[ SUNDAY, MAY 10, 1857.] AND SPORTING CHRONICLE TOWN EDITION.] The early publication commences at Five o'Clock on Saturday Mornings. Agents for Ireland, Messrs Smith and Son, Eden- quay, Dublin. Foreign Agent, Mr Cowie, St Ann's- lane, Gen « ral Post Office. STAMPED EDITION, SIXPENCE; UNSTAMPED, FIVEPBNCE. Office, 170, Strand. EPSOM RACES will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday, May 26th, 27th, 28th, and29th. The nine undermentioned races close in the race week. FIRST DAY.— The CRAVEN STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50 added, STAKES' 3of 5 sVvs each, with 80 added; optional selling; DURDANS STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 80 added; optional selling; half a mile. . , THIRD DAY.— Her MAJESTY'S PLATE of 100 guineas, for mares 0n& e S^ jclrof^ s^ ach!^^ added; optional selling; THFOURTHDAY^ THE GLASGOW PLATE of 59 sovs ( Handicap); half a mile; 2 sovs entrance. , , ... „„„. 1( i„,,, j The PADDOCK PLATE of 50 sovs; weight for age, with penalties and allowances; one mile; 2 sovs entrance. , ... The RAILWAY PLATE of 50 sovs ( Handicap); three quarters of a mile, 2 The DEBsTand OAKS STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added; optional selling; half a mile. For further mtailn « ^ VRLINO. CM of th. Oour... B RIGHTON RACES, 1857, will take place in the week after Goodwood. .. The MARINE PLATE of 100 sovs ( Handicap); three quarters ot a mite: and the PAVILION PLATE of 100 sovs ( Handicap), one mile, close and name on the Tuesday after Epsom. Entrance, 2 sovs. For particulars see Calendar. _ , ... „„„_,. HENRY DORLING, Epsom. Clerk of the Course. YORK AUGUST MEETING, 1857. FIRST DAY.— The CHESTERFIELD HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, with 60 added by the race committee, for horses of all ages ; the winner of any handicap of 200 sovs value, after the declaration of the weigfits, to carry 71b extra; the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses; one mile. The weights to be published on the Tuesday after Goodwood Kaces. SECOND DAY.— The GREAT EBOB HANDICAP STAKES of 200 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, h ft, and only 5 it declared by the Tuesday in the Liverpool July Meeting week; the winner of any handi- cap, value 100 sovs subsequent to tbe declaration of the weights to carry 61b, two 91b, three 141b extra ; the winner of the Goodwood Stakes to carry 101b extra ; no horse to carry more than 141b extra; the winner to pay 25 sovs towards expenses, and the second to receive 50 sovs out or the stakes; two miles, over the Old Course. The weights to be published on the Monday after Newcastle Races. „ The above Stakes to close and name on Tuesday after Chester Races, to Messrs C. and J. Weatherby, 6, Old Burlington- street, London; or Mr WM. North, Cierk of the Course, York. York, April 28,1857. DIEPPE STEEPLE CHASES will take place on Sunday, the 23d of August, 1857. To start at half- past 2. A GRAND STEEPLE CHASE ( Handicap) of 7,000f ( about 280 sovs; added by the town of Dieppe and the steamboat company, added to a subscrip- tion of 300f ( about It sovs) each. 200f ft, and only lOOf if declared before 4 o'clock p. m. on the 25th July; the second horse to receive 600f out of the stakes, and the third 400f; if less than eight horses start only 5,0001, instead of 7,000f, will be added; five horses to start, or no race; about three miles; any winner after the publication of the weights of a race value 3,000f ( about 120 sovs) to carry 1J kilo ( about 41b) extra. The entry by sealed letters to be made before 4 o'clock p. m. on Saturday. 30th May, and lOOf ( 4 sovs), the smaller forfeit, to be sent with each nomination, or it will be void. Weights to be published on the 1st July, and forfeits declared on Saturday, 25th July, before 4 o'clock p. m. SECOND STEEPLE CHASE ( Selling Race) of 2,400f ( about 96 sovs) given by the Westesrn Railway of France, added to a subscription of 150t ( about 6 sovs) each, h ft, if declared by the 25th J uly, before 4 o'clock p. m.; each horse to carry 6S kilos ( about lOst); distance about 3,000 metres; for horses of all ages and countries; the winner to be sold for 10,000f; but if entered to be sold for8,000f allowed 2 kilos, 6.000f 3 kilos, 4,000f 5 kilos, 2,000f 8 kilos; the second horse to receive 400f out of the stakes; four horses to start, or no race. Entries to be made on the 1st J uly, before 4 o'clock p. m. The smaller forfeit of 75f ( 3 sovs) to be sent with each nomination, or will not be received. Entries to be made to Mr Henry Dorling. Epsom, and in Paris, to the secretary of the Jockey Club, No. 2, Rue Drouot, and at Dieppe, to the stewards of tbe races, at the Mairie. The exact colours and jockeys names to be declared to the Stewards as above three clear days before the race, or a fine of 80f will be inflicted. The ground to be shown the day before the races at 2 o'clock. Any jockey altering any of the jumps or causing the same to be done, will be disqualified. All disputes to be settled by the Stewards, whose decision shall be final, CHARLES LAFITTE, ") Stewards( Com- ALFRED DES BROSSES, >• missaires des Baron DE MALARTIC, J Courses). HENRY DORLING, Epsom, Hon Sec in England. Notice.— Horses with their jockeys will be conveyed from London Bridge to Newhaven, and from thence to Dieppe, there aud back, tree of all charges. MANCHESTER MEETING.— Extra Day.— in consequence of the numerous visitors expected to be in Man- chester during Whit- week to inspect the Arts Treasures Exhibition, the Committee of the Race Course Association have decided to hold a FOURTH DAY'S RACING. They therefore appeal to those noblemen and gentlemen who are connected with racing to support them by good entries to the following stakes :— PROGRAMME. SATURDAY, JUNE 6.— The ARTS TREASURES EXHIBITION STAKES of 100 sovs, added to a Handicap Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, for three year oids and upwards ; the winner of any race after the weights are pub- lished to carry 51b, of two 71b extra; the owner of the second horse to- reeeive : 0 sovs out of the stakes; one mile and three quarters. The rider of the winner of this stake will be presented with a handsome gold- mounted riding whip, given by a few friends of the Manchester Races, The NURSERY HANDICAP of 80 sovs, for two year olds; entrance 2 sovs; winners after the weights are published to carry 51b extra; T. Y. C. The rider of the winner of this handicap will be presented with a very hand- some racing saddle, given by a gentleman who admires the old English sport of horse racing. , The weights for both the above stakes will be published on the Tuesday in Epsom race week. Other stakes will be entered for during the week. The above stakes close and name on the Tuesday after Chester Races ( May 12). to Messrs Weatherby, London; Mr Richard Johnson, York; or to Mr Bake, 4, Brown- street, Manchester. BEVERLEY, HULL, AND EAST RIDING RACES will take place on Wednesday. June 10th, 1857. The GRIHSTON CUP of 50 sovs in specie, the gift of Lord Londes- borough, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, h ft, for horses of any age, that up to the day of nomination have never won a plate or sweep- stakes of 50 sovs value; winners of 50 sovs stake or plate, after the day of nomination, to carry 71b extra; 8st 71b each; mares and geldings al- lowed 5ib; 10 sovs of the stakes to go to the second horse, and the third horse ts save his stake; two miles. To close and name on the Tuesday before Epsom. RICHARD JOHNSON, of York, Clerk of the Course. 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 YEAR OLD STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50 added; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 21b; a winner of any race previous 51b, two or more 71b extra; T. Y. C. Closed, 10 entries. The HARPENDEN HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, if declared on or be- fore May 5th, with 50 added. This race closed with 26 entries. The LADIES' PURSE, containing 25 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 6 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. Closed, 21 entries. The TALLY- HO STAKES of 5 ssvs each, with 80 added. A HURDLE RACE of 2 eovs each, with 20 added. The SCURRY STAKES of 1 sov each, with 15 added. For full particulars see Be'l's Life of Sunday. April 5. WYE RACES will take place on Wednesday, June 8,1857. Wye station is four miles from Asliford, on the South Eastern Railway. A SWEEPSTAKES of 4 sovs each, with 25 added from the fund; three year olds to carry Sst, four 9st 41b, five 9st 101b, six and aged lOst; mares and geldings allowed 31b; a winner in 1857 of 50 sovs ( including own stake) to carry 81b, of two 50' s or 100 sovs 71b extra; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 100 sovs, and the surplus over the selling price to go to the Race Fund ; if entered to be said for 80 BOVS allowed 51b, 70 81b, 60 lllb, 50 141b, 40171b, 80 211b; heats, about a mile and a half. A SWEEPSTAKES of 3 sovs each, with 20 added from the fund; three year olds to carry 7st 101b, four 8st 131b, five 9st 51b, six and aged Ost 101b; mares and geldings allowed 31b; a winner in 1857 of the value of SO SOTS ( including own stake) to carry 81b, of two 30' s, or one 50 51b, of three 30'?, two 50' a, or 100 71b extra; the winner to be sold by auction for 80 sovs, and t've surplus, over the selling price, to go to the fund; if entered to be sold for 70 sovs, allowed 31b, 60 61b, 50 91b, 40 121b, 30 151b, 20 181b; heats, about a mile and a half. A SWEEPSTAKES of 2 sovs each, with 15 added from the fund; three olds to carry 7st 101b, four Sst 131b, five 9st 61b, six and aged9st 121b; - fjTjaares and geldings allowed 31b; maiden three year olds allowed 81b, four 51b, five and upwards 71b extra; a winner in 1857 of 20 sovs to carry 81b, two 20' s or 50 51b extra; the winner to be sold by auction lor 60 sovs, and the surplus, if any, over the selling price to go to the fund; if entered to be sold for 50 sovs allowed 31b, 40 61b, 30 101b, 20141b; heats, one mile. CONDITIONS.— All nominations made in writing and stakes paid to the committee, at the King's Head Inn, Wye, before 10 o'clock p m. on Tues- day, June 2d, or not entitled although a winner. Declaration of over weight to be made to the person appointed to weigh the jockeys, on going to the soale. Three horses to start for each race, or the money from the fund will not be added, unless by consent of the committee. A winner of one race at this meeting to carry 101b, if two 141b, over and above all extra weights ( to be accumulative); horses to be saddled in front of, and ridden past the stand before starting. The bell will ring for saddling every half hour, and no false start will be allowed. The colours of the riders and the weight they intend to carry to be declared at the time of entry; if altered will be fined 10s, to be paid before starting. All winners to pay 1 sov to the fund. Newmarket rules as to selling, all other rules as at Newmarket. All disputes to be settled by the committee or whom they may appoint, and their decision to be final. Mr HOBBS, Mr T. KENNETT, Mr W. TASSELL, Mr R. MILLS, ^ Committee. Mr BEANY, Mr HILLS. Mr BETTS, The race course being private property, no person will be allowed to vend any liquors on the grounds, and no booth allowed but by the con- sent of the committee. Gambling of all kinds will be strictly prohibited. To start at 1 o'clock precisely. REDDITCH RACES will take place on Whit Monday and Tuesday, June 1 and 2, 1857. FIRST DAY.— The HACK STAKES of 2 sovs each, with 10 added; three year olds 8st 71b, four 9st 71b, five lost, six aud aged lOst 7ib; heats, one mile. The INNKEEPERS' STAKES of 2 sovs each, with 15 added; two year olds 6st 91b, three 8sf 51b, tour 8st 131b, five 9st 81b, six and aged lOst; a winner of any race of 50 sovs to carry 71b, twice 101b extra; the winner to be sold by auction for 50 sovs; if entered to be sold for 40 sovs allowed 51b, if for 30 101b, if for 20 211b, the surplus, if any, to go to the race fund: heats, one mile. The HURDLE RACE of 1 sovs each, with 15 added; three year olds 9st, four lOst, five lflst 101b. six and aged list 21b; a winner ot any hurdle race once in 1857 to carry 51b, twice 101b. thrice 141b extra; heats, two miles. SECOND DAY.— The LADIES' PURSE of 10 sovs, added to a Sweep- stakes of 2 sovs each ; three year olds Sst 51b, four Sst 181b, five 9st 31b, six aud aged lOst; the winner to be sold by auction for 50 sovs. Condi- tions of sale same as the Innkeepers' Stakes. The IPSLEY STAKES HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, and 1 if declared to the Secretary on or before May 20, with SO sovs added. Closed with 15 nominations ( see " Intelligence Extra"). The HURDLE RACE of 2 sovs each, with 10 added; weights aud condi- tions same as specified in the Hurdle Race first day. A HANDICAP for beajen horses of 1 sov each, with a purse added; heats, one mile, A winner of the first day to carry 71b extra; the second horse to save his stake in all the races; mares and geldings allowed 31b in the flat races. The entries by sealed letter to the hon Secretary, Mr G. Abell, Mr Welsbourne's, Vine Inn, to be closed by 10 o'clock in the evening, May 80. To start for the first race punctually at 1 o'clock, colours to be named at the time of entrance, or forfeit 1 sov, three horses to start for each race or the public money will not be added; entrance money to be paidat the time of entry, and 5s to be paid for scales and weights for each horse that starts in each race; all disputes to be decided by the committee or whom they may appoint, and such decision to be final; half an hoar allowed between each heat, and no delay after the second bell. Horses to be plated by smiths who are subscribers of 10s 6d, and to be disquali- fied if not plated or if not standing at an inn subscribing £ 5 to theraces. Each jockey will be required to walk and canter his horse past the Stand once between saddling and starting, and each jockey failing to do so will be fined £ 1. No gambling booths allowed on the ground. All rules and regulations as at Newmarket, except where altered by t he fore- going. All subscriptions to be paid to the Secretary, G. Abell, Fox and Goose Inn, Redditfh, on or before May 25. All communications to be addressed to- the Hon Sec. Race Committee, Redditch. Stewards' ordi- nary at the Unicorn Hotel. Ordinaries at all the other inns. CARTMEL RACES.— The SPRING MEETING will take place on Whit Monday, June 1st. To start at 1 o'clock precisely. A SWEEPSTAKES of 4 sovs each, with 20 added; heats, about a mile and a quarter; the second horse to save his stake; three year olds to carry Sst, four 9st 81b, five lOst 41b, six and aged lOst 91b; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; the winner to pay 2 sovs towards expenses ; three orses to start, or the public money will not be given. INNKEEPERS' STAKE of 15 sovs ; 3 sovs entry; heats, about a mile and a quarter; the second horse to save his stake; three year olds to carry 7st 71b, four 9st, five Ost 9lb, six and aged lOst; mares and geldings allowed 81b ; three horses to start, or the stake will not be added ; the winner of the Sweepstakes to carry 101b extra. TRADESMEN'S STAKE of 10 sovs; 2 sovs entry; heats, about a mile and a quarter; three year olds to carry 7st 7lb, four 9st, five 9st 91b, six and aged lOst; mares and geldings allowed 31b; three horses to start, or the stake will got be added ; the winner of the Sweepstakes or the Inn- keepers' Stake to carry £ 51b extra. The BOWERBANK STAKE of 10 sovs ; entry 1 sov; for horses that have started during the present meeting, and have not won a race ; heats, about a mile and a quarter; three year olds to carry 7st 71b, four 9st, five 9st 9lb, six and aged lOst; mares and geldings allowed 31b. Fo close and name on Wednesday, the 27th of May, 1857, at the house of Mr Thomas Pedder, innkeeper, Cartmel, Kendal. The entrance money to be paid to Mr Pedder, on or before that time, or the entry will not be received. Colours of the riders to be declared at the time of entry, and adhered to under a penalty of 10s.— All disputes to be settled by the Stewards, or whom t hey may appoint, and their decision to be final. A Hound Dog Trail, for £ 4; to commence at 9 o'clock in the morning. uiura CTrtPirnAri/ !• a JAMES STOCKDALE, Esq,! ^ , ROBERT WILCOCK. Esq, J Stewards. IPPING TOWN RACES will be run on Whit cT1 FJ Tuesday, June 2, on Epping Plain. 1. A SELLING RACE of 2 sovs each, with 10 added. 2. A SELLING RACE of 8 sovs each, with 15 added. 8. A SWEEPSTAKES of 1 sov each, with 5 added. Three to start in each race, or the public money will not be given. To commence at 1 o'clock. A special train will leave Bishopsgate station at single fares for the double journey. Bills of particulars to be had on application to Mr Basham and Mr Mantell, Epping. SOUTHWELL RACES will take place on Whit Thursday, June 4. Eight miles from Newark station, Great Northern Railway ;' two miles from Fislierton station, Midland Railway. A FLAT RACE, 2 sovs each, with 10 added. A HURDLE RACE, 3 sovs each, with 20 added. A FLAT RACE. 1 sov each, with 10 added. Entries to be made, not later than Tuesday previous to the race3, to Mr Richardson, Saracen's Head Inn, Southwell, of whom further par- ticulars maybe obtained. Special trains from Nottingham andNewark. No entry accepted unless accompanied by the amount of stakes. SOUTHMINSTER RACES.— The above will take place on Tuesday, the 7th July, 1857. The LLOYDS STAKES ; closed; 9 subs. The TALLYHO STAKES; closed; 7 subs. The NEW MOOB STAKES, The SOUTHMINSTER STAKES. A SCUREY for beaten horses. Further particulars will be duly announced. races X> OCHESTER and CHATHAM, 1857.— The JLYl above races are fixed for Thursday and Friday, the 10th and 11th September. G. H. WINDEYER, Hon Sec. Library, Chatham, May 6th, 1857. NORTH WILTSHIRE.— MARLBOROUGH CHAMPION COURSING MEETING will take place on Mon- day, the 7th day of December, 1857, and following days, when the under- mentioned stakes will be run for, subject to such rules as the Stewards ( appointed by the subscribers) may fix upon;— No. 1.— The NORTH WILTS CHAMPION CUP, by 82 all- aged grey- hounds, at £ 10 each. No. 2.— The MARLBOROUGH CUP, by 16 all- aged greyhounds, at £ 5 each. . , No. 8.— The PRODUCE STAKES, by an unlimited number of dog and bitch puppies of 1856, classed under the Derby for dogs and the Oaks tor bitches, at £ 5 each, £ 210 forfet, which latter sum must be paid to the Se- cretary on or before the 1st day of July, when this stake will finally close. Each nomination to be accompanied by a statement of the date of whelping, name of breeder, sire and dam, colour, as well as all the dis- tinguishing marks of the dogs named. Nominations to Stakes 1 and 2 will be allotted In the order of applica- tion. The Secretary will be In attendance at the Ailesbury Arms Hotel. Marlborough, on Monday, the 7th day of December, from 4 o'clock until 6, for the purpose of receiving the Cup Stakes, when the balance ot the Produce Stakes must be also paid, or the dogs will be drawn, and the full stake demanded. The draw to take plaee immediately after dinner. Other stakes will be made up during the meeting. N. B. Marlborough and Overton Downs are equal to any coursing ground in England, and are within three miles of head- quarters. Marlborough is 13 miles from Swindon, and 10 miles from the Hungerford Stations, on the Great Western Railway. An ordinary each day at the Ailesbury Arms, at 5s per head. Mr M'GEORGE, Judge. Mr RAPER. Slipper. Mr R. C. LONG, Hon Sec. Overton, Marlborough. ISLEWORTH REGATTA.— Under the immediate Patronage of Rear- Admiral his Grace the Duke of NORTHUMBER- LAND, K. G.— The public are respectfully informed that the Regatta is fixed to take place on Monday, June 8ih, 1857. The following prizes wdl be given: SILVEB CUPS, for four- oared boats; open to gentlemen amateurs; entrance, £ 3 3s. SILVEB CUPS, for pair- oared boats; open to gentlemen amateurs; entrance, £ 2 2s. A SILVER GOBLET, for scullers; open to gentlemen amateurs, except to the winnets at the Henley and Thames Regattas; entrance, las. A SILVER GOBLET, for scullers; open to gentlemen amateurs who have not won a Public Scullers' Prize; entrance, 15s. A PAIS of SILVER OARS and RUDDER, for pair- oared gigs with cox- swains ; open to gentlemen amateurs; entrance, 15s. Three boats to enter for each of the above races, or the prizes will not 1) 6 given. Prizes will be given by his Grace the Duke of Northumberland, for free watermen of the undermentioned parishes, viz:— Isleworth, Twicken- ham and Teddington, Richmond, Brentford and Kew ; also for appren- tices belonging to the Parish of Isleworth. Entries for the amateur races to be made at the Northumberland Arms, Isleworth, on or before Monday, the 1st June. Watermen and apprentices desirous of rowing to leave their names at Mr Styles's, Coach and Horses, Rail's Head Ferry, Isleworth, on or before the same day. The committee will reserve to themselves the power to select a proper number. Further particulars will be duly announced. Signed. HORATIO G. DAY, Treasurer. W. FARNELL WATSON, Hon. Sec. Isleworth. May, 1857. OYAL KINGSTON- ON- THAMES REGATTA. Patron, H. R. H. the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, K. G. This regatta will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 23d and 24th JuRe next. The list of races will be announced forthwith. R PEMBROKE- DOCK ROYAL REGATTA, under the distinguished patronage of her Majesty the Queen and his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, will take place on Tuesday, the 7th of July, 1857. Full particulars will be shortly announced. GEO. ARBER, Esq, Hon Sec. CHAMPIONSHIP of the THAMES.— Umpire's Boat.— JAMES MESSENGER and HENRY KELLY have char- tered CITIZEN M, for the conveyance of the umpires and referee, and their backers and friends; tickets, Ss. each. Citizen J vriil also accompany the race ; tickets, 2s 6d, starting from London Bridge at half- past 2. NOTICE.— The VENUS steamboat will follow MESSENGER and KELLY'S RACE on the 12th of May; will leave Dyer's Hall Pier, London . Bridge, at half- past 1, calling at the Adelphi Pier, Strand. Tickets, 2s each. G1 RAND SCULLER'S MATCH for the CHAM- PIONSHIP of the THAMES and £ 400, between KELLY and MESSENGER, on Tuesday. Mayl2th, 1857, from Putney to Mortlake. at 4 p. m.— SEARLE and SONS beg to inform gentlemen, desirous of wit- nessing this match, { that they have chartered the steamer, CITIZEN L, which will leave their wharf, at Stangate, Lambeth, Surrey- side of Westminster Bridge, at 3 o'clock, calling at Pimlico, Chelsea, and Put- ney. Tickets, 5s each, may be obtained of Searle and Sons, Lambeth, Putney, Eton, and Cambridge. T HAMES ANGLING PRESERVATION SO- CIETY.— Notice is hereby given, that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of this society will be held at the Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen- street, at 1 for 2 o'clock precisely, on Wednesday, the 13th day of May next ( W. H. Whitbread, Esq, in the chair), when its members and the angling public are respectfully invited to attend.— By order of the Committee, HEN. FARNELL, Hon Sec. Holland House, Isleworth. 20th April, 1857. SOUTH WILTS.— To be LET, from year to year, or for a term of three years from Midsummer, 1857. NETHER- AVON HOUSE, with the furniture therein, and the right of shooting and sporting over 8,000 acres of land, and also the right of fishing in the River Avon; the whole being the property of Sir Michael Edward Hicks Beach, Bart. The mansion- house and village are in the Valley of the Avon, in the midst of Salisbury Plain, and the estate nearly adjoins the ' fidworth domain of Mr Asslieton Smith, whose foxhounds hunt the country, and also the domains of Sir Edmund Antrobus and Sir Francis Dugdale Astley, Barts. The rooms in the house are large and lofty, and there is stabling for twenty- five horses. Netlieravon is distant about seven miles from the town of Pewsey, eight from the Porton station on the Basingstoke and Salisbury Railway, six from Amesbury, 14 from Salisbury, and about the same distance from Devizes; and a coach from and to the last- named towns passes through the village daily, Sundays excepted. For further particulars and to treat, apply to Messrs Mullings, Daubeny, and Chubb, solicitors, Cirencester, from whom cards of permission to view the mansion- house must be obtained.— Cirencester, April, 1857. TO SPORTSMEN.— To be LET, FURNISHED, with immediate possession, for six months, or until Lady Day, 1858, a HOUSE, pleasantly situated on the banks of a first- class salmon and trout river in South Wales. Good shooting, especially cock, could be obtained in the vicinity. The house contains dining, drawing, and good smoking room, a dressing and four best bed rooms, water closet, two good attics, and a lumber room, & c. Good stabling, coach house, kennel, and well stocked garden; about four acres of paddock, including a capital orchard, could be had if required. The advertiser, being or- dered to the sea, would let it at a low rate for six months ( not including orchard) £ 85, and for the longer period £ 60; and if required including orchard, at the rate of £ 12 10s per annum. Address, T. R„ care of Mr West, Plowden- buildings, E. C. WANTED ( county Norfolk preferred) to RENT or PURCHASE, a GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, not too large, but affording very good SHOOTING, and surrounded by good preserves. For terms and particulars aidress to A. B. C„ Mr Jackson's, gunmaker, Edward- street, Portman- square. London. SPORTING WANTED.— WANTED, within 70 miles of Manchester, by rail, for a term of years, the RIGHT of SPORTING over about 2,000 acres of land, well stocked with game ( good eoveis indispensable), trout fishing, along with game right, pre- ferred. Good accommodation in the neighbourhood required. Address, stating terms, & c, J. W„ Post Office, Manchester. HpO HOTEL KEEPERS. To be LET, the JL MARINE HOTEL. New Brighton, Cheshire, having lately un- dergone very great improvements ; may be entered upon immediately. This spacious hotel is most desirably situated on the beach, commanding a view of all the shipping passing in and out of the port of Liverpool. New Brighton is well known as a most desirable watering place, with the advantage of steamers sailing daily to and from Liverpool every half hour. No good will or fixtures to pay for. Not tied to spirit merchant or brewer. Application to be made to Mr Richard Holden, solicitor, 3, Elliot- street, Liverpool. No agents need apply. EPSOM GRAND STAND.— STALLS AND PRIVATE BOXES may be ENGAGED for the Derby week. For particulars apply to Mr Dorling, Epsom. WILLOUGHBY HEATH FARM LIVERY and COMMISSION STABLES.— Established 1846— THOMAS WILCOX GARNER, horse manager, begs to inform his friends and the public in genera), that the above business in all its branches is conducted under his immediate superintendence. Terms forwarded on application. LADIES' HORSES are RIDDEN professionally by Miss GILBERT, who renders them quiet and pleasant to ride and accustomed to the hands and seat of a lady. Iler horses stand at Mr Hetherington's stables. in the Edgware- road, whose name will be a guarantee that they will be properly treated. For terms, & c, apply to Mr Hetherington, l8, Connaught- terrace, Edgware- road. w, ORTH WALES.— Fly Fishing.— Trout, Salmon, and Sewin.— The RIVER DOVEY OPENED for ANGLING on the first day of April, 1857. This favourite river has been strictly preserved for thirteen years. Cards of permission over twelve miles of water to be obtained ot Mr Jone*, the Dole Cemmias, and Mr Lloyd, Wynnstay and Eagles Hotel, Machynlleth, Montgomeryshire. Mr Lloyd also grants tickets for two preserved trout lakes. The royal mails arrive daily from Shrewsbury and all parts of the kingdom. Boarding at the Hotel. T" 0 CRICKETERS, CLUBS,& c.— Mr BYRNE begs to announce to gentlemen that he has room to 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, Camden- road; omnibuses pass the station every seven minutes. KACKETS, RACKETS, RACKETS.— The best GROUNDS FREE, no clubs, at the WHITE BEAR, Kennington- " General games, including quoits, bowling, and road, Kennington Park, skittles. & c. IWTEW FIELD TURNIP. Waite's Eclipse Purpletop Yellow Hybrid Turnip.— A New, distinct Variety.— This is the most valuable TURNIP in cultivation, for early feeding purposes. It grows to a very large size and great weight. To be had of all respectable seedsmen iu the United Kingdom, 2s per pound.— J. G. WAITE. seed merchant. 181. High Holborn. London. GUNS, RIFLES, and REVOLVERS, second- hand, by every maker in the world, varying in price from £ 5 up- wards. E. WHISTLER, 11, Strand, Trafalgar- square.— N. B. E. W. will take old regimentals and clothes in exchange, being about to ship a lot of odds and ends to Australia. T O FANCIERS of FIRST- CLASS WHITE- portunity now offers of obtaining E& GS, genuine as laid by the above birds, at 10s 6d per sitting of 11 eggs, at Mr William Bailey's, Pleasant Cottage, Pleasant place. Lower Kennington- lane, London, where the fowl3 are to be seen. rilO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- I TERSALL, at Hvde'Park- corner, on Monday, May Uth : A beautiful ARABIAN HORSE, of high caste; carries a lady. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), MIR\ CLE, bred by the owner, 5 years old, out of a Doctor Syntax mare. In the large stable. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, May 11th, without reserve, the following HORSES, well known with the Quorn and Pytchley Hounds, the property of a gentleman: 1. WAVERLEY. I 8, LANCER. 2. VINGT- UN. I 4. ST FAITH ( hack). Saddles, bridles, and clothing. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the celebrated _ HUNTER and STEEPLE CHASE HORSE, THE ROUSER, by Economist; late the property of Mr J. C. Mare. Also, LAPWING, a splendid thorough- bred brown mare, bred by Lord Fitzwilliam, by Ballinkeele out of Lapwing— see " Stud Book;" a first- rate huntress, up to 15 stone, and would make a grand steeple chase mare. The groom will be in attendance. 110 be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the property of a gentleman : 1, CHELTENHAM; up to great weight, a capital fencer, and good • hack ; has been carrying upwards ot 14 stone with Lord Dacre's hounds, all last season. 2. DALSTON, by Beverlac, dam by Venison, 5 years old; quiet to ride, and has been hunted. PIGEONS.— A TREATISE on the ART of BREEDING and MANAGEMENT, containing all that is neces- sary to be known of tame, domesticated, and fa:; cy pigeons, with seven matchless engraved coloured portraits, life size, 10s; also, a Treatise on the Almond Tumbler; also, a new and improved coloured diagram, or Plan of Building or Fitting- up a Pigeonry, 2s. Published by, and to be obtained of the author, JOHN MATTHEWS EATON, Islington Green London, Post free. Money orders payable Post Office, Islington. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the THREE following HORSES, well- known in Cambridgeshire, the pro- perty of a gentleman: 1. TODDLEKINS. 2. THE BRICK. 3. KATE COVENTRY, a euperior hack, and fast. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messr TAT- TERSALL. at HydePark- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the fol lowing HORSES; have been regularly hunted with the Pytchley Hound- during the present season : 1. CHARLEY. I 4. CAPTAIN CAREY. 2. TOMBOY. 5. HEREFORD. 3. THE SQUIRE. I TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at H\ de Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the following HORSES well- known with the Warwickshire and North War- wickshire Hounds, & c, the property of a gentleman : 1. DEMAGOGUE. 2. ROCKET. 3. COMET. 4. VASSAL. 5. BUCHAREST. 6. NORWEGIAN. 7. EAGLE. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- comer, to- morrow ( Monday), the fol- lowing superior HORSES, the property of a nobleman : 1. DIAMOND. 2. PLANET. 8. LANCER. 4 . JERRY. 5. ROCKET. 6. C HILLIANWALLAH, 7. MERRYTHOUGHT. 8. FIE FIE, a hack. rilO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- JL TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the fol- lowing HORSES, the property of a gentleman : 1. THE SULTAN, a pure bred Arab of the highest caste, 7 years old; with great power, very handsome, and quiet to ride. 2. ENGINEER, chesnut horse, thorough bred; would make a first- rate steeple chase horse, hunter, or charger, and aniet to ride. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Thursday, May 14, A NORFOLK TROTTING STALLION, rich brown, of great power and substance, and very fast; stands about fifteen hands and a half high. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Thursday next. May 14, ROBGILL, bay gelding, 6 years old, by Annandale out of Madinella, by Malek, & c. rjM) be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- JL TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Thursday, May 14tli, the pro- perty of Lord Aberdour, the following HORSES, allaf which have been regularly ridden, and the two first regularly hunted by a lady aE last season in Leicestershire: 1. JENNY LIND. | 4. WOODPECKER; has also 2. MICKEY FREE. been driven in single and 8. SCARBOROUGH. I double harness. npO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- JL TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Thursday next. May 14th, without Jeserve, the following HORSES, well known with Lord South- ampton's and Baron Rothschild's Hounds, the property of a lady: 1. SUNBEAM; has carried a lady to hounds two seasons. 2. RIVAL, by Economist; has carried a lady. 8. BfRDBOLT. by Irish Birdeatcher; has carried a lady. rilU be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- JL TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Thursday, May 14th, the following HORSES, well known in Leicestershire; the property of Au- gustus Bernal, Esq: 1. CAN ROBERT. 2. PERFECTION. 3. THE COLONEL. 4. GRE YLING. 5. THE IRISHMAN. 6. BEAUTY. 7. JIM. 8. COTTESMORE. 9. ROSE. \ H . K 10. FANNY./ Hacks- rpo be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- JL TE RSAL L, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, the 18th May : FIREBOLT, by Theon out of Firefly, by Velocipede. Theon was own brother to Euclid, and was by Emilius out of Maria, by Whisker. From his rich colour, substance, and blood, Fire- bolt is well worth the attention of foreigners; lie has been hunted two seasons by his present owner. For racing perform- ances see Calendar. l rpo be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- JL TERSALL. at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, May 18, the fol- lowing HORSES, well- known in the Harborough country, the property of a gentleman : 1. TARTAR. [ castrian. I 4. SOBERSIDES. 2. BAY GELDING, by Lan- 5. FLOUNCE. 8. PAXTON. | 6. THE SLUGGARD. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, May 18, the fol- lowing thorough bred STOCK: 1. A YEARLING COLT, by Windischgratz out of The Maid of the Tyne, by Galanthus out of Queen of Tyne, & c. 2. A TWO YEAR OLD FILLY, by Joe Lovell out of The Maid of the I'yne. rnO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, May 18, tho pro- perty of a gentleman: 1. BAY MARE, 7 years old, by Lancastrian; a superior hunter and hack, and has constantly carried a lady. 2. BAY GELDING, by Cothewtone; a superior hunter and hack, and has constantly carried a lady. nno be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- JL TERSALL and SON, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, the 18th May, without any reserve, the following superior HORSES, well known with Lord Southampton's and Mr Anstruther Thomson's Hounds, the property of a gentleman :— 1. GRASSHOPPER. 2. PRESIDENT. 3. PERCY. 4. HOLIDAY. 5. COUNTESS. 6. KING DAN. 7. SUSANNAH, by Safeguard out of Sarah Rachel ( sister to Bro- cardo); winner of several races and steeple chases. 8. HUSSAR. 9. VICTRESS, by Meleor out of Empress, by Orlando. 10. SEAGULL : a first- rate hack. 11. JENNY WREN. l Superior hacks, with high action; have been 12. LITTLE NELL, J driven together in a phaeton. IF.' WHJDFLOWER, } VE, Y hi « h steppers, and fast. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, the 18th of May, without reserve, the following HORSES, many of them up to great weight, the property of Awstruther Thomson, Esq; sold in consequence of his giving up the Bicester country :— 1. PETER THE GREAT 2. MAXIMUS 8. HIPPOPOTAMUS 4. HIGHLANDER 5. ABBESS 6. TALISMAN 7. O'DONNEL 8. INKERMAN 9. ESPARt ERO 10. BLACKBALL 11. PATIENCE 22. SNOWBALL - J 28. SYLLABUB ( Grey cobs, good hacks ; have been 24. SILVERTOP f driven together. 25. BLUEBELLEJ 12. PRINCE 13. FARMER'S DAUGHTER 34. CATHERINE 15. MAYBOY 16. COBWEB 17. VENGEANCE 18. SHEPHERDESS 19. WOLFDOG 20. POTHER 1 quiet in 21. DUCHESS] harness mO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- JL TERSALL. at Hyde Park- corner, on Thursday, 21st May, the following HORSES, well known with Lord Southampton's and the Pytchley Hounds, the property of a gentleman : 1. ROKEBY. 2. THE RATCATCHER'S DAUGHTER. 3. THE MARQUIS; a perfect lady's horse. 4. MELLISH. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, en the Thursday before the Derby, the following weight- carrying HORSES, the property of W. G. Craven, Esq: PICKPOCKET. POLESTAR. PRIMITIVE. CRINOLINE. THE FAWN. TOM OF WANSFORD. MARIONETTE. ORION. MONARCH. THE BISHOP. DUELLIST. PALEFACE. BROWN STOUT. npHE ANNUAL SALE of the MIDDLE PARK JL YEARLINGS will take place June 8d ( first Wednesday after the Derby), at Middle Park, Eltliam, Kent, by Messrs TATTERSALL. Middle Park is one mile and a half from the Blackheath Station ( North Kent line), and seven miles from Hyde Park- corner. FILLY, by Kingston out of Countess ( sister to the Baron) by Irish Birdcatcher out of Echidna, by Economist. FILLY, by Kingston out of England's Beauty ( sister'to Bird on the Wing), by Irish Birdcatcher, dam Prairie Bird by Touchstone. FILLY, by Kingstonlout of Empress ( dam of Autocrat), by Emilius, dam Mangel Wurzel. by Merlin. Engagedm the Eighth Bentinck Memorial Stakes, a Triennial Stakes of 10 sovs each, at Good- wood, 1858, and the Doncaster Stakes, 1859. FILLY, by Kingston out of Little Jenny ( Sister to Snowdrop, dam of Gemma di Vergy), by Heron, dam Fairy, by Filho da Puta. FILLY, by Melbourne or Kingston out of Exact, by Irish Birdcatcher out of Equation, by Emilius. FILLY. by Neasham out ofWhirl, by Alarm out of Distaffina, by Don John. FILLY, by Kingston out of Caroline ( dam of Burgundy and Ma- tilda), by Irish Drone out of the Potentate's dam. FILLY, by Kingston out of Venus, by Arnadis out of Aurora, by Sandbeck. COLT, by Orlando out of Palmyra ( dam of Tadmor, Talfourd, Baal- bec, and Aleppo), by the Sultan, dam Hester, by Camel. En- gaged in the Eighth Bentinck Memorial Stakes, 1858, and the Doncaster Stakes, 1859. COLT, by Kingston out of Defenceless, by Defence, dam by Cain out of Ridotto, by Reveller. Engaged in the Eighth Bentinck Memorial Stakes, 1858, and the Doncaster Stakes, 1859. COLT, by Kingston out of Brown Mare by Heron, dam by Muley out of Sister to Pope, by Shuttle. COLT, by Kingston out of Kirtle ( sister to Green Mantle) dam of Lady Audrey, Anteverta, & c, by the Sultan, dam Dulcinea, by Cervantes. COLT, by Pyrrhus the First out of Sacrifice ( half sister to Virago), by Voltaire dam Virginia, by Rovvton. COLT, by Pyrrhus the First out of Kate ( winner of the One Thousand Guineas), by Auckland, dam the Gipsy Queen, by Dr Syntax. COLT, by Pyrrhus the First out of Butterfly ( winner of the City and Suburban), by Knight of the Whistle out of Slipshod, by Slane. COLT, by Mountain Deer out of Colleen Dhas, by Rust, dam Annie, by Wanderer. COLT, by Kingston out of Tested, by Touchstone out of a Colwick mare. COLT, by Burgundy out of Pearl, by Alarm out of Hester tdam of Palmyra). FILLY, by Bay Middleton out of Triangle ( sister to Pyrrhus the First and dam of Tricolour), by Epirus out of Fortress, by Defence. Engaged in the Eighth Bentinck Memorial Stakes. 1858, and the Doncaster Stakes, 1859. FILLY, by Pyrrhus the First out of May fair, by Bay Middleton out of Black Bess, by Camel. FILLY, by Kingston out of Nightshade, by Touchstone out of Prussic Acid, by Volt3ire. FILLY, by Kingston out of Altitude, by Cotherstone out of Latitude ( Loyola's dam). FILLY, by Kingston out of Zelica, by Nutwith out of Minaret, by Ibrahim. FILLY', by Loup Garou out of Pa'. meria, by Faugh a Ball ash out of Lady Fanny, by St Nicholas. J^ H th- Eame time- several first- class thoroughbred MAREo and FOALS. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TpOR SALE, a very strong and racing- like TWO TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, the Thursday before the J? YEAR OLD BAY COLT, entire, just broke, by Hippolytus out Derby, the following HORSES, the property of a gentleman, well known with the Belvoir, Cottesmore, and Quomdon Hounds: THE TURK. IRISHMAN. PROSY. IMOGENF. LORD GEORGE. THE SLAVE. FUSCHIA LITTLE WONDER. GOLDFINDER. CRAZY JANE. FURIOSO. winner of several races. NEWBURGH. good harness horse. TV De BULiL> by AUUliUJN, by . TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, 25th May, without reserve, the following very superior PONIES, many ot them up te great weight, the property of Richard Milward, Esq POMPOSUS — BANGOR. CIRCUS. AP SKENKIN. SIRLOIN. MARADAN. kEAIiT OF OAK. MONA. STILTON. BOOTLACE. ORNAMENT. LUNA. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, the 1st of June next, the property of a gentleman who bought him out of the breaker's hands: A handsome BAY GELDING, about 15 hands 2 inches high, 6 years old, with very good action and temper, an excellent harness horse and hack, quiet with hounds, a clever fencer, and has carried a lady. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, » n Thursday, June 4th, the fol- lowing thorough bred STOCK, with their engagements: ST CLARE, 6 years old, by Orlando or the Sea. EPHORUS, 4 years old, by Epirus. TOM LOKER, 4 years old, by Ccesar. THE HAPPY PRINCE. 2 years old, by Faugh a Ballagh out of The Happy Queen, Tournament's dam. LINCOLN TOM, by Weathergage out of The Maid of Lincoln. Also, the following YEARLINGS : COLT, by The Prime Minister out of Candlewick. COLT, by The Prime Minister out of Butterfly, by Orlando. COLT, by West Australian out of The Peasant Girl. FILLY, by Teddin. ton out of The Happy Queen. FILLY, by Augur out of The Maid of Lincoln. FILLY, by Sweetmeat out of Eva, by Pantaloon. FILLY, by Sweetmeat out of Meliora, by| Melbourne. FILLY. Iby Newminster out of The Doe, by Melbourne. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE- THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, No. 1, Cheap- side, Birmingham, on Thursday, the 14th day of May, 1857, the following superior SUFFOLK CART STALLION, the property of a gentleman: A DARK CHESNUT STALLION, 5 years old; sound, with im- mense power, very good looking, a remarkably temperate and good worker, and is well worth the attention of agriculturists and others in search of a first- class cart stallion. LUCAS'S, Liverpool.— Select Sale of Thirty to Forty first- class Horses.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs LUCAS and CO, on Thursday next. May 14th, at 12 o'clock, at their Repository, Great Charlotte- stieet, Liverpool, FORTY first- class HORSES, principally the property of gentlemen in the surrounding district, and for absolute sale. The property of a gentleman: THREE valuable HUNTERS. 1. RENFREW, a brown gelding. 2. HENDRIE, a bay gelding. 8. JESSIE, a ehesnut mare. BROUGHAM HORSES. 1. A GREY GELDING, 16 hands 1 inch high. 2. A CHESNUT GELDING, 16 hands high. HACKS. 1. A BLACK COB; up to weight. 2. A BAY COB PONY. The property of a gentleman ( the breeder): 1. A CHESNUT MARE, 5 years old, 15 hands 8 inches high, by Topsail out of a well bred mare; she rides well, and has been broke to harness. The property of a gentleman: 1. A powerful CHESNUT COB; up to 16 or 18 stone. 2. CUPID, a bay pony, bv Apricot; a capital hack. 3. and 4. A PAIR of GREYS, 15 hands 2 inches high; horse and mare; fine steppers, fast and steady. 5. MY LORD, a black gelding, 6 years old, 15 hands 3 inches high; a good hunter, hack, and harness horse. IRISH HORSES. TEN well bred IRISH HORSES, by Crozier, Clone. Irish Bird- catcher, Elvas, and other first- rate sires. The whole on view on Tuesday and Wednesday, and on the morning of CULZEAN FARM, Ayrshire, on Friday, 15th May, 1857.— Very important Sale of valuable Stallion, Brood Mares, Hunters, Hacks, and Young Horses.— Mr JAMES LAING, ot Edinburgh, begs to intimate to his numerous customers and the public that he has been instructed to SELL by AUCTION, at Culzean Farm, Ayrshire, four miles from Maybole, on Friday, 15th May, 1857, at 1 o'clock, the following valuable STUD, the property of the Most Noble the Marquis of Ailsa :— STALLION. Lot 1, ERYX. by St Martin outof Venus, foaled in 1844; videStudBook and Racing Calendar. BROOD MARES. 2. ROSEBUD. ") Have lx> th foals at their foot, S. TICKLE- MY- FANCY. the Irish [• by Eryx, and served by steeple chase mare. J him again. HUNTERS. 4. CARDINAL. •) 5. KILMORE. ^ Extraordinary fencers. 6. KICKING PONY. J HACKS. 7. BEAUTY. 8. RICHMOND, half Arab ; goes in double and single harness, a good fencer, and quiet with a gun. 9. MARSHAL NEY ; a very fast trotter. YOUNG STOCK BY ERYX. Five Year Olds. 10. BAY GELDING, out of The Eriu Maid; would make a magni- cent charger. 11. BAY GELDING, out of Rosebud. 12. BAY GELDING, out of a Rocket mare. niv fivr niNfi ( Have been constantly driven • BAY Four Year Olds 1 together, and would make 14. BAY GELDNG, brother to lot 10.\ ? 0b|^ ful pair for a lady 15. CHESNUT MARE, sister to lot 11.1 T-. U . . , , 16. BROWN MARE, sister to lot 13. j Both broken to carry a lady. Three Year Olds. 17. BROWN COLT, brother to lot 18. - v 18. BAY COLT, brother to lot 11. f 19. BAY COLT, out of Tickle- my- Fancy. > All broken to saddle. 20. BAY COLT, brother to lot 12. V 21. BAY FILLY, sister to lot 10. J Mr Laing has the greatest confidence in recommending the above va- luable stud of horses; such an opportunity for noblemen, gentlemen, and dealers procuring first- class horses seldom occurs, and, on inspection, will be found to be very superior. Mr Laing will be at Culzean Farm the day previous to the sale, when the stud will be on view.— N. B, Culziean Farm is four miles from Maybole. Railways from all parts of England and Scotland, via Carlisle and Glasgow, to Ayr. Conveyances to be had at Maybole— Queensferry- street- lane, Edinburgh, April 22, 1857. EXTENSIVE SALE at the CURRAGH, Ireland. - To be SOLD by AUCTION, by J. J. TURNER, at Hamilton's Lodge Stables, Curragh, Kildare, on Thursday, May 14, the following stud of highly bred RACE HORSES, solely in consequence of then- owner having to make room for his employer's horses : Lot 1. THE STANDHOUSE LASS, dhesnut filly, by Tearaway out of Prizefighter's dam, 4 years old. 2. PRIZEFIGHTER, chesnut colt, by Tearaway out of Deception, by Eagle; engaged in Liverpool Cup and Great Yorkshire Stakes at York ; 8 years old. S. QUEEN CAKE, chesnut filly, by Dough out ofOsprey; 8years old. 4. PRINCE ALFRED, brown colt, by King Dan; 3 yrs old. 5. THE WITCH, bay filly, by Tearaway out of Portia; 3 years old. The above are perfectly sound, and doing good work. Also, those highly bred BROOD MARES, Deception, Matilda, Osprey, and Portia, all stinted to Red Hart, together with some two year olds, yearlings, and foals will be put up, for particulars of which vide hand- bills. Sale to commence at 1 o'clock. ALDRIDGE'S, St Martin's- lane, London.— PUBLIC S\ LES 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 auc- tioneer. On Wednesday next, the 13th May, active and powerful horses from the stocks of Messrs Wimbush and Co, Messrs Withers and Co, Mr Wyke, 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, dogcarts, 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 iu the catalogue. FOR SALE, at ALDRIDGE'S, on Wednesday next, May 13, without reserve, the property of a gentleman : GOLDEN SLIPPER ( late Haunch of Venison), thorough bred bay gelding, by Venison out of Defenceless, by Defence ; 4 years old ; a good hack ( vide Racing Calendar for 1856). REPOSITORY, Barbican.— Hacks and Harness Horses.— Mr J. GOWER is instructed by a firm in Cannon- street, City, to SELL by AUCTION, on Friday next, May 15th, FIVE very useful HORSES, all quiet in double and single harness. Among them are a pair of capital black cobs, 14 hands high, and a superior bay brougham horse. On view the day prior , and morning of sale. CONTRACT AND BELGIAN CART HORSES.— To Carmen, Wharfingers, Brickmakers, and others.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr J. GOWER, at his Respository, Barbican, on Fri- day next. May 15th, FIFTEEN good powerful working CART HORSES, the jroperty of Mr Edmund Smith, which have been employed on Go- vernment contracts at Woolwich ; sold in consequence of their being nearly completed. Also TWENTY- FIVE BELGIAN CART HGRSES, the property of the importer, suitable for agriculturists and all persons wanting heavy draught horses, for any kind of work over the London stones. On view and catalogues had two days prior. TUESDAY'S SALE by AUCTION.— Mr REA will ofter for SALE, at 12 o'clock, on Tuesday, May 12th, about ONE HUNDRED HORSES of various descriptions. Many are for un- reserved sale, and worthy the attention of gentlemen in want of horses for either riding or driving, or for agricultural purposes. The public are requested to notice, that no dealing takes place on the part of the proprietor or liis servants; that the interests of buyer and seller are alike protected; and that they may be informed of the names of owners aud purchasers, if required. Charges lower, and accommodation better than any other repository. Sales by private treaty daily. Trials and examinations requested prior to purchase. Payment any day after the second from the sale.— REA'S CENTRAL REPOSITORY, St George'e- Road, Newington. H IGH- STEPPING PHAETON HORSES and COBS. A PAIR of GREY GELDINGS, 5 yearg old, 14 hands 3 inches high, with good action, step well together; both are clever hacks, and up to weight. A PAIR of BAY GELDINGS, 5 years old, 14 hands 2 inches high, high action, temperate in single harness, and good hacks. A PAIR of BROWN HORSES, 5 years old, 15 hands 8 inches high, good hacks, very grand action, match well, and quiet in single harness. Now oil view at REA'S CENTRAL REPOSITORY, St George- road, Newington. GREY BROUGHAM HORSE and PONT. A GREY GELDING, 6 years old, 16 hands 1 inch high, with good action, quiet in double and single harness; would make a good match horse. A BBOWN PONY, 5 years old, 13 hands high, thorough bred, and very handsome; has been broken to ride quiet. On SALE at REA'S CENTRAL REPOSITORY, St George's- road, Newington. BLACK CHARGER.— A BLACK GELDING, 5 years old, 15 hands 3 inches high, with high action, very neat, and well bred, likely to make first charger; has been a few times in harness, and goes quiet, on SALE at REA'S CENTRAL REPOSITORY, St George's- road, Newington. TO be SOLD, THREE HORSES, the property of a gentleman: 1. A DARK CHESNUT GELDING, K] lr. rc 2. A GREY GELDING, ' J- hunters. 8. A BAY HORSE; a good hack. No. 1 goes well in harness, and tlie. v all have carried a lady with hounds. For price, & c, apply to the groom, at Wray's livery stables, Bruton- street, Bond- street, where the horses are now to he seen. FOR SALE, a PAIR of bright BAY GELDINGS, 15 hands 1 inch high, 5 years old, match and step well together, quiet in harness and to ride, and will carry a lady. Also, a PAIR of BROWN GELDINGS, 15 hands 2 inches high, one 6 the other .7 rears old, match, and step well together, and have been driven leaders four- in- hand. They are all warranted, and a trial allowed. To be seen at J. Fickling's, Norfolk- yard, Westbourne- grove West, Bayswater. BAY ARABIAN ( entire), probably the hand- somestin London, 15 hands high, up to great weight, and a most perfect hack and charger ; he is very quiet, has grand action, and is broken to carry a lady; the property of a gentleman. Price 70 guineas, Address, by letter, S., Mr Knight's, saddler, Richmond, Surrey. From his strength and action, would make a grand little harness horse. LADY'S MARE.— For SALE, a CHESNUT MARE , rising 6 years old, very handsome, thorough bred, a good huntress, warranted sound, and free from vice; the property of a gen- tleman at present in town, who can be referred to. Apply to Mr Coders, Duke- street, St James's. of Van Winkle's dam ; engaged in two Produce Stakes at Stockton Au- gust Meeting. This is the only thorough bred colt in England by Hippo- litus, who was sold ( immediately afier being put to the stud) for a large price, to go to Germany. Application to be made to the breeder, Mr Robert Adamson, White Hou- e Farm, near Norton. Stockton- on- Tees. out of Hungerford's dam ; price £ 100. Also, L ADY ASHTON, thorough bred chesnut park hack, 16 hands 3 inches high, 4 years old, by Gabbler out of Lucy Ashton; has been in single harness; price £ 80. To be seen at Tilbury's stables, Mount- street, Grosvenor- square. ESTABLISHED 1822.— J. OSBORN BEGS to inform noblemen and gentlemen, that he has now on SALE a choice lot of HORSES, consisting of several pairs match brougham and cab horses ; several well bred hunters, masters ot great weight; three superior chargers, colours bay and brown, and accustomed to troops; several ladies' horses and park hacks ; three first- rate cobs, masters of great weight, safe and pleasant to ride, all being the property of noble- men and gentlemen who can be referred to, and such as J. O. can safely recommend. Commission and Livery Stable, Upper Montague- street, Montague- square, W„ where also horses are broke for four- in- hand, and for all purposes. GREYHOUNDS.— For SALE by AUCTION, vJT at ALDRIDGE'S, St Martin's- lane, London, this day ( Saturday), 9th of May, at 1 o'clock precisely, the following high- bred, high- class GREYHOUNDS, belonging to a well- known public courser. The number of public prizes eack dog has won or divided is indicated by figures within parentheses. THIRD SEASON GREYHOUNDS. 1. BLACK CLOUD ( 3) I 3. BIT OF TARTAN ( 7) 2. BEACON ( 4) I 4. BARMAID ( 1) SECOND SEASON GREYHOUNDS. 5. BRIGHT STEEL ( 6) I 8. BLUETTE ( 1) 6. BLUE- BELLE ( 8) 9. BRUNETTE ( 3) 7. BLUE- EYED LASS ( 2) FIRST SEASON GREYHOUNDS, DOGS. 14. BRIGHT IMPRESSION ( 2) 15. BRIGHT ENSIGN ( 2) 16. BLOODSHOT ( 2) 10. BOLD EXPRESSION ( 4) 11. BANNER BLUE ( 1) 12. BLACK FLAG ( 5) 13. BLAZE OF LIGHT ( 1) 13. 17. BLACKNESS ( 3) 18. BLACK BELLE ( 2) 19. BEWITCHING ( 1) I STALLION DOG. 22. BRIGHTON, a winner of 14 prizes, and of 63 public courses, On view till 1 o'clock. 3ITCHES. 20. BEDAZZLING ( 2) 21. BRIGHTNESS ( 2) GREYHOUND SAPLINGS.— FOR SALE, A BRACE of untried DOGS, whelped March 6,1856, one black and white, the other brindled, by Ecclefecham out of Repentance, the dam of King Lear and many other winners; price £ 20 the brace. Apply to Mr Randall, Ohadbury, near Evesham. FOXHOUNDS,— FOR SALE, FOURTEEN AND A HALF COUPLE ; two couple of puppies, two and a half one sea- son, three > nd a half two seasons ; the rest different ages. Apply to George Keflpett, Ropley Kennels, Alresford, Hants. TO be DISPOSED OF, a PAIR of YOUNG A POINTERS, of the best blood in the kingdom. For particulars, address. Keeper, Duke of Cambridge Inn, Grape- street, Leicester. TO the NOBILITY and GENTRY.— For SALE, THREE of the handsomest and smallest KING CHARLES'S SPANIELS in the world— perfect gems ; and, as companions for the car- riage, drawing- room, or promenade, rarely to be met with. Also, a milk- white Scotch Terrier— complete novelty, a suitable present for a duchess. Ail healthy, and each only 8Jlb weight. Should be seen to be admired. A pair of pure- bred and handsome miniature bulldogs, each 1441b weight, not to be surpassed; such are seldom offered in a newspaper. A few good vermin terriers, and dogs of high courage.— T. Atherton 1, How- land- mews, West Howland- street, Tottenham Court- roacL D OGS.— On SALE, a remarkably handsome pure bred BULLDOG, 16 months old, 181b weight, colour fallow smut, with a crook tail. Lowest price £ 7. Also a BULL TERRIER DOG: will fight, draw the badger, and kill rats: 18 months old, colour brindle. Price £ 3. Also a SCOTCH TERRIER DOG, a goori killer. A trial allowed. Can be seen by applying to Charles Spalding, Jolly Waggoners, 18, Little Coram- street, Russell- square. DOG.— For SALE, a white, with wall eye, half bred BULL BITCH ; a splendid water deg, and will kill; would make a capital yard dog, or for going abroad ; age, 2 years. Price £ 3.— Apply after 5 this ( Saturday), or Sunday, Monday, aud Tuesday evenings, at Mr Smith's, No. 5, Kennington- oval ( between Bowling Green- street and Clayton- street). DOG.— For SALE, the property of a gentleman, a very large, handsome. YOUNG ESQUIMAUX DOG, a great curiosity, considered the finest ever imported; colour blue, finely shaded ; he is very docile, and an excellent watch and water dog. He would be a great protection to a park or pleasure grounds. Apply to E. W. Shaw, 4, Grange- court, Carey- street, Lincoln's Inn- fields. THE DOG MARKET is well SUPPLIED with every kind of DOGS. Now one of the largest collections in the world. To be seen at Bill George's kennels, Kensall New Town, Pad- dington, London. FOR SALE, a CLIPPER YACHT, carver built, 8 tons, very roomy, and fast. Price £ 40, lately cost £ 160. Nearly new, and fit for sea. Got no use for her, having a larger yacht. Any person thinking of purchasing can have a trial in her; she is to be seen at Mr Cownden's, boat builders, East Greenwich; or for particulars apply to J. G.. 426, Oxford- street, Londan, W. FOR SALE, the fast- sailing IRON CUTTER YACHT NAPOLEON, 49 tons, o. m. Her stores, & c. are in good condition, and she is ready for sea. For price and particulars apply to the Secretary, Royal Thames Yacht Club, Bedford Hotel, Covent- garden, W. C. FOR SALE, a handsome, fast- sailing CUTTER YACHT, 50 tons o. m., new last season, copper fastened, iron floors, and cast iron ballast. Apply to Capt Roberts, Secretary, Royal Western Yacht Club, Plymouth. F AST and handsome IRON YACHT of 100 tons for SALE Messrs Ford and first- rate equipment, and nearly new. Cannon- street, E. C. Aj- ply to TO VETERINARY SURGEONS.— To be DIS POSED OF immediately, a good VETERINARY PRACTICE, situate in a first- rate agricultural and sporting district in the midland counties. The practice is unopposed and is in every respect an eligible opening for a young man.— Address, A. Z„ care of Messrs Hunt and Son, 75, High- street, Birmingham. T( 10 VETERINARY SURGEONS.— An old- established BUSINESS to be DISPOSE D OF, with immediate possession, in consequence of the decease of the late proprietor, Mr Charles William Sibbald. Address to Samuel and James Taylor, Big- gleswade, Beds. TO VETERINARY SURGEONS.— A Member of the Veterinary College, Edinburgh, having seen considerable practice, is desirous of obtaining a SITUATION as an ASSISTANT. Active employment rather than salary is desired,— Address J. E. P., Mr Anderson's, news agent, Suffolk- street, Birmingham. / CRICKETER.— WANTED, a steady respectable V^ man as BOWLER and GROUND KEEPER, for a provincial club. Unexceptionable references required. Address, stating terms, R. P., Rumford- street, Chorlton- on- Medlock, Manchester. GENTLEMAN is anxious to RECOMMEND a BAILIFF, a man about 39, who has been in his service for upwards of 10 years.— Direct to A. S., Mr Laking's, 26, Halfmoon- street, Mayfair, London. A SPORTING.— A gentleman wishes to ENGAGE himself as PRIVATE AGENT in all matters relating to the Turf. To any nobleman or gentleman not wishing to appear personally in the ring, or as the owner of horses, the advertiser would be an ac- quisition. Highest references will be given. Apply, prepaid, to Mr Stanley, 11, Maiden- terrace, Haverstock- hill, N. W. WANTED, as SECOND WHIPPER- IN to a pack of foxhounds, a young, active, light weight. Apply to Charles Treadwell, Bramham Park, Tadcaster. GAMEKEEPER.— WANTED, a SITUATION as GAMEKEEPER, by a married man, without incumbrance, who thoroughly understands the rearing and managing of game, as well as the breeding and breaking of dogs. Address, by letter, to YVilliam Lowles, keeper, Hamsell Lake, Rotherfield, Tunbridge Wells. GROOM.— An experienced man is desirous of obtaining a SITUATION. He has hunted foxhounds and har- riers, and knows his business in the hunting stable and kennel, and has excellent testimonials to character. A gentleman, in whose stable he has been employed for some years, and to whom he has been known for a more considerable time, inserts this advertisement, believing him to be well conducted and trustworthy, and adapted to superintend a stable, or have charge of brood mares and young stock. Address John Fair- man, C. Hudson's, No. 8, Stratford New Town, Essex. HEAD GAME OR PARK KEEPER.— WANTED, a SITUATION by a married man ; no incumbrance; can have good testimonials from his last employer of 12 years' standing; per- fectly understands every branch of keepering, dog- breaking, rearing by- hand, management of deer, fishing, & c. N. B. Has no objection to take charge of a shooting lodge and manor, as his wife is a first- rate cook and manager.— Address, A. L., Post Office, Aylesbury, Bucks. WANTED a good BLACKSMITH, thoroughly acquainted with all the branches of the business. He would have to work and superintend a small country business, with the option of taking to the business himself, if he likes. A marned man preferred. For particulars, apply either personally or by letter, to; A. B., Mr Dick's, baker. Guildford- street, Russell- square. STEVENS'S OINTMENT, tthe only substitute for firing horses, after 20 years' extensive use, has proved itself superior to every other remedy for the cure of curbs, splints, spavins, sore shins, diseased tendons or ligaments, ringbone, & c. It never ble- mishes, may be applied during work, and no horse will gnaw his legs after its application. Prepared only, and sold by Henry R, Stevens veterinary surgeon, at his infirmary and shoeing forges, 8 A, Park- lane, London, in boxes, with a Treaties on Lameness, and full directions for use, 2s 6d, or 3s free by post; also, in 5s and 10s boxes. Sold also by Barclay and Sons, 95, Farringdon- street, and all druggists. Post Office orders to be made payable at 65, Piccadilly, N. B. Horses shod with Phipsoii and Warden's improved shoes, to prevent slipping on pavement. BY HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. MAJOR'S REMEDIES for the HORSE, the best aud most effectual ever discovered, superseding the burning iron and the torture of the cautery. MAJOR'S BRITISH REMEDY for the cure of ringbone, spavins, splints, and all ossific deposits in the horse. Price 35s. MAJOR'S SYNOVIT1C LOTION ( the Remedy No. 2), for grogginess, weak joints, sprains of the back sinews, ruptures of the sheaths of tendons, suspensory ligaments, shoulder lameness, and inflammation; also for the cure and prevention of breaking down, & c. In bottles, large size, £ 1 Is; small, 10s6deach. MAJOR'S INFLUENZA DRINK, 10s 6d and 17s 6d. MAJOR'S RESTORATIVE DRAUGHTS, 10s 6d and 17s 6d. To be had of all respectable medicine vendors, and of Mr Major, vete- rinary surgeon; together with the pamphlet and testimonials, price Is. JOSEPH MAJOR. 26. Cockspur- street. Charing- cross. ( 710R the HORSE.— BARROW'S GOLDEN JL1 OINTMENT of IODINE, patronised by the principal racing and hunting establishments in the kingdom, as a speedy cure 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: and all other respectable chemists, in boxes at 2s 6d, 4s 6d, and 7s, with full directions, and sentpost free; where also may be had BARROW'S celebrated GUM PLASTER, for strained sinews and ligaments, in pots 5s and 10s each. H( ORSES.— 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 oases wh « re blistering is usually applied, is well known; and its celebrity has extended to all the great studs throughout the world. No horse will gnaw it.— Sold by Messrs Barclay and Sons, 95, Farringdon- street, London; and by all respectable medicine vendors. In pots Is 6d. 2s 9d, and 5s eaeh. PURGING PASTE for HORSES. — NETTLE- SHIP'S celebrated PURGING PASTE is prepared in a peculiar manner from the best Barbadoes aloes; it never gripes, and keeps good for years in any climate. Half a pound 4s, lib 7s 6d, or 6s per dozen. Also, NETTLESHIP'S NIMROD BALLS, sure preservers of the consti- tution, enabling the horsekeeper inexpensively to maintain the health, condition, and natural vigour of the noble animal. Half a dozen 3s one dozen 5s. Prepared only by George Jolley, chemist, Mayfair, Lon' don, W. ; and may be had of all medicine vendors throughout the globe" STALLION.- Catterick.— GOORKAH will serve mares at MrC. Pybus's stables for the season 1857; thorough* bred mares at 5 guineas, and 10s the groom; half- bred mares at 8 guineM, and 5s the groom. He is by Annandale out of Fair Jane, by David; 15 hands 8 inches high; a good brown, clear of white; perfectly sound, enormous powers, splendid action in all his paces. His perforruancem will show he has won and beat all the best horses in his yea » , and at all distances. At three years old, won Liverpool Cup, beating Goldfinder, Chief Justice, Harbinger, Missive, Cariboo, Alp, and many others. KWsu 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 Harrieot, Friars' Hall, and The Black Doctor. Same place, nest day, won tfee value of 95 sovs, beating Braxey, Pugorroek, Auehhileck. Radulphus, Worcester, and Bird Trap. Ran s< eond to Kingston for the Northumberland Plate, beating Goldiinder, Red Lion, Little Jack, Garth- forth. and many others in the race. At York, for the Great Ebor, ran fourth to PantomimejJNabob, and Catspaw, beating Newminster, Adine, Revolver, Lord Fauconberg, Barbette, Peggy, and a great field. Ran second to Balrownie for the Caledonian St Leger, equal weights. He met with an accident, when three years old, in his foot, which put an end te 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. Pybue, Catteriek, Yorkshire. STALLIONS.— To serve this season, METEOR and DARKIE, at Mr Lucas's, Lutterworth, Leicestertliire; thorough bred mares, 10 guineas: half bred mares, 3 guineas, and 5s the groom. Meteor, a winner of the Two Th. usand Guineas Stakes at Newmarket, is a dark chesnut, stands full 16 hands 3 inches high, with great povrer; is equal to 15st with hounds. He was got by Velocipede, the sire of Amato ( winner of the Derby), and of the Queen of Trumps ( winner of the Oaks and Doncaster St Leger) out cfDido, by Whisker ( a winner of the Derby), and the sire of Memnon and The Colonel ( both winners of the Doncaster St Leger), granddam Miss Garforth, by Wal- ton out of Hyacinthus, Zara, by Delpini, & c.— Darkie on the same term* as Meteor. Darkie is a dark brown, stands 15 hands 3 inches high, was got by Sir Hercules out of Dark Susan, by Glaucus, her dam Lady Sarah, by Tramp out of Miss Wentworth, by Cervantes. Good accom- modation for mares and foals. All expenses to be paid before mares axe fokcn away. STALLIONS.— At Alvediston, London Elm, Wilts. — JOE LOVEL, by subscription; thirty males, beside those ot 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 Woodyafes, where there are plenty of good loose boxes and fine grass land. Sub- scriptions taken at Messrs Weatherby's; or of George Randall, stud groom, on the premises. Further particulars may be known of Mr William Day, Woodyates, Salisbury. Twenty subscriptions have been taken. STALLION.— 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 blooda f the present day, being by Melbourne out of Ennui, by Bay Middleton out of Blue Devils, by Velocipede ( the dam of Saun- terer). Dear Me is a rich dark bay, with black legs, stands full 16 hands ahigh, with short legs, and of great power, and has proved himself a sure foal- getter. All communication respecting the above to be addressed to Mr T. W. Redhead, Bolton- le- Moors.— N. B.: Every accommodation for brood mares and foals, the proprietor having spared no expense to secure every comfort. Hay and grass at the usual prices. Corn at market price. STALLIONS for SEASON 1857.— At Cawstoa Lodge, near Rugby, Warwickshire: IRISH BIRDCATCHER, 40 mares ( besides those of his owner and lessee) at 20 guineas each mare, groom's fee included. WIND HOUND, the sire of Lady Hawthorn, a limited number of mares, at 12 guineas each mare, groom's fee included. OULSTON, a limited number of mares, at 10 guineas each mare, groom's fee included; half- bred mares 5 guineas. Hay and grass at 10s per week, corn ( if ordered) at market rates. All expenses to lie paid before the mares are taken away.— Foi particulars apply to William Hemming, stud- groom, Cawston Lodge, Rugby Robert Black, agent to Lord John Scott, Toft, Duncliurch. STALLIONS.— Rawclille 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, S guineas each; winners and dams of winners served gratis by these three norses; 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 af Bolingbroke, Hungerford, & e. Besides a limited number belonging to the company. Apply to Thomas Baitson. stud groom. ^ TALLION.— CHABRON, by Camel out of kj 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. Cbabron is a dark bay, without white, 15J hands high, free from blemish, and peculiarly adapted for breeding good riding or phaeton horses, out of half bred mares, as he has good knee action. His stock, both thorough bred and half bred, are very promising. Thorough bred mares. £ 5 5s, half bred ditto £ 3 8s, and 5s the groom. Further particulars of Mr Peate, Dudding Hill Farm, Willesden, Middlesex. STALLIONS.— At Willesden Paddocks, Kilburn, London, PYRRHUS THE FIRST, winner of the Derby, & c; sire of Virago, Mcestissima, & c, at 80 guineas. SIR TATTON SYKES, winner of the St Leger, & c, sire of many winners, at 20 guineas. SAUCYBOY, winner of the Caen Steeple Chase of 800 sovs, by Arthur, dam by Mameluke, at 8 guineas. Apply further to Mr C. tPhillips. STALLIONS.— IDLE BOY, by Harkaway out of Iole, by Sir Hercules, sire of Pretty Boy, Mary, and Shelah, at Ashteii Paddocks, near Lancaster, 80 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. Win. Robiuson, groom. VOLUNTEER, by Ithuriel out of Abaft; at 3 guineas a mare, a Wroughton, near Swindon. William Truelove, groom. QTALLIONS.— At Childwick Hall, near St Albans, k} 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 promisine, several of which can be seen at the above place. WHlTELOCK, by Ratan out of Miss Martin, by St Martin; a guinea and a half each mare. For f urther particulars, apply to David Miles, as above. QTALLION GRECIAN.— At Theobald Stud Farm, Stockwell, Surrey, three milesfrom Hyde Park- corner, GRECIAN, Epirus out of Jenny Jumps, at 10 sovs a mare; he is half brother to Pyi rlius the First, stands 16 hands high, with great substance; colour, chesnut. His stock are very large and racing- like; can be seen at the stables, with the sire. Hay and grass for barren mares at 12s per week. All expenses must be paid before the mares are removed. Apply to the stud groom on the premises. 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.— ROLAND, by Alamode, dam by Blacklegs, now 5 years old, 16 hands high, beautiful dark bay, with great power, will serve marefthis season, at Mr W. Mason's Pal- docks. Old Field Farm, Acton Vale, Middlesex, thorough bred 5 guineas, half bred 2 guineas, including fee to the groom. Mares 10s per week. Corn at market prices.— Further particulars of Mr W. Mason, livery and commission stables, 129, Piccadilly. STALLION.— SWEETMEAT, 35 mares at 15 guineas ( besides the owner's). He is sire of Mincemeat, winner ot the Oaks in 1854, Nettle and Mincepie, winner of the Oaks in 1856, Citron, Lundyfoot, Angelica, Trifle, Sweet William ( a great favourite for this year's Derby), and a host of other first- rate horses. Othe< particulars in. former advertisements. Apply to Mr Eyke, Stanton Shiffnal. Salop. STALLIONS at Middle Park, Eltham, KINGS TON. The subsci iption to this lion e is full. NEASHAM at 8 guineas, halt- bred mares half price. MARSYAS at 6 guineas, half- bred mares half price. Kent, STALLION.— To serve at Cawston Lodge, Rugby, CANNOB1E, by Melbourne out of Lady Lurewell. Thorough bred mares. 10 guineas; a lewhalfbred mares at 5 guineas. STALLION AUGUR.— Apply to Daniel Price, White Horse. Beverley, Yorkshire. STALLION GRE YHOUND.— PILOT, by Pleader out of Laundry Maid, is at the service of the public at 5 guineas each bitch. Apply to John Baty, Rigg of Gretna, by Annan. STALLION GREYHOUND.— LARRISTON is at the service of the public at £ 5 5s each bitch. For particulars apply to Wm. Wignall, Star Inn, Skipton- in- Craven, 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— MASQUERADER, fawn dog ( formerly called Imitator), at £ 8 3s. He is by Motlev out of Mocking Bird, and one of the fastest dogs in England, never hav « ing been led to his hare; for performance see " Thacker." Apply to William Alsop, King's Arsis Hotel, Kenilworth. STALLION GREYHOUND. — CALEDONIAN, red and white, by Sam out of Cleopatra, at £ 5 is each. He com- bines the King Cob bloed of England with the Waterloo and Sport blood at Scotland— see account, of him in volume 14 of" Thacker" s Annual," page 835; also " Stonehenge's" aecount of him in volume 15, page 222. He dislocated a knee joint in running the deciding course for the Lytham Open Cup last season, and has not lun since. Apply to Mr Gibson, Wool met, by Dalkeith. N. B. 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 clos&> working bitches. He is stationed at Woolmef, 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. WANTED, to HIRE, for two or three months, a CART STALLION; one of the heavy breed preferred. Ad- dress, stating all particulars, immediate to B. A„ Post Office, Kington. Herefordshire. WILKINSON and KIDD, 257, Oxford- street ( corner of Park- street), London, SADDLERS and HARNESS MANUFACTURERS to her Majesty, ten doors from the Marble Arch, Established 1786. BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT to her MAJESTY and H. R. H. PRINCE ALBERT.— A. DAVIS'S, 83, Strand, cete> brated HUNTING SADDLES, horse and greyhound clothing, horse blankets, rollers, brushes, sponges, leathers, and every requisite for the hunting stables, at a saving of 80 per cent. Best town- made harness. All articles warranted of the best materials and workmanship. List ot prices forwarded by post. Application at A. Davis's, saddler, 83, Strandi. HARNESS, SADDLES, AND HORSE CLOTH- ING.— DEANE, DRAY, and Co, wholesale and retail saddlers and shippers, 2, Arthur- street East, London Bridge, beg to apprise gen- tlemen that they manufacture every description ef the above goods cm the premises, a due regard being paid to strength, style and fit. A large assortment of brushes, whips, spurs, sponges, lamps, and stable quisites. Portmanteaus, travelling bags, leather cases, & c. YACHT STOVES.— DEANE, DRAY, and c0' s improved PATENT YACHT STOVE, fitted with boiler, oven, and t is work complete, is capable of cooking expeditiously, and to the greatest perfection, in baking, roasting, boiling, broiling, & c. These stoves have been extensively adopted and approved by members of the various yacht clubs. Descriptive drawings, with prices, sent per post free.— Deane, Dray, and Co, London Bridge. Established A. D. 1700. RICK CLOTHS, with POLES, & c, COMPLETE, both NEW and SECOND- HAND.— A large quantity of canvas, intended for the Crimea, has been made into RICK CLOTHS, to be sold as second- hand, at greatly reduced prices. A list forwarded by post. Address in full, BENJAMIN EDGINGTON, 2, Duke- street, Southward opposite the Brighton Railway. ZEBRA or SHELL PARROQUETS ( or Budge- rigars), £ 1 per pair; a fine lot just arrived from Australia. Piping bullfinches, piping from one to three tunes, 10s to £ 8 each. The largest SKITTLES.— Balls, Bowling Green Balls, Sic Largest and best STOCK of the above GOODS in London, at much, reduced prices. Hornbeam skittles, 16s per set; balls, 8d per lb; war- ranted for three months. Bowling green balls, 18s per set of 4 pair and % jacks, all turned to metal guages, with strictest attention to bias. Priced list, post free.— JOSEPH WIXLEY, 14, Long- lane, E. C. Established GIVEN AWAY for the BENEFIT OF NERVOUS SUFFERERS.— Dr SMITH will send free on receipt of a directed envelope, enclosing two stamps ( to pre- pay postage), the Medical Friend or warning voice to young men, a new medical work on the most success- fulmode of curing those fearful diseases, nervous debility, loss of memory. „. - - —„-- dimness of sight, lassitude, indigestion, & c, resulting from the errors of stock in England ot German metallic cages, prices 20 per cent, under any youth and manhood, which, if neglected, result in premature old age. other house. Bedding Plants ( autumn struck) of all kinds, 8s per dozen; consumption, insanity, and death; illustrated with many eases, wi'h the ^ mejlias, 12s, 15s, and 18s per dozen; azaleas, 12s, lbs, and 24s.— j means of cure used in each case. Address, Dr Smith, Carlioi- street* ROBERT GREEN, lo4, Kmgsland- road. j Newcastle- upon- Tyne, \ 4 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, MAY 10, 1857. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. SOCIETY of PAINTERS in WATER CO- LOURS - lhe FIFTY- THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION is now OPEN at their gallery, 5, Pall- mall East ( close to Trafalgar- square), trom 9 till dusk. Admittance is, catalogues Gd.^^ ^ r^^ INS, Secretary. MR ALBERT SMITH'S MONT BLANC Baden, Up Hie Rhine, and Paris is now OPEN EVERY EVENING ( except Saturday), at 8 o'clock. Stalls, Ss; area, 2s; galleryas. Stalls can " be eecu^ rod'at'the box- office. EGYPTIAN HALL,' Piccadilly,„ every day, ^ tween ll and Vwithout any extra charge. The Morning Repre sentations take place every Tuesday and Saturday, at . jo cloc*. Dr KAHN'S MUSEUM, 4, Coventry- street, leicester- s^ uare.— Programme! LECTURES, by Dr KAHN, DAILY, at 8 o'clock, on highly interesting and instructive topics, and^ byJDr SEX- TON P RGS.. F. E'. S.,' as" follows :- At half- past" 1, the Phenomena Curiosities', and Philosophy of the Sense of Sight At 4. the grea Tobacco Controversy. At halt- past 7. the Food we Eat; its Uses, ire- warateon, Adulteration, and Digestion. The museum contains 1,000 SSMid- preparations, and is wholly unrivalled in the world. Open for gentlemen only), from 10 till 10. Admission, Is. Catalogues, containing Dr Kalin's Lcctures, gratis to visitors. ROYAL GARDENS, CREMORNE.— Postpone- ment of Opening.— The proprietor begs most respectfully to announce that owing to the vast improvements and alterations he is making the GRAND OPENING cannot taks place before MONDAY the 18th inst on which date he trusts to open with s e i nov. siies and attractions as shall warrant the approval of his numerous patrons,— M. li. Ihe grounds open on Sunday for promenade. Table d'hote at 8,2s 6d each, Hotel business daily as usual. _ THE EXHIBITION of the ART TREASURES I of the UNITED KINGDOM now OPEN at Manchester. _ This Palace, covering a space of 18,000 square yards, contains tne largest and most valuable „„ , COLLECTION OF WORKS OF ART, ancient and modern, ever collected, and which, there are many reasons for supposing, can never be brought together again. REFRESHMENTS are provided on an extensive scale, at moderate ChpRICES OF ADMISSION.— From the 6th to 16th May ( both days inclusive), 2s 6d for each person. On and after Monday, the 18th May, Is for each person, except on Thursday in each week, when the cliaige will be 2s 6d for each person. . , t , . . SEASON TICKETS, at £ 2 2s, entitle the proprietors to admission „, i all occasions when the Exhibition is open to the public. Tickets at £ 1 Is entitle to admission on all but tbe " reserved days. lhese ckets may be procured at the Exhibition building, or at the offices, 100, MHOURS OF EXHIBITION.— The doors will be open daily at 10 o'clock, and will be closed at sunset. A bell will be rung half an hour before ^ CATALOGUES.— A General Catalogue, price Is, is sold in the Palace. BATH CHAIRS are provided, at a moderate charge, for the use ol ladies and invalids. . ., . „, Arrangements are being made with the various railway companies to enable visitors to come direct from any part of the country to the build- ing. The London and North- Westem Railway Company have arranged to convey passengers from London by the 6: 15 a. m. train, returning to London in the evening, allowing ^^ ViS^ sll^ ilLS seer^ y. Offices, 100, Mosley- street. GRAND BALL, PRINCESS'S CONCERT ROOMS Castle- street, Oxford- street.— Miss ROSA DOREZ'S second and last FULL DRESS RALL this season will take place on TUESDAY evenin" next May 12tli. Gentlemen's tickets 10s ladies' tickets 7s 6d, to be obtained at Jullien and Co's, Regent- street; Keith, Prowse, and Co's Clieapside; Verrey's, Regent- street; at the principal musicseilers, and at the rooms the night of the ball. M. C.. Mr H. Mott. Commence at 11 o'clock. PORTLAND ROOMS, Foley- street, Portland- place — The Misses LOTTE GRACESTONES' and EMILY MON- TAGUE'S FIRST FULL DRESS BALL will take place on THURSDAY next May It. Gentlemen's tickets, 7s 6d; ladies' ditto, 5s each; to be obtained of the Misses Gracestones and Montague, 45, Walton- street, Brompton; and at tiie rooms.— N. B. MrFrere's ball to- morrow evening is postponed, but the usual soiree on Wednesday next, and every Wed- nesday and Kriday during the present season. Tickets, 2* 6d each. PORTLAND ROOMS, Eoley- street, Portland- Elace — Miss AGNES SCOTTIE begs to inform the nobility and gentry er FIRST FULL DRESS BALL will take place on THURSDAY, May 21. Gentlemen's tickets, 10s 6d; ladies', 7s 6d each; to be had at the rooms. Dancing to commence at 11 o'clock precisely, under the direction of Mr H. C. Frere. " THEATRE ROYAL DRURY- LANE.— Lessee, Mr E. T. Smith.— Grand combination of Equestrian Novelties, American and Continental, under the management of the first female equestrian in the world, Miss Ella, and a troupe of artistes unrivalled, WILL OPEN SATURDAY, May 16th.— The company : Miss Ella, Madame Newsome, Madame Schaplaino, Miss E. J. Wells, La Petite Wells, Mdlle Flora Fabia and Marie, MrNewsome, Mr Moffatt, the Manchester Boy, Mr Potter Mr Jennings, Mons Kecq, Master E. Moffatt, Master J. Wells, Master A. Wells, Mr Tom Swann, Mr B. Fuller, Mr W. Fuller, Mons Eugene, Mons Ferdinand, from Cirque Napoleon, Paris: Royal Cirquer Berlin and Vienna; Grand Cirque of the Sultan, Constant, inople; Theatre Royal, Drury- lane, Vauxhall, and Cremorne.— Prices of ad- mission: Dress Circle, 2s Od; First Circle, 2s; Second Circle, ls6d; Pit and Promenade, Is; Galleries, 6d.— Doors open at 7, commence at half- past.— Director, Mr Stokes. THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET, under the management of Mr Buckstone.— The greatly- successful classical love story o Atalanta, or the Golden Apples, every evening, with the new arrangement of prices— TO- MORROW ( Monday) and Tuesday, com- mencing at 7, with ( 76th and 77-;. h times) the comedy of THE EVIL GENIUS : Mr Buckstone, Mr Chippendale, Mr Compton, Mr W. Farren. Miss Reynolds, Mrs E. Fil/. William, Miss M, Oliver, & c. After which, ATAL VNTA: or, the Three Golden Apples : Miss M. Oliver, Miss Marie Wilton, Mrs Poynter, Miss E. Ternan,& c. And BOX AND COX: Box ( his original character), Mr Bucketone ; Cox, Mr Compton. On Wed- nesday and Thursday She Stoops to Conquer. Atalanta. And Make " Your Wills: Joseph Bragsj, Mr Buckstone. On Friday and Saturday the new drama of A Life's Trial: Mr Buckstone, Mr Howe, Miss Reynolds, & c. Atalanta. Aud Lend Me Five Shillings : Mr Buckstone, Miss Talbot, & c. In futjre the prices will be as follow :— orchestra stalls ( which may be retained the whole of the evening), 6s each. No charge for booking. FIRST PRICE. Dress boxes 5s Od Upper boxes 3s I'd Pic 2s Od Lower gallery Is Od _ Upper gallery Os 6d | No half- price to upper gallery. Stage manager, Mr Chippendale SECOND PRICE. Dress boxes 3s Od Upper boxes 2s 0d Pit Is OS Lower gallery Os 6d GREAT NATIONAL STANDARD THEATRE Shoreditch.— Last, Five Nights of Mr Phelps— TO- MORROW ( Monday) and Thursday, THE FATAL DOWRY, in which Mr Phelps and Miss Atkinson will perform.— On Tuesday, The Stranger: The Stranger, Mr Phelps.— On Wednesday, Richelieu : Richelieu, Mr Phelps.— On Friday, The Gamester: Beverly, Mr Phelps. To conclude every evening with THE DUMB SAVOYARD AND HIS MONKEY, in which Mr Flexmor and Madame Auriol will appear. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.— Lessee and Manager, Mr Wm. Cooke.— TO- MORROW ( Monday), and following evenings, to commence with the grand spectacle, entitled, THE FRENCH IN ALGIERS; or, The Battle of Constantino. After which, SCENES in the ARENA, introducing Miss Kate Cooke. Concluding with a risible farce.— Commence at 7. Dress boxes, 4s; upper boxes, 3s private boxes from £ 1 is. Pit, 2s; gallery, Is; upper gallery, 6d. CYDER CELLARS, Maiden- lane, Covent- garden, — The nobility, gentry, and public, are respectfully informed that this old established and popular place of entertainment will be RE- OPENED with increased efficiencies, on MONDAY, May f8,1857. Comic, senti- mental, and instrumental talent will be selected from the first class pro- fessionals. Strand entrance two doors west of the Adelphi Theatre. Applications for engagements to be made at the Cyder Cellars from comic and sentimental singers. CASINO DE YENISE, High Holborn.— This world- renowned and elegar. t establishment, now the leading feature the metropolis, is OPEN EVERY EVENING, from half- past 8 until o'clock. The celebrated band, conducted by Mr W. M. Packer, performs nightly, among other novelties, the Musketeers and Zingara 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 Excursion Galops, & c. Admission, Is. are invited to enjoy the lovely gar- PIER HOTEL, Erith.— The public test the comfort of this establishment, and enj dens attached to the house, forming a long promenade by the river, and laid out by M'Clure, a name well known in landscape gardening. This is not inserted by the proprietor, but by a party who has found so much attention and good management that he hopes to induce the public to patronise it, and enjoy tlie fresh air of this quiet place, instead ot crowded haunts elsewhere. Several boats stop at the pier daily, with the rail also in half an hour. The hotel charges aie very moderate, with excellent beds, and much amusement for young folks. Boats for sailing or rowing can be had of R. Gray, at the pier. T 1HE WELLINGTON.— The SALOON DINING ROOMS are OPEN to gentlemen from 6 until 9 p. m. A French dinner is served at a minute's notice " a la Russe." Charge, including dessert and attendance, seven shillings. The dinner " carte" for the day may be seen in the entrance hall. Entrance, 53, St James's- street, 160, Piccadi ly. H ENRY BRETT and Co have 110 agents, but are authorised by the Honourable Commissioners of Inland Re venue to supply exporters, dealers, and consumers with any quantity o BRANDY, or other SPIRITS, direct from their distillery, Old Furni- val's Inn. Holborn. Price currents free. SCllVVEPPE'S MALVERN SELTZER WATER — Manufactured by J. SCHWEPPE and Co, the sole lessees, from the pure water of the Holy Well; possesses all the celebrated properties of the Nassau spring. Schweppe's soda, magnesia, potass waters, and lemonade, are manufactured as usual. Every bottle is protected by E label with their signature. Scliweppe and Co, manufacturers of soda, magnesia, and potass waters and lemonade. London, Liverpool, Bristol anil Derby. I WSSWILL and Co's CIGAR WAREHOUSES — CHEROOTS and Mexicans, 6s and 7s per pound; cigars, 7s and 8s 6d; silvas and fragancias, 8s 6d ; Bremen, 10s 6d ; Tosswill'i royal union cigars, equal to foreign, 12s 6d ; Latakia and Manilla cigars, 12s 6d and 18s 6d ; genuine foreign Havanahs, 23s to 26s ; shag tobaccoi Ss 4d. Entrance to warehouses, 4, Monument- yard, extending to 6, and 8, Pudding- lane, City. / GOODRICH'S SISAL CIGARS, at his Tobacco VJT Snuff, and Cigar Stores, 407, Oxford- street, London, near Soho- square. Box, containing 14, for Is 9d, post free six stamps extra. Pound boxes, containing 109, 12s 6d.— None are genuine unless signed, H. N. Goodrich." 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. THE LONDON and PROVINCIAL ADVANCE ASSOCIATION.— Office No. 11, Buckingham- street. Strand, London.— LOANS from £ 5 to £ 5,000, on personal or collateral security. Money advanced to noblemen, gentlemen, and others, on their personal security, without sureties, or on their reversionary interests. Forms forwarded on receipt of four postage stamps, to W. R. HOLLOWAY, Manager. J. EAGRIS, Secretary. PATRONISED BY THE QUEEN. LENERAL DOMESTIC SERVANTS' BENE- MONEY ADVANCED to gentlemen of property, on their notes of hand; also, any amount of money advanced on reversions, gentlemen having the use of the money without paying interest or principal until they have been in possession ot tlie-. r property two years. Officers and minors of property accommodated with money. £ 100,000 to lend on reversionary property and gentlemen's estates.— Apply ( in strict confidence) to Mr Graham, No. 5, Chambers, No. 8, Duke- street, St James's. EXHIBITION of ART TREASURES of the UNITED KINGDOM, 1857.— Notice to Householders.— Apart- ments.— The Executive Committee having reason to believe that many of their fellow- citizens will be disposed to offer accommodation to strangers visiting Manchester during the period of tt. e Exhibition, have determined to OPEN, for the convenience of visitors, a REGISTRY of the APARTMENTS which, upou application, may be obtained. All parties disposed are invited to send, without delay, their proposals in writing, in which must be stated the situation of tbe house, the number of sitting aiwl bedrooms, and other accommodations offered, and the terms required. Further information may be obtained at the offices, and all applications must be addressed to Mr SAMUEL HADEN, registrar of apartments, No. 100, Mosley- street, Manchester.— By order. THOMAS HAMILTON, Secretary. MONEY.— Noblemen, gentlemen of property, heirs to entailed estates, officers on full pay, and ether responsi- ble parties requiring ADVANCES, can be immediately supplied with money on their notes of hand only. Several sums ready to be ad- vanced for any period of time, upon freehold and leasehold security, reversions, life interests, legacies, and by way of post obit.— Apply ( by letter only) to F. Y., 15, Pall mall, London. Just published, price in cloth, 2s tsa, post tree ; as a pocket book, with metallic paper and pencil, 4s 6d, post free; 1 " OUFF'S GUIDE to the TURF; or Pocket j fjT VOLENT INSTITUTION, 32, Sackville- street, Piccadilly. JLftj Racing Companion for 1857.— Contents ; An Alphabetical List of j The ANNUAL MEETING, will ba held at the Hanover- square Rooms, Horses in Training, with the names of their trainers ; an Alphabetical on Tuesday, May 12, at half- past 2 o'clock, List of the Jockeys, thfir addresses, lowest weights, names of their masters, & c ; revised and enlarged Lists of the Trainers, and Colours of the Riders; the Nominations for 1857, and the Entries for the Great Stakes tor 1858 ; a complete Calendar of the Races in Great Britain and Ireland in 1856 ; the Horses Indexed, with their Pedigrees ; Spring Meet- ings in 1857; Derby Lots, & c; Laws of Racing ; Length of Courses; Winners of the Great Races, from their commencement; Races to Come, Ac, & e. London: Piper, Stephenson, and Spence, 23, Paternoster- row S1 MONEY ADVANCED to gentlemen of property and heirs to entailed estates on their notes of hand, alsc upon reversions ( the interest remaining until the reversion falls in), life es- tates, & c, derived under wills or marriage settlements. References of the highest respectability can be given.— Apply confidentially tej letter, which will receive immediate attention, to Delta, care of Mr Bridge, news agent, 2, Sherrard- strec- t, Golden- square, London. MONEY.— Noblemen, gentlemen of property, heirs to entailed estates, and officers in the army with good expecta- tion, can be SUPPLIED with any amount. Advances also made on reversions, life interests, and legacies under wills. Large sums can be obtained by way of post obit. Address by letter, to D. D., 213, Regent- street, London. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.— Shrewsbury Races on the 12th and 13th of May.— THROUGH TRAINS between PADDINGTON and SHREWSBURY run as follows : Express. Leave Paddington.... 9: 15 a. m. 11: 0 a. m. 2: 0 p. m. 5: 15 p. m. „ Reading 10: 0 „ 12: 0 ,. 3: 0 ,. 6: 5 „ „ Oxford 10: S8 „ 12.55 p. m. 3: 45 „ 6: 50 „ „ Leamington.... 1184 „ 2: 16 „ 4: 57 „ 7: 49 „ „ Birmingham .. 12: 15 p. m. 8: 10 „ 5: 50 „ 8: 35 „ Arrive at Shrewsbury. 1: 35 „ 4: 55 „ 7: 13 „ 9: 58 ., Up trains from Shrewsbury leave at 7: 50 a. m., 10: 35 a. m., 12: 50 p. m., : 50 p. m., and 10: 13 p. m. Passengers by the 9: 15 a. m. train from Paddington will reach Shrews- bury in time for the first race, which will he run at 2 p. m. MONEY ADVANCED, on the personal security of keirs to entailed estates, who oan have an immediate income secured to them. Also upon the note of hand of officers on full pay, & e. Also upon freehold and funded property, reversions to money in the Fund6, life estates, & c. Reversions purchased. Apply to Mr Allen, at his - dices, 28A, Regent- street. Waterloo- place. MONEY ADVANCED in sums above £ 200, on the personal security of gentlemen of responsibility, heirs to entailed estates, & c ; also on reversions or life interests. This emanates from a party of the highest respectability, for which references will be given to responsible parties.— Address to S. X., care of Mr Grigg, book- teller, 1S3, Regent- street, London. s< OUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.— The CHEAP . _ SUNDAY EXCURSION TRAINS from the Waterloo Bridge Station, London, to ISLE of WIGHT, 1' ortsmouth, Southampton, Salis- bury, Winchester, and Farnborough ( for Aldershott Camp) have com- menced for the season, and leave London every Sunday morning at 15 a. m. FARES THERE AND BACK: 4s in covered, or 6s 6din closed car- riases; or if to Isle of Wight Is 6d extra. By order. Waterloo Bridge Station, 1 st May, 1857. R1 ETURN TICKETS to BRIGHTON AVAIL- ABLE for TWO DAYS.- A11 RETURN TICKETS issued be- tween LONDON and BRIGHTON ( or for any other distance, not lass than 50 miles), are available to return by any train of the same elass on the day following that on which tliey are issued. No alteration is made in the present regulation, allowing return tickets issued on Friday, Sa- turday, or Sunday, to return by any train of the same class up to the evening of the following Monday. These facilities are not extended to any excursion or cheap return tickets. FREDERICK SLIGHT, Secretary. London Bridge Terminus. S' ATURDAY to MONDAY at BRIGHTON.— _ CHEAP RETURN TICKETS by the 8 p. m. FAST TRAIN, every Saturday, available to return by any train, UP to and including the 8 a. m. train on the following Monday. Available also by the 7: 20 a. m. New Express up Monday train. Third class must return not later than the 7 a. m. up train, on Monday. FREDERICK SLIGHT, Secretary, London Bridge Terminus. EIGHT HOURS at the SEASIDE.— BRIGHTON and BACK for 3s 6d, in covered third class carriages, every Sunday and Monday, at 9 a. m. from London Bridge station, returning from Brighton at 7: 8op. m. 7s 6d. first class, 5s 6d second elass 3s. 6d covered third class. These tickets may be obtained previously at any- time at the Londoa Bridge terminus, and at the company's offices, 43, Regent- circus, Piccadilly. London Bridge Terminus. FREDERICK SLIGHT, Secretary. CHEAP EXCURSIONS to BRIGHTON. Eight hours at the Sea Side.— Every Sunday until further notice, SPECIAL TRAINS will start as under:— From New Cross Sta- tion, at 7: 45 a. m., calling at Forest Hill, Croydon, Caterham Junction, Reigate, Horley, and Three Bridges. Fares to Brighton and back : From New Cross, Forest Hill, Croydon, or Caterham Junction, first class, 7s 6d: second class, 5s 6d; third class, 3s 6d. From Reigate, Horley, or Three Bridges: First class, 5s 6d; second class, 4s; third From Wandsworth Common Station, at 7: 15 a. m., calling at Balham, Streatham, Lower Norwood, Gipsy Hill, and Crystal Palace Station. Fares to Brighton and back: First class, 7s 6d; second class, 5s 6d; third class, 3s 6d. From Ep- om Station, at 7 a. m., calling at Ewell, Cheam, Sutton, Car- shalton, Wimbledon, Morden, Mitcham, Beddington, Norwood, Anerley, and Sydenham. Fares to Brighton and back: First class, 7s 6d; seconr class, 5s 6d; third class, Ss 6d. Cheap Excursion Tickets to Brighton will also be issued at Horsham, East Grinstead, Crawley, Fay Gate, and Rowfant, by trains leaving Horsham and East Grinstead, at 8: 30 a. m., joining the above excursion trains at Three Bridges. Fares to Brighton and back : First class, 6s ; second class, 4s; third class, 2 « . The above trains will arrive in Brighton about 9: 45 a. m., returning from Brighton at 6 p. m. Children under twelve, half fares. No luggage allowed.— For further information, see the time books of the company. FREDERICK SLIGHT, Secretay. London Bridge Terminus, May 1st, i857. M APPIN'S CUTLERY and ELECTRO SILVER PLATE.— Messrs MAPPIN, brothers, manufac- turers by special appointment to the Queen, are the only Sheffield makers who supply the consumer direct in London, consequently admit- ting of no intervening profit between the manufacturer and the buyer. Their London show rooms, 67 and 68, King William- street, London Bridge, contain by far the largest STOCK of CUTLERY and ELECTRO SILVER PLATE in the world, which is transmitted direct from their manufactory. Queen's Cutlery Works, Sheffield. Electro- silver Spoons and Forks, fiddle pattern, full size. per doz Table spoons 56s Od Table forks 86s 04 Dessert spoons 27s Od Dessert forks 27s Od Teaspoons 16s Od Salt spoons (" gilt bowls') M ustard do < 6s. per doz >•.... 14s Od Egg do (. extra J Ivory Table Knives, full size balance handles, which cannot possibly come loose per doz Table knives 22s 6d Dessert knives 16s Od Carvers ( per pair) 7s 9d As above, with sterling silver ferules. Table knives 31s Od Dessert knives 23s Od Carvers ( per pair) 9s 9d Messrs Mappin Brothers respectfully invite buyers to inspect their unprecedented display, which for beauty of design, exquisite workman- ship, and novelty, stands unrivalled. 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. LESLIE'S GAS PATENTS.— Improved machinery enables Mr LESLIE to reduce the price of his celebrated BURNERS from 7s to 4s each. The London, Liverpool, and Manchester Post and Money 0r<?. er Offices' gas is purified and consumed by Leslie's Patents with great sanitary and economic results. 59, Conduit- street.— N. B. The composing and other offices of this journal are admirably and economically lighted by the use of Leslie's Patents. SHAVING made EASY.— Razors kept always m absolute perfection by the new DIAMOND COMPOUND, truly indeed the poor man's friend; its action on the razor is quite marvellous, which a trial will at once prove. Sent by post on the receipt of 13 postage stamps, by Mr Clialfont, 99, Great Titchfield- street, Oxford- street, London. HIRTS.—" FORD'S EUREKA SHIRTS differ . _ from other patterns, not merely in shape and design, but in their great superiority of fit, quality of material, and- workmanship."— Globe. The best quality six for 42s. Detailed list of prices and mode of self- measurement sent free per post.— RicliardFord, 88, Poultry, London, E. C S1 S1 1MT ONE Yonpersonal security promptly ADVANCED UX to noblemen or gentlemen, lieirs to entailed estates, or by way of mortgage for any period, on property derived under wills or settleaients, & c. Confidential applications may be made or addressed to Mr Howse, No. 11, Beaufort- buildings, Strand, W. C. Now ready, in One Vol, with 1,500 Engravings of Arms, IR BERNARD BURKE'S PEERAGE and BARONETAGE for 1857. New Edition, corrected to the present time from the personal communi- cations of the nobility, & c. Also, now ready, Sir B. BURKE'S HISTORY of the LANDED GENTRY ot ENG- LAND, SCOTLAND, and IRELAND. Part. IIL, price 10s 6d. To be completed in one more part, forming a single volume, uniform with the Peerage. The CRESCENT and the CROSS. By ELIOT WARBURTON. Thir- teenth Edition, with Fifteen Illustrations, 6s bound. Hurst, and Blackett, publishers, successors to Henry Colburn. THOMAS DOUSBERY, Secretary. R^ HE AGRICULTURISTS* CATTLE INSU- _ L RANCE COMPANY, 20. Cockspur- street, Charing- cross, London; 9, South St Andrew- street, Edinburgh ; 50, Lower Sackville- street, Dub- lin; has issued 50,000 agreements, protecting £ 10,000,000 of live stock; it insures against death from murrain, pleuro- pneumonia, and all other diseases. Prospectuses, proposal forms, and all information may be had of R. W. GOOLD, Secretary and General Manager. Agents wanted. Second Edition, now ready, royal 8vo, 30s bound. LAKE NGAMI; or, Explorations and Discoveries during Four Years' Wanderings in South Western Africa. By CHARLES JOHN ANDERSSON. With Map and 50 Illustrations of Sporting Adventures, Subjects of Natural History, & c. " The numerous sporting adventures make this book as interesting to read as a romance. The illustrations are admirable, and represent scenes as striking as any witnessed by Gordon Cumming."— Literary Gazette. Hurst and Blackett, publishers, 13, Great Marlborougli- street. Just published, in fcp 8vo, price 6s 6d cloth, THE ANGLER in the LAKE DISTRICT; or, Piscatory Colloquies and Fishing Excursions in Westmoreland and Cumberland. By JOHN DAVY, M. D., F. R. S. Also, by Dr DAVY, in fcp 8vo. price 6s cloth, The ANGLER and his FRIEND; or, Piscatory'Colloquies and Fish- ing Excursions. " Young anglers will read his volume with profit, and old anglers witn pleasure. It is just the quaint, chatty, calm, yet cheerful book, which a work on angling should be."— Athenaeum. London: Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, and Roberts. CHEAPER EDITION OF LOUDON'S AGRICULTURE. The Fifth Edition, in one large volume, 8vo, with nearly 1,300 woodcuts, price 31s 6d. cloth. LOUDON'S ENCYCLOPAEDIA of AGRICUL- TURE: Comprising the Theory and Practice of the Valuation, Transfer, Laying- out, Improvement, and Management of Landed Pro- perty, and of the Cultivation and Economy of the Animal and Vegetable Productions of Agriculture. London: Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, and Roberts. NATIONAL DISCOUNT LOAN FUND and DEPOSIT BANK, 10, Essex street, Strand, London, W. C- MONEY ADVANCED without sureties. Loans from £ 5 to £ 500 with sureties, loans from £ 5 to £ 200 without sureties; bills discounted; money advanced on bills of sale, annuities, reversions, &<-. Office hours from 10 to 4. G. LAWRENCE, Manager. RELIEF to the EMBARRASSED.— MR MAR- SHALL, of 86, Hatton- garden, solicitor and attorney of the Court for the Relief ef Insolvent Debtors, of, upwards of 20 years' experience, offers his services to persons wbose affairs are embarrassed ( in town or country) to obtain immediate protection of their person and property from all county court and other proceedings, and conduct their business through the court, under the new act, without imprisonment, at one- third the usual charges, which may be paid by instalments. LILLYWHITE and WISDEN, manufacturers and exporters of bats, balls, stumps, gloves, leg- guards, and EVERY ARTICLE connected with CRICKET. Address, 2, New Co- ventry- street, Leicester- square, London. F / CRICKET. JOHN LILLYWHITE ( late V^' Lillywhite, Brothers), wholesale and retail dealer in BATS, balls, gloves, leg guards, and every article connected with the game. A great reduction to clubs, schools, & c. List3 of prices post free.— Manu- factory, Prince's- terrace, Caledonian- road, Islington, N. lAGE'S CRICKET BATS, BALLS, & e, 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 Regist ered Handle Bat, which, from the peculiarity of its make, is warranted not to break, and to stand in any climate. Register No. 3,660. For lists of prices for the ensuing season address E. J. Page, cricket bat and ball manufacturer. No. 6, Kennington- row, Kennington, Surrey, S. CRICKET.— J. BARTLETT and Co's PATENT COMPRESSED CRICKET BATS are acknowledged by all the most celebrated players to be the best in use. The largest and best stock in London may be seen at their manufactory, 62, Waterloo- road. Their WHALEBONE SPRING HANDLE BATS are made on a new princi- ple, having more spring, and are warranted not to break. Clubs, schools, and the trade supplied. A list of prices forwarded, on application to 62, Waterloo- road. Post Office orders attended to,— A first- rate bat maker wanted. Apply immediately, as above. CRICKET BAT AND STUMP MANUFAC- TURERS.— Messrs CLAPSHAW, SON, and Co, land 2, Little Vine- street, Waterloo- road, near the South Western Railway Station, are the cheapest, best, and oldest manufacturers. Gentlemen, clubs, schools, & c, will find this the best place for well- seasoned goods, war- ranted. Removed from New- street, City- road, and carry on business at this establishment only. Established 60 years. LITTLE and Co's SALMON and TROUT RODS, Flies, and Tackle are the best. Her Majesty's Exhibition Com missioners awarded them a prize medal. Makers, by special appoint- ment, to H. I. M. Napoleon III., and H. R. H. Prince Albert. Theirpric. es are more than moderate, when quality is considered, for which see new illustrated- catalogues gratis, post free.— 15, Fetter- lane, London. N. B. Wholesale lists for dealers. S-' ALMON and TROUT FISHING.— CHARLES FARLOW, manufacturer, 191, Strand, London, invites anglers to inspect his large and varied STOCK ef superior seasoned SALMON, TROUT, and SPINNING RODS, salmon, lake, and trout flies, im- proved reels and lines. Artificial baits in every variety. Superior stout salmon and extra fine silkwor m cut. Flies dressed to pattern, and sent by post. Rods repaired and made to order. Catalogues gratis. Sole agent in London for Phiilips's Dublin hooks, and Brown's phantom minnows. SALMON and TROUT FISHING.— JONES and Co, 111, Jermyn- street, St James's, London, beg to acquaint noble- men and gentlemen they have manufactured a well- seasoned stock of salmon, trout, and spinning RODS; an extensive assortment of salmon, trout, and lake FLIES, made expressly for the Norwegian and all rivers and lakes in the United Kingdom. Improved reels, lines, flexible baits for salmon, trout, and pike always ready. Rods repaired and made to order. Flies dressed to pattern, and sent by post to all parts of the country on the shortest notice and on reasonable terms. T( O ANGLERS.— The PECTORAL FIN and the ARCHIMEDEAN MINNOW, invented and manufactured by FREDERICK ALLIES, South Parade, Worcester, and registered by act ol Parliament. London agents: Charles Farlow, 191, Strand; Thos. Aldreds, 126, Oxford- street; J. Bernard, 4, Church- place, Piccadilly; Giles Little, 15, Fetter- lane; George Eaton, 6 and 7, Crooked- lane; William Gowland, 4, Crooked- lane; J. S. Holroyd, 59, Gracechurch- street: Alfred and Son, 54, Moorgate- street; A. Anderson, 71, Long- acre; Jones and Co, 111, Jermyn- street; A. and 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 fost or railway, on receipt of cash to the amount. Apply to the inventor, ' rederick Allies, South Parade, Worcester. SPORTSMEN.— Patent RACE COURSE, field, opera and general out- door day and night perspective GLASSES, very small, for the waistcoat pocket, each containing 12 and 18 lenses, con- structed of German glass; for greatness of power and brilliancy they cannot be equalled. Her Majesty's Coast Guards are now making use of them as day and night glasses in preference to all others; they are also preferred for deer- stalking, and by sportsmen, gentlemen, and game- keepers. Telescopes, SJ inches long, by which a person's countenance may be clearly seen at miles, and an object at 12 to 14 miles distance and with an extra astronomical eye- piece Jupiter's Moons, Saturn's Ring, and the double stars are distinctly seen. All the above can be had of larger and all sizes, with increasing powers, and are secured by her Majesty's royal letters patent.— Messrs S. and B. SOLOMON, opticians, 89, Albemarle- street, Piccadilly, opposite the York Hotel. B1 BLAINE'S CANINE PATHOLOGY IMPROVED. Lately published, a New Edition, in Svo, price 7s 6d cloth, LAINE'S CANINE PATHOLOGY; being a Description of the Diseases of Dogs, nosologically arranged, their Causes, Symptoms, and Curative Treatment; with Practical Observa- tions on the Breeding, Rearing, and Sanitary Treatment of the Canine Race. The Fifth Edition, revised and corrected by THO MAS WALTON MAYER, Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Lona- on: Longman, Brown, and Co; Simpkin, Marshall, and Co ; Wliittaker and Co; Hoiilston and Wright; H. Renshaw; and H. G. Bohn. JULLIEN and Co's CORNET- a- PISTONS » approved and tried oy Herr Koenig, manufactured by Antoine Courtois. No. 1. The Drawing- room Cornet-^- Pistons ( by Antoine Courtois), used by Herr Koenig £ 8 8 0 2. The Concert- room Cornet- if- Pistons ( by Antoine Courtois), usedby Herr KoenigatJullien'sconcerts 8 8 6 3. The Military Cornet- a- Pistons 6 6 0 4. The Amateur Cornet-^- Pistons 5 5 0 5. The Navy Cornet a- Pistons 4 4 0 6. The Ordinary Cornet- a- Pistons ( first quality) 830 7. The Ordinary Cornet- a- Pistons ( second quality) 2 2 0 List of prices, with drawings of the instruments, may be fiad on appli- cation. Instruments of every description supplied at the lowest possible prices. Jullien and Co, 214, Regent- street, London, W. RPHE WINNER of the SCENTS.— BREIDEN- X BACH'S NEWMARKET JOCKEY CLUB PERFUME, first, the Royal Hunt Bouquet, second; the Yacht Club Nosegay, a clever third.— Sold in bottles. 2s 6d each, or three in a box, 7s, at the Grand Stand of Perfumes, 157B, New Bond- street, near Limmer's. WILLIAM WRIGHT, Fulwood rents, Holborn, Loudon, sporting printer and publisher, electric telegraph agent, & c, continues to supply results, arrivals, betting, and other intelligence from race meetings, per electric telegraph. WRIGHT'S BOOK OF HANDICAPS; a weekly programme ol races to come; price Id, or sent ( post free) the whole season, for 7s, LISTS andjCARDS for tke use of Derby clubs. Price 3s, post free Ss 4d, WRIGHT'S BETTING PRICE CURRENT ; published nearly daily; containing information serviceable to bookmakers and backers ot horses. Betting commissions executed to any amount. For particulars apply as above. Post office orders payable at Holborn. FEIST'S RACING RECORD.— The May part, neatly bound in cloth, price 8d, was ready on the 1st of the month. In addition to a complete record of sport, from the 1st of January down to the day of publication, lists of winning korses, ic, it will contain a summary of the Chester Cup and Derby betting, showing the different variations in the Turf market, the number of horses backed, & c, and proving an invaluable guide to all persons who are interested in the decision of the two great events. The monthly parts FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF TUESDAY, MAYja. BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED. SAMUEL DANFORD, late of Battersea- fields and George- yard, L< 5m. bard- street, money scrivener. BANKRUPTS. THOMAS HARRISON, Harrietsham and Maidstone, Kent, coal merchant. THOMAS WARD, Bow Churchyard, stock manufacturer. ™ S. FREDK. TilEED, Wincheater- street, Waterloo- t » wn, surgeon. Haddon- place, Waterloo- road, apothecary. JOHN FIGG, Farnhain, bootmaker. LUCY OAKLEY, Walsall, draper. Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, miller. WILLIAM PENNY, Newport, Monmouthshire, brewer. DAVID MEYRICK, Cardiff, bootmaker. KITCHINGMAN GRAV1L, Halifax, Yorkshire, grocer. EBENEZER BROOKES, Sheffield, spring knife manufacturer. WILLIAM SWINTON LAURIE, Liverpool, merchant, WM. WM. JONES, Portmadoc, Carnarvonshire, ship builder. GEORGE GILLETT, Preston, cabinetmaker. JAMES WALLWORK, Cliorlcy, Lancashire, cotton spinner. ANDERSON STOKER, Findon- hill. Durham, grocer. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. D. STEWART, Dundee, contractor. T. WALSH, Glasgow, wine merchant. J. RUTHERFORD, Crieff, gala cloth manufacturer. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE, FRIDAY, MAY 8. BANKRUPTS. WILLIAM STEVENS, Gloucester, cattle salesman. HENRY WHEELER, Derby, painter. THOMAS DAVIES, Neath, Glamorganshire, contractor. THOMAS BRADLEY, Kidderminster, apothecary. WILLIAM OGILVIE CAMERON, Camomile- street, City, export oilman. JAMES CATT, High- street, Sonthwark, brewer. JAMES SWIFT. Milton- road, Gravesend, statuary mason. THOMAS STUTELEY, Sheerness, builder, Src. JAMES SUMMERS, Hatton Garden, wholesale jeweller. WILLIAM GEORGE BROWN, High- street, Dartford, Kent, clothier and outfitter. ROBERT JAMES NORTON, Fleet- street, outfitter. THOMAS RILEY EBSWORTH, Wapping- wall, and Forest Villa. Forest Hill, Sydenham, ale and beer merchant, dealer and chapman. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. JAMES HAMILTON, Stonehoase, Lanarkshire, general merchant and baker, PATRICK ALEXANDER FALCONER, Glasgow, clothier, & c. JOHNF1TZROY YOUNG, St James's- square, Edinburgh. ANDREW BREMNER, formerly writer in Edinburgh. RODERICK CHISHOLM, Inverness, tea merchant. JAMES MACPHERSON and Co. Leith, plumbers, brassfounders, and gas fitters. THE MARKETS. may be obtained separately, price 2d each.— Printed and published by liands steadily, at full prices, W. VVrislit, Fulwood's- rents, Holborn. j ing cargoes < f Foreign Wneat are quite as dear as last week. There is a CORN EXCHANGE. MARK- LANE.— FEIBAY. The arrivals of English Wheat to our market since Monday have only been moderate. For most kinds the demand has been fair, at fully the late improvement iu the quotations. Fine Foreign Wheats have changed . but inferior kinds have ruled dull. Float- NEW PARLIAMENT. Now ready, MRDOD'S PARLIAMENTARY COMPANION, Second Edition, twenty- fifth year, containing the New Parlia- ment, is now ready. Whittaker and Co., Ave Maria- lane, and all booksellers. HIRTS.— PATTERNS of the new coloured shirtings in every variety of colours. 100 different styles for making FORD'S EUREKA SHIRTS sent to select from on the receipt of six postage stamps, self- measurement, and all particulars included. Price 27s the half- dozen.— Richard Ford, 88, Poultry, London, E. C. AVE RN KEEPERS' GLASS SUGAR JL STIRRERS, for GROG, & c.— The above useful and acknow- ledged the oleanest invention of the day, for the use of licensed victu- allers, can now be had, carefully packed in tin cases, containing three dozen, for 3s 6d. Forwarded safe to any part of England, on the receipt of 42 stamps, by DAVID JACOBS, 33, Haymarket, the only house in London established to supply tavern keepers with every description of glass adapted for their use, at wholesale prices. PRIZE MEDAL, PARIS EXHIBITION, 1855.— METCALFE, BINGLEY, aud Co's new pattern and penetrating TOOTH BRUSHES, penetrating unbleached hair brushes, improved flesh and cloth brushes, and genuine Smyrna sponges; and every descrip- tion of brush, comb, and perfumery for the toilet. Oatmeal and camphor, and orris root soaps, in tablets, at 6d each. Metcalfe's celebrated alkaline tooth powder, 2s per box. Sole establishment, 180B and 131, Oxford- street, second and third doors west, from Holies- street, W, THE first Tooth Powder extant, both as to clean- liness in using and effectually realising beautiful teeth, is ROW- LAND'S ODONTO, or Pearl Dentrifice. Prepared from Oriental herbs with unusual care, transmitted to this country at great expense, this unique compound will be found to eradicate all tartar and concretions, and impart, a pearl- like whiteness to the enamelled surface, render the gums firm and red, and, from its aromatic influence, impart sweetness and purity to the breath. Price 2s 9d per box. Caution.— The words " Rowland's Odonto" are on the label, and " A. Rowland and Sons, 20, Hatton jjarden," engraved on the Government stamp affixed on each box. Sold by them, and by chemists and perfumers. EPSOM RACES.— Gentlemen attending the races should be provided with the SIPHONIA WATERPROOF COAT, the only garment guaranteed free from stickiness in any tem- perature ( easily carried in the pocket or, on saddle). Leggings, riding and driving aprons, fishing stockings and boots, all sizes on hand. Portable folding boats for fishing and duck shooting, for one or more persons. At the Siphonia Depot, EDMISTON, 69, Strand ( opposite the Adelphi Theatre). W. C. DO YOU WANT a WELL- BUILT PAIR of KICKSEYS ? First rate stuff to stand the saddle, and no mis- take, well up in fork, e; sy 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 legs made to look like pairs. rilO the NERVOUS and DEBILITATED.— Dr X SIBLY'S RE- ANIMATING SOLAR TINCTURE has now been before the public upwards of fifty years, and its highly tonic and restora- tive qualities render it the best medicine in all cases of debility, lassi- tude, consumption, lownessof spirits, and nervousness. In rheumatic complaints and indigestion, whether arising from atmospheric changes or sedentary occupation, it is truly invaluable, imparting to the invalid health and strength in a comparatively short period. Prepared and sold by J. R. Saffell, High- street, Lavenham, Suffolk, in bottles at 6s, 7s 6d, and lis each; and'in family bottles ( by which there is a considerable saving) at 22s each. Also, Dr SIBLY'S LUNAR TINCTURE, for com- plaints incidental to the female sex, in bottles at 4s 6d and 10s 6d each. Wholesale agents, Barclay and Sons, 95, Farringdon street, London; and sold by all medicine vendors throughout the kingdom. DEAFNESS.— A retired surgeon from the Crimea, having been restored to perfect hearing, by a native physician in Turkey, after 14 years of great suffering from noises in the ears and . extreme deafness, without being able to obtain the least relief from any aurist in England, is anxious to communicate to others the particulars sSor the cure of the same. A book sent to any part of the world on receipt ) Cf six stamps; or the author wiill apply the treatment himself, at his resi- dence. Few sufferers will leave his house without being able to hear dis- tinctly and permanently. Surgeon SAMUEL COLSTON, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London ( at home from 11 till 4 daily), 6, Leicester- place, Leicester- square, Sjondon, where thousands of letters may he- seen from persons cured. BEAFNESS, NOISES THROAT DEAFNESS.— Ikst in the HEAD, and - Isestant Relief.— A certain Mode of Self Cure.— Persons deaf 30 or 40 yeais are enabled to hear conversation with ease. Full particulars to regain hearing, with the names and ad- dressee of 200 deaf persons cured, fust published, in a book, with directions, sent free on receipt of six sstsstage stamps, by F. R. IIOGH TON, Esq, M. R. C. S. E., and L. A. C., £- 1, Suffolk- street, Pall- mall, Lon- don. Hours of consultation, 11 to 4 daily. Deafness cured by one visit. FOR the BENEFIT of SUFFERING HifMANITY.— A retired gentleman, having cured himself of indigestion and nervous debility, accompanied with deafness and defect jof sight, after suffering upwards of 25 years, thinks it his duty to make Jjie remedy koown for the benefit of tbe afflicted. He will, therefore, fcjfrard the paxticulars for the cure of the same on receipt or a stamped em/ elope, properly directed. Address Rev J. Johnstone, No. 1, Park- terrace, Heavit. ree, Exeter. THE NEW FABRIC for the SYDENHAM TROWSERS, at 17s 6d.— Warranted to be of superiorgtexture, all wool and silk, thoroughly shrunk.— SAMUEL BROTHERS, having made large contracts for the supply of a supeiior fabric, previous to the advance in woollen goods, they now offer them to their patrons, and all who wish for a superior article, at a moderate price. The display of FANCY GOODS comprises one thousand different patterns, which sur- passes the production of any former season. Samuel Brothers continue to apply every improvement of art and skill to the manufacture of their justly celebrated Sydenham Trowsers, at 17s 6d, unequalled for quality, style, and fit. The FOUR POUND SUIT is specially recommended for its ease, ele- gance, and gentlemanly appearance, made from Saxony cloth, manufac- tured by an eminent West of England house, expressly for them, the wear of which they warrant. Patterns, & c, sent free. Samuel Brothers, 29, Ludaate- liill, E. C. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY.— The business of the season is proceeding with rapidity and success, in unison with the celebrity and satisfaction always attendant on the efforts of E. MOSES and SON. The activity manifested by them in the selection of the best and most fashionable articles of British and foreign manufac- ture, has its advantages in every description of SPRING and SUMMER CLOTHING, superior styles and first- class quality being in every instance self- evident. Orders for attire, liveries, riding habits, costume ordinary and extraordinary, are despatched with the greatest correct- ness and economy by E. Moses and Son. The greatest activity prevails in the JUVENILE DRESS depart- ment, and every class of patrons can now select from the most novel, useful, and extensive stock in the world. The most active commercial efforts have been called into operation in the selection and arrangement of the largest stock of fashionable HOSIERY for ladies, gentlemen, and families. These goods are of first- class style and quality, and mucli cheaper than at any other house. HATS, the easiest fitting, the most elegant- looking, and the best- wearing articles ever introduced. Novelties in CAPS, which can only be found at E. Moses and Son's. BOOTS and SHOES, for ladies, gentlemen, and children. The stock is larger than that of any other house, and the goods elegant and service- able ; and, although there has been a general rise in this article, no addi- tional price is charged at E. Moses and Son's. THE EMPEROR'S CAPE, woollen waterproof, price from 18s 6d. The CAMBRIDGE and CARDIGAN WRAPPERS. The WYNDHAM TROWSERS, very elegant, price 14s 6d. CAUTION.— E. Moses and Son beg to state that they have no con- nexion with any other house except their establishment and branches, as follow :— London : Aldgate and Minories, opposite to Aldgate Church. West End Branch: New Oxford- street and Hart- stroet. Country Branches: Sheffield and Bradford, Yorkshire. GRATIS.— A new book, with lists of prices and self- measurement. Also, an Illustrated Almanack for 1857. RACE and FIELD GLASSES.— NEW OPERA GLASS," The Princess Alice," made by, and to be had only of, MURRAY and HEATH, 43. Piccadilly, two doors from Sackville- street. This elegant opera glass, which is entirely English make, possesses every recommendation necessary to ensure it the highest favour. Pur- chasers are invited to test it against the most expensive glasses. Price, with case, £ 310s and £ 4 10s. Race glasses, telescopes, and spectacles, th » best oualitv. at, reasonable prices. WALMUN and TKUUT E1SHING.—" I dressed Kj 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- caoutchoue boots, with good thick soles to them, well stucded 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. TO CRICKET CLUBS.— CRIMEAN TENTS ( circular), 4S feet circumference, in excellent condition, com- plete with pole, pegs, mallet, & c, 30s to 50s each; also a few officers' marquees, and other Government surplus stores, equally cheap. ALDRIDGE and Co, 21, Rood- lane, Fenchurch- street, London. 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, all colours. IMPORTANT to CRICKETERS and CRICKET CLUBS.— Half- a- dozen first- rate TUBULAR INDIA RUBBER CRICKET GLOVES forwarded to any part, for £- 2 2s; also, half- a- dozen pa; r of the newly- invented cane leg guards, for £ 2 10s. Apply- to SMITH and Co, Windmill- street, Cheshunt, Herts. NO CHARGE for STAMPING PAPER and ENVELOPES with arms, crest, coronet, or initials, and sta- tioner of every description at manufacturers' prices.— RODRIGUES'S superior cream- laid adhesive ENVELOPES, 4d per 100, cream- laid note, full size, five quires for 6d; thick ditto, five quires for Is. Card- plate elegantly engraved, and 100 superfine cards printed, for 4s 6d. WED- DING CARDS, enamelled envelopes, stamped in silver, at home notes, and breakfast invitations in splendid variety and in the latest fashion.— Observe, at H. Rodrigues's well- known establishment, 21, Piccadilly. LEFT- OFF CLOTHES WANTED.— Gentlemen having LEFT- OFF WEARING APPAREL, in any quantity and of every description, including regimentals, lace, boots, books, jewellery, & c, to DISPOSE OF, are respectfully informed that they may obtain the full value for the same to any amount on addressing a line ( pre- paid) to J. HUTCHINSON, 17, Dean- street, High Holborn. Gentlemen waited © n ( free) at any time or distance. Parcels from the country, the utmost value immediately remitted by Post Office order. Established ,. 840. AS a MEDICINE long highly esteemed for its curative powers in cases of indigestion, sick headache, nervous- ness, and affections of the liver and bowels, COCKLE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS cannot be too strongly recommended, having stood the test of public opinion for upwards of half a century. Prepared only by James Cockle, surgeon, 18, New Ormond- street, and may be had of all medicine vendors, in boxes at Is lid. 2s 9d. 4s 6d and lis AN old medical gentleman, having, from the results © f his practice, written a small POCKET- BOOK, or GUIDE, expressly for the use of young men, which treats on SPERMATORRHOEA, venerea), nervous, and generative diseases in every form, believing it will prove beneficial both to the health and pockets of its readers, the guide will be sent, post free, in a sealed envelope, upon receipt ef three postages stamps and a description of disease, with any further advice that may be required, free of charge. Address. E. J. R., Greencroft Villa. High Fell, Gateshead. Durham. R' > UPTURE.—" COLES'S TRUSS is best." 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It is perfectly harmless, easily applied, the colour permanent, without the least tinge of green or purple, and is a stimulant to the growth of the hair.— For terms, address M. D.." Parwich, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. K NOW THYSELF. MARIE COUPELLE costinues to give her graphic and interesting delineations of character, discoverable from the handwriting. All persons desirous of knowing themselves, or any friend in whom they are interested, must send a specimen of the writing, stating the sex and age, and inclosing 13 penny postage stamps to Miss Coupelle, 69, Castle- street, Oxford- street, London, and they will receive a detail of the talents, tastes, virtues, and failings of the writer, with many things hitherto unsuspected. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH of JAMES MORI- SON, the Hygeist, founder of the British College of Health, with statement of bis own case. May be had gratis at the BRITISH COLLEGE OF HEALTH, New- road, London, and of all the Hygeian agents throughout the world. attended to the issue. Female obstruction pills 4s a box, since 1830, At home before 3 and after 6 daily. ANEW and IMPORTANT DISCOVERY in the SCIENCE of MEDICINE.— Patent Office Seal of Great Britain.— Diplome d'Ecole de Pharmacie, Pharmacien de Paris.— Imperial Col- lege of Medicine, Vienna.— TR1ESEMAR, Nos. 1, 2, and 8, a lozenge, devoid of taste or smell, can be carried in the waistcoat pocket, as ad- ministered by Valpeau, Lalleman, Boux, Ricord, & c, & c.— Triesinar, No. i, for relaxation, spermatorrhcea, indiscriminate excesses, or too long residence in hot climates. It has restored thousands of debilitated in- dividuals. who are now enjoying health and vigour. Triesemar, No. 2, effectually, in the short space of three days, eradicates all traces of gonorrhoea, strictures, irritation of the bladder, non- retention of urine, and those disorders where copaivi and cubebs have so long been thought an antidote for. Triesemar, No. 3, is the great continental remedy for syphilis and secondary symptoms, scurvy, scrofula, and all eruptions.— Price lis, or four cases in one for 83s, which saves in £ 5 cases, saving £ 112s. To be had in London, of Darby Established j 140, Leadenhall- street; Hannay, 63, Oxford- street; Prout, 229, Strand s Barclay, Farriug& ou- street j Butler, 4, Cheapside. ROUTLEDGE'S ORIGINAL NOVELS.- NEW VOLUME. Price 2s, boards, THE TWO CONVICTS. By F. GERSTAECKER. 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The MUSCLES and TENDONS ACCURATELY DELINEATED. Published by Messrs Fores, 41, Piccadilly ( corner of Sackville- street). L] Under the distinguished patronage of the Maryiebor. e Club. ILLYWHITE'S GUIDE to CRICKETERS.— The Tenth Edition of this work ( making a sale of 45,000) contains the laws ( latest), instructions, management of a match, duties of an umpire, rules to form a club, review- of the season, batsmen's averages, and the season's bowling analysed. Notes upon Oxford and Cambridge Universities, the public schools; important notice to gentlemen of England; remarks upon cricketers of England; cricket clubs and im- portant matches to be played during the season 1857. Published by Lilly- white and Wisden, 2, New Coventry- street, Leicester- square, and Piper and Co., Paternoster- row, London. Price Is. Post free Is Id. 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Sold also by Gilbert, 49, Paternoster- row; Mann, 89, Cornhill, London. — Consultations Hi tills, and6 till 8. A Mew and Improved Edition, enlarged to 196 pages, illustrated by 100 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel, just published, price, free by post. One Shilling, ri^ HE SILENT FRIEND; a medical work on the I physical exhaustion and decay of the frame, and the injurious consequences from the use of mercury; with directions for obviating certain disqualifications. By R. and L. PERRY and Co, Surgeons. Sola by J. Allen, 20, Warwick- lane Paternoster- row; Sanger, 150, Oxford- street ; and Gordon, 146, Leadenhall- street, London, The CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACUM is expressly employed to renovate the impaired powers of life. Its action is purely balsamic; its power in re- invigorating the frame in all cases of debility arising from excesses, has been demonstrated by its unvarying success in thousands of oases. Price lis per bottle, or four quantities in one for 88s, which saves rs. The CONCENTRATED DETERSIVE ESSENCE, a remedy for puri- fy ing, the system from venereal contamination, and is recommended for any of the varied forms of secondary symptoms. Its action is purely detersive, and its bencjiepd, influence on the system is undeniable. Price lis and 33s per bo. tie, also a saving of lis. PERRY'S PURIFYING SPECIFIC PILLS constitute an effectual remedy in all cases of gonorrhoea, stricture, and diseases of the urinary organs. Price 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and lis per box. Soliby Barclay and Sons, Farringdon- street; Darbv and Gosden, 140, Leadenhall- street; W. Edwards, 67, St Paul's Churchyard; J. Sanger, 150, Oxford- street; Has nay and Dietrichsen, 63, Oxford- street; Butler and Hardine. 4. nheanside: Pront and Harsant. 229. Strand. JOZEAU'S COPAHINE, pr Saccharated Capsules, approved of by the French College of Physicians, successfully ad- ministered in the Paris and London hospitals, and acknowledged by them to be the best remedy for a certain disorder. ( See Lancet of Nov 6, 1852 : a copy will be forwarded on application.) Price per 100,4s 6d; 50, 2s 9d. To be had of the inventor, Gabriel Jozeau, French chemist, 49, Havmarket, London; and all the principal chemists. SECRET . SORROW ! CERTAIN HELP !— Dr DE ROOS, from twenty years' practical experience, is enabled to treat with the utmost certainty of cure all diseases arising from excesses or infection, as spermatorrhoea, stricture, syphilis, & c, without the rise of those dangerous medicines, mercury, copaiba, & e. Country ratients corresponded with till cured. Advice and medicine, £ 1. Sub rosa. Address, Walter De Roos, M. D., 10, Barriers- street, Oxford- street, Lon- don, Consultations daily from II till i, Sundays excepted. MESSRS WALTERS and HARVEY, of 4, Agar- street. Strand, London, W. C., transact business as bookmakers and commissioners to any amount not less than half a sovereign on all future events. Lists of prices obtainable until return of post sent out daily to correspondents in town and country. Two postage stamps for every list required. One of the partners attends each of the principal race meetings, aud will, when desired, execute COMMISSIONS of £ 5 and upwards after the horses have gone to the starting- post, making a charge of 5 per cent on winnings. Commissions must in all cases be accompanied by cash or Post Office orders. MR A. TAYLOR is executing COMMISSIONS at the post on the Bath and Somerset and Harpenden Races, the list houses being closed iu London. Every facility is offered to gentlemen to invest their money on certain starters, and secure good winning prices. Gentlemen sending their £ 5 or £ 10 instanter, can be ® n Mr T. s horses for the Somersetshire Stakes and Harpenden Handi- cap, at long odds, and sure to win. Subscribers to Mr T. s list can have hoi ses backed for £ 5 or £ 10, and send the money alter the race. Terms- Yearly; subscription, £ 2 2s; for each meeting, 5s. Send directed en- velopes, and receive A. Taj lor's advice * n the Derby and Oaks. Address, A. Taylor, Box ft. General Post Office, London. Post Office orders pay- able to Alexis Taylor, Chiei Office, City. MR S. HANDLEY begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he executes COMMISSIONS on all races of importance throughout the season, being connected with the principal sporting men of the day. Gentlemen may rely upon receiving the best odds obtainable, and payment the following day. Gentlemen waited upon at their residences. All communications private and confi- dential. At home from 10 to 12 daily. Post Office orders payable at Charing- cross. Address, 4, Bedford- street, Bedford- square, London. MR CHARLES THORPE informs the sporting public that, on account of the interference of the authorities, he is now doing business by letter only. COMMISSIONS executed from £ I and upwards, for cash, by P. O. orders. Mr C. T. is now doing busi- ness on Derby, Oaks, and all forthcoming events. Tattersall's odds guaranteed, Alson on 1, 2, 8. Money paid the day after the race. P. O. orders payable to Charles Thorpe, Charing- cross. Address, 1, Market- street, Jermyn- street, St James's, London. R HORATIO DONALD is making a book on all the principal events of the year. He is prepared to lay- Tattersall's odds on the Derby, Oaks, & c, & c. Ail business must be done by letter only. Investors who send good references need not forward cash in advance. Address Horatio Donald, Stroud's Library, 65, Prince's- street, Leicester- square. Post Office orders made payable atCharing- cross. N. B. All moneys promptly forwarded the day after the race. 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 ikewise 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. MESSRS BUXTON and BE VAN, Turf Commis- sioners, established in 1814, execute COMMISSIONS on all races during the year, the prices regulated by the betting at Tattersall's. They also advise on future events. Terms— three months, 1 guinea; to the end of October, 2 guineas; single meeting, 5s. Post Office orders made payable at the chief office to Thomas Buxton. Address Buxton and Bevan, box 36, General Post Office, London. MR WILLIAM DAVIS begs to inform the sporting public that he is doing business on the Epsom, Bath, and Ascot meetings. P. O. orders payable Charing- cross. Cheques to be crossed London and Westminster Bank. Address William Davis, No. 19, Great Pultney- street, Golden- square, London. MJ R JAMES HENRY CLARKE, office, 300, Strand, London.— COMMISSIONS executed on all events of the year. Tattersall's odds guaranteed. Money forwarded the day after the race. Established 1850.— N. B. Priam on coming events every Mon- day. Office, 800, Strand. MR 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 the principal races throught the vestr Post Office orders payable at Charing- cross. MESSRS FISHER and GIDEON, of 17, Great Newport street, Leicester- square, beg to caution their friends and the sporting public against the parties advertisihg at No. 14, Tavistock- street, Covent- garden, as they are in no way connected with them. HENRY BARRATT may be communicated with as heretofore on all sporting events. Correspondents will receive full particulars upon application by letter, pre- paid. COMMISSIONS to any amount executed. Address 128, Long- acre, YINDEX and TAYLOR, of London, send their GUIDE to Manchester, Bath, Derby, and Oaks, free, to all re- spectable persons, on application, who enclose a stamped addressed en- velope for an answer. Address, 29, Portland- street, Soho, London. W. See Era. VICTOR, the old Turf contributor to Sporting Times, Morning Herald, & c, having returned from military duties abroad, has resumed executing COMMISSIONS on all the principal racing events of the year. Gentlemen remitting P. 0.0., payable to John Victor, may rely on securing the highest market odds on the best investments, by addressing John Victor, 7. Coombs- street, City- road, London. rilHE GOLDEN SECRET GRATIS.— JOHN X STAMFORD, Ipswieh, 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. Gentle- men corresponding will receive an immediate reply. Circulars are now ready for the Derby. r riO BACKERS of HORSES.— JOHN F AIRPLAY, X Ipswich, can be communicated with by letter. Full particulars sent gratis on receipt of a directed stamped envelope. From F.' s posi- tion, long experience, and sound judgment, he is enabled to secure for his friends the best information with respect to all races of importance, particularly on steeple chases and the spring handicaps.— N. B. The win- ners ofSomersetshir^ Stal^ T O the SPORTING PUBLIC. — A marked handicap book weekly during the season, containing the probable winners at each meeting, sent to any address e> n receipt of twelve stamps, and a stamped addressed envelope, by J. BAGNALL, news agent, 15, Nun- street, Newcastle- upon- Tyne.— N. B. Former subscribers supplied oa the old terms. COMMISSIONS executed at a charge of 5 per cent on win- nings. To ensure a reply, a stamped envelope must be enclosed. o NE HUNDRED and FORTY- FIVE, HOLBORN BARS, London.— Mr DANIEL KNIGHT acquaints his country friends and tlie public that be continues to execute COMMISSIONS to any amount on all the principal events of the year. Subscribers may always rely upon receiving the full market odds, and money punctually re- mitted day „.' ter decision. Post Office orders payable High Holborn, London. PRIAM on the GREAT DERBY.— The final edition of PRIAM'S PROPHECY on this great event will be published on Monday next, the 11th of May, containing the probable starters, their relative chances with regard to not only the Derby, but also their future performances, and selecting the absolute first, second, and third for the Derby of 1857. Order immediately of any newsman in England. Price Is ; free by post, 13 postage stamps. Office, 800, Strand, London. The absolute winner of the Derby has been named by Priam for the last six years. Priam, in his book on the- spring handicaps, pub- lished in January, gave Skirmisher for the Northamptonshire States, Skirmisher for the Great Northern, and Leamington for the Chester Cup, three months before running. ESSRS HEWITT and REID continue to execute COMMISSIONS on all races throughout the year. DERBY. 6 to 1 agst Skirmisher 10 to 1 M. D. 12 to 1 Anton 12 to 1 Arsenal Also on all events at Shrewsbury, 15 to 1 agst Strathnaver 16 to 1 Sydney 16 to 1 Zuyder Zee 20 to 100 to 1 agst others Ludlow, Ascot Cup, & c. Post Office orders to be made payable ( Chief Office) to Messrs Hewitt and Reid, 6, Harrison- street, Brunswick- square, London. R ALBERT CHESTER ( established 1847), continues to execute COMMISSIONS to any amount. Corre- spondents may always rely on receiving the best market prices. He will also guarantee the payment of winnings, making a charge of 5 per cent commission ou the outlay. Post Office orders must be made payable at chief office LATEST ODDS. THE DERBY. fair inquiry for Barley at extreme rates ; but Malt is inactive. Oats are quite as dear as on Monday, and also Beans and Peas. Flour trade firm.— Cur rent prices, per quarter.— British:— Wheat, Essex, Kent, and SuffolK, white, 5ls to 62s; ditta, tine selected runs, 64s to 70s; ditto red, 44s to 5Ss; ditto, Talavera, G7s to 73s; Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire 44s to 62s. Bariey— Malting, 87s to 42s; grinding and distilling, 29s to 37s; Chevalier, 44s to 48s. Malt— Essex, Norfolk, and Suifolk, 65s to 74s ; Kiugston, Ware, and town- made, 75s to 78s. Oats— Essex and Suffolk 19stoi3s; Scotch and Lincolnshire potato, 22s to 27s j feed, 21s to 23s; Irish potato, 22s to 26s. Rye, 36s to 38s. Beans— Mazagan, 83s to 85s s tick and harrow, 86s to 39s; pigeon, 89s to 42s; long pod, 36s to 88s. Peas - Nonboilers, 32s to36s ; white, Essexand. Kent boilers, 86s to 40s jditto Sine Suffolk, 40s ta 41a; maple, 89s to 42a; grey, 35s to 38s. Flour— Best marks, delivered, per sack, £> 0e to 52s: secondary and country ditto, 41s to 4r> s, FOBBIGIT.— Wheat— Dantzic and Konigsberg, « 9s to 79s J ditto, ditto, extra, 68s to 81s; Rostock and Welgast, 58s to76s; Belgianana Pomeranian, 52s to 74s; Danish and Silesian, 55s to 60s: Italian and Ma « rianople, — sto— s; Odessa, — s to — s; American and Canadian. 60s to 70s. Barley— Malting, 39s to 42s; grinding arid distilling, 84s to 39s. Oais — Poland brew, 22s to 27s; teed, 19s to 25s. Beans— small, 84s to 38s; Egyptian, 83s to 37s. Peas— white boilers, 34s to 37s; yellow ditto, 3< js to 88a; non boilers, 33s to 85s. Flour— Spanish, ptr sack, — s to — s ; Canadian and American sour„ 27s to 30s; sweet, 33s to 86s, BREAD,— The price of Bread in the City and at the West End is still maintained at 7Jd to 8Jd the 41b loaf; but in other places the bakers are selling the best bread at 7d the 41b loaf, while in the cheap neighbour- hoods they profess to sell at 6d. SEEDS.— Linseed supported as much money, with a moderate sale. Rapese « d unaltered in value. Tho- imports of Cloverseed have been quite limited, but as the season is so far advanced only small quantities were wanted, and no quotable change occurred in the value of any description. Canaryseed was 8s to 4s per qr higher, but not so brisk as last week. Tares are abundant, and sell in smalt quantities, at irregular low prices. Turnips, white, 18s to 20s per bushel; led and green, 18s to 20s; Mustard Brown, 20s to 22s; white, 10s to 12s; Tares, winter, 6s 0d to 7s Od; Canary, 77s to 81i per qr.; Rye Grass, 30s to 3is; Clover, red, Englishj 54s to 76s per cwt.; ditto, white, 56s to 72s ; ditto, Foreign, red, 55s to 72s; ditto, white, 72s ; Trefoil, new, 24s to 30s; Carraway, new. 42s to lis per cwt; Coriander, 22s to 24s: Hempseed, 45s to 46s per qr. English Linseed— Sowing, 74s to 76s per qr; crushing, 58s to 6Ss. Foreign Lin « iced— Baltic, — s to — s per qr; Odessa. 63s to64sod. Linseed Cakes, English, £ 10 0s to £ 10 5s per toaj Foreign, £ 9 0s t ® £ 10 0s; Rape Cakes, £ 6 Ob to £ 8 10s : Rapeseed, new, £ 80 to £ 84 per qr. METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET. FitiDAY.- We have to re- porta slow sale for Beasis, at about Monday's quotations. Sheep and LaUibs are heavy, at Monday's decline. Calves and Pigs were dull.— Beef— Inferior coaxee Beasts, 3s 4d to 8s 6d; secoud quality, Ss 8d to 4s 0d; prime large Oxen, 4s 2d to 4s Sd; prime Scots, 4s 10d to 5s Od. Sheep— Infer coarse Sheep. 4s 4d to 4s 8i; second quality, 4s lOd to 5s 0de prime coarseiwoolled. 5s 2d to 5s 6d; prime South Down 5s 8d to 6s Od. Calves— Large coarse Calves, 3s 6* to 4s 6d; prime small 4s 8d to 5s 2d. Pork— Large Hogs, 8s 6d to 4s 2d, neat small porkers 4s 4d to 4s 10iJ « Suckling Calves 23s to 30s each; quarter- old store Pigs 21s to 28s0dditto. Lambs 5s 6d to 6s 4d.— Head of Cattle on sale— Beasts 1000, Cows 110, Sheep and Lambs 4,800, Calves 192, Pigs 230, Foreign— Beasts were 40, Sheep 120, Calves 88. NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL MARKETS, FKIDAT.— Tha demand generally was dull, and prices drooping,— Inferior Beef 3s Od to 3s 4d, middling 3s Od to 8s lud, prime large ditto 4s Od to 4s 2d, prime small ditto 4s 4d to 4s Gd. Inferior Mutton Ss 2d to 3s 6d, uiddimg ditto 8s 8d to Is Od, prime ditto 4s 2d to 4s 81, Veal 3s 4d to 4* Sd. Large Pork 8s 8d to 4s 2d, snaaU ditto 4s 4d to 5s Od.— Lamb 5s 2d to 6s Od. PROVISION MARKET.— The arrivals last week from Ireland were 1,201 firkins of Butter. and 1,374 bales Bacon; and fi om Foreign porta 15,081 casks of Butter, and 862 bales Bacon. The previous value of all kinds oi English Butter having been succeeded by a further decline of fully Is to is, gave buyers rather more inclination to purchase, andthia description gave pro » f of still becoming cheaper, it is quite enough to do to make a profitable sale. The fresh Butter of last week was of good sale- able quality, and the quantity on hand pretty good. The demand at pre- sent is lifeless, because buyers will realise the hope of purchasing lower. Irish Butter of old quality finds no ready buyers, the new fourth Corks alone gaining the preference in consequence of tfie quality being fit for business, sold at 8oa to 82s. We quote fine Dorset as having realised 114s to 116s, and middling 103s to 116s per cwt. Fresh firsts offering at 14s, seconds and west country at 13s, and thirds at lis per doz., Ostend 9s to 12s 9d, Irish Butter new fifths sold at 7us, first Corks ( old; 100s to 104s. seconds ditto SOs, thirds ditto 80s, fourth ditto 70s, fifths ditto 60s, and Limericks 80s to b4s per cwt. Foreign Butter in fair demand, aud de- clining prices evident.— Fine Friesland 102s to 104s, surplus 94s to 96s, seconds 78s to 84s, fine Holland 81s to 84s,- interior — s to — s, Kampen 36s to lOOs, Zwoll 9ds to 100s, fine Bosch 80s to 84s, inferior — s to — s, Groniiigen andGuilderland fine76s0dto84s, inferior — s Od to— s, Emden and Leer, fine new milk quality, 102s to 106, Holsteiri and Kiel new milk — s to — s, Jersey — s to — s, French 70s to 76s, ditto ( Dutch) — s to — s. Liverpool will be overstocked with American Lard on - the arrivals of the large imports to that port, to the extent of enough for'T home trade for at least eight months. Irish Bacon a slow sale.- .^ cr- ford 72s to 78s landed. Hamburg is quoted at G8s to 69s for sizeable out- side, and heavy at Is to 2s less money. The cold weather operates much against the consumption. American Bacon dull asd depressed. Short middles ( which are in limited supply comparatively), 57s to 53s, long middles 54s. From Liverpool we learn the demand to be very slack, witu as much as 12,802 boxes on hand, by the recent imports. Beef scarce, the present supply scanty. Pork will be an article of business before long. Foreign Cneese— Although some activity was manifested, nothing of importance attached to tlife sale or prices.— Fine red Edams 62s to 64s, inferior 48s to& 6s, fine pale60s to 62s, inferior 48. to 56s, fine Goudas 56s to 58s, inferior 46s to SOs, fine Derby ditto 58s to 60s, inferior 50s to 54s, fine loaf 60.-, inferior 52s to56s. new Kanters 30s, fine and good Ameri- can ( duty paid)— s to — s. The demand for English Cheese has beea dull, except for fine goods; middling and solt, to effect sales lower prices are taksn. Stocks are increasing, with a very gcod supply.— Prices stationary.— Cheddar, fine, 66s. to 81s ; j middling — s to — s; ditto loaf, 64s to 78s: Wilts loaf. 64s to SOs; ditto douDle, 64s to70s; ditto thin, 50s to 56s; ditto pines, 78s to 82s; ditto skim, 38s to 48a; Cheshire, 66s to 82s; double Gloucester, 60s to 74s per cwt. HOP MARKET, EBIDAX.— Since this day week there has been a fair consumptive demand, and, as it has been reported that the bine has suf « fered through the ungenial weather, some speculation lias been going on, which has caused yearlings and olds to be fully Is dearer, and the market has generally maintained a very firm appearance. Prices :— Mid and East Kent pockets £ 310s to £ 5 14s, Weald of Kent £ 3 5s to £ 3 18s, Sussex £ 3 0s £ 8 14s per cwt. WOOL MARKET, FBIDAY.— The Colonial Wool sales have pro- gressed steadily since the commencement, and the decline of Id to ljd which then took place has been fully confirmed. The English Wool trade lias been much depressed in consequence, scarcely a transactions being reported siuce this day week. To eflect sales a decline of Id to 2d per ,1b must be submitted to. The prices we quote are nominal. The currencies must be quoted as follow, at per pack of 2401b:— Fleeces— Southdown hogs £ 2110s to £ 22, ditto half- bred hogs £) 910s to £ 2o 10s, ditto Kent £ 17 10s to £ 18, ditto Southdo « n ewes and wether £ 18 0s to £ 19 0s, ditto Leicester ditto £ 17 0s to £ 18 10s. Sorts— Cloth- ing, picklock £ 22 to £ 28 0s. ditto prime and picklock £ 2010s to £ 210s, ditto choice £ 18 0s to £ 19 Od, ditto super £ 17 Od to £ 18 0s, ditto Comb* ing— wether matching £ 23 0sto £ 24 0s, ditto picklock £ 19 10s to £ 20, ditto common £ 16 0s to £ 17 0e, ditto hog matching £ 24 10s to £ 25, ditto picklock matching £ 20 10s to £ 21 10s, ditto superfine ditto £ 17 10s to £ 18 10s. HAY MARKETS, FKIDAY.— There was a moderate supply at these markets, for which the demand was steady.— Smitlifield— Meadow Hay 50s to 84s ud, new — s to — s, Clover Hay 65s Odto 105s, new — s to — s— Straw 24s to 29s. Cumberland— Meadow Hay 52s to 88s, new — s to — s, Clover Hay 65s to 100s, new — a to — a— Straw 24s to SOs. White* chapel— Meadow Hay 50s to 84s. new — s to — s, Clover Hay 70s to 165s, new — s to — s— Straw 25s to 29s. LEATHER MARKET, FBIUAY.— There has been only a short sup- ply of fresh Leather at . Leadenhall this week, but have proved suffi- cient for the demand. No change has takeB place in the value of crops or butts. Prime light kips and figlit. skins continue in good request; also light shoulders and offal fully realised the former currencies. Quotations :- Crop Hides, 281b to 401b each, 17d to 21d per lb; 401b to 5llb, 21d to 23d; 541b to 60lb, — d to 23d; Bull Hides 18d to 15d ; Vitrei Butts, Odto Od; English Butts, 22d to31d; Foreign Butts 20d to29d; Foreign Hides, ICJd to 19d; Dressing Hides 16d to 20d; ditto Shaved, 18d to 22£ d; best Saddlers' Hides, 19d to 2ld; English Horse Hides, 14d to 18d; German Hides, lid to 19d; Spanish Horse Hides 15d to 21 ds Calf Skins ( if rounded, 2d to 4d per lb more), 821b to 401b per dozen, 19a to 24d; 421b to 501b, 19d to 25d; 521b to 601b, 19d to 23d; 621b to 1001b, 19d to 21d; Seal Skins large, — d to— d; small,— d to— d; Kips, 14d to 25d { Basils. 9d to lad ; Bellies, lid to l td; Shoulders, 17d to 21d. OIL MARKET, FKIDAY.— Linseed Oil is in good request, at £ 10 to £ 40 6s per cwt. Most other oils have sold slowly on former terms. Turpentine Is dearer, and good demand.— Florence ( hf- ch) 18s to 20s6d; Lucca, half- cliests, £ 615s to £ 7 0s; Gallipoli, 252 gallons, £ 57 0s to £ 58 0s ; Spanish. 252 gallons, £ 58 10s to £ 59; Linseed, £ 2 0s 6d to £ 2 0s ( id ; Rape, pale, £ 218s Odto £— 6s Od; brown, £ 2 10s 3d to £— OfcOd per cwt; Cod, £ 48 10s to £— pel tun; Seal, pale, £ 48 0s to £ 490s per tun; Seal, yellow, brown, £ 410s to£ 16 ; Sperm, £ 94 to £ 95 per tun; Headmatter, £ 100 to £— per tun; Southern. £ 42 to £ 46tdper t.- Ji; Cocoa nut, £ 2 7s Od to £ 2 93 ; Palm, 42s to 46s Od per cwt; Greenland, full size, £ 370 to £ 880 per tun; South Sea, £ 335 to £— per tun; W hale, Greenlmid, £— to — s. Pitch— British 7s per cwt, Archangel 10s 6d per cwt, Stockholm, 12s per cwt. Tar— American 18s to 18s 6d per barrel. Archangel 18s 6d per barrel, Stockholm — s to 17s 6d. Turpentine.— Spirits £ 2 0s Od to £ 2 Is 0d, in puncheons £ 2 ,0s Od. Hough 10s 3d to 10s 6d per cwt. Resin— Black 5s 9d per cwt, transpa- rent 6s 6d per cwt. TALLOW MARKET, FKIDAY.— The market has been firm since Monday, and prices have advanced to 57s on the spat, with sellers at 2s less for the last three months. Rough 8s Id per 81b. COAL MARKET, WEDNESDAY.—( Prices of Coals per ton at the close of the market.)— Fenton's West Hartley 16s 6d, Buddie's West Hartley 18s 3d, Byass's Bebside Hartley 18s 3d, Crawford's West Hartley 16s, Davison's West Hartley 18s 3d, Holywell 16s, Howard's West Hartley Netherton 18s, North Percy Hartley 15s 6d, Tanfield Moor 13s 6d, Walk- er'sPritnrese 14s West Hartley Greys. 17s. Wall's End— Eden 16s 6d, Harton 15s 6d, Riddell 15s Od, Wbarncliffe 14s 6d, Eden Main 16s 6d, Braddylls 17s, Framwellgate 13s 6d, Hetton 18s 3d, Hetton Lyons 15s 6d, Kepier Grange 17s 6d, Lainbton 17s 9d, Russel's Hetton ; 7s Od, South Hetton 18s Od, Stewart's 18s Sd, Cassop 17s Od, Hartlepool 17s, Har- tlepool Hetton 17s Od, Heugh Hall 16s 6d, South Branceceth 15s, South Hartlepool 13b 6d, Tees 18s 3d, Trimdon Hartlepool 16s 9d, West Kelloe 16s Od. Coudon 15s 6d, Brown Moor Haigh Main 15s,— Ships at market 71— sold 59— unsold 12. 7 to 1 agst Skirmisher 10 to 1 - 10 to 1 12 to 1 14 to 1 18 to 1 • 20 to 1 20 to 1 M. D. Anton Arsenal Sydney Zuyder Zee Strathnaver _____ Adamas 22 to 1 Lady Hawthorne 25 to 1 Bird in the Hand 25 to 1 Wardermarske 28 to 1 Tournament 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 half- year, with a present from winnings. Address Mr A. Chester, box 20, General Post Office, London. 28 to 1 agst Sprig of Shillelagh 38 to 1 Commotion Beeswax colt Saunterer Glenmasson Loyola Magnifier Sir Colin Sweet William Blink Bonny Kent 38 to 1 33 to 1 40 to 1 40 to 1 50 to 1 60 to 1 eo to l 60 to 1 75 to I M R EDWARD MESSER ( late of 116, High SIONS on all races throughout the year. DERBY. 7 to 1 agst Skirmisher 10 to 1 M. D. 12 to 1 Anton 15 to 1 Sydney 15 to 1 Zuyder Zee 20 to 1 Strathnaver SHROPSHIRE HANDICAP. 5 to 1 agst Blue Rock 5 to 1 Saraband 7 to 1 Artillery 7 to 1 Lady Florence 6 to 1 Katherine Logie 6 to 1 Bubble 8 to 1 Wee Willie 8 to 1 Syvagee 10 to 1 Grey Pyrrhus 10 to 1 Lord Derwentwater 10 to 1 Lady Emily 10 lo 1 Vaulter 12 to 1 Red White and Blue 8 to 1 Madame Rachel 12 to 1 Jessie 15 to 1 Toffey 15 to 1 Tricolour Post Office orders payable at Charing- cross. Address Mr Edward Mes- ser, 6, Cleveland- place, Wyndham- road, Camberwell, London. E. M.' s ] unrivalled advice is now ready for every race of importance. Fall par- j titulars sent oa receipt of stamped directed envelope. 25 to l 25 to l 30 to 1 30 to 1 80 to 1 40 to 1 40 to 1 50 to 1 50 to 1 • Adamas • Sprig of Shillelagh Commotion Tournament Lady Hawthorn Blink Bonny Beeswax colt Sir Colin Sweet William to 100 to 1 agst others EXPLOSION ON THE LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAIL • WAT.— About noori on Tuesday a luggage engine, named St Patrick, was in the open space below the engine- house at Edge Hill, Liverpool, with steam up, waiting the approach of the trucks containing cattle from Wapping, with which it was in- tended to proceed up the line. While thus situated, and every attention was being paid in expectation of the trucks, the boiler of the engine burst with a terrific report. The noise of the explosion was accompanied by the dispersion of large quantities of coke and fire. Assistance was promptly rendered, and it was then discovered that the engine- driver, Joseph Ford, had en blown away a considerable distance, was dreadfully mutii. j, and quite dead. Further on, iu the fourth carriage front the engine, the body of Setli, the fireman, was recognised. One leg was very much shattered, the thigh bone protruding through the skin, and the back part of his skull was broken in. Life had not departed, and he was consequently removed to the Royal Infirmary, but shortly after his reception he breathed his last. The breaksman, or line foreman, was dreadfully scalded, his body being blackened from head to foot; he also was taken to the infirmary, and lies in a precarious state. Ford has left a widow and four children, and Harrison has a wife and a family of seven, all of whom were dependent upon the victims of this distressing disaster. 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It acts directly on the system, removing all obstructions from the stomach, renovating the springs of life, and purifying the blood, totally eradicating liver complaint ( that mainspring of so many diseases), indigestion, loss of appetite, pain in the side, and general debility, it is also a remedy on which the asthmatic may place the greatest dependence. Sold by all medicine vendors throughout the world; at Professor Hol- loway's Establishments, 244, Strand, London, and 80, Maiden- lane, New York; by A. Stampa, Constantinople; A. Guidicy, Smyrna; and E, Muir, Malta, BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, MAY 3, 1857. 3 1 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. ' Racing TURF. John Kirk— Search the Record." , , J. W. Bassett- Tartan body, yellow sleeves aud cap. JH- The bet is off. Brierly Hill- No. Happy Go Lucky— Yellow Jack ran second six times last year. Lupellus— Grey Momus and Grey Milton, both of whom ran on the turf, were own brothers. Diddleum Dumper Gemma di Yergy did belong to Palmer. Jas. Broadbent— No bet. N H N— We have no time to search. No. 100— We must decline. Mathematicus Your theory ap- pears simple enough on paper, but the difficulty would be to find backers to work it out. Bear in mind the quaker's tale of " Sup- pose, patience, & c, & c." L R, Putney— YOU are very parti- cular. R. Evington We are extremely obliged to you for the task, but you had better amuse yourself by searching the Calendars. C H A— No, he was nominated for the Two Thousand Guineas by Mr Crawfurd. „ m God's Head— 1: No bet. 2: The bet must be put together and divided. O A- No. , ^ S T, Marlborough Buck— No. A. Potter— Thirty. George Gardner— Yes. J. Tomlin must search the Calen- dars. „ . , Z Y— Not unless B.' s horse won. A F A, Edinburgh— Yes. Eleanor. Crim Con— On the following day. A G— Our file is at your disposal to J H. Manchester— Yes. Simple Simon— No. George Thomas— Yes. C R— You are a " cool card, cer- tainly. Glasgow Horse— No. Ope— Three. W. F. Williams— 1810. T M— In 1852, when Joe Miller won, 43 started. G S 0 P— No. A B— Qn the 1st May, at 4: 45 p. m. J. Carlisle- The Flying Dutchman at one part of the race had a lead of eight lengths. STEEPLE CHASING. Bassalleg— We cannot inform you. ; HUNTING. V C— Basingstoke will be nearest quarters to the best packs and country. TROTTING. Geo. Smith— 2min 28sec. GAME. „ Alma Mater— 1: Yes. 2: No. PIGEON SHOOTING. W. Smith— The bird having fallen out of bounds is a lost bird, and C. wins. RABBIT FANCY. A. Nobiling— Apply to the secre- tary of the Metropolitan Club, Mr Thomas Robinson, 45, Judd- street, New- road. AQUATICS. , B C E M— Those who rowed are en titled to the first and second prizes. , Winner- The first race for Dog get's Coat and Badge was Aug 1, 1715. Waterloo Bridge was opened by the Prince Regent, June 18,1817. WR— We do not know where the " self- swimmer" is to be heard of,! and if you take our advice you will trust to nothing but your own paddles. J, Collier— We cannot say; write to Messenger, Teddington. _ One of Them— The starboard side to windward. T L We believe it was with Robert Newell. CRICKET. N C Z- Out. 4 The First Eleven vNext Twenty- Two of Winchester College has no date. The managers had better procure the papers just published by F. Lillywhite and Wisden. CARDS. T WHIST.— D— He must wait until the trick iB turned, or the wrong- doer. lias played again. A B D— The trick counts before honours. C H and S W- H. can look at the previous trick. A and B— You cannot add them to your own score. W. Grant— No reveke. CRIBBAGE.- G H P- Yes ; the penalty is the same as if B. had pegged too many for his own haiid. T L— 21. ,, v , Bill Snooks— You can peg him back the two, and add them to your own score. Ipse Dixit— We cannot comprehend your question. Pickaxe— 21. © towe— No. •—^^ gT- ET- UN.- S H— He must o be advised by C. Friday— He receives. PUT. W. Smith— It is only a chalk. ECARTE,— A P— The dealer scores two. CHESS. Hawkstone— Yes. BILLIARDS. Victor— A. wins the bet. T E H— A. loses a life to the ball he played on. Justitia— You cannot receive from a s » ock to which you contributed nothing. BAGATELLE. Bolus— C. D. is entitled to the break. DOMINOES. Th03. Eattock— Neither wins. Babana— You must cut again. QUOITS. Quoit— Apply to the landlord of the Dover Castle, Little Surrey- street, Blackfriars- road, where the game is much played. - SKITTLES. W H— It is a foul pin. BACKGAMMON. Old Joe— B. must enter on the trois point, and play the ace. TOSSING. John Gay— Yes. ANSWERS. RAFFLE. Charlie— 32 has no claim. Those who threw 84 throw again for choice. A Ticket Holder, Crook— If there was such a rule as that stated, there must be a fresh draw. This answers J. D. Cowen. RATTING. J H P— Write to Jemmy Shaw, the Queen's Head, Crown- court, Windmill- street, Hay market. PEDESTRIANISM. Fairplay— About Ijniiri. Anti- Overcharge— We cannot inter- fere with the charges made for admission to any exhibitions. This is surely a matter in which the proprietors may please them' G L, Oxford— A. is entitled to the mosey down. Joseph M'Kay— An advertisement, and must be paid. J. ispden— Yes. Moderate— 1: Seven and a lialf miles have been walked within the hour. 2: Write to Kentfield, at Brighton, and Roberts, at Manchester. We keep no record of this kind. Pedesto— A. B. must run the six miles at one start, or he loses. W H— We should say never. RING. Reynold's— Crockett and Travers fought May 13.1850. N J C— Pimlico, Brighton. R A G— We have not time to find out. Veritas— Owen Swift's last battle was with Jack Adams Sept 5, 1888. He fought Noon June 24, 1834. C. Card— Jemmy Shaw's age is about 40. He was not second in the late fight between the Cale- donian Mouse and Bell. Diddleum Dumps— No. John Elliott— The money was sent to TOU on the 28th of April. G H B- Bendigo. G R— 14st 71b. Mark Omar— It is impossible to say. G. Bradshaw— About seven years, R M, Leeds— 1: He is 5ft Sin. 2: June 17.1856. Thos. Walker— We cannot recollect. W D— 14st 71b. Fleece— Bendigo is living. K E Y— Sayers is Champion of the Middle Weights. W L— No. P G O, Oldbury— It is in " FiS' tiana.'' It took place Aug 7,1855. T. Smallfield— No. W. Croft— Feb 12,1839. A Factory Lad— Jem Ward last fought Simon Byrne, July 12, 1831, at Willeycuts. MISCELLANEOUS. Legal questions are not answered by us under any circumstances, but are at once consigned to the waste paper basket. Soldier— You are quite right in your supposition with respect to the bail dropped from any height; indeed the case you mention is quoted in most books on dy- namics, in illustration of the se- cond law of motion, M S P— Consult a coin dealer. J H— Unpaid. S M— Yes, to both questions. St John— It depends upon the na- ture of his indentures. B B— It does under certain circum- stances, but not inevitably. R. Weedon— We should say not. Hawkstone— 1: We do not consider them the same trees. 2 : Naval officers and others holding her Majesty's commissions. Peter Fyans Try an advertise- ment. H F V— Yes, in the House of Com- mons. Neptune— Yes. A S T— We have decided that the whole fortress was not taken; but we understand that many persons have paid their bets, con- sidering that all bets merely re- lated to the south side. J. Smith— Yes. H W J G T— He is not bound to salute an officer in mufti. M T F— We know nothing of Tom Bruce. A— The question does not require reconsideration. Norwich, which is a city and county in itself, is situated in the county ot Nor- wich. Oxon— He can. T. Banyan— I : On Tuesday, Nov 13, 1849. 2: We presume at 8 o'clock. H B— It should have been her 821 year. Campus Martius— Get Harry Hie- over's " Hints en Horses and Horsemanship," published by Longman. B C, Bradford— Yes. A, J. Wright— It is not a popular error. J G B- A. loses. G P L— A grey is black and white, and a roan bay or brown and white. Ajax—" The Sporting Review," o ". The Sporting Magazine ;" they are both published at the same place, and contain the same mat- ter, the cover only is different. W. Hastings There is no such office, but if you watch the columns of " The Times" you will constantly find advertise- ments from persons offering to make such inquiries. Mansfield— It is English. W M B— The distance from Lon- don to Yarmouth by the nearest road is stated in Paterson's " Road" to be 124 miles. An Officer of the 43d, Bangalore— A. loses. If he had any objection he should have made it before the man commenced shooting. J, R. Gassier It depended on which " Punch" you wanted, that of the previous or the cur- rent week. J. Smith— Mr Southam had better go. to school again, and study the history of his country. Of course Beta— They drink the bottle of wine, for which B. pays. M A T— In the leign of William IV. The liveries are green. Julia— Apply to an attorney. X Y Z— We do not understand. Y L, Egham— More than 20. Firm It is nearer Westminster Bridge. K B First published in 1822, About 24,000. Civis— Being royal or national. J M— Not after the resignation. 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. Cell's HtJe tn ionfcon. LONDON, SUNDAY, MAY 10, THE SESSION AND ITS PROMISES. The Speech from the throne was more than usually unsatisfac- tory, but the Minister has, in some measure, supplied its de- ficiencies. We may regret lost time aud long delays, but, at all events, we know what is to happen, and promises are given which are, in fact, pledges. We are this session to have a mea" sure of Ecclesiastical Court Reform, What will this be? Rumour asserts that the Lord Chancellor, bound by a blind and passion" ate affection for the present Attorney- General's first scheme of Ecclesiastical Court Reform, will not allow auy change, but that which makes the Ecclesiastical Court jurisdiction a branch of that of the Court of Chancery. No past experience of other people's opinions, no knowledge of the certainty o£ a vigorous opposition will turn him from his purpose— at least so say the quidnuncs of the clubs. Let us hope that this report is wholly untrue. The Lord Chancellor is a man whose loss of office would, in many respects. be severely felt, but even the advantages which his possession of it may bring to the public may be too dearly pur- chased. If he was thebest Lord Chancellor who had ever sat 011 the woolsack, his continuance there would not be a value sufficiently great to set off against the infliction 011 the country of a permanent piece of bad legislation. " The evil he did" as a legislator would indeed " live after him," while the good he performed as a judge would be " interred with his bones." The more excellent the individual judge, the more ought he to be desirous to make the tribunals themselves fit to satisfy the wants of the country. The Court of Chancery is not fit for the particular purpose to which it is said it is now to be applied, aud cannot be made so without such a change as would amount to, not to its change, but to its destruction, and the creation of a new court in substitution for it. No doubt the contest of interests is one which renders deal- ing with the matter difficult, and opposition to the measure must be expected as of course. Yet we think it possible so to frame a measure as to avoid any danger of its loss on that account. Why cannot a new tribunal be created gifted with powers to deal completely with the subjects of wills and administration, and als^ of divorce, and, for the due exercise of these powers, be r Je to consist of three judges, one Chancery, one Common Law, \ \ one Ecclesiastical judge, with authority, whenever facts are .. . dispute, to summon a jury and determine those facts prepara tory to the court's judgment on the case itself. The various officers and practitioners who now ask for compensation, and complain of the scheme to turn them out of employment, might then ]) a advantageously employed in the discharge of those par- ticular duties with which their previous practice had made them familiar. The Jews' Relief Bill is to be introduced on next Thursday by Lord Palmerston himself, and being thus made a Govern- ment measure will very probably be carried. This is a manly style of proceeding, and indicates the existence of a spirit, the want of which has brought preceding Administrations into con tempt as well as danger. A Parliamentary Reform Bill was not promised in the Speech from the Throne, but is promised in the Speech by the Minister. Its introduction is, however, deferred to the Session of 1858. In the meantime Reformers must not be idle, but must take care to let the Minister know what are the wishes of the country, so that he may not frame his measure in ignorance, and thus occa- sion heavy disappointment. THE ADDRESS.— THE ARMY.— THE PRESS. Apropos des bottes the Marquis of Clanricarde, who has his own particular reasons for disliking the Press, took advantage of a gossiping debate on the Address to introduce the case Of General Ashburnham, and to utter what he deemed a vigorous reproof to The Times. The Times has admirably and successfully defended itself against both Lord Clanricarde and Lord Panmure, who came to his aid in this matter. Into the question of the fitness of General Ashburnhatn's appointment we shall not at this moment enter, though it is impossible to avoid saying that the case in favour of that appointment does not appear very strong, neither on the speech of the noble Marquis, or ou that of the noble and gallant War Minister. But with that we do not propose now to deal. Lord Clanricarde does not object to mere articles in newspapers, for them he has a lordly con- tempt, but criticisms made by military officers on other officers of higher rank he thinks quite frightful; he would ex- clude such evidence altogether, and, in his opinion, " It is the duty of the Government, of the Parliament, and of the country, to sustain those whom they have placed in high aud diffi- cult positions against any attacks which may be made upon them." This is an odd bit of logic, and especially is so as coming from the Marquis of Clanricarde. It is difficult to say who are the they referred to in this sentence. The Parliament certainly did not place General Ashburnham in his present command. It had nothing to do with the matter. Nor did the country; indeed, there are reasons for believing that the country, if consulted at all, would have given the appointment to some other man, so that at last we come to " the Govern- ment" as the sole grantor of the appointment. Then the Government having so placed him, " it is the duty of the Par- liament aud the country" to sustain him there " against any attacks." This is a convenient doctrine for the patron aud the patronised, but not for the country, which has to see that that patronage is not abused to its disadvantage. It is the doctrine which was acted on in the Crimea, and which lost the country a magnificent army, and did not give the country even the shadowy return of " military fame to compensate the loss. The noble marquis's proposition assumes that the persons appointed may want due qualification for office, and therefore require to be sustained; it assumes that attacks may be made on them; aud, assuming both these things, the noble mar- quis would exclude the only testimony which, if the at- tacks were wrongly made, would answer, if rightly made, justify them, and, in the absence of all reason for the country to be satisfied, nay, in the existence of grave doubts whether the country ought not to be dissatisfied with appoint- ments to high office, the marquis considers that it is never- theless " the duty" of the country to sustain the appointments against all attacks. Does not Mr,] BuBCHELL's emphatic mony- syllable rise to the mind on hearing such propositions ? And we cannot help asking if these were precisely the sentiments of the noble marquis when the late Lord Londonderry had been appointed ambassador to the court of St Petersburg? Yet surely if the noble marquis's opinions are well founded, they apply equally to civil as to military appointments. There, how- ever, interpositions took place in June, the " duty" of which the noble marquis now speaks so authoritatively was disregarded, and an ambassador, in whom the country did not place reliance, though the Government did, was removed. " UNDUE INFLUENCE" AT ELECTIONS. By a formal judgment of the Court of Queen's Bench, the threat to withdraw custom frosa a tradesman, should he vote or not vote in a particular way, has been pronounced an offence under the 17th and 18th Vic, c 102, and liable to prosecution as a misdemeanour. In the case before the court there was suffi- cient doubt as to the fact of the threat having been used to prevent the court interfering in the way of granting a criminal information. But the nature of the offence was nevertheless declared, and henceforth no one can plead ignorance of the law. If the simple decision of the courts, as to what was or what was not lawful, could operate in preventing men from doing what the law forbids, this decision would be of wonder- ful value. But we know the fact ( in election matters, at least) to be far otherwise. Attempts at intimidation aud undue influence will still be made; and this very case itself, showing how easily such a charge is to be got rid of, will perhaps rather increase than diminish the number of offenders: The statute itself defeats its own avowed object. It gives too high a penalty, and puts too many obstacles in the way of suing for one. Practically, therefore, few offenders will be scared by it. In truth the statute is only valuable in one way, and that is as an iustance of legislative weakness. It shows how utterly incapable the Legislature is to deal with such an offence, aud that though it may make a fe w victims, who will thereby obtain great ( and, of course, " highly respectable") sympathy, it will not, and cannot put down the practices against which it affects to be directed. Nothing but the Ballot will do that. It is in vain to try to punish an offence which the great, the powerful, and the wealthy will endeavour to commit, and which has among them no taint of vice as declared by the public opinion of their own coteries. If the offence is to be stopped, it must be stopped by preven- tion— not by punishment. The ballot must be established in an effective form, and those who would corrupt or intimidate must learn that they can never depend on securing the result of corruption or of intimidation. They will then leave off both— for no men like to be engaged in what is truly called " labour in vain." This is the only effectual remedy for the offence, as the case of Australia has proved. The statute certainly does not give one. Lord Campbell said that a man might after the election leave off dealing with another, though during the election he must not threaten to do so. Is not this paltering with legal improvement, and playiug at toss- up with justice. Yet it was not Lord Campbell's fault, nor even that of the law; tho offence is, in truth, one with which the boasted omnipotence of the law is quite unable to cope. The case of the Queen v Barnwell leaves no doubt that to an efficient Ballot alone can the country look for purity of election. ARRIVAL OP HER MAJESTY AT OSBORNE.— Her Majesty, who has perfectly recovered, left London on Thursday, and pro- ceeded by South Western Railway to Portsmouth, where the Queen spent some time in inspecting the gun just brought home by her Majesty's ship Sphynx, as a present from the Sultan of Turkey to the Queen. This gun has some remarkable points about it. It is 15 feet 8 inches in length, weighs nearly four tons, and would throw a 20- pounder shot. It was cast in Constantinople, and is reputed to be 200 years old. It bears the following inscription in the Turkish and English languages :— " A present from the Sultan to Queen Victoria, 1857." Her Majesty then embarked 011 board the Fairy, and proceeded to Osborne House. FUNERAL OP THE DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER.— The funeral of her late Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester took place 011 Friday. The remains of her royal highness were removed in a hearse and eight horses, at nine o'clock, from Gloucester House to the terminus of the Great Western Railway. An escort accompanied the body. The household of her royal highness followed in mourning coaches. The body was conveyed by rail- way to Slough Station, where a procession was formed, and the body was followed by three state carriages of her Majesty, and also'by the state carriages of the Duchesses of Kent and Cam- bridge and the Duke of Cambridge. The body was conveyed to St George's Chapel, where Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, and Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar were present during the ceremony. The part of the service before the interment and the anthem having been performed, the corpse was deposited in the family vault near the Sovereign's stall; and the dean having concluded the burial service, Garter Principal King of Arms proclaimed near the grave the style of her late royal highness. The ceremony, by the express desire of her royal highness, was as private as possible, compatible with the rank of the roj al duchess. DEATH OF LADY ASHBURTON.— It is with much regret that we announce the death of Lady Ashburton, which took place at Paris on Monday last. She had passed the last winter at Nice, and had reached Paris on her way to England, having, as it was hoped, overcome the malady under which she sank. Lady Ash- burton was the eldest daughter of the sixth Earl of Sandwich, and was married to the present Lord Ashburton, then Mr Bing- ham Baring, in 1823. POLITICAL CHANGES.— A correspondent says the appointment of Chief Secretary for Ireland will not be made, in all probability, until Parliament shall have sat for fourteen days— the time allowed for petitioning. We believe that the Right Hon Mr Mr Fitzroy, M. P., chairman of " Ways and Means," will succeed Mr Horsman. It is strongly rumoured that the Lord Chan- cellor is about to resign the seals, that he will be succeeded by the present Attorney- General ( Sir R. Bethell), and that Mr Edwin James, Q. C., will succeed him, and solicit the suffrages of the electors of Aylesbury. On the other hand we have been in- formed that should Lord Cranworth retire, the seals will be offered to Sir Wm. Page Wood. SIR ROBERT PEEL AND MR F. PEEL.— Sir R. Peel has, we are informed, resigned his office as Lord of the Admiralty. His brother, Mr F. Peel, having failed to obtain re election, has been compelled to leave the War Department, and the estimates will be moved by Sir John Ramsden, who will not, however, be able to present himself to his constituents for re- election until four- teen days after the meeting of Parliament. THE NEW GOVERNMENT OFFICES.— On Monday the exhibition in Westminster Hall of designs for new Government offices was opened to the public. The Government have called for designs as to the best mode of carrying out the two great objects of a centralisation of our public offices, and the beautification of our finest metropolitan site; and the whole interior of Westminster Hall is filled with the designs of those who have responded to the call. The number of designs submitted is about 220. Each design forms, however, a large collection of separate plans, grouped together in a most methodical manner, reflecting great credit upon those who have superintended their arrangement. To say that the designs, one and all, are beautifully elaborate would convey but a feeble idea of the immense labour bestowed upon them and the praiseworty iudustry of the authors. Some idea, however, may be obtained when it is known that the aggregate cost of preparing these designs, assuming that each author was moderately paid for his labour, could not fall far short of £ 20,000 ; and it is to be trusted that so much skill and industry may not have been thus called into action for nothing. It may appear somewhat invidious to criticise minutely the plans now exhibited; we could not, how- ever, but remark that there was every possible style, from the most elaborate Gothic to the most florid classic, and from the grim prison- looking structure resembling Newgate, to the most elaborate " dream in stone," after the style of St. Stephen's costly pile; and from the mediocre design of th old school of architects, to the most tasteful and highly- decorated ideas ofthe young aspirant after architectural fame. Many of the designs have been " got up regardless of expense," as far as colouring is concerned, and many, though they will doubtless never be exe- cuted in stone, will be admirably adapted for hanging up as pictures in the architects' studios, as exhibitions of their skill in drawing and colouring, and as showing what they could do in stone if they were only allowed. ROYAL SURREY GARDENS— We perceive by an advertisement in our columns that the season commences on Monday next ( to- morrow), and that the directors are anxious to follow up their splendid success of last season, and, what is more, to deserve it. The oratorio of " Elijah," supported by the leading celebrities © f the day, and a band and chorus of one thousand artistes, is, in truth, an event in the annals of music not to be lightly forgotten, and, judging from the harmonious effect produced by a similar number last year ( then, as now, conducted by the indefatigable Jullien), we doubt if the music of that charming composition will not thus be more perfectly rendered than by an increased number of voices, while the liberality of the management in fixing the price at one shilling, thus bringing it within the means of all lovers of harmony, is in reality deserving the highest praise, and an act which the public will not be slow to appreciate. THE PUBLIC HEALTH.— The deaths registered last week were 1,038, being 113 less than the average. The weather has lately been very cold; the mean daily temperature was constantly below the average during the eleven days after the 21st ult, ana frequently to the extent of eight degrees or more below it, while at several times the thermometer fell near to, or even below, the freezing point of water. It does not appear, however, that lliis circumstance has operated so far as to cause any serious aggra- vation of pulmonary complaints, for the deaths from diseases of the respiratory organs, exclusive of phthisis, which had been previously above 200, fell last week to 177; and those from bron- chitis, which had been above 100, fell to 84. The deaths from phthisis ( or consumption) were 150 last week, a number which nearly agrees with the corrected average of corresponding weeks. Sixty children, all of whom, except three, were under four years of age, died of hooping- cough; the average of weekly numbers is 54. Last week the births of 896 boys and 849 girls ( in all 1,745 children) were registered in London. In the ten corresponding weeks of the years 1847- 56 the average number was 1,565. SHOCKING ACCIDENT AT WINDSOR.— A melancholy accident occurred on Monday evening to one of the workmen of the name of William Slark, engaged in the out- door erection at the south entrance of St George's Chapel. He fell from the scaffolding, a distance of 14 or 15 feet, pitching with his head on the stones. He was taken up senseless, and died in a few seconds afterwards. The deceased has left a wife and three children totally unpro- vided for. A heart- rending scene followed shortly after the acci- dent, before the body could be removed. The wife of the de- ceased ran frantically to the spot, and on seeing the blood gushing from the poor fellow's head was seized with a fit, in whioh state she was conveyed home in a cab. MELANCHOLY AND FATAL ACDIDENT.— Mr H, Hemming, fish- hook manufacturer, Redditch, an old supporter of the " leash" and other manly sports, was driving home from Studley on Tuesday evening last, when his horse ( a spirited animal) took fright, and started off at a furious rate towards Birmingham, eventually upsetting the vehicle. The unfortunate gentleman was thrown with great violence to the ground, sustaining thereby a compound fracture of the skull. He was taken up in a sense- less state and conveyed to the Boot Inn, where he lingered till Wednesday evening, when death put an end to his sufferings, THE WAR WITH PERSIA. CAPTURE OF M0HAMMERAH. Tha following telegraphic despatch has been received from General Sir James Outram, dated Camp before Mohammerah' March 28 :—" Mohammerah was captured by the British on the 26th inst. The enemy lost 200 killed and wounded, among whom was Asherluf Brigadier, besides 17 guns, and a vast amount of ammunition and military stores. The Persian army, under the Shah Zadeh, retreated towards Ahwaz and Sinister in great disorder. The British forces are encamped near Mohammerah. Our loss in killed and wounded is about ten. The Arab tribes are friendly, and are sending in their submission." The following further telegraphic message has been received from Sir James Outram through Constantinople :—" The flying expedition to Ahwaz returned to Mohammerah on the 4th inst ( April) completely successful. The large Persian army retired from their position, and retreated rapidly towards Dizful before a British force not 400 strong. One gun was captured, and ex- tensive military stores were seized and destroyed." FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FRANCE. The Grand Duke Constantino is the lion of the day. The new race course in tho Bois de Boulogne was opened, and was honoured by a goodly attendance of crinoline and of sporting gentlemen. The duke dined at the Russian Embassy, where the the guests were all military. The Duke sat between Marshals Vaillant and Magnan, and the Russian Ambassador between Marshals Canrobert and Pelissier. Marshal Vaillant drauk to the health of the Russian army, and the Duke proposed a toast in honour of the Preach army. In the evening the Duke visited Admiral Hamel 11, the Minister of Marine, and whilst every one was dancing the " Lancers" the Grand Duke took Marshal Pelissier aside, and sate in converse with him on the sofa for an hour, and there spoke as if the whole war had depended 011 the Marshal. France is about to renew aud extend the commercial treaty with Morocco, which has been allowed to fall into desuetude. The Corps Legislatif will probably not be called upon to trouble itself with the projected law against the Faux Titres ( sham titles). The carrying out such a project would be attended with many inconveniences, as mauy of the persons who are devoted to the present dynasty would thereby be stripped of their borrowed plumes. France is about to make, conjointly with other powers, " a long pull, a strong pull, aud a pull altogether" at the Porte, to obtain the necessary powers for cutting a ship canal across the Isthmus of Suez. The following is the text of the expose des motifs ( reasons for) the bill presented to the Legislative Body, opening a credit of 180,000f for the purchase of the tomb and habita- tion of the Emperor Napoleon at St Helena:—" The Em- peror has charged us with the mission of presenting to the Legislative Body a bill for the purchase in the island of St Helena of the residence of Longwood, and of the tomb in which, for twenty years, the mortal remains ofthe first Napoleon were deposited. The exhumation of 1840 did not remove every- thing from the island of St Helena, as two great relics still re- mained there— an open prison and an empty tomb. But indus- trial pursuits and speculation do not always pause or bow before respect for great men. The residence of Longwood lias been ap propriated to the uses of an agricultural establishment. The house in which Napoleon rasided has been concerted into a farm building; a barn stands in the place where he dictated his ideas; and the room where he breathed his last is converted into a stable. His tomb has also undergone deplorable transformations. The ground in which the remains of the Emperor lay belongs to a private individual. American speculation disputes the pos- session of it with the patriotism of France. It was necessary to put an end to these profanations. The Government of her Britannic Majesty interposed its good offices to enable France to purchase these relies— a testimony of so much grandeur, and of such great suffering. Thanks to its intervention, " the domain of the State will extend beyond the ocean to that land where destinies without equal were accomplished. Under a preceding govern- ment, the shore where St Louis expired in the Regency of Tunis, near Ancient Carthage, was consecrated by a mausoleum. A homage as striking will be rendered to the Emperor, who died under the sun of the tropics. Two great souvenirs will thus be raised at the two extremities of that African land which our arms have opened to civilisation. Places visited by glory have their immortality like hemes. Marked by an unexampled event, this small island of St Helena is, in the midst of the sea, an his- torical monument. Nothing will ever efface it from the memory of man. The Imperial Louvre will not eclipse the house at Longwood, nor will the crypt at the Invalides throw oblivion on the Atlantic tomb. The whole of France will thus unite in the august solicitude which surrounds with a fresh veneration these profaned relics, and rescue them from mercantile degradations, to restore them to the piety of history." Prince Napoleon has gone on a special mission to Berlin. SPAIN. We said last week that the French papers were not permitted toknow French affairs, but that in return they were allowed to an- ticipate Spanish royal speeches. The speech last week sketched out as that intended to be delivered by the Queen of Spain is almost literally what she has siuce uttered. It is of no general interest. SWITZERLAND. The Times correspondent, in reference to tli8 censure by the Moniteur of the publication of the terms of the proposed treaty between the King of Prussia and the Swiss Republic, says there is " a general disgust at the pettifogging conduct of the King. Every one is weary of the Neufeh& tel question, and the Swiss were beginning to be apprehensive that something still more serious was to happen. Be this as it may, when Dr Kern pre- sented himself at the Foreign Office on Saturday last he was re- ceived cavalierly enough, and he was informed that so much annoyed did the Emperor feel at the premature publicity given to the proceedings that he was nearly disposed to suspend the negotiations altogether, and let Switzerland settle with Prussia as she might, M de Hatzfeldb, the Prussian Minister, had made strong complaints about this unpardonable indiscretion. Dr Kern has been singularly indiscreet or singularly unlucky throughout the whole of this affair. He was censured at the commencement for having indiscreetly revealed to the Federal Couucil that the Emperor had shown him private letters from the King of Prussia of so satisfactory a nature as to induce them to liberate the prisoners. Friends of Dr Kern positively affirm that 110 blame is to be attached to him, inasmuch as he had full authority from the Emperor to make the disclosure." Colonel Denzler ( of Zurich, but now settled in Neufchatel, where he is a member of the Grand Couucil of the Canton) has published a letter declaring his opposition to the terms now attempted to be forced on Switzerland. The Paris Moniteur says :—" The journals of Berne have pub- lished sketches of the treaty and protocol intended to secure the settlement of the affair at Neufchatel. This publication which, in any case, would be an act of unjustifiable indiscre- tion, is at variance moreover in many points with the true text of the document, which text, indeed, is not itself defi- nitively agreed upon. This abuse of the secresy of an unfinished negotiation is the more to be regretted, in that it may compro- mise success." . ;„ According to a telegraphic despatch conveying the substance of an article in the Berlin Zeit, it is probable a yet farther delay may take place in the settlement of the question, in consequence of the King of Prussia having made new proposals at the last moment. This may throw some light on the characteristic fling of the Moniteur at the indiscretion of the Swiss press. The Zeit states, M de Hatzfeldt has been instructed to offer to give up the million of francs indemnity, the claim for which at one time nearly led to a rupture of the negotiations, in conside- ration of Switzerland restoring to the Protestant churches the fee simple and capital of their property, instead of merely pay- ing the income. With the King any delay that prevents an honest settlement is welcome. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. NAPLES. The public schools are all to be put under the Jesuits. Signor Gasparini, a professor of botany in Naples, in 1848, was deprived of his chair ; he has since been appointed to a similar office in the University of Pavia. Au Austrian professor visiting Naples was astonished to find so much ability unemployed, and pro- mised his aid to find him occupation on his return to his country. A professorship was offered to him at Padua. The ap- pointment was, however, suspended in consequence of the Nea- politan Government intimating to the Austrian that it would not regard such an appointment as a friendly act. An appointment has, however, recently been given to Gasparini at Pavia without any communication with the Neapolitan Government, and the Austrian Minister, in announcing it to him, said, " There is a rivalry between us and Piedmont in the interests of civilisation, and we do not mean to give a monopoly or auy supremacy to Piedmont." Austria has counselled and abetted the King of Naples throughout, but the moment it fancies it can see its own advantage in abandoning and discrediting him it does so. And yet it goes on encouraging him in all his acts of oppression. TURKEY. The Governor of Bosnia, Mehemet Pasha, taking into con- sideration the religious sentiments of the Christians, has de- cided that the markets, which have hitherto been held in that province on Sundays, shall henceforth take place on Wednes- days. The Christian population has received the change with gratitude. There have been gay doings at Constantinople on the occasion of the marriage of three of the Sultan's daughters. THE PRINCIPALITIES. The following strange piece of intelligence is transmitted to the Cologne Gazette by a Vienna correspondent:—" The Cai- macan of Moldavia, M Vogorides, has discovered an original method of puttingdown political agitation. He has ordained that any man meddling, in an illegal manner, in internal politics, shall be punished by the loss of his mustachios and whiskers," A letter from Bucharest says:—" In the late attempt of the Caimacan here to get a decision of the commissioners authorising him to prevent the formation of any election committees, & c, previous to the elections, our British Commissioner behaved so like a straightforward Englishman that I feel assured that he would soon place this country in its proper position were his actions unfettered by instructions. No oue here blames Lord Clarendon, but all the world point to Constantinople. The Aus- trian Commissioner had his instructions to order the suppres- sion of the very smallest electoral committee. The Turk re- ceived a telegraphic despatch to support the Austrian ; and it is said that the same wires contained a somewhat similar hint to our own commissioner. Be that as it may, the discussion was a stormy one, and there was such an absence both of logic and honour in the reasoning and the propositions of the Aus- trian, that, Sir H. Bulwer declared that he would at once throw up his appointment if matters were to be conducted in that manner and spirit. The Austrian yielded, and signed the pro- tocol which legalised election committees." RUSSIA. The Czar has withdrawn the Cup, given by his father, to be run for at Ascot. The Cup intended for 1857 is to be run for at the races which are to take place this year at Moscow. UNITED STATES. The Ministers have failed in being able to effect an adjustment of the dispute between the United States and New Granada, and several American men- of- war are to be despatched to that quarter. HONG KONG. THE POISONINGS— A letter from Munich, in the Augsburg Gazette, says :—" Professor Liebig has analysed the bread sent to him from Hong Kong, and has found it to contain a quarter gramme of arsenic for every 50 grammes of bread, or more than sufficient to cause death, The arsenic was spread over the whole surface of the bread, which proved that the poison had been mixed up with the dough." THE AUSTRALIAN MAILS. NEWS OF THE ONEIDA.— News has been received from Alex andria, of the 23d ult. The European arrived at Suez on tbe 19th, bringing 148 passengers and £ 50,000 worth of gold. Her dates are Sydney, March 11 ; Melbourne, 15; King George Sound, 21; Ceylon, April 5. The Oneida put back to King George Sound, She broke sole plate and crank pin 400 miles north of Cape Lewin ; the damages were temporarily repaired, and she left the Sound for Sydney, March 22. All her passengers and cargo have come per European. The Australian Ministry has been defeated by a majority of 20 to 23, on a resolution brought forward by O'Shanassy. and has resigned. The New Ministry is thus comprised:— O'Shanassy, Chief Secretary ; J. H. Chapman, Attorney- General; J. V. F. Forster, Colonial Treasurer ; C. G. Duffy, Commissioner of Public Works ; J. J. A. Greeves, Commissioner of Crown and Land Survey; J. D Wood, Solicitor- General. The Assembly adjourned for one month, to give time for the elections and other arrangements. Trade is rather glutted, in consequence of large arrhrals from England. Gold and gold dust received by escort to the 13th ult, since 13th February, is 169,75002= Gold, shipped this year, 62Q. 8T40?;, at Sydney, APPOINTMENTS.— Lieutenant E. F. Holmes to the Leopard, 16.— Masters : H. A. Martin to the Leopard ; David Bait to the Terror.— Chaplain : Reverend R. Picton to the Princess Charlotte.— Mates : Honourable G. Fitzclarence to the Leopard; Honourable A. K. H. Legge and H. Hilton to the Vesuvius ; H. C. Wogan to the Cordelia ; H. Fawkes and E. G. Kirbv to the Princess Charlotte ; T. A. De Wahl, C. F. Walker, and M. B. Reid to the Boscawen.— Acting C. Lyon to the Hastings, paddle.— Act Second Master C. Hirtzel to the Volcano, 3, pad- dle, at Portsmouth.— Master's Assistant H. Hoskeri to the Bos- cawen, 72, flag- ship, at Portsmouth; C. T. Layton to the Boscawen ; F. F. Hall to the Leopard.— Midshipmen : A. L. Trevor and C. Gifford to the Boscaweu; J. Tracey to the Leopard ; G. King to the Centurion ; J. S. Trotter, C. J. Ge- neste, J. Hesketh, and G. F. Lyon to the Princess Charlotte ; W. H, Maxwell, J. W. Dennistoun, R. B. Lambert, C. S. W. Willes, F. J. Pitt, J. R. T. Fullerton, and H. Bayfield to the Boscawen ; E. W. R. Everard, H. A. Wilmot, Hon M. R. Wing- field, G. W. Allen, F. R. Boardman, G. C. E. Lockhart, R. Smirke, and H. Bridger to the Leopard.— Naval Cadets : E. Day, R. H. Hamond, C. E. Domville, Hon A. S. Dawson, and C. J. Doxat to the Boscawen ; H. T. Skeffington, A. Master, R. Galloway, and G. C. Moore to the Princess Charlotte.— Naval Instructor W. S. Harvey to the Princess Charlotte.— Ass- Paym in Charge W. H. II. Standbridge to the Terror.— Ass- Paym J. W. Colverd to the Hogue; H. Millett to the Conqueror.— Clerks : C. W. King to the Saturn ; E. M. Roe to the Esk. PROMOTIONS.— Commanders: Thomas Cochran( 1851), recently in command of the Mariner, 12, sloop, on the North American and West India station; and Edward K. Barnard ( 1852), re- cently in command of the Racehorse, sloop, 14, iu the East Indies, have been promoted to be captains.— Lieutenants : J. B. Veitch ( 1847), recently serving in the Hawke, 60, screw, in the Baltic ; and John Henry Howard ( 1847), recently serving in the Hydra, 6, paddle, at the Cape of Good Hope, have been pro- moted to be commanders. THE CURLEW.— The Curlew, revenue cutter, which was run down by the Baron Osy, Antwerp steamer, was ebbed dry on the beach at Cockleshell Hard, when the vessel under- went a close examination ; the result was, finding the bodies of four out of seven of the unfortunate sufferers ( crew), who were, we may say, drowned in their beds. The names of those found were as follow:— William Shepherd, second mate, in command ; Edmund White, able seaman ; William Reading, able seaman ; Joseph Matthews, ordinary seaman. Two silver watches were also found below, supposed to belong to Shepherd and Sweeney. There are still three bodies not yet found, which possibly may have floated out of the cutter. The bodies are not at all decom- posed, and were immediately identified by those who knew them when alive. The commander, W. Shepherd, was found in the fore part of the vessel. It appears that when under water and drowning, the poor fellow must have broken the bulkhead down, and so got out of his state- room inte that part of the vessel which was occupied by the crew. The vessel's port quarter was entirely cut away. THE REINFORCEMENTS FOR CHINA.— The Bustard, 2, screw gun- boat, Lieutenant T. B. Collinson commanding, was at the Cape of Good Hope 011 the 4th of February, on her way from England to China. A letter from her of the above date says :— " We have had a very fine passage to this place— most beautiful weather, and only three days' rain; but we were detained 17 days at Ascension on account of the Fury steam- sloop, Com- mander Lockie, having to repair her rudder, and that has thrown us behind ; but the Cruizer, 17, Commander Fellowes, and her gun- boats are only about 10 days' sail before us, and the Inflexible, 6. sloop, Cammander Corbett, and Starling gun- boat, a month. The Plover, 2, steam gun- boat, Lieutenant Stewart, and Opossum, 2, steam gun- boat, Lieutenant C. A. Campbell, are here waiting for the Highflyer, 21, Captain Shad well, C. B., which is at Natal, lauding Government money. The paddle- wheel steam frigate Furious, 16, Captain Sherard Osborne, and the screw steam storeship Hesper, Master- Commander James Hill, sailed from Plymoth on Wednesday afternoon for China with two despatch boats and 12 gun- boats, viz, the Surprise, the Cormorant, the Algerine, the Lee, the Banterer, the Lorn, the Kestrel, the Drake, the Janus, the Firm, the Watchful, the Woodcock, the Slaney, aud the Leven. NEW SHIPS OF WAR.— The Mersey, 40, the large steam- frigate building at Chatham Dockyard, is progressing rapidly, and already some idea can be formed of her immense size. She will be the longest steam- frigate in the service, being consider- ably longer than the Royal Sovereign, 131, recently launched at Portsmouth. The following are the principal dimensions of the Mersey:— Length over all, 336ft 6in; length between perpendi- culars, 800ft; length of keel for tonnage, 264ft 4in ; extreme breadth, 52ft; breadth for tonnage, 51ft 3in; breadth moulded, 50ft 8in; depth of hold, 19ft ,10in; burthen, 3,726 70' 94 tons. Her engines will be of 1,000 horse power. Two large vessels which have been nearly constructed at Chatham will be launched during the present year; they are the Howe, which was origi- nally designed as a sailing- vessel, but has been altered to a 90- gun screw- steamer, and the Charybdis, 21, screw steam corvette, which was commenced in March of last year, from tha designs of Captain Sir Baldwin Walker, Surveyor of the Navy. MOVEMENTS OF SHIPS OF WAR — The Terror, 16 gnu floating battery, is to be sent to Bermuda, for the defence of that island, and will bear the pennant of Captain Hutten, the newly- ap- pointed Superintendent of Bermuda Dockyard.— The screw steam- vessel Wrangler, 4, Commander Joseph H. Marryat, from the Black Sea, five weeks from Constantinople, and eight days from Gibraltar, arrived in Plymouth Sound 011 Wednesday after- noon, and having coaled left in the evening for Portsmouth.— The screw steam- vessel viper, 4, arrived at Plymouth on Wed- nesday evening from the Black Sea, and remains in the Sound. OPENING OF THE MANCHESTER EXHI- TI0N OF ART TREASURES. THE DRAMA. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.— On Thursday night the perform- ance of " Lucia di Lammermoor,", with Piccolomini in the character of the heroine, and Giuglini in that of Edgardo, afforded the young prima donna a much greater and more solid triumph than any other that she has yet achieved -„ for she has gained it, not by a mere fascination, felt but not easily accounted for, and sometimes exerting its sway in spite of the bel- ter judg- ment even of those who yielded to it, but by a display of quali- ties both as a dramatic and a vocal artist higher than she was supposed by her greatest admirers to possess. Of Giuglini, as Arturo, it is impossible to speak too highly, his singing was as near perfection as possible, and his acting everything that could be desired. Belletti produced a great effect in the part of Enrico ( Ashtou), both by his singing and acting, particularly in the scene ( one of the finest in the opera) where the brother so cruelly deceives his unhappy sister by the fabricated letter from her lover. The struggle, as he contemplates her agony, between his fell purpose and his remorse, was conceived and expressed with the skill of a great artist. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.— Bosio made her first appearance this season on Thursday night in " Rigoletto." The opera was strongly cast, as may be imagined when we state that Ronconi was Rigoletto, Mario the Duke, Didi6e Madalena, and Tagliafieo the bravo. Mario was somewhat uneven iu the opening aria, " Questa o quella,;' but warmed as he went on. His cantabile in " E il sol del anima," the tender " Parmi veder la lagrime," and '' Possente amor" were warbled as Mario is known to warble them; while the gay " La donne e mobile," which gives almost a character to the opera, as its strains run like a thread through its texture, was so delightful, that nothing but the certainty of its recurrence prevented an encore. The quartette, however, in the " practicable" scene was insisted upon a second time, and the demand complied with. Nothing could exceed this morceaux. It was a thing to be remembered. The alto of Bosio, tne contralto of Didi6e, the tenor of Mario, and the bass of Ronconi, being each truth itself. The evening's represen- tation was most charming." ADELPHI THEATRB.— Ou Monday night a " farcical inter- lude," entitled " Fearful Tragedy in the Seven Dials," was per- formed for the first time. Mr Timothy Slumpington ( Mr Wright), a retired butterman, wakes one morning in a state of utter oblivion as to how he has passed the previous night. He is indeed aware that he officiated as chairman of the " Social Villagers" at Highbury Barn, but his memory faintly grasps the close of the banquet; and, though dim images of Holborn, the New cut, and Whit. echapel apparently bear testimony to the achievement of a long and circuitous route, he cannot connect these indices into anything like a complete whole. He soon dis- covers that he is not alone, Somebody is asleep on his sofa, and as his wife has just come up from the country he is uneasy as to the sex of the strange visitor. On this head his anxiety is soon removed, for the sleeper, when awakened, proves to be another " Social Villager," who has made his acquaintance at the fes- tive board of the fraternity, and accompanied him on his ram- bles. He accordingly introduces the stranger to his wife as an eminent barrister, thus designing to conceal the origin of the acquaintance. Setting aside a few professional slips, which prove that Muggleton Mulligatawney ( Mr Paul Bedford) is no jurist, but a cook and confectioner, everything seems going on smoothly enough, when a paragraph in the newspaper, read by Mrs Slumpington ( Miss Arden) equally shocks the nerves of Timothy the host and Maggleton the guest. A poor woman in the " coal and potato line," resident in the Seven Dials, has been beaten to death by two ruffians, and as the pair of " Villagers" find in their pockets a choice assortment of coals, besides a woman's cap and a shoe of feminine dimensions, they can only conclude that they themselves are the murderers. Such a per- fect blank has the past night become, that they certainly know nothing to the contrary, and the void might as well be filled up with a murder as with anything else. However, when their terrors are at the highest psint, and each has resolved to assassi- nate the other, lest he should turn Queen's evidence, their peace of mind is suddenly restored by the discovery that the journal read by Mrs Slumpington is six years old, and that consequently they had no participation in the recorded barbarity. The first exhibition of Mr Wright aud Mr Paul Bedford in that prosaic state which is too often the consequence of the poetic condition produced by alcohol, caused roars o^ aughter, and the two favourite actors never exchanged their fire of pleasantries with greater zeal. The piece was successful. THE ST JAMES'S REFUGE AND HOME FOR PENITENTS.— We learn from a letter in The Times that it is proposed to establish an institution, to be called " The St James's Refuge and Home for Penitents," for the reformation of fallen women of a class superior to those who alone find their way into the refuges and penitentiaries at present in existence. The scheme has been set on foot, it is said, with the concurrence and active support of several ladies of rank and influence, and not without an expres- sion of sympathy from the highest personage in the realm. The matter has been taken up by the parishioners of St James's, be- cause in this parish is concentrated a large proportion of the profligacy of the metropolis— that is, almost all the well- dressed fallen women in London are attracted hither by the large dancing saloons and other places of questionable resort, which abound nowhere more than in this neighbourhood, and by the fashionable character of the principal streets. The proposal is to hire two or three rooms somewhere in the parish to serve as a " refuge," also to purchase and fit up a house in the country, near to London, as a " home," large enough to accommodate between 20 and 30 penitents, but only fitted up, at least for the first two years, for about half that number, treating the institution at the outset as an experiment, yet giving it, if successful, room to grow. The penitents will be employed chiefly in needlework, or other useful occupations, especially such as shall fit them to earn their own livelihood hereafter; a part of their time- perhaps a large proportion of it— will be devoted to study, as it is rightly supposed that instruction, and, above all, religious in- struction, is a most effectual means of changing the character. THE CONVICT MANSELL.— This man, it will be remembered, was convicted at Maidstone Assizes of the murder of Alexander Burney, a comrade, and appealed against his conviction on the ground that the Crown had challenged jurors without any cause being shown. The arguments in the case were heard in the Queen's Bench on Saturday week, and on Wednesday Lord Campbell gave judgment, affirming the conviction, and Mr Jus- tice Wightman then, addressing the prisoner, said : Thomas Mansell, you having been indicted for the murder of Alexander Burney, aud having been tried and convicted of that offence at the last winter assizes for the county of Kent, held in December last, sentence of death was then passed upon you ; upon that conviction, which remains still unexecuted, you have brought a writoferrror to this court, on which judgment has just been pronounced for the Crown. We do not, therefore, again pass sentence upon you, it having already been pronounced, but we order that the keeper of the gaol of Newgate, in whose custody you now are, deliver you into the custody of the sheriff of the county of Kent and the keeper of her Majesty's gaol in that county, and that the sheriff of the county of Kent do execute the sentence of death which has already been passed upon you— on Monday, the 18th of May now instant.— The prisoner, who rose on being addressed by name by the learned judge, listened to his remarks with the utmost attention, but did not appear to be much affected by the decision of the court. He was then removed by the gaoler, and walked out of court with a sprightly step. SHOCKING ACCIDENT.— A few days ago a melancholy and fatal accident occurred to a soldier ( belonging to the 60th depot at Fort Regent, Jersey) named Norrit- s, a native of Axminster, Devonshire, and a young woman to whom he was engaged. It appears that in the afternoon Norrits left the barracks in com- pany with his sweetheart, and walked towards the coast. They were absent until after nightfall, when a search was made for them, and they were discovered at the foot of some precipitous rocks. The poor girl was dead, and the soldier was suffering agonies from the fracture of two ribs, which penetrated his linsgs, and from a fracture of the spiue. He lingered speechless for fourteen hours and then died. It is supposed that the young couple must have missed their footing in tha dark aud have fallen over the rock, On Tuesday the ceremony of opening an Exhibition of Art Treasures, never before equalled for extent and importance, took place with an Sclat to which nothing but the presence of the Sovereign herself could hava added. The Consort of her Ma- jesty presided over the ceremony, which was witnessed by large and distinguished assembly, comprising several Cabinet Ministers, the representatives of various foreign countries, many of our native nobility and gentry, the corporate authorities of some of our principal cities, and thousands of the inhabitants of the important and populous district of which Manchester is the centre. The weather was most propitious, and the arrange- ments both within and without the exhibition were faultless. It was a day, in short, of marked success, and one of which the city of Manchester may be proud. Success is not always a proof of labour, though, as a general rule, few successes are attained without it. Certainly the Art Treasures Exhibition has been 110 exception to the general rule. The indefatigable managers have had t* contend with difficulties of all kinds— scientific, natural, artistic, mechanical, aud, though last, not least, crotchety and impracticable people, To get ready the palace by the appointed time required no slight effort ; and even those most confident in the indomitable energy of Mr Fairbairn and Mr Deane, might have been excused for doubting its feasibility. On Ike very evening before the opening, sufficient remained to be done to dismay all but those connected with the exhibition. Its aspect then, oompared with the rich aud tasteful appearance of Tuas- day morning, was quite chaotic. Masses of inlaid steel had to be built up into warriors, armed cap- a- pie, with vizor down, and lance in rest. Antique weapons of eccentric form were to be placed in striking groups. Miniatures were to be arranged, paintings hung, gilding and rich draperies substituted for benches, tools, and scattered shavings. Piles of wooden cases, from out of which white marble arms and noses peeped forth inquiringly, had still to be opened, and their exquisite contents placed upon their pedestals ; while the hangings, gildings, and decorations generally required to be completed. Almost all things, however, are possible to those who work, as the sailors say, " with a will." The labour proceeded amid au indescribable din of hammers aud saws, and the sound of many voices, and, as the evening approached, the great display grew hourly towards perfection of arrangement. It was found necessary to keep the men at work all night, but, with the exception of a few minor details, all was completed in good time. Even as early as six o'clock Manchester began to lse on the stir for the great day. Punctuality is a virtue by no means so much eonfiued to princes as people generally suppose. At all events, the outdoor sight- seers appeared determined to err on the right side; aud excur- sion tranis from the districts round Manchester began to set down their heavy loads even before Prince Albert had quitted London. Almost continuous streams swept along the roads from the various railway stations, while vehicles of the most primitive, description, packed like slave- ships, turned cut of every lane and byway. The royal train, which left London at 8: 20, arrived at the Cheadle station at 25 minutes past, eleven o'clock. His royal highness was immediately conducted by Mr Watts, the Mayor of Manchester, to the carriage in waiting for him. The carriages were at once formed in procession, and started off at a rapid pace to tho mayor's residence, a little beyond Cheadle, where Prince Albert partook of refreshment. The procession started from the mayor's residence about cue o'clock, and was welcomed everywhere with enthusiastic cheers, It was formed at starting in exactly the same order as on leaving the Cheadle station, but, after crossing the Mersey, it was met and joined by the Earl of Burlington, Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, and Mr Charles Towneley, High Sheriff of Lancashire. The progress to the boundary of the city was very rapid. At that point the cortege was joined by tbe Lord Bishop of Manchester, the staff of Sir Harry Smith, and the municipal authorities, most of whom ap- peared in full official costume. In Oxford- street the military escort received a great augmentation from the remainder of the 7th Dragoon Guards, under Col Bewtinck, and, as the procession increased in length, its progress became much slower. From Grosvenor- square to Old Traff— a straight line of road of consi- derably more than a mile in extent— the immense crowds of people who lined each side of the way, leaving only a narrow passage in the centre, rendered locomotion exceedingly difficult and dangerous, aud the cortege thence proceeded at little more than a walking pace. Tho preparations which had been made for the ceremony within the building were of the simplest kind. The great cen- tral hall consists of a nave and two side aisles, and is intersected near its western extremity by the transept. A row of tall and slender columns separates the nave from each of the aisles, and the pillars are joined at the top by light and open girders, which carry the semi- circular roof of the nave. The side walls are hung with portraits of all the principal persons iti English history and biography. Below them, on the floor, are arranged in handsome cases, the multitudes of objects in ivory, wood, bronze, aud the precious metals, which form the general museum of art. In front of the columns, and within the nave itself, on either side are placed a double row of statues, extending the entire length of the hall from the principal entrance to the transept, and leaving a broad passage or avenue in the centre. Near the transept the beautiful and elaborate suits of armour, from the Meyrick aud other collections, are arranged iu tasteful and ap- propriate groups. Beyond the transept the seats of the orches- tra rise one over the other to a considerable height above the floor, terminating in a grand organ constructed by Messrs Kirt- laud and Jardine, the elegant form and elaborate decoration of which fitly complete the view. A dais was erected in the tran- sept immediately in front of the orchestra. It was octagonal in form, raised six steps from the floor, and covered with red cloth. On the top was a square piece of rich tapestry, aud there stood the chair of state in crimson velvet and gold, used by Prince Albert during the ceremony. A tall Venetian mast rose e n either side, from the point of which depended a banner, made in the one case of yellow, and in the other of blue silk, aud bear- ing the arms respectively of England and Gotha, with the mot- toes, " Dieu et mon droit," and " Treu und Fest." The Union Jack was displayed at various points in aud near the transept, while at the back of the dais were seen the banners of different countries, with the names of great painters emblazoned on them. Behind the chair of state, and nearly on the same level with it, a number of benches, covered with green cloth, aud decorated with fringes, were arranged in a semi- circle, and reserved for the use of the more distinguished among the spec- tators. For the accommodation of the mass, the whale of the central hall, with the exception of a passage in the centre, the galleries round the transept, and the two limbs of the transept itself, was furnished with rows of benches and chairs. A broad strip of scarlet cloth ran up the centre of the great hall, and heightened the effect of the white marble statues on either hand, throwing them out in beautiful relief; Eleven o'clock was the time fixed for opening the doors to the public, but long before that hour all the entrances were besieged by a large num- ber of the rank, fashion, and beauty of Manchester and its vici- nity. The doors were opened gently to avoid a rush, and with oft- repeated cautions from the inside for every oue to take plenty of time. To such advice, of course, no one paid the slightest regard. There was a good deal of pushing, and ladies scarcely got that room to which they seemed to think their ca pacious skirts entitled them, Some insisted 011 trying to move the turnstiles the wrong way ; while others, in their anxiety to get good places, would not go right, no matter what amount of pains were taken to guide them in their course. But after the first rush all went on as smoothly as could be wished, and showed the arrangements to have been well planned and executed. By ten o'clock the palace was crowded in every nook. The arrival of the Prince at the exhibition was announced to those within by the firing of a salute. His royal highness was received at the principal entrance by Lord Overstone, President of the General Council; by the chairman and members of the Executive Committee ; and by Mr Deane, the general commis- sioner. The Duke of Newcastle, the Duke of Argyll, Earl Gran- ville, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Lord Stanley of Alderley, Sir Benjamin Hall, the Hon Mr Cowper, and Mr Massey, most of whom wore the Windsor uniform, here joined the suite of the Prince; who was conducted in the first instance, amid great cheering, to the state receptien- room. After the lapse of one or two minutes his royal highness reappeared, and advanced to a small temporary dais which had been erected at the lower end of the great central hall. Lord Overstone then read tho address of the general council, in which the council offered condolence 011 the death of the Duchess of Gloucester. The Prince, in re- plying, said :— " I11 the Duchess of Gloucester we have all lost, not only the last of the children of that good King who occupied the throne during sixty years, and carried this country fearlessly and suc- cessfully through the most momentous struggles of its history, and thus the last personal link with those times, but also a lady whose virtues and qualities of the heart had commanded the respect and love of all who knew her. If I have thought it my duty to attend here to- day, although her mortal remains have not yet been carried to their last place of rest, my decision has been rendered easy by the conviction, that could her own opi- nions and wishes have been known, she would, with that sense of duty and patriotic feeling which so much distinguished her, and the generation to which she belonged, have been anxious that I should not, on her account, or from private feelings, dis- turb an arrangement intended for the public good." Immediately afterwards came the address of the executive committee, which contains a brief outline of the history of the undertaking, and notices all those who contributed to its success. The Prince having made another reply, the National Anthem was sung, the principal vocal parts being taken by Madame Novello and Messrs Sims Reeves and Weiss. The promenade which followed was one of the most interesting portions of the day's proceedings, as it gave to every one in the building that oppsrtunity of seeing the Prince which earlier in the day had been confined to those more favoured individuals who had secured places in the immediate vicinity of the dais. There was again immense cheering all along the route, the ladies waving their handkerchiefs, and the Prince bowing continu- ously iu answer to this magnificent ovation. The remainder of the programme was then duly enacted, the Prince declared the Exhibition opened, the guns thundered, the chorus sang the "; Hallelujah," and shortly afterwards the vast company broke up aud circulated through the building. Prince Albert then proceeded to inspect in a more careful manner than before the several departments of the Exhibition, and when he left each gallery or court the barriers separating it from the central hall were removed, and the public allowed to enter. His royal highness left the palace before five o'clock, and at once drove to Abney Hall, where he was to pass the night. On Wednesday morning Prince Albert paid a visit to the Peel Park at Salford, to inspect the works in the Exhibition by local artists and to inaugurate a statue of her Majesty the Queen, and again drew together an immense concourse of people. His royal highness left Abney Hall, Cheshire, iu the company of the Mayor of Manchester, a little before nine o'clock, his suite ( in- cluding Lord Torrington, Lord Abercorn, Gen. the Hon. Charles Grey, Col. Ponsonby, and Col. Seymour) following in the second of the royal carriages. Lieut.- Gen, Sir Harry Smith, Col Taylor, and a detachment of the 7th Dragoon Guards, escorted the Prince. After visiting the Museum and Exhibition, the Prince was next conducted into an enclosed area of the park, in which has been erected a marble statue of her Majesty, by Mr Noble, as a memorial of the Queen's visit in 1851, and her reception there by nearly 80,000 Sunday school children. The statue was uncovered with the usual ceremonies. It is a full- length figure of her Majesty in the finest Sicilian marble, nine feet six inches high, and elevated on a pedestal rising to the height of eleven feet. The entire weight of the whole is about thirty tons. It represents the Queen attired in modern costume, and wearing a diadem of opals and diamonds. Mr Noble has designed and executed the work in an admirable style aud spirit, worthy of the ocoasion, and Peel Park has gained a beautiful, dignified, and characteristic likeness of England's admirable Queen. Qn the pedestal is carved the following inscription:—" To comme- morate the visit of her most gracious Majesty to the Peel Park, Salford, October the 10th, 1851, this memorial was erected by the contributions, aided by public subscription, of 80,000 Sunday school teachers and scholars who were present to welcome her Majesty on that joyful occasion.— Thomas Agnew, Mayor of Salford." His royal highness expressed himself highly pleased with the statue, and, this terminating the ceremonies which had brought him to Manchester, he shortly afterwards returned to his carriage with the Mayor of Manchester, and returned to London by the London aud North Western Railway at twelve o'clock. The weather was exceedingly fine, and the visit of his royal highness was evidently productive of great pleasure to many thausands of people. SUICIDE OF THE CHIEF CLERK OF THE JOURNALS OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.— Mr James Gudge, who for the past 42 years has held some important office in the House of Commons, and for the greater part of that time has filled the important and responsible position of chief clerk of the journals, a highly- lucrative post, put an end to„ his existence at the houses of Par- liament, on Wednesday last, between twelve and one o'clock. Mr Gudge had long been suffering from depression, and on Wednesday threw himself into the river from the terrace in front of the houses of Parliament. He was got out alive but died in a few hours. A coroner's jury has returned a verdict of Temporary Insanity. DESTRUCTION OE COOKE AND COMPANY'S PIANOFORTE FACTORY, LONG- ACRE.— On Wednesday night, between the hours of ten and eleven o'clock, a fire, attended with a serious destruction of property, broke out in the extensive range of pre- mises belonging to Messrs Cooke and Co, pianoforte- manufac- turers, carrying on business in Chapel- court, Long- acre, at the rear of St Mark's Episcopal Chapel. It was nearly one o'clock before the flames were subdued, and by that time the factory and oart of the show room were completely QQasumed, IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. THE QUEEN'S SPEECH. On Thursday, the Queen's Speech was delivered by commis- sion ; it was as follows :— " MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN: We are commanded to in- form you that her Majesty has availed herself of the earliest op- portunity of having recourse to your advice and assistance after the dissolution of the last Parliament; and her Majesty trusts there will be found sufficient time during the present session to enable you satisfactorily to deal with various important matters, some of which had occupied the attention of Parliament in the beginning of this year. " We are commanded by her Majesty to inform you that the general aspect of affairs iu Europe affords a well- grounded con- fidence in the continuance of peace. " All the main stipulations of the treaty of Paris have been carried into execution, and it is to be hoped that what remains to be done in regard to those matters will be speedily accom- plished. " The negotiations upon the subject of the differences which had arisen between the King of Prussia and the Swiss Confeder- ation, in regard to the affairs of Neufchatel, are drawing to a close, aud will, her Majesty trusts, be terminated by an arrange- ment honourable and satisfactory to all parties. " The negotiations in which her Majesty has been engaged wit'* the Government of the United States, and with the Go- vernment of Honduras, in regard to the affairs of Central America, have not yet been brought to a close. " We are commanded by her Majesty to inform you that a treaty of peace between her Majesty and the Shah of Persia was signed at Paris on the 4th of March, by her Majesty's ambas- sador at Paris and by the ambassador of the Shah ; and her Ma- jesty will give directions that t'eis treaty shall be laid before you as soon as the ratifications thereof shall have been duly exchanged. " Her Majesty commands us to express to you her regret that, at the date of the latest advices from China, the differences which had arisen between the High Commissioner at Canton, and her Majesty's civil and naval officers in China, still remain unadjusted. But her Majesty has sent to China a plenipoten- tiary fully instructed to deal with all matters of difference, and that plenipotentiary will be supported by an adequate naval and military force, iu the event of such assistance becoming necessary. " We are commanded to inform you that her Majesty, in con- junction with several other European powers, has concluded a treaty with the King of Denmark for the redemption of the Sound dues. This treaty, together with a separate convention between her Majesty and the King of Denmark, completing the arrangement, will be laid before you, and her Majesty will cause the measures necessary for fulfilling the engagements thereby contracted to be submitted for your consideration. " GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS : Her Majesty lias directed the estimates for the present year to be laid be- fore you. " They have been prepared with a careful attention to economy, and with a due regard to the efficiency of the depart- ments of the public service to which they severally relate. " MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN : Her Majesty commands us to recommend to your earnest consideration measures which will be proposed to you for the consolidation and improvement of the law. " Bills will be submitted to you for improving the laws relating to the testamentary and matrimonial jurisdiction now exercised by the Ecclesiastical Courts, and also for checking fraudulent breaches of trust. " Her Majesty commands us to express to you her heartfelt gratification at witnessing the continued weil being aud con- tentment of her people, and the progressive development of productive industry throughout her dominions. " ller Majesty confidently commits to your wisdom and care the great interests of her empire, and fervently prays that the blessing of Almighty God may be vouchsafed to your delibera- tions, and may lead you to conclusions conducive to tho objects of her Majesty's constant solicitude— the welfare and happiness of her loyal and faithful people." HOUSE OF LORDS. THURSDAY.— The Address was moved by the Marquis TOWNSEND, and seconded by the Earl of PORTSMOUTH. PERSIA AND CHINA.— Earl GEANVILLE, in answer to a question put by Lord Malmesbury, stated that the intelligence of peace having been concluded was forwarded to Bushire with the utmost despatch, in order to save unnecessary bloodshed. From information received that evening it appeared that the news had reached General Outram 011 the 5th of April.— The Marquis of CLANRICARDE referred to the attacks on General Ashburnham as a most unfit officer to command the forces lately despatched to China.— Lord PANMURE defended General Asbbumham, and contended that the Government bad made au excellent choice.— Earl GREY accused the Administration of making war and peace without consulting Parliament, or even affording proper information of their proceedings to either house. He enlarged upon the atrocities committed by our forces in China, and questioned the right of any Christian country to shed blood for the sake of obtaining commercial advantages. The Address was agreed to nem. con. FRIDAY.— No busines of importance took place. HOUSE" 0F~ COMMONS. THURSDAY.- JEWS IN PARLIAMENT.— Mr HAYTER, on behalf of Lord Palrnerston, gave notice that he should on Thurs- day next ask leave to bring in a bill to remodel the oath of affirmation, so as to allow members of the- Jewish persuasion to sit in Parliament. THE ADDRESS — Mr. DODSON, in a maiden speech, moved the address, which was seconded by Mr. BUCHANAN. Some conversation took place, in the course of which Lord PALMERS- TON stated that the Government had prepared a bill on the sub- ject of church- rates. Coinciding in the opinion that no satis- factory scheme of reform could be framed this year, he assured the house that a measure sufficient, as they believed, to fulfil every reasonable expectation was already outlined by the Minis- try, and would be brought in early next session.— Mr. ROEBUCK, 011 this assurance, promised to abstain from any course likely to impede the arrangements on this important subject.— The Ad- dress was agreed to unanimously. FRIDAY.— THE TRANSIT.— In answer to a question from Mr LINDSAY in reference to this vessel, Sir C. WOOD said that great alarm had been excited in the public mind by the reports in reference to the vessel, which had appeared " in the news- papers. The vessel, with the Perseverance and Urgent, was built by Messrs Mare, the eminent builders, and had been con- structed with great care. They had been surveyed at different times ; aud the report was, that that they were well calculated to sarry troops and stores. He believed that the Transit was as fine and as able a vessel as ever Aient to sea. An accident had happened which the Admiralty could not foresee, and for which the commander was greatly to blame. The letters which had appeared in the newspapers had caused great pain and anxiety, and were not called for by tbe facts of the case, [ We wonder to which accident the right hon member alluded.] The house adjourned at twenty minutes past six. LITERATURE. SIR BERNARD BURKE'S HISTORY OF THE LANDED GENTRY. — Part III, of Sir Bernard Burke's Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ire- land, exhibits the same accuracy of statement and minuteness of detail which mark all the works of the class by the present Ulster King at- Arms. The part now published contains the ge- nealogical records of families from Jacsou to Parker, in the alphabetical order of the names. Much curious historical matter is interspersed with the strictly personal and family annals. The alliances, relationships, and ramifications, as well as the direct pedigrees of the families of the landed gentry of the king- dom, are set down in ample detail. DOD'S PARLIAMENTARY COMPANION.— The new edition of this indispensable manual called for by the election of a new House of Commons, has just been issued. The extensive changes which have lately been effected in the personal composition of the house make the new edition especially valuable. We learn from Dod :—" One hundred and eighty- nine persons who had 110 seat in the House of Commons at the period of its dissolu- tion have been returned to the new Parliament. Of course a corresponding number have been ejected, or have retired from public life. In addition to these, twelve members were re- turned during the fragment of a session between the 3d of Fe- bruary and the 20th of March, who have succeeded in retaining their seats. So that 201 new members appear in the Parlia- mentary Companion who had 110 place in the regular annual edition for 1857. This is almost as large an amount of change as has taken place at any dissolution since the Reform Act, the numbers having been :— In December, 1832, at the general elec- tion, 280 persons; in January, 1835, at the general election, 184 persons ; in August, 1837, at the general election, 121 persons ; in July, ISil, at the general election, 183 persons ; in July, 1847, at the general election, 213 persons; in July, 1852, at the general election, 201 persons; ou the present occasion 189 persons. It is also worthy of notice that in the interval between the last and the present general election 152 new members took their seats on the occurrence of vacancies. So that the reader who only purchases ' the dissolution edition' of the Parlia- mentary Companion will find 341 new names in the present issue, being considerably more than half the house." The pre- sent issue presents several improvements, which those accus- tomed to consult the Companion will appreciate. Among others, we notice that the names of peers sitting by one title and com- monly addressed by another have been inserted in the general alphabet, with a cioss reference. In the House of Commons the votes given agaiust church- rates in 1855 have been recorded, together witn t he votes of Conservatives in favour of Lord Pal- merston's policy in China, and those of Liberals against the Government. The close balance of parties has rendered in- creased vigilance necessary in recording the politics of each member, aud a more extended statement has been required than in the days when the short words " whig" and " tory," " con- servative" and " liberal," sufficed to classify the house. I11 all possible cases the exact words of the member himself have been preferred to any other statement of his political opinions. Dod's Parliamentary Companion has now been published for more than a quarter of a century. Its pre- eminent position has been attained by superior and persistent energy and enterprise di- rected as the public wants have demanded. We are happy to bear witness that the same qualities appear in this new issue. THE COLLIERY EXPLOSION AT LUNDHILL.— On Wednesday afternoon six funerals were dispatched from the reception shed at Lundhill, and a most mournful scene they presented. They were accompanied by a number of the relatives and friends of the unfortunate deceased, as well as a large number of specta- tors. Up to that day at five o'clock forty- two bodies had been recovered, and since that time seven more have been brought out, making a total of forty- nine recovered up to this afternoon. Between eight and nine o'clock the men employed in the relay under Mr Webster found three bodies, but in such a state as wholly to defy recognition. They were found in the second board- gate on the south side, where the blast seemed to have been of the most terrific character— more so, it was thought, than in any other part of the pit. It is believed, judging from the working places in which they were found, that the bodies are those of George Shepherd, aged twenty- nine; James Wilkin- son, aged twenty- two; and that of a hurrier. About midnight a body, which was identified as that of James Tattersall, of West Melton, aged nineteen, was discovered on the south side, and this morning, a little after eight o'clock, another, which proved- to be that of Samuel Parkinson, was brought out. The latter was identified by means of a silver snuff- box, which was found in his pocket. The volunteers are working with unflagging energy, although the work is of a most hazardous character, and the effluvium from the bodies is offensive in the extreme. BOILER EXPLOSION AT THE MILLFIELDS FURNACES, NEAR WTOLVERHAMPTON.— On Tuesday afternoon an explosion, at- ti nded with fatal results, occurred at these works. The result was that three men were killed on the spot, and several others se- riously injured. The Birmingham Journal gives the following account of the accident:—" A blast furnace on the iron works of Messrs Riley, at Millfields, near Bilston, suddenly, and from causes as yet unascertained, exploded this ( Tuesday) afternoon at half- past three o'clock, forcing out the surrounding brick- work, and scattering the burning scoria thoughout the casting house, in which at the time were employed two men and a boy, who were literally burnt to cinders, and whose bodies are now lying at an adjacent public- house, awaiting a coroner's inquest. Their names were— Thomas Davis, 25, moulder; Samuel Thomas, 26, moulder ; and Thomas Fletcher, a lad of about nine years of age, employed in the same capacity. The following were im- mediately removed to the South Staffordshire Hospital, Wolver- hampton :— John Marr, aged 35, Griffiths- buildiugs, Bilston ; Henry Taft, 38, Gibbet- lane, near Bilston ; Patrick Purtell, 26, Bilston ; William Rigby, 34, Gibbet- lane, near Bilston; and James Corbett, 46, Bilston. The house surgeon, S. B. Farr, Esq, states that the first four- named are extensively burned all over the body; that John Marr and Henry Taft are burned to that extent as to leave their recovery hopeless." MADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION.— The noble female per- sonages represented in the chief groups have lately received entire new costumes, which are of the most costly and gorgeous description, afewof them being worthy of remark. The Empress of the French is represented in a splendid white satin robe, purpia velvet train, the whole being elegantly embroidered with gold; the Empress of Austria, geranium coloured dress with splendid laces, with green satin train ornamented with white lace and flowers; Queen Victoria, straw coloured satin dress s » iid crimson train. The whole of these splendid costumes have been manu- facture!!! under the superintendance of Mrs J. Tussaud, so highly appreciated for ker perfect taste ip f § ffia! § costumes. BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, MAY 3, 1857. 3 SPOETING CHRONICLE. [ TOWN EDITION.] THE TURF. CHESTER SPRING MEETING Stewards: The Duke of Beaufort; Marquis of Aylesbury; and Earl of Wilton. Clerk of the Course: Mr B. W. Topham. Judge: Mr 11. Johnson. Starter: Mr Hibburd. Clerk of the Scales: Mr. Horsley. Having " held ts own" against the monstre attraction of the Universal Exhibition in Hyde Park in 1851, we had little fears for the success of the present anniversary of the Chester Meeting, though clashing with the inauguration of the Art Treasures Palace at Manchester, so much nearer home, which important event, in the unavoidable absence of Her Majesty, was celebrated with all due pomp in the presence of her Royal consort, who, by the by, might easily have " killed two birds with one stone," and, by extending his trip into the adjoining county, have wit- nessed an exhibitionpartaking of far more nationality of character than that whereat he " assisted " on Tuesday last at the " cotton city" of Manchester. With such a bill of fare as was issued by Mr Topham for the annual Eoodee " carnival"— embracing close upon forty items, to which upwards of two thousand pounds of public money was added— the meeting had little to fear in being able to maintain its well- earned prestige. The handicap for the Trades' Cup invariably causes a great deal of discussion, and this year's was no exception to the rule, from two causes— the extreme light- ness of the scale, and the ( supposed) favourable manner in which certain horses were weighted. So much has been said aud written about the former that we feel convinced Mr Topham will accede to the popular demand for a higher staudard hereafter; and, as to the latter complaint, tbe result of the race affords the best criterion how far it was justified. That it has been one of the very worst Chester Cups ever known as a betting race our weekly reports of the doings iu the Turf market testify; and, from the unparalleled circumstance of two animals— Leamington and Mincepie— remaining first and second favourites " away by them- selves" from the moment of the publication of the weights until within a week of the race, shows how far public opinion coin- cided upon the point of their beiug " well in." These matters, however, have been so ably discussed by our correspondent " Observer" at different periods that it would not only be unin- teresting but provoke our readers' patience to go over the old beaten track by entering into a detailed resume thereof here. Suf- fice if to remark that of the early winter " pots" such as Dru- mour, Arsenal, BUeber, Maid of Derwent, Magnifier, Melissa, St Giles, AliceWentworth, Tasmania, Sprig of Shillelagh, and those which subsequently found a place in the quotations at " the Corner," including Vengeance, Claret, Yellow Jack, Roger- thorpe, Alice, Swyndel Dhygga, Schiedam, Sir Colin, Ac, only some three or four eventually saw the Roodee, so that the book- makers could reckon upon having a little " dead money " to the good; which together with the introduction as the time ap- proached of anew batch of favourites— PeepingTom, Turbit, Van Dunck, Dulcamara, Gemma di Vergy, Bay Hilton, Janet, & c, to wit— relieved their volumes to some extent from the havoc that the success 01 either of the two original favourites— Leam- ington and Mincepie— was certain to entail. The Subscription Room at Tattersall's was opened on Saturday for settling the Newmarket accounts, and comparing on the Chester Cup, and we repeat from our " Latest Edition" of Sun- day last the following report of the proceedings :— The betting upon the Roodee event, though not very extensive, was no- ticeable for an improvement in Dulcamara, Gemma di Vergy, and Van Dunck, and the introduction of a new favourite in Janet,, who had been all the rage in the City during the morning. At the commencement 7 to 1 was laid against Leamington to be- tween £ 400 and £ 500, but 6 to 1 only was obtainable after, wards, and the " crack" left off uncommonly firm, 600 to 500 was laid on his winning the Chester Cup against Skirmisher winning the Derby. Mincepie appeared to be " out of season." Roger- thorpe and Enchanter were struck out at 4: 45 p. m. For the Derby, the feature of the afternoon was the advance of M. D,, who was reported to have passed his examination with Saraband and one or two others so very triumphantly that morn- ing in Berkshire, as to merit a first- class certificate. Dropping metaphor, the horse was backed for all that could be got on, aud from 1,000 to 60 rose to 100 to 8 ( takers). Magnifier " was in strong force, and towards the close of the room 1,000 to 30 was taken several times about him. Sydney likewise was in con- siderable request. The odds quoted against Anton, Lady Haw- thorn, and Adamas were taken to £ 100 each. Closing prices :— CHESTER CUP. 100 to 6 agst Turbit ( tk) e to 1 agst Leamington ( tk) 8 to 1 Dulcamara ( t A off) 22 to 1 Bay Hilton ( tk) 12 to 1 Miucepie ( tk & off) 25 to 1 Zig Zag ( tk) 100 to 8 Riseber ( off) 33 to 1 Janet ( tk A off) 15 to 1 -— GeminadiVergy ( t) 33 to 1 Pantomime ( t Aoff) 100 to 6 Van Dunck ( tk) DERBY. 1 agst Skirmisher ( tk and off) 1 Anton ( tk) g M. D. ( tk) 1 Sydney ( tk) 1 Lady Haw- thorn ( tk) 1 Loyola ( tk) 20 to 25 to 30 to 1 agst Adamas ( tk) 1 Tournament ( t) 1 Commotion ( t) 33 to 1 Magnifier ( tk) 33 to 1 Blink Bonny ( off) 3000 to 25 Special Li- cence ( tk) 6 to 10 to 100 to 15 to 15 to 20 to ... . At the City rendezvous in the evening, we are informed, Bird in the Hand was re- introduced for the Derby, and as little as 25 to 1 tiken in a few instances; besides this, and the advance of Magnifier to 1000 to 40 on the following day at the West End, we have no further " town" change to record, " the Corner" being almost deserted on Monday afternoon, owing to the ma- jority of the subscribers having " taken wing" for the banks of tbe Dee. Beiug the day preceding the opening of the Manches- ter Exhibition tbe traffic ou the North Western line was enor- mous, aud a favourable opportunity was afforded for contrast- ing the efficiency of the arrangements at Euston- square with the disgraceful accommodation afforded to the public by the miserly Solons at Shoreditch, such as we had last week to com- plain of. All the Chester and Manchester trains were tremen- dously heavy, especially the ten o'clock express, which, though numbering no fewer than seven- and- tweuty carriages, left the station only some few minutes after its appointed time, so well prepared, were the authorities to meet the unprecedented influx of passengers with luggage enough to require a perfect army of porters to dispose of- a task which the voyageurs by the East- ern Counties line ( at least on occasions like the Newmarket meet- ings) are themselves expected to fulfil. Comparisons, however, in this instance, are so very " odious," that we shall at once pro- ceed to a more interesting subject; though upon our arrival at Chester ( whither, by the by, many of the West End residents proceeded by the Great Western route, via Wolverhampton and the delight ful Vale of Llangollen), we were unable to discover much miteriel for extending this portion of our introductory remarks. The demand for accommodation had been so extensive that all the hotels were full, andlodgiugs scarcely obtainable. A great number of horses were on the spot, though scarcely so many as have been known in former years; and, contrary to expectation, a field of upwards of thirty was reckoned upon for the Cup. The first animals, including Mr T. Parr's, Prince's, and E. Parr's strings, reached Chester on the previous Saturday, and had the Roodee ( which, though thickly covered with grass, was some what hard) to themselves until Monday, when every train brought fresh drafts from all parts of the kingdom, so that by nightfall every lot of any importance ( at least such as could boast of a Cup favourite) had reached its destination except " William Day's from Woodyates. Anxious inquiries were made after Leamington, and though by some he was pronounced some what " big," it was pretty evident that the feeling towards him was decidedly favourable. In the course of Saturday a little anxiety was caused by a report getting about that tbe " crack" had met with an accident en route, but his appearanee on tbe Roodee the following morning removed all apprehen- sions upon the subject, and it then transpired that Stork aud Lambourne ( neither of whom were able to show on the exercise ground) were the unfortunate sufferers. Leamington was in- dulged with a van, but the other two were placed in a horse box with Harry Stanley, a two year old. Shortly after leaving Shiffual, Stork got a little refractory, and, beginning to kick, slipped on to his hauuehes, whereupon his stall fell upon Lam- bourne, who was thrown down, and became very savage. He bit Stork's legs, and " left his mark" under both knees, where- upon a general melee ensued. Two boys were in the box, but they were unable to quell the tumult, and it was not until the train stopped at Shrewsbury that the horses were extricated from their perilous positions. Lambourne and the two year old were only slightly injured, but Stork's hind legs were so severely cut, that his running for any race during the meeting was quite out of the question. Those who indulged in a stroll on the Roodee after their arrival on Monday afternoon reported Polestar to be lame, but beyond this we have no incident to record; nor was our task at the Subscrip- tion Boom in the evening a more laborious one than on the same occasion last year. Beyond a few trifling sums invested on Aleppo. Janet, Siding, and another outsider or two for the Cup, the only bet worth quotation was 15 to 1 to £ 75 agst Arsenal for the Derby, who was not in M. D.' s trial on the previous Saturday, as reported; 12 to 1 would have been taken about the latter. The Grosvenor closed this evening with a most interesting entry, and barring the continued coldness of the weather, everything promised favourably for a successful meeting. All scratch- lngs for the Cup and other races will befound at the foot of our report. TUESDAY.— Judging from the unusual dulness of the pro. reedings at the Subscription Room daring the forenoon, the in- cidents on the exercise ground in the morning were not of a nature to create much attraction or excitement in the money market, and the only animals whose position was in any way in- fluenced were Van Dunck and Mincepie. Not being a showy horse, the former had as many opponents as another of Mr Parr's " duffers"— Mortimer— two years ago, and one wag, who compared his style of going to a buck rabbit with his " base" shot off, offered 1,000 to 30 against him! Mincepie pleased nobody, and 20 to 1 was offered against her in vain. Leamington au contraire had pleased everybody and was in such general demand that as little as 9 to 2 was taken. The only others at all inquired after were Gemma di Vergy aud Warlock. The opinion expressed in our opening remarks as to how far the Manchester ceremonial was likely to interfere with the suc- cess of the meeting was borne out by the large attendance on the Iloodee this afternoon, which embraced, likewise, many of the most distinguished patrons of the Turf. There was a very extensive Ring ( which by the bye, appears to be working its way by de- grees into the saddling paddock), and upon current events a fair amount of betting took place. The Grand Stand has been repainted and beautified throughout, and several improvements effected since the autumn in the basement story by building a new aud convenient telegraph office at the east end, and throwing the refreshment rooms into one large apartment. On the walls of the saloon two large handsomely- framed tablets have been put up for recording the winners of the Tradesmen's and Stand Cups, and a similar " memorial" has been placed over the fire- place in the weighing room, which presented a very smart appearance. The whole place, in fact, has been thoroughly " done up," and new sign- boards and direction- posts erected at all the gates. This outlay shows a desire on tbe part of the Grand Stand proprietors to do everything in their power to make things pleasant" to visitors; and it is with extreme regret that, in reiteratiug the complaints that, have been so frequently made respecting the lateness of the hour of commencing and finishing the races here, that we cannot say the same of the Racing Committee. The first of the half dozen races on the card was fixed for a quarter past two, and the last for six o'clock, intervals of three quarters of an hour being allowed between each! This arrangement caused such universal disgust both amongst the gentlemen and the Ring, that it was suggested to remain outside the Stand altogether on future occasions; and if this resolution were to be once adopted, it would soon be discovered whether the guineas of the visitors are not of far greater consideration than the interests of the bookkeepers, and the conveniences of the citizens' " guzzling." At no other meeting in the kingdom is this vexatious system adopted; aud it is unpardonable that, year after year, the Chester authorities ( who give so much satisfaction in every other respect) should persist in encouraging it. The racing com- menced with the Grosvenor Stakes, for which one half of the dozen entered put in appearance, including the old opponents Fisherman and Gemma di Vergy, the latter of whom, though his colours were lowered when the pair last met at Warwick, was the favourite to- day, in consequence of Mr Parr's horse not having recovered his Metropolitan " dosing." " Jemmy's" most formidable opponent, however, turned out to be Drumour, and between the three the " inauguration race" was both ex- citing aud doubtful until within a dozen strides of the chair, when the 51b extra told upon Drumour ( who laboured under the disadvantage of having to make his own running), and Gemma di Vergy won— rather cleverly at last, but not easily— by a head, Fisherman being beaten half a length from Drumour. Melissa and Vandermulin ( whose performance with Fazzoletto in the Port caused him to be a good deal fancied) never showed in the race, the result of which, whilst causing a depression in Gemma di Vergy for the Cup, brought Drumour ( who meets him therein upon 13lb more favourable terms) into notice at 1,000 to 30, wlfich price was taken freely. The Chesterfield Stakes brought out eight runners, and the " talents" were again suc- cessful in spotting the winner. The race was scarcely ever in jeopardy, and the ease with which Special Licence won afforded good hedging to those who took 4,000 to 50 beforehand, and 10,000 to 100 twice about his winning it aud the Derby. A field of seven two year olds went to the post for the Mostyn Stakes, for which, strange to state, there was no prominent favourite. Those most fancied at the close were Terrific and Jack Horner, Harry Stanley, who opened with the call, giving way the instant he was seen to be suffering from sore shins. The success of Longrange, who was in front throughout, except for a few strides when Jack Horner headed him at the distance, gave the fielders a turn, but it was a very slight one, owing to the little money betted upon the race. The winner— a compact little horse, with a good deal of " timber" about him, and the first of Longbow's get that has appeared— was not supported for a shilling by his stable, who, from private " prac- tice," little dreamt of his hitting the " bull's eye." A Selling Stakes, won by Schneider— a " near squeak" with Alcyone— fol- lowed ; after which, another field of seven came out lor the Wynnstay Handicap,' including Eiseber, a great favourite for the Cup from Mr Merry's stable. The betting about the grey aud Mary was very spirited, and the interest with which the race was regarded beforehaud was only surpassed by the exciting struggle at the finish between The Martlet, Riseber, and the mare, the latter of whom ( ridden by John Osborne, with the same admirable judgment as at York, and favoured by getting through between Riseber aud the rails, owing to the favourite having hung a little towards the other from the turn), secured Mr Johnson's fiat by the shortest of heads, the other two running a dead heat for the second money. This performance caused another change amongst the Cup favourites, by sending Riseber to the right about, aud bringing Pretty Boy ( the supposed representative of Messrs Barber and Saxon's lots) into the market again at 20 to 1. The racing terminated with the Palatine Stakes, for which 6 and 7 to 4 was betted on Zaid6e at the opening of the betting, but the mare's appearance, added to the fondness of Janet's admirers, caused a counter- action, and at the close the field had the call. The race was never in doubt after Zaidee took up the running at the far side, and it was only by riding her every inch of the way that Aldcroft, whose mare appeared unable to go the pace in any part of it, managed to save Janet's stake. Though the morning was dull aud overcast, the afternoon turned out agreeably fine ( and much warmer than we have known the weather for some weeks past) until after the first three races had been deci- ded, when dark clouds gathered overhead, and a thunder- storm seemed inevitable, but to the surprise of every- body, no rain fell, and the atmosphere subsequently became extremely mild. The Cup betting on the course was dull beyond precedent, and except a bet of 500 to 100 agst Leamington, and a few investments ou Dulcamara at 8 and 9 to 1, we have nothing to record in addition to the movements resulting from the running already referred to. Dulcamara arrived in the course of the day, and strange to state, like Joe Miliar from the same stable, had a narrow escape en route, owing to the van, from being too high, striking against one of the railway arches a short distance from Shrewsbury. A por- tion of the upper part of the van was torn awiy, but as the train happened to be going very slowly at the time no injury was in- flicted ou the horse. By many this was regarded as an unlucky omen, whilst the fatalists reckoned more confidently than ever of a repetition of Joe Miller's victory, after a similar escape, in 1852 ! The GROSVENOB STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added ; three year olds Sst 121b, four 8st 71b, five 9st lib, six and aged 9st 31b ; a winner at any one time of 500 sovs clear ( excepting handicaps) 5lb extra ; mares aud geldings allowed 31b ; Gros- venor Course ( about a mile and a quarter); 12 subs. Mr T. Walker's br c Gemma di Vergy, by Sir Hercules, 3 yrs, 6st 121b Bullock 1 Mr Howard's ch c Drumour, 3 yrs, 7st 31b ( including 51b extra) Fordham 2 Mr T. Parr's br c Fisherman, 4 yrs, Bat 71b Wells 3 Mr Merry's b c by Touchstone out of Diphthong, 3 yrs, 6st 121b Snowden 4 Mr E. R. ciark's br c Vandermulin, 4 yrs, Sst71b.... Flatman 5 Ld Clifden's ch f Melissj, 4 yrs, Sst 9ib ( including 51bextra). A. Day 0 Betting : 5 to 4 on Gemma di Vergy, 7 to 2 agst Fisherman, 5 to 1 agst Vaudermulin, and 10 to 1 agst any otfter. After one failure Drumour and Gemma ai Vergy jumped off in advance, the Diphthong colt lying third, Fisherman fourth, Vandermulin next, aud Melissa in the rear. On passing the Stand the favou- rite lay at Drumour's girths, pulling tremendously, but after rounding the Workhouse turn Bullock succeeded in checking his impetuosity, and drew him back a couple of lengths behind Drumour, who went on with a clear lead lead to the Grosvenor Post, where he was rejoined by Gemma. The Diphthong colt at the same time took his place at their heels, whilst Fisherman drew up on the outside, and this lot ran in close order until near the Stand, when the favourite got the best of it, and won— cle- verly at last— by a head, after a most exciting finish ; Drumour beating Fisherman by half a length, aud tbe latter having an advantage of a length over the Diphthong colt, who buug towards the rails all the way up the straight, and refused to second the attempt of his jockey to squeeze his way between the two favou- rites. Vandermulin was beaten four or five lengths, and Melissa twice as far from him. Run ia 2min 20sec. The CHESTERFIELD HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, with 100 added> for three year olds ; the second to receive 25 sovs out of the stakes, and the winner to pay 15 sovs towards expenses ; win- ners of a handicap after April 7 of the value of 100 sovs clear 5lb extra; once rouud and a distance; 27 subs. Mr J. Merrv's b g Special Licence, by Cossack, 7st 2lb Snowden 1 Mr Windsor's ch c Kenerdy, 6st Bray 2 Ld Wilton's brc by Orlando— Ma Mie, 7st lllb Flatman S Mr Hawkin's gr c Master Bagot, 7st 41b Frost 4 Mr Dixon's br c Dunboy ne, 8st ( in 51b extra) E. Sharp 0 Mr Dawson's b f Red White and Blue, 7st 8lb Bates 0 Mr Cliff's b c Old Tom, 7st 71b Munday 0 Mr Saxon's b f Queen Bess, 6st 41b Bales 0 Betting : 11 to 10 agst Special Licence, 7 to 1 each agst Old Tom and the Ma Mie colt, 8 to 1 agst Master Bagot, and 10 to 1 agst Dunboyne. Owing to the eagerness of the jockeys of Old Tom and Master Bagot the start was preceded by half a dozen failures. When the flag fell Old Tom showed in advance, aud in passing the Stand he was joined by Dunboyne, who went on at his side, Kenerdy lying third, and Special Licence fourth, closely waited upon by the grey and Red White and Blue ; the Ma Mie colt and Queen Bess bringing up the rear. They ran thus to the half- mile post, when Kenerdy joined Duuboyne, and the latter headed Old Tom, the grey and the Ma Mie colt closing up with Special Licence before reaching the turn, iu rounding which, Dunboyue and Master Bagot were disposed of. Running out to the right, these two left an opening, of which Flatman and Snowden immediately took advantage, and after a little cannon- ing iu a few strides further they caught and headed Old Tom, the favourite going on with the lead and winning easily by half a length, Kenerdy, WHO passed Old Tom inside the distance, beat- ing the Ma Mie colt by the same; Master Bagot was fourth two lengths from Lord Wilton's colt, and Old Tom next; the others tailed off. Bun in 2miu lOseo. The MOSTYN STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 100 added, for two year olds ; colts Sst 71b, fillies and geldings 8st 31b; the second to receive 2tJ sovs out of the stakes, and the winner to pay 15 sovs towards expenses; winners this year of 100 sovs clear olb extra; three quarters of a mile ; 17 subs. Mr Murland's br c Longrange, by Longbow, 8st 71b .... Wells 1 Mr Howard's b e Jack Horner, Sst 71t> J. Goater 2 Mr i a Mert's cli f Melita, Sst 31b Bates 3 Mr Jackson's b f Terrific, 8st 31b Aldcroft 4 Mr Holland's b c Harry Stanley, 8st 71b Sopp 5 Mr J. Merry's b f L- dy Ann, Sst 3ib Chilman 6 Lord Wilton's ch c Mufti, 8st 71b Flatman 7 Betting : 3 to 1 each agst Jack Horner aud Terrific, 4 to 1 agst Harry Stanley, and 5 to 1 agsb Longrange. After one or two failures Lougrauge jumped off with the lead, closely attended by Melita and Harry Stanley, Jack Horner lying fourth, Terrific aud Lady Ann abreast next, with Mufti acting as whipper- in. This order was maintained to the Castle Pole, where Melita dropped off, aud when fairly round the corner Harry Stanley likewise dis- appeared from the front. The latter's place was taken by Jack Horner, who beaded Longrange inside the distauce, and appeared to have the best of it, but tiring at the finish, Longrange, who came again opposite the Stand, won very cleverly by a length, Melita finishing two lengths from the second, a head in advance of Terrific, close up with whom was Lady Ann, Mufti last throughout, being beaten a long way. Bun in lmin 21sec. A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for three year olds and upwards; the winner to be sold for 80 sovs, & c; once round and a distance; 7 subs. Lord Chesterfield's b c Schneider, by Stultz, 3 yrs, 6stl21b Fordham 1 Mr Ferguson's b m Alcyone, 5 yrs, Sst 31b E. Sharp 2 Mr J. Scott's b c Thames Darrell, 3 yrs, 6st 121b.... Cresswell 3 Mr W. Evaus's ch f Sorceress, 3 yrs, 6st 2ib Crook 0 Mr T. Cliff's bk f Coal- black Rose, 4 yrs, 7st 81b Munday 0 Mr Copeland's b g Salmon, 4 yrs, Sst lib Frost 0 Betting: 5 to 2 agst Thames Darrell, and 7 to 2 each agst Alcyone and Schneider. Salmon made play to the half- mile post, after passing which Alcyone went out and took a lead of two or three lengths, followed by Salmon, Sorceress and Thames Darrell iu a body to the Grosvenor Turn, where Schneider, who had been lying last, ran into the second place. In the straight, he drew upon Alcyone, and the latter stopping at every stride, a slashing set- to ensued, which resulted in Schneider's favour by a head. Thames Darrell was beaten two lengths, and the others finished at wide intervals behind him. The winner was claimed by Mr Armstrong. Run in 2min 9sec. The WYNNSTAY HANDICAP PLATE of 100 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each ; the second to receive 20 sovs out of the stakes, aud the winner to pay 15 sovs towards expenses; 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. Mr Saxon's ch m Mary, by Idle Boy, 5 yrs, 9st lib ( including81bextra) J. Osborne 1 Mr Andrews' b g The Martlet, 4 yrs, 6st lllb ( in- cluding 51b extra) J. Forster + Mr Merry's gr c Riseber, S yrs, 6st 81b Snowden f Lord Wilton's b g Bracken, 6yrs, 7st Cresswell 4 Mr T. Dawson's b c Mysterious Jack, 3 yrs, 6st 71b .. Bullock 5 Capt White's ch c Moose, 8 yrs, Sst 81b Plumb 6 Mr Windsor's br c Sir Humphrey, 3 yrs, 5st 121b .... Johnson 7 Betting: Even on Riseber, 5 to 2 agst Mary, 5 to 1 agst Mys- terious Jack, and 10 to 1 agst Bracken. They got away at tbe third attempt, Biseber leading ; his followers to the Stand were Moose aud Sir Humphrey, when Bracken who got last off ran into the second place, and Sir Humphrey dropping away at every stride, Moose went on third, Martlet fourth, Mysterious Jack fifth, Mary next, and Sir Humphrey last. At the far side, Bracken went up to Biseber and raced with him to the Bridge Turn, at which point Lord Wilton's horse was beaten; Moose gave way just before, and in the bend of the turn Bracken was passed by Martlet and Mysterious Jack, who followed the grey until near the distance, when the latter was disposed of. Mary, who had been gradually creeping up, now showed between Rise- ber and the rails, and Martlet challenging the latter almost at the same instant on the whip hand, a magnificent struggle ensued with the three, the issue, doubtful until the very last stride, being in favour of Mary by a head, Riseber and Martlet running a dead heat for the second money. Mysterious Jack was a bad fourth, and the others separated by wide intervals. Bun iu 2min 31sec. , The PALATINE STAKES of 15 sovs each, 5 ft, with 100 added, for three year old fillies ; 8st 71b each; maidens at the time of naming allowed 3lb, having started twice at that time 5ib, and thrice or more 71b; the winner of the One Thousand Guineas Stakes at Newmarket 6lb, or of any other sweepstakes ( han- dicaps excepted) or plate in 1857 of 100 sovs clear 21b extra ; the second to save his stake, aud the winner to pay 15 sovs towards expenses ; from the Castle Pole, once round and in ( rather more than a mile and a quarter); 12 subs. Mr M. Dennett's br Zaidee, by Red Hart, 8it 71b.. G. Fordham 1 Mr Dawson's br Janet, Sst 71b Aldcroft 2 Mr J. Merry's b Sunrise, Sst 71b Chilman 3 Mr W. H. Thomas's b Perea Nena, 8st G. Oates 4 Mr Dawson's b Red White and Blue, Sst 71b Bates 5 Betting : Even agst ( at first at 7 to 4 on) Zaid6e, and 2 to 1 agst Janet. Bed White and Blue ( with whom Mr Dawson declared to win) took a commanding lead, followed by Perea Nena and Zaid6e, Sunrise lying fourth, and Janet several lengths behind the latter. After passing the half- mile post, Bed White and Blue's lead began to diminish, and at the Grosvenor Bridge she was caught and headed by Zaid6e and Sunrise, the former of whom went on with the running. Janet, who was unable to go the pace for the first mile, began to improve her position at the lower turn, and when fairly in the straight got on better terms with her horses, whom she passed one by one, but failed to over- haul the favourite, who won in a canter by a length; two lengths between second and third, Perea Nena a bad fourth. Buii in 2min 39sec. BETTING AT NIGHT. Although enabled to make out a rather lengthy list of prices, the general betting was remarkably languid, the only feature for special comment being the introduction of a new favourite from the Bretby stable in Peeping Tom, who advanced, after a large outlay, from 1,000 to 2fl to 25 to 1 ( takers), and altogether supplanted Bay Hilton, against whom 1,000 to 15 went begging at the close. Leamington, Dulcamara, Turbit, Warlock, and Lance were the only other horses in force, the " Pie," in parti- cular, being extremely " fishy;" nor did Gemma di Vergy, Bise- ber, and Janet at all improve after their performances on the Roodee. Several lots of six were given against the field. Closing prices :— CHESTER CUP. 1 agst Polestar( off) 1 Van Dunck ( off) 1 Pantomime ( tk) 1 Commotion ( tk) MaidofDervvent( tk) Marmion( tk) 1000 to 15 Bay Hilton( off) 1000 to 15 Aleppo 1000 to 15 Tasmania ( off) 1000 to 16 AliceWentwortli( tk) 9 to 2 agst Leamington ( off) 40 to 9 to 1 Dulcamara ( tk) 40 t o 100 to 8 Turbit ( tk) 40 to 100 to 7 Warlock ( tk) 50 to 100 to 6 Mincepie ( off) 1000 to 15 20 to 1 Gemma di Vergy ( off) 1000 to 15 20 to 1 Pretty Boy 25 to 1 Peeping Tom( tkfrly) 25 to 1 Zigzag ( tk) 30 to 1 Drumour ( tk) 33 to 1 Lance ( tk) SO to 1 agst Beeswax colt ( tk) | 1000 to SO agst Tournament ( tk) 200 on Blue Jacket v Zuyder Zee. THE CUP DAY. WEDNESDAY.— The Cup day was ushered in by most glorious weather, partaking more of the character of spring than any we have been accustomed to since the commencement of that usually delightful season. The sun shone brilliantly throughout the day, and the wind having veered round from the cutting north- easterly quarter in which it has been a fixture for some weeks past, the change in the atmosphere proved most agreeable, especially to the fair sex, who invariably come out in great force to assist at the celebration of this popular anniver- sary. Strangers poured into the city in streams from an early hour, and by noon the leading thoroughfares, especially in the neighbourhood of the Boyal Hotel, where the Subscription Boom was as usual the great centre of attraction, were almost impassable. Everybody seemed full of one subject— the Cup— and the earnestness with which the probable chances of the favourites were diseussed, added to the anxiety to learn the latest movements of the market, bespoke the " ruling passion" of the multitude for the national pastime of the country. The Boom was full, but by no means crowded, throughout the morn- ing, aud to judge from the Babel- like " confusion of tongues," a stranger would have imagined that no end of business was being transacted. There was more noise than wool, however, and what betting did take place was almost entirely confined to some four or five horses. The feature of the morning was the demonstration in favour of Messrs Barber and Saxon's lot, which was backed for all that could be got on at 12,11, aud 1- 0 to 1, Commotion subsequently advancing from 40 to 1 to 100 to 7, whilst Pretty Boy received some support at 20 to 1. Peeping Tom was also iu strong force, and rose to 15 to 1 ( takers), but the prices of the remainder exhibited no changc upon their previous night's quotations, except Mincepie, against whom 25 to 1 was offered in vain. The three leading favourites, Leamington, Dulcamara, and Turbit, maintained their positions with great firmness, and as little as 10 to 1 was taken in several instances about Lord Exeter's horse. Anxious glances were now and then directed to the " black- board," but no scratchings ap- peared thereupon, though it was reported that neither E srly Bird or ZaidtSe would start, and both were subsequently struck out on the caurse. The Room was deserted by midday, but for a long time previously the masses had begun to assemble on the Boodee, and when the bell rang to clear the course for the first race a coup d'eeil was exhibited such as is not to be seen ou any other race course in the kingdom. Its peculiarities have often- times been so graphically described by abler hands in these columns that we shall not enter into more minute details on this occasion, feeling convinced that our readers' anxiety to arrive at the business details is as great as that of the specttaors ap- peared to be for the decision of the all important event. Every available spot from which a view of the racing could be obtained was occupied— the stands, the walls, the slopes, the Grosvenor Bridge, and each side of the eourse for nearly half a mile were densely crowded ; and taken altogether, the attendance was de- cidedly the largest ever congregated on tho Baodee. A con- siderable increase was noticeable amongst the fashionables ia ttie Stand ( the receipts of which exceeded those of last year by £ 142 on the first and second days), many of whom arrived from Manchester after assisting at the inauguration of the Art Treasure's Exhibition the day before. The racing commenced at two o'clock with the Helter Skelter Handicap, which looked a certainty on paper for Miss Nightin- gale, but her Newmarket form of the previous week appeared to have deserted her ou this occasion, as she never showed iti the race,— Old Tom, who made play throughout, winning cleverly. The Triennial was contested by three very moderate two year olds, the best looking of which won, albeit there was no 2 to 1 in it. The all- important event—" big with the fate of thousands"— was the next item on the card, set for 2: 40 p. m., an interval of an hour and ten minutes being allowed for the preliminary arrange- ments of weighing, drawing for places, Ac. Owing to so many changes in the jockeys takiug place at the last moment, and the difficulty of obtaining riders, this proceeding occupied a con- siderable time, but being at length completed, the telegraph relieved the anxiety of the spectators by exhibiting a field of thirty- five starters.^. The demand for jockeys ; far exceeded the supply, and stable boys had to be called into requisition in several instances. Mr Shepherd, for one, was obliged to resort to that expediency for Cardsharper, owing to being left in the lurch, as at Liverpool Autumn Meeting last year, by the non- arrival of Musgrove, whose services had b en promised iu a letter which Mr S. exhibited, by Goodwin, his master. Mr Shepherd com- plained bitterly of this treatment, and with such good cause ( as it afterward turned out), that it^ is to be hoped the ruliug powers wiil adopt necessary measures to prevent a recurrence of such breaches of faith between trainers hereafter. The satisfactory plan of drawing for places was again resorted to, and the Duke of Beaufort and the Marquis of Anglesey, two of the Stewards, per- sonally superintended that proceeding. After the weighing- room had been cleared of everybody except the jockeys, offi- cials, aud reporters, the Marquis of Anglesey briefly addressed tie jockeys, and warned them against the consequences of disobeying the orders of the starter, who was as desirous as the Stewards to act fair towards them. In case of com- pJaiuts, however, the Stewards were determined to inflict the severest punishment in their power, both iu the shape of flues aud by suspension from riding, not only at this, but other meet- ings. Thirty- five tickets were then counted out and placed by the Duke of Beaufort in his hat, over which a sheet of paper was placed, his grace himself being " office bearer," so as to remove the slightest shadow of a shade of suspicion against the adoption of any unfair advantage. As each jockey drew a ticket the number was proclaimed by Mr Hibburd, who handed it to the Marquis of Anglesey, and Mr Topham entered the same on a plan prepared for the purpose. Having shaken up the numbers well, the Duke of Beaufort called the jockeys forward, aud the first to put his hand in the " lucky bag " was David Hughes, who, remarkable enough, drew No. 1 for Leamington. The starters were divided into two ranks, and ail the favourites bad the good fortune to obtain positions in the front one, Commotion being No, 12, and Dulcamara, as in the betting, next to Leaming- ton, the tiny jockey of Lord Ribblesdale's horse being the last but one to draw, wlvilst, singular to state, No. 35 fell to the lot of Marmion, who was not weighed for until some time after everything else. The result of the drawing was as follows, num- bers 1 and 19 being next the rails :— FRONT BANK.— 1 Leamington, 2 Dulcamara, 3 Codrington, 4 Eiseber, 5 Bay Hilton, 6 Slanderer, 7 Warlock, 8 Pantomime, 9 Mincepie, 10 Aleppo, 11 Janet, 12 Commotion, 13 Drumour, 14 Tasmania, 15 Longsight, 16 Peeping Tom, 17 Cumberland, 18 Lawn. REAR RANK.— 19 Jack Spring, 20 Gemma di Vergy, 21 Turbit, 22 Lance, 23 Cardsharper, 24 Mr Sykes, 25 Van Dunck, 26 Maid of Derwent, 27 Pretty Boy, 28 Polestar, 29 December, 30 Alice Wentworth, 31 Lady Florence, 32 Siding, 33 Zigzag, 34 Barfleur, 35 Marinion. We must now " hark back" a little, and refer briefly to the mouements in the market; where one or two startling changes took place towards the last. The " lion" of the day was Mr Barber's young one, who bare out " Observer's" prediction by making a commotion in the Eing, such as few of the oldest members can recall during their experience on the Turf. Owing to the form exhibited by the stable this season, au idea was generally entertained that its representative would be a " hot one" on the day; and it proved to be the case, for, after muster- ing on the Course, the eagerness to back Commotion ( against whom 1,000 to 20 was laid two or three times at the Boom the previous night, and who, as already stated, displaced Pretty Boy in the market this morning) was so greut— both on the part of those who had taken liberties with him from the belief that he would be an absentee, and the public who " follow the stream" — that he not only gave Leamington the go- by, but left off first favourite at tbe extraordinary short price of 3 to 1, although we are aware of one bet taken in the ring of 500 to 200 ! Dulcamara was also in strong demand, and at the close trod upon the heels of Leamington, who, notwithstanding the advance of the other two, stood his ground with wonderful firmness, and scarcely fluctuated a couple of points throughout the day ; al- though, now and then, 7 to 1 might have been had from those desirous of hedging their money. Of the second division, Peeping Tom was in most demand; whilst Turbit and Warlock went back a little, and Mincepie was despatched altogether to the out- side division, from which Lance sprung to 25 to 1. The gene- ral betting, however, except about the three favourites, was anything but brisk, the Commotion caused by Mr Barber's horse having completely paralized it. The horses mustered at the usual rendezvous, near the Grosvenor Bridge within ten minutes of the appointed time, and Mr Top- ham ( who was accompanied by the Duke of Beaufort), having called over the " muster roll," the lot " fell in " without the slightest confusion; but, unfortunately, Mr Hibburd did not take advantage of so favaurable an opportunity, and by attempt- ing to march them to the post two or three became fractious, threw the ranks into confusion, and caused a failure in which a great many broke away. Some ran as far as the distance, aud others, including Dulcamara, Cardsharper, Van Dunck, and Cod- rington past the Stand, but all were stopped at the far side except Cardsharper, who defied the " pulley- haulyitig" of the youngster on his back, and galloped twice round the course without exhibiting the slightest diminution of speed until passing the winning chair the last time, when as if conscious that he had completed the Cup distance, the horse stopped of his own accord at the turn by the Workhouse ! This impromptu performance caused a further delay, and it was twenty minutes past four when, at the " second time of asking," a somewhat scrambling start was effected, Lawn and Mincepie iu particular getting very badly off. For particulars of the race we must refer to our description below, suffice it to remark, en passant, that after Van Dunck, Cardsharper, and Commotion had each in turn played the game of " follow my leader," the race was left to Dulcamara, Eiseber, Leamiugton, and Drumour from the last turn, up to which point both the favourite and Gemma di Vergy looked extremely formidable. Eiseber and Dulcamara, after depriving Commotion of the lead, ran locked together to the dis- tance, when they " split," and Leamington ( who laid in a forward position throughout), went through the opening like a shot, shook them off in a dozen strides, and disposing of Fordham's final rush on Drumour at the last, won— with plenty in hand- by a neck, Lord Eibblesdale's colt losing the second money by a length, owing in a great measure, perhaps, to nature failiug his tiny jockey ( who otherwise rode uncommonly well) at the critical moment. The hoisting of the winner's number— 19— at the chair was the signal for a tremendous outburst of cheering, and the scene in the paddock when the horse was led back to weigh was of that exciting description which invariably attends the result of great events like the Chester Cup, as owner, trainer, aud jockey came in for their share of congratulations. David Hughes, without flattery, is entitled to " honourable mention" for the strict attention which he paid to his orders, as well as for his steady riding throughout. This makes the third great handicap he has won this season, having previously carried the Metro- politan and Newmarket Handicaps on Poodle. All things con- sidered, the success of Leamington must be acknowledged one of the greatest coups ever accomplished— first favourite as soon as the handicap was published, the horse maintained his position with unparalleled firmness, almost to the ruination of the betting, until within an hour of the race; fortune likewise smiled upon him in the lottery for places, and during the race, which he got through without the slightest disappointment. This result is of course in a great measure attributable to the care and ability of Edwin Parr, who brought his horse to the post in the most blooming condition, and upset the fallacy so universally entertained of his inability to stay, and of the possibility of a * first favourite for so long a period escaping the operation of " milking." It is somewhat sin- gular that out of the six occasions Edwin Parr has started horses for the Chester Cup he has run first with Leaming- ton, second with Black Doctor, third with Woolwich, fourth with Tom Tough, and fifth with The Black Doctor— a veri- fication of the old adage " It's a long lane, Ac." The principal winners on Leamington are Mr F. Swindells, Mr J. Spittle, Mr F. Higgins, Mr T. Hughes, and a Liverpool gentleman, whose gains'amount to at least £ 60,000, the " lion's share"— thirty thousand, it is reported— failiug to Mr Swindells, who made no secret of his confidence " throughout the piece." Mr Higgins, the owner of the horse, on the contrary, having prudently hedged his money, is by no means au extensive winner. Owing to the money for which Commotion, Dulcamara, Peeping Tom, and others were backed at the last, the race is not likely to prove so disastrous to the bookmakers as is generally the case when such a prominent favourite happens to win; and amongst the metropolitans a great many took the precaution to make Leam- ington a harmless winner before their departure for the scene of action. If Fordham ( who has ridden second for tbe Cup three years in succession, losing oti each occasion by a neck only) had succeeded in landing Drumour first, though the horse was one of the earliest of the thousand- to- ten lot introduced into the market last autumn the difference to the Bing would have been considerable. Drumour's performance is the best of any three year old out, considering the terms upon which he ran with Leamington— 6lb only for the year!— and the beating he gave Gemma di Vergy, Turbit (. who had the best of him in the Two Thousand), Peeping Tom, Commotion, Dulcamara, Eiseber, and others. Mr Howard was beaten for the Cup by a neck last year with Yellow Jack, having won it in 1855 with Scythian, when the fiat, strange to say, was the same! William Day, who started three, was as usual " there or thereabouts" with one of his lot, and Dulcamara's performance undoubtedly warranted the confidence expressed by the stable beforehand, for it wasapparent that with a stronger boy to assist him at the critical moment the horse might have made a better fight of it. Commotion's chance is said to have been jeopardised by his getting the best of Dales and running himself out. 4,000 to 100 was taken about him for the Derby after the race. " Jemmy," though beaten, was not dis- graced at the weight; but Turbit fully bore out the opinion of those who doubted his staying qualities, by giving up the ghost at the end of a mile and a half. Eiseber ran a much better horse than was expected after his previous day's defeat; and the posi- tions of Polestar and Lance amongst the front lot at the finish show what good animals can do even with great weights on their backs. Peeping Tom greatly disappointed his aristocratic stable, who were very " sweet" upon his chance. That the owner of Cardsharper had real cause to lament the loss of a jockey, is shown by the running exhibited by the horse even after the'' bucketting" ho got in his impromptu gallop before- hand; and more unlikely things might have happened than his winning but for the occurrence of that unlucky contretemps. Mincepie got a bad start, aud never showed in the race, her chance for which, judging from the market, was hopeless before- hand. Although " the pie" was included in a quartette by " Observer," with Leamington, Dulcamara, and Van Dunck, our correspondent may fairly be congratulated upon his suc cessful selection of the winner ! The remainder of the racing passed off very tamely, aud the great length to which our re- marks have already extended warns us to bring to a close our report of the proceedings of this memorable day, which passed off in the most satisfactory manner, without the slightest acci- dent to mar its enjoyments— a perfect miracle, it must be ad- mitted, considering the extraordinary characteristics of the Chester Cup race. From the hollow style in which Sir Colin won the City Plate 1,000 to 20 was taken three or four times about him for the Derby, but subsequently 1,000 to 15 was laid, and in the evening the layers extended their offers to 1,000 to 10. The City Plate, we should add, is now the joint gift of Earl Grosvenor aud the Bace Committee, his lordship's new colleague, Mr Salisbury, having assigned the humbugging excuse of " con- scientious motives" for not continuing the donation so readily given by his predecessor. The HELTER SKELTER HANDICAP of 5 SOVS each, with 30 added; the second to save his stake; half a mile ; 13 subs. Mr Cliff's b c Old Tom, by Melbourne, 3 yrs, 7st Mundy 1 Mr Hawkin's gr c Master Bagot, 3 yrs, 7st 2lb Snowden 2 Capt White's b f Queen of the East, 3 yrs, 7st 21b Plumb 3 Mr Leach's b f Prinee's Mixture, 4 yrs, 7st 1210 D. Hughes 0 Lord Cnesterfield ns ch c by Stultz out of Gentle Kitty, 3 yrs, 7s: 71b Fordham 0 Mr Boyd's b c Yorkshireman ( h b), 3 yrs, 7st 41b .... Rothera 0 Mr Evans's ch f Miss Nightingale, 3 yrs, 6st 81b Ciook 0 Mr Morris's b f by Tearaway out of All's Well, 8 yrs, 6st 81b Grimmer 0 Betting : 2 to 1 agst Old Tom, 4 to 1 agst Miss Nightingale, and 5 to 1 each agst the Stultz colt aud Master Bagot. The three placed were in front throughout, the favourite who made all the running, winning cleverly by a length ; a bead between second aud third. The Stultz colt was a bad fourth, aud the others, whipped in by the Tearaway filly, who was last throughout, were widely scattered. Run m 54sec. The Seveuth TRIENNIAL PRODUCE STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 50 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 91b, fillies 8st 5lb ; those by untried stallions or out of mares that never bred a winner allowed 3lb, both 61b ; the second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses ; T. Y. C.; 14 subs. Mr W. S. S. Crawfurd's b c East Langton, Sst Olb <}. Oates 1 Lord Chesterfield's ch f by Surplice— Babette, 8st 21b.. Fiatman 2 Mr Boyd's b f Mountain Nymph, Sst 21b Kendall 3 Betting : 2 to 1 on East Langton, who made play to tiie turn, when becoming frightened at the crowd he ran out and took Lord Chesterfield's filly with him. This gave the lead to Mountain Nymph, who held it to the distance, where she was caught by the other two, who headed her in a few strides and ran a good race home, which resulted iu East Langton's favour by a neck; a length between second aud third. Bun in lmin 34sec. The TRADESMEN'S PLATE of 200 sovs, added to a Handicap of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, and 5 only if declared ; the second to re- ceive 50 sovs out of the stakes, and the winner to pay 50 to- wards expenses of the judge, starter, Ac ; the winner of either the Doncaster Stakes, Northamptonshire Stakes, Metropolitan and City and Suburban Stakes at Epsom, Newmarket Handi- cap, or the Great Northern at York, iu the present year, 101b, the second in either 51b, and the winner of any other handicap race after the publication of the weights of the value of 200 sovs including the winner's own stake 5lb extra, but not to be accumulative for being second in any of the above specified handicaps as well as being the winner of 200 sovs; about two miles aud a quarter; 188 subs, 68 of whom declared, and two did not name. Mr F. Higgins's br c Leamington, by Faugh a Ballagh, 4 yrs, 6st 91b D. Hughes Mr Howard's cli c Diumour, 3 yrs, 6st 31b Fordlwm Lord Ribblesdale's b c Dulcamara, 3 yrs, 5st 21b J. Adams Mr C. Sn'wing's brm Polestar, 5yrs, Sst 121b J. Osborne Mr Boyd's b h Mr Sykes (. hb), aged, Sst lllb Ashmall Mr A. Nicliol's ro c Warlock, 4 yrs, 8st 71b Wells Mr Hind's b c Lance, 4 yi » , Sst 61b Wilberforce Mr Barber's ch c Pretty Boy, 4 yrs, Sst 61b Kendall 0 Mr H. Hill's ch f Miucepie, 4 yrs, 7st 131b G. Mann 0 Mr J. Heywood's gr f Maidof Derwent, 4yrs, 7stl31b. Snowden 0 Capt White's b c Aleppe, 4 yrs, 7st 91b E. Sharp 0 Mr Lister's b g Pantomime, aged, 7st 81b ( in 51b ex).. Bearpark 0 Mr W. Robinson's b h Siding, 5 yrs, 7st 31b Bates 0 Lord Anglesey's ch f Alice Wentworth, 4 yrs, 6st 13ib.. French Mr J. H. Mousley's b c Bay Hilton, 4 yrs, 6st 131b Mundy Mr T. Walker's b c Gemma Di Vergy, 3 yrs, 6st lllb .. Bullock Mr I. Day's ch g Zigzag, aged, 6st91b Bray Mr W. Day's b h December, 5 yrs, 6st 91b ( carried 6st lllb) Hibberd Capt Lane's b c Barfleur, 4 yrs, 6. it Olb J. Forster Mr Bennett's b h Cardsharper, 6 yrs, 6st 71b Austin Capt Christie's b c Lawn, 4 yrs, 6st 51b Walters Mr Jo » . Hawkins's br f Lady Florence, 4 yrs, 6st 51b Stagg Sir R. Bulkeley's br f Tasmania, Syrs, 6st 51b .... Withington Mr Merry's gr c Riseber, 3 yrs, 6st3lb Plumb 0 Mr H. Richardson's ch c Longsight ( h b). 4 yrs, 6st 21b .. Grey 0 Mr T. Parr's b c Van Dunck, 4 yrs, 6st lib Ducker 0 Mr Barker's b c Commotion, 3 yrs, 5st 131b Dales 0 Mr Henderson's b c Cumberland, 3 yrs, 5st 121b ( in- cluding 51b extra) Ward 0 Mr Daley's bk c Marmion, S yrs, 5st 71b F. Adams 0 Mr T. Dawson's br f Janet, 3 yrs, 5st 71b ( carried 5st91b) Hardcastle 0 Mr G. S. Thompson's b c Codrington, 3 yrs, 5st 71b.. Grimmer 0 Lord Wilton's br c Peeping Tom, 3 yrs, Sst 31b Pritcliard 0 Lord Exeter's brc Turbit, 3 yrs, 5st 21b Rayner 0 Mr R. Field's br c Slanderer, 3 yrs, 4st 131b Perry 0 MrHerdman's bk c Jack Spring, Syrs, 4st 9ib ( car- ried 4stl21bJ Sliakspeare 0 Betting: 3 to 1 agst Commotion, 6 to 1 agst Leamington, 7 to 1 agst Dulcamara, 14 to 1 agst Turbit, 15 to 1 agst Peeping Tom, 100 to 6 agst Warlock, 20 to 1 agst Riseber, 25 to 1 agst Drumour, 25 to 1 agst Gemma di Vergy, 25 to 1 agst Pretty Boy, 25 to 1 agst Zig Zag, 25 to 1 agst Lance, 30 to 1 agst Van Duuck, 1,000 to 15 agst Tasmania, 40 to 1 agst Polestar, 40 to 1 agst Pantomime, 50 to 1 agst Miucepie, 50 to 1 agst Maid of Derwent, 1,000 to 15 agst Alice Wentworth, and 1,000 to 10 agst Aleppo. The ranks were formed without difficulty, but whilst walking up to the post tbey were thrown into disorder by Cumberland, Codrington, Cardsharper, Dulcamara, Van Dunck, PeepingTom, Drumour, Janet, Commotion, aud Leamington breaking away. Leamington and Commotion were stopped at the corner; Peep- ing Tom, Drumour and Janet at the distance, aud the others, with the exception of Cardsharper, who galloped twice round the course, were pulled up before reaching the Railway Bridge at the far side. This caused further considerable delay, and it was not until after two or three more failures ( for causing which Hughes and Withington were fined £ 10 each, and Munday aud Ward reprimanded and cautioned) that Mr. Hibburd succeeded in getting the lot off at twenty minutes past four. The first to show in advance were Commotion, Van Dunck and Bay Hilton, the latter of whom passed the Stand about half a length in ad- vance of Van Dunck, at whose quarters lay Commotion, Peeping Tom being fourth, Gemma di Vergy fifth, Cardsharper and Eiseber next, this lot being separated by a clear interval from the ruck, at the head of which lay Drumour, Tasmania, Lea- mington, Turbit, and Dulcamara, and several others so thickly clustered together that we cannot attempt to distinguish their relative positions; in the rear were December, Mr Sykes, Polestar. Jack Spring, Lawn, Mincepie and Longsight. After rounding the Workhouse turn Bay Hilton thus early appeared to have had enough of it, and gradually dropping back was not afterwards seen in the race. On his retirement Van Dunck and Commotion were left with the lead, but they were immediately deprived of it by Cardsharper, who, with apparently plenty of " go" still left iu him, went on with the running without any diminution of the pace, and with scarcely any material change in the positions of the front divi- sion until entering the straight portion of the course the second time, when Commotion, overpowering his jockey, went up to Cardsharper with a rush, and led past the Stand the second time, Cardsharper being second next the rails, and Van Dunck third, with Gemma di Vergy, Turbit ( on the outside of the latter), Peeping Torn ( who was nearly down a few strides beyoad the chair), Dulcamara, Drumour, Leamiugton, Biseber, and Lance lying up in a cluster, the latter having gradually crept up into the vacancy left by Tasmania on the latter's retiremeut after the completion of the first rouud. The effects of the pace were pretty apparent at this period of the race, from the tre- mendous tail which the stragglers presented, and though a mile from home only some half- a- dozen horses may be said to have been left with a chance. After rounding the Workhouse turn Cardsharper began to " lob," and beiug quite pumped out before reaching the Eailway Bridge disappeared from the front, Turbit likewise following his example about that point. On Cardsharper's retirement Dulcamara emerged from the ruck and took his place at Commotion's girths, Van Dunck going on at the quarters of Lord Bibblesdale's horse. Peeping Tom, who had been driven against the rails at the far side, began to give way at the halt- mile post, and Gemma di Vergy took fourth place, followed by Lance, clear of Eiseber, next to whom were Drumour and Leamington side by side. The beaten horses now began to drop off rapidly, and Polestar, Lawn, Warlock, Zigzag, and December showed in more prominent positions than they had done at any other part of the race; this lot, however, were at least a dozen lengths from the leading horses, in whose posi- tions there was no alteration until reaching the Grosvenor Bridge, when Van Dunck, having shot his bolt, stopped all of a sudden. On his retirement Eiseber joined Dulcamara, and these two ran with Commotion round the last turn, wben the favourite was in trouble, and, giving way altogether in the next dozen strides, he was passed by Leamington and Drumour, who headed Gemma di Vergy and Lance after entering the straight. Dulcamara and Eiseber remained in front to the distance, when Leamington parted them, and Eiseber dropped away beaten. Dulcamara stuck to Leamington until'near the Stand, and then began to compound, whereupon Fordlaam, takiug advantage of the opening caused by his retirement, sent Drumour through it, and made a desperate effort to overhaul Leamington, but failed, and was beaten by a neck— the winner having evidently plenty of powder left. Dulcamara was beaten a length from Drumour, and, at an interval of two lengths from him Eiseber was fourth, Polestar being fifth, about a length behind the grey, Lance sixth, beaten a neck by Polestar, Gemma di Vergy seventh, and Peep- ing Tom next, close up with the mare. Commotion and Van Dunck side by side, Zigzag and Slanderer succeeded them in a cluster. The last lot past the chair were Mr Sykes, Siding, Bay- Hilton, Pantomime, Janet, Lawn, Miucepie, Pretty Boy, and Charles O'Malley, who were tailed off an immense distauce. Cumberland and Longsight were stopped after passing the Stand the second time. Marmion was driven against the rails during the race, and much injured. Dulcamara, Druinour, and several others were also more or less cut about their legs from others striking into them. Bun in 4min 19sec. Nett value of the stakes, £ 2,615. The SCRAMBLE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for all ages; winner of the Helter Skelter 71b extra; the winner to be sold for 80 sovs, Ac; three quarters of a mile; 7 subs. Mr Ferguson's b m Alcyone, by Robert de Gorham, 5 yrs, 8st 71b E. Sharp 1 Mr Byrne's bgStormsail, Syrs, 7st 61b Snowden 2 Mr Copeland's b g Salmon, 4 yrs, 7st 131b Bray 3 Mr Morris's ch c Get eralBosquet, 3 yrs, 6st 131b .. Grimmer 4 Mr W. Evans's ch g Sorceress, 3 yrs, 6st 8ib Crook 5 Betting: 7 to 4 agst General Bosquet, 3 to 1 agst Alcyone, and 4 to 1 agst Sorceress. Alcyone took the lead from Stormsail after the first fifty yards, maintained it throughout, aud won easily by a length, half a length between second and third; the others were beaten two or three lengths. Run iu lmin 26sec. The CITY MEMBERS' PLATE of 60 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, the latter to go to the second; three year old colts 6st 121b, fillies 6st 61b; four year old colts Sst 6lb, fillies 8st 3lb; once round and a distance ; 7 subs. Mr T. Parr's ch c Sir Colin, by Robert de Gorham, 8yrs, 6stl2Ib Fordham 1 Mr Hawkins's gr c Master Bagot, 3 yrs, 6st 121b .... Snowden 2 Mr Ridley's br c Brother to Preston, 3 yrs, 6st 121b .. Bullock 3 Mr Harvey's b g Chester, S yrs, 6st 12ib Conway 4 Mr Smithers's br c Saturn, 3 yrs, 6st 121b Withington 0 Betting : 5 to 2 on Sir Colin, who pulled so tremendously that Fordham was obliged to indulge him with a commanding lead, which he maintained throughout, winning in a canter by two lengths; Brother to Preston a bad third. Saturn cannoued against Brother to Pre3ton at the lower turn, fell on his head, and threw Withington, but the latter fortunately escaped with a shaking only. Run in 2min lOsec. Her MAJESTY'S PLATE of lOOgs; thrice round. Mr T. Parr's br c Fisherman, by Heron, 4 yrs, 9st 21b.. Wells 1 Mr Smithers's ch c Sirius, 4 yrs, 9st 21b J. Osborne i High odds offered on Fisherman, who allowed Sirius the lead for a mile, when he took it from him, was never afterwards approached, and won in a canter by two lengths. Bun in 6min 42sec. BETTING AT NIGHT. A little animation was imparted into the Derby betting by the spirit with which Zuyder Zee and Bird in the Hand were sup- ported, the outlay on the former at 20, aud subsequently 18 to 1, being to fully £ 500, whilst John Scott's horse was backed for half as much at 25 to 1; 2,000 even was betted on the latter against Lady Hawthorn, who was again driven back to 25 to 1. 1,000 to 100 was taken about Anton, 2,000 to 90 about Adamas, and 1,000 to 25 and 1,060 to 30 about Sprig of Shillelagh. M. D. would have been backed at anything over 12 to 1. Loyola fluc- tuated between 6 to 4 and 2 to 1 for the Dee, for which race 4 to 1 was offered " bar one." 500 to 100 was la^ d twice against Igno- ramus for the St Leger. Closing prices:— DEE STAKES 7 to 4 aget Loyola ( tk) | 4 to 1 agst any other ( off) 13 to 2 agst Skirmisher ( off) to 1 agst Bird in the Hand( tk) 10 to 1 Anton ( Ik) 80 to 1 Commotion ( tk) 12 to 1 M. D. I 30 to 1 Tournament ( tk) 13 to 1 Arsenal ( tk) 11000 to 30 Sauntererftk) 14 to 1 Sydney ( tk) 1000 to 30 SprigofShillelagh( t) 18 to 1 Zuvder Zee( tk) 11000 to 30 Beeswax colt ( tk) 20 to 1 Loyola I 2600 to 40 Ackworth( tk) 22 to 1 Adamas ( tk) 1000 to 20 St William ( off) 25 to 1 . Lady Hawthorn ( tk) | 1000 to 10 Sir Colin ( tk) 1000 to 15 agst Commotion winning the Dee Stakes and Derby. Si Leobb. 5 to 1 agst Ignoramus ( tk) THUBSDAY.— The opinion we expressed yesterday respecting the probable character of the settling was borne out by the great progress made therein this morning ; nor do we anticipate any unsatisfactory result when the important ceremony is renewed at." The Corner" on Monday next. During tbe intervals, a good deal of money was invested on Sprig of Shillelagh for the Derby at 30 and 25 to 1; Bird in Hand was backed for nearly £ 100 at the latter quotation, the Beeswax colt for £ 100 at SO to 1, and Tournament at 1,000 to 35. The annual meeting of the Grand Staud Proprietors was held before the races, Sir Watkin Wynn in the chair, when it was resolved to give the . handsome sum of £ 1,200 (£ 200 more than last year) to the Spring Meetiug, 1858, £ 300 of which is to be devoted to a piece of plate, to be called the " Stewards'Cup," inlieuofthfc Grand Stand Cup, on the last day. The following are the conditions of this new prize, which will add still greater attraction to this highly popular meeting :— The Stewards' Cup of 300 sovereigns, given by the Grand Staud Proprietors, added to a Sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, h ft; three year olds 6st 121b, four Sst 61b, five 9st, six and aged 9st 21b ; mares- and geldings allowed 31b ; winners of tbe Derby or Doncaster Leger in any year 71b, and the second in either 31b extra; the winner of the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes iu the present year 71b, of the One Thousand Guineas Stakes 3lb, aud the winner of the Dee, 1858, 71b extra, the second 31b, but none of these weights to be accumulative; all other winners in the then present year ( not being a match) of the value of 100 sovs clear 31b extra; maiden three year olds never having received £ 50 for beiug second allowed 71b, maiden four year olds and upwards never having received £ 50 for being second allowed 161b ; horses bred out of the United Kingdom allowed 121b, but with no allowance as maiden horses ; the second horse to receive 50 sovs out of the stakes, and the winner to pay 25 sovs towards the expenses of the course ; a mile and seven furlongs. To close and name the first Tuesday in March. The brilliancy of tbe weather, and interesting character of the race for the Dee Stakes, drew a pretty good attendance on the course. Special Licence being reserved for the great event, Sir Colin walked over for the Three Year Old Triennial, which stood first on the card ; but this shortcoming was made up for by a race for tbe Marquis of Westminster's Plate between Mary, Alembic, Vandermulin, Welham, and Falstaff, equally close and exciting as that won by Mary on the first day, John Osborne again securing Mr Johnson's fiat on the mare by the shortest of heads. The Dee Staud Cup, won by Early Bird, who happened to be in the humour to try, was as hollow an affair for the favourite as the Selling Stakes, which followed was disastrous to the layers of odds on Siding, whose days as a race horse we should fancy are numbered. Ten runners were telegraphed for the Dee Stakes— worth £ 610 clear— the betting upon which underwent several fluctuations iu the course of the afternoon. At the commencement, 9 to 2 each was taken about Strathnaver and Sir Colin, but after Mary's race they were displaced by Commotion, who advanced to 3 to 1, whilst 7 to 1 was offered " bar two." Loyola remained very firm throughout, and was backed almost at evens against the field, but the same fate awaited him that attended Coroebus and Ellington in the two preceding years in this race, which, strange to say, invariably proves disastrous to the favourites by the success of an outsider,— Noisy, Bird in Hand, and Scrathnaver to wit. Loyola attempted the cutting down game, and for nearly a mile had such a commanding lead that it really seemed as if he was going to repeat his Clearwell triumph; but gradually tiring, he afforded indisputable proof of his inability to " stay " by " knocking under" to Strathnaver, War- dermarske and Commotion, the former of whom by the style in which he won bore out the opinion we last year expressed, after Tournament beat him at Doncaster, as to bis seeing a better day. " Doctors differ," however, as to whether he would have won if Aldcroft had not been disappointed in making his effort sooner through the loose horse ( who passed the post first) gal- loping in front of him, from the lower turn; suffice it to add that Stratlinaver's performance was so much admired that he immediately sprang to 15 to 1 for the Derby, and 10 to 1 was taken to at least two hundred pounds about him and Warder- marske coupled. Previous to the race 2,500 to 100 each was booked about Loyola and the Beeswax colt, but afterwards 40 to l was offered against the " black ' uti," and the same against Commotion. Loyola's running also affected Anton, who went back to 12 to 1. 700 to 100 was laid against Skirmisher, 10 to 1 taken freely about M. D., and 14 to 1 to about £ 150 about Sydney. The race, we regret to state, was attended by a serious accident to John Osborne, the cause of which is explained in our account of the race be- low. Occurring directly opposite tbe winning chair, it created the utmost sensation amongst the occupants of the Stand, and several gentlemen instantly ran out of the saddling paddock and inclosure to the poor fellow's assistance. From the terrific nature of the fall the most grave apprehensions were at first entertained for Osborne's life. He was quickly removed from the course, and attended by several medical gentlemen, who were fortunately present. Proper remedies were instantly ap- plied, and in less than a quarter of an hour the patient evinced symptoms of consciousness, which gradually improved, aud per- mitted his being conveyed home, although, up to a late hour, he was unable to give any explanation of the accident. The Scurry brought out a field of thirteen, and being Miss Nightin- gale's " journey," she was a " pot;" it was upset, however, by Centurion, who benefitted no one but the fielders, owing to his stable declining to trust him for a " mag." The Welter Cup, won by Tom Thumb beating Sir Colin and four others, brought the racing, full details of which are subjoined, to a close. The Sixth TRIENNIAL PRODUCE STAKES of 10 sovs each, for three year olds; colts 8st 91b, fillies 8st 5lb; those by untried stallions or out of mares which never bred a winner allowed 31b, both 61b ; the second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses; Castle Pole ( once round and in); 9 subs. Mr T. Parr's ch c Sir Colin, by Robert de Gorham, 8st 91b Wells w o 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 ; the second to receive 20 sovs out of the stakes, and the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses ; winners of any handicap after the publication of the weights 5lb, and of the Trades' Cup lolb extra, but uot to be accumulative; Grosve- nor Course; 23 subs. Mr Saxon's ch m Mary, by Idle Boy, 5 yrs, Sst lllb ( including 5ibextra) J. Osborne 1 Lord Clitden's br h Alembic, 6 yrs, 7st Bray 2 Mr E. R. Clark's br c Vandermulin, 4 yrs, 8st Flatman 3 Mr Capel's b g Welham, 6 yrs, 7st 101b ( inc 51b extra).. Grubb 4 Capt White's b c Falstail, i yrs, 7st 21b Plumb 5 Betting: 7 to 4 on Mary, 4 to 1 agst Alembic, and 7 to 1 each agst Welham and Falstaff. Alembic cut at the work at a good pace, followed by Welhaiu, Vandermulin, Mary aud Falstaff in the order named to the Bailway Bridge, after passing which Welham dropped behind Vaadermulin, and the favourite was headed by Falstaff. There was no further change until entering the straight, when the lot drew closer together, and ran almost in a cluster past the distance. Mary then came with a wet sail, was leading at the Stand, and won a fine race by a short head, Alembic beating Vandermulin by half alength, a neck separating third and fourth, and half a length the fourth and fifth. Bun in 2min 25sec. The DEE STAND CUP of 50 sovs, in specie, added to a Sweep- stakes of 5 sovs each; the second to receive 10 sovs out of the stakes ; 7 furlongs ; 10 subs. Mr T. Walker's b li Early Bird, by Birdcatcher, 6 yrs, 8stl01b Kendall 1 Mr J. La Mert's br f Katlierine Logie, 4 yrs, 8st Bates 2 Mr Wilkins's b g The Cripple, 4yrs, 6st Olb Bray 3 Mr Andrews's b g The Martlet, 4 yrs, 7st 41b J. Forster 4 Mr Shipley's b f Breeze, 4 yrs, 7 » t 101b Snowden 0 Lord Wilton's b g Bracken, 6 yrs, 6st 121b Cresswell 0 Mr T. Cliff's b f Lady Hercules, 3 yrs, 6 » t 61b Willis 0 Mr Dawson's bf Red White and Blue, 3 yrs, 6st lib .. Bullock 0 Capt White's ch c Moose, 3 yrs, 5st Sib Plumb 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Early Bird, 4 to 1 agst The Martlet, 6 to 1 agst Moose, and 10 to 1 agst Red White and Blue. The favour- ite made play throughout, and won in a canter by a length, Katherine Logie, who laid off until enteriugthe straight, beating The Cripple, who headed Martlet on the post, by two lengths. Lady Hercules lost start, and was last throughout. Bun in lmin 32sec. The SELLING STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for three year olds and upwards; the winner to be sold for 200 sovs, Ac; once round and a distance; 4 subs. Mr W. Evans's ch f Sorceress, 3 yr3, 6st lib ( car- ried 6st 21b) ( 30 sovs) Snowden 1 Mr W. Robinson's b h Siding, 5 yrs, Sst 4lb( 30) Aldcroft 2 Betting: 3 to 1 on Siding, who made play round the last turn, wheu the non- favourite headed him and won easilj by a length. Bun in 2min 14sec. The DEE STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 200 added, for three year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 2lb; the second to receive 50 sovs out of the stakes, aud the winner to pay 25 towards expenses; Grosvenor Course; 49 subs. Mr C. Harrison's b c Strathnaver, by Flatcatcher, 8st 71b Bumby 1 Admiral Harcourt's br c Wardermarske, 8st 71b .... AUlcrolt 2 Mr Barber's br c Commotion, 8st 71b Flatman 8 Lord Clifden's bk c Loyola, Sst 71b A. Day 4 Mr Boyd's b c South Western, Sst 71b Ashmall 0 Mr W. S. S. Crawfurd's b e Church Langton, 8at 71b.. G. Oates 0 Mr J. Henderson's br c Cumberland, Sst 71b W. Fowler 0 Mr J. Osborne's b c Glede Hawk, Sst 71b J. Osborne 0 Mr Merry's b g Special Licence, Sst 71b Kendall 0 Mr T. Part's cli c Sir Colin, 8st 71b Wells 0 Betting: 6 to 5 agst Loyola, 3 to 1 agst Commotion, 7 to 1 agst Sir Colin, 10 to 1 each agst Wardermaske and Strathnaver, and 15 to 1 agst Special Licence. The start was preceded by four or five failures, in the first of which Ashmall broke a stirrup leather, and had to return to the Stand to replace it When the flag fell, Loyola went to the front aud took a commanding lead, followed by Sir Colin aud Com motion, Cumberlaud lying fourth, Special Licence fifth, West Langton and Wardermaske next; Strathnaver and South Western succeeded them, side by side ; and Glede Hawk brought up the rear. Opposite the Stand Strathnaver pressed South Western so closely on the rails, that Glede Hawk, who was attempting to go up inside at the moment, struck into the heels of Ashmall's horse, stumbled on to his head, and threw John Osborne with terrifice force some distance from him. In the meantime the others proceeded without ma- terial change as far as the railway bridge, when Sir Colin began gradually to drop back, and Commotion became second. In a few strides the latter was caught and headed by Strathnaver, who ran past his horses along the Dee side, Commotion going on third, Church Langton fourth, and Cumberland next, from the half- mile post, between which point and the Castle Pole Warder- marske also improved his position a little; Sir Colin, Special Licence, and South Western being now tailed off a long way. Before reaching the bridge, Loyola'a lead began to diminish, and in the bend of the turn he was headed by Strathnaver, who went on pulling double, followed by the favourite to the distance, when the latter gave way to Commotion. Iu the next fifty yards Commotion was in trouble, and a new opponent appeared on Strathnaver's r'ght in Wardermarske, who ( disappointed until then by the loose horse which ran just in front of him) came with a rush opposite the Stand, but failed to overhaul Strathuaver, who won by half a length ; Commotion was beaten two lengths from the second, aud Loyola three from him; Church Laugton aud South Western being next, and the others tailed off. Bun in 2min 22sec. The SCURRY HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for all ages; three quarters of a mile; 15 subs. Lord Ribblesdale's ch c Centurion, by Womersley, 3 yrs, 6st 121b Hibberd 1 Mr Evans's ch f Miss Nightingale, 3 yrs, 6st 2lb Snowden 2 Captain White's b f Queen of the East, 3 yrs, 7st Plumb 3 Lord Chesterfield ns ch c by Stultz out of Gentle Kitty, 3 yrs, 6st 101b Cresswell 4 Mr T. Walker's br g Bold Buccleugh, 4 yrs, Sst 21b .. Kendall 0 Mr Leach's br f Prince's Mixture, 4 yrs, 7st 61b Hughes 0 Mr Taylor's b c Schneider, 3 yrs. 7st 4lb Bray 0 Mr Cameron's b f Spinet, 3 yrs, 7st 31b Fordham 0 Mr Wilkins's b g The Cripple, 4 yrs, 7st J. Forster 0 Mr Bovd's b c Yorkshireman, 3 yrs, ost 101b Rothera 0 Mr Smither's br c Saturn, 3 yrs, Ost 61b Ducker 0 Mr Morris's b f by Tearaway out of All's Well, 3 yrs, 5stl01b Grimmer 0 Mr Havvey's b g Chester, 8 yrs, Sst 21b Pritchard 0 Betting: 3 to 1 agst Miss Nightingale, 4 to 1 each agst the Stultz colt and Chester, 6 to 1 agst Bold Buccleugh, 8 to 1 agst any other. Queen of the East, Bold Buccleugh, and the Gentle Kitty colt ran in front round the turn, when the running was taken up by Centurion, followed by Miss Nightingale and Spinet- a splendid race with the first two, resulting ia Centurion's favour by a head ; Spinet was beaten two lengths, Queen of tha East was a bad fourth, and Schneider next; the others widely scattered. Run in lmin 31sec. The CHESHIRE WELTER CUP of 100 sovs, in specie, by sub- scription of 20 govs each, h ft, with 50 added; gentlemen riders; winners of any handicap of the value of 100 sovs dear after the publication of the weights 5lb, and the winner of the Trades Cup 101b extra, but not to be accumulative; the winner to give two dozen of champagne to the members of this race; Grosvenor Course; 15 subs, 7 of whom declared and pay 5 sovs each. Mr Saxon's bg Tom Thumb, by Gameboy, 4 yrs, 9st71b MrEdwa- ds 1 T Parr's cli c Sir Colin, 3 yrs, Ost 91b ( incl 51b ex).... We'lls 2 Mr G. S. Thompson's b c Codrington, 3 yrs, ,, Dstilb,-;--- v.-: • • • - - Mr Thompson S ? irs. br, c Pnnee of Orange, 4 yrs, lOst 91b.. Capt Little 4 MrW Day's b h December, 5 yrs, lOst lib ( including 51b extra) ^ Day 5 Mr J. Hawkins's b f The Shadow, 4 yrs, 9st'i2ib'(' in- eluding 51b extra) . Knott 6 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Sir Colin, 5 to 2 agst Tom Thumb, and 5 to 1 agst any other. Tom Thumb and December raced together to the top turn, where the latter dropped back and left Tom I nufflo wjtha clear lyad, December going on second, Codrington third, The Shadow next, and The Prince last; and in this order they remained to the last turn, in rounding which Sir Colin ca> ue up pulling double, but showing temper when called upon, Tom Thumb maintained his advantage to the end, and won easily by a length and a half; Codringtou and Prince of Orange finished close together three lengths off; the others being beaten a long way. Eun in 2min 30sec. BETTING AT NIGHT. 1000 to 35 agst Birdinthe Hand( tk) 1000 to 35 Saunterer ( tk) 1000 to 25 Wardcirmarske ( tk) 1000 to 20 Loyola ( tk) 1000 to 15 Chevalier d'Induj- trie ( tk freely) 1000 to 15 Comedian ( tk) 2000 to " 0 Oak ball ( tk) 6 to 1 agst Skirmisher ( tk fy) 10 to 1 M. D. ( tk freely) 13 to 1 Anton ( tk) 15 to 1 Strathnaver 15 to 1 Arsenal ( off) 16 to 1 Sydney ( tk) 20 to 1 Adamas ( tk) 25 to 1 Lady Hawthorn ( tk) Skirmisher was backed for about two hundred pounds, M. D. for nearly a monkey," ( 3,000 to300 in one bet), and ClnSvalier d'ludustrie to win thirteen or fourteen thousand pounds at the price quoted. Arsenal and bydney seemed a little on the decline. FRIDAY— The meeting was favoured by fine weather throughout, and but for the exceedingly late hour at which the racing commenced we should have had no complaint to make. The adhesion to the two o'clock rule on a day like this was even more unpardonable than beginning at half- past two on other days, because the committee must have known that everybody was anxious to return home by thg afternoon trains. The Londoners consequently had to quit the course after the Cheshire Stakes, thus missing three races, greatly to their annoyance. Neither time nor space will admit of our entering into details of the sport, and we can only add that it derived unexpected interest from a second meeting of " Gemmy" and Fisherman, wherein the former scored the " rubber game;" and a most exciting race between Lord Nelson and Peeping Tom for the Grand Stand Cup, which resulted in the success of Lord Wilton's Trades' Cup favourite by the shortest of heads. The Cheshire Stakes fell to tbe lot of Special Licence. Before concluding our lengthy report, we must bear testimony to the great interest manifested by the stewards in their per- sonal superintendence of the proceedings throughout the meeting. Mossrs Topham and Hill, as onfall former occasions, discharged their arduous duties to the satisfaction of everybody present; and the business details were efficiently couducted by the officials whose names are recorded elsewhere. Nor must we overlook Mr Mills, the obliging station master at Chester to whom great praise is due for the satisfactory manner in which the enormous traffic was managed during the meeting. The Londoners are particularly indebted to hioi for his obliging attention. A HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 50 added; the second to receive 10 sovs out of the stakes, aud the winner to pay 5 sovs to the judge; the winner of the Cheshire Stakes or Grand Stand Cup 10lb, and second in either 51b extra; seven furlon<? s: 10 subs. Mr J. Lamert's brf Katherine Logie, by The Flying Dutchman, 4 yrs, Sst Bates 1 Mr Capel's b g Welham, 6 yrs, 8st 51b Grubb 2 Mr Jos. Hawkins's br f Lady Florence, 4 yrs, 7st51b. D. Hughes 3 Mr Harvey's b g Chester, 8 yrs, Sst Pritchard 4 Mr Wilkinson's br h Blight, 6 yrs, 8st ( 80 sovs) Cresswell 0 Mr J. Henderson's br f Janet Pride, 4 yrs, 7st 101b Ward 0 Mr Shipley's b f Breeze, 4 yrs, 7st 101b Snowden 0 Mr Cameron's ch f Maid of Athens, 3 yrs, 6st 121b .. Fordham 0 Mr T. Cliff's b f Lady Hercules, Syrs, 6st 101b Bray 0 Mr Bo} d's b c Yorkshireman ( k b), 8 yrs, 6st 41b Ducker 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Katherine Logie, 4 to 1 agst Chester, 7 to 1 agst Welham, and 100 to 1 agst Breeze ( off). There were several failures, aud when the flag fell Maid of Athens, Lady Florence, Blight, and Janet Pride got badly off. The running was made by Chester, followed by Yorkshireman, Lady Hercules, Breeze, and Katherine Logie, in the order named to the Grosve- nor Post, where Chester dropped back aud left the lead with Yorkshireman, who was passed inside the distance by Katherine Logie and Welham, the former winning, after a good race, by half a length. Lady Florence was beaten two lengths from Welham, and the rest were close up with her, with the exception of Janet Pride, who never reached her horses. Bun in lmin 24sec. The EATON STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 30 added; three year olds 7st 4lb, four 8st lllb; fillies and geldings al- lowed 4lb, and maidens at the time of naming 31b; winners at any one time in 1857 of 100 SOTS clear ( handicaps and matches excepted) 5lb extra; Grosvenor Course; 8 subs. Mr T. Walker's br c Gemma di Vergy, 3 yrs, 7sttlb ( including 51b extra) D. Hughes 1 Mr T. Parr's br c Fisherman, 4 yrs, 9st 21b ( including 51b extra) Wells 2 The betting opened at 5 to 2 and closed at 7 to 4 on Gemma di Vergy, who laid three or four lengths off to the Grosvenor post, when he drew up, and challenging Fishermau at the Stand, won, after an excitiug rally, by a head. Eun in 2min 20sec. The GRAND STAND CUP of 100 sovs, added to a Handicap of 5 sovs each; the second to receive 30 sovs out of the stakes, and the winner to pay 15 sovs towards expenses ; winners of any handicap after April 7 of the value of 100 sovs clear 5lb, 200 71b, 500 or more lolb, 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. Lord Wilton's br c Peeping Tom, by Touchstone, 8 yrs, 5st 121b Bray Mr Barber's ch c Lord Nelson, 3 yrs, 6st 71b Dales 2 Mr Shepherd's b g Cardsharper, 6 yrs, ist 81b Fordham 3 Mr Andrews's b g The Martlet, 4 yrs, 6st lllb ( in- cluding 51b extra) J. Forster 0 Mr Merry's b c by Touchstone out or Diphthong, 3 yrs, 6st 51b Plumb 0 Mr T. Dawson's b g Assailant, 4 yrs, 6st 31b Bullock 0 Mr J. Hawkins's gr c Master Bagot, 3 yrs, 5st 121b Ducker 0 Capt White's ch c Moose, 3 yrs, 5st 51b Perry 0 Betting: 5 to 2 agst Lord Nelson, 3 to 1 agst Cardsharper, and 4 to 1 agst Peeping Tom. Assailant showed iu advance to the Stand, after passing which Lord Nelson rushed to the front and took a clear lead, followed by Assailant and the Diphthong colt to the half- mile post, and from thence by Master Bagot ana Peeping Tom, The Martlet lying fourth, and the others in a cluster at his heels. They rau thus to the Grosvenor Post, where Peeping Tom passed the grey, and took his place at the fa- vourite's side; here he waited until within a dozen strides of the chair, when he challenged, aud won one of the finest races of the meeting by a head, Cardsharper, who took third place at the distance, finishing two lengths off; the Diphthong colt was a pretty good fourth ; The Martlet next close up with him, and Moose last throughout. The CHESHIRE STAKES of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, and 5 only if declared, with 60 added by the citizens of Chester; winners of any handicap after April 7 of tbe value of 100 sovs clear 5lb, or of the Trades' Cup 101b extra, but not to be accumulative; the second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 10 sovs to the fund; from the Castle Pole, once round and in ( about one mile and three furlongs); 19 subs, 4 of whom pay 5 sovs each. Mr Merry's b g Special Licence, 3 yrs, 6st 21b ( in- cluding 51b extra) Snowden 1 Lord Wilton's b g Bracken, 6 yrs, 7st Cresswell 2 Mr Windsor's ch g Kenerdy, S yrs, 5st 3 Mr Barber's br li Prince of Oran « e, 4 yrs, 7st 81b.. D. Hughes 4 Mr Dixon's gr c Grey. ing, 3 yrs, Sst lllb Plumb 5 Betting: 5 to 4 agst Special Licence, 5 to 2 agst Prince of Orange, aud 4 to 1 agst any other. Grayling and Bracken raced head and head to the Bailway Bridge, where Greyling dropped back, and Kenerdy took second place, the Prince of Orange and Special Licence going on abreast, and the grey bringing up the rear. There was no change until reaching the last turn, when the favourite went up to Bracken, ran with him to the distance, then quitted hiui, and won easily by a length, the old horse beating the light weight by a head. The Prince was a bad fourth, and Greyling beaten off. The LADIES' PURSE of 50 sovs, for three year olds and upwards* the winner to be sold lor 250 sovs; once round and a distance* Mr Evans' « ch f Sorceress, 3 yrs, 6st 61b Snowden + 1 Mr Wilkins's bg The Cripple, 4 yrs, 7st 131b Bray f 2 Betting: 2 to 1 on The Cripple. A dead beat.— Deciding heat: 6 to 4 on Sorceress. Won by a head. The WIRRAL STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 30 added; for two year old colts 6st 121b, fillies 6st 81b ; three year old colts 9st, fillies 8st 101b; winners this year once 3lb, aad twice or more 5lb extra; maidens having started three times without being placed allowed 6ib; half a mile ; 9 subs. Mr Barber's ch f Polly Peachum, by Col- lingwood, 2 yrs Dales walked over The Fifth TRIENNIAL PRODUCE STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 50 added, for four year olds ; colts Sst 9ib, fillies 8st 51 J ; those by untried stallions or out of mares which never bred a win- ner allowed 3ib, both 61b; the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses, and the second to save his stake; one mile and three quarters; 5 subs. Mr Saxon's f by Cotherstone out of Delaine, 8st 21b Dales 1 Mr Thomas's Kingsland, Sst Sib Clement 2 Betting : 3 to 1 on the Delaine filly, who made all the running aud won in a canter by three lengths. THE ACCIDENT TO JOHN OSBORNE.— Previous to our depar- ture from Chester, on Friday afternoon, we were glad to hear that John Osborne was progressing most favourably towards re- covery, after his serious accident on the previous day. SCRATCHINGS. On the 23d March, at 2: 55 p. m., Quince out of all engagements at Chester. On the 4th ult, at 3 p. m., Gitana out of the Cup. On the 13th ult, at 3 p. m., Gortschakoff out of the Cup. On the 14th ult, at 9 a. m., Theodora out of Lord Westminster's Plate. On the 27th ult, at 11: 40 a. m,, Gilliver out of all his Chester engagements. On the lst inst, at 6 p. m., Swyudel Dhyggha and Ombraout of the Cup. On the lst inst, at 11 a. m., Miss Harkaway out of all engage- ments at Chester. On the lst inst, at 11 a. m., Hamlet out of the Chester Cup and Dee Stakes. On the lst inst, at 11 a. m., Ombra out of the Dee Stakes. On the lst inst, at 4: 45 p. m., Rogerthorpe and Enchanter out of the Cup. On the lst inst, at 11 a. m., Miss Curl out of the Mostyn Stakes and Leo out of the Cup. , b On the 4th inst, at 8 a. m., Go Ahead, Digger's Daughter, Star of the East, aud Cock- a- doodle- doo out of the Triennial. ^ On the 4t! i inst, at 8 a. m., St Domingo out of the Cup. On the 4th inst, at 8 a. m., Athldte out of the Dee Stakes. On the 4th iiist, at 1 p. m., Peregrine out of all his Chester en- On the 4th inst, at 1 p. m., Odd Trick out of Chesterfield Stakes and Cup. On the 4th inst, at 12: 35 p. m., Vengeance, Yellow Jack, Schiedam, Chevalier d'Industrie, and Arsenal out of the Cup. On the 4th inst, at 5 p. m., Stork out of Wynnstay Handicap. On the 4th iust, at 5: 30 p. m., Silkmore out of the Cup. On the 4th inst, at 9 a. m., Porto Eico and Malacca out of the Cup. On the 5th inst, at 10 p. m., Zuyder Zee out of the Dee Stakes. On the 5th inst, at 2 p. m., Kingmaker, Sly Fellow, Lord Der- went water, Magnifier, and Sprig of Shillelah out of the Cup. On the 5th iust, at 3: 30 p. m., Artillery out of all his Chester engagements. On the 5th inst, at 3: 10 p. m., Kenerdy out of the Cup. On the 5th inst, at 5: 30 p. m., Melissa out of the Cup. On the 5th inst, at 9 a. m., Adamas out of the Cup and Dee Stakes. On the 6th inst, at 11: 15 a. m., Farmer Asbfield out of the Cup. On the 6th iust, at 2 p. m., Early Bird and Zaidet: out of the Cup. On the 6th inst, at 2: 45 p. m., Comedian and Pyrrhus the Second out of the Dee Stakes. On the 7th inst, at 11: 15 a. m., Leamington, Stork, and Harry Stanley out of all engagements on the Thursday and Friday at Chester. BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, MAY 3, 1857. 3 PLYMOUTH AND DEVONPORT SPRING RACES. Stewards: Major Jones ( 54th Regt), andV. P. Calmary, Esq. " These sports took place on the 1st instant, on the Chelson Meadows Race Course. A cold easterly wind imparted a keen- ness to the temperature more characteristic of March than the " merry month of May," yet notwithstanding this there was a numerous and gay company, the Grand Stand being crowded whilst the presence of several elegantly dressed ladies imparted gaiety and animation to the scene. The chief attraction was the steeple chase, and as rumour had been busy with announce- ments that some first- class animals were to compete for the nrize, the interest excited on the occasion was intense. The conditions stipulated that 100 sovs would be added if five started, 60 sovs if four started, and 30 sovs if three, which led, however, to some misunderstanding, and caused a delay of upwards of two hours in starting. When the bell rang only four appeared, and after some altercation between the committee and the owners respecting the public money, the former insisting that the rules should be strictly adhered to, whilst the latter complained that after bringing their horses a considerable distance it was hard that the stakes should be reduced, one of the four was withdrawn, and for some time it was feared that there would be no race at all. At length, however, the committee compromised matters, and allowed 60 sovs to be added for three starters, instead of limiting the public money to 40 sovs. The large company sub- mitted to the aggravating tedium of excessive delay with the greatest good humour, notwithstanding that the incivility of the temperature for May Day had anything but a mollifying effect on the nervous system. Tho sport came off as follows :— The GRAND DEVON AND CORNWALL STEEPLE CHASE HANDI- CAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and only 2 if declared, with 40 added; the second to save his stake; about three miles and a quarter ; 11 subs. „, . , MrBrayley's Janus, aged, list51b ................ W. Archer 1 Mr Wyndliam's b m Fanny Kaye, aged, 10st 31b.... R. Archer I Mr Wood's b g Pretender ( h b). aged, lOst 131b ....... Coxea 3 The course was in every respect calculated to try the mettle both Of horses and riders, leats, made fences, double hurdles, hedges, and stone walls, furnished an interesting variety, and some of the fences were regular raspers. Fanny Kaye jumped off with the lead at a rattling pace, closely followed by Pretender and Janus. The first hurdles were cleared m good style, and the leat with a made fence, Fanny Kaye took admirably, but Pre- tender, close behind her, made no effort to jump. He evidently did not like the water, and after a moment s hesitation, walked such race receiving 10 sovs or upwards 5lb extra ; Cup Course ( one mile and three quarters); 11 subs. age st lb Poleatar 5.. 8 7 Poodle a . 8 2 Artillery 4. .7 7 Triton 5 .7 0 Isabella 5.. 6 8 St Clair 6.. 6 2 Alice Wentwth. 4 .6 0 age st lb j Lawn 4 .6 0 Syvagee 6.. 5 12 I Moonshine 5.. 5 12 j Redemption .. 4 .5 12 Assailant 4.. 5 10 I Lord Derwent water 4.. 5 10 Bubble .! 4i .6 0i The Dupe S.. 5 5 age st lb FbyCotherstone — Delaine .... 4.. 5 4 Gunboat .. Somerset.. Companion Laudamia.. Cultivation Baronage .. .. 3.5 1 .... 3.. 5 1 .... 3.. 5 1 .... 3 .4 12 .... 3.4 12 .... 3.4 12 The CORPORATION PLATE of 50 sovs, added to a Handicap of 5 sovs each, 1 ft, if declared April 30; a winner after April 23 of any race value 100 sovs ( Queen's Plates ex- cepted) 14lb, or the second iu such race receiving 10 sovs 7lb extra; a winner of less than 100sovs71b extra; six furlongs; 57 subs, 37 of whom declared. age st lb KatlierineLogie ( inc71bex) .. 4.. 9 7 Blue Rock 4.. 8 11 Qn. of the South* Dr Sandwith .. 4.. a Gaylad a.. 8 Maid of Cadiz.. 5.. 8 Bold Buccleugh4.. 8 age st lb Agra 4.. 7 12 Old Tom ( inc 71b ex) 3.. 7 12 The Dupe 3.. 7 9 Attorney- Gen. 3.. 7 4 Red White and Blue 3.. 7 3 age st lb Sunrise 3.. 7 1 Beatrix 3 .7 0 Jessie 3 .7 0 Lima 3.6 11 Toffey 3.. 6 9 Rockley 3 .6 7 Cricket 3.. 6 7 The SALOP CUP HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs; winners after the declaration of the weights ( May 8) 10lb, or tho second in any race receiving back his stake or any sum3lb extra; a winner at this meeting 16lb extra, in addition to the other penalties ; one mile and a half. . „ . , age st lb age st lb Tom Thumb .. 4. .6 6 FbyCotherstone Our Sail 4.6 5 1 outofI) elaine. 4. .5 9 Isabella 5.. 6 4 I RedWhite& Blue3.. 5 9 MysteriousJack3.. 6 3 Turk 4.. 5 8 Obscurity 4.. 6 2lRuth.... 3.. 5 0 December 5.. 6 2 1 Stormsail 3 .5 o Syvagee 6 .6 0 Master Bagot .. 3.. o 0 Elfrida 4 .6 01 Laudamia 3.. 4 13 age st lb Polestar 5.. 8 10 Earlv Bird .... 6.. 8 10 Poodle a.. 8 1 Ellermire 5.. 8 1 Md. ofDerwent. 4 .7 1 Mitkboy a.. 6 10 Heir of Linne. .4. .6 10 Bubble 4.. 6 9 Dr Sandwith .. 4.. 6 9 Triton 4.. 6 6 Bold Buccleuch. 4.. 6 7 St Clair 6.. 6 7 The Cripple.... 4.. 6 6 EPSOM SUMMER MEETING, 1857. | SHREWSBURY AND LUDLOW RACES. The Rous FREE HANDICAP of 20 sovs each, h ft, with 200 added, j These meetings, under the superintendence of Mr Frail, come for three year olds and upwards; the winnerof'any race after , off ncxt Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Ludlow publication of the weights ( matches excepted) olb, or of two or . , ' . T J' ., ,, , , ' „ ,. more races 101b extra; one mile; 14 subs. The highest weight j being the two latter days. Last year thfl Manchester Meeting accepting beiug under 8st 121b, it has been raised to that, aud i unfortunately clashed with Shrewsbury, bat uow every obstacle s removed, and judging from the programmes elsewhere, an ex cellent meeting may be expected at both places. the rest in proportion, age st lb' Artillery 4.. 8 12 Kestrel 4.. 8 6 Squire Watt .. 4.. 8 3 Hercules 6. .7 5 Riseber 3.. 7 4 age stlb Sir Colin ( inc 51bextra) .... 3.. 7 1 Barfleur 4. .7 0 Dusty Miller .. 3.. 6 9 The Cave Adul- lam 5 .6 7 age st lb Peeping Tom.. 3.. 6 5 The Vigil 3.. 6 5 C by Iago out of Evening Star. 3.. 6 3 RedRobin .... 5.. 6 3 John Peel 3.. 5 13 Lawn 4 .5 12 Fairy 3 .4 13 Lady Hercules.. S.. 5 12 I Baronage S.. 4 12 Van Eyck 4.. 5 10 | Chester.. Siding 5.. 5 10 I Saturn Mary Lovell.... 5.. 5 9 .3.4 12 .3.. 4 12 RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS. The Great Western Railway have made excellent arrange- ments for the convenience of visitors. There will be the usual express each day from Paddington at 9: 15 a. m., arriv- » . « , ,, . fl , ing at Shrewsbury at 1: 35 p. m., and as the first race is fixed coolly into the middle, stuck fast in the mud, and lost all chance | f0r two o'clock, parties leaving at that hour will be in ample of the race. Janus went at it in good style, and cleared the time_ A train wju ieaVe Shrewsbury each evening at 5: 50, whole— wood, water, and the floundering horse. Fannv Kaye arrivjn>? at Paddington at 10: 40, thus affording an opportunity maintained the lead till she came to the farm nearly under Larl to return to London each day. Morley's mansion, when she fell, and Janus passed her. Speedily th?? wo^ went wi'vveU toja^ he PROGRAMME OF LUDLOW MAY MEETING. the plantation behind the Grand Stand, when Fanny Kaye shot ahead, and looked every inch a winner, being along the hill- side some twenty lengths ahead. At a made fence, within half a mile of home, however, she refused, which thus gave her antago- nist another chance; but Janus fell and threw his rider some- what heavily. Archer, however, soon gathered himself together, and was in the saddle and away before Fanuy Kaye could be prevailed upon to take the leap, which decided matters, and Janus won easy. The HUNTERS' STAKES of 5 sovs each. 2 ft, with 20 added, for horses bona fide the property of persons residing m Devon and Cornwall, which have been in their possession at least three months previous to the day of starting; second to save his stake; gentlemen riders, 12st each ; winners of any steeple chase, hurdle, or other race 101b extra; heats, once round and a distance. T . , , Mr Bonn's bm Miss Agnes, aged, 12st Mr Jacobs 1 1 Mr Wood's b g Pretender, aged, 12st Coxen 0 2 Mr E. Collruss's The Flying Jib, aged, 12it Owner I 3 Mr Deacon's bg Egbert ( hb), 6 vrs, 12st 101b ... Owner 0 4 Mr Carlisle's b h Sprig of Shilletah, aged, 12st 101b........ 0 dr Both hea's won easily by several lengths. Miss Agnes was objected to on the ground that she had not been the property of an inhabitant of Devon or Cornwall for three months; and the Committee decided to withhold the stakes for a week, but if at the end of that time the objector cannot bring proof to support his objection, the stakes will be paid to Miss Agnes. The HURDLE STAKES of 3 sovs each, 1 ft, with 20 added; once round and a distance, over six flights of hurdles. Mr Roger's b g Phantom ( h b), aged, 12st 31b Burrouglies 1 Mr Brayley's Janus, aged, list 81b W. Archer 2 Mr Wyndham'sbm Fanny Kaye, aged, list 21b .. R. Archer 3 Phantom jumped off with the lead, had the race in hand throughout, and won easily by several lengths. TAVISTOCK RACES. Stewards: Hon G. Byng, M. P, and H. Clark, Esq. Hon Secre- tary: H. W. Deacon, Esq. Treasurer: H. Gill, Esq. Clerk of the Course: MrW. Andrews. TUESDAY, MAT 5.— The WEST DEVON STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 50 added; the second to save his stake; the winner of the Grand Devon and Cornwall Steeple Chase at Plymouth 51b extra; about three miles of hunting country. Mr H. Deacon's b g Edgar ( h b). aged ... Owner 1 Mr Archer's b m Fanny Kaye ( h b), aged R. Archer 2 Mr Barnett's d g Pretender ( h b), aged Owner S Mr Deacon's b g Egbert ( h b), 6 yrs Owner 0 Won very easily. The TAVISTOCK STEEPLE CHASE STAKES of 2 sovs each, with 25 added. . , Mr Deacon's b g Egbert ( h b), 6 yrs W. Archer 1 Mr Sleman'sgrgGray Deer ( h b), 6 yrs A. Gregory 2 Mr Barnett's d g Pretender ( h b), aged W. Coxon 3 Won by half a length. The WHITCHURCH STEEPLE CHASE STAKES of 1 sov each, with 10 added, for horses bona fide the property of farmers and tradesmen in Devon and Cornwall; 12st each. Mr Forrester's b m Meteora ( h b), aged 1 Mr Stone's b g Br > wn Lock ( H b), aged .. 2 Mr King's Rattler ( h b) Owner 3 Won by a head, after a well- contested race. WEDNESDAY.— The MINING STAKES of 3 sovs each, 1 ft, with 20 added, for horses that have been regularly hunted in Devon or Cornwall; list 5lb each; gentlemen riders; heats, two miles. „ , „ „ , Mr Rogers's b g Phantom Mr Scobell I 1 Mr Collins'sbg Flying Jib Owner 2 2 Mr Shapter's b h Sprig of Shillelagh Boy 3 dr Mr Elliot's b h Charles the Second Gregory 0 0 Mr Hex's b m Miss Agnes Mr Newcombe fell Phantom made all the running and won easily. The HURDLE RACE STAKES of 3 sovs each, 1 ft, with 20 added; heats, one mile and a distance, over five hurdles. Mr Hex's b m Miss Agnes W. Archer 2 1 1 Mr Archer's bm Fanny Kaye R. Archer 12 dr The first and second heats were well contested, and the third walked over for. —? he CONSOLATION STAKES of 1 sov each and 10 added; heats, once round. Mr Barnett's d g Pretender Owner 3 11 Mr Shapter's b h Sprig of Shillelagh Carlisle 12 2 Mr Collins's b g Flying Jib Owner 2 3 dr Mr Elliot's b h Charles the Second Gregory 4 4 fell Each heat won easily. In the last heat Charles the Second fell, broke both his thighs, aud was killed on the spot. THURSDAY, MAY 14.— The BIENNIAL STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 30 added, for two year olds: colts Sst 71b, fillies and geldings 8st 4lb; winners once Sib, twice 5lb, thrice or more 71b extra; horses having started twice without win- ning or receiving back their stake allowed 5lb; the second to save his stake, and the winner to give 10 sovs towards ex- penses; T. Y. C. ( straight half mile); 8 subs. Mr Howard's Morning Herald Mr Elwes ns Greenwich Fair ( 71b ex) Mr Hughes's Knockburn Mr J. Hawkins's Lifeboat Mr Barber's The Redan Hero Mr Gulliver's Ada Mr Mather's The Happy Prince Mr Payne's c by Alarm— Glenluce PROGRAMME OP SHREWSBURY SPRING MEETING. TUESDAY, MAY 12.— The SALOPIAN BIENNIAL STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for three year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 4lb ; untried mares or horses allowed 3lb ; only one allowance ; winners up to the time of starting of any stake value 50 sovs 3lb, 100 5lb extra, winners at Shrewsbury 5lb extra in addition ; horses having started three times without winning or being second and receiving stake back allowed 5lb; the second to receive 10 sovs, and the winner to pay 10 sovs for expenses ; one mile and a quarter ; 18 subs. Mlst^ a Brother to Tom Burke Companion ( 31b ex) Silkmore ( 31b) Saunterer ( 51b ex) F by Ampliion out of Larnassa Sorceress ( 31b) Shields ( 31b) Amati ( 31b) Laudamia ( 31b ex) The Dupe ( 31b ex) The Vaulter ( 51b ex) Shirah ( 3lb ex) Lambourn ( 51b ex) Curacoa ( 31b) The Abbot ( 31b) Sister to Sirius Blue Mountain The HERBERT HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, for three year olds and upwards; about three quarters of a mile. To close on Monday. The LONGNER HALL STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies Sst 41b ; winners at the time of starting 71b extra; horses having started three times during the present year without winning allowed 5lb ; the second to save his stake ; T. Y. C. ( 6fur) 11 subs. Mr J. Merry's Dispute Mr Morris's c by The Flying Dutch- man out of Speedwell Mr Mather's Lincoln Tom Mr Payne's c by Alarm— Glenluce Lord Wilton's Mufti Mr Howard's Glimpse Mr Copeland's Trot Mr Parker's c by Fernhill out of Sister to Mystery Mr La Mert's Mamelon Mr T. Stevens's Ada Mr Barber's The Redan Hero The GREAT CLEVELAND HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 3 ft, if declared, with 50 added ; winners after April 23d this year of any race of the value of 100 sovs ( Queen's Plates excepted) 14lb, or the second in such race receiving 10 sovs 71b, of less thau 100 sovs 71b extra ; horses having run in the Chester Cup this year without being placed allowed 31b, and those running in this race and not being placed will be allowed 31b off the origiual weight in the Shropshire Stakes ; Cleveland Course, twice round and in ( about two miles and a quarter); 47 subs, 27 of whom declared, age st lb Polestar ( allowed 31b) 5.. 9 0 Pantomime ( al- lowed 31b).... a. .7 6 Bubble 4.. 6 11 Merlin 4.. 6 8 Cockatoo 5. .6 7 Lough Bawn .. a., 6 7 age st lb Grey Pyrrhus.. 4.. 6 6 Alice Wentwth. ( allowed31b).. 4.. 6 6 Lord Derwent- water 4. .6 5 Laverna 4.. 6 Moonshine .... 5.. 6 MysteriousJack3.. 6 age stlb Martinet .... .. 8. .5 9 Dulcamara .. .. 8. .5 8 Gunboat .... .. 3. .5 8 Cultivation . .. 8. .5 1 Companion.. .. 8 .5 0 Six& EightpenceS. .4 13 Rockley .. 3. .4 13 Avenger The COUNTY MEMBERS' PLATE of 60 savs, for three year olds and upwards ; about a mile and three quarters. To close and name on or before seven o'clock on Monday night. A HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 50 added; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs, aud the second to save his stake; one mile. To close and name on Monday. The QUEEN'S PLATE of lOOgs; three miles. The STEWARDS' CUP of 50 sovs, added to a Handicap of 5 sovs each, 1 ft, for three year olds and upwards ; the second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses ; winners after April 23 of any race value 100 sovs ( Queen's Plates excepted) 14lb, or the second in such race receiving 10 sovs 71b extra; winners of less than 100 sovs 71b extra; one mile; 62 subs, 42 of whom declared. age st lb age st lb age st lb Saraband( inc lb Bubble 4.. 6 12 Oak Ball 3.. 6 8 ex) 5.. 9 7 Lady Florence 4.. 6 12 Little Cob 3.. 5 12 Early Bird ( inc Special Licence Strawberry.... 3.. 5 11 71bex) 6.. 9 4 ( inc 141bex).. 3.. 6 10 Attorney- Blue Rock 4.. 7 12 Agra 4 .6 8 General 3.. 5 11 KatlierineLogie Assailant 4.. 6 7 Jessie 3.. 5 10 ( inc71bex).... 4.. 8 1 Laverna 4.. 6 6 Toffey 3.. 5 5 Gaylad a.. 7 1 The Dupe 3.. 6 5 Raven 3.. 5 4 WEDNESDAY.— The BIENNIAL STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 30 added, for two year olds at Shrewsbury Summer Races; colts 8st 7ib, fillies and geldings Sst 41b ; winners once 31b, twice 5lb, three or more 71b extra; horses having started twice without winning or receiving back their stake allowed 6lb, the second to save his stake, aud the winner to give 10 sovs towards expenses ; T. Y. C.; 8 subs. Mr Howard's Morning Herald Mr Elwes ns Greenwich Fair ( 71b ex) Mr Hughes's Knockburn Mr J. Hawkins's Lifeboat Mr Barber's The Redan Hero Mr Gulliver's Ada Mr Mather's The Happy Prince Mr Payne's c by Alarm— Glenluce The HERBERT HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, for three year olds and upwards; about three quarters of a mile; 17 subs. To enter on Wednesday next. The STEWARDS' CUP of 50 sovs, added to a Handicap of 5 sovs each, 1 ft to the fund, if declared; horses having run at Shrewsbury in either the Shropshire Stakes, Stewards', or Corporation Cups, without being placed, allowed 3lb off the original weight, but only one allowance ; winners this year of any race after April 23 of the value of 100 sovs ( Queen's Plates excepted) 14lb, or the second in such race receiving 10 sovs 71b, a winner of less than 100 71b extra ; one mile ; 60 subs, 40 of whom declared. age st lb Lady Florence 4. .6 12 Special Licence ( inc 141b ex).. 3.. 6 12 Ephorus 4.. 6 11 Sluggard 4. .6 11 Bold Buceleugh4.. 6 10 Maid of Cadiz. .5. .6 8 The Prophet .. 3.. 6 7 .5.. 9 7 age st lb Red W.& Blue.. 3.. 6 1 Attorney- Gen.. 3.. 6 Worcester .,.. 3.6 0 Jessie 3.. 5 13 Strawberry .... 3.512 Little Cob 3.. 5 11 Toffey 3 .5 Rockley 3.. 5 4 The MANOR PLATE HANDICAP of 50 sovs, for all ages; three quarters of a mile. The Libellist, 4 yrs Wrestler, 2 yrs Vulcan, 5 yrs Leo, 3 yrs Saxe Weimar, ? yrs Huntington, 3 yrs Coral, 2 yrs Squire Watt, 4 yrs Woodmite, 2 yrs The HEATHCOTE PLATE of 50 sovs, for all ages; two year olds 5st 121b, three 7st 10lb, four and upwards 8st 71b; mares allowed 5lb, and geldings 31b; winners in 1857 5lb extra; half a mile. New Brighton, aged Newington, 4 yrs Industry, 3 yrs Squire Watt, 4 yrs Sis to Little John, 2 ys Dramatist, 4 yrs The BENTINCK HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs, for all ages; win- ners ef any race ( matches excepted) after publication of the weights 5lb extra; one mile, Nereus, 3 yrs Sunrise, 3 yrs New Brighton, aged Lawn, 4 yrs Blue Bell, 4 yrs Foxhunter, 6 yrs Refreshment, 3 yrs Hegira, 3 yrs Rip Van Winkle, 4 yrs Yaller Gal, 2 yrs Purston, 3 yrs Maelstrom, 2 yrs Little Tom, aged C by Slane out of Bay Rosalind, 3 yrs The Cripple, 4 yrs Frodsham Squire, 8 yrs Amelia, 3 yrs Lunelle, 4 yrs West End, 3 yrs Avonford, 3 yrs Fright, 3 yrs Fiction, 3 yrs F by Pyrrhus the First out of Miss Abel, 2 y Princess Royal, 2 yrs Hollander, 5 yrs Tocher, 2 yrs Ophelia, 2 yr3 age st lb New Brighton., a. .9 4 Kestrel 4.. 8 4 Grieeulua Esu- riens 5.. 8 2 Tom Burke.... 5.. 7 7 LucyLockit.... 5.. 7 4 age st lb Jessie 3. .5 12 Chf by Trap out of Australia. .8. .5 0 Infirmity ( lato Inigo) 8( dead) The ATTINGHAM STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for three year olds; colts 9st, fillies 8st 111b ; the second to save his stake, and the winner to sold for 100 sovs ; five furlongs. To close and name ou Tuesday. A HANDICAP PLATE of 30 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, for two year olds ; seven furlongs. To close and name on Tuesday. The ACTON BURNEL STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for three year olds and upwards ; three quarters of a mile. To close and name to the clerk of the course on Tuesday. The LONGLEATE PLATE of 50 sovs ; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs j about one mile and a half. To close and name on Tuesday. The SHROPSHIRE HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, 3 ft, if declared, & c, with 50 added; winners this year after April 30 of any race value 100 sovs 14lb, and the second in any such race 71b extra; if of the Cleveland or Queen's Plate at Shrews- bury 141b extra over aud above all other weights; horses having run in the Cleveland or Chester Cup and not placed allowed 31b off the original weight, but only one allowance; Shrop- shire Course; 27 subs, 10 of whom declared. age st lb age st lb age st lb Saraband 5.. 9 0 Syvagee 6.. 6 10 MadameRachel8.. 5 7 Blue Rock 4.. 7 10 Bubble 4.. 6 7 Vaulter 8.. 5 6 KatherineLogie4. .7 10 Grey Pyrrhus.. 4. .6 5 Tricolor 8.. 5 6 Wee Willie .... 4.. 6 11 Lord Derwent- Jessie 8.. 5 1 Ladv Florence water 4. .6 4 Toffey 3.. 4 12 ( allowed 81b)., 4.. 6 10 Red White & B1.3. .5 9 The HAWKSTONE HANDICAP PLATE of 100 sovs, by subscrip- tion of 10 sovs each; winners of the Queen's Plate or of the Cleveland or Shropshire, I4lb extra, or any other race value 50 sovs after the day of closing, 101b extra; the second in any age st lb Saraband ( inc71b ex) r Early Bird ( inc 71b ex 1 6 .9 4 KatherineLogie ( inc 71b ex) .. 4.. 8 1 Blue Rock) .... 4.. 7 11 Gavlad a.. 7 0 Bubble 4.. 6 13 The LUDLOW HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, 2 ft, if declared, with 50 added; winners of any race after April 23 of the value of 60 sovs or upwards 10lb, or the second in such race 41b extra ; one mile and three quarters; 46 subs, 26 of whom declared. age st lb Alice Wentwh. 4.6 4 Lord Derwent- water......... 4.. 6 3 Laverna 4.. 6 1 Moonshine 5. .6 1 MysteriousJackS.. 6 1 The Dupe 3.. 5 13 The HOPTON COURT STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 30 added, for three year olds and upwards; the second to save his stake, and the winner to be sold for 80 sovs; one mile. To close and name May 13. The BROMEIEID HANDICAP of 3 sovs each, with 30 added, for three year olds and upwards; the winner to be sold for 50 sovs, and the second to save his stake; five furlongs. To close and name on Wednesday night. FRIDAY.— The OAKLY PARK STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 4lb; the second to save his stake; winners of any race ( matches and handicaps excepted) 31b extra; horses having started once without winning allowed 3lb, twice or more 5lb; three quarters of a mile; 11 subs age st lb Polestar 5.9 0 Pantomime.... a.. 7 4 Whalebone a.. 6 7 St Clare 6.. 6 7 Merlin 4.. 6 6 Lough Bawn . . a.. 6 5 Redemption .. 5.. 6 4 age st lb Oak Ball 3.. 5 11 The Prophet .. 3.. 5 9 Gunboat 3.. 5 5 Somerset 3.. 5 2 Companion .... 3.. 4 12 Cultivation .... 8. .4 12 Mr Howard's Morning Herald I Mr La Mert's Mamelon Mr Wilkins's Ich Dien Mr Mather's The Happy Prince I Mr Parker's c by Fernhill out of Sister to Mystery Capt Little ns Schoolfellow Mr Barber's Polly Peachum ( 31b ex) Mr Merry's Dispute Mr Boyd's Shepherdess Mr Bovd's Lady of Tamworth Mr T. Hunt's Wild Honey age st lb Sarab. md 5 .9 0 Wee Willie .... 4.. 6 13 Thames Ditton4.. 6 13 Gaylad a. 6 12 Bubble i.. 6 10 Lady Florence 4.. 6 age stlb Oak Ball 3.. 5 12 Worcester .... 3.. 5 16 Red W.& Blue 3.. 5 9 Tricolor 3. .5 8 Jessie 3. .5 6 Toffey 8.. 4 12 The WESTON STAKES of 5 sovs each, 2 ft to the fund, if de- clared, & c, with 25 added; winners after April 23 of any race of the value of 60 sovs or upwards 10lb, or the second in such race 4lb, and the winner of the Ludlow Stakes this year 14lb extra; no horse more than 14lb extra; horses having started in the Ludlow Stakes without winning allowed Sib off the ori- ginal weight; one mile and a quarter; 42 subs age st lb ' Syvagee 6. .6 6 Sluggard 4.. 6 5 Assailant 4 .6 4 Laverna 4. .6 8 Agra 4 .6 3 Ephorus 4 .6 3 The CASTLE HANDICAP of 8 sovs each, with 25 added, for two year olds; the second to save his stake, and the winner to be sold for 50 sovs; five furlongs. To close and name on Thurs- day night. The LUDPORD HANDICAP of 3 sovs each, with 30 added, for two year olds and upwards; the winner to be sold for 50 sovs; winners after the declaration of the weights, 71b extra; the second to save his stake; half a mile. To close and name on Thursday night. The CORPORATION PLATE of 50 sovs, added to a Handicap of 5 sovs each, 1 ft, if declared; horses running without being placed in the Stewards' Cup allowed 3lb off the original weight, or as for races at Shrewsbury, in either Shropshire, Stewards', or Corporation Cup, allowed 31b off, but only one allowance; winners this year after April 23 of any race of the value of 100 sovs ( Queen's Plates excepted) 141b, or the second in such race receiving 10 sovs 71b, aud winners of less than 100 sovs 71b extra; six furlongs; 54 subs, 31 of whom declared. age st lb KatherineLogie4,. 9 0 Blue Rock .... 4,. 8 8 Pr. Mixture.... 4.. 8 4 Maid of Cadiz.. 5.. 8 3 Qn. of the South 4.. 8 1 Whilcliffe .... 6.8 0 Bold Buccleugh4,. 7 13 Agra 4.. 7 12 age st lb Attorney- Gen.. 8.. 7 0 Sunrise 3. .7 0 Beatrix 3. .6 12 Dexterity 3.. 6 11 Toffey 3.. 6 9 Raven 3. .6 8 Rockley 3.. 6 7 age st lb The Dupe S.. 7 9 Old Tom 3.. 7 4 Red White and Blue 3 .7 3 Jessie 3.. 7 8 Little Cob 3.. 7 2 Strawberry 3.. 7 1 Lord Berkeley 8.. 7 1 The RACING PLATE of 25 sovs, added to a Handicap of 5 sovs each, 2 ft; one mile. To close and name on Thursday night. The CRAVEN STAKES of 2 sovs each, 20 added, for three year olds and upwards; the winner to be sold for 60 sovs, Ac; heats, half a mile. To close and name within half an hour after the Racing Plate Handicap is run for. INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. NEWMARKET FIRST OCTOBER MEETING, 1857. THURSDAY.— MATCH, 300, H ft, A. F.— Lord Wilton's c by Orlando out of Ma Mie, 8st 71b, agst Duke of Bedford's Aster, 8st 41b. SECOND OCTOBER MEETING, 1857. MONDAY.— MATCH, 300,100 ft; Bretby Stakes Course.— Lord Wilton's c by Orlando out of Ma Mie, 3 yrs, 8st71b, agst Duke of Bedford's g by Tadmor out of Fistiana, 2 yrs, 8st. CRAVEN MEETING, 1860. TUESDAY.— MATCH, 500, h ft; 8st 71b each; R. M.— Lord Glas- gow's b c by West Australian out of Maid of Masham, agst Mr F. Robinson's b c Apollo. BATH AND SOMERSET COUNTY MEETING, 1857. Nominations for the LANSDOWN HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 40 added, for three year olds aud upwards: winners of any handicap after the weights are published 5lb, of any two 71b extra; one mile ; 12 subs. The handicap to be published as Sir Colin, 8 yrs Annot Lyle. 3 yrs Maid of Cadiz, 5 yrs Verona, 8 yrs soon as. Nathan, aged Alembic, 6 yrs Madame Rachel, 8 yrs Little Gerard, 6 yr3 Rip Van Winkle, 4 yrs Libellist, 4 yrs Amelia, 3 yrs Lunelle, 4 yrs A FREE HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs, for two year olds and up- wards ; winners once after the weights were declared 41b, twice 81b extra; T. Y. C. age st lb TheVieil 8.. 7 2 Qn. of the South 4.. 7 0 C by Orlando out of Elopement 3.. 6 7 Benefit 8 .6 3 Grey Dawn .... 3.. 6 0 Araby'sDaught » 3. .6 0 Profile 3.. 5 10 Gaberlunzie. ... 3.510 Heroine 2.. 5 10 The MEMBERS' HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs ; once round ( about a mile and a half). The handicap to be published as soon as possible. Blue Bell, 4 yrs Vestige, 6 yrs Amelia, 8 yrs Vulcan, 5 yrs Maid of Perth. 8 yrs Miss Mary ( h b), age « l Gaylad, aged Eugene Sue, 3 yrs Maud, 4 yrs Brompton, 3 yrs The BATH HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, 5 ft, with 100 added by the Committee, for three year olds and upwards; the winners of the Somersetshire Stakes in 1857, 10lb, of any other handicap of 200 sovs value ( including the winner's own stake) 5lb, of two or more such handicaps, 101b extra; once round ( about one mile and a half) 31 subs. All forfeits to be declared at the Castle Hotel, Bath, by nine o'clock the evening before running. age st lb Nathan a.. 9 0 Jesuit 5.. 8 12 Brigliadora 6. .8 4 Mad. Clicquot.. 8.. 7 9 Sealark 8,. 7 7 Bold Buccleugh 4.. 7 7 Van Eyck 4.. 7 7 The Cripple.... 4.. 7 4 Swalcliffe 4. .7 4 TheUnexpected 4.. 7 4 Cotswold, 4 yrs Alembic, 6 yrs Somerset, 3 yrs Parkkeeper, 3 yrs Br f by Cotherstone out of Delaine, 4 yrs Cedric, 8 yrs Blue Rock, 4 yrs Tame Deer, 4 yrs Our Sal, 4 yrs age st lb Maggie Lauder 2.. 5 10 B c by The Cos- sack— Marga- ret of Anjou.. 2.. 5 10 Archibald 2.. 5 8 Lass of Rich- mond Hill.... 2. .5 2 Lady Conyng- ham 2.. 5 0 MadameLandeau, aged Miss Agnes, aged Van Eyck, 4 yrs Scamp ( h b), 3 yrs Little Sykes, 4 yrs Shirah, 8 yrs Ethelbald, 5 yrs Elfrida, 4 yrs Salonica, 3 yrs age st IB Alice Went- worth 4. .7 5 Wee Willie .... 4.. 7 4 Swalcliffe 4.7 2 Alembic 6.. 7 0 Laverna 4.. 6 12 Sunrise 8.. 6 12 Huntington.... 3.. 6 9 Odd Trick 3.. 6 9 Theory 8.. 6 6 Verona 3.. 6 4 age stlb Fisherman ,... 4.. 9 4 Leamington.... 4.. 9 0 Polmooaie .... 4 .8 9 St rk 4.. 8 7 Wentworth.... 4.. 8 5 Nathan a.. 8 3 Riseber 3.. 7 12 Uzella 4.. 7 10 Cerva 4.. 7 10 Glen Lee 4.. 7 7 Vulcan 5.. 7 5 Redemption .. 5.. 7 5 The DYRHAM PARK HANDICAP PLATE of 100 sovs; the winner of the Somersetshire 71b, of any other handicap after the weights are published, 5lb extra; to start at the distance post, and go once round. The handicap to be published as soon as possible. '' " yrs of Delaine, 4 yrs Tame Deer, 4 yrs age st lb Lunelle 4.. 6 4 C by Orlando — Ma Mie 3.. 6 0 Park- keeper.... 3.. 5 12 Amelia 3.. 5 12 Hobgoblin .... 3. .5 12 Vigil 8. .5 10 Mdme Rachel.. 3.. 5 10 B f by Alarm — Alicia 3.. 5 2 Dardanelles.... 4., 4 12 age st lb Treachery 5. .6 12 Ida 5.. 6 10 Dusty Miller .. 3. .6 8 John Peel 3.. 6 4 Nougat 8 .6 0 Ulysses 4.. 6 0 The EPSOM TOWN HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs, for all ages; one mile. Rip Van Winkle, 4 yrs Libellist, 4 yrs Ruth, 3 yrs Tame Deer, 4 yrs The Cripple, 4 yrs Fredsham Squire, 3 yrs Amelia, 3 yrs Lunelle, 4 yrs Questionable, 5 yrs C by Iago out of Even- ing Star, 3 yrs Claude Lorraine, 3 yrs Avonford, 8 yrs Bannockburn, 3 yrs The Baker, 3 yrg Emulator, 4 yrs Ida, 5 yrs England's Beauty, 8 ys Nougat, 3 yrs Blue Bell, 4 yrs Refreshment, 3 yrs Hegira, 8 yrs The GRAND STAND HANDICAP PLATE of 100 sovs ; Derby Course. Ruth, 8 yrs Hollander, 5 yrs Cave Adullam, 5 yrs PaiUi Monti, 3 yrs Tame Deer, 4 yrs GrseculusEsuriene, 5 y s Tom Thumb, 4 yrs Amelia, 3 yrs Park- keeper, 3 yrs" Maid of Perth, 3 yrs Triton, 5 yrs Jesuit, 5 yrs Syvagee, 6 yrs Eugene Sue, 3 yrs Melissa, 4 yrs Br f by Cotherstone out Shirah, 8 yrs Nathan, aged Maud, 4 yrs Cotswold, 4 yrs yrs Little Sykes, 4 yrs Wentworth, 4 yrs The Cripple, 4 yrs Vulcan, 5 yrs Stanhope, 4 yrs Our Sail, 4 yrs Maid of Perth, 8 yrs Hobgoblin, 3 vrs Blue Bell, 4 yrs Redemption, 5 yrs Companion, 8 yrs Little Gerard, 6 yrs Elfrida, 4 yrs Polmoodie, 4 yrs Lunelle, 4 yrs Miss Mary Uzella, 4 yrs The ARISTOCRATIC HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 20 added; gentlemen riders; jockeys 71b extra; the winner of any handicap after the weights are published 71b extra; once round; 8 subs. The handicap to be published as soon as possible. Alembic, 6 yrs J Sir Colin, 8 yrs The Avenger, 8 yrs I Village Cock, 4 yrs Minos, aged I Gaylad, aged Nereus, 4 yrs Theory, 3 yrs Tinwald, S yrs Poodle, aged Romeo, aged Emulator, 4 yrs Companion, 3 yrs Einland's Beauty, 8 ys Nougat, 8 yrs Lawn, 4 yrs Foxhunt er. 6 yrs Vulcan, 5 yrs The COBHAM HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs, for all ages; win- ners of any race ( matches excepted) after publication of the weights 51b extra ; New T. Y. C. ( three quarters of a mile). Maud, 4 yrs Dardanelles, 3 yrs Hercules, 6 yrs Redemption, 5 yrs C by Iago out of Even- ing Star, 3 yrs Claude Lorraine, 3 yrs Knight of Avon, 4 yrs Baunockburn, 3 yrs The Earl, 5 yrs Laertes, 3 yrs age st lb New Brighton.. a.. 9 4 Tom Burke.... 5.. 7 7 Westminster ., 5.. 7 2 LucyLockit.... 5.. 7 2 Spinet 3. .7 0 Dusty Miller ., 3.. 7 0 age st lb The Borderer.. 3.. 6 12 Ceres 4.6 12 Nougat 3.. 6 7 Black Tommy.. 3.. 6 4 Ulysses 4.. 6 4 RedRobin .... 5.. 6 4 ase st lb Cricket 3 .6 4 Fright 3 .6 Fiction 3.. 6 John Peel 8 .6 Marie Agnes .. 3 .5 Infirmity 3( dead) IVan Eyck, 4 yrs Brompton, 3 yrs HARPENDEN, 1857 Acceptances for the HARPENDEN HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, if declared, with 50 added; winners of ILOO sovs after the weights were published 71b extra ; two miles ; 26 subs, 7 of whom declared. • — age stlb Emulator 1.. 7 6 Comedy 4.. 7 6 Royalty a.. 7 4 Huntington 3.. 7 2 The Dupe 3.. 6 13 Brompton .... 3 .6 11 age st lb Polestar 5.. 9 7 Fulbeck 5.. 8 5 Romeo a.. 8 0 Firmament 4 .7 12 Vulcan 5.7 10 Tame Deer .... 4.. 7 10 Foxhunter( hb) 6.. 7 7 age st lb Aldershot 4.. 6 10 Little Bird .... 4 .6 Black Jack .... 3.. 6 7 Engld.' sBeauty 3.. 6 7 Shirah 8.. 6 4 Dardanelles.... 3.. 5 12 The rest pay 3 sovs each, A HANDICAP PLATE of 40 sovs, for two year olds and upwards; winners of any race after the weights were out 5lb, or of the Harpenden Handicap 71b extra ; one mile and a half. age st lb Romeo a.. 9 0 Vulcan 5.. 8 11 Tame Deer .... 4.. 8 10 Emulator 4 .8 8 Elfrida 4.. 8 5 The Cripple.,.. 4.. 8 2 age st lb I^ a 5.. 7 10 Dubious a.. 7 10 Ada 4.. 7 9 Vestige 6.. 7 9 Warbler a .7 8 Firefly 3 .7 7 age st lb Lunelle 4 .7 7 Engd.' s Beauty 8. .7 6 Cantrip 3.. 7 6 Maid of Perth.. 8.. 7 0 Roving Tom .. 3. .6 6 Yaller Gal ,... 2.. 5 0 STAMFORD, 1857. The COLLYWESTON STAKES of 15 sovs each, 5 ft, with 40 added, for t wo years olds; colts 8st 71b, and fillie3 Sst 4lb; the winner of any Two Year Old Stakes value 200 sovs 31b, or of one value 300 5lb extra, both to include the winner's own stake; New T. Y. C. ( half a mile and 220 yards); 3 subs. Mr J. La Mert's Melita I Mr Ewbank's Bess Lyon Mr T. Parr's York | The STAMFORD ST LEGER of 25 sovs each, 10 ft, with 40 added, for three year olds ; colts 8st 71b, and fillies Sst 4lb; to start at the Stamford corner of the course and run in ( about one mile and a quarter); 4 subs. C by Iago out of Gos- 1 Loyola | Turbit samer I Sir Colin | The FIFTY Sovs STAKES did not fill. WINCHESTER, 1857. Nominations for the ORIGINAL HAMPSHIRE STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, and only 3 if declared on or before the 9th of June ; two miles and a distance; 28 subs. If the highest weight ac- cepting be under 8st 71b, it will be raised to that weight, and the others in proportion. Absolution, 4 yrs Emulator, 4 yrs Hobgoblin, 3 yrs Stanhope, 4 yrs Tam O'Shanter, 8 yrs The Flying English- man, 3 yrs Cerva, 4 yrs Little Robin, 3 yrs Theory, 3 yrs Tyre, 4 yrs Cedric, 3 yrs December, 5 yrs Huntington, 3 yrs Tame Deer, 4 yrg Pauli Monti, 8 yrs Shirah, 3 yrs ' The Dupe, 3 yrs Dardanelles, 3 yrs Fisherman, 4 yrs Odd Trick. 3 yrs Sir Colin, 3 yrs Somerset, 3 jrs Lawn, 4 yrs Cultivation, 8 yrs Park- keeper, 3 yrs Vulcan, 5 yrs Adamas, 3 yrs West End, 3 yrs THE JOCKEY CLUB. At a general meeting of the Jockey Club, held at Newmarket on Wednesday in the First Spring Meeting, 1857, present— The Marquis of Anglesey, Lord William Powlett, j Stewards. Mr S. R. Batson Sir W. Milner Duke of Beaufort Mr Payne Sir R. W. Bulkeley General Peel Lord Chesterfield Lord Portsmouth Lord Clifden Admiral Rous Mr W. S. Crawfurd Lord Stradbroke Mr G. W. Fitz villiam j Mr Wigram Mr Greville Lord Wilton Mr Lowther | Lord William Powlett brought forward his proposal for giving some plates of 100 sovs a long course, in each of the Spring and October Meetings. After some discussion, it was resolved to add 100 sovs to a stake in the next Houghton Meeting, B. C. Admiral Rous has given notice of the following motions, to be brought forward at the next meeting of the Jockey Club :— 1. That Rules 42, 43, 44, and 45, respecting trials, shall be erased. 2. That in sweepstakes and plates where it is a condition that winners shall carry extra weight, or that beaten horses shall be allowed weight, horses shall not be liable to the penalty for winning a match, nor be entitled to the allowance for having been beaten in a match, whether matches are specially excepted by the published conditions of the race or not. HORSES STRUCK OUT OF THEIR ENGAGEMENTS. On the 28th ult, at 8: 35 p. m., Lepanto out of the Epsom Derby. On the 29th ult, after 6 p. m., Nightshade out of all her engage- ments. On the 4th inst, at 9 a. m., Malacca out of all his engagements at Chester, Manchester, and Newton. FOALS, & c. BEVERLEY.— The followiug mares have arrived to Augur :— Boundless, a filly by Augur; Nelly ( sister to Nancy), a colt to Augur; mare by Voltaire, dam by Brutandorf, a colt by Augur: Nama, a filly by Augur; mare by Maroon— Lady Louisa, a colt by Augur; Lady of the Lodge, a filly by Augur; Abbess of Jer- veaux ( barren); Fantastic, by Touchstone ( barren); Chere Pe- tite ( in foal to Gameboy); Miss Ella, by Red Deer ( barren); mare by Humphrey Clinker Junior ( barren); Wyndham's dam ( barren), and Exactly, a filly by Augur. La Fiancee ( with a colt by Augur) is gone to West Australian. \ ( The following mares have arrived at Boston, to be put to Theou:— Mare by Hetman Platoff out of Macremma, by Sultan; Rebecca ( with a colt by Newminster); Deception ( in foal to Theon); mare by The Saddler, dam by Brutandorf ( with a filly by Theon); mare by Jupiter ( in foal to Theou), Lady Helen, by Red Deer ( iu foal to Theon); and an Arabian mare. The follow- ing are expected :— Sackbut and Billingliam Lass. CAWSTON LODGE.— On the 1st inst, Perling Jane, a filly by Turnus, aud will be put to Oulston, to whom has also arrived, mare by Cowl out of The Mite; on the 6th inst, Tamarind, a filly by Grecian, and will be put to Cannobie, to whom has also arrived Sister to Odiham. Mr W. Cowper's The Mite is put to Windhound. On the 2d inst, at Euxton Hall, Lancashire, Blackbird, a colt by West Australian, and will be put to Muscovite, to whom have also arrived the following:— Princess Maude, Unrica, and The Days of Yore. On the 5th inst, at Foxhole's Farm, near Lancaster, Dejanira, by Sir Hercules, a bay filly by Lerrywheut, and will be put to him again. On the 6th inst, at Mr Ballard's Farm, near Cowbridge, Jeza- bel, by Tipple Cider, a chesnut filly by St George, and has been named Xantippe. On the 1st inst, Mr Henry Pease's Nama, by Mundig, a ches- nut filly by Augur, and will be put to him again. On the 30th ult, Mr Robson's steeple chase mare Little Jessie, a colt to Raby. On the 2d inst, at Tydran Farm, Lady Bibina, by Hornsea, a bay filly by St George. At Woodmancote Farm, on the 7th inst, Eliza, by Scamander, a brown filly by Peppermint, and will be put to Loup Garou. On the 4th inst, at Brayton Hall, Cumberland, Countess, by by The Earl, a filly by British Yeoman. IRISH.— On the 1,3th April, at Ballinderry, county Antrim, Mr Meson's Teresa, by Langar, a colt by Bolingbroke, and has been put to him again. On the 1st isst, at the Cottasre Stables, Hillsborough, Col Caulfield's Secondhand, by Sleight of Hand, a filly by De Ruyter, and has been put to Bolingbroke. At Riug- barn, Downpatriek, Mr Keown's Bondwoman, by Ishmaelite, a filly by Bolingbroke. NOTTINGHAM JULY MEETING.— We are requested to call the attention of owners and trainers to the following stakes which close on Tuesday next, the 12th inst:— Nottinghamshire Handi- cap, Sherwood Handicap, Castle Plate, and Bunny Park Stakes. For particulars see Bell's Life of May 3. LIVERPOOL JULY MEETING.— The Bentinck Testimonial and Licensed Victuallers' Handicap close and name on Tuesday next. The Earl of Coventry has accepted the stewardship of the Worcester Summer Meeting. The Airdrie Meeting is fixed for August 6 and 7. On Monday last, at Messrs Tattersall's weekly sale, the follow- ing were sold with their engagements:— Flatterer, 5 yrs, 105gs; Curious, 4 yrs, 73gs; Eardrop, 4 yrs, 59gs; Titormous, 5 yrs, 40gs; Quotation, 2 yrs, 26gs. On Thursday the following, being the entire Cottesmore Stud, were sold:— Stainley, 244gs; War- wick, 200gs; Starling, 150gs; Wartnaby, 150gs; Mazzini, 95gs; Sunbsam, 93gs; Cynthia, 91gs; Ladybird, 91gs; Whitebait, SSes; Radnor, 87gs; Somerset, 8f « s; Flintham, 83gs; Calvin, 80gs; Blarney, 74gs ; Prudence, 70gs; Hemington, 55gs; Mark, 49gs; Leda, 47gs; Woodman, 42gs; Mayfly, 41gs; Gaylad, 41gs ; Veteran, 40gs; Galen, 36gs;; Martin, 35gs. Mr John Scott's bay filly by Stockwell out of Cyprian, foaled on the 1st of May, has been named May Bird; aud his bay filly by Longbow out of Cypriana, Frangipanni. We regret to announce the death of Mr Geo. Dockeray, which took place on Saturday, May 2, at Newmarket, after a short illness. Mr D. was for many years trainer to Messrs Grevilie and Payne. We are requested to state that a fellow named Shepherd, who travels about the country representing himself as of Malton, is no relation to the trainer of that name. POULE DES PRODUITS of 4, OOOf, added to a Sweepstakes of 500; 300ft, and 250 only if declared ; for colts and fillies foaled in 1854; the second to receive l, 000f out of the entries; colts 1081b, fillies 1051b ; once round; 26 subs. M Lupin's ch c Florin, by Surplica Kitchener 1 Madame Latache's de F. iy's br c Marquemont Abdale 2 M Lupin's chf Chatelaine Martin 3 Count de Moray's b f Flammeche Hurst 0 Count de Moray's b f Silistrie Pratt 0 Won in a canter by a length, the same between second and third. PJSIX DU MINISTRE DE L'AGRICULTURE, & C, of 2,000f, for three year olds aud upwards, & e; 2,400 metres ( lm 4fur); 15 subs. M Lupin's br c Potocki, by Nunnykirk or The Baron, 8 yrs, 971b Kitchener 1 Count de Lagrange's b f Thea, 3 yrs Spreoty 2 Won in a canter. RACING_ IN ITALY. FLORENCE RACES. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15.— LA CORSA DEL ARNO of 80 napo- leons, given by the Racing Society, added to a Sweepstakes of 20napoleons, h ft, weight for age; once round ( 1,927 metres). Col Tevis's Yorkshire Grey, by Chanticleer, 5 yrs, 1891b 1 Marquis Sciamanna's Game Lad, 6 yrs, 1961b 2 Mr Bosco's Clown, 3 yrs, 1471b 3 Col Tevis's Patter, 4 yrs, 1711b i Marquis Sciamanna's Maid of Burgundy aged, 1911b dr Won easily by several lengths. FRIDAY, APRIL 17.— LA CORSA DELLA PIETRA, handicap Plate of 200 dollars, given by the Marquis of Normanby, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 napoleons each, 3 ft; the second to save his stake; once round and a distance. Marquis Sciimanna's Game Lad, 6 yrs, 1951b t 1 Mr Bosco's'. Clown, 3 yrs, 1351b f 2 Marquis Sciamanna's Sauve Qui Peut, 5 yrs, 1621b 8 Mr Grassi's Turnus, 1761b 4 Marquis Costabili's Etna, 1661b dr Mr Martini's Fire Light, 1581b dr A splendid race resulted in a* dead heat, Sauve Qui Peut well up. Deciding heat won cleverly by a length. SATURDAY, APRIL 18.— GREAT TUSCAN HANDICAP of 50 napo leons, raised by subscription; 15 napoleons entrance; 8 ft; twice round. Marquis Sciamanna's Game Lad, 6 yrs, 1831b 1 Mr Bosco's Clown. 8 yrs, 1401b 2 Marquis Seiamanna's Sauve Qui Peut, 5 yrs, 1411b 3 Col Tevis's Yorkshire Grey, 5 yrs, 1921b dr Won cleverly by a length. REDDITCH, 1857. The IPSLEY HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, and only 1 if declared on or before May 20th, with 30 sovs added ; winners of a » y handicap of the value of 50 sovs after May 4 71b extra ; heats, one mile ; 15 sovs. age st lb Village Cock .. 4.7 12 age st lb Vestige 6.. 8 10 Tom Perkins .. 6.. 8 5 Challow Boy .. 5.. 8 3 Lucy Lockit... .5. .8 8 Nicholas 6. .8 2 Lockington 4.. 8 0 Glover .. 4,. 7 10 Miss Hatch.... 5.. 7 7 Our Sal... Duchess of Sutherland .4.. 7 7 age st lb B f by Chanti- cleer out of Amosina .... 4.. 7 2 Desdemona 3. .6 12 Baronage 3.. 6 9 Amelia 3.. 6 9 Weights published May 4, at nine o'clock in the morning. IRISH INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. HOWTH AND BALD0YLE, 1857. Nominations for the TRIAL STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 23 added once round. age st lb Arab Maid .... 5.7 12 Miss Bessy .... 6 .7 7 Piccaninny .... 4.. 7 8 Daisy Queen .. 8.. 6 8 The CONYNGHAM STAKES of 10 £ ovs each, h ft, with 50 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 5lb; fillies 8st; Conyngham Post. age st lb Simpleton 6.. 9 2 Alfred 4.. 8 2 Sirocco 4.. 8 0 Dunboyne 3.. 8 0 age st lb Easter Monday 8.. 6 8 TheHawk ,... 8.. 6 8 Be by Mildew.. 3.. 6 4 Ld Waterford's b c St Patrick ( 31b) Capt D. W. P. Beresford's b c by Cotherstone out of LadyBetty ( 31b) Capt D. W. P. Beresford's ch f For- tuna ( 81b) Mr St George's b f by Annandale, dam by Birdcatcher ( 31b) Mr Nunn's ch c by Bryan O'Lynn out of Piety ( Sib) Lord Howth ns br c Knockburn Mr J. S. Forbes ns ch c Rafatee( 31b) Mr J. S. Forbes's b f Mary O'Toole Capt Jones's bk c Bro to Ossifrage Mr J. Stafford's br f by Simoom out of Fugitive ( 81b) Mr Irwin's b f Bundle Mr Irwin's b c The Tailor ( 31b) Col Caulfield's b c Rubens ( 81b) Mr Courtenay's ch f Canary ( 31b) Mr Courtenay's br f Deception Mr Taylor's b c Spero The CURRAGHMORE CUP of 100 sovs, added to a Handicap of 10 sovs each, 3 ft; one mile and a half; 19 subs. age st lb Master Tom.... 6.. 9 7 Simon Pure.... 6.. 9 0 The Chicken .. 5.. 8 7 The Trapper .. 6.. 8 0 Indian Warrior a.. 8 0 Simpleton .... a.. 8 0 Gamekeeper .. 6.. 8 0 The HOWTH BIENNIAL STAKES, for two year olds; T. Y. C.; 7 subs. age st lb Arab Maid .... 5. .7 7 The Zouave.... 3.. 7 3 DancingMa'ster 8.. 7 0 Cheerful Horn.. 4.. 7 0 Bonnivard 4.. 6 12 Malay 4.. 6 12 age st lb The Huntsman 4.. 6 12 Pinwire 3.. 6 9 Jongleur 8 .6 6 Daisy Queen .. 3.. 6 3 Sans Culotte .. 8, .6 8 The Baker .... 3.. 5 12 Lord Waterford's b c by Barbarian out of Ossifrage ( 31b) Ld Waterford's b c St Patrick ( 81b) Lord Howth ns Rafatee ( 31b) Capt D. W. P. Beresford's b c by Cotherstone out of Lady Betty ( 31b) Sir T. Burke's ch c Eyrecourt ( 81b) Mr J. S. Forbes ns Credit ( 31b) The HOWTH STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, and 2 only if declared^ age st lb age stlb Master Tom a. .9 2 Blight 8. .7 4 Chicken 5. .8 8 Dunboyne .... 3. .7 4 Simon Pure.... 6. .8 8 Bonnirard 4. .7 2 Fireblast 4. .8 7 Bro to Noddy.. 3. .7 2 Indian Warrior a. .8 3 Breeze 4. .7 2 Gamekeeper .. 6. .8 2 Tam o'Shanter. 3. .7 0 Spinster 4. .8 0 Ribbon man 3 .7 0 Cheerful Horn. .4. .7 4 Dancingmaster 3. .7 0 Huntsman ..., 4. .7 4 Companion .... 8. .6 12 4 Lanky Bet 3. .6 10 age st lb Duchess of Alba4. .6 10 Pinwire 8. .6 9 Jongleur 4. .6 9 Soenr de Charite3.. 6 8 Walhalla 3.. 6 7 B c by Mildew- Lady Carolines .6 0 Daisy Queen .. 8.. 5 7 Lobster, a.. 5 7 Baker 3.. 5 0 BELLEWSTOWN, 1857. A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, 1 ft, with 40 added; the winner of the Tradesmen's Plate 71b extra; heats, one mile and a half; 7 subs. age st lb age st lb age st lb Surg- General .. 6. .8 10 Duchess of Alba 4.. 8 0 Bonnivard .... 4.. 7 4 Cheerful Horn 4.. 8 2 Piccaninny— 4.. 7 7 Heber 4.. 7 0 Lanky Bet .... 3.. 8 2 RACING FIXTURES FOR 1857. Chester Spring 5 Hambledon Hunt .. 7 Shrewsbury ........ 12 Redditch 1 Cartmel 1 Manchester 8 Wye 8 Hawick 5 Ascot 9 Worcester.... Stourbridge ., Newmarket ,. MAY. LucUow 14 I Harpenden., Bath 19 ~ JUNE. Beverley, Hull, & e. .10 Hampton 17 Newton 17 Newcastle- on- Tyne .. 23 Knighton 23 Lenliam 24 BiburyClub 24 East Dereham 24 Stoekbridge 25 Winchester 26 Carlisle 80 Chelmsford 80 Brighton.... ( Yarwick Cardiff Lichfield Derby Northallerton .... Chester Autumn.. Worcester Autumn. 2 Odiham .10 6 Liverpool .15 Knutsford ,23 7 vx AUGUST. 8 Wolverhampton... .10 4 •> 7 5 York 19 9,7 s 94 7 SEPTEMBER. 2 Manchester Autumn. 25 3 Doncaster .15 Monmouth 24 7 Leicester .23 Newmarket F O .. .29 ° OCTOBER. 1 Warwick Autumn SO 6 Newmarket SO... .12 Kelso 20 6 Perth .15 Newmarket H.... .26 ° NOVEMBER. 3 .17 Ludlow Autumn.. .20 6 Liverpool Autumn. .10 INDEX TO THE CLOSING OF STAKES. Hampton .... May 12 I Nottingham .. May 12 Liverpool 12 Manchester 12 York Aug Meeting.. 12 Ascot 19 Beverley May 19 Worcester 19 IRELAND. MAY. Kilkenny Hunt 12 | Meath 18 1 Howth & Baldoyle S. 19 JUNE. Monkstown ( Co. Cork).... 9 | Curragh 23 JULY. Bellewstown 81 Dowr. R. Corporation. 211 Heath of Maryboro'. 28 Wicklow 14 I AUGUST. Galway 4 1 Killamey 18 I Tuam . not fixed Tramore Ill Bally eigh 25 I SEPTEMBER. Curragh 2 I Kilkee 8 1 Johnstown Cahirciveen 8 | Jenkinstown Park.. 22 | OCTOBER. Armagh 71 Limerick 191 Cork 27 Curragh ............ IS 1 DownR. Corporatioa. 211 RACING IN FRANCE. PARIS SPRING MEETING. Beautiful weather, added to the presence of the Emperor, was sulficient to draw an immense assembly to the course the second day; the ground, however, from the strong winds, was exceed- ingly dry, and the racing but a series of canters for the different winners. M Lupin pulled off the two great three year old races, and now possesses the favourites both for Derby and Oaks. Monarque proved his superiority once more over Ronzi, and Diamant's race on the first day is now considered to be a mistake (?). SUNDAY, MAYS— PRIX D' JENA of l, 000f, added to a Sweep- stakes of lOOf, for three year olds and upwards; weight for age; winner to be claimed for 2,500f, & c; 1,900 metres ( rather more than lm lfur); 4 subs. Count P. Rcederer's ch c Sot- l'y- laisse, by Caravan, 3 yrs, 1001b .. Vignon 1 M Reiset's br f Bretagne, 8 yrs, 971b Frederique 2 Count d'Hedouville's bfKepzibah, 4 yrs, 1191b Caillotin 3 Prince de Beauvau's b f Fidelity, 3 yrs, 971b Chef boltd Betting: 6 to 4 on the field. Fidelity and Kepzibah made the running to the second turn ; here Fidelity bolted, and Sot- l'y- laisse ran into the second place. In the straight he caught Kepzibah, and beat her; Bretagne also overhauled Kepzibah, but could not catch Sot- l'y- laisse, who won easily by several lengths. POULE D'ESSAI of 5,000f, added to a Sweepstakes of l, 000f, 600f ft, and 500f only if declared, & c, for colts and fillies foaled in 1854; the second to receive 2,000f out of the entries; colts 1081b, fillies 1051b; 1,500 metres ( not quite one mile); 33 subs. M Lupin's ch c Florin, by Surplice out of Payment.. Kitchener 1 Count de Lagrange's b f Mdlle de Chantilly, by Gladiator out of Maid of Mona Spreoty 2 Baron E. Darn's br f Miss Bird, by Don John or irish Birdcatcher out of Image Rickards 3 Prince de Beauvau's b c Serious, by Tory— Semiseria .. Ellam 0 Count de Prado's bk f Macarena, by Nunnykirk or Gladiator out of Cassandra Clay 0 Count de Lagrange's b f Enchantress, by Nunnykirk out of Malibran Morrison 0 Baron N. de Rothschild's b c Fireaway, by Caravan out of GeneviSve- de Brabant Bartholomew 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Florin, 2 tol agst Fireaway. Mdlle Chan- tilly jumped off with the lead, with Florin, Miss Bird, and Fire- away in close attendance; coming into the straight the latter died away, and Serious took his place. At the distance Florin caught the leader, shook her off in a few strides, and won in a canter by two lengths ; Miss Bird finished a moderate third, Serious a bad fourth, the others beaten off. PRIX DES PAVILLONS of 5,000f, added to a Sweepstakes of 300f, h ft, for three year olds and upwards; the second to receive all the entries; weights for age; 4,100 metres ( rather more than 2m 4fur); 6 subs. Count de Lagrange's b e Monarque. by Sting, The Baron, or The Emjteror. 5 yrs, 1251b Spreoty 1 Madame Latache de Fay's bk f Ronzi, 5 yrs, 1221b .. J. Abdale 2 Prince de Beauvau's ch c William the First, by Pyrrhus the First out of Witsend, 3 yrs, 921b 3 Betting: Even on Ronzi, 5 to 4 agst Monarque. Ronzi made steady running to the top of the hill, where Monarque went in advance and won easily by several lengths. William the First a food third. ' RIX DU PRINTEMPS of 4,000f, added to a Sweepstakes of 200f, for three year olds; colts 1081b, fillies 1041b; 1,900 metres ( rather more than lm lfur); 13 subs. M Lupin's b f Mesange, by Red Hart out of Cuckoo . Kitchener 1 Madame Latache de Fay's br f Marville, by Gladiator out of Marguerite J. Abdale 2 M Dalamarre's br f Mira, by Ion out of Miss Rainbow Flatman S Prince de Beaurau's ch c Acajon, by Gladiator out of Marcella Clay 6 Betting: Even on Mesange, 2 to 1 agst Marville. Marville cut out the running at a strong pace to the turn for home, when Mesange put on the steam, passed her at the distance, and won in a canter by three lengths ; a moderate third. A FREE HANDICAP of l, 000f, added to a Sweepstakes of 50f, for three year olds; 2,200 metres ( lm Sfur); 10 subs. Count P. Rcederer's ch c Museum, by Brocardo, 971b.. J. Baina 1 M Lupin's ch c Brulot, 1121b Kitchener 2 Count de Lagrange's ch f Enchantress, 1001b Spreoty 3 M Fasquel's ch f Bletia, 1081b Lambert 0 Count de Blangy's ch f Fleur des Loges, 1001b T. Clay 0 Baron E. Daru's ch f Brassia, 1001b ..,.:,... Rickards 0 Count d'Hedouville's br c Bravo, 1071b T. Osborne 0 M Reiset's b c Anjou, 1081b Bartholomew 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Fleur des Loges, 7 to 2 agst Brulot, and 5, 6, and 7 to 1 against the others. Brulot cut out the work, Brassia and Bletia lying next, and Museum handy. At the turn for home Enchantress moved to the front, and at the distance the leading lot all closed ; Museum, however, came clear away, and won easily by three lengths ; a neck between second and third. PRIX DB SURESNES of 2,000f, added to a Sweepstakes of 100f: the second to receive half the entries ; for four year olds and upwards never having won a prize of 7,000f, & c; 3,000 metres ( lm 7fur); 9 subs. Count de Moray's b c Diamant, by La Cloture or Caravan, 4 yrs, 1061b Crouch 1 Count de Lagrange's ch c Trouvere, 4 yrs, 1101b Spreoty 2 Prince de Beauvau's ch f Miss Cath, 4yrs, 1071b Clay 0 CountdeMontguyon'scli fVermeille, 4yrs, 1071b. Bartholomew 0 Betting : 2 to 1 agst Miss Cath, 3 to 1 agst Trouvere, 7 to 2 agst Diamant. The latter made all the running at a great pace, and won in a canter by three lengths. THURSDAY, MAY 7.— PRIX DE L'ECOLE MILITAIRB of 2,000f, added to a Sweepstakes of 120f; for three year olds and upwards; weight for age; 4,100 metres ( rather more than 2m 4fur); 7 subs. Count de K omar's br m Golconde, bylLionbliou, 6 yrs, 1371b Ellam 1 M Delamarre's br c Capdeville, 8 yrs, 1021b Flatman 2 M Fasquel's b m Miss Gladiator, 5 yrs, 1321b Abdale 8 Count d'Hedouville's ch f Conference, 8 yrs, 991b Osborne 0 Prince de Beauvau's br c Baron George, 8 yrs, 1021b .... Clay 0 Baren Dara's br c Bordeaux, 3 yrs, 1021b Rickards 0 A good race, won by a length; same between second and third. PRIX DE L'ESPLANADE, for l, 000f, added to a Sweepstakes of 50f; for three year olds and upwards; weights for age, & c; 1,900 metres ( rather more than 1m lfur); 11 subs. Count de Moray's b c Diamant, by La Cloture or Ca- ravan, 4 yrs 1161b Crouch 1 Madame Latache de Fay's bk m Ronzi, 5 yrs, 1211b .. Abdale 2 Mr Briggs's b f Cordone, 4 yrs, 1131b G. Pratt 3 Won in a canter; a head between second and third. PRIX DES HARAS of 4, OOOf, added to a Sweepstakes of lOOf; the second to receive half the entries; for three year olds and up- wards; weights for age, & c; 4,000 metres ( 2m 4fur); 6 subs. Count de Lagrange's D h Monarque, by Sting, The Baron, or The Emperor, 5 yrs, 1261b Spreoty 1 M Lupin's ch h Trajan, 5 yrs. 1141b Kitchener 2 Madame Latacke's de Fay's ch c Avron, 4 yrs, 1081b ., Abdale S Won very cleverly by a length ; a bad third. THE TURF IN HONG KONG. [ PROM A CORRESPONDENT.] There seems a strong desire to drill British men into some- thing like the people of the Continent, and they are to bo made perfect soldiers by the gymnasium and riding school. The gymnasium and riding school are all very well in their way, but tne schools which turned out the men who have hitherto car- ried our name triumphant through many a well- fought action, were the Turf, the hunting field, the cricket field, and the regatta. From the two first we get our horses, aud from all we get our men that ride through and over a Russian army as through a paper screen— therefore, long live the out- door sports of the British nation. We had our races in the Crimea— an Indian paper records a game of cricket played at Bushire, our last field of fight— and our war with China could not put us out of our usual habits ; so the fullness of time brought us to our yearly race meeting, which, we are happy to say, went off with great eclat, everything conspiring to make the meeting one of the very best, if not the very best, we have ever had— more good riders, more good horses, more sunshine, more everything. The whole pleasantly rounded off by an agreeable ball! But, to the narrative of the doings on the Turf, on the 17th, 18th, and 19th instant. FIRST DAY.— The WONG- NEI- CHONG STAKES, for all ponies 13 hands and under ; weight for inches ; former winners of this race excluded; entrance, 3 dollars each, with 30 from the fund ; once round. Mr W. M. N.' s b m p Refugee, 8st Lieut Stewart ( R. E.) 1 Mr Graham's ch m p Dumbiedykes, Sst 71b Mr Short 2 Mr Kupar's gr m p Pop goes the Weasel, 8st 71b. Mr Morrison dis A poor race; Pop goes the Weasel bolted as usual; Dumbie- dykes nowhere. Time, 2m ISsec. The CANTON CUP, value 150 dollars, presented by the Canton Community fqr all Arabs ; weight, lost ; former winners of this cup 71b extra ; entrance 10 dollars each ; one mile and a half. Mr Antrobus's b A li Druid, lOst 71b Capt Clarke 1 Mr St Leger's g A h Grey Friar, lOst Mr Magniac 2 Mr Saiadin's gr A h Crusader, lost Capt Barcham 3 Crusader went off with the lead. Grey Friar collared him at the Grand Stand first time round. Druid, in no hurry quietly waited until the Garden Turn; there Crusader had to give place to the man from Stonehenge, who, well iu hand, began to creep up to the Friar of Orders Grey. At the Black Rock tiioy were going together, but it was Druid's race very evidently, the little horse going to the front and runniug quietly in an easy winner by two lengths. Time, 3min 8sec. The PONY WELTER, for all ponies ; 13 hands and under 9stl0lb, 13h liu lOst, 13h 2iu lOst 3lb; entrance 3 dollars each, with 50 from the fund; one mile. Mr Fortescue's b A p The Sheik, lOst Mr Magniac 1 Mr Wright's ch Sr p Harkaway, lOst.... Lieut Cox ( 38th N. I.) 2 Mr Pereira's ch A p Scamp Lieut Stewart, ( R. E.) dis A good race, Scamp coming in first, but, sad mishap, they had done it too fine; the jock did not turn the scale, so he had to go down distanced. Time, 2min 16sec. The ARGYLE CUP, value 150 dollars, presented by a member of the committee, for stud bred, colonial, and Euglish horses ; stud bred lOst, colonial lOst 7ib, English list 7ib ; winner of the 59th Cup, ' 56, 31b extra; mares and geldings allowed 31b; entrance fees to go with the cup; entrance, 10 dollars each; to start at the winning post; twice round. Mr Fortescue's ell S h Ivanlioe ( late Waverley), lOst 41b Mr Magniac 1 Mr Chance's b S g Tartar, 10st71b Lieut Stewart 2 Mr Crawfurd's br Tas h Habeas Corpus, lost 71b Lieut Cox 38th ( N. I.) 3 Mr Wright's bk S h Corsair, lOst 71b .... Cupt Rotton, ( R. A.) dis Mr Vaughau's b Sb b Nimrod, lOst Mr Morrison dis A sell for the knowing ones. This was to have been ' Tartar's race, but it was'nt, the new horse Ivanhoe ( late Waverly) com- ing to the front in a surprising manner; Tartar, as is his custom, bolting off with the lead, which he maintained to the Garden Turn second time round; there Ivanhoe having quietly passed the other horses, which were streaming out in a beautiful tail for length, began to creep up to Tartar; near the Village Turn Ivauhoe took the lead, aud though Tartar did his best, Ivanhoe ruu in a very easy winner. Time, 3min 30sec. The HACK STAKES, for all bonfi, fide untrained horses; catch weights; entrance 5 dollars each, with 50 from the fund : half a mile. Mr W. M. N.' s ch S g Redgauiitlet Mr W. Mackenzie 1 Mr Pereira's b S g Cairngorm Lieut Cox ( 38th N. I.) 2 Mr Fortescue's b C h Danjly Mr Magniac 8 Mr Deacon's gr S g Arsenic Lieut Stewart, ( R. E.) 0 Mr Antrobus's gr S m Nelly Capt Clarke 0 Mr Emm's br A h Zampa Capt Rotton ( R. A.) 0 This race, lor bon£ fide untrained horses, was carried off by Red Gauntlet, ridden by a jockey new to the course, but who showed himself every inch a jockey. As for the horse, perhaps he did not want training; at all events he won easily, and that was not the last of him. Time, 56sec. The CELESTIAL STAKES, for all China ponies; entrance 3 dollars each, with 25 from the fund; catch weights; half a mile. Baron Rothchild's gr C p King Tom Mr Morrison 1 Mr Ferguson's gr C p Cherry Mr Short 2 Mr Bolton's b C p Go It Mr Baldwin 0 SECOND DAY.— The SCURRY STAKES, for all ponies; catch weights ; entrance 3 dollars each, with 30 from the fund ; last to pay the second's entrance; half a mile. Mr Pereira's ch a A p Scamp Lieut Steward ( R. E.) 1 Mr Wright's ch Sr p Harkaway Lieut Cox ( 38th N. I.) 2 Time, lmin 4sec. The ST GEORGE'S CUP, value 200 dollars, presented by a mem- ber of the committee, tor all horses; Arabs 9st 101b, stud bred lOst 101b, colonial list 31b, Euglish list 101b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; the winner of the Home Cup ( 1856) or Argyle Cup 4lb, of both 71b extra ; entrance 10 dollars each, to go to the second ; two miles. Mr Fortescue's ch S li Ivauhoe, list 41b Capt Clarke 1 Sir J. Kellet's br E m Cerito, list Lieut Joy ( 59th Regt) 2 Mr Chance's ch Sg Yellew Jack, list .. Lieut Stewart ( R. E.) 3 Mr Antrobus's br A h Druid, 9st 101b Mr Magniac 4 Druid was expected to have a good chance for this race, as his pace was supposed to be first- rate, and his weight being so much under the others. Yellow Jack went away first, the others close up. They very soon began to spread out, Ivanhoe going easy, hard held, Cerito some distance in the rear, which gradually in- creased. About the Garden Turn Yellow Jack gave up his place to Druid, but the race was evidently Ivauhoe's, who was gra- dually drawing on the Arab, passing him about the Black Rock. The race seemed to lie then between Druid and Ivanhoe, the former for a second place. Cerito, unnoticed, had, however, stolen up, and at the straight run in had got past Yellow Jack. Here the pace was found to be too great for the Arab, and he gradually dropped behind Cerito and Bilious John, the first making a desperate push for first place, or sacking the entrance money ; but there was no end of extra speed in Ivauhoe, and he was landed a winner by two lengths. Yellow Jack a good third; Druid not a very good fourth. The riding of Ivanhoe's jock was the admiration of every one, and the way in which Cerito was brought up at the finish reflected great credit on her rider. Time, 4min lOsec. The VALLEY STAKES for all Manilla and Chinese ponies; weight for inches; former winners of this race_ 71b extra progressively; entrance 3 dollars each, with 30 from the fund; once round and a distance. Mr W. M. N.' s b M p. Refugee, Sst Mr Short 1 Mr Herbert's gr M p Robin Gray, 8st 71b Lieut Masson 2 Mr George'sbMpRemembrance, 9st 71b .. Lt Cox,( 38thN. I.) 8 The HACK STAKES, for all bona fide untrained horses; for 14 hands 3 inches and under lOst, 15 lOst 71b, over 15 list; en- trance, 5 dollars each, with 50 from the fund; one mile. Mr W. M. N.' s ch S g Redgauntlet, list.... Lt Joy ( 59th Regt) 1 Mr Fortescue's bCh Dandy, lOst Mr Magniac 2 Mr Emm's br A h ' Zampa, lOst Lieut Stewart ( R. E.) 8 Mr Pereira's b S g Cairngorm, lOst Lieut Cox ( 38th N. I.) bd Strange to say, there was a talk of objecting to Redgauntlet which had been allowed to run in the flack Stakes the previous day; the objection being waived, the horse went, and of course won easily. Time, 2min lsec. The FAREWELL FLAGON, value 100 dollars, presented by the remaining member of the old original committee, for all colo- nial horses; lOst 4lb each; entrance, 10 dollars each: en- trance for those starting to go to the second; to start at the two miles post; once round. Mr Chance's b S g Tartar Lieut Stewart ( R. E.) 1 Mr St Leger's br S h Elphin Capt Clarke ( 59th Regt) 2 Mr Crawfurd's br Tas h Habeas Corpus.. Lieut Cox ( 38th N. I.) 3 Mr Kupar's bSgOmar Pasha Capt Barcham 0 Mr Wright's bk S h Corsair Capt Rotton dis This was Tartar's race, the little horse making a good second^ Ihe VICTORIA PLATE, value 50 dollars, for all horses 14 hands and under; weight for inches; entrance 5 dollars each; one mile and a quarter. Mr Pereira's ch A p Scamp, 9st 71b Lieut Stewart 1 Mr Eidrah's gr A h Sluggard, lOst Lieut Cox ( 38th N. I.) 2 Mr St Leger's br C p Toby, lOst Mr Magniac 8 All kept well together, Sluggard leading till about the distance post, where Scamp was called on by his jockey, and got about half a length ahead of Sluggard. Toby made a rush at the same time, the whole then being close together, Scamp winning a splendid race by a head. Time, 2min 59sec. THIRD DAY.— The LADIES' PURSE AND PLATE, for all ponies that have run at this meeting, to be handicapped by the stewards ; entrance free; one mile. Mr Fortescue's b A p The Sheik, lOst Mr Magniac 1 Mr Wright's ch S p Harkaway, 9st 51b Mr Masson 2 Mr Pereira's ch A p Scamp, lost 51b Lieut Stewart, R. E. 8 This was to have been won by Scamp, but he thought he had done quite enough the two previous days, and turned out cool and sulky, turning up his nose as he passed the Grand Stand on his way out. At the Village Turn he bolted to take a general survey of that side of the course. The race was of course, after that, Sheik's easy. The purse was delivered to the gratified jockey by the fair maker, in what no doubt was a neat and ap- propriate speech, and replied to in a similar one— but we regret to say both were inaudible in the gallery. The PARSES CUP, presented by the Parsee community, value 200 dollars, for all horses ; Arabs 9st 71b, colonial or stud bred lOst 121b, English list 71b; entrance 10 dollars each; one mile and a half. Mr Fortescue's ch S h Ivanhoe, lOst 121b Mr Magniac 1 Mr Kupar's b S g Omar Pasha, lOst 121b Capt Barcham t Mr Crawfurd's Tas h Habeas Corpus, lOst 121b.... Capt Clarke f Mr Wright's bk S h Corsair, lOst 121b Capt Rotton ( R. A.) 0 Mr Chance's ch S g Yellow Jack, lOst 121b. Lieut Stewart ( R. E.) 0 This was taken very easily by Ivanhoe, Omar Pasha and Habeas Corpus running a dead heat for second place, Yellow Jack and Corsair nowhere. Time, 8min 8sec. The CHINA STAKES, for all Chinese ponies; catch weights; en- trance, 3 dollars each, with 25 from the fund; the winner of the Celestial Stakes excluded; once round. Mr Graham's w C p Sweeties MrCumming( 59th Regt) 1 Mr Bolton's b C p Go It Mr Baldwin dis Mr Ferguson's w C p Cherry Mr Short dis Cherry bolted- Go It was distanced. There was only another pony running, and he won it. TnI ™ ,!!( ClIf' value200 dollars, presented by the American community, for all horses; Arabs 9st 71b, stud bred lOst 71b colomal lost 12 b, English list 71b; entrance 10 dollarstach ; mMrewa, i? flowed31b; two miles and a half. FV,-,*;. 8 K1 " Kedgauntlet, lOst 121b .. Mr Mackenzie 1 Mr fc, ™ 1,. etKS0br £ m ° « m?' ll6t llt> • • Lieut Joy ( 59th Regt) 2 lV\ f L;,.- b 8 Pa, sA; l. 10st 91b Capt Barcham 3 Mi St Leger's gr A ll Grey Friar, 9st 71b Mr Magniac 0 Mr Chance's b S g Tartar, 10st91b Lieut Stewart ( R. E. 0 « L, V>° JLS ^ ace- ,; 1, lve started ; among them that unmitigated J'. ci? e bona fide untrained hack. Grey Friar was supposed to be the horse that would wiu ; then, perhaps, Cerito. Red- f, ir- V- ie m8re fun of the The horses got well oft, but the tailing soon began, Tartar retiring coolly from the struggle, Grey Friar not at all looking like a winner at any time. Ihe old original and knowing jock for the bond fide, Knowing what he had under him. with nine pound extra weight, Kept quietly at work; the hack, good from first to last, an evident winner at Black Rock ; no doubt of it at the Village i urn lauding cleverly by lengths ahead of Cerito, and looking as if he could do the same round with as much ease. Time, smut 20sec. NATIVEPCESE ; first pony 10 dollars, second pony 5 dollars ; to roundfide Uhilla horse boys ; catch weights ; once Refugee, Punch : . 2 A FORCED HANDICAP, for all horses that have started at the meeting ( optional to hacks); entrance 10 dollars each, with 50 added from the fund ; three horses from bona fide opposing stables to start, or the 50 dollars will not be given ; horses to be handicapped by the stewards immediately after the Fakei Cup, and the weights placed in the weighing room ; entrance to be declared immediately after to the Clerk of the Course ; one mile and a half. Cerito, list 2lb Lieut Joy ( 59th Regt) 1 Habeas Corpus, lOst 71b Lieut Cox( 38th N. I,) 2 Druid, 9st 71b Lieut Stewart ( R. E ) S Corsair 9? t 7 b Mr Magniac 4 A tmrod, feather mr Morrison 5 All off, and all making the running from post to post, till about the Village Turn, wheh Cereitocame away from her horses, and won by three lengths. Time, 3min 7sec. The unexpected success of Redgauutlet led to a match be- tween lnm aud Cerito, which came off on Friday, the 27th of February. The following account has been supplied by a friend :— MATCH, between Redgauntlet and Cerito ; two miles and a half.— Great excitement was caused for some days regarding the race, owiug to the Shanghae hack having won the " Fakei Cup. They both got an excellent start, the mare leading to the Gar- den Turn, where the horse took the inside from her, and thus continued from the first time round ; the second the mare got the inside and the lead again, both making play. The third time round up the hill the horse was seen to be in trouble, aud Cerito gradually went away from him. Puuishment adminis- tered had no effect, and the mare won easily in the splendid time of 5miu 14sec, amidst the cheers of the Hong Kougites. THE CHASE- NEW FOREST HOUNDS. MR EDITOR : Well knowing your wish to chronicle any sport really worthy of being recorded, I send you the acoount of two first- rate days' sport we had last week with the New Forest Hounds, when they finished their season. TUESDAY, APRIL 28.— Met at Cad nam Bridge. Drew Canter, ton, where a good fox was immediately unkenneled. He broke on the hill near the village of Brooke, across Burnt- furzen- lawn, through Copse- Leonard, Raven's Nest, on to Fritham Plain, near Longcross Pond; to the left to Eyeworth Lodge, and by the Royal Oak, at Fritham ; to the corner of Island Thorns Enclo- sure, across the plaiu to Broomy, and by the edge of Shiffner Bottom to OcKnell Pond. Here the first check occurred, after 40 minutes' best pace, which saved Mr Reynard's life. However, we soon recovered his line and ran him across the Boldrewood, through Home Hill, outside Gilletts, to Oakley, through Burley Euclosure, aud out again, pointing for Burleynew ,' he then chauged his tactics, and ran to Rhinefield, where we Were obliged to give it up, as the scent had grown cold. This was a fine hunting run of two hours and a half, of which the first 40 minutes was very fast. I wiil now endeavour to give you a description of our last day's sport, but I wish some abler pen had essayed the task:— THURSDAY, APRIL 30.— Met at New Park, the residence of that hospitable sportsman Mr Dickenson, where the good things of this life were provided iu abundance. Trotted off to Ramner, where we found immediately, and went at a slapping pace to New Park ; through New Park aud Hurst Hill, and out at the further corner. Here the pack divided as nearly as possible into equal divisions, and raced for a mile in a parallel line within' less thau 100 yards of each other, scent breast high ; both packs then turned to the left and joined in Vinney Ridge Enclosure, across Church Moor, and through Burley, to Boldrewood, Back- ley, aud Beechbeds, to Burley, and from thence across the open to the enclosure of Rhinefield, outside which we killed him, after a run of one hour and twenty- five minutes— the pace through- out very good indeed. Too much caunot be said in praise of the manner in which the hounds worked, and it seldom fell to my lot to witness a more pleasing sight than when the hounds divided aud again united by both their foxes following the same track. It is with great satisfaction we have to record that our worthy Master ( Mr Timson) continues to hunt the country next season ; and may he have equally good sport a3 he has shown this. It would be presumption to ask for better. Dinnercombe, who leaves this season, to the regret of all ( having engaged him- self to the Vale of Blackmoor), acquitted himself to the satis- faction of all parties, and his perseverance was rewarded by a final " Whoo- whoop 1"— Yours, & c, Lyndhurst, May 4,1857. NIMROD. CLOSE OF THE PYTCHLEY SEASON. MR EDITOR: The Pytchley Hounds finished the season iu the Woodlands on the 23d of April, some ten days sooner than usual, in consequence of the district being very short of foxes. The two last days the hounds traversed from four to five thousand acres of woods, occupying five hours each day before finding. Some people blame the keepers, but if they reflect for one moment it must occur to them that it is the fault of owners and not the keepers. Fancy a noble earl, the owner of woods, riding by the side of the huntsman, gently drawing to find a fox; and all at once three of the hounds are caught in iron traps— set for what purpose? Why to catch foxes, and nothing else. This occurred last mouth. If this unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of owners of woods in this district should continue, it will be of no use for hounds to visit the woodlands cub hunting, and the re « suit will be that good sport cannot be expected in the open country. I must not forget to tell you that before the hounds left- Brigstock one or two gentlemen of the right sort gave a grand treat to keepers and their men, usually called a fox feast, leaving Mr Pain, the huntsman, to invite some of his best friends, tenant farmers, & c, in the district, well- known fox- preservers, and men at all times agreeable and willing that foxhunters should ride over their farms, besides themselves joining in the chase. This " spread" came off at the Three Cocks, Brigstock. The huntsman took the chair, aud the vice was filled by the worthy host. On the removal of the cloth the chair- man proposed the health of the founder of the feast and the two noble masters of the hounds. This responded to, the chairmau went on to say they were about concluding a very good season in the open country; he had, after much exertion, aided by the efficient services of his two whips, killed many foxes, and trusted to have given satisfaction to all gentlemen hunting with this noble pack. Many other toasts were given and many excellent songs sung, and the evening was spent right merrily until the clock began to " strike short," when the com- pany parted, hoping to meet again another year, and hoping to have a good many more foxes than this year. Brigstock, Northamptonshire. TALLYHO 1 AWAY! THE SPRING HILL HARRIEES. MR EDITOR : The " last speech and dying confession" of the Spring Hill Harriers for thelseason was delivered on Thursday last, when the hounds met at Sanville, a fitting meet for a brilliant sunny day, and from the hill above which ( Windsor) one of the most splendid views of the Cork river, including Footy, the Great and Little Islands, Passage Reach, & c, & c, is obtained. The large quantity of tillage land in the neighbourhood only ad- mitted of a glance at the prospect, and, careful of the wheat and potatoes, wo hurried off to more fitting ground in the picturesque delljof Glenmour, where the new line of road leads eastwards to Leomlora. Here " puss" soon presented herself, and a scramble across the glen put the nags in wind; but the sun came out too strong for the scent, and tillage again interfering, no business was done; so the word was given for " the mountain," and a ride of some five or six miles brought us to the high land above Dun- dellerick. Now began the puzzle, for hares started in all direo tions, besides two " sohos," and the opprobium of hare hunting was manifested in crossing the same gaps and the same farm steadings ad nauseam. At length a strong jack, after leading us a dirty dance over boggy flats fetlock deep in mud, struck out boldly at a fox hunting pace, and dashing down the slope, pushed boldly across the valley, and soon was visible on the oppo- site summit, with every prospect of a short life. The prudent held hard, feeling satisfied that our friend would return ( which eventually proved correct), while the more enterprising hurried after the dogs, and spread themselves over the ascent, forcing their way across some extremely ineligible fences, which were the less welcome when presenting themselves towards the summit. And the worst was that this was labour lost, for, as the old hands prophesied, we had all to countermarch, and sud- denly the dogs were at fault on the near side of the glen. It was now near five o'clock. The greater part of the field were ten miles from home, and sundry indications of the inner man turned our thoughts towards the dinner table. However, it was the last day of the season, and Joe Wakeham had no idea of giving up, so a close search was made ; the sharp eyes of James Martin spied puss in a furrow, dead beat; a final start, a musical run in, and the death struggle determined the chase in five minutes, and the hill side echoed with the shouts of conquest. The gathering of members and amateurs on this day was not so numerous as usual, yachting and fishing having drawn off many; the following, however, supported the credit of the little hunt at its grand finale for the season of 1856- 57 :— Wakehams, two; Martins, three ; Barrys, two ; Bullens, two ; Beamishes, three; Dring, Sheehy, Nash, & c.— Yours, & c, Cork, May 1st, 1857. ONEOF THE CLUB. TAKING FOXES IN THE ATHERST0NE COUNTRY. MR EDITOR : It is well known that foxes were not abundant in the Atherstone country during the past season, and every true foxhunter must hope that the vulpecides alluded to by your correspondent " Sportsman" my yet see the error and selfishness of their ways— but alas ! they are not the only enemies the poor Atherstone foxes have to contend with ; neither are the foxes whose deaths are reported in your paper of last week alone lost to the Atherstone country, for a few days ago a stud of horses took their departure from the Rugby station for the country around the " Wrekin," accompanied by their " honourable ' owner ( a professed foxhuuter and one of the worthy master's noisiest supporters) and a brace of live foxes in a bag! It is a great pity that the gallant gentleman in question should thus inconsiderately injure the sport of the country and sacrifice the popularity he has hitherto so deservedly enjoyed. Verb, sap.— Yours, & c, JACK WBSTBBN. TESTIMONIAL TO TOM DOWDESWELL, LATE FIRST WHIP TO LORD MIDDLETOVS FOXHOUNDS.— During the present week the farmers and lovers of sport, hunting with Lord Middleton's Foxhounds, have presented to Tom Dowdeswell a beautiful silver huntsman's horn, as a mark of respect, their appreciation of his services, and of their regard for him as a man. He has given the greatest satisfaction to all with whom he has been connected during the seasons he has whipped to these hounds, and he is in every way worthy of the esteem which is universally felt for him. We understand he is engaged to the Earl of Mackesfield, at Sherburn Castle, Oxfordshire, as huntsman. The horn, which is a beautiful piece of workmanship, was procured at the estab- lishment of Mr Charles Bartliff, silversmith, Malton, aud bears the following inscription:—" Presented to Tom Dowdeswell by the farmers hunting with Lord Middleton's Foxhounds, as a mark of respect. 1857." THE CRAVEN COUNTRY.— It is now fully understood that G. Cook, Esq, who has been hunting the Southwold country, hunts this countrynextseason, he bringing hisownhounds. The country will in future be hunted seven days a fortnight. There are going to be some new kennels erected at Hungerford, and it is now to be hoped that, having a man like Mr Cook at the head of affairs— for one who understands the practical part of hunting, and more anxious to show sport, is difficult to find— that this country will again be restored to what it was in days gone by, when Mr Ward, Mr Villeboys, and other geod men had it. The Indipendance Beige states that a bill has been sent dow to the French Council of State, to be pressed on as " urgent," by which it is proposed to make the law much more stringent with regard to literary journals, which have hitherto enjoyed com- parative immunity from the regulations which shackle the political press. They offend chiefly in speaking " evil of dig- nities." The frivolity of their style is not to protect them any longer, and they will be taught that ridentem dicere verum is not a safe motto to act upon. A stamp duty, caution money, and even preliminary authorisation are among the repressive means proposed. Any one of these woidd be the death warrant of a host of ephemeral publications. In this way France hears of what is destined for France solely through the Russian paper published at Brussels! 2 . BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, MAY 17, 1857. CRICKETERS' REGISTER. TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS, fcc. 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, aud 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 CRICKET CLUB. OPENING OF THE SEASON. The members of this club held their 17th anniversary in the Pavilion at Lord's, on Wednesday last. There were present, at the dinner, on this occasion— Honourable F. Ponsonby, Hon S. Ponsonby, Hon R. Grimston, Hon F. Cavendish, Hon E. C> leigh, Hon C. Fitzwilliam, R. Broughton, Esq, G. W. Barkert Esq, T. Burgoyne, Esq, J. Coles, Esq, G. B. Crawley, Esq. R. D. Erskine, Esq, J. Ford, Esq, Major Greville, Major Gipps, W, Hay, Esq, It. Hankey, Esq, R. Kynaston, Esq, F. Mickleth- wait, Esq, W. Nicholson, Esq, Major Rose, C. Sotheby, Esq, H. W. Saunders, Esq, J. Sutton, Esq, J. Sutton, jun, Esq, J. D. Wright, Esq. A ballot took place before the report was read, when the fol- lowing 42 candidates ( being the largest number ever balloted for at one time) were elected, including his Excellency the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, the Earl of Carlisle, K. G., who has always been a most ardent supporter of the noble game :— The Marquis of Donegal!, 49, Grosvenor- street— proposed by Hon Spencer Ponsonby, seconded by Hon F. Ponsonby. Th? Hon — Howard, 57, Eaton- place— proposed by Hssn F. Pon- sonby, seconded by E. C. Willoughby, Esq. Major Oxcnden, Rifle Brigade— proposed by Capt F. Hogge, seconded by Capt C. Hogge. Cantain H. A. Trevelyau, llth Hussars— proposed by Hon F. Ponsonby, seconded by E. C. Willoughby, Esq. Major Jennings, C. B., 13th Light Drags, 41, Pall- mall— pro- posed by Captain D. Baillie, seconded by Capt H. S. Baillie. G. L. Hodgkinson, Esq, Pembroke College, Oxford— proposed by Hon R. Griuston, seconded by Hon P. Ponsonby. Captain Peel, Scots Fus Guards, 5, John- street, Berkeley- square— proposed by Captain Scott, seconded by Major Gipps. Captain Willmott, Rifle Brigade— proposed by Captain A. P# usonby, seconded by Captain F. H. Bathurst. B. Bruce, Esq, Christ Church, Oxford— proposed by Hon R. Grimston, seconded by HonF. Pousonby. James Sutton, jun, Esq, 17, Cavendish- road, St John's Wood- proposed by James Sutton, Esq, seconded by R. Kynaston, Esq. H. Perkins, Esq, Triplow, near Royston— proposed by Hon. F. Ponsonby, seconded by J. M'Cormick, Esq. John Vale, Esq, 31, Carlton Villas, Maida- vale— proposed by Hon R. Grimston, seconded by Hon F. Ponsouby. William Hay, Esq, 75, Albany- street, Regent's Park— proposed by Hon R. Grimston, seconded by Charles Taylor, Esq. George E. Yonge, Esq, Eton College— proposed by R. Kynas- ton, Esq, seconded by M. M. Ainslie, Esq. The Earl of Carlisle, 12, Grosvenor- place— proposed by F. Marshall, Esq, seconded by Hon F. Ponsonbj. A, C. H. Stewart. Esq, 2d Life Guards— proposed by F. Mar- shall, Esq, seconded by Hon F. Ponsonby, Cecil Heneage, Esq, 5, Cadogan- place— proposed by Captain Hon C. Hay, seconded by Captain F. H. Bathurst. Lieut W. Pemberton, 60th Rifles— proposed by Captain F. H. Bathurst, seconded by Captain Hon C. Hay. Kaye, Esq, 38, Hill- street, Berkeley- square— proposed by R. S. Crajvley, Esq, seconded by H. Crawley, Esq. A. L. Tottenham, Esq, lst Battaliou Rifle Brigade— proposed by Hon W. Edwardes, seconded by Major Goodlake. George Clinton Whish, Esq, Christ Church, Oxford— proposed by R. J. P. Broughton, Esq, seconded by G. D. Porcher, Esq. Hope Grant, Esq, 23, Sussex- terrace, Regent's Park— proposed by HonR. Grimston, seconded by Hon. F. Ponsonby. Richard Thursby, Esq, Coldstream Guards ( Guards Club)— proposed by James Ford, Esq, seconded by Captain Campbell. li. Augustus Dalzell, Esq, Scots Fusilier Guards ( Guards Club) — proposed by Lord Althorp, seconded by H. D. Erskine, Esq. Sir Oharles Oakeley, Bart, Usher's Hotel, Suffolk- street— pro- posed by Roger Kynaston, Esq, seconded by Hon R. Grimston. K.. W. H. Dyke, Esq, Lullingstone, and Christ Church, Oxford- proposed by Hon R. Grimston, seconded by Hon F. Ponsonby. A. H. S. Vigor, Esq, St John's College, Cambridge— proposed by J. M. Fuller, Esq, seconded by Hon. F. Ponsonby. G. B. Fuller, Esq, Newton Park, Chippenham— proposed by G. Banker, Esq, seconded by R, Hankey, Esq. Lord John Hay, C. B. ( Reform Club)— proposed by Hon F. Pou- sonby, seconded by F. Marshall, Esq. T. B. Partridge, Esq, St John's College, Cambridge— proposed bv J. M. Fulier, Esq, seconded by Hon F. Ponsouby. " Hon Spenser Lyttletsn, 31, St James's- square— proposed by R. Kynaston, Esq, seconded by Hon R. Grimston. Augustus Stephenson, Esq, Paper- buildings, Temple— proposed by Hon F. Pousonby, seconded by Hon S. Ponsonby. R. Newman, Esq, Royal Artillery, Woolwich— proposed by James Ford, Esq, seconded by H. Turner, Esq, W. L. Mason, Esq, Bilsby Vicarage, near Alford, Lincolnshire — proposed by J. B. Parker, Esq, seconded by Hon R. Grimston. George Booth, Esq, Lara, Newtown, Mount Kennedy, County Wicklovv— proposed by C. O. Eaton, Esq, seconded by W. Nicholson, Esq. E. W. Mills, Esq, 5, Bryanskme- square— proposed by Hon S. Ponsonby, seconded by Hon F. Ponsonby. Henry Kingscote, Esq, I, Eaton- place, West— proposed by Captain Peyton, seconded by F. Marshall, Esq. Bobert Boothby, Esq, 5, Clarenden- piace, Hyde Park- gardens — proposed by R. Kynaston, Esq, seconded by Hon F. Ponsonby. John Murrav Mordaunt, Esq, Christ Church, Oxford— pro- posed by R. Kyuaston, Esq, seoonded by M. M. Ainslie, Esq. Alexander George Box, Esq, 2, Sussex- place, Hyde Park— pro- posed by W. Franks, jun, Esq, seconded by R. Kynaston, Esq. Majbr Couolly, Coldstream Guards— proposed by Captain Lambton, seconded by Hon M. Rolle. Hon C. H. R. Trefusis— proposed by Hon M. Rolle, seconded by Captain Lambton. The noble president, the Viscount Milton, having been pre- vented from taking the chair, Roger Kynastou, Esq, the trea- surer and honorary secretary, presided, agreeably to the 12th rule of the club. After the accustomed loyal toasts, the chairman informed the meeting that Sir Frederick Bathurst, Bart, had been nominated the president for the ensuing year, and the announcement was received with the most vociferous applause. He then proceeded to read the following report, which he had drawn up by desire of the committee :— REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE. The committee have to congratulate the members of the M. C. C, on the continued prosperity of the club. Owing to the proposal made, four years ago, by Mr Dark, and accepted by us, viz, that he should receive the whole amount of the subscrip- tions and provide for every expense, the matches have been paid for exclusively by him, at an average annual cost of £ 507 7s 6d. Those of the last season cost £ 583 15s— the largest sum ever ex- pended in one year. The contributions to the " Match Fund," by moans of the " Red Book," have been necessarily suspended, members having only paid the annual subscription of £ 3. Although it has never been within the province of the com- mittee to interfere iu the management of the Tennis or Racket Courts, they beg to call particular attention to Mr Dark's notice, of the 24th April last, and to congratulate members on the considerable reduction in the price for play. With reference to the list of matches, for 1857, the committee did not hesi- tate to give up the idea of playing a series of county matches at Lord's, on its being represented to them that they might interfere with the interests of county clubs in playing such matches on their own grounds. Two grand matches, between the Two " All England Elevens," have been substituted for them; and the coatmittee hope that they will not merely prove as attractive, but that the benevolent object they have in view will be fully realized. A fund for the benefit of cricketers has already been raised bv the members of the M. C. C., aud they will ever patronise similar institutions. The committee embrace this opportunity of recording their sense of the excellent oaii- duct and valuable services of Dean, who has been one of the bowlers of the club for twenty- two years. As he has always been a general favourite, the committee are confident that every- member will unite with them ia endeavouring to secure for him a bumper benefit, on the 27th July. The sum of £ 25 was voted for Caldeeourt's benefit, some years ago, and it is to be hoped , that some member will propose a similar vote on the pre- sent occasion. The following members having signified their intention of retiring ; viz, the Earl of Verulam, Lord Charles Fox Russell, Sir Frederick Bathurst, Bart, and Sir John Bayley, Bart, the committee of the past sear recommend that the vacancies should be filled up by Captain Bathurst, Charles Marsham, Esq, Edward Tredcroft, Esq, aud John Walker, Esq. The practice bowlers will be Budd, Ci. atterton, Dean, Grundy, John Lilly- white, Martingell, Royston, and Stevenson. The extra bowlers are Bailey, Caldecourt, Dakin, Hillyer, Nixon, and Sewell; Nixon having been placed on the list in consequence of the death of Clarke, It was then proposed by James Sutton, Esq, and seconded by the Hon E. Chandos Leigh—" That the following noblemen and gentlemen Ld appointed the committee for the present year;— Sir Frederick Bathurst, Bart, Roger Kynaston, Esq, treasurer and honorary secretary, ex officio; Earl of Leicester, Earl of w interton, Lord Guernsey, Hon F. Ponsonby, Hon R. Grim- ston, Hon Lieut- col A. Liddell, Captain Bathurst. R. Broughton, Esq, Charles Marsham, Esq, F, Micklethwait, Esq, W. Nichol- son, Esq, E. Tredcroft, Esq, J, Walker, Esq." It was proposed by the Hon E. Chandos Leigh, and seconded by Reginald Haukey, Esq:— 1" That the Hon Frederick Caven- dish and Henry Blair Mayne, Esq, be the auditors for the ensu- ing year." The following list of matches was then read :— MATCHES, 1857. MONDAY, MAY 11, at Lord's— Two select Elevens of the M. C. C. . with two professional boilers on each side); a one day's match. MONDAY, MAY 18, at Lord's— Marylebone Club v St John's Wood Club; a one day's match. THUBSDAY, MAT 21, at Cambridge— Marylebone Club and Ground v the University of Cambridge. MOHDAY, JUNE 1, at Lord's— All England Eleven v United All England Eleven. For the benefit of the Cricketers* Fund. ' MONDAY, JUKE 8, at Lord's ( Ascot Week)— Marylebone Club and Ground v County of Kent. MONDAY, JUKE 15, at Lord's— Marylebone Club and Ground v County of'Sussex. THURSDAY, JUNE 18, at Oxford— Marylebone Club and Ground v Un- dergraduates of Oxford. SATUHPAY, JUKE 20, at Eton— Marylebone Club v Present Etonians. MOKD- AY, J UKE 22, at Lord's— Sixteen Gentlemen of the University of Cambridge v United All England Eleven. Mr Dark's Match. WBDKSSDAY, JUKE 21, at Lord's— Marylebone Club v Present Rugbeans. THURSDAY, JUNE 25, at Lord's— University of Oxford v University of Cainbridse. SATUE/ DAY, JUKE 27, at Harrow— Marylebons Club v Present Har- rovians. MOKDAY. J UKE 29, at Lord's— Sixteen Gentlemen of the University oi Oxford \ United AU England Eleven. Mr Dark's match. THUESDAY, JULY 2, at Lord's— Marylebo:; e Club and Ground v Hailey- bury College ( with one player). MOKDAY, JULY 6, at Lord's— Counties of Kent and Sussex v England. MOKDAY, JULY 13, at Lord's— North of England v South of England. THUESDAY, JULY 16, at Gravesend— Marylebone Club and Ground v County of Kent. Return Match. MOKD- AY, J OXY 20, at Lord's— Gentlemen v Players. THURSDAY, JULY 23, at Lord's— Gentlemen of Kent and Sussex v Ge'ntlemen of England. MON DAY, JULY 27, at Lord's— All England Eleven v United AU England Eleven. For the Benefit of Dean. MONO AY, AUG 17, at Canterbury— Counties of Kent and Sussex England. Return Match. THURSDAY, Aua 20, at Canterbwry— Gentlemen of Kent and Sussex v Gentlemen of England. Return Match, Several other matches were proposed, but not finally settled; among them the Gentlemen of the M. C. C. v the Gentlemen of Yorkshire, Old Etonians v Old Harrovians, aud M. C. C. v Present Harrovians • the two latter will probably be played in the same week as the match for Dean's benefit as the wind- up of the season at Lord's. Mr Dark is also arranging several military matches, which will, no doubt, add greatly to the attractions of the season; iu short, a most brilliant programme ef matches will be produced. It was proposed by the Hon F. Cavendish, and seconded by tho Hon R. Grimston, and carried by acclamation*:—" That the sum of £ 25 be given from the funds of the club towards Dean's benefit." The- healths of the chairman, Roger Kynaston, Esq, and de- puty chairman, T. Burgoyne, Esq, were then proposed, aud the remainder of the evening was passed with the greatest hilarity. The Meeting was the largest that ever attended but on one remarkable occasion, and the interest was greatly increased by the attendance of the. private, amateur band, who hold their meetings at Lord's, and played some first- rate music during the dinner, ISLINGTON ALBIONCLUB,— This club held their52d anniversary and commenced the season with a day's play upon their ground, Park- road, Holloway, on Wednesday, the 6th. Considering tho unfavourable state of the weather, there was a fair muster of members in the field, and some good play was exhibited. The elub afterwards dined at their club house, the Prince Edward Tavern, and with numerous friends spent a most agreeable even- ing, Gentlemen wishing to join a cricket club cannot do better CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY MATCHES. MAY 11, at Fenner's— U. C. C. V Household Brigade. MAY 18, at Fenner's— Cambridgeshire v Surrey. MAY 21, at Fenner's— U. C. C. v M. C. C. MAY 25. at Fenner's— Old v Present Cantabs. MAY 23, at Parker's Piece— U. C. C. v Town of Cambridge. JUNE 18, at Kennington Oval— Cambridge v Surrey. JUKE 21, at Lord's- Sixteen of the U. C. C. v United All England Bleron, JUNE 25, at Lord's— Cambridge v Oxford. COUNTY OF SURREY MATCHES. The annual dinner will take place at the Bridge House Hotel on Friday the 8th of May ; H. Marshall, Esq, president, will take the chair. The dinner will take place at six; but the meeting for the election of officers, & c, at five o'clock. MAY 18, at Cambridge— 6 Gentlemen and 5 Players of Surrey T 6 Gen- tlemen and 5 Players of Cambridgeshire. MAY 21, United AU England Eleven v Sixteen of the Household Brigade and two bowlers of England. MiUtary Band. JUKE 4, at Oxford— 8 Gentlemen and 3 Players of Surrey v 8 Gentlemen and 3 Players of Oxford. JUNE 11, at the Oral— County of Surrey v County of Kent. JUNE 18, at the Oval— 6 Gentlemen and 5 Players of Surrey Y Z 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 r County of Sussex. JULY 23, at the Oval— 8 Gentlemen and 3 Players of the County of Surr « y 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 T England ( return). AUG 24, at Sheffield— County of Surrey T North of England ( return). COUNTY OF SUSSEX MATCHES. MAY 18 and 19, at Brighton— East and West of Sussex. JUKE 15, at Lord's— Marylebone CSub and Ground v County of Sussex. JUKE is, at Brighton— County of Surrey R County of Sussex. JULY 2 and 8, at Brighton— Gentlemen of Hampshire v G « i » tlemen of Sussex. JULY 9, at Brighton— County of Kent T County of Sussex. JULY 16, at the Oval— County of Surrey v County of Sussex. Return. AUG 3, at the Oval— Surrey and Sussex v England. AUG 10, at Brighton— Surrey and Sussex v England. Return. AUG 3 and 4, at Southampton— Gentlemen of Hampshire v Gentlemen of Sussex. Return. NORTH KENT MATCHES. JUNE 8, at Lord's— County of Kent T 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 R County of Kent. AUG 21, at Gravesend— County of Sussex Y County of Kent. COUNTY OF HAMPSHIRE MATCHES. JULY 2, 3, at Brighton— Gentlemen of Hants Y Gentlemen of Sussex. JUKE 25,26, at Canterbury— Gentlemen of Hants v Gentlemen of Kent. AUG 3, 1, at Southampton— Gentlemen of Sussex V Gentleman of Hants ( return). AUG 5,6, at Southampton— I Zingari v Gentlemen of Hants. AUG 7,8, at Southampton— Gentlemen of Kent v Gentlemen of Hants ( return). ALL ENGLAND ELEVEN MATCHES. JUKE 1, at Lord's— v United Eleven. JUKE 18, at Broughton, Manchester— V Twenty of the Broughton CSnb. JUKE 22, at Sheffield— Eleven of Nottingham v Fourteen of Sheffield. JUKE 29, at Loughborough— v Twenty- two. JULY 16, at Uppingham— V Twenty- two of Uppingham and Distriet. JULY 23, at Wakefield— Y Twenty- two of Wakefield and District. JULY 27, at Lord's— v United Eleven, Dean's Benefit. JULY 30, at Derby— VTwenty- two. AUG 6— v Twenty- two of Boston and Distriet. AUG 13, at Tunbridge Wells— North V South. UNITED ALL ENGLAND ELEVEN MATCHES. MAY 21, at the Oval— v Sixteen of the Household Brigade and two bowlers of England. MAY 28, at Christ Church Ground, Oxford— Y Twenty of Christ Church College. JUKE 1, at Lord's— V the All England El « ren. JUKE 22, at Lord's— v Sixteen Gentlemen of the Cambridge University. JUNE 29, at Lord's— v Sixteen Gentlemen of Oxford University. JULY 27, at Lord's— v All England Eleven. Return. Dean's Benefit. AUG 6, at Luton— v Mr Wyse's Twenty- two. AUG 13, at Tunbridge Wells— The two Elevens— North V South. AUG 20, at Reigate— v Fourteen of Reigate and District, and Caffyn and Martingell given. AUG 28, at Liverpool— v Eighteen Gentlemen of the Liverpool Club and Two Club Bowlers, as well as Two Bowlers of England. OTHER MATCHES TO COME. MAY 9, at Blackheath— Crosby Hall v Joint Wood- street Amateurs. MAY 11, at Deptford— Deptford Unity Club Opening Match. MAY 12, at Redbourn— Redbourn v King's Langley. MAY 13, at Wickham— Burstow Y West Wickliam. MAY 15, at Southgate— Redbourn v Southgate. MAY 16, at Victoria Park— Globe v Aldersgate. MAY 16, at Stretford— Longsight ( Elevenbarred) v Stretford. MAY 16, at Blackheath— Crosby Hall v City Excelsior. MAY 18 and 19, at Marlborough— Marlborough v Cheltenham. MAY 19, at Croydon— West Wickham v Croydon. MAY 19, at Boxmoor— Redbourn v Hemel Hempstead. Return. MAY 23, at Hackney— Highbury v Hackney. MAY 21 and 30— at Holloway— Islington Albion v the Bank of England. MAY 30, at the Oval— Junior Surrey v Blackheath Montague. JUKE 3, at Burstow— Burstow v Wickham. Return. JUNE 3, at Broughton— Longsi^ ht v Broughton ( Eleven barred). . TUKE 3, at Clapham— Clapham v Blackheath. JUKE 3, at Cheltenham— Cheltenham v Cirencester College. JUKE 4, at HoUoway— Islington Albion V Watford. JUKE 6. at Blackheath— Crosby Hall v Aldermanbury Amateurs. JUKE 10, at Upton— Globe v Ilford Eagle. JUKE 10, at Wickham— Tandridge Court V Wickham. JUKE 13, at the Oval, Kennington— Junior Surrey V King's College. JUKE 13, at Lonssight— Longsight v Cheetham- hiU. Second Elevens. JUKE 16, at Carshalton— Carshalton v Wickham. JUKE 17, at Wickham— Surrey Club < with Two Players) v Wickham ( with Two Players). JUKE 18, at Clapton— Clapham v Clapton. JUKE 20, at Chestham- hill— Longsight v Cheetham- Mll. JUKE 2?, at Wickham— Westerham v Wickham. JUKE 21, at the Oval, Kennington— Clapham v Surrey Club. JUKE - 27, at Longsight— Longsight v Leek. JUNE 27, at the Oval— Junior Surrey v Highbury Amateurs. JUNE 30, at Westerham— Westerham v Wickham. Return. JULY 1, at Carshalton— Clapham v Carshalton. JULY 1, at Tandridge Court— Tandridge Court v Wickham. Return. JULY 2, at Cassiobury Park— Islington Albion v Watford. Return. JULY 4, at Rusholme— Longsirfit v Rusholme. JULY 7, at Wickham— West Wickham v Croydon. Return. JULY 8, at Brockham— West Wickham v Brockham. JULY 11, at Highbury— Highbury v Hackney. Return. JULY 11, at Longsight— Longsight v Rusholme. Second Elevens. JULY 15, at Blackheath— Clapham v Blackheath. JULY 15, at Wickbam— West Wickham v Brockham. Return. JULY 22, at the Oval— Surrey Club ( with Two Players) v Wlekham ( with Two Players). Return. JULY 30, at Clapham— Clapham v Clapton. AUG 8, at Leek— Longsight v Leek. Return. AUG 8, at Highbury— Highbury v Junior Surrey. Return. AUG 11, at Wickham— Carshalton v Wickham. Return. AUG 12, at Clapham— Clapham v Surrey Club. AUG 17, at Ciapham— Clapham v Carshalton. AUG 20, at Wickham— Married v Single of West Wickham. AUG 21, at Clapham— Clapham v Clapham Town. It may be useful to call the attention of cricketers to a score sheet, just issued by Messrs F. Lillywhite and Wisden, whioh, if brought into general use, will greatly facilitate the labours of secretaries of clubs in preparing matches for publication in our columns, and likewise will save us much valuable time in getting them ready for the printer. It should be observed that they are not intended for scoring papers ( though they might be used as such), but merely for results. They are published at an ex- tremely low figure, iu order that they may be in the reach of all, and, if filled up according to the plain directions given, will meet with attention. Secretaries are requested to notice an advertisement in another column. CRICKET AT CAMBRIDGE. PETERHOUSE v SIDNEY. The following match was played at Cambridge, ou Parker's Piece, on Saturday, April 25, aud ended in favour of Peterhouse, by seven wickets. Score: SIDNEY. lst inn 2d inn MttUer, run out 2 runout io CRICKET AT RUGBY SCHOOL. OLD RUGBEANS SECOND ELEVEN v THE PRESENT SECOND ELEVEN. This match was played on the first two days of the Old v Present, the 22d and 23d ult, being played on the " Old Big Side," and at the termination of the second day's play it ended in a draw. Score: OLD RUGBEANS. lst inn 2dinn G. Irby, b Dowson 9 run out 0 G. Dalby, b Were 22 b Rutter 21 D. Campbell, c Brand, b Dowson 6 c Haines, b Rutter 3 P. B. Smith, b Rutter 0 absent 0 F. H. Fisher, b Rutter 15 c Were, b Rutter 17 C. Caldecott, run out 17 c Hodgson, b Rutter — 17 F. Onslow, b Rutter 1 st Thompson, b Hodgson 7 J. Lee- Warner, c and b Were 11 c Thompson, b Rutter .. 2 W. Powys, not out... 22 b Rutter 8 Hon R. Ciietwynd, b Dowson 1 not out 0 Rev H. A. Rickara, run out 31 absent 0 B 3, w b 10 13 L b 1, w b 5 6 Total - 151 Total — 81 PRESENT BUGBEANS. H. Brand, o Irby, bPickard .,.. 11 F. Fraser, c Fisher, b Piekard .. 2 II. Ellis, b Pickard 7 H. Dowson, b Onslow 29 R. Sykes, c Fisher, b Onslow ... .31 T. Wpre, b Onslow 27 W. Thompson, b Onslow 0 A. Hardy, run oat 0 R. Haines, b Pickard 2 H. Hodgson, c and b Pickard 2 A. Rutter, not out 0 B 5, w b 19 21 Total 138 TALL ( WITH C. ZESAR) v SHORT ( WITH DIVER). This mateh was finished on Saturday last, the 2d inst,. having lasted five afternoons, and terminated in favour of the Tall by five wickets. The batting of Williams, Sandford, and Leach, on the part of the Short, was very good, particularly the latter, who played a splendid innings for 46. On the part of the Tall, Messrs Royds, Wade, Ellis, and Hardy deserve especial notice. It will be seen that thirteen played on each side. Score: SHORT. lst inn F. Wood, c Palmer, b Ccesar 10 b Palmer H. Brand, c Hardy, b Kenney- 2 e Eraser, b Cassar. E. G. Sandford, leg b w, b Kenney .... 29 leg b w. b Palmer, 2dinn .. 16 ,.. 4 _ „ - ... 0 b Ci » 3ar 1 G. C. Williams, c Harrison, b C » sar ,. 31 G. Larcom, b Kenney 3 b Palmer 1 Diver, c and b Kenney 25 c Wade, b Csesar 15 II. Leach, not oHt I run out 46 W. Boyd, c Ellis, b Kenney 0 c Hardy, b Kenney 11 R. Sykes, c Haines, b Csesar 1 b Ca; sar 11 R. Posnett, b Cassar 1 b Csesar 0 W. Thompson, b Cajsar 0 b Csasar 0 J. Tomkinson. c Wade, b Kenney 0 c Palmer, b Kenny 3 F. Lee, c Royds, b Co; sar 0 not out 0 B 7,1 b 2, w b 6, n b 2 17 Wb9 9 Total - 126 Total — 11; TALL. lst inn 2d inn C. Royds, b Diver 11 c Larcom, bPosnett .... 25 C. Wade, c Sandford, b Diver 25 run out 2 S. Harrison, b Posnett 5 c Brand b Posnett 0 H. Palmer, c Sandford, b Diver 6 b Diver 0 Ctesar, c Sandford, b Diver 1 c Wood, b Diver 36 A. Hardy, b Diver 20 c Diver, b Posnett 20 R. Haines, b Posnett 10 not out 3 A. Kenny, b Posnett 0 • F. Fraser, b Diver 1 E. Ellis, not out 30 st Sandford, b Posnett .. 4 F. Smith, b Diver 8 W. Powys, b Posnett 10 not out 1 J, Bates, c Larcom, b Posnett 2 Bl, wbl 5 Total - 146 B 2, w b 2 Total CRICKET AT CHELTENHAM COLLEGE. ELEVEN v TWENTY- TWO. This match was finished on Wednesday, the 29th ult, in favour of the larger number by 33 runs. On the side of the T wenty- two Messrs Hinchliffe, Anson, Roberts, and Birkett played well in the first innings, and Mr Garnett's score of 50 was well deserved in the second. On the Eleven side Messrs Ashton and Johnson played a good innings, as, indeed, did Messrs Lloyd, Brandt, Hulton, and Butler. In the second innings they went in for 107 to win, but tlie bowling aud fielding were so excellent that they failed in reaching their opponents by 33 runs. Messrs Price and Cautly tried hard to retrieve the match by their steady play. We cannot help noticing two splendid catches made by Messrs Jones and Garnett, the former off his own bowling. Score: lst inn 2d inn 9 c Price, b Brandt 1 15 b Brandt 7 1 run out 5 . Anson, e Johnson, b Brandt 21 . Iliggins, c Price, b Coninghani — 2 TWENTY- TWO. W. Birkett, b Coningham E. P. Hinchliffe, b Lloyd G. Bentliam, b Lloyd C. A. Garnett, b Coningham .. T. E. Jones, c Hulton, b Lloyd T, " - - - F. XXJLG& ALLO, V> A JTAV/ C, F. Garnett, b Lloyd. T. Singleton, b Lloyd F. Roberts, b Brandt F. Gladstone, b Lloyd P. Knowles, b Liddle T. Clarkson, b Brandt R. S, Dashwood, b Brandt B. T. Cotton, c Martin, b Brandt... A. Gethin, leg b w, b Brandt W. B. Corfield, b Lloyd H. W. Mytton, st Price, b Brandt... T. HiUs, b Lloyd „.. — A. P. Martin, b Lloyd E. C. Cox, not out C. Gleig, c Hulton, b Brandt B 1,1 b 3, w b 12, n b 1 .. Total ELEVEN. J. H. Ashton, run out F. R. Price, b Jones R. H. F. Butler, b Singleton CRICKET AT MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE. THE ELEVEN V NEXT THIRTEEN ( WITH DEAN AND BELL). This match was brought to a close on Wednesday, April 29th. The bowling of the professionals was too well on the spot for the Eleven to make long scores. Score: THE FIFTEEN. lstinn 2d inn T. H. Drake, c and b Reade 11 c C. H. Wright, b Reade.. 6 G. B. Voules, b Reade 10 b Reade 9 F. G. Blackburne, c Pigott, b Morley .. lb Reade 10 S. C. Voules, c C. H. Wright, b Brereton 8 b Bonney 16 J. Williams, b Reade 3 b Reade 3 W. M. Clay, b Reade 0 b Reade 0 C. Eddy, b Reade 1 e C. H. Wright, b Morley 0 C. W. Scott, not out 1 c Morley, b Re& de 0 S. Wilkinson, run out 10 c C. H. Wrigl*, b Morleyll S. J. Haddow, absent 0 b Morley 7 Bell, b Reade 5 b Reade 13 Dean, b Reade l c Trevor, b Reade 10 C. Spurgeon, run out 0 " J. Y. Morrell, b Reade 7 E. D. Way, absent 0 Lb 1, w b 2 Total c Brereton, b Morley .... 1 b Bonney 0 not out 6 3 B5, lb 3, wbl 9 ..— 64 Total — 107 lst inn 2d inn 2 c Clay, b Dean 11 THE ELEVEN. J. M. Morley, b Bell R. B. Reade, b Dean 0. J. Bradford, b Dean .... E. C. Coney, c and b Bell.. C. J. Brereton, b Bell T. W. Trevor, b Bell 3 W. G. Pigott. b Dean 3 C. H. Wright, c Williams, b Dean 0 W. H, Wright, not out 5 C. H. Bonney, c S. C. Voules, b Bell .. 0 not out 1. W. Graham, leg b w, b Bell 0 b Bell Bl. lb 1 2 Wide balls Total — 51 Total. 26 1 c Way, b Bell 2 b Dean 0 8 b Bell 9 1 b BeU 2 b Bell 0 b Bell 7 c Clay, b Dean 0 c Blackburn, b Bell 3 .... 1 .... 2 .... 2 ....- 42 MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE v ROYAL AGRICUL- TURAL COLLEGE, CIRENCESTER. This match was played on Wednesday, May 6th, on the R. A. C. Ground. The weather was unfavourable, beingcold and windy. The Marlborough Eleven lost the services of two of their best bowlers, from illness. One innings each was all that there was time for, the stumps being drawn at 5: 15 to allow of the return of the Marlborough Eleven before midnight. Score: MARLBOROUGH. J. M. Morley, c Carnegie, b Brown. 20 T. W. Trevor, c Jones, b Brown.. 18 E. C. Coney, b Brown 6 O. J. Bradford, c Pliipps, b Brown. 5 W. H. Wright, b Jones 0 C. H. Bonney, c Dawson, b Brown. 5 C. J. Brereton, run out li W. S. Piggott, b Phipps 2 C. H. Wright, c Carnegie, b Jones. 17 G. W. Graham, c Duckworth, b Brown 2 T. H. Drake, not out 0 B 8, w b 19 27 Total .116 R. A. COLLEGE. Hon C. Carnegie, c C. H. Wright, b Brereton 0 G. Tyler, b Bonney 8 R. Duckworth, b Brereton 12 A. M. Jones, c Rrerctoi, b Bonney. 16 J. Dawson, b Brereton 2 J. Brown, b Coney 16 W. Phipps, not out 20 J. Coleman, b Morley 11 D. Neems, b Brereton 12 F. S. Schwann, b Brereton 6 W. Sherwin, b Bradford 0 B 7,1 b 5, w b 4 16 Total 122 15TH HUSSARS v FRIMLEY. This match was played in Mr Morant's Park, at Farnborough, on the 4th inst. Score: FRIMLEY. Payne, e Stuart, b Walker . Fuller, run out Goddard, b Walker Harrison, b Walker Agar, not out Jones, runout Young, b Walker Smith, c Stuart, b Walker .. Greenwood, c Stuart, b Ford Faggatter, b Walker Kingsbury, st, b Walker ,.., B 1,1 b 2, w b 11 Total Chester, leg b w b Agar _ Ford, b Fuller 2 Batt, b Fuller 5 Lieut Walker, b Agar .... 0 Lieut Stuart, b Agar 0 Weatherhog, b Agar 0 Corp Rumsey, b Agar 3 lst inn 2d inn ... 0 runout .... 10 ... 1 b Brown 6 ... 3 notout , l ... 1 b Brown 4 ... 9 c Stuart, b Walker 0 ... 2 b Brown a ... 2 b Brown 0 ... 0 bBrown 15 ... 1 runout 1 ... 1 leg b w, b Brown 5 ... 4 b Brown 3 14 L bl, wb2 8 — 38 Total — 51 15TH HUSSARS. Twyman, b Fuller 6 Scott, run out 6 Catt,, not out 1 Brown, c Agar, b Fuller 0 Wide balls 6 .... 11 0 3 0 0 Broome, b Begbie. Wyneh, b Begbie Titbits, run out Johnson, b Begbie 1 Wills, b Begbie Palmer, b Begbie Banister, c Stone, b Begbie 0 Arnold, notout 7 _ Ellis, b Begbie 3 b Begbie i M'Donald, c and b Steward 1 c and b Steward 0 Bl. wbll. nbl 13 B 2, w b 6 8 Total - 36 Total - 53 PETERHOUSE, 6 b Evans 1 c Gildea, b Begbie, 2 leg b w, b Evans . 1 run out 0 c and b Steward . 0 not out b Steward I!.",".". 6 e, b Steward 2 b Coningham 50 b Lloyd 1 b Brandt 2 c Butler, b Brandt 10 b Ashton 2 b Ashton 0 c Brandt, b Coningham.. 3 b Ashton 3 leg b w, b Coningham 2 ( G. W. Smythe), b LiddlelO b Ashton 0 b Coningham 0 c Johnson, b Liddle 1 not out 6 c Ashton, b Liddle 0 ( Li Liddle 0 0 c Johnson, b Liddle .... 0 0 run out 1 0 ( A. R. Martin) bConingham 8 17 B 2,1 b 3, w b 10 .... 15 - 117 Total - 131 lst inn 2d inn 17 c Knowles, b Jones 0 6 e Hinchliffe, b Jones .... 28 10 c Roberts, b Singleton 1 0 ... 18 ... 1 ... 3 ... 0 ... 0 ... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... 5 In the second innings of the 15th Hussars, Chester scored ( run out) 17, Ford ( not out) 12, Batt ( b Payne) 6, Lieut Walker ( not out) 3, Catt ( e Agar, b Fuller) 0, Brown ( st FuUer, b Agar) 13; b 2, w b 1— total 54. ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS v CHICHESTER DEPOT. This match was played on the Barrack Green, at Chichester, April 29th, between the officers of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and the Depot Battalion quartered there. Score: DEPOT BATTALION. Capt rlawkins, leg b w, b Fitzroy 0 Private Barwig, b Fitzroy 24 K. irl. t. UUtier, O OingietOll i" tnuirens, uouigiouu .. u R. Johnson, c Knowles, b Singleton .. 37 c Gething, b Singleton .. 2 H. E. Hulton, c Singleton, b Jones.... 11 c and b J ones 6 W. Coningham, b Singleton 6 b Jones...... 0 F. Brandt, b Jones 11 c Birkett, b Jones E. R. W. Lloyd, b Singleton 11 H. Cantley, not out 7 A. R. Martin, run out 0 E. C. Liddle, b Jones 0 B5, lbl, wbl4 ' Total.. - 142 c Garnett, b Jones 2 not out 11 ( H. Elmhirst) b Jones .. 0 b Jones 3 B 5,1 b 1, w b 6, n b 1.. 13 Total.. ANALYSIS OF THE BOWLING. ELEVEN.— Jones bowled 188 balls, 81 runs, 15 maidens, 4 wickets, 1 wide balls; Singleton 172 balls, 46 runs, 21 maidens, 4 wickets,. 8 wide balls; Garnett 24 balls, 5 runs, 3 maidens; 2 wide balls.— Second innings: Jones bowled 104 balls, 27 runs, 12 maidens, 8 wickets, 1 no ball; Single- ton 56 balls, 22 runs, 5 maidens, 2 wickets, 3 wide balls; Garnett 14 bails, 11 runs, 5 maidens, 3 wide balls. TWEKTY- TWO.— Lloyd bowled 207 balls, 87 runs, 32 maidens, 9 wickets, 1 no ball, 1 wide balls; Coningham 114 baUs, 83 runs, 17 maidens, 3 wickets, 3 wide balls; Brandt 92 balls, 17 runs, 11 maidens, 8 wickets,! wide balls; Liddle 32 balls, 14 runs, 1 maiden, 1 wicket, 1 wide ball.— Second innings: Lloyd bowled 132 balls, SS. runs, 16 maidens. 1 wicket, S wide balls; Brandt 118 balls, 51 runs, 20 maidens, 4 wickets, 2 wide balls; Coningham 88 balls, 15 runs, 16 maidens, 5 wickets, 1 no ball; Ashton 61 balls, 13 runs, 9 maidens, 1 wickets, 3 no balls; Liddle 20 baUs, 5 runs, 2 maidens, 5 wickets, 1 no ball. THE COLLEGE v CAPTAIN HOMFRAY'S ELEVEN. On Wednesday last, May 6th, a match was played between the College aud Capt Homfray's Eleven, which ended in favour of the College in one innings and 38 runs. On the Monmouth side Messrs C. Stacey, Hodge, and Cunningham played well in their first innings; in the second innings Mr Hammond alone made a double figure, though Capt Homfray played a very steady innings. Messrs Brandt, Butler, Hinchcliffe aud Lloyd, for the College, showed admirable cricket for their scores. The bowling of Messrs Lloyd and Brandt in the first innings, and Messrs Lloyd and Couingham in the second innings, was well up to the mark. Mr Hulton's long- stopping was excellent. Score: CAPT HOMFRAY'S ELEVEN, lst inn 2d inn Captain Homfray, run out 5 b Lloyd 4 Hodge, o Butler, b Brandt 16 c Johnson, b Lloyd 0 C. Wortliington, b Lloyd 0 * ' C. Stacey, run out 21 E. Worthington, st Price, b Brandt .. 6 P. Hammond, c Lloyd, b Brandt 0 Cunningham, run out, b Price 11 b Lloyd.... ; 1 b Coningham 1 c Price, b Lloyd 2 b Lloyd 13 b Coningham 4 Morgan, c Johnson, b Brandt 0 notout 3 A. Homfray, c Butler, b Brandt 2 c Butler, b Lloyd 2 Waliis, not out 8 b Coningham 0 Onslow, e Johnson, b Lloyd 3 b Coningham 0 Bl. lbl. wbl S B 1,1 b 3, w b S 7 Total — 75 Total — 37 THE COLLEGE. Evans, b Broome Gildea, b Johnson Steward, b Broome Begbie, b Broome.. Martindale, b Broome . Blood, b Broome Stone, b Wyncb.. 16 3 Clarke, run out o Melville, c Muller, b Wyneh .. 1 Drewry, b Broome l Payne, notout i B 6,1 b 4, w b 6, n b 1,,... i 17 Total..,. .71 In the second innings of Peterhouse Evans scored ( not out) 1, Steward ( b Broome) 3, Begbie( b Wynch) 0, Martindale ( not out) 6, Payne ( b Bioome) 3; wbl. nl) 1— total 18. PEMBROKE v MAGDALEN. This match was played on the Pembroke Ground, ou Wednes- dav, May 6th, As it was close upon dinner time, it was not considered necessary for Pembroke to go in for 5 runs. Score : MAGDALEN. lst inn 2d inn W. Hugessen, c Wilson, b Fenton 1 c Fenton, b Ravenhill.... 3 G. Norsworthy, b Onslow 6 b On3low 6 R. H. Morris, c Webber, b Onslow I b Onslow l G. Jordan, c Webber, b Fenton 1 b Fenton l H. G. Alington, not out 21 c Hodgkinson, b Fenton.. 7 I,. Bivington, c and b Fenton. R. Dalye'l, run out C. Stewart, b Fenton W. Chaplir , c Stephens, b Fenton G. Blunt, b Hoagkinson R. C. Allen, b Fenton -...... L b 2, w b 4 Total 7 cRavenhUl, bHodgkinson 2 4 not oat ;.... 12 0 c Ravenshill, b Fenton .. 0 c Stephens, bFenton 19 F. Ravenhill, c Rivington, v Norsworthy 29 G. L. Hodgkinson, b Rivington.. 5 O, E. Slocock, b Morris 0 F. Stephens, eJordan. bRivington 4 R. M. Grier, cHugessen. bJordan 9 F. P. Onslow, b Morris. 4 W. Webber, c Jordan, b Morris.. 8 .51 PEMBROKE. v. ."> i . i'. ii.'. u , eiiivUil , c Webber, b Fenton... b Onslow Wide balls Total . 8 . 5 .— 61 G. H. Wilson, run out 6 J. Fenton, c Alington, b Blunt.. 1 J. C. Blencarne, not out 20 H. M. King, c Rivington, b Nors- worthy 3 B 6, w b 19 25 Total ill KING'S COLLEGE v JESUS COLLEGE. This match was played on Jesus Close on Wednesday, May 6. KING'S. lst inn 2d inn W. A. S. GuUy, injured 9 c and b Jiggins 0 G. Borrett, ruu out. 15 absent 0 G. R. Dupuis, c Eddowes, b Thompson 17 c Kindersley, b Jiggins.. 7 H. J. Nelson, c and b Thompson " ' F. Whitting, b Jiggins J. G. Witt, b Jiggins W. C. Green, not out , J. M. Ward, c Heberden, b Thompson 6 b Jiggins J. C. Coldham, b Thompson 2 b Jiggins 0 F. A. Bosanquet. c Jiggins, b Thompson 5 c Jiggins, b Thompson .. 0 F. Hodgson, b'Thompaon 0 notout 9 B 8, w b 9 17 B12, lbS, wb5 .... 20 Total — 85 Total — i JESUS. A. Thompson, c Witt, b Nelson. 3 b Thompson 1 b Thompson 0 b Jiggins..' 7 c Morgan, b Jiggins.. E. B. Eddowes, b Nelson 1 H. A. Morgan, c Witt, b Nelson.. 0 M. A. Nisbet, c Whitting, b Nelson 17 H. M. Luckock, c andb Dupuis. .31 H. J. Chaytor, b Nelson 3 B. T. Kindersley, c Dupuis, b Nelson 8 Jiggins, b Dupuis 13 J. Robertson, c Dupuis, b Nelson 1 J. Heberden, st Dupuis, b Nelson 1 D. Pitcaim, not out 1 B19,1 b 1, w b 12 Total... 120 CRICKET AT CHICHESTER. A match was played on Saturday week at the Barracks, Chichester, between Eleven Gentlemen of the Town and Vicinity and Eleven of the Military quartered at Chichester. The Town were 6 ahead in the first innings, but the game was not played out. Score: MILITARY. lst inn 2d inn J. Carden, Esq, b Draper 3 b Draper 17 Corp Kinder, run out 4 c Smith, b Hutchinson .. 0 Private Bat- wig, b Draper 0 b Hutchinson 10 D. Fyfe, Esq, c Hutchinson, b Draper.. 20 hit w, b Hutchinson 0 T. W. Hoblin, Esq, legbw, bHutchinson 0 b Draper 0 C. G. Rochfort, Esq, b Draper 0 b Draper 17 Private Piper, b Draper 0 b Hutchinson 10 Serg Beanes, b Kutchinsou 0 b Hutchinson 3 Private Moore, not out 0 b Draper 8 Corp Brasier, b Brown 8 notout 4 Serg Binder, b Draper 8 b Hutchinson 0 B 2,1 b 2, w b 11, n b 1 16 Bl, nbl 2 Total — 59 Total — 63 TOWN. E. Hutchinson, Esq, b Rochfort.. 8 W. H. Draper, Esq, c Piper, bFyfe31 C. H. Pilkington, Esq, c Brasier, b Rochfort 0 A. L. Smith, Esq, c Piper, b Rochfort 2 C. Brown, Esq, b Rochfort 1 H. C. Holman, Esq, b Barwig— 0 D. Henty, Esq, c Fyfe, b Hoblin.. l0 A. Fuller, Esq, c Moore, b Rochfort 3 R. Wilkins, Esq, b Rochfort Dr Gruggen, c Moore, b Hoblin, J. Braithwaite, Esq, not out .., B 3,1 b 1, w b 5 Total. In the second innings of the Town E. Hutchinson Esq scored ( not out) 10, W. H. Draper Esq ( hit w, b Rochfort) 1, C. H. Pilkington Esq ( b Bar- wig) 0, A. L. Smith Esq ( b Hoblin) 15, C. Brown ( not out) 3, R. Wilkins Esq ( c Binder, b Rochfort) 0, J. Braithwaite Esq ( c Moore, b Rochfort) 0; ! b 6, 1 b 1, w b 3— total 39. PORTMAN CLHE.— This club has commenced a promising 1 season by the enrolment of 16 sew members, " comprising in ! their number some good players," and by the selection of an ; energetic committee and officers. Their practice days are Tues- thafi get themselves proposed in a club like this, so excellently I days, Fridays, and Saturdays; on the former of which Payne, manaret- i by . gentlemen of great experience, and a club, too, that j their professional, is engaged to bowl. They will be glad to somprfses ma. ny good players. Their ground is in fine order, i hear from similar clubs with a view to the arrangement of and every acteution is paid to members while enjoying the matches, barring professionals. J. Dolling, hon secretary, Eton soble pastime. 1 Arms, Adelaide- road, N. W. J. H. Ashton, b Hammond 0 F. R. Price, b Worthington 3 E. Hinchliffe, b Hammond 21 R. Johnson, c Worthington, b Hammond 12 R. H. F. Butler, b Hammond.... 29 E. Hulton. run out 8 Brandt, b Hammond 41 H. Elmhirst, c and b Hammond.. 1 E. R. W. Lloyd, notout 15 W. Coningham, c Hodge, b Worth- ington C. R. Liddle, b Hammond B 5,1 b 1, w b 4 10 Total 150 ANALYSIS OF THE BOWLING. MOKMOUTH.— First, innings: Lloyd bowled 104 balls, 38 runs, 9 maiden overs, 2 wickets, 1 wide baU; Brandt 101 balls, 34 runs, 11 maiden overs, 5 wickets— Second innings : Lloyd bowled 124 balls, 11 runs, 25 maiden overs, 6 wickets, 2 wide balls; Coningham 120 balls, 17 runs, 20 maiden overs, 1 wickets, 1 wide ball. THE COLLEGE.— First innings: P. Hammond bowled 124 balls, 75 runs, 5 maiden overs, 6 wickets; C. Worthington 120 balls, 57 runs, 9 maiden overs, 3 wickets, 4 wide balls. CRICKET AT BRIGHTON COLLEGE. PRINCIPAL'S HOUSE v COLLEGE. This, the first match of the season, was concluded on Friday, April 24, in favour of the College. Some good play was exhibited, and Ellis, the professional engaged by the College, played an ex- ceedingly fine innings of 85, having proceeded to the wickets first and carried out his bat. Mr Cotterill also played a very brilliant innings. Score: COLLEGE. 1st inn 2d inn c Cotterill, b Bateman .. 51 c and b Cotterill 0 c R. Bateman, bBateman. 33 b Cotterill 1 e R. Bateman, b Wright... 25 H. Ellis, not out 85 D. R. Onslow, c Wright, b Bateman .. 1 E. B. Fawcett, b Cotterill 28 W. Hodson, b Bateman 4 R. Gray, b Cotterill 2 W. Gibbons, b Cotterill 0 W. B. Rogers, b Bateman 0 S. Davies, b Cotterill 3 G. Grimble, c Gardiner, b Bateman L H. Soames, b Bateman 11 S. Renaud, b Baceman 1 B 21, w b 5 26 Total — 165 PRINCIPAL'S HOUSE. lstinn G. E. Cotterill, b Fawcett 113 A. Bateman, c Gray, b Onslow 1 H. S. Wright, b Onslow 9 J. Elliott, run out 0 J. Rosher, b Onslow 0 L. Browne, b Fawcett 2 F. Wright, b Fawcett 0 W. R. Murray, c Rogers, b Onslow .. 1 J. Gteetham, b Onslow 2 R. Bat. eman, b Onslow 0 b Fawcett 0 G. E. Gardiner, not out 9 notout 2 B 20,1 b 1, w b 1 22 B23, lb5, wb § .... 33 Total — 159 Total — 131 b Bateman notout 23 b Bateman 0 st Bateman, b Cotterill .. 0 c Batemau, b Cotterill .. 0 b Cotterill 3 B 13,1 b 2, n b 1, w b 2.. 18 Total — 154 2d inn c Hodson, b Fawcett 40 b Fawcett 7 c Onslow, b Fawcett 6 b Onslow 21 run out ; ... 0 b Hodson 1 b Fawcett 5 b Fawcett 14 b Hodson 2 THE RETURN MAfCH. The return match bctweeu the Principal's House and the Col- lege, also terminated in favour of the college. Score: lst inn COLLEGE. D. R. Onslow, b Bateman... F. C. Collison, b Cotterilt... E. B. Fawcett, b CotteriU . W. Hodsor., b Cotterill H. H. Walters, b CotteriU . W. B. Rogers, run out 8 W. Gibbons, b CotteriU 2 J. D. Monteith, not out 0 H. Lee, run out 4 W. Jessop, b Bateman 1 H. Soames, run out 0 B 7,1 b 2, w b 2 11 Total — 84 PRINCIPAL'S HOUSE. lst inn 24 0 22 11 1 2d inn ... 2 .. 38 .. 4 .. 18 .. 1 c and b Bateman b Bateman c Elliott, b Cotterill.... b Cotterill b Bateman c and b Cotterill not out 9 b Cotterill 0 st Elliott, b Cotterili .... 0 run out 0 b CotteriU 3 B 21.1 b 1, w b 11.... 33 Total — 189 2d inn G. E. Cotterill, c and b Onslow 53 b Fawcett 21 A. Bateman, c Walters, b Fawcett — 23 c Lee, b Fawcett 5 J. Elliott, c Rogers, b Hodson 11 c Walters, b Fawcett 12 T. Taylor, b Fawcett 5 J. Dixon, b Fawcett 4 F. Wright, c Walters, b Fawcett 0 W. R. Murray, c and b Onslow S G. E. Gardiner, b Onslow 2 L. Browne, c Fawcett, b Onslow R. Bateman, not out J. Rosher, c Walters, b Fawcett.. B7, l\) 2. wb4. Total not out run out 0 b Fawcett 6 run out 0 run out 2 , 2 b Fawcett 0 .11 b Fawcett 7 0 b Hodson. 13 — 127 B 17. w b 3 Total ...- 81 92D HIGHLANDERS v 71ST HIGHLANDERS. This match was played at Fort George, on Thursday, April SOth. Score: 92D HIGHLANDERS. lst inn 2d inn D. H. Johnstone, c Campbell, b Denne 10 b Denne 0 Major Haines, b Denne 2 b Denne 19 W. G. Hicks, Esq, b Browne 8 b Denne 21 J. Hay, Esq, b Denne 14 run out 6 C. M'Barnett, Esq, b Browne 3 c Aldridge, b Browne.... 0 A. M'Kay, Esq, c and b Denne 6 c Fawkes, b Denne 4 A. C. Rattray, Esq, cTrotter, bBrowne 2 c Fawkes, bBrowne .... 1 E. S. Tritton, Esq, c O'Malley, b Denne 0 " Capt G. Stott, b Denne 0 E. Emmet, Esq. not out 0 R. B. M'Ewen, Esq, c Aldridge, b Denne 0 B 8,1 b 3, w b 13 24 Total - 69 71ST HIGHLANDERS. b Denne 0 b Browne 0 b Browne 0 not out 0 B 26, w b 11 40 Total - 91 Denne, Esq, b Rattray 0 R. B. Aldridge, Esq, b Rattray .. 7 R. J. Isacke, Esq, b Hay 2 Campbell, Esq, cFawkes, bRattraySB Fawkes, Esq, c Hicks, b Rattray 5 Capt Smith, b Hay 14 M. Fortescue, Esq, c M'Kay, b Rattray 0 J. Boulderson, Esq, c Tritton, b Rattray W. Malley, Esq, c Hay, b Haines 4 W. Browne. Esq, run oat 4 C. Trotter, Esq, not out 1 B 10,1 b 3, n b 1, w b 23 37 Total 37 ROYAL WELSH. R. H. Fitzroy, Esq. leg b w, b Barwig 13 W. Romllly, Esq, run out 11 Major Torrens, b Barwig 1 P. H. Knight, Esq, b Ilobleyn .. 83 Capt Duff, st Fyfe, b Hobleyn.... 1 H. C. WUles, Esq, b Rocliford 5. G. C. Blane, Esq, b Rochford .... 3 Capt Granville, b Hobleyn 2 H. Graham, Esq, stFyfe, b Hobleyn 2 J. N. Shipem, Esq, b Barwig .... 1 G. Pack, Esq, not out 12 B 12,1 b 3, w b 6 21 Total 105 . In the second innings of the Roy; Capt Fyfe, b Fitzroy Col Elmhirst, b Fitzroy.. Ensign Hobleyn, b Fitzroy 0 Lieut Rochford, c Knight, b Fitzroy 7 Private Piper, run out 3 Lieut Cardea, b Fitzroy 5 Sergt Kinder, not out 4 Corporal Brazier, b Fitzroy 1 Private Baines, b Fitzroy 0 B 7,1 b 2, w b 3 12 Total 59 r, •„ J x — -. al Welsh Fitzroy scored ( not out) 57, Romilly ( b Kinder) 5, Knight ( b Fyfe) 4, Duff ( not out) 11, Pack ( run out) 0; b 9, w b 5— total 91. CRICKET AT FERM0Y. 14TH DEPOT v REST OF THE GARRISON. This match came off on Monday and Tuesday, the 27th and 28th of April, on the race course, Fermoy. And it will be seen that the " Old and Bold " were easy victors. Score GARRISON. lst inn 2d inn Capt Dickins ( 38th), run out ... Mr Homiblow ( 28th), b MacheU Mr Wilkie ( 88th), b MacheU Mr Stammers ( 47th), c Smythe, b") Machell ; } Mr Page ( 28th), b Burton Mr Hey wood ( 47th), runout Capt Williamson, ( 48th), not out Mr Cumming( 48th), b Burton . Mr Surman ( 48th), b Burton Mr Bailey( 88th), c Furneaux, bWatson.. Mr Hodges ( 38th), c Hammersley, bl Burton J B 3, w b 4 7 Total — 52 HIH DEPOT, c Watson, b MacheU .... 1 not out 7 run out 22 c Burton, b Molony 17 . 1 b Machell l . 1 b Molony o .10 leg b w, b Burton 0 . 0 b Molony 0 b Molony 13 c WUson, b Molony 0 b MacheU 2 B 3, w b 6.. Total.. ....- 73 Mr Molony, b Stammers 0 Mr Wilson, b Stammers 8 Mr Machell, b Stammers 0 Maj Hammersley, b Stammers .. 5 Mr Burton, b Stammers 5 Mr Watson, run out 16 Mr Heaton, leg b w, b Stammers. 0 . In the second innings of the 14t Capt Smythe, b Stammers 0 Mr Furneaux, b Stammers 4 Mr Dwver, c Wilkie, b Stammers. 2 Mr Briscoe, not out 3 Bl, lbl, w b8 10 Total ss 1 Depot, Mr Molony scored ( not out) 11, Mr Wilson ( b Bailey) 3, Mr Machell ( not out) 13, Major Hammersley ( b Stammers) 0, Mr Burton ( c Stammers, b Bailey) 0, Mr Watson ( c Wil- Uamson, b BaUey) 13; b 8, w b 23, n b 1— total 75. THE RETURN MATCH. This, the return match, came off on Saturday, May 2d, when owing to the 14th having lost one of their best bowlers, and the Garrison Eleven having been strengthened, the former were de- feated after a sharp contest by 16 runs. On the side of the 14th Mr Burton played well for his 17, and Major Hammersley, the President of the Garrison Club, by some slashing hits, at one time threatened a different issue to the event. On the side of the Garrison Mr Surman's long stopping, both in this and the former match, was most excellent. The Fermoy Garrison has thus made its debut, and as it can turn out a very strong eleven, we hope it may, auspice Hammersley, often have to chronicle its deeds and successes during the ensuing season. Score: GARRISON. lst inn 2d inn T. Horniblow, Esq ( 28th), c Watson,\ b Molony 0 notout 9 Capt Dickens ( 38th), b Smythe 0 b Smythe 1 C. M. Clarke, Esq( 57th), cDwyer, bSmythe 8 c Watson, b Smythe .... 0 R. T. F. Stammers, Esq ( 47th), ~ Smythe, b Molony Wb Smyth ® ™ : Es. qc Mo! ony'} 1 b Watson A, Wilkie, Esq( 38tii ), e Smythe, b Btirtotl 9 Captain Williamson ( 48th), b Burton .. 0 R. O'Connor, Esq ( 47th), b Smythe 2 b Molony A. Baily, Esq ( 38th), b Burton 0 c Wilson, b Molony.. A. Page, Esq ( 28th), st Burton, b Smythe 0 c Molony, b Watson E. Piuniger, Esq ( 28th), not out 2 b Furneaux B 2, w b 7 9 B 5, w b 12, n b 2 Total — 39 Total llth REGT. lst inn J. Wilson, Esq, leg b w, b Stammers .. 0 b Stammers S. Watson, Esq, b Stammers 9 A. Molony, Esq, c Surman, b Stammers 4 Major Hammersley, c Wilkie, b Baily.. 4 H. A. Burton, Esq, c Page, b Baily 2 H. W. Heaton, Esq, not out 4 Capt Smythe. c Clarke, b Stammers .. 0b Stammers 4 R. A. L. Furneaux, Esq, b Baily 1 b Wilkie 3 H. Wood, Esq, c Wilkie. b Baily 0 not out 0 T. Briscoe, Esq, c Wilkie, b Stammers 0 run out 1 G. H. Dwyer, Esq, c Wilkie, b Stammers 1 b Stammers 1 B b 7 9 BS. 1 b2,\ vbl5 .... 20 8 b Smythe 16 e Wilson, b Smythe 5 b Watson 2 ... 7 ... 0 ... 14 ... 8 ... 19 ...— 82 2d inn 0 b Wilkie 1 c Surman, b Wilkie 10 st Witkie, b Stammers .. 11 c Page, b Stammers .... 17 c Clarke, b Stammers.... 8 Total... - 34 Totaf. - 71 THE RING FIGHTS TO COME. MAY 13.— Hayes and Travers— £ 109 a side, London. JUKE 8.— Riley and Rafferty— £ 20 a side, Birmingham. 16.— The Tipton Slasher and Tom Sayers— £ 200 a side aud the Champion's Belt, London. 23.— Dan Morris and Brookes—£ 50 a side, London. SEPT 23.— Ben Caunt and NatLangham—£ 200 a side, London. FIGHTS POE THH CHAMPIONSHIP AND OTHER CELE- BRATED PEIZE 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, aad also of many other celebrated prize battles, including the perform- ances of Jem Barn, Jack Randall, White- headed Bob, Scrog- gins, Dick Curtis, Young Dutch Sam, Ned Neal, Owen Swift Johnny Broome, Barney Aaron, Ned Adams, Dick Cain, Ham- mer Lane, Nat Langham, Hayes, Keene, Grant, Massey, Jemmy Welsh, & c. Compiled and arranged by one of the Editors of Bell's Life in London. Price 5s ; or sent free by post on receipt of a Post Office order for 5s 6d. To be had also at all the railway stations, and of Mr Fenner at Cambridge, & c. AN APPEAL TO CRICKETERS, & e. LILLYWHITE'S COLLECTION OF SCORES EROM 1746, 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 tims," & c, Ac. 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 instaut 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. CLAPTON CLUB.— This club commenced play OH Saturday, the 2d inst. Several new members were proposed, and the secretary announced that matches were in course of arrangement with the following clubs, viz.: Haileybury College, Blackheath Paragon, Bishop Stortford, Rickmansworth, Clapham, and Moor Hall. The following gentlemen were unanimously elected officers of the club for the ensuing season. President: Thos. Craven, Esq. Committee: C. Gordon, Esq, T. Lucas, Esq, W. Nicholson, Esq, E. B. Pitchford, Esq, J. W. Robins, Esq, C. D. Robinson, Esq, F. Turner, Esq, C. Woolley, Esq. Treasurer: Henry Grtining, Esq. Hon Sec : J. J. Kirkman, Esq. CROYDON EARLY RISING CLUB— This club, established about a month, has already had several practice meetings, which have been well attended. The club, which numbers 40 mem- bers, will be pleased to play a match with any club similar to their own within 10 or 12 miles, the first match to be played at home. The secretary is E. J. Edgar, 18, High- street, Croydon, to whom all communications must be addressed. REGENT'S PARK ETON CLUB.— This club commenced the season on Monday, the 4th inst, but in consequence of the cold weather the muster was not so strong as would otherwise have been the case. It was, however, very different at the dinner table, where there was a stroug muster. Tho club will now meet for practice every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. BLACKHEATH PROPRIETARY SCHOOL V ROYAL NAVAL SCHOOL.— On Saturday, May 2, a match was played on Black- heath, between the above Elevens, in which the B. P. S. were victorious by 79 runs.— Totals: Blackheath Proprietary School, 79 and 139 ; Royal Naval School, 83 and 56. CROYDON CLUB.— This club commenced the season on Tues- day, the 5th inst, with a match between the Married and Single members, which ended in favour of the former. The Married scored 104 and 30, t « io Single 28 and 56. THE TWO ELEVENS ON WHIT- MONDAY will be the same as given bv us in our last impression. Considerable interest is manifested with regard to the important event, and the betting at present is very even. [ Advertisement.] CRICKET AT HYDE PARK, SHEPEIELD.— Mrs H. Heathcote intends to give £ 30 to be played for by clubs, within a distance of 24 miles round Sheffield, the first match to be played July 13th, and following days. The winning club to receive £ 30 and half the entrance; the second to receive the other half of the entrance. Entrance £ 6, with a list of players, to be deposited on or before June 24th. Professionals not allowed to play; no person allowed to play with more than one club. This an- nouncement will not be repeated until the entries appear in this paper. Total. 116 , In the second innings of the 71st Highlanders, Aldridge scored ( b Hay) I 0, Isacke ( not out) 24, Fawkes ( b Hay) 8, Boulderson ( not out) 1; b4, lb 1 l, w 0 9- total 45. BOWLS.— At the Snipe Inn Bowling Green, Manchester- road, Audenshaw, on Mont ay, the 18th inst, a free sovereign will be given tobe bowled for. Entrance Is each, returned in refresh, ment. To commence at three o'clock. Admission to the green 3d_ BIRD FANCY- J. Arnold, of the Rising Sun, Stoke Newing- ton, will match his goldfinch against any other, for £ 5, for the best and most slamming of a goldfinch, also mule, one in the mouth, for the same sum. FIGHT FOR WEDNESDAY NEXT. BILL HAYES AND BOB TRAVERS.— £ 100 A SIDB.— The final deposit of £ 25 a side for this match was posted at Dan Dismore's, King's Arms, Smart'a- buildings, Holborn, on Wednesday last, ia the presence of a large number of sporting men. The mill was originally fixed for Tuesday, but, owing to the attractions of the great boat race between Kelly and Messenger, fixed for that day, was postponed until the following day. Both men have been in active training, and are bang up to the mark, We have not heard much betting, but what has been done has been rather in favour of Hayes, whose shifty tactics aud great clever- ness are well known. It is not our intention this week to go into any detail of the previous performances of the men, which we shall reserve for our next. Travers, it is well known, is a star of less than two years' standing, while Bill Hayes is com- paratively a veteran, having entered the fistic circle quite ten years ago. He has been always known as a shifty, get- down fighter, and one who leaves no stone unturned to secure a verdict in his favour. He has only been beaten once ( by Alec Keene), when he fell without a blow, and has fought more draws than perhaps any man on record. We do hope that on the present occasion— which will, we believe, be his last appearance— he will endeavour to overcome his inveterate dropping game, and show us what he can do on his legs. This, we understand, he has made up his mind to do, and if he carries out his intention the spectators may rest assured they will have a pretty and interesting mill. Bob Travers is an out- fighter, and also a quick counter- hitter, but we doubt his being quite so clever as his opponent. He is however fresher, younger, and stronger than Hayes, so that the match may be considered very equal. As it will undoubtedly be a long fight, an early start will be necessary, and to ensure this Dan Dismore and Nat Langhara have chartered a special conveyance to take the bel- ligerents and their friends to the scene of action. The scaling is to take place at Nat Langham's, Cambrian, Castle- street, Leicester- square, on Tuesday, between twelve aud one, when neither is to exceed lOst. The whereabouts will then be dis closed. It may also be learned from Dan Dismore, Jemmy Massey, Crown, Cranbourne- passage; Jem Burn, Rising Sun, Air- street, Piccadilly; Harry Brunton, George and Dragon, Beech- street, Barbican; Ben Caunt, Coach and Horses, St Martin's- lane ; Alec Keene, Three Tuns, Moor- street, and other sporting houses. The ring will be kept by members of the P. B. A., those appointed being Ned Adams, Massey, Jack Grant, Jem Cross, Fred Mason, Hicks, Young Sambo, and Job Cobley. Bill Hayes is training at the Upper Welsh Harp, at the Hyde, Edgware- road, and will be at Dan Dismore's, 011 Tuesday. Bob Travers is at Newmarket, and will come to town to Nat Lang- ham's to- morrow ( Monday). THE CHAMPIONSHIP. PERRY AND SAYERS.— The 10th deposit of, £ 10 a side, be- tween these men, was duly posted in the presence of an immense concourse of spectators, at Owen Swift's, Horse Shoe, Tich- bourne- street, Haymarket, on Tuesday last, The llth, of £ 10 a side, is to be made at Mr Newham's, Ship Tavern, Hanover- court, Long- acre, on Thursday next. BEN CAUNT AND NAT LANGHAM. A meeting took place on Wednesday last at the Spider's, Old King John, Holywell- lane, when preliminary articles were drawn up for a match between Ben Caunt aud Nat Langham, to fight for £ 200 a side on Sept 23. £ 10 a side is down, and the next deposit of £ 10 a side is to be made at Ben Caunt's, Coach and Horses, St Martin's- lane, on Wednesday next. BELL AND WHITE.— During the past week we have given this match our anxious consideration, and we are bound to say from the evidence before us we can come to no other conclusion than that originally arrived at by us, viz, that Bell is entitled to the stakes. After we had published our account of the fight last Sunday week, we received a note from Phelps, the backer of White, undertaking to bring fresh evidence distinctly to prove that the referee gave no decision, and on the strength of that letter we were induced to postpone paying over the money to Bell, as originally intended. We informed Mr Abrahams ( Bell's backer) of the notice, and he, on the other hand, undertook to produce further evidence iu support of Dismore and Keene. We appointed a time for both parties to meet at our office— and meet they did— but on askiug for the evidence on the part of the Caledonian Mouse, we were much astonished to find that none was forthcoming. Harry Phelp3 said Mr Short, of tho Leaping Bar, who was his principal witness, was unable to at- tend then, but would call upon us in the course of the day and prove that Brookes gave no decision; but beyond this state- ment there was nothing except a repetition of the evi- dence of the past week. On the part of Bell, two persons of apparent respectability, who furnished us with their names and addresses, declared they distinctly heard Dan Dismore ap- peal to the referee, and that official said immediately, " Foul, foul," and walked away, followed by Hicks, one of the Mouse's seconds, who called to him, but that Brookes said, " It is 110 use, Jack; I have given my decision, and shall not alter it." The contending parties then left us, and during tbe afternoon we were visited by Mr Short, who, in reply to our questions, at once said he could give us no information at all, for he was not near enough to the referee to hear whether he was appealed to or whether he gave a decision. He had merely stopped to wit- ness the fight for his own amusement, and did not choose to bo mixed up in it. Brookes himself called shortly after, and, on our questioning him closely, and telling him what we had heard, he said he could only repeat what he had before said, that he had given no decision. He admitted being appealed to, and, on our asking him what reply he made, he answered, " All I said was, ' Foul!— foul be ," meaning it was no such thing. This was a different story to that told the previous week, for on that occasion he said he had replied, " I know nothing about it," and instantly walked off. We have since laid his statement before Dan Dismore, who admitted that the words made use of were very similar to those Brookes stated to us; " but," said Dan, " he clearly meant that it was foul, or why should he leave the ring side after giving his decision?" With Dan on this point we cordially agree, and it is upon this that we have founded our decision. That the Mouse was a brave little fellow, and much to be pitied for having to fight with his arm in such a useless state, is un- doubted, and it is equally clear that it was somewhat harsh on the other side to act up to the letter of the law, and compel him to fight on this day named by the referee without giving him time to recover; bnt, iu sporting, " what is one man's loss is another's gain," aud therefore the Bell party had a strict right to their pound of flesh. We must add in their justification, however, that they stated that had White's friends applied to them in a proper manner they would gladly have accorded them some few days grace. Mr Abrahams can have the stakes on calling at our office. RILEY AND RABEERTY.— These Birmingham youths, who are matched, for £ 20 a side, met on Monday to make a further deposit, and afterwards drew up fresh articles to fight for £ 25 a side, and to fight in the London district; each man to pay his own expenses. The fight to come off, as it originally stood, on the 8th of Juue. DOONEY HARRIS AND BALDOCK.— These men drew articles at Harry Orme's, the Jane Shore, Shoreditch, on Tuesday, and staked £ 2 10s a side. They are to fight, for £ 25 a side, at 9st 121b, on the 30th of June. The next deposit is to be made at Mr Bunyan's, ' Hand- in- Hand, Princes- street, London- road, on Monday next. Jemmy Welsh and Ted Roberts ( brother to Morris Roberts) are matched to fight, at catch weight, for £ 50 a side. £ 1 a side is down, and they meet on Tuesday night at Dowell's, King's Arms, Dudley- street, Birmingham, to draw up articles, and make the deposit £ 5 a side. MORRELL AND DAVIES.— We have received the half of a £ 10 note for a match between Morrell and Davies of Wellington, who, we are informed, are matched to fight on the 15th June, but where, for what sum, or on what terms, we are not informed. TIG- HE AND TONGE.— Mr Holdeu informs us that this match is off, Totige having been apprehended and bound over. The £ 6 iu our hands shall be forwarded to Mr Holden when he sends his address, which he has not done. D. INGRAM AND TEDDY.— These Birmingham men, who are matched at catch weight, for £ 10 a side (£ 4 a side is down), will meet to- morrow night at S. Coates's, Crown, Tower- street, to make a further deposit. Young Hartley and Stamp ( the Norwich Spider) are matched to fight next Wednesday in the same ring as Hayes and Travers, at catch weight, for £ 5 and a purse. The Spider is stakeholder. GARRINGTON AND TWEDDLE.— It is high time these men came to some arrangement as to when they intend to fight again. We have no power to name a day. BROOKES AND MORRIS.— The next deposit of £ 5 a side for this match is to be made at Harry Orme's, Jane Shore, Shoreditch, on Wednesday evening next, In answer to Bill Barry's challenge, Topper Brown says that he left £ 5 in our hands for him to cover, which he declined to do ; consequently he did not think his challenge worth taking notice of, but if Barry will now stake £ 5 in our hands and send articles to him, at the Duu Cow, Charles- street, Leicester, he will sign them; to fight at 9st 61b ia three months from the first deposit. If this does not suit Barry, any man in the world can be accommodated at 9st 61b, for £ 100 aside. A match can be made at Mr Jones's, Duke's Head, Vine- street, Hatton- garden. THE SPIDER TO JESSE HATTON.— The Spider is surprised at Jesse Hatton's challenge, to find a man to fight him at 8st 41b, when his weight is 7st 71b ; but Spider does not object to give away 71b, and fight Hatton's man at 8st; or he will take £ 200 to £ 100, or £ 100 to £ 50, and fight Hatton himself at catch weight. — Jemmy Welsh also is anxious to fight Hatton, and says his money is always ready at Nat Langham's to make a match with him, at catch weight, for £ 100 aside. Ben Caunt wishes to back his Enthusiastic Potboy against any man in the world, at 9st 81b, for £ 200 a side; or he will match him against Brettle of Birmingham, at lOst 21b, if Brettle will consent to weigh on the morning of fighting, for £ 200 a side, to fight in the London district, at Brettle's own time. A match can always be made 011 application at the Coach aud Horses, St Martin's- lane. Bob Brettle has covered the money staked in our hands by Jesse Hatton, or rather, has sent us £ 5 to show he means busi- ness. He says he will fight Hatton at lOst 2ib for £ 100 a side, and leave all preliminaries to us, and take reasonable expenses to fight in London. Hatton can make up the sum in our hands to £ 5, and send articles to Brettle, at the White Lion, Digbeth, Birmingham. This, we trust, he will at once do, or we must decline any further dealings with him. Young Sullivan, having received forfeit from Stamp and Norton, will make a match now to fight Stamp at his own weight, for not less thau £ 25 a side, or Norton at 7st 101b, for the same amount. Young Hartley can be accommodated at the same weight, or Bell of Camden Town ou his own terms. Money ready at Mr Wibrow's, the Catherine Wheel, Catherine Wheel- alley, Bishopsgate- street, City, on Tuesday evening next. Jack Haley, in ^ answer to Bath, says, as he never fought, his friends will not give £ 5 to fight in the London district, but they will match him according to his challenge; or Haley will fight Nat Langham's Head Stud Black, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side, in the same ring as Perry and Sayers. Money ready at J. Jones's, Duke's Head, Vine- street, Hatton- garden, next Tuesday evening, RobertElwood of Edinburgh will fight Tom O'Neal of Glasgow, catch weight, for his own sum, but not less than £ 25 a side. To fight in the London district, and each man to pay his own ex- penses. Elwood wishes a fair conclusive fight,' aud the best man to win. By sending a deposit to us, and articles to Elwood, at 41, Rose- street, Edinburgh, the match will be immediately made. Morris Roberts will back Simon Finighty to fight any man within a hundred miles of Birmingham, for from £ 5 to £ 25, at 7st 10lb or 8st, Dobsou of Walsall preferred. Money ready at Roberts's, on Tuesday night, at Finighty's benefit. Madden j will show on this occasion. I J. Jones of the Duke's Head, Vine- street, Hatton Garden, has ! a lad, who never won more than £ 5, he will match against : Sullivan, at 7st 101b, for £ 25 a side. A match can be ensured by ! applying at the above, 011 Tuesday evening next, i Doe of Paddington will fight Gardiner of Notting Hill, for £ 10 a side, at catch weight. Msney ready at the Duke of York, Wharf- road, Paddington. Or Lewis of the Potteries can be accommodated on the same terms. Alec Keene has an old man, 58 years of age, he will back to fight Jesse Hatton, for £ 10 or £ 20 a side, at catch weight. Meney ready any night next week, at Mr Keene's, Three Tuns, Moor- street, Soho. A gentleman will be at Mr Short's, Leaping Bar, Old- street, on Monday evening, to back a Novice who never fought for a shilling against Jesse Hatton, for £ 25 a side, at his own weight. A Novice, who never won more than £ 5, weight about lOst, will fight Jesse Hattou, catch weight, for £ 25 a side. If articles, with a deposit, are sent to us, a match can be made. Mace of Norwich can still be backed against Job Cobley, Bob Brettle, or any other man at lOst 21b, for £ 100 a side. A deposit sent to us will be immediately covered. ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.— Messrs Shepherd and Creswick have kindly granted the eccentric. Joseph Jones a ticket night, to take place on Wednesday, May 20th, in consequence of his previous benefit not being so successful as they could have wished. Joseph Jones begs to impress upon the minds of his friends that by taking tickets only will they confer a benefit upon him. Tickets to be obtained at Harry Wright's, William the Fourth. Albany- road, Camberwell; Mr Harris's, the Eques- trian Tavern, next to the Surrey Theatre ; Fred. Chandler's, Red Lion, Borough ; Charley Lewis's, the Champion Swimmer Greenwich ; and Joe Jones's, 64, Lane- street, Borough. Don't forget the 20th. TOM SAYERS'S BENEFIT.— Our readers are aware that Tom Sayers has taken the Chandos- street Rooms, for a benefit, to take place on Tuesday evening next, being the nlgho before the fight between Hayes and Bob Travers for £ 200, when both men will show. Tom has reoeived promises from many good men and true, and doubtless will have a bumper. Nat Langham and Tom Sayers will wind up. Tom hopes that, as he is going into hard training immediately for his forthcoming tussle for the championship, all friends will come and give him a greeting. JOB COBLEY'S BENEKIT.— This noticeable event will come off to- morrow ( Monday) evening, at Jemmy Massey's, the Crown, Cranbourne- passage, Leicester- square. Job has put forth a most enticing bill of fare, which 110 doubt will be fully acted up to. All admirers of true courage, conjoined to artistic skill, must be patrons of Job, and help to give him a bumper. The renowned Johnny Walker, in consideration of Jemmy Massey's ill health, has generously volunteered to don the gloves with the Leicester Lad— a treat in itself, irrespective of all other con- siderations. HARMONY, & c.— Jemmy Shaw is always at home at his old Queen's Head, Crown- court, Windmill- street, Haymarket. This evening there will be a strong meeting of the Fancy generally ; also to- morrow ( Monday) the lovers of song are invited to join their social brethren. Also harmony, & c, every Thursday and Saturday evening. Next Thursday there will be a galaxy of amusement, when the eccentric little H. Jones will preside, faced by Mr II. Hiliard; also harmony every Saturday evening under talented management. The great 100 rat match comes off at Jemmy Shaw's next Tuesday evening. The sports of the East have been brought to perfection at Harry Orme's, the Jane Shore., 103, High- street, Shoreditch. A truly splendid boxing boudoir has been prepared for private tuition. Gloves, & c, furnished. Masters- at- Arms, Harry Orme aud Billy Duucau. All the Bihliotheca Pugllistica kept for reference. The Fights for the Championship to be had at the bar. The best sing song at the East End every Thursday evening. Next Thursday night the presidential dais will be filled by one of Harry's old supporters, faced by Harry Hicks. Morris Roberts, of the George and Dragon Spirit Vaults, Wharf- street, Birmingham, invites all his friends to his domicile, which is now the favourite resort of the Fancy and sportiugpub- lic generally to witness the unrivalled sparring every Saturday and Monday evening between Morris and Simon Finighty, David Ingram and Darkey, Young Fox aud Cotter, and a host of London and Birmingham talent. This ( Saturday) evening Morris's Darkey wrestles with a good- un. On Monday a glove encounter comes off, for £ 5, between two first raters. THE OLD KING JOHN, HOLYWELL- LANE, SHOREDITCH.— The Spider's select academy for private tuition in the noble art of self- defence. Letters given at any hour of the day by the Spider or Dan Collins. Harmonic meetings every Tuesday evening, supported by first- rate talent. Public sparring every Saturday and Monday evening, conducted by Dan Collins. To- night ( Saturday) a glove encounter betwixt two East End favourites. Gloves and dumb bells sent to any part of the kingdom. Fistiana and Fights for the Championship to be had at the bar. Nat Langham, of the Cambrian Stores, Castle- street, Leicester- square, begs to inform his friends that his house has the snuggest snuggery at the West End. The celebrated Frank Widdowes and his celebrated pal still indulge in their usual eccentricities. Mr Mace of Norwich will nightly rehearse tha triumphal notes he intends playing at the Black's corner. Alec Reid conducts public boxing every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday night; on Mondays from two till four. Portraits of Nat aud Bob Travers sent for a remittance. Private lessons. J. Booth, the Champion Lancashire Step Dancer, still figures at the Grapes Tavern, Friar- street, five doors from Blackfriars- road. His harmonic meetings still continue with undimished success, and for the future will take place every evening. J. B. invites his town and country friends to pay him a visit, when they can have a glass of the right sort. J, B. is always to be found at home to give instructions in the art of step- dancing, ou moderate terms. The chair taken every night by W, Crick, at eight o'clock precisely. THE RATTLER, WHITE'S- ROW, PORTSEA.— Georee Matthison's select academy for private tuition in the noble art of self- defence. Lessons given at any hour of the day by young Gillam of Brighton, or Matthison himself. Public sparring every Mon- day and Saturday evening, conducted by young Gillam. A first- rate glove encounter takes place next Mondav evening. Ad- mission free. Fistiana, and Fights for the Championship to be seen at the bar. Young Reed, professor of the noble art, at Jem Burn's, the Rising Sun, Air- street, Piccadilly, gives private lessons daily, from the hour of twelve till four, and from eight till ten in the evening. Gloves and every requisite provided. Gentlemen at- tended at their own residences. Gloves, dumb- bells, and all gymnastic implements forwarded to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of a remittance. Young Reed can also be heard of at Owen Swift's, Tichborne- street, Haymarket. At J. Vassar's, Green Dragon, Halfmoon- str'eet, Bishopsgate, Jem Mace ( of Norfolk) has kindly consented to take the chair, to oblige an old countryman, faced by Mr George Godling, as- sisted by Mr Frank Widdowes, Jack Brooks, aud a Norwich professional. On this occasion a large assemblage is expected to support the host, and to patronise the Norfolk hero.— N. B. Jack Brooks gives private lessons at any hour. Jem Cross requests us to state that his novice Campbell has left him and gone to Australia, so that challenges will be useless, Cross says the benefit for Campbell will take place as proposed to- morrow ( Monday), at the Royal Oak, East- lane, Greenwich, and the profits will be applied to pay some expenses left by Campbell. Young French ( alias Flatcatcher) takes a benefit at George Brown's, the Bell, Red Lion Market, Whitecross- street, on Monday evening next, when he will be prepared to make a match with T. Smith of Cheltenham, at 8st 61b, for £ 25 a side, or Jack Haley at 9st, for his own sum. Any one else can be ac- commodated atS st 6lb, for the like amount. Ben Caunt, of the Coach and Horses, St Martin's- lane, begs to inform his friends ia town and country, that his harmonic meet- ings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday even- ing. Sparring every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday night, conducted by Young Sambo. Private lessons given to gentle- men at any time by Young Sambo, or tho Elastic Pot Boy, Cobley. Jem Ward is again sparkling in his old horizon. The hostelry known as the King's Arms, Whitechapel- road, now boasts Jem as the boniface. Harmonic meetings every Friday evening. On Friday evening next the chair will be taken by an old friend. Jem Ward has painted a picture which he will chal- lenge the world for colour, aud can be seen at his house. The Sir Charles Napier feat is performed by Professor Harrison every Tuesday and Saturday. The professor also exhibits his Herculean feats of strength each evening to astounding au- diences. Lessons given in the Indian club and dumb- bell exer- cises, also boxing. Clubs, dumb- bells ( any weight), and boxing- gloves supplied OH receipt of a P. O. O., directed Chariag- cross. Mike Madden is at Sam Simmonds's, King's Arms, Bagot- street, Birmingham, where he takes a benefit on tlie spacious green at the back of the house next Monday week, when he will be prepared to make a match with any man in England at lOst 31b, for £ 100 a side. Harry Bruuton, of the George and Dragon, Beech- street, Bar* bican, has succeeded in securing the services of the celebrated Irish comic vocalist, Sam Cochrane, who will appear this ( Satur- day) eveniug, and every succeeding Saturday until further no- tice. Admissiou free. Simon Finighty takes his benefit on Tuesday, at Morris Roberts's, the George and Dragon, Wharf- street, Birmingham, when he will be ready to make a match with any one at Sst, within 100 miles of Birmingham. Bill White ( the Caledonian Mouse), who gallantly fought Tom Bell of Camden Town, intends taking a sparring benefit, at the Black Boy and Still, Hampstead, to- morrow ( Monday). The wind- up between the Caledonian Mouse and Tom Bell. Jemmy Massey's harmonic meeting every Wednesday evening. On Wednesday next the chair will be taken by Mr Bromley, faced by Mr Berkin, of the Crown, Cranbourn- passage, Leicester- square. The sons of Tom Callis request that persons who hold sub- scriptions for them will forward the amounts to us. Chinnom takes a benefit at Nat Langham's, Cambrian, Castle* street, Leicester square, on Thursday evening next. DEATH OP MR JACKSON— We regret to learn that Mr James Jackson, formerly well known in the pedestrian world, and lat- terly a staunch backer of Aaron Jones and Tom Paddock, died suddenly on Friday at his residence, the King's Head, King- street- mews, Grosvenor- square. WRESTLING— The winner of the Liverpool prize of last Whit- Monday will wrestle the winner of the London heavy weight prize of Good Friday last, in the Cumberland and West- moreland style, the best of five falls, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side; to come off within a month, either in Liverpool or London, reason- able expenses to be paid. There is also a lad, living in Liverpool for years, who will wrestle any list man of same place, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side; to come off in the same ring and same day. Money ready at John Towerson's, Cumberland Hotel, 5, Great Homer- street, Liverpool. THE GREAT MATCH WITH SWANN AND SWITHENBANK.— This match between Wm. Swann of Ashton, Lancashire, and Geo. Swithenbank of Saddle worth, Yorkshire, for £ 100 a side, is fixed for to- morrow ( Monday), on the ground of Mr J. Winter- bottom, Higginshow, near Oldham, and the whole of the stakes are now in the hands of Mr Holden of Mancheter, The condi- tions are two back falls out of three, Lancashire fashion, catch as catch can, in pumps and drawers, the spikes not to exceed a quarter of an inch in length, and not to be used wilfully on the person. We understand that the men are in first- rate " tiff," the green upon which the ring has been formed is in capital order, and a brilliaut struggle may be expected, as to whether Lancashire or Yorkshire shall come off triumphant. CORNISH AND DEVON SOCIETY.— This old- established society will hold their usual annual manly sports this year at Mr Baum's, the White Lion, Victoria Park Station, Hackney Wick, on Whit- Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. There will be several valuable prizes given, which will be divided into two classes, namely, the heavy aud the light weights. There will be also prizes for amateurs. The entertainments will be much en- livened every evening by music, dancing, & c, & c. The whole concluding each evening with a grand display of fireworks, illuminations, & c, & c. For starting of trains, and other matters, see bills of each day. Cornwall and Devonshire wrestling will take place at Mr Rooke's, the Jolly Caulkers, Deptford Lower- road, Rotherhithe, on Whit- Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Prizes amounting to upwards of £ 11 will be contested for. To commence at three o'clock. Enoch Walker of Mossley and John Barlow of Birket, near Middleton, are matched to wrestle, for £ 10 a side, Barlow to have one throw given, atiJas. Winterbottom's, Higginshaw, Old- ham, on the 30th inst. NURR AND SPELL— Tommy Stephenson of Wortlej is open to play any man 60 years of age, or he will play Wm. Wind- sor of Low Wortley, for £ 5 a side, providing he will give him 10 score in 30 rises, or Jas. Maltby, or if Wm. Buckton of Armley is not satisfied with his last defeat he is open to play him again. Money ready at Mr John Holden's, New Inn, Wortley. Wm. Brayshaw of Bramley will play J. Haley of Huff End or L. Threapelton of same place, or he will take 10 scores in 30 rises, of B. Fletcher or R. Young of Bowling, or take one rise in 30 of J. Procter of Horsforth. Woodforth. A match can be made any night next week at the Tollbar Inn, Manchester- road, Bradford, or at Mr J. Milner's, the Acorn Inn, Whitecoat, Bramley, for from £ 5 to £ 15 a side. John Sutcliffe of Green- lane, Northowram, will play any of the following, for £ 10 a side, viz, John Speight of Brighouse, Abram Bywater of Thornton, or H. Greenwood of Shibden, if he is not satisfied with his last defeat. A match can be made any night next week at the above house. RABBIT COURSING.- Thos. Greenhalgh will run his dog Spark from Gorton against any dog in England, at Bellevue, the best out of 21 courses, 60 or 70 yards law, for £ 20 a side ( barring Hartley's Mischief). A match can be made by sending articles and £ 5 to John Jennison, Bellevue, Manchester. DUTTON AND SMITH.— On account of this match ( Topper v Gipsy) we have further received £ 4 from Mr Smith and half a £ 5 note from Mr Dutton. The final deposit of £ 5 a side is to be made May 20, 2 . BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, MAY 17, 1857. AQUATIC REGISTER. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. MORNING, EVENING. SUNDAY, MAY 10 37 mill past 2 .... 52 lain past 2 MONDAY 7 min past 3 — 22 mia past 8 TUBSDAY 80 min past 3 .... 55 min past 3 WEDNESDAY 13 min past 4 .... 28 min past 4 THURSDAY min past i .... 7 min past 5 FBIDAY 28 miu past 5 .... 51 mm past 5 SATURDAY 20 min past 6 .... 17 mm past b REGATTAS AND MATCHES TO COME. MAY. 11.— Cambridge University Eiglit- oared Races commence. . 11.— Arundel Unity Four- oared Race, from Putney to Chiswiek. 12 — Kelly and Messenger— te row Irons Putney to Mortlake, for saw a side and the Championship of the Thames. 16 — Queen's Printers Boat Club Pair- oared Race, from Putney to Barnes. 16 — Times Unity Club Four- oared Race, from Putney to Barnes. 18.— Oxford University Eight- oared Races commence. 19.— Prince of Wales Yacht Club Sailing Match, for yachts not exceeding 8 tons, from Erith to Chapman's Head and back. Entries close May 15, at 10 p. m. ., 19.— J. Clasper and Wright— to row a scullers race, for £ 10 a side, at Norwich. 28.— Royal Thames Yacht Club Opening Trip. Black wall, at 2 p. m. 28.— Birkenhead Model Yacht Club Opening Cruise. 3.— Royal Mersey Yacht Club Opening Cruise. Rock Ferry at 10 a. m. 25.— London Model Yacht Club Third Class Sailing Match on the ser- pentine. Entries close May 5. 25 — Bate and Jones— to row from Putney to Mortlake, for £ a a side. 26 — Iianelagh Yacht Club Sailing Match at Battersea. Entries close May 20. 80.— Birkenhead Model Yacht Club Sailing Match, for a £ 20 prize. JUNE. 1.— Prince ot Wales Aquatic Club Four- oared Match, from Battersea to 1— Templ^ Aiiiateur Aquatic Club Four- oared Race, from Westminster to Battersea. , „. ,. 2- Royal Thames Yacht Club Sailing Match, lst and 2d Classes. from Erith to the Nore and back. First prize £ 100, second prize £ a0. Entries close May 25, at 10 p. m. 8.— Albert Rowing Club Scullers Race at . vlanchester. 6 — Nemesis Rowing Club, Manchester. Champion Pair- oars. 8,— Cliilds and Wharf— to row from Woolwich to Liinehouse, for £ S0 8.— Isleworth Regatta. 12.— Oxford University Sculls. 13.— Clyde Model Yacht Club Opening Cruise. 15.— Robson and Winship, to row from the High Level Bridge to the Meadows, on the Tyne, for £ 25 a side. 18— Royal London Yaclit Club Sailing Match, for first and second class yachts, from Erith to the Nore Light- ship and back. Entries close June 11. „ , , 19.— Royal Thames Yacht Club Schooner Match, from Gravesend round the Mouse and back to Greenhithe. First Class £ 100, second class £ 50. Entries close June 11, at 10 p. m. 19.— Royal Mersey Yacht Club Regatta, for pilot boats, rowing, & c. 19.— Oxford University Pair- oars. . . 20.— Royal Mersey Yacht Club Sailing Match. First prize £ a0 j second prize £ 30. 22.— Wandsworth Regatta. 23, 24.— Kingston- on- Thames Royal Regatta. 27.— Birkenhead Model Yacht Club, for £ 15 and smaller prizes. 29,30.— Henley- on- Thames Royal Kegatta. Entries close June la. SO and July 1.— Royal Irish Yacht Club Regatta. 30,— London Model Yacht Club First Class Sailing Matcn, from Green- wich to Oven's Buoy and hack to Erith. JULY. 2.— Royal London Yacht Club Sailing Match, for third class yachts, from Erith to Coalhoase Point and back to Greenwich. Entries close June 25. 7.— Pembroke Dock Royal Regatta. 7,8,9.— Royal Thames National Regatta. 17.— Clyde Model Yacht Club Regatta at Largs. 17.— Prince of Wales Yacht Club Challenge Cup. 18,— Royal Tiiames 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 £ 30, second £ 10. Entries close July 9th, at 10 p. m. 28.— Ranelagh Yacht Club Sailing Match at Battersea. Entries close July 15. AUGUST. 5 and 6.— Royal Southern Yacht Club Regatta at Southampton. 15.— Birkenhead Model Yacht Club Challenge Cup. 26.— Port of Plymouth Royal Regatta. 26, 2S.— Royal Northern Yacht Club Regatta at Dunoon. 29.— Clyde Model Yacht Club Regatta at Dunoon. ROYAL VICTORIA YACHT CLUB. - RYDB, MAY 7.— Yachts at and off the station : Coquette, J. H. Smyth Pigott, Esq ; Henrietta, Count Batthyany ; Shadow, Sir Gilbert East, Bart; Snake, Capt Geo. Brigstocke; Dawn, Thos. Broad wood, Esq; Wildfire, T. Turner Turner, Esq. There was a match round the island, between the Coquette schooner, 50 tons, and the Shadow cutter, of 50 tons. After a fair start, at 10 a. m., with a moderate breeze E. S. E., the Sha- dow arrived at 6: 0 p. m., and the Coquette at 6: 15 p. m. ROYAL THAMES YACHT CLUB. The monthly meeting of this club was held at the Bedford Hotel, on Wednesday, the 6th inst, the attendance at the house dinner consisting, as usual, of some forty members and friends. The treasurer occupied the chair, and was relieved by the Com- modore, Lord Alfred Paget, M. P., at a later period of the evening. The minutes of the April meeting having been read by the secretary and unanimously confirmed, many new mem- bers were elected, including several yacht- owners, and others were proposed for the 3d June ballot. ' The report of the Sailing Committee was adopted, aud the House Committee, in an- nouncing the arrangements entered into for the club, consequent upon the removal from the Bedford Hotel, stated that from Midsummer next the Royal Thames Yacht Club House would be at 49, St James's- street ( late Guards' Club), at present occupied by the Sovereign Life Assurance Company. The committee further stated that an agreement had been entered into for the next two years to rent a certain number of rooms on the said premises, adjoining the Wellington. This announce- ment elicited much applause, inasmuch as the additional accom- modation accruing, irrespective of the position of the future club- house, will doubtless prove attractive to many who have hitherto been unfrequent visitors at the Bedford. The in- creasing members of the club would, ere long, have led to some such result, had there not been other reasons. It was resolved, that owing to the difficulty of procuring a steamer large enough, that the schooner match take place on Friday, the 19th of June, instead- of Saturday, the 20th, and that the said match terminate at Greenhithe in lieu of Rosherville, it being considered that as, doubtless, many yachts will be out to witness the match, Green- hithe would offer a better view of the finish, inasmuch as the river is much broader, and there is a long slack on the south shore. It was also resolved that the steamers in future proceed direct from London Bridge at ten a. m., without calling at Black- wall. The following gentlemen were appointed stewards for the steam- boats, ou the occasion of tbe respective matches, and from whom tickets are obtainable by members who have paid their subscriptions, viz :— G. Henley Barber, Robert Cooke, John J. Ford, W. L. Hooper, Joseph Mills, and Perceval Tur- ner, Esq. The rendezvous for yachts on the occasion of the opening trip on Saturday, the 23d instant, will be off Brunswick Pier, Blackwall, at two p. m., to sail thence punctually to Gra^ esend. The noble Commodore will hoist his flag on board the Phoenix. Doubtless many clippers will be up the river in time for this event, on account of the match on Whit- Tuesday, 2d of June, when, in all probability, the following will enter to compete:— Cymba, Mosquito, Extravaganza, Glance, Amazon, Cyclone, Whirlwind, Secret, Emmet ( new), Phantom, Silver Star ( new), and Thought. The House Committee will issue ticket for the opening trip dinner, at 14s each ( includingwiue), which may be obtained of the secretary up to two p. m. on Friday, the 22d inst. PRINCE OP WALES YACHT CLUB. The monthly meeting of this club was held ou Friday last, the 8th inst, and the future meetings of the club will be held on the second Friday in each month, instead of the second Tuesday, as heretofore. The first match of this season, for yachts not ex- ceeding eight tons, will take place on Tuesday, the 19th inst, for the following prizes:— A silver cup, value £ 25, given by the club; a silver cup, value £ 10, presented by the hon secretary; a silver cup, value £ 5, presented by the auditors. A large steamer will leave the Brunswick Wharf, Blackwall, at half- past teu o'clock a. m. A military baud will be on board, and every accommoda- tion provided for members and their friends. Members not in arrear of their subscription, free admission; non- members ad- mitted on payment of 2s 6d each. The last night for entry of yachts in this match will be Friday, the 15th inst, from seven to ten o'clock, at the club house; yacht owners unable to attend can enter their vessels by letter addressed to the liou sec at the club house, enclosing the entrance fee of Is per ton, and the colour of their racing flag. All yachts entered for this match must be at the Folly House, Blackwall, on Saturday, the 16th inst, at five o'clock p. m., to be measured according to the new rule. The following gentlemen were elected at this meeting:— Mr E. Stirling, Grafton- street, Fitzroy- square; Mr F. B. Chat- terton, 63, Lisson- grove; Mr J. Gidon, 19, Lisson- grove; Mr R. Ryan, Great James- street, Lisson- grove; Mr J. Scott, Haymarket. ROYAL MERSEY YACHT CLUB. The members of this club dined together at the Rock Ferry Hotel, on Monday evening last, on the occasion of the monthly meeting of the club. Mr Liltey, Hyde Park- gardens, and Mr Thomas A. Corlett, Ramsey, Isle of Man, were elected members, and others were proposed. The opening cruise of the season was fixed to take place on Saturday, the 23d instant., the yachts to assemble off the marine station, Rock Ferry, at 10 a. m. The report of the Sailing Committee respecting the club sailing matches was confirmed, and to be sailed for on Saturday, the 20th of June, for the yachts of two classes— £ 50 prize above 35 tons, and £ 30 under 35 tons. It was also resolved that the general regatta for the amusement of all classes be held the day previously, on Friday, the 19th of June, making two days' amusements. The regatta is proposed to be on a liberal scale, embracing prizes for pilot boats, fishing boats, pleasure boats, rowing races, & c, & c, similar to the one held by the club in 1853. Several liberal sums have been subscribed to carry ont the object, and will be further taken into consideration at the next meeting. ROYAL WESTERN YACHT CLUB OF IRELAND. The annual general meeting of this club was held at the club house, 113, Grafton- street, Dublin, on Saturday, the 2d of May. The chair was taken at three o'clock. The chairman apologised for the absence of their flag officers upon this occasion, the Com- modore being on his passage to Bayonne in his new schooner, the Heroine, 85 tons; the Vice- Commodore was prevented at- tending by iilness, aud the Rear- Commodore was in the South of England on yachting business. The Secretary then read the report, which was considered to be most satisfactory, and which, together with the statement of accounts, was'unani- mously adopted and passed. After some other club business had been gone through, the meeting proceeded to ballot for the officers and committee for the ensuing year, when the following officers were declared to be duly elected:— Robert Batt, Esq, Heroine, schooner, 85 tons, Commodore; James E. Stopfora, Esq, Water Wyvern, schooner, 75 tons, Vice- Commodore; Harry Bridson, Esq,. Nimrod, cutter, 40 tons, Rear- Commodore. Trustees: James E. Stopford, Esq, Patrick David Jeffers, Esq, and Capt Darcus. Cup Bearer: Wm, Lewis, Esq. Secretaries : Wm. Cooper and Thomas O'Connell, Esqs. The office of Hon Treasurer being vacant by the resignation of Edward Fox, Esq, to whom a vote of thanks was passed, it was resolved that the duties thereof should in future bo discharged by a finance com- mittee. Thirteen general members of committee were then elected, and the proceedings of one ofthe most agreeable general meetings that has been held terminated. In the evening a number of the members met at dinner, and enjoyed a most agreeable and social evening. The regatta, to be held in Galway Bay, in the month of July, under the auspices and management of this club, will, it is anticipated, prove the most brilliant affair of the kind that has ever taken place on the western coast. No paius are being spared to make the details perfect; the subscrip- tion lists are filling fast, and full particulars will be shortly an- nounced. The spirited high sheriff, P. Sarsfield Comyn, Esq, is unwearying in his exertions, and the inhabitants of Galway may look forward to as great a treat as their yachtsmen visitors will experience from the visit to their magnificent bay, the " Citie of the Tribes," and the beauties of Loch Corriu. Several new vessels have been recently added to the lists of the club, aud its affairs are progressing most prosperously. ROYAL ST GEORGE'S YACHT CLUB, IRELAND. At the usual weekly meeting for ballotting for membership the following were admitted: Lieut W. King, ' 12th Lancers; Capt Wray Palliser, Capt Henry, late 4th Dragoon Guards; the Hon Robert King, Lord Francis Conyngham, M. P.; Capt Ewart, Grenadier Guards ; Joseph Gubbins and Edward de Moleyns, Esqrs. A subscription list has been opened for the purpose of presenting a piece of plate to the Royal Irish Yacht Club, to be raced for at their regatta, which comes off on the 30th of June aud the following day, in the Bay of Dublin. Commodore the Marquis Conyngham heads the list with a munificent sum, and, from the manner in which his example has been emulated, the gift will doubtless reflect much credit on the donors. Vice- Commodore Lord Otho Fitzgerald has laid down a screw steam yacht, her hull and ma- chinery being designed by him. She will be launched very shortly, and will be at once fitted for sea. His lordship deserves much credit for ingenuity and originality, and further details will be given when she is completed. A considerable number of yachts have commenced fitting out, and several are already at their moorings in Kingstown Harbour. The biting east w'ind and frosts at night, offer considerable drawbacks to the enjoy- ment afforded by the noble pastime of yachting ; but the im- petus given to yachtsmen by the coming regatta, and the energy displayed in the early preparations for sea, give promise of one of the most brilliant seasons ever recorded of this favourite station. THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE THAMES. At the meeting which took place on Wednesday last, according to announcement, at Mr Salter's, Feathers Tavern, Wands- worth, when Tom Mackinney attended on the part of Messenger, H was arranged that Mr W. Biffen should act as umpire for the champion, and that Mr John Salter should " watch the pro- ceedings" on the part of the Fulham Hero; but when it came to the point of selecting a suitable referee, one whose knowledge of the river and rowing matters, as well as impartiality, should fit him for the important office, the matter was found to be OHe of no little difficulty. Many names were mentioned, but of these some were uncertain as to the possibility of attendance, others were unwilling to renounce their bets ( a sine qua non, in such matters), and others again were objected to by one side or the other, so that at last it was resolved to leave the matter in our hands, and we have undertaken that a referee shall be forth- coming on the day with whom the competitors and the public will be satisfied. Such, however, is our confidence in the honour both of Messenger and Kelly, and their skill and coolness as watermen, that we feel quite con- vinced that nothing but the veriest accident will ever bring his services into requisition. Little or no betting took place, which may be chiefly attributed to the absence of Mes- senger aud his frieuds, but we think there has lately been a cail in favour of Kelly. Glad we are to say that the captains of steamboats no longer need those admonitions which were formerly so necessary on the eve of a match, and generally so fruitless, but appear now to take a pleasure in affording to their utmost a clear stage for the combatants, and a good view to their passengers. The race will most probably start about four p. m., or very soon after, and the steamers chartered by Kelly and Messenger— the proceeds of which will, we hear, be chiefiy tor the losing man, and which we therefore hope will be extensively patronised— will leave London Bridge two hours previously. RANELAGH YACHT CLUB. The monthly general meeting of the Ranelagh Yacht Club will be held at the Swan Tavern, Battersea, on Wednesday evening, the 13th inst, at eight o'clock. The club will proceed to the elec- tion of an auditor in place of Mr Wrest, and a member of com- mittee in place of Mr Roper ; and also to fill any vacancies which may occur in consequence of such elections. The following no- tice of motion for alteration of law 5 was given at the last meet- ing by the Vice- Commodore:— To omit all the words after " election next ensuing," and to insert instead thereof, the words " that one black ball in four do exclude; and that the names of the elected candidates be notified by the chairman at the time." The first match of the season for two prizes of the joint value of £ 15 will be sailed on Tuesday the 26th of May ; entries to close at the club house at ten p. m. on Wednesday the 20th Mav; all yachts to be at Battersea Bridge to be measured at three p. m. on Monday, 25th of May; and to be at their stations at two p. m. on Tuesday the 26tb. A steam- boat will accompany the match, and will leave the Cadogan Pier at 1: 30 p. m. A bind will bo engaged, and refreshments will be provided on board. Members will be admitted free, aud may also introduoe visitors, upon payment of Is each, the names- ot all such visitors and the signature of the member being written ou the ticket of admission. In consequence of the day of the founda- tion of the club, the 28th of June, falling this year upon a Sun- da/, the anniversary dinner will take place on Tuesday, the 30th June, and the following gentlemen have been appointed stewards:— The officers of the club, and Messrs Chasemore, Freeman, Hanbury, Hatfield, G. W. S. Iago, W. Lawrance, Oriel, T. H. Wilson. The following gentlemen will be balloted for on Wednesday, 13th May:— viz, Dr A. W. Barclay 23a, Bruton- street, Berkeley- square; Mr George Berry, 1, Loyal Avenue- terrace; Mr C. P. Lawton, 5, Royal Avenue- terrace ; Mr A. H. Penny, The Cottage, Plough- lane, Battersea ; Mr E. S. Phillips, 5, Canterbury- row, Kennington; Mr W. H. Royston, 1, Cheyne- row ; Mr Turner, Bower Works, Sheffield ; Mr H. M. Witt, 53, Paulton's- square; Mr George Yapp, 83, Oakley- street, Chelsea. BIRKENHEAD MODEL YACHT CLUB. The usual meeting of this club was held at the club house, Canning Hotel, on Wednesday last. There was a large attend- ance of members. After the minutes of the preceding month's meeting had been read and confirmed, it was resolved that the yachts start from the same place as last season, namely, opposite the Birkenhead Hotel, it being considered that the constant passing and re- passing of the Woodside packets was an insur- mountable obstacle to their starting from the Woodside Basin. The Vice- Commodore will hoist his flag on board the Ranger, on the 23d May, for the opening cruise— to start at two o'clock. The Vice- Commodore's yacht, the May Flower, is now nearly plated, and, from her model, will, we think, prove a dangerous antagonist; she will be ready for the opening cruise. She was designed and laid down by St Clair J. Byrne, Esq. ROYAL BOSTON YACHT CLUB. The opening trip of the club for the present season took place ou Monday last, but in consequence of the unfavourable state of the weather and a strong north- east wind the number of yachts assembled was much smaller than usual. The opening supper took place the same evening at the club house, W hite Hart Hotel, Boston, when upwards of thirty members sat down to an excellent supper provided by Mr Challaus in his accustomed style. The chair was filled by Vice- Commodore J. S. Wilkinson, Esq, while the vice- chair was occupied by Mr W. Howden, jun. The usual loyal toasts were given. The healths of the borough members, H. Ingram and W. H. Adams, Esqs, were ably responded to by Mr'John Bontoft and Mr J. E. Ridlington, and a very pleasant evening was spent. The next meeting was to be on the 7th of May, when several gentlemen for members were be balloted for. ROYAL WELSH YACHT CLUB. I The monthly meeting of this club was held on Wednesday last, at the Club House, Carnarvon, the Rear- Commodore presiding. Mr George Augustus Huddart, of Brynkir, who was proposed at the last meeting, was balloted for and unanimously elected a member. The Rev J. Slater proposed Mr David Hugh Griffith, of Craig- yr- Halen, to be balloted for election at the next meeting ; seconded by Mr C. J. Sampson. PEMBROKE DOCK ROYAL REGATTA. The day fixed for this event is Tuesday, July 7. th next, and on reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that it is under the patronage of her Majesty the Queen and his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales; and from the fact that it has been postponed till after the Royal Irish Yacht Club Regatta, no doubt a good attendance of yachts will be present on their return from Dublin. Any further particulars may be obtained on ap- plication to Geo. Arber, Esq, hon sec, Pembroke Dock. ROYAL THAMES NATIONAL REGATTA. At the meeting of the committee of this important under- taking, held on Tuesday evening at the White Lion Hotel, Putney, it was resolved that the regatta should take place on the 7th, 8th, and 9th of July. A preliminary outline of prizes to be offered was prepared; but as these must necessarily depend upon the amount of support received, it is deemed advisable to defer publication of the programme for the present. The com- mittee have reason to believe that besides races for gentlemen, they will be able to offer prizes, open to the world, for two four- oar outrigger and old- fashioned pairs, outrigger and old- fashioned sculls, apprentices' sculls, & c. It therefore behoves all interested in aquatic sports to support by their contribu- tions, without delay, the exertions of the committee to render this year's regatta even more attractive than any of its prede- cessors, Every oarsman throughout the kingdom will be glad to find that, despite the heavy losses to the committee of pre- vious years, those gentlemen are determined to preserve this great regatta to the metropolis, and we sincerely hope that their patriotism will be warmly seconded in all quarters. It is, in- deed, now or never more; for should the regatta once be suffered to drop altogether, many years may elapse before another body of men is found courageous enough to face the difficulties of a revival. Should the funds of this year compel retrenchment, we hope the watermen's prizes will not be interfered with for the sake of the amateur races. LONDON ROWING CLUB. On Thursday last this club showed in great force; three eight oared crews were formed, and several members were on the river in small craft. The club, after rowing, dined at the new club room just completed at the Star and Garter, which gives general satisfaction. At a meeting held after the removal of the cloth, two new members were elected, and five gentlemen proposed for ballot ou Thursday next. At a committee meeting held the same evening, it was arranged that the club row an eight- oared scratch match on Tuesday, May 26th. The race to be rowed from above Hammersmith Bridge to the lower end of the new Steam Boat Pier, Putney ; the prizes to be tankards. The club now musters in tull force every Thursday evening, when some impromptu rowing generally takes place. An extra meeting is usually held on Mondays; the crews are drawn ( on both even- ings) at 10 minutes past six, which gives members coming from town by the quarter to six o'clock train from Waterloo time to arrive at the club rooms. THAMES SUBSCRIPTION CLUB. A numerous gathering of members took place on Monday evening, at the Freemasons' Tavern, R. N. Philipps, Esq, in the chair, When the twelve noblemen and gentlemen whose names appeared in our last impression1 were unanimously elected. It was announced that the steamer Lalla llookh had been engaged for the use of the members and their friends, to accompany the race between Kelly and Messenger, on Tuesday next, tickets for which might be obtained on early application to the secretary, the number being limited to eighty. KINGSTON- ON- THAMES ROYAL REGATTA. At the weekly meeting of the committee of the Royal Kingston- on- Thames Regatta, held on Wednesday last, at the Sun Hotel, Kingston, the Regatta was fixed to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 23d and 24th of June next, as will be perceived by our advertisement columns. An additional amount of sub- scriptions was announced. A list of the races will appear in our columns next week. OXFORD UNIVERSITY BOAT CLUB. MR EDITOR : In your impression of last Sunday I noticed a rule of the Oxford University Boat Club which it surpasses me to comprehend. The rule I allude to is this: " Any boat wishing to change a man after the races have begun must give notice to the president at least one hour before the first race, under penalty of £ 1." Now suppose a man becomes after the first race in technical language " shut up," and has to be changed. Here it is evident notice could not have been given before the first race, because the necessity for such change does not arise until that race is over. Is it meant, therefore, that a college is to be fined for not having given notice of an event which it could not have foreseen? This is the only construction I can put on the rule, and it seems to me that a more illogical or unjust rule could not have been framed. Begging your insertion of the above, I am, yours, & c, REMEX. AQUATICS AT WESTMINSTER. The annual and time- honoured race between the Town Boys and Queen's Scholars came off on Wednesday last. The course was as usual from Battersea to Vauxhall. The two crews were— QUEEN'S SCHOLARS. 1. U. Upperton. 2. — Chapman. 3. A. Hughes. 4. A. Walker. F. Catt ( cox). TOWN BOYS. 1. — Cockerell. 2. T. Wheeler. 3. S. French. 4. A. Hamersley. E. O. Kerens ( cox). An even start was effected by the eight. The Town Boys took the lead, and kept it throughout. When nearing the new bridge at Chelsea, the Queen's Scholars, however, put on one of the most plucky spurts ever witnessed ; but the weight of their an- tagonists was too much for them, and though they never gave in once, or showed any signs of being " shut up," they never suc- ceeded in passing the Town Boys' crew, who came in victors by nearly nine lengths. Time 18 minutes. The rowing of both crews was much admired, particularly Messrs Walker and Hughes iu the Queen's Scholars and Messrs Hamersley and French in the Town Boys' boat. This was the first race of the season, which, as the school breaks up soon, will not regularly begin till June. PRESERVATION OF LIFE FROM SHIPWRECK. On Thursday, a meeting of the Royal National Life- Boat In- stitution was held at its house, Jonn- street, Adelphi, Thomas Baring, Esq., M. P., in the chair. Mr. Lewis, the secretary, having read the minutes of the previous meeting, a reward of £ 7 17s was voted to the crew of the life- boat of the institution, stationed at Newbiggiu, for their laudable servies in rescuing the crew of six mew of the schooner Catherine of Ipswich, which during squally weather aud thick fog went on the rocks near Blyth on the 7th ult. The Cullercoats life- boat, which likewise belongs to the society, had also gone off to the assistance of two fishing cobles, and succeeded during a heavy gale in bringing them with their crews in safety into harbour. A life- boat, called the B. Wood, the gift of a generous lady of the name of A. Wood, to the institution, was said to have given much satis- faction to the boatmen who had recently tried her off Hornsea, near Hull, where she is permanently stationed. These three life- boats are on Mr. James Peake's plan. A re ward of £ 6 was also granted to the crew of the life- boat of the institut ion stationed at Cemlyn, on the Anglesey coast, for putting off in her, on Sunday, the 5th ult, with the view of succouring the crew of the barque Ellen Oliver, of Liverpool, from Orleans to that port, which, during a dense fog, had struck on the Skerries rocks. The silver medal and £ 2 each were voted to James Pease, Thomas Pease, and John Jones, pilot, and to George Clerk, seaman, who put off iu a boat and rescued, at considerable risk of life, and after an arduous pull of four hours duration, the crew of three out of four men of the schooner Trevounanee of St Agnes, which during thick weather and a dark night was wrecked off Porth- cawl, Glamorgan. A reward of £ 6 was also granted to three men for their praiseworthy and persevering services to the master and a lad of the smack Ann, of Amlwch, which during a gale of wind had been wrecked near Rhyl. A reward of £ 6 was likewise voted to W. E. Church, coast guardsman, and four fishermen, for putting off in a boat and rescuing, at consider- able risk of life, two fishermen, who during squally weather had been capsized from their boats off Malin Head, on the north- west coast of Ireland. A reward of £ 2 was also granted to John M'Laughlin for his gallant conduct in wading into the surf, at the risk of his life, to the rescue of one out of six per- sons who had been capsized from their boat off Port Retford, on the coast of Donegal. Various other rewards were granted to parties who had meritoriously exerted themselves in saving life from wrecks. The quarterly reports of forty- seven of the life- boats of the institution were, as usual, of a very favourable character. The boats were in a state of much efficiency, and their crews had much confidence in thorn. To enable the society to maintain them in that state it is hoped that the public will extend its liberal support to aa institution which has been in- strumental by its life- boats and other means in rescuing upwards of 10,000 shipwrecked seamen, and which is now making such strenuous efforts to extend its sphere of operation in the cause of humanity. A beautiful lithographic coloured working draw- ing, on a large scale, of Mr Peake's plan of life- boat, which is now adopted and successfully used by the institution, was exhibited at the meeting. The Duke of Northumberland had intimated his intention to have a large number of copies of the same struck off and circulated throughout our colonies and in foreign countries. This suggestion originated with Captain Washington, R. N., hydrographer of the Admiralty, to whom the community is much indebted for the zeal aud intelligence which he has for many years past displayed in assisting to mature a plan of life- boat which may fairly be considered the first in the world, and with which his name will ever be asso- ciated as the chairman of the Northumberland Life- boat Com- mittee. An interesting report was read from the inspector of life- boats respecting his recent visits to the life- boats of the society stationed on the south and west coasts of England. About £ 800 having been ordered to be paid for various life- boats and life- boat houses, the proceedings closed. PIMLICO AND CHELSEA UNITY CLUB.— The members of this club opened their season on Monday with a iour- oared race, from Hammersmith Bridge to Battersea Bridge, for five silver cups for the first boat. The weather was boisterous, and taking that into consideration, the rowing altogether was very good. The following was the result:— Messrs G. Blythe, W. Allen, H. Lidyard, J. Hughes, W. Fennell ( cox), ( White), 1; Messrs. W. Belcher, A. Betts, A. Cole, W. Hallday, A. Fox ( cox), ( Pink) 0 ; Messrs F. Lidyard, W. Cusack, C. Watts, C. F. North, E. Agus ( cox), ( Blue), 0. Mr W.- Blake was umpire. The start was a very capital one. All went off together, and went for nearly a mile with scarcely any difference between them. Just below the Crabtree, the nose ef Pink's boat began to show in front, both the others being still close. In this manner they got to Craven Cottage, when White gradually came up, and led in an- other minute by a length, which they had increased to a length and a half at Putney Bridge. After passing the Crabtree Blue began to fall off in pace, owing, it was said, to one of the crew being taken ill, and the race afterwards lay entirely between the other two. White steadily increased their lead after going through Putney Bridge, and won by four lengths. We are re- quested by the club to express their thanks to Oapt Hawkins, Citizen M, for ijhe kindness shown to them in the management of his boat. DEATH OE ROBERT WRIGHT, ESQ.— Robert Wright, Esq, of Weston House, near Southampton, died on Tuesday last, much and deservedly respected by all classes of society. The deceased was an ardent admirer of yachting, and his two favourite yachts, the Elizabeth and Little Vixen, were the winners ol upwards of thirty prizes in the Southampton Water and at ciub regattas along the southern coast, to which he was always a liberal contributor. The Royal Southern Yacht Club House at Southampton was built by funds placed at the disposal of the members by his munificence, and for years the resources of the club, from various causes, were straitened, but Mr Wright, with energetic zeal for his favourite amusement, was determined it should not be broken up, aud by good management on the part of the committee and officers, aided by the assistance of that gentleman, it is now placed on a permanent footing. As soon as it became known that Mr. Wright was dead, the club colours were hoisted half- mast, and expressions of regret were heard on BARNES AND MORTLAKE AMATEUR REGATTA.— It has been finally settled that this regatta, which, a few years since, was always one of the most favourite suburban affairs, is this year to be renewed, and, from the willingness expressed by a great many of the influential iu the neighbourhood to afford every assistance in their power, there is no doubt of a revival of its former suc- cess. The day will be fixed, and further arrangements made, at a meeting which is shortly to be held at Mr Willcox's, White Hart, Barnes, to whom, as manager, will again be entrusted tne onerous duties of carrying out the wishes of the promoters. Under the supposition that Kingston Regatta was to follow close upon Henley, it had been proposed that Barnes Regatta should take place about the second week in July, but now, in all probability, it will be fixed for a somewhat earlier date. Jemmy Shaw, Queen's Head Tavern, Crown- court, Windmill- street, Haymarket, and W. Blake, waterman, Chelsea, beg to inform their friends and the public that they have chartered that fast and favourite steam boat the Childe Harold, Capt Hudson, to accompany the great match between Henry Kelly of Fulham and James Messenger of Teddington, for the Championship of the Thames and £ 400. Tickets 2s 6d each, to be had of the above and all the sporting houses. The boat will leave London Bridge at half- past two, calling at all the intermediate piers up to Putney. WHITBUN HOLIDAYS.— A splendid silver tea service and other prizes, given by Mrs Jemmy Shaw, Yorkshire Grey, Cheyne- walk, Chelsea, will be rowed for by landsmen, on Whit Monday, a pair- oared race. The members meet at the above house on Wednesday evening next, at eight o'clock, to draw for partners and other arrangements; entrance 2s 6d. A scullers race by boys for a new suit of clothes. ROBSON AND WINSHIP.— The match between E. Winship and Joseph Robson, in ballast keel boats, for £ 25 a side, is made to come off on Monday, the 15th June, from the High Level Bridge to the Head of the Meadows, to start one hour before high water. They meet to- morrow ( Monday) nighb to make £ 5 a side good, and sign articles, to be sent to the Editor of Bell's Life, who is to be stakeholder. FINNIS AND WADE.— A match has been made between Finnis of Wapping and Wade of Stone Stairs ( Wade staking £ 25 to £ 20) to row from Woolwich to Limehouse Hole, and they are to meet at Mr Rose's, Black Horse, Well- street, to draw up articles and make a further deposit on the £ 2 10s a side already down. They will also select two old- fashioned boats, and toss for the choice of them. NAUTILUS ROWING CLUB.— The Old Swan four, hearing that tlie members of the Pimlico and Chelsea Unity Rowing Club wish for a match, will row them a pair, four, or eight- oared race, for cups or anything they may think proper ; to meet on Wed- nesday next, between the hours of eight and ten, at Mr Fell's, Old Swan, Chelsea, to make the match and sign articles. ISLEWORTH REGATTA.— It will be seen from an advertisement in another column that it has beeu found convenient to alter the day originally fixed for this suburban regatta. On account of the tide serving better on that day, Monday, June 8th, has been chosen instead of Wednesday, June 10th, as before annouueed. PAIR- OARED RACE.— For the pair- oared race betwieen Edward May and John Marriott and Charles Hales and Charles Barrett, we have received the whole of the money, £ 10 a side. It was to take place from Putney to Mortlake, on Saturday, May 9th, one hour before high water, and the men's cutters are to keep astern of the sternmost mau. RICHARD MOORE, of the Horns Tavern, Rotherhithe, will row Wm. Brown of Orwell Works, Ipswich, and three of his mates as before stated verbally, they rowing in a four oared cutter and he in a boat of his own choice, for £ 50, and give or take £ 5 for choice of water. Money ready at any time. Mr T. GROVES, Queen's Head, Upper Thames- street, will give a silver mug aud money prizes to be rowed for on Whit- Monday, for landsmen, between Blackfriars and London Bridge ( City side). The drawing for lots to take place on Wednesday evening, May 20th. Entrance, 2s each. JOHN GREY and GEORGE RAY of Orchard- place, Blackwall, will row Isaac Archer and Henry Newton of Limehouse a pair- oared race from North Woolwich to Blackwall, for £ 10 or £ 40 a side. To be heard of at the Steam Packet, Blackwall. CHILDS AND WHARF.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 5 a side, and the next deposit of the same amount is to be made at Mr Harris's, Black Horse, Ropemakers'- fields, Limehouse, May 11. HORSELYDOWN REGATTA.— The draw for the Horselydown Regatta will take place on Thursday, May 14, at Mr J. Kemp- ton's, Tailors' Arms, Shad Thames. THAMES UNITY CLUB— A general meeting of the members of the above club will be held to- morrow ( Monday) evening, at Mr Wentzell's, Ship Tavern, Fore- street, Lambeth. THE GREEN MAN, GREEN- STREET, CHURCH- STREET, BLACK FRIARS- ROAD.— The renowned Tom Cole would be always glad to see his friends at his house to assist in a little harmony. Mr Thorrington will occupy the chair on Saturday night, supported by a host of talent. Mr Ruffell, the celebrated comic singer, will preside to- morrow ( Monday) night. Harmonic meetings every Saturday and Monday evening. Tom is in first- rate chanting trim, and it is to be hoped his friends will rally round him. The large. room will be open this evening for ladies, who are admitted on Monday nights. 15.— Badger and Morris— to run 600 yards, for £ 50 a side. Place not yet named. ; 15.— Levett and Pudney— to run 10 miles ( Pudney staking £ 50 to £ 40), 20 and 22.— Great All' England Handicap of 170 yards, for £ S0 and other money prizes, at the Salford Borough Gardens. 22 and 23.— Ail England Handicap Race of 440 yards, at Hyde Park, Sheffield, for £ 15 aud other mon; y prizes. 29 and 30.— Handicap Race of 400 yards, lor £ 12 and other money prizes, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. PEDESTRIAETSM. MATCHES TO COME. MAY. 9 and 11.— Handicap Foot Race of 400 yards, for £ 10 and other money prizes, at the Salford Borough Gardens. 11.— Critchley and Tickle— to ruu 200 yards, for £ 20 a side, at Bellevue, Manchester. 11.— Lytham, Sykes, and Turner— to run a mile, for £ 5 each, at the Copenhagen Grounds, Manchester. 11.— Bailey and Moon— to run 120 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Aston Cross, Birmingham. 11.— Concorn and Woods— to run 150 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Budby Foust. 11.— Evans and Harding— to run a mile, for £ 5 a side, at Whitchurch, near Bristol. 11 and 12.— Handicap foot race of 606 yards, for £ 20 and other money drizes, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. 12.— Buxton and Coxford— to walk 10 miles, for £ 10 a side, Buxton to re- ceive one minute start, at the J oily Butchers, Hornsey, at 3 o'clock. 16.— Knutton and Wheatley— to run 100 yards, for £ 20 a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. 16 and 18.— Handicap foot race of 130 yards, for £ 10 and other money prizes, at the Victoria New Race Ground, Bury. 18.— Bains and Cook— to run five miles, for £ 5 a side, Bains receiving 400 yards start, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth. 18.— Knott and Winkle— to run 130 yards, for £ 5 aside, at the Waterfall Gardens, Endon. 23.— Brook and Holroyd— to run 410 yards, for £ 25 a side, at the New Copenhagen Grounds, near Manchester. 23.— Jackson and Kay— to jump four forward standing jumps, for £ 25 a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. 23.— Hall and Howortli— to run 150 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. 23.— A Novice Handicap, distance 140 yards, for money prizes, at the Copenhagen Grounds, Manchester. 25.— Tetlow and Ward— to run four miles, for £ 20 a side, at the Copen- hagen Grounds. near Manchester. 25.— Leary aiid Nolan— to run 186 yards, for £ 25 a side, at the Salford Borough Gardens, Leary te receive two yards start. 25.— Hadman and Rider, to run 150 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Hunslet, near Leeds. 30,— Handicap Race of 110 yards, for £ 12 and other money prizes, at the Wellington new Race Ground, Bury. SO.— Darley, Grinorod, and Tay or— to run 120 yards, for £ 25 each, at Salford Borough Gardens. 30.— Constable and Roberts, to run 100 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Hunslet, near Leeds. 30 and June 1.— Handicap Race of 140 yards, for £ 12 and other money prizes, at the Wellington New Race Ground, Bury. JUNE. 1.— Clegg and Foster— to run 120 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. 1.— A Handicap Race of 140 yards, for several money prizes, at the New Strawberry Race Ground, West Derby road, Liverpool. 1.— Handicap Race of 120 yards, for several money prizes, at Aston Cross, Birmingham. 1.— Several Handicap Races, at the Red Cow, Dalston, for the benefit of A. Robinson ( the Spider). 1.— Booth and Darley— to ruu 150 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. 1.— Barker and Winkle— to run 100 yards, for £ 5 aside, at the Water- fall Gardens, Endon, Barker to have one yard start inside. 1.— Ten Miles Handicap, for £ 15, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth. 1.— Clancy and Jackson— to walk seven miles, for £ 10 a side, at Grantham Park. 1.— Bromley aud Withington— to run 120 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Sal- ford Borough Gardens. 1 and 2.— All England Handicap, for £ 50 and several other money prizes, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. Distance, two laps round the course and 100 yards. 2.— Syddall and Trailer— to run one mile, for £ 25 a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. Trainor to have 10 yards start. 3 and 4.— All England Handicap Race of 120 yards, for £ 20 and other money prizes, at Hydejl'ark, Sheffield. 8.— Hall and Wilson, to run half a mile, at Garratt- lane, Wandsworth, Wilson staking £ 15 to £ 18. 8.— Simpson and Stoke— to run 120 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Aston Cross, Birmingham. 13.— Buckley and Trainor— to run 880 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Salford Borough Gardens. 15.— Lawton and Peel— to run 100 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. PEDESTRIANISM AT LORD'S CRICKET GROUND. INWOOD AND PATTERSON.— The third struggle for veloci- pedal superiority between these clippers came off here on Mon- day last, distance 100 yards, stakes£ 25 a side. Their last match, which came off over the same course on the 27th of last month, terminated in a dead heat; hence the necessity for the present match, to test the real merits of the men. The day was exceed- ingly fine, and the attendance ou the ground very numerous, and highly respectable. Amongst those assembled we observed a large sprinkling of the military, whose stalwart appearance and red coats enlivened the scene considerably. Previous to starting Patterson stood the favourite at 5 to 4. Major Gibbs kindly undertook to act as umpire for Patterson, while Smith, of pedes- trian notoriety, officiated in the same capacity for Inwood, a weltknown gentleman in pedestrian circles being mutually chosen to act as referee. No time was lost in getting the com- petitors to the scratch. Patterson, with his well- known im- petuosity, was continually on the move while at the scratch, and in consequence of this several falsestarts were made before they in reality got off. A better start could not by any possibility have been made. There was not the least advantage obtained on either side. They had not, however, gone many paces before Patterson was found to be leading, and at a tremendous pace he made the running, until more than half the distance had been accomplished. Now came the most exciting portion of the struggle. Inwood suddenly closed up the gap between himself and opponent, aud obtained just a trifling lead, but although he had gained this advantage, still his gallant opponent was not to be easily shaken off, for throughout the remainder of tho dis- tance he contested every foot of ground most resolutely, Inwood, at the finish of this fine race, only just being first to breast the handkerchief. So near a thing was it, that many gentlemen who witnessed the termination of the race were inclined to think the pedestrians had agaiu run a dead heat, but so satisfied was Major Gibbs, Patterson's own umpire, that without auy appeal he at once decided the race in favour of Inwood by about four inches. Thus terminated this spin, the result being alike creditable to the winner and loser, as both men unquestionably did their best. The winner can have the stakes by calling at our office next Thursday at twelve o'clock. PEDESTRIANISM AT GARRATT- LANE, WANDS WORTH. REED ASD WILSON.— The match between these metro- politans was a race of 130 yards, for £ 5 a side, and, although they have not at present attained any celebrity among their compeers, still the event did not fail to create a good deal of interest among their immediate friends, who assembled on the ground in strong force to witness the result. For a com- paratively speaking minor affair the match caused much heavy betting, Reed, after the needful had been invested to a good tune at evens, being made the favourite at guineas to pounds. After some few false moves they dashed off', the lead being just a little iu favour of Reed, who, at a severe pace, held this pro- minent position until they had arrived to within about forty paces of the gaol, when Wilson succeeded in coming l& vel with his opponent. His friends fully expected he would now prove triumphant, but in this they were mistaken, for Reed, by a pro- digious effort, once more gained the front, and defeated his opponent by a foot. PEDESTRIANISM AT BIRMINGHAM AND DISTRICTS. ASTON CROSS GROUNDS.— These grounds were well attended on Monday, to witness the pedestrian matches announced to come off, and there is not a shadow of doubt, if the proprietor ( Mr Clulee) will only act with decision and have matches come off at the time announced, and suffer nothing but bond fide races to take place, he will meet with support. He has only to act as he did on Monday respecting the match between Deaken and Hughes ( who were announced to run a five- score yards match, for £ 5 a side). The men got to scratch, and were there for upwards of 30 minutes, when it was annouueed that it was a " barney." There was a tidy sum laid out— first, at evens, then at 6 to 4 on Hughes. The referee ( Mr Powell) threw up bis office and declared all bets off, and the proprietor of the ground refused the men the gate- money, handing over a check tc each party who had paid for admission to enable them to have the amount out in drink. He announces handicap races to come off on Monday, June lst, for which he will give £ 10, to be divided in prizes, as per advertisement, and allow no one to enter under fictitious names, and the men that fairly and ho- nestly win to have the stakes. The first race of the day was a little spin between T. KETTLEBY and SAMUEL SMITH, a five score yards match for£ Saside. Betting: Level. After a long time dodging for the start, Kettleby got off with a yard start; at half- distance Smith was abreast of him, and they ran together till within 10 yards of home, whenSmith gradually crept in and won byayard. SMITH AND WATTON.— These men came to scratch at three o'clock, to run their five score yards match, for £ 5 a side. This was the first essay of Smith. Wattou has run several matches with varied success. Both men came to scratch in capital trim, and well matched for height and weight. Betting commenced at evens, and left off at 5 to 4 on Watton. After numerous at- tempts ( within the 15 minutes allowed), they got off, Watton with a yard start, closely followed up by Smith, who at three score yards got the lead, and finished a well contested race by running in a winner by half a yard. HANDICAP RACES, OPEN TO ALL ENGLAND.— The proprietor ( Mr Ciulee) of Aston Cross Grounds, Birmingham, will bona fide give £ 10 to be run for on Whit- Monday, June 1. The distance, six score yards, to be run in heats. The first prize, £ 7 ; second, £ 2; third, £ 1. The men to be handicapped by a com- petent judge. Any man entering falsely will be disqualified. Entrance Is 6d, and 2s 6d to accept. Entrances to be made to Mr Clulee, at Aston Cross, up to Saturday preceding the race. MOON AND BAILEY.— T. e whole of the money, £ 5 a side, for the six score yards match between these Birmingham men, is made good. The match comes off to- morrow ( Monday)* A Aston Cross Grounds. The men to be at scratch at two o'clock. To go by mutual consent. If no start in 20 minutes, then to go by first pull of handkerchief. Both men have actively trained for the event, and each is reported to be in first- rate condition. A clipping race is anticipated. BEN GARRINGTON of Birmingham will run Samuel Lloyd of Westbromwich from 120 up to 200 yards, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side; or will run Dangerfield of Weduesbury six score if he will give one yard start, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side; or Ben Groves of Hales- owen from 120 to 200 yards, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side ; or will take two yards in six score of W. Rowley ( S. Coates's Waiter), for £ 10 a side, or will take four yards in 200, for £ 10 a side. Money ready at Mr Bennett's, Britannia Inn, Procter- street, Bir- mingham. SAMUEL SMITH of Birmingham will run Woodward five score yards if he will give two yards start, or will run Osborne ( the Sailor Boy), or Alfred Smith 100 yards level, for £ 5 a side or their own sum. Money ready at the Fisherman's Hut, John- street. SIMPSON AND STOKE.— These Birmingham men are matched to run six score yards, for £ 5 a side; to come off at Aston Cross Grounds, on Monday, June 8th. A further deposit to be made to- morrow ( Monday) night, at Levison's, Aston- street. WATTON AND ALFRED SMITH.— Watton not being satisfied with his defeat by Smith has made a fresh match to ruu five score yards, for £ 5 ; to come off at Aston Cross Grounds. The men meet to- morrow ( Monday) night, at Wilson's, Waggon and Horses, New Town- row, to draw up articles. THOS. PRITCHARD of Westbromwich will run Robert Dickers 100 yards level, or will take three yards start of T. Sheldon in 120, for £ 5 a side or their own sum. Money ready at J. Richards's, Crown and Cushion, Meyer's Green, Westbromwich, any night next week. MOON is surprised that S. Hall should challenge him to ruu six score yards level. Moon will ( win or lose his match with Baily) run him six score, if he will give three yards start, for £ 5 a side. Money ready at Hodgett's, Black Horse, Leicester- street, Birmingham.^ risSaW BOLTON PHILLIPS of Birmingham will run Old Bland of Derby, 100 yards, for £ 15 a side, half way between Stoke and Derby. If articles are sent to Phillips, at Mr Bullock's, Crown Inn, Stoke- upon- Trent, and a deposit to Bell's Life, a match can be made. GEORGE STOCKTON of the Five Ways, Birmingham, will run Rowley of Gosta Green, 120 yards, with two yards start, or take three in 200, or four in a quarter of a mile ; or take two yards of either Williams, Woodward, orWhitehouse, or run Myatt 200 yards level. Either match, for £ 5, can be made to- morrow ( Monday) night, at Mr Park's, Royal Oak, Essington- street. W. WATKINS will run D. Payton three quarters of a mile, Thomas Rain or H. Cutler the like distance, for £ 5 a side; or will walk W. Gurling one mile for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Money ready at Mr Wilson's, Waggon and Horses, New Town- row, Birmingham, any night next week. DOINGS AT~ HIGGINSHAW GROUNDS, OLDHAM. SATURDAY, MAY 2.— HANDICAP RACE.— Upon many of the pedestrian grounds in Lancashire handicap races have become very general, and certainly the inhabitants of few towns can lay claim to more ardent admiration of the manly sport than the denizens of Oldham. The event we are about to describe was a private speculation on the part of those two well- known pedes- trians, John Seville of Oldham and John Fitton of Royton, and from the success which has resulted from their exertions they will doubtless be encouraged to future efforts; for, from their long connection with the course, few, if any, better understand its requirements. Handicaps are rarely got up in Lancashire by parties disinterested in race grounds, though they are of frequent occurrence at Sheffield; but the one at Oldham, judging from the numerous attendance and excellent sport, may give rise to other spirited men taking in hand similar contests, on different race grounds, and, we trust, with the like success. The conditions of Fitton's and Seville's handicap were, distance 440 yards; first prize £ 12, second £ 2, third £ 1, and 5s for every mau winning a heat but not gaining a prize. For this race no less than 115 pedestrians entered, 42 accepted, and these were divided into six lots, seven men being in each On arriving at Higginshaw, the afternoon being fine, we found upwards of 1,800 spectators present, among whom we observed most of the influential admirers of the sport from Manchester, Ashton, Bury, Rochdale, and Oldham, as well as from several towns in York- shire. The new and substantial stand, capable of accommo- dating upwards of six hundred persons, was filled; and the course, which was in • excellent order, was well kept a body of police, the arrangements altogther reflecting much credit upon the originators of the handicap. Mr Ed- mund Leach of Oldham officiated as referee, aud shortly after four o'clock the sport commenced, and subjoined are the results:— Lot 1: J. Cave ( Royton) 50 yards start, 1; J. Newton ( Hollinwood) 33, 2; T, Kelly ( Oldham) 45, 0; J. Gib- son ( Chidwell) 36, 0. Betting : 5 to 4 on the field. Cave won easily by five yards.— Lot 2: G. Hall ( Staleybridge) 56 yards start 1 ; T. Collinge ( Jumbo) 24, 2; C. Buckley ( Sheffield) 32, 3 ; J. Cudworth ( Rochdale) 46, 0; J. Hartley ( Burnley) 26, 0. Betting: 5 to 4 on the field, and 2 to 1 agst Buckley. Hall proved the victor by eight yards.— Lot 3: jLlngham ( Rochdale) 37 yards start, 1; J. Brittou ( Hulme) 45, 2; P. Holroyd ( MIRheld; 28, 3; J. Buckley ( Oldham) 50, 0; J. Clark ( Hulme) 36, 0 ; R. Schofieid ( Whitefield) 50, 0. Betting: Britton was much fancied, 2 to 1 agst Holroyd, and 3 to 1 agst Ingham. The man just named won, after an excellent race, by a yard.— Lot 4: E. Whit. m'ewsbnry) 14, Gibson ( Dews'bu'ry) Wilkins ( Wake- Eyons ( Salford) 43,2; T. field) 8, Cromack ( Hunslet) 20, Mitchell ( Leeds) 18, worth ( Rochdale) 45 yards start, 1; J, Hargreaves ( Newchuj- ch) 50, 0; T. Ivil ( Pendiebury)' 39," 0 ;' E. Hey wood ( Smallbridge) 43, 0; J. Whittaker ( Hollinwood) 48, 0. Betting: 2 to 1 agst Lyous, 5 to 2 agst Whittaker, 3 to 1 agst Whitworth, and 4 to 1 agst Hargreaves. This was a capital con- test, Whitworth only winning by half a yard.— Lot 5: J. Par tington ( Chadderton) 50 yards start, i ; E. Ashworth ( Rochdale) 56,'- 2; " J. Standring ( Buersil) 47, 3 ; A. Grindrod ( Oldham) 24, 0; J. Syddall ( Radcliffe) 23, 0; W. Willcock ( Manchester) 24, 0. For this heat Partington was backed against the field, aud he won easily by six yards.— Lot 6: J. Buckley ( Touge Lane) 46 yards start, 1; J. Whitehead ( Butler Green) 45, 2; W. Schofield ( Friezland) 65, 3 ; G. Wood ( Saddleworth) 55, 0; J. Eyton ( Roch- dale) 40, 0. Betting: 5 to 2 on Whitehead, and 3 to 1 bar one. Whitehead passed Schofield when within 100 yards of home, and looked very like a winner, but Buckley came out in the last half- dozen yards, and was declared the winner by 12 ifiches, Schofield being 10 yards behind Whitehead. The sport concluded about seven o'clock. MONDAY.— The attendance to- day numbered upwards of 600 persons, and considerable interest was manifested as to the re- sult of the deciding heat for the handicap, for which the whole of the winners on Saturday competed, and which produced a brilliant contest. The men came in as follows, it being agreed that they should run in one lot:— J. Ingham of Rochdale 1, E. Whitworth of Rochdale 2, J. Partington of Chadderton 3, J. Cave of Royton 4, G. Hall of Staleybridge 5, J. Buckley of Tonge- lane 6. Betting: 5 to 4 agst Hall, 2 to 1 agst Whitworth, 6 to 1 agst Partington, 10 to 1 agst Cave, 15 to 1 agst Ingham, and 20 to 1 agst Buckley. The race was one of the best we have witnessed for some time, Ingham winning by 12 inches only, Whitworth beating Partington for second place by a yard, and the six pe- destrians were all within six yards at the finish. Ingham's vic- tory was hailed with loud cheers by his backers, and thus con- cluded, in a most gratifying and satisfactory manner, Fitton and Seville's handicap, the decisions of the referee, though several of the events were very closely contested, reflecting credit upon him. BOWLER AND CLEGG.— We have received a notice from Allen Bowler not to part with the stakes in this match, he claiming the whole of the money. They must, therefore, fight it out as they best may. DOINGS AT HYDE PARK GROUND, SHEFFIELD, AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD. LAWTON AND PE ® L.— On Monday last there was only a slight sprinkling of the lovers of pedestrianism present, to witness the race of five score yards, for £ 20 a side, announced to take place between William Lawton of Emley and John Peel of Skelman- thorpe. The start was appointed for two o'clock, but long be fore that time the " cat got out" that no race would take place: Peel, from some cause or other, being dead amiss. The time of starting drew near, and the backers of Lawton wished to ap- point a referee, but the partizans of Peel would not agree to any one, aud stated in the presence of our reporter that he was un- well and would not run at all. After a great deal of wordy war- fare, however, fresh articles were drawn up to run the same dis- tance for £ 25 a side at Hyde Park, Sheffield, on the 15th of June. To start by mutual consent. Mr W. Waterson is referee. We have received £ 21 a side, and the remaining £ 4 a side is to be forwarded June 10th. FOSTER AND CLEGG.— A match was made at Hyde Park, Sheffield, on Monday, between William Angus Foster of Leeds and John Clegg of Emley, to run 120 yards, for £ 25 a side, there, on Monday, June lst. We have received the first deposit of £ 1 each. Our reporter is referee. GREAT ALL ENGLAND HANDICAP RACE.— Mr John Sander- son, the landlord of the Butchers' Arms, Bath- street, Sheffield, will give the following prizes to be run for at Hyde Park, on Monday and Tuesday, June 22 and 23, namely, £ 15 for the first man,£ 2 for the second,£ 1 for the third, and 5s for those who win their heats not getting a prize. Entrance Is each, aud 2s more to accept. All entries to be made at Sanderson's house, as above, on or before Tuesday, June 2. Distance 440 yards, or a quarter of a mile. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. MR C. THORPE'S 400 YARDS HANDICAP.— A handicap foot race of 400 yards will take place at Hyde Park, Sheffield, on Monday and Tuesday, June 29 and 30. First prize £ 12, second £ 2, third £ 1, aud 5s for those men that win their heats not getting a prize. Entrance Is each, and Is 6d each to accept. All entries to be paid to Mr C. Thorpe, Royal George Inn, Carver- street. The winner of any handicap after the publi- cation of the starts for this race will be put back seven yards. The second man will be put back three yards. Any man entering falsely will be disqualified. GREAT ALL ENGLAND 120 YARDS HANDICAP RACE.— Mrs H. Heathcote will give the following prizes to be run for at Hyde Park on Wednesday and Thursday, June 3 and 4 : dis- tance, 120 yards:— £ 20 for the first man, £ 4 for the second, £ 1 for the third. Entrance Is each, and 4s to accept. Entries to be paid at Hyde Park, or to Mr J. Darley, Crown Inn, Holly- street, Sheffield. To run in threes. Any one entering falsely to be disqualified. To close on the 19th of May. GREAT ALL ENGLAND HANDICAP RACE FOR WHIT- MON- DAY AND TUESDAY.— Mrs H. Heathcote, the proprietress of Hyde Park, Sheffield, will give the following prizes to be run for, viz:— £ 50 for the first man, £ 10 for tbe second, and £ 5 for the third ; entrance 2s 6d each, and 5s to accept. All entries to be made to Mrs Hannah Heat hcote, as above, or to James Darley, Crown Inn, Holly- street, Sheffield, Distance two laps and 100 yards. The entrance will remain open until Tuesday next, May 12th. HYDE PARK, SHEFFIELD.— On Tuesday there was again a good muster of the lovers of the trigger present to witness the usual sweepstakes of half- a- sov each, at four birds, each 21 yards rise, lf- oz of shot, double guns with lioz of shot, standing 19 yards. Nine subscribers contended. Messrs William Bailey ( the old " crack" shot of Sheffield— 52 years of age), and Joseph Beardshaw of Shire Green, killed all and divided. LOCAL FIELDS, NEAR SHEFFIELD.— On Monday, a sweep- stakes of 5s each, at three birds each ( the usual conditions), was shot for, at Mr John Duffin's, by eight subscribers. Messrs M. Woodcock, R. Green, and W. Bailey, killed all and divided. DOINGS AT THE SALFORD BOROUGH GARDENS. SATURDAY, MAY' 2.— The attendance this afternoon was not numerous to witness the following events :— A HANDICAP for Novices, distance 170 yards, the first prize being £ 2, second 7s 6d, third 2s 6d. For this 30 men put in appearances, and the final heat came off as follows :— J. Lett of Hulme, 15 yards start, 1; A. Butterworth of Manchester, 10 yards, 2 ; G. Richardson of Manchester, 10 yards, 3 ; J. Jackson of Hulme, 10 yards, 4. ROTIIWELL AND EDGE.— J. Rothwell and E, Edge ( alias Sherry), both of Pendiebury, ran 100 yards, for £ 6. The betting was tolerably rife at 6 to 4 on Edge. When they had traversed about 30 yards Edge got in front, was not again headed, and won by two yards. BARLOW AND BLOMILEY.— This was a spin of 410 yards, for £ 4, the competitors being J. Barlow and T. Blomiley ( both of Prestwich), Blomiley having 20 yards start. Mr A. Attenbury was referee, and the betting was 6 to 4 on Blomiley, who was not caught throughout, and he won by five yards. TUESDAY.— A HANDICAP of 400 . yards came off to- day, for small prizes, which was won by Jonty Lyons of Salford. who had 20 yards start; J. Lett of Hulme, 30 yards, 2 ; J. Mallinson of Manchester, 26 yards, 3. KNUTTON AND WHEATLEY.— Mr Holden now holds £ 10 each for the race of 100 yards, for £ 20 a side, between R. H. Knut- ton of Sutton and R. Wheatley ( alias the Oyster Lad) of Leeds. The race is to come off at the Salford Borough Gardens, on Satur- day next, the 16th inst, and the final deposit of £ 10 a side is to be paid to- morrow ( Monday). NOLAN AND LEARY.— J. Nolan and T. Learv ( both of Man- chester), have now deposited £ 10 each in Mr Holden's hands, on account of their race of 136 yards, for £ 25 a side, which is to come off at the Salford Borough Gardens on the 25th instant. Leary is to have two yards start, and Mr Abraham Attenbury to fill the office of referee. TRAINOR AND SYDDALL.— Another deposit— making £ 5 each now down— has been paid to Mr Holden on account of the race of one mile, for £ 25 a side, between J. Trainor of Liverpool and J. Syddall of Radcliffe; Trainor to receive 10 yards start. The event is to be decided ou Tuesday, the 2d of June, at the Salford Borough Gardens. A GREAT ALL ENGLAND HANDICAP, distance 170 yards, will take place at the Salford Borough Gardens, on Saturday the 20th and Monday the 22d of Juhe. First prize, £ 30; second, £ 4; third, £ 1. Entrance 2s each; to close on Tuesday the 9th June, and acceptances, 5s each, the week following. All entries to be made at Mrs Attenbury's, Borough Inn, Regent- road, Salford ; or at Mr James Holden's, White Lion, Long Millgate, Man- chester. Stamps as cash. DARLEY AND BOOTH.— George Darley of Salford and John Booth of Newton Heath, near Manchester, have signed articles to run 150 yards at the Salford Borough Gardens, for £ 25 a side, on the 1st of June. For this match Mr H olden has received £ 1 each. GRINDROD, DARLEY, AND TAYLOR.— Alfred Grindrod of Oldham, Geo. Darley and Benj. Taylor of Failsworth, have now deposited with Mr Holden £ 5 each for their race of 120 yards, for £ 25 each; the winner to receive £ 75, and the three shares of the gate money. The race is fixed for the 30th instant at the Salford Borough Gardens. DOINGS AT COPENHAGEN GROUNDS, MANCHESTER, BROOK AND HOLROYD.— A match, for £ 25 a side, distance 440 yards, has been made between J. Brook of Holmfirth and P. Holroyd of Hopton, Brook to have eight yards and a half start inside. For this race Mr Holden lias had handed to him £ 10 each, and he is also to be referee. This sum is to be increased to £ 15 a side on Wednesday next, and the remaining £ 10 each is to be paid on the day of the race. The contest is to come off on the 23d inst, at the Copenhagen Grounds, near Manchester, and the men are to start by the first report of a pistol. LITHAM, SYKES, AND TURKER— W. Litham, C. Sykes of Manchester, and D. Turner of Hyde have deposited inthe hands of Mr R. Bayley the amount ef their respective stakes (£ 5 each) for their race of one mile, which is to come off to- morrow ( Mon- day), at the Copenhagen Grouuds, near Manchester. Mr Bayley is appointed referee. t THE ENTRY FOR THE HANDICAP of 440 yards will close on Tuesday next, the 12th inst. First prize £ 40, second £ 5, third £ 2, All entries to be made at Copenhagen Grounds, Newton Heath, or at Mr Holden's, White Lion, Long Miligate, Man- chester. Stamps as cash. A NOTICE HANDICAP, distance 140 yards, will take place at the Copenhagen Grounds, near Manchester, on Saturday, the 23d iust. First prize £ 3, second £ 1, third 5s. Entrance Is each. The entry to close on Wednesday, the 20th inst, at Mr Hayes's, Copenhagen Grounds, near Manchester, or at Mr Hol- den's, White Lion, Long Millgate, Manchester. Stamps as cash. COPENHAGEN GROUNDS.— TO PEDESTRIANS AND DOG FAN- CIERS.— This superior racing arena is now open, and upon it are two courses. There is a straight run, well railed and drained, 230 yards long, and six yards wide, admirably adapted for sprint running as well as dog races. The circular course is precisely three times round for a mile, about five yards wide, and a straight run in of 160 yards. The following regulations will be adhered to, and which Mr Hayes has reason to believe will be generally approved :— For all dog races, the stakes in each of which are above £ 10 a side, the parties to share the gate money; and for all foot races, for respectively upwards of £ 5 a side, the pedestrians to share the gate money. DOINGS AT BELLEVUE, MANCHESTER. SATURDAY, MAY 2.— The only contest worthy of notice, de- cided this afternoon, was the following, and there was but a small attendance ou the course :— NANCY AND BETSY.— The bitch first named belongs to W. Hirst of Halifax, and W. Appleyard of the same town is the owner of Betsy. The distance agreed upon was 200 yards, the sum at issue £ 10 each, and Nancy received eight yards start outside. The betting was 6 to 4 on Betsy, who won, after a very close race, by half a yard. Mr George Piers filled the office of MONDAY', MAY 4.— Again the quadrupeds prevailed over the bipeds, and the subjoined event came off :— CHISSELL AND BESS.— Wm. Lodge's Chissell and J. Bradley's Bess ( both of Yorkshire) contested the distance of 200 yards, for £ 1210s a side, Bess having 5yds 30in start. Mr G. Piers offi- ciated as referee, and the betting was 2 to 1 on Chissell, who won easily by four yards. CANINE RACE.— Jacob Moody of Hon ley, Yorkshire, has matched his bitch Miss Lockwood against John Mason's Fly of Halifax, to run 200 yards, at Bellevue, on the lst of June, for £ 10 a side, the heavier dog to give three yards to the pound outside. For this race Mr Holdeu has received £ 1 each, and he is to act as referee. The next deposit, of £ 4 a side, is to be paid on the 13th inst, and the remaining £ 5 a side is to be put down on the day fixed for the match. PARKSIDE PLEASURE GROUNDS, HUNSLET, NEAR LEEDS. THE 200 YARDS HANDICAP RACE, which was announced to come off on the 9th and llth of May, at the above grounds, has been postponed until Saturday, the 16th and 18th of May, when the following prizes will be given:—£ 10 for first, £ 3 second, £ 2 third. The first heat to be run at four o'clock. The following men have already entered, and are handicapped as follows :— Horrocks ( Bury) at scratch, Robert ( Wortley) 1 yard start, Will- cock ( Manchester) 5, Shaw ( Stanisley) 5, Tuck ( Mexborough) 9, Cawthorne ( Wakefield) 8, Bentley ( Barnsley) 9, Atha ( Manning- ham) 10, Miller ( Holbeck) 11, Halton ( Leeds) 13, Edmondson ( Wakefield) 13, Stephenson ( Hunslet) 11, Stilwell ( Woodhouse) 13, Harrinson ( Leeds) 13, Rider ( Leeds) 15, Titterington ( Leeds) 15, Heaps ( Holbeck) 18, Garnett ( Hunslet) 20, Bray ( Leeds) 18, Scholefield ( Leeds) 18, Snell ( with a wooden leg) ( Leeds) 45, Halton ( Leeds) 18, Pearson ( Gomersal) 6, Jinks ( Batley) 12, Ap- , _ . . . . , Todd ( Wortley) 16, Smith ( Green Carlton), 7. A STOP WATCH will be given OH Saturday, the 16th inst, for novices that have not run for more than £ 1; entrance Is each, distance 120 yards. THE GREAT ALL ENGLAND HANDICAP ofl50 YARDS will berun for on Whit- Monday and Tuesday. First prize £ 20, second £ 3, third £ 2. Entrance Is each, and Is 6d acceptances. Entrance to remain open until May 13. Postage stamps received as money. All entries to be made to Mr J. Greenwood, Mr James Woolfoot's, Market Tavern, or Mr H. Proctor, Drayton Manor Inn, Leeds. BULLOCK AND CLAY.— On Monday these well- known Midland District men met according to articles, at Endon, to run their five score yards match, for £ 10 a side. At half- past four the men toed the scratch, and, on stripping, Bullock looked in as fine condition as man could be; aud great credit is due to Boulton Phillips, who had trained him. Clay was a direct op- posite ; for he looked decidedly too fleshy, and to all appearance as if he had taken but little training for the event. He, how- ever, was the favourite, at 6 to 4, with plenty of takers, the greatest interest apparently being taken in the match by the large assemblage present on the ground. They were to start bv mutual consent; but after dodging for a start for 30 minutes without effect, they got off by the first pull of the handkerchief, Bullock having the best of the start. Clay made every effort to get the lead, but without effect; and, after a well- contested race, Bullock ran in a winner by t wo yards. So con- fident were the men of the result, that they betted the gate- money on the event. The stakes shall be sent to Bullock, as directed, on Tuesday next. JOHN TETLOW of Holliuwood and CHARLES WARD of Chad- dertou have signed articles to run four miles, at Mr Thomas Haye's. the Copenhagen Grounds,, Newton Heath, near Man- chester, on Monday, the 25th inst, for £ 20 a side. £ 5 a side is now in the hands of Wm. Taylor, Wroolpack Iuu, Oldham, and a second deposit of £ 5 a side was to be made good on Thursday j last, the third of £ 5 a side on the 14th iust, aud the remainder to be made good on Thursday, the 21st inst. All deposits to be ' made good at the above house, between five and six o'clock in the evening. Either parry failing to run at seven o'clock in the evening of the above date to forfeit the mouey down. William Taylor to be referee, and ail disputes to be settled by him. A HANDICAP FOOT RACE, distance 140 yards, will take place at the Wellington new race ground, Bury, on Saturday, May 30, and Monday, June 1. First prize, £ 12; second, £ 2; third, £ 1; and 7s 6d for every man winning a beat and not gaining a prize. Entrance Is each, aud Is 6d more when they accept. Entrance list to close on Tuesday, the 12th of May, and tho Handicap to appear in Bell's Life the Sunday following. All entries to be made to Mr E. Ainsworth, Wellington Hotel, Bury; or to Mr C. Hine, Volunteer Inn, Union- square, Bury. CHARLES LAURENCE of Pimlico aud JOSEPH PLUMPTON of Westminster made good their deposit on Tuesday last, for their six- mile walking match, for £ 5 a side, Laurence to receive one minute start; and the next deposit of £ 1 a side is to be made good on Tuesday evening next, at Reuben Watts's, Regent- street, Westminster, when they toss for choice of ground and final stakeholder. To come off on the 25th May. THE GRBAT TEN MILE HANDICAP for £ 15, on WMfc Mon- day, June lst, at Mr Sadler'sGrounds, Garrett- lane, Wrandsworth: First prize £ 12, second £ 2, third £ 1; entrance 2s 6d each. All entries to be made on or before Wednesday, May 20th, at Mr Wilson's, Spotted Dog, Straud; or at Mr Sadler's. Auy one entering in a false name will be disqualified. CLEGG AHD FOSTER.— A match has been made between Wil- liam Foster of Leeds and John Clegg of Emley, to ruu 120 yards, for £ 25 a side, at Hyde Park, Sheffield, on Monday, June lst. We have received the articles, together with £ 1 a side ; and the next deposit, of £ 4 a side, is to be made in time for acknow- ledgment in Bell'sLife, May 19. BUXTON AND COXFORD.— For this walking match of 10 miles ( Buxton to receive one minute start) the whole of the inoney £ 10 a side) has been made good. The men are to meet on Wed- nesday next, at the Jolly Butchers, at Hornsey, at three o'clock, to walk the match. The referee to be chosen on the ground. DIAS AND LEWIS.— A match has been made between R. Lewis and G. Dias to run 440 yards, for £ 5 a side, OA Whit Monday. We have received £ 1 a side, and the next deposit of the same amount is to be made at Mr Squire's, Royal Standard, Commer- cial- road, on Tuesday next, when the ground is to be named. Several handicap races will take place on Whit- Monday, June the lst, ori the grounds of the Red Cow, Dalston, for the benefit of A. Robinson ( the Spider), who, poor fellow, has for some time past been labouring under severe indisposition. We trust his friends will rally round him ou the forthcoming occasion. WINKLE AND BARKER.— Thos. Winkle of Hanley and John Barker of Stoke- upon- Trent have signed articles to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, at the Waterfall Gardens, Endon, on the lst of June, Barker to have one yard start inside. Mr Holdon of Manchester has received £ 1 each. HADxMAN AND RIDER.— A match has been made betweenthese, men ( both of Leeds) to run 150 yards, for £ 5 a side, on Monday the 25th inst, at Parkside Pleasure Grounds, Hunslet, near Leeds. Mr Woolfoot, of the Market Tavern, has received a deposit of £ 1 a side. ROBERTS AND CONSTABLE.— A match has been made between. E. Roberts of Wortley and Wm. Constable of Willenhall to run 100 yards, for £ 10 a side, on the 30th inst, Constable getting two yards start, at Parkside Grounds, Hunslet, Leeds. Mr Jas. Woolfoot has received a small deposit. A 140 YARDS HANDICAP RACE will take place on Wrhit- Monday, at the New Strawberry Race Ground, West Derby- road, Liverpool; first prize £ 5. Entrances to be made on or before Wednesday next, at 9, Walnut- street, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool. Entrance, Is; acceptance, Is. 6d. COUCOM AND WOODS.— For this race of 150 yards we have received the whole of the money, £ 25 a side. It is to take place on Monday ( to- morrow); the men to meet at Budly Forest, at two p. m., and start by report of pistol. Mr John Wralters of Worksop to be referee. DEARDEN AND MARGETTS.— We have received a deposit of £ 5 from Margetts, but he has not yet signed the articles sent by Dearden, as being doubtful of raising the wind to the extent of £ 50, he wishes the sum named to be £ 25 a side ( open for £ 50). If this suits Dearden the match can go on. LAYCOCK AND MOON.— Young Laycock will accept the chal- lenge of John Moon to walk 30 miles, Laycock receiving five minutes' start. He has forwarded £ 2 to us to make the match, and if Moon covers it, and sends articles to Laycock, at thei Olive Branch, Otley- road, Bradford, the match will be made. KNOTT AND WINKLE.— Thos. Knott of Bucknall and Thos. Winkle of Hanley are matched to ruu ISO yards, for £ 5 a side, at the Waterfall Gardens, Endon, on the 18th inst. On account of this race, Mr Holden has had handed to him £ 3 each. A MATCH has been made between Thomas Evans of St George and Robert Harding of Bristol, to run one mile, for £ 5 aside, to- morrow ( Monday), at Whitchurch, about three mile ® from Bristol, on the Wells- road. HALL AND WILSON.— Hall having met with an accident last Monday morning, was unable to run this match, but has given Wilson £ 3 to postpone it till June 8th, and increase the stakes £ 5 a side, making £ 15 to £ 13, to run at Garratt- lane, Wands- worth, Wilson staking £ 15 to £ 13. LEVETT AND PUDNEY.— On account of this race we have re- ceived a further sum of £ 5 a side, and the next deposit, of the same amount, is to be made on Thursday next. BAINS AND COOKE.— For this race we have received a further sum of £ 1 a side, and the final deposit of the Sime amount is to be made at Mr Peel's, Thistle and Crown, Thames- street, May 14. ROBERT CRESWICK has matched a man to walk 30 miles in five hours, for £ 10 a side, to- morrow ( Monday), at the Grapes Inn, Eastwood, near Rotherham; to start at two o'clock. CLANCY AND JACKSON.— For this race we have now in hand £ 5 a side, and the remaining £ 5 a side is to be made good on May 27 th. JOHN SANDS of Manchester, not being satisfied with his late defeat by Gracchus Hall of Staleybridge, in the Snipe Handicap, will run him 80 yards level, or will give him one yard start in 20, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side; or Sands will run Josiah Bilton of Gorton 120 yards level, or David Jarvis of Gort on can have three yards start in 100; or lie will run Wm. Warhurst of Opgushaw 150 or 200 yards level, for the same sum. To run in threeNres^ ks _ after the first deposit, at the Snipe, or at Mr Thomas HayoS, Copenhagen Grounds, Newton Heath, Manchester. A match can be made any night next week, at Mr John Wt Idon's, Sir Charles Napier, Ashton Old- road, near the Canal Bridge, Gorton; or at Benjamin Rooke's, Royal Oqk Inn, Gorton. ANDREW THOMPSON of Sunderland will run any man in that town 135 yards; or Dunn of Middlesbro' 100 yards, Thomas Simpson 100 yards; or Smith of Gateshead can have one yard in 100, John Honeymau one yard start in 120, or Hall of Tow Law one yard start in 100, John Brunton of Harwich 100 yards, Lenthall of Sheffield 100 yat; ds, or Swallow of Houghton two yards start in 80, lor £ 15' or £ 20 a side, in five weeks from the first deposit; to run at the Grapes Running Ground, Newcastle- on- Tyne. Any of these matches can be made at S. Robson's, Black Horse, Monkwearmoutb, Sunderland, any night next week. ROBERT MEDLEY of Colne will run Henry Hirst of Briercli^ Pe 200 yards, if he will Stake £ 50 to £ 40, to start by mutual consent; or will ruu Pomfret of Blackburn, aud give five yards start in 200 for not less than £ 25 a side; or James Medley will run Henry Hirst 200 yards if he will give five yards start, for the same amount; or Mathew Woodcock will run Henry Hirst of Brier « field 100 yards, if he will give five yards start, for £ 25 a side. Any of the matches can be made at Mr Medley's, Bay Horse, Colne, Lancashire ; to run either at Bellevue or Salford Borough Gardens. JAMES JONES having returned to Birmingham, will walk any man in Birmingham one, two, or four miles level, for £ 25 a side; or Peers of Bloxwich, A. Robinson ( the Spider), Chas. Durham, or J. Jenns on the same terms; or he will take 100 yards start in one mile and a half of Charley Smith of Polesworth, or walk him four miles level, for £ 25 a side. Any of these matches can be made by forwarding £ 5 or £ 10 to Bell's Life and articles to Jones, at Mr Powell's, Rodney Inn, Hurst- street, Birmingham. JAMES CAREY of Manchester ( alias Merryman) will run James Jones ( alias Titter) 100 yards level, or take two yards of Edwards ( alias Fake) in 100; or will run David Jarvis of Gorton 100 yards level, for £ 5 aside, in three weeks after the first deposit; to run at Mr Haye's., Copenhagen Grounds, Newton Heath, near Man- chester. A match can be made any night next week, between eight and teu, at Abraham Wood's, Free- trade Inn, Major street, Portland- street, Manchester. JOB DENISON of Yeadon will run James Myers of Horsforth 150 yards, if he will give two yards at the coming- in end, or 200 if he will give one yard, or he can be accommodated Half a mile even, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side ; or he will ruu Charles Binns of the same place 100 yards even, or give him two yards in 200, or run Joshua Ellis of Idle half a mile, for £ 10 or £ 15. A matcia can be made at J. Wilkinson's, Victoria Hotel, Yeadon, any night next week. J. SEWELL of Tottenham Court- road will walk Shepperd of Wandsworth four or seven miles level, or Jaque- s of Clerkenwell 10 miles level, or Acourt of St John's W'oodseven milts level, or J. Temple 10 miles, for £ 10 a side ; or Parker of Hill- street can have a mile start in 20, for the same amount. A match can be made at Mr E. Littler's, 53A, Wells- street, Oxford- street, next Tuesday night, between eight and 10 o'clock, to walk in six; weeks. Bell's Life to be stakeholder. GEORGE BROWN of Hungerford Market is surprised that J. Jenns should ask him for 50 yards in two miles, when he knows that he won't walk him level, but he will take half a minute start in seven miles, for from £ 10 to £ 15 a side. G. B will walk Freeman of Billingsgate four miles level, for the same SUE. A match can be made at Mr R. Clark's, Saint Martin, Duke- street, Adelphi, to- morrow ( Monday) night, between eight and ten. J. HEATH, hearing that Dick George wishes to . rjni him, says he will ruu him 100 yards and give him two yards s; aitror three yards in 120, four in 150, or five in 200, for £ 5 or £ 10 a si& j ^ or he will run Jack Burgess and give three yards start in 130,~ will run him 150 or 200 yards level for the like sum. A match • can be made next Wednesday night, at J. Heath's, thd Victoria Arms, William- street, Twig Folly, from eight till ten o'clock. JOHN RICHARDSON of Sedghill will run William Younger of Cramlington, or Ben Turner of Holywell, 100 yards level; or will take six yards in 100 of Sial Brown of Sleek burn ; or give Dick Douglas of West Moor two yards in 100, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side, A match can be made at William Oliver's, Hope and Anchor Inn, Sedghill. C. HOOPER of Marylebone will run H. Baines or Rogers 100 yards level;' or give Reeves 10 yards start in 100 ; or will give 15 yards start iu 100 to H. Braham, or T. Williams of Marylebone, lor £ 5 a side. He will be at the Rose of Normandy, High- street, Marylebone, to- morrow ( Monday) night, at 10 o'clock, to make a match. BENJAMIN BADGER can be backed to run Akers of Birming- ham any distance he pleases if he will give three yards start; to come off half way between Sheffield and Birmingham, for £ 25 a side or upwards. By sending a deposit to Bell's Life and arti- cles to Badger, at the Green Dragon, French Gate, Doncaster, a match can be made. MR BENNION of the Prince of Wales, Stratford, lias a lad who will take five yards start in 100 of Barratt, two yards in the like distanoe of G. Heath, for £ 5 a side ; or he will run Busby of the Adelphi 100 or i00 yards level, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. A match can be made by appearing at the above house, next Tuesday night, between eight and teu o'clock. HENRY STONES of Sheffield will run Trainer of Liverpool half a mile, or Hardman of Manchester from a quarter to half a mile, Booth of Newton Heath 140 yards, or will take two yards in 120 of George Darley of Sheffield. Any cf these matches can be made for £ 25 a side, by sending a deposit to Bell's Life ancl ar- ticles to H. Stone's, at Steel and Peach's, Watson- walk, Sheffield. YOUNG CRiTCHERof Newgate Market will run W. Busby of the Adelphi 100 yards level, for fr ® m £ 1 to £ 20; or will run Mc Kinny of Newgate Market 100 yards, for £ 5 a side. He will be at Wrhite's, Star and Garter, Church- street, Lambeth, next Tuesday evening, from eight to 10, prepared to make a match. SAMUEL FRANKLAND will be at Mr Jackson's, King's Head, King- street- mews, Park- lane, to- morrow ( Monday) night, to match himself to run auy of the following men, from 300 to 440 yards, for from £ 5 to £ 10 a side, viz, Burgess of Mile End; Simmons of Bermondsey, Newey of Walworth, W. Carlisle, Witlock, or Ferguson of Marylebone. D. YOUNG of Stratford is prepared to make a match with Lewis on his own terms, namely, he ( Young) to hop 65 yards while Lewis runs 10 ', for £ 5 a side. A match can be mtde to- morrow ^ Monday) evening, between eight and ten, at Mr Curtis's, Royal Oak, Stratford. H. A. REED will run George Watson 2C0 yard3, for £ 25 a side, in six or seven weeks from the first deposit, and give or take expenses for choice of ground; or he will run Geo. Martin 120 yards, for £ 25 a side, in four weeks. Articles and a deposit sent to Bell's Life will ensure a match. JAMES CONNOR will run Jessy Hall of East Bierley, 120 yards, Daniel Speight of the same place, same distance, Jacob Priestley of Brown Royd, 140 yards, or Joseph Illihgworth of Old Bowling- lane, 100 yards, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Money ready at Mr M;. liai- son's, the Fox and Hounds, Odsall Moor, any night next week. JOHN LEVETT will run George Frost any distance he likes to name, or any other mau 10 miles, at Garratt- lane, in a fortnight after his match with Pudney, win or lose. An answer through Bell's Life, and a deposit sent at the same time, will ensure a match. HENRY BAINES of Marylebone will take 400 yards start iu five miles of W. Leggs, or of W. Kirk of Marylebone, for,£ 5 or £ 10 a side. An answer through Bell's Life will be attended to. J. HILLIOTT will walk W. Moody, from one mile to ly, ami stake £ 15 to £ 10, or £ 10 to £ 7. J. H. will be at Mr G, Gar- ment's, Marquis of Grauby, Union- street, Borough, next Tuesday night, between eight and 10, prepared to make a match, THOMAS PIPET of Marylebone will walk Timothy B^ sh of Portland Town, three miles, for £ 5 a side. A match can be made next Tuesday night, at Mr Murrell's, Laurie Arms. Craw- ford- street, Marylebone. ROBERT LEE of Stoke will run John Warren of Feiitoh, his own distance, for any sum he likes. A match can be made afc John Barker's, Joiner's Arms. Stoke. 8 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, APEIL 26, 1857. STEEPLE CHASING. STEEPLE CHASES TO COME. MAY. Sa.— La Marclie ( 2)- Closed, and weights declared May 5. AUGUST. „ N 4 , n Dieppe ( 2)— For the Grand Steeple Clia= e ( Uamnoap) entries ( by sealed letters) to be made before 4, p. m.. May SOth. weights to be published on 1st July, and forfeits declared before 4 p. m., July 25. For the Second Steeple Chase ( Selling) entries to be made before 4 p. m., July lst. IRELAND. 11,— Skerries( 4).— Farmers' Platidose'd April 25th; the Free Handicap April 25th, weights published on the 28th, and acceptances de- clared May 2; Baldungan Cup April 25th, Selling Stakes May 9. lli— Kilkenny Hunt( 4)— All close at the Club House. Kilkenny, on the 2d of May. 12,13— Galway HUB!. 14.— Klphin. 22.— Turrock Steeple Chases ( 3). 25.26.— Tipperary. _____ WESTMEATH STEEPLE CHASES Stewards: Sir P. Nugent, Bart, G. A. Boyd, J. Malone, J. Tuite, H. Murray, R. W. Reynell, W. H. Fetherston, arid A. Con- nolly, Esqs. Treasurer: II. Murray, Esq. Clerk ot the Course: Mr P. Costello. Judge: Mr R. J. Hunter TUESDAY, APRIL 29.— Continued wet, cold, and cheerless - weather was here, as elsewhere, the week previously, a complete spoil sport, reducing the usual large attendance at this meeting to a " select few." The ground, particularly that portion of it bordering on Lake Belvedere, was very holding, the other parts of it being fetlock deep. To the racing on neither day was much interest attached, the field for the principal race, the West- meath Handicap, being at last reduced to five, owing to Maley falling lame aud The Nugget going amiss. After a very fast and severely run race it resulted in favour of Escape, who, lasting the longest, beat Patrick and The Harper, who were in front to the last fence, easily. Vine and L'Etoile, quite unable to move in the dirt, being " nowhere." King Pepiu showed in the second race what, in good hands, can be made of an old broken down race horse ; but though he won in a cai. ter he failed to realise more than a couple of sovereigns for the fund. The weather on the second day took up, the attendance thereby being materially increased. The handicap was well made, and the contest in keeping with it, The Blind Harper waiting and winning in three heats, Patrick, owing to foul riding, being disqualified for the second. A flat course is in a forward state of preparation, and the lessee intends holding for the future an autumu meeting about the first week in October. The WESTMEATH HANDICAP of 6 sovs each, with 50 added; the second to save his stake ; three miles ; 7 subs. Mr Keating's br g Escape, by Leander, aged, 9st 121b.. Cusaek 1 Mr Filzpatrick's b g Patrick, 6 yrs, 9st 101b Byrne 2 Mr Flood's gr g Blind Harper, aged. lOst D. Meany 0 Marquis Conyngkain's ch m Vine, 4 yrs, 9st 71b Noonan 0 Mr Cassidy's ch g L'Etoile, 3 yrs, 8st 71b Hanlon 0 Betting : 6 to 1 agst Harper, 2 to 1 agst Vine. Patrick took a lead of two or three lengths, which he held for two miles, when The Harper joined him, and both ran iu close company to the second last field, where the Blind'un was beaten, and Escape took second place, waiting till over the last fence, when he gal- loped past Patrick, winning easily by three or four lengths; the Blind Harper a very bad third. The WESTMEATH SELLING STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 25 added ; the second to save his stake; heats, two miles ; 4 subs. Mr Colgan's b g King Pepin, by Orlando, aged, 9st 121b ( 30 sovs) D. Meany 1 1 Mr Green's b g Singeing Iron, 5 yrs, 9st 71b ( 30) Brady 3 2 Mr Byrne's br g Kildare, aged, lOst( 40) Byrne 2 3 Mr Loxan's bg Dandy, ased, lOst 71b ( 50) Hanlon 4 dr Betting: Even on King Pepin, who waited in both heats, and won in a canter. The winner was bought in for 32 sovs. The MULLINGAR HANDICAP of 3 sovs each, with 30 added; the second saved his stake ; the winner paid 3 sovs to the fund; heats, two miles. Mr Flood's gr g Blind Harper, by Arthur, aged, lOst 51b D. Meany 0 Mr Byrne's b g Windfall, 5 yrs, 9st 101b Byrne 1 Mr Keating's br g Escape, aged, list Cusack 2 Mr Cassidy's ch g L'Etoile, 4 yrs, 8st 121b Hanlon 4 Mr Fitzpatrick's bgPatr. ck. fi yrs, lOst 71b Noonan 8 First heat: Escape made the running to the second last fence, where Windfall took the lead, and won cleverly by three lengths. — Second heat: Patrick made strong play throughout, the Harper and Windfall closing with him at the last fence, which the three jumped nearly abreast, but having impeded the former in the run home he was disqualified, and the heat awarded to the Harper.— Third heat: A splendid race from start to finish ended in favour of the Harper by a short head. A SELLING STAKES of 2 sovs each, with 15 added; weight for age, with selling allowances; heats, two miles. Mr Green's b g Singeing Iron, ased ( 50 sovs) Brady Mr Kerr's b m Useless, aged ( 20) Callaghan Mr Blake's br m Lily of the West, aged ( 30) Noonan Both heats won in a canter. 1 1 2 2 0 dr 0 dr dis 1 1 2 2 dis IRISH GRAND MILITARY STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards: Major- General Sir J. Chatterton, Bart, K. H.; Major- General Van Straubenzee, C. B.; Lieutenant- Colonel Sulivan, Scots Greys; Lieutenant- Colonel Gambier, C. B., R. H. A.; Lieutenant- Colonel Mills, 91th Regiment; Lieutenant- Colonel Wardlaw, lst Dragoons ; Major the Hon J. Colborne, Staff; Major Dickson, 16th Lancers, Major Tremayne, 13th Light Dragoons ; Major White, 17th Lancers; Sir T. Gresley, Bart, A. D. C.' Hon Secretary: F. Forster, A. D. C. Judge: Mr R. J. Hunter. The Irish Grand Military Steeple Races took place on Saturday week over the Ashbourne Course, occasioning as heretofore a very lively interest, and attracting a numerous attendance, both military and civilian. The sport, contrasted with former years* was rather a failure, only nine horses being entered for the principal race, whilst the second of the projected events fell to the ground, in place of which another was substituted, to close on the course. The Grand Military was first decided, six very food- looking horses appearing at the starting- post, of which Ringleader, though carrying a penalty of 10lb for his Co- rinthian Cup victory at the Kildare Hunt Meeting, was made the favourite. Unfortunately for his backers, he found the country not quite so easy as in his previous essays, and fall- ing, strange to say, at the very smallest fences in the line, and bungling at some others, he suffered a rather easy defeat from Archimedes, a liorse trained also in the same stable ( Mr Davies's). The Farmers' Punch Bowl— a very appro- priate prize— was next contested by a field of ten, two only of which escaped without falls, and these of course had the race to themselves, at the finish Alice Gray winning very easily, a feat also performed by her dam, gratiddam, and great granddam, over the same course and for a like prize. The Handicap had an entry of eight, all of which accepted, but like the previous races the contest was confined to a select few at the finish, the best of which proved to be Lord St Lawrence's Lobster, who, piloted in his usual clever style by Capt Bernard, was landed an easy winner, giving lumps of weight to all of his opponents. The following were amongst the company present:— The Mar- quis of Conynghana, the Earl of Howth, Viscount St Lawrence, the Hon Major Colborne, Sir E. S. Hutchinson, Bart, Sir Percy Nugent, Bart, Sir W. Gordon, Bart, Sir T. Greslev, Bart, Sir Joshua Coghill, Bart, W. H. Cogan, Esq, M. P., Maj- Gen Chatter- ton, Cols Gambier, C. B., R. H. A., Mills, Wardlaw, Sulivan ; Majors Dickson, Tremayne, Armstrong, Forster, A. D. C., Ed- wards, White, & c; Capts Severne, King, Nugent, O'Reilly, Warburton, Fox, Hedley, Lucan, Davis, Boyce, Chichester, Prentis, Preston, Ainslie; Messrs Bryan, Rochfort, Johnston, Alley, Fitzgerald, Nugent, Irwin, Mauders, Murphy, Balfour, Smith, M'Cann, Kennedy, Reynolds, & c. SATURDAY, MAY 2.— A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 100 added, for horses the property of officers on full pay, or on the staff quartered iu Ireland ; 12st each ; winners of a steeple chase or hurdle race of the value of 25 sovs 51b, of 100 or twice 5010lb, 20014lb extra ; the second to save his stake ; three miles ; 9 subs. Major Armstrong ( 18th R. I.) nsgr g Archimedes, byArthur, aged, 12st CaptEsmonde ( 18th R. I.) 1 Major Forster's ( A. D. C.) cli g Ringleader, 5 yrs, 12st 101b Capt Severne 2 Hon Major Colborne's ( A. D. C.) b g Balivor, aged, 12st Mr Chichester 0 Sir W. Gordon's ( l7thL.) bg Pathfinder, aged, 12st Owner 0 Capt Prentis's( S. G.) gr g The Marquis, aged, 12st CaptPreBton( 18th R. I.) 0 Capt Ainslie's ( R. D.) br g The Returned, aged, 12st. Capt Boyce 0 Betting : 11 to 8 agst Ringleader, 3 to 1 agst Archimedes, and 4 to 1 agst Pathfinder. Pathfinder commenced the running, having Riugleader in close attendance to the seventh fence, at which he bungled and fell. Immediately afterwards The Re- turned took the lead, which he held for two miles, when he came to grief, giving his rider an ugly fall, dislocating his right wrist. Pathfinder was then left with the lead, but was in the next field deprived of it by Archimedes, who was joined in the third last field by Ringleader, both running in close company to the second last fence, where the latter, again blundering, was nearly on for a second fall, and Archimedes, in consequence, getting clear of him, won with nothing to spare by two lengths, Pathfinder finishing a bad third. A SWEEPSTAKES of 1 sov each, with a Silver Whiskey Bowl of 30 sovs added, for horses the property of tenant farmers residing in the country hunted over by the Ward Union, Kildare, or Meath Hounds; three year olds 9st 71b, four lOst 10lb, five list 91b, six and aged 12st; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs; if entered to be sold for 70 sovs allowed 5lb, 50 91b, 30 141b; three miles ; 10 subs. Mr Cahill's b m Alice Gray, by Derby, 5 yrs, 10st91b ( 30 sovs) T. Fields 1 Mr M'Cauley's gr gTlie Grey Friar, 6 yrs, list 51b ( 50). Hanlon 2 Mr Reynolds's bk m Laundress, aged, list 51b ( 50). Waddington 0 Mr J. Ward's br h Jack in the Box, aged, list ( 30) Noonan 0 Mr M'Sweeney's b m Maid of the Hill, 4 yrs, 10st llb( 50). Clarke 0 Mr Murphy's ch g Crabstick, aged, list 51b ( 50) Cusack 0 Mr Ker's br f Useless, 4 yrs, 9st 101b ( 30) Callaghan 0 Mr Fay's br g Now or Never ( late Bernard Kavanagh), 4 yrs, lOst 101b ( 100) Brady 0 Mr Manley's gr m by Portrait. 5 yrs, lOst 91b ( 30) .. M'Daniel 0 Mr Markey's bm, 5 yrs, list ( 50) Reilly 0 Betting : 5 to 4 agst The Grey Friar, 2 to 1 agst Laundress, and 5 to 1 agst any other. The mare by Portrait showed the way for a mile and a half, when she fell. Alice Gray took up the running, and won easily by three lengths. She was sold to Col Mills for 50 sovs. A HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 1ft, with 100 added; the second to receive 20 sovs out of the stakes, and the third to save his stake; three miles; 8 subs. Lord St Lawrence's b g Lobster, aged, 12st 71b .. Capt Bernard 1 Mr Warburton's br m The Disowned, aged, llst. Capt Severne 2 Mr Kirkpatrick's b m Primrose, aged, list Mr Riddell 8 Sir E. S. Hutchinson's b m Chance, age 1. list 4lb .... Owner 0 Capt Nugent's ch m Crystal, 5 yrs, lOst 71b Owner 0 Colonel Mills's b m Alice Gray, 5 yrs, lost 0 Lord St Lawrence's b g The Parson, aged, lOst 41b Mr Chichester 0 Mr Davis's b g Johnny, aged, lOst Mr F. Osborne, jun 0 Betting: 6 to 4 agst Lobster, 2 to 1 agst Chance, 4 to 1 agst The Disowned, and 5 to 1 agst Promise. Alice Gray took a com- manding lead soon after starting, making strong play for nearly two miles, when she fell, leaving The Disowned in front, at- tended by Lobster . Primrose, aud Chance, the others having fallen soon after starting, being entirely out of the race. At the third last fence Chance got a heavy fall, the other three running close together to the second last fence, which both The Disowned and Primrose— being quite done up— took badly, and Lobster getting away from them, wou very easily by four or five lengths, a capital set- to for the second money resulting in favour of The Disowned by half a length. LIMERICK HUNT ( BAN0GUE COURSE) STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards: Lord Guilamore, Col Dickson, Capt Westropp, Capt Shelton, Edward Green, R. Jevers, V. Y. Isaac, and R. H. Mason, Esqrs. SATURDAY, MAY 2.— The TALLY- HO STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 50 added; weight for age, with selling allowances, & c; about three miles. Capt Bourke's b g Old Screw, by Tamworth, aged ( 80 sovs) Debeau 1 Mr Scott ns cli f Little Betsey, 4 yrs ( 80) :. Coffee 2 Mr Canny's ch g Andy, aged ( 80) Owner kill'd Mr Mahon's b g Terry Alt, 6 yrs [ 80) D. Meany 0 Mr O'Meara's b m Maid of the Valley, 5 yrs ( 80) 0 Mr Hunt's b g Dandy, 6 yrs ( 80) 0 Mr Herlihy'sb m Concertina, 5 yrs ( 80) 0 Mr Bennett's b m Zillali, aged ( 80) 0 Mr Leane's ch m Flight, 6 yrs ( 80) 8 Mr Holme's gr h Kmte of Kerry, 4 yrs ( 80) 0 Andy leaped off at starting, but after passing the third fence took the wrong side of a post, Little Betsey following suit. Andy was soon righted and again went ahead at a tremendous pace. Little Betsey, less fortunate, overpulled her rider and lost more than a distance before she was got round. Andy soon cut down all but Old Screw, Terry- Alt, and Little Betsey ( who was over- hauling her horses at every stride), and led without further change to about half a mile from home where Little Betsey caught and passed her horses, but overleaping herself at the fence near the " fort," nearly fell; however, she was soon going again, and raced with Andy and Tom Tinker. At the fifth fence from home, Andy leaped on the top of it, burst a blood vessel, fell into the next field, and diet}; Mr Canny fortunately escaped unhurt. Terry- Alt, who had been going well up to this point, fell a " burster" at the next fence. Little Betsey and the Screw being left to finish a fine struggle by themselves, which the Old horse won. Run in Omin. The FOXHUNTERS' STAKES of 3 sovs each, p. p., with 25 added; weight for age; heats, mile and a half; 4 subs. Mr Isaac's br g Tonic, by Hutchinson's Priam, aged( SOsovs) 1 l Capt Bourke's br s Tom Tinker, aged ( 40) Noble 3 2 Mr Synam's br g Bolivar, 5 yrs ( 80) ............. - . « First heat: Tonic went off with the lead, but mak\ ug a " bungle" at the fourth fence from home, was passed by Bolivar, but putting ou the steam, he resumed his lead, how- ever, at the last fence, and won cleverly by two lengths.— Second heat: Tom Tinker made play till half way round, when he was passed by Tonic, who won in a canter. The WELTER STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 25 added; 14st each; non- professionals allowed 5lb ; about three miles. Mr Mahon'i b g Confidence, by Oxonian, aged Owner 1 Mr M. Shine's br g6- S- 4, aged Owner 0 Mr Dalton's br g Touch- and- go, aged Mr O. Ryan 0 Mr Fosbery's b g Handicap Mr J. » hme 0 Touch- and- go made stong play until pumped out about a quarter ef a mile from home, where he was pulled up, not having a " go " in him, and Confidence, steadily ridden by his owner, having early disposed of the rest, cantered in alone. The BANOGUE CHALLENGE CUP of 25 sovs, with 10 added for farmers' horses; weight forage; heats, one mile and a half. Mr Hartnell's Napoleon, 3 vrs Debeau 1 1 Mr M'Mahon's Bolivar \ J{ Mr Flahertie's Lord Edward ............. 0 0 Napoleon won the first heat easily, and walked over for the second. , _ _ This first- rate day's sport came off over the Banogue Course, second to none in Ireland, iu point of fair hunting fences, being all grass laud, and with excellent finishing ground— a view of the whole course being seen from the hill, gentlemen s \ turn- outs," from the four- horse carriage and drag to t,. e gig, tax and outside car, flocked from all points and afar. Amongst the well- appointed " four- in- hands," & c, we noticed Messrs Gub- bins's, Col Dickson's, Capt Shelton's, and Mrs Grantley Shel- ton's, Mr Johu Bouchier's, & c, & c. The . Limerick garrison sported a four- horse coach. The only blot ou the day's amuse- ment was the death of Andy, the second horse his sporting owner has lost within the last ten days. John Bouchier, Esq, of Baggotstown, kindly officiated as judge. DUBLIN CITIZENS' CLUB STEEPLE CHASES MONDAY, MAY 4.— These annual events were decided over a well- selected country in the vicinity of Blackchurch, three miles ou the Naas side of Rathcoole. For the " teapot' thirteen horses accepted, eight of which only started, the race resulting in the easy success of Daisy Plucker, cleverly ridden by his owner. The Welter Stakes afforded a finely contested race between Bobbin' Around and Swords, after which an adjourn- ment took place to Vickers's Hotel, where ample justice being done to an excellent breakfast, resort was again had to the pig- skin, to see a deer uucarted before the Palmerston Harriers, an excellent run of some forty minutes bringing the morning's sport to a satisfactory conclusion. The CITIZENS' HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs; three miles. Mr Donnelly's Daisy Plucker, list 41b Owner 1 Mr Connor's Eloise, 12st 71b Owner 2 Mr Farrell's Gay Boy, 12st 41b •• Owner 8 The following started, but were not placed.— Bnllur. t, 12st 41b; Dun- boyne, 12st 41b ; Black Bess, 12st; Willy Reilly, list 71b; Lola Montes, lOst 71b. Won by a dozen lengths. The WELTER STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50 added; three miles Mr Egan's Bobbin' Around • • • Mr Riley 1 Mr Mangan's Swords MrJ. Farretl 2 Mr M'Court's Kilkenny Boy Owner 8 Mr Farrell's Nelly Bly .. Owner 4 Won after a very fine race by three lengths, the others well up. THE LATE NORTHUMBERLAND STEEPLE CHASE. MR EDITOR : I should feel exceedingly obliged if you would give me your opinion whether, under the following circum- stances, The Emperor ought to save his stake as third horse in the Northumberland Handicap Steeple Chase, which was run for on the 29th April, at Rothbury. The Squire of Bensham passed the winning chair first by three lengths, Forest Queen second, no other horse then being over the water leap, which is diftant from the winning chair about two distances, conse- quently no horse being seen following the first and second, the judge retired from the winning chair into the interior of the saddling enclosure, and no third horse was placed. A consider- able time elapsed, The Emperor was got over the water leap after five ineffectual attempts, was walked up past the winning post, then into the saddling enclosure, aud his jockey was weighed. The jockeys of Squire of Bensham and Forest Queen had weighed and retired from the weighing marquee * ome time before The Emperor walked past the post. The owner of The Emperor laid an objection against Squire of Bensham and Forest Queen for having run inside the turning post next the water leap. Upon witnesses being examined, the objection fell to the ground, it being overruled by the stewards. Your opinion, therefore, Mr Editor, as to whether there is any third horse in this race, and whether The Emperor, under these circumstances, should save his stake, will much oblige— Yours, Ac, Rothbury, May 4,1857. JAMBS MOEEATT, Hon Sec. [ The judge having quitted the box before The Emperor passed the winning post, it would be irregular, and contrary to all racing practice, for him to take any notice of the horse after- wards : ergo, there was no third horse in the race, aud the third money belongs to the winner.— ED. Bell's Life.] SKERRIES STEEPLE CHASES. The SKERRIES HANDICAP of 6 sovs each, h ft, with 60 added; winners of any steeple chase after the declaration of the weights of the value of 50 sovs 5lb, 100 71b extra ; but not to be accumulative; three miles ; 11 subs, 3 of whom declared. PIGEON SHOOTING. THE GAME OF CHESS. age stlb Blind Harper a.. 10 4 Md of the Glen a.. 10 0 Blind Bess.... a.. 10 0 age stlb Escape ( includ- ing 51b ex) .. a.. 9 18 Patrick a.. 9 9 age st lb Old Screw ( inc 51bextra) .. a.. 9 7 Eloise 6.. 9 0 Old Malt 5.. 8 12 Nominations for the FARMERS' PLATE of 20 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 2 sovs each ; weights for age ; heats, one mile and a half. Fly, 5 yrs ( 20 sovs) I Widow Macliree, 4 yrs I Now or Never ( lateBar- Farmer, 5 yrs I Annie Laurie, 5 > rs | nard Kavanagh), 5yrs ENTRIES AND WEIGHTS FOR THE LA MARCHE MILITARY STEEPLE CHASES. FIRST RACE, 200 sovs added. Fr. lbs Franc Picard 160 Xanthus 150 Horniblow 148 Veluti 145 The Dean 145 Fr. lbs [ Casse Cou 145 I Flying Buck 145 Sting 145 ! Johnny Raw 140 Fr. lbs Forest King 13S Cigarette 185 Laura 125 Kilkenny Boy 125 SECOND RACE, 80 sovs added. Fr. lbs Fr. lbs The Hack 145 Goodlad 140 „„._ Forest King 185 In the second race if the highest weight does not accept, the next will be raised to 1551b, and the others in proportion. Franc Picard 150 Casse Cou 145 Flying Buck 145 Fr. lbs Honeycomb ISO Kilkenny Boy 125 MEATH STEEPLE CHASES.— This meeting is fixed for the 18th inst, over the course near Trim. They will consist of three " events"— 50 sovs added to a Handicap Sweepstakes, the Trim Challenge Cup, value 50 sovs, aud a Selling Stakes of 2 sovs each, 20 added. The stewards are— the Marquis Conyngham, John A. Farrell, Esq, High Sheriff; Columbus Drake, Esq, J. P.; Capt R. Bernard, and F. Lanagan, Esq, J. P. COURSING. COURSING FIXTURES FOR 1857. JUNE. PLACE. COUNTY. JUDGE. MEETING, Belleek ( Fermanagh) .. Ireland Mr Owens 4,5 SEPTEMBER. Biggar ( St Leger, & c).. Lanarkshire .... Mr Nightingale. . SO& fol. dayn OCTOBER. North Union Antrim Mr Owens 14,15 Ardrossan Club Ayrshire 15 Belleek Fermanagh Mr Owens 21,22 MarketWeighton ( Open) Yorkshire MrR. Boulton .. 27& fol days Altcar Club Lancashire Mr M'George 28. 29 Atr. esbury Champion .. Wiltshire 19 Jfcfol days Sheffield Yorkshire MrR. Boulton .... not fixed. NOVEMBER. RidgewayClub( Lytham) Lancashire Mr Nightingale.. 5,6 Ashdown Park Cham- pion Berkshire 9& fol. daye Caledonian ( St Leger).. Edihburgh 17 Cardington Club Bedfordshire 17.18,19 Ardrossan Club Ayrshire 19 Newmarket Champion. Cambridgeshire.. Mr M'George.... 80 & fol days DECEMBER. Ridgeway Club ( South- port) Lancashire 8,4 MarlboroughChampion. Wiltshire Mr M'George.... 7& fol. days Ardrossan Club Ayrshire 10 Altcar Club Lancashire 16,17 Cardington Club ( Open) 15.16.17.& 18 JANUARY, 1858. Altcar Club Lancashire 20,21 FEBRUARY. Ridgeway Club( Lytham) Lancashire 4,5 Ardrossan Club Ayrshire 11 SOUTHERN CLUB ( CORK) MEETING. Stewards: Messrs H. Curtis and John Hawkes. Slipper: Tom Saunders. There being every prospect of fine weather, the hon sec of the club, Mr G. Armstrong, anxious to try some parts of the grounds which had not been coursed over during the season, and on which hares proved to be very numerous, called the members of the club together at a very short notice, and a meeting was got up more for recreation aud exercise than anything else. There was some first- rate sport, and three small stakes were run for. Two gentlemen amateurs, Messrs Herrick and Clinton, acted as judges, and gave every satisfaction. FIBST STAKE. I. Mr Wise's f b s Whirlwind beat Mr Armstrong's r b Weasel Mr Wise's f d s Welcome .. Mr Thompson's bk b Jane SECOND STAKE. I. Mr Arnott's bk d Bedlam Jack beat H. Massy's bk w t d Larry Mr Payne's bk d Polish'em .. ^ Mr Hamilton's f b Comfort Mr Payne's Polish'em, by King Cob the Second out of Colleen Dhas, beat Mr Arnott's Bedlam Jack, by Bedlamite out of Iris. THIBD STAKE. I. Mr Thompson's bk b Jane beat Mr Armstrong's r b Weasel ( 1) Mr Morley's bk b Sprite Mr Massy's bk w t d L. Doolan Mr Wallis's bk b Birdlime Sprite beat Jane Mr Wallis's w r d Toolaroo Mr Hamilton's f d Champion Mr Hamilton's f b Comfort II. I III. Birdlime beat Larry Doolan Mr Morley and Mr Wallis divided the stakes. Sprite is by Weapon out of Shuttle, and Birdlime by Lobster out of Old Birdlime. GREYHOUND PRODUCE. On the 4th inst, Mr Thos. Inskip's brindled bitch Richmond Lass, nine puppies to Lord Mayor— two brindled and white, one black and white, and one brindled dogs, three brindled and two blue and white bitches. Mr T. Inskip's Show Girl, nine puppies to Mark Tapley— three black, three brindled aud one red dog, one red and one brindled bitch. At Rochdale, on the lst inst, Mr H. Tayler's black bitch Time, by Hughie Graham out of Moggy, nine whelps to Barrator, five dogs and four bitches ( all black). On the 30th ult, at the Swan Inn, Colchester, Mr J. Bromly's black bitch Rhoda ( late Jardine's Mummery), ten whelps by Legion— four dogs and six bitches ( all black). Mr Hadley's black bitch Alice Grey, by Lopez out of Jenny Jones, has been on a visit to Big Lunatic, at Danry Graig. Mr Robert Boulton has been appointed judge of the Market Weighton Open Meeting, to be held on the 27th October. FARM- HOUSE HEALTH.— The sanitary movement has brought to light the fact, that although farmers, as a class, are healthy, taking much exercise iu the open air, yet their wives and daughters are peculiarly subject to rheumatic and nervous affections, consumption, and general debility. According to the recorded opinions of sanitary investigators, this arises from the in- door pursuits exposing the female members of a farmer's family to the offensive and unhealthy vapours of the farm- yard, from which there is no escape. The united experience of the most distinguished physicians on the Continent and in Great Britain has demonstrated that the vigour and bodily health are remarkably promoted, and consumption and debility effectually counteracted, by the administration of one of the most successful curative agents of modern days, Dr de Jongh's Light- brown Cod Liver Oil, which can be most beneficially employed as a safe, speedy, aud effectual remedy against those evil influences which mar the salubrity of a farm- house residence. The eminent physician, Brefeld, remarks, that " in cases of ex- haustion produced by exposure to the influence of an unhealthy atmosphere, the reparative and restorative properties of this oil will be remarkably manifested."— 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 signature, without which none can be genuine, by his sole British consignees, Ansar, Harford, and Co, 77, Strand, London, and by many re- spectable chemists. Proposed substitutions of other kinds of Cod Liver Oil should be strenuously resisted, as they will result in disappointment. AT HORNSBY WOOD, on Monday, Messrs Baxter and Oliphant shot a match with Messrs Bolton and XVhitemarsh, for £ 5 and the birds, lt birds, 21 yards rise, the former won, killing 17 to 12. Several sweepstakes followed. On Tuesday, Messrs Sefton and Hardwick had 21 birds, 25 yards, H and T traps, for £ 5 each, the use of both barrels ; Mr S. won, killing 16 to 12. In the next, at 7 each, 21 yards, they tied, killing 6, and shot it off at 7 more; Mr H. won, killing 6 to 5, Mr Langford won 2. Mr Hill 2, and Mr Bailey 1 match at double shooting. On Wed- nesday and Thursday several capital bird and rifle matches were shot, upwards of 50 " dozen of Barber's best were used, among others, Mr Barker and live friends shot a match with Mr Oliver and five friends, for £ 10 a side, 9 pigeons, 21 yards, to pull for each other ; the latter won, killing 36 to 28. Some capital matches at double shooting, and several sweepstakes followed. Public shooting days, Wednesday and Saturday every week. Barber supplies the birds. DEANE AND SON, gun makers, 30, King William- street, Lon don Bridge, beg to announce to their patrons that their annual prize gun will be shot for at the Rosemary Branch, Peckhatn, on Saturday, the 23d inst. To commence at twelve o'clock pre- cisely. The qualification for entering in this match being the previous purchase of a best double gun, it is requested and ex- pected that the qualifying guu be shot with on the occasion, and as it will be necessary to advise Barber of the number of birds like'y to be required, it is also requested that gentlemen quali- fied to compete for the prize will intimate their intention as early as possible. Conditions: 9 birds, five traps, 25 yards rise, ljoz of shot, powder ad libitum. AT THE LILLIE ARMS, Old Brompton, on Tuesday next, several prizes will be contended for, also a sweepstakes of 5s each, by 12 members, 9 birds each, lloz of shot, 21 yards rise. Also shooting on Saturday. Private parties accommodated. There is a plate to test guns with. AT W. P. WARNER'S, the Old Welch Harp, Brent bridge, Edgware- road, to- morrow ( Monday), a silver cup will be shot for, by 12 members, 10s each, 7 birds each, 21 yards rise, 80 fall, lloz of shot, H and T traps. Afterwards a silver snuff- box, at spar- rows, 21 yards rise, lloz of shot. AT SHELDON'S, Vine Inn, Aston, on Monday, a sweepstakes was shot for ( the list for the pig not filling) by four members, at £ 1 each, 3 birds each, when Messrs Smith of Worcester, Cottis of Westbromwich, H. Porter of Birmingham, and Brown of Walsall killed all their birds, and shot off bird for bird up to the seventh, when, after a closely contested match, it was wou by Mr Brown, killing all, the others G. Betting on gun 3 to 1. After the match a gentleman undertook, for a bet of £ 5, to blow a hole through an old Bolton penny piece, with No. 6 shot, he throwing the money up. He accomplished his feat. Betting on guu even. AT ME JOHN SADLER'S, Builders' Arms, Oldbury, a quarter of a mile from Bromford- laue station, to- morrow ( Monday), a match will take place at 5 birds each, for £ 10 a side, between Messrs Hadley and Cottis, with three- quarter guns, 2oz shot, 21 yards rise, and 60 yards fail, and to trap against each other out of one hamper. The best blue rocks have been provided by Crosbie. To commence at one o'clock. Also a £ 10 sweep, by twenty members, at 10s each, 3 birds each; the usual conditions; rise aud boundary to be abided by. WM. THORNTON of Bradford, hearing that John Cotton of Preston has challenged him, he accepts the challenge, for £ 10 or £ 25, at 11 birds, for the £ 10, or 21 birds for the £ 25, or William Clutheray of Bowling can be accommo- dated, for the same sums, or any other man within 10 miles of Bradford, lioz of shot, 21 yards rise, 60 fall. A match can be made at any time at Mr S. Yewdal's, Wibsey Bank Foot, near Bradford, the Editor of Bell's Life to be final stakeholder. AT ASTON TAVERN, near the Old Church, Messrs Trevor and Moorhead shot a match, for a dinner for 12 and a dozen of wiue, at 6 sparrows each, with six rifle shots added, 200 yards distance, each counting with the other. Mr Moorhead killed 4 out of 6, Mr Trevor killed all; in the rifle shooting Mr Moorhead made four bullseyes out of six, Mr Trevor 2. They then shot off, Mr Moorhead winning by one bullseye. GEO. SCOTT of Thornley will shoot a match, for £ 10 or £ 20 a side, with Wm. Forster of Haswell, 21 yards rise, 100 fall, 2oz of shot, the gun to be held in a sportsmanlike manner till the bird is on the wing, or Pasely or Finley of Broomside, on the same terms, to be shot for at Thornley, or he will take one bird in 15 of any man in England, for £ 20 a side. Money ready any time at the Robin Hood Inn, Thornley. MR T. COTTIS of Westbromwich will shoot a match with Mr Smith of Worcester, for £ 10 a side, at 11 birds each, gun # bore, 2oz shot, 21 yards rise, and the ground the boundary. Money ready at Mr John Sadler's, Builder's Arms, Oldbury; or Mr Cottis will take £ 1, and shoot at Worcester, or Bromsgrove. An answer through Bell's Life will be attended to. . THOS. ROBINSON of South Church, hearing that John Hen- derson of West Auckland wishes to shoot a match with him, begs to say that he will accommodate him, at 9 birds each, lloz of shot, 21 yards rise, 80 fall, for £ 5 a side. A match can be made auy night next week at Mr Jas. Little's, Bay Horse Inn, St Helens, Auckland. WM. WILKINSON of Somerby will shoot a match with Henry Nayior ef Dewsbury or Kaye of Dalton, for £ 10 a side, 11 birds each, 2oz of shot, 21 yards rise, 60 fall, on Skircoat Moor. A match can be made any night next week at Mr J. Greenwood's, Golden Eagle, Woolshops, Halifax. The Editor of Bell's Life to be stakeholder. MRBOXALL will shoot a match with Mr Brown, at 50 sparrows each, 21 yards rise, lfoz of shot, for £ 10 a side, to find and trap birds for each other; to come off at Horusey Wood House. Money ready at the Golden Last, Borough. ROBT. MIDDELTON of Thornloy, hearing that Wm. Foster of Haswell wants to shoot a match with him, will accommodate him, at 20 birds, for £ 20 a side, the gun to be kept from the shoulder, 2oz of shot, 21 yards rise, 80 boundary. A MATCH, for £ 50 a side, comes off on Wednesday next, iu Chelson Meadow, near Plymouth, at 50 birds, between Jeremiah Hellyer and a man to be produced on the day. CHESS PROBLEMS. BLACK. No. 191. 511 IIP ill '^////// A All B mm iwuaafli HP H Bi. B BP a b jjj B IS HI • Wm m CANINE FANCY. A show of fancy spaniels, terriers, Maltese, and bulldogs will take place at J. Fethers's, Crown and Sceptre, Great Arthur- street, Goswell- street, this evening ( May 10). Joe Ashton in the chair, faced by Terrier Dick, when Mr T. Beaumoutit will show his two legged dog, likewise Mr Riseam his original stock dog, aud many other fanciers will show their studs ou this occasion. J. Fethers will show his small spaniel puppy against any other the same age and weight. Chair taken at eight o'clock. A show of fancy spaniels, toy terriers, Isle of Skyes, & c, will take place this evening, the 10th iust, at Thos. Friswell's, 77, Ossulston- street, Chapel- street, Somers Town. Chair taken by Sweety, faced by Mr T. Smith of Paddington, at eight o'clock precisely. Messrs C. Blackmore. Gill, Beavers, and a number of East and West Enders have promised to attend. Ratting sports every Monday and Saturday evening. Use of pit gratis. 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 18th inst. Chair taken at eight o'clock by Joe Lebeau, faced by Harry Turvey. Mr F. will show his stud of black and tan and red and white spauiels and black and tan terriers. On Whit- Monday a fat ham will be sung for by gold- finches, one in the mouth. Open to all. A show of bulldogs, black aud tan terriers, spaniels, and Maltese lion dogs takes place this evening ( May 10), at Charles Haswell's, the Sportsman, 1, Boundary- street, Church- street, Shoreditch, to commence at eight o'clock. T. Piles, chairman ; vice, Billy Knight. C. H. will show some of the best aud hand- somest half bred dogs in the world. At Mr J. Gower's, Rose and Crown, Booth- street, Brick- lane, Spitalfields, this evening ( May 10), a show of fancy spaniels and other toy dogs will take place. This being the first show, and he a very old and respected fancier, we may expect a first- rate treat. Chairman Mr W. Knight. A show of dogs will take place this evening, the 10th, at eight o'clock, at Mr Coomber's, the Kentish Waggoner's, Kent- street, Borough. Chairman Mr Hicks, vice Mr Browne, who will ex- hibit their studs of terriers, bulldogs, spaniels, Maltese lion dogs, Ac. Jacob Moody of Honleywill match his bitch Miss against Walter Appleyard's bitch Betsy of Halifax, to ru- t 200 yards, and take six yards start, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side ; to run at Bellevue, Manchester, on the first Saturday in June. A match can bo made by sending a deposit to Mr Holden of Manchester and articles to Jacob Moody, innkeeper, Honley. Harry Quarmby of Sheffield will run his white dog Billy against any other dog in England, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side, at 30lb, 3041b, or 311b. Any application will be attended to at Mr John Lindley's, the Sportsman Inn, Camphor- lane, Sheffield. 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. A good supply of barn rats for public or private sport, with the use of the pit gratis at any hour, day or night. Canine exhibitions of toy dogs, & c, every Wednesday evening, entrance free, open to all. Next Wednesday there will be a strong muster of fanciers, with their little pet dogs, & c, also to enrol fresh members, & c, previous to their quarterly supper. The all- England ratting, for a silver snuff- box, next Tuesday week. The all Englaud ratting for two handsome engravings came off last Tuesday evening, at Jemmy Shaw's sporting hostelrie, in the presence of a numerous aud respectable company. After some excellent killing they were won by Captain M's Little Ruff, 91b weight, nine rats, in lmin 23sec; Mr Wyudham's dog, 201b, 20 rats, taking second prize, beating eight others. The beautiful painting of the interior of this well- known sporting establish- ment is nearly finished, and will be engraved shortly. This ex- Sensive affair has been preparing nearly two years. It is by [ arshall, a talented artist. The all England ratting sweepstakes for a handsome silver tankard will take place next Tuesday evening, at Mr W. Hiucli- cliff's, Pencutters' Arms, New Cut, Lambeth. It is presented by Mr J. Dalton, the provider of the rats for the South London Canine Association. He hopes his friends will rally round him on this occasion. J. D. can accommodate gentlemen any evening with rats. Use of the pit gratis. The dogs go to scale at seven o'clock. The South London Canine Association meet every Wednesday evening. Ratting sports ever Tuesday evening. A gentleman has backed J. Gordon's white bitch Rose to de- stroy 12 rats against Mr Sweetey's red smut bitch Rose's 12, for £ 5 a side, to- morrow ( Monday) evening, at J. Gordon's, Prince of Wales, Wellington- square, Sidinouth- street, Gray's Inn- road. To commence at nine o'clock precisely. Ratting every Monday and Saturday evening. Use of pit gratis. At Chas. Spalding's, the Jolly Waggoners, 13, Little Coram- street, Russell- square, to- morrow ( Monday) evening, a match will take place between Mr Watts's bitch and Mr Jackson's dog, to destroy rats for lbs, for £ 2 a side. Ratting every Monday. Mr Heath's bitch Topsy, 101b weight, can be matched against any dog or bitch in Birmingham of her weight to destroy any quantity of rats, from five to 50, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side; to come off within two months from signing articles, unless a match be made to come off at once. Money ready at any time at Heath's, Hop Pole, Lawley- street, Birmingham. A match came off on Monday at Mr Heath's, the Hop Pole, Lawley- street, Birmingham, between Mr Heath's bitch Topsy and Mr Mason's bitch Lady, at 20 rats each, for £ 5 a side, which was won by Mr Heath's bitch destroying her number in 2min 55sec. Mr Mason's bitch was withdrawn after her eighth rat, having no chance of winning. CHANGE RINGING— The St Thomas's Youths of Dudley, having been visited by two of their friends of Westbromwich on Monday last, ascended the tower of St Thomas's Church and rang a true peal of grandsire caters, consisting of 5,039 changes, in 3h 2 min. The band were stationed thus— W. Elesmore treble, W. Harper 2, E. Fellows 3, J. Mars 4, J. Fallows jun 5, S. Spittle 6, W. Micklewright 7, C. Shelley 8, T. Cartwright 9, D. Robinson tenor. The peal was composed by Mr H. Johnson of Birming- ham, and conducted by Mr W. Micklewright. MR EDITOR : Your edition of Sunday last contains a letter from " A Lover of a fine Peal of Bells," which, if they could be obtained in the manner stated by your correspondent, would be a great boon to the lovers of bell- ringing in general; but. in the event of a peal of 40 bells being obtained, he does not state how they are to be hung, and, a much harder job still, how they should be rung, As an old bell- ringer, I would beg to ask your correspondent to give us an idea of what kind of tower he would have them hung in, or how long we might expect the tower to stand if the 40 bells were hung on the same principle as now adopted in this country ? Bell- ringing might be made a pleasure instead of a toil, and a peal of 40 bells, as large as " Big Ben," could be rung with the greatest ease, and the tower would not receiye one quarter the present rocking motion. If any par- ties now sent out to China be so fortunate as to obtain such a peal of bells as your correspondent suggests, I will with the greatest possible pleasure give my principle on which the bells should be hung to whomsoever may have the contract to hang them, and afford every assistance in my power. Should it be deemed advisable to ring " Big Ben," I will undertake to hang him, so that he shall be rung with ease, and without detriment to the tower.— I am, & c, R. BOUFELER, 12, Bedford- court, Covent- garden. Last Wednesday evening eight members of the Ancient Society of College Youths rang at St Botolph's, Bishopsgate- street, a true peal of grandsire majors, containing 5,040 changes, in 3h 12min, The following were the band, viz, Robt. Peacock tre- ble, Robt. Jameson 2, Wm. Cooter 3, Henry Wood 4, Wm. Green 5, Geo. Grice 6, M. A. Wood 7, Henry Booth tenor. Composed by Mr E. Stockes, Birmingham, conducted by Henry Booth. On Monday last the following members of the Ancient Society of College Youths rang upon the bells of St Giles's, Camberwell, a peal of grandsire cators, consisting of 5,003 changes, in 3h 22min, viz, G. S. Shaw treble, G. Stockham 2, Wm. Green 3, Wm. Field 4, Thos. Pearce 5, Jas. French 6, Geo. Barton jun 7, Geo. Grice 8, Henry Booth 9, Jesse Horton tenor. Conducted by Wm. Green. WHITE. White to move, and declares he will compel Black to mate him in four moves. CHESS PROBLEMS. BLACK. No. 192. WHITE. White to mate in two moves. CHESS INT GERMANY. The following beautiful little game was played some time back, but. we believe, has not appeared in this country, Hanatein, 1. K P2 2. K B P 2 3. K Kt B 8 4. K B Q B 1 5. K R P 2 6. Q P 2 7. Q B P 1 8. Q BxP( a) 9. QxP( b) 10. Q Kt Q 2 11. QK KtS 12. Castles K R 1 Mayet. K P 2 PxP K Kt P 2 K B Kt 2 K RP1 QP1 K KtPl Px Kt Q K 2 ( c) Q Kt B 3 K KB Q. Kt Q QB K8 PxP ( a) Fair sacrifice. ( b) You have now a splendid attacking position. ( c) Perhaps better move Q B K 3. ( d) Has no means of saving Queen, so completely is he smot hered up. Game between Herr Bezzel and Herr Pollmacher. Pi Hanstein. 15. PxP 16. B K 3 17. Q K B 2 18. KtxB 19. B Q B 5+ 20. Q R K+ 21. Q K Kt 8 22. RxQ 23. RxKt 24. QxQ B P 25. Kt Q 6+ 26. Kt K 4 27. K Kt P 1, and wins. Mayet. QQB4+ QxK P BxB gK B3 Q Kt K8 K Kt K 2 ( d) BxR PxR Q Kt P 2 K K B BxK RP Bezzel. 1. QP2 2. K PI KBQ 3 4. K Kt B 3 5. Castles 6. Q B P 2 7. Q Kt B 8 8. Q Kt P I 9. K PxP 10. Q B Q Kt 2 11. K RK 12. Q P 1 13. BxKBP( b) BQB4 14. B K R 3 K Kt R 4 15. QKtK4 B Q Kt 5 16. PQ6 Q Q R 2 ( c) Pollmacher. KBP2 K Kt B 3 K P 1 QB P2 Q Kt B 3 QQB2 QRP1 Q B PxP KBK2 Castles Q Kt P1 ( a) Q Kt Q Bezzel. 17. K Kt Kt5 18. Q Q 4 19. QQ 3( d) 20. RxB 21. li Q 4 22. PxP 23. Kt K Kt 3 24. KtxKt 25. Kt K 4 26. B Q B 3 27. K Kt B 6+ 28. Q K B 3 29. Kt Q 5 dis+ Pollmaeher. Kt K B 5 Kt K R 4 BxK R QKtPl Q Kt PxP Q Q Kt K Kt PI QxQ P Q Q Kt 5 QQ KtS K K B- 2 B Q Kt2 K anywhere 30. Kt gives checkmate." Througli- outthisgamePollmachernever even gets his jacket off. ( a) Weak as water; allowing your advance of Q P, under highly favourable circumstances. ( b) Very well played, for he dare not retake, ( e) What a place for a Queen! ( d) Does not regard the exchange, looking out for a fine position. THE CONSTRUCTION OF RIFLED MUSKETS. The following letter recently appeared in The Times .— " SIR: Having been associated by the Government with Mr Whitworth in making those experiments of which the rifle re- cently tried at Hythe is the result, you will, perhaps, permit me to make a few observations on the subject. I do so, because I am apprehensive the discussion may become mixed up with ir- relevant matter. The subject in no way relates, or is necessarily connected either with the education of the soldier, his powers of using the weapon, its effect on artillery; or any other branch of the service. These are military questions; the construction of the rifle is purely a mechanical one. It has been decided that our soldiers are to be armed with a rifled musket, and it is therefore no longer a question between the smooth bore and the rifle. The sole question is the description of rifle best adapted to the soldier's use. The Government have decided that two conditions must be complied with, first, that the barrel should be 3ft 3in long; and, secondly, that the projectile should weigh 530 grains. There are military reasons for requiring these con- ditions. The especial objects to be attained are these— lightness as far as it is consistent with strength aud durability, facility of manufacture in large quantities, easy loading, accuracy of firing, at both long and short ranges, and a projectile of a shape and diameter requiring the lowest possible angle of elevation ; the last is a most important point, as the lower the angle of eleva- tion required to carry the projectile to its destination the less importance there will be in any trifling error in judging the dis- tance of the object fired at. The new musket proposed fulfils the necessary conditions, and is by no means a delicate weapon as some have imagined, being far stronger than anything hitherto made for the use of the soldier, and as little liable to get out of order. In 1852 I was employed, with others, by the late Lord Hardinge to try and improve the rifle musket then adopted by the Government, and called the Minie rifle. The result was the production of the present rifle, called the Enfield musket, which, if properly manufactured, is a good weapon, though far inferior in the qualifications before named to that now proposed. The Enfield rifles tried at Hythe last week I do not consider to have exhibited results which fairly show what the guns would do if the inside of the barrels were properly manufactured. The price given by the Government to the contractors for that part of the work is insufficient to secure its being executed with the nicety which is necessary to secure very accurate shooting. As it was doubtful if the rifling of the Enfield musket was of the description best adapted for the purpose, and there were great differences of opinion on the subject, Lord Hardinge in 1854 obtained a grant of money for the purpose of having a series of experiments made, in order that the best principle of rifling might, if possi- ble, be determined, and the question set at rest. Mr Whit- worth and I have been engaged carrying out those experiments since that time, and after a patient investigation of tke subject, in which Mr Wbitworth has devoted nearly the whole of his time and attention, and those mechanical resources he possesses so peculiarly adapted to the object iu view, the new rifle is that which we consider best, and I believe it wiil be found upon further trial to possess in a high degree all the requisites for a soldier's musket. It combines the good qualities of the Enfield musket with the additional advan- tages of increased range, greater accuracy of firing, and increased penetration, with a diminished angle of elevation. These advantages will be appreciated by those who have given the subject any attention. The principle on which the inside of the barrel is constructed appears especially applicable for military arms, as with good machinery a greater uniformity in the rifling will be obtained in producing large quantities than by the pre- sent system. Mr Whitworth, at the same time, undertook to make a set of machines capable of producing barrels of the most perfect description, without the necessity of employing that class of skilled labour which there is always so much difficulty in obtaining. This object he has accomplished, and the rifles tried at Hythe last week are the production of that machinery. — I remain, & c, WESTLEY RICHARDS, Jun. Birmingham, April 27. QUOITS.— HUTTON AND SCOTT.— A match has been made between Hutton of Stepney ani Scott of Poplar, for £ 5 a side, 18 yards, sticking clay ends, 21 shots up, each party to choose his own quoits. To come off at the Queen Victoria, Queen- street, Stepney, on Saturday next. To commence at five o'clock. A gentleman will back a player from the Brecknock Ground, Camden Town, against any man in London or its vicinity, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side, eight- inch quoits, 18 yards distance, 61 shots up, stiff clay ends, hobs level with the clay, and to measure from the centre of the hob; to be played at the Brecknock Grounds, on Whit- Monday. A match can be made by applying at the bar of the Brecknock Arms any evening. PIGEON FLYING— Thos. Miller's chequered cock will fly R. Wall's black cock, Podgeon's sandy cock, or John Dawson's white cock, or will take a quarter of a minute start of Thos. Leech's blue cock, all from North Shields station. A match can be made at John Haddrick's, Star Inn, Blagdon- street, Newcas- tle, to- morrow ( Monday) night, between eight and ten o'clock, for £ 5 a side. Samuel Biuns of Bradford is surprised at John Sharrock of Lamberhead Green again challenging to fly any pigeon from 20 to 50 miles, a home and home match, when he has been taken up both times by Binns, for £ 25, backing Wright Douglas's Fixem, and he has never as yet taken any notice of Binns's replies in Bell's Life. Binns also took up the challenge from Richard Fletcher of Hollingwood, on the same terms, but has not heard anything from him. If either of them mean flying and send a deposit to Bell's Life and articles to David Deacon's, New Inn, Garnett- street, Leeds- road, Bradford, a match can be made, for £ 20 or £ 25 a side. Samuel Cooper of Horgforth can also be ac- commodated, for £ 5 or £ 10, to give or take eight minutes for choice of place, the distance not to be less than 20 miles, who- ever has choice can go as far as they like. Thos. Pritchard of Westbromwich will fly his chequered cock Flycatcher against any pigeon in Mr Molineux's pen, from Hampton- in- Arden to Westbromwich, for from £ 1 to £ 5 a side. Money ready any night next week at J. Richards's, Crown and Cushion, Mayer's Green, Westbromwich. Mr Holder, of the Bricklayers' Arms, Pritchett- street, Bir- mingham, will fly his Crimean cock against W. Walker's silver and grey winged cock, five miles, and twirl for choice of roads, for £ 5, or his own sum. A gentleman will be at Peter Crawley's on Monday evening, who will make a match to have the news of the fight between Hayes and Travers by pigeon, for £ 5 or £ 10. ILLEGAL NETTING IN THE THAMES.— George Keen, of Wey- bridge, appeared before the bench at Staines, on the 4th instant, to answer the information of Thomas Rosewell, assistant water bailiff, for having, on the 25th of April last, in a certain preserve set apart, by order of the Lord Mayor, for the preservation of the spawn and fry of the fish thereof, at Shepperton, used a casting net and taken fish therewith, contrary to the rules and orders regulating the fishery of the river Thames. The case was clearly proved by William Roseweli, and it appearing that he had been convicted of a similar offence in August last, the bench fined him £ 2 and 10s 6d costs, and in case of non- payment, six weeks' imprisonment. A fortnight was allowed the defendant to pay the fine. CITY INTELLIGENCE. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL NEWS. The presumption that monetary affairs were improving, and that the tendency in the value of accommodation was in a fa- vourable direction, has been proved erroneous by the course of events during the past week. A very active demand has pre- vailed for discounts, consequent upon the payments of the " fourth," and the settlements on the Stock Exchange. These arrangements have naturally contracted the supply available in the open market for the legitimate purposes of trade, and the pressure on the Bank of England has beeu severe. Notwith- standing this, however, no one imagined that the authorities would find it necessary to adopt further restrictions, and as a sanguine view was entertained regarding the future, a good deal of astonishment was occasioned en Thursday when they called in their loans on stock, and refused to continue such assistance any longer— at least until further notice. This measure, which has no direct influence upon trade, gave rise to a general discus- sion, and a fall of fully i per cent, occurred intheFunds. When, however, the unfavourable influences which have been at work weremorecarefullyconsidered, and thp firsteffectsof the announce- ment had subsided, an easier feeling succeeded. The movement, in addition to the pressure for discounts, was no doubt precipitated by the provision which had to be made for the two milliou of Exchequer Bills which fell due yesterday. Large remittances of gold are advised from Australia, and the two hundred thousand pounds brought by the Anglesea have been sold to the Bank. There is, consequently, no fear regarding the main- tenance of the present stock of bullion, an augmentation rather than a decline being probable. Trade iu all departments remains quiet, but a better tone generally prevails. The Bank of England weekly return to the 2d inst gives the active circulation of notes payable on demand at £ 19,776,230, being a decrease of £ 12,425. The notes unemployed were larger by £ 33,535. The bullion in both departments amounted to £ 9,558,827, being au augmentation of £ 3,592. The Rest increased £ 15,353. The Public Deposits £ 578,515. The other Deposits £ 40,750, and the Seven- day and other Bills £ 30,315. The other securities were larger by £ 681,819. The Government Securities were smaller by £ 32,903. The changes exhibited in this report are not very important, but the addition to the Other Securities is a rather unfavourable feature. Until Thursday a decided rise took place iu the English Funds owing to the more favourable opinion in respect to monetary prospects and the closing of several Bear accounts. The im- provement, however, was then lost, owiug to the shock given to the course pursued at the Bank. There has since, however, been a total recovery, and Consols yesterday closed at 93i f for money, and 94 to 91j for the account. Exchequer Bills have been firmer, owing to purchases by the Savings Banks' Commissioners, and the other English Securities have moved with the Funds. Tho latest prices on Friday afternoon of the English Funds, were Bank Stock, 212i Reduced Annuities, 921 Consels, 93i 1 New Three per Cents, 92f 4 Long Annuities, 2} Exchequer Bills ( March) 2s dis. India Bonds, 5s dis Iudia Stock, 221 Consols for Account, 94J In the Foreign market a moderate business has been trans- acted, aud had it not been for the sudden fall in the Funds, a general improvement would have taken place. Even as it is, most of the securities are higher than on this day se'nnight. In Turkish Six per Cents, the fluctuations have been important ; but the fall which took place on Thursday has been recovered, and they are now 1J- per cent above their value at the date of our last summary. Spanish Bonds have been steady; South American securities have been quiet, but firm. The latest prices of the Foreign Funds on Friday afternoon were:— Belgian, 96 7 Brazilian, 99 101 Buenos Avres, 85 7 Chilian Three per Cents, 102 Equador, 14 15 Grenada, 22f 3 Mexican, 23 j Peruvian, 76 78 Portuguese, 45 46 Russian, 104 6 Sardinian, 911 Spanish Deferred, 251 Ditto Passive, 251 Turkish Six per Cents, Ac- count, 931 41 Ditto Four per Cents, 100 £ f Venezuela, 86f Dutch Two- and- a- Half per Cents, 651 Ditto Four per Cents 97$ 1 ^ The business transacted during the past week in Railway Shares has been limited. In the early part of the week prices exhibited a slight downward tendency, but subsequently a rally took place, and a rise of about 1 to 11 per cent may be quoted ou most of the principal lines, compared with the rates current at the close of last week. The French lines have also exhibited a slight improvement, but Canadian have beeu heavy, Great Wes- tern of Canada declined 10s, and Grand Trunk of Canada fully £ 5. In Mining Shares no material variation in prices can be quoted. Alfred Consols declined about 10s, and Cobre Copper about 5s. United Mexican aud one or two others have realised former rates. Joint Stock Bank Shares have been but moderately dealt in, and prices in most instances show a slight reduction in values. Australasian Bank declined £ 1, Bank of London 10s to 15s, London Chartered of Australia 5s, and Union of Australia about 5s. In the Miscellaneous Market business ruled dull, but one or two of the leading undertakings are at improved rates. Penin- sular and Oriental Steam have advanced £ 1 to £ 110s, Royal Mail Steam £ 1, and Electric Telegraph 10s. AN ADYENTURB IN A DRAW- WELL.— A short distance beyond Brandling- place, and near to the Moor Edge, is a draw- well, about thirty- five feet deep, three feet five inches in diameter, with water to within about eight feet of the top. On Sunday morning a hat was found near the spot, and certain fingermarks on the sides of the well indicated that a struggle for life and death had very recently taken place. At first it was whispered that a man had been drowned iu the old well, and eventually a vague rumour to that effect reached the Prudhoe- street police station. Loug poles and grappling irons were in immediate re- quisition, but after some hours' labour the search was given up as hopeless, and the bystanders slowly and sorrowfully returned to their homes. Aud thus the matter rested, uatil a pitman be- longing to Gosforth- row, named William Craven, having heard that an uuclaimed hat was lying at the station- house, came and identified it as his property. He said that on Saturday evening he was going home over the Moor intoxicated, in company with some cf his neighbours, and having quarrelled with them, he re- turned towards the town. He remembered nothing after that but having plumped very suddenly overhead into a deep hole full of water. On coming to the surface he worked himself clear of the water by means of his feet and shoulders, aud whilst in this position he stated he fell asleep several times, but awoke on finding himself slipping down again. How he got into the well — how long he remained in the perilous situation in whioh he stated himself to have been placed— aud how he got out again, he was totally unable to remember, but this he did recollect, that he went over to Gateshead to some of his friends, wet, cold, and hungry, and minus his hat, coat, and two waistcoats.— New- castle Chronicle. THE LAST TRIP OF THE URGENT.— The following letter, which appeared iu The Times, is from one of the officers of the 49th Regiment, on board this vessel:—" Barbadoes, April 6.— I shall give you an account of our chapter of accidents from the time we left Portsmouth. For the first two days all went on very well, and we were looking forward to a quick passage; on the third morning the captain reported to the colonel that there were eight feet of water in the hold, and that the pumps would not work. We then set about clearing all the boats and getting ready a raft, as the boats would only hold 300 men, and we had 800 men on board. Fortunately, after much trouble, we got the pumps to work before the fires were put out by the water, which had risen to within a few inches of the stokehole. At this time we were 90 miles from Corunna, which was the nearest port. The ship's head was immediately put round, and all the pumps being manned we set heartily to work, as you may suppose. The sea was quite smooth, so we managed to get into port next morning. After two days we again started, and reached Madeira without accident. After leaving Madeira all went very well for two or three days, when one night about twelve o'clock the engines broke down, and we had to sail. After a few days they were set to work again, but after working very uneasily for a few hours they stopped again. The screw had worked a large piece of iron from one of the plates at the ship's stern. After this we did not attempt to screw, so sailed in, after a month at sea, the whole of which time we had 30 men working at the pumps, she took in so much water." THE BELLES' STRATAGEM.— There are more ways of eluding the vigilance of lynx- eyed guardians than by a ladder of ropes from a chamber window, as the sequel will show. About the middle of last week two young ladies and two gentlemen, all apparently iu mourning, paid a morning visit to a church in a quiet neighbourhood in St Anue's Ward. On their entering the church the door was closed and locked, and the ladies— leaving the gentlemen to disencumber themselves of their overcoats and draw forth their white kid gloves— retired behind the pulpit, whence, having relieved each other of the habiliments of woe, they shortly emerged in full bridal attire. The object of their visit was now patent, and the clergyman, accompanied by a minor official, appearing from the vestry, they joined the meta- morphosed mourners at the altar, when the nuptial ceremony was gone through. The gentlemen then resumed their over- coats; the ladies again retired to their impromptu robing- room, and, reappearing in their mourning costume, the happy party left the church, looking as demure as though their visit had been for the purpose of inspecting a tablet erected to the me- mory of a defunct relative.— Liverpool Albion. GIANTS IN THOSE DAYS.— There is an old- world delusion, which man clings to very fondly, and builds up and propounds most confidently whenever he has an opportunity; it is the idea that he has degenerated in size and stature, that there were giants in other days, and that he is gradually dwindling down to dwarfdom. The past is ever disproving this theory. In this very museum we saw proof on proof that man is very much the same now as he has been since the flood. Ours is not quite a leg- of- mutton fist, and yet we could scarcely squeeze our hand into the hilt of Odin's sword. We are not a Goliah of Gath, and yet we did not think the knight's sword such an unmanageable weapon. We remember once being rather disappointed in the size and weight of an iron- studded flail, which we saw in trie armoury of the Knights of St John, at Malta. A comrade, how- ever, who saw it through the focus of the old delusion, instantly exclaimed, " There's a weapon ! It would task our degene- rate thews and sinews to wield that, I think." " Eh, man!" said a Highland corporal who accompanied us, " there's a chiel ia our company who can wurl it round his head like a wusp of straw." The men of our day, too, found themselves straitened in their ancestors' armour at the Eglinton tournament. Yet, spite of these evidences, the discovery of a few gigantic bones here and there is enough to revive the old fallacy, and set bab- blers prating of men whose heads did reach the skies. We had a friend in Wales—' tis long since we have seen his face or heard his voice, though we think of him oft— a very Hercules in size and proportion, a giant formed in perfect mould. Should his skeleton— long may he be in becoming such— be dug up by men of coming time, and taken as a type of his generation, well might they think that they had been preceded by the sons of Auak.— Blackwood's Magazine. ALARMING COLLISION ON THE NORTH LONDON RAILWAY.— An alarming collision took place on the North London Railway, on Tuesday forenoon, which nigh involved very serious conse- quences to a number of passengers; as it was, several were in- jured. A practice prevails on this line of sending on goods trucks with passenger trains for Stratford. The 11: 45 train for Fenchurch- street comprised five carriages, and then the portion for Stratford, consisting of a break van, three carriages, and three trucks. On approaching Hackney Wick ( Victoria Park) station, where the Stratford junction joins the main line, the guard in the break of the Stratford train is in the habit of pulling out the coupling pin before the train stops. The Fenchurch- street portion then shoots ahead, and that for Stratford is turned into the junction, where an engine is waiting on the same line of rails, and which backs to take it on. On the Stratford train being detached from the above train, and passing on to the junction, the guard found that it had acquired such a mo- mentum, owing to the great weight of the goods . trucks at the rear, that all the power of the breaks failed to bring it to a halt. The engine was also backing towards it, and on the driver seeing that the train was in motion, he did his best to reverse the steam, but the next moment or so the engine and train came together with considerable violence, injuring and terrifying the passengers. Scarcely one escaped some hurt. Two ladies were found to be sadly cut about the face, in fact, one was thought to be dead at the time. They were taken to the German Hospital at Dalston, where they received every medical relief. The guard has been suspended for not stopping the train. The triumph of perseverance was perhaps never more satis- factorily proved than in that universally known discovery, " Rowlands' Macassar Oil." The high position this article has attained, with its unprecedented success in the improvement of the human hair, during the last sixty years, is a convincing proof of its excellence. Well may the spirited proprietors, the Messrs Rowlands, spare no expense in procuring those elegant and intricate designs for their labels, the productions of our first artists, as a means of protecting the public from imposition, when every possible manoeuvre is resorted to by imitators to palm their spurious compounds upon the pubiic. THE LAST SHIRT.— The well known firm of Welsh and Mar- getson have just patented a shirt, which they term " the Ap- proved." It buttons on the shoulders, and thus secures a set upon the chest which all the movements of the body cannot put out of order. The notion is exceedingly ingenious, and the re- sult equally successful, as it places this shirt in the foremost front of like inventions. POLICE INTELLIGENCE. BETTING HOUSES AGAIN.— At Marylebone, on Wednesdiju Mr Ihomas Russell, proprietor of a beer- shop, No. 9, Bird- stn? a€, Oxford- street, was charged before Mr Broughton with being the owner and occupier, and using it as a betting- house, and the following persons were charged with being in the same without lawful excuse, viz :- Jas. Eagle, 7, Brown- street, carpenter • Wm Harris, lis, Great Portland- street; Charles Richards, 3 ' PortI man- street; John Price, 4, Bird- street; Wm. Russell, 35 ' Duke, street, news agent: John Myers, Leader- street, Chelsea - Chas Neil, Bridport- strcet, cab- driver; R. Minchiu, Victoria- place Pimlico, cab- driver ; Jas. May, William- street, Hampstead- road- W m. Doggett, High- street, Marylebone; Wm. Barrow, Camden, row, gardener; Jas. M. Hearne, Denmark- street, Soho- W Brown, Exeter- street, Lisson- grove; Thomas Webber George^ street, Portman- square, carpenter; Jas. Wells, Paul- street tailor ; W. Hay field, Exeter- street, Lisson- grove; A. Codrinirton 4, Harrison- terrace; aud Thos. Hughes, Slater- street, Bayswater-' some of whom are supposed to have given false addresses — Mr Herring appeared for the prisoners, who were apprehended under a warrant placed in the hands of Mr Hughes su- perintendent of the D division of police.— Mr Hughes beine the first witness sworn, said that in complianco with the warrant entrusted to him, on the previous ( Tuesday) night about eight o'clock, he proceeded to the house of Mr Bird for the purpose of carrying it into execution. [ The warrant was produced, and was dated the 30th of April.] He had been in- formed previously that betting was carried on at the house Ha went there with several police officers. When he entered he saw several persons in front of the bar. The defendant Russell whom he then did not know, was behind the bar. He asked for Mr Thomas Russell. He said, " I am the person." Witness had previously stated that he was a superintendent of police and showed his warrant. He inquired of Mr Russell if he were thn owner and occupier of the house. He said that he was H « sent Mr Inspector Mackarel, with several police constables to search the rooms. The other prisoners were found in them Mr Russell was also searched. On him were found 19 sovereigns and £ 2 10s in silver. In two measuring pots money was also found; in one 49 sovereigns, and in the other £ 10 17s 6d Hn remained m the bar- parlour while the constables were kway. \\ nile he was there, Mr Russell observed, " If you can take mw word, there is not a betting book in the house. ' There has b such a bother about betting- books, that I took care there shotdd be none in the house."— Mr Herring: And very proper too — Policeman Cocks, 191 D, stated that on the 28th of Wil he re. ceived instructions from Mr Hughes to visit the house of the del fendant Russell. He went there the next day between 11 and 12 o clock. He saw him ( Russell) and the barmaid behind the bar A man came in, whs asked the odds against Blink Bonnv which was to run for the Oue Thousand Guineas Stakes. The prisoner went to the end of the bar and spoke to a man ( he was identified among the other prisoners, and he stated that his name WM May). Mr Russell said something to May, who wrote down in a book. Many other persons then came in and stood in front of the bar. Witness was in plain clothes. Upon so many cominir in a person exclaimed, " Do not crowd about the bar— we shaQ , have the ' Roberts' about us presently."— Mr Broughton • Tha to 3s pm, ( June) 4s dis to par. i Roberts?— Constable: Yes, sir; that is the nickname we en hw Ur> nH « , n. from the Marble Arch all along Oxford street [ laughter"] — Mr Herring: I have often heard that they were called Bobbies, but never Roberts before [ laughterj.- Cocks: The mau sa d ho would back Harkaway. He gave something to Mr Russell over the bar. Mr Russell went to May, who entered something in a book. He gave some money to the mau, who observed that tha horse ran at Newmarket on the 30th. In answer to further questions, the witness said that he saw Mr Russell give monev to several persons. He gave Several sovereigns to a man named Murrel, a cheesemonger.— Mr Herring remarked that there was nuh0rf. uf. t1^ nlme of Harkaway.- Abookwas produced, which showed that the horse alluded to went by the name of Emm- ess The witness further proved that he accompanied Mr Superin- tendent Hughes the previous Tuesday night, and that when told on the former occasions to visit the hosse, he was directed hw Mr Hughes not to bet - Police constable Crisp, 352 A, said that last Thursday he went, about noon, with a friend to the house of the prisoner Russell. He was ia plain clothes. A coachman came m, who offered to back a horse that was to run at New. market for the One Thousand Guineas Stakes. Another man put down two half- crowns on Eva. A respectably- dressed man whose name he understood to be Murrell, came in. Mr Russell said to him, " I have not your name on the book. You must haveibacked your horse somewhere else." Mr Russell then irave him a Bank of England note. Witness could not say whether it was a £ 5 or £ 10 note. Upon receiving the money he said he would stake 10s on Blink Bonny and some other starter Ha put the money on the bar, which Mr Russell took up Another person came in, and Mr Russell said to him, " I suppose vou have come for your money." He gave the man several sove- reigns. On Friday witness was again there, when he heard Mr Russell say, " I do not bet to- day, lam paying off. » - The wit- ness further stated that he was at the house with the superin- tendent on Tuesday night. He corroborated what had already been deposed to, and produced a book and several other documents printed and manuscript relating to betting transactions Mr spector Mackarel also corroborated the evidence above given aiiS he produced several betting papers connected with the past and ensuing races.- M r Herring cross- examined the several witnesses, but without shaking severally their evidence.— Mr Huehwi having stated that he had no further witnesses to examine Mr Herring remarked upon the evidence, and said that with tha exception of four of the prisoners, who had in their possession papers referring to horse racing, and Mr Russell, there was no evidence upon which they could be legally detained, and he thought that the magistrates would not consider the mere fact of being in possession of such papers was sufficient for him ( Mr Broughton) to inflict penalties on them. He had similar papers in his possession at home, and if the superintendent went to tha House of Commons he would find many members having racine calenders betting books & c, in their pockets. With respect to his cherit ( Mr Russell) he hoped that in consideration of this should the magistrate think so, being an offence, that as it was the first time such a charge was ever brought against him, and as he had promised him ( Mr Herring) not to offend again, that tha smallest possible penalty would be imposed.— Mr Broughton remarked that the act was very defective as regarded persons found in a betting- house, against whom no charge had been brought, aud that the act of Parliament required no penalty tobe put upon those found under such circumstances The charge had been clearly proved against the defendant Russell who, he was of opinion, had been carrying on for some time the' business of a betting- bouse. Much credit was due to Mr Super- intendent Hughes for the ability he had exercised in carrvine the warrant into effect, and which had been done with much discretion. He should discharge all the prisoners except Mr Russell. He was liable to a penalty of £ 100 and six months' imprisonment, with hard labour. He should act as maav of his brother magistrates had acted in cases similar to that which was now before him. An example ought to be made of persons like the defendant keeping bettine houses. The prisoner was fined in the mitisrated penalty of £ 25, or two months' impri- sonment in default.— Mr Herring asked to have the property found on the prisoners searched to be returned to them — Jfi— Hughes said that every document, with the exception of ' those which referred to bfetting transactions, he was willing to restore — Mr Broughton offered no objection.— Mr Russell paid the £ 25 penalty. SERIOUS CHARGE.— At the Thames court, on Monday Henrv Hills, aged 50, was broughtbefore Mr Yardlev, charged with crimi- nally assaulting Anna Stamp, aged 10, and also with indecently assaulting Louisa Kidman, aged 13 years, and several othergirls. — Mr. Joseph Smith, solicitor, defended the prisoner — The in- vestigation was one of a most painful description. The prisoner had for some time filled the office of assistant- clerk of the Poplar Lnion, and for a considerable period has performed all the du. ties of chief clerk, m consequence of the illness of Mr. Symons who holds that office. The prisoner was considered by the guardians of the union, his neighbours, and the parishioners generally of All Saints, Poplar, as a respectable, well- conducted, and moral mau. The prisoner's wife and two daughters have for many years kept a day- school for girls, and the daughters of the most respectable tradesmen and mechanics of the parish were among the pupils. The prisoner, who has made a full con. fession of his guilt, has contaminated in a greater or less degree nearly all his wife's scholars ( 61 in number), and it was painful to see so many intelligent, well behaved girls, between the ages of nine and thirteen, waiting to give evidence against the pri- soner for grossly immoral conduct towards them.— The deposi- tions were formally taken by Mr. Bowdler, the second clerk and the witnesses bound over to prosecute and give evidence against him.— The prisoner, on reaching the gaoler's room, appeared half frantic, and said, " I am a guilty man; lama ruined man • I deserve to be hanged for what I have done." The prisoner had made preparations for a flight to America, and would have been away on Saturday ^ afternoon if he had not been arrested. WIFE BEATING.— At Worship street, on Monday, John Towns- hend, an umbrella maker, in King Edward- street, Mile End was charged with the following brutal assaults upon his wife.— The wife's story was a very melancholy one. She had been married II years to the prisoner, and during nearly the whole time he had ill- treated her, both day and night, so that she was scarcely ever without marks and bruises upon her. He had several times sworn he would take her life, and pulled out a knife from his pocket to her in the street, she escaping by running away. She was in such constant dread of him that she was obliged to hide herself for fear he should find and kill her, which she knew that he would do at some time or other. Numerous assaults were now detailed against him in succession, he upon one occasion without provocation striking her three times in the face and in- juring her badly ; a day or two after this he beat her so shame- fully that she mustered up courage to apply next day for a sum- mons against him. On being served with this, he determined to prevent her appearing, if he could, threatened to be hung for her, and to " settle" her, if she did appear, and surlily told her to get his tea ready. She had no tea, as he had given her no money, and, seeing him about to illuse her again, she ran into the cellar, to escape from him. He pursued her, with the leg of a wooden stool in his hand, although she had her infant in her arms, and struck her several heavy blows upon the head and face with the stool- leg, till the blood poured down her, and her head, as she said, was covered with lumps ; and he struck at her with such heedless vindictiveness that oue of his blows fell on the infant, and made its nose bleed.— Storer, H division, said he heard screams, and he went to the house and saw the prisoner rushing down stairs with the leg of a stool in his hand, and before witness could interfere he attacked the wife and her in- fant, both of whom were bleeding.— Rosetta Owen also deposed of the savage assaults by the prisoner on his wife.— Mr. Ham- mill severely commented on the atrocity of the prisoner's con- duct, and sentenced him to six months' hard labour in the House of Correction, aud to give security for good behaviour for six months more. HORRIBLE ATTEMPT TO MURDER A HUSBAND, AT BERROW, SOMERSET.— A woman named Mary Ann Hickes was brought, on Monday last, before the magistrates for the western district of Somersetshire on a charge of having attempted to murder her husband, John Hickes. The attempt would seem to have been made under circumstances of premeditation and great de- termination, for the accused had even gone to the extent of pre* paring a grave for her intended victim. It appeared from the evidence that the husband, John Hickes, is a " navvy," and had been engaged with a number of other men in constructing the earthworks of the extension now in progress of the Central Somerset Railway from Highbridge to Burnham. He had lived with his wife at Berrow, a village near to the last- named fash- ionable watering place. What motive influenced the unhappy woman in making the desperate attempt on her husband's life can only be conjectured ; but it appears that after finishing his day's work Hickes stayed for some time in company with several of the other navvies, and at nine o'clock proceeded, accompanied by two of his fellow workmen, to his cottage. On Dearing the house he wished them a good night, and a jocular remark or two having passed, his companions went on their way and he to his house. The two men had only got to a short distance from the spot where they had separated, when they heard a cry of " Murder," and ou turning round saw their companion running towards them covered with blood, and, as they thought, with his throat cut. They returned to him, and found that he had received a tremendous gash, extending from the neck to his chin, on the left side ef his face. He told them that the wound'- had been inflicted by his wife with a razor; that on reaching his S. home she came towards him as if to kiss him, and having seized him with one hand, she with the other inflicted the wound with a razor, which he saw her throw from her on to the floor. The unfortunate man was bleeding profusely from his wound, and the men carried him into the house of a neighbour, and imme- diately sent for Mr J. P. Chadwick, surgeon, who sewed up and dressed the wound. The wife was immediately arrested and handed over to the custody of the police, who ascertained, upon inquiries being instituted by them, that Mrs Hickes had been for two days busily engaged in packing up her furniture with a view to its removal, and that she had given out in the neigh- bourhood that they were going to quit, as her husband was going into Wales to work, and that she was going home to her mother in order to be with her during her confinement. It was also found that she had dug in the garden a hole of five feet long, two feet deep, aud two wide, by the side of which had been deposited a quantity of quick lime. It is inferred that the hole was intended to receive the murdered body of her husband, and that the lime was intended to be thrown in with it for the purpose of hastening decomposition. The deposition of the wounded man was taken by Mr Woolen, a magistrate, in the preseuce of the wife, who was subsequently committed for trial at the next Somersetshire Assizes. LONDON.— Printed and Published at " BULL'S LIFB IN LONDON" Office, at 170, Strand, in the parish of S% Clement Danes, in tbe City and Liberty o' Westminster, by WILLIAM CLEMENT of the same place,— SUNDAY, MAY 10,1857.