any other ridiculous costume patronised by her Majesty's " hard bargains," In the matter of foxhounds, too, what a " change has come o'er the spirit of our dream ;" true, we have hounds fast enough for anything, for the most part beautiful to the eye, highly- bred Saxon blood, mayhap a choice few from the most celebrated kennels of the sister country. And what is the ge- neral average of sport they are capable of showing in the ever- green pastures of Erin's isle? Nay, I must be excused from answering the question, and as I wish to avoid the imputation of prejudice in favour of our Own too often slighted foxhound, I would prefer leaving it for discussion at a future period. The Duhallow Foxhounds in bygone days were celebrated through- out the length and breadth of the land. How often in my boy- ish days have I tripped on the light fantastic toe Whilst Nagle, the gentleman piper, struck up the " Rakes of Mallow." I have a notion that no other than the pure and unmixed blood of the high- mettled Irish foxhound gained admission in those days into the kennel, under thq experienced management of old Colonel Brixon; and I have not forgotten the many tales " of flood and field," and " doings of the Duhallows," as recited in a true spirit of romantic chivalry to an eagerly lis- tening group of schoolfellows in some retired corner of the play- ground at Fermoy College. How our young hearts throbbed with delight as we listened to Delacour or Wm. Montgomery telling of the many jolly good days they had had during vaca- tion with those hounds, and the wonderful exploits of the " Longueville fox," who had been the cause, from long pro- tracted. runs, of bringing many a stout horse and bold rider to grief. " Tempera mutantur et nos mutamur cum illis." What shall be said of those hounds at the present day? Who will venture to say a word of their efficiency iu the field? That they are a fine handsome- looking pack is generally admitted by all, but that they lack a keen sense of smell is undeniable. Let us to the proof from our own observation. Upon a late occasion, we Corkonians were favoured with what is termed a grand gala day, the Duhallows, with Lord Doneraile at their head, meeting at Dunkathal, the seat of a good sportsman, Jonas Morris, Esq, and having arranged to draw Riverstown, the hounds were trotted on to that romantic covert, where in a short time they found a gallant fox, who at once directed his course to Bally- vinny, crossing the narrow river to the north of Butterstown House. Soon after the hounds had gained the top of the opposite glen the country became entirely open, and after running their fox half- a- dozen fields as mute as any dumb animals might be, they were shouted off on a wrong cast by his lordship : and after a long ineffectual attempt to recover sly Reynard, gave him up as lost ! Since then we have had occasional visits from these hounds, and the sequel of each day's sport was pretty much after the above, so that in future the men in scarlet of our neighbourhood, when called upon to meet, will, as Scripture hath it, plead as an excuse that they have " bought a yoke of oxen aud must needs go and try them." Whatever the extent of disappointment and chagrin we might have suffered, it was soon forgotten by a very brilliant little affair we witnessed with Lord Fermoy's foxhounds, who, having found a fox at Knockeens Cover, ran him a distance of 12 miles with a right tuneful cry at his heels, and, although by no means a good scenting day, blowing, as it was, half a gale of wind from the bleak north, yet, notwithstanding, Reynard felt that dis- cretion was the better part of valour, and having put on steam at high pressure, was too glad to seek refuge in a friendly earth. I cannot close without offering a few remarks on a well- ap- pointed little pack of harriers lately got up iu a quiet unpre- tending manner by the Wakohams of Spring Hill. After their first season they became prime favourites with those whose good opinion in regard to real good hunting was worth having; and Joe Wakeham was prevailed upon to form a club, consisting of about twenty members— all good men and true. First in the list, the prime mover in all that relates to field sports, as well as yachting, appears the honoured name of Cooper Penrose, a model of an excellent old Irish gentleman. ' But who shall say he is old ? Look at him equipped for the chase, with his ever cheerful greeting for his friends, and they are numerous. Keep your eye on him, and as the hounds carry on well and steadily, so will you see the evergreen Cooper take his own line and maintain it, without offering the slightest impediment to either hound or horseman. Now, take a bird's- eye view of the entire field, and in general you will ob- serve how well and judiciously those gentlemen ride to hounds. Joe Martin ( Windsor Hill) is undeniably a " neat hand" on a horse, and reminds one of glorious Harry Duggan's happy knack of putting his horse at a " rasper" with a pair of " persuaders," when no excuse would be taken. Then we have John Martin, William Wakeham, William Bullen, and, though last, not least, the incomparable Jem Martin, who, when mounted on old Sil- vermane, shouldered his whip, and, like Corporal Trim of old, " Showed how fields were won." Alas! the good olrl hoi' 3e is no more; " we ne'er shall look upon his like again." And just now, underneath my window, I heard Jem's thrilling blast of the horn, awakening the echoes of the mountain glen—" To horse, to horse— saddle my Grey Surrey for the field."— Yours, & c, Cork, April 6. JETHRO. SALE OF CAPTAIN THOMSON'S HOUNDS. The well- known kennel of hounds, the property of Captain Anstruther Thomson, Esq, who is giving up the country, was sold by auction by Messrs Tattersall, at Stratton Audley, about two miles from Bicester, on Saturday last, when the following prices were realised:— CITY INTELLIGENCE, A decided decline has taken place in the vslue of English Se- curities, as might be expected from the anomalous condition of monetary affairs. The sales have not been numerous, and have proved sufficient to affect values, & c. The disturbance caused by the advance in the rate, of discount has had a marked effect, since it was adopted OH the eve of a " heavy settlement. The fall has been 1 per cent, but the account has been arranged satis- factorily., On Thursday, . afternoon Consols.;.< dosed at 92$ | for- money, and 98'! tbi for the account. AlfcMugh the transfer books of the New Threes and Reduced Annuities; have not yet been opened, a large business has been done by special transfers. Bank Stock is steady. Exchequer Bills have shown very little variation. —— • The latest prices on Thursday afternoon of the English Funds were— Bank Stock, 216 18 Lone Annuities, 2£ India Bonds ( under £ 1,000) Is dis to par India Stock 224£ 225 Consols for Account, 93| J Reduced Annuities, 93 § f Consols, 92f | '."'.., New Three per Cents, 9HI Exchequer Bills ( March 2 prem June 2 dis). >; . In Foreign Investments the dealings have also been of limited character, and a lower range of prices has been estab- lished; the alterations, however, have not been so great as might have been expected'. At one period Turkish Six per Cents were as low as 96f, but they closed on Thursday with firmness at 97 to 97i. Spanish Bonds are lower. Russian and Portuguese remain without variation. American have advanced, and South American Securities have been fairly supported. The latest prices of the Foreign Funds on Thursday after- noon were Spanish,- 11 Ditto Deferred ( Accouut), 24| Ditto Passive, 5i 6 TurkisliSixper Cents ( Account), 90* 7i ' Ditto Four per Cents, 100| Venezuela, 36 8 Dutch Two- and- a- Half Cents, 64| 5J- Ditto Four per Cents 96| per Belgian, 98 160 Brazilian 99 101 Buenos Avros, 85 7 Chilian, lOli 2* Equador, 14i 15i Grenada, 23 Mexican 23f | Peruvian, 771 Portuguese, 45 Russian, 104 6 Sardinian, 90 2 The transactions entered into in the Railway Share Market have been of a very limited character during the past week, and prices in almost, all instances have shown a" declining tendency, the increase in the rate of discount by the Bank of England having checked any advance in values, although the traffic re- turns generally show an improving appearance. South Western, Norfolk, North British, Caledonian, Great Western, Mid- land, Great Northern, Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincoln, and Oxford, Worcester,, and Wolverhampton, are each £ 1 to £ 1 10s lower ; Lancashire ahd Yorkshire, North Western and South Eastern £ 2 to £ 2 5s. The French and Canadian lines have also been at lower rates, Paris and Lyons have receded £ 1, Northern of France £ 2, and Namur and Liege, Sambre and Meuse about 5s to 10s. Grand Trunk of Canada at one time fell as much as 4 per cent, but subsequently regained a portion of the decline. In Mining Shares there have been no dealings of importance, and prices generally have undergone but little Variation. Joint- stock Bank shares have ruled rather active, aud Bank of Australia and Union of Aus- tralia have realised rather higher rateS. The former improved about 10s, and the latter about £ 1 to £ 2, London and West- minster 10s, and Bank of London £ 1 to £ 2. In the Miscel- laneous undertakings the dealings have been very circumscribed, and prices have exhibited no change deserving a report. RESULT OF THE GENERAL ELECTION- Of the 654 members who will form the new House of Com- mons, 630 have been already returned, leaving 12 Irish counties to select the remaining 24 representatives. The English and Welsh boroughs, including the Universities, return 335 members, and have exercised " their privileges by selecting 223 Liberals aud 112 Conservatives. The English and Welsh counties have re- turned 56 Liberals and 103 Conservatives, there being a double return for Huntingdonshire, while Scotland has contributed 39 Liberal members to the new House of Commons and only 14 Con- servatives. Ia Ireland parties have been more evenly balanced — 39 Liberals ha ving been elected and 42 Conservatives. The re- lative gains and losses by each party stand as under :— Liberal Conservative gams. English av, d Welsh boroughs. 37 English and Welsh counties ........ 23 Scotland.. ,*; 5 Ireland, at present , 4 gams. . 19 . I . 0 . 1 27 Total 69 Leaving a net gain of 42 seats, equal to 84 votes, in favour of the Liberal party. The new Parliament will comprise 171 gentlemen who had no seats in the last House of Commons. Of the dis- placed members 105 voted or paired upon Mr Cobden's motion, which produced the dissolution. Of that number 62 voted in the majority, and 43 with the Government. " The Black Penitent and the Golden Island; or, The Moun- tains in the Mooa," which we have no doubt will prove parti- cularly attractive, ,, y ROYAL CEE. MQENE GARDENS.— This pleasant and popular re- sort opened ou rfifeod Friday for promenade, ahd to- morrow < Monday), the aaiviiem& its commence.-' An additional mode of Illumination is about . to be adopted/; which will render the Chinese platform an object of unusual;, brilliancy. The adver- tised programriief f6' r, tjii. e. Easter week Uieludes a vocal and in- striuueiital. conceit; a H9W ballet arranged by Milano, an Ethio- pian entertainment, at fresco bal; besides" a variety of minor amusements. The table d'hote will now be continued on the Sundays throughout the season. In aadition tp the foresroiug, the following will be well worth paying a visit; to:— Albert Smith's Mont Blanc, Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly j Madame Tussaud's Exhibitien, Baker- street; Woodin's amusing entertainment, Polygraphic Hall, King William- street, Charing- cross; General Tom Thumb, Prince of Wales Bazaar, Regent- street; Royal Polytechnic, Regent- street ; Diorama of Russia, Great Globe, Leicester- square ; Casino de Venise, Holborn j Philharmonic Rooms, Newman- street, Oxford- street; and a hundred Other places of amuse- ment, which want of spaCe prevents us from particularising. THE' INDIA MAIL. The steamer Bombay arrived at Trieste on the 10th of April at eleven o'clock, iu 117 hours from Alexandria, having left Alexandria 011 the 5th April. The India mails left Alexandria ou the oth, with advices from Bombay to the 20th of March; Cal- cutta, totlie 8th of March ; Madras, to the 13th of March; and Busliire, to the 25th of February. General Outram was about to send an expedition to capture Mohammerah, on the Karoon. The embarkation of troops had commenced, and an attack was expected to take place about the I5th or 20tli of March, The Persian army was again collecting at Burazjoon. Another and more serious mutiny among men of the 19th Native Infantry at Moorshedabad had been Suppressed by the presence of a small force of cavalry and artillery, GS. I Lot; i. Four- and- a half couples.. 85 2. Five couples 51 | 3. Five couples 48 4. Five couples 51 5. Five couples 51 | 6. Five couples 72 7. Five couples 70 | GS. Lot 8. Five couples 100 9. Five couples 50 10. Four- and- a- half couples.. 81 11. Alice and Mystery 19 12. Benefit and Restless .... 27 18. Blossom and Dimity ,.,. 51 1&. Lavish and Brevity 17 Lot 1. Five couples 40 2. Five couples 88 3. Five couples 35 UNENTERED HOUNDS. GS. GS. Lot 4. Five- and- a- half couples.. 40 5. Five- and- a- lialf couples ,. 50 HUNTING ACCIDENT.— Mr Wilfred Lawson, the master of the Cumberland Hounds, had, we regret to say, an accident while hunting them, near Brayton, on Saturday, the 4th inst. His horse put its foot into a drain aud fell, flinging him with such violence that he was carried insensible out of the field. Concus- sion of the brain was at first dreaded, but we are happy to find that he is progressing most rapidly towards recovery. He has shown most capital sport this season, and hunted the hounds entirely at his own expense. INFORMERS AGAINST BETTING HOUSES.— At Marlborough- street, on Wednesday, a solicitor applied to Mr Beadon to know whether the informer in cases against betting- houses was not entitled to half the penalty on conviction. The act of Parlia- ment stated that half the fine was to go to the informer, and in that case the informer in the recent convictions, where in one instance the penalty was £ 50, would be entitled to his moiety.— Mr Beadon said the informer was only in the character of a " wit- ness, the real informer being the police; therefore, the whole of EASTEK AMUSEMENTS. After the comparative tranquility of the week just passed, all is once more bu. stle and activity iu the theatrical world; from the enterprising tod speculating mauager, down to that very important personage, . the call- boy, the ory is " bustle, bustle, bustle," all actively preparing for- the amusement of her Ma- jesty's liege subjects during the approaching holidays. Although, we regret to say, the- varices bills of fare furnished to the play- going community present . much less of novelty than many of their predecessors at the festive period of Easter, yet the majo- rity of the dishes ares of a mbst^ piquant character, sufficient to tempt the appetite, and^ pen the purse- strings of the most fas, tidlous gourmand, The'admirers and. patrons of Italian Opera will have ample cause of satisfaction, and opportunity of enjoy- ment, for both her Majesty's Theatre, and the Italian Opera at the Lyceum Theatre, open on Tuesday evening with an array of vocal talent, and an amount of choreographic perfection, suffi- cient to lure an anchorite from his cell. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.— Mr Lumley has announced his intention of opening with Donizetti's charming opera of " La Favorita," the principal parts therein to be sustained by Mdlle Spezia, Signor Vialetti, and Signor Ginglini, to be followed by a revival of that much admired ballet " La Esmeralda," the lead- ing character in, which is to be representedby Mdlle Pocchini, a young lady of Whose beauty and terpsichorean acquirements fame speaks in. the most laudatory terms. Claude Frollo, Signor Ronzani; Pierre Gringoire, M. Massot. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, LYCEUM.— Mr Gye, having failed in getting possession of Drury- lane, once more hoists his flag' in this very beautiful theatre, surrounded by such a phalanx of celebrities as will be sure to carry him triumphantly through the season. The opera he has announced for Tuesdaji evening next is ." I Puritani, " the'leading parts to be sustained by Grisi, KTagliafico, Soldi, Polouiui, Graziani, and Gardoni. Conductor, M Costa. After which a new ballet divertissement called " Les Abeilles" ( the Honeybees), will be produced, in which Mdlte Delechaux will make her first appearance, aided by several cele- brated danscuscs. DRURY- LANE. THEATBE,— There will be a most attractive com- bination of the leading " stars " of both the Drury- lane and Lyceum companies here during the holiday week. On Monday, " Othello " will be performed, Mr Charles Dillon enacting the Moor, Mrs Dillon Dftsdemona, Mr Stuart Iago, and Mrs Weston Emilia. After the tragedy will succeed " Conrad and Medora;" Conrarl, Miss Woolgar; Medora, Mrs Charles Dillon. The beautiful transformation scene from the Lyceum will toe exhi- bited. The whole to conclude with the comic portion of " See Saw, Margery Daw." On Monday ( to- morrow) there will be a day performance at two o'clock. HAYH^ ARKET THEATRE.— The entertainments here will com- mence with Bayle Bernard's successful drama of " A Life's Trial;" the principal parts sustained by Messrs. Buckstone, Compton, W. Farren, Howe, Miss Reynolds, Miss E. Fitzwilliam, & c, & c. To be followed by an entirely new classical love story, called " Atalanta; or, the Three Golden Apples." Atalanta, Miss M, Oliver ; Cupid, Miss Marie Wilton; Venus, Miss Fanny Wright; Paidagogtis, Mr Compton, & c, & c. The whole to con- clude with the popular farce of " Grimshaw, Bagshaw, and Bradshaw ;" Grimshaw, Mr Buckstone. PRINCESS'S THEATRE,—" Richard the Second" continuing to attract crowded houses every night, Mr Kean has not consi- dered it necessary to bring out any Easter novelty. The tragedy will be played 011 Monday, preceded by " A Game of Romps." OLYMPIC THEATRE.— In consequence of the great success of Mr Robson in " Daddy Hardacre," that entertainment will be continued during the week. On Monday night it will be fol- lowed by " A Sheep in Wolfs Clothing." To conclude with *' Thieves, Thieves." An extravaganza is in preparation, and will be produced shortly. ADELPHI THEATRE.— To- morrow ( Monday) evening the en- tertainments here will commence wth the amusing farce of " Welcome Little Stranger." After which the popular new terpsichoreau spectacle, called " The Elves ; or, the Statue Bride," in which Madame Celeste will appear. To conclude with " A Night at Notting Hill." SURREY THEATRE.— On Monday and during the week, a new drama will be performed, entitled " The Iron Arm." Malaven- ture ( The Iron Arm), Mr Shepherd ; Therese, Miss A. Mortimer ( her first appearance); Beatrice, Mrs Morton Brookes ; Blan- chette, Miss E. Johnstone ( her first appearance). After which " Midas." Apollo ( with songs), Miss Poole. To conclude with the spectacle of " The Dumb Savoyard and his Monkey." Pepino, Mdlle Auriol; The Monkey, Mr Flexmore. ASTLEY'S THEATRE.— The principal novelty to be brought out here by Mr Cooke will be a grand European and African mili- tary spectacle, written by Mr C. A. Somerset, and entitled " The French in Algiers ; or, The Battle of Constantine," intro- ducing Mr Cooke's splendid stud of trained horses and all the resources of this far- famed establishment. To be succeeded by equestrian and gymnastic scenes in the arena. The popular clown, M Croueste, has been engaged, as also the celebrated Corelli Family. The whole to conclude with the laughable farce of " The Tailor of Tamwortb." CITY OF LONDON THEATRE.— Messrs Nelson Lee and Johnson intend to astonish the East Endersby the production of a dramatic play called " The Spanish Girl; or, the Spy of Naples," a piece of most intense interest, in which Messrs Charles Pitt, W. Searle, and Miss Augusta Clifton will fill the principal parts. It will be followed by an original burlesque from the pen of Mr B. Johnstone, called " The Ratcatcher's Daughter." To conclude with the drama of " John Long of Texas." STANDARD THEATRE.— O11 Monday and Tuesday morning concerts, with 130 vocal and instrumental performers, will take place here. In the evenings Mr Phelps will appear in " Richelieu" and " William Tell," supported by Mr F. Robin- son and Miss Atkinson ( from Sadler's Wells). The Spanish Minstrels will also appear. To conclude with a new fairy bur- lesque, called " The Silver Tower, or the Fairy of the Orange Island," with new scenery by Mr Charles James. BRITANNIA SALOON.— The principal attraction here during the holidays will be the celebrated " African Roscius," Mr Ira Aldridge, who on Monday night will sustain the character of Othello, to be followed by a powerful aud effective drama, called " Rose Clinton," with a vast variety of other entertainments, dancing, singing, & c. The whole under the superintendence of Mrs S. Lane. MAEYLEBONE THEATEE .— This little theatre has again changed hands, and is now under the joint management of Messrs C. R. Elliston and E. F. Edgar. On Monday evening the entertain- ments will commence with Charles Selby's drama, " The Marble Heart; or, the Sculptor's Dream." Phideas, Mr E. F. Edgar; Tliea, Miss Ellen Clinton. To conclude with the comic drama of " Giralda ; or, the Invisible Husband ;" Don Phillip, Mr E. F. Edgar ; Giralda, Miss Turner. STRAND THEATRE.— On Monday the entertainments at this little theatre will commence with the domestic drama, in three acts, written by A. Harris and T. Williams, Esqs, called " Ruth Oakley," After which a new and original burlesque, by Leicester Buckingham, Esq, entitled, " William Tell." To conclude with an original farce. There will be a morning performance on Monday, at two o'clock. GRECIAN SALOON.— A new comedy, in three acts, written by Mr George Conquest ( son of the proprietor), will be produced here. It is entitled " The Way of the World," and embraces the entire strength of the company. To be followed by an ori- ginal burlesaue on the " Forty Thieves," written by H. Spry, Esq. The thieves are all to be played by females, the talented i pupils of Mrs Conquest. The whole got up under the direction ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE. HEAVY DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF PROMISE.— At Taunton last week an action was brought by a Miss Tuckett against a Mr Wellington, to reCbVer damages for breach of promise. Mr M. Smith stated tM case. He appeared 011 behalf of Miss Henrietta Tuckett, a young lady, who complained of the breach of a most serious engagement, made on the part of the defendant, to marry her, a promise which had been deliberately made, and de- liberately broktn. The plaintiff WHS a young lady of about 26 years of- age, of considerable personal attractions, and a member of a rather numerous family. She was the daughter of Mr Shum Tuckett, formerly an officer of the Bankruptcy Court at Bristol The father died, leaving five daughters and one son. Two of the daughters were niarried, but the rest of the family, who lived iu great respectability during the father's life- time, were left iu straitened circumstances, and one or two of the daughters had gone out to earn their livelihood as governesses. The plaintiff, however, Remained at home, and about two years ago the de- fendant, Mr Wellington, a gentleman of independent means living at Bristol, having met her, expressed a wish to have an introduction to her. He was acquainted with MissBarnett, who lived with her uncle at West Clifton, who was intimate with the defendant's sister. Two years ago the plaintiff was intro- duced to the defendant at a party, at Miss Barnett's house, and after that introduction he mentioned the plaintiff's name to Miss Barnett in terms of admiration. In July last year a sister of the plaintiff, Miss Annette Tuckett, was about to be married to a Mr Thomas, and iu a conversa- tion which took place between the defendant and Miss Barnett, it was mentioned that Mr and Mrs Thomas were going to Aus- tralia, and that the plaintiff was going with them. The de- fendant then desired Miss Barnett to ascertain whether that was true. Miss Barnett accordingly made the inquiry, aud communicated to the defendant that Mr and Mrs Thomas were uncertain about their arrangements. Mr Wellington at this time intimated to Miss Barnett that he had a great affection for Miss Tuckett, that he intended to make her an offer of marriage, and he proposed to do so at a flower- show at Clifton, which was to take pl- ice in August last. Miss Barnett, however, sug- gested that some other place would be more appropriate. After this defendant met the plaintiff at Miss Barnett's house on several occasions in the month of September. In the course Of this month he informed Miss Barnett that he had fully made up his mind, and he. requested her to introduce him to Mrs Tuckett, in order that he might visit the plaintiff as a suitor. That was early in September, and at about that time his visits at Mrs Tuckett's house commenced. Soon afterwards Mrs Tuckett went to Portishead, where one of her married daughters, Mrs Power, was sojourning, and during the time she was there Mr Wellington came and told hertjhat he had madea proposal to her daughter. MissTucketthad referred him to hermother; he con- sulted the mother and was approved of by her, and from that time a correspondence ensued between the parties. Several letters written by the defendant to the plaintiff while he was absent at Teignmouth were put in and read. They were of a less passionate character than the average of letters produced cm trials of this character, but contained expressions clearly im- plying the relation of a suitor in the writer. The learned coun- sel proceeded to. state that those feelings and expressions of at- tachment 011 the part of the defendant soon changed. He re- turned to Bristol on the 1st November, and after interviews with the plaintiff aud her mother, in which he stated that his income was now increased from £ 400 to £ 700 a year, he ex- pressed his intention of introducing his uncle, a Mr Booker, on the following Tuesday. Ou that day, however, he came again, and stated that his uncle had an objection to the marriage be- cause one of the sisters of the plaintiff had been a governess, Having commented on the fact that this circumstance was com- municated to him by Miss Barnett before he made proposals to the plaintiff, and that defendant was a man of 27 or 28 years o'f age, and consequently able to judge for himself, the leairned counsel went on to state that about the 19th November he had an interview with the plaintiff and Mrs Tuckett, aud then de- clared that in consequence of his uncle's objection he could not keep his engagement. The plaintiff was naturally much hurt and distressed, and Mr Power, 011 her behalf, wrote to defendant demanding an apology. This produced an answer from Mr Wellington, iu which he stated that, finding that Miss Tuckett would not be received by his uncle and other members of his family with that kindness and affec- tion he could wish, he was convinced he was only con- sulting her future happiness, and evincing his own regard lor her feelings, by discontinuing his visits. To this Mr Power re- joined, that defendant's letter only made matters worse, and repeated his demand for a more ample apology. Defendant then placed the matter in the hands of his attorney, who wrote to Mr Power, and this of course rendered au apology out Of the ques- tion, and the case was brought into, court. Mr Smith concluded by asking for such damages as he had shown . his client was entitled to.— Miss Barnett, the young lady hy whom the de- fendant was introduced to the plaintiff, and Mrs Tuckett, heri mother, having been heard in support of the learned counsel's opening, Mr M. Smith summed up the case for the plaiutiff iu a masterly address, contending that the evidence laid before the jury completely made out his opening, and justly entitled the plaintiff to exemplary damages.— Mr Slade addressed the jury in a bantering ' speech on behalf of the defendant, contending that he had adopted the wisest course in following: the advice of his uncle, aud that very moderate damages wbtild satisfy the plaintiff for the injury she had sustained.— The learned judge having summed up, the jury retired from court for about ten minutes, and then returned with a verdict for the plaiutiff. Damages— £ 1,600.— The verdict was received with cheers. THE WIYELISGOMBEMUEDEE.— At Taunton, ou Friday week « Thomas Nation, twenty- two, a labourer, of imperfect education, was indicted for the wilful murder of James Aplin, atWivelis- com'oe, on the 23d of December last.— On the night of Tuesday, December 23, a cart stopped at the door of a man named Hayes, in Grant's- lane, who was upstairs in his bedroom, and who opened his window and inquired who was there. Receiving no answer, he went down stairs, lit a candle, aud on going out of his house he met a man named James Allen, who had aiso been aroused by the stopping of the cart. These men looked into the cart, and found there the body of James Aplin, with his throat cut from ear to ear, the body warm, a slight gurgling iu the throat, his head resting on a carpet- bag, saturated with blood, which bag was afterwards admitted by the prisoner to be his. The bedy was searched. Upon it were found a closed knife— no blood at all upon it— an ale bill, bloody— blood upon the inside of his breast pocket, as if a bloody hand had been put into it- blood on the outside of the breeches pocket, but no money. It Was shown that the deceased had iu his possession, a very short time before the murder, five sovereigns. The pri- soner was servanffto a gentleman named Parker, the deceased servant to a gentleman named Corner, and they resided each at a short distauce from Wlveliscombe, - but in opposite directions. They both had business at Wiveliscombe that day, and before the prisoner left home he said he wanted some money, and his • master gave him half- a- sovereigu. About half- past one he was " seen in the deceased's cart, going with him into Wiveliscombe, and they were drinking together the greater part of the day, in Company with two other men, named Thomas and George Aplin, and in the course of the day the deceased sent out for . change for a £ 5 note, and had Ave sovereigns, which he counted out under the lamp- post about nine o'clock^ just before he got into his- cart to return home. The prisoner evinced great anxiety against the wish of the deceased to get into his cart and drive— the deceased, although tipsy, declaring that he was quite able to drive himself. But he did get into the cart, and after the horse had been led some little distance by Thomas Aplin, the pair started off together. George Aplin had gone on - before. Oh the discovery of the murder search was immediately made for the persons who were last in his company. The two Aplins were found at a public- house; they were carefully searched ; no money was found upon them ; 110 blood. The police then went to the house of the prisoner's father ; they failed to find him at home. They watched during the whole night, and about seven in the morning they saw him going to his father's house. The night before, shortly after the time at which the cart stopped, he had been seen going from the direc- tion of Grant's- lane towards his home, and upon the red sand- stone footmarks were found, which corresponded exactly with the boots of the prisoner. On his being apprehended, one sovereign and lOd were found in his pocket ( although when he left home ho wanted money, and had lialf- a- sovereign only from his master), a knife, with blood upon the blade and haft, blood about his breeches pocket, and blood upon his hat. He ac- counted for the blood upon the knife by saying he had stuck a bullock; but Mr Herapath, the eminent analytical chemist, proved that it was the blood of a human being. The prisoner was asked if he had any more money. He denied that he had; but, on further search, three more sovereighs were found in his fob.— A verdict of Guilty was returned, and his lordship passed sentence of death upon the prisoner. THE MARKETS. COEN EXCHANGE, MARK- LANE.- WEDHESDAT. Otsr market to- day was very moderately supplied with English Wheat. Compared with Monday, there was rather mere firmness, in the demand, yet a- very limited business was transacted, at that day's decline in the value. The imports of Foreign Wheat aro only 3.790 qrs, but the sho. v of samples was good. All kinds moved off slowly, hut we have no change to notice in the quotations. Floating cargoes of grain are dull. We were heavily supplied with Barley, which sold slowly at barely stationary prices. Malt moved off heavily at late rates. Oats. Baans, and I'eas were dull, hut not chtaper. The top price of the best town- made Flour was 52s per 2801b. No market held on Friday.— Cui rent prices, per quarter.— British:— Wheat, Essex, Kent, and Suflolt, white, 49s to 60s; ditte, fine selected runs, 6I3 to 66s; ditto red, 42a to 55s; ditto, Talavera, 65a to 75 » ; Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire 12s to 62s. Barley— MaHing, 37s to 41s: grinding and distilling, 30s to 373; Chevalier, 44s to 4S » . Malt— Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, 65s to 74s; Kingston, Ware, and town- made, 75s to 79s. Oats— Essex and Suffolk, 18 « to 22s; Scotch and Lincolnshire potato, 21a to 26s; feed, 20s to 22s • Irish potato, 22s to 25a. Rye, 85s to 37B. Beans— Mazagan, Sis to SSS : tick and harrow, Sl » to 87s; pigeon, 87s to 40s; lojig pod, — to —. Pe* s - Non boilers, 80s to 34s ; white, Essex and. Kent boilers, 84s to 38s; ditto Sne Suffolk, 88s 60 39s; maple, 87s to 40a; grey. SSs to36s. Flour— Beit marks, delivered, per sack, 50s to 52s: secondary and country ditto, 39s to31s. FoBBisjr.— Wheat— Dantzic and Konigsbsrg, 69s to77s; ditto, ditto, extra, 68s to 83s; Rostock and Wolgast, 5Ssto76s; Belgian and Pomeranian, lifts to 72e; Danish and Silesian, 5ts to 68s: Italian andM » - rianople.— sto— s; Odessa,— sto— sj American and Canadian. 60 « to 708. Barley— Malting, 89s to 42s; grindifigand distilling, 85s to' 398. Cats — Poland brew, 283 to 27s; feed, 20s to 26s. Beans— small. Sis to 88c Egyptian, 81s to 85s. Peas— white boilers, 34s to 37s; yellow ditto, 8- 1R fco 86s; hon boilers, 83s to 85a. Flour— Spanish, per sack, — e to — 8 • Canadian and American sour, 27s to 30s; sweet, 31s to 81s. BREAD.— The price of bread in the City and at the West End is still maintained at 8d to 9d the 41b loaf; but in other places the bakers are selling the best bread at " id the 41b loaf, while in the cheap neighbour- hoods they profess to sellat 7d. SEEDS.— Linseed was not offered so freely, and prices were about sup- ported. The imports of Cioverseed have been moderate. A fair retail demand was experienced at about previous rates for the best samples of red, but at 2s per cwt decline 011 every description. Trefoil was steady in value and demand. Good Canaryseed sold steadily " at full prices. Tares were plentiful and in limited request at rather lower rates. On account of Good Friday there will be no third market this week,— Turnips, white, 21s to 22s per bushel; red and green, 21s to 22s; Mustard Brown, 20s to 22s ; white, 10s to 12s; Tares, winter, 6s Od to 7s 0d: Canary, 66s to 71 » per or.; Kye Grass, 32s to 34s; Clover, red, English, 52s to 94s per cwt.; ditto, white, 66s to 78s ; ditto, Foreign, red, 68s to 80s; ditto, white, 78s; Trefoil^ new, 23 » to 34s ; Carraway, new, 44s to 46s per cwt; Coriander, 22s to 24s: Hempseed, 45st « 46s per qr. English Linseed— Sowing, 70s to 72s per qr j crushing, 58s to 68s. Foreign Lin- ssed— Baltic,. — s to — s per qr; Odessa, 68s to— sGd, LinseedCikes. English, £ 10 5s to £ 10 10sper ton; Foreign, £ 9 0s t ® £ 1010s5 Rare Cakes, £ 6 0s to £ 8 10s : Bap « seed, new, £ 82 to £ 8* per qr. METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET, THPSSBAY,— The supply of Lambs in to- day's market, considering tliat this was the great show for the season, was only moderate, yet the demand ruled excessively heavy, at from 6s to 6s 8d per81bs. Beasts were in short supply and heavy re- quest, at Monday's decline in value. In Sheep very little was doing, at barely stationary prices, but Calves moved off very steadily, at an advance of 2d per 81bs Pigs and Cow were in exceedingly dull demand. Beef— Inferior coarse Beasts, 84 2d to 3s Id; second quality, 8s 6d to 3s 10d; prime large Oxsn, 01 te 4s 6d; prime Scots, 4s8dto 4s lOd, Sheep— Inter coarse Sheep, 4s 2d to 13 6s!; secondquality. ls 8d to4s lOd, prime coarse woolied, 5s Od to 5s 4d; prime South Down 5s 6d to 5s 10s. Calces— Large coarse Calves, 4s 4 i to 5s 6d; prime. small 5s8dto6s0d, Pork— Large Hogs, 8s8d to4s2d, neat Binall porkers 4s 4d to5s Od. Suckling Calves 23s to 30s each j quarter- old store Pigs 21s to 28s Od ditto. Lambs 6s0dto 6s 8d.— Head of Cattle on sale— Beasts 820, Cows 110, 3heep and Lambs 6,800, Calves 120, Pigs 800. Foreign— Beasts were 40, Sheep 20, Calves 60. NEWGATE AND LBADENHALL MARKETS, THUBSDAX.— The trade generally ruled steady, si quite full prices.— Inferior Beef 2s 10d to 3s 2d, middling 3s 4d to 3s 8d, prime large ditto 3s lOd to 4s Od, prime small ditto 4s 2 d to 4s 4d, Interior Mutton 3s 4d to 3s 8d, middling ditto 3s lOdto la id, prime ditto 4a 6d to 4s 8d. Veal 3s 8d to 5a Od. Large Pork 8s 8d to is 2d, small ditto 4s 6d to 5s Id.— Lamb as 8dto 6s6d. POTATO MARKET, THURSDAY.— Tlie arrivalsof Potatoes at the waterside ( Southwark) market have been fair since this day week. The gwieral demand has varied very little, and in prices no change.— — York Regents 90s Od to i20s, Kent and Essex ditto 90a Od to I20s, Scotch ditto 80stol00s, middlings 60s to 65s, Luicohis 80s to 100s, and blues 70s to SOS. . . HOP MARKET, THUBSDAY,— There has been a steady business done since this day yveek, at quite as high prices as before, as following;— Mid and East Kent pockets £ 3Wsto £ 5 I2s, Weald of Kent £ 3 as to £ 318s, Sussex £ 3 Os £ 812s per cwt. WOOL MARKET. THUESCAY,— There being a larger supply of all kinds of English Wool on the market, coupled with the advance in the rate of interest, the trade has become still further depressed. The currencies must be quoted as follow, at per pack of 2101b :— Fleeces— Southdown hogs £ 21 los to £ 22, ditto halt- bred hogs £) tfl0s to £ 20 10s, ditto Kent £ 17 10s to£ 18, ditto Southdown ewes and wether £ lei 0s to £ 19 0s, ditto Leicester ditto £ 17 0s to £ 18 10s. Sorts— Cloth- ing, picklock £ 22 to £ 23 0s, ditto prime and picklock £ 20 10s to £ 21 t's, ditto choice £ 18 0s to £ 19 Od, ditto super £ 17 Od to £ 1S 0s, ditto Comb- ing— wether matching £ 23 0s to £ 210s, ditto picklock £ 19 103 to £ 20, ditto common £ 16 0s to £ 17 0s, ditto hog matching £ 21 10s to £ 25, ditto picklock matching £ 2010s to £ 21 10s, ditto superfine ditto £ 17 10s to £ 1810s.. HAY MARKETS, THURSDAY.— There was an average supply at these markets to- day, ai^ dthe trade was heavy. Prices :— Smlthiield— Meadow Hay 5tJ3 to 80 « , new — s to — s, Clover Hay 70s to 100s, new — s to — s— Straw. 24s to 28s. Cumberland— Meadow Hay 52s to 84s, new — s to — s, Clover Hay 70s to 100.-*, new — a to — s— Straw 25s to 29s. White- chapel— Meadow. Hay 50sto80a. new— sto— s, Clover Hay70s to 100s, new — s to — s— Straw 21s to 28s. LEATHER MARKET, THURSDAY.— There has been only a small supply of fresh Leather brought to Leadeuhall this week, and but a mo- derate business transacted at latepcices. Cr< ps show no alteration. The inquiry for English and Foreign butts ha* been less animated, without ehange in prices. In dressing hides the demand has been principally for well- iiayed common. There has been more done in light shaved hides, at a slight improvement. The sales of other goods have not been exten- sive. Market hides in fair supply, demand languid, at rather lower rates, Quotations :- Crop Hides, 2& lb to 101b each, 16d to 20d per lb; 401b to allb, 20d to 22a ; 511b to 601b, — d to22d; Bull Hides 13d to lad ; Vitrol Butts, 0d to Od; English Butts, 22d to Sid; Foreign Butts 16Jd to 19d; Foreign Hides, lcjd to 19d; Dressing Hides 16d to 20d; ditto Shaved, L8d to 20d; best Saddlers' Hides, 19d to21d; English Horse Hides, 1 Id to 17d; German Hides, lid to 19d; Spanish Horse Hides lad to 2) d: Calf Skins ( if rounded, 2d to id per lb more), 821b to lOlbper dozen, 19d to 21d; 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 j Kips, lid to 25d: Basils, 93 to lid ; Bellies, lid to lid ; Shoulders, 17ti to 21d, TALLOW MARKET, THUBSDAY,— The market has been dull since Monday, but prices have varied but little for P Y C 011 the spot. Town Tallow is 54s net cash. Rough fat is 2s lid. 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R., Greencroft Villa, High Fell, Gateshead, Durham. s the penalty would be handed over to the Receiver- General. REFORM IN CHLOEOFOEM.— Another case, that of a hoy nine J of Mr R. Phillips, years old, has recently been added to the few deaths unmistak-. QUEEN'S THEATRE,— The entertainments Mr James has pre- I ably attributable to thy influence of chloroform which have QC-; pared for his friends are entitled " Heme, the Hunter," got up curred since its introduction, • much splendour, stw scenery, & c. To followed by these singular volumes, which still exist, may be found bets on all conceivable subjects— bets on births, deaths, and marriages; on the length of a life, or the duration of a Ministry; on a ras- cals risk of the halter, or a placeman's prospect of a coronet; on the chances of an election, or the sanity of the King; 011 the shock of an earthquake, or the last scandal at Ranelagh, or Madame Comely's. A man dropped down at the door of White's; he was carried into the house. Was he dead or not? The odds were immediately given and taken for and against. It was pro- posed to bleed him. Those who had taken the odds the man was dead protested that the use of a lancet would affect the fairness of the bet. Walpole has a good story of a parson, who, coming into White's on the morning of the earthquake of 1750, and hearing bets laid whether the shock was caused by an earth- quake, or tne blowing up of powder mills, went away in horror, protesting they were such an impious set, that he believed, " if the last trump were to sound, they would bet puppet- show against judgment." One Mr Blake betted £ 1,500 that a man could live twelve hours under water; hired a desperate fellow, and sunk him in a ship by way of exptriment. Neither ship nor man re- appeared. " Another man and ship are to be tried for their lives," adds Walpole, who is our authority for this story, " instead of Blake, the assassin ."— National lievietv. 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