VOL. IX.— NO. 234. SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 1857. Price 5 d.; Stamped for Post, Gd. SPORTING QUARTERS, & c. T ™ WANTED AND VACANT. LONDON LIST of SPORTING QUARTERS ( guaranteed circulation, 15,000 copies) To solicitors and others this list is most invaluable, inasmuch as it is sent free of charge to every member of the House of Lords and Commons, the members of the Jockey Club, the West- end Clubs, and six copies each to the principal gun- makers and fishing- tackle makers in London and the pro- vinces in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Advertisements intended lor insertion in the fourth List for 1857 must lie forwarded as early as possible. The following is the scale of charges: Four lines, or 80 words 3s. Gd. Every additional 8 words 0 6 To include an insertion also in THE FIELD, THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN'S NEWSPAPER, which circulates upwards of 7000 copies weekly amongst country gentlemen and capitalists. FIELD Office, Essex- street, Strand, London. WILDFOWL andTvONTER SHOOTING T • of good quality is WANTED, with a comfortable Furnished 1 louse. If combined with Pheasant Shooting preferred.— 1 ) irect, with particulars, to J. PURDEY, 314£, Oxford- street, London._ AGENTLEMAN, having a large extent of SHOOTING and FISHING in Scotland, is willing to receive a Gun upon moderate terms, for the Autumn months.— Address In the first instance by letter to " Y. Z.," Army and Navy Club, St James's- square. ROUSE- SHOOTING.- A few Guns VX required to complete the requisite number of subscribers upon a highly- preserved moor of great extent in the North of England. For terms and rules apply to H. HOLLAND* Gun- maker, No. 9, King- street, Holborn. d ~< ROUSE SHOOTING.— WANTED, a VJT MOOR abundantly stocked with grouse, with the use of a . furnished residence. The sea- coast preferred. Rent not to exceed 200/. per annum— Address, with fidl particulars, G. RIDEHALGH, Esq., 11, York Chambers, King- street, Man- chester. p ROUSE- SHOOTING to LET, in the vX West of Ireland, over about 7000 acres of one of the best mountains in Mayo. It is strictly preserved, as are also the adjoining grounds. Accommodation can be had within a few miles where there is excellent Salmon- Fishing— Address 44II. G. 8.," Corrick Balllna, county Mayo. WANTED, for a Term, a MANOR of 3000 » * acres or upwards, with RESIDENCE, furnished or un- furnished, good partridge and cover shooting and fishing, wit hin easy distance of a railway- station. The game would be well preserved.— Address " C. L. R.," Conservative Club, St. James's- strcot, London. I ANARKSHIRE.— To be LET, Furnished, AJ the MANSION- HOUSE of CARNWATH. and along with which can be had an extensive range of GROUSE and PARTRIDGE SHOOTING. — Application to be made to Messrs. HELL and M'LEAN, W. S., Chambers, 5, Hill- street, Edinburgh. GROUSE- SHOOTING.— A GENTLEMAN wishes to place his gun on a good moor in any part of Scotland north of Edinburgh. First- class references will be given and required. Any gentleman having a Vacancy for One Gun is requested to send particulars, witli amount re- uired, to " L. E." ( 12341), FIELD Office, Essex- street, Strand W. C.) ' _ (\ OOV) SHOOTING.— WANTED to yj KENT, for one, two, or three years, some first- rate SHOOTING, to include partridge and covert shooting, within seventy miles of'London; about 3( M) 0 acres, more or less. Price no object - Direct by letter to " W. W., Mr. Kennedy, Newspaper and Advertisement Aerent, 9, Upper Berkeley- street, Portman- siiuare, London < W.) JYJANSION- HOUSE, G JKOUSE- SHOOTING, and SALMON- FISH iNG& o be LET in Ayrshire.— The MANSION- HOUSE of ALTON ALBANY PARK, Furnished; with shooting over nearly 8000 acres, along with the Fishing in the river Stincher, which runs ugli the estate. The shootings have been strictly pre- L'd, and atlbrd good sport at grouse, black game, partridges, hares, & c. Ac For further particulars apply to Mr. ALEX. BLANE, Alton, Albany, Barr by Girvan; Ayrshire; or to Air. throuj servet I » I.. VN R., ^ VLLUJL, - IYU- HUIV, " J V » II » « M. - RXJIOJIIL MARTIN, Gunmaker, Exchange- square, Glasiryw. ISSUING BOX.— To LET, and entered - 1 upon at Michaelmas next, a small unfurnished House, with extensive Trout, Salmon, and Sewin Fishing, detached and standing In its own grounds on the banks of the Towy, consisting of two sitting- rooms, four bedrooms, kitchen and yard, stable, coach- house, & c., with garden and pleasure grounds; two and a halt miles from the inarket- town of Llandovey in South Wales, and uninterrupted railway accom- modation to London and tho coast. Rent moderate Apply to Mr DAVIKM, Eryd, Llandovey, South Wales. IJUSHING and HUNTING QUARTERS.— X WANTED a COTTAGE, furnishedor unftirnished, on gravel or sandy soil, close to a good river for general fishing ami hounds. Must contain eight rooms, good stabling for four horses, coach- house and good outbuildings, Ac. Ac.; produc- tive kitchen- garden and small flower- garden, with three or four acres of laud. Kent must be moderate. Distance from London no object.— Direct to " H. E. T. C.," Bastick's Post- office, Ledbury- road, Nottlng- hill. C PORTING QUARTERS. — COUNTY O KILKENNY— To be LET, or the Interest of Lease SOLD, a ( ientlemanly RESIDENCE, with suitable Offices, and about • « » acres of prime grass land attached, with dairy and churning machine for twenty cows. It is well fitted for a dairy and breeding farm, aud in excellent working order; about 44 miles of the city of Kilkenny: the river Nore bounds the hinds; excellent fishing and shooting in the season; it is a desirable residence for a respectable family. The above is quite close to Jeukinstone, the seat of Geo. Bryan, Esq.— For further particulars apply to Mr. DONTIIY, King- street, Kilkenny. ., /^ ROUSE- SHOOTINGS in Westmoreland yj to LET. 1. STOWGILL and KETTLE POT, containing about 8000 acres of good grouse shooting, not shot over last year, capable of earning four guns. 2. GREET and KNIPE, containing about 7000 acres of good grouse- shooting, capable of carrying three guns. The above are on Staintnore, about three miles from Brough Good accommodation can tie had ill the immediate neigh- bourhood Application to be made to Capt. RUSSELL ELICIT, w « ^-- jji —- 1ground will L • - ecpei .1 or Mr. JOHN RICHARDSON, Gamekeeper, Appleby Castle. R. N., Appleby Castle; and the ground be pointed out by *' H. 1? " 1 - I Mr. WM. I: I. JHAKDSON. Gamekeeper, Ewebank, near Brough; r Mr. JOHN RICHARDSON, Gamekeeper, A • • - Appleby Castle, Penrith, 19th May 1857. /' JROUSE - SHOOTING and DEER - V I STALKING In Argyllshire.— To be LET, the SHOOT- INGS over the ESTATE of. SUNART, bounded on the north, for about twenty- four miles, by Loqh Shiel, in. which is first- rate trout- tlshlng, and on the south by Loch Sunart. The game consists of all kinds usually found in the Highlands. Red- deer are numerous; and the shooting has been for many years carefully preserved.. There is good accommodation at Strontian, and every convenience, also excellent sea- bathing. The scenery is very line : it is easy of access from Glasgow and the South by steamers; and a coach passes Corran Ferry ( fourteen miles from Strontian), to which place there is a daily post— Apply to WILLIAM ROBERTSON, Esq., or to Mr. WLWAM ItALaivNE, Strontian, where there is a gamekeeper. CALMON - FISHERY to be LET.— ^ DELPHI, one of the best Salmon and White Trout Fisheries in the West of Ireland, to be Let for the season. It consists of1 a fine river and three large lakes. The lodge, which is situated on one of tlie lakes, and in one of the most beautifully romantic spots in Ireland, is most comfortably fhrnished, and has ample accommodation for a large family. There are three boats on the lakes For particulars apply, if by letter, to the Hon. ROBERT PLUNKET. Headford, county Galway, or personally to Mr. IYNAN, Delphi Lodge, near - Westpont, county Mayo. rpo be LET, SHOOTING and RESI- A DENCE for a term of three or five years. The exclu- sive right over 1440 acres of excellent grouse- shooting on Casterton Fell, in the parish of Kirkby Lonsdale and county of Westmoreland. Also the same exclusive privilege over 1140 acres of land for pheasants and other game, for the most {> art contiguous to the residence, which is situate in the vil- age of Barbon, and little more than one mile from the grouse- shooting. The residence is unfurnished, and not large, but suitable for a genteel family. The tenant could be accom- modated - with a few acres of land.— Application to be made to JOSEPH GIBSON, Esq., Whelprigg, Kirkby Lonsdale. SHOOTINGS in PERTHSHIRE.— To be LET upon lease, the SHOOTINGS of GLENLOCHSIE, near Spittal of Glenshee. These shootings have never been advertised in any previous year, having only changed hands once in the course of the last thirty- eight years, but are of well- known excellence, being bounded on all sides by the pre- serves of Athol and Invercauld. There is a small furnished lodge on the ground, distant four miles from the inn at Spittal of Glenshee, to which there is a coach daily from the railway- station at Blairgowrie. This is a most desirable quarter for a small party.— For terms and particulars, inquire at Messrs. HAY and PIUNGLE, W. S., 20, Young- apeet, Charlotte- square, Edinburgh. - " QIIOOTINGS to LET, in Argyllshire, on ^ lease for five or seven years. The LAGGAN range of snooting in the immediate vicinity of Campbeltoun. This range has grouse, black game, hares, partridge, woodcock, wild duck, wild goose, and snipe, It affords ample scope for two guns. Rent 100/. Also, the KILLOCRA W range, - within about eight miles of Campbeltoun, consisting principally of grouse, black game, and moor shooting, and affording sport for two guns. Rent 140/. Convenient accommodation can be had in the town of Campbeltoun for either range; and there is also an inn upon the grounds of the Killoeraw Range, where accommodation can be had. A steamer runs between Glasgow and Campbel- toun four or five times a week.— Apply to JOHN L. STEWART, Stronvar, Campheltoun, Argyllshire. ROUSE aud PARTRIDGE SHOOTING VA in Caithness- shire to be LET for the season of 185r The SHOOTINGS of STIRKOKE, consisting of 4000 acres of moorland and a large extent of partridge and hare shooting. The above moors are in first- rate order, having been perfectly free of disease among the birds for many years, and game very plentiful. There is a good furnished house, with stabling, < fcc., adjoining the moors, and in the middle of the partridge- shooting, and 100 yards from the mail- road. The kennels at Stirkoke will be at the disposal of the tenant, and the services of the gamekeeper may be had occasionally. The town of Wick is within 3 miles of the ground, from which port there is steam communication to the South twice a week, and a mail coach everyday Apply to the proprietor, Major IIORNE, Stirkoke House, Wick, N. B. nnO be LET, and entered upon immediately, A or at Michaelmas next, for a term of two or three years, or till Michaelmas only, the HOUSE of PANTSAISON ( fUrnlshed), four miles by a carriage- road, and three by a bridle- road, from Cardigan. The house contains three good- sized sitting- rooms, kitchen, pantry, servants' hall, and another small room on the ground floor, six good bedrooms, one small one, two dressing- rooms, and a bathroom, & c. on the first floor, and attics for servants. With the house will be let, Garden, Gardener's Cottage, Stables, Coach- houses, Offices, & c,, also the exclusive Right of Sporting over 1600 acres, and leave more or less exclusive over twice as mucli more. The partridge- shooting is particularly good. There is the river Tlvy and several trout- streams In the neighbourhood; and also a pack of foxhounds. Terms, 100/. per annum. — For further particulars apply to I. T. W. JAMES, Esq., Claremont House, Cheltenham. CAL M; ON- FISHING at BALLINA, Co. - Mayo, Ireland.— This noted fishery is well known for the great sport it affords to anglers. It looks well for the season, and there is no doubt but that from this time forth anglers will get good sport. Ten gentlemen in one day killed 120 salmon with rod and fly on this famous river, and have often killed as many in the day as from 8 to 2.3. There are several splendid lakes close to Ballina, well supplied with flsli. On one of these lakes a sea- trout of 101b. was lately killed by an English angler attended by Hearns, who is a first- rate judge of all the lakes and rivers, makes a splendid mat- iuic j uufic ui uii nit iimra mm 11 » w c, IUIVI\ V/. I i. and most killing fly, is an angler of thirty- six years' standing, and casts a 40- yard line with a rod of his own make— Further information can be obtained of him, P. IIEARNS, at the above address. He has boats on all parts of the river, and all necessaries for angling. H ERTS, within 12 miles of town and 2i from a station on the North- Western line A most charming COUNTRY RESIDENCE and LAND to be LET on LEASE. It possesses every elegant and convenient ac- cessory to the comfort of an establishment, having the usual well- proportioned reception- rooms, all opening to verandahs, and overlooking the beautiful sccnery around The chamber department is more than ordinarily accommodative, the prin- cipal bedrooms having dressing and bath rooms attached, and the secondary rooms and culinary offices arranged with a due regard to convenience. Superior stabling, ample gar- dens, and pleasure- grounds, with lodge entrances. A small extent of shooting, and 150 acres of grass- land lying imme- diately around the house, renders it one of the most complete aud gentlemanlike residences within its distance of town. For cards to view and full particulars apply to Messrs. PAGE and CAMERON, Auctioneers, 64, Old Broad- street, City, and St. A1 ban's; at the offices of Mr. QUALLETT, 10, New Bond- street ( W.) • SHOOTINGS and FISHINGS in SKYE. O — To be SUB- LET for Four Years, ending 1st February 1801, the SHOOTINGS and FISHINGS on the ESTATE of STRATHAIRD, in Skye.— The range of Shootings extend over a district of about 15 miles long by 5 to 7 miles wide; including part of the Cuchullen Hills, and Loch Corruisk. The Shootings have been preserved for some years, and moderately shot over. The grouse shooting is fair. Ptarmigan are found on some of the hills, and red deer are seen occasionally. The wood- cock shooting, in autumn, is very good, and snipe and ducks are abundant on part of the ground. The Fishing in Loch Corruisk, and in other lochs and streams, is first- rate; sea- trout, of a very larg « size, being abundant, and also salmon in favourable states of the waters. The sea- flshing, wicli is included in the lease, is also excellent, and nets may be used if desired. ' the FARM- HOUSE of KILMORIE, containing six rooms and a small apartment, plainly but comfortably fun-:-; hed, witli kitchen and other conveniences, will be LET along with the Shootings and Fishings, and a gamekeeper will b Main- tained, free of charge to the sub- tenant. Arrangenv . is for f'razing a cow or ponies, and for the use of boats, may ue made f wished. The SHEEP FARM of KILMORIE, capable of carrying about 16! M) sheep, may be SUB- LET, for the same period if wished, the stock being given over at valuation. There is an inn at Sligalian, nine miles from the farm house. Steamers call regularly at Broadford, distant about ten miles, and at Portree, distant eighteen miles, and also at Kyleakin. At the latter place conveyances may be had, and there is - Mi •• Kf (• - - - * - -- : ood road to Kilmorie. Safe anchorage for a yacht is afforded iy a sheltered spot in Loch Scaveg, close to the farm. The scenery of the district is the grandest to be found in the High- lands Apply to MORTON, WHITEHEAD, and GKEIG, W. S. 11, Queen- street, Edinburgh. ( ORKNEY. — GROUSE SHOOTINGS.—* To be LET, for a term of years, either separately or together, as may be agreed upon, 1st. The SHOOTINGS of the entire PARISH of HOY, in Orkney, extending to 20,000 acres or thereby, part of which, as also of the next lot, would make a good deer forest, if stocked. The game, which lias been strictly preserved, and never let, consists of grouse, snipe, plover, with woodcock and wild fowl. There is good trout aud sea fishing, as well as seal- shooting on the coast, which is an excellent locality for yachters. There is a small lodge of four rooms ( furnished), and a new lodge would be built, in the event of both moors being taken on lease by one party. Stromness is distant three miles; Thurso, twenty- four miles by sea. 2nd. The SHOOTINGS of WALLS, adjoining to, and of the same description as, Lot 1st, and extending to about 13,000 acres, north of Ore Burn, with trout- fishing, and the seal- shooting on Rysa Island. There is a cottage on the ground, containing four rooms; also a dog- kennel. Both moors have been in the proprietor's hands for a number of years, little or no heather burnt, and no disease; has been found. 3rd. The SHOOTINGS over .2400 acres, near Kirkwafll, will be let in December 1858, when the present lease expired. There are steamboats twice a week from Edinburgh and Aberdeen to Thurso and Kirkwall; and a mail- steamer, which calls at Walls, runs daily from Thurso to Stromness.— Apply to Mr. HEDDLB, of Melsetter, by Thurso; or to JAMES ROBERT- SON W. S., 11, Heriot- row, Edinburgh May 25, J857. Fdk ESTATES, & c. SALE, a small COUNTRY RESI- DENCE, with capital ntabling, ail'd 200 acrcs of excellent land, three miles from Bletchley Station, and within easy dtst.- mec of three packs of hounds— Address " L. W.," FIELD Offlce, 2 tq 5, Essex- street, Strand ( W. C.) . XTORFH RIDING of YORKSHIRE.— LUND FOREST ESTATE.— Valuable FR Eli HOLD *; S'fATF — Will be ottered tor SALE by public AUCTION, at Jie Talbot Hotel, in Malton. on Wednesday, the 1st. day of Julyrfext, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, the MANOR and ToUpsSJilP of LUND FOREST. Also 035a. Or. 14p. of LAND conveniently divided into four farms, with good substantial farmsteads and every requisite farm- building, in the occupa- tions of Messrs. Scholfield, Brewster, Allerston, and Smithson, respectable tenants, at very moderate and improvable rents; also eight labourers' cottages with gardens, in the occupa- tion of J. Harper and others. The estate is in a ring fence and comprises the entire township, is freehold and titlie- free, except a small rentcharge of 11/. 18s. 8d. The property has been greatly improved by the Rye and Derwent and other works of drainage. Lord Middleton's and Mr. Hill's fox- hounds hunt the country, and tlie estate is well stocked with game. Lund Forest is within 4 miles of the market town of Malt on, and 6 from Pickering, and 3 miles of the Marishes and Amotlierby railway- station, on the Thirsk and Malton and Scarborough and Pickering lines of railway.— Further parti- culars may be had on application to Mr. SCOTT, Laud Agent, Oulston, near Easingwold, or at the office of Mr. HAXBY, Solicitor, Easingwold.— Dated May 28. 1857. WILTSHIRE.— TWO SMALL FARMS, » » with residences, a house, garden, and meadow, and three closes, suitable for building, in the village of Attworth, in all 149a. 2r. 3N.. within four miles of Melksham and Brad- ford. and three jMles of Box, four miles of Corsham, and only three miles froiifjBath and Cluppenhain.— Messrs. DAVIS and VIGERS are favoured with instructions to SELL by AUCTION, at the Angel Inu,. Chippenham, on Tuesday, " uly 7, at 12 o'clock, in Six I, ots; j14 » a. 2r. 3p. of FREEHOLD LAND, divided into two farms, with residences and home- inb .... a house in the village, with stable, & c.; garden, and steads, uvu.^ m grass close, and three closes aside the high road, offering very eligible sites for building. The land is naturally fertile, the grass affording rich pasture. The arable is adapted to the alternate growth of roots and artificial grasses with corn. It is well watered, and the climate is mild and salubrious; the buildings are principally of stone, of which there is an abun- dant supply of superior quality in the neighbourhood. The Wilts, Somerset, and Weymouth Railways have stations at Melksham and Bradford, and the Great Western at Box and Corsham. The property may be viewed by leave of the tenants, and particulars with plans may be had at the Bear Inn, Melksliam; the Angel, Chippenham; of Messrs. VIZARD and SHUTE, Solicitors, Dursley, Gloucestershire ; and of the Aiictioneers, 3, Frederick's- place, Old Jewry, London, VA1 " se , E of AYLESBURY, Bucks, within seven miles of Aylesbury, nine of Buckingham, and five of Winslow The LEE GRANGE ESTATE, of 1345 acres, principally rich Pasture, producing 2251/. per annum, singularly desirable for investment.— Messrs. DAVIS and VIGERS are favoured with instructions to SELL by AUC- TION, at the Mart, London, on Wednesday, July 15 ( unless previouslv disposed impor- tant PROPERTY, England, 1 of by private contract), this very Impor- , situate in one of the richest districts in and comprising some of its finest pasture;; includes the~ manbr and nearly the whole of the hamlet of Shipton —-,— rly —— M ^ PM Lee, in all 1345 acres ( of which only 132 acres are arable and 56 woodland), divided into eight farms, in the occupation of respectable tenants, at rents much below what such land usually lets for. The whole is freehold, and exonerated from land- tax. The tithes are commuted at a low sum, being in part covered by a small modus, and the poor- rates are trifling, the population being very small, and the hamlet supporting only its own poor. The estate embraces and includes the Grange- hill, a prominent feature in the neighbourhood, offer- ing an attractive site for the erection of a mansion, with the advantage of being finely studded with old trees. A stream runs through the property which formerly supplied several large fishponds, and apparently has afforded water- power to one or more mills. The present rental averages only 33s. per acre, and by a comparatively small outlay in draining and increasing tlie tenants' accommodation for stock it may be largely increased without prejudice to the tenant— Particu- lars and plans may be had at the White Hart, Aylesbury; Cobham Arms, Buckingham; King's Arms, Winslow; in London, of S. II. C. MADDOCK, Esq., Solicitor, 3, Spring Gar- dens, Westminster; at the Mart; and at the Auctioneers' Offices, 3, Frederick's- place, Old Jewry. WILTS.— MANOR and ESTATE of 1181 * * acres, v ' cento1 of 2313/. a year, and Mansion, four miles'from the stations at Melkshain and Bradford, on the Wilts, Somerset, and Weymouth Railway, and three miles from Box, four miles from Corsham, and eight miles from Bath and Chippenham, on the Great Western Railway.— Messrs. DAVIS and VIGERS are favoured witli instructions to SELL by AUCTION, at the Mart. London, on Tuesday, June 30, at Twelve for One, the COTTLES* ESTATE— a de- sirable residential estate, situate in Cottles ( extra parochial), in the tithings of Atworth and South Wraxhall, in the parish of Bradford, and in the parishes of Gre^ it Chalfield and Little Chalfield, all in the county of Wilts; comprising an old family property ot' I187 acres oi' very fertile land, principally rich dairy pasture, divided into suitable occupations, provided with the necessary furm residences and buildings, with a superior the centre of the estate. The whole, Avith the exception of about 17 acres, is freehold, the principal part is tithe- free and extra- parochial. The mansion is approached by a lodge- entrance and carriage- drives, and has offices, stabling, well- inclosed gardens, hot and green houses and pleasure- grounds, adapted to the occupation of a wealthy proprietor. The whole is let, with the exception of the mansion and 127 acres of wood and plantation, and the fields around the house retained by the late proprietor. The mansion and all the buildings are of stone, of which there are several quarries of very superior quality on the estate. The land lies compact and favourable for game. The Duke of Beaufort's Foxhounds niect frequently in the neighbourhood. The climate is mild and healthy, and the country roitlid is very beautiful.— For cards to view apply to the Solicitors and Auctioneers. Particulars, with plans and a sketch of tlie mansion, are ready, and may be had of Messrs. VIZARD and SHUTE, Solicitors, Dursley, Gloucestershire; at the Bear Inn. Melksham; the York House and Wliife llart, Bath; the Angel, Chlppenlufm; at the Mart; and of the Auctioneers, 3, Frederick s- place, Old Jewry, London, KENT.— To be DISPOSED OF. by Private Contract, a valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE, consisting of about 50 acres of productive land, suitably divided into meadow, pasture, arable, and hop land, with a good homestead, together, with five cottages or tenements thereon, situate in the parish of Wcstcrhani, and within about two miles and a half of the Edenbridge Railway Station. There is a trout stream running through the property. For particulars apply to Mr.. JAMES HOLSIDEN, Land Agent, & c., Edpnbridge, Kent. WARWICKSHIRE.— Freehold KSTATK, • ' with MANOR, at Toft, near Dunchur< 5h.— To be SOLD, a compact FARM, of about- 152, acres of superior quality, in the occupation of Mr. Daffem. as yearly tenant. The manor- house and farm- buildings are in complete order, a great outlay having been recently expended thereon by tin} proprietor. The property is about four miles from the Rugby station, and has extensive views of the country around, tjfld is entirely surrounded by the estate of Lord John Soott. Descriptive particulars with plans are in preparation, and, if not sold by private contract, the property will shortly be offered by auction.— Apply to the Tenant to view; and to treat, < foc., to Mr. DRAPER, Solicitor, Kenilworth. " I^ OR SALE, by private bargain, the ESTATE of DECIIMONT, lying in the parish of Livingstone, and county of Linlithgow. This estate extends to 711 acres impe- rial measure, or thereby, and forms a compact and desirable property. It is situated about fourteen miles west from Edin- burgh, upon the line of the turnpike road to Glasgow by Bath- gate. Tne property is conveniently bounded and intersected on the east and west by good parish roads leading to Mid- Calder and Livingstone. The Livingstone station of the Edin- burgh and Glasgow Railway is in the immediate neighbour- hood of the lands, and little inore than a mile from Declimont House. Nearly the whole estate is laid down in grass, and the greater part of it has been in permanent pasture for many vears. The mansion- house on the estate is a commodious . Modern building, and there is a suitable garden attached. The policy grounds are tastefully laid out, and the views are. varied 4- Vi., cbliiiii inr iig. There is idso v. . farmhouse and suitable offioft^ The gromi^ under plantation extend to 60 acres, or thex- eby. ft desired, a cor - adorable part of the price may remain in, tin purchaser's hands on the security of the pro- perty. John JukMlemes, forester, Dechmont, will point out the lands.— For further particulars apply to Messrs. BRODIES and KENNEDY, W. S., 59, . Sorthumberland- street— Edinburgh, 12th I June 1857. VALUABLE LANDED ESTATE for • SALE.—' There will be SOLD by PUBLIC ROUP, on a day and at a price to be afterwards notified, the ESTATE known by the name of LESLIE, situated in the parish of that name and county of Aberdeen. The estimated yearly worth of this property is upwards of 1050/., and the present possessors of the farms are tenants of enterprise and capital. By means of drainage and other : .^ v n. ents the rental might be very materially increased. The contents are upwards of IL'.'. U acres imperial measure, of which 1015 are arable, 15 under wood, and 220 waste and principally capable of improvement. The estate is favourably situated; an excellent road inter- sects it throughout, and the furthest point is distant hardly four miles from the station at Kinnethniont, on the line of tho Great North of Scotland Railway, where a ready market is to be had for grain; and at this point all sorts of manures may be obtained from the agricultural companies which liavo agencies there. Iluntlv and Insch, at which places periodical markets are held, give every facility for the disposal of cattle. There is no residence on the propery, but a purchaser would find eligible sites for such, if inclined to build upon it. Generally speaking, the character of the soil is very superior, some of it not exceeded by any in the county. The whole is well adapted for all descriptions of crop which are produced at above an average. There are no arrears of rent. The parish buildings are in good repair, and the steadings on the estate generally are fair, and might be made complete at a moderate and remunerative outlay. The public burdens are moderate. ' The teinds are exhausted.— The boundaries will be pointed in Aberdeen, who are in possession of the leases, plan of the estate, articles of roup, and title- deeds.— Aberdeen, May 22,1857. TSLE of WIGHT.— Desirable FREEHOLD A ESTATES, Dwelling- Ilouses and Cottages Mr, FRANCIS PITT IS will SELL by AUCTION, at the Bugle Inn, in Newport, on Wednesday the 15th of July 1857, al. Three o'clock in the afternoon, the following VALUABLE ESTATES and HOUSES: Lot 1.— Tlie very compact and most desirable FREEHOLD ESTATE known as LEE FARM, pleasantly situated in the parish of Shalfleet, and comprising about 208 acres of good arable and pasture land and coppice, with a oomfortable resi- dence, and well- arranged homestead. Also, Two- thirds of the Rentcharge in lieu of the Rectorial Tithes of the same. This estate has been in the possession and occupation of the present proprietor, T. Hollis, Esq., for a great number of vears. It is most cheerfully situated about two miles from Yarmouth, seven from Newport, and a short distance from those much- frequented and admired spots, Alum Bay and Freshwater Gate. There are beautiful views of the Solent from many parts of the estate. It contains fine preserves for game, and the coppices are full of thriving oak- timber of con- siderable growth. Lot 2.— A valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE adjoining Lot t, and known as UPPER LEE, comprising about 75 acres, of arable, pasture, and coppice land, with thriving timber thereon, and good preserves for game; also, a doublo tene- ment and farm buildings. Also, several DWELLING- HOUSES and TENEMENTS situate in the village of Wellow, near the estate. Particulars, witli lithographic plans of the estate, will shortly be issued, and may be obtained at the Auction Mart, London; Hunts Advertiser and Independent Offices, South- ampton; Hants Telegraph Office, Portsmouth; Pier Hotel,, Ryde; Fountain Hotel, Cowcs; George Hotel, Yarmouth; Angel Hotel, Lyinington; Auctioneer, Newport and Ventnor; of FREDK. LEICII, Esq., Solicitor, Southampton; or of JAMES ELDRIDGE, Esq.. Solicitor, Newport. XTENSIVE ESTATE in the Highlands for SALE.— The LANDS of GLENDALE, in the Island of Skye, extending to 17,000 acres imperial, of whiclU500 acres, E are arable and the rest pasture, will be exposed to Sale iq Messrs. Cay and Black's Rooms. No. 65, George- street, Edin- burgh, on Thursday the 13th day of August next, at Twcl o'clock afternoon, at the upset price of 25,000/. This propert\ has been considerably improved within the last few years. The rental is now upwards of 1000/ per annum, and is regti- \ larly paid. The (.- state is situated on the Western Coast of X Skye; its length from north to south is about ten miles; the N breadth about three miles, and it includes a valley - about t\ w> miles in length, with a breadth from half a mile to three quarters of a mile, covered With very rich pasture. A large extent of the pasture is capable of being brought into tillage, and would yield a good return for the necessary outlay. The herring- fishing might be prosecuted with great success, as the supply in the neighbouring sea is abundant; and besides Lochs Dunvegan and Grishernish, which form roadsteads for vessels of the largest size from whatever quarter the wind may blow, there are adjoining Loelis Carroy and Poltiel. which afford good anchorage in ordinary weather. An excellent return lot- any capital invested in improvements would be certain of —- being secured; while tie present rental would yield, under all /"; deductions, not less t:, . n .". i per cent, upon tne upset priw. The estate might, in the hands of a resident proprietoiTWl-. />'') quainted with the management of stock aivi farm husbandry yield a much greater return than tho present rental, tfik • : thus prove a safe and valuable investment for capital. Sttoft- v boats ply twice a week between Glasgow and Portree ;: add j the estate could easily be inspected on application to Ii. IVf ' ' DONALD, Esq., Banker, Portreo.^- Full particulars will lie { to parties applying to Messrs. SMITH and KINNEAR, W. S./ who are in possession of the titles and a plan of the estato » ~ . u Edinburgh, 35, Queen- street, 14th May 1857. f^' A DYERTISEMENTS of ESTATES, / J\. for SALE, are continued on the next page. V /- 206 T H E F I E L D , T H E C O U N T R Y G E N T L E M A N ' S N E W S P A P E R. [ MARCH 2 8 , 1857. VALUABLE SPORTING PROPERTY. T _ To be SOLD, an ESTATE of between 700 and hOtt acres, being onu of the most desirable sportiug properties ill the South of Scotland; is in a ring fence, and surrounded by a strictly- preserved estate.— For particulars apply to KoultBr STILL, Esq., 4, New- square, Lineoin's- inn. AWNBY, in the North Kklkna of York- shire, six miles from the market- town of Helmsley, ten fi- oni Oiiiing station on the Malton and Thlrslt KaBway. and twelve from the market- town of Thirsk.— Messrs. HARD- WICK have received instructions to SELL by AUCTN IN, on Monday, the 3rd ( to of August, 1857, at ti « c Golden fleece Hotel, Thirsk, : it Three o'clock in the afternoon, subject to conditions which wiB he then and there produced, a most de- sirable FitEEfKILD ESTATE, situate at flawuby, hi the North Hiding ,, f Yorkshire; together with the Advowson of the Kectory of Hawnby; also, the Shooting. Fishing. and other privileges Incident to the manor. The estate comprises upwards * f1 acres of arable, meadow, and pastore land, di- vided Into several convcuicntly- siiiMl tarras, with comfortable homesteads and surtaMe tan » -( mH<( ings; several cottages, a weil- acc iMtomed PnMtc- lioasc and small holdings in UK vil- lage ; also, ( 50 acres of thriving and ornamental woodland, and the l ight of pasturage on Hawnl. y Moor, containing 1147 acres; togeliier with the ADVOWSON and next Presentation to the RECTORY of Hawnby, eowratisuig a good and very conve- nient rectory- house, with sefcoWroom and suitable farm- burk*- lngs, garden, upwards of mrr- s of glebe land, and the . tithe commutation tbr the parish, realising together about 9MM. pet annum. Hawnby is ileasantly SHuated in a romantic district, in the immediate nefglibowrboo. 1 oi'Rivuuix Abbey and Dun- combo Park, and from its fmwrmlty to the strictly- preservcd moors and inclosed lands betonglUK to Lord Feversfwm, and the excellent trout streams rannrfnu' through the eslafe, win be found highly interesting to the admirers of ptetctfesque scenery and to those who are attached to field sports, ' line Hinnlugton ami and Mr. Bell's fo* hoflnds hunt the adjoining country, and there is excellent grouse- shooting on Hawnby Moor. The property will also be found exceedingly desirable as a profitable and safe investment to the capitalist— Further information and plans, with bills of particulars, may be had of . Messrs. Simpson, 21), Saville- row, Burlington- gardens, Lon- don ; of Mr. ( NOTTINGHAM, Chesterfield; and of the Auctioneers, Leeds; and to view the property, application may be made to Mr. EDWARD HARK, Farmer, Hawnby, near Ilchnsloy. _ / VXFORDSHIRE and N () UTHAMPTON- " SHIRE.— The important DOMAIN of TUSMORE, with its capital Mansion, Park, Pleasure Grounds, Offices, and 4712 acres of futile Pasture and Arable Land, producing at raotiOrftte rertlf an iurnme " of • vjoo/. per annum. Also the perpetual Advowsona of Tusmorc and Hardwlcke.— Messrs. St'SSEX.— To be SOLD, by Private Con- tract, the HAYES ESTATE, distant five miles from llorsliam Station, from whence there are eight trains daily to London, Brighton, and the South Coast. Hayes contains 309 acres, more or less, all freehold, and land- tax redeemed, and the whole is in a high state of cultivation. The arable laud, 22G acres, and the pasture; 53 acres, have been recently pipe- drained ; 24 aeres are in wood and coppice. There is a t. urn- | pike- road running through the farm from one end to the other. The dwelling- house is large, and in good repair. There is a large garden and a walled- imkitchen- garden and orchard; The larm- buildings are chiefly new, and of improved construction, cattle boxes, sheep- house, excellent farm stables, with loose boxes, stables for riding horses, with ditto chaise- house, & e. Hayes stands high, and is in a beautiful and very healthy situation.— For particulars apply to Messrs. PLUMER, Auc- tioneers and Surveyors, Horsham, Sussex. JONAS and THOMAS PAXTON are instructed to SELL by AUCTION, at the Mart, London, on Wednesday, July 15, at twelve, the following most important and valuable FREE- HOLD PKOPEKTY, situate about five miles from Bicester, and four from Brackley, near to five railway stations, and within easy distance of the metropolis; comprising the entiro parishes of Tusmore and Hardwick, and portions of tho parishes of Stoke Lyne, Frit well, Cottisford, Souldern, North Aston, and Goddlngton, in the county of Oxford, and of Oroughton, in the county of Northampton, with the capital mansion of Tusmore, substantially built of stone, erected in 1770, iu the Grecian style of architecture, and containing an excellent entrance- ball, good breakfast- room, spacious dining- room 36 feet by 21 and 18 high, a magnificent drawing- room 4H feet by 24 and 18 high, a splendid library 36 feet by 24 and is high, study, 11 principal bedrooms, 11 secondary apart- ments, * staiivases, and numerous and suitable olliccs ol'the' most convenient description, live coach- houses, capital Htabling Cor 24 horses, gamekeeper's and gardener's cottages, largo walled kitchen- garden, pleasure grounds, lake, vinery, Ae._; the whole, surrounded by a ricldy timbered park. Adjoining which aro several extensive and well- stocked gamo preserves; also the perpetual advowsons of the rectories of Tusmore and Hardwick, and the under- mentioned capital farms:— Townend Farm, at Croughton, containing 278a. lr. 19p., occupied by Messrs. Thos. and Chaa. Hawkins, at 350/. per annum; Croughton Mill and lands adjoining, 60a. 8r. 8p., held by Mr. Louis Tavcrne, at 130/.; I line - lull Farm, at Croughton, 360a. 2."> p., rentedjiy Mr. Richard Sheppard, at 858/.; Pimlico Farm, 336a. 3r. Hp., held by Mr. Isaac ft err id ge, at 200/.; ltoundhill Farm, 383a. 3r. I6p., occupied by Mr. Samuel Rogers, at 310/.; the Tusmore Fai^ n, Cofta. 18p., tenanted by Mr. John Sanders, at 600/.; the Hardr wleke 1' iirin, 42t) a. Ir. 5p., held by Mes$ Ks. W. and T. Haw- kins, Ut 380/.; the Cottisford Farm, 615a. Sr. 31n., held by . Mr. Richard Woode, at 430/.; the Moat Farm, at Goddington, 219a. 21-. " p., occupied by Mr. Robert Nlehpfifc at 380/.: < iod- dlngtoii Hull Farm, 372a. 81p., rented by Mr. Robert Watts, at 410/.; Poodle Farm, 277a. lr. held by Mr. John Roots, at 328/.; Townond Farm, at Frltwefl, 226a. Or. 36p., held by Mr. Richard Greaves, at 265/.; a Farm at Fritwell, 130a. 2r. 36p., held by Mr. Mathew Kilby, at 160/.; and Doveliouse Farm in tho same parish, 213a. or. 34p.. occupied by Mr. Edmund Adams, at 240/.; together with sundry small holdings, the entire estate being 4712a. 3r. 35p., and producing an aggregate rental of ." 5217/. 15s. per annum. By far the greater portion of the estate is tithe free, and tho parochial charges throughout are singularly light. The property is situate in the centre of Mr. Drake's Hunt, Is well stocked with game, and the mansion offers every attraction as a suitable residence for a nobleman or any family of distinction. Particulars with plans can be obtained of MVssrs. TOORE, HALIXWES, and PRICE, Solicitors, 30, Bedford- row, London: of J. M. DAVENPORT, Esq., Clerk of the Peace, oxford; at tho Queen's Hotel, Manchester; Mid- land Counties Herald Office, Birmingham; at the Mart, London; or of the Auctioneers, Bicester, Oxfordshire. RPHE MOST DESIRABLE HUNTING- •- BOX in ENGLAND.— LEICESTERSHIRE— THUR- MASTON LODGE ESTATE.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, by JXO. HOLLAND, , Iun., at the ISclI Hotel, Leicester, on Wednesday tho 1st day of July next, at Two for Three o'clock in the afternoon, In the following or such other lots as may be determined upon at the time of sale, and subject to such con- ditions of sale us will bo then produced, all that capital MANSION' culled THURM ASTON LODGE, late the resi- dence of William Heyrlck, Esq., deceased, with tho gardens, ornamental grounds, vinery, out- offices of every description, entrance- lodge; and a compact FREEHOLD ESTATE, com prising 111 tiie whole 38a. 2r. 14p. or thereabouts of rich arable and pasture land, with the requisite Hum- buildings upon the same, situate In tho parish or Tliurmaston, la the county of Leicester. I'ASTIcuLABB— Thurmaston Lodge is a residence of such a complete and attractive description as is rarely offered to the public having been for upwards of thirty yours the residence ol the late William Hcyrlck, Esq., who, during the whole of tinit time, spared no expense In Improving it. it will be found io contain every requisite accommodation as a 1' amilv house. Tiie principal room* open to tho south- west, and command a most picturesque view of Bradgato Park and the Charnwood lorcst Hills. Tlie house consists of spacious entrance- hall, with handsome stone staircase, lofty dining and drawing rooms, each 28 feet by 20 feet, hreaklii'st- room and study, six lied and dressing rooms, two men- Servants' rooms, two capital kitchens, servants' bail, butler's pantry, laundry, 4c., with excellent and oxteiiaivo cellarage, and is heated by a hot air apparatus Tho oilt- ofllces comprise two carriage- bouses, stabling for live horses, haylofts, and granary. Tho gardens and grounds are tastefully laid out, and the kitchen- garden, which Is partly walled, contains a vinery, which has lor some years past been very productive. The estate Is well planted with ornamental timber, and the orchard well stocked with choice fruit- trees. The land is of the most lertllc description, and very conveniently divided lor the purpose of occupation, cither as a home farm or to let, and the farm- buildings are conveniently situated. There is also a most valuable bed of gravel under tho greater part ofthe estate. Lot 1. Name of Field, 4c Quantity. Wj^ 1. Tito House, gardens, yards, out- otflces, road, and entrance lodgo 2. Tile Meadow Pasture 2a. I'art of Paddock Ditto 8. Orchard Ditto Lot 2. 4. Part of Paddock Pasture 5. Stackyard Close Arable Lawn Closo Ditto 7. Near Railway Close Ditto lot a 8. !• ar Railway Close Arable S 2 Is A. It. 1*. A. It. I". 8 0 37 8 0 23 0 I 14 1 1 I! 12 3 1 111 4 3 33 r, 2 23 4 2 3 » f l If Total .' id 2 n The estate Is tithe- free, and the land- tax upon tlio same has been redeemed. ThuriniiHtiin Lodge is situate near to the turnpike- road from Leicester to Melton Mowbray, and Is three miles from Lei- cester anil two from Systoll, a first- class station on the Mid- land Railway; and as a limiting residence ciinnot be surpassed 111 England, being In the centre of the Quorn Hunt, and within easy reach ot' the Duke of Rutland's, the Cottesmore, the Pytohley, and several other packs of foxhounds. Thole are abundance of out- hullillngs, which may readily bo converted into hunting stableH at a moderate cost. To view the land apply to the, tenant., Mr. JOHN TUBUS, of rtiurmaiton— Further particulars may be obtained of Mr. WILLIAM II. MAIIAULAV, Solicitor, Leicester; Mr. C. A. MACAULAY, Surveyor, Leicester; or, of the Auctioneer, Lei- cester; from cither of whom plans of tho estate, and pcrinis- slon to view tiie house and grounds, may be hud. TNN and FARM in Scotland.— WANTED, te ® respectable man, who has held Ids present house lor eighteen years, a good Inn with Farm attached. A house having salmon- fishing connected with It would be preferred. Entry at Michaelmas 1858.— Address, with full particulars, to M. I', R. Leatherlicad. Surrey. ]\ 1 ESSRS. BROOKS & BEAL'S OFFICES - t' for the Sale, Purchase, and Letting of Estates, Advow- aons, Inversions, Mansions, Country, Marine, Summer and Town Residences, Manors, Shooting and Fishing Quarters, Hunting lioxes, Farms, . Yachts, Jsc. Valuations of all Pro- perties— Furniture or Stock Sales by Auction— Mortgages— Estates survcynd— Soils analysed— Drainage Contractors— Otlfccs, 200, Piccadilly, London. T O NOBLEMEN and GENTLEMEN desirous of LETTING or SELLING ESTATES, H0L" SI; S. Ac. Ac.—. Mr. FLOOD, Auctioneer, will render every assistance to those gentlemen desirous of letting ot selling their estates, houses, liousea of fnrniture, and obtaining the same, for which no charge is made unless negotiations are effectually mid satisfactorily arranged— AH communications win i. e immediately attended to, if axidrcssed to Mr. FLOOD, Auctioneer, 84, Wane- street, next 84, Oxford- street fW.)— ( Established 18m) ESTATE for SALE, 15 miles from London, 5 from Watford station, and 3i from B'ushey station, on the North- Western Railway Consists of a tastefully- designed COTTAGE OIJNEE, oontaining tMrtc- eni t? oowi » , with out- houses, stabling, fishpond, and twelve acre » of meadow land, * gaTdens, Iawn, shrubberies, Ac: Ac.— Full particulars may be obtained of Mr. FCOOTX, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, 84, Wells- street, next 64, Oxford- street ( W.) THIRST- CLASS ESTATE for SALE, A FREEHOLD.— Mr. FLOOD is instructed to SELL one of the finest ESTATES iii England; consisting of 1000 acres of land, < fcc < fcc., in the highest state of cultivation. The pro- prietor is most anxious to sell, and would allow the greater portion of the purchase- money to remain on mortgage at 4 per cent, for an indefinite period.— Every particular may be ob- tained free on application to Mr. FLOOD, Auctioneer, 84, Wells- street, next 64, Oxford- street ( W.)—( Established 1810). *** Those gentlemen sending particulars of their property arc informed that Mr. FLOOD makes no charge whatever unless he lets or sells the same. I? STATE— WANTED, from 100 to 200 acres of LAND. A gentleman is desirous of purchasing, for immediate cash, the above, with good dwelling, & c., near a station of the London Bridge Railways.— Send fidtt particu lars to " W., Esq.," care of Mr. Flood, 84, Wells- street, Oxford- street ( W.) HOTELS FOR SPORTSMEN AND TOURISTS. T ORD GEORGE HILL'S HOTEL, IJ GWEEDORE, DTJXFANAGHY. Ireland T. CUNNING- HAM begs respectfully to call tho attention of tourists and anglers, and the public in general, to this romantic locality. HOTEL ( lu NOW), Christianin, Norway.— Gentlemen and families visiting this metropolis are informed that they will find every convenience and comfort at this establishment, on most moderate terms. T no TOURISTS in NORWAY.— M. II. LUNDGREENS ENKE calls the attention of tourists to her establishment, corner ofthe Market- place, TRONDH. J EM, where wines, bottled ale and porter, preserved meats, pickles, biscuits, and every other requisite for travellers may be had. BALLOCH HOTEL, foot of LOC1I- LOMOND. JOHN MITCHELL, late of Glasgow, Proprietor.— The above Hotel has been entirely refurnished in a. most comfortable style. Posting in all its departments. Boats with experienced boatmen for the lake. IMPERIAL HOTEL, BALLINA.— J- N. FLYNN, proprietor, begs to inform the nobility ot the United Kingdom that he has got up his hotel in a superior style for the special accommodation ot sporting gentlemen— P. S. Attached are two water- closets. QUEEN'S HOTEL, EXETER, is situated in the centre of the city, in close proximity to tile Post- office, Banks, Cathedral, and the proposed terminus of the London and South- Western Railway. An omnibus to and from all trains. Posting and funeral carnages in all its branches. PAUL COLLINGS, Proprietor. T^ ISHING, Mallwyd, Montgomeryshire.— A The RIVER DOYEY is now strictly preserved, and abounds with salmon, sewin, and trout. Parties staying at the PENIARTH ARMS HOTEL may have periniss. iou to angle upon application to the proprietor Mr. ROWLANDS. There is also good lake fishing within five miles of the house. The Engineer coach goes via Mallwyd every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from Oswestry station. OOYAL HOTEL, BALLINA, MAYO.— AV Mr. ROBT. WHITESIDE, tho Pronnetor of this old- established hotel, is now completing his al^ utions and em- bellishments so as to render it the most comti/ rtable temporary residence for noblemen, families, tourists, travellers, & c. Every department is under his personal superintendence. A good posting establishment is added: charges moderate, with punctual attendance.— June 2,1&> 7< TO TOURISTS and ANGLERS.— The DOUGLAS ARMS HOTEL, six miles from Bangor railway- station, North Wales. The hotel is situated on the banks ofthe river Ogwan, at tlie entrance of the Grand Pass of Nant Francon; is fitted with hot, cold, and shower baths; and is the nearest hotel to the celebrated Ogwan Lake, upon which the proprietor has the privilege of keeping boats for angling I. HUGHES, Proprietor. TO SPORTSMEN.— TROUT & SAMLET • FISHING in eight miles of preserved water.— Pllf LIP JAMES, inn.. SEVERN ARMS HOTEL, I'EN- Y- BONT, Radnorshire, is able to offer the privilege of fishing in waters strictly preserved to gentlemen residing in his house. Pen- y- Bont is 011 the mail- road between Hereford and Aberyst- witli, distant sixteen miles from Kington, six from Llandrin- dod, and one and a half from Llandegley Wells. EDINBURGH.— THE CLARENDON HOTEL, 104, Princes- street, Edinburgh.— The situation of this Hotel is one of the finest in town, commanding views of West Princes- street Gardens, Castle, and Pentland Hills. The suites of rooms are handsome and well arranged. The coffee- room is large and handsome, while the bedroom accommodation is much enlarged, and in point of ventilation and comfort cannot be surpassed anywnere. There is a first- class cook kept. The wines and liquors ofthe best. ROYAL HOTEL, KIRKBY LONSDALE. — Tourists passing through this delightful neighbour- hood, abounding, as it does, in rich and enchanting scenery ( also excellent trout- fishing), to the Lakes, Yorkshire Caves, or otherwise, will find combined in this commodious estab- lishment the comforts of a private home and the advantages of a first- rate hotel, with moderate charges. Carriages, flys, & c., 011 the shortest notice; choice wines and spirits: excellent stabling and lock- up coach- houses— JOSEPH AIREY I>.\ WSON, Proprietor. rnilE TORC VIEW HOTEL, Killarney, A is situated near the Southern Shore of the Lower Lake, and being on a picturesque eminence, commands by far the best views of any house near the lakes. The charges aro the most moderate of any first- class hotel in this locality. An omnibus from the hotel awaits the arrival of each train, and conveys visitors to and from the hotel free of charge. Special arrange- ments can be made for visitors intending to remain for a week or more by applying to the Proprietor, I. HURLEY. Horses, cars, carriages, ponies, and boats, at fixed moderate rates. THIRST- CLASS FISHING and SHOOTING A QUARTERS in DUMFRIESSHIRE. — RAMSAY'S BEATOCK BRIDGE HOTEL, near Moffat lias recently been completely refurnished, decorated, and put into complete re- pair. The hotel is close to the Beatock station of the Cale- donian Railway, a mile from Moffat Spas, in the centre ofthe best shooting and fishing in the South of Scotland, and to sportsmen, tourists, pleasure parties, and others, it offers a most comfortable and delightful residence. Charges strictly moderate. Posting in all its branches. A porter awaits tlie arrival of the trains. T> AMP LING'S WATERLOO HOTEL, It EDINBURGH ( opposite the General Post- office), Waterloo place.— Commodious and elegant coffee- room, large and well- ventilated smoking- room, suites of apartments, & c. Strangers and others visiting Edinburgh will find that, for situation, comfort, and accommodation, combined with mode- rate charges, this elegant and extensive establishment ( which was built expressly for an hotel, at an expense of upwards of 30,000/.), is unequalled in the city. The wines and cuisine are of the first quality. A moderate fixed charge for servants. TO ANGLERS and SPORTSMEN.— I The FISHING ofthe RIVER KINTZIG for seven miles, and SHOOTING over fourteen miles at OFFENBURG, in the Grand Duchy of Baden, and within an hour's ride of the celebrated watering- place of that name, having been taken by Mr. GEORGE PFAEIILER. jun., ofthe FORTUNE HOTEL in that town, English travellers will be permitted to fish without charge. The river is abundantly stocked with grayling, trout, carbel, & c The Editor of THE FIELD is authorised to give introductions to any gentleman desirous of availing himself of the above privilege. MARTOPP ARMS LAKE HOTEL, WATER VILLI, Caliirciveen, County Kerry.— THOMAS O'RIELLY respectfully begs to intimate to tourists, anglers, < fec. & c., that the above commodious and beautifully- situated hotel continues open for the reception of visitors. The world- renowned fame of Waterville as a fishing and sporting district— of its beautiful and picturesque scenery— and of its many resources for general amusement, render any comment superfluous further than the assurance that the'' Hartopp'Arms Lake Hotel" is conducted on the unvarying principle of first- class accommodation with moderate charges. Boats on the lake or bay provided' at a moment's notice. Sea- bathing in the bay.— Detailed information may be had of Mr. WILLIAM HACKETT, Fishing Tackle Manufacturer, Patrick- street, Cork. ANGLING— MORGAN'S HOTEL, Rhayader, Radnorshire, South Wales.- ® D. MORGAN begs to draw the attention of anglers to the advantages pos- sessed by this neighbourhood in the extent of its salmon and trout- fishing grounds 011 the celebrated River Wye ( which runs through the town), and which, combined with its tributary streams, viz., the rivers Ithon, Marteg, and Elan, extend over upwards of 25 miles of water. The gentlemen in this vicinity, through whose kindness I am enabled to offer the fishing on the above rivers-, have also granted me permission to name the noted trout lakes- of Cireg Llwydon and Abergwn'gu, which are situate within a short distance of the town. For t'. ie admirers of lively and picturesque scenery the views in the neighbourhood are unsurpassed, and the beautiful and romantic seat of Cwni Elan, the residence of the late poet SheEey, is adjacent to Rhayader. MaSli © © aches from Hereford and- Aberystrwit h am- ive daily. Charts moderate. A RGYLL ARMS HOTEL. INVERARY. - tJL This well- known and extensive Hotel combines advantage and accommodation to be met with in fisM- cSass establishments. Visitors have the privilege of walking andi driving through the beautiful policies of his Grace the Duke of Argyll, under the direction of a guide— N. B. The Culinary Department receives every attention; while the Wines and Spirits, & c., will be found of first- class quality, and the charge for which will contrast favourably with similar establish- ments. The Posting Department will be found in a most efficient state, and conducted in a superior manner, with good horses, and careful, steady drivers. The Tarbert and Oban coaches arrive at and depart from the Hotel daily. Orders for post horses and coach seats, < fec., puntually at- tended to. A moderate fixed charge for servants is put in the bill.— D. M'PHERSON. Argyll Arms Hotel, Invcrary, 28tli May 1857. (^. IBB'S HOTEL, STIRLING.— Stirling, vJI the Trossaclis, Loch Katrine, and Loch Lomond.— Tourists visiting Stirling and the Highlands will find that for situation, comfort, and accommodation, combined with mode- rate charges, this extensive establishment is unequalled in the town. Suites of apartments, & c. Commodious and elegant coffee- rooms for ladies and gentlemen. Posting in all its de- partments. An omnibus belonging to the hotel waits the arrival ofthe different trains and steamers to convey passen- gers and their luggage to the hotel. Gibb's Hotel is directly opposite the Post- office, and within five minutes' walk of the ancient Castle of Stirling, the railway- station, and steam- wharf. A note per post the day previous, addressed 1>. CAMPBELL, Gibb's Hotel, Stirling, apartments, post- horses, carriages of any description, or seats in the different coaches, will be secured This is the only hotel in Stirling where coaches leave in connection withM'Gregor's Hotel, Callander, and Trossachs.— Coaches to the Trossachs daily at 8.45 a. m. and 4 p. m.— Gibb's Hotel, Stirling, June 17, 1857. 0B, IAN and INVERARY COACHES.— Loch Lomond to Oban by Tarbert, Glencroe, Lochfyne and Inverary, Dalmally, Loch Awe and Loch Etive, Taynuilt, Connel and Dunstaffnage, & c. & c. The coaches by this, the finest land route in Scotland, will commence for the season about the 20th of June, leaving the Argyle Hotel, Inverary, and the Caledonian Hotel, Oban, every morning at 9 o'clock. THE INVERARY & TARBET COACH A will commence running for the season about the 20th J una, leaving the Argyle Arms Hotel, Inverary, every lawful day at 7J a. 111., arriving at Tarbet Hotel, Loch Lomond, about Hi a. m., in time for the Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine steamers; leaving Tarbet Hotel for Inverary the same after- noon, at 3J. arriving at Inverary about 7} p. m. Parties tra- velling by this coacn will have an opportunity of securing seats for the following morning by the Oban coach, and . also by the Glasgow steamers, as they may feel inclined. Seat secured, and all information given, at the Tarbet Hotel, Loch Lomond, and at the Argyle Arms Hotel, Inverary.— The Inverary ana Tarbet Coach Company, May 28, 1857. DUNKELD AND INVERNESS ROYAL MAIL— FAST FOUR- HORSE COACH. From Dunkeld at 12 noon, on the arrival of the ( 8. 45 P. M.) London mail at 11 35 A. M. From Inverness at 5 A. M., arriving in Dunkeld in time for the 5 P. M. mail train for the south. The above route is the shortest and most direct from London, Edinburgh, or Glasgow to Inverness. Seats secured and parcels booked at the Royal Mail Coach Orficc, Fisher's Royal Hotel, and at the Athole Arms Hotel, Dunkeld.— Royal Mail and General Coach Office, Fisher's Royal Hotel, Dunkeld, Feb. 17,1857. THE UNITED MUTUAL LIFE A ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 54, Charing- cross, London. Every description of Life Assurance effected on equitable terms. Whole profits divided. No charge for policy stamps. THE LIVERPOOL and LONDON FIRE A and LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.— Established 1836. — In addition to its establishments in Liverpool, London, Man- chester, and Glasgow, and its extensive home agencies, this Company has BllANCH OFFICES under the direction of boards of resident proprietors in New York, Montreal, Sydney, and Melbourne, besides numerous agencies throughout the commercial world, affording great facilities for foreign and colonial business. 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Further, loans made by tiie Company are collaterally secured by a policy of assurance on the life of the borrower, or his nominee, effected at a rate of premium which insures the vali- dity of the policy against every possible contingency. Thus depositors are effectually protected against the possi- bility of loss, whilst the large and constantly increasing revenue arising from the premiums on assurances thus effected yields ample profit to the Company, and provides for all the expenses of management. DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS may be opened with sums of any amount, and increased from time'to time, at the convenience of depo- sitors. A receipt, signed by two directors, is given for each sum deposited. RATE AND PAYMENT OF INTEREST. The rate of interest since the establishment of the Company has never been less than five per cent, per annum; and it is confidently anticipated that the same careful and judicious selection from securities of the description above- mentioned will enable the Board of Management to continue this rate to depositors. The interest is payable in January and July, on the amount standing in the name of the depositor on the 30th of June and 3lst of December; and, for the convenience of parties residing at a distance, may be received at the branch offices, or remitted through country bankers. PETER MORRISON, 3, Pall Mall East, London. Managing Director. Forms for opening accounts may be obtained at any of the branches or agencies; or they will be forwarded, post free, on application to the Managing Director. I? 1AAA IN CASE OF DEATH. A cW A V^ Vf \ J FIXED ALLOWANCE of 61. per WEEK in the event of Injury by accidents of every description, may be secured by an annual payment of Si. for a policy in the RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COMPANY Smaller amounts may be secured by proportionate payments, NO CHARGE FOR STAMP DUTY. RAILWAY ACCIDENTS ALONE may be insured against by the journey or by the year at all the principal Railway Stations, where also Forms of Proposal and Prospectuses may be had— and of the provincial agents— and at the head office, London. N. B The usefulness of this company is shown by the smn paid as compensation for accidents, 22,722/. WILLIAM J. VIAN, Secretary. Railway Passengers Assurance Company, empowered by Special Act of Parliament. Office, 3, Old Broad street ( E. C.) 1VTONEY for Investment on approved per- JJA sonal security, at a moderate rate of interest, also on reversions, fife interests, < fcc. The interest may remain for a term of vears if required.— Apply personally, or by letter, to Mr. ROGERS, 28a, Regent- street, Waterloo- place. ] VfONETARY NEGOTIATIONS, strictly JLTA bond fide, may be effected immediately, and in any sum, upon approved security. Gentlemen requiring pecuniary aid can consult ( without charge) Mr. COLLINS at his residence, 34, Montague- place, Bedford- square, personally by appoint- ment, or by letter addressed ** B. V' Burlington gardens, Bond- street. NEWJB00KS. Just published, in post 8vo. price 5s. cloth, TOB MOKBFD'S PILGRIMAGE. To *" which is added, Morbid Sentiment: a Burlesque Dramatic Fragment, Ac. By D. K. M. London: LONGMAN, BROWN, and € To. New Edition, in fcap. 8vo., with Plate, price 5s. cloth, T^ IE CRICKET FIELD; or, the Science A and History ofthe Game of Cricket. By the Author of " The Principles of Scientific Batting," & c. The Second Edition, greatly improved by various additions and corrections. London: LONGMAN, BROWN, and Co. MB. S. W. BAKER'S WORKS ON CXYLOX A New Edition, in i'ep.. 8vo. price 4A-. M boards, THE RIFLE and the HOUND in CEYLON. By 3. W. BAKER, Esq. Second and cheaper edition, with numerous wood engravings. Also, by Mr. Baker, in 8vo. with Coloured Plates, prke 15s. EIGHT YEARS7 WANDEBIffGS m CETLON. London: LONGMAN, BROWN, and Co. New Series, price Is. 6d. THE VETERINARIAN; or, Monthly Journal of Veterinary Science. Edited by Professors MORTON and SDfONDS, ofthe Royal Veterinary College. This journal, besides giving a Monthly Report of original Cases of Disease affecting the Domesticated animals in parti- cular,. contain* likewise subjects of much importance both to the comparative anatomfet and physiologist. LONGMAN and CT< x. y Faternostef- row. H THE ART OF SWIMMING, Price lj. NSTRUCTIONS on tlie ART of SWIMMING. By C. RICHARDSOST, Esq. JAMKS RIM. WAY, Piccadilly, and all Booksellers. INTS to GAMEKEEPERS, by a COUNTY MAGISTRATE, 61/. each, contains lull In- structions to Keepers respecting Poaching, Fishing, Planting, Rabbits, Ac May be had oil application to Mr. MASTKRSIAN, Printer, Tldrsk. KOUTLEDGE'S ORIGINAL NOVELS— NEW VOLUME. In 1 vol. price 2.1. fancy boards, DEEDS NOT WORDS. BY M. BELL. " The brilliant career and the untimely fate ofthe three talented sisters of the Bronte family have created an extra- ordinary sensation. In this charming picture of family life, ' Deeds not Words,' the early struggles and tiie final triumph of a young female writer of different power, and in another sphere, are detailed. The secret of literary success is unfolded, and the battle fought and slowly won by genius admirably described." London: GEORGE RQUTLEDGE and Co., Farrlngdon- atreet. JAMES GRANT'S NOVELS AND ROMANCES.— NEW VOLUME. Price 2.9. boards, or 2s. 6d. cloth gilt, PHILIP ROLI. O; or, Tho Scottish Musketeers. Also now ready, price 2s. each, JANE SKTON; or, the King's YELLOW FRIGATE. Advocate. FRANK HILTON, the Queen's Own. BOTH WELL; or, Mary Queen of Scots. HARRY OGILVIK, the Black Dragoon. ROMANCE OF WAR. THE AIDE- DE- CAMP. SCOTTISH CAVALIER. No writer of the present day shows a more intimate know- ledge of the habits and manners of the past age than Mr. Grant. His characters at the same time are not mere anti- quarian studies, but human beings, living, moving, and animated with the same passions and impulses as ourselves." — Sunday Times. London; GEORGE RQUTLEIH.'. and Co., Farringdon- street. Mr. NEWBY has this d; iy published, HARRY IIIEOVER'S PRECEPT AND PRACTICE, St. 2. HARRY III [ COVER'S SPORTSMAN'S FRIEND in a FROST. 12 « . 3. HARRY HIEOVER'S HINTS to HORSE- MEN. Second edition. 5s. 4. IIAKRY IIIEOVER'S PROPER CONDI- TION for HORSES. Third edition. 5s. 5. HARRY HIEOVER'S WORLD, and HOW to SQUARE IT. 54. 6. HARRY HIEOVER'S SPORTING FACTS and FANCIES. 12,. SALMON FISHERIES OF GREAT BRITAIN. Price act, post- fl- ee 80. \ FEW SUGGESTIONS for RESTORING J V nnlj PRESERVING the SALMON FISHERIES Of GREAT BRITAIN. By HENRY MARSHALL, Esq., author of " Justice to the Colonies." With Extracts Aroni Reports, showing how to Breed Salmon Artificially ; also an Engraving of a Breeding Pond ot Basle. " Every one desirous of improving onr salmonless rivers should read this pamphlet. The author is a great naturalist, and has a thorough knowledge of his subject.'^— Critic. HARBISON, 5t>, Pall- mall. Shortly will be ready, Part L of THE GRASSES of GREAT BRITAIN. X Illustrated by JOHN E. SOWEIiBY. Described by C. JOHNSON. Esq. To bo complete in 30 parts, at Is.; uni- form with " The Ferns of Great Britain." Tho Work will contain about 140 Coloured Plates. Prospectuses may be had throng!! all Booksellers: or of the Publisher, JOHN E. SO WEBBY, 3, Mead- piace, Lambeth ( S.) SOWERBY'S ENGLISH BOTANY. Second Edition. Reduced 25 per cent. 12 volumes, 2754 Plates, 2( V. cloth boards. Vols. L to VIL Flowering Plants ( 1576 Plates), 10/. IOJ. cloth boards. SOWERBY'S FERNS of GREAT BRITAIN. 49 Plates, cloth boards, full coloured, 27s.; partly coloured, 144.; plain, ftt., with coloured Frontispiece. SOWERBY'S FERN ALLIES. Flexible boards, 31 Plates; full coloured, 18a ; partly coloured, ils. BRITISH POISONOUS PLANTS. Bv C. JOHNSON, Esq. Flexible boards, crown 8vo. with 2S Plates. Full coloured, 7. s\; plain, 5s. JOHN E. SOWKBU?, 3, Mead- place, Lambeth ( 8.) Just published, cloth, 3i. 6d. THE AGRICULTURIST'S ASSISTANT: a Note- book of Principles, Rules, and Tables, adapted to the use of all engaged in Agriculture or the Management of Landed Property. By JOHN EWART, Land Surveyor and Agricultural Architect and Engineer. BLACKIE and SON, Warwick- square, City, London; and Glasgow and Edinburgh. Every Morning, price 2d. Enlarged to eight pages. THE STANDARD.— On and from Monday, June 29, The Standard will become a first- class morning newspaper, consisting of eight pages ( size of The Times), and containing all the news of the day, price 2d. The Standard will enter upon a new career, and will supply the want of tlie age— a really cheap newspaper, large enough to report all passing events with ample fullness, and sufficiently indepen- dent and fearless to expose wrong- doing. The Standard may- be regarded as alike useful in the counting- house and in the domestic circle; its intelligence will be fUll and faithful. It will not court any party, nor advocate any exclusive interest. The Standard will be published daily, at the same hour as all other morning newspapers. Advertisements inserted at ( id, per line. Office, 129, Fleet- street, London. B NEW EVENING PAPER.— Price 2d. THE EVENING HERALD.— On and from the 29tliof June will be published the Evening Herald, four full- size pages, price 2d. Evening papers hitherto have been content with very little more than a mere repetition of the morning news. The Evening Herald, however, will devote its chief space to the full report of those newer matters of interest that arise during the day. Its intelligence will com- prise all the political, commercial, foreign, and domestic occur- rences, to the hour of going to press. The Evening Herald and its cotemporary the Morning Herald will be the repre- sentative organs of Conservatism— both papers being the avowed and only acknowledged journals of the Conservative party. Advertisements appearing in the Morning Herald inserted at half- price in the Evening Herald. Offices, 103,104, and 105, Shoe- lane, Fleet- street, London. LINK BONNIE.— A COLOURED LITHOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT of the above horse ( painted by Alkin) is now ready. Price 10.?. Gd. London: ACKERMANN and Co., 106, Strand. u THE BLUE RIBBON of the TURF.— 1 FORES'S NEW RACING ENGRAVINGS, from the Original Pictures by Mr. J. F. Herring, sen. Price 101. 10 » . the Set of Four coloured. 1. SADDLING. 1 3. THE RUN IN. 2. A FALSE START. | 4. RETURNING to WEIGH. LITF. KAKY NOTICE.—" Mr. Herring has evidently thrown all his powers into these pictures, which are tiie onlyset illus- trative of the popular siiort he has ever painted. We hardly know which to admire the most: each Is a gem in itaelf. Tho colouring is frill of perfection : and, whether in portraying tho high condition and action of the horses, their blood- Ilkc cha- racter and muscular development, the attitudes and seats ot the jockeys, or the characteristic excitement of the subject in its various phases, the artist has been eminently successful." — Hell's Life. ^ , They correspond in size and style with Fores's I oxliuntings by Herring, THE RUN OF THE SEASON, price 10/. Ids. the Set of Four coloured. Published by Messrs. FORES, 41, Piccadilly, London ( W.) MARCH 28, 1 8 5 7 .] T H E F I E L D , THE C O U N T RY GENTLEMAN'S N E W S P A P E R. 207 AMUSEMENTS. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.— DON GIOVANNI. — Piccolomlni, , Spezia, Ortolani, Alboni, Bclletti, Beneventano, Corsi, Vialetti, and Giuglini— The following arrangements have been settled:— DON GIOVANNI, Monday, June 22nd, Extra Night Tuesday, 23rd, LA SONNAMBULA— first appearance of Signor Belart. Wednesday Morning, 24th, BENEDICT'S GRAND CONCERT. Thursday, 25th, Extra Night, DON GIOVANNI. Saturday. 27th, LUCIA 1) 1 LAMMERMOOlt. Monday Morning, 29th ( to commence at One, and end at Five o'clock), DON GIOVANNI, Divertissement, Last Act of LA SON N A. MIII'LA. Tuesday, SOtfi, IL TROVATORE. On each occasion a Ballet Divertissement, supported by the principal Artistes of the establishment. LA TRAVIATA will siiortly bo repeated. Prices for the Morning Performance are as follows:— Boxes: Pit & One Pair £ 4 Grand Tier 5 5 0 Second Pair ... 3 3 0 Half Circle Ill G To be had at the Box- oflice oft Pit.. Pit Stalls Gallery Stalls . Gallery le Theatre. . £ 0 8 1 1 0 5 0 3 IVTR. BENEDICT'S GRAND MORNING i'l CONCERT at HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE, on " Wednesday, June 24. Piccolominl, Spezia, Ortolani, and Alboni; Giuglini, Benart, Charles Brahatn, lteichardt, Bottardi, Beneventano, Corsi, Vialetti, and Bclletti. The programme will include a selection from Gluck's Orfeo; the part or Orfco by Mme. Alboni. The distinguished instru- mentalists engaged for the occasion will include Miss Ara- bella Goddard, Mr. L. Sloper, Signorl Bazzinl, l'iatti, Pezze, and Bottesini. Boxes, to hold four persons, 8, 3, and 4 guineas; pit stalls, 11. 15.; pit, 7s.; gallery stalls, 5s.; gallery, lit. 6d. To be had at all the principal musicsellers and libraries; of Mr. Benedict, 2, Manchester- square; and at the box- office at the theatre. rpiIEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.— I Proprietor and Manager, Mr. BENJAMIN WEBSTER. Directress, Madame CELESTE. Novelty and unique attraction Return of the celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams, the original Irish Boy and real Yankee Gal, for a" limited period, after one of the most successftil provincial tours on record. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams in three pieces every night, Ireland as it Is; Our Gal; and Barney the Baron. Monday, and every night this week, the popular Irish drama of IRELAND AS IT IS, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams, in which they will Introduce their celebrated Irish Jig. Alter which the laughable farce of OUR GAL, by Mrs. Barney Williams, in which she will sing her popular ballad of " My Mary Ann:" to conclude with the screaming farce of BAltNEY THE BARON, Barnev, Mr. Barney Williams. The popular drama of GEORGE DARVILLE will he re- peated on the return of Mr. Benjamin Webster, Mr. Wright, Mr. Paul Bedford, and Madamo Celeste, from their provincial engagements CREMORNE.— Open daily at 3, admia- sion, Is.— Selection of Concerted Pieces, by the Brass Band. Concert at six o'clock; Sable Harmonists at seven; Ballet, half- past seven; Dancing to Bossisio's Band at half- past eight, and continue throughout the evening; Marionettes at nine; Cirque Oriental at half- past nine; Ascent and Fire- works at eleven. Wednesday next, June 24, SECOND JUVENILE FETE. On this occasion an ascent will be made in the Prince of Wales Balloon. Seats in the car may be obtained upon early appli- cation. " jl/ TADLLE. ROSA BONHEUR'S great Picture of THE HORSE FAIR— Messrs. P. and D. COLN AGIII and CO. beg to announce that the above Picture is NOW on VIEW at the German Gallery, 16S, New Bond- street from Nine to Six, for a limited period.— Admission, Is. TO CORRESPONDENTS. NOTICE.— All letters connected with the business depart- ment of THE FIELD should be addressed to the publisher Mi- JOHN POWNALL CHORLEY ; and communications re- lating to tbe literary department, to THE EDITOR. Several communications in type are unavoidably deferred until next week. HUNTING. A SUBSCRIBER.— Send us your address, and we will then in- form you. GO- AHEAD.— You are not sufficiently explicit; It will all depend upon circumstances. TALLY Ho.— 1. John Tread well has left Essex, and is now huntsman to the Quorndon. 2. John Goddard has left the Shropshire, and is living with Mr. W. W. Tailby, In Leicestershire. RIP VAN WINKLE.— We never publish letters containing low personalities. OTTER- HUNTING.— A correspondent writes:— 44 Would any of your readers favour me with the names of the principal Masters of otter- hounds in Great Britain ? I cannot dis- cover that any list of them exists. Such information would be a boon to otter- hunters, as it would enable them to procure drafts, and so avoid the destructive system of breeding the hounds ' in and in," now so prevalent." SHOOTING. R. W.— Being vermin, we should advise you to 44 shoot them on the sly." BLUE ROCK.— Pigeon- traps arc made in various ways— we never liked those used at Red House. DUMFRIESSHIRE.— We are obliged to Mr. William Jowitt, of Dalton, for his communication relative to the very cheering prospects which he holds out of an extraordinary good game season in Dumfriesshire; hut we should like to cause a suggestion to be made to him before we publish his letter. S. S.— A pack of grouse, a flight of woodcocks, and atrip of dotterell. THE TURF. I. 0. U-— It is a play or pay race, and all bets stand, whether the horse was scratched or not. FATUUS.— We should advise you to leave the matter to the arbitration of a mutual friend. Citing 11 an acquaintance of years " before thejstewards of the Jockey Club might create a deal of ill- feeling. No, no; let the case be decided out of court. TYKE.— On Rawcliffe Ings. in Queen Anne's time. JOHN BROWN.— The question is a legal one, the value of the stake being above 50/. YORK.— William Scott and John Jackson. E. T. R.— We cannot advise you. It is clear that you have got into bad hands. OUDEIS.— He carried 9st 31b. COURSING. AN IRISH SUBSCRIBER.— You had better consult a veterinary surgeon. J. P.— Refer to another column. B. L. C.— At THE FIELD office. ANGLING, J. F.— We can only refer you to a cookery book. N. E. 0.— Tho Mountain, Bencorr, is the highest of the twelve pins, and is estimated at about 2330 feet in per- pendicular height. PENK.— In Monmouthshire. a. L.— Write to Messrs. Paton and Walsh, of Perth. J. B.— The two witnesses you refer to must be fools, or some- thing worse. GARDEN. X. Y. Z.— Sow your ivy seeds at once in a rather shady place, and in good soil Transplant as soon as four leaves are visible. POULTRY. C. H.— We do not know of any cross- bred Dorking and Brahma Pootra fowls. A short advertisement would doubtless procure the information. A. K. H. wishes to raise a cross between the Rouen and com- mon wild duck, and would be obliged to iinv one who would give him hints on the subject. He would also be glad to know where he can procure the wild birds. For that we should recommend him to apply to Baily, or any other first- class dealer. W. G. will have heard from us before now. MINASI'S INCUBATOR.— Mr. Minasi, the inventor of the new incubator, lives in Brecknock- place, Camden- town. He is always willing to show his invention, and to answer questions respecting it. MISCELLANEOUS. ALPHA.— Write to the solicitor at Somerset Houise; we can- not inform you. A LOVER OF THF. COUNTRY.— Domestic Economy. R. T. C. Y.— In Regent- street. FIGARO.— Our modesty prevents the insertion of your lines they are very good, but too complimentary. J. H. E.— We really cannot tell you. CURE FOR HYDROPHOBIA.— The gentleman who favoured us with this communication ia requested to send , his address. THE KENNEL, THE STABLE, THE FIELD. In the course of a few weeks we shall publish the first of a series of interesting and practically- written PAPERS ON HUNTING, AND THE MANAGEMENT OF HOUNDS, HORSES, ETC., ETC., BY SCRUTATOR, AUTHOR OF " HORSES AND HOUNDS." THE FARM, THE GARDEN. SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 1857. CHRONICLE OF THE WEEK. IN the House of Lords, on Monday, Lord Camp- bell introduced a Bill to prevent the sale and circulation of obscene books and prints. Let the measure be only made wide enough ( so as to in- clude the sale by auction of indecent works in foreign tongues), and it will be a real benefit to public morals. The Princess Royal's Annuity Bill was read a third time and passed. Lord Clanricarde then introduced the subject of the maladministration of justice in India, under pre- tence of moving for a copy of a minute by the Lieutenant- Governor of Bengal upon the admi- nistration of criminal justice in that Presidency. Routine received its customary defence at the hands of the Duke of Argyll, and the motion for the required papers was agreed to. On Tuesday, after a general conversation upon a variety of topics, Lord Carnarvon moved the second reading of his Reformatory Institutions Bill; but Lord Granville ( although he highly ap- proved of the general principle of the Bill) sug- gested that it should be postponed, in order to be introduced as a clause into the more comprehen- sive measure upon the same subject now before " the other House." This, however, aroused the jealous dignity of Lord Derby, who did not see why their Lordships should wait for " the other House." Eventually the matter was compro- mised, by the adoption of Lord Granville's sug- gestion, " with a difference," namely, by adjourn- ing the Bill until the other measure arrived from below. On Thursday the Government sustained a quasi defeat by the narrow escape of Mr. Fagan's " Ministers' Money in Ireland " Bill, which, although introduced by a private member, had received so much of the ministe- rial support as to entitle it to be considered a Government measure. Lord Granville, indeed, it was, who moved the second reading, which was opposed by Lord Derby, in a long and eloquent speech, pointing out that the passing of the measure would be a serious blow to the indepen- dence of the Protestant Church. Although the Bishops took no part in the debate, the second reading was only saved by a majority of 5; but, as an illustration of the system of voting adopted in the House of Lords, the majority of peers present was actually against the Government to the number of six. On Monday the House of Commons debated in committee upon the Oaths Bill, Mr. Deasy and Sir. F. Thesiger leading the van of opposi- tion. In the present temper of the House, how- ever, it was clearly absurd to oppose Lord Palmerston in anything, and the Bill passed through triumphantly. One of the most notable events in tho debate, however, was the recan- tation of Sir John Pakington, hitherto a most strenuous opponent of the admission of the Jews. This gentleman confessed that, " having been led by circumstances, into which he need not enter, to give the subject more anxious reflection than before, the result was that he could not repeat the vote which he had hitherto given for exclu- ding the Jews from a share in the representation. The measure may now therefore be said to have passed the Commons. But will it pass the Lords? We think not. And if it be excluded by our great Conservative body, what is our Liberal Premier ( who has pledged himself to pass the Bill) to do? Will he consider his efforts in the Commons a sufficient redemption of his promise, or will he make it a question of vital importance, and put the usual screw upon the Peers? We cannot believe that he will adopt the latter alternative. The sober truth is that the nation at large cares very little about the Jew Bill, and that Lord Palmerston follows its example. On Tuesday the Commons went into committee on the Bankruptcy and Insolvency in Ireland Bill, which passed up to clause 158 without a division. At a later part of the evening a debate ensued upon Mr. Ayrton's motion for a select committee to in- quire into the causes of the inequality of the poor- rates in the metropolitan districts, and whether any measures should be adopted to render the rates more equal. But the Government, through the medium of Mr. Bouverie, refused to sanction the motion, and it fell upon division by a large ma- jority. In a brief conversation which followed, incident upon Mr. Packe's motion to allow of longer time for whipping- in to divisions, some jokes were cracked about the want of principle which is said to characterise these demonstrations of national opinion. Lord Palmeston half ad- mitted that, though opinions might be changed by a debate, votes never were; and characterised it as a burlesque upon their proceedings, " that a member could spend his morning at ' White's' or ' Brookes's,' and come down to the House to vote upon a question which he had not heard dis- cussed." And so it is. The Wednesday sitting was almost entirely taken up with the Industrial Schools Bill, which was carefully scrutinised in its progress through committee. Mr. Bowyer divided the House seve- ral times upon amendments, but in every case Government was triumphant. On Thursday, General Peel reopened the un- fortunate and almost forgotten report of the Chelsea Generals upon the Sebastopol affair, with a view to calling the attention of the House to the necessity of defining the responsibilities a duties of the various departments. A long con- versation followed, from which it appeared that the proceeding of the gallant General was to be little more than a text for an eulogium upon the present state of things in the army at the expense of the past. The House then went into supply, and gave some signs of independence by dividing against Lord Palmerston upon a question of expense in surveying Scotland. Upon this comparatively unimportant point ( which involved only some 36,000/.), the Premier was actually worsted by a majority of ten. The items of foreign news are neither numerous nor important. The final settlement of the Neuf- chatel question, and the signing of the treaty of commerce between France and Russia, are among the most important. The former affair has ter- minated ( as every impartial spectator hoped it would) in the entire and unreserved abandonment of his claims by the King of Prussia, and in a general amnesty for the past. The pacific ter- mination of this not very dignified quarrel can- not but afford satisfaction, if only for the proof which it brings of the disposition which exists in Europe to discountenance and repress by the sheer force of public opinion all dynastic attempts to revive obsolete claims and privileges. The completion of the treaty of commerce between France and Russia is a matter of course, and of no very special political significance. There is a rumour afloat respecting the marriage of the King of Portugal, who is not to marry ( as it was once thought) one of our Princesses. Whether the religious question has proved an insuperable bar, or whether the royal youth was frightened by the growl of the notori- ous eighteen Commoners over the Princess Royal's dowry, we cannot tell. Rumour, how ever, declares that he has gone to Germany ( the nursery of Queens), a wooing, and has borne away the heart of the second daughter of Duke Maximilan, of Bavaria. The maiden is but sweet sixteen, and the King of Portugal himself is but a stripling as yet. From France the news is still almost entirely connected with the coming elections, and the press ( which is entirely under the Government thumb) makes a great show of affecting to be- lieve that the Liberals will make a great fight but that law and order, and the popular Emperor, will gain the day over a genuine and free de- monstration on the part of the disaffected minority. We should imagine that there are few ( even in this country) who are gobemouches enough to be deceived by so transparent a fiction. There is a story afloat about another serious accident, which nearly deprived France of her beloved Emperor. That potentate, who appears to rival Lord John RHSSCII in his anxiety to excel in everything, took it into his head to drive a railway- train on the portable railway lately laid down between Vil- leneuve l'Etang and St. Cloud. Not finding, however, the machine so easily driven as forty millions of Frenchmen, the imperial hands got, if not into hot water, at least into trouble. The engine ran away, and was only pulled up short in the midst of a ploughed field. Happily, no- thing serious resulted. But the fate of tiiis experimental trip should have its moral for the hero of the coup d' 6tat. The Court has been very gay this week, in spite of the mourning for the Duchess of Glou- cester. When the Queen has visitors to enter- tain, she does her duty like a hospitable hostess; and so the Archduke Maxmilian of Austria and the other royal and noble visitors at Buckingham Palace have been taken about from fete to fete, from festival to opera, and from sight to sight; and if they have not thoroughly enjoyed them- selves, it certainly is not the fault of their royal hostess. The christening of tho infant princess Beatrice took place on Tuesday; and as a Court solemnity, conducted with great pomp and splendour, it must certainly take a high rank in the programme of amusement. Not to speak of the gold plate and jewels, the silver- gilt fount, and the water from the Jordan usually paraded upon similar occasions, it actually took an archbishop, three bishops, and several of the inferior clergy, to admit the young Christian within the pale of the Church. After so much Protestantism, can our princesses be expected to marry Romanist lords ? No, never. The revival of the controversy about the accommodation afforded by St. James's Palace for the reception of visitors to her Majesty's Drawing- Rooms has been productive of tho usual amount of funny writing and caricaturing, and of one rather unpleasant symptom. These letter- writing and caricatures have of course been directed against the evils of the system itself— the indecent crushing and squeezing, and even fighting, which fair ladies have to undergo before they can literally force themselves into the pre- sence of their Sovereign. The unpleasantsymptom is the threat of an estimate of expense for alter- ing and in part rebuilding St. James's Palace. Why that awkward heap of bricks and mortar, which is fit for little else but a barrack, or, perchance, for the lodgings of court pensioners, should still continue to be the place of meeting between the Queen and the fashionable world, when the spacious new rooms are so nigh at hand which have been erected at the national expense in her Majesty's own residence, does not clearly appear. Unless we are to suppose that the Government has that taste for cobbling up old abuses in pre- ference to reforming them with which it is so frequently charged, we do not understand why this unnecessary and, as we believe, useless ex- pense should be incurred. To render St. James's Palace at all fit for such a service it must be entirely rebuilt. But why should it remain the locus in quo of the drawing- rooms ? Is it from deference to ancient customs, or because her Majesty is of opinion that the admission of her faithful subjects into her palace upon occasions of grand reception would be an infraction upon her privacy? It is a promising symptom that the tendency of the public mind is at present to repress and severely punish cruelty of every kind. The measures to put a stop to wife- beating, and to check the exercise of cruelty to animals, are proofs of this. Latterly, however, this humane feeling has taken a still more reforming shape, and people arc beginning to suspect that physical torture is not absolutely indispensable to the intellectual education of freeborn youths. The controversy lately excited respecting the disgust- ing birch- execution at Eton must be taken as proof that there is a section of the public to whom such bestialities appear intolerable and execrable. Still, however, there are some disci- plinarians who defend the system. Only during the last week, a Frenchman, named Dupuis, was tried before the Surrey Sessions for cruelly beating a boy of ten years old about the loins and thighs with a cane ; but the jury, in the face of the clearest evidence, found him not guilty, and the Chairman congratulated them upon their sagacious verdict, observing that, if it had been otherwise, personal punishment in schools would have been rendered impossible. A great misfor- tune, truly ! The sentence of three months' imprisonment upon Captain Erlam for the abduction of Rose Goodman, a girl of fifteen years, has been much criticised. Some object to the smallness of the punishment; others to the Act of Parliament under which the coAviction was obtained. In our opinion, if the Act of Parliament is founded upon a sound principle, the sentence passed upon this occasion is clearly inadequate. The principle upon which the Act is founded is to protect young and inexperienced girls from the conse- quences of their own folly, and to render their abduction criminal, even with their full consent, until they have arrived at an age when they are, or ought to be, better able to shape their conduct by a sounder and maturer judgment. Of Miss Rose Goodman and of her amiable family we must confess that the evidence does not give a very favourable impression. She seems to have been quite willing to be misled— indeed, to have courted her ruin ; and her father's conduct in the matter has been, to use the mildest form of expression, most extraordinary. All this, however, is no excuse for Captain Erlam, who knew very clearly what he was about; who was a married man at the time, although separated from his wife; and who must have known, when he took the girl from her parents, that he was committing a crime which would bring him within the strong arm of the law. In Ireland they are full of the proposition to abolish the Vice- Royalty, and we believe that we are not going too far in saying that, with the ex- ception of that comparatively small number of persons who are directly interested in the preser- vation of the Vice- Regal fiction, the abolition of it will be hailed with satisfaction by the great body of the Irish people. The semblance without the reality of a court, it has inspired much more contempt than respect among reflecting persons in that kingdom, and is commonly adjudged to be as like that which it pretends to represent as a stage ceremonial is like the solemnity which it mimics. In this age for tho abolition of shams, this innovation will be regarded with anything but feelings of dissatisfaction. " Pray what la a gentleman without hi* recreations?" THAT good sportsman, Lord Gifford, has killed 29j brace of foxes, ran to ground 14 brace, and had one blank day, hunting three days a week. Part of the Vale of White Horse country consists of large ploughed fields, intersected with stone walls ; the other part, called Braydon, is all grass, very wild, with gorse and oak woods, carries a capital scent, foxes very wild, and no earths. Close to the kennel are enormous woods of about 4000 acres, beautifully rided, but hardly ever holding a scent; there area greatquantity of beech trees, which are always detrimental to sport. There are many good men in this country, the farmers in the wall district being a capital set of fellows— in fact the wall country would be nothing without them— and with the exception of one or two they are the fox- preservers. In one little cover of about an acre, belonging to Mr. Hobbs, of Maiseyhampton, the V. W. H. hounds have drawn it four times, and had a run every time, killing three foxes from it. The first time this little covert was drawn, no less than five foxes were on foot at the same time — this shows what farmers can do. There is a line line of country called the Seven Bridges, near Cricklade; but here foxes are scarce, as they have enemies in the camp. Few men can go better than the worthy master ( Lord Gifford); and we may also mention Mr. Wm. Croome, Mr. R. Morritt, Mr. Capel Croome, Mr. Edmund Rush, Mr. Pole, Lord Andover, Mr. Perry Keane, Mr. Mills, Mr. Scobell, Mr. Bernard, & c. & c. Lord Ducie first hunted the V. W. II. after it was divided from the Berkshire. The present master succeeded Lord Ducie, and hunted it for the three seasons. After his Lordship left, it was hunted by a committee for four seasons. Mr. Harry Villebois then purchased the hounds, and hunted the country for five seasons. Lord Gif- ford succeeded Mr. Villebois, and has for the second time hunted it for three seasons. The kennels are at Oakley Park, a quarter of a mile from Cirencester, and contain forty- five couples of well- bred hounds. The Heythrop hounds, under the mastership of Mr. Henry Hall, with Jim Hills as huntsman, killed 9 brace of cubs, 26 of foxes, and ran 17 j to ground. They were out 99 days, hunting four times a week, and had two blank days. During the preceding season they killed 13 brace of cubs, 27 of foxes, and ran to ground 15 brace, iu 101 days, without a single blank. This country is good and extensive, and the late season was one of the best ever witnessed. The fields are some- times very numerous, and strangers from the metropolis and elsewhere occasionally run down to the Bell Hotel, Charlbury, in order that they may have a run the next morning with the far- famed Heythrop. Amongst the " old stagers" are Lord Redesdale, the Earl of Coventry, Viscount Dillon, Mr. Henry Hall ( M F. H.), Mr. B. J. Whippy, Mr. Gaskell, Mr. Greenswood, Mr. C. Dormer, Mr. C. Lindow, Mr. Leonard Pickering, Mr. J. Barton, Capt. W. Holloway, & c. The keepers in this district are considered 206 THE FIELD, THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN'S NEWSPAPER. [ MARCH 28, 1857. tolerably good men, but, if the contrary, they are soon drafted. The kennels are at Heythrop, four miles from Charlbury, ten from Addlebury station, and four miles from Chipping Norton. The present master succeeded the Lord Kedesdale three years since. Poaching for salmon " has inc leased, is in- creasing, and ought to be diminished." These are facts that must be specially apparent to the committees now sitting on the Tweed Bills. But who is there, according to the constitution of Parliamentary committees, to teli what is the cause of poaching ? What man or body of men interested in eliciting information on the subject of poaching can obtain that peculiar status called a locus standi before the select committee to which the Tweed Bills have been referred ? The lower proprietors grumble at the expense of the police force and the police prosecutions. The upper proprietors insist that the lower proprietors shall pay a share of assessment corresponding to the value of their fishings. The poachers, who know nomewhat of the matter, and are disinterested about tho question of assessment, have no locus standi. Lord Bedesdale alone knows the reason why a select committee should report on a national public Bill without the nation or the public having an opportunity of being heard. Poachers, it may be said, have no locus standi at any time— like rogues and vagabonds, they have no local habitation, and rarely anything else but a name. The select committee itself may, how- ever, supplement what the strict letter of the law overlooks; and, by taking the evidence of poachers for salmon, and of those who know something about salmon poachers and poaching, may arrivo at a knowledge of the natural history of a salmon- poacher, which is of as much value for proper legislation as a knowledge of the natural history of the fish. As tlie law appli- cable to fishing is different from the law appli- cable to shooting and similar sport, so is the sal mon- poacher different from the poacher of game. These are both blackguards, of course; and in one sense, viz., in so far as the salmon- poacher destroys that which is of little use to himself and of great moment to the fishing pro- perty, the salmon- poacher is decidedly the biggest rogue of the two. For all that, the salmon- poacher is a sportsman— and does not that redeem a niultitudo of sins ? The game- poacher generally, as we lately heard it expressed on the bench, goes to the devil. Greedy, avaricious, and with an eye only to his pot and his purse, lie pursues his ignoble callings. He may win now anil then a twenty- pound note. We never heard of a salmon- poacher making anything worth talking about, unless he was also a keeper of fisheries, or a dealer who exported kelts to Paris. Sir Walter Scott killed kelts and foul fish; why should not a weaver or a cobbler ? Sir Walter Scott loved leistering, and " wiles and wakenings by night," torchlight, and all the rest of it— of midnight murder. But it is said the poet had a right, and a title, and a privilege; the weaver has none. What is the mode of the weaver's ratioci- nation ? lie argues thus:— We have a right and a title, and a privilege too, which is being taken from us; and " gripy for gripy," we turn the tallies; you salmon proprietors, and proprietors of banks of rivers, take our fresh- water trouts, and we tako your salmon. Retribution and vengeance, the love of adventure, and the fine fun of the thing, make tho Tweed salmon- poacher. The more water- bailiffs, the merrier are the poachers. Superintendents of water- bailiffs boast of their captures, and public prosecutors may even boast of their convictions. But poaching increases, and it is notorious that only the " simple" fellows are caught ; the regular slayer escapes— he lias not studied the " wiles " for nothing. As the police force has increased, so has poaching increased; and but for a whole- some dread of anything of a revolutionary tendency, we might be tempted to recommend that the superintendents and their trains should bo transformed into disembodied spirits. The police force is tho growth of some years, and poaching is but. the growth of these years. The spirit of poaching has been inculcated in some measure by an increase of risk, and a gradual decrease of watching may be attended with a gradual decrease of poaching: provided always, however, that there is a stoppage to the restriction on angling for fresh- water trout; for, without that, all the rest is vain, and vengeance is the thought, though nothing is the cry. We believo that Mr. Broadwood— and we particu- larise him, not because ho is worse or better than his neighbours, but because his restrictions have caused more discussion than the restrictions of ( say) the Duke of Roxburgh— has been the cause of more salmon- poaching than it would require a duplication of the water- bailiffs force to prevent. Far be it from us to defend poach- ing, or even to insinuate that the restrictive system alone is the cause of it; for we are quite aware that in localities where there is a very limited restriction there is much poaching. But of this wo feel assured, that every restriction on fair angling for fresh- water trout, or even attempt at such restriction, is attended with stealthy salmon- poaching. And so long as the restrictive system is pursued, so long will public sympathy be in favour of the salmon- poacher— a sympathy which is not awarded to the poacher for game. Were the select committee to take means for ascertaining what is the cause of poaching, they might discover what causes the decrease of salmon; and if it should be found that the sys- tem pursued on Tweed, of placing restrictions on fair anglers for fresh- water trout, is an evil, the committee ought to report that some steps should be taken by the Legislature to prevent such restriction, and thus prevent that fearful evil, that morbid sympathy in favour of salmon- poachers, which is gaining ground the very while that poaching for game is meeting daily with less public favour. The fishing at Kinnaird, so far as tho season is gone, has been about an average. Up till last week thero were still a few salmon caught; but since then grilse have made their appearance, and a good many have been captured. In Banff- shire tho fishings have, in general, yielded but indifferently during the past week. At Peter- head tho salmon fishings continue pretty suc- cessful. REPLIES TO CORRESPONDENTS. BY THE HON. GRANTLEY F. BERKELEY. THE following has been submitted to me by a friend as containing matter for serious notice in the pages of THE FIELD. " Is it necessary for a gentleman, the owner of more than one^ manor, to give his gamekeeper a general game certificate, and in addition, to pay one pound fifteen shillings for a stamp to a preserving deputation, to enable his gamekeeper legally to kill game on those manors, and to apprehend offenders, or seize engines unlawfully employed for the destruction of game ?" In my opinion, it is necessary, where a gamekeeper is expected to kill game on more manors than one, to give him a " general game certificate;" but I doubt if it is similarly needful to go to the expense of a stamp to a preserving deputation for the same man. If assistant watchers are appointed, then, they having no game certificates of either sort, I believe it to be necessary to give them stamped deputations, which stamp cannot be procured under the sum of one pound fifteen shillings. Without a certificate or a deputa- tion, there may be a doubt if it is in the power of a mere servant to seize on guns and nets illegally used, although in nine cases out of ten he might do so, because the offender using them would be con- victed, and perhaps make no subsequent attempts to prove that the assault made on him in taking from him the contraband engines was illegal. There is, though, one great blunder in existence, or at least supposed to be in legal existence, which ought to be remedied. I put the case thus: A. has a thousand acres of land situated within the manor of B. : A. has all the rights relating to the sporting uses of the land; but, not having the manor, he cannot obtain for his gamekeeper the cheap manorial certi- ficate, unless the lord of the manor will appoint his servant to the place of gamekeeper over the manor within which the thousand acres are situated. So that, supposing a gentleman to have but a hundred acres of land within a manor, unless the lord of the manor appoints his servant to the place of game- keeper, he must pay for the general certificate the sum of four pounds and tenpence, to enable his ser- vant to kill a head or two of game on the one hun- dred acres of land. As a case in point, and during the present Sir George Gervis's minority, I applied to the executors trustees to give my keeper a preserving deputa- tion over the lands of the late Lord Stuart de Rothesay, to enable me to give my servant the cheaper or gamekeeper's certificate. My request was refused: the lawyers dodged the application; the gentlemen supposed to be in care of the estates by the Chancellor's appointment shirked it; tliey tossed their refusal over to the Lord Chancellor himself, and he chucked it back to them— the lot of thein burking tlie request, aud thus forcing me to give my keeper the general licence. I have since contented myself with issuing my own preserving orders to my men, under my seal and signature; and I do not believe that a preserving deputation, incurring the additional cost for a stamp of one pound fifteen shillings, isnecessary, when the keeper pays for his shooting licence the sum of four pounds and tenpence. I invite the readers of THE FIELD to a considera- tion of this; for considerable doubts are entertained in regard to the question. THE NATURALIST.— GOLDFINCHES.— In reference to this question, I have seen the nests of these birds perpetually in apple- trees. 1 have one in a cage now who was born in a ribstone pippin tree; it is rather more difficult for me to say where I have seen them not. I never remember one in a yew- tree. Perhaps some naturalist will answer me the following ques- tion; I don't keep cats, so my observation inTthis particular is not extensive. When cats kill and? eat robins, does the flesh of that bird always makirthem sick? iSAe- QUESTRiANiSM. — " Diana" has made me laugh! Before I learned how to put a lady on her liorse, I have had my chin knocked, my nose snubbed, and my best beaver sent flying into the air by the beautiful knee that my own sudden violence so furiously elevated! It did me good, for it taught me to be more cautious, and to resist the foot just sufficiently to meet the straighten- ing of the knee. I never defend men— I simply swear to the truth of woman, and by the confidence I for ever place in her I endeavour to deserve at her hands a similar reliance. Chins, noses, heads, and hats are for ever to blame, and are deservedly punished; it is never the knee that is slack, nor the wish of the laughing girl to bring her admirer, who is not admired, into an awkward or apparent error— oh no! it is, and shall be, the " stupid man!" GRANTLEY F. BERKELEY. HIGHLAND SPORTING. SIR,— Knowing your readiness at all times to lend a helping hand to correct abuses, I venture to trespass on your valuable space to draw the atten- tion of my brother sportsmen, and more particularly the proprietors of shootings in Scotland, to the manner in which moors are let. The former I warn against hiring any shooting from mere advertisement, and without first going to look the ground over; the latter against the present system of letting their moors. I was in Scotland the end of last month for a whole fortnight looking for sporting quarters; but, finding most of the places so grossly misrepresented, I did not succeed in obtaining any to suit me. The proprietors place the letting in the hands of a factor or agent; the consequence is, that he either secures the best for himself or lets it to some gun- maker— not for his own sport, but to under- let by ticket, at an enormous increase of rent. Let me warn the proprietors against such a system, which must eventually tend to decrease the quantity of game, and drive the fair sporting gentleman from the Highlands. The system of under- letting by ticket is death and destruction to game; for a man naturally expects, when paying a high price for a couple of months' good sport, and, if disappointed, has his revenge upon the few remaining grouse 011 the moor. The pro- prietors will doubtless find in a few years, under the ticket system, that those moors which have hitherto produced tliem a handsome income from the game alone, will be worthless except as sheep- walks. A SPORTSMAN. PROSPECTS OF THE GROUSE SEASON. SIR,— As 1 have just returned from a lengthy tour through Scotland, I am pretty well informed of the prospects of the coming season; and, as it may interest some of your readers to know what they may expect, I will give you the result of my inquiries. Almost universally the birds are healthy, though there are but very few of them. In some places I heard of the disease still continuing. The low moors will be the best. When I was north there were great complaints about want of rain; but since I have returned 1 should think they must have had enough. It was very much wanted, par- ticularly by the farmers. As, however, the time in which most of the eggs are hatched is during the first and second week in June, enough of rain may have fallen. I think, also, the deer are doing remarkably well. And now let me say a few words regarding the prices asked and given for moors. After a great deal of pumping, I found all concurred in thinking the stock of birds was very light. One keeper reluctantly acknowledged that not more than 400 brace could be killed on his moor, and yet 360/. was the rent asked, with 11. a week for the hire of the necessary pony, and 2s. Gd. a day for the gillie, besides his luncheon and whisky. A pretty good addition to the rent! Another person, an innkeeper, said he " had no doubt there would be sport if there were any birds; but that he had crossed the moor with a dog, and during two hours' walk he saw only three old cocks." And yet this worthy landlord asked only 400/. for the season. I do not much blame them for asking, but I do blame the " City gents," the " Manchester men," and others from the South, giving such extra- vagant prices for their shootings. The consequence is, they take them only for one year, find themselves perfectly taken in, and give them up in disgust. KILL- GROUSE. P. S.— Fishing was a farce; there was as much water running through the Spey as might have come from a good sized barrel. The rivers were never known so low. SIP.,— It is becoming of much consequence that the sportsmen of England should have some idea of the prospects for the ensuing grouse season; and it is clearly the duty of every good citizen to communicate all information derived from actual experience, in order that tlie value of shootings should be properly estimated. It is a notorious fact that the Highland shootings, though almost exhausted, are still offered, and many of them let at exorbitant prices, in spite of the bitter experience of the last two seasons. I may briefly state that the moors in the best Highland districts have not half an average stock of breeding birds upon them, and that many of the high moors are almost denuded of grouse. VERITAS. OUR COMMISSIONER IN IRELAND. SIR,— I observe with pleasure that you purpose sending a commissioner to visit the north- western and western districts of Ireland, with a view of ex- amining their capabilities for field- sports and fishing, as well as for the investment of capital; and, as I do not know any part of Great Britain which combines so many advantages as the West of Ireland for all those purposes, I avail myself of the invitation which you address to your correspondents, to offer a few suggestions which occur to me, and which, per- haps, may be found useful. I would particularly direct your attention to the county of Mayo, and especially to the baronies of Erris and Tyrawley, where your commissioners will find capabilities for sporting, unsurpassed by any district of the same extent in the British Is'lands. The mountains and moor lands ( although not regularly preserved) abound with grouse and hares. The winter shooting ( com- prising, as it does, snipe, woodcock, plover, duck, and all kinds of wildfowl) is of the very best description, and the adjacent coast swarms with rock pigeon and sea- fowl. The whole country is intersected with lakes and rivers, which teem with salmon and trout, and off the coast there is an inexhaustible supply of turbot, cod, and all descriptions of sea fish. These are some of the advantages of a district which deserves to be better known, and of which, as regards investment for the capital of the agricul- turiit or the country gentleman, I will merely quote the Words of the " Saxon in Ireland," who says : " I never saw any tract of land where extensive and highly remunerative operations could be so easily and so economically carried out." Should your commissioner begin his tour of in- spection in the north- western district, I would recom- mend him to proceed afterwards through Sligo to Ballina, thence to Ballycastle, where he would do well to remain a few hours to visit the great natural curiosity of Downpatrick Head ; after which he would continue his route to Belmallet along the coast road, adjacent to which is some of the finest cliff- scenery in Ireland; from Belmallet lie should pro ceed to Bangor, a good central point, from whence he could make excursions in various directions, especially into the district of Ballycroy, so celebrated in Maxwell's " Wild Sports of the" West." Your commissioner will then be in a good position to ex- plore the picturesque glens and mountains of Erris, which cannot fail to afford a rich treat to the sports- man, as well as to the lover of nature; and should he deem these hints worthy of attention, I shall be happy to afford him further information. W. W. SHOOTING NEAR ISCHYL, IN THE TYROL. SIR,— In my opinion, the great value of your paper consists in the accessibility of its columns to those . seeking information. This has often struck me, even when I had no occasion to make use of your kindness; but now that I am anxious to obtain some information, the advantage appears doubly great. I am meditating a three months' sojourn at Ischyl, and shall feel grateful to yourself, or any of your readers, if you can inform me whether I can obtain good shooting in the neighbourhood, and the description of game to be found there, as well as the method of obtaining permission. VIATOR. AMERICAN GAME. SIR,— I have no desire to occupy too much of your valuable space, by entering into a long discussion; but there are one or two assertions in Col. Whyte's last letter which call for remark. Concerning the nomenclature of birds, I need say no more; as the gallant Colonel boldly states, that though acquainted with the correct names, he prefers using the wrong ones, thus reducing the question to a matter of taste. But he further asserts that the ruffed grouse ought to be classed as a pheasant, and not amongst the grouse. There, I consider, he is or- nithologically wrong, and would beg permission to quote a portion of the remarks on the subject of a much greater authority than myself:—" Frank Forester," in of his works says, " With regard to the ruffed grouse, there can be no question for a moment by what name he should be called, for he is a distinct variety of a well- known genus, several varieties being found " in the United States, and others in the British possessions and Oregon territory. He is neither par- tridge nor pheasant, but a distinct feather- legged grouse It is, therefore, equally unsportsman- like and unscientific to call the bird pheasant or par- tridge." The American quail, I must again assert, is not migratory in the Western States, where I made its acquaintance and where it abounds, and it is to be found at all season of the year, close to the spot where it is bred, and quite as often in covert as out of it. In other parts of the country its habits are probably different, and this appears to be Mr. Lort's view of the question. This bird is most delicate eating, when well- dressed, white, juicy, and tender; and if Col. Whyte found them otherwise I think it must have been the fault of his cook, not of the bird; or perhaps he has been so unfortunate as to have met only with specimens killed in the actof migrating, which, being hard work may naturally have made them rather dry. Solway House, June 15. A. G. OGILVY. RIFLE SHOOTING. SIR,— I have no wish to enter into a controversy on the subject of rifles and projectiles: still, as many of your correspondents seem desirous of obtaining correct information relative thereto, I feel, I confess, some reluctance in allowing statements which experience has taught me are incorrect to pass without notice. Mr. Boucher, I doubt not, possesses considerable knowledge of arms and shot adapted to military pur- poses ; but it is evident that he is not conversant with the recent improvements which have been effected in those more immediately intended for the sportsman : indeed, it would appear from the expres- sion of that gentleman, when he refers to his rifle of 2 feet 6 inches as being the one he would use for deer- stalking, that his practice has been chiefly confined to the target— especially as he confesses, in a subsequent passage, that he has yet to learn how a shot striking high can possibly prove a lucky one, or why a " ri- cochet" should be allowed to count. My remarks referred to killing, not counting. There would, I admit, be nothing extraordinarily lucky in hitting a target in a line above the bull's- eye; but the case is very different when a shot, aimed at an animal's shoulder, flies high and and passess through his brain instead. Lucky shots such as these I have made and seen made, though certainly I cannot claim any credit for them. As for the ricochet, it is, to be sure, of little or no service on land ; hut many a fowl on the water has thus met a death which otherwise he would have escaped. Mr. Boucher goes on to say that a rifle which performs first- rate at 1000 yards must be equally effective in comparison at 200 and 300. Undoubtedly it would be very effective, and yet totally unfit to compete with a weapon and shot calculated expressly for tho shorter distances— which, again, would be of little use at 1000 yards. I need scarcely observe that length of barrel has nothing to do with the perfection of the two weapons, as this is regulated by the kind of powder em- ployed, except that the long- range barrel should be rather the shortest of the two ( about 2 feet, instead of 2 feet 3, 24- bore, Lawrence's No. 3); for I certainly did not suppose, as Mr. Boucher seems to insinuate, that any advantage, beyond that connected with the bayonet, was possessed by one 3 feet 3 inches in length. It is in the style of rifling, then, that the two arms differ, and in the form and material of the shot ( which, assuredly, is not a hollow cylindro- conoid). This may appear strange; but no sportsman, on seeing the shooting of my rifles, would hesitate for an instant in acknowledging their merits, or the truth of what I have here stated. At some future time, Sir, you will, I doubt not, allow me space to enter more fully into an explana- tion of those improvements, to which I have here, perhaps, somewhat obscurely alluded; for I may perchance have unwittingly provoked the curiosity of some of your readers, as a certain Greek, the poet tells us, once did among the Trojans. In the mean time, Idque atidire sat est; and I beg to decline at present all further disputation on the subject. J iioKR. WEANING GREYHOUND PUPPIES. SIR,— In answer to your correspondent " A Nor- thern Reader," I beg to inform him that, according to my experience, oatmeal porridge is too irritating for greyhound puppies of the age he mentions— viz. six weeks to two months. It is better to begin by thickening their milk with wheat- flour, and, after they are two months or ten weeks old, adding very gradually a little oatmeal. A sheep's head may be boiled down, and the broth thickened with wheat- flour, which will serve as a good variety in the food; and this point is of great consequence in rearing puppies. Your correspondent will, however, find all these directions given at length in " The Greyhound," as well as " British Rural Sports," to ether of which I must refer hiin for further particulars. STONEHENGE. GREYHOUND PRODUCE. On May 28th, at Friar's Place, Acton, Mr. Allison's ( late Nichol's) r b The Widow whelped 0 puppies to Mr. Randell's Ranter— 4 bitches and 2 dogs, all black. On the 12th inst. Mr. E. Croft's bitch Cutlass was served by his Courier. DISEASE IN DOGS. SIR,— A friend of mine has a dog which has been suffering for nearly a month with swellings in the ends of his ears. These have been opened several times, and the discharge ( of the colour of blood and water) let out, but without doing any good. Some of your able correspondents may be able to suggest a remedy. J. C. Galway, June 10. COURSING MEETINGS TO COME. SEPTEMBER. Biggar ( St. Leger, Ac.), Lanarkshire... Mr Nightingale. 30Afol. duys OCTOBER. Wexford ( Open) Mr Owen, 8 & fol. days Border, Roxburghshire Mr R. Boulton... 9, 10 Burlon- upon- Trent Club, Staffs Mr M'George ... 12 North Union, Antrim Mr Owen, 14, 15 Ardrossan Club, Ayrshire 15 Wiltshire ( Amesbury) Champion 1' JAfol. days Southport ( Open) Mr A. Bennett... 21& fol. days Belleek, Fermanagh Mr Owens 21,22 Dlrleton and North Berwick, Eastl Lothian ( St. Leger, Club, and OpenV 22 & fol. days Stakes) J Middle, Salop Mr Warwick . Market Weighton ( Open), Yorkshire... Mr R. Boulton. Altcar Club, Lancashire Mr M'George . Sheffield, Yorkshire Mr R. Boulton. NOVEMBER Speltbome Club, Wilts Mr M'George . Baldock Club, Herts Mr Warwick . Malton, Yorkshire Mr R. Boulton. Ridgway Club ( Lytham), Lancashire... Mr Nightingale. A, 6 Nithsdale and ( inlloway 6, ® Ashdown Park Champion, Berkshire 9 A fol. day* Audlem, Cheshire Mr Warwick... 11,12 Caledonian ( St. Leger), Edinburgh Mr It. Boulton.. 17 & fol. days Bridekirk, Cumberland Mr A. Dalzell ... Cardington, Bedfordshire Mr Warwick ... Ardrossan Club, Ayrshire NowmarketChampion, Cambridgesh... Mr M'George ... Burton- upon- Trent Club, Staffs Mr M'George ... Burlton, Salop Mr Warwick ... DECEMBER. Ridgway Club ( Southport), Lancashire 3,4 Marlborough Champion, Wilts Mr M'George ... 7 & fol. days Ardrossan Club, Ayrshire 10 Spelthorne Club, Middlesex Mr M'George ... 15,10 Altcar Club, Lancashire 10, 17 20 274fol. day » 28, 29, 30 not tlxed 3,4,5 4. f> 4,5 17, 18 17, 18, 19 26 30 & fol. days not fixed not fixed Cardington ( Open), Bedfordshire Burton- upon- Trent Club, Staffs Mr M'George . JANUARY, 1858. Altcar Club, Lancashire Spelthorne Club, Middlesex Burton- upon- Trent Club, Staffs Mr M'George . FEBRUARY. Ridgway Club ( Lytham), Lancashire Ardrossan Club, Ayrshire • • Spelthorne Club, Wilts Mr M'Georgo . Burton- upon- Trent ( Open), Staffs Mr M'George . MARCH. Burton- upon- Trent Club, Staffs Mr M'George . 17 & fol. days not fixed 20, 21 not fixed not fixed 4, 5 16, 17, 18 not fixod MARCH 28, 1 8 5 7 .] T H E FIELD, THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN'S NEWSPAPER. 207 ARGIIII6. • PRESERVATION OF SALMON. A MEETING of sportsmen, naturalists, and others interested in our fisheries was held on Saturday last, at the Craven Hotel, Strand, for the purpose of form- ing an association having for its object the attainment of improved legislation on this subject. Amongst those present were Viscount Gage; Lord Ossulston, M. P.; Mr. Black, M. P.; Mr. Waldron, M. P.; Mr. W. J- Ffennell ( Inspecting Commissioner of Fisheries, Ireland]); Mr. Thomas Garnett; Mr. Robert Buist ( superintendent of the Tay fisheries) ; Mr. Halliday ( Galway fishery); Mr. Henry Mar- shall; Mr. S. C. Hall; Mr. Shaw; Mr. Andrew Young, of Invershin; Mr. William Dunbar, of Brawl Castle; Mr. J. Y. Akerman; Mr. J. Mitchell, Galashiels; Mr. Greenswell, Mr. Stoddart, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Pearson, Mr. Green, & c. & c. Mr. Garnett, of Clitheroe, having been called to the chair, communications were made of regret on the part of the Duke of Roxburghe, the Earl of Glengall, Lord Thomas Clinton, and Mr. T. Ash- worth, of Poynton, of their inability to attend. The Chairman stated that the meeting had been convened at a very short notice, in order that it might be assisted by the countenance and opinions of seve- ral gentlemen who were eminent for their practical knowledge of the subject to be discussed. Among them v.- as Mr. Ffennell, Inspecting Commissioner of the Irish Fisheries, who had kindly accepted an invi- tation to attend, in order to give the meeting infor- mation as to the policy and operation of the Irish fishery laws. He ( the Chairman) had attended as a mill- owner, to advocate the advantages of affording every facility to the passage of salmon and trout up the river, and in order to express his entire belief ( based on an experience of more than thirty years) in the compatibility of affording these facilities to the fish, and at the same time of preserving intact the milling power. This view he found was entirely supported by the experience of Mr. Ffennell. He advocated the rights of the upper proprietors, and showed that, although they had all the trouble and care of the fish during the breeding season, they were seldom allowed to see one when in seasonable condi- tion ; and pointed out the folly and unreasonableness of expecting that gentlemen would interest them- selves in the preservation of fish from which they derived neither pleasure nor profit. He showed that everywhere in England and Wales the fisheries were in a state of decay, and advocated as remedies a daily close- time, a power to justices in session to assist the passage of fish over weirs ( at the cost of parties applying for it), by any means which did not affect the stability of the weir, the efficiency of the water power, or the security of the title of the mill- owner. He also advocated the compulsory use of an enlarged mesh in the nets used in all salmon rivers; the prohibition of angling for, or otherwise destroying, smolts and parr; a licence for anglers in trout and salmon rivers, after the manner of a game licence; and an increased severity in the laws against the destruction of breeding fish. He urged the im- portance of giving the upper proprietors a fair share of the fish they had bred, not only for profit, but for sport, and saw no reason why they should not enjoy the sport of salmon- fishing at home, instead of going to Norway for it. He contrasted the increased value of the salmon, from the time of its going down to the sea a9 a smolt to that of its return as a grilse or a salmon, with that of a sheep or a bullock, and showed that the increase of value in the fish was without cost, trouble, or attention of any kind; and that, while legislation was devoted to the development of agriculture in all its branches, the cultivation of our rivers had been utterly neglected ( although the question was one of national importance), and showed that, if the broad principles of affording facilities of ingress to our upper waters or breeding- grounds were fully carried out, we should possess the boundless grazing- grounds of the ocean, which, free of all expense, would bring forward to a state of perfection the most valuable fish for human food that our rivers produce. He pointed out that, with the exception of the Thames and a few rivers in the mining and manufacturing districts, there was scarcely a river in England and Wales in which the salmon fry would not thrive if they could be hatched there; and he contrasted the apathy of the authorities in England on this subject with the energetic support given to such undertakings by the Governments of France, Spain, and Germany. He also maintained that vested interests, if contrary to public policy, ought to be no impediment to the alter- ation of tho law; and instanced the Factory Bill as a precedent where a law was passed depriving the mill- owners of one sixth of their fixed capital, and involving in many instances a total destruction of their then existing machinery; and yet this was done on the ground of public policy, without a farthing of compensation being awarded to them. After entering into statistics, the chairman called upon Mr. Ffennell to address the meeting. Mr. Fennell stated that the salmon fisheries of Ireland had for some years previous to 1842 been in so rapid a progress of exhaustion that the attention of tho public was roused, and much alarm felt at the deteriorated condition at which they had arrived. There were many laws upon the statute- book for their protection, commencing at an early date, and although those statutes contained many valuable provisions they were practically inoperative, because the interests of the Irish salmon fishery were much more of a pub- lic nature than private. Hence their application was " everybody's business and nobody's." Under such circumstances many flagrant abuses arose, and were for some time acquiesced in. Tbe estuaries and tidal rivers were crowded and obstructed by fixed nets and engines of different descriptions— all illegal. Com- bined causes, however, at length so damaged the interests of the country generally in one of its impor- tant industrial and commercial resources, that the question, being pressed upon the Government and Parliament, was vigorously taken up, and some reme- dial measure was deemod neceessary. After much inquiry a bill was introduced into Parliament by the Government in 1842, and passed into law. This Act repealed all the old statutes, twenty- six in number. Some compromise was made between conflicting interests, and a permission to used fixed engines, before illegal, was granted under certain important limitations, upon the principle, that by providing for an efficient means of protection and migration of fish to the upper waters, where alone reproduction can occur, an equivalent might be obtained for the increased power of capture. It was deemed essential to this measure that some state control should be exercised, as it was impossible for persons possessing various conflicting and antagonistic interests to govern themselves in all matters. Commissioners and inspectors were appointed under the pro- visions of the 5th and 6th Vict., c. 10G, and they were made the medium through which several important matters might be adjusted from time to time, as they became necesary; for instance, they were empowered to make bye- laws suited to local circumstances; the regula- tion of close and open seasons suited to different rivers; the regulation of the meshes of nets and fish- ing cruives, or boxes, in weirs; and providing migra- tory passes over natural and artificial obstructions. The machinery was found to be good, but required funds to put it in motion. Voluntary subscription was tried and failed. In 1848 this deficiency was again proved, when the Government brought in a Bill, which passed into law, the 11th and 12th Vict. c. 92, called the Assessment Act. Under this Act Ireland was divided into districts, each embracing certain rivers and tributaries, with the seaboard attaching; license duties were imposed upon all engines employed, to create funds; those who pay the tax elect repre- sentatives, who form hoards of conservators, to apply the funds for protection of the fish ; no portion of those funds is withdrawn for the expenses incurred by the state in providing commissioners to superintend and effect those objects of a generally public cha- racter before adverted to. Therefore the principle of the Irish fishing laws may be said to be strictly constitutional, the executive government of the country only permitting interference in those matters when communities of mixed interests cannot govern themselves. Those laws have worked well, and are approved by the country; under their salutary in- fluence the salmon fisheries have improved much, and their commercial value is progressively increasing. Many who at first opposed' are now the strenuous upholders of the law, finding the valuable results which have ensued after praetically testing them. All that appears now to be required is a consolidation of the six Acts in force into one, by which they may be made more simple and easy of interpretation; and, in doing which, some few defects in trifling matters of detail may be corrected and an object of much impor- tance accomplished, namely, rendering the law per- fectly intelligible to all— to " those called upon to obey, as well as to those called upon to administer it. Mr. Hall, after clearly stating the causes of the decline in the English salmon- fisheries, proposed the following resolution :—" That the fisheries of England and Wales have greatly deteriorated, and are in pro- gress of decay, and that in some rivers the salmon is almost extinct, and that this decay has arisen from want of sufficient laws for protection." Mr. H. Marshall seconded the resolution. Mr. Stoddart, in a lengthened statement, exposed the causes of the decay of the Tweed salmon fishings, which he mainly attributed to the destruction of spawning fish, and want of protection to the fry, and the over- netting of the lower waters, proposed the second resolution:—" That the present system of regulating the fisheries of Scotland is insufficient." Mr. Buist, in seconding the resolution, went into a very interesting statement of the artificial spawn- ing at Stormontfield- pond, Perth. He considered that the Tay fishery was not falling off, but that the fishing season was extended to too late a period, he believing that an earlier close season would be attended with the greatest benefit to the Scottish rivers. Viscount Gage was sensible of the practical know- ledge possessed by the gentlemen who had addressed the meeting; and it was a matter in which all must feel both gratification and interest that they might consider it perfectly possible, by legislative provisions, to increase the salmon in the English waters without disarranging in the slightest degree the existing milling and other interests. He therefore proposed this resolution:—" That it is opinion of this meeting that there is an absolute necessity for a law by which the system of government and preservation of the fisheries in England and Wales should be ap- proximated to that provided by the recent legislation in Ireland." Lord Ossulston had great satisfaction in seconding this resolution, concurring as he did in the expres- sions of Viscount Gage. He trusted that the meet- ing would have the effect of drawing public interest and support to this question, and eventually restore to the English waters that value to the sporting and commercial community which the salmon- fisheries elsewhere attained. Mr. Halliday considered the question one both of sporting and commercial interest, and did not in the least doubt that with suitable legislation the salmon fertility of the English rivers might be greatly restored. The breeding- grounds of rivers lay in their higher or upper portions, and according to the extent of breed- ing- ground was the return of each river. In England even these were often free from the pollutions of the lower portions of the rivers and estuaries, and the great object would be to afford breeding- fish artificial facilities for attaining during the autumn floods their upper waters over the innumerable artificial Obstruc- tions that the progress of industry in England had thrown across the rivers; all which, time, outlay, and perseverance would accomplish, if legislative powers were obtained. The only course to reach that would be to place before the public the fact that this can perfectly be done without the slightest interference with the existing milling powers, or in the least taxing them; but while the general fact might be admitted, it was only by forming an association and a working committee that the effect would be given to general opinion. It would be quite easy at any time for such committe, when formed, to obtain the opinion of Irish fishing proprietors upon the working of their laws. He then proposed:—" That it is desirable that an association of proprietors and all other gen- tlemen interested in fisheries be formed, in order to effect the needful changes in the existing fishery laws of England and Wales. That the hon. secretary be requested to undertake the office of communicating with such gentlemen, and asking their support. That voluntary subscriptions be solicited, for the purpose of defraying the preliminary expenses, and that the hon. secretary hereafter convene a general meeting for the purpose of nominating a committee to aid in carrying out the views as expressed in the resolutions that have been passed, and otherwise taking such steps as may be best suited to carry out practically the objects of the meeting. That Mr. Francis Benthall, 22, Lincoln's- inn- fields, be requested to act as hono- rary secretary in the formation of such association." Mr. Brunton seconded the resolution, and felt as- sured that the subject was one which would obtain great public interest, as it so fully deserved. It was a great question— the question of food, in which all had an interest— whether the opinions universally expressed by naturalists and practical fishermen should be disregarded, and the salmon, one of our most valuable fish, should be lost to a large portion of this island. The foregoing resolutions were unanimously car- ried, and the meeting dissolved with a vote of thanks to the chairman. SCOTCH FISHERIES. SIR,— All tho readers of THE FIELD who take an interest in this question are indebted to " Duns Scotus " for his very able letter upon it last week. I hope in a few weeks to obtain some reference to the authorities hearing upon the case, and to make a few observations ; but the subject is almost too abstruse to be touched upon by an unprofessional man. The Scotch people submit to wrongs much more patiently, at least silently, than I could possibly have imagined of them; but the sea fisheries, as " Duns Scotus" says, cannot much longer escape a formal commission of inquiry. W. L. W. ARTIFICIAL PROPAGATION OF THE DANUBE SALMON IN BAVARIA. BY DR. W1MMER, PROFESSOR. To Thomas Ashworth, Esq. Honoured Sir,— Born and educated on the beautiful banks of the Danube, and residing for more than twenty years on the banks of the Isar, it affords me especial gratification to be enabled thus accurately to supply the information you request, which I hope may be an acceptable reply to your very obliging letter. One species only of the noble salmon genus is indi- genous to the river Danube, and this is the Danube salmon, " Salmo hucho,'' called " Huck" in Bavaria. It is most striking that this large and beautiful fish is, with the exception of the mother river, only to be found in those tributaries which flow into the Danube from the south, that is, those streams whose supply of water is derived from the Alps; and it is only found very rarely in the tributaries which flow from any other districts. The Danube salmon is very similar in form to the trout, but much more gracefully shaped, and with a body similarly formed, and per- fectly cylindrical. Its large mouth is furnished with very strong teeth ; its back is of a reddish grey; its sides and belly perfectly white; the fins are bluish white; the back and the upper part of both sides are slightly and irregularly speckled with black and red roundish spots. But 1 could never discover any spots on its fins, which are the same in number and formed exactly like those of the trout. The young Danube salmon are always of a darker colour than those a little older, which become lighter in colour. From a single female salmon of this species, weighing 181b., I obtained nearly 40,000 ova. These eggs are as large as the sea salmon- trout, and are of a splendid golden hue. And I cannot refrain from observing, that I found the eggs of Danube salmon of this size, and, indeed, of the smaller Danube salmon, the most suitable for fecunda- tion, and I never obtained such beautiful eggs, so fit for this purpose, from larger fish weighing from 301b. to 401b. each. The Danube salmon ova are hatched in 56 days, and the young fry attain to lib. in weight the first year, and, in the third year, if sup- plied with the requisite quantity of food, to 41b. each. The Danube salmon has similar migratory habits to those of the sea- salmon, and takes his regular journeys between the main river and the tributaries, in order to spawn, and for this purpose arrives every year in the month of March at Landsbut ( if water and weather are favourable, he arrives at the be- ginning of March), where several hundred are annually caught. For the purpose of spawning, the salmon selects a rapid place in the river Isar, but not exceed- ing five feet in depth ; and upon loose gravel beds the female makes holes with her tail, several feet in length, and at about 6 inches in depth— at which work she is assisted by ber companion, the smaller miltner; thus our fishermen, having discovered these salmon- fords, are certain to catch in their nets both miltner and spawner. In these fords, which I have frequently observed, the fish deposit their spawn. At this season great combats often take place between the male fish. Afterwards they immediately return down the Danube. The Danube salmon never enter the Black Sea. According to information, which I obtained with difficulty, I found they were never caught in the Sulina mouth of that river, and but very rarely in Moldavia or in Wallachia. In the month of May, and therefore two months later, there arrives at Landshut a second supply of Danube salmon, not for the purpose of spawning ( as it is utterly untrue that they also spawn in June); and it is worthy of remark, that these latter are invariably much smaller than their spawn- ing predecessors. The Danube salmon caught during the spawning season generally weigh from 151b. to 401b. each. The female spawners are generally caught weighing 301b. and upwards, and the males are from 18lb. to 241b. each. These stragglers arriving in May are generally caught when weighing from 71b. to 181b. each. During the other months of the year salmon are also caught, but that occurs very rarely, and only during the winter months; a few are caught by angling, using as a bait a small common white fish, called " lauben; " but at this season they are very cunning, for having once escaped the hook they never bito again, however greedy they may be. The flesh of the Danube salmon is the most delicate and savoury, and the most valuable of any of our river fish ( excepting, perhaps, the Elmaul fish); it is sold in our market at 24 kreutzers per lb., and at the highest at 36 kreut- zers per lb. ( not quite Is. per lb.) Since the com- mencement of artificial propagation of fish, carried out under my direction, the quantity of Danube salmon has already perceptibly increased in the river Isar, along with the other species of salmon, and I still hope, by this means, to obtain a still further in- creased quantity. The river Isar is about 130 miles in length. My breeding boxes proved to be, practi- cally, most valuable : a drawing and description of them was sent to the Munich Fishery Association, at their request. As there are so many fabrications as to ichthvo- logical facts, I assure you I can guarantee the entire truth of this information with my word of honour. Allow me to observe, in conclusion, that for the sake of the promotion of the most skilful modes of cultivating fisheries, by propagating and protecting them, I should be pleased if my statements, based upon my own personal observations and experiences, were kindly communicated to other ichthyologists and lovers of fish. Hoping this will meet with your approval, and with every desire to supply you with further infor- mation,— I am, yours sincerely, ANTHONY WIMMER, Professor. Landshut, June 11. TWEED FISHERIES BILL. SIR,— I have just been informed that the sagacious individuals who have come up to oppose this Bill, and thereby, if successful, kill the goose that lays their golden eggs, have enunciated two propositions for the guidance of the committee. One, " that the kelts go down to the sea in the spring, and there spawn." The other, that the admitted diminution in the number of salmon in Tweed arises from " the havoc made by the rod- fishers," who are stated to kill " on an average 300 fish a day." The utter ignorance and downright falsehood exemplified by the first statement requires neither refutation nor comment; but the second, being merely an opionion, may have more weight attached to it than so erroneous a one deserves. May 1 suggest to the promoters of the Bill the advisability of confuting it by facts ? There could be no difficulty in proving, from the re- turns of the various waters, the real number of fish annually taken by the rod, and I will venture to say, instead of 300 a day, the number will not average 30. I can answer for one— the Makerstone water, con- sidered for its extent, one of the best waters in Tweed. This was let last year to three different sets of anglers. It was fished whenever it was fishable, by two rods at least, from February to November, and the total number killed, and they were principally grilse, was much under 200, or less than one fish a day. I have little doubt but that other waters would show a far smaller number if the returns were ob- tained. The fact is that the anglers are the true conservators of the river, and the only ones; and if the netters knew their true interests they would en- courage and assist them in every way in their power, instead of acting the dog- in- the- mangerisli part they now do. Do away with the rod- fishing, and then nets may be hung on the cherry- trees as soon as their owners please, for there will bo no use for them in the river. The objects of the Act should be, I conceive, first, preservation of roe, spawn, aud smolts; secondly, of the spawning ami spent fish. Do this, and neither rods nor nets will materially affect the quantity of clean salmon, which in a few seasons would be unlimited. G. R. THE SMOLT AND PARR QUESTION, SIR,— As " Salmo Salar" considers that I treated his reasons somewhat cavalierly when I stated that they merely went to prove that the samlets of the Hodder are large samlets, and has attached so much importance to them as to reiterate them, it would be perhaps misleading him into the supposition that their repetition had added conclusiveness to them if I allowed him to think that my silence gave my consent to their weight. Let me, therefore, treat them with all respect and weigh them separately. " They are not trout because they have the finger- marks on the sides and back." Why, that is begging the whole question, if what your correspondents " Peter of the Pools" and W. have stated is to be respected, these marks are on young trout. ( 2) " Bccauso tho adiposo fin is of a uniform colour," that is, has not tho red edge of tho full- marked trout; why this only shows that it is not marked as the full- marked trout, but no more that it will not be so when come to maturity than that the finger- marksmay disappear and the spots come. ( 3) " Because they never grow to the full size of the trout in tho same stream." Why that of course they would not, if they are young trout not como to full size. Then, again, ( 1) " they are not samlets, because they are found in the same streams, of the same size, all the year round." What evidence that they are the same individuals? Why, if they are samlets, they would cast off their markings as they grow to ma- turity, and others may take their place in the favourite haunts offish of that age, which may equally account for their ( 2) being only found in such particular streams. ( 3) " Because they are larger than any silver- coated smolt ever captured in the Hodder." Why, we must remember what took place at Stormontfield river; that samlets of the same birth, some cast off their markings and went off silver- coated smolts, and others remained with their full markings unchanged. Why may not this occur in tho Hodder? ( 4) " Because the ovarium is as fully developed as the trout's." Why, when we know that salmon breed not all at one uniform time, but range from early autumn to late spring, this can prove nothing. It is equally consistent with " Salmo's " bull- penk being either a young salmon or a young trout. I therefore come to the same conclusion that for aught that " Salmo Salar" has shown, his bull- penk may be nothing more than a fine samlet that lingers in the river until the second year. May I inquire from any of your correspondents, how tho young of Salmo ferox are marked ? and aro there any in the Ilodder ? I can see no chance of settling this question unless experi- ments are made separately with each kind of Salmonidse, so as clearly to trace them from their birth to maturity. Until then, I fear I must still say Q. E. D. TRIBUNE. SIR,— I entirely agree with " Salmo Salar" in his view of this question, and I beg to offer a few addi- tional arguments in favour of the claim of the penk, the " Salmo samulus" of Yarrell, to take rank as a distinct fish. I may say that the matter has been one of great interest to me for twenty years, and I have lost no opportunity of carefully observing and examining the peculiarities and habits of both penks and smolts in a variety of streams in Ireland and Scotland, many of which were totally inaccessible to salmon. The result has been identically the same in every instance; and I should as easily confound a peuk with a young pike as with a samlet. The further distinctions I refer to are these:— 1. Tho gill- covert of the parr is invariably marked with one or more spots, dark brown or black, which are wanting in the smolt. 2. The eye is of a totally different colour externally, and, Yarrell says, of a totally distinct texture internally. 3. The parr, though found in the same rivers, affects a different locality. He rejoices in the most rapid and the roughest streams; hence his local name of " rack- rider. ' The smolt, on the contrary, is always found in comparatively still water. 4. The penk is an adult fish; I have killed and opened hundreds, male and female, and taken from the latter bags of ova in a very forward stage. I never saw them spawn; but my keepers in Ireland have assured me they have seen them on the spawning- beds, preparing for that operation, in the month of September. This was in Bal- y- croy, county Mayo; and I will with pleasure enable your commissioner to verify this fact if he will take the trouble. 5. The penk again, as a mature fish, is tough and hard and wiry, and makes a capital bait, live or dead. The smolt," like any other babby, is flabby, soft, and dabby— as difficult to keep on a hook as a Mayfly or a pat of butter. Many years since I made, in a rough way, draw- ings of the three fishes— smolt, penk, and bull- penk. They are badly enough executed; but, as showing in some sort the marked differences, I take the liberty of inclosing them. G. R. Watford. SPLASHING FOR SALMON, & c, SIR,— I think " Ignoramus," in alluding to " splash- ing for salmon," & c., will find that the accomplished author of tho Rural Almanac, & c. is speaking of the mode practised on the coasts of the western islands of Scotland, likewise called " scringing"— and capital sport it is occasionally. The modus operandi may be stated to be something like this. Upon lightish ( but not moonlight) nights, at the turn of high water, when the fish are feeding in- shore, a large net is care fully and noiselessly lowered from a boat ( tbe oars and thowls of which should be muffled with a piece of old sheepskin, as the hearing of salmon is very acute and water conveys sound to a great distance) close to the shore, describing an arc of a circle; tho net is then hauled in by the fishermen, a level beach being chosen for the landing- place, the water being beaten or splashed to keep the fish well below and prevent their escaping over the net. It is extraor- dinary how wary and sagacious a salmon is in at- tempting to escape from a net. A few years ago, during a sporting sojourn in the Island of Mull, I had some capital fishing of this description. I well re- member one night's sport, when— after three or four unlucky draws ( whose sole result was sundry cuddies, lythes, sythes, from the size of a herring to a ^ ood- sized minnow, intermingled with a few spare prickly " shoemakers") that had well- nigh exhausted the patience of my good and dear friend, old " Mac," whose boat and nets ( and indeed I may say every- thing that was " his'n") were always at my service— the net was well let out and set at the moulh of a small rivulet up which the high tide ran, and we landed at one haul three fine salmon and eighty- fou 206 THE FIELD, THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN'S NEWSPAPER. [ MARCH 2 8 , 1857. white trout; nor shall I easily forget the rearing out of the water, as we were drawing in the net, of the huge form of a seal that we had likewwise encom- passed in our toils, and who escaped by throwing itself over the net. This fully accounted for the number and magnitude of our spoil, as the seal had doubtless been at supper and driven the fish up the brook, which we had well splashed with stick and stone prior to pulling in the net. En passant I may romark, few locales offer greater temptations for ram- blers in search of sport or health than the Island of Mull. Ked deer, grouse, black game, partridge, hares, golden plover, teal, and snipe, have formed the return of one day's bag with me. There is good sea- fishing ( so well and graphically described by Mr. Christopher Idle in " Hints on Shooting and Fish- ing"), fair rod- fishing for common and white trout, with an occasional salmon; capital bathing, • where such " headers " may be taken from the rocks into the clear green tide below— where the fine white sand, sparkling with particles of mica fathoms deep, gradually dissolves from the view tint by tint into le dark depths of the sea. This is a vastly agreeable and refreshing amusement, more particularly after a heavy night's potation of " mountain dew and a pipe too much occasionally indulged in, and to which I fear " Mac" and self were somewhat prone after a night's " scringing" on the shore. Lots of seals, otters ( both river and sea), and other " rascal," abound on and about the island, whose scenery is bold and grand in the extreme, possessing a beauty, melan- choly, stern, and peculiar ( like most of the western islands of Scotland), occasionally merging into scenes of great pastoral beauty and sunny brightness. To the lover of natural history ( especially in regard to botany) and geology, the ground " above and below " is most interesting; while, to " lore folk," wild Gaelic legends and aongs abound, retained through the tra- dition of many centuries. Seated on Ben More's mountain throne, the clear blue heaven above, the free, fair wilderness of rocky mountain corries around, gradually merging, amid transitions of green velvet moss, purple heather, " pots" of blaeberries, the gently waving dark fringe of coppice oak and birches, to the calm sea far below you, on whose breast you can observe a solitary boat or two, the sound of whose oars moving in the rowlocks you can plainly hear, although distant at least three to four miles— it is here that the fagged and weary literary, political, professional man, et genus omne, may refresh their bodies with pure and fresh air, and replenish their minds with nature in her several phases of space, grandeur, and beauty. It is " good to do this; for thu mind must be elevated and expanded, and deep and moving associations, past, present, and to come, are awakened by such companionship. Permit me to say that I have practised " Moonlight Fishing," and caught trout in rivers on such nights, with worm, minnow, and artificial fly; the former I have found the most successful. This I have generally practised in June and July; the water being clear, and the sun glaring in the daytime. Don a suit of " hodden grey" shepherd's plaid; employ a strongish rod, of plain " north countree" make, of two pieces, painted a light slate colour, and strong tackle. Keep very quiet, and do not allow your shadow to rest on tho water, and use, if fishing fly, white or brown moths I'arlow or llowuess will supply you capitally); one y is sufficient to use. sllere that almost indescribable requisite of " hand" is most requisite in the knack of striking your fish properly from feel. You generally kill good and large- sized fish, that have not stirred during the day, but which are now on the move. Trout on such occasions frequent the shallows, being doubtless a good deal attracted by the " whereabouts of the minnows." A somewhat cloudy night is to be preferred. I must now conclude this long epistle of Odd promiscuous tone, As if I had talk'd three parts in one; Which may make some think, when I did gabble, They had heard three labourers of Babel. Nottingham. C. N. THAMES ANGLING PRESERVATION SOCIETY. Tins excellent anti- fish- destroying club held its nine- teenth anniversary at Richmond on Tuesday, when about forty gentlemen sat down to dinner at the Star and Garter. A few more clubs of a similar nature would have a most beneficial effect, if they could be established in various parts of England and Scotland. The meeting on the subject of the fishery laws, held last week at the Craven Hotel, in the Strand, was a capital forerunner of the festival at Richmond this we » k. Each had the same object in view, namely, " tho prevention of incessant poaching and destruc- tion of the young broods and spawn, particularly during the fence season." That more sport has been afforded to anglers in the Thames since the establish- ment of this society is beyond all doubt. The assist- ance rendered to the Lord Mayor in his capacity of " Conservator of the River Thames," to the water- bailiffs in the execution of their duty, and in hearing complaiuts against poachers on the part of the so- ciety, is deserving of the highest commendation. Every magistrate residing near the Thames, within the jurisdiction of the Lord Mayor, has reason to acknowledge the services of this club, as cases con- nected witli it have come before him. The powers of the great City dignitary may, ere long, be somewhat circumscribed; then these " jolly anglers" who met on Tuesday may do good servico to their country by their exertions on behalf of the finny tribe. They added twenty new subscribers to their score. The secretary announced a rising fund in hand, which " he • would fain be informed how to sink." The party was as jolly as anglers ought to be who do not wish to flounder at their pastime; and the dinner was as good as a clever chef de cuisine could make it, with turtle and myrtled in tureen and epergne. The first toast was " The Queen," followed by the National Anthem. The evening passed off delight- fully; song and toast prevailed till near the witching hour. " Prosperity to the Thames Angling Preser- vation Society" was amongst them, in which wo heartily concur. Amongt the company we noticed Jas. Bird, Esq., of Brook Green, chairman; Dr. Clark, Dr. Paul; Capt. Thomson ; Messrs. A. Perkins, Bohn, Simons, Giles, Lyon, W. Thomson, Rolfe, Powell, l'eislev, Johnson, Gadsden, Woodthorpe, Tweed, Dean, H. Farnell ( vice- chair), Briggs, Needham, Day, Urthalls, Brottell, Fryer, Hatton, Wix, Allen, Bernard, Gow- land, Doubleday, Geesing, Plaskett, & c. TROUT FISHING. Silt,— Tliore is a method of taking large trout after the Mayfly season is over, which is one of those sscrets that anglers are not willing to communicate to ouo another— in this case for the best of all rea- sons, because very few know it themselves. I have never seen it practised except by tiie person who taught me ; and I may even venture to ask your angling correspondent— who lias read everything, i'rom Walton to the last publication on angling, and knows a few things besides which are not to be found in " the books,"— wbother it is not perfectly new to him? Large trout are always on the feed close under the banks of the river; whire there is a bed of weeds they are generally on the edge of it, lying in am- bush for any stray caterpillar or careless bee that may roll off into the water, or otherwise come within reach of their spring. The way to take them at this season is with a stiff lake- rod and a large black or red palmer, which must be cast, not upon the water at all, but upon the opposite bank, and then dragged gently off into the narrow clear stream usually found between the weeds and the bank. When the fly is taken, the trout, whatever may be his size, must be held firmly on the top of the water until it is practicable to tow him quietly over the weeds: if once he is allowed to turn his head, he is soon free again. The largest trout I have seen taken in this way weighed four pounds, but the person who took him assured me that he had taken them nearly double the size; and I did not disbelieve him after I witnessed the above feat, for he was a keeper, the water was strictly preserved, and was seldom fished by any one but himself. I inclose a black palmer: the red one differs from it in nothing but colour; and, however unlikely it may seem to those who have never tried it, no other fly will answer the same purpose, as I have fully proved. The strongest salmon- gut must be used. The keeper who taught me this method never trusted even to this, but tied his flies on a looped bristle, after the pattern represented in old editions of Walton. The fly does not get entangled in the grass of the opposite bank nearly as much as might before trial be anticipated; but, of course, bushes and the water- figwort must be avoided. Neither are the fish scared by the coarse- ness of the tackle. Luckily for the trout, this plan is only practicable where the water is sufficiently narrow to admit of a fly being thrown across to the opposite bank. L. B. ANGLING BY MOONLIGHT— FISHING IN THE MORNING STAR, COUNTY LIMERICK. Sin,— I cannot ( together with many of your cor- respondents) but feel surprised at L. R. classing " fishing by moonlight" as poaching; and as I see by your valuable paper of the 6th of June, he is not done with the subject, I cannot but come to the rescue. What time, I ask, is more legal, allowable, pleasing, or more certain to fish, after a hot burning sunny day in the month of June or July, when trout are afraid to feed or show themselves, than from nine to eleven, p. m. ? T speak of what I am at present enjoying on my own demesne on the Morning Star, and I flatter myself I am as anxious to put down poaching as any man. Is a man to be called a poacher who fishes with a single fly ( be sure to fish with only one) in the evening, when he who uses colleys, minnows, spoon baits, salmon pea, et cum multis aliis, according to L. R. is no poacher? I also assert that if gentlemen would fish more by night they would deter real poachers from trespassing, to wit, travelling tinkers, & c., one of whom most in- fernally annoys me, fishing with a grub, and using other engines at night. I have had excellent sport on this stream within the last fortnight, several days, when the water was high, I filled my basket, many weighing 2| lb., the rest from lib. down. I caught thein with a green drake. I am not like those who when they take a lib. fish magnify it to 31b.; I always weigh my large fish, and a 2Jlb. pounder 1 conceive a whacker, on a small river. I also fished somo fine evenings, and caught, with a single red rail ( orange body, tinselled, and backed with par- tridge), some very heavy fish. This stream is re- markable for the quality of the trout, as they are in flavour like salmon. J. L. G. Ballencolloo, Bruff, June 15. ANGLING BY MOONLIGHT. SIR,— In your paper of the 6th inst. I observe a letter from L. R. relative to fishing by moonlight. I fully agree with L. R., considering that fishing after dusk is by no means sportsmanlike, or such a mode of killing trout as a fair fisherman would resort to. Mr. Hardie may argue that fishing by night will prevent netting, & c.; and that by night the largest fish will be taken. Granted, at least that the largest fish will then be on the feed, but surely that argu- ment is against him, for the largest fish being so taken, will leave a poor chance to the daylight fisher- man in exerting his skill in taking a good fish. I have fished for upwards of forty years, but never by night, from principle, and from the dread of example. 1 am endeavouring to preserve some few miles of a good trout stream— once a first- rate stream— and I am most anxious to know if there are in fishing clubs any rules as to the hour of the day for the fishing to cease, or whether the river is open by night as well as day. Perhaps some brother fisherman will kindly en- lighten me. COB- I- LY. PRESERVATION OF FISH. Sin,— Can you help me, or suggest how I can help myself, under the following circumstances ? I have " pitched my tent" by the side of one of those small lakes, or " broads," as they are locally called, of about 100 acres, with which the rivers of this and the adjoining county of Norfolk abound, with a fair quantity of pike, perch, eels, and other fish. Part of the water is private, and there is a club, of which I am secretary, here. A small portion, how- ever, of the water is " common" to the residents of tho parish; and the preservation of the fishing of ours, the larger portion, is prevented by the use of long, fine- meshed drag- nets on the smaller and common portion of the water by one, or at the most two individuals, who take everything they can pos- sibly catch, and literally sell them by the bushel as bait for the sea- line fishing off the coast. Large quantities of the larger roach, & c., are also sold to Birmingham and Manchester. The Act of 1 Eliz. c. 26 does not apply, our water not being a river; neither would magistrates convict under an Act nearly obsolete. And who is to say, under 33 Geo. 2, c. 27, s. 13, what is an undersize pike or perch ? I have at the foot of my garden first- rate oppor- tunities for breeding- ponds, and the paper in your last from Germany is very stimulating; but it is evidently useless my breeding to supply my rapacious netting neighbours. Is anything to be done in this session of Parliament for the better protection of fish ? How can I stir the question ? Are others in the same position ? Surely a move might be made. GEO. EDWARDS. Carlton Cohrile, June 18. LOCH I. EVEH FISHING.— A paragraph went the round of the press last week of two gentlemen from Stirling killing some forty or fifty pounds weight of trout in this loch. We have now to state that two gentlemen from Perth— David Todd, Esq., of Ayton, and a friend— captured in five hours'fishing thirty- three of these far- famed fish. We had an oppor- tunity of seeing this latter take : they were in the finest possible condition, and of sizes varying from half a pound to two poui. ds each. Not many years since it was generally believed Loch Leven trout would not rise to the fly. We are not aware of what gave rise to this opinion. One thing is clear: in the hands of a skilful fisher a better creel can be ob- tained than on any other loch we are acquainted with. One great advantage of it is, any one can obtain a day of unmolested fishing at a moderate charge— a rare thing as times go ; the boats are Ilarge, clean, and commodious; the men attentive and i obliging; and the fish cannot be equalled for beauty and flavour by any trout in Scotland.— Perth Courier. I " The chosen sport of a great and a free people." THE week began by ending the Ascot business, the settling for which went off most comfortably, and occupied . the greater part of the afternoon. In the mean the yearlings, sixteen in number, from the royal paddocks at Hampton Court, were sold at the hammer. They realised handsome prices, making up a remunerative average. The highest price- was 430 guineas for the colt by Pyrrhus the First, and although, as will be seen by reading the list which we publish, one or two inferior animals did not reach three score, yet no breeder has reason to complain, who can dis- pose of his stock at 1801, a piece. The colt bv Touch- stone out of Trickstress, was a beauty, and looks a deal more like becoming a Derby nag than did those furiously high- priced ones, which one has been wont to hear of in the last three or four years. He has the finest back and the best thighs and gaskins we have seen for some time, throwing back to his grandsire, Camel, in the height of _ his quarters. He cannot fail to grow into a racehorse. Several parties were anxious to have him, but when they found that the gentleman who will not stop at a trifle was in the field and bidding for him, they at once withdrew from the contest, and the colt was knocked down at one half of what he would have fetched if the other can- didates had not retired. The colt by Pyrrhus the First outof Eulogy, with the stamp of his sire plainly marked upon him, is a remarkably well- grown level colt, in fact one could scarcely put one's hand on a defective point about him. He is added to the Danebury string. A neat little filly by Orlando out of Martha Lynn, rather larger than a Scotch deerhound, but a wonderful mover, fetched sixty six guineas. She must be worth all the money, in spite of her diminu- tiveness, from being half- sister toVoItiguer and Barn- ton, and half- aunt to Vedette and Skirmisher. If she should prove unable to jump off and win like her half- sister Vaultress, she may at a future day turn out to be the dam of a clipper or two, with such prime blood in her veins; and like the Alexander mare, the dam of Selim, Rubens, and Castrel, breed some run- ners, although not large enough to be worth training herself. Much balm has been given to the sores of those of Blink Bonny's friends, who had won by the race, but lost by the settling, at the presence in the ring at Ascot, and at the Corner on Monday, of one or two parties who had not " been where they ought to be" for the Epsom settling, and although the names of an absentee or two were still whispered, we believe we do not err in asserting that matters are going on, if not quite satisfactorily, at all events better than it was expected they would be. Skirmisher became a very lively favourite for the Northumberland Plate; Underhand had also a few supporters, but it is thought that the 61b penalty for winning the Trades' Cup at Manchester will he more than will suit him, handsome as he is, when he meets such " a hot ' un " as the son of Voltigeur, who defeated so good a field on Ascot Heath. After having seen so fine an entry, and a dozen runners for that famed Cup, which, by the bye, was anything but like the Ascot Cups, as they used to be, who shall say the turf is on the decline. The sales of young stock at Middle Park, and at Tattersall's, on Monday, plainly contradicts it. Many books are already open on next year's Derby, and a few speculative genii have commenced betting against yearlings. It will be strange if they " get round." Each breeder with a stud will naturally only back one, or at most two, of his most promising young ones, whilst no opportunity will be afforded the bookmaker of laying against the others— conse- quently, it is not very probable that more then twenty or thirty will bo backed. Those, therefore, who are laying fifty to one to start with, will not, we fancy, find it a profitable business. Hampton and Newton have had their annual gatherings; the latter, for years famed as a resort of racing men, the former noted in days of yore for the magnificence of Cardinal Wolsey, and in these latter days for its most extraordinary concentrated collec- tion of Cockneys. The newspapers said last week that the Stand at Ascot will have to be enlarged; we verily believe that if the crowds at Hampton races continue to increase, it will in a short time be fonnd necessary to " push the Thames further back," or the people must remain afloat to see the races. This meeting generally takes place on the day of the pub- lication of weights for the Goodwood Stakes. This year the betting on that important event opened with singular dulness. Dulcamara, Warlock, and Martinet were talked of and brought into the market, but very little real business was done. The racing was not equal to what we have seen at Hampton, but the meeting was eminently successful, the selling races added plenty of money to the fund, and all gives promise of a prosperous meeting next year ; for which Col. Martyn and Major Maxse have accepted the stewardship. Newton afforded plenty of sport for the Liverpool and Manchester divisions. It afforded also a new favourite for the Northumberland Plate in Mongrel; but we must confess that we do not see how he can beat the York and Ascot nag Skirmisher. In a few days the lads of canny Newcastle will know all about it. Stockbridge clashes with the Northum- brian gathering, but there is never a lack of sport on those beautiful Hampshire Downs. There busy rumour says we are to see the celebrated Ignoramus; who, if his understanding is an opposite to his name, will ( so say the Riclimondites) beat not only Anton, but Blink Bonn}'. * BETTING AT TATTERSALL'S. MONDAY. The afternoon was chiefly devoted to the winding- up of the Ascot accounts, and, as is usual on a busy " settling day," little attention was directed to com- ing events. Indeed, not until nearly the hour for closing the room, was speculation resumed. Skirmisher was in steady demand for The North- umberland Plate— 7 to 4, 6 to 4, and finally 5 to 4 were booked about him. Underhand received much support at 5 and 6 to 1- The advance of Ignoramus to 7 to 2 for the St. Leger exercised a depressing effect on Blink Bonny, against whom 3 to 1 to 100/. was laid. 10 to 1 was offered " bar two," and 8 to 1 and afterwards 6 to 1 to a " pony " were taken about Skirmisher's winning the Northumberland Plate and Ignoramus the St. Leger. The following list comprises the only bets worth quoting:— NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE. 5 to 4 agst Skirmisher ( t) I 10 to 1 agst IMr of Linne ( t) 5 to 1 — Uuderhund ( t) I IS to I — Prioress Ally ( t) Sl% LEGEK. , 3 to 1 agst Blink Ilonny ( t) | 7 to 2 agst Ignoramus ( t) 10 to 1 " bar two offered. BETTING AT MANCHESTER. TUESDAY. There was an average attendance at the rooms to- d^ y, and a manifest disposition to bet upon the Great Newton Handicap, offers against anything in I the race being frequent, but not until near the closing of the room was any business upon it transacted, ' when a commission to back Odd Trick had the effect of placing him at the head of the list of favourites. For the Northumberland Plate speculation is confined to Skirmisher and Underhand, nothing being nearer to them in price than Heir of Linne, and 100 to 8 was offered against him. Any reasonable odds could be obtained against any horse in the race bar three. For the Doncaster St. Leger Blink Bonnv remains steady at 6 to 2 ( offered— take 3 to 1); Ignoramus would have been supported at 7 to 2 to money ; 10 to 1 was offered on the field bar two, or to back the field against the two favourites at evens. Closing prices t GREAT NEWTOIR HANDICAP. 6 to 1 agst Odd Triok ( t 6 to 1 | 0 to 1 agst Oakboll ( off) freely) 7 to 1 — Van Dunck ( off) 6 to 1 — Lima ( t & off) | 8 to I — Mongrel ( t) NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE. 11 to 8 agst SklrmllUar I 5 to 1 agst Underhand ( t 11 to 2) ( tG to 4) I 100 to 8 — Heir of Llnne ( off) ST. LEOEE. 5 to 2 agst Blink Bonny I 3 to 1 agst Ignoramus ( t 7 to 2) ( t 3 to 1) | 10 to 1 bar two ( off) Offers to back the field at evens against Blink Bonny and Ignoramus, coupled. HAMPTON RACES. Stewards : His Grace the Duko of Beaufort and G. Payne, Esq. Clerk of the Course : Mr. E. Hibburd. Judge: Mr. Clark. Secretary : Mr. J. Walton. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17. TIIE banks of the silvery Thames were thronged at an early hour by pedestrians of all kinds, not a few of whom ran imminent risk of having a dip in the stream in their anxiety to pull themselves across. Hampton was filled, and every window gaily deco- rated by its suburban occupant, who expected a visit from cockney cousins for the races. The arrivals of " running horses " had not been very numerous. The well- known hardness of this gravelly soil during a dry time, and a hot sun, had the effect of keeping away several that would otherwise have been sent to " start for the plate." A gentle rain had fallen for two hours during that period of grey dawn when tired nature's sweet restorer has hold of the senses, and had done good service to the course ; still it was too hard to please the owner of a shaky old ' un, and a screw or two was kept away in consequence. Five events were on the card for decision, but although forty horses were coloured on it, only twenty- two Btepped forth to cheer the company. The alteration of the steward's stand and weighing- room is a decided improvement. Things now look as they should do, the all on one side of the course, the drags ( there were eight) of the nob- ility, and carriages on the other. The first race was fixed for two o'clock, before which time the betting- stand was full, and bookmakers began to operate upon the coming events, both here and at Newton- in- the- Willows. Business commenced with the Betting Stand Plate, for which, with 801. added, to a handicap of 6 sovs. each, in case of acceptance, four runners only could be found. The strange in- fatuation of people who will back a winner, no matter what he has beaten nor where he lias run, was plainly demonstrated in the speculation upon this race. They laid odds on Fright against the field, although he carried 8st 101b.— a crusher for a three- year- old— whilst Nereus, carrying 7st 111b, found but few supporters at four to one or a trifle less. He ( Nereus) had shown great speed at Epsom, where he beat a field of ten, and at Ascot had been evidently out of his distance. To- day he had a course exactly suited to him, a stone given him by the favourite, anda race of one mile instead of the tiring Swinley. The consequence was that he won in a canter, to the dismay of the Fright party. In about forty minutes half a dozen began to take their places for what is called, and imagined to be, the great event of tho first day. We think the 80/. added to the Betting- Stand Plate at least thirty pounds better than tho 50/. " added by the proprietors of the course" to this stake, especially when in the latter case every subscriber is liable to a forfeit of five pounds, and in the former to none at all, unless the horse accepts. " What's in a name ?" Why, a great deal. This is called The Surrey and Middlesex, and are they not rich counties ? A fire broke out in the Grand Stand during the time of the " preliminaries;" the canvas under the steps was in a blaze ; a volume of smoke gave due notice to those upstairs, and a little excite- ment took place, but in five minutes a bucket or two of water had extinguished the flames in their infancy, and things went on smoothly. Alice Wentworth was selected as favourite ( there must always be one), but her running was correct to the letter, sbe finished be- hind Ruth in the Ascot Stakes, and did the same here. The betting was rather curious, 4 and 5 to 1 were taken about three other horses in the race, so that it would be difficult to say which was the second favourite. Fulbeck and the Evening Star colt looked the best of anything, and the former made use of his " fettle " by taking the lead, keeping it, and winning very cleverly without having been headed. The Inn- keeper's Plate of 30/., and Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, came next. It produced a second half dozen, of which five were to be claimed at 60/. a piece, and had allow- ances of weight accordingly. The nimble Spinet, who has so frequently won a short race, was spotted as a certainty, but was bowled over by Dramatist, who had his new dress- winkers on, and for once ran kindly.. This little lot was well spread about, several lengths intervening between them as they followed each other past the winning- chair. The chief actor was at once put up to auction, when, having shown some form in his race, he was knocked down at 110 guineas to his owner, who thereby contributed 60/. to the Fund. Only three came to the postforthe Clare- mont. The betting was five to two on Polly Peaclium. To all outward appearance it was a hundred to one on her. So it turned out, for she won in a canter. The finishing stroke of the days's play was the Hurst Plate of 60/., with a sweepstakes of 51. each. Four high- priced animals hoisted their numbers. Naughty Boy was a great pot; but it boiled over, and, what is worse, the Boy's master lost both his money and his horse. Inspiration won the prettiest race of the day by a neck only ; it was a very tight fit, nor do we ever remember to have seen Fordham ride better on an animal not famed for gameness. The winner, which had to be sold at the hammer for all she would fetch over 30/., was bought in at 100 guineas, and the second was claimed by Mr. Pattison, under the New- market Rule. Thus ended the first day at a quarter- past five, when river, rail, and road, soon combined to clear Moulsey Hurst. THE BETTIKG STAND PLATE ( Handicap) of 80 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; the winner of any race after the publication of the weights, ouce, 51b ; twice, 101b extra; 1 mile ; 4 subs. Colonel Martyn's Nereus, by Collingwood, 3 yrs, 7nlllb Plumb 1 Mr Simpson's Fright, 3 yrs, 8st 101b ( includ- ing 101b extra) T. Sherwood 2 Mr Cameron's Maid of Athens, 3 yrs, 7st 71b ... Fordham 3 Mr. J. C. Martyn's The LlbelUst, 4 yrs, 8st 71b ... Dowling 4 Betting: 7 to i on Fright, 4 to 1 each agst Nereas and Maid of Athens. Won by a length; half a length between the second and third; bad fourth. THE SUBSET AND MIDDLESEX STAKES ( Handicap) of 20 sovs each, 10 ft, and 5 only If declared. & c., with 50 added ; the second to save his stake; winners aft r the publication of the weights 71b extra; 2 miles; 26 subs, 14 of whom pay 5 sovr* each. Major Bringhurst's Fulbeck, by Beverlac, b yrs, 8s 1121b Palmer 1 MARCH 28, 1 8 5 7 .] T H E FIELD, THE C O U N T RY GENTLEMAN'S N E W S P A P E R. 207 Mr Good's Vulcan, 5 y r s , 8st 51b Wells 2 Mr Hadland's Ruth, 3 yrs, 6st 121b Cresswell 3 Lord Anglesey's Alice Wentworth, 4 yrs, 7st 41b Fordham 4 Baron Rothschild's colt, b y I a g o , out of E v e n i ng Star, 3 yrs, 7st l i b D. H u g h e s 5 Mr Angell's Paula Monti, 3 y r s , 6st 121b Plumb 6 Neva was declared not to s t a r t at 1.50 p. m. B e t t i n g : 2 t o 6 agst Alice Wentworth, 9 to 2 agst Evening Star colt, 5 to 1 each agst Ruth and Fulbeck, 7 t o 1 agst Vulcan, and 10 t o 1 agst Paula Monti. Fulbeck made all t he running, and won easily by t h r e e q u a r t e r s of a l e n g t h ; four lengths between t h e second and t h i r d ; half a l e n g t h between t h e t h i r d and fourth ; bad f i f t h ; Paula Monti finished several l e n g t h s behind Evening Star colt. TILE INNKEEPERS' PLATE of 30 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, for t h r e e - y e a r - o l d s and u p w a r d s ; optional selling weights, < fcc.; f mile ; 9 subs. Mr Mellish's Dramatist, by Annandale, 4 yrs, m 11 lb ( 60/.) Fordham 1 Mr Cameron's Spinet, 3 y r s , 5 » t 111b ( 50I.) Plumb 2 Capt. E. R. King's J u e d'Esprit, 4 yrs, Gst 1 l ib ( 50/.), Dales 3 Count Batthyany's Venture, 3 yrs, 6st ( 50/.) Bradley 4 Mr Searle's Brabantia, 4 y r s , 7st 41b ( 80/.) Searle, jun. 5 Mr Stamford's The Czar, 4 yrs, 6st 111b ( 50/.) J. Land 6 B e t t i n g : 5 and 6 to 4 on Spinet, and 4 t o 1 agst Dramatist. Won by t h r e e lengths ; bad t h i r d . The winner was bought in for 110 guineas. THE CLAHEMONT STAKES of 10 sovs each, 5 f t , w i t h 50 added for two- year- olds, colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 31b; winners 31b e x t r a ; T. Y. C.; & m i l e ; 11 subs. Mr Barber's Polly Peachum, by Collingwood, 8st 61b ( including 31b e x t r a ) Dales 1 Mr Angell's Wood mite, 8st 61b ( inc 31b e x t r a ) Wells 2 Baron Rothschild's b f by Orlando, out of Valentine, 8st 31b D. Hughes 3 B e t t i n g : 5 to 2 on Polly Peachum, and 3 to 1 agst the V a l e n t i n e filly. Won by a length and a half; two lengths between t h e second and third. THE HURST PLATE of 30 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, for t h r e e - y e a r olds and u p w a r d s ; optional selli n g weights, & c.; 1 m i l e ; 5 subs. Mr Mellish's Inspiration, by Iago, 3 yrs, 6st 41b ( carried 6st 71b), 30/. Fordham 1 Mr Barber's Naughty Boy, 3 yrs, Gst 71b, 30/ Dales 2 Mr H. Lane's Usurer, 5 yrs, 8st 21b, 30/ E. S h a r p 3 Mr Bank's Tom Burke, aged, 8st 41b, 50/. Palmer 4 B e t t i n g : 5 t o 4 agst N a u g h t y Boy, 2 to 1 agst Inspiration, 4 to 1 agst Usurer. Won by a n e c k ; bad third. On ret u r n i n g to scale, t h e owner of N a u g h t y Boy objected to Inspiration, on t h e ground t h a t Fordham had not declared to c a r r y t h e 31b overweight half- an- hour before t h e race was r u n . The case was investigated by t h e stewards, who decided that the declaration had been made in time. The winner was bought in for 100 guineas, and N a u g h t y Boy was claimed under t h e Newmarket rule, and goes i n t o Mr. P a t t i - son's stable. LATEST BETTING.— Northumberland Plate: 5 to 4 agst Skirjnisher ( t), 4 t o 1 agst Underhand ( off), 100 to 8 " bar two " offered.— St. Leger: 3 to 1 agst Ignoramus ( t a n d off), i to 2 agst Blink Bonny ( off), 5 " ponies " to 4 o n Ignoramus, B l i n k Bonny, and Arsenal mixed ( t). THURSDAY. WHEN we said that one half the denizens of Cockaigne who went to Moulsey Hurst on the grand day took no notice of the races, we stated a fact, which was realised this day in every particular. The crowd was amazing; masses of people, eight or ten deep, lined the sides of the course for upwards of half a mile. The noise, the row, the shouting, was never equalled, even at Hampton. It was Epsom in miniature, with twice its vulgarity. The rail was crammed ; the road was jammed; and the lane leading to the course— oh ! ' twas a lane indeed. The dust kindly did its best to close the noisy throats of the hundreds, who enjoyed the races in the field on the other side of the road, where they could not possibly get a view of a racehorse, but where they fondly fancied they had " been to the races." The stands were filled to suffocation; the carriages, with luncheons on board, were more numerous than ever; every booth w^ s full of hungry and thirsty Cockneys. In short, the whole scene was something so strange that it almost baffles description. Never was such a crowd seen on the Hurst, There were six races on the card -— Her Majesty's Plate, with fifteen entries for it, being the chief feature. For the Visitors' Plate of 50/. ( handicap), seven of the fifteen entered were content, and went to the post precisely at two o'clock. Amelia and Rotterdam were supported by their respective parties, with some spirit. As fine a race as was ever seen took place from the distance to the judge's chair, within a hundred yards from which Mabel and Amelia singled themselves out, the old one having much the best of it; she, however, declined gradually from that point, and was beaten by the gameness of the yoking one— to whom the judge gave it by a head only. The halfmile Bushy Plate produced five runners, and proved a mere canter for Good Friday, who, to use a hackneyed phrase, " came in alone." He was immediately put up to auction, and realised 205 guineas. He was bought by Mr. J. Barnard, and goes to Reeves's stable— this was a fine " add " to the fund, 165 sovs ! Three only entered an appearance for the Richmond Plate, which followed : Nereus was backed freely at 5 to 4 against the field, and won easily; before coming to the turn Maid of Athens ran out, but was quickly pulled into the course again; New Brighton, with tlifi accommodating weight of $ st. 111b. was last all the way. For Her Majesty's Plate a field of eight came forward, when Prince of Orange and Good Friday were equal favourites; but at the close the Prince had the call. Good Friday went away at a tremendous pace, and, on passing the Stand the first time, he was seven or eight lengths ahead. Percy was next, and before reaching the mile- post had challenged Good Friday. Cresswell immediately steadied his horse, but, before reaching the T. Y. C. post, Percy's bolt was shot, ( jood Friday then continued the running, and was never approached; in fact, he again u came in alone," although the judge ( who is a most accurate measurer) gave him the race " by thirty lengths." He was claimed by Mr. Mellish for his new owner, who has now got the horse that was thought at Ascot to be good enough to win the Royal Hunt Cup, for 105 guineas. That big Northern does sell a cheap horse or two occasionally. Good Friday for 40I.; Adamas, last year, at Doncaster Spring Meeting, for the same. Six competitors stepped forth for the Railway Plate; all, save Barbarity, to be sold for 50/. Mamelon, with his hollow back and unracing- like appearance, was backed at 6 to 4. The Barbarity party qijietly invested their money at 3 and at 4 to 1. Schoolfellow and Mamelon cannoned at starting, but we do not think it interfered with their chance of winning. As soon as they came in sight Schoolfellow was seen on the inside, with Barbarity in close attendance. The filly waited to the stand, when, she came out, and won easily by three- quarters . of a lepgth. The winner— a remarkably pretty filly, and very quick on her legs at the starting- post— was entered to be sold for 100/., and no advance was offered on the selling price; so she returns to Stevens's stable. Four amateur riders and one professional sported silk for the Scurry, a 10 sovs handicap, one mile. Mr. Lane, having two horses in the race, declared to win with Usurer. The lot soon got under weigh, Border Chief cutting out tho work.' Usurer won without any difficulty ; Pauli Monti, the favourite, was an indifferent second. This was the'finale to Hampton Court Races, but not to the dOnkev- riders and boothdancers: those delighted holiday- folks kept up the ball and the fun until hours afte » all steady- going people had quitted the noisy scene and probably arrived at home. THE VISITORS' PLATE ( handicap) of 50 sovs; the winner of any race after t h e declaration of t h e weights 51b e x t r a; f mile. Mr B. Land's Amelia, by Iago, 3 yrs, Gst 51b ( inc 51b e x t r a ) J. Land 1 Mr P a y n e ' s Mabel, 6 yrs, 7st 61b Plumb 2 Mr Mellish's Squire Watt, 4 yrs, 9st 21b Wells 3 Mr Cameron's Maid of Athens, 3 yrs, 6st 71b Fordham / k Mr Mellish's Rotterdam, 3 yrs, 6st 31b Custance 5 Mr T. Raxworthy's Avonford, 3 yrs, 5st Mitchell 6 Mr T. Hughes's The Baker, 3 yrs, 5st 81b Clark 7 B e t t i n g : 3 t o 1 agst Amelia, 4 to 1 agst Rotterdam, 5 to 1 each agst Mabel, Maid of Athens, and Squire Watt, 100 to 15 agst Avonford. Won by a h e a d ; Squire Watt finished four or five lengths f r om t h e second; Maid of Athens and Rotterd am were close together nearly as f a r behind Squire W a t t; t h e other two were beaten a long way. THE BUSHY PLATE of 30 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, for two- year- olds and upwards; optional selling weights, < fcc.; £ m i l e ; 10 subs. Mr N u n n ' s Good Friday, by Bryan O'Linn, 4 yrs, 7st 41b ( 40/.) Cresswell 1 Mr Lumley's Fiction, 3 yrs, 5st 71b ( 20/.) Custance 2 Mr Bull's Glendower, aged, 6st 61b ( 20/.) Bradley 3 Mr Gambler's Raffle, 3 yrs, 5st 101b ( 20/.) Plumb 4 Capt. E. R. King's J e u d'Esprit, 4 yrs, 6st l i b ( 20/.), Dales 5 B e t t i n g : Even on Good Friday, 7 to 2 agst Raffle. Won in a canter by six l e n g t h s ; half a l e n g t h between second and t h i r d ; t h e other two were pulled up. The winner was sold by auction for 205 guineas, and goes into Reeves's stable. THE RICHMOND PLATE ( Haudicap) of 50 sovs; t h e winner of any race after the publication of t h e weights 51b e x t r a; 1 mile. Colonel Marty's Nereus, by Collingwood, 3 yrs, 6st 91b ( inc 51b ex) Plumb 1 Mr Cameron's Maid of Athens, 3 yrs, Gst 21b . . . Woodhouse 2 Mr F. Fisher's New Brighton, aged, 9st 101b ... D. Hughes 3 B e t t i n g : 5 to 2 on Nereus. Won by a l e n g t h and a h a l f; bad third. HER MAJESTY'S PLATE of 100 guineas; three- year- olds 7st 71b, four 9st, five 9st 61b, six and aged 9st 91b; the winner to b e sold for 500/. if demanded; 2 miles. Mr N u n n ' s Good Friday, by Bryan- o'- Linn, 4 y r s Cresswell 1 Mr Barber's Prince of Orange, 4 y r s Hayward 2 Mr Mellish's Squire Watt, 4 y r s Wells 3 Mr Angell's Pauli Monti, 3 y r s Fordham 4 Mr B. L a n d ' s Amelia, 3 y r s J. Land 5 Mr T. Hughes's Romeo, aged D. Hughes 6 Mr Searle's Brabantia, 4 y r s Searle 0 Mr S u t t o n ' s Percy, 3 y r s E. Sharp 0 B e t t i n g : 2 t o 1 a g s t Prince of Orange, 5 t o 2 agst Good Friday, 4 to 1 afist Romeo. Good Friday, who r a n in blinkers 1 in both his races, jumped off With the lead, made all t h e ! running, and won by t h i r t y . lengths; two l e n g t h s between t h e second a n d t h i r d ; the others were pulled u p ; Brabantia and P e r c y did not pass t h e post. THE RAILWAY PLATE of 50 sovs, given b y t h e South- Western Railway Company, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, for two- year- olds and u p w a r d s ; optional selling weights, < bc.; 5 f u r l o n g s ; 7subs. Mr T. Stevens's Barbarity, by Simoom, 3 yrs, 8st ( 100/.) Prior 1 Mr Baker's Schoolfellow, 2 yrs, 5st I l i b ( 50/.) Clark 2 Mr P a r k e r ' s filly by JoeLovell out of Terpsichore, 2 yrs, 6st 111b ( 60/.) Hibberd 3 Mr La Mert's Mamelon, 2 yrs, 5st 1 lib ( 50/.) Edwards 4 Mr Mellish's Inspiration, 3 yrs, 7st 111b ( carried 8st lib ( 50/.) Wells 5 Count B a t t h y a n y ' s Venture, 3 yrs, 7st 111b ( 50/.) E. Sharp 6 Betting : 7 to 4 a g s t Mamelon, 3 to 1 a g s t Barbarity, 5 to 1 agst Schoolfellow, 7 to 1 agst Inspiration. Won by three q u a r t e r s of a l e n g t h ; bad third. On rounding the turn Mamelon was cannonned against and driven out of the , course, and Inspiration, who was l y i n g next, was thereby thrown out of h e r stride, a n d lost much ground. The winner was not sold. THE SCURRY STAKES, Handicap, of 10 sovs each, h f t; gentlemen r i d e r s ; professionals 51b e x t r a ; 1 m i l e ; 7 subs. Mr H. Lane's Usurer, by Flatcatcher, 5 yrs, l i s t 71b Mr Hunt 1 Mr II. Lane's Malakoff, 3 y r s , lOst 61b ( including 51b e x t r a ) Palmer 2 Mr 11. Edwards's Bo'der Chief, 5 yrs, l i s t 41b owner 3 Mr Angell's Pauli Monti, 3 yrs, 9st 81b Mr W. Bevill 4 Mr T. Hughes's Red Rose, 6 yrs, l i s t Capt. Price 5 Mr Lane declared to win with Usurer. B e t t i n g : 6 to 4 agst Pauli Monti, 3 to 1 agst Red Rose, 5 to 1 each agst Malakoff and Usurer. Won by half a l e n g t h ; a neck between the second and t h i r d ; same distance between t h e t h i r d and f o u r t h ; bad fifth. LATEST BETTING .— Northumberland Plate: 5 to 4 agst Skirmisher ( t and off); 5 to 1 agst Underhand ( t ) ; 12 to 1 agst El Hakim ( t); 100 t o 7 agst F i l ly by Burgundy out of Prioress ( t ) ; 20 to 1 a g s t Alma ( t). Goodwood Stakes: 20 to 1 agst Dulcamara ( t ) ; 20 to 1 agst Martinet; 25 to 1 agst Warlock; 1000 to 30 agst The Dupe. No change i n t he St. Leger Betting. N E W T O N R A C E S - Stewards: t h e Earl of Derby, W. T. Copeland, Esq., Captain Legli, and Thomas Legh, Esq. Mr. J a m e s Bake, Clerk of t h e Course; Mr. Richard Johnson, J u d g e and Handicapper. W E D N E S D A Y , J U L Y 16. The TRIAL HANDICAP STAKES of 5 sovs each, w i t h 30 added. m i l e s ; 5 subs. Mr Herdman's J a c k Spring, b y Springy J a c k , 3 yrs, Ost 71b Bullock 1 Mr H. Robinson's T h e Attorney General, 3 yrs, 7st 101b.... Charlton 2 Mr H u n t ' s General Williams, 3 yrs, 8st 51b...... J . Osborne 3 Mr Cliff's Coal Black Rose, 4 yrs, 8st 21b T. Cliff 4 Mr Hawkins's Lady Florence, 4 yrs, 8st 71b Knott 5 B e t t i n g : 6 to 4 agst Jack Spring, 4 to 1 agst The Attorney General, 5 to 1 agst General Williams; won cleverly by a l e n g t h ; same distance between second and t h i r d ; bad fourth. The GOLBORNE PARK STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added, for two- year olds; colts, 8st 71b; and fillies, 8st 41b; the second to save h i s s t a k e ; straight 3 mile. Mr J a c k s o n ' s br c b y Buckthorn, out of A n n e l'age, 8st 71b... Bates 1 Mr Osborne's Intercidona, 8st 41b J. Osborne 2 Mr Hughes's Knockburn, 8st 121b ( inc 51b e x t r a ) Snowden 3 Mr Merry's Dispute, 8st 71b Chilman 4 Mr T. P a r r ' s York, 8st 121b ( inc 51b extra) Charlton 5 Mr E. Buckley's c by Voltigeur, out of Giselle, Sst 71b Thorpe 6 Capt, Gray's Captivator, 8st 71b G. Oates 7 Betting": 2 to 1 agst Intercidona, 5 to 2 a g s t York, 3 to 1 agst Dispute, 5 to 1 agst Captivator, and 10 to 1 agst t he Anne Page colt. Won cleverly by a n e c k ; a head between t h e second and t h i r d ; good fourth. THE GREAT NEWTON HANDICAP of 200 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs e a c h ; t h e second to receive 20 sovs out of t h e s t a k e s ; 1 i miles; 48 subs. Mr Osborne's Mongrel, by The Cure, 3 yrs, 6 s t . . . C h a l l o n e r 1 Mr Harrison's King of Scotland, 4 yrs, Gst 41b Bullock 2 Mr J . Hawkin's Master Bagot, 3 yrs, 5st 41b I'ritchard 3 Mr W. Ilandley's c by Touchstone out of Lady Jersey, 3 yrs, 4st Gib Madden 4 Admiral Harcourt's Ellermire, 5 yrs, 8st 21b Aldcroft 0 Mr Ridley's Hospitality, 4 yrs, 7st 121b Bates 0 Mr Bates's Van Dunck, 4 yrs, Gst 81b Bray 0 Mr Bennett's Peto, 3 yrs, 5st 71b Shakespere 0 Mr E. Gill's Duerow, 3 yrs, 5st 41b ( carried 53t61b), Ducker 0 B e t t i n g : Even on Mongrel, 3 to 1 a g s t King of Scotland, 6 to 1 agst Ellermire, 7 to 1 agst Van Dunck, 9 to 1 agst Hospitality, 12 t o 1 agst Peto, a n d 12 to 1 agst Master Bagot. Won easily by a length ; same distance between the second a n d third, and a like distance between t h e t h i r d and f o u r t h; Van Dunck was fifth, Ducrow sixth, and Peto seventh. Ellermire was last. THE SELLING PLATE of 5 sovs each, with 30 a d d e d ; once r o u n d ; 4 subs. Mr Flintoff's Oyster Girl, by Heron, 4 yrs, 7st 31b ( 20/.) Leake 1 Mr Dawson's Breach, 3 yrs, 6st 1 l ib ( 20/.) Bullock 2 Mr G. Hall's Kepler, 3 yrs, 6st 41b ( 20/) Challoner 3 Mr R^ ckard's Miss Hatch, 5 yrs, 7st 101b ( 20/.)... Whitelam 4 B e t t i n g : 5 to 4 each agst Breach and Oyster Girl. Won by a head. The winner was not sold. THE MARERFIELD HANDICAP PLATE of 60 sovs; s t r a i g h t £ mile. Mi; Shipley's Breeze, by Storm, 4 yrs, 7st 101b ... Snowden 1 M^ ftackson's c by Buckthorn out of Captious, 2 yrs, Sst 21b Challoner 2 Mr Wood's Pera, 4 yrs, 6st 121b , W. Lomas 3 Mr Flintoff s Echo, 3 yrs, 5st 31b Pritchard 4 Mr Smith's Olympus, 4 yrs, Sst T. Cliff 0 Mr II. Vinson's Dr. Sand with, 4 yrs, 7st 31b ... Charlton 0 Mr R. W a l k e r ' s Sontag, 3 yrs, Gst 121b Hodgson 0 MrT. P a r r ' s Crimea, 3 yrs, Gst 21b Bullock 0 Mr Saxon's Frodsham Squire, 3 yrs, 5st 31b Shakspere 0 B e t t i n g : 2 to 1 agst Breeze, 4 to I agst t h e Captious colt, and 6 to 1 agst any other. Won easily by a length; two lengths between the second and third; bad fourth. THURSDAY. NEWTON STAKES.— Van Dunck, ,1; Jack Spring, 2; Spider, 3. Seven ran. ST. HELEN'S PURSE.— Mainstay, I ; Intercidona, 2. Seven ran. THE GOLD CUP.— Pantomime, 1 ; Odd Trick, 2; Janet, 3. Six ran. GARSWOOD HANDICAP.— Colt by Buckthorn out of Captious, 1 ; Echo, 2 ; Frodsham Squire, 3. Eight ran. FRIDAY. SELLING STAKES.— Massacre, 1; Repute, 2 ; Columbia, 3. Five ran. LYME PARK STAKES.— Dispute 1 ; Dead heat between Intercidona and Ann Page for second place. Eight ran. TRADESMAN'S PLATE.— Van Dunck, 1; General Williams, 2 ; Master Bagot 3. Seven ran. MANOR PLATE.— Jack Spring, 1 ; Chester, 2 ; Olympus, 3; Six ran. Mr. Simpson, of Diss, has sold to William Day his entire stud of yearlings— twenty- three in number; they will be added to the sale at Alvediston, which is fixed for Saturday, the 11th of July. The price is said to have been 2000/. They are by Tadmor, Alarm, Weatherbit, and Sir Tatton Sykes. The sale will comprise in all about 80 lots, consisting of 40 yearlings ; the rest are brood mares, foals, and stallions. Mr. E. Tattersall will preside at the rostrum. A train leaves the Waterloo station at eight, reaching Salisbury at eleven, where plenty of flys, omnibuses, & c., will be in readiness to convey the mass to the scene of action. SALES OP BLOOD STOCK, & c. H A M P T O N C O U R T Y E A R L I N G S. THE annual sale of yearlings from the Royal paddocks took place on Monday at Tattersall's. It will be seen that the stock from some of the old mares realised the highest prices. The yearlings averaged upwards of 160 guineas each, an improvement upon the average of former years. Gs. Bay colt ( brother to Flyaway), by Orlando out of Flight, by Jereed out of Elopement, by Velocipede ( F. Dawson) 290 Bay colt ( brother to Queen's Head), by Bay Middleton out of Stamp ( dam of Impression and Redemption), by Emilius out of Receipt, by Rowton ( Hill) 220 Chesnut colt, by Pyrrhus the First out of Eulogy ( dam of Eulogist, Impdrieuse, and Eurydice), by Euclid out of Martha Lynn ( dam of Voltigeur, < fcc.) ( R. Sutton)... 430 Chesnut colt, by Pyrrhus the Frst out of Bay Celia, by Orlando out of Hersey, by Glaucus out of Hester, by Camel ( Merry) 272 Brown colt, by Touchstone out of Trickstress, by Sleightof- Hand out of Duchess of Kent ( dam of Dervish), by Belshazzar ( Merry) 300 Chesnut colt, by Orlando out of Cavatina ( dam of Vixen), tby Redshank out of Oxygen, by Emilius ( Gully) 290 Bay colt, by Footstool out of Sister to Filius, by Venison out of Birthday, by Pantaloon out of Honoria, by Camel ( Combe) 82 Bay filly, by Pyrrhus the First out of Vanity ( dam of Cranbourne), by Camel out of Vat, by Langar ( Reeves) 50 Bay filly, by Orlando out of Nun Appleton ( dam of Jullien, Novice, and Pomona), by Bay Middleton out of Miss Milner ( Sherwood) 155 Bay filly, by Pyrrhus the First out of Distaffina ( sister to Lady Evelyn, and dam of Spinaway, Spindle, and Spinet), by Don John out of Industry, by Priam ( Hadland) 41 Bay tilly ( sister to Lady Palmerston), by Melbourne, dam ( foaled in 1844) by Pantaloon out of Banter, by Master Henry ( Lord Spencer) 110 Bay filly, by The Nob out of the Arrow, by Slane out of Southdown ( dam of Alarm), by Defence ( Reynard) 41 Bay filly, by Newminster out of Nina ( dam of Ninette), by Cotherstone out of Annette, by Priam ( Hill) 75 Bay filly ( sister to Bay Celia), by Orlando out of Hersey, by Glaucus out of Hester, by Camel ( Disney) 220 Chesnut filly, by Pyrrhus the First out of Jamaica ( dam of Cariboo and Yellow Yack), by Liverpool out of Preserve ( Stevens) 70 Bay filly, by Orlando out of Martha Lynn, by Mulatto ( dam of Voltigeur, Vaultress, Vaulter, & c.) ( Sextie)... 66 4 INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. G O O D W O O D R A C E S . WEIGHTS for the GOODWOOD STAKES; 2J miles. declared on or before Tuesday next. Ago st lb 5 9 5 5 8 13 4 8 7 4 8 7 4 8 6 4 8 4 I'olesUir Mary .. Melissa Fisherman .... Minecpie Warlock ltogerthorpo . Heir of tonne 4 Pretty Boy 4 Mr. Sykes a Leamington 4 Blooming Heather 5 Aleppo 4 Fulbeek 5 Comma di Vorgy 3 Victoria 4 Kestrel 4 Emulator 4 Wen I worth 4 The Karl 6 Humorist 4 Cots wold 4 Fright 3 Zigzag a Underhand 3 Sluggard.... » 5 Lord Derwentwater 4 Sprig of Shillelagh 3 Wardermarske 3 Apathy 3 Chevalier d'lndu& trie 3 Emigrant a Sir Colin 3 Newlngton 4 Mysterious Jack 3 Enchanter 4 Van Dunck 4 • Florin 3 Flying Englishman 3 Cerva 4 Stanhope 4 Mongrel 3 Commoner 3 The Hind 5 Liverpool 3 • Putocki 3 Turblt 3 llomily. 7 9 7 8 7 8 7 7 7 7 7 6 7 5 7 5 7 4 7 4 7 4 7 3 7 3 7 2 7 2 7 2 7 2 7 1 7 O 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 G 13 6 12 fi 12 6 11 G 11 6 11 G 10 « 10 6 10 Age st lb Worcester . ... 3 6 10 Prizefighter Dulcamara 3 6 10 Gleesinger 3 6 9 Sneeze 3 fi 9 Borderer 3 G 8 The Dupe 3 G 8 Squire Watt 4 G 7 Westminster 0 6 7 Unexpected 4 G 6 Bracken 6 6 G Lord ot the Hills 3 G 6 Bird- ln- the- Hand 3 G 5 Martinet 3 G 4 Barfleur 4 G 4 South- Western 3 6 2 Gunboat 3 G 2 Alice Wentworth 4 6 2 Ackworth 3 G 2 C by Eplrus— Elcot's dam 3 6 2 • Mesange 3 G 2 Peeping Tom 3 6 I Queen Bess 3 6 0 Hamlet 3 6 0 Absolution 4 6 0 C by Birdcatcher— Maid of Ma sham 4 G 0 Eloquence 4 6 0 Kosati 4 6 0 Dusty Miller 3 6 13 Somerset 3 5 13 Kuth 3 6 12 King Cob 4 5 12 Rhisus 3 6 12 Hartley Buck 6 6 11 Kingmaker 3 i 10 Gil liver 5 10 Hannockburn 3 5 10 Verona 3 6 10 Orianria 3 6 M * Paladin 3 6 7 Young Hopeful 3 6 7 Star of Albion 3 6 2 Energy 3 6 0 Helapso 3 5 O Charles O'Malloy 3 4 12 Paula Monti 3 4 10 Hobgoblin . The horses marked thus * were bred in France. Goonwoun CUP.— Mr, VV. Kobinson's Neville. G yrs, must be substituted for Mr. W. liobinson ns Sprig of Shillelagh. A C T I O N O F A S S A U L T B Y O N E S P O R T I N G M A N A G A I N S T A N O T H E R . ( Before Admiral the Hon. J. Rous.) HODGSON V. HODGMAN. Mr. Lawrence, instructed bv Mr. Johnson, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Iluddleston, instructed by Mr. Lawrence, for the defendant. This was an action to recover damages for an assault alleged to have been committed by the plaintiff upon the defendant, in which the damages were laid at 50( W. The action was sent down for trial at the last Liverpool Assizes, and was then, by the usual order of reference, referred to the Hon. Admiral Rous. The first meeting was appointed for the Itith May last. On that occasion the plaintiff was unable to attend, and the matter stood over until the 23rd inst. to enable him to return from Paris. On the 23rd May the parlies again attended before the arbitrator, tiie plaintiff still being absent. An application was made on his behalf to postpone the matter, but after considerable discussion Admiral Rous determined to proceed in the absence of the plaintiff. Mr. Lawrence, in opening the plaintiffs case, said lie would not trouble the Admiral with any lengthened statement, but would leave him to gather the facts from the evidence of the witnesses iie should call. It appeared the assault complained of had been preceded by a conversation, aud no doubt some very hard language had been used, perhaps by both parties; but, as he was informed the assault was not connected with that conversation, the plaintiff, without reference to that conversation, was first struck by the defendant between the eyes, and knocked down, and then, no doubt, there was wrestling between the parties. If the first assault was committed by the defendant, no provocation in the form of words would justify it, and the plaintiff was undoubtedly entitled to a verdict upon the first part of the case. The remaining portion upon the pleadings would all turn upon this— Who committed the first assault? All the parties were honourable persons, and no doubt would tell Admiral Rous exactly what occurred. He would call Mr. Henry Hill, and then the Admiral would say what he thought of the case. Mr. Henry Hill said, I wa3 in the betting- room at the Leamington Autumn Meeting of last year, and whilst sitting upon a round table in the centre of the room I heard a great deal of unpleasantness betwixt the plaintiff and the defendant; in fact, the plaintiff came into the room, no doubt from an adjoining one, and began using some very unpleasant chaff about the horses running in the Worcester stable, and about the defendant's horse Emigrant. Others and myself had never seen Hodgson before, and did not know who he was. I was like the rest of the people, and heard what was said. Hodgman retaliated ; he said, " When are you going to ran your horse on tbe square ?" There were several persons standing there, Davis among others, who had lost some money, and the plaintiff was very sore about being chaffed by this sort of thing. The defendant also said, " When are you going to win ?" upon which the plaintiff said, " You , when my horse wins, you nor none of your party shall be on." They then went on from one thing to another, and the last thing was, Hodgman said Hodgson bad carried a basket, and sold pies on Tower - hill. The plaintiff, upon that, said he would give him ( the defendant) a d d good hiding before he went to bed. The plaintiff then walked round the defendant, with his hands ready, and said to the defendant, " Take your hands out of your pockets!" and upon the plaintiff at the same time going up to him, he did so, and struck him. Admiral Rous: Your impression was when tho plaintiff took his hands out of his pocket that he was about to strike the defendant, and that the defendant took the first opportunity of striking him, and went in for the first blow ? — Yes. What sort of a blow was it ?— It was such a blow as would not make an impression upon a pound of butter. By Mr. Lawrence: The plaintiff did get down, and there was a mark on his face, but not from that blow. Admiral Rous: It was not a straight hit ?— No, sir. I never saw a worse concern in my life. Mutual friends separated them ?— No; they separated themselves usually. That was the plaintiff's case. Mr. Huddleston, for the defendant, then proceeded to contend that the plaintiff had brought liis chastisement upon himself. An assault, in point of law, had been first committed upon the defendant— for it was not necessary to strike a blow; but, if tho hands were raised so that a man was in a condition to inflict a blow, that was sufficient— and 110 doubt the plaintiff in this case would have inflicted one. He contended the plaintiff got no more than he deserved for the insolence of which he had been guilty, and the assault he had committed. Mr. Lawrence submitted that the evidence went to show that an assault had been just committed by the defendant. Admiral Rous said it was clear that Mr. Hodgson commenced proceedings by an attack on Mr. Hodf*- man, in which he was not justified in any way. Hi? opinion was, that whatever damage the plaintiff had sustained he had brought upon himself. He therefore gave a verdict for the defendant, with costs. The award has now been made in accordance with this decision. R O Y A L T O X O P H I L I T E S O C I E T Y. THE members of this society assembled at their beautiful grounds on Tuesday last, to compete for tho Grand Subscription Handicap. The wind was somewhat boisterous, consequently the shooting does not look so good in this F I E L D as it did in the field at Regent's- park. The following is the score: Hits. Score. H. C. Males, Royal Toxophilite Society ... 7f 28'.) F. Townshend, Woodmen of Arden 47 211 H. A. Ford, Cheltenham Archery Club 116 538 J . Cook, Royal Tbxophflite Society 01 280 M. Wlgram, Royal Toxophilite Society ... 25 in Hogan Smith, West Berks Archers 35 133 G. Mallory, Royal Toxophllite Society 72 278 H. Selwin, Royal Toxophilite Society 42 170 S. Strong, Royal Toxophilite Society 35 Ill T. G. At wood, West Berks Archers 53 205 C. Clay, Royal Toxophilite Society 58 214 W. Baynes, Royal Toxophlllte Society 82 338 H. Fisher, Royal Toxophilite Society 81 303 Major Martin, Royal British Bowmen 38 148 Ed. H e a d l a m * Royal Toxophilite Society 30 101 Sir Charles Hamilton, Royal Toxophilite Society 11) 03 N. Wetherell, Royal Toxophllite Society... 41 175 C. Wilkinson, Royal British Bowmen 59 275 W. Kenrick, Royal Toxophilite So iot. v ... 36 128 E. Boultbee, Royal Toxophilite Society ... 10 84 .1. Speddinc, l i o y t l Toxophilite Society ... 73 329 Capt. Martin. Royal British Bowmen 16 188 W . J . Itlchardsoo, Royal Toxophillto Society 58 246 Charles Smith, Royal Toxophilite Society 30 130 C. Everitt, West Berks Archers 02 268 The winners were declared to be : C. Wilkinson ( l s t gross score) 275 added 381 65fi.£ 7 7 n C. E v e r i t t ( 2d gross score) ... 268 „ 375 043 5 5 0 T. Atwood ( Ist No. of hits) ... 53 „ 74 127 4 4 0 W. Richardson ( 2d No. of hits) 58 „ 09 = 127 3 13 0 J . Spcdding ( greatest No. golds) 8 „ 7= 15 2 12 6 If. A. Ford ( best gold of day) Ill 6 W. J . Baynes ( best gold at last end) 10 0 A R C H E R Y . SIB,— If the following remarks about archers and archery are suitable for your paper, their insertion will oblige an archer on the other side of the border. Amongst the various out- of- door sports which recommend themselves to public attention, archery has a superior claim, combining, as it does, all tbe advantages of other recreations without any of their drawbacks; and, in addition to the prime attraction of being healthful and innocent, it is a pastime equally fitted for the amusement and advantage of the gentler sex. The lord and the lady, the brother and the sister, and others who are looking forward to closer and more endeariug relationships, can shoot side by side, and reciprocate enjoyments of the highest and purest kind. First- class archers, like great poets, appear only at wide intervals, as if nature, after her mighty effort, required ages of repose to gather fresh energies to produce anything equally grand. Three great archers have appeared in the world: Ishmael, Robin Hood, and Mr. Ford— all of whom have been celebrated in their day for their superior * Only shot a portion of tho arrows. 206 THE FIELD, THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN'S NEWSPAPER. [ MARCH 28, 1857. skill in the use of the bow. The theory and practice of archery, by the father of " all such as handle the bow," with notes by Robin Hood, would, perhaps, havo been more interesting than instructive; their united silence is less to be regretted, on account of the brilliant little work lately issued by the prince of modern archers, Horace A. Ford, Esq. We give our unqualified assent to the " Theory and Practice," with tho exception of the important chapter which treats on " Aiming and Hitting." The author has attempted to illustrate what really cannot be fully explained. The " theory " applies so slightly, and practice so strongly, to this branch of archery, that to the latter alone we must chiefly trust to attain more than ordinary excellence in this noble pastime. We imagine that the term sympathy gives a truer notion of the idea meant to be conveyed, and may be partially illustrated by the game of quoits. Hun- dreds of players can strike down a white mark at the distance of twenty- one yards with considerable cer- tainty, yet they cannot explain the principles by which the feat is performed. The quoit rising from the hand and the arrow discharged from the bow appear to describe the same curve in the air, and to reach their respective destinations on the same prin- ciples. So much has sympathetic attachment to do with correct shooting ; we believe it is in accordance with every archer's experience, having runs of good hitting, when he felt the target so much within his grasp, and the sympathetic attachment so strong, as to hit, while the strange spell lasted, with almost unerring certainty. The reverse is equally true; and evon the great archer himself occasionally loses the connecting power, and shoots wide of the mark. Nevertheless, the warmest gratitude of every archer is due to the great expounder for the handsome manner in which he has given the archery world the full benefit of his observations and ripe experience, and also for the industry and research which ho has brought to bear on every nice aud difficult point in archery. It is well known that the talented author has re- tained the champion medal for several years past, thereby debarring other archers who may be am- bitious to gain the coveted honour. The dispiriting influence of sinking hopo is already spreading wide and gathering strength with every returning season— tho soft whisper, tho low murmur, and the omi- nous shako of tho head, all point to the lion in tho way. Tho high standard of excellence raised and maintained by the champion of England is so far beyond the grasp of ordinary men as to render ultimate triumph entirely and for ever hopeless. We would on our own responsibility suggest as an expe- riment, and as a last and crowning act of generosity and unselfishness, that the seven years' champion should give place, and repose upon his well- won laurels for one short year, in order to give full effect to the " theory and practice " which he has so ably expounded. In this matter we are not without pre- cedent, Mr. Muir, of Edinburgh, having retired after being twice the champion of England, in order that others might have an opportunity of wearing the same laurels; and, until his highest scores were overtopped, we do not see any reason why English generosity should be outrivalled by Scottish liberality. There are so many famous archers who believe they could take the first place after the present champion, the new opening would produce an exciting' struggle to obtain the mastery novor before exhibited at any of tho previous meetings of the Grand National Archery Society, and the fresh influence would bo felt and acted upon by the humblfot archer on the field. We could not, however, request the champion of England to relinquish tho challenge medal without being pre- pared to invest the mighty archer with a permanent memorial of the invaluable services which he has ren- dered to the cause of archery by his bow, his pen, and his yielding kindness. JOHN FINLAY. 10, Renfield- street, Glasgow, June 10. ARCHERY AT OXFORD.— The annual match be- tween the New College and St. John's College Archery Clubs was shot on Thursday last, in which the New College Club proved victorious by 250 score and 41 hits. The number of shooters on each side was six. The shooting was not particularly good, the highest scoro made being that of Mr. P. It. Egerton, of New College, viz., 251 and 55 hits in 15 ends, at 80 yards. LEAMINGTON AKCHERY MEETING.— In our report, last week, of this meeting, the following inaccuracies occurred;— Miss James was represented to have won Aldred's Prize Bow, which was adjudged to Miss Chetwynd. Mr. Mason, and not Mr. Mules, received Aldred's Prize Bow. It is but justice to our repre- sentative to stato that tho errrors referred to were the rosult of wrong information most unintentionally sup- plied to bim, in official quarters, on the termination of Thursday's shooting. YACHTING INTELLIGENCE. ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON.— COWES, JUNE 18. Arrivals.— June 12th. Lalla Rookh, Viscount Ban- gor, from Portsmouth, and sailed 13th, for Kingstown; Brilliant, G. H. Ackers, Esq., from Southampton, and sailed 17th, for the same place.— 13th. Bacchante, B. H. Jones, Esq., from tho Eastward.— 15th. Plover ( yawl), I. ieut.- Col. Henry Brown, from Southamp- ton.— Kith. Firefly, Sir llenry Oglander, liart., from Southampton.— 17th. Katinka, A. H. Davenport, Esq., and Lulworth, Joseph Weld, Esq., from the Westward. Yachts at and about the Station.— Titania, Robert Stephenson, Esq., M. P.; Firefly, Sir Henry Oglander, Bart.; Caprice, Lieut.- Col. Charles Baring; Plover ( yawl), Lieut.- Col. Henry Brown. ROYAL VICTORIA YACHT CLUB.— RYDE, JUNE 18. Yachts at and oj)' the Stution.— Snake, Capt. Geo. Brigstocke; Irene, G. C. Scholeficld, Esq.; Zouave, Richard Arabin, Esq. ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB. TIIE usual monthly meeting of this club was held on Monday evening at the Caledonian Hotel, Adelphi, tho Commodore, James Goodson, Esq., in the chair. The Secretary having read the minutes of the pre- vious meeting, which were confirmed, a number of gentlemen wero balloted for and added to the list of members, and among the yacht- owners Mr. Edmund G. Bankes of the Glance, 85 tons, and Mr. Francis Ortl Marshall of the Thought, 27 tons. A letter which had been received by the Commo- dore from the friends of Captain Andrews, intimating that his continued indisposition precluded the possi- bility of his retaining tho office of Vice- Commodore was then read, and, having been duly entered upon tho minutes, his retirement was accepted by the club: who then proceeded to appoint his successor, in the person of J. R. Kirby, Esq., owner of the Violet cuttor, who held the ollice of Rear- Commodore, and whoso position and acquirements eminently qualify him for the post. lie was unanimously elected; and, having returned his acknowledgments, the chairman announced that an arrangement had been made for conveying the worthy Commodore of the Royal Har- wich Yacht Club, A. Arcedeckne, Esq., round to that port on the occasion of the Harwich regatta, on the 30th inst. The yachts of the Royal London Yacht Club are to assemble at Gravesend on the previous Saturday afternoon, and sail in company to the ancient city; besides which, for the accommodation of yachtsmen and Londoners in general, the Eastern Counties' Railway Company, with their usual libe- rality, will run an excursion train to and from Har- wich on the day of the regatta. A letter was read from the Captain of the Niagara, American war frigate, duly acknowledging the cour- tesy of the Royal London Yacht Club in electing the officers of that vessel honorary members of this club during their stay in England. The entries for the match on the 18th inst. wound up the business of the evening. ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB SAILING MATCH. The first match of the season of this very popular club took place on Thursday. The course was from Erith to just above Southend and back, and there were three elegant pieces of plate for competition- two being for the first class ( first and second boats), and the third being for the winner of the second class. The following were the competitors :— FIRST CLASS. Yachts. Tons. Owners. Thought 2!) Mr. F. C. Marshall. Phantom 27 Mr. S. Lane. Rose of York... 22 Mr. R. Clay. SECOND CLASS. Yachts. Tons. Owners. Zephyrlne ID Mr. W. Chilllngworth. Cormorant 11 Mr. J. T. Talmadge. Mystery 18 Mr. J. P. Darmey. Kitten 13 Mr. It. Lench. The commodore, Mr. James Goodson, started the yachts at 11 h. 42 min. 5 sec., and the signal given was obeyed by all the crews with the greatest alacrity. The wind was north- easterly, and allowed the yachts to fetch into St. Clement's before they made aboard; there was them some smart work at beating, which was renewed in tho Lower Hope, tho boats being pretty closely hauled the rest of the way down. The Kitten took the lead of all, followed by the Rose of York, the Phantom, and Thought. The latter had scarcely got under weigh when she carried away her bobstay, and, of course, was much impeded by the accident. She had been backed at evens against the Phantom for large sums of money, and the conster- nation of those who had speculated upon her was considerable at witnessing this disaster. She, how- ever, had her damage repaired as well as possible, and when the boats were overtaken as they were going about, the Phantom had passed the Rose of York and Kitten to windward, and was making for Purfieet well in advance— the Kitten being second, the Rose of York third, next the Cormorant, then the Thought, Zephvrine, and Mystery. The Thought now began to mend her position, and, having repassed the others, came up with the Kitten. Although the Rose of York is in no respect a wager boat, it had been thought that her whole- some seagoing properties might be of advantage to her in such a wind, and her owner had, therefore, the courage to start her against the Kitten— so formidable a craft, that she alone of the whole of her class kept any pacewith the larger boats, and was comparatively the fastest thing afloat. The superior tonnage of the Thought, however, soon gave her an opportunity of passing her, which she did in the Hope, and so again the race lay, as it has done many and many a time before, between the Phantom and Thought. On nearing the Chapman, the Phantom took in a reef, the high wind and heavy sea rendering that proceeding absolutely necessary, all the yachts having previously deemed it expedient to strike their topmast sails and house their topmasts. At the Chapman the Phantom was a mile or nearly so ahead of her rival, having increased her lead on every tack. The Kitten was so far ahead of the others in her class as to leave them little or no chance of success. The steamboat was anchored off South- end, and was rounded in the following order:— Phantom, 2.41.7; Thought, 2.47.6; Kitten, 2.54.27; Zephyrine, 3.18.20. On rounding, hoisting topmasts and setting topsails were the order of the day— those of the Thought ana Phantom were of gigantic de- scription— it being a fair wind and flowing sheet all the way up. The Phantom continued to hold her advantage: but gradually, in mile after mile, the Thought lessened the gap between them, as will be seen by the coming in, which was as follows:— Phantom ( winner, 1st class), 5.14.30; Thought, 5.16.30; Kitten ( winner, 2nd class), 5.33.25. The prizes were then duly presented by the Commodore to j the winners, with high encomiums upon the skill they; had displayed in the navigation of their craft, which were duly responded to. The race was very largely attended by members of the club and a full party visitors, the Father Thames being the boat charter! by the club for their conveyance. The band of Royal Artillery was in attendance, and the ( lay throughout was spent very agreeably, the office ™ of the club exerting themselves most laudably to pro- mote the comfort of visitors. ROYAL NORTHERN YACHT CLUB. The rendezvous of this club took place in Go^ irock Bay, on Saturday. A dead calm reigned during the forenoon, but shortly after two o'clock a slight west- erly breeze sprang up, and several yachts assembled near the Julia, 122, carrying the flag of the Vice- Commodore. The vessels present were tlieTaJisman, yawl, 96, A. Denniston, Esq.; Stella, 4] i C. T. Couper, jun., Esq.; Sophia, 35, W. W. Hosier, Esq.; Ariel, 36, Peter M'Bride, Esq.; Wave, 2X James Smith, Esq.; and Eaglet ( s. s.), 13, R. S. Rpbert3on, Esq. The Oithona, 80, Rear- Commodore J. M. Rowan, Esq., and Crusader, 30, J. Spiers, Esq., got becalmed off Largs, and did not reach the rendezvous. The breeze freshened towards the evening, and about five oclock the Julia got under weigh and stood down the river, followed by the other yachts, which, after proceeding a short distance, were joined by the Oithona and Crusader, and the squadron presented a fine appearance. Towards night the majority re- turned to their anchorages, but the Julia proceeded to sea on a cruise. The vessels presently fitting in Gourock Bay are, the Aquila, Orion, and Coralie, all of which are nearly ready for sea. Two beautiful schooners will be launched by Mr. William Fyfe, jun., Fairlie, during the next spring tides, for gentlemen resident in Ireland. The R. Y. S. schooner Emerald, 80, J. Thompson, Esq., is presently cruising in the river. The lone, schooner, 75, J. F. Lowe, Esq., and Oriana, schooner, 67, Lieut. He la Cherois, R. N. have sailed from Cowes, on a cruise to Clyde and the West Highlands.— N. Jl. Daily Mail. OXFORD AQUATICS. AMONGST the many gay events of an Oxford Com- memoration Week, nothing is looked forward to with greater interest than the procession of eight- oared College racing boats; and, should the weather permit, the beautiful promenade in Christ- church Meadow will be thronged with spectators of all classes. The eight will start from IfHey on Monday evening next, at half- past seven, by the usual signal- guns, row up and salute the Heat- boat ( which will be stationed at the University barge) by tossing their oars, pass under the left- hand arch of Folly- bridge, and out again under the centre arch. They will then proceed down the river, turn round a point moored off the Long- bridges, and return up in the following order:— RACING BOATS. 9. Christ Church, 1st 1. Exeter 2. Balllol 3. Oriel 4. Brasenose 5. Pembroke 6. Wadham 7. University 8. Trinity 1. Exeter, 1 2. Pembroke 3. Christ Church 4. Brasenose 5. University 6. Balliol 10. Christ Church, 2nd 11. St. John's 12. Lincoln 13. Worcester 14. Jesus 15. Queen's 16. Magdalen Hall TORPID BOATS. 7. Trinity 8. Oriel D. Exeter, 2nd 10. Worcester 11. Wadham Exeter College stands A No. 1 in this healthy and fine amusement. We can venture to say that " never has it been known that one College ever had three boats on, with one heading the racing boats, and another the torpids. THE EARL or YARBOROUGH'S YACHT ZOE.— The project of recovering the Earl of Yarborough's yacht Zoe, which was stranded a few days since on a sand off Hasborougb, on the Norfolk coast, has been aban- doned. The yacht floated off the sand on which she struck, and is now submerged in deep water. She has been stripped by divers of nearly all her valuables. HENLEY REGATTA.— This regatta is fixed for the 26th and 27th inst., and is likely to be well attended, as the Great Western Railway line to Henley is now open. The company ( ever ready to run extra trains when occasion requires) will have several on during the two days. A special train will run up at 9.30 in the evening, which will be a great boon. HAWKING. Silt,— The instructions given by " Peregrine" need no comment, and will, I feel confident, induce many to undertake the management of the merlin who would not otherwise have known " how to go about it." " Peregrine," doubtless, lives in a part of the country sufficiently open and well adapted for the sport; but to those who are tied to certain localities, where nothing more extensive presents itself than a ten- acred field and innumerable hedgerows, it is a vexatious and useless experiment attempting to train falcons— from the simple impossibility of following them and being up with them at the proper time. There is no reason, however, why persons so cir- cumstanced should not train short- winged hawks and have excellent sport with them. As I am supposed to be writing for those who have not troubled themselves with these nice distinctions, I may inform them that the sparrow- hawk ( Falco nisus), and the goshawk ( Falco palumbarius), are thoso coming under the head of the short- winged hawks that are used by falconers. The sparrow- hawk, being the most easily obtained of all our sporting hawks ( and perhaps the most abused), is the bird to which I wish to direct par- ticular attention; and the reason why I recom- mend it to be used in inclosed parts of the country is, that, unlike the falcon, it does not soar or pursue birds that take an upward flight. Its flight is more of a dart, and if it does not strike its prey within a few yards it alights or returns to its owner. The same with the goshawk. The former is best adapted for taking small birds, particularly in hedgerows ( although I have knocked down a heavy pigeon with one, and taken the landrail, quail, & c.) The latter is used for larger game, such as pheasants, partridges, water- hens, and fur: for a good account of which I can only refer you, as " Peregrine" has done, to Captain Salvin's " Falconry in the British Isles," as that gallant gentleman has used this description of hawk with more success than any other British sportsman of the present day. But to return to the subject of my discourse. The sparrow- hawk is easily obtainable, either from keepers or from Leadenball- market, during the months of June, July, and August; and, giving my headers time to procure a nest, or one bird if they ' prefer it, choosing a female ( always the largest), if ' they have a choice— which they can keep until they hear from me again, exactly on the same plan as that described by " Peregrine " in his capital article on merlins— I shall defer a description of training the sparrow- hawk to another opportunity. Hampton, June. HOLD FAST. TENNIS AT OXFORD. ON Friday, the 12th instant, one of the finest matches at tennis over played came off between Barre and Tompkins, Barre giving " half 15," and winning three sets out of five. The first set* was won by Tompkins, Barre, never- theless, obtaining five games in it. In the second set Barre won five games, and was " 40 to 15;" but Tompkins gained the odd game by very fine play, thus winning two setslove. But in the three following sets Barre seemed to outdo himself, and certainly never played better for years. All who witnessed the match, and who were able to judge, allowed that finer tennis could not be seen. In the third set Barre won six games to three; in the fourth Tomkins only got three games again; and in the fifth and conquering set, after a severe contest, Barre won the sixth game, whilst his opponent had won four games. The play- ing of Tompkins was very fine throughout the match. The fact of his winning the two first sets from Barre, the finest player in the world, and when receiving such small odds as " half 15," proves that he is worthy of great praiBe, and of being the champion of the game in England. On Saturday a return match was played between John Lambert and Tompkins, the latter giving " J 30 for a bisque." John played as well as in the last match, but could not on this occasion cope with so practised a player, and lost the three first sets— the match being the best out of five sets. On Friday, at the great match, the court was densely crowded, and the applause was frequent and enthusiastic, often lasting for a long time. AN ASSAULT OF ARMS, under the » management of M. Gatechair, and the patronage of ftie London Fencing Club, took place at Willis's Rooms last Mon- day. The attendance was not so numerous as was anticipated, but this circumstance was in all proba- bility to be attributed to the Handel Festival taking place on that day. The proceedings commenced with an encounterwith the foils between M. Bertrand and Corporal- Major Waite of the 2nd Life Guards. M. Bertrand, where fine fencing was called forth, of course had the pull over the Corporal; but the latter acquitted himself very creditably. M. Bertrand held * A " set" iu tennis consists of six games. his left hand in too cramped a position to suit our taste; it appeared to lack that ease which is essential to what may be termed graceful fencing. His an- tagonist was " too much t'other way," for he occa- sionally appeared to lose his left arm. M. Gatechair and M. Gillemand then entered with the foils. The first- named was in capital fencing condition, but M. Gillemand " blowed" terribly after parrying and making a few thrusts. There was some nice fencing, and if M. Gillemand had been in better condition, he would not have allowed his opponent to have scored many hits against him. Corporal Butt and Corporal Road ( both of the 2nd Life Guards) next entered with the single- stick, but this was a sorry affair. M. Gaudini and M. Longate ( with foils) followed, and occasionally displayed some nice points. Corporal- Major Waite and Corporal Road then set- to with the single- stick, and we had an improvement on the first couple. M. Gillemand and M. Longate entered with foils, and appeared to give satisfaction, both fencing at times very neatly. Corporals Shaw and Bohun, of the 1st Life Guards, gave us a capital boat with the sticks. They both entered into their business with spirit, and exchange " tap tap," in quick suc- cession, kept their auditors quite altve. M. Longate and Corporal- Major Waite had a set- to with the foils, and acquitted themselves well. The assault was brought to a close by M. Gatechair and M. Prevost, both of whom fenced beautifully. Some disappoint- ment was expressed at the omission of an anticipated assault with sabres, by Messrs. Gillemand and Gau- dini. Several of the competitors were frequently applauded, but in many instances the applause was misplaced, inasmuch as the very fine points of fencing went unobserved, whilst the boisterous part ( which really was not fencing) was loudly applauded. RABBIT- BREEDING. SIR,— In THE FIELD of May 23rd I noticed an account given of a rabbit belonging to William Rout- ledge, bringing forth fifteen young ones at one kindle. I never saw so many with a rabbit brought forth at any one birth ; but some five or six and thirty years ago I had a large wood pile made in the corner of an orchard adjoining my house, chiefly as a harbour for rabbits. When I had got a fair stock of wild ones, I bought a large tame black doe, to turn out with thein, for the purpose of increasing their size and changing their colour. Some few months after, she was turned out and got tolerably wild. A cousin of mine ( who had a lurcher dog with him) and myself was walking about the orchard ; the dog, un- observed by us, started this black rabbit out of the hedgerow, and killed her. We saw she was very large and cut her open, and, to our great surprise, found sixteen young ones in her; eight that she must have kindled within a few days, aud eight small ones about the size of naked mice. Epney, June 1, 1857. RICHARD CLOSE. A HINT FOR MAGISTRATES. SIR,— 1 hope and believe THE FIELD to be a fair field, in which every reader may freely express hi* opinions; and when humanity is the object in view, I should think they would be all the welcomer. No true sportsman will shoot a hare in her seat, or kill cheepers; he shoots for health and pleasure, not for the kail- pot, and will rather return with an empty bag than do so. " Bag No. 5 " and " Mallard" should think of this, and not set rat- traps in ditches for wild ducks or baited fish- hooks on lines in water. Fancy a poor duck floundering in torture all night with a fish- hook in its throat: the idea is shocking, and the man who does so should stand at the bar of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and be dealt with as the cock- fighters of Shrewsbury were— such is my opinion. If ducks are wanted for eating, plenty are to be had in the market in their season from the neck- dislocating companies of the fens, without gentlemen adding to the list of cruelties. A crying evil exists here in the lifting of eggs, and disposing of them in poultry- shops. Although the Act is most stringent, the eggs are exposed in the windows of the dealers without fear or shame. Could gentlemen not immediately remove their custom from such dealers ? This might check them, if the law can't. The eggs are lifted by shepherds, and brought into town in hundreds by the milk carts in the mornings. Why not search those carts and punish the clodpolls, who are generally lads in the service of farmers, and by whom, for the sake of a few shillings, an immense quantity of game is every year destroyed? Edinburgh, May 30. A " NATURALIST. EAGLES. SIR,— I have had a golden eagle in confinement for some years, during which time it has been quite healthy until now, when it exhibits symptoms of painful breathing, and of general distress, although it continues to take its food— of course, entirely animal — as usual. May I ask any of your intelligent corre- spondents to favour me with a means of cure. 1 am told that the symptoms denote that disease of the lungs incident to all carnivorous animals in confine- ment. Can tlii* not be met by some remedial means to counteract the inflammatory effects of animal food. Glasgow, June 16. AN ARTIST. METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS AT THE HIGHFIELD HOUSE OBSERVATORY. Fou THE WEEK ENDING TUESDAY, JUNE IGTH, 1857. Month and sm Ifgi 1 s Thermo- meter. 3 P li • o a li K . 5 a Ami. of Ozone. sT Lowest reading. JJ 3 " i * = 1 a > v J* tu- - W) Day. un Jo,. § 1 S £ •• a- g 1 Q a y. £ r. o li 3 W., June 10 29313 64- 5 4?- 0 54- 4 0- 073 W. 50- 3 I 2 9- 2 Th., „ 11 29- 650 63- 2 47- 0 54' 2 0- 005 W. NW 49- 2 1 0 8- 3 F., „ 12 30- 053 65- 5 45' 5 53- 3 0- 000 N. E. 49- 2 3 0 8- 0 Bo., „ 13 30151 70- 0 41- 0 55- 8 0- 000 s. s. w. 01 4 0 61 < Su., „ 14 30 009 70- 0 431 562 0- 000 s. 5111 > 0 1- 5 M., „ 15 29- 850 69- 2 45- 8 55- 6 o- ooo E. S. E. 50- 0 6 I 1- 2 To., „ 16 29- 870 64- 2 43 5 53- 9 o- ooo E. N. K. 48- 9 4 1 5- 5 29- 842 66- 7 44- 7 54- 7 0- 078 49- 9 2. S 0.6 5- 7 The range of temperature during the week was 26' 9". The weather on 10th, hail at 11 a. m.; heavy showers daring the morning; afternoon fair. 11th, fine day. 12th, morning fine but overcast; very fine day. 13th, very fine day and clear. 14th. very fine, nearly cloudless all day; the dis- tance remarkably clear; evening do. 15th, very fine day, with strong breeze from E.; evening clear 16th, morning fine, slight shower at 4 p. m., strong breeze all day, and much scud passing over from E. E. J. LOWE. Beeston, near Nottingham, June 16,1857. KAEE BIRDS.— Last week two beautiful white sparrows were shot at Newark— one by Mr. C. Streets, and the other by Mr. Hepton, watchmaker. Tho former is now in the hands of Mr. Hadfield to be stuffed, but the other was too shattered for preservation.— Stamford Mercury. MARCH 2 8 , 1 8 5 7 .] T H E FIELD, THE C O U N T R Y GENTLEMAN'S NEWSPAPER. 207 ALL ENGLAND ELEVEN v. TWENTY- TWO OP LIVERPOOL. This contest commenced on Monday, at Prince's- park, Liverpool, and was brought to a conclusion on Wednesday, the Eleven winning by 47 runs. The manner in which Hinkly bowled for Liverpool deserves every praise, and Bickley and Tinley proved very effective on the part of the Eleven. The following is the score: ENGLAND. R. C. Tinley, c Greenwood, b Hinkly 4 A. Clarke, c and b Hinkly 1 T. Sherman, c Fairclough, b Tinley 2 Julias CaBsar, b Hinkly 4 H. S. Hirst, Esq., b Hinkly Alt 0 G. Parr, c Trodd, b Hinkly ..: 10 H. Stephenson, b Hinkly .13 O. Anderson, b Hinkly '... i .10 E. Willsher, c Fairclough, b Tinley.. 1 J. Jackson, c and b Hinkly ....'.............'. 0 J. Bickley, not out ..''.!.'...: 1 Byes, Ac. i ............/.. 3 c Fairclough, b Hinkly .. 27 1 b w, b Hinkiy 4 c Greenwood, b Hinkly.. 1 c Hinkly, b Greenwood.. 10 b Greenwood 4 not out .... 24 b Hinkly 13 c Horner, b Hinkly 3 st Loekhart, b Hinkly... 7 b Greenwood 3 b Greenwood ..... 14 Byes, & c 8 Total.... .. 49 Total . .. 118 LIVERPOOL. F. Tinley, st Stephenson, b WUlsher 15 8. Jackson, c Parr, b Willsher.,..;.. 2 G. Hampshire, c and b Willsher..... 0 W. Horner, b Willshcr 0 W. P. Lockhart, b Bickley 0 E. Hinkly, b Bickley 0 W. Clare, 1 b w, b Tinley ............. 14 Trodd, b Bickley : 4 E. W. Bird, b Willsher 0 Greenwood, c WiUsher, b Bickley 0 J. Fairclough, b Bickley 9 C. Owen, b Bickley 6 G. Clare, b Bickley 1 1 D. M. Drysdale, b Bickley ;...... 4 It. P. Jones, b Bickley 3 W. Garrow, b Bickley » T. Holt, b Bickley 0 C. Hampshire, b Bickley 1 W. Cross, not out !/........'.: 4 H. Lenton, b Bickley 0 J. Cooke, b Willshcr .....'......... 0 J. Gamble, b WillsheJ ..... 0 Byos, Ac. 5 b Willsher 2 b R. Tinley 1 b R. Tinley 1 run out 2 o Anderson, b Willsher... 4 c Sherman, b Jackson... 0 b Jackson 9 c and b R. Tinley 0 b R. Tinley 2 c Parr, b R. Tinley 3 b Jackson 1 b R. Tinley 15 c and b R. Tinley 2 b Jackson 2 c Willsher, b Bickley ... 0 lbw. b R. Tinley 0 b R. Tinley 0 c Stephenson, b R. Tinley 1 b R. Tinley 1 st Stephenson, bR. Tinley 2 run out 0 not out 0 Byes, Ac. 4 Total.. Total.. .. 52 M. C. C. AND GROUND v. COUNTY OF SUSSEX. The weather on Monday was very fine, but a cold wind prevailed; nevertheless there was a great number of visitors on Lord's ground to witness this match. Among the com- pany present were the Earl of Uxbridge, Earl of Winterton, Earl of Coventry. Earl and Countess of Stamford, Marquis of Anglcsca, Lord Tumour, Lord A. Beauclerk, Lord F. Fitzroy, Lord Henry Paget, Lord A. Paget, Lord C. Paget, Lady Florence Paget, Hon. Ii. Grimston, Hon. F. Ponsonby, Hon. 8. Ponsonby, Hon. F. Cavendish, Hon. J. Fiennes, Hon. Col. Forester, Col. Knox, SiT F. Bathurst ( president of the club), Capt. Stephens ( Guards), Capt. Wigram ( Guards), Capt. Lambton ( Guards), Ac. The game commenced about twelve o'clock, Royston and Chatterton being the umpires. The M. C. C. took the bat against the bowling of Dean and Wisden, which was very good throughout. The innings amounted to 78, of which 23 were obtained by Mr. Drake very skilfully. The wickets fell thus— one for 11, two for 16, three for 16, four for 16, five for 22, six for 37, seven for 44, eight for 69, nine for 73, and ten for 78. The commencement of the innings of Sussex looked extremely well, Dean and Mr. E. Napper making good scores; but the others were not so fortunate, and the whole were put out for 66, being 12 in a minority. One wicket fell for 15, two for 39, three for 54, four for 54, five for 54, six fot 61, seven for 58, eight for 58, nine for 63, and ten for 66. M. C. C. then took their second innings, and at the drawing of the stumps for the day, the score amounted to 87. On Tuesday this match was continued, and was well con- tested, especially the second innings, as tho score will Indi- cate, both sides displaying some excellent batting. The fielding also was very good. Mr. Dark having paid every attention to the ground, a good pair of wickets was the consequence. At about half- past five o'clock, the match was brought to a conclusion, M. C. C. winning with 14 runs to spare. The following is the score: M. C. C. AND GROUND. J. Grundy, b Dean j 2 b Wisden 11 A. Haygarth, Esq., c and b Dean 11 c Gilbert, b Lillywhite ... 25 Earl of Strathmoro, b Wisden 0 c Tredcroft, b Lilly white 1 W. Nicholson, Esq., b Wiaden 1 c Dean, b Liljywhite ... 14 W. Caffyn, b Wisden .... 0 not out 66 Hon. 8. Ponsonby, b Dean 14 run out 5 Earl of Stamford, b Dean - 7 b Wisden 4 E. T. Drake, Esq., b Dean 23 b Wisden 0 T. Hearne, not out 10 c Napper, b Wisden 1 A. Payne. Esq., b Wisden 1 c Ellis, b Dean 23 W. Martingell, b Wisden 1 b Wisden 2 Byes 6,1 b 3 * 8 Byes 6,1 b 4, w 1 11 Total.. .. 78 Total . .. 163 SUSSEX. J. Dean, b Caffyn 24 D. Gilbert, run out ?..... 4 E. Napper, Esq., b Caffyn 13 John Lillywhite, run out 4 — Copplnger, b Caffyn .' :.."......" 0 J. Wisden, c Stamford, b Caffyn 0 C. Ellis, c Grundy, b Martlngell 0 G. Ewbank, Esq., o Caffyn, b Martingell 0 J. Challen. jun., run out 4 ETrederoft, Esq. . b Martingell 1 C. Payne, not out 2 Byes 10,1 b 1, w 1, n b 2 14 b Payne 16 c Drake, b Caffyn 3 bCaffyn 1 c Caffyn, b Payne 19 b Caffyn 9 run out ... 27 b Martingell 29 not out .' 2 b Caffyn 15 c Martingell, b Caffyn... 7 b Caffyn ....'.; ..... 12 B 15,1 b 3, w 2, n b 1.. 21 Total.. .. 66 Total . .. 161 THE HORSE GUARDS v. THE FOOT GUARDS. On Monday, the Surrey gr und, Kennington- oval, was numerously attended, and the bands attracted a vast number of ladies, to whom the music appeared to give great satis- faction. The bands were those of the 2nd Life Guards and Grenadier Guards. The umpires ( Brockwell and Plank) called " play " at about twelve o'clock, and the Infantry took possession of the wickets, when Major Thesigcr made a good defence, as did also Capts. Hogge and Tower and Private Robson. Tho innings finished for 82. The Infantry then " kept the ground," and the Cavalry went through the " bat exercise," in which Capt. Marshall showed some very fine " cuts," his " notches" amounting to 16. After Capt Marshall's retirement very little was done, and the figures in all amounted to 62. In the second innings of the Infantry some good batting took place, and when the stumps were drawn the score was as follows: INFANTRY. Major Thesiger, c Craven, b Berkeley . Private Surman, cGarlies, b Berkeley. Lord Bingham, b Raytior Hon. W. Kdwardo*. b Berkeley Major Goodlake, b Berkeley Capt. Bathurst, b Berkeley Capt. Hogge, b Berkeley :... l'rfvato Robson b Raynor... i '. 1 Capt. Tower, not out ; '. J. Ford, Esq, b Berkeley Cant Heneage, b Raynor Byes, Ac. i ......... .19 1 b w, b Raynor 9 4 c Garlles, b Raynor 0 0 b Berkeley 20 0 b Berkeley 32 0 b Berkeley 7 4 not out 3H 12 c Berkeley, b Marshall... 0 12 .10 runout 35 . 5 not out 8 Total.. .. 82 Byes, & c. 27 Total . .. 176 CAVALRY. R. Grosvcnor, Esq., b Iloneage... 1 Sheffield, b Robson 7 Hon. Capt. Mills, b Heneage 1 Lord Garlics, b Itobson 0 Capt Marshall, 1 bw, b Heneage 16 Raynor, run out 0 D. Baillie, Esq., b Heneage 5 Hon. G. Hill, b Ilcncage....... 7 Capt. Berkeley 2 W. Craven, Esq., b Henengo 3 C. Peyton, Esq., not out 2 Byes, & c 18 Total . .. 62 ST. ALB AN'S v. HARROW. On Tuesday last, the St. Alban's Club played their first match of the season, on their ground, at Bernard's Heath, against the Harrow Town Club. The fielding on the part of the Harrow club was very creditable, but the St. Alban's players carried off the palm both in batting and bowling. The stumps were drawn at 8 p. m., and the match was de- cided by the the first innings. Score: — HARROW. Savasre, runout... 0 b Westell 0 Wlukley, run out 6 c Richardson 3 Woodbridge, b Westell 4 b Chapman 15 C. nby. c Ilugbes 12 c J. Westell 3 Goshawk, b Westell 0 c W. Westell 0 Armstrong, b W. Westell 4 c A. Rumball 9 T. Hudson, c Hughes .. 0 b Field 8 Bailie, c Hughes 9 not out 0 W. B. Walker. b W. Westell 2 c W. Westell 11 Nobes, c W. Westell 0 b W. Westell 1 C. Hudson, not out 0 c J. Westell 11 Byos, Ac. 9 Byes, & c 19 Total- Blake, hit w J. Westell, b Arinstroog 1 Hughes, c Hudson 2 Skormati, c Hudson 5 A. Runiball, run out 25 Chapman, ruu out 2 Richardson, 1 b 1 46 Total .. ST. ALBAN'S. W. Westell, b Gilby... Field, not out.. Litchfield, c Gilby.... Gentle, c Goshawk . Byes BEACONSFIELD v. OXFORD. This match between the Beaconsfleld Club and an Eleven from Oxford was played at Beaconsfleld, with the following result: BEACON8FIELD. G. Ranee, b Casgan 11 b 8ale 4 M. Shepherd, b Cassan SL. v. 1'..* 2 c and b Sale.....'. 3 T. Mercer, b Cassan 3 b Sale 1 G. Charsley, b Cassan 0 b Cassan 1 J. N. Grant, b Cassan 6 c Richardson, b Sale 0 W. Child, b Cassan 0 b Sale 1 W. Field, b Cassan 0 c 8ale, b Cassan 14 H. Murray, c Bacon, b Sale 0 b 8ale 3 H. Blinko, not out ! 0 b Cassan 0 T. Weller, b Sale 0 b Cassan 1 F. Child, run out 0 not out 2 Byes Byes 21,1 b 2, w 2 25 Total , .... 34 Total 55 OXFORD. W. H. Danby, b Field 0 E. Cassan, b Child 18 W. Bacon, c Child, b Weller ... 2 H. E. Bull, b Field 1 T. W. Sale, b Charsley 40 T. Copestake, 1 b w, b Weller ... 0 E. Ramsay, b Weller 0 G. Herbert, c Ranee, b Child ... 0; — Richardson, c Charsley — Willes, not out — Simcoe, b Shepherd.. Byes 5, w 7 Shepherd, b AN ELEVEN FROM CHRIST CHURCH, OXFORD, v. ETON. A match was played at Eton on Saturday, the 13th inst, between an eleven of Christ Church, Oxford, and the Eton Eleven, which resulted in favour of the former by seven Score: runs. CHRIST CHURCH. J. T. D. Llewellyn, Esq., b Lyt- tleton « G. L. Gower, Esq., b Dyno 8 H. Eden, Esq., b Lyttleton 26 G. Lano Fox, Esq., c Stone, J> Lyttleton j .12 J. Hornby, Esq., c Norman, b Lyttleton .'.'...„......... 3 J. D. Shafto, Esq., c Cleasby, b Stone 3 J. Mills, Esq., run out 5 Sir M. Beach, Bart., b Lyttleton. 0 Jackson, b Littleton 0 P. D. N. Oxendon, Esq., b Lyttleton 0 I. Nicholl, Esq., not out 0 Leg byes l, w 10 , 11 ETON. E. G. S. Hornby, Esq., b Jackson 6 E. C. Austen- Leigh, Esq., c Horn- by, b Lane Fox 36 J. B. Dyne, Esq., c Nicholl, b Hornby 2 F. H. Norman, Esq, run out 8 Hon. C. G. Lyttleton, b Lano Fox 11 1'. C. Du Cane, Esq., b Jackson.. 6 R. D. Cleasby, Esq., b Lane Fox 0 G. Dawson, Esq., c Hornby, b Lane Fox 1 B. M. Davies, Esq., run out 0 W. K. Mott, Esq., not out 0 W. H. Stone, Esq., b Lane Fox... 1 Byes 8, 1 b 1, w 3, n b 1 . .. 13 Total.. ,.. 90 I Total . CRICKET AT OXFORD. MARYLEBONE CLUB AND GROUND v. UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD. This grand match was commenced on the Magdalen ground on Thursday, the 18th inst The Marylebone Club having the assistance of Dean, Grundy, and Royston. The game was commenced by Dean, and Sir C. Oakley appearing at the wickets. After thirteen runs had been scored, the latter gentieman was compelled by Mr. C. D. Marsham to retire. Mr. Cayley wrote eleven, when he was unfortunately run out. Grundy, the third man, ran up a fine score of fifty- one, carrying his bat out; his numbers consisted of three fours, four three, four twos, & c. Mr. C. Marsham, as usual, largely contributed to the Marylebone score, and before he was secured by Mr. Randolph, thirty- four had been added to his name, by two fours, four threes, one two, and singles. Dean, in the meantime, had retired third in order, for thirty- two, obtained by two fours, five threes, and singles. The remaining bats, with the exception of Mr. A. F. Payne ( who wrote seventeen), fell for minor scores. The innings closing for 191 runs. The wickets fell in the following order— one for thirteen, two for thirty- five, three for fifty- two, four for 105, five for 121, six for 133, seven for 144, eight for 152, nine for 163, ten for 191. The University entered npon their innings the same evening, Messrs. Infelix and W. G. Armitstead representing them with the bat. Runs were made rapidly until the score had reached twenty- two, when Mr. Armitstead was bowled by Dean. Mr. Waud joined Mr. Infelix, and both proceeded merrily to work, the latter obtaining thirty by three fours, three threes, one two, & c.; and the former twenty- two by a five ( a beautiful drive to the off), a four, one three, two twos, & c., when the game was struck for the day, the score amounting to sixty- nine for the loss of one wicket. MARYLEBONE. Dean, run out 32 Sir C. Oakley, b C. D. Marsham. 3 G. Cayley, Esq.. run out..... 11 Grundy, not out 51 C. Marsham, Esq., c Randolph, b C. D. Marsham 34 A. Payne, Esq., c Gillett, bC. D. Marsham 11 Rovston, c Fiennes, b C. D. Mars. 6 D. I>. Whigham, Esq., b C. D. Mars. 9 Hon. C. Fiennes, b C. D. Marsh. 4 G. W. Barker, Esq., run out 5 A. F. Payne, Esq., b Gillett 17 Byes 5,1 b 1, w 2 8 Total ;......... 19l " UNIVERSITY. A. Infelix, Esq., not out W. G. Armitstead, b Dean.. B. Waud, not out ,.. 30 Byes 4, lb l, w 2 .. Total.. CHRIST CHURCH v. UNIVERSITY. This match, in consequence of the length of the innings, was not finished, but was decided in favour of Christ Church. Score: <• CHRI8T CHURCH. B. M. Randolph, c Elers, b G. H. Field 90 T. Dyke, c Worsley, b Field 5 A. Waller, c G. H. Field, b Parker 41 J. A. Pepys, not out 28 Byes 12,1 b 8, w 20 40 Total . .. 335 H. L. Harrison, b Brooke 1 A. H. Thesiger, b Worsley 14 C. M. Harvey, b Worsley 9 G. J. Blore, b Worsley '.. 0 F. W. Oliver, b Worsley 66 C. D. Crawley, c Parker, - b Wors. 30 J. M. Mordaunt, c Church, b Parker ;........... 11 UNIVERSITY. B. Field, b Oliver 66 c Blore, b Harrison 6 G. II. Field, b Oliver 9 hit w, b Blore 3 B. Waud, hit w, b Harrison 17 c Dyke, b Oliver 32 W. Church, b Oliver 1 c Harrey, b Harrison ... 1 R. Parker, b Oliver 6 not out 27 C. 8. Glyn, b Mordaunt 0 b Harrison 0 G. I). Atkinson, b Mordaunt 33 st Harrison, b Crawley.. 51 J. K. Hichens, c Thesiger, b Mordaunt... 0 C. H. Elers, c and b Mordaunt........'. 11 C. F. Worsley, not out.. .'. 0 G. V. Brooke, absent 0 Leg byes 3, w 3 6 Leg byes 2, w 3 5 Total.. .. 149 Total . .. 125 CORPUS v. WADHAM. This match was played on Saturday, June 6, on the Wad- liam ground. Mr. Digby made a brilliant innings of 134 runs. CORPUS. A. B. Fisher, Esq., c Hester, b Andrews 34 R. II. Otter, Esq., b Hester 4 K. E. Digby, Esq., b Hunt 134 A. Infelix, Esq., run out 0 J. F. Collins, Esq., c& b Andrews 36 It. Martin, Esq., c Sale, b Andrs. 1 J. Tate, Esq., b Hester • 0 J. G. Kennedy, Esq., e Nicolls, b Andrews 0 J. N. Buckraaster, Esq., c Clif- ford, b Sale 9 F. Curgenven, Esq., b Preston. 4 T. P. Evans, Esq., not out 19 Byes 20,1 b 9, w 24 53 Total . .. 294 WADHAM. W. Andrews, Esq., 1 b w, b In- felix 3 II. Nlcholls, Esq., c Infelix, b Otter 20 W. Prest, Esq., not out ...., 17 E. Hester, Esq., b Infelix ..', 5 J. Andrews, Esq., b Otter..! 6 Byes 3,1 b 3, n b 1 A... 7 Total 58 BULLINGDON CLUB CAMBRIDGE QUIDNUNCS. This match came off on the Old Bullingdon ground on Friday and Saturday, the 12th and 13th inst., the Bullingdon side having the assistance of Burrin, their professional. The batting of D, D. Whigham and G. Arkwright, on the part of the latter, was first rate; while Mr. Thornewill, for Cam- bridge, played two excellent innings of 16 and 27. The fol- lowing score will show that the Bullingdon were the victors with 98 runs to spare: BULLINGDON. Hon. C. Fiennes, b Heathcote 0 b Ileatlicoto 10 It. Marker, b Thornewill 4 b Heathcote 25 D. D. Whigham, b Heatbcote 34 c Bourko, b Heathcote... 21 11. H. Wlllats, b Heathcoto 15 b Heathcote 12 R. Rurrougho, b Thornewill 3 b Heathcote 0 Lord Kkelinersdale, b Heathcote 3 b Heathcote 5 Hon. W. Portman, run out 5 b Heathcote 3 G. ArkwrlRht, b Heathcoto 4 c Baillie, b Heathcote ... 37 Burrin. b Thornewill 20 b Wingfleld 1 H. P. Ewart, c Fuller, b Heathcoto 3 c Wingfield, b Heathcote 3 G. Bruce, not out 1 not out 3 Byos 2,1 b 2 4 Byes 2,1 b 3 5 Total 96 Total 125 CAMBRIDGE. A. L. Smith, b Burrin 1 c Portraan, b Burrin 8 W. G. lleathcote, b Fiennes 1 b Burrin 1 W. Wingfleld, b Burrin 7 1 b w, b Burrin 7 J. M. Fuller, 1 b w, b Fiennes 0 b Burrin 2 W. H. Baillie, b Fiennes 0 not out 4 E. J. ThornewiH, not out 16 c Willats, b Whigham... 27 Hon. E. Bourke, b Fiennes 12 b Burrin 0 C. Baillie, b Fiennes 2 c Bruce, b Burrin 0 lion. A. C. Harvey, b Flennes 0 1 b w, b Burrin 0 Hon. E. Cavendish, b Burrin 4 c Burrin, b Marker 11 R. Conollv 0 b Marker 2 Byes 1,1 b 2 3 Byes 5, 1 b 1, w 9 15 Total 46 Total 77 MAGDALEN HALL v. LINCOLN COLLEGE. A match between these clubs was played on the Lincoln ground on the 16th inst. The excellent batting of Messrs. Cassan and Phelps produced good scores, and placed the Magdalen Hall eleven victorious with 88 runs to spare. Score: MAGDALEN HALL. F. Key, hit w, b Higgins 1 E. J. Cassan, not out 54 J. Copestako, b Higgins 7 W. M. Shepherd, b Higgins 0 W. E. Phelps, b Iliggins 35 R. B. Sankey, b Robson 2 W. H. Ridgeway, b Robson 0 W. W. Reade, run out 2 G. Wilkinson, b Higgins 0 J. Clegg, b Higgins 0 W. F. Reynolds, absent 0 Byes 20,1 b 2, w 8 30 Total , .. 131 LINCOLN. P. R. Clifton, b Phelps 0 J. P. Andrews, 1 b w, b Phelps... 14 J. M. Bradshaw, b Cassan 2 W. H. Higgins, b Cassan 3 S. Robson, b Cassan 0 J. Bedford, run out 13 G. Sumner, hit w, b Cassan 2 — Perkins, not out 2 C. M. Sankey, b Phelps 0 C. Hill, b Phelps 0 Byes 4, w 3 7 Total.. BRASENOSE COLLEGE v. PIRTON, OXON. This match was played on the Pirton ground on Wednes- day, the 17th inst. Score: BRASENOSE. E. Mather, b Kirkpatrick 30 J. Furnival, c Kennerd, b Wal- lington 1 — Morley, run out 28 G. Lane Fox, c Simcock, b Wal- lington 28 H. Baillie, b Kirkpatrick 7 Ld. Skelmersdale, b Kirkpatrick 5 — Bingley. b Kirkpatrick 29 E. Hill, c Wallington, b Wyatt... 9 — Fidler, not out 11 — Richardson, b Wyatt 8 — Codrington, 1 b w, b Wyatt... 0 Byes 8,1 b 4, w 4 16 Total., .. 172 PIRTON. — Kirkpatrick, c Skelmersdale, b Morley 2 M. Wyatt, c Skelmersdale, b Morley 0 — Brook, c Richardson, b Mather 29 H. Wyatt, b Mather 15 J. Bowles, b Mather 6 J. W. Wallington, not out 31 E. Trinder, b Lano Fox 1 — Kennerd, not out 19 Byes 7,1 b 4, w 15, n b 1 OXFORD HARLEQUINS v. CAMBRIDGE QUIDNUNCS. A match between twelve members of Cambridge Univer- sity, denominating themselves " Cambridge Quidnuncs," and a similar number of the sister University from the Harlequin Club, came off on the Magdalen ground, on Mon- day and Tuesday last. Both sides embraced several of the University Elevens, and consequently the game was looked forward to with interest. The Oxonians defended the wickets first, and before the last man was disposed of, a grand total of 199 had been produced. Mr. H. Gillett, of Exeter Col- lege, undoubtedly one of the finest players in the University, made the brilliant innings of 104, without giving the least chance. His score consisted of one six, three fives, six fours, nine threes, three twos, & c. Messrs. Oliver, Armitstead, and Faber also contributed double figures. The Cambridge gentlemen fell considerably short of the above score, the whole number being disposed of for 70, of which Mr. Cayley marked 22. On Tuesday the Cambridge again went to the wickets, and at the conclusion of the day's play ( when the match was drawn) still remained there, five men only hav- ing fallen for a score of 188. Mr. W. Wingfield carried out his bat for 86, obtained in a brilliant manner, by one six ( a fine square leg hit but of the ground), one five, two fours, nine threes, eleven twos, & c. Score :— OXFORD. A. P. Infelix, c Fuller, b Blore 0 F. Ww Oliver, c thornewill, b Cayly24 R. Mkrsham, c Thornewill, b CaylO W. W. Parker, st Baillie, b Cayley 3 Hon. C. Fiennes, b Lord Royston 1 A. F. Payne, b Lord Royston ... 0 G. II. Field, not out 0 Leg byes 6, w 2 9 Total.., II. Gillett, c Smith, bLdKoystonl04 W. G. Armitstead, b Hcathcote21 C. Marsham, b Heathcote 0 Rev. A. Fuber, c Cayley, b Blorel9 D. D. Whigham, b Heathcote ... 8 CAMBRIDGE. J. M. Fuller, c Olives, b R. Marsham ... 13 b Infelix 3 W. G. Heathcote, b Fiennes 0 B. Cayley, c Field, b Infelix 22 b C. Fiennes 27 W. Wingfleld, b R. Marsham 11 not out 86 G. R. Dupuis, b Infelix 2 o Faber, b Oliver 18 E. J. Thornewill, b Infelix 8 not out 16 Lord Royston, b R. Marsham 6 b C. Fiennes 0 Rev. E. W. Blore, b Infelix 2 c Parker, b C. Fiennes... 24 A. Baillie, c Fiennes, b R. Marsham 0 A. L. Smith, b R. Marsham 0 lion. E. Bourke, not out 0 C. Baillic, runout 2 Byos 2,1 b 1, w 1 4 Byes 3, w 11 14 Total... .. 70 Total.., NEW COLLEGE v. CORPUS. These colleges contested a match on University College ground on Saturday last, June 13th, when the Hon. C. Fiennes in a most brilliant manner produced 101 runs off his own bat This long score, with the assistance of 36 from Mr. Gepp, 22 from the Rev. A. Faber, and minor scores from the remaining bats, was increased to the formidable number of 229, which the Corpus eleven in both their innings were unable to wipe off, losing the match in one innings by 118 runs. Score: NEW COLLEGE. II. B. George, b Digby G. Tucker, b Infelix Rev. A. Faber, not out Hon. W. Fiennes, absent Byos 16,1 b 7, w 3 Total W. F. Phillpotts, c Tate, b Infelix. 14 W. Sowoll, b Infelix 0 11. J. Gepp, c Curgenven, b In- felix 36 Hon. C. Fiennes, c and b Young... 101 C. II. Pilkington, b Infelix 5 F. R. Wickham, st Digby, b Otter. 11 229 W. Bourchier, b Otter 8 CORPUS. W. Latham, b C. Fiennes 5 b W. Fiennes 1 A. P. Infelix. b W. Fiennes 15 c George, b W. Fiennes.. 3 K. E. Digby, b C. Fiennes 7 b W. Fiennos 16 It. II. Otter, b C. Fiennes 0 b C. Fienncs 0 J. F. Collins, run out 6 c C. Fiennes, bW. Fiennes 7 J. F. Young, run out 2 c Pilkington, bC. Fiennesl5 J. Tate, c W. Fiennes, b C. Fiennes 2 run out 4 J. G. Kennedy, b C. Fiennes 0 b C. Fiennes 0 A. 1J. Fisher, c C. Fiennes, b W. Fiennes. 8 b C. Fiennes 8 J. N. Buckn aster, b C. Fiennes 1 not out 0 F. II. Curgenven, not out 4 b C. Fiennes 0 Byes 2,1 b 1, w 1 4 Byes 2,1 b 2 4 Total.. .. 53 Total. .. 58 JESUS COLLEGE v. CORPUS. A match between Jesus College and an eleven from Corpus Christi College was played on the Worcester ground on Thursday, June 11th, when the Jesus proved themselves the conqierors in one innings, and 8 runs to spare. The following is the score :— JESUS COLLEGE. H. Evans, cD'Aeth, b Curgenven 1 D. Thomas, c Foster, b Curg. ... 22 J. Evans, 1 b w, b Mello 10 It. O. Williams, not out 0 Byes 13,1 b 5, w b 12 30 Kewley, b Curgenven 36 R. Price, b Curgenven 15 R. Williams, b Curgenven 2 C. Jones, b MeUo 23 I. Thomas, run out II G. Griffith, b Mello 14 F. Ellis, b Curgonven 9 CORPUS COLLEGE. W- ?^ I? u8lie9 D'Aeth' ^ q., c and b 1 b c JoQeg j Griffith OJ W. B. Skene, run out 1 c Price, b Griffith 4 F. H. Curgenven, b Griffith 0 b C. Jones 7 L. P. Evans, c R. Price, b Griffith 9 b Griffith 1 A. Carr, b C. Jones 7 b C. Jones 0 R. Foster, b C. Jone9 3 b C. Jones 1 W. C. Sedgwick, c D. Thomas, b C. Jones 6 b Griffith 0 F. H. Birley, b C. Jones 5 b Griffith 0 J. II. Mello, c C. Jones, b Griffith 9 c Griffith, b C. Jones 2 Rev. E. M. Welby, not out 0 b C. Jones 5 II. Bush, b Griffith 0 not out 0 Byes 6,1 b 3, w b 10 19 Byes 5, w b 8 13 Total 173 Total 59 Total . ... 34 CRICKET AT PORTSMOUTH. A match at cricket was played at the East Hants ground, Soutlisea, Portsmouth, on Saturday the 13th inst, between the Royal Artillery in Portsmouth Garrison and the East Hants Club. ROYAL ARTILLERY. Scrgt. Bennett, b Walton 0 c blane, b Walton 0 G. Fisher, bCapol 3 1 b w, b Walton 11 Hon. R. Hare, b Capel 3 b Walton 30 R. Straubenzeo, Esq., b Capel 2 not out : 51 Sergt. Adams, c M'Adam, b Waltoft 1 c M'Adam, b Blane 3 — Edmeadcs. Esq. run out - 0 run out 16 Private Conolly, b Capol X. 0 b Walton 2 Capt Cockburn, c Hope, b Capel 19 b Blane 3 — Anley, Esq., c M'Adam, b Walton ... 2 b Capel 1 Sergt. Craig, not out 9 b Walton 1 A. H. Goodtnougb, Esq 0 b Canel 6 Byes 4 4 Byes 14,1 b 2, w 4... 20 .. 43 Total 142 Total EAST HANTS CLUB. C. J. Blane, Esq., 23rd It. W. Fusileers. b Straubenzee 0 b Fisher 27 R. Hope, Esq., R. M. A., c and b Fisher ... 0 M'Adam, Esq., 7th R. Fus., b Straubonzeo 3 b Fisher 0 F. Walton, E.>- q., R. M., b Straubenzee ... 10 not out 52 — Follett, Esq., 7th R. F„ b Fisher 0 c Conolly, b Straubenzeo 2 Hon. It. Capel, R. N., b Straubenzee 19 b Straubenzeo 1 Chas. Gurnoy, Esq., 7th R. F., run out... 2 W. H. Godden, Esq., c Conolly, b Fisher 20 Mr. R. S. Coleman, not out 15 b Fisher 4 Corporal Sladden, R. M. A., run out 2 not out 9 G. Heigham, 23rd R. W. F., absent b Fisher 2 Byes9, lb 1 10 Byes6,1 b 1, w3, nb 111 Total 81 Total 108 The East Hants winning by four wickets to spare. This match was very interesting, and produced excitement The batting by Messrs. Walton, Straubenzee, Rare, and Blane was much admired. A match will be played on the East Hants ground, Southsca, on Wednesday, the 24th inst., between the officers of Parkhurst, I. W., and the East Hants club. CRICKET AT CHARTERHOUSE. CHURCH v. STATE. This match took place at Charterhouse on Friday, the 12th inst The " cloth " first took the bat, and when their last wicket fell had scored 67. The laymen then took office at the wickets, but left them with a score three behind their opponents. In the second innings " Mother Church " was soon disposed of, and " State " won easily with nine wickets to go down. The match throughout excited great interest, " Church" now maintaining that the return match will show an opposite result Score: CHURCH. F. G. Inge, run out 0 c Wilmot, b Reeve W. A. Atkinson, run out 4 b Brodio 0 J. S. Tate, b Brodio 2 b Brodie 3 W. R. Seymour, c Somerset, b Reeve 12 b Reeve O C. E. R. Girdles tone, b Brodie 10 b Reeve 7 J. Atkinson, b- Brodio 16 c Wilmot, b Reeve 1 R. A. Sargeaunt, b Roberts 5 c Wilmot, b Reeve 0 A. E. Seymour, b Brodie 0 b Brodie 0 J. C. Adle, b Brodie 0 b Reeve 0 G. Wallace, run out. 5 not out 0 B. Champneys, not out 0 o and b Brodie 0 Byes 2,1 b 2, w 18, n b 1 23 Byes 3, w 5, n b 1 9 Total 67 Total 20 8TATE. A. S. Carter, c W. Atkinson, bW. 8eymour 3 not out 9 F. D. Orme, b J. Atkinson 7 not out 1 C. B. H. Somerset, b J. Atkinson 8 R. G. Lindsay, b Tate 2 A. E. Wilmot, b J. Atkinson 0 N. H. Reeve, b J. Atkinson 0 b Tate 7 R. Brodie, c A. Seymour, b Wallace 6 G. Cardale, not out 5 R. B. Roberts, run out 0 H. H. Gilbert c Inge, b Tate 0 J. Warner, b Tate 0 Byos 8,1 b 1, w 24 33 Byes 4, w 3 7 Total.. ,.. 64 Total., .. 24 FIFTH FORM ( WITH DAKIN) v. SCHOOL ( WITH C. PEARSON. ESQ.) This match was commenced at Charterhouse on Thursday, the 11th inst, but not concluded till Monday last. In spite of the aid which the Fifth received from Dakin, they were defeated by 44 runs, to be accounted for in great measure by the good bowling of C. Pearson, Esq., in their second innings. Score: SCHOOL. W. R. Seymour, c Inge, b Dakin 2 b Reovo 1 R. G. Lindsay, b Dakin 0 b Dakin 0 C. Pearson, b I'akln 7 b Dakin 3 J. 8. Tate, c Wilmot, b Reeve 9 b Dakiu 0 R. Brodie, b Reeve 12 b Dakin I W. A. Atkinson, b Dakin 2 run out 10 C. E. R. Girdlestone, run out 3 1 b w, b Dakin O J. Atkinson, b Reeve 8 b Reeve 5 G. Cardale, run out 0 not out 3 F. D. Orme. b Dakin 1 c Carter, b Dakin 0 C. B. H. Somerset, not out 0 run out 0 ByCs 5, w 2, n b 1 8 B 13,1 b 3, w 2, n b 1... I9 Total 52 Total 42 FIFTH FORM. R. B. Roberts, b Brodie 0 1 b w, b Pearson 0 W. A. E. Wilmot, run out 5 b W. 8eymour 0 F. G. luge, run out 5 st Orme, b Pearson 0 N. H. Reeve, b Brodio 2 b W. Seymour 7 J. C. Halo, b Tate 0 b Pearson 2 R. A. Sargeaunt, b Brodio 3 b Pearson O J. Warner, b Brodie 0 b W. Seymour 3 Dakin, b Brodie 8 b Pearson 1 A. E. Seymour, not out 0 b Pearson..- o A. S. Carter, bTate 0 cW. Atkinson, b W. Seym. O H. II. Gilbert, b Tate 0 not out 0 Byes 3,1 b 1, w 4 8 Byel, w5 6 Total 31 Total 19 SUTTON COLDFIELD v. FOREST OF ARDEN. This match was played on the Merrilen ground, on Wednes- day last SUTTON. Neville, b Mallluson 0 b W. Ratliff 4 Webb, run out 12 b W. Ratllff 6 Williams, o Dalton, b Mallinson 4 b Harding 6 Briges 1 b w, b Malllnson 6 c Snooner, b Mallinson... 1.% Moorsim, b W. Ratliff. 8 b W. Hatllff U China, b Nalllnson 12 b Malllnson 4 Inge, cT. Ratliff, b W. Ratliff .38 c Harding, b Mallinson 6 Gem. b Mallinson J 1 c Ratliff j Bedford, b Ratliff 11 not out \ Perkins, b Mallinson 1 b W. Ratliff o Addenbrooko, not out 0 b W Ratliff 0 Byes 3,1 b 3, w 6 12 Byes 2,1 b 3, w 8 13 Total., W. Ratliff, b Williams 2 Dalton, c Webb, b Webb 7 Harding, b Williams 2 Lord Guernsey, b Webb 9 Mallinson, clnge, b Williams ... 11 T. Ratliff, b Williams 3 8pooner, run out 1 .. 105 FORE8T OF ARDEN. Total . Ward, c Inge, b Gem 7 Wedge, c Gem, b Gem o Wayte, not out o Hushes, o Moorsim, b Gem 3 Byes 3 3 Total .. 48 CRICKET IN SCOTLAND. A match at cricket was played on Monday between the Drumpeller Club and the Glasgow Garrison, on the beautiful ground of D. Carrick Buchanan, Esq., Drumpeller. Time did not admit of the game being finished, and when tho wickets were drawn the score was as follows:— DRUMPELLER. Bumford b Palliser 5 b Palllser 0 Griffith, b Pallisor 3 b Matthews 4 Buchansn, b Matthews 19 b Palliser 6 Major Godby, b Matthews 14 not out 37 Usherwood, b Matthews 0 Ibw. b Horsley 25 Hall, c Young, b Palliser 24 b Palliser 7 Isaac, b Palllser 0 1 b w, b Horsley 1 Freeth, b Palllser 1 b Matthews 9 Girdwood, b Matthews 4 c Lyons, b Matthews ... 11 Macdonald, not out 0 not out 13 Brown, b Matthews 2 b Horsley 8 Byes 1,1 bl; w4 8 Byes 11,1 b 2, w 12, 25 Total Total .. 146 GARRISON. Serkeant Bond, b Hall 7 Mr Brown, b Isaac 0 Mr Matthews, b Usherwood ... 22 Mr Lee, c Usherwood, b Hall ... s Mr Palliser, b Hall 8 Capt Young, c Ushrwd, b Isaac 6 Capt Ternplcman, b Hall 6 Corporal Horsley, b Ieaac 2 Sergeant Lyons, not out 7 Mr Cowan, b Isaac 4 Mr Mills, b Hall 0 Byes 2 2 Total 7* SINGLE WICKET MATCH.— The long- talked of single wicket match which has been looked forward to with much interest, came off at Glynde Park, on Friday, 12th, with eight gen- tlemen of the Southdown Hunt against Mr. J. W. Pagden and a friend. The eight were the favourites, and they were the first to put themselves in defensive attitudes, but so good was the bowling and fielding of the two, that they could make only five runs in their first innings. Mr. Pagden then went to the wicket, closely surrounded, and eagerly watched by the eight hard- riding nimrods, he played carefully for a while, and it was thought not much could be done at singlo wicket with eight in the field, however, he at length made a one, a two, then he began to open his shoulders, and never was seen such a clean, splendid, hard, and extraordinary long hitting, keeping the scorers and field in full exercise bowler after bowler was tried, but still he hit the ball like a cannon shot to all parts of the ground for an hour and half. His partner played equally well, and the result was, that the eight were beaten by the two by a single innings, with 55 runs to spare. There was a large and fashionable com- pany preseut to witness the novel game, and, if we might judge from the clapping of delicate hands, the sympathy of the ladies was evidently with the two. VALUE OF ROOKS.— The balance between injury or benefit derived from rooks by the agriculturist is a question which general opinion seems to have settled by considering that the occasional injury is much more than counterbalanced by the amount of benefit conferred in the consumption of thou- sands of destructive grubs, of the common cockchafer, the wlreworms of several sorts, and, as mentioned by Mr. Selby, the larv » 3 also of the insect commonly known by the name of Harry- longlegs; these and probably many others equally injurious to vegetation are searched for and devoured with avidity, forming a very large proportion of the food of this most numerous species. Early in the morning rooks visit meadow land, while the grass is yet wet with dew, to break their fast on worms and slugs which the moisture of that period induces to crawl forth. Later in the day they may be seen searching newly ploughed ground for the various insects there exposed, or again visiting pastures for other purposes. Then they are accused of destroying the grass by pulling it up by the roots; but it has been stated, and I believe truly, that this is an error arising out of the follow- ing circumstances. In searching for grubs which are con- cealed in the earth, and supported by eating the roots of the grass, the rook pulls at the blade of grass with its bill, and when the grass comes up readily the bird knows there are under it insects which have destroyed its roots, and in this way detects them ; but if the blade of grass is firm the rook goes to another part of the ground. In a field where grubs are very abundant the rooks scatter the grass every- where, so as to give the appearance of having rooted it up, while they have only exposed the depredations of insects by which the roots have been destroyed.-— YarreU, 206 THE FIELD, THE C O U N T R Y GENTLEMAN'S NEWSPAPER. [ MARCH 28, 1857. [ A register of all tho properties noticed in the Estate Journal LA kept by the publisher of THE FIELD, who will supply gratia the name and address of the agent or other person from whom farther particulars may he obtained. Appli- cations should quote the number, which, to facilitate refer- ence, is placed at the end of the notice of each property.] ESTATES, SPORTING QUARTERS, MANSIONS, & c. FOR SALE, OR TO BE LET. ON the subject of registration of title to land, which we alluded to in our last number, a second plan has been proposed by Mr. Wilson. This has been described as registration of the freehold ; that is, that possession is the root of title, and the freeholder or possessor is entitled always to register his title. A map of all the land in the kingdom being made and divided into parishes and districts. This map to be on authority, " on which each field or other materially defined por- tion of the surface of the country should be distin- guished by a numerical symbol," and registrars to be sent down into the several districts to register the claims; but this plan gives also the right to an}' one to register cluims upon the property under the head of " charges and notices." A notable way, apparently, of increasing the process of litigation, for, as the Commissioners observe on this plan, that not only is there a great expense involved in sending registration commissioners, but the plan would involve a compul- sory registration of title; for ft landlord could not remain passive while there is a power for any one to set up some sort of charge or claim on the property. " The consequence must be that claims without num- ber would be sent into the registrar, and thus afford facilities for setting up charges, many of which would he doubtful or fictitious, but which would, neverthe- less have to be got rid of before a purchaser could be advised to accept the registered title. With such ob- jections tlicro would appear but little chance of such a proposal being accepted. It Is well that landholders should know what is being done as to these registra- tions ; and It is for tills purpose that we give the outline of these proposals. Of the estates for sale in England, one in Berkshire offers the advautagc of proximity to the residence of royalty. It consists of a bouse with pleasure grounds, and about forty acres of laud, distant about two miles from stations on the Great and South- Western Rail- ways. It is in the neighbourhood of the royal and several other packs of hounds. ( 276.) An estate is for sale in Buckinghamshire, consist- ing of a dairy farm of about 74 acres of land, with a farmhouse and homestead. There are also two other allotments of land of 19 and 21 acres severally. ( 277.) A property consisting of three small divisions, one of 150 acres, one of 80 acres, and the third of 50 acres, is for sale. It is on the Isis, and in the centre of the V. W. II. Berkshire and Heythrop Hunts, and is an easy distance from the Great Western Hail way. ( 278.) A hunting- box, with 180 acres of freehold land, is to bo sold, in Essex ; it is distant about two hours from London, by rail, and within reach of three packs of hounds. There is a coach- house and stabling, and the requisite farm buildings. ( 270.) In Gloucestershire, near the Forest of Dean, there Is a property to be sold, consisting of a residence with offices, gardens, and pleasure grounds, and 1100 acres pf land. It is situated near to a station on the South Wales line, and about twelve miles from the town of Gloucester. There are fox- hounds in the immediate neighbourhood and shooting aud fishing. ( 280.) In the southern part of Hampshire to be sold an estate, consisting of a house and 425 acres of land, with farm buildings and labourers' cottages. It lies within five miles of a station on the Portsmouth Railway, and within reach of several packs of hounds. ( 281.) In Herefordshire there is a property for sale, a house and pleasure- grounds, in all about 22 acres. The liouso is large, and there are suitable offices and a range of stabling for nine horses, with loose boxes, & c. ( 282.) An estate of about 215 acres is for sale in Leicester- shire. There is a residence about a mile from a elation oil the Rugby and Stamford railway, with pleasure grounds, kitchen garden, and loose boxes for nine horses. There are eight cottages, with gardens. This property is situated within un easy distance of the Pytchlcv, Mr. Taelby's, and the Warwickshire hounds. ( 288.) An estate of 430 acres of land, with a residence, is to be sold in Suffolk. There are also two farm resi- dences and homesteads. It is situated about four miles from a station on the Eastern Counties railway, and eight miles from Newmarket. ( 284.) In South Wales there is u property for sale, con- sisting of a house and 122 acres of land. It is on the banks of a river, in which there is salmon and sewin fishing, and also trout fishing may be had in the neighbourhood. Distance, about four miles from a station ou the South Wales railway. ( 285.) A house and upwards of 1084 acres of laud are to be sold in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The house, is large, and stands in a park of about 100 acres. There is au ornamental piece of water of several acres in extent. There is also shooting on the property, and it is within distance of three packs of hounds, ft will be sold iu three lots. The first lot comprises the house and about 800 acres; the others arc two small furms, with suitable buildings. ( 286.) Properties for letting comprise one in Cumberland, to be let for a term of years, a house, partially fur- nished, with garden and pleasure- grounds, and offices. There is fishing in a river which runs through the property. ( 287.) To be let, ou the south coast of Devon, a family residence, with garden, conch- house, and stabling, and also the exclusive right of shooting over 700 acres of preserved land within the manor. ( 288.) In Hampshire, iu the new forest, there is a fur- nished house to be let, with gardens and grounds, with stabling for fourteen horses, and 20 acres of laud may be had if required. It is in the neighbourhood of the N. F. II., and within reach of several other packs. ( 289.) A residence and shooting to be let in Somersetshire; there are offices, gardens, and stabling for twenty horses. It may be hud with or without land, and there is the right of shooting over extensive manors. It lies about two miles from the Froine Railway station. ( 290.) In Suffolk n furnished residence, with pleasure- grounds, gardens, stabling for eleven horses, and about 18 acres of grass land, is to be let for a term of three or live years. There is shooting over au estate of 3000 acres, and also fishing. ( 291.) A furnished residence standing in a park, is to let for three or five years. Toe house is lsrge, with offices, and kitchen- garden, and stabling for thirteen horses. About 40 acres of grass land will be let with the house. There is shooting over 800 acres. ( 292.) In Worcestershire a furnished house is to be let for a term of years, with otfices, stabling, loose boxes, and about eight acres of land. There are three pucks of IMUIUIS ami harriers in the neighbourhood. ( 293.) In Yorkshire, about eight miles from Doncaster, there is a furnished house to be let, standing in a park. There are out- ofliccs, stabling, & c., kitchen- garden ; and about 50 acres of land may be had if required. It is distant about three miles from a railway- station. Shooting over 1500 acres. ( 294.) In Scotland. There is a small estate for sale in Dumfriesshire, consisting of a house and 278 acres of land. There are also five cottages. The upset price is 90001., if not sold it will be let on Lease for fifteen years. ( 295). In Berwickshire, an estate of 466 acres is to be sold. There is a house and garden, with vinery and con- servatory. There is trout- fishing in a river near, also salmon- fishing in the neighbourhood, and several packs of hounds hunt the district. ( 296). Of lettings, there is a furnished house, with garden and offices, and a few acres of land, to be let for a term; and also the right of shooting over about 2000 acres, and the liberty of trout- fisliiug in a river near. ( 297). In East Lothian, shootings over 2500 acres are to be let for a term. ( 298). In Peeblesshire, a range of shootings of about 5000 acres, with small lodge, & c., to be let on lease, for not less than three years. ( 299). In Perthshire, a furnished house, with garden, offices, and shootings over 7000 acres, principally grouse, with the right of fishing in Loch Earn, and also in several trouting streams on the property, to be let for a term of years as may be agreed upon. ( 300.) Also, in Perthshire, a furnished house, shootings, and fishings, to be let. The shootings extend over 6000 acres, and there is also fishing. ( 301.) Shootings and fishings in Skye to be sub- let for four years. The shootings extend over a district 15 miles long and by 5 to 7 wide. A farm- house, furnished, to be let, with the shootings and fishings. ( 302.) In Ireland, in the county Galway, there is a house to be sold, with about 300 statute acres of land. There are suitable offices to the house, and fishing and wild- fowl shooting on Lough Corrib. ( 303.) To be let, in the county Meath, a small lodge, with coach- house and stabling for six horses. It is in the centre of a sporting country. There is a pack of fox- hounds near, and harriers within two miies, and also fishing to be had. ( 304.) PROPERTIES SOLD. An estate, which our readers may have seen fre- quently advertised in our columns, situated in the West of Inverness- shire, and known as the Knoydart estate, was sold by auction on Wednesday last, 17th inst., at the rooms No. 18, George- street, Edinburgh, by Messrs. Dowells and Lyon. This estate, which is let in large sheep farms, contains about 67,400 acres. There is a suitable residence at Inverie, on Loch Nevis. Four large streams run through the property, and the shootings comprise every description of game. The upset price was 84,000/.; the price actually realised, 90,200/., or about 28s. the acre. The pur- chaser, J. Baird, Esq., Gartsberrie. A property consisting of a dwelling- house with out- buildings, and forty- eight acres of land, meadow and pasture, situated in Collumpton, Devon, was sold on Monday the 8th inst., for 4800/., or at the rate of 100/. per acre. Notwithstanding the high price realised as above, the present is by no means a favourable time for the sale of land. With money fetching a very high rate of Interest, it cannot be expected that capitalists will invest in land; and, as the rate of interest affects the value more or less of all property, parties wishing to purchase for occupation may think it worth while to wait for a more favourable opportunity. A property in Hampshire, of 200 acres, with a first- class resi- dence, and offering the advantages of a sporting country, was offered by Messrs. Winstanley, and re- mained unsold, at 12,700/., or about 63/. the acre, a sum which of itself would at one time have been con- sidered, if not a high, at all events a remunerating price. A small property situated at Sunning Hill, in Berkshire, consisting of a detached cottage, with twelve rooms and offices, and loose boxes and stabling for nineteen horses, all brick- built, with four acres of land, the rental of which is 70/. per annum, offered by Messrs. Cleare and Underhay, was bought in at 950/. And two freehold properties offered by Mr. Bentley of Worcester, one of 120 acres, well drained, in good cultivation, and with a good residence, the esti- mated rental of which was 300/. per annum, land- tax redeemed, remained unsold; as also was another pro- perty, of 126 acres, with a comfortable farmhouse, rented at 200/. per annum, land- tax redeemed. On the 17tli inst. the lands of Newton, in the county of Forfar, wero offered for sale by Messrs. Dowells and Lyon, at their rooms in George- street, Edinburgh. The property contains about 270 acres— 163 arable, 76 wood, and remainder pasture. They were not sold. We give these facts in order to show the state of the market. INCUMBERED ESTATES COURT, IRELAND. NOTES ON FORTHCOMING SALES. Robert Thompson's property, in the counties of Down and Monaghan, to be sold on the 2nd of July, consists of five lots in different localities. Lots 1 and 2 adjoin, and consist of 325 acres of excellent land, in a favourable position, being near to Belfast, with every advantage of sea and railway communi- cation. Lot 3 comprizes 316 acres of good tillage and pasture land, near to Bullibay; and Lot 4 is of larger extent and better quality, but is liable to an annuity of 21/. for two liyes. Full particulars may be obtained in London of Messrs. livans and Co., 2, Gray's- inn- square. On the 3rd of July, the remaining portion of Mrs. Yates's estate is to be offered for 6ale. It consists of 260 acres of good land, in a rich grazing country, and let to respectable tenants at moderate rents. The town of Castlederinot is nearly adjoining, and there is a station on the the Carlow branch of the Great S. and W. railway, affording communication with all the chief fairs and markets, especially with Dublin. Ou the 7th of July, one of the most celebrated places in the county of Waterford is to be sold ( for the second time in the Commissioners' Court). It is now tlie property of the notorious J. Sadleir, and formerly was tho seat of the Wall family. Coolna- muck House and demesne, forming the principal lot, is in a romantic situation, in a valley through which runs the river Suir, and, sloping down to the river, this estate lines the bank for more than a mile. The Suir enjoys a high reputation among fishermen; and a salmon weir on the property is of considerable value. It is unnecessary to say anything about the house, offices, gardens, & c., as they are well known to be adapted for the residence of any family of distinction. The Marquis of Waterford's seat ( Curraghmore) is not far distant; and that is but one of the many attrac- tions of a finely- wooded and altogether most beautiful country, for which we have a particular admiration. Lot 2 is less ornamental, but more useful in its cha- racter. It consists of nearly 400 acres of fine grazing land, in a remarkably rich and fertile locality. There are few leases outstanding, and the purchaser will come into the possession of as fine a grazing farm as any in the county of Tipperary. Lot 3 will be a less eligible purchase, as the land is of inferior quality, and is burdened with a head rent. Mr. Daly Vernon's Estate, to be sold on the 10 th of July, consists of nearly 200 acres of land, known as the Stonehall property, a few miles distant from Mul- lingar, a well- known station on the Midland G. W. railway. This property is held in fee- farm at a small rent. To the attention of fishermen we must particularly commend it, as the lakes of Donore and Owell, famed for trout, are in the immediate vicinity; and to these and other lakes anglers are glad to re- sort from all parts of the kingdom. In a theological point of view this property excels, as both church and chapel are hard by; nor must we omit to add, abrupt as may be the transition, that the Westmeath hounds regularly hunt the district, With advan- tages like these, who would not like to become the purchaser of Stone Hall ? PECULIARITY OF FORM- LARGE CARCASED HORSES. BY HARRY HIEOVER. WHENEVER I venture an opinion on any subject, I neither do so as considering it incontrovertibly right, or presuming to think others will hold it as such: in fact, it will be admitted I at all times candidly state what I conceive may be brought forward antago- nistical to my view of the case. My readers can thus draw their own conclusions from what is said on either side. In the spirit of such feeling of what is fair and proper, I will state certain opinions that are quite at variance with my own; but at the same time I must, injustice to myself, premise they were opinions cur- rent before I was born, and refuted and shown to be fallacious very soon afterwards. There were scores of low sayings among grooms and such persons showing the favourableopinions entertained by them in favour of horses carrying large carcases— and, in sooth, such opinions were also entertained by many who, had they exercised their reasoning power, would have seen how erroneous such predilection was. " I like a herse that gives me something to kick against." " He's the right sort; he carries uis bread and cheese cupboard with him." " I like a horse that, if you feed him well, brings some of it home again." Sundry such sayings seemed to imply that people wished a horse to carry a store of food in his stomach, as the camel does water— which, though a great advantage to the animal, and sometimes even to his master if crossing the Desert of Bilma, would be anything but a desirable attribute in a horse crossing Ashby pas- tures. How far this said carrying " his bread and cheese " with him, as a store, might serve a horse when hunters, like day- labourers, began their work at six in the morning and finished at six at night, or when, at all events, nine hours was but an average time for a day's fox- hunling, I am not prepared to say : rarely if ever — thank the sylvan deities! — having taxed my horse's powers of endurance, or my own patience, to such ex- tent. Many persuns have of course heard of hounds being at the covert- side by day- break, and, from what they judge of the time occupied in killing a fox who flies from his kennel at eleven, they possibly con- clude our ancestors hail got their work or sport over by what we hold to be breakfast hour. No such thing. Foxes were rarely in those days run into; tbey were hunted till the endurance of the united pack, relieving each other, outlasted that of the fox single- handed, who, prior to being come up with, might oftentimes be seen hardly able to raise a trot. Now we run into him often when going something bordering on twenty miles an hour. Where would be the " bread- and- cheese" carriers on such occasions? I am not prepared to say but that a pot of porter, and something like a pound of beef- steak, would to a cormorant who couid take them, as he probably would say, " stand by him," if he was obliged to walk thirty miles at a rate of three miles an hour. But Charley Westhall would find them lie something heavy on the stomach, in doing the same distance at the rate of six miles and a half in the hour, or more. Nothing can be a greater mistake than concluding that a horse's having a protuberant carcase is proof of the goodness of his constitution, of his hardihood, or of his capability of enduring work. I would only ask, if a postman was wanted, a porter, a messenger, or, in fact, any man that required the slightest activity, would any one select a little or big pot- bellied fellow to do the work ? The inference to be drawn on such a man presenting himself would naturally be that he had never been employed in such work, or that lie was incapable of doing it. Had he been so engaged, the pot- belly would soon have disappeared. We do not usually see letter- carriers in such a state. I have heard many men say " they detested a horse showing a middle- piece like a shotten herring." So do I; but this is even preferable ( to carry on the simile) to a horse with a belly like a herring filled with roe to his very throat. 1 am no advocate for " drawing horses over fine," even as racehorses, though some of the old ones can- not live tho_ lengths they have to go unless they are so. There is no occasion whatever for a hunter to be in the same state as a racehorse when brought to the post; but look at a fair constitutioned racehorse six weeks before,, when in regular work, but not the se- verest he will have to encounter, I should say he was about iu the condition and state a hunter should be, intended to cross a fast country. You will lind his crest firm to the touch, his muscles just developed, and springing beneath tho hand if pressed from shoulder to flank, his carcase nicely rounded, neither showing like the shotten or the over- loaded herring. A favourite term with grooms of late years is " a carcase as straight as a gun- barrel." It is well if a horse towards the end of a season shows this; but, to begin with, I should like a slight deviation from the straight line, and will allow a little handsome fall behind the girths; hut this must depend on the na- tural tendency of a horse as to form, and many very light- carcased ones can go through as much work, and take their turn with their more robust- looking partners. I will here, for instance, state that no power on earth could make me carry carcase. From habit I believe I eat and drink less than one man in twenty, yet few men have undergone severer bodily exertion in every way. I am not, therefore, so much alarmed at " shy feeders" as many persons are. I have rarely found your gluttons ( and consequently horses that show they are such) brilliant performers. Carcase and paunch are quite different things ; a horse having a good carcase from having long back ribs, and not an undue space between the last rib and his hip- bone, I grant indicates strength. This is bone and muscle, not distended abdomen, in fact, entrails. I have said a horse should not have an undue space between his last rib and his hip- bone; but let me observe, he should not be what is still more objectionable— too short in this particular, that is, too much " tied up." A horse so formed may ( like one narrow across the hips) look very level aud pretty, and, for a mere park hack, neither are objectionable ; but a hunter, or any horse destined to great feats, wants good wide hips— if somewhat protuberant no matter— he also wants good space to work thein in. There is a vast differ- ence between pretty horses and handsome ones. I have seen many beautiful ones very distinguished on tho turf and in the field, but they were beautiful from symmetry and proportion. It is quite possible for a horse to be merely pretty without possessing either in any eminent degree. I have remarked long, or, in more common terms, deep back ribs, as a perfection and proof of strength, I am not aware that a long rib is a bit stronger than a short one; but the former has the advantage of ad- ditional corresponding muscle supporting it— hence, I conceive, its strength. Many first- rate racehorses are in this particular very deficient— in fact, made like a greyhound. Bay Middleton was one, yet " he could go;' nor for the Derby length, or that of some of the good things iu racing now in vogue, does it matter; for a horse must be a wretch indeed that found his back ache in carrying about eight stone for a mile and a half. But the hunter has to carry on an average say twelve stone, and that for several hours; consequently a good strong back and body is indis- fiensable in his case, but ho wants little more abso- ute belly than does the racehorse. In my next article I will endeavour to point out the origin and causes of overgrown carcases; for, as I will also endeavour to show, they are not natural to the horse, or, indeed, any quadruped. There can be no doubt that domestication and art have in many particulars improved the breed of most animals underthe care of man. It has also improved in many respects thir capabilities, as regards their utility to ourselves; but I am by no means certain but our treatment renders some animals less useful to themselves. HARRY HIEOVER. KICKING HORSES. SIR,— In reply to your correspondent J. G. G., I beg to say that if a horse appears to kick in the stable from a merely vicious propensity, the best cure is to tie a truss of straw behind him, suspended from the ceiling by a cord, in order to give it full swing— let- ting the truss hang in a position where the horse's leg Is likely to hit it. After the first night a horse is rarely known to kick again. The only precaution to be recommended is to put on a pair of knee- caps, as, when struck by the return of the straw, horses are generally so terrified that they spring forward or upwards, and might injure the knees against the manger. This plan, I believe, is well known in Ger- many; and I have an Irish horse now that could be cured by no other means. But at this season of the year, in a stable kept too hot, warm clothing is ofteu a cause of kicking. I had once a mare with an irri- table skin in a London stable, always hot during summer nights; she kicked until her legs were swollen. After trying various other means with no avail, I had her stripped of all clothing, both night and day ; and she never kicked afterwards, although again clothed on the return of winter. E. C. A. MARION & CO.' S PHOTOGRAPHIC TRIP TO NAPLES. THE rapid strides which the interesting art of photo- graphy has made of late years are sufficient to induce a belief that the ingenuity of man will at length ac- complish what has hitherto been deemed impossible, and that we shall ere long be able to enjoy, not only accurate resemblance and correct drawing in these wonderful sun- pictures, but also the beauties of tone and colour. No branch of the art is more inte- resting than the stereoscopic. By an ingenious adap- tation of the laws which regulate vision, two pictures, taken from angles slightly different, are made to form one spectrum; just as the two pictures taken by our two eyes unite to bring the sensation of one solid object to the brain. Here we have a nearer approach to life- like similitude than before. The friend who is no longer with us is made to stand out in all solid reality in the chiaroscuro of the stereoscope. The scene which we may never again revisit is brought before us like a panorama, and lies spread out as if we gazed at it from a window. With these preliminary observations we beg to introduce to the notice of our readers an admirable set of photographic views taken in the City of Naples and its vicinity, and published by Mr. Marion, of Regent- street, under the title of " A Trip to Naples." The collection comprises some forty well- selected views, and it is inclosed in a neat and portable morocco case. 1' he views arc selected from the most picturesque localities, and include scenes fromSorrente, Pausilippo, and Amalfi. Some of the choicest works of art ill the Villa Realc are also given. The pictures are protected from dirt and the biting tooth of time by a sort of glaze or varnish, which shields without diminishing the tone of the photographs. BEES. SIR,— It has been observed that a hive sometimes fails in consequence of the death of the old queen, but bee- keepers as often have to lament the loss of stocks which, having thrown swarms, possess young queens; and also of second swarms, which the young queens have themselves led off. As we are now in the height of the swarming season, a few remarks on this subject will not be out of place. It is generally known that after the first swarm has departed with the old queen an interregnum of a week or two takes place. Many are the vicissitudes which await her successor, and" many are the dangers to which she is exposed; she must fight her way to the throne, her rivals being the sister queens, which are all hatched within a few days of each other. The instinct. of self- preservation insures the safety of one of the combatants, for if so situated in the mortal struggle that they could mutually give the fatal sting each queen retires till a renewed encounter gives one an advantage of position. The victor has, however, before this, been exposed to a probably greater dan- ger, for, though the bees may be passive witnesses of the royal duels, and in no way interfere between the queens, never becoming partisans, they appear guided by the chivalrous feeling that the stronger shall not oppress the weaker. Hence they may be seen guarding the cells of the unhatched queens from the destructive attacks of their rival; and till those later hatched shall have gained strength and courage, seizing and forcibly detaining tlie impetuous queen. It is in these struggles that the safety of the hive becomes involved. In her efforts to disengage herself, the queen may become mutilated. The sove- reign of one of my hives lost her sixth foot in the fray, but is as good a queen as can be. Should, how- ever, the mutilated member he the wing, the fate of the hive is sealed. As soon as the young queen attempts to fly she falls to tho ground, and never re- gains the hive. The stock is irreparably queenless, unless the vigilant bee- keeper has discovered the loss ; and then ( as under these circumstances the drones are preserved) he should at once repair the mischief by supplying a young queen, if they can still be procured from second swarms, or, if too late for that, by provi- ding the stock with brood, from which au artificial queen will soon be raised. One year I found a stock in this predicament the end of July. In eleven days a young queen was raised. She began to lay eggs towards the end of August, in which I stimulated her, so as to recruit the declining strength of the hive ; and the little arti- ficial queen led off her first swarm the following spring before any other in the neighbourhood. A. MARCH 28, 1 8 5 7 .] T H E FIELD, THE C O U N T RY GENTLEMAN'S N E W S P A P E R. 207 THE BEGINNING OF SUMMER. BRIGHT and lengthened days are not always a guarantee of Nature having altogether emancipated lierself from the torpid iafluences of winter and spring. It is seldom until the summer solstice is arrived at, that the gardener can rely on that genial and con- tinuous warmth which rapidly perfects his vegetable productions. He puts out his bedding plants at the end of May, and sun and showers make them seem prosperous for a season; but soon a change takes place. Cold winds blow, and a very depressed tempe- rature at night, with early morning frosts, bring everything to a stand- still. The foliage of Geraniums is discoloured; annuals have a stunted and a withered appearance; Verbenas stop their shoots as if they meant to trail no further on the ground. We are discouraged, and almost wish we had kept our favourites in the greenhouse, or pit, for a week or two longer, when at last our best wishes are gratified by summer coming in earnest. Calm hot days and warm nights develope vegetable life with almost magic rapidity, and the summer garden, by the be- ginning of July, assumes the beauty which we have so much laboured for and longed to behold. By the time these lines reach the eyes of our readers, we hope what we have described may be a reality in their experience, and that the late east winds and white frosts may have disappeared until late autumn comes round. When the longest day is past, it would be like treason to Flora to talk of cold, and of checked vegetation and blighted flowers. Of these things, however, we have had considerable ex- perience during the past three weeks. But we now hope for better days. As our plants grow and our flowers bloom, renewed energies must be put forth by us, in order that nature may not out- run our labours in untidy luxuriance. What we feel incumbent upon ourselves in these more hopeful cir- cumstances we will detail to our readers. All withered leaves and decaying flowers should be diligently removed, both for the sake of neatness, and in regard to the flowers, to make the coming blooms finer by the excision of the forming seed- vessels. The object of the process of flowering is the reproduction of the plant in the shape of seeds, and if this end is gained the parent often loses its beauty and hastens to decay ; but, if the formation of seed is prevented, the plant will make renewed efforts, and produce more flowers. This principle of the economy of nature should never be forgotten by those who wish to keep their gardens in the highest condition. Our plan is to remove Roses, & c., as soon as the beauty is on the wane, and before the petals begin to fall. A child may be taught to do this; and where there is a family of " wee things," a good deal of light yet profitable labour may be got through. Keep the surface of flower- beds nicely raked. Tie up and peg down every advancing shoot, and let tall things, such as Dahlias, be firmly fixed as they advance in height, so that they may not be blown about by high winds. Pinks and Carnations require very special looking after at this season, to guard against insect enemies, and to regulate the spindling stems. A kind of thrip will often eat into the buds when but little developed, leaving nothing but an empty calyx to the disappointed grower. Then the cuckoo- spittle, the froth of the Tettix spumaria, will bend and distort the stems, unless removed and the insect is destroyed. As soon as the flower- buds of Stocks are visible, and the doable ones can be dis- cerned from the single, pull up the latter, so as to allow the double ones more room to perfect themselves. When very early annuals, such as Nemophila, have passed their prime, dig up the patches and fill them with something fresh from the reserve bed. In the greenhouse let the plants have abundance of air, and shade from ten o'clock to three or four with nets or calico coverings. Green- fly must be care- fully looked after, or it will soon spoil a collec- tion. Our custom is to remove everything from the greenhouse once in three weeks, to have it cleaned, and then to replace the plants after each one has been inspected. When Pelargoniums and other things have done flowering they should be placed in the most exposed situations, to ripen their wood in the sun and air. In every department of the garden the eye of the owner is now needed, and we have only given a specimen of the way in which his domain should be cared for during the summer. CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS. PREPARATIONS should now be made for planting out Broccolies, Savoys, Brussels Sprouts, & c. We have found it difficult to get the two last in perfection unless they are got into their quarters early— say the beginning of July. If their permanent " places cannot be got ready, the plants should be trans- planted from the seed- bed about four or six inches apart every way, in order to gain strength for final planting. A row or two of Peas may still be sown to take their chance, attention being paid to former directions. ROYAL BOTANIC SOCIETY- THE second exhibition of the season, under the auspices of this society, took place 011 Thursday, at their beautiful grounds in the Regent's- park. As well from the excellence of the display as from the very numerous and fashionale at'tendance, the council havo good cause for congratulation. Probably 011 no former occasion have the flowers been seen in a higher state of perfection, whilst the issue of nearly thirty thousand tickets for the day evidences in the most satisfactory manner the growing popularity of this society. Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cambridge and the Princess Mary honoured the gardens with a vist shortly before the door3 opened to the public. Their Royal Highnesses were conducted through the various marquees by Mr. Sowerby, the very efficient and obliging secretary to the society. The attendance of the aristocracy, as usual at these meetings, was very large. Among others present we remarked— the Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, the Duchess of Marlborough, the Marchioness of Ailesbury, the Earl and Countess of Wilton, the Countess Cnesterfield, the Countess of Dysart, tho Countess Beauchamp; Lords Henry Gordon Lennox, Robert Grosvenor, George Beauclerk; Ladies Dacre, Catherine Caven- dish, Katherine Barker, Caroline Stirling, Octavia Steward, Leigh, Goldsmid, Hamilton, Southampton, Dowager Lady Clinton, Hume Campbell, Grey, Crampton, Holland, Webster, & c. The following was the award of prizes:— EXTRA GOLD. Mr. T. Whitebread, gardener to E. Coyler, Esq., Kent— for 16 stove and greenhouse plants. Mr. Gedney, gardener to — Ellis, Esq., Hoddesdon, Herts— for 20 exotic orchids. LARGE GOLD. Mr. Green, gardener to Sir E. Antrobus, Bart., Clieam, Surrey - for 16 stove and greenhouse plants. Mr. Keele, gardener to J. Buller, Esq., Woolwich— for 20 exotic orchids. MEDIUM GOLD. Mr. Taylor, gardener to J. Coster, Esq., Streatham— for 16 stove and greenhouse plants. Mr. William Cutbush, nurseryman, Barnet— for 12 stove and greenhouse plants. Mr. Dods, gardener to Sir J. Cathcart, Bart., Cooper's Hill— for 10 stove and greenhouse plants. Mr. Green, gardener to Sir E. Antrobus— for 8 greenhouse azaleas. Mr. Wooley, gardener to H. B. Ker, Esq., Cheshunt, Herts— for 20 exotie orchids. Messrs. Veitch and Son, nurserymen, Chelsea— for 16 exotic orchids. Mr. Clarke, gardener to C. Webb, Esq., Hoddesdon, Herts— for 12 exotic orchids. Messrs. Lane and Son, nurserymen, Hertford— for 10 roses in 13- inch pots. GOLD. Messrs. Frazor, nurserymen, Lea- bridge- road— for 12 stove and greenhouse plants. Mr. Barter, gardener to A: Bassit, Esq., Stamford- hill— for 10 stove and greenhouse plants. Mr. B. Peed, gardener to T. Tredwell, Esq., St. John's Lodge, Norwood— for 10 stove and greenhouse plants. Mr. Epps, nurseryman, Maidstone— for 10 Cape heaths. Mr. Whitbread, gardener to H. Coyler, Esq.— for 8 Cape heaths. Mr. B. Peed, gardener to T. Tredwell, Esq.— for 8 green- house azaleas. Messrs. Jackson and Son, Kingston— for 16 exotic orchids. Mr. Carson, gardener to W. F. G. Farmer, Esq.— for 12 exotic orchids. Mr. C. Turner, nurseryman, Slough— for 12 pelargoniums in 8- in. pots. Mr. Nye, gardener to E. Foster, Esq., Clewer Manor— for 10 pelargoniums, in 8- in. pots. Messrs. Paul and Son, Cheshunt— for 10 roses in 13- in. pots. LARGE SILVER GILT. Mr. Epps, nurseryman, Maidstone, Kent— for 12 stove and greenhouse plants. Mr. Morris, gardener to Coles Child, Esq., Bromley, Kent — for 10 stove and greenhouse plants. Mr. Carson, gardener to W. F. G. Farmer, Esq., Cheam, Surrey— for six stove and greenhouse plants. Mr. Green, gardener to Sir E. Antrobus— for six tall cactus. Mr. Taylor, gardener to J. Coster, Esq.— for six green- house azaleas. Mr. Parker, nurseryman, Holloway— for 16 exotic orchids. Mr. Morris, gardener to Coles Child, Esq.— for 12 exotic orchids. Mr. Bunny, nurseryman, Stratford— for six exotic orchids. Mr. Bray, gardener to Sir I. L. Goldsmidt, St. John's Lodge, Regent's- park— for six fuchsias. Messrs. Fraser, nurserymen, Lea- bridge— for 12 pelar- goniums, in 8- inch pots. Mr. Holder, gardener to E. Coleridge, Eton College— for 10 pelargoniums, in 8- inch pots. Messrs. Francis, nurserymen, Herts— for 10 roses, in 13- inch pots. Mr. Terry, gardener to Lady Puller Youngbury, Herts— for six roses, in 13- inch pots. LARGE SILVER. Mr. O. Rhodes, gardener to — Philpott, Esq., Stamford- hill— for 6 stove and greenhouse plants. Mr. Glendinning, nurseryman, Chiswick— for 10 Cape heaths. Mr. Williams, gardener to Miss Traill, Hayes- place, Kent — for 8 Cape heaths. Mr. Taylor, gardener to J. Coster, Esq.— for 6 Cape heaths. Mr. Iveson, gardener, Sion House, Brentford— for 6 exotic orchids. Messrs. Fraser and Son, nurserymen— for 6 fancy pelar- goniums, in 8- inch pots. Mr. C. Turner, Slough— for 6 pelargoniums, in 8- inch pots. SILVER GILT. Mr. Hamp, gardener to J. Thoran, Esq., South Lambeth— for 10 stove and greenhouse plants. Mr. Wm. Cutbush, nurseryman, Barnet— for 10 Cape heaths. Mr. B. Peed, gardener to T. Tredwell, Esq.— for 8 Cape heaths. Mr. J. Harlock, gardener to R. W. Nutter, Esq., Wanstead — for 8 Cape heaths. Mr. Parker, nurseryman, Holloway— for 12 exotic ferns. Messrs. Dobson and Son, Isleworth— for 6 calceolarias. Mr. C. Turner, nurseryman, Slough— for 6 calceolarias. Messrs. Dobson and Son, nurserymen, Isleworth— for 6 fuchsias. Messrs. Dobson and Son, nurserymen, Isleworth— for 12 pelargoniums, in 8- inch pots. Mr. Windsor, gardener to C. Cannon, Esq., Kidderpore Hall, Hampstead— for 10 pelargoniums, in 8- inch pots. Mr. Turner, Royal Nursery, Slough— for 6 fancy pelargo- niums, in 8- inch pots. Mr. Bray, gardener to Sir I. L. Goldsmid— for 6 fancy pe- largoniums, in 8- inch pots. Mr. Nye, gardener to E. Foster, Esq.— for 6 pelargoniums, in 8- inch pots. A. Rowland, Esq., Rosenthall, Lewisham— for 6 roses, in 13- inch pots. Messrs. Paul and Son, Cheshunt— for 50 cut roses. Mr. Mitchell, nurseryman, Maresfield, Sussex— for 50 cut roses. Miss Palmer, 46, Upper Portland- place, Marylebone— for 25 cut roses. Mr. Harnes, gardener to Lady Rolle, Bickton, Devon— for 1 Providence pins- apple. Mr. A. Dibbins, gardener to J. Pulley, Esq., Enfield— for 1 Queen pine- apple. Mr. T. Young, gardener to C. Bailey, Esq., Aberdare, Gla- morganshire— for 1 pine- apple. Mr. Frost, gardener to E. L. Betts, Esq., Maidstone— for 121b. of grapes. Mr. Henderson, gardener to Sir G. H. Beaumont, Bart., Ashby- de- la- Zouch— for 121b. of grapes. Mr. Hall, gardener to S. Garrard— for 1 dish of black Hambro grapes. Mr. Frost, gardener to J. E. L. Betts, Esq., Maidstone— for 1 dish of black Hambro grapes. SILVER GILT. Mr. Allporfc, gardener to Mr. Aclcrod, Cheshire— for 1 dish of black Hambro grapes. Mr. Bailey, gardener to T. T. Drake, Esq., Amersham— for 1 dish of Muscadine grapes. Mr. Woods, gardener to C. R. Scott Murray, Esq., Great Morton, Bucks— 1 dish of white Muscadine grapes. Mr. Turnbull, gardener to the Duke of Marlborough— for 1 dish of Muscat grapes. Mr. Drewitt, gardener to Miss Cubitt, Dorking— for 1 dish of Frontignac grapes. Mr. Iveson, gardener to the Duke of Northumberland— for 1 dish of peaches. Mr. Snow, gardener to Lord Gray, Silsoe, Beds— for 1 dish of peaches. Mr. Hill, gardener to R. Sneyde, Esq., Keele Hall, Stafford- shire— for 1 dish of nectarines. Mr. Chalmer, gardener to Lord Southampton— for 1 dish of nectarines. A List of Plants, cultivated and sold by E. G. HEN- DERSON and SON, Nurserymen, Seedsmen, and Florists to her Majesty the Queen, Wellington- road, St. John's Wood, London. 1857. 8vo. pp. 100. THIS is quite a voluminous catalogue, and few things needed by the most liberal gardener can be looked for in vain in its pages. Messrs. Henderson thus describe what they have aimed at in its compilation. In submitting to notice our new catalogue, we Avould call attention to the alterations made in it, and which, we trust, will be found useful improvements. We have this season given descriptions to a large number of both stove and greenhouse plants; besides which, at the end of the work will be found a list ( taken from the catalogue) of such plants as are newly introduced, and other choice varieties, which may be considered desirable additions to the different classes to which they belong; so that we trust it will prove an in- teresting guide both to the practical gardener and amateur. We have to observe, that in those cases where the prices are not attached to the plant, they can be had on application by return of post; and parties favouring us with their com mands, without particularising any plants, may rely on oqr judgment, which will also prove to be at a less cost than when the plants are selected individually from the catalogue. We also beg to say, that, for the convenience of buyers, most of those plants considered of less interest, or inferior to others of their kind, have been left out of the catalogue altogether ( although in many instances the plants are still kept in stock); by this means, and the notes given of such plants as we can recommend, it will enable amateurs with less difficulty to make a judicious selection. What renders this more necessary, is the vast increase of late years in the species and hybrid varieties of stove, greenhouse, and in- deed every class of plants, all of which are expected to be kept in stock by the nurseryman, and consequently his catalogue becomes overcrowded to a great extent with in- ferior varieties. A very excellent display of flowers was exhibited by amateurs, near the Shipwright Arms, Kingston, near Ports- mouth, which reflected great credit on them. A numerous and respectable company was present during the afternoon. The exhibitors were Messrs. J. Couzens, Crockford, Pratt, Barrett, R. Wade, and Lewis for flowers; and Messrs. H. Lutman and Welsted for fruit and vegetables. The Gera- niums, Calceolarias, cut flowers, <& c., produced by Mr. J. Couzens, of Soutlisea, was the theme of admiration. The French Geraniums, shown by Mr. Couzens was splendid. Much credit is due to Mr. II. Lutman, the secretary, for the arrangements made on this occasion. TIE FARM. — IN a late number of the Society of Arts Journal there is a report of the commissioners for tbe direction of trial works at Paris for the application of sewer or liquefied manure to purposes of agriculture. The report has been communicated by Mr. Edwin Chad- wick, who of course expatiates as is his wont on all matters affecting the nose, his guiding organ. We propose, however, to confine our remarks to the report itself, which gives some important information as the result of these trials. A sum of money has been granted by the municipal authorities of Paris for the purpose of experimenting on the direct application of cesspool or sewer manure to farm cultivation— the object, as stated, being ( 1) " to encourage amongst the farmers near Paris the use of the Flemish method of irrigation from the water- cart; ( 2) to try upon the grass on the earthwork of the fortifications the more advanped methods of English agriculture by pipe distribution; and ( 3) to determine by comparison what are the effects of such liquefied manure on different species of plants." 1. In the experiments on private farms, there was of course much prejudice to overcome in the first instance; and, naturally, under such circumstances difficulties were presented. The plan here adopted was that known as the Flemish system, by which the irrigation was carried on by means of water- carts. The manure was distributed on an average about 25 cubic metres the hectare, that is, about 13 cubic yards the acre. The increase of production, even on the imperfect manner in which this experiment was carried out, has been from 15 to 40 per cent., and may be valued in money at about 11. 8s. the acre. 2. The trial at the fortifications was made upon an area of only about five statute acres. The land in this instance was all made soil, but so worn out that there was not the least vegetation upon it. The manure was distributed by means of pipes, on the English method, over only a portion of the five acres, in order to ascertain how the manure acted upon the crop. On this trial the report states: " From the month of May the irrigated portions presented the aspect of a meadow, the dark and vigorous green of which contrasted with the yellow and scanty vegeta- tion of the unirrigated portion. The grass was cu t for the first time in June, and the crop was abundant. The second crop was affected by the drought of July, and the third was retarded till October. After the cuttings there is still a thick grass on the irrigated portions; whilst on the unirrigated portions the land is thinly and poorly covered, or positively naked, pre- senting the appearance on tho face of the outwork of two soils and two climates." 3. Another trial was made upon thirty acres, the land being laid out in plots to try the effect of irrigation upon the chief agricultural plants, viz., grain, vege- tables, roots, and fodder. The report then gives the following results of these experiments :— With regard to the cereals, " the crops, with the exception of the rye, were certainly less on the irrigated than on the unirrigated land— the proof of this is that tbey were laid ;" although a different result had been arrived at on the cereals at the several farms at Bondy. This contradiction is thus attempted to be explained : " The soil was already rich enough for the grain crops," and " the manure, in increasing this richness, exceeded the maxi- mum of fertility required by all the plants;" and the report adds : " Nothing, therefore, can be concluded from these facts, and the question remains in sus- pense, except in respect to the Indian corn or maize, whose rigid stalk is not easily laid, and the produce of which will in all probability always be in propor- tion to the amount of manure." As to the farinaceous plants— beans, haricots, peas, lentils, vetches, & c.— 11 they all yielded less in the dressed than in the undressed soil." It may therefore be concluded, says the report, " that they are unfitted, if not for the manure, at least for the application of it during vegetation." On the other hand, all potherbs have flourished under the treatment, betraying at the same time no unpleasant flavour. The plants of commerce showed a great difference: poppy and flax yielded less with the dressing than without; but hemp, chicory, and spring colza, yielded more. These va- riations are also found in the root and tuberous plants; potatoes and Jerusalem artichokes produced less on the irrigated than on the unirrigated land, and rutabaga shows only a very slight point in favour of the manure. With regard to beet- root, the cultiva- tion of which is extending more and more, it seems perlectly adapted to sewer mauure. Passing by these partial successes and whole failures, we come to that point on which the report dwells with the utmost satisfaction, namely, the grasses. u The grass crops show the most beautiful results," excepting only the sainfoin. The white tre- foil yielded at two cuttings 29 tons 1G cwt. 2 qrs. 191b. of green fodder. Lucerne was mown three times, and yielded about 31 tons of fodder on the dressed land, while the undressed laud produced only about 14 ' tons. The Italian rye grass has, however, exceeded this. On the dressed land 85 tons was obtained in five cut- tings, while on the undressed land only 27J tons in three cuttings. The report adds: " This result alone will suffice to show the advantage tiiat can be derived from the use of sewer manure applied to the production of fodder. France is deficient in fodder, and consequently in cattle, manure, and corn. To procure abundance of fodder would be to procure all the rest." The report enters also into the question whether the produce is at all detrimentally affected by the cha- racter of the manure, and decides that it is not. We wish to call the attention of our English agriculturists to the facts that have been elicited in the course of these experiments. We are probably about to enter upon a trial as regards the use of this sewer manure from the metropolis for agricultural purposes. With the experience before us of the very uncertain results obtained in France, we certainly ought to pause before any great outlay is sanctioned. On the crops chiefly cultivated in this country, with the exception of the beet class, the sewer manure has been proved to be positively de- trimental in France; and tho circumstances of climate are not so widely different as to prevent a comparison being made. We have on several occa- sions expressed ourselves strongly against the value of sewage as a manure; and, notwithstanding some very partial statements to the contrary at Rugby and other places, and with these facts before us, we see no reason to alter our views; and our only wish is to warn the public not to he duped in this matter by any seeming and plausible schemes for utilising it in the great drainage plan of the metropolis. The principal point for us to consider is the sanitory one. When we have got rid of the reeking mass far enough away, let others then experiment upon it; but all we ask is, not to be made the victims ourselves. KOOBIA M00KIA GUANO DEPOSITS. FROM tile returns made to the House of Commons with reference to these deposits, it is evident that we were not far wrong in our estimate of Iheir value. From Capt. Freemantle's report, who visited tho islands in 1854, we gather that in the Island of Ilaskie, which is about a mile and a quarter long anil half a mile broad at the north end, the guano is very inconsiderable in quantity, and inferior in quality, being intermixed with stones, sand, and other nutter from 40 to 60 per cent., and the estimated quantity on tbe island only 6000 tons. In two level spaces some better specimens were found, about 3000 tons; but even this contained 30 per cent, of stone and insoluble matter. At the southern end of the island another kind was discovered ; the quantity was esti- mated at 40,000 tons, but in this there was at least 50 per cent, of insoluble matter. In Jibleea, another island, about a mile and three quarters in length, and about a mile in breadth, a very careful search was made, and Capt. Freemantlehasestimated the probable quantity at 70,000 tons, but of which he states one half may be fairly considered as refuse. Some found in caves was of a better quality, hut of this there was only about 230 tons. The report concludes thus: " I regret that I cannot hold out any flattering pros- pects that the acquisition of the Kooria Mooria Islands will be attended with any substantial advantage as a source from which the guano market can be supplied. So many difficulties and impediments appear to stand in the wuy of suc- cess, should any parties be disposed to embark in the enterprise, that I feel it right to enjoin the greatest caution and prudence. The produce of the two prin- cipal islands is literally nil; and, admitting the estimate I have given of the capacity of Jibleea and Haskie to be doubled, in case the resources of these islands become more thoroughly developed, and making a liberal allowance for Cshurzoud, we should then only arrive at a maximum of 125,000 tons of very indifferent guano, which, by the former reports made by Professors Way and Anderson, on the samples submitted to them by Capt. Ord, is not likely to reimburse the outlay of importation." With this plain matter- of- fact statement we leave the subject. There has evidently been a gross deception attempted to be practised upon tbe public. Making every allowance for Mr. Caird, M. P., being himself imposed upon, it must yet, we think, act as a caution with respect to any future statement made by that gentleman, who has hitherto egregiously blundered, to say the least, upon every matter he has attempted to deal with— and for which he has been rewarded with a seat in Parliament. THE LONDON COW- KEEPERS. THE days of the monstrous abuse which has so long infested I^ ondon in the shape of filthy, nay, pestilential cow- sheds, are at last numbered. ' I'he evil had grown to such a magnitude as to call for an active interference. The simple fact that treble premium is charged for insuring the cows in London dairies, may give an idea of the estimate formed by insurance com- panies— excellent authority— as to the greater risk of disease incurred by the bad management of the metropolitan dairymen. It is a notorious fact that the most beautiful milch cows are bought up for the metropolis, but the abodes of putridity to which they are doomed, give rise to disease in nearly 70 per cent, per annum, and in half the cases death is inevitable. Be it noted, more- over, that though a cow be extensively diseased, its milk finds its way into the bright- itinerant inilk cans, the purveyors of our kitchen and breakfast tables; aud when at last the wretched carcase is unable to stand, a covered van conveys it to a slaughter- house— the half- way house to sausage- makers and cook- shops. The Association of Medical Officers of Health have taken the matter in hand, with a determination to put an end to a state of things alike offensive to humanity and the commonest principles of sanitary science. The cow- keepers of London have just formed them- selves into an association, the practical effect of which will, we trust, be to accelerate the application of the remedy in the most practical manner. No fencing with the real question at issue can be tolerated ; the evil is a disgrace to this metropolis, and tbe sooner the cow- keepers^ set about correcting it in earnest, by draining and ventilating their premises, the greater reason will they have to claim official consideration for their interests and good intentions. We have reason to know on good authority that tho introduction of a Iiill into the House of Commons to prohibit the keeping of milk cows in London is con- templated by one of the most influential members. and there can be no doubt it will receive the support of Government, and therefore become law, unless metro- politan dairyman can prove by facts that they have firmly resolved to sweep the seeds of pestilence from their establishments. We are anxious to see tbe progress of improvement with the least possible injury to trade, consistent with the higher interests of public health and social economy; and we invite our corres- pondents to communicate to us facts on either side of the question, which can tend to facilitate its solution in the most speedy, most efficient, and least unplea- sant manner. THE EXTIRPATION OF WEEDS. SIB,— 1 trust your accomplished correspondent " Firefly " will excuse me for saying I think tiie plant whose extirpation is desired by J. B. is not that gene- rally styled " Fool's Parsley (/ Kthusa Cynapium), but the common Earth- Nut ( Buniuin flexuosum of Hooker and Arnott), the tubers of which are so much prized by schoolboys and pigs; and, if so, J. ]!. might try the effect of turning the latter into his fallows. The nauseous smell of Fool's Parsley would, I think, prevent a rabbit, or any other wild animal from tasting it. A YOUNG BOTANIST. " Agriculture:" an article in " Chambers's Information for the People." WE have here condensed into a short space a very valuable epitome of the whole subject of agriculture. By merely giving the heads, the reader will at once see the range and scope of the article:— Chemistry physiology and meteorology of agriculture; physical an5 chemical condition of soils; climate of Great Britain; cultivation ( under this head is given a series of engravings of the instruments now mostly in use); sowing, drainage, and cropping; reaping and bar- vesting ; economy of rotations ; farm buildings ; wastelands; concluding with spade husbandry. The different subjects are ail treated carefully, and tho best authorities have been consulted. The work will therefore be found useful generally, as the information has been obtained from reliable sources. The New Method. Bv SIGMA. London: ISidgway. THIS pamphlet is an offshoot of one we noticed some little time ago, entitled " Thick and Thin Seeding." On the first of May a second edition appeared, and in the short space of a month the whole impression dis- appeared, and on the first of the present month came 206 THE FIELD, THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN'S NEWSPAPER. [ MARCH 28, 1857. out the third edition. This will give some indication of its public reception; and this must be assumed as a practical test of its value. This New Method is a clear exposition of the system of dibbling in seed, bv which not only is an enormous amount saved in the quantity of seed sown, but, by sowing at broad intervals, facility is given for hoeing; and Sigma, besides his dibbler, has also invented a light steel drawshare- hoe, with which any man can clear an acre a day. The price of a dibbler is 3L 3$., of the hoe 4s. 6a., increasing a little in both instruments according to the size. The mere saving in the quan- tity of seed will outweigh the expense of the dibble, and the saving of labour by the hoe can easily be calculated from the price. We give these practical details in order to introduce as far as we can these most useful inventions to the public. For an exposi- tion of tho system we must refer the reader to the pamphlet itself. THE ALPACA.— Among the novelties which will figure as extra stock at the Dumfries Union Show, in October next, will be a small flock of Alpacas. Few of even our local readers, we suspect, have been aware , that an attempt has been made to naturalise this animal on the banks of the Nith. To Mr. Biggar, of Maryholm, is the credit due, of having attempted to introduce this fine- woolled race in this district; and his efforts and perseverance have been re- warded with success. In the autumn of 1855 Mr. Biggar procured a male and female Alpaca from England; the formor was tho produce of that year, the female being a year older. In the spring of last year the female gave birth to two lambs, male and female, and this year she produced a similar pair, making six pure Alpacas in all. The ram is now two years old, and is remarkable for great depth of rib. Tho mother owe, which is now three years old, is not so well formed in the body as the ram; but her progeny of last year do not show the same deficiency, the young ewe being much deeper in the rib than the old one. The lambs this season aro very strong thriving animals; and, in addition to the pure racc, Mr. Biggar has been trying experiments by crossing with the native breeds of sheep, and has upwards of a dozen of lambs this season. Of these, however, only two lambs are at Maryholm ; these are the produce of a ewe a cross between a Leicester ram and Southdown ewe; they aro dark brown in colour, and are very fine animals.— Dum fries Courier. SIGNIFICATION OF LADIES' NAMES.— Mary, Maria, Marie ( French) signify exalted. According to some, Mary means lady of the sea. Martha, interpreted, is bitterness ; Isabel signifies lovely; Julia and Juliet, soft- haired ; Gertrude, all truth; Eleanor, all fruitful; Ellen, originally the Greek Helen changed by tho Latins into Helena, and by the French into Hclene, signifies alluring, though according to Greek authors it means one who pities. The interpretation of Caroline is regal; that of Charlotte is a queen; Elizabeth and Eliza signify true; Clara, bright or clear- eyed ; Agnes, chaste; Amanda, amiable; Laura, a laurel; Edith, joyous; Olivia, peace; Phoebe, light of life; Grace, favour; Sarah or Sally, a princess; Sophia, wisdom; Amelia and Amy, beloved; Matilda, a noble maid; Pauline, little one; Mar- garot, a pearl; Rebecca, plump; Hannah, Anna, Anne, Ann, and Nancy, all of which are ofthe same original name, Interpreted, mean gracious or kind ; Jane signifies dignity; Ida, the morning star ; Lucy, brightness of aspect; Louisa or Louise, one who protects; Emma, tender; Catherine, pure; Frances or Fanny, frank or free; Lydia, severe; illnerva, chaste.— Ladies' Note- Book. THE POULTRY- YARD. [ This department of THE FIELD is conducted by the Editor ofthe late Poultry Chronicle, for whom all communications should bo addressed to tho ofllco, Essex House, Essex- street, Strand ( W. C.)] TUB season of the shows has commenced in real earnest, with fixturos at tho rate of three and four a month for some timo to come. The Bath and West of England show com- menced the campaign, with an exhibition which may set the fears of the lovers of poultry at rest as to the stability of their favourite pursuit. It was a good show, it was well supported, and it went off satisfactorily. Groat pains have been taken in the arrangements for the present season to avoid the disadvantage of two or more meet- ings taking place at the same date— a clashing of interests which in formor seasons has sometimes very injuriously in- terfered with the finances of promising shows. Those at present in the field have hastened to fix their dates in the months which occur before the poultry becomes shabby with moulting; and June, July, and August have not a week at liberty. Few committees, who take a pride in presenting to their constituents an attractive show, like to have old fowls exhibited between the end of August and the middle of Novembor. Some fowls, perversely negligent of their owners' wishes, even begin to drop their old apparel sooner, or delay to furnish with new till later. This period, however, is excellent for chickens, and we are glad to see shows for chickens only becoming quite fashionable. Truly they will be tho test of progress and the touchstone with which to try, not so much tho expensive fowls we have purchased, or the goodness of the stock we possess, as the improvement we have made and the skill we have brought to bear on a pur- suit which should be more lastingly useful than fanciful. Wo have never seen more pains bestowed on the rising poultry generation than this year, and wo expect to see the contest close and strong when chick meets chick at the Crystal Palace and at the chicken shows which follow. In the matter of expenditure, we believe committees are endeavouring to profit from past experience and examples by economising tho outlay, and, In several instances, raising the entry fees. We have not, in any instance, found exhibitors objoct to a moderate increase of entry- fee. Tho sum thus raised is so important to a committee and so divided among tho. payers, while an unsuccessful show proves so great a discouragement to amateurs in general that, as far as we are able to Judge, all exhibitors prefer paying a shilling or two extra entry- fee for each pen to the chances of a bankrupt show. A rocent addition to our poultry- shows is classes for canaries, for which beautiful little songsters we notice an increasing and spreading partiality. They form an inter- esting and valuablo feature in poultry exhibitions, increasing the funds, causing small expense, occupying little room, and proving an additional attraction to visitors. To rear poultry we must have ground; even for pigeons we must have a loft or some humbler appliance of the kind; but the owner of a singlo room can have his cage of birds, and they can be the poor man's solace even when he cannot find a home for a pair of pigeons. We think those committees have done well who have given to canarics tho small corner they require at their exhibitions. Another increasing improvement in the shows is the extra prlxes liberally offered by Individuals. Sometimes the inn- keepers of a town, feeling that the influx of visitors is bene- ficial to them, generously return the favour by adding a silver cup to the prizo list, or an amateur offers prizes for a favourite but perhaps neglected description of fowl, or a manufacturer of tho locality offors a doubly- valuable suggestive prize of something for which tho place is celebrated. Such prizes aro very valuablo in creating an additional interest in the show and in augmenting the prize- list without drawing upon the coffers of the society. SCHEDULE OF THE DEWSBURY POULTRY SHOW. Tne Dcwsbury Horticultural, Floral, and Agricultural Society's Show ( open to universal competition), will be held on Wednesday, September the 2nd, in the Marquee belong- ing to the Society. This society was established in 1840, for promoting the knowledge and cultivation of flowers, fruit, plants, vegetables, and agricultural productions. Every person subscribing 2.*. 6d. will be entitled to three tickets of admission ; 5.?. to six tickets ; 7s. Gd, to nine ; and so on, in proportion. Subscribers will be admitted at one o'clock, on payment of Is. each, with a ticket, or two subscriber's tickets. Non- subscribers will not be admitted before two o'clock. In the poultry department all the different kinds of fowls are placed on an equality, and have in each of the following classes a first prize of 15s. and a second of 7s. Gd., Cochin China, Spanish, Dorking, Malay, Hamburghs ( four kinds); Polands ( three kinds); Game ( four kinds) ; and any other variety; and there are the same prizes to chickens of each of these sixteen kinds. Bantams have the same prizes to the usual five classes, and there are the same prizes for Ducks ( two classes), Geese and Turkeys. Two prizes of 7s. Gd. and 5s. to tho best cock of any breed, and the same to the best hen; and two of 10s. and 5s. for Guinea fowls. All specimens must be the property of the exhibitor, and have been in his possession at least one month previous to the exhibition. The ages of all entries must bo accurately stated and computed to the 3rd September, 1857. 2s. Gd. will bo charged for each entry for poultry; but parties exhi- biting must be subscribers. All entries for poultry must be made on or before Aug. 20, 1857. Entry papers and regu- lations may be had on application to the secretary. There are prizes of 2s. and Is. to each of the following classes of pigeons: best six common pigeons, pair of Carriers, Tumblers, Almond Tumblers, Barbs, Turbits, Jacobins, Fan- tails, Pouters, Antwerps, and Nuns. Each specimen must be the bond fide property of the exhibitor, and have been in his possession at least one month. Exhibitors of pigeons must provide their own pens. Subscribers will be entitled to exhibit pigeons, and also to admission to the show. THE FIRST SHOW OF THE SEASON. THE following short account of the first show of the season 1857— 58 ( Bath and West of England, held at Newton), reached us by mistake too late for our last number:— 44 The show was successful, and several remarkably good birds made their debut. The Spanish cup was taken by Mr. Bartrum with a pen containing a young cock that seems des- tined to achieve many victories. The Partridge Cochins came out in such force as to completely eclipse the Buffs. There was not a pen undeserving of a prize. Some idea may be gained of their condition when it is stated that two hens from an unsuccessful pen weighed 231b. The Brahma cup was awarded to a pen from Mr. Hopkins, of Shiffnal; very good single- combed birds, that were sold, at the ear- liest moment the rules allowed, price 10/. Mr. Matthews, of Stowmarket, swept off three of the four Game cups with birds that pleased even the severely- critical eye of Mr. Challoner. Malays were numerous and very good, but rather out of feather. The most remarkable pens in the Hamburghs were the two prize Silver- pencilled. Mr. Archer's first contained a very superior cock, and the Rev. T. Fellowes' second two of the best liens ever exhibited— their purity of ground- colour and distinctness of marking being wonderful. Messrs. Adkins, Bush, and Edwards shared the Polish cups. The 44 distinct- breed class " first- prize went to the best pen of White Spanish exhibited for many a long day. Mr. Fellowes showed some Black Hamburghs of very good character; but the faulty comb of one hen disqualified the pen from taking a prize. There were two pens of Turkeys, first prize being taken by Mr. Rodbard with a wonderful set of birds. The Pigeons mustered in great numbers, and were generally good— far beyond the average of an ordinary show. A new exhibitor— Mr. Stevens, of Ilemyock— deser- vedly carried off the cup with the greatest number of prizes. The best pair of Nuns, that, it was stated, would have taken the prize if left untouched, were disqualified by trimming. When will exhibitors learn wisdom? The season has opened, and we cannot do better than express our hope that no show of the year may fall short of that at Newton." ROUEN DUCKS. SIR,— I cannot agree with your clever correspondent B. P. B. that Rouen ducks are improperly so called, for this simple reason:— In tho year 1821 a friend of mine, who hap- pened to be detained at Rouen for several weeks by an attack of gout, was so struck by the beauty and size of the Rouen ducks that he bought some to bring home with him, and the ducks so brought to England were such as we now call Rouen. The passage from Dieppe to Brighton was un- usually stormy, and the poor ducks were desperately sea- sick, some to such a degree that we feared they would not live. However, to the best of my recollection all did live to take possession of the best duck- liouse I ever saw. It was built in a dell, and through the centre a little brook, which fed the pond beyond, constantly flowed. The nest- boxes were arranged on one side, and, whenever it was wished to wash the house down, a sluice- gate was closed, and the house flooded in a few minutes. A good birch- broom then cleaned it; the sluice- gate was raised, and the brook soon returned to its usual channel. My friend also brought some fowls from Dieppe; I forget what they were like; but, as he was celebrated for the good- ness of his poultry, no doubt they were as good as the ducks. M. K. POLISH FOWLS. SIR,— I should be very glad to hear from any of your cor- respondents on poultry, what is the right thing to do with the comb of Polish fowls. The horns which this class of fowls have rising up into their topple or tuft are, in my eyes, a recommendation, making them look more singular, and keeping their eyes in some measure clear of their crown feathers. But not so, it appears, think the judges at poultry exhibitions. I should much wish to know, therefore, at what age these horns are to be trimmed off, and whether hen as well as cock chickens are to. be so served. June 17. AN ADMIRER OF POLISH FOWLS. [ A comb controversy at this time divides the breeders of crested fowls. Those on one side, influenced in their decision by the extreme difficulty of breeding even a few among many without the little spikes of comb named by 44 An Admirer of Polish Fowls," contend from the circumstance that it is the nature of the fowls to have this small development of comb, and that it is impossible to show a pen of birds without, unless trimming has been resorted to. Those on the other side affirm that combless crested fowls may be bred ; and in those which display spikes of comb, in proportion as the comb developes the crest decreases. One thing is most de- cided, that at no age should the chickens be trimmed ; that those who take prizes after being so trimmed do so against the rules of all poultry societies.— ED.] BELGIAN CANARIES AND GOLDFINCHES. SIR.— I have with surprise noticed some remarks of the fanciers of Belgian canaries in THE FIELD, in which it is given as a point of excellence that they should be round- shouldered, that is, that the head and tail should form a curve with the body, or as it is sometimes called 44 hooped." I have, been a fancier and breeder of Belgian canaries, for twelve or thirteen years; my stock was obtained for me by a bird- dealer at St. Omer, while I was residing there, from the Flemish provinces. I brought the birds home with me, and have bred them carefully ever since. I was not aware that they were so much bred in England, until the recent ap- pearance in THE FIELD, and Collage Gardener, of the des- cription of their points of excellence, and whatever may be the English properties, I can only say that to be hooped or bent in a curve, is the worst defect a real Belgian canary can have. The first point of all is that the bird must stand erect, head, body, and tail, in a straight line, so as to stand up like a falcon, next to that the greatest length, and then colour. It would indeed seem strange if the worst point in a Belgian canary should here be transformed into a beauty, fanciers would only have to let their birds degenerate, and keep them in a cage with the perches near the top, and they would have hooped birds in abundance. J. W. J. thinks because the different varieties of gold- finches breed in different situations that they are different species; to constitute a difference of species, I suspect it must be shown that they do not naturally breed together, and that when they do so the young will be unproductive ; unless such care be shown to be the case, I regard them merely as varieties. Of goldfinches, we have six strongly marked varieties, which I believe aro permanent, and I do not think that they mix in a wild state— there are differences of size, colour, and habits. I am not acquainted with all the varieties though I have seen specimens of each sort, they are called the large white- legged goldfinch, this prefers a pear or apple tree for nesting, and is much liked by fanciers for mule breeding; then there is the lesser white- legged goldfinch, and the larger and smaller green- shouldered goldfinches, with dark legs, these arc shy, and one of them builds at the very top of high trees; I have seen their nests in an elm, and also in the very point of a tall fir; they are very mischievous. I have known goldfinches build in the hops in a hop- garden, and also in a quicket hedge, but I have not noticed to which variety they belonged; the other two varieties are the cheverel, or white throated, and the chibald, or ring necked goldfinches, which are comparatively rare, but generally liked by bird- fanciers as excellent mule breeders. I never before heard of a goldfinch building its nest 44 upon a bank." J. W. J. would oblige if he would say which variety of goldfinch so nests. I have given what little information I possess. The varieties acknowledged by bird- fanciers are as follows:— The great and small white- legged goldfinches, with black shoulders; the larger and smaller green- shouldered goldfinches, with dark legs and much more black on the beak ; the cheverel and the chibald. B. P. B. PRIZE CANARIES. SIR,— There is a handsome variety of the canary, which is so distinct in its plumage and properties, and so mysterious in its origin, that I should feel glad if those few who have undertaken to breed them would give whatever information they may possess on the subject. The best description of this bird is given in pages 293, 294, of the translation of Bechstein's 44 Cage and Singing- Birds." They are not to be found in any bird shops, and those who breed them make such a mystery of the business, that it is hopeless attempting to get any satisfactory infor- mation about them. I was once offered a pair, as a great favour, for five guineas, by a member of one of the London clubs. At the same time another member told me they had a rule which prevented them from disposing of their good birds, chiefly to prevent them from getting into the hands of the dealers. I will briefly describe the distinctive marks of this class. The nestling resembles the lizard canary— i. e. grey plumage, dark wings, and clear yellow head. The show bird, after the autumn moult, retains only the dark wings and tail, the rest of the body taking the yellow hue of the head. The second year all these marks disappear, and the bird is a clear jonque or mealy colour, as the case may be, retaining only a blackness in the shafts of the tail feathers. The produce invariably go through the same changes, and I would ask— 1. Whence this variety? 2. How has it been kept pure? 3. Why is there more difficulty in procuring specimens than in getting pure breeds of any other domesti- cated bird ? And, lastly, why do the members of the societies denounce all birds, however perfect, as spurious that get out of their own hands ? W. J. V. FORTHCOMING POULTRY SHOWS. EXETER— Fri., June 26. Sec.: Mr T. W. Gray. Entries, at double fees, tcJune 22. LEAMINGTON ( Second Annual Exhibition, in the Arboretum)— Wed., Th., and Fri., July 8, 9, and 10. Sec.: Mr T. Grove. Entries close July 1. PRESCOT— Th., July 9. Sec.: Mr J. F. Ollard. Entries close June 25. SHEFFIELD, SOUTII YORKSHIRE, AND NORTH DERBYSHIRE, at Sheffield— Tu., Wed., and Th., July 28, 29, and 30. Sec.: Mr W. II. Dawson. Entries close July 6. BRIDLINGTON— Wed. July 22. Sec.: Mr T. Cape. Entries close July 13. CRYSTAL PALACE ( SUMMER SHOW OF CHICKENS)— Sat., Mon., Tu., and Wed., Aug. 8,10,11, and 12. Sec.: Mr W. Houghton. Entries close July 11. AIREDALE FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, at Shipley- Wed. Aug. 19. Sees.: Mr J. Wilkinson, Shipley, and Mr. J. Holds- worth, Saltaire. Entries close Aug. 15. CALDER- VALE AGRICULTURALIASSOCIATION, at Halifax— Sat. Aug. 29. Sec.: Mr W. Irvine. DEWSBURY— Wed., Sept. 2. Sec.: Mr Harrison Brooke. Entries close Aug. 20. GLOUCESTER.— Mon., Tu., Wed., and Th., Sept 7, 8, 9, and 10. Sec. : Mr H. Churchill. Entries close Aug. 1. WORCESTER— Th. and Fri., Oct. 1 and 2. Sec.: Mr G. Griffiths. En- tries close Sept. 19. COLLINGIIAM, & c., POULTRY ASSOCIATION— early in October. Sec.: Mr E. Turton. AYLESBURY— in October. BIRMINGHAM— Mon., Nov. 30, Tu., Wed., and Th., Dec. 1, 2, and 3. Sec.: Mr J. Morgan. Entries close Nov. 2. SOUTH DURHAM AND NORTH RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, at Darlington— Th. and Fri., Deo. 10 and 11. Sec.: Mr J. Hodgson. Entries close Nov. 16. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, at Southwell— Wed. and Th., Dec. 16 and 17. Sec.: Mr R. Hawkesley, jun. Entries close Nov. 18. CRYSTAL PALACE ( WINTER SHOW)— Sat., Mon., Tu., and Wed., Jan. 9, 11, 12, and 13, 1858. Sec.: Mr W. Houghton. LIVERPOOL— about the third week in January 1858. NOTTINGHAM CENTRAL POULTRY ASSOCIATION, at Nottingham— Tu., Wed., Th., and Fri., Jan. 19, 20, 21, and 22. Sec.: Mr J. Etherington, jun. THE MARKETS. CORN EXCHANGE, FRIDAY, JUNE 19.— Fresh up to- day, coastwise and by land- carriage, the receipts of English wheat were very moderate, and the show of samples was small. Compared with Monday, the demand for all kinds was far less active; nevertheless, that day's improvement in value was supported. Nearly 13,000 quarters of foreign wheat having come in, and as there was scarcely any export inquiry, the trade for that article was rather slow, at Mon- day's currency. Floating cargoes were held at extreme rates. Barley commanded very little attention; prices, however, were supported. We had a slow inquiry for malt, at last week's prices. Good sound oats changed hands steadily, other kinds slowly, at previous rates. Over 26,000 quarters of foreign have come to hand. Beans and peas sold at late rates. Flour was steady, and Norfolk qualities were held up to 484. per 2801b. ARRIVALS THIS WEEK. English;...... Irish Foreign Wheat. Barley. Malt. Oats. Floor. 2010 4250 10 1640 _ 400 — 12,620 6790 — 26,210 180 CURRENT PRICES. WHEAT.— Essex and Kent, i. t. OATS.— Yorkshire and Lin- I. t. Do. white, new— 42 71 Youghal and Cork, black 19 25 Norfolk & Lincoln, red, old 41 65 Scotch, feed 20 25 PEAS.— Grey 42 46 Maple 42 47 MALT.— Suffolk » nd Norfolk 67 77 Brown 62 63 Kingston and Ware 6' J 76 Boiled 40 42 Stockton and Norfolk 45 46 IMPERIAL AVERAGES May 23.. 30.. Wheat. Barley. Oats. Rye. Beans. Peal. >. it. >. d. .. d. >. it. $. d. 55 10 43 5 23 3 41 5 42 6 39 9 67 5 43 6 24 9 41 6 43 8 40 10 57 9 42 8 24 11 39 7 43 8 42 3 57 ft 41 10 25 3 40 9 44 8 42 0 58 9 41 6 26 2 40 10 44 3 40 5 60 0 38 9 26 5 36 0 44 3 42 11 57 11 42 0 25 2 40 0 43 5 41 4 63 3 39 4 23 11 44 3 42 1 3 » 7 June — 13 Six Weeks' Last year... COMPARATIVE QUANTITIES AND PRICES OF GRAIN. Averages from tho Gazette of Friday, Juno 19, 1857. Qrs. Average. Wheat 115,102 ... 60 0 Barley 1888 ... 38 9 Oats 9285 ... 26 5 Rye 25 ... 36 0 Beans 3608 ... 44 3 Peas 570 ... 42 11 Averages from tho Gazette of the same time last year. Qrs. Average Wheat 104,901 ... 68 1 Barley 4054 ... 38 6 Oats 9288 " " Rye 54 Beans 4628 Peas 240 ... 40 11 47 9 MONDAY, JUNE 15.— The supply of wheat by land- carriage samples from Essex and Kent this morning was short; that of barley, beans, and peas limited, with scanty fresh arrivals of English, Scotch, and Irish oats. The imports of foreign grain since this day se'nnight have been very moderate, with very little flour from the United States. English wheat met a brisk sale at an advance of 2s. to 3s. per qr. on last Mon- day's prices. There was an increased demand for foreign wheat, both from town and country buyers, and the prices obtained were 2s. per qr. over those of last Monday. Town- made flour was put up 2s. per sack, and country marks were in good request at 2s. to 3s. per sack more money. Fresh heavy barley was taken off steadily by the distillers, and also for the country, at very full prices. Malt sold slowly at about previous rates, 77s. being the top price of44 Ware." Beans were quite as dear, and tolerably ready sale. Maple peas are much wanted at 50s. per qr., but other sorts sold slowly at former prices. Tho falling off in the import of foreign oats has given confidence to the large dealers as well as the consumers, and having a country demand also, sales were effected to some extent, at very full prices gene- rally. Linseed continues scarce, and sells very high. Rape- seed brought fully as much money. Canaryseed met a better sale at 2s. per qr. higher prices. Tares were in g ood request, at their previous value for all sorts. MANCHESTER, THURSDAY, JUNE 18. — Our market this morning was fairly attended, and a moderate demand expe- rienced for wheat at an advance of Is. to 2s. per quarter on English, and 2d. to 3d. per 701bs. on American. Flour must be quoted 2s. per sack lower than on this day sennight. Slow sale in oats ; in oatmeal no change. English wheat rather dearer. LIVERPOOL, FRIDAY, JUNE 19 ( by magnetic telegraph).— The market this day was very moderately attended. There was but little business doing, and only a sluggish retail demand. Wheat, flour, beans, peas, and every other article at last Tuesday's rates. The weacher very fine. DUBLIN CORN MARKET, TUESDAY, JUNE 16.— In conse- quence of the improvement in the London market, higher rates were demanded here to- day for wheat, and an advance of about 6d. was realised. We note no alteration in the prices of other articles; but the general tone of the market was somewhat firmer. Oatmeal 15 Bakers'Flour 19 Indian Corn, pr 4801b 40 18 24 41 t. d. s. d. White Wheat 35 C 39 6 Red ditto 34 0 37 6 Barley 16 6 25 6 Oats 14 6 17 0 GLASGOW, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17.— The arrivals from all quarters have been moderate since this day week ; the American vessels continue to come in here without any breadstuff's on board. The copious rains in this district have been succeeded by midsummer heat. Notwithstanding the favourable weather, prices began to stiffen end of last week, and the report from London on Monday has had con- siderable effect. Wheats: Holders have established an ad- vance on fine parcels of Scotch, which sell freely, whilst middling and inferior have been dealt in also to some extent. A considerable lot was taken for shipment to England end of last week. Prices are maintained for foreign, and more transactions taking place. Barley, only occasional transac- tions, as usual at this season of the year ; prices well main- tained. Some of the Pomeranian barley has arrived in poor condition. Oats in rather better demand, but no alteration in price. White peas are pressed, and may be quoted Gd. lower. Beans in steady consumptive demand, with a ten- dency to advance. Indian corn continues in demand for Ireland, and may be quoted Gd. dearer. The best barrels of American flour are now scarce, and Is. dearer. At to- day's market the attendance was moderate, with a fair extent of transactions. Wheat per boll, and flour per sack, 6d. dearer. Barley dull; oats rather dearer; oatmeal unaltered; beans steady. To- day's prices are as follows:— WHEAT, per 2401b.: *. d. Danzig 31 0 32 0 Pomeranian, Rostock, and Wolgaat 29 0 30 6 Danish & Lower Elbe 25 0 28 0 American .' 29 0 32 6 Odessa 25 0 26 0 Egyptian 21 0 25 0 Scotch, old 27 0 33 0 „ now 20 0 30 0 BARLEY, per 3201b.: Scotch........... 25 0 28 0 Foreign 26 0 28 0 OATS, per 2641b.: Scotch 22 0 24 0 Irish, focding 21 0 22 0 Limericks 23 0 24 0 PEAS, per 2801b.: White 21 0 23 0 BEANS : s. d. >. d Scotch, per 4 bushels 19 0 22 0 Irish, per 2601b 21 0 22 0 Egyptian, per 2801b. 24 O 25 O OATMEAL, per 2801b.: Irish 35 0 39 O Scotch ( i 36 0 40 0 FLOUR: Scotch, English, and Irish, per sack 43 0 48 O Foreign, jHH Canadian and United 49 0 51 0 States sweet, prbrL 29 0 34 0 Do. Sour „ 26 0 27 O INDIAN CORN, pr2801b. 21 6 22 6 POT BARLEY : Common 33 0 36 0 Fine second 35 0 38 O BARLEY FLOUR 310 38 o BARLEY MEAL 26 0 31 o CATTLE. ISLINGTON, FRIDAY, JUNE 19.— The show of beasts in to- day's market was by no means extensive, and mostly composed of those left over from Monday. All breeds met a dull inquiry, and the quotations wore with difficulty sup- ported. The general top price was 4s. 8d. per 81b. We were fairly supplied with sheep, which moved off slowly, at barely late rates; in some Instances, prices were the turn in favour of buyers. For lamb, the inquiry ruled heavy, at 2d. per 81b. less money. The best Down qualities went at 6s. 6d. per 81b., and the supply was moderately extensive. There was a duil sale for calves and pigs, at barely Monday's cur- rency. Milch cows were held at full prices. Per 81b., sinking the offal. d. s. d. Inferior coarse beasts. 3 Second quality 3 Prime large oxen...... 4 Prime Scots, & c 4 Coarse inf. sheep ...... 3 Second quality 3 Prime coarse woo lied 4 Prime Southdown 4 2 3 4 6 3 10 0 4 4 6 4 8 0 3 4 6 4 0 2 4 6 8 4 10 Largo coarse calves... Prime small 8 „„ , TrrrTr„-, 4. Large hogs 3 Neat small porkers ... 4 d. » . d. 8 4 6 8 5 0 8 4 3 4 5 0 6 6 Monday. British. Foreign. Beasts 4192 ... 210 Sheep and lambs 24,500 ... 710 Calves 315 ... 201 Pigs 220 ... 0 Lambs 5 Suckl. calves, each ... 25 0 30 Quarter old store pigs, each 21 0 28 0 TOTAL SUPPLY. Friday. British. Foreign Beasts 1088 ... 92 Sheep and lambs 5410 ... 310 Calves 378 ... 122 Pigs 300 ... 0 MONDAY, JUNE 16.— A fair average supply of foreign stock was on sale in to- day's market, and the demand for it ruled steady, at late rates. From our own grazing districts the receipts of beasts fresh up this morning were moderately good as to number; but, compared with Monday last, there was a deficiency in quality. The attendance of both town and country buyers was tolerably numerous, and the beef trade was far from active, at unaltered currencies. The top figure for the best Scots was 4s. lOd. per 81b. The receipts from Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire amounted to 2100 Scots and shorthorns ; from other parts of England, 300 of various breeds; from Scotland, 140 Scots; and from Ireland, vi& Liverpool, 21 oxen. There was a good show of sheep, both as to number and quality. For most breeds we had a slow inquiry, yet last week's prices were supported. The best old Downs sold at 5s. per 81b. Lambs, the supply of which was moderately good, moved off slowly, on former terms, viz., from 5s. 8d. to 6s. Sd. per 81b. The market was well supplied with calves, and the veal trade was in a slug- gish state, at Friday's decline in value of 2d. per 81b. The top quotation was 5s. per 81b. For pigs the demand ruled heavy, at barely stationary prices. The City authorities have passed a resolution to alter the market day from Friday to Thursday. The period for the change is, however, not yet announced. DERBY SMITHFIELD, TUESDAY, JUNE 16.— Our market to- day was well supplied with fat beasts, but the demand was flat, and the greater part was left unsold. The number of sheep was large and well sold. There was a good supply of lambs. Fat pigs were more plentiful. A full average number of fat and store calves. Beef made 7d. to 7id. per lb.; mutton, 7d. to 8d.; lamb, 8d to 9d,; veal, 6£ d to7cfc; pigs, lis. to lis. Gd. per score; rough fat, 5s. 3d. per stone, commencing April 28; hides, 95 and up- wards, 5; 75 to 94, 5d.; 65 to 57, 5d.; under 65, 4id. per lb.; cows, 4calf- skins, under 10, 6d.\ 10 to 16, 7d.\ under 17, 6d. HAY AND STRAW.— THURSDAY, JUNK 18. SMITHFIELD.— Meadow hay, 50s. to 80s.; clover, 70* to 105s.; and straw, 26s. to 30s. per load. CUMBERLAND.— Meadow hay, 52s. to 84s.; clover, 70s. to 100s.; and straw, 26s. to 30s. per load. WHITECHAPEL.— Meadow hay, 50s. to 80s.; clover, 70s. to 105s.; and straw, 26s. to 30s. per load. MANURES. MONDAY, JUNE 15.— Peruvian guano, there are no imports this week. Superphosphate of lime is in great demand for turnip- sowing. Linseed cakes are 10s. per ton dearer, with a good demand. PRICES CURRENT OF GUANO, & C. Peruvian Guano per ton, for 30 tons £ 13 5 0 to £ 0 0 0 „ Ditto, under 20 tons ..... 14 15 0 16 0 0 Bolivian Guano ( or Ichaboe) 12 0 0 12 10 O ARTIFICIAL MANURES, AC. Nitrate Soda, per ton £ 20 10 £ 21 Nitrate Potash or Saltpetre 29 0 30 0 8ulphate Ammonia. 18 10 19 10 Muriate ditto 22 0 23 0 Superphos. of Lime Soda Ash, or Alkali Gypsum 5 10 0 0 1 XI 1 £ 2 43 0 Salt Sulphato of Coppor or Roman Vitriol for wheat steeping 42 Bones, dust, per qr.. 1 * i a Do. i- inch 12 13 Oil Vitriol, concentrated, ljd. pr lb. Do. Brown, 1 d. OIL CAKES PER TON. Marseille* £ 9 0 £ 0 0 English 10 0 0 0 Rapo Cakes 6 5 6 10 Linsoed Cakes, Thin American, in brls. or bags £ 10 0£ 11 0 Thick ditto, round... 0 0 0 0 WM. PiCKFORDand Co., 15, Mark- lane, London, ( Late Odams, Plckford, and Keen, removed from Loadenhall- street) WOOL. FRIDAY, JCNE 19.— There is scarcely any inquiry for colonial wool; but English qualities are firm. Prices generally are unaltered. The imports, this week, are very moderate. HOPS. BOROUGH, FRIDAY, JUNE 19.— Our market continues steady for all kinds of hops. In prices, however, we have no change to notice. The plantation accounts arc not considered favourable. Mid and East Kent pockets, 31. 10s. to 51. 12s. per cwt.; Weald of Kent, 31. 5s. to 3/. 15s.; Sussex, 31 to 31 12s.; yearlings, 11 10s. to 3/. MEAT. NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL, FRIDAY, JUNE 19.— The sup- plies of meat were only moderate, yet the trade ruled dull, as follows:— Per 81b. by the carcase. Inforior Mutton 2 10 Middling ditto 3 6 Prime ditto 4 2 Large Pork 3 8 Small ditto 4 4 t. d. 3 4 4 0 4 6 4 ' i 5 0 b. *. d. s. d. Inferior Beef 2 8 3 0 Middling ditto 3 2 3 6 Prime large ditto 3 8 4 0 Ditto small ditto 4 2 4 4 Veal 3 6 4 6 Lamb 5s. 0d. to 6#. Od. POULTRY AND GAME. FRIDAY, JUNE 19.— Turkeys, Os. to 0s.; Turkey poults, 5s. to 7s.; geese, 5s. to 7s.; goslings, 5s. to Gs. Gd.; ducks, 0s. to 0s.: ducklings, 2s. 6^. to 3s. 6tf.; tame rabbits, Is. to Is. Od.; wild ditto, 10& to Is.; pigeons, Gd. to 10&; roasting pigs, 5s. to 10s. each ; Surrey fowls, 8s. to 10s.; ditto chickens, 5s. to 8s.; barn- door fowls, 5s. to 7s. per couple; English eggs, 7s. Od. to 8s.; French ditto, 6s. to 7s. per 120; fresh butter, Is. Id. to Is. 4d. per lb. FISH. BILLINGSGATE, FRIDAY, JUNE 19.— Salmon, Is. Orf. to Is. 3d.; and trout, 10 d. per lb. Turbots, 2s. I id. to 20s.; brills, 2s. to 7s.; cod, Is. to Is.; doreys, 2s. to 10s.; and mullets, Gd. to 4s. each. Soles, id. to 2s. Gd per pair. Oysters ( common), 16s. to 20s.; natives, 00s. per bushel. Lobsters and crabs, 6d. to 2s. 6c£ each. Whitings, 3s. to 6s.; haddocks, 4s. to 12s.; smelts, 0s. per dozen. Fresh herrings, 5s. per hundred. Eels, M. to Is.; prawns 8s. per lb. Flounders, Is. Gd. to 2s. per dozen. Mackerel, 50s. per hundred. POTATOES. BOROUGH AND SPITALFIELDS, FRIDAY, JUNE 19.— For tho time of year, these markets are well supplied with potatoes, and the trade is heavy, at further depressed rates. York Regents, 85s. to 110s. per ton; Lincoln, 75s. to 95s.; Scotch, 55s. to 100s.; Foreign, 30s. to 45s. ROYAL DISPENSARY FOR DISEASES OF THE EAR.— The annual meeting of the governors and friends of this institu- tion was held on Thursday, at the Dispensary, Dean- street, Soho; the Rev. P. Davis Lamb, Rector of West Hackney, in the chair. The report stated that the institution was established for the purpose of affording relief to the poor suffering under the malady of deafness. Through the ex- ertions of Mr. Harvey, the surgeon of the institution, the relief granted has been of the most satisfactory character. During tho past year 1746 had been admitted, of whom 348 had been discharged cured, 286 greatly relieved, and of the remainder still under treatment many would, no doubt, be eventually benefited. MARCH 2 8 , 1 8 5 7 .] T H E F I E L D , T H E C O U N T R Y G E N T L E M A N ' S N E W S P A P E R. 207 Wot COURT —••—• THE Queen held a levee In St. James's Palace on Thursday afternoon. This reception was more fully attended than any former Court at St. James's since her Majesty's acces- sion, with the exception of the first levee held by the Queen on coming to the Throne. Her Majesty commenced the reception of the Court at two o'clock, and the gentlemen attending continued passing uninterruptedly for the space of two hours and three quar- ters. The presentations on this occasion oxceeded 600. Her Majesty and Prince Albert were received by the Great Officers of State. The Archduke Maximilian of Austria and tho Duke of Cambridge were received by the Vice- Chamber- laln. The Archduke was attended by the gentlemen of his suite, and Lord C. Fltzroy, Equerry to the Queen. Prince Frederick William of Prussia also attended the levee. PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. From Tuesday's Gazette. WAR OFFICE, June 16. 68th Regiment of Foot.-— Major- General R. C. Mansel to be colonel, vice Lieut.- General Sir W. L. Herries, C. B., deceased. Royal Regiment of Horse Guards.— Cornet Lord Garlies to be lieutenant by pnrchase, vice Billington, promoted. 2nd Dragoon Guards.— Major H. Briscoe to be lieutenant- colonel, without purchase. To be majors, without purchase: Major H. A. Ouvrey, from the 9th Light Dragoons; Capt. E. R. Keene, vice Briscoe. To be captains, without purchase: Capt. C. S. Hutchinson, from half- pay 2nd Dragoon Guards; Capt H. M. Stapylton, from half- pay 2nd Dragoon Guards. To be captain, by purchase: Lieut. M. J. B. Dyne, vice O'llara, who retires. To be captains, without purchase: Capt. A. J. Loftus, from half- pay 10th Light Dragoons; Capt. T. L. Mayne, from half- pay 3rd Light Dragoons, vice Keene. To have the rank of lieutenant; Cornet and Adjutant S. Calvert. To he lieutenant, by purchase: Cornet G. E. Jarvis, vice Dyne. To be lieutenants, without pur- chase: Lieut. J. G. Willis, from 9thLight Dragoons; Lieut. C. D. Rich, from 9th Light Dragoons; Lieut. R. Mills, from 9th Light Dragoons; Lieut. R. D. Upton, from 9th Light Dragoons. 3rd Dragoon Guards.— Brevet Colonel M. W. Smith, from half- pay 15th Light Dragoons, to be lieutenant- colonel without purchase; Capt. F. B. Barron, to be major without purchase. To be captains without purchase: Capt. J. Miller, from half- pay 3rd Dragoon Guards; Capt. J. Swin- burne, from half pay 3rd Dragoon Guards; Capt. C. P. Johnson, from « Jth Light Dragoons; Capt. F. J. M'Farlane, from half- pay 1st Dragoon Guards; Capt. T. J. Francis, from half- pay, 16th Light Dragoons, vice Barron. To be Lieutenants without purchase: Lieut. T. E. Gordon, from tho 14th Light Dragoons; Lieut. C. W. Thesiger, from 14th Light Dragoons; Lieut. L. St. P. Gowan, from 14th Light Dragoons; Lieut E. O. V. Haldane, from 14th Light Dra- goons ; Lieut. Mackenzie, from 14th Light Dragoons. 7th Dragoon Guards.— Lieut. A. R. G. Costello, to be captain by purchase, vice Balfour, who retires; E. Moly- neux, gent., to bo cornet by purchase, vice Welstead, pro- moted. 4th Light Dragoons.— Capt. F. J. S. Lindesay, from the 17th Foot, to be captain, vice W. A. King, who exchanges. Military Train.— Capt R. Goodall, from the 25th Foot, to bo captain, vice T. Rowland, who exchanges; Lieut. W. Dawes, from the 97th Foot, to be lieutenant, vice E. Sher- wood, who exchanges. Scots Fusilier Guards.— Lieut, and Capt. and Brevet- Major T. Astley to be captain and lieutenant- colonel by pur- chase, vice Brevet- Colonel Lord J. C. Plantagenet Murray, who retires; Ensign and Lieut. H. J. Sharp to be lieutenant and captain, by purchase, vice Astley. 2nd Foot— Ensign D. L. Hewson, from 98th Foot, to be lieutenant without purchase, vice Hobson, removed from the service, having left his regiment at the Cape of Good Hope without leave. 13tli.— Surgeon P. H. E. Cross, from the 97th Foot, to be surgeon, vice Barry, appointed to the 97th Foot. 17th.— Capt W. A. King, from the 4th Light Dragoons, to bo captain, vice flS J. S. Lindesay, who exchanges. 25th.— Capt T. Rowland, from the Military Train, to be captain, vice W. R. Goodall, who exchanges. 35th.— Lieut W. H. Balllngall to be captain, without purchase, vice Bickerstaff, deceased. 60th.— Brevet- Major C. H. S. Churchill, from the Rifle Brigade, to be captain, vice H. J. Bobertson, who exchanges. 68th.— Lieut. J. Nolan, from the 75th Foot, to be lieutenant, by purchase, vice Brocas, who exchanges. 75th.— Lieut R. Brocas, from the 68th Foot, to be lieu- tenant, vice Nolan, who exchanges. 79th.— Lieut G. S. Scorell to be captain, by purchase, vice Cunninghame, who retires; Ensign A. Walker to be lieu- tenant, by purchase, vice Scovell. 83rd.— Ensign G. W. H. Wardell to be lieutenant, without purchase, vice Mainwaring, deceased. 88th.— Lieut.- Col. E. H. Maxwell, from half- pay unat- tached, to be lieutenant- colonel, without purchase; Major E. G. Maynard, from half- pay unattached, to be major, vice Brevet- Lieut. Colonel E. II. Maxwell, whose brevet rank has been converted into substantive rank, under the Royal war- rant of 6th of October, 1854; Capt. W. C. Hamilton, from half- pay 88th, to be captain, vice Brevet- Major E. G. May- nard, whose brevet rank has been converted into substantive rank, under the Royal warrant of 6th October 1854. 97th.— Lieut. E. Sherwood, from the Military Train, to be lieutenant, vice W. Dawes, who exchanges; Surgeon D. P. Barry, M. D., from the 13th Foot, to be surgeon, vice Cross, appointed to the 13th Foot. Rifle Brigade.— Lieut- Col. A. Macdonnell, from half- pay unattached, to bo lieutenant- colonel, without purchase; Major and Brevet Lieut- CoL W. A. Fryers, from half- pay unattached, to be major, vice Brevet Lieut.- Col. A. Mac- donell, whose brovet rank has been converted into substantive rank, under the Royal warrant of 6th Oct., 1854; Capt. C. W. Earle, from half- pay Rifle Brigade, to be captain, vice BreVefc Lieut- Col. W. A. Fyers, promoted to the substantive rank of major, under the Royal warrant of 6th Oct. 1854; Capt II. J. Robertson, from the 60th Foot, to be captain, vice C. H. S. Churchill, who exchanges. 3d West India Regiment.— Ensign R. A. Skues to be lieu- tenant, without purchase, vice Jameson, appointed pay- master of the 29th Foot; F. W. J. Dugmore, gent., to be ensign, by purchase, vice Skues. UNATTACHED.— The undermentioned officers to have their brevet rank converted into substantive rank, under the Royal warrant of Oct. 6, 1854 :— Major and Brevet Lieut- Col. A. Macdonnell, of tho Rifle Brigade; Major and Brevet Lieut- Col. E. H. Maxwell, of the 88th Foot; Capt. and Brevet Major E. G. Maynard, of the 88th Foot Tho undermentioned officers to have the substantive rank of Major, under tho Royal warrant of 6th October, 1854:— Capt and Brevet Lieut- Col. W. A. Fyers, of the Rifle Bri- gade ; Capt. and Brevet Lieut.- Col. T. H. Clifton, upon half- pav unattached. HOSPITAL STAFF.— TO be Staff- Surgeons of ! the " Second Class: Staff- Surgeon of the Second Class G. W. Powell, from half- pay; Staff- Surgeon of the Second Class J. C. Haverty, from half- pay. BREVET. The undermentioned officer having completed three years' actual service, on the 1st June, 1857, in the rank of Lieu- tenant- Colonel, to be promoted to be colonel in the army, under the royal warrant of 6th October, 1854:— Lieut- Col. H. D. White, C. B., 6th Dragoons. To be Majors in the Army.— Capt R. Playne, 25th Bombay Native Infantry; Capt E. C. Marston, 25th Bombay Native Infantry. MEMORANDUM.— Lieut. J. S. Helps, late of the St. Helena Regiment, who was cashiered by the sentence of a general court- marlal on 19th May, 1856, to be reinstated in his former rank in the army, and appointed to a lieutenancy in the 2d West India Regiment, without the admission of any claim to back pay. COMMISSIONS SIGNED BY LORDS- LIEUTENANT. Ross- shlre,— Sir W. Mackenie, Bart, to be deputy- lieu- tenant: A. W. Baillie, Esq., to be deputy- lieutenant; Major J. Wardlaw, of the Militia Service, to be deputy- lieutenant. Denbighshire Yeomanry Cavalry.— Major C. J. Tottenham to bo lieutenant- colonel, vice Sir W. Lloyd, deceased; C. Tottenham, Esq., to be cornet. 7th Regiment of Royal Lancashire Militia.— E. Peck, gent, to bo lieutenant. Rifle Regiment of King's Own Staffordshire Militia.— The Hon. A. V. Paget, commonly called Lord A. V. Paget, to be ensign, vice Mackinnon, appointed to 72nd Regiment; M. A. Bass, gent., to be ensign, vice Tumor, aDpointed to 68th Regiment [ This appointment is substituted for that which appeared in the Gazette of 22nd May last.] The Queen's Own Regiment of Worcestershire Yeomanry Cavalry.— J. S. Isaac, gent., to be lieutenant From Friday's Gazette. WAR- OFFICE, PALL- MALL, JUNE 19. Royal Regiment of Horse Guards.— Cecil Edward Martyn, gent, to be comet by purchase, vice Lord Garlies, pro- moted. 1st Dragoon Guards.— Assistant- Surgeon William Alexan- der Davidson, M. D., from the Staff, to be assistant- surgeon, vice Andrews, appointed to the 22nd Dragoon Guards. 2nd Dragoon Guards.— Cornet George Frederick Ormsby, from the 7th Light Dragoons, to be cornet without purchase; William Thomas Foster, gent., to be cornet by purchase, vice Jarvis, promoted; Assistant- Surgeon Robert Fleetwood Andrews, from the 1st Dragoons, to be assistant- surgeon. 3rd Dragoon Guards.— To be Cornets without purchase: Cornet Nathaniel Gould, from the 6th Dragoons; Cornet William Richard Corballis, from 16th Light Dragoons; Assistant- Surgeon St. John Stanley, from 17th Light Dra- goons, to be assistant- surgeon. 6th Dragoon Guards.— Capt. German Wlieatcroft, from the 6th Dragoon Guards, to be captain, vice Ellis Brook Cunliff, who exchanges. 2nd Dragoons.— Cornet Thomas Philip Parr to be lieu- tenant by purchase, vice Wale, who retires; George Campbell Ross, gent., to be cornet by purchase, vice Parr. 6th Dragoons.— Capt. Ellis Brooke Cunliff, from the 6th Dragoon Guards, to be captain, vice German Wheatcroft, who exchanges. 8th Light Dragoons.— Cornet Horace Montagu to be lieu- tenant by purchase, vice Harrison, who retires; George Paulet, gent, to be cornet by purchase, vice Montagu. 16th Light Dragoons.— George Ludlow Lopes, gent., to be cornet by purchase, vice Boyce, promoted. 3rd Regiment of Foot.— Ensign Francis Edward Brace to be lieutenant by purchase, vice Turner promoted. 20th Foot.— Ensign Joseph Cooke Cox to be lieutenant by purchase, vice Cave, who retires; John Aldridge, gent, to be ensign by purchase, vice Cox. 25th.— Gentleman Cadet Arthur Wellington Alexander Nelson Hood, from the Royal Military College, to be ensign, without purchase, vice Voules, who resigns. 27tli.— Ensign Henry Monteith Caine to be lieutenant by purchase, vice Maguire, who retires; Frederick Venour, gent., to be ensign, by purchase, vice Caine. git, 30th.— Gentleman Cadet Oswald Robert Middleton, from the Royal Military College, to be ensign, without purchase, vice Joy, who resigns. 35tli.— Ensign Robert Hill Ross to be adjutant, vice W. F. G. F'orster, promoted in the 1st West India Regiment. 39th.— Capt. W. II. Wilson Hawtayne, from the 3rd West India Regiment, to be captain, vice Dalrymple, who ex- changes. 46th.— Gentleman Cadet John Garforth, from the Royal Military College, to be ensign, without purchase, vice Philips, promoted. 47th.— Ensign S. Heywood has been permitted to retire from the service by the sale of his commission. 53rd.— Gentleman Cadet H. R. H. Wilson, from the Royal Military College, to be ensign, without purchase, vice Smythe, promoted. 55th.— Ensign G. H. Cope to be lieutenant, without pur- chase, vice Pritchard, deceased; Gentleman Cadet, C. S. S. Pinkerton, from the Royal Military College, to be ensign, without purchase, vice Cope, promoted. 56th.— Ensign Arthur Nassau Bolton, to be lieutenant, without purchase, vice Hobson, deceased. Gentleman Cadet Richard Russell Gubbins, from the Royal Military College, to be ensign, without purchase, vice Bolton, promoted. 60th.— Major Henry Bingham to be lieutenant- colonel, without purchase; Capt. Charles Napier North to be major, without purchase, vice Bingham; Lieut. Henry Cockburn to be captain, without purchase, vice North; Ensign Charles Christopher Willoughby to be lieutenant without purchase, vice Cockburn. To be ensigns, without purchase— Gentle- man Cadet William Lewis Kinloeh Ogilvy, from the Royal Military College, vice Yerschoyle, deceased; Gentleman Cadet Hugh Saint George Barton, from the Royal Military College, vice Willoughby. 67th.— Gentleman Cadet George Masters Cardew, from the Royal Military College, to be ensign, without purchase, vice Evan Lee Young, who resigns. 69th.— Capt. Percival Fenwick to be major by purchase, vice Law, who retires. 78th.— Gentleman Cadet William Henry Seymour Mon- tague Browne, from the Royal Military College, to be ensign, without purchase, vice Sinclair, deceased. 83rd.— Gentleman Cadet Frederick Karslake, from the Royal Military College, to be ensign without purchase, vice Wardell, promoted. 85th.— Gentleman Cadet Frederick A'Court, from the Royal Military College, to be ensign without purchase, vice Bowles, deceased, 91st.— Capt Arthur Percy Kerr, from the Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment, to be captain, vice F. G. Hibbert, who ex- changes; Robert Powell Jones, gent, to be ensign by purchase, vice Green, who retires. 3rd West India Regiment— Capt. John FitzRoy Dal- rymple, from the 39th Foot, to be captain, vice Hawtayne, who exchanges. Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment— Capt. F. G. Hibbert from the 91st Foot, to be captain, vice A. P. Kerr, who ex- changes. UNATTACHED.— Brevet- Colonel W. J. D'Urban, half- pay 26th Foot, late Deputy Quartermaster- General in Canada, to be lieutenant- colonel without purchase. HOSPITAL STAFF. To be Assistant- surgeons to the Forces.— Nicholas Ffolliott, late acting assistant- surgeon, vice R. W. Woolcombe, placed upon half- pay; Acting Assistant- Surgeon Yorke Hobart Johnson, vice H. R. Dew, placed upon half- pay; Ebenezer John Hatchell, late acting assistant- surgeon, vice A. A. Campbell, resigned; Alexander Frederick Bradshaw, Gent., vice A. W. Pinkerton, MD., resigned; Charles James Kin. alian, Gent., vice Rimmer, appointed to the Royal Artillery Edward Louis M'Sheehy, M. D., vice Thompson, appointed to the Rifle Brigade; James Parr, Gent., vice Nelson, ap- pointed to the 90th Foot; James Bowyer Baker, Gent, vice Stiles, appointed to the 40th Foot; Charles George Lumsden, Gent., vice Kelsall, apointed to the 20th Foot; Thomas Allen Thornhill, M. B., vice Shipton, appointed to the 23rd Foot. BREVET. The undermentioned promotions to take place in the East India Company's Army, consequent on the death of Lieut.- General Charles Ramsay Skardon, Bengal, 9th May 1857, and Major- General Foster Stalker, C. B., Bombay Infantry, 14th March 1857:— To be Lieutenant- General.— Major- General Hugh Ross, Madras Infantry. To be Major- General.— Colonel Edward Huthwaite, C. B., Bengal Artillery; Colonel Isaac Campbell Coffin, Madras Infantry. The undermentioned officers of the East India Company's Service, retired upon full- pay, to have a step of honorary rank, as follows:— To be Major- Generals.— Colonel John Ludlow, Bengal Infantry; Colonel Benjamin Travell Phillips, Bengal Light Cavalry. Major Arnold Christian Pears, Madras Artillery, to be lieutenant- colonel. Capt. Mark Sykes Ottley, Madras Cavalry, to be major. MEMORANDUM.— Capt. and Brevet Lieut- Colonel Joseph Edward Addison, one of the members of the Council of Army Education, is upon half- pay 97th Foot, and not unattached, as stated in the Gazette of the 16th inst. COMMISSIONS SIGNED BY LORDS- LIEUTENANT. Southern Regiment of Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Ca- valry.— Cornet Francis George Rawson to be lieutenant, vice Hildyard, resigned; Francis Sutton, late captain Royal Horse Guards, to be cornet, vice Rawson, promoted. Royal Lancashire Militia Artillery Regimeut.— Captain and Brevet- Major George Hall to be major, vice Atchison, promoted; First Lieut. Wm. Graham Fumivall to bp Captain, vice Hall, promoted; Second Lieut. Alex. M'Candie Campbell to be first lieutenant, vice Furnivall, promoted. Kent Militia Regiment of Artillery.— Robert Alured Denne, gent., late of the Royal Navy, to be second lieut. vice Stannard, promoted. APPOINTMENTS. CAPTAIN.— Augustus Kuper, C. B. ( 1841), has been ap- pointed to a good service pension. MASTER'S ASSISTANT.— John Edwards, to the Ajax. NAVAL CADKTS.— Francis'Hay Chapman and S. H. Rick- man, to the Boscawen, 70, flag ship, at Devonport; J. L. Heane and C. S. Broome, to the Cumberland, 70, at Chat- ham. ACTING ASSISTANT SURGEONS.— Andrew C. Johnston, to the Madagascar ; Francis F. Davy and Astley Cooper, to the Impregnable; Griffith R. Jenkins, Robert Edwards, and Thomas O'Hessany, to the Victory. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS AND THE DRAMA. THE Handel Festival has been the one great topic of the week among the pleasure- seeking public; and truly it is an undertaking of which, both in its conception and its execu- tion, we have naturally every reason to be proud. The great composer himself ( whom M. Sclioelcher, in his admirable " Life of Handel" lately published, justly terms " the Shakspere of music "), although by birth a German, became by right of residence in this country during two- thirds of his life, and by the fact that all his great works were pro- duced upon these shores, and have taken root here and flourished ever since— he became, it may be said, in every way, an Englishman. It was for us that he composed that sublime oratorio, the Messiah; it was in honour of one of our victories that he struck the lyre, and produced that glorious composition, Judas Maccabceus; it was for us that he, in his inspired old age, wrote that which is by many adjudged to be the greatest of his works, the stupendous Israel in Egypt. And these three ( the crowning works of his genius) have been wisely selected as the most fitted to shed lustre upon his fame in this great festival which has been given in honour of him. The festival itself has been organised, we believe, as a sort of preliminary rehearsal for a much greater demonstration which is to take place in 1859, the centenary anniversary of Handel's death. The notion originated, if we are not mistaken, among the citizens of Halle, which city has the distinguished honour of being accounted his birth- place; but it has since been seized hold of and worked out with all the energy and vigour which John Bull is capable of bringing to bear upon anything in which he takes a real interest. Whilst the dreamy Germans were smoking their pipes and thinking how they should do it, the Sacred Harmonic Society and the Crystal Palace Company have laid their heads together, and have straightway done it. And it is no vain- glorious boast that in no other country on the face of the earth could such an undertaking have been possible. No other country can boast of such a fabric as the Crystal Palace, or of any edifice capable of mounting the affair upon a scale of such magnitude. In no other country could a chorus of two thousand competent singers have been collected, who not only have not required pay, but who have borne the burden of expense of attending the festival entirely them- selves. In no other country could an audience of eleven thousand persons have been collected, able and willing to pay guineas and half- guineas for their places. England, with her inexhaustible wealth and her unparalleled musical resources, was alone capable of carrying this out; and, what- ever the Germans may do, they cannot but fall immeasurably short of what has been already accomplished. We leave to such of our contemporaries who have time and inclination for the task, the enumeration of all the de- tails connected with the history of the undertaking. The number of persons from whom the two thousand choristers were selected, the number and weight of the music- books from which they have sung their parts, the number of pipes in the new organ, and the length, breadth, and configuration of the orchestral estrade itself; all these matters, which, strictly speaking, come within the definition of statistics, we leave to those who have an inclination for them, and pass at once to the performance itself. The various selections of the chorus and instrumentalists having been duly drilled in the most convenient places and times, the first and only general rehearsal on the spot took place on Saturday last, when selections from the three oratorios were performed in public by the full strength of the band and chorus. Although this was nothing more than a rehearsal, it was obvious to every musical ear that the great occasion itself would be perfectly successful ; for even those who had been most incredulous about Mr. Costa's capability for drilling so vast an army into perfect control were converted when they heard the most magnificent choruses given by what appeared to be four deep, rich, sten- torian voices. The rehearsal was attended by an audience of nearly six thousand persons, consisting chiefly of those whose engagements or occupations would not permit them to indulge in the more protracted pleasure of the full per- formance. On Monday The Messiah was given, on Wednesday Judas Maccabccus, and on Friday Israel in Egypt. Each performance was attended by from eleven to twelve thousand auditors, and the success was perfect. Perhaps, if we were called upon to select the day upon which the most perfect measure of success was achieved, we should name Wednesday, when the oratorio of Judas was performed before the Queen in a manner which, it is the opinion of musical judges, had never been equalled before. Whether it was the presence of her Majesty, or from some other cause, it is impossible to tell, but it is certain that a degree of precision, and a consequent fullness and perfection of tone, was achieved in the choral effects which it would be impossible to describe, and which must have been heard to be appreciated. No sound that ever we heard before could give any idea, or afford any comparison for that musical thunder which was heard when the full power of orchestra and chorus was exerted. The coup d'ceil presented by the transept of the Palace was itself a very glorious spectacle. The whole body of the ground- floor filled with a dense mass of gaily- dressed people, to which the bright hues of the ladies' dresses gave the appearance of a well- stocked garden. The reserved seats, marshalled in rows and divided into blocks, which made them look like regiments drawn up in battle array, occupied the centre of the picture, and at the wings were dense masses of the chance visitors who had paid their half- guineas at the door. Facing the audience, and crowned with Messrs. Gray and Davison's monster organ, stood the orchestra, in shape like a hollow fan, of which Mr. Costa, the soloists, and Roubiliac's statue of Handel formed the handle, a liemicycle of instrumentalists the bottom of the sticks, and the branching rows of the chorus the folds of the fan itself. A very pretty effect was gained by placing the ladies, alti and soprani, in the middle, and thus setting them off, as it were, beside the black- coated masses of the tenori and bassi. Our space will not permit us to enter into a detailed criticism of the extraordinary performance of each day. Suffice it to observe that it is the almost universal opinion of musical critics that the experiment was perfectly success- ful, and that the oratorios were performed with a perfection which had never before been attained. We shall carry to our grave the impression which certain pieces ( such as the " For unto us" of The Messiah, the " See the Conquering Hero" of Judas, and the " Hailstone Chorus" of Israel) made upon us. Altogether, it has been an event which no one who had the good fortune to be present is likely soon to forget The arrangements made for the comfort of the visitors were as perfect as possible, and reflected the highest credit upon both the Crystal Palace Company and the Sacred Harmonic Society. Both the transit and refreshment departments for that immense audience were contrived so as to give the maximum of satisfaction. After each per- formance the great fountains were played, and afforded an agreeable relief to the senses, which had already, perhaps, been too much taxed by the power and grandeur of the music. In fine, we may predict that the Handel Festival of 1857 will stand recorded in the history of music as a great and most marking event, glorious to the great composer in whose honour it was organised, and glorious to the nation by whom it was effected. Of the theatrical intelligence of the week we have only a few sparse items. The rival performances of Don Giovanni, continue to fill both opera- houses. Madame Ristori also draws admiring crowds to see her in Gamma and Medea ; but, if what we hear is true, her performance in Fazio is likely to surpass anything which she has as yet done in this country. The government of the Olympic is now understood to be intrusted into the hands of Mr. Robson, the popular actor, and Mr. Emden, lately treasurer of the establishment. The high business capacities of the latter gentleman, added to the popularity of the former, are guarantees of prosperity and success. MISCELLANEOUS. The American Bible Society has presented a magnificent copy of the sacred volume to her Majesty. Lord Lyons laid the foundation- stone of the new dock at Malta on the 1st inst. Lord Palmerston rode on horseback from Windsor Castle to Ascot races on the 11th— no mean feat for a man of 74. The funeral of Mr. Douglas Jerrold took place on Monday at Norwood Cemetery. On Sunday afternoon the Hon. and Rev. Baptist Noel, M. A., preached on Mount- pleasant, Leather- lane, to a large and orderly congregation. The Sacred College of Rome has contracted a loan of 20,000,000 francs with M. Rothschild, for the purpose of call ing in the present wretched copper coinage. The strike of the shipwrights of the Tyne and Wear has been terminated by the employers consenting to pay 5s. per day, instead of 4s. 6d. as they had proposed. The Paris Assemble Nationale devotes four columns to an attempt to prove that the world is to come to an end in the year 2000. The cost of printing each Bank of England note is 5d. The notes received back into the Bank every day are de- stroyed to prevent future use. The Herald says the banquet at the Carlton Club, on Satur- day, was given to Sir Wm. Jolliffe as a mark of his services as whipper- in for the Conservative party. Sir Geo. Magrath, M. D., K. H., F. R. S., retired Inspector of Hospitals and Fleets, died on the 12th, aged 84. He was second medical officer in the fleet under Nelson at Trafalgar. At the meeting of the Surrey Sessions on Monday, tho Chairman remarked to the Grand Jury that their duties would probably soon be abolished by the Bill now before Parliament. A letter from Tunis of the 29th ult. states that the English frigate Curacao, having taken on board all the antiquities collected by Mr. Davies in the ruins of Carthage, had sailed for England. The astronomers have been sweeping the heavens with their telescopes in search of the comet, which some German prophet announced was to come in contact with our globe on the 13th or 14th of the present month. The Rev. Sydney Turner will shortly receive a testimonial of considerable worth as a public acknowledgment of his able and zealous superintendence of the Philanthropic Farm School at Redhill, Surrey. A considerable number of stock farms belonging to the Duke of Buccleuch having lately run out of lease, the rent has been raised, on the average, twelve per cent. One farm let at 960Z. a year, has been relet at 1400*. On the 11th the Hon. and Rev. J. T. Pelham, D. D., was consecrated In the parish church of St. Marylebone to the bishopric of Norwich. The Bishop elect was presented to the Archbishop of Canterbury by the Bishops of London, Gloucester and Bristol, and Ripon. On Sunday evening Exeter Hall was again thronged with an immense congregation. The sermon was preached by the Rev. J. C. Miller, D. D., Canon of Worcester. His text was taken from St. John iii. v. 9, " How can these things be?" Cardinal Wiseman, in a pastoral just issued to the several Roman Catholic congregations in London, announces that within the last twelve months no less than seven religious edifices have been opened in his diocese, and others are now in course of building. In the year 1829 the number of newspapers published in the metropolis alone amounted to about 18,000,000; in 1830, to 20,000,000; and in 1831, to about 22,000,000. At present the number is about 42,000,000, issuing from London only. A short Bill has just been brought in by Mr. Hutt, to amend the Act 6 and 7 Vict, c. 36, to exempt from county, borough, parochial, and other local rates, all lands and buildings occupied by scientific and literary societies. A society has been established for the purpose of preaching the Gospel in the public places of Leeds. It is tailed the Leeds Evangelical Out- door Preachers' Association. Several ministers and laymen have undertaken to conduct these services. A meeting of the Metropolitan Roman Catholic clergy was held in Dublin, on Friday, when it was resolved to adopt all available means to procure signatures to the petition drawn up by the Stafford Club for an alteration, or abroga- tion rather, of the oath taken by Catholic Members of Par- liament. Viscountess Gage was seized with apoplexy on Saturday afternoon, shortly before four o'clock, and, notwithstanding the promptest medical attendance, expired the same night. The deceased Viscountess was the eldest daughter of the late Hon. Edw. Foley, brother of the first Lord Foley, and was born in 1793. Referring to the Art Treasures Exhibition, the Daily News says: " We regret to learn that Lord Hastings, whoso contributions are to be found in almost all parts of the building, has ordered the whole of them to be returned, in consequence of what his Lordship considers a breach of faith on the part of the committee." Mr. Palmer, M. P. for Berks, was taken seriously ill at Ascot Races, on the Uth: he was seized with violent hemorrhage at his nose. The assistance of a medical gentle- man, near Ascot, was quickly obtained, and the bleeding still continuing, he was removed to his seat at Holme Park, near Reading. He is reported to be recovering. SINGULAR INSTANCE OF ATTACHMENT TO THE STEEPLE.— On Saturday last, about noon, a swarm of bees pitched on the lower portion of the consecrated chapel at the new ceme- tery, Romsey. An attempt at hiving the immigrants failed ; but they changed quarters, and removed to the somewhat lofty steeple of the building— a position they have ever since held, defying winds and rain. TCE and REFRIGERATORS.— The best JL pure Block Ice and Refrigerators are to be had only at SWEETING'S Fish, Oyster, and Ice Establishment, 159, Cheapslde, City. IMPORTANT MEDICAL WORK, with A 70 coloured Engravings, embracing subjects of great interest to both sexes. Price 25. Gd., forwarded on receipt of 31 stamps by the Author, HORACE GOSS, M. D., 55, Great Queen- street, Lincoln's- inn, London. ' /^ REY V^ ORIGIi HAIR RESTORED to its ORIGINAL COLOUR.— NEURALGIA, NERVOUS HEADACHE, and RHEUMATISM CURED by F. M. HER- RING'S PATENT MAGNETIC COMBS, HAIR and FLESH BRUSHES. They require no preparation, are always ready for use, and cannot get out of order. Brushes, 105. and 15s. ; Combs, from 2s. Gd. to 20s. Grey Hair and Baldness prevented! by F. M. H.' s Patent Preventive Brush, price 4s. and 5s.— Offices: 32, Basingliall- street, London. Illustrated pamphlets, " Why Hair becomes Grey, and its Remedy," gratis, or by' post for four stamps. Agents: Savory and Moore; Atkinson, 24, Old Bond- street; Godfrey and Cooke, Conduit- street; Hendrie, 12, Tichborne- street; Twinberrow, 2, Edwards- street ; Saunders, 315 B, Winter, 205, and Kennedy, 166, Ox- ford- street; and Ross, 119, Bisliopsgate- street. Sold by alE chemists and perfumers of repute. 0_ TOU WANT LUXURIANT HAIR, WHISKERS, < fcc. ?— ROSALIE COUPELLE'S CRIN- UTRIAR Is guaranteed to produce whiskers, moustachios, in a few weeks, and restore the hair In baldness from whatever cause, strengthen it when weak, prevent its falling off, and effectually check greyness in all its stages. For the nursery it is recommended by upwards of 100 physicians, for promoting a fine healthy head of hair, and averting baldness in after years. Sold by all chemists, price 2s., or sent post- free on receipt of 24 penny stamps, by Miss COUPELLE, 69, Castle- street, Newman- street, Oxford- street, London. Mrs. Carter writes: " My head, which was bald, is now covered with new hair." Serjeant Craven: " Through using it I have an excellent moustache." Mr. Yates: " The young man has now a good pair of whiskers. I want two packets for other customers." GRATIS! GRATIS! GRATIS! The three hundredth thousand, greatly Improved, " I? VERY MAN HIS OWN DOCTOR. A JL_ J popular guide to health, with dietary rules and prescrip- tions for the self cure of the most prevalent diseases. By an eminent physician. An entirely new edition, greatly enlarged; and amplified. Sent free by post on receipt of four penny posfc stamps bv Mr. LAWES, Medical Bookseller, 14, Hand- court,. Holborn, London. " To all our readers we can recommend tlds book as ara unerring guide."— Era. " Being written by a clever general practitioner, its advice i » sound and reliable.'— Times. " The young especially may learn many a good lesson from its pages."— Bolton Mercury. " Written by a man who practises what he preaches."— Evening Sun. " To the married and unmarried we particularly recommend this work, as it contains information sought in vain from other sources.' '— Atlas. ]/ N( IW THYSELF!— The " secret art of JLV discovering the true character of individuals, from tho peculiarities of their handwriting, has long been practised by MARIE COUPELLE, with astonishing success. Her start- ling delineations are both full and detailed, differing from any- thing hitherto attempted. All persons wishing to " know themselves/' or any friend in whom they arc interested, must send a specimen of their writing, stating sex and age, Inclosing 13 penny post stamps, to Miss COUPELLE, 69, Castle- street, Oxford- street, London, and they will receive, in a few days, a minute detail of the mental and moral qualities, talents, tastes, affections, virtues, Ac., of the writer, with many other things hitherto unsuspected. " I am pleased with th ® accurate description you have given of myself;"— Miss Jones. RUPTURES EFFECTUALLY CURED WITHOUT a TRUSS.— Dr. BARKER'S celebrated REMEDY is protected by three patents, of England, France, and Vienna; and, from its great success In private practice, is now made known as a public duty through the medium of the press. In every case of single or double rupture, in either sex, of any age, however bad or long standing, it is equally applicable, effecting a cure in a few days, without inconve- nience, and will be nailed as a boon by all who have been tor- tured with trusses. Sent post- free to any part of the world, with instructions for use, on receipt of 10s. 6d. bv post- office order, or stamps, by CHARLES BARKER, M. D., 10, Brook- street. Holborn, London Any infringement of this triple patent will be proceeded against, and restrained by injunction of the Lord High Chancellor. 206 T H E F I E L D , T H E C O U N T R Y G E N T L E M A N ' S N E W S P A P E R. [ MARCH 2 8 , 1 8 5 7. HEAL AND SON'S NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE contains Designs and Prices of 150 different articles of BEDROOM FURNITURE, as well as of 100 Bedsteads, and prices of every description of Bedding- Bent free by post HEAL and SON, Bedstead, Bedding, and Bedroom Furniture Manufacturers, 196, Tottenham- court- road (\ V.) " FURNITURE. — Illustrated Catalogue.— J- A new FURNISHING GUIDE, of a superior order, con- taining designs of furniture suitable to all classes, tron refe- rence, number, and cost of each article. Also, the sum total for furnishing a villa or mansion of any magnitude can be had on application. No family onght to be without one. The increasing demand for information by persons about to fur- nish, from all parts of the United Kingdom, and the suburbs of tiie metropolis, have induced Howitt and Co., at consi- derable cost, to prepare this their new Furnishing Guide, which, on perusal, must be appreciated by the public. Being in character with the high standing of the establishment it represents, and ornamental in finish, it may have a place on the drawing- room or library table.— HOWITT and Co., House Furnishers, Bedding and Carpet Manufacturers, 226, 227, 228, 220, 280, High Holborn. FURNISII YOUR HOUSE with the BEST ARTICLES at DEANE'S. Established A. D. 1700. TRON BEDSTEADS.— DEANE, DRAY, A and Co. manufacture and supply every description of iron and brass bedsteads, and have at all times a large stock of these articles on hand, together with beds, mattresses, pillasses, Ac. Full particulars of sizes and prices, with illus- trations, sent by post ( free). HORTICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL TOOLS— In this Department will be found every implement requisite for tho practical or scientific horticul turist, including all modern and approved inventions. Illus- trated Pi iced Lists on application, post free. IMPROVED LAWN- MOWING MACHINES. — This machine is most easy of management. It removes all the cut grass, and leaves no seam on the lawn. PRICKS : £ s. d. Machine, 16 inches wide 5 10 0 Machine, 19 inches wide 5 17 6 Machine, 22 inches wide 6 0 o Machine, 25 in. wide, fitted to be drawn by a ponv 9 0 0 Mechanical Tools of every description. Also Tool Chests fitted complete with Tools of warranted quality, and varying in price from 6s. to 12/. They are well adapted for the amateur, the practical mechanic, or the emigrant. ECONOMIC COOKING STOVES, RANGES, Ac DEANE, DRAY, and Co. recommend with confidence their improved Cooking Stove. It is cheap in first cost, simple in construction, easy of management, capable of doing a large amount of work with a comparatively small consumption of fuel, and is manufactured in sizes suitable for large or small families. In operation daily in the stove and fender department; where may also be seen the Improved Self- acting Range and the Improved Cottage Range, each wJtho ven and holler. Prices of the Range :— 4 feet wido, 13/. 105. 4 feet 3 in., 151 4 feet 6 In., 16/. 10*. 4 feet 9 hi., 18/. 5 feet, 19/. 10s. 5 feet 3 in. 21/. 5 feet 6 in., 22/. 10s. 5 feet 9 in., 24/. 6 feet, 25/. A FURNISHING LIST.— For the convenience of persons furnishing. DEANE, DRAY, and Co. have arranged a complete Priced List of Articles re- quisite in fitting up a Family Residence, embracing all the varioos departments of their E/ stablftShfrtetrt, and calculated greatly to facilitate purchasers in the selection of their goods. This List Dearie, Dray, and Co. will forward to any address, post. free. Furnishing Warehouses, 46, King William- street, London- bridge. Haddlcry and Harness Manufactory, 2 and 3, Artlrrrr- street, London bridge. Gas Fitting Establishment, 1, Arthur- street East, London- bridge. Export Warehouses, Arthur- street We sty London- bridge. ( Opening to the Monument, London- bridge.) nEDSTEADS, BATHS, and LAMPS.— WILLIAM S. BURTON has SLX LARGE SHOW- ROOMS devoted exclusively to the SEPARATE DISPLAY of Lamps, Baths, aud Metallic Bedsteads. The stock of each is at once the largest, newest, and most varied ever submitted to tho public, and marked at prices proportionate with those tlrat have tended to make Iris establishment the most distinguished in this country. Bedsteads, from 12s. Od. to 12/. 0s. each. Shower Baths, from 7s. fid, to 5/. 12s. each. Lamps ( Moderateur) y from.. 6s. Od. to 6/. 6s. each. ( All other kinds at the same rate.) Pure Colza Oil 5s. per gallon. CUTLERY, WARRANTED.— The most varied Assortment of TABLE CUTLERY in the world, all warranted, Is on SALE at WILLIAM S. BURTON'S, at prices that are remunerative only because of the largeness of the sales. 3J- inch ivory- handled table- knives, with high shoulders, 12s. per dozen; desserts to match, 9s. fid; if to balance, fid. per dozen extra; carvers, 4s. Sd. per pair; larger sizes, from 19s. to 26s. per dozen; extra line, ivory, 32s.; if with silver ferrates, 37s. to 50s.; white bone table knives, 7s. fid. per dozen; desserts, 5s. fid, - carvers, 2s. ad per pair; black horn table knives. 7s. id. per ( Wen; desserts, 6s-.; carvers, 2s. fid.; black wood- handled table knives and forks, 6s. per dozen; table steels, froWl II, each. Tlie largest stock in existence of plated dessert knives and forks, in cases and otherwise, and of the new plated fish- carvers. rpiIE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE for t SILVER.— The REAL NICKEL SILVER, introduced twemy years ago by WILLIAM S. BURTON, when PLATED py tne patent of Messrs. Elkington and Co., is beyond all £ onmart$ on the very best article next to sterling silver that / Can bo employed as such, either usefully or ornamentally, as fey no possibly test can it be distinguished from real silver. Fiddle or Thread or Old Silver Brunswick King's Pattern. Pattern. Pattern. Table SpoonsandForks, perdoz. 38s 48s 60s. Dessert ditto and ditto 30s 35* 42s. Tea 18s. 24s 3< M. Tea and coffee sets, cruet and liqueur frames, waiters, can- dlesticks, Ac., at proportionate prices. All kinds of replating • done bv tho patent process. CHEMICALLY PURE NICKEL NOT PLATED. Fiddle. Thread. King's. ' Table Spoons and Forks, per doz. 12s 28s. 80s. Dessert ditto and ditto 105. 21s 25s. • Tea ditto 5s lis 12s. In these premises, formed of EIGHT HOUSES, is on show the most magnificent stock of GENERAL HOUSE IRON- MONGERY. with Cutlery, Nickel Silver, Plated Goods, Baths, Brushes, Turnery, Clocks, Candelabra, Lamps, Gase- Cilers, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Bedding, and Bed- hangings, rso arranged in Sixteen Large Showrooms, as to afford to parties furnishing facilities in the selection of goods that can- . uot be liopod for elsewhere. Illustrated Catalogues sent ( per post) free. 39. OXFORD- STREET ( W.). 1, IA. 2, and 3, NEWMAN- STREET; and i. 5, and 6, PERRY'S- PLACE, London. nno FAMILIES Changing Residence.— * Store Warehouse, Baker- street Bazaar.— FURNITURE, pictures, and all moveable property WAREHOUSED in store- rooms built for flre- proof, well ventilated and warmed. Sepa- rate lock- up rooms may be engaged. A prospectus of terms upon application, or a person sent to give estimates for rents, cost of packing, arid removal in covered vans.— Apply to tho Storekeeper, Baker- street, Bazaar. IF you desire really well- polished Boots, use BROWN'S ROYAL MELTON IAN BLACKING. It renders theni soft, durable, and waterproof, while its lustre • equals the most brilliant patent leather. Price the same as common blacking.- rMado only by E. BROWN, the Inventor and sole Manufacturer of De Guiche Parisian Polish for dress iboots and shoes, and Waterproof Varnish for hunting boots. — Manufactory, 25, Broad- street, Golden- square, London. To fibe had of the prlncical Bootmakers and Shopkeepers in the Bringdom. PATRONISED by her MAJESTY the QUEEN, and superior to all others.— CLARK'S ROYAL LI- 2AMINGTONIA N BLAC KING, for softening and preserv- ing Ixiots and shoes, and giving a brilliant raven- jet polish, equal to patent, leather; does not. crack or wear brown, ana retains its lustre for any length of time, in all temperatures. Also, his Incomparable Raven- jet. French Varnish, warranted not to crack or soil the finest cambric; likewise his matchless Reviver for black kid boots, cloths, kersevs, Ac., Ac.— Manu- factory, 127, Crawford- street, Portinan- sq'uare, London ( W.) PATRONISED by her MAJESTY and the majority of the Nobility and Gentry of the United fjueendom.- CLARK'S INCOMPARABLE WATERPROOF HARNESS BLACKING.— The rapidly- increasing patronage the inventor has received Induces him, after seven years' test, to call the at tention of all persons who have the care or man-- agomerit of harness to its superiority over any other now in ause. If neither requires oil, dye, or any other preparation; and is the only one ever perfected for preserving, rendering supple, and giving a brilliant polish equal to patent leather, to Jill kinds of black leather, harness, carriage- heads, aprons, Ac— Manufactory, 127, Crawford- street, Portman- square, London ( W.) rV IIE EARL of ELGIN and the * CELESTIAL EMPIRE.— W. CLARK has the honour to call the attention of gentlemen attached to the embassy and officers about to depart for service in the Eastern Empire and hot climates, to his inestimable METROPOLITAN POLISH, for restoring and preserving all kinds of patent, enamel. and morocco leather, also brown leather boots, sad- dlery, Ac., and rendering them perfectly elastic. It does not draw the heat. For French- polished, japanned, and varnished goods; and will he found an unequalled preservative from injury in tropical climes.— Manufactory, M7, Crawford- street, Portinan- aquare, Loudon ( W.) GUNS, FISHING TACKLE, & c. UNS.— To bo SOLD, a bargain, a PAIR v.* 0/ excellent DOUHLE- liAURELLEl) GUSTS, one nearly new, bv one of the first milkers.— Tor particulars In- quire at i; 4, st.^ Jniiios's- atrcct, Pall- mall. CEOOND HAND GUNS by first- class k? makers at BAKER'S GUN MANUFACTORY, 88, Fleet- street.— Breeeh- loadintf Guns, Bifles, Revolving Pistols. The largest assortment of gun- tackle and ammunition In the triple. ME ISSRS. PATON and WALSH, bog to state that the prlco of their new HII'PLE PRIMER is 5s. without the osp- holder, and 105. with it— 14, George- street, l'erth. O RLANDO SMITH, Practical Gunmaker, London- road, Derby, - solicits a trial of his superior SHOOTING GUNS, which for strength, regularity of shoot- ing, and price, are not to be surpassed. Every sporting requi- site in great variety. Middle- row, _ L J CLASS GUNS ( which cannot be surpassed) for tlie ensuing season. Those gentlemen requiring guns or repairs of any kind would oblige by giving early orders, to which every attention shall be paid. nrUIOMAS TURNER, 3, Middle A Reading, is now manufacturing FIRST- CLASS f^ UNS, RIFLES, and REVOLVERS, vX^ second- hand, by every known maker E. WHISTL1 R begs to inform his numerous sporting friends that he has a first- rate lot of the above, and will take old guns and every description of odds ana ends in exchange— 11, Strand, Trafalgar- square. WGREENER, First Exhibitor in GUNS • in 1851, in 1853 at New York, and again first in Paris in 1855, is reducing his STOCK of DOUBLE and SINGLE GUNS, at 42, Ely- place, Holborn, London. Purchasers will find it their interest to inspect the same, as for quality, shoot- ing powers, and moderation in price, they arc certainly un- equalled. . RPO SPORTSMEN.— PATENT BREECH- A LOADING GUN, considered the most perfect yet introduced. Double- barrelled Rifles which for portability and price only require to be known to recommend themselves, and which can be well tried before purchasing. Warranted Air Guns for shot and ball. Estimates for a supply of arms necessary for a gentleman's yacht. — HENRY TATHAM, Gunmaker and Sword Cutler, 37, Charing- eross, next to the Admiralty. Established 1800. B REECII- LOADING GUNS.— In addition to the manufacture of the very superior Fowling- pieces which have gained the Advertiser so great celebrity as a Gun- smith, he has now respectfully to state that he is preparing to take Orders for BREECH- LOADING FOWLING PIECES. A few excellent light Double- guns on hand, of best quality, will be sold at a very moderate price, as he is now working entirely to order against next season.— J. D. DOUGALL, 23, Gordon- street, Glasgow. Established in 1760 BREECH - LOADING FO WLING- PIECES and DOUBLE RIFLES, to load at the breech, with cartridges containing the entire charge— powder, lead, and primer. " The quickness of loading is wonderful; the killing distance is greater than with my old double." Pur- chasers may select from upwards of 100 now in forward state and in course of finishing to order. Gentlemen may suit themselves perfectly in tho weight, length, bend of stock, calibre, Ac.; and we guarantee an ample supply of cartridges whenever required.— REILLY, Gun- maker, 502, New Oxford- street.. PERCUSSION CAPS.— S. WALKER and Co.' s PATENT DOUBLE WATERPROOF and CENTRAL FIRE CAPS may ho had of all respectable Gun- ni. akers, and wholesale at the works, 12, Legge- street, Bir- mingham. T? LEY'S SPORTING AMMUNITION.— Aj Double Waterproof Central Fire Caps, Wire Cartridges for killing game at long distances, Chemically- prepared Gun- wadding, to prevent the barrel from leading; Cartridges for Needle- Rifles, Breech- loading Guns, Ac., and every description of Sporting Ammunition. ELEY, BROTHERS, Manufacturers, London. CALM ON F IS II IN G.— CHARLES FARLOW, Manufacturer, 191, Strand, invites anglers to inspect his large and varied stock of superior FISHING RODS and TA( JKLE at moderate prices. Trout flies 2s. per dozen. Catalogues forwarded gratis. TO ANGLERS. — Before purchasing A FISHING TACKLE of any description send to SAMUEL WARREN, the Inventor of the DERBY TROUT- KILLER, for catalogue of prices, patterns of lines, Ac., post free. The Derby Trout- killer, 2s. post free.— SAMUEL WARREN, 12, St. Peter's- street, Derby. • ANGLING MADE EASY.— To ensure good sport, purchase a dozen FLIES, and one of the ingenious apparatus for the Natural Minnow, Gudgeon, or Dace, manufactured by WILLIAM CLAY, Taunton, Somerset — the result of twenty years' practical experience. The supe- riority of these baits is acknowledged by thousands of the most adept anglers.— Inclose a post order for 4s. fid. TO ANGLERS.— The PECTORAL FIN A and the ARCHIMEDEAN MINNOW, invented and ma- nufactured by FREDERICK ALLIES, South- parade, Wor- cester, and registered by Act of Parliament. Price:— Salmon size, 5s. each; pike, 5s. each; large trout size, 33.; small trout, 2s. fi< f.; perch size, 2s. fid. Anglers and the trade punctually supplied, by post or railway, on receipt of cash to the amount. Rods, lines, flies, Ac., forwarded to order.— Apply to the in- ventor, Frederick Allies, South- parade,. Worcester. THAMES FISHERS should procure from ALFRED and SON the best LIGHT CANE ROACH RODS, spinning and barbel rods; Alfred's new barbel tackle, spoon and otter baits for trout, pike, and perch, from Is. fid. and 2s. each; Alfred's pectoral spinning minnows for trout, 3s. fid. each, mounted with gut and swivel; Alfred's Marlow crows, the best flies for chub, 4s. per dozen, made by Alfred and Son, only makers of the celebrated trout flies the " Wel- lington," " Emperor," and " Canton cocktail," 2s. fid. per dozen. Alfred's " Views on the Thames," price 10s, plain, 15s. coloured 54, Moorgate- street, London. TO ANGLERS.— J. BERNARD, 4, Church- place, by St. James's Church, Piccadilly, begs to inform the nobifity and gcritlemen anglers that he has now on sale an extensive stock of every description of Salmon, Trotrt, Pike, and other FISHING- RODS, of Very superior qua- lity. The whole made on the premises under his inspection. Every variety of Salmon and Trout FLIES,, of approved patterns and superior workmanship, adapted for English, Scotch, Irish, American, and Continental Fishing. Also, a New FLY BOOK, of an improved material; and all kinds of ( Jut, Winches, Lines, Artificial- Baits, Ac. Ac. Gentlemen instructed in the art of Fly- making. The New American Baits. f\ NE of HUNDREDS of TESTIMONIALS V' Of the excellence of 11 AC RETT'S CELEBRATED FLIES:— " Cariip, Curragh, . Juno 1st, 1857. " Mr. Hackett,— I killed thirteen fresh salmon last week witli one of your flies on the Suir, Ac. Ac.— Yours, Ac., " W. H. KIRBY, Major, 94th Itegt." Ephemeral trout- flies, 3s. per dozen; salmon- flies, 8s. to 12s. per dozen. IIACKETT'S EPIIEMERALS. — WILLIAM ASHTON HACKETT has much pleasure in announcing that he has, after much patient research and working, completed his in- comparable ARTIFICIAL EPHEMERID. E. They are more like the natural; will kill better and last longer than any flies hitherto made. A trial is solicited to prove.— Post orders payable to Wi. ASIITON IIACKETT, 38, Patrick- street, Cork. TO ANGLERS.— WILLIAM BROWN, Fishing Tackle Maker and Angler of 30 years' experi- ence, would direct attention to his general stock of FISHING- RODS, REELS, LINES, CASTING- LINES, SALMON and TROUT FLIES, Ac., which lie flatters himself from his long experience will be found to lie suitable for the seasons, aud ot the most substantial description. W. B. would especially direct attention to liis celebrated PHANTOM MINNOW, which, during the last two seasons, has given universal satisfaction, and of whose alluring and killing properties he has had numerous testimonials. It is light and easily thrown, yet sinks sufficiently, and is so constructed as to be inflated by the water. It has all the ap- pearance of a small Parr or Minnow, but is so extremely soft and flexible that when seized by a fish the body collapses and leaves nothing but skin, thereby allowing the fish to close his mouth upon the hooks, and th us enabling the angler to secure a large proportion of the fish that lay hold of it. There are twelve sizes, varying in length from 2 to inches. Trout sizes, each 2s. fid.; with swivel trace, 3s. Gd. Salmon and small pike sizes, with triple gut or gimp, each 4s. fid. to 5s.; extra large sizes with do. 5s. fid. to 6s. Sent in a box post for 3d. additional. The same postage will carrv two of the trout size. All orders to be accompanied by a remittance. For the convenience of parties in the neighbourhood of London, he has appointed Mr. CHARLES FARLOW, 191, Strand, Agent for the sale of his Minnows. 30, George- street, Aberdeen. WANTS AND VACANCIES. " T^ OBLEMAN'S or GENTLEMAN'S AGENCY— A Solicitor, of standing and business habits, practising in the country, is willing to undertake the COL- LECTION Of RENTS or RENTCHAROES, and the general management of a nobleman's or gentleman's estate, including all professional assistance, either at a salary or for a moderate commission. Should the agency be an important one, the advertiser would not object to reside in the neighbourhood of the property, and. if required, to devote his whole attention to the interests or his patron. The highest references cati be given, and. the strictest inquiries may be instituted.— Applica- tions from principals addressed to " R. S. T.," care of Mr. Sargeant, Bookseller, Peterborough, will meet with prompt attention. PNGLAND or SCOTLAND.— WANTED, A- J by a Gentleman about 28 years of age, a SITUATION under a nobleman or gentleman in England or Scotland, lie is possessed of some knowledge in agriculture and the improve- ment of estates, and would be willing to assist in the preser- vation of game, flsh, Ac., and as companion in any amuse- ments relating to sports. He would be happy to make himself generally useful and agreeable to his patron and friends. A cottage on the estate, with moderate salary, would be pre- ferred. The highest references can be given, the advertiser being the son of a banker and county magistrate. Circumstances orar which he has had no control, and hot being fond of the in loor confinement of public offices, Ac., have compelled him to insert the above in hopes of finding some nobleman or gen- tleman who may assist him in obtaining what is most suitable to liis habits in life For further particulars, address " M. H." ( 1227), FIELD Office, 2 to 5, Essex- street, Strand ( W. C.) " V7L/" ANTED, by a respectable man that • » was in the Crimea eighteen months, a SITUATION as GAMEKEEPER or overlooker of a gentleman's estate; he perfectly understands breeding birds, breaking dogs, trapping vermin, Ac. Can be well recommended, and no objection to go to Scotland for the season.— Apply " M. S.," 42, Molyneux- street, Bryanstone- square, London. as GAME- by a strong healthy young man, 28 years of age, 5 feet 10 Inches in height. A first- class shot, trainer of dogs and destroyer of vermin, and rearing of game by hand; has a little knowledge of fishing. Can produce a good character from the gentleman lie has recently left. Has no objection to Ireland or Scotland where the advertiser has sported one season Address " J. S. G.," Post- office, Wool- liope, Herefordshire. WANTED a SITUATION • » KEEPER yot POULTRY. PRESCOT POULTRY and HORTI- CULTURAL EXHIBITION. _ ADVERTISEMENTS to he inserted in the CATALOGUE of this popular show will be received up to the 30th inst.— For particular*, & c., apply to J. FOLLAKD, Hon. See. / COLOURED DORKING FOWLS.— EGGS from first- class birds, of the best strains in the country, at 5s. per sitting, securely packed.— JoEtN STEEL, Jun., West Stow Hall, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. IVfR- WRIGHT'S PRIZE DORKINGS 1 » A and BANTAMS.— Captain HORNBY has purchased the " whole" of Mr. Wright's stock of Dorkings and Bantams, all of which are prize birds; but as his walks are over- stocked he will dispose of all but a very few to any poultry fanciers Knowsley Cottage, Prescot, June 1857. TV/ flSS E. WATTS can supply, during the JlTX season, EGGS from first- rate stock birds of the following kinds :— Pencilled Brahmas Is. each. Spanish Is. each. Sultans, or Serai Taook 16s. per dozen. Apply to the Poultry Maid, Monk Barns, Hampstead ( N. W.) TJLACK HAMBURGHS.— The RELY. T. AJ> L. FELLOWES, having had many applications for BLACK HAMBURGH EGGS, will dispose of a few sittings, at 21s. a dozen, and Is. the box. Eggs sent out in order. Also Eggs from his first prize Silver- pencilled, Gold- pen- cilled, Silver- spangled, and Gold- spangled. See former Ad- vertisements. Post- office orders payable at Acle. Beighton Rectory, Acle, March, 1857. UOLERA & AMONTILLADO SHERRIES. C GUARANTEED. 1834 VINTAGE, 54s. PER DOZEN. QUEEN ISABELLA'S favourite WINES, as used at the ROYAL TABLE of SPAIN. THESE WINES are totally distinctive in their CHARAC- TERS, the SOLERA possessing GREAT BODY and RICH- NESS; the AMONTILLADO PECULIAR DELICACY and DRYNESS, combined with full NUTTY FLAVOR, each pos- sessing in common all the qualities of FIRST- CLASS WINES, rendering them at once the FINEST SHERRIES ever im- ported, and eminently suited to the palate of those who are able to appreciate and enjoy Wines of a really high class character. Packages allowed for when returned. • JERMS— CASH. Country Orders must contain a remittance. Cheques to be crossed " Bank of London." J. L. DENMAN, Wine and Spirit Importer, 65, Fenchurch- strcet, London. Counting- house entrance, first door on the left up Railway- place. " WINES and SPIRITS extraordinary.— • " PORT, SHERRY, MARSALA, MADEIRA. BUCEL- LAS, Ac., all at TWENTY SHILLINGS PER DOZEN, pure and wholesome wines, free from acidity and brandy, the pro- duce of vineyards at the Cape of Good'Hope, where the vines of Portugal and Spain are now being carefully cultivated, and have escaped the disease. Her Majesty's Government allows these wines to be imported at half the duty; hence the low price of 20s. per dozen. Samples of any two qualities sent on receipt of twelve stamps. " That wine, equal to any ever produced, can he made at the Cape, all the world has acknowledged."— The Times, Nov. 8, 1856. THE UNIVERSAL BRANDY, Fifteen Shillings per gallon, or Thirty Shillings per dozen. THE REGENT'S PUNCH, A favourite beverage of George the Fourth, and made from his original recipe, Thirty Shillings per dozen. W. and A. GILBEY, Wine Importers, Brandy Distillers, Ac., 372, Oxford- street, London ( W.) Bankers— The Bank of England. BORDEAUX BRANDY, Pale or Brown, equal fo the finest Cognac Brands.— One dozen cases, as imported, at 45s., delivered free, to all the railway- station, on receipt of post- office orders or other remittance, payable at the Pimlico Post- office, to the. consignees— W. J. IIOLLERONE and SON, Wine and Spirit Importers, Hatkin- wharf, Pimlico. MILK PUNCH, PURE COGNAC BRANDY', and CHOICE WINES, at ROBERT HALL'S old established Foreign Warehouse, 63, South Audley- street, Grosvenor- square, London ( W). Milk Punch, at 36s. per dozen; Cognac Brandy, 24s. per gallon; Pale Sherry of a superior quality, 4Ss. per dozen. Bottles, including hamper, 2s. per dozen. All orders, on receipt of remittance, if not unde. i one dozen, sent free to any part of England. Priced lists free on application. ( WA f„ ELBBRATED CANTERBURY PUNCH for picnics, dessert, or in iced- water, with a cigar. One dozen of this delicious beverage sent free to London, hamper and bottles included, on receipt of post- office order for 28s., payable to T. P. DE LASAUX, Wine Merchant, Canterbury. QCHWEPPE'S MALVERN SELTZER O WATER.— Manufactured by J. SCHWEPPE and Co., the sole lessees, from the pure water of the Holy Well, pos- sesses . 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 a Label with their signature.— SCHWEPPE and Co., Manufacturers of Soda, Magnesia, and Potass Waters, and Lemonade, London, Liverpool, Bristol, and Derby. rpHE RACES and FETES.— Ladies attend- ing these fashionable resorts will find the application of ROWLANDS' KALYDOR gratefully refreshing in preserving the delicacy and beauty of the complexion from the baneful influence of the sun, dust, and wind, dispelling the cloud of languor and relaxation, al- laying all heat and irritability, and immediately affording the pleasing sensation attending restored elasticity and healthful state of the skin. Composed of choice exotics of balsamic nature, utterly free from all mineral admixture, it tends to neutralise the effects of the atmosphere upon the skin, and to promote the healthy action of the minute secretory vessels, by which its general well- being and the beauty of its appear- ance are so essentially promoted. Freckles, tan, spots, pim- ples, flushes, and discolouration^ fly before its application, and give place to a delicate clearness with the glow of beauty and bloom. In cases of sunburn or stings of insects, its virtues have long been acknowledged. Price 4s. fid. and 8s. fid. per bottle. CAUTION The words " Rowlands Kalydor" are on the wrapper of each bottle. Sold by A. ROWLAND and SONS, 20, Ilatton- garden, London; and. by all Chemists and Perfumers. GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY, AND PBONOCNCED BT HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS to he THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED, by ill Chandler*, Grocers, die. THE GARDEN. IVFANCIIESTER GRAND ILORTICUL- ± J 1 TUBAL EXHIBITION.— The Second Exhibition will take place at the Society's ( Jardens, Old Traff'ord, Manchester, on Wednesday and Thursday, June 24 and 25, when a largo amount will be given in prizes for collections and specimens of Plants, Flowers, Fruits, Ac For schedules and particulars apnly to the Secretary.— By order, JOHN SIIAW, Sec. Council room, 3, St. Peter's- square, Manchester. PIIATTERIS HORTICULTURAL and Vy FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY— The next Exhibition of this Society will be held at Chatteris on Wednesday, the 1st July next. Ih addition to the usual prizes, the following will be offered, viz.:— For the best 36 varieties of Roses ( single trusses), a Silver Cup, value Five Guineas; second best, 1/. 10s. Persons intending to compete for these prizes must give written notice to tlie Hon. Secretary by the 24th inst. Four entries or the cup will not be given, and no exhibitor will he allowed to take both prizes. The Hon. Secretary will inform intending competitors whether a sufficient number of entries have been made. Each exhibitor must find his own stands, and must be a subscriber of 10s. or upwards to the funds of the society, which subscriptions will also entitle him to show for the general prizes of both exhibitions for tho present year. Persons intending to exhibit for the general prizes must give notice in writing, stating what they intend to exhibit and in which class, to the Hon. Secretary by eight o'clock in the even- ing of Tuesday, the 30th inst. Prize lists and regulations, and all further information may be obtained on application to Chatteris, . June 6. ' WILLIAM FRYER, Hon. Sec. HPHE ANNUAL SUMMER EXHIBITION A of the BRIGHTON and SUSSEX FLORICULTURAL and HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY will take place at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, on Wednesday and Thursday, June 24th and 25th. PRESIDENT— His Grace the Duke of Devonshire. VICE- PRESIDENTS. The Mayor of Brighton His Grace tlie Duke of Nor- folk, E. M. His Grace the Duke of Rich- mond ( Lord- Lieutenant of the county) The Most Noble the Marquis of Bristol The Right Hon. the Earl of Chichester Lord Alfred Ilervey Viscount Pevense. v, M. P. The Baron de ( Mdsmid Admiral Sir O. B. Pechell, Bart., M. P. Rear- Admiral Sir G. West- phal, li. N. The Hon. Hanbury Tracy The Hon. A. Macdonald J. G. Dodson, Esq., M. P. W. Coningham, Esq., M P. P. Salomons, Esq., Ac. Ac. CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTER— T. Attree, Esq., V. P. TREASURER—' E. N. Hall, Esq., Union Bank. SUPERINTENDENT OF THE EXHIBITION— Mr. E. Spary, Graperies, Park- street. ABOUT £ 250 IN PRIZES. Schedules may be had on application to E. SPART, Otieen's Graperies, or of the Secretary, 96, St. James's- street, Brighton. By permission of Col. Parker, the Band of the First Life Guards will attend each day, under the direction of Mr. War- dell; also, by permission of Col. Low, the Band of the Fourth Light Dragoons will be in attendance, under the direction of Mr. Devin. The entire suite of rooms and the eastern lawn will be thrown open for the occasion. The public will be admitted on Wednesday, June 24, from two o'clock till six, by tickets purchased on or before Saturday, June 20. at 2s. fid.; after that date they will be charged .' is. fid.; and on Thursday, June 25, from ten ' o'clock till six, is.— By order of the committee, EDWARD CARPENTER, Sec. SCARLET GERANIUM for BED- DING. ECLIPSE ( PERRY).— Compact habit and fine form, producing large trusses of bright scarlet flowers with a clear white eye. Strong plants will be ready early in May, price 5s.— To be had of Tnos. PERRY, Nurseryman, Ac., Banbuiy. VEGETABLE AND • FLOWER SEEDS. — PETER LAWSON and SON, Seedsmen and Nurserymen to her Majesty the Queen, and to the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, respectfully intimate that they are now sending out the above seeds, comprising many newly introduced and valuable varieties, and all carefully selected from true stocks. They solicit the favour of speedy orders, which will ensure an early delivery. Catalogues will be sent free on application. Their stocks of Agricultural Seeds and Grasses for alternate husbandry, permanent pas- ture, Ac.., are of verj' superior quality this season, being the result of repeated and very careful selections. Priced Cata- logues are in course of publication. Everything connected with their trade can be supplied, in any quantity, from their London Branch, 27, Great GeorgQrStreet, Westminster. HTO GENTLEMEN and others.— For SALE,. A one PRO P AG ATI NG- HOUSE, FIVE GREEN- HOUSES, one large Show- house, and an excellent Ware- house Room on Wheels, with some thousands of Plants, in consequence of Mr. Head having parted with the greater part of his Nursery Grounds, near the Church, Upper- street* Islington. GREENHOUSES, CONSERVATORIES, ^ J* HALLS. Ac. HEATED by HOT WATER on an im- proved principle.— J. JONES has always the largest stock iaa London of Cylindrical and Saddle Boilers, Hot Water Pipesy and every required fitting for the same.— Drawings and prices given for the material, or estimates supplied for the apparatu.% fixed complete, on application to J. JONES, Ironbridge Wttaarf, 6, Bankside, near the Southwark- Iron Bridge. HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and GARDEN TOOLS of every description for the amateur or practical gardener, and of warranted quality.— DEANE, DRAY', and Co. have prepared for the present season a new ILLUSTRATED PRICED LIST of the above ( to be obtained gratis on application, or post free) including Lawn- Mowing Machines, Garden Engines, Boyd's Patent Self- acting and Vulcan Scythes. Garden Rollers ( from 30s.), Flower Stands, Garden Seats, Ac., Galvanised Game Netting from fid. per yard, Ornamental Wire Work made to order, Garden Arches, Flower Baskets, Ac. London agents for Lingham's Perma- nent Labels, price from Is. per box, containing 100; also Say- nor's celebrated Pruning Knives.— DEANE, DRAY, and Co. ( opening to the Monument), London Bridge ( E. C.) Estab- lished A. D. 1700. DEFECTIVE SIGHT and DEAFNESS. — DEFECTIVE SIGHT RESTORED, from whatever cause arising, by means so simple vet efficacious that persons; may enjoy distinct vision to ari advanced age. Also, DEAF- NESS and NOISES in the HEAD permanently and tho- roughly cured, at the Eye and Ear Institution. Senior Physician, P. MACDONNEI., M. D. Consulting Surgeon, W. E. POPE, M. R. C. S. The GUIDE to SELF CURE free for seven stamps. Not 20 patients in 1000 have been passed as amuredl. although many were sufferers for thirty- five years. Consultation- rooms for all ranks. Hours 10 till 4. All letters to be addressed to WM. HILL, Esq., S « erefcary„ Eye and Ear Institution, 27, Alfred- place, Bedford- square, London. . DEAFNESS AND NOISES IN the HEAD.— INSTITUTION for the CURE of DEAFNESS* IS. Suffolk- street, Pall- mall, London.— Instant and permanent restoration of hearing guaranteed, without the use of ear- trumpets, instruments, or causing one moment's incoaoveni- ence to the most aged or nervous sufferer. F. li. IIOGIITON'S new and extraordinary discovery, by one consultation enables deaf persons of either sex to hear immediately with perfect ease the lowest whisper, and removes aDi singing in the ears. Hospital and private testimonials, and certificates from the most eminent Physicians and Surgeons in England, in whose presence deaf persons have been cured, and many hundreds of private patients cured can bo referred to. Hours of consulta- tion, 11 till 4 every dav. FRANCIS ROBERT HOGHTON, Member of the London Royal College of Surgeons, May 2,1845; Licentiate of the Apothe- caries' Company, April 30,1846. Just published, SELF- CURE of DEAFNESS, for country- patients; a stop to empiricism, quackery, and exorbitant fees,, sent on receipt of six stamps, tree. Examination free. 23, Suflolk- street, Pall- mall ( S. W.)_ Second Edition, fid. post free, PAINLESS TOOTH EXTRACTION, without chloroform, by congelation. By J. WHITE- MAN WEBB, L. S. A., Surgeon- Dentist, 21, Southampton- street, Bloomsbury- squarc.—• Operations daily from 10 to 4. 52, FLEET- STREET. \ TEW DISCOVERY IN TEETH.— Mr. 1a HOWARD, SURGEON- DENTIST, 52, Fleet- street, has introduced an ENTIRELY NEW DESCRIPTION ol ARTI- FICIAL TEETH, fixed without springs, wires, or ligatures. They so perfectly resemble the natural teeth, as not to be dis- tinguished from tho originals by the closest observer; they will never change colour or decay, and will be found superior to any teeth ever before used. This method does not require the extraction of roots, or any painful operation, and will support and preserve teeth that are loose, and is guaranteed to restore articulation and mastication; and that Mr. Howard's improve- ment may be within reach of the most economical, he has fixed his charges at the lowest scale possible. Decaycd teeth ren- dered sound and useful in mastication— 52, Fleet- street.— At home from 10 till 5. THE HAIR LOST and RESTORED.— • The numerous cases of recovery of the hair after having fallen off, or partial baldness, are trulv astonishing. The tes- timonials of I lie efficacy of OLDRIDGE'S HALM OF COLUMP. IA place its power and virtues beyond all doubt or cavil. 3a. 6rf., 6s., and lis. per bottle. No other prices. Ask for oidridffc's Halm. Sold by all Chemists and Perfumers, am* by the proprietors, C. and A. OLDKIDCJE, 13, WcUUlSton. street, North, Strand, London. MARCH 2 8 , 1 8 5 7 .] T H E F I E L D , T H E C O U N T R Y G E N T L E M A N ' S N E W S P A P E R. 207 THE JFARM, YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL 1 SOCIETY ( open to the United Kingdom). — The TWENTIETH ANNUAL MEETING will be held at York on the 5th and Gth of August next. The entry closcs on the 18th of July.— Prize sheets and forms of certificates may be had on application to the Secretary. JOHN 1IANNAM, Secretary. Kirk Deighton, Wetherhy, June 10th, 18< 7. XrOTICE.— WM. PICKFORD and CO. Xl ( late Odams, Pickford, and Keen, of 35, Leadenhall- street), having removed to 15, Mark- lane, are now supplying ARTIFICIAL MANURES of the best quality, LINSEED and RAPE CAKES, & c., at lowest prices. ( See Manure Report in thispaper.) WM. PICKFOKD and Co., 15, Mark- lane, Lon- don ( EC) r PURNIP SOWING. — SUPER- PHOS- J- PHATE of LIME of best quality, ready for immediate delivery. WM. piCKFORD and CO., 15, Mark- lane, London ( established 1840.) A liberal allowance to dealers. RTIFICIAL MANURES.— W. SHEARMAN supplies POWERFULLY CONCEN- TRATED ANIMAL MANURES, warranted genuine, 61. per ton. Also, received a consignment of the celebrated Ha hi a ( inano, which is confidently recommended for green crops, 8/. 8*. per ton 4, Trafalgar- square, London. BONE MANURE, either Half- inch or Dust, SUPER- PHOSPHATE of LIME, SULPHURIC ACID, < fec.— 1These valuable and genuine Manures may be had in any uantity of JARED TERRETT HUNT, Lambeth Wharf, ' per Fore- street, Lambeth, London, delivered to any Wharf A quant Uppei ; it. or Railway Station in London, in sacks or otherwise. J. T. H. earnestly recommends the attention of the nobility and gentry to his finely PULVERISED BONE- DUST, for the renovation of Lawns, Meadows, Parks, & c. Also, his PREPARED BONES, for the dressing of Vine Roots, Fruit Trees, Asparagus Beds, & c. Bones purchased hi any quantity from kennels, marine store dealers, butchers, & c., fetched from any railway station hi London. ESTABLISHED 1812. rpURNIP MANURE.— This valuable ferti- Jt User has been used for the last twelve years with great success by most of tho eminent agriculturists through- out England, and stands unrivalled in the weight and quality of the bulbs which it produces; it is besides especially beneficial to the Grain Crops which follow, while Clover is rarely found to fail after the first application. Some of the crops produced by this manure last year weighed upwards- of 30 tons per acre. POTATO, GRASS, BARLEY, CLOVER, and WHEAT MANURES; also Bone, Guano, and Super- phosphate of Lime, warranted of the best quality. Apply to II. and T. PROCTOR, Cathay, Bristol; PROCTOR and RYLANd. Birmingham, Edmondscote, Warwick, and Saltney, near Chester. N. li.— A Pamphlet, on " Manures, their Properties and Ap- plication," forwarded on receipt of twelve postage stamps. " NCESOWING of TURNIPS quite suffi- ctent to ensure a crop Mr. J. MELLEISH, of Borough Farm, near Petersfield, Hants, has discovered a method to sow Swedish and other Turnips to ensure a crop. Will have no objection to discover the system to any Agricultural Society in England, and will undertake to cultivate three acres of laud by way of experiment within the distance of eighteen miles of Peterstleld, and secure the crop from the turnip- fly.— For particulars apply to J. MELLEISH, Borough Farm, Buriton, Hants. All letters to be post paid O " CIGMA'S" APHIS POWDER.— A certain remedy for destroying tlie Aphis, Hop, or Green Fly. It is perfectly harmless to rnam amd plant* DITTEC'TIONH FOR USE.— Keep the powder dry. Place a small quantity of the powder in a match- box, and tie a piece of can- vass or muslin over it. Dredger* arc made on purpose. All communications for the present forwarded through Mr. BIDGWAY, 109, Piccadilly, London— Price of the powder, 2s. per lb., lnctedlng dredger. CIGMA'a NEW SYSTEM of PLANTING ^ GRAIN, 1.*., at all railway stations. Persons who intend adopting this system next anturmi should' commimicate at once with the Agent, Mr. C. POWELL. AS the demand for ( lorn Planters Is very heavy, and orders can only be executed in their turn, many persons may have, to wait six or eight . DTEI " — - | I LARE* S . sent. Machines may be seen at Messrs. BURGESS and KEY'S, weeks. Fire- row Sigma' 9 Draw- Share ' expositors, 3?. 3s.; Steel Hoes, from 3s. 6c?. made to1 any size. " ' A prospectus ... W 5M, Newgate- streef; Messrs. LAWSON'S, 27, Great George- street, Westminster; and MESSRS. ME. U> and POWELL, Railway Arcade, London- bridge Station. Sigina's Pamphlet, Third Edition, 12 postage- stamps; a packet of Aplin's Powder, 6 postage stampsi— sent to Mr. C, PQWEM., Huratgreea, Sussex. rrO the AGRICULTURAL PUBLIC.— A PRIZE HAYMAKING MACHINES and HORSE- RAKES, Hay, Harvest, and Liquid Manure Carts, Clod- Crusher s, Field Rollers, Ploughs, Harrows, Scarifiers, Cultiva- tors, Horse Hoes, Chaff- cutters, Oat, Bean,, and Four Mills, Lawn- mowing Machines, Ac. < fcc. The largest collection in the kingdom, from the factories of all tlie best makers, whose j) rices, in plain figures, are upon each article. Clayton, Shut- tleworth, and Co.' s Portable Steam- engines and Thrashing- machines are now in stock— Agricultural Department, Baker- strget Bazaar, LondOn. JOHN HAJffES, Manager. HPHORLEY'S FOOD for A CATTLE, as used in Her ijesty's Stables, and also on His | Royal Highness Prince Albert's farm, Windsor. Pronounced by every one who has tried it upon HORSES, COWS, SHEEP, and PIGS, to be the greatest discovery of the age. The following are a few of the many testimonials recently received:— From Mr. JAMES BRERNER, Steward to His ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT. " Norfolk Farm, Windsor Great Park, May 9,1857. " Sri?,— Tn reply to yours respecting Thorley's Food for Cattle, I beg to say I have used it for the last five months on horses and beasts, and find it answer beyond my expecta- tions. Through using it on my saddle horse I have been enabled to reduce his ordinary food half a truss of hay and half a bushel of oats per week, and can testify that he has gained verv much in condition. 1 am trying it on other stock and evervthing is answering very well, and in a short time will be able to give you the results. Yours truly, " J. Thorley, Esq. " JAMES BREBNKR. ° From Sir JOHN ANDREW CATHCART, Bart. u Cooper's HULChertsey May 9,1857. 44Sni,— I have used ' Thorley's' Food for Cattle for three months, both for horses and cattle, and find that it has an extraordinary effect in producing condition and keeping them iu a healthy state. " JOHN ANDREW CATHCART.' V " P. S. I shall be much obliged by you sending me another From Sir DAVID CUNYNGIIAME, Bart. 44 Cambusmore, by Stirling, January 13,1857. 44 Sir David Cunynghame begs to send Mr. Joseph Thorley 2/. 10.*. for a cask of his food. The cows thrive and do well upon it, and the pigs have improved already wonderfully. Please acknowledge tlie receipt of P. O. Order. 44 DAVID T. CUNYNGHAME." Sold in Cases containing 448 Packages— each Package one Feed, at. the, cost of three half- pence each— equal to 56.9. per case. Also in Casks, with measures enclosed, containing 448 Feeds, at ." At. per Cask. Carriage paid to any Railway- station in the. United Kingdom. Manufactory— Hull. Offices— 115, High- street. Dep6t for Ireland— 13, Fowness- street, Dublin, JOHN Tun:, Manager.— JOSEPH THORLEY, Inventor and Sole Proprietor, Central Depot, 77, Newgate- street, London.- As a preventaitive against disease and disteir * mentioned food is particularly recommended. m* m < M « * Z* iK* i* X* • M" GltKA L REDUCTION in the PRICE of , ro GALVANISED WIRE NETTING— BARNARD and BISHO P, Market- place, Norwich, in consequence of improve- ments In their machinery for the manufacture of the above article, have been enabled to make a great reduction iu the prlces' Galvanised. JaP ™ led 2- ineh mesh, 34 Inches wide ...... 5d. per yd. Ad. per yd. 2- inch „ strong do <> „ u- hieh „ intermediate, do 7 „ 2- iuch „ extra strong, do. ... 94 „ Id- Inch „ 24 inches wide 5} „ 4} lj- inch „ strong, do ci ,, fit 16- inch „ intennediate, do.... 7i ,, < i ll- incll „ extra strong, do. ... 10 ,, 8 „ All the above kinds can be made any width ( under 8 feet), at proportionate prices. If tho upper half Is of a eoarsor moslt than the. lower, it will reduce the prices about one- tilth. Strong I lalvauised Poultry Netting, 8 W per yard, 3 feet wide; Galvanised Sparrow- proof Nutting for Pheasantrles, 2W. per square foot Wire netting of every mesh from * inch to 6 inches. Delivered free of expense in London, Peterborough, Hull, or Newcastle. Manufacturers of improved strained- wire cattle and door fencing, iron hurdles, & c. Illustrated catalogues and patterns forwarded by post, TO FARMERS.— For Turnip- sowing, now ready, a quantity of SCUTCH; having been in use these last twenty years with great success; now ties open lor inspection. One. trial will prove tlie above Inquire of Mr. Noil KINGTON, li, Northampton- place, Old Kent- road " RICK CLOTHS of the best quality, at the l- ii lowest prices E. J. DAVIS, G4, Vest Smithfield, London ( E. C.) RICK CLOTHS, with Poles, & c., complete, both new and second- hand.— A large quantity of canvass intended for the Crimea has been made into Rick Cloths, to be sold as second- hand at greatly reduced prices. A List for- warded by post.— Address in full, BENJAMIN EDGINGTON, 2, Duke- street, Southwark, opposite the Brighton Railway. D~ 0 YOU BRUISE YOUR OATS YET? — GREAT SAVING— Oat Bruisers, Chaff Cutters, Mangles, 50s., Flour Mills. Fanning Implements, 20 per cent, lower. Book on Feeding, Is.; ditto Bread- making, Is., post- free.— WEDLAKE and Co., 118, Fenchurch- street. WEDLAKE'S HAY- MAKING MACHINES, Hay- Rakes, Oat- Bruisers, Chaff- Cutters, Flour and Rice Mills, the cheapest and best in London. Keep a horse for 7s. to 8s. per week. Book on Bread- Making, Is.; ditto on Horse- Feeding, Is.; on Gorse or Furze, Is.— MARY WEDLAKE and Co., 118, Fenchurch- street PIIEAP BREAD, and PURE.— Twenty- eight Pounds of excellent Home- made Bread out of Fourteen Pounds of Flour. See MARY WEDLAKE'S Mills and Pamphlet, published, at is.— 118, Fenchurch- street, City. A list of prices per post on application, post paid. Also FAMILY MANGLES, from 50s. to 31.10s. Qd. May be worked by a female. A GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Purchasers will find the largest STOCK on SALE at the Baker- street Bazaar, London, the manufacturers exhibiting free their various IMPLEMENTS, as at the Cattle Show, affording a selection for farm, garden, and daiiy, from Messrs. Garrett, Howard, Hornsby, Ransome and Sims » Richmond and Chandler, Samuelson, Smith and Aslioy, Williams, Bar- rett, Exall, and Andrewes, Crosskill, Coleman, Cambridge, & c., and all the other principal makers, delivered and charged the same as if ordered from the works. PUMPING MACHINERY.— For WORKS of DRAINAGE and IRRIGATION, the emptying of dry docks, eanals, coffer- dams, reservoirs,; lakes, Are., and for the supplv of manufactories in general, GWYNNE and CO.' S PATENTED CENTRIFUGAL and other PUMPING MA- CHINERY has no equal. Is very largely in use, and lias given the most unqualified satisfaction after many years' severe working. G. and Co. manufacture portable and fixed steam- engines, hydraulic presses, turbine water- wheels, hy- draulic rams, and every description of pumping machinery. Descriptive catalogues forwarded on receipt or 4d. for postage. GWYNNE and CO., Hydraulic and Mechanical Engineers, Essex- wharf, Strand, London ( W. C.). LAMENESS in HORSES.— SEWELL'S SOLVENT and PROCESS- is a certain and speedy eure for navicular, foot, or any deep- seated lameness, for thickening of joint and tendon, sprain of back sinews, hock, fetlock, or pastern joints, and dissolves splint, spavin, curbs, ringbone, and other enlargements. This valuable remedy does not blister or blemish, but prepares tlie horse for immediate work. Sold in packets, 10s. each, by SANGER, 150, Oxford- street; BARCLAY, 95, Farringdon- street; and SEWELL'S Veterinary Stables, 21, Elizabeth- street, Eaton- square, London. Sent post- free on post order, to FREDERICK SEWELL, V. S., Pimlico. A MERICAN FLOATING BALL WASH- ii- ING MACHINE.— The attention of private families, schools, laundresses, hotel- keepers, manufacturers, and ma- nagers of public establishments, is called to the above machine, by which every description of fabric is thoroughly washed, without injury to tlie fibre. The machine is quite compen- dious, and easily worked. The large rot- uy description does the work of twenty, the smallest size that of six persons— May be seen in operation daily, from two to four, at MOORE and Co. ' s, 133, High Holbom. Price, from Si. to 10?. THE BEST TAILOR GIVES THE BEST VALUE, THE BEST MATERIALS, the best fit, and the best workmanship. Such is B. BENJ AMIN, Merchant Tailor4 74, Regent- street, who defies competition in his 47s. TWEED SUITS, his Two Guinea Frock and Dress Coats, Guinea Dress Trousers, and Half- guinea Waistcoats. N. B. A perfect fit guaranteed. NNHE FORTY- SEVEN SHILLING A SUITS, made to order from Scotch Heather and Cheviot Tweeds, all wool and thoroughly shrunk, by B. BENJAMIN, Merchant Tailor, 74, Regent- street ( W.) The Two Guinea Dress or Frock Coat; The Guinea Dress Trousers; And the Half- guinea Waistcoat The Registered Otide Wrapper, combining Coat, Cloak, and Sleeved Cape, 25s. N. B. A perfect fit guaranteed. CARRIAGES, HARNESS, & c. T IGHT BROUGHAM for SALE, second- A- i hand, late the property of a Lady, deceased, and was very carefully used. It is on its first wheels, and the lining was covered up during use. Price 60 guineas.— Apply at the Builders', Messrs. THRUPP, 269, Oxford- street. SPORTING PHAETON for SALE.— A ^ very superior DOUBLE DOG CART, with reversable hind seat, Scotch break to hind wheels, and the usual fittings, painted and lined claret. Has been used only a few times, and is to be sold at a reduction of one- fourth its price, the owner having no further use for it Apply at the Builders', 269, Oxford- street. HARNESS AND SADDLERY DEPART- MENT, BAKER- STREET BAZAAR.— This manu- factory, established at the time of the Horse Bazaar in 1822, has been ever since conducted on the principle of large returns and small profits. A great stock is kept ready for use, made on the premises, and of the very best materials. Latchford's best quality bits, with leather mountings, equal to any house in the trade, HENTON'S Patent ELASTIC SADDLES, for Gentlemen and Ladies, so highly recommended by the nobility and those who have given them a trial. The improve- ment on the old wooden tree is great, that being composed of leather, added to which are springs, which cause it to fit better an> 1 more easy to the rider. Gentlemen's Saddles, 5L 10s. Ladies' do. 91. 9s— Manufactory, 7, Bridge- street, Surrey side of Westminster- bridge. CARRIAGE DEPARTMENT, BAKER- V7 STREET BAZAAR— In this immense stock will be found CARRIAGES of every description. A succession of fashionable new and second- hand carriages constantly on sale. Sellers as well as purchasers will find this a most ready market. New carriages are warranted for twelve months. This business is strictly an agency, and the interests of buyers and sellers are alike protected. A Sale by Auction every alternate Tuesday. Carriages received for safe keeping, also furniture and other property, in separate warehouses. NEW ENTRANCE, KING- STREET, PORTMAN- SQUARE, THROUGH THE HARNESS AND SADDLERY DEPARTMENT, AS WELL AS FROM BAKER- STREET. LADIES' HORSES are ridden professionally by MISS GILBERT, who renders them quiet and plea- sant to ride, and accustomed to the hands and seat of a lady. Her horses stand at Mr. Hetherington's stables, in the Edge- ware road, whose name will be a guarantee that tliey will be properly treated— For terms apply to Mr. HETnERiNGTON; or address Miss GILBERT, Mr. Hethe terrace, Edgeware- road. Ftetlierington's, 18, Connaught- TJIDING SCHOOLS and HUNTING AL GROUNDS, Kensington- gate, Kensington— This vast establishment, with its seven acres of land so disposed as to combine all the features of the hunting field and the covered school, enables the Messrs. BLACKMAN to guarantee their pupils a proficiency elsewhere unattainable. Schools attended. RIDING- SCHOOL, Seymour- place, Bryanston- square, established forty- one years; is the largest in London, being 150 feet long by 50 wide— By Mr. ALLEN'S system ladies and gentlemen are taught to ride with perfect security, and to manage their horses with ease, ele- gance, and grace. Superior and well- trained horses let by the day, month, or season. RIDING SCHOOL, 29, Gloucester- cres- cent, Paddington— Mr. GAPP begs to call the attention of the nobility and gentry to the many advantages this school offers over every other establishment, and to Ids peculiar method of teaching, which imparts unusual confidence to his pupils, thereby enabling him in a few lessons to perfect them In the proper management of the horse, and to ride with ease, elegance, and safety. The private mounting room, detached from the school, has met Avith general approval for practising that great desideratum, mounting with ease and grace. N. B— Trained and superior horses let for any period; a juvenile class daily. riARSON'S original ANTI- CORROSION V^ PAINT, specially patronised by tho British and other Governments, the Hon. East India Company, the principal Dock Companies, most public bodies, and by the nobility, gentry, and clergy, for out- door work at their country seats. The Anti- Corrosion is particularly recommended as the most durable out- door paint ever invented for the preservation of every description of iron, wood, stone, brick, compo, cement, < fcc. work, as has been proved by the practical test of upwards of sixty years, and by the numerous ( 700) testimonials in its favour, and which, from the rank and station in society of those who have given them, have never yet been equalled by anything of tile kind hitherto brought before the public notice. Lists of colours, prices, together with a copy of the testimonials, will be sent on application to WALTER CARSON and SON. No. 9, Great Winchester- street Old Broad- street, Royal Exchange, London. No agents. All orders are particularly requested to be sent direct CROSSKILL'S IMPROVED REAPING MACHINE Received the First Prize of the Royal Agricultural Society of England in August 1856. THE DECISIVE SUPERIORITY of THIS MACHINE over Hussey's, M'Cormick's, A and all Reapers which require a man to rake off the cut corn, has been proved by the awards and prizes of the following Agricultural Societies r— The Royal Agricultural Society of England. I The Stirling Agricultural Society. The Highland Agricultural Society. Tito Royal North Lancashire Agricultural Society. Tho Yorkshire Agricultural Society. | The Driffield Agricultural Society. This machine is too well known to need a lengthened description. It is the only Reaper yet brought into use with self- acting sillo delivery, ami will cut and deliver a width of 61 fcet 111 the heaviest crops. . __ The construction of all tile details of this machine has been carefttllv perfected, and references can he given to purchase! s who have used the Improved Reaper during the last two seasons, without the slightest detention from derangement or breakage of anv part of the machinery. „ , , ,, ,, . Foil particulars and testimonials respecting the reaper will be sent from Beverley in reply to applications by post. CROSSKILIVS ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, containing descriptions and prices of CLOD CitusHlilts, CAttTS, y WHEELS, and AXI. HS, & C., sent free on receipt of six postage stamps. , WAGGONS, Apply to Mr. CEOS SKILL, Iron " Works, Beverley. WILKINSON AND KIDD, 257, OXFORD- STREET ( CORNER OF PARK- STREET), LONDON ( TEN DOORS FROM THE MARBLE ARCH), SADDLERS & HARNESS MANUFACTURERS to HER MAJESTY, CONTINUE to execute SADDLERY and HARNESS of their usual quality, style, and elegance. A satisfactorv reference is required for foreign orders. When ail order is sont by post, WILKINSON and KIDD will be obliged if tho above address be written in full, to prevent misscarriago of tho letter. ESTABLISHED 1786. Extract from an article on " Hunting Quarters," by Caen, ia tho Sporting Magazine for October, 1855A saddle at- tracted my attention, a fac- simile of those made for so many years ot the far- tamed establishment of Messrs. Wilkinson and Kidd, about which there has always been a peculiarity of form easily distinguished from that of other manufacturers. BLACIVWELL'S FOUR PATENTS for SADDLEItY, & c., for untractable and young horses. Safety Spring Driving and ltldlng Reins to both bits, and one rein, 4.*. to ( is. Gutta Perclia Jockeys, 40s. to ed. » . A Spring, 4j. Tidcanised Rubber Springs, fbrstraps, girths, rollers, & c., 2s; Gutta I'ercha Ailtl- Crib- Iiiting Straps, 15s. to 18J. Brass Springs for reins, 1W. to Is. t\ d; Vulcanised Web Fetlock, Speedy Leg and Knee Boots. 259, Oxfbrd- street, near the Marble Arch, London; Carriage Department, Crystal Palace; HONOCQUK & VANWAFIRS, 14, Rue Basse, Paris; AULD, Quebec; BRAY & HATES, Boston, U. S.; Mr. VEHOO, Melbourne, Australia; and of all saddlors. ( Awarded the only ilrst- class medal at Paris, and a prize medal, London.) BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. TRIAL 0f LAWN MOWING MACHINES at the LONIKIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S GARDENS, CHISWICK, June S, 1W. 7. ( Pour Competitors.) First trial on level ground. Second do. on undulated. Third do. on Intricate, round trees, figures, foe. When GREEN'S PATENT was unanimously declared by tho appointed judges to be tho BEST in each trial. Every information may lie obtained on application to the Secretary of the Society, 21, Regent- street; also of Mr. M'F. WEN, Super- intendent, Cliiswiek, where the Machines may be seen at work. BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. HPHOMAS GREEN, Patentee and Sole • Manufacturer of the IMPROVED MOWING or GRASS- CUTTING MACHINES, for Lawns, Pleasure Grounds, Verges, < fec.; Ironfounder, Wireworker, and Manufacturer of Wrought- Iron Bedsteads, & c. Iron and Wire Works, North- street, Leeds. To cut 20 inch. £ 7 7 0 22 inch. 7 17 G . 24 inch. 8 8 0 ... 6 ; « ) inch. 15 15 o ... 10 • M inch. 18 18 0 ... 12 i 142 inch. 22 0 0 ... 14 cleaning, sharpening, < fcc., To cut 8 inch. £ i 4 10 inch. 4 14 12 inch. 5 5 14 inch. 1G inch. 18 inch. • •• If with box of requisites for r 5s. extra. The 24- inch machine can be made stronger so as to suit either for hand, pony, or ass, at an additional cost of 20s. each. The box of requisites, & c. as belbre. T. G. respectfully invites comparison and trial with any other Dony or band grass- cutting or rolling machine now in use. in the first place he has reduced'the weight and friction one third, consequently saving a large amount of labour, at the same time keeping the blades and cutters much stronger than usual, so that the- machines are not likely to get out of order. The patentee has put all the gearing Inside the frame- work of the machine, so that it can mow close to a wall, fence, or flower- bed without damaging the plants; it will mow verges any width, and close to tlie ends and corner of Hower beds without change or alteration in the machine. It will also mow undUlated ground or hill sides, and can be drawn or pushed separately or together. It has greater facilities in quick turn- ing than any other machine now in use, can be readily raised or lowered to cut the grass any height required. The patentee lias introduced a rake or Kuard to work in front of the cutters of tho machine, which can be set in a moment to any height required, and which is oertain to remove any obstacle likely to break or injure the cutters, a great draw- back in all previous mowing machines. It can- be set to raiBO and straighten the grass, which cannot be done at all by any other machine or scythe. T. G. calls particular attention to his small slaed machines, which will mow in intricate places where others will not and also in parts whero there is so much difficulty in cutting with the scythe or shears. The machines are made of tlie best material, are very supe- rior in workmanship, and warranted to perform all that is said of them. Five hundred of these Machines have been sold this season, and reference can be yiven to parties using them. T. G. begs to call attention to liis improved box for collect- ing the grass, and the siniple mode of fixing it to the, machine. The machines may be seen at tlie works, also of Mr. CHARLES GARROOD, Manager of the Agricultural Department, Crystal Palace, Sydenham. The above Machine obtained the First Prize at' the Great Yorkshire Agricultural Show at Rotheriiani, August 1850. IMPROVED MOWING MACHINES.— BUDDING'S PATENT with FERRABEE'S REGIS- TERED IMPROVEMENTS, manufactured and sold by JAMES FE11RABEE and Co., l'hoenix Iron Works, Stroud, Gloucestersliire— Mowing Machines were first introduced by the Proprietors of the Phoenix Iron Works, who have ma- nufactured and sold'upwards of 6000, They have from time to time effected many Improve- ments in the Machines, and have this year introduced in the large Hand Machines a more ready mode of adi list- ing the length of the cut, setting on the box, < fcc. Thev can be ''"" " used by un- skilled labourers- with equal facilityon Lawns, Verges, be- tween Flower Beds, on Bowling Greens, and Cricket Grounds, and may be either drawn or pushed. For extensive Lawns and Pleasure Grounds, the Horse Machines will be found all that is desirable, and J. F. and Co. can strongly recommend their 28- inch Machine as easy to manage, readily turned, and capable of cutting the longest and coarsest Grass usually met with where such Machines can be used, while its size and weight will admit of its being worked by a strong pony. They execute their work in an expeditious and superior manner, producing a beautifully even and uniform surfkee, and are readily adjusted to cut various lengths. The Grass Is cut best when dry, so that a Machine can be used at the most conve- nient time to the workman. PRICE LIST, Including Carriage to any Railway Station in England or Wales: Hand Machine for one man cutting . Do. do. do. do. Do. do. for man and boy „ Pony Machine ( or donkey) „ Horse Machine ,, Do. ... ... „ ... oo „ ,, 10 u u London Agency, Manager of Agricultural Department, Baker- street Bazaar; and sold by all rcspectablc Ironmongers and Seedsmen in the country. 12' in. wide £ 4 5s. Od. 10 „ „ 5 10 o 22 „ „ 0 0 0 26 „ „ 8 0 0 28 „ „ 11 0 0 80 „ 15 0 0 lijAPPIN'S PRUNING KNIVES in every lr I. Variety, warranted good by the Makers— MAPPIN, BROTHERS, Queen's Cutlery Works, Sheffield, and 07 and 08, King William- street, London. Drawings forwarded'by post \ IAPPIN'S " SHILLING" RAZOR, sold 1YJL everywhere, warranted good bv the Makers, MAP- PIN, BROTHERS, Queen's Cutlery Works, ShelHeld, and 67 and < 18, King William- street, City, London, where the largest stock of Cutlery in the world Is kept. MAPPIN'S Superior TABLE- KNIVES maintain their unrivalled superiority— handles cannot possibly become loose— the blades are all of the very first Quality, being their own Sheffield manufacture. Buyers sup- plied at their London Warehouse, 67 and 08, King William- street, City; and Queen's Cutlery Works, Sheffield. ELECTliU- l JJA liv, eoiupnsniK 1 , ' •. LL ' V . dishes Snoons and Forks, and all articles usually made in silver can now be obtained from their London Warehouse, No 07 King William- street, City, whero the largest stock in London may be seen. Catalogues, with prices, sent free on application.— Manufactory, Queen's Cutlery Worka, Sheffield. F ESQU1LANT, Stationer and Account- . Book Maker, : U6, Oxford- street, between tlio Pantheon and Regent- street, oilers Note- paper, 5 quires for ( Id.; Enve- lopes, & per 1011; Steel Pens, Is. per gross; l'rayer- books from ml. each. Bibles from l. i. each; and has on hand a large stock of Ladies' Carriage- hags and Porte- monnaics unequalled for price ' MAGIC '" IEKCTING PENCIL, in cedar ivory and silver, from Is. each, tiio most complete nencii ever offered, may now be had at any Stationer's. DE LA RUE'S STATIONERY. 206 T H E F I E L D , T H E C O U N T R Y G E N T L E M A N ' S N E W S P A P E R. [ MARCH 2 8 , 1857. BLOOD STOCK, Ac. " IVf ESSRS. TATTERSALL will SELL by lTJL AUCTION, at Hyde- park- corner, on Monday next, June 22, the following HORSES, well known with Mr. Thomp- son's and Lord Southampton's hounds, the property of a gentleman. ANTELOPE, bay gelding, a first- class hunter. CAM, bay gelding, and lias been driven in double and single harness. : WILD ROSE, by Venison out of Wild Rose, and winner of several races. " YTESSIIS. TATTERSALL will SELL by JT- L AUCTION, at Hvde- park- comer, on Monday next, June 22, tlie following well- bred IRISH HUNTERS and HACKS, the property of a gentleman: ' 1 6. WHITE STOCKINGS, by lllaeklock. 7. CRAZY KATE; a well- bred hack. 8. GKEY MAKE. 1. WILDRAKE. byEpirus. 2. THE GROCER. s. MAYFLY, by Harkaway. 4. MIDGE, bv Paladin. CONCORD, by Discord. \ TESSRS. TATTERSALL will SELL by IT L AUCTION, at Hydc- park- corner, on Monday, June 22: 1. MESSENGER, 3 years old, by Orlando out of Hurry Scurry, by Pantaloon. YEARLINGS, with their engagements: 2. PRECURSOR, a chesnut colt, by Pyrrhus the First out of Hurry Scurry. 3. A CHESNUT FILLY, by Orlando out of Palma, by Plenipotentiary out of Palmyra, by Sultan ( dam of Tadmor), Ac. 4. DAYBREAK, a grey Ally, by Chanticleer out of Desde- mona, by Iago. TVfESSRS. TATTERSALL will SELL by ITJL AUCTION, at Hyde- park- corner, on Monday, June 22, the following YEARLINGS: 1. H ALLEFORD, bay colt, by Loup Garou out of Sister to Tamerlane, by The Emperor. 2. PRINCESS ROYAL, black filly, by Chatham out of Ortez, by Melbourne. 3. ILLUMINATION, chesnut filly, by Loup Garou out of Brown Holland, by Van Tromp out of The Grand Duchess's dam. MESSRS. TATTERSALL WIN SELL BY • AUCTION, at Hyde- nark- comer, on Monday, " SIX HUNTERS and TWO HACKS, well known Oakley, Lord Southampton's, and Lord Fltzwilliam's Hounds, the property ofa gentleman. June 22: with the TVTESSRS. TATTERSALL will SELL by - LTA AUCTION, at Hyde- park- corner, on Monday, June 22, the following HORSES, the property of a gentleman: I. THE BARON C. LOTTERY' 2. GLOBULE 0. BLARNEY 4. MAII) OF THE VALE 6. GALLANT 7. HARLEQUIN, a skew- bald cob; has been ridden and driven by a lady. Quorn, and Cottesmore, the property of a gentleman : " 1. KING RICHARD 2. MULTUM IN l'ARVO 3. BOHEMIAN 4. GOVERNOR SOI' WESTER 0. DESPAIR 7. CROTON OIL 8. JOHN SELBY. AXESSKS. TATTERSALL will SELL by AT A AUCTION, at Hyde- park- corner, on Monday, June 22. the following HORSES, well known with the Belvoir and Cottesmoor hounds, the property of the late Sir R. H. Clarges, debased:— 1. NERO. 7. HERO. 2. ROCKET. 8. CEDRIC. 3. SIR JOHN. 9. GLOVECUTTEH. 4. CALCOTT. 10. GIRAFFE. 5. BRAN. 11. BROWN MARE, a hack. ( 1. STEADY. TITESSRS. TATTERSALL will SELL by .1* A AUCTION, at Hyde- park- corner, on Monday, June 22, the following HORSES, the property of a gentleman: PARAGON, a brown mare, a very superior hack ; has been a few times with hounds, and is very promising, up to 14 stone. CLARET, by Burgundy, a chesnut horse; a perfect snaffle bridle hunter, known in Herts and Cambridgeshire. NUTMEG, a clever dun pony; quiet to ride and quiet in harness, and has carried a young lady. A cane- back Stanhope PHAETON, with lamps, & c., com- plete, in good condition. 1VTESSRS. TATTERSALL will SELL by - LTA AUCTION, at Hyde- park- corner, on Monday, June 22, with their engagements anil without reserve, the following YEARLINGS, the property of a nobleman who bred them: 1. TICKET OF LEAVE, chesnut colt, by West Australian out of Indiana, by Muley Moloch out of Pocahontas, the dam of Stockwell, Rataplan, & c. 2. TASSO, bay colt, by Orlando out of The Broom, by Van Tromp out of Miss Martin, by Voltaire, & c. 3. BROWN COLT, by Back Biter, dam by Birdcatcher out of Mickleton Maid, by Velocipede, Ac. 4. BAY FILLY, by West Australian out of Epaulette ( El Dorado's and Chow's dam), by The Colonel, & c. 5. BAY FILLY, by West Australian outof Treacherous, by Harkaway out of Teddington's dam. 6. BROWN FILLY, by West Australian out of Ennui, the dam of Dear Me, Alas, and Saunterer, by Bay Middleton out of Blue Devils, « & c. 7. BROWN FILLY, by West Australian out of Earring ( Eardrop's dam), by Merchant, < fec. MESSRS. TATTERSALL will SELL by AUCTION, at Stockbridge Racecourse, on Thursday, June 2.1, ttie property ofa gentleman : TWO YEAR OLDS ( untried, never having been trained). 1. BAY GELDING, by Caspian, by Bay Middleton out of Passion. 2. ltltOWN COLT, OLD BASING, by Fallow Buck out of Slant, by Slane. YEARLINGS. 3. BROWN COLT, ORCUS, by Bay Middleton out of Sepulcly- e. 4. IiltoWN COLT, FABIAN, by Safeguard out of Her- culaneum. I. BAY FILLY', SECURITY, by Safeguard out of Wood- lark. BROOD MARES, a SISTER to jKCIS, the dam of Andover, Anton, Ac.; served by Wild Dayrcll. 7. HERCULANEUM; served by Safeguard, a SLANT, by Slane, with a colt foal by Safeguard, and served by him again. 0. STITCHED UP, by Sir Hercules. 10. SAFEGUARD. STALLION. MESSRS. TATTERSALL WIN SELL BY • AUCTION, at Hvde- nark- comer. on Mondav. June 29. AUCTION, at Hyde- park- corner, on Monday, June 29, wiin their engagements, the following YEARLINGS, " projierty of a gentleman: , the 1." ltROWN FILl. Y, by the Flying Dutchman out of Ulrica, by Lanercost. 2. BROWN FILLY, by Melbourne or Windbouud out of Ludy Margaret, by IthurieL 3. BAY COLT, by Touchstone out of Days of Yore, by Old England. TVTESSRS. TATTERSALL will SELL by - I-* A AUCTION, at Hyde- parli- corncr, on Monday, June 29, the following clever PONIES, the property ofa nobleman : 1. WEEDON. 2. CRISPIN. 3. GRASSHOPPER. ly/ TESSRS. TATTERSALL will SELL by A-' A AUCTION, at Hyde- park- corner, on Monday, July 0, the entire RACING STUD of a gentleman, with their engagements: 1. OULSTON, bay horse, 5 years old, by Melbourne opt of Alice Hawthorn; let to Lord J. Scott for three seasons, one of which has expired. 2. CROPPER, brown gelding, 5 years old, by Flatcatcher out of Croppy. 3. IIERCULEA, brown mare, 5 years old, by Faugh a Ballagh out of Leira. 4. L1NA, chesnut mare ( half bred), by Knight of the Whistle; dam's pedigree unknown. 5. BRITISH REMEDY, 4 years old, by Orlando out of Iodine's dam. < 5. MORRIS DANCER. 4 years old, by Alarm out of Spangle, Bollingbroke's dam. 7. THE VAULTElt, three years old, by Iago out of Martha Lynn, Voltigeur's dam. 8. EXTRAVAGANZA, three years old, by Plenipotentiary out of Figurante. 9. BRAMAHPOOTAH, 3 years old, by Robert de Gorhara out of Moodkee. 10. GREENWICH FAIR, 2 years old, by Woolwich out of Moodkee. 11. IBEX ( late Ploughboy), 2 years old, by Cotherstone out of Lady Lotty. 12. PENSIONER ( late Lychaon), 2 years old, by Woolwich out of Lucretia. 13. CONVICT, 2 years old, by Woolwich out of Lady Callaghan ( Intrepid's dam). 14. FANNY KEY ( late Jocasta), by W Booth, by Gladiator. 13. BLEWBITRY Hate Eurydice), by Woolwich out of Blue Bell, by Ion, & c. For performances, Ac., see " Racing Calendar ANNUAL SALE of YEARLINGS, the PRODUCE of the 11AWCLIFFE STUD FARM COM- PANY.— Messrs. TATTERSALL will SELL by AUCTION, at Rawcliffe Stud Farm, near York, on Tuesday, August 18, being the day previous to the York August Meeting: FORTY YEARLINGS, the property of the Ilawcllffc Joint Stock Stud Farm Company ( limited). Further particulars will be given in future advertisements. Woolwich out of Fanny LUCAS'S, LIVERPOOL. QELECT SALE of FORTY first- class O HORSES.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs. LUCAS and Co., on Thursday next, June 25th, 1857, at twelve o'clock precisely, at the Repository, Great Charlotte- street, Liverpool, FORTY HORSES, of superior description, with breeding power, fine action, the property of Gentlemen in the surrounding districts, and principally without reserve, con- sisting of well- bred hunters, superior high- stepping Brougham horses, cobs, ladies' pads, handsome carriage and phaeton horses, park hacks, gig horses, clever ponies, and stylish horses to ride and drive. The whole on view two days prior to and on the morning of sale.— Catalogues may be had at LUCAS'S, Liverpool. nAB STOCK, at LUCAS'S, Liverpool, for V-> unreserved Sale.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs. LUCAS and Co., on Thursday, July 2nd, 1857, at Twelve o'clock preeisely, at the Repository, Great Charlotte- street, the entire valuable CAB STOCK of Mr. M'Conville, Mr. Thos. Ford, and other Car proprietors, who are absolutely declining the business, consisting of twenty- six horses, seven hansoms, five clarences, two phaetons, two gigs, two white- chapels, harness, clothing, hay- cutters, stable requisites, the whole nearly new, of superior quality, and in prime working condition. Immediately after the above, TWENTY HARNESS HORSES, short- legged, active, and useful, and seasoned to their work.— The whole on view on the morning of Sale, at LUCAS'S, Liverpool. nPHE ANNUAL SALE of BLOOD STOCK A at LUCAS'S REPOSITORY, during the Liverpool Race- Week, will take place on Thursday, July 1G ( the Cup Day), at Ten o'clock in the morning precisely. As only a limited number can be offered, Messrs. LUCAS and Co. will feel obliged by gentlemen forwarding pedigrees and full descriptions as soon as possible. MIDLAND COUNTIES REPOSITORY. MESSRS. BRETIIERTON & IIARRISON beg to inform the public that their two next important STUD SALES, for HUNTERS and other valuable HORSES, will take place at their Repository, Birmingham, On Thursday, 2nd July, and On Thursday, Kith July, 1857. Noblemen and gentlemen wishing to enter horses for these sales are solicited to make immediate application, in order that stalls may be secured and publicity given to their instructions. Sales by auction every Thursday, and by private treaty daily. ALDRIDGE'S, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, LONDON. PUBLIC SALES by AUCTION every A Wednesday and every Saturday throughout the year, commencing at eleven o'clock precisely.— ONE HUNDRED and EIGHTEEN HORSES are submitted to public competition on each of the above days, by Mr. MATTAM, the Auctioneer. On Wednesday next, the 24th June, active and powerful horses from the stocks of Mr. Joshua East, Messrs. Dyer, and other jobmasters, suitable for broughams, clarences, double and single harness, carriage- horses, hunters, and hacks from the studs of noblemen and gentleiAen; ladies' horses, cobs, and ponies for riding and driving. On Saturday, in addition to 118 horses, a variety of phaetons, broughams, clarences, dog- carts, and gigs, with sets of double and single harness, saddles, and bridles. REPOSITORY, BARBICAN. TTiRIDAY's SALE as usual.— Mr. J. GO WER J- will SELL by AUCTION, on Friday next, June 2( 5, ONE HUNDRED superior RIDING and HARNESS HORSES of every description; also Forty powerful active English and Belgian Cart Horses, suitable tor either town or farming purposes; and a large assortment of Carriages and Harness. Property intended for sale must be sent two days Srior, to ensure stalls and insertion in the catalogues.— r. B. There is always from Thirty to Sixty Harness and Cart Horses on view and for Private Sale, at the Repository. REA'S CENTRAL REPOSITORY. HORSES on SALE, chiefly young, and from the country, varied daily, consisting of pairs of carriage, phaeton, brougham, and other harness horses, also chargers, hunters, hacks, and cobs, all of which may be tried and exa- mined on the premises, which are the most extensive and cen- tral in London, containing over 160 stalls and loose boxes, and standing- room for over 500 carriages. Breeders of horses are respectfully informed that there is a good demand for service- able horses. High- steppers are valuable and scarce. Owners in all cases may be referred to. Charges lower than any other, being 3s. per day. Payments third day from the sale. Auc- tions on Tuesdays. Horses taken in day or night, and brought from the London railway- stations.— REA'S Central Repository, Newington. HORSES.— EDYVARD FOWLER, OF IS, Gloucester- terrace, Vauxhall- bridge- road, Piinlico, begs to inform the nobility and gentry that he has TWENTY, first- class HORSES from the country, consisting of teamers and tandem horses, carriage or brougham horses: a pair of phaeton horses extraordinary steppers, and fast; also, a first- class cab- horse, with action, can trot at the rate of eighteen miles an hour; and two hack hunters, up to list. The above are fit for immediate work. For show on Monday, the 22nd inst. RPIIOMAS MASON begs to inform noble- X men and gentlemen that he continues the SALE of HUNTERS at Hendon, as usual, and has some first rate HACKS and HARNESS HORSES— To bo seen at Mr. SHACKLE'S Stables, 233, Oxford- street, near the Marble Arch. SUPERIOR PARK HORSE.— A BAY O ARABIAN, with black points, 15 hands high, and up to 14 stone; is one of the handsomest in tho country, with grand light action and remarkably quiet and easy iu his paces. He has been constantly ridden with troops, and carries a lady. Price 00 guineas. He is the property of a gentleman, wlio warrants him and will allow a trial.— Address ( by letter) to " G. S.," 9, Lancaster- place, Strand.— N. B. Would make a grand little harness horse. RPO BUYERS of HORSES.— A Gentleman - I- in the country has TWO GREY HORSES in his stable, one of which he wishes to SELL. No. 1 is five years old, about 15.3, a lengthy powerful horse, good both to drive and ride, having been regularly driven by a lady. Price 65 guineas. No. 2 is seven years old, 1( 5.1, a very good hunter; he has also been in harness, and both ridden and driven by a lady. Price 85 guineas, They are both warranted sound, and are worth the attention of any gentleman wanting.— Address, & c., apply " w." ( No. 1234), FIELD Offlce, Essex- street, Strand ( W. C ) IfOR positive SALE, THREE very superior HORSES, the property of a gentleman in the country, who bred them. They are all splendid hacks, and perfectly sound and quiet to ride or drive: were regular^ hunted all last season in Leicestershire. Ages 5, 6, and 7. — To be seen, and furthor particulars known, at Mr. J. OSHORN'S, Upper Montague- street, Montague- square ( W.), where the © wrier can be seen or referred to. rpO be SOLD, the property of a gentleman, A a THOROUGH- BRED CHESNUT MARE, rising 5 years old, by Gabbler out of Lucy Ashton; was hunted all last season, and goes in harness; price 40/. Also, a THO- ROUGH- BRED BAY MAKE, by Sir Tatton Sykes out of llungerford's dam, rising 5 yrs old, a perfeet ladies' hack; price 50/.— Inquire at 42, Harley- street, Cavendish- square. l^ OR SALE.— A very strong beautiful A CHILD'S PONY, warranted perfectly sound and docile. Price 40 guineas.— Address " S. T., News Agent Office, 32, Greek- street, London ( W.) I^ OR SALE, a splendid HACK, colour J- rich chesnut, stands 14.3 hands, has carried a lady last season with the hounds; quiet in harness, having been driven by a lady. Price 40 guineas.— For further particulars apply to the Groom, Manor House, Kirby Bellars, Melton Mowbray. ALDERNEY and GUERNSEY COWS A and HEIFERS.^ M. FOWLER, sen., Little Bushey, Watford, Herts, will have a fresh importation of THIRTY- NINE newly- calved and down- calving COWS and HEIFERS at the Red Lion Yard, Paddington, on Monday the 22nd inst only. This herd will be found superior to any offered for many years, having been selected from the Agricultural Shows lately held in botli islands by M. F., who has again been elected one of the judges of their stock. He is the only person from whom genuine stock may be relied upon, he purchasing only on the islands, except on commission. ALDERNEY and GUERNSEY COWS XJL and HEIFERS.— EDWARI) PARSONS FOWLER, of Jersey, will have a HERD of THIRTY- FIVE for PRIVATE SALE, at Mr. Gower's City Repository, Barbican, London, on Monday, June 29, and two following days— The Monthly Sale as usual the last Monday in every Month throughout the year. A choice of Thirty. BRANKSEA CASTLE, Poole, Dorset.— The whole of the LIVE and DEAD STOCK, including a HERD of DEER.— Messrs. SPILLMAN and SPENCE ( in conjunction with Messrs. YENTOM and SON) will SELL by AUCTION, on Friday 26th day of June and following day, the whole of the LIVE and DEAD STOCK, comprising eleven milch cows and heifers, buffaloes, Cape and other sheep, Indian cows, seven horses and ponies, sporting dogs, poultry, about fifty head of fine deer, a Croydon basket- carriage, phaeton, harness, a fire- engine by Merryweather, seven waggons and carts, sidling and other boats, about eight tons of sneet and pipe lead, some build ing materials, and a variety of useful effects. Maybe viewed by catalogues ( Is. each), to admit three persons, to be had at the Castle; at the offlce of the Poole Herald; the libraries and hotels, Poole and Bourne- mouth; of Messrs. SPILLMAN and . SPENCE, Auctioneers to the Right Hon. the Lords of the Admiralty, 42, Bell- yard, Temple Bar, London; and of Messrs. VENTOM and SON, Auctioneers, 7, Angel- court, Throgmorton- street, London. NOTE— The Contractor steam- boat " will ply many times daily from the pier at Poole to the Castle. Fare Is. there and back. by Dash ( Lot 17) out of Flora ( Lot 25).— Pupped, April 1856. j by Dash ( Lot 17) out of Sappho, by Lord H. Bentick's Romp out of his Jewell, Romp 1%/ TESSRS. TATTERSALL will SELL by JLTA AUCTION, at Hyde- park- corner, without any reserve, on Monday, June 22, 1857, TWENTY- FIVE well- bred POINTERS and a RETRIEVER. 1. ROCK, 2. RAKE, 3. RAP, 4. RUM, 5. RUSTIC, 6. RIOT, 7. ROMP, 8. JIM, 9. JOE, m _ r 10. JILT, ( by Mr. Edge's ltake out of Lord II. Ben- 11. SAPPHO, J tick's Sappho.— Pupped, April 1856. 12. BILL, i by Jack ( bred by Mr. Colin of . Melton) out of 13. BESS, J Jennett ( Lot 19) Pupped, July 1856. 14. DON,-; 2 years old, by Mr. T. Taylor's Drap ont of his Duchess. 15. S31 AC K, 2 years old, by Mr. George Moore's Stump out of Nan ( Stump by Rust, by J. Moore's Dick, by Duke, Duke by Mr. Edge's Rake)—( Nan by Nelson out of Snake, Snake by Smack out of Bloom, sold at Mr. Edge's sale for 80 gnineas.) 16. BLOOM, 2 years old, by Mr. George Moore's Don, sold at his sale for 72 guineas ( Don by Mr. Newton's Duke by by Captain White's Don). 17. DASII, 3 years old, by Lord Sefton's Mat out of Mr. Egerton's, of Tatton, Old Duchess ( Mat by Captain White's Monarch out of Lord Sefton's Jilt). 18. ROSE, 3 years old, by Mr. T. Taylor's Smack out of Mr. F. Hurt's Mab. 19. JENNET, 3 years old, by Mr. Gilmour's Joker out of a bitch of Lord Eglington's. 20. CARDIGAN, \ 21. RAGLAN, 14 vears old, by Mr. E. Mill's Jerry out of 22. INKERMAN, ( Mr. Marriott's Nell. 23. JUDY, J 24. BELLE, 4 years old, by Colonel Moore's Major, out of Mr. Boden's Vic by Mr. Edge's Rake. 25. FLORA, 4 years old; bred in Scotland. 26. PILOT, a retriever, 2 years old, by Lord Lichfield's Pause out of his Jet. These pointers are the property of a gentleman who is giving up his moors. %* The first thirteen lots have been broke to hand, but not shot over; the other lots are first- rate pointers. TVfESSRS. TATTERSALL will SELL by ATA AUCTION, at Hyde- park- corner, on Monday, June 29: A large KENNEL of first- class POINTERS and SETTERS. QTALLION SETTERS. — ROLLA will O SERVE BITCHES at 5 guineas each. He is a fine, strong, and handsome Dog, black and white, with tan muzzle, good head, and long ears. RAKE will SERVE BITCHES at 5 guineas each. He is black and tan, very handsome, with good head and long ears. These dogs have been regularly shot over by the Editor of THE FIELD, and are noted animals— Apply at TIIE FIELD Offlce, Essex- street, Strand ( W. C.) CGREYHOUNDS for SALE, the Proprietor J declining public coursing— A SMALL KENNEL, con- sisting of stallion dog, two brood bitches, two dog puppies, now fourteen months old, and two puppies, 6th April, 1857. All the most fashionable blood in England, and for public per- formance second to none.— For particulars address " T. L. J." ( No. 1234), FIELD Offlce, 2 to 5, Essex- street, Strand, London ( W. C.) , T- iOR SALE, TWO and a HALF COUPLES A of young UNENTERED FOXHOUNDS, of the very best blood, one dog, four bitches, 20i to 21 inches height Address " B. J.," FIELD Office ( No. 1234), 2 to 5, Essex- street, Strand, London ( W. C.) JD. DOUGALL, 23, Gordon - street, • Glasgow, has for SALE a pure- bred and handsome DEERHOUND; goes very fleet, and is ofa famous breed. Shows all the best points, and has no cross of blood. 1JLOODHOUNDS, pure bred, for SALE, A) separately or together. Dog and bitch. The latter warded by a pure bred dog a short time ago For particulars inquire by letter, pre- paid, to " A. B.," Post- office, Oswaldkirk, Yorkshire. BETTERS.— For SALE a BRACE of O handsome and good well- bred SETTER DOGS, liver and white, price 16/. They have been shot over two seasons in Scotland, and are parted with solely from the owner having no further use for them.— Address " G. H. P.," 4, Marlne- terrace, Lower Walmer, Kent. BETTERS. — THREE very handsome O SETTERS, of the Gordon Castle breed, to be SOLD; one dog three years old, colour black, white, and tan, shot over two seasons; two bitches a year and a half old, colour black and white. They had a few birds killed over them last season.— Apply to S. D. PENROSE, Esq., Helmsdale, Sutherlandsliire. N. B.—' The dogs will not be sold to a dealer. FOR SALE, a handsome high- bred LIVER- COLOURED POINTER, lour years old, well broken and shot over three seasons. Price 10/.— For further particulars apply to " J. R. H." ( No. 1233), FIELD Office, 2 to 5, Essex- street, Strand, London ( W. C.) XjiOR SALE a BLACK RETRIEVER A DOG, warranted. Four years old ( lQwest price 51.)— Address F. G. STEVENS, Hemyock, Wellington, Somerset. for JL neai SALE, FIVE YOUNG FOXES, nearly full grown, and a first- rate FOX- TERRIER BITCH, li years old, veiy handsome. Price for the foxes and bitch, 6/. — Apply to THOMAS ALEXANDER, Brockley, near Bristol. DOG- BREAKING. — Sportsmen wanting their dogs broke and made ready for the season, can have them made perfect to the whistle, so that they will stand and back ana range for any reasonable time, without speaking to, by applying to " J. P.," Dog- breaker, Carl ton- street, Selby, Yorkshire. The Advertiser has some excellent Pointer Dogs for Sale, and would engage with any gentleman for the Moors. Good references. DOG BISCUITS.— FOR SALE, in bags of 1 cwt. each, a quantity of very superior DOG BIS- CUITS, at 145. per cwt., bag included Apply to R. T. SMITH, 24, Billiter- street, London. DOG BISCUITS, of a superior quality, may be had of JOHN MARTIN, No. 51, Miiiories, London, at 12s. per cwt.; also the best town- made greaves, at 16s. per cwt.; chicken's rice, 12s. per cwt.; rice meal, 7s. per cwt.; mill sweepings, 7s. per cwt.; old Scotch oatmeal, 14s. per cwt.; new Scotch oatmeal, 18s. per cwt.: pheasants' mixture, 6s. per bushel; Indian com, 6s. per bushel. PHEASANTS.— The increased demand for CHAMBERLIN'S superior PHEASANT FOOD war- rants Win in stating the quality is unrivalled. The grand art in pheasant rearing is to get them over the first two months, which Chamberlin's food in a greafnieasure tends to do. Oil receipt of four stamps liis pamphlet is forwarded on gapes, diarrhoea, modes of treatment by fumigating, Ac. Price- list inclosed. Carriage on all goods paid by railway. Dogs' bis- cuits and shred greaves for vine borders, flowers, and fruit trees. PATENT SELF- LIGHTING CIGAR COMPANY City Depot, 50, Moorgate- street.— All kinds of Cigars are treated by this process, and are ignited by simple friction, without taste or smell. No extra price charged. These Cigars are invaluable to out- door smokers. FUZEE CASE is the most complete and novel com-* • anion for the smoker ever invented.— Manufactured only by / GOODRICH'S SISAL CIGARS! at his VJT Tobacco, Snuff, and Cigar Stores, 407, Oxford- street, London, near Solio- square. Box, containing 14, for Is, 9c/.; post free, six stamps extra; lib. boxes, containing 109,12s. 6d. None are genuine unless signed " H. N. Goodrich." rjpHE GUILLOTINE CIGAR KNIFE Sd pani —_-—- — _ - JHI TilOMAS lIILL,' Cutler, 4, HaymarkOt, London. TO THE SPORTING WORLD.— Deer A Stalking and Grouse Shooting— The undersigned is at 24, Brewer- street, Regent- street ( in a line with Glasshouse- street), until the 10th July, with all the necessary CLOTHING for DEER STALKING, GROUSE SHOOTING, and SAL- MON FISHING; and some new and beautiful tweeds for town wear, Ac. Plaids, tartans, socks, cloaks, winceys, & c. A large stock of the famous Highland cloaks, for town and country use, and for deer stalking. The favourite Flora Mac- donald cloaks, for ladies, in all the fashionable colours. Room open from 2 to 6 o'clock, until 10th July, when Macdougall re- turns to Inverness. — D. MACDOUGALL, of Inverness. Lon- don, Mayi8fi7. A RE you GOING to the HIGHLANDS? unrivalled for scenery, famous in story and song.— Make a note to visit, when in the capital of the beautiful North, MACDOUGALL'S ROYAL HIGHLAND WAREHOUSE, High- street, Inverness. There only call the varied products of the Highlands, natural and industrial, be seen. In his ex- tensive rooms, MACDOUGALL has gathered together all the best Sroductions of the Highland Looms, in Tweeds, Tartans, inseys, Plaids, Shawls, and Dresses, < fcc. « fec. With the best native jewellery, cairngorums, pearls, bloodstones, topazes, < fec. The pretty products of the Skye, Lewes, and Gairloch knitting- needles. Tiie home- made undyed plaids of Ord, Sutherland. Cromartie, and Avoch. The snuli- boxes, caups, bickers, and curiosities of the Culloden wood- carvers, Ac. & c. Side by side with all these he has placed the best productions of Eng- land, Ireland, and the Lowlands of Scotland, so that visitors to his rooms can inspect at once and compare the varied product s of the three kingdoms. D. MACDOUGALL. T^ RIGHTON RACES, 1857, will take place - AJ in the week after Goodwood. THE MARINE PLATE of 100 sovs ( Handicap), three auarters ofa mile; and the PAVILION PLATE of lOOsorg ( Handicap}, one mile; close and namo on the Tuesday after Epsom. Entrance, 2 sovs. For particulars see Calendar. HENRY DOllLING, Epsom, Clerk of the Course. BIGGAR or UPPERWARD of LANARK- SHIRE COURSING CLUB.— Ry the kind permission of the Right Honourable the Earl of Home and Sir T. E. Cole- brooke, Bart., M. P., the Club will hold the following meeting, viz., the AUTUMN MEETING, at Abington and Crawfonl John, on Tuesday, 29th September next, and following days, when the undermentioned stakes will be run for, viz.: I. THE BIGGAR ST. LEGER for puppies of 1850, bond fide the property of a member of any properly- constituted coursing club, returned in Thacker's Coursing Annuals for 1855, 6, and 7, under these conditions: 1. The stake to close on the 15th day of July next, on or pre- vious to which date all entries must be transmitted to the committee of management, along with the pedigrees, names, ages, colours, and particular marks of the greyhounds, tho place where each was whelped, by whom reared, and whore and by whom kept at time of entrance. 2. The entry- money for each greyhound shall be 3/. 10s.; 1/. forfeit to be paid at entrance; any party not declaring forfeit at or previous to the time of drawing, will be held to their nominations, and the greyhounds will be drawn accordingly. II. THE DOUGLAS CUP, for 64 greyhounds of all ages; open to members of clubs, as stated in No. I.; 6/. 10s. entrance. The winner X200 Runner- m) 70 Third and fourth, 20/. each 40 Fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth 40 Expenses 66—£ 416 The winner to pay for two dozen of champagne, and tho runner up one dozen, for tho use of the meeting. Nomina- tions not exceeding four, and English and Irish guarded while possible. Nominations secured in the order of appli- cation to the committee of management III. CONSOLATION STAKES or MATCHES will bo entered for after the first day's running, if approved by the committee and stewards. The entry and drawing will take place at the Abington Inn, on Monday the 28th September, at four o'clock, when the prizes in No. I. will be apportioned; and the committee of management, or a party or parties authorised by them, will be in attendance to receive the balance of the entry- money and transact the business of the meeting. Stewards and field- stewards will be then appointed by the subscribers to co- operate with the committee of management. Dinner at six 0 clock. The Meeting to be governed by the rules framed by R. A. Welsh, Esq., compiler of " Thacker's Annual." Special atten- tion is resquested to Rules Nos. 24 and 25, and which are as follows:— 24. " All owners of stallion greyhounds shall give to the owners of bitches warded by them written certificates of the services of their dogs, as follows:— 41, A. B., do certify that on the day of 185 , Lord or Mr bitch was warded by my dog.— ( Signed) A. B.'— R. A. WELSH." 25. " All persons entering pups or all- aged dogs at a meeting must show to the secretary a certificate similar to the above, otherwise they shall not bo allowed to enter R. A. WELSH." Applications for entries to be addressed to the Committee of Management, 12, Prince's- square, Glasgow. J. GORDON, Esq. ) n .. J £ EWING, EM. ( ChM^°" imiUVof W. G. BORRON, Esq. j Managewent June, 1857. Mr. NIGHTINGALE, Judge. STIRLING REGATTA, 1857.-- The FOURTH ANNUAL STIRLING REGATTA, founded by John Macfarlane, Esq., of Coney Hill, in 1854, will take place 011 Saturday, July 18.1857, under the Management of the Provost, Magistrates, and Town Council of Stirling. PATltONS. William Stirling, Esq., of Keir, M. P. James Johnston, Esq., of Alva. John Murray, Esq., of Touchadam and Pohnaise. William Forbes, Esq., of Callendar. J. A. Stewart Nicolson, Esq., ofCarnock, Grenadier Guards. Peter Blackburn, Esq., M. P., Member for the County. Sir James Anderson, of Glasgow, M. P., Member for the Burgh. At this Regatta the possession of the u Macfarlane Champion Cup and Medals " will be competed for, by Gentlemen Ama- teur Boating and Rowing Clubs. Open to all Gentlemen Amateur Rowing and Boating Clubs throughout the kingdom. Aplications, to be made one week previous to the day of tlie races, to WILLIAM GALBRAITH, Esq., Town Clerk, Stirling. N. B. The Champion Cup at present Is possessed by the Minerva Rowing Club at Manchester VACHT for SALE.— The CUTTER A " NAPOLEON," 49 tons register, lying off Blackwall, with sea- going and racing spars, sails, and gear, fitted ready for a cruise. Sails very fast, and is extraordinary stiff under canvass. Saloon cabin 18ft. long, with sleeping accommodation for a party of six— Apply to Capt. GRANT, Secretary Royal Thames Yacht Club, Bedford Hotel, Covent Garden ( W. C.) vACHT " DREAM " for SALE.— To be A SOLD by PUBLIC ROUP, within the Tontine Hotel, Greenock, on 1< rid ay, July 3, at 2 o'clock p. m. ( if not previously disposed of by private bargain), the Cowes- built Yacht " Dream," 66 tons register, now lying in Gourock Bay. She is cutter- rigged, coppered, and lias large forecastle, with roomy saloon, two after- cabins, and state- room forward, water- closet, < fcc.— For particulars, and inventory of articles on board, apply to Capt. BLAIR, of the Yacht" Orion," Gourock ; or to JOSEPH MCLEAN, Master of the " Dream," Gourock Bay, Gourock, who will show the vessel. Offers may be addressed to Messrs. DAVIDSON and SYME, W. S., Castle- street, Edinburgh. rpiIE PATENT GALVANISED YACHT A CABOOSE, manufactured by J. O. WILLIAMS, Torquay, Devon. Testimonial from II. BRIDSON, Esq., Rear- Commodore of the R. W. Y. C., Ireland:—" I have no hesitation in saying tills is the best yacht stove that has been made yet" WILLIAMS'S PATENT COMPACT STOVE, adapted for small yachts. Testimonial from the Rev. THOS. PHILFOTTS, Cornwall:—" I have great pleasure in bearing testimony to the excellence of {' our Yacht Stove; I have used it through the season, and lave found it answer in every respect" Prospectuses and other testimonials forwarded on application to J. O. WILLIAMS, Ironmonger, Torquay, Devon. / CHELTENHAM ARCHERY FETES, V^ July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 1857 G. JACOBS, Manufacturer, 32, Cockspur- street, Cliaring- cross.— A complete equipment for a lady, 36s.; for a gentleman, 40s.; comprising the fol- lowing well- seasoned articles : — Lancewooa bow, twelve polished pine arrows, belt, armguard, glove, tassel, grease- box, quiver, handbook of archery, and packing- case. Great advantages are offered to ladies, gentlemen, archery societies, Ac., by selecting from liis large and well- assorted stock. Lames' self- lance and two- piece bows, at 10s., 12s., 15s., and 20s.; ditto, gentlemen's, 16s., 18s., 20s., and 25s., any strength. A fine collection of foreign and English yew bows, from 30s., ladies'; 50s. gentlemen's. Youths and young ladies' complete equipments, at 10s., 15s., 20s., and 30*. The Handboolc of Archery, by G. Jacobs, sent for twelve postage stamps. Printed lists on application. PATENT ARCHERY BOWS, & c.— These bows are made of steel, of classic form, and rigid. The elasticity is in the string, which is of India- rubber. They are easily strung, easy to shoot with, have power, precision, ami durability. ARROW SHEATHS, which, though weighing only 2$ ounces each, will project arrows 100 and 150 yards. GUNS, ARBALESTS, Ac., to project harpoons. flsh- spears, arrows, small shot, balls, Ac.— R. E. HODGES, Patentee, 44, Southampton- row, Russell- square. XTOTICE to SALMON- FISHERS. — The A. 1 SMOLTS from the STORMONTFIELD PONDS began to leave for the river, and to go downwards to the sea, about the 14th April last, and all that will likely leave this year have ; now gone out. It is earnestly requested that if any grilses are found with the following marks, notice thereof be sent to Mr. Buist, 6, Charlotte- street, Perth; and 1/. will be paid, over and above the market price, for the first grilse brougnt in; 10s. each for the next ten; and 5s. each for the second ten grilses. • The young smolts, on their leaving, were marked as follows:— About 270, with small silver rings inserted into the fleshy part of the tail. „ 1700, with a small hole perforated in the gill cover. „ 600, with the dead fin cut off, in addition to the above perforation. Perth, lOtli June, 1857. • . TIIE TURF.— Mr. HORATIO DONALD A is prepared to lay the bond fide market odds on all forthcoming events. All business must be done by letter only.— ; Address HORATIO DONALD, 65, Princes- street, Leicester- square. Post- office orders made payable at Charing- cross. N. B All moneys promptly forwarded the day after the race. WILLOUGIIBY IIEATII FARM Livery and Commission Stables, Established 1846.— THOMAS WILCOX GARNER, Horse Manager, begs to inform his friends and the public in general that tho above business in all its branches is conducted under his immediate superinten- dence Terms forwarded on application. London: Printed by John Pownall Chorley, at 13, Princes- street, Now Turnstile, in the parish of 8t. Giles, Bloomsbury; and published by the said JOHN POWNALL CllOKLKY, at the Offices, ESSKX HOUSK, Nos. 2, 3, 4, and 5, ESSEX- STREET, STRAND ( W. C.), in th « puritk of St. Clement Danes, Middlesex.— Saturday, Jun* 20,1157. j •