ai? mm SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1863. AND SPORTING CHRONICLE. LATEST EDITION, The early publication commences at Five o'Clock on Saturday Mornings.-— Agents for Ireland, Messrs Smith and Son, 21, Lower Sackville- street, Dublin. Foreign Agent, Mr Cowie, St Ann's- lane, General Post Office. STAMPED EDITION, SIXPENCE ; UNSTAMPED, FIVEPENCE. Office, 170, Strand. 10 ADVERTISERS.^ Advertisements not exceeding eight lines & re charged 5s each, and Is for every extra line. They cannot be received AFTEB FOUB O'CLOCK on Friday afternoon. Post Office Orders must be made payable at the Strand Post Office to William Clement. Postage stamps not taken. " VTOT1CE.— Owners of Steeple Chase Horses.— - Ll The Birmingham Grand Annual, the Hunt Cup, Sutton Han- dicap, and Erdington Plate CLOSE on Tuesday next, Feb 10, to Mr J. Slieldon, jun, Coach and Horses, Bell- street, Birmingham. LIVERPOOL SPRING MEETING. TUESDAY, MARCH 10.— The original TRIAL STAKES not having filled, the following is substituted:— The TRIAL HANDICAP of 3 sovs each, with 30 sovs added; a winner after the publication of the weights 71b extra; one mile; six subscribers or no race. To close and name as for the Wynnstay Cup. , . n WYNNSTAY CDP STEEPLE CHASE, a piece of plate value 60 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, for horses that have been regularly hunted with any established pack of hounds, certificates of which, signed by the mas'er or huntsman must be produced, if required ; 12steack; gentlemen riders; professionals allowed to ride by carrying 71b extra; horses never having started in any steeple chase allowed olb, or having started three times in any weight for age hunt steeple chase and not won allowed 101b; a winner at any one time of a steeple chase, whether in Plate or specie, value 40 sovs to carry 41b, twice or 80 sovs 91b, or one value 200 sovs 141b extra, but not to be accumulative; the winner to Day 10 sovs towards the expenses of the course; about three miles, over part of the usual course: ages from the lst of January; eight sub- scribers or no race. It is particularly requested that gentlemen enter- ing horses which have uot run in any public race before, will furnish their full pedigrees and description aa far as can be ascertained, io close and name to Messrs Weatherby, 6, Old Burlington- street, London; and Mr Topham, at Chester, on the second Tuesday in February^ F LANBOIDY RACES and STEEPLE CHASES I A are fixed for Tuesday and Thursday, April 21 and 23, 1863, the week following the Cheltenham Meeting. On TUESDAY— The LLANBOIDY STAKES, a Handicap of 5 sovs each, if forfeit be not declared on or before Wednesday, April 8th, with 40 soys added; entrance 2 sovs, to go to the fund; second horse to save his stake; five entries or no race; the winner of any race after the publica- tion of the weights once 71b, twice, or of any race with 40 sovs added, 101b extra; not to be accumulative; those declaring forfeit in time pay only entrance money; one mile and a half over the flat. ...... The OPEN STEEPLE CHASE, a Handicap of 10 sovs each, half forfeit, if forfeit be not declared on or before Wednesday, April 8, with 80 sovs added; entrance 2 sovs, to go to the fund; second horse tosavi his stake; the winner of any steeple chase after the publication of the weights once 71b, twicc 101b extra; five entries or no race: those de- claring forfeit in time pay only entrance money; four miles over the Steeple Chase Course. ^ „ . ... The U. H. C. STEEPLE CHASE, a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, p. p., with a Silver Claret Jug added, value twenty- five guineas, the gift of David Pugh, Esq, M. P.; entrance 1 sov, to go to the fund; second horse to save his stake; five entries or no race ; for horses that have been regularly hunted in South Wales during this season, and have never been in a public training stable, or won a race with more than 40 sovs added ( Garrison races excepted); four year olds lost, five year olds lost 121b, six and aged list 71b ; a winner of any steeple chase or hurdle race once 71b, twice 101b extra; three miles over the Steeple C1 The FARMERS' BACE, a Sweepstakes of 1 sov each, with 10 sovs added by W. R. II. Powell, Esq, for horses that for one month previous to the race have been the bona tide property of farmers and tradesmen residing in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, or Cardiganshire, and have never been in a public training stable, or have ever, up to starting, won a race value 20 sovs ; second horse to save his stake ; three year olds 9st 121b, four year olds lost 121b ; five year olds list 71b ; six and aged 12st; a winner of any race once 71b, twice 101b extra; two miles over the flat. On THURSDAY.— The CEFEN STAKES, a Handicap of 3 sovs each, if for- feit be not declared on or before Wednesday morning, April 22, at 10 a. m., with 30 sovs added; entrance 1 sov, to go to the fund : second horse to save his stake; five entries or no race; those declaring forfeit in time pay only entrance money ; one mile over the flat. . The CAMBRIAN STEEPLE CHASE, a Handicap of 5 sovs each, if forfeit be not declared on or before Wednesday morning, April 22, at 10 a. m., with 40 sovs added; entrance 1 sov, to go to the fund ; second horse to save his stake; five entries or no race ; those declaring forfeit in time pav only entrance money; four miles, over the Steeple Chase Course. The CHALLENGE CUP, value 50 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 7 sovs each, 3 ft, for horses bred in South Wales, which have been the property of residents in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, or Cardiganshire since the lst day of November last past, and have been regularly hunted during this season, and have never been in a public training stable. Any number of horses the property of the same owner can start for this cup. If four horses start the second to save his stake; four miles over a hunting country; four year olds lOst 7lb, five year olds list 51b, six and aged 12st; entire horses to carry 31b extra: horses that have won 50 sovs 71b extra, 100 sovs 101b extra, 100 sovs twice, or 200 sovs 141b extra; not to be accumulative; the cup to be produced at each successive Llan- boidy Meeting, and not to become the property of any person until he shall have won it three years in succession; a walk over not to count as a win. The PRINCIPALITY HORDLE RACE, a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, p p., with30 sovs added; entrance 1 sov, to go to the fund; second horse to save his stake; 5 entries or no race; for horses that have been hunted in Wales during this season, and have never been in a public training stable, or won a hurdle race or steeple chase with 20 sovs added ( races run during the Llanboidy Meeting, 1863, and garrison and far- mers' races excepted); four year olds 9st 71b, five year olds lOst 51b; six and aged list; two miles over seven flights of hurdles. CONDITIONS — The Llanboidy Stakes, the Open Steeple Chase, the U. H. C. Steeplechase, the Farmers'Race, the Challenge Cup, and the Principality Hurdle Race to close and name to the hon secretary, at the Maesgwynne Arms Hotel. Llanboidy, by letter, on or before Tuesday, 3Iarch 24th, enclosing the eutrance money for each stake, without which no entry will be received. The weights for the LlanDoidy Stakes and the Open Steeple Chase to appear In Bell's Life April 5th. The Cefen Stakes and the Cambrian Steeple Chase to close and name on or before Tuesday evening, April 21st, at 8 o'clock. The weights to appear the same evening by 10 o'clock. Colours to be named at the time of entry. Weighing, 2s 6d each race. Three horses, the property- of different owners, to start for each race, or the public money will not be added. The steeple chases will be run under the new rules as regards steeple chasing. Mr. Powell's Hounds will meet on Wednesday and Friday. An ordi- nary on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Maesgwynne Arms. PRYSE LOVEDEN, Esq, I steward* LLEWELLYN L. PRICE, Esq,/ btewaiUs- Mr R. JOHNSON, York, Handicapper. T. R. O. POWELL, Esq, Hon Secretary. N. B.— Programmes of the meeting may be had on application to the hon sec, to whom all P. O. orders must be made payable on the Llanboidy Post Office. Llanboidy is situated within five miles of the St Clears, Whitland, or Narberth Road stations, on the South Wales Railway. K ILDARE HUNT and NATIONAL HUNT RACES, April 161 h and 17th, 1863. Ages from January lst. Stewards: The Marquis of Drogheda, Earl of Clonmel, Viscount Naas, M. P.; Viscount St Lawrence, Baron De Robeck, Sir E. Kennedy, Bart; T. Conolly, Esq, M. P.; W. F. Cogan, Esq, M. P.; G. Aylmer, Esq; E. Mansfield, Esq; C. Roberts, Esq; C. Warburton, Esq. Secretary: Ro- bert Hunter, Esq, 2, Margaret- place, Dublin. FIRST DAY.— The NATIONAL HUNT RACE of 300 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, if no forfeit is declared; horses that, up to starting, have won a steeple chase, hurdle race, or fiat race, value 50 sovs. are excluded; horses that since January 1,1861, have started for any flat race, steeple chase, or hurdle race, value 100 sovs, in which pro- fessional jockeys were allowed to ride, are disqualified; beaten horses, in the National Races of 1861- 62 ( provided they have never won any stake value 50 sovs), are admitted, although they have since started for a race, value 50 sovs, in which professionals were allowed to ride^ distance about four miles; weights— four year olds lost 91b, five list 91b, six and aged 12st; the winner to pay 20 sovs to the fund. First entry, 2 sovs, March 10; second entry, 4 sovs, April 2. Forfeits to be declared April 2. Horses for whom forfeit is declared pay no stakes. The HUNT PLATE ( Handicap) of 100 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, if no forfeit is declared; three miles and a half. PDNCHESTOWN PLATE of 100 sovs; entrance 3 sovs; two and a half miles ; the winner to be sold for 70 sovs ; four year olds list, five year olds list 101b, six and aged 12st. The KILDARE HUNT CUP, value 50 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each. The MILITARY PLATE of 75 sovs, and a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, p. p., for horses bona fide and unconditionally the property of officers, since the lst of January, 1863, quartered in Ireland; 12st each; a winner of a steeple chase, hurdle, or flat race of the value of 50 sovs to carry 51b, of twice 50 sovs or of 100 sovs 101b, of 200 sovs 141b, and over 200 sovs 561b extra; three miles over the National Hunt Course. SECOND DAY.— The DOWNSIIIRE CUP, a piece of plate value 100 sovs, presented by the Marquis of Downsiiire, and 200 sovs in specie, added to a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, if no forfeit is declared; a winner of a handicap steeple chase, value LOO sovs, is excluded; distance about three miles and a half; weights— four year olds list 91b, five 12st 91b, six and agedl3st; a winner of a steeple chase value 100 sovs carries 5lb extra, of one value 200 sovs, or of two each value 100 sovs 121b extra; these penalties are not accumulative; horses that have never started for a steeple chase or fiat race value 100 sovs in which professionals were allowed to ride can claim an allowance of 51b; a winner of a steeple chase value 50 sovs cannot claim this allowance; the winner to pay 20 sovs to the fund; first entry, 2 sovs, March 10, second entry, 4 sovs, April 2; forfeits to be declared April 2; horses for whom forfeit is declared pay no stakes; this race wil be run over the Hunters' Course, and over a 4J foot wall. In the National Hunt Race, the Downsliire Cup, and the Welter Stakes horses for whom forfeit is declared pay only entrance money and no stakes; beaten horses in the above stakes can have their stakes with- drawn in the subsequent races should their owners not wish to start them for the subsequent ones. The WELTER STAKES C f 100 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each if no forfeit is declared, for horses that never won a steeple chase value 50 sovs; about three miles over the Downshire Course ( including the 4| foot wall); weight— five year olds 13st 71b, six and aged 14st; riders carry no penalty in this race; the winner to pay 10 sovs to the fund should less than ten start; entrance, 1 sov, April 2, or 3 sovs at 6 o'clock the day before the race. The NAAS PLATE of 100 sovs ( Handicap); two and a half miles ; the winner to be sold for 70 sovs ; should less than eleven start the winner to pay 10 sovs to the fund, less than seven 20 sovs. THE GARRISON STAKES of 75 sovs, and a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, p. p., for horses bona fide aud unconditionally the property of officers, since the lst © f January, 1863, quartered in Ireland ; four years old list, five 12st, six and aged 12st 61b; a winner of a flat race, hurdle race, or steeple chase, regimental races excepted, value 20 sovs, not allowed to start; three miles over the Downshire Cup Course. The FARMERS' RACE of 50 sovs. The SCRAMBLE PLATE of 40 sovs; two miles. Qualifications for riders for the National Hunt, Downshire, and Welter Stakes are the same as last year; riders who have never won steeple chases value 20 sovs are allowed 71b, steeple chases value 100 sovs 31b ; riders who, since January, 1861, have won steeple chases value 500 sovs carry 41b extra. For further particulars and circulars apply to Mr Hunter, 2, Ma garet- place, Dublin. IHE WHARFEDALE and OTLEY WEST RIDING STEEPLE CHASES come off at Otley, Yorkshire, on Wednesday, 25th March. The WHARFEDALE WEST RIDING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE Of 7 SOVS each, and only 1 ft if declared, with 100 sovs added; the second to save his stake; the winners of any handicap of 100 sovs value after weights are declared 71b extra, two such races 101b extra, or one of 200 sovs value 101b extra; the winner to pay 20 sovs towards expenses; about three miles and a half; entrance 2 sovs each. To close and name to the secretary on the 21st of February ; the entrance money ( 2 sovs) and the forfeit ( 1 sov) must be sent to the secretary with each nomination, or it will not on any account be received. The OTLEY STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 2 sovs each, with 25 sovs added, l sov ft if declared ; second to save his stake; the winner of the West Riding Handicap 141b extra; entrance 1 sov each; the winner of any steeple chase after weights are declared 71b extra, two races 101b extra; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; about three miles. To close and name to the secretary on the 21st of February; the entrance money must be sent to the secretary with the forfeit at the time ef entry, or it cannot be received. The SELLING STAKES and the SCURRY STAKES remain open till the day of the race. Colours for the West Riding and Otley Steeple Chases to be declared to the secretary by Monday, 23d March, or forfeit 1 sov to the fund; stakes to be paid to the secretary uo* later than 11 o'clock on the morn- ing of the race; horses to stand at the stable of a subscriber to the fund, or not entitled to the stake although a winner; horsemen found gallop- ing over the course or leaping fences will be fined 5 sovs. T. FISHER, Hon Sec. T WETHERBY STEEPLE CHASES, to be run for on Friday, March 20,1863, on the Banks of the Wharfe, near the town of Wetherby. A HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, 2 forfeit, with 50 sovs added; the second horse to save his stake, and the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; a winner of any steeple chase after the publication of the weights t ® carry 71b extra; the entry to close on the 3d of March; colours of the riders to be sent at the time of entrance; over about three miles of a fair hunting country; to start at half- past one. The HUNTERS'STAKES, 5 sovs each, with 25 sovs added; gentlemen riders. The FARMERS' STAKES of 2 sovs each, p. p., with 20 sovs added. The SELLING RACE of 20 sovs; 1 sov entrance. All disputes to be determined and settled by the stewards, and their decision to be final. Nominations for any of the above stakes will be received by the Clerks of the Course, or by the secretary, William Bur- nett. iun, Wetherby. Capt GUNTER. " 1 Viscount NEVILLE, TQT„„„ RRT„ Sir J. D. FITZGERALD, (" Stewards. Lieut- Col MARKHAM, J ^ Messrs J. KNOWLES and W. HILL, Clerks of the Course. Mr RICHARD JOHNSON, York, Judge and Handicapper. THE HERTS HUNT STEEPLE CHASES will take place on Thursday, April 9, 1863, when the following stakes will be run for, viz— The HUNTERS' STAKES, for horses the property of members of either Lord Dacre's, the Puckeridge, the Oakley, or the Cambridgeshire Hunts. The FARMERS' PLATE, for horses the property of farmers resident within the limits of either of the said hunts. A PURSE of 30 sovs, presented by the Herts Hunt Club, for horses the property of farmers resident within the limits of Lord Dacre's Hunt only. And an OPEN RACE. The Earl of STRATH MORE, of St Paul's Walden, \ F. P. DELME RADCLIFFE, Esq, The Priory, | CHARLES EDWARD PRIME, Esq, Hitchin, [- Stewards. JOHN GERARD LEIGH, Esq, Luton Hoo, | JAMES LAYTON, Esq, the Wilderness, Baldock, ) Further particulars will appear in a future advertisement. T BIRMINGHAM ANNUAL STEEPLE CHASES will take place ( weather permitting) at Sutton Coldfleld on Mon- day and Tuesday, February 23 and 24. 1863. Notice.— The following STAKES CLOSE and name on Tuesday next, February 10, to Mr John Sheldon, jun, Coach and Horses Inn, Bell- street, Birmingham :— FIRST DAY.— The HUNT CUP of 50 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, for horses that have been regularlv hunted with any esta- blished pack of hounds, certificates of which must be produced if re- quired ; 12st each; winners of any steeple chase either in plate or specie, value 50 sovs, once 71b extra, twice or of 100 sovs 121b extra, of 200 sovs 211b, 300 sovs 3llb ex'ra, but not to be accumulative; horses that have started three times in any steeple chase ( handicap steeple chases ex- cepted), and that have never won, allowed 51b, and horses that have never started in any steeple chase allowed 51b; gentlemen riders; those who have ridden the winner of any handicap steeple chase to carry 51b extra; professionals 71b extra; penalties and allowances only apply to horses that have won or have been beaten in the United Kingdom; the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses: entrance 1 sov to go to the fund: three miles. The ERDINGTOX PLATE HANDICAP of 3 sovs each in case of acceptance, with 20 sovs added; the winner of any handicap after the weights are declared ( at a. m.) to carry 71b extra; two miles and a half; entrance 1 sov, to be paid at the time of naming. The SUTTON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, 2 ft( togoto the fund) if declared by the February, with 30 sovs added ; the win- ner of any handicap steeple chase after the declaration of the weights ( Feb , at 9 a. m.) t © carry 71b extra; the winner to be sold by auction for 50 sovs, and the surplus ( if any) to go to the fund; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; about two miles and a half. SECOND DAY.— The BIRMINGHAM GRAND ANNUAL STEEPLE CHASE of 10 sovs each, 5 ft, and 3 only if declared on , with 100 sovs added; the winner of any steeple chase or hurdle race after the pub- lication ef the weights ( ) to carry 5ib extra: or any steeple chase valae loo sovs 91b extra; twice, or 200 sovs 141b extra; the second horse in any steeple chase value 200 sovs to carry 51b extra; the penal- ties are not accumulative for winning and running second: gentlemen who have never ridden the winner of any handicap steeple chase allowed 61B; the winner to pay 25 sovs towards expenses; entrance 2 sovs, to be paid at the time of naming, or the entry will not be received: about three miles and a half. Should the highest weight accepting be under 12st 71b, It will be raised to that weight, and the others in proportion T ./-. V/ L F " V 1. FI, 1... I IVF,. W'. I!' I>.. . TLF,. WR W <'• I11• T . R Mr W. S. Cartwright Mr Adams Mr Thomas HE DORSETSHIRE HUNT STEEPLE CHASES will take place on Wednesday, April 8, over the Waddon ale Course, Lord Uxbridge Mr Wallace Lord Coventry Mr Harker Capt Starkie Mr Golby Cant Handley Mr F. Rowlands Lord UXBRIDGE. 1 Lord ALEXANDER PAGET, VStewards. J. De H. CHADWICK, Esq, J Mr R. JOHNSON, Judge and Handicapper. Mr JOHN SHELDON, jun, Clerk of the Course. *„* The railwav is open direct to Sutton Coldfieid. GRAND MILITARY STEEPLE CHASES.— ENTRIES, with FORFEITS and COLOURS, to close on or before 20th February, to Major DIXON, lst Royal Dragoons, Birming- ham, who has kindly offered to take them, in consequence of Major George having met with a severe accident. A" SHD0WN PARK ( Open) SPRING COURSING MEETING will be held, by the kind permission of the Earl of Craven, on the 2d of March next and succeeding days, when the following stakes will be competed for: The CRAVEN CHAMPION CUP, for 64 all- aged greyhounds, at 10 guineas each. THE ASHDOWN PURSE of 140 sovs, taken from the Champion Cup, for the sixteen dogs beaten in the first round. The UFFINGTON PLATE, for 16 all- aged greyhounds, at £ 5 10s each. Each subscriber to the Craven Champion Cup and to the Uffington Cup will be required to contribute five shillings for a dinner ticket, which shall be available for the first day's dinner; but should the same subscriber have contributed to both stakes, his second dinner ticket shall be available on any subsequent day during the meeting. These two stakes will close at the Red Lion, Lambourn, on Monday afternoon, the 2d March next, at 6 p. m., when dinner will be served on the table. Other stakes, including a Veteran Stake, will be announced after the first day's running, and during the meeting, as may be convenient; and Scotch and Irish greyhounds will be guarded as far as possible throughout. The meeting will be governed by the National Club rules. All applications for nominations in the Craven Champion Cup and in the Uffington Cup must be addressed to the committee for the Ashdown Spring meeting, 15, Great Stanhope- street, May- fair, London, W.; and only single nominations will be granted, in order of application, up to the 14th Feb; on and after which day any nominations which may re- main unappropriated shall be allotted, iii preference to those who may first, have expressed their wish for double nominations. For the itvision of stakes see the Field af Jan 10. The Earl of SEFTON, " 1 rommitt(. e The Viscount GREY DE WILTON, I committee Col HERVEY BATHURST, M. P., fM nt Mr C. JARDINE, . J Management. Mr WARWICK, Judge. T. RAPER, Slipper. London, Jan 9, 1863. J. S. BOWLES, Hon Sec. 1MIORNEY OPEN COURSING MEETING will _ be held, by the kind permission of his Grace the Duke of Bedford, on 24th February instant, and succeeding days, when the following stakes will be run for : The ABBEY STAKES, for dog and bitch puppies of 1861; entrance £ 310s each. The BEDFORD STAKES, for all- aged greyhounds, at £ 3 10s each. The CLUB STAKES, for all- aged greyhounds, at £ 2 2s each; for mem- bers only. The above stakes will close on the night of drawing. Mr WARWICK, Judge. ROBERT SCOTNEY, Hon Sec. THE JED- FOREST COURSING CLUB, Feb 11 and 12, 1863. The CHAMPION CUP ( Open) for 32 All- aged Greyhounds, at £ 4 10s each. Also, the MEMBERS' PLATE for 16 All- aged Greyhounds, bona- fide the property of the members, at £ 1 each. Nominations secured in the order received, for both stakes. The drawing to take place in the Harrew Hotel, Jedburgh, on Tuesday, Feb 10, at 2 o'clock, p. m., when full names and pedigrees must be forwared to insure their being drawn, Meet on Feb 11, at Ancrum Gate, and on the 12th at Nisbet Station; each day at 9 o'clock, a. m. The members and their friends will dine in the Harrow Hotel after the first day's coursing. Mr JAMIESIN, Judge. Jedburgh, Jan 31, 1863. J. M. GRAINGER, Hon Sec. / COURSING JUDGE, Mr Thomas JONES, V^ Rhyl, North Wales. WATERLOO CUP NOMINATION WANTED. Apply to Y. Z., The Field Office. 346, Strand. WATERLOO CUP.— A nominator, whose dogs have all gone amiss, is anxious either to DISPOSE of his NO MINATION or have it REPRESENTED by a first- class greyhound. Address Immediately, D. D. D., care of Mr John M'Manus, 47, Amlen- street, Dublin. GRAND NATIONAL EXHIBITION of SPORT- ING and other DOGS, under the immediate patronage of the nobility and gentry, including— The Most Noble the Marquis of Donegal The Right Hon the Earl of Eglin- ton and Winton The Right Hon the Earl of Coventry The Right Hon the Earl of Buchan The Right Hon the Earl of Stam- ford and Warrington The Right Hon Lord Wharncliffe The Right Hon Lord Fitzhardinge The RightHonLord George Loftus The Right Hon Viscount Ranelagh Sir Robert Hamilton, Bart Sir Charles Aldis Major- General W. J. Phillips Colonel Brownlow Knox Colonel M. Martyn Captain C. Cooke Captain C. D. Brickman The Rev Thomas Pearce Henry Brown, Esq Henry Gilbert, Esq J. Farrer, Esq J. T. Riley, Esq Wm. Bishop, Esq H. D. Miles, Esq John A. Handy, Esq J. S. Bland, Esq Fredk. White, Esq Chas. Smith, Esq Edgar Smith, Esq T. Wootton, Esq T. B. Potter, Esq W. Watts, Esq R. Garth, Esq . C. Musters, Esq W. Hughes, Esq P. Edwards, Esq W. Bishop, Esq Will be held at the Ashburnham Hall, King's- road, Chelsea, adjoining Cremorne, on Monday, March 23, and five following days. £ 1,000 prizes will be given away. Ladies and gentlemen who Intend sending their dogs to compete for the prizes can be furnished with a prospectus, and form of entry to fill up. Terms : Subscribers of two guineas will be entitled to 12 tickets of admission, and to the subscribers' marquee; subscribers of one guinea, six tickets of admission, and to the marquee; and a charge of 2s 6d for each dog exhibited ; non- subscribers— an entrance fee of 5s each dog. Messrs Ransom, Bouverie, and Co, bankers, Pall- mall East, will receive subscriptions and pay awards. Subscriptions can be sent either in postage stamps or Post Office orders, payable to E. T. Smith, at the Charing- cross office. Special Notice.— The grand hall will be enlarged, the beautiful stereo- rama will be lighted up and thrown into the promenade, an elegant marquee will be erected for ladies and subscribers; and for the health of all the dogs, the proprietor has given a paddock of six acres for the exercise and trial of them— the only large building in England where a paddock is annexed for the convenience and comfort of exhibitors' dogs. For ladies' and gentlemen's toy dogs, the gentlemen on the committee have arranged that they should be separated from the larger dogs ; and for the convenience of ladles and gentlemen a large, commodious, de- tached, well ventilated building will be devoted to the exhibitors of these little pets. Hy. Brown and Hy. Gilbert, Esqs, have kindly con- sented to take the entire charge of these favourite animals.— E. T. SMITH, proprietor, Ashburnham Hall, King's- road, Chelsea ( adjoining Cremorne).— Offices. 18, Pall- mall East. GRAND NATIONAL EXHIBITION of SPORTING and other DOGS. — Notice to Exhibitors— At a SPECIAL MEETING of the Committee, held on Wednesday night, II. Brown, Esq, in the chair, it was re- solved :— Firstly, That the dogs be received on Friday, March 20, and up to Saturday morning, March 21, at 10 o'clock, at Ashburnhain Hall. Secondly, That this will enable the judges to devote the whole oi that day for awarding the prizes to the several exhibitors. Thirdly, That ADDITIONAL PRIZES be given, viz:— Russian Retrievers, Class 26A and 26B. Dogs and Bitches. Four Silver Cups. Newfoundlands. Class 32. Prizes to be doubled. Mount St Bernards. Class 32A. TWO Silver Cups. Bull Terriers, over 101b in weight. Three Silver Cups. Bull Terriers under 101b in weight. Additional prizes to be added of three Silver Cups. Classes 39, 40,45, 46, 47, and 48, an extra Prize Cup to be added to each class. Fourthly, That in consequence of the numerous applications from all parts of the country from intended exhibitors, they are requested te return their forms of entry as early as possible, to enable the committee to class the various breeds of dogs, as the entries will be closed on the 2d of March. Prospectuses and forms of entry to be had of the proprietor, Mr E. T. Smith, Ashburnham Hall, Chelsea; or at the office, 18, Pall- mail East. Gr ONE THOUSAND POUNDS PRIZES. REAT INTERNATIONAL DOG SHOW at the Agricultural Hall.— The directors will pay £ 1,000 in prizes, either in CASH or PLATE, at the option of the winner. HORSES.— Important Notice to Owners and Breeders of Horses.— Several noblemen and gentlemen, patrons and subscribers, have written and suggested that at a suitable time after the close of the Dog Show In the Ashburnham Building, which will be 500 feet long, that it would be desirable to have an EXHIBITION of tlie HORSE. Mr E. T. SMITH will be happy to carry out these suggestions ( many of which are most encouraging), and offer suitable prizes for this valua- ble and noble animal, the horse, provided he has the patronage, sup- port, and co- operation of owners and breeders. The building for this purpose would be fitted up with commodious boxes and dormitories for day and night grooms superintending them. A most valuable addition to the building ( which will be enlarged if ne- cessary) is a paddock of six acres, for the trial, exercise, and, if required, sale of the animal. This convenience, together with the central situa- tion of the Ashburnham grounds, being so near the Belgravia and West End, offers facilities uot to be obtained anywhere else near London. Ladies and gentlemen who may feel interested or desirous- of carrying out this national show on a scale worthy of the idea of the noble pro- jectors are solicited to send their suggestions direct to the proprietor, E. T. Smith, Ashburnham Hall, Chelsea. THE GREAT INTERNATIONAL DOG SHOW at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, will be held in May next, un- der the highest patronage, and the superintendence of Mr F. Brailsford, secretary of the Birmingham National Dog Show. No subscriptions will be required ; all the expenses will be paid by the directors, by whom the prizes and the security of the dogs will be guaranteed. Prize lists, containing several new features suggested by several eminent sportsmen, will shortly be issued. In the meantime, any applications may be made to the secretary, S. Sidney, Esq, Agricultural Hall, Islington, N. GRAND NATIONAL EXHIBITION of SPORT- ING and other DOGS, on Monday, Tuesday, Wendesday, Thurs- day, and Friday, July 20, 21, 22, 2- 3, and 24, 1863, will be held at the same time as the Royal Agricultural Society's Meeting, at Worcester, and in adjoining grounds. The exhibition will be under most distin- guished patronage, and under the direction of an Influential committee, whose names will be published on the completion of the list, and who will hold themselves personally responsible for the payment of the prizes, & c. H. GRIFFITHS, Hon Sec pro tern. Worcester, 30th January, 1863. B IRMLNGHAM PERIODICAL POULTRY ana PIGEON SALES.— The sale on Tuesday next, February 10, will be held at the Odd Fellows' Hall, Temple- street, and will include ( in addition to Mr Tomlinson's prize buff Cochins) nearly FIVE HUN- DRED head of bluff, partridge, and white Cochins ; Dorking, game, Hamburgh, Spanish, and other FOWLS ; bantams, Guinea fowls, pea fowls, ducks, geese; first- class rabbits and pigeons, in nearly every variety. The majority of the birds will be found young and fit for ex- hibition, being from the vards of the most eminent breeders. Cata- logues on application. Sale at 11 o'clock.— John B. Lythall, auctioneer. — Offices, 14, Temele- street, Birmingham, TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the fol- lowing clever well- known HUNTERS; the property of a gentleman in Sussex, who has hunted them up to the the present time with Lord Leconfield's and the Crawley and Horsham Hounds: 1. LADYBIRD, chesnut mare, 8 years old; a perfect hunter. 2. THE PET, grey mare, 7 years old; a goodfencer, temperate, up to weight. 3. HARKAWAY, brown gelding, 7 years old ; nearly thorough bred. good timber jumper, very fast, quiet in harness. These horses will stand in the seven stall stable. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), a HAR- NESS HORSE and the TWO following HUNTERS, which have been carrying 17 stone up tj the present time, and disposed of for no fault: PALE FACE. BRUNETTE. GREY' GELDING, 6 years old; quiet in double and single harness TO be SOLD by AUCTION by Messrs TAT- TER3ALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the property of a gentleman: SQUIRT ( foaled 1858), by De Ruyter ( brother to the Flying Dutch- man) out of Marietta, by Y. Sultan; untried; would make a valuable brood mare. TO be SOLD by AUCTION by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the pro- perty of a gentleman: A BLACK GELDING, 7 years old, up to 16 stone; has been hunted this season with Mr Meynell Ingram's and the Ather- stone Hounds, and quiet in single and double harness. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Ilvde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the fol- lowing thorough bred STOCK, the property of a gentleman: 1. KITE ( sister to Ratan), by uuzzard, dam by Picton, Selim, & c; In foal to Yellow Jack. 2. CHESNUT FILLY, 3 years old, by Yellowback out of Kite. 3. BAY COLT, 2 years old, by Yellow Jack out of Kite. 4. CHESNUT YEARLING COLT, by Yellow Jack out of Kite. Lots 2, 3, and 4, are warranted unbroken. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday): GENERAL SALE, brown horse, by Coronation out of Sprite, by The Mole out of Amiable, by Orville; he is 15 hands 3 inches high, with Immense substance, and his stock are very promising. To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the fol- lowing HORSES, well known with the Heythrop and Warwickshire Hounds, have been carrying 16 stone, the property of a gentleman : 1. MISER, chesnut gelding, 6 years old, by Hereford. 2. RANGER, chesnut gelding. 5 years old, by Connaught Ranger. 3. WINDRUSH, chesnut gelding, by King \\ illiam. 4. BIKDCAGE, grey gelding, by Irish Birdcatcher. Also Clothing, Saddles, and Bridles, & c. npO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- 1 TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the fol- lowing EIGHT weight- carrying HORSES, well known in Northampton- shire and Warwickshire, the entire stud of a gentleman declining hunting: 1. LUTTERWORTH. 2. GREATWORTII. 3. CUL. WORTH. 4. THE CUSTOMER. 5. GREY EAGLE. 6. PRINCE PATRICK. 7. SCOT'S GREY. PARISHIONER. Also hunting saddles, bridles, clothing, < fcc. mo be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- JL TERRS ALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the property of a gentleman deceased: 1. GREYLING; was regularly hunted last season with the Ather- stone Hounds, and has since been driven in double and single harness. 2. LADY DUDLEY, 5 years old: a superior hack. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Ham Place, near Arundel, on Thursday, Feb 12, at 1 o'clock, the STALLIONS, BROOD MARES, and YEARLINGS, late the property of W. G. K. Gratwicke, Esq, deceased. STALLIONS. HESSE CASSEL, a chesnut horse ( foaled in 1851), by Robert de Gorham out of The Landgravine, by Elis. ROBERT I) E GORHAM, a brown horse ( foaled In 1839), by Sir Hercules out of Duvernay; sire of Ebony, Lorelei, and many other winners. STUDENT, a chesnut horse ( foaled in 1851), own brother to Gover- ness), by Chatham out ot Oxonian's dam, and sire of Pupil, & c. BROOD MARES. ALLINGTON ( foaled in 1857), got by Chatham out of The Land- gravine; served by King Tom. GOVERNESS ( foaled in 1855), got by Chatham, her dam bv Laurel out of Flight, by Velocipede; with a FILLY FOAL by Robert de Gorham. HENRIETTA ( foaled in 1848), got by The Merry Monarch out of Cestus, by Longwaist; served by Robert de Gorham. HESSE HOMBURG ( foaled in 1848), got by Robert de Gorham out of The Landgravine ( the dam of Hesse Cassel); served by Student. Hesse Homburg is the dam of Yarra. MAID OF KENT ( foaled in 1855), got by Chatham out of the Land- gravine ; served by Robert de Gorham. PRECEPTRESS, sister to Governess ( foaled in 1858); served by Robert de Gorham. SIDE SADDLE ( foaled in 1847), got by The Saddler, her dam by Emilius out of St Agatha, by St Patrick: served by Stockwell. THE SQUAW ( foaled in 1848), got by Robert de Gorham out of Mary, by Elis; served by Student. All the mares are believed to be in foal, except Squaw and Henrietta, and Governess, who has already foaled. YEARLINGS. A BAY COLT, by Robert de Gorham out of Governess. A BAY FILLY, by Newminster out of The Squaw. A CHESNUT FILLY, by Robertde Gorliam outof Maid of Kent. Also, after the above, the following lots, the property of different persons: ANSPACH ( foaled in 1848), by Robert de Gorham, her dam The Margravine, by Little John— Phantom; served by Chevalier d'lndustrie in 1862. A BAY MARE ( foaled in 1854, by The Merry Monarch, her dam by Laurel out of Flight, by Velocipede; served by Chevalier d'lndustrle and Frogmore in 1862. FLIRT ( foaled in 1849), got bylietmanPlatoff, her dam byTomboy out of Duchess of York. A CHESNUT MARE ( foaled in 1857), got by Nabob, her dam by Robert de Gorham out of Mary, by Elis. A BAY YEARLING FILLY, by Hesse Cassel out of Flirt, by Hetman Platoff. COLLEGIAN, a cliesnut gelding, 7 years old, by Student out of The Squaw. Ham Place is about half a mile from the Angmering station, and about two miles and a half from the Little Hampton and Arundel station on the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway. The 10 a. m. train from London on Thursday, Feb 12, will stop at Ang- mering station, arriving there about 11: 40. For catalogues apply to Messrs Tattersall, Hyde Park- corner. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TEIISALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, Feb 16, THREE superior YOUNG HORSES, the property of a nobleman who bred them; they have been regularly ridden with harriers during the present season, and are good fencers, and are sold in consequence of the owner giving up hunting: 1. GREY GELDING, 5 years old, by Uncommon out of a well bred hunting mare. 2. BAY GELDING, 6 years old, by Uncommon out of a well bred mare. 3. CHESNUT GELDING, 5 years old, own brother to Lot 2. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, Feb 16, the pro- perty of a gentleman: LIFTON, bay colt, 2 years old, by Hesperus out of Freight, by John o' Gaunt out of Commerce; he was purchased by the present owner at the late Duke of Bedford's sale in 1861, and has been broke, but warranted untried, and never had a day's work. rro be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- JL TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, Feb 16, the pro- perty of a gentleman: A BAY GELDING, a superior hunter; has been hunted with Mr Scratton's Hounds. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, the property of a gentleman, a capital PACK of HARRIERS, well known in Bedfordshire, consisting of nineteen couples of Hunting Hounds, and eight couples unentered. They are 19 inches high, and bred from the packs of Sir T. Boughey, Mrllurren, and the late Mr Savory. If not previously disposed of, they will be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TATTERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, together with THREE HORSES that have been hunted with them, on Monday, March 2. For further particulars, apply toMessrsTattersall, Hyde Park- corner. REPOSITORY, Barbican.— Sales" by Auction every Tuesday and Friday, commenciag at 11 o'clock. Up- wards of ONE HUNDRED HORSES will be submitted to AUCTION by Mr GOWER, on Tuesday next, Feb 10, consisting of hacks and harness horses, English and Belgian cart horses, adapted for all kinds of town and agricultural purposes; also an assortment of carriages, harness, & c. On view two days prior. FRIDAY'S SALE.— Superior Cab Stock.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr J. GOWER, at his Repository, Barbican, on Friday, Feb 13,1863, at 1 o'clock, THIRTEEN useful, well- known harness HOIiSES, six Clarence cabs, light, well- built, and nearly new, privileged to work out of the Victoria Station of the Lon- don, Chatham, and Dover Railway, harness, stable utensils, & c, by direction of Messrs Freeman aud Snelling, discontinuing the cab busi- ness. Mr Gower begs to call the attention of the public to the above stock; the horses have been well selected, mostly young and in excel- lent condition ; cabs and harness nearly new ; the whole for absolute sale. Oil view day prior. TUESDAY'S SALE.— Cab and Fly Stock.— To be SOLD bv AUCTION, by Mr J. S. GOWER. at his Repo- sitory, Barbican, on Tuesday, Feb 17, 1863, at 12 o'clock, THIRTY* useful, well- known HORSES, nine Clarence cabs, forage and dog carts, broughams, britzska, headed and mail phaetons, four- wheel chaise, un- finished cart, van with patent axles, nearly new, 18 eets of harness, two nearly new chaff machines, stable utensils, & c, by direction of Mr Jos. Harrison; sold in consequence of giving up his premises. On view two days prior. ALDRIDGE'S, London.— Established 1753.— PUBLIC SALES by AUCTION of HORSES and CARRIAGES every Wednesday and Saturday, commencing at 11 o'clock. Horses should be delivered early on Mondays and Thursdays. Carriages and horses can be inspected two days before either sale. Accounts are paid on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 to 4 o'clock. Horses are not re- ceived for private sale, and jobbing or dealing by any one connected with the business is strictly prohibited. Commission on sales 5 per cent.— WILLIAM FREEMAN. T UCAS'S, Liverpool.— Select Sale.— Celebrated 1 J Trotters.— Messrs LUCAS and Co will SELL by AUCTION, on Thursday next, Feb 12, at 12 o'clock, at their Repository, Liverpool: 1. JESSIE, a brown mare, 5 years old, very powerful; can trot a mile in three minutes, in or out of harness. 2. BELFAST MAID, a bay mare, an extraordinary good hack and harness mare, and very fast. 3. BLACK BESS, a black mare, 5 years old, 15 hands one inch high ; one of the finest goers in England, either in or out of harness. On view on Tuesday next. T UCAS'S, Liverpool.— Select Sale.— Hunters, JLi Harness Horses, & c.— Messrs LUCAS and Co will SELL by AUCTION, on Thursday next, Feb 12, at their Repository, Liverpool, the property of a gentleman : 1. A CHESNUT MARE; a good hack. 2. A BROWN HORSE; a clever hunter. 3. A BAY MARE ; a clever hunter. 4. A BROWN HORSE ; a brougham horse. On view on Tuesday. T" UCAS'S, Liverpool.— Select Sale.— For valuable B A Horses only.— Messrs LUCAS and Co will SELL by AUCTION, on Thursday next, Feb 12, at their Repository, Great Charlotte- street, Liverpool: STUDS of HUNTERS. BROUGHAM and CARRIAGE HORSES. HACKS and CHARGERS, and RIDE and DRIVE HORSES. Of a superior description. On view on and after Tuesday next. WATERLOO COURSING MEETING.— Sale of valuable Greyhounds at Lucas's Repository, Liverpool.— Messrs LUCAS and Co will SELL by AUCTION on Tuesday, Feb 17, the day of the drawing for the Waterloo Cup: TEN GREYHOUNDS ( the entire kennel), the property of Richd. Kaye, Esq. NINE GREYHOUNDS, the entire kennel of J. Turner, Esq, Tun- stall. TWENTY GREYHOUNDS, the property of C. Woodward, Esq, Derby, and other well- known kennels. WATERLOO COURSING MEETING.— Sale of Valuable Kennel of Greyhounds at Lucas's Repository, Liverpool.— Messrs LUCAS and Co will SELL by AUCTION, on Tuesday, February 17, at 2 p. m., FOURTEEN GREYHOUNDS, the en- tire kennel of Mr Wm. Price, Bishton. Particulars will appear next week. ALDERNEY and GUERNSEY COWS. TWENTY COWS and HEIFERS of the above celebrated breeds, will be on PRIVATE SALE at Lucas's Repository, Liverpool, on Wed- nesday TO be SOLD, the steeple chase horse BANTAM," Apply to Mr Holmau, Cheltenham, THE MIDLAND COUNTIES REPOSITORY.— Messrs BRETHERTON and HARRISON beg to inform the public that their next two important STUD SALES for HUNTERS and other valuable horses will take place at their Repository, Birmingham, On Thursday, 12tli February, and On Thursday, 26th February, 1863. Noblemen and gentlemen wishing to enter horses for these sales « re solicited to make early application, in order that stalls mav be secured and publicity given to their instructions. Sales by auction every Thurs- day, by private contract daily. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE- THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, on Thursday next, the 12th February, the THREE following HORSES, the property of Mr J. Cooper, who is declining hunting, in consequence of having met with an accident: 1. BROWN GELDING, 5 years old, 15 hands 3 inches high, by Grosvenor; with great power, and is an excellent hunter. 2. GREY GELDING, 6 years old, 15 hands 3J inches high, by Ugly Buck; a fast and clever hunter, temperate, and carries a lady. 3. BAY GELDING, 6 years old, 15 hands 3 inches high, by Barn- ton ; a fast and clever hunter. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE- THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repositorv, on Thursday next, the 12th February, the TWO following HORSES, the property of a gentleman: t rnpj\ TT npt riTv- n ( 15 hands 3 inches high; have been re- 2. BROWN GELDING « ularly driven In double and single ' I harness. rr\ O be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE- JL THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, on Thursday next, the 12th February, the following HORSES, the property of gentlemen who may be referred to: 1. THE ELK, chesnut gelding, 5 years old, by Antelope ; very fast, and a good fencer. 2. WHITE GELDING, 15 hands 2 inches high ; a clever hunter, equal to 12 stone. 3. GELDING; quiet to ride and drive. 4. RATCATCHER, bay gelding, 5 years old, 16 hands high; has been hunted this season, and is a good fencer. 5. JACK BARBER, brown horse, by Tupsley; the winner of several steeple chases, and has been hunted up to the present time. 6. BROWN GELDING; quiet to ride and drive. Four- wheeled CARRI AGE and Set of Silver- plated HARNESS. Also upwards of THIRTY other HORSES, full particulars of which will appear in catalogues to be had at the Repository, or posted free on application on and after Monday next. SEWELL'S, Dublin.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, at Sewell's Horse Repository, Lower Mount- street ( Merrion- square). Dublin, on Friday, Feb 13, 1863, without reserve, the follow- ing SIRES: WINDISCIIGRATZ, winner of the Liverpool Cup and Goodwood Stakes ; Is by Jeremy Diddler out of Medea, by Whisker; Jeremy Diddler, by Jerry out of Marpessa, the granddam of Stockwell, King Tom, and Rataplan. Windischgratz is a sound, fine tempered boi ;>, a sure foal getter, and his stock are very fine, some of the best hunters in Yorkshire being got by him. ROVING BOY is a chesnut horse, of extraordinary power and beauty ; he is by Idle Boy ( the best son of Old Harkaway) out of Miss Juliet, by Don John, and is very like his grandsire, having all his true points. Roving Boy served a few mares last season. SEWELL'S NOTICE.— Important Auction of thorough bred Sires, Blook Stock, & c, & c.— Mr SEWELL beg3 to inform the nobility, gentry, breeders. & c, that there will be an AUC- TION of SIRES, BLOOD STOCK, & c, atthe Repository, Lower Mount- street, Dublin, on Friday, Feb 13, 1863. The following well- known sires are already entered : Windischgratz Barfleur Armadale Amusement Conqueror Falcon Railway King Roving Boy Star of Erin Aragutshure Knight ef the Whistle Edendale Australia & c, & c, & c. Any gentleman having sires or blood stock to dispose of at this auc- tion will please send particulars immediately. HUNTERS.— TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by JNO. HOLLAND, in the paddocks at the Bell Hotel, Leicester, on Saturday, the 14th of February, at 12 o'clock, the following valuable HUNTERS, the' property of , J. S. Raworth, Esq : 1. ROKIN, bay gelding, by King Dan. 2. QUICKSILVER, white gelding, by Mercury ( thorough bred). 3. RIFLEMAN, chesnut gelding, by Kingfisher. 4. BLONDIN, grey gelding, by Flatcatcher. 5. BIRDCATCHER, grey gelding ; harness horse and hunter. The above may be seen at Knighton Hall, near Leicester, on the 12th and 13th inst, and at the Bell Hotel, on the morning of sale. BREEDING STUD, Cambridge.— Mr J. CAR- TER JONAS is favoured with instructions from the proprietor to SELL by AUCTION, on Saturday, 28th February, 1863, at the Red Lion Hotel, Cambridge, at 1 o'clock, the powerful and well- known thorough bred entire horse KNIGHT TEMPI. AR ; the valuable hunting mare Crinoline and a nearly thorough bred chesnut mare, both in foal to Knight Templar; also two very promising fiflies out of the above mares, by Knight Templar. The horses may be viewed on the morning of and at the place of sale, and furthor particulars and catalogues had of the auctioneer, Cambridge. FOR SALE, that beautiful coloured and fast- trotting entire horse. FOXBERRY, dark brown, with short black legs, 16 hands high, and clear of white, rising 2 years old; in high condition and well trained, fit for serving mares this season Dam, by that beautiful coloured and fast- trotting horse, Foxberry; sire, that beautiful dark brown, blood horse, Fireaway. Foxberry was got by Speculation, dam by Bay Barmpton, granddam by Old Foxberry. Old Foxberry was got by Success. Speculation was got by Skyrocket. Further particulars may be had, and the horse seen by applying to Messrs Lee, Stocksfiefd Hall, Newcastle- upon- Tyne. FOR SALE, ROLAND, the prize horse at Windsor in 1851. He is by The Saddler out of Executrix, by Liverpool, granddam Handmaiden, the dam of Eve and Inheritor, Picaroon, & c, by Walton. For further particulars see Calendar. Ro- land is a dark bay, very handsome, with clean, black legs, nearly 16 hands high, fine constitution, and with superior action ; he has won nine prizes, and Ills stock also have beaten everything that have come against them. To be seen in the country; and for price and particulars apply to William Banks, King's- mews, Gray's Inn- lane. BAY COB, and also CART MARE.— To be SOLD, the property of a gentleman, a CLEVELAND BAY CART MARE, very handsome, 6 years off, 16 hands high; price 40guineas. Also, a BAY COB, 14 hands high, particularly fine action; price 40 guineas. Strictest veterinary examination allowed. Apply to Mr Col- sen, Forest 11111 Station, Forest Hill, Kent. FOR SALE, a powerful ROAN CART STAL- LION, 7 years old, 16 hands 1 inch nigh, strong constitution, good temper, free from vice, capital worker, sure foal getter; stock very pro- mising, which can be seen, or parties referred to. For price, & c, apply to Mr E. Barker, veterinary surgeon, I'ershore, Worcestershire. TO be DISPOSED OF, at Mr Cotton's, Royal Standard, Shepherdess- walk, City- road, London, on Monday, February 23, 1863, the celebrated TROTTING COB, JACK ROSS1TER, the fastest trotter in England, and finest goer in the world. He was backed at Newmarket to trot 15, 16,17,18,19, and 20 miles in one hour, and received forfeit; in August, 1860, he trotted on Aintree Course, Liverpool, three miles in 8 minutes 32 seconds. To commence at 8 o'clock. On Monday, the 9th, he will be at the following places:— Mr Uffindale's, Stratford, at 3 o'clock; at half- past, Mr Barford's, Red Lion, Leytonstone; at 4, the Eagle, Snaresbrook; and half- past, the Hare and Hounds, Lea Bridge- road. WANTED to HIRE or PURCHASE, a first- class throrough bred ENTIRE HORSE. Must be powerful, with fine symmetry and good action. Apply, stating lowest price and colour, to V. D., Merrick and Son's, printers and stationers, High- street, Hereford. WANTED to PURCHASE, a strong, useful COB, about 14 hands 1 inch high, 6 years old, must be a good goer. If can trot up to 15 miles an hour preferred.— Apply to H. W., Mr Kerby's, Post Office, Whitechapel. WANTED to PURCHASE, a handsome WHITE PONY, 5 or 6 years old, 13 hands 1 inch high, with good action, and a long tail. Apply to L. C., care of Mr Joshua East, 7, Curzon- street, Mayfalr, London. ' WANTED a PONY not under 13 hands nor above 14 hands high, up to 14 stone weight, sound, fast, a safe and quiet hack, and good in harness. Address W. E. S., Gresham Club, City. CAPTAIN SCOTT VIGORS, 209, Piccadilly, invites the attention of purchasers and gentlemen having HORSES to DISPOSE OF. Five per cent charged on sales effected.. The February printed list of horses on sale is now ready, Forwarded free on applica- tion. Stables, paddocks, and exercise grounds at Harlesden, for the re- ception of horses intended for sale. Letters and orders punctually at- tended to. Several very clever hunters at moderate prices now on show. Cash advances made on stock sent for sale if required. CAPTAIN DE VERE HUNT'S pamphlet, CAVEAT EMPTOR, sent gratis for protection of horse buyers. Horses for the London season can now be secured much cheaper than a few weeks hence, and advertiser suggests to his clients the expediency of their at once advising him of their requirements: as, from personal observation, he is aware that first- class horses will be exceedingly scarce and dear this spring, as the influx of foreign buyers is very great. Offices, 23, Regent- street ( Waterloo- place), London. S. W. HUNTERS.— WILLIAM COLLINS, of Mount- street, Lambeth, beg3 to inform noblemen and gentlemen that he has a large selection of superior HUNTERS on SHOW at his esta- blishment at Watford, where there is every facility for a thorough trial of their performances over every description of fence. Previous appli- cation is requested to be made at Mount- street. JOHN TOLLIT, White Horse- street, Picca- dilly, Streatham, Surrey, and Brighton, Sussex, begs to inform his customers and the public " generally, that he has FORTY first- class HUNTERS, most of them up to weight, and fit to go. Two up to 20 stone, and first- rate hacks. WCLARK, of 75, Baker- street, begs to inform • noblemen and gentlemen that he has REMOVED his HORSE ESTABLISHMENT from Park- lane to Mr Bartley's Yard, 232, Oxford- street ( near the Marble Arch), where he has on VIEW a great number of first- class HORSES of every description. A very superior weight car- rying BROWN HUNTER, 15 hands 3 ihches high, 6 years old; up to 16 stone, very fast, a fine walker, and a perfect fencer; fit to go to hounds immediately. JWARRINER begs to inform noblemen and • gentlemen that he has a VACANCY for SEVEN HORSES; sta- bling and training downs excellent. Premises occupied for the racing establishment of the late Lord John Scott. Yew Tree Cottage, Compton, Berks. THREE STABLE LADS WANTED, weight not above 6st 71b ; a good reference required from their last em- ployer. Apply at the above address. GREYHOUNDS.— For SALE, the advertiser giving up coursing, a RED BITCH PUPPY, by David out of Aminta; also a RED BITCH, by Bridegroom out of Riot, with her seven pups by David, pupped on the 31st Jan, 1863. For price, & c, ap- ply to D., De Burgh Arms Hotel, West Drayton, Middlesex. i REYHOUNDS.— For SALE, 1WO very pro- mising DOG SAPLINGS, by Beacon out of Norah, pupped March 7, 1862; have had the distemper, and warranted untried. Norah is the dam of Moselle, Lady Norah, Master Brabazon, Banjo, Snowdrop, & c, & c. For price, & c, apply to Mr Staley, innkeeper, Beverley, York- shire. GREYHOUND SAPLINGS.— FOR SALE, ONE BRACE, dig and bitch, fawn, by The Brewer out of Bapta ( by Skyrocket out of Shame). They are very promising, and have never been tried. Apply to Mr Lewis, Red Lion Inn, Hounslow. GREYHOUND BROOD BITCH.— To be sold, POLLY ( dam of Roaring Meg), by the Mummy out of Bellona. Now In season. For particulars apply to Mr G. Gregson, Durham. KETRIEVER.— For SALE, a handsome BLACK RETRIEVER, shot over two seasons. Very good water dog, and excellent at retrieving game. Parted with because the owner has no further use for him. Price 6 guineas. Apply, by letter, toG. P., Mr Stedman's, Godalming. DOGS.— For SALE, a very large and magni- ficent pure bred ALPINE MASTIFF DOG. Stands 31 inches high, 18 months old, very docile, and a first- rate watch and guard dog. Also, two highly bred Red Scotch Terrier Dogs, 15 months old, very tricky good rat and house dogs. Likewise, a small Blue grlzell Scotch Terrier Bitch, 4lb weight. A good rat and house dog, 12 months old. All warranted over the distemper. Apply to Edward W. Shaw, 5, Yeate's- court, Carey- street, Lincoln's Inn- fields. SETTER.— WANTED a thoroughly weli- broken DOG of good size, colour red and white; pure Irish breed pre- ferred. Full particulars to H., care of Messrs Leathwaite and Co, Pope's Head- alley, Cornhill, E. C. ANTED a MALE MASTIFF PUPPY. Any one having one to sell may forward the price and all par- ticulars to T. B., Coldharbour, Dorking, Surrey. W TO NOBLEMEN and GENTLEMEN.— WANTED to RENT, for a TERM of YEARS, a RABBIT WARREN, with a fair stock of rabbits on, and a cottage. Apply, stating terms, & c, to X. Y. Z., Bishops Lydeard, Post Office, Taunton, Somersetshire. ANOMINATION to the stallion THORMANBY, winner of the Epsom Derby in 1860, to be DISPOSED OF. Apply to Mr John Sargent,' 29, Nelson- square, Blackfriars- road, S, or Victoria Club, 11, Chatham- place, Blackiriars, S. STALLIONS FOR SALE OR HIRE.— THE FOLLOW- ing STALLIONS, if not SOLD before the 10th of February, will be LET for one or more seasons ( with the exception of Abron, who will be trained again): COMMOTION, by Alarm out of Dinah, by Clarion. DEFENDER, by Melbourne or Windhound out of Ellen Home, by Redshank. WOOLWICH, by Chatham out of Clementina, by Acta; on. KING WILLIAM, by Poynton out of Prince of Orange's dam, by Voltaire. VOLUNTEER, by Ithuriel out of Abaft, by Sheet Anchor. ABRON, by Grecian out of Kite ( sister to Ratan), by Buzzard. CORONET, by Kohinoor out of Gunboat's and Lifeboat's dam, by Sheet Anchor. Apply to Mr Barber, Paradise- row, Chester. STUD HORSE.— DUTCHMAN ( late Vir), foaled 1858; a bay horse, over 16 hands high, very strong, and sound, by The Flying Dutchman out of the noted Virago, by Pyrrhus the First, dam by Rowton, granddam by Muley, great granddam Medora, by. Selim,& c— see " Stud Book"—^ will serve mares at Mr George Dobito's Farm, at Lydgate, five miles from Newmarket, at 5 guineas each, and 5s the groom. A limited number, the property of farmers in the neigh- bourhood, at half price. STALLIONS.— At Mr Pishey Snaith's, Boston, k3 AUGUR, by Birdcatcher out of Nickname, by Ishmael, at 3 guineas each mare; FATHER OF THE TURF, by Muley Moloch out of Miss Thomasina, by Welbcck, at 2 guineas each mare. Father of the Turf obtained the Royal Agricultural Society's first prize of £ 30 ; also the Great Yorkshire prize, and nine other first premiui>. s. Hay and grass 10s per week. STALLION.— FINGAL, the property of the Right Hon Lord Middleton, will serve mares this season, 1863. at tlie Stud Farm, North Grimston, Malton; thoroughbred mares at' 5gs each, other mares at 2gs cach, the groom's fee 5s. Fingal was got by Mountain Deer, dam by Ishmael, granddam Mignonette, by Picton, great granddam Miss Foote, by Whisker, her dam by Caleb Quotem out of Anna Bullen, & c, & c. Fingal is 6 years old, a beautiful black brown, 15 hands 3 inches high, a strong, powerful, short legged, working- like horse, with good action, sound in every respect. For performances see Racing Calendar. Hay and grass at 8s per week, and corn, if ordered, at a market price. For further particulars, apply to Mr J. Harrison, Stud Farm, North Grimston, Malton. STALLION.— For the season 1863, at Maulden, near Ampthill, Beds, CHANTICLEER, by subscription, at 12 guineas a mare, and 10s 6d the groom. He won the Goodwood Stakes, carrying 9st 21b, also the Northumberland Plate, and Doncaster Cup, & c, & c. He is the sire of Sunbeam, winner of the Chesterfield Cup at Goodwood, and the Doncaster St Leger, in 1858; and is sire of a number of other first- class horses. Including John Scott's Derby favourite, Early Purl. The farm is situated four miles from the North Western Station at Ampthill via Bletchley, and five miles from the Midland Station at Shefford via Hitchen. Hay and grass at 10s per week; corn at market price. Enquire for Thos. Hodgson, groom, at Mr Overman's Farm. STALLION.— STOLZENFELS will serve 25 mares at 10 guineas, at the Genners Farm, Northfield, five miles from Birmingham. Stolzenfels is by Sir Isaac dam bv Heron ( Stork's dam) outof Mystery, by Phantom ( dam of Yardley and Warwick;— Charming Molly, by Rubens. Sir Isaac was by Camel — Arachne, dam of Industry ( winner of the Oaks, aud own sister to Leda, granddarn of Voltigeur.) Stolzenfels was one of the best horses of his year. For performances see Calendar. Apply to Mr Lapper as above. STALLION.— THE KNIGHT OF KARS ; his sire is Nutwith ( winner ot the St Leger), his dam is Pocahontas, dam of Stockwell, King Tom, Rataplan, and Ayacanora. He beat Gamester ( winner of the St Leger), Ignoramus, & c; and at Doncaster ran Saunterer to a head, and was afterwards sold for 2,000 guineas. His first foal has been sold for £ 260, and £ 500 has been refused for another. He is one of the truest made horses in England, and girths 6 feet 8 inches. Forty mares besides his owner's at 12 guineas each. Apply to Mr Eyke, Stanton, Shiffnal, Salop. STALLION.— At the Stud Farm, Lymington, Hants, AUTOCRAT, at 10 guineas a mare, and half a guinea to the groom; half bred mares at half price. There is direct railroad to Lymington, and the paddocks are within one mile of the station. The paddocks are dry and healthy, with capital loose boxes, and every ac- commodation for mares and foals, to which great attention will be paid by a competent person. Hay and grass 10s 6d per week ; corn at the market price.— N. B. Thorough bred steck taken in to keep, and well taken care of. Apply to Mr Thorn, the stud groom. STALLION.— DRUID, brother to Caractacus, by Bay Middleton out of Defenceless will serve this season at Mr T. Ensor's Horse Repository, Dorchester. Thorough- bred mares £ 5 5s. wiuners or dams of winners of £ 100 gratis, other mares £ 2 and 5s the groom. Druid was foaled in 1854, and was never trained, in conse- quence of an accident to his fetlock when fc aled. He is a dark bay horse 15 hands 3in high, of great power and substance. His stock, out of half- bred mares, have won prizes at agricultural shows, and. have been sold at high prices. N. B.— Never yet having had any thoroughbred mares put to him, will serve the first six offered gratis. STALLION.— At Bodicott Paddocks, near Ban- bury, FIRST LORD, by Lord Fauconberg out of Maid of Team Valley, by Velocipede; 16 hands high, and great substance. He won the Northumberland Plate, Sefton Handicap, and a great many more races— see Racing Calendar. Thorough bred mares at 7 guineas, 10s groom. Hay and grass 12s a week. Apply to MrB. Austen. STALLIONS.— WILD DAYRELL WIN SERVE forty mares at 30 guineas each. KING BRIAN, at 8 guineas each; half bred mares at half price. All expenses to be paid before the mares are removed. Apply to Mr Rickaby, Chilton Cottage, Ilungerford. STALLION.— At Boythorpe Stud Farm, one mile from Chesterfield, on the Midland Railway, DRUMOUR, at 10 guineas thorough bred mares, a few half bred mares at 5 guineas. He is the sire of Dunkeld and Fidelity. Apply to Henry Bird, stud groom, Boythorpe, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire. s TALLIONS.— BUCCANEER, at 12 guineas, a _ 1 mare. KINGSTOWN, at 8 guineas thorough bred mares, half bred 4 guineas. Hay and grass at 10s per week, & c. For further particulars apply to Mr R. Milton, trainer, Hurstbourn Park, Whitchurch, Hants, Buccaneer was one of the fastest horses of his time. Kingstown was second to Wild Dayrell for the Derby, and could stay. Both horses are 16 hands high, on short legs. STALLIONS.— FAZZOLETTO, by Orlando, dam Canezou, by Melbourne; thirty mares, by subscription, at 15 guineas each mare. WARLOCK ( winner of the St Leger), by Birdcatcher out of Elphine, by Emilius. Thirty, by subscription, at 10 guineas each mare. MALCOLM, by The Doctor out of Myrrha, byMalek, at 5 guineas each mare, half bred mares 3 guineas each„( groom's fee included). Hay and grass 10s per week ; corn, if ordered, at market price. All expenses to be. paid before the mares are taken away. Apply to Mr Francis Croft, Sheffield Lane Paddocks, near Sheffield. STALLIONS.— ANNANDALE, by Touchstone out of Rebecca, by Lottery ( Alice Hawthorne's dam) ; thorough bred mares 5 guineas each, half bred mares 3 guineas each. MINUET ( pure Arab, winner of the Calcutta Derby, & c, & c); his stock is large and promising; 2 guineas each mare. Hay and grass 10s per week. Apply to Mr Ralph Scott, Halleath's Stables, Lockerbie, N. B. STALLION.— This season, 1863, at Mr Thomas Waller's, Steep Farm, near Petersfield, one mile from the Ports- mouth and London Direct Railway, NEWBURGH, abeautiful bay horse, 5 years old, by Oulston ( by Melbourne out of Alice Hawthorn) out of Bur- lesque ( Buckston's dam), 16 hands high, with great power. Thorough bred mares 5 guineas, half bred mares 2 guineas, groom's fee 5s. Hay and grass 10s per week. Corn, if ordered, at market price. STALLIONS.— At Spye Park, Chippenham, Wilts: DROGHEDA, by Mountain Deer out of Juanita Perez, by Melbourne, at 7 guineas a mare, and a few half breds at 3 guineas. STAR OF THE WEST, by West Australian out of Hopbine, by Sir Hercules, at 5 guineas a mare, half breds 2 guineas. Hay, grass, and attendance, 10s 6d per week; groom's fee, 5s. Apply to J. B. Starky, Esq, or Joseph Enoch. STALLIONS.— At Althorpe and Harleston Stud Farm, near Northampton.— To serve mares, 1863, at the above place: COTHERSTONE, at 10 guineas, 1 guinea the groom. TRUMPETER, at 10 guineas, 1 guinea the groom. TOURNAMENT, at 10 guineas, 1 guinea the groom. ASTROLOGER, at 6 guineas, 1 guinea the groom. OLD CALABAR, at 15 guineas, 1 guinea the groom. ItATTLEBONE, at 5 guineas, 1 guinea the groom. All expenses to be paid before the mares are taken away. For particulars apply to Mr Thomas Wilson, as above. STALLIONS.— At Bushbury Paddocks, near Wol- verhampton: GUNBOAT, by subscription, 35 mares, besides a few of the owner's at 20gs a mare. Also, LIFEBOAT, on the same terms. A few approved mares, winners of lOOgs at any one time, or their dams, at half price. Groom's fee, 1 sov. KOHINOOR, at logs, half breds £ 3 5s 6d. Keep 10s per week. Corn at market price. All expenses to be paid before the mares are removed. For particulars apply to Mr John Daly, groom. STALLION for 1863.— At Puddavin, half a mile from Totnes station, Devon, RATAN, by Buzzard. Thorough bred mares, £ 5 5s; half breds, half price. Served in the neighbourhood two seasons, and met with universal success. Sire of Malacca ( winner of the Cambridgeshire), Whitelock, Avondale, Smoke, and numerous other winners— see Racing Calendar. Exeter every Friday, other days at home. Hay and grass 10s per week; corn market price. For parti- culars apply to Mr Wm. Barratt, as above. STALLION for 1863.— At Mr Swallwood's, Mid- dlethorpe, near York, MUSJID ( winner of the Derby in 1859), by Newminster out of Peggy, by Muley Moloch, granddam Fanny, by Jerry. Thirty- five mares, besides five of his owner's, at 12 guineas each, groom's fee included. Hay and grass 10s per week ; corn, if ordered, at market price. Application to be made to Mr Smallwood. STALLION.— At Radcliffe Race Course, near Manchester, SIR COLIN, by Robert de Gorham out of Delaine, by Bav Middleton, will serve mares at 7 guineas and 10s the groom; winners and dams of winners of 100 sovs gratis. For performance see Racing Calendar. Good accommodation for mares and foals. Hay and grass 10s per week. Corn at market price. Further particulars apply to John Bates, New Boar's Head, Manchester; or J. Warburton, stud groom. STALLION.— For 1863, at Knighton, LOVETT, by The Confessor out of Julia, by Jerry. He is a black horse, 7 years old, 16 hands high, with immense bone and muscular power, with superior knee action. For performance see Racing Calendar, 1861. Thorough bred mares, 5 guineas ; half bred, 2 guineas ; groom's fee, 5s. Hay and grass 8s per week ; corn at market price. For cards apply to F. Griffiths, veterinary surgeon, Knighton, Shrewsbury. STALLION.— NUTBOURNE, 6 years old, by Nabob, dam Princess, dam of Bertha. Forty mares, at 20 guineas each, and one the groom; winner of the Royal £ 100 prize at Leeds, 1861. Approved winners and dams of winners of 100 sovs stake, at half price. Hay and grass at 10s 6d per week; oats at market price. All expenses to be paid by the lst June, and the mares taken away. For subscription apply to Messrs Weatherby, or Mr Wyatt, Nutbourne, Emsworth, Hants. STALLION.— SIR PETER LAURIE, by The Saddler— Well- a- day, by Priam, 40 mares, at 5 guineas each; the best steeple chase horse in England of his day; was awarded a R. A. S. E. prize at Warwick. 1859; one of his sons took first prize Hunter's Class, Glo'ster, 1862. For terms and particulars apply to Mr William Holman, St George's Mews, Cheltenham. STALLION.— At Bushy Paddocks, Hampton Court, MENTMORE, by Melbourne out of Emerald ( dam of Mentmore Lass and King of Diamonds), by Defence, will serve a limited number of mares at 10 guineas each, groom's fee included. Subscrip- tions to be taken of Mr Ransom, Bushy Paddocks, Hampton Court. STUD HORSE.— At the Bull Inn, Harpenden, Herts, Great Northern line, 25 miles from London, SIMPLE SIMON, by Woodpigeon out of Nicotine, by Ion, a beautiful rich brown, with black legs, good substance, sound constitution; and was a first- class race horse, the winner of the Great Northamptonshire Stakes, anl other races. Thorough bred mares 5 guineas, groom's fee included; a limited number of half breds at 3 guineas; winners or dams of winners, of 100 guineas gratis. Hay and grass, 10s per week. For further par- ticulars apply toMr W. Fuller, as above. ^ TALLION.— At the Root Stud Farm, Whitewell, > 0 near Clltheroe, KING OF TRUMPS will serve a limited number of mares at 20 guineas each, groom's fee included. Subscriptions will be taken by Mr Richard Heseltine, at the Root Stud Farm. STALLION.— ELLINGTON, winner of the Derby in 1856, by The Flying Dutchman out of Ellerdale, by Lanercost, the dam of Ellermire, Wardermarske, Guildermire, Summerside, Eller- ton, & c. Ellington gained the prize of 100 sovs at the Royal Agricul- tural Show this year at Battersea, a proof of his perfect soundness and superiority of shape and action. His pedigree to racing men is known t ® be unequalled. Will serve 40 mares by subscription, at 20 guineas each, and 10s the groom. At Mr Phillips's. Willesden Paddocks, Kilburn, London. STALLIONS for 1863.— At Mamhead, near Exeter, four miles from the Starcross station :— GEMMA DI VERGY, by Sir Hercules out of Snowdrop, by Herc- n her dam Dairy, by Filho da Puta out of Britannia, by Orville; 25 maras ( besides those of his owner) at 30gs each mare, groom's fee included. Also DUPE, by Pantaloon out of Decoy, by Filho da Put a ( the dam ol Drone, Sleight of Hand, Van Amburgh, Legerdemain, Phryne, and Flat- catclier), at logs each mare, groom's tee lnclsded. Dupe is a beautiful dark bay horse, and stands 16 hands high. Only two of his produce have run, and both have been winners. Hay and grass at 10s a week, corn at market price. The subscriptions and all expenses to be paid before the mares are taken away. Applicar tion3 to made to Mr Scott. Rose Cottage, Mamhead, near Exeter. STALLIONS.— At Rufford Abbey, Ollerton, eight miles from Tuxford station on the Great Northern Railway .— SKIRMISHER, by Voltigeur, at 12 guineas a mare ( groom's fee in- cluded). PARMESAN, by Sweetmeat ( sire of Saccharometer, & e), a winner of many races at all distances ; he is a very handsome horse, with re- markably fine action: at 5 guineas a mare. Hay and grass 10s per week; corn, if ordered, at the market price. 1 or particulars inquire of Mr Coultas, stud groom, Rufford Abbey Ollerton. STALLION.— At Theobald's Park Farm, Enfield, 1863, RINALDO, by Kingston out of Kirtle ( sister to Green- mantle), at 10 guineas aud 10s the groom; half bred mares half price and fee. rpilE RAWCLIFFE JOINT STOCK STUD ( Limited).— 1863, STALLIONS to serve: NEWMINSTER. Subscription is full. YOUNG MELBOURNE. Subscription is full. LEAMINGTON will serve a limited number of mares at 15 guineas each; winners and dams of winners of 109 sovs each at one time, half price. JORDAN will serve a limited number of mares at 7 guineas each winners and dams of winders of 100 sovs each at one time, half price half bred mares at 3 guineas each. SABREUR will serve 35 mares, besides a few the property of his owner, at 10 guineas each; he will be allowed to serve a few fiiOf bred mares. UNDERHAND will serve mares atjlO guineas each; winners and dams of winners of 100 sovs at one time, half price. MAINSTONE, by King Tom out of Blister, by Bay Middleton, grand- dam Hope, by Touchstone, great granddam Miss Letty, by Priam, will serve mares at 7 guinea each, half bred mares at 3 guineas; winners and dams of winners of 100 sovs at one time half price. DUNEANY, by The Flying Dutchman out of Dame Cosser, by Vol- taire, dam by Whisker, will serve mares at 10 guineas each, half bred mares at 3 guineas each; winners and dams of winners of 100 sovs half price. THE FALLOW BUCK, by Venison, dam Plenary, bv Emilius ( the sire of Merry Hart, & c), will serve mares at 5 guineas, Half bred mares at 2 guineas. KING FISHER, by I. Birdcatcher out of Queen of Tvne, by Tom- boy ( Tomboy, by Jerry out of Beeswing's dam), grandda: ii by Whisker out ot V oltaire's dam, the sire of Voltigeur, & c, will serve mares a 10 guineas each, winners and dams of winners of 50 sovs at one time and a limited number of proved half bred mares half price. He is per- fectly sound, and no r ® arer. For further particulars apply to Messrs Weatherby; or to Mr P Martin, Rawcliffe Paddocks, near York. STALLION.— At the Park Paddocks, Newmarket, NEWCASTLE, by Newminster outof Mary Aislabie, by Malcolm, at 10 guineas a mare; dams of winners of 100 guineas gratis. For per- formances, see Racing Calendar. Hay and grass at 10s per week; corn, if ordered, at market price. STALLION, 1863.— CANNOBIE, by Melbourne out of Lady Lurewell, the dam of Folkestone, will serve a limited number of thorough bred mares at 12 guineas each mare, groom's fee included. A few half bred mares at half price. Hay and grass at 10s per week; com, if ordered, at market price. All expenses to be paid before taken away. Excellent accommodation for mares and foals, with good loose boxes and dry pasturage. For further particulars apply to W. Hemming, or to R. Butler, groom, Causton Stud Farm, near Bllton, Rugby, Warwickshire. STALLIONS.— At Hasketon Shrubbery, one mile from Woodbridge and seven from Ipswich Stations on the Great Eastern Railway: OULSTON, by Melbourne out of Alice Hawthorn. He won many times at all distances, and is sire of Itussley and \ other winners. Only five of his produce have started. ZUYDER ZEE, by Orlando out of Barbelle ( dam of Van Tromp and The Flying Dutchman), by Sandbeck. He won many times, including the Chesterfield Cup at Goodwood, carrying the top weight; the FRa- william Stakes at Doncaster, carrying 9st 61b; the Granby Handicap, carrying list 41b; and the Craven Stakes at Epsom twioe, beating Saun- terer and Gemma di Vergy at even weights. He did a great deal of work, carried high weights, and came out of training at 6 vears old, perfectly sound in every respect. At 10 guineas each mare, and 10s 6d the groom. Hay and grass at 10s; corn, if ordered, 4s per bushel. All expenses to be paid before the mares are taken away. Applications to be made to Messrs Weatherby; or to A. Messer, sfud groom, as above. s TALLIONS, 1863.— At Middle Park, Eltham, 1 Kent:- DUNDEE, 30 mares, at 30 guineas. MARSYAS, at 10 guineas. HORROR, at 10 guineas. AMSTERDAM, at 10 guineas. NEASHAM, at 10 guineas. STALLIONS.— For the season 1863, at Mr Rich- ardson's, Catterick Bridge, THE CURE, at £ 25, and£ l the groom. AH applications to be made to Mr W. Cartwright, Catterick. STALLIONS.— For the Season 1863, at Owrnby Paddocks, near Brigg, Lincolnshire : LAMBTON, at 20 guineas. . MAGNUM, at 5 guineas. To be SOLD or LET, JACK SPRING, a black horse, by Springy Jack out of Pasquinade ( own sister to Touchstone), the winner of 23 races. He stands 15 hands 3 Inches high, with great substance, fine action, and perfectly sound. If not sold or let will serve mares at Owmby at 5 guineas each. Applications to be made to Mr J. Ashton. STALLIONS.— Messrs Barrow's Stud Paddocks, Newmarket.— The following STALLIONS will serve mares the ensuing season, 1863 :— THUNDERBOLT, 20 mares, besides his owner's, at 20 guineas a mare, dams of winners of 100 sovs half price: 10s the groom. FITZROLAND, by Orlando out of Stamp, by Emillus ( winner of the Two Thousand Guineas), at 10 guineas a mare, groom's fee included, LONGBOW ( sire of Toxophillte and several other winners), by ittra- riel out of Miss Bowe, by Catton, at 10 guineas a mare, groom's lee included. YELLOW JACK, by Irish Birdcatcher out of Jamaica, at 11 guineas a mare, half bred mares half price, groom's fee included. He won at two years old, beating Secret and others. He was second for the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes, second for the Derby, second for the Chester Cup. and second for the Goodwood Cup. GENERAL WILLIAMS, by Wemersley out of Lady Elizabeth ( the dam of National Guard, and granddam of Lady Tresspass), by Sleight of Hand out of Sir Tatton Sykes's dam, & c. King of Kars, Ma'id of Kars, Princess Louisa ( now abroad) and Captain Crow, are the only produce by this horse in his first two seasons. Thorough bred mares 15 guineas each, 10s the groom. Every attention will be paid to all mares sent to Messrs Barrow, and foaling mares will receive their professional services. The best accommodation can be had, with loose boxes, good pasturage, private paddocks ( if required), and a succession of green crops. Hay, grass, & c, 10s 6d per week; corn extra. No horse or mare to be taken from these paddocks until all expenses are paid. All applications to be made to Messrs Barrow, veterinary surgeons, Newmarket. STUD HORSES, at the Highfield Paddocks, Tittenhanger, near St Albans, Herts, two miles and a half from St Albans station on the London and North Western, and four from Hatfield, on the Great Northern. THE PRIME MINISTER, by Melbourne out of Pantalonade, by Pantaloon, her dam Festival, by Camel. He is dark brown, stands nearly sixteen hands high, is a sure foal getter, and is the sire » f Lustre, Sporting Life, Pastime, Farfalla, Athos, Lord Burgliley, the Duke of Cambridge, and Charles Fox. The Prime Minister will serve ( not more than forty) mares, at twenty- five guineas each, the groom's fee included. TOUCHWOOD, by Touchstone out of Bonny Bee, by Galanthus, her dam Beeswing. He is dark bay, stands sixteen hands high, and is one of the most powerful short- legged horses In England. Thorough bred mares, five guineas : half breds, three guineas, groom's fee included. Gentlemen sending three mares, their own property, to either of the above horses will have them served at the price of two. First- class accommodation for mares and foals. Hay and grass 10s per week. Corn at market price. For further particulars apply to Jas. Fielding, as above. STALLION.— FROGMORE, by Touchstone out of The Duchess of Kent, got by Belshazzer, her dam Pepper, by St Nicholas, Capsicum— Acklam's Lass, by Prime Minister, will stand this season, and future ones, at Scapes Castle, half a mile from Brighton station on the Lewes road; thorough bred mares £ 10 10s aad 10s the groom; and a few half bred mares at £ 2 10s, 5s the groom. Scapes Castle stables and boxes stand on rising ground, facing the west; the boxes for the mares are roomy, with an airing yard. Grass keep 10s per week; corn, if ordered, at market price. All expenees to be paid before the mares are taken away. Any further information required can be had from Mr W. Megennis, veterinary surgeon, at Castle- street, Western- road; or James Dawes, groom, on the premises. STALLIONS, 1863.— At Mr Smith's, Belmont Farm, Cock Forsters, East Barnet, one mile and a half from the station, Great Northern Railway: DEFIANCE, at £ 10 lOe, and 10s 6d the groom. Also THE KNIGHT OF GWYNNE, at £ 8 8s, and 5s the groom; half bred mares £ 5 5s. Dams of winners of £ 100 gratis ; groom's fee £ 1 is. Good accommodation for mares and foals; extent of paddocks 150 acres, first- rate land.. S- TALLION.— SIR JOHN BARLEYCORN, winner of the second prize at the Royal Show at Leeds in 1861. and highly commended at the Royal Show, Battersea, 1862, as one of the best horses in Englaud to produce the sound and stout thorough bred horse. He is by The Baron or Ishmael out of Love's Lip, by Camel. Thorough bred mares, 6 guineas and 5s to the groom; half bred mares, 3 guineas and 2s 6d to the groom. Hay and grass: barren mares, 8s per week; foaling mares, 10s. Corn, if ordered, at the market price. At Belhtus, near Purfleet, on the Southend Railway. Application to be made to Mr Church, Belhus, Aveiey, Romford, E.; or to Mr Laurence, V. S., Stewards Romford, E." STALLIONS.— At Croft Stud Farm, near Darling- ton, THORMANBY, forty mares, at 30 guineas, and 1 guinea to the groom. CAVENDISH, forty mares, at 12 guineas. OXFORD, at 10 guineas, and 1 guinea to the groom, a limited num- ber of mares. Application for subscriptions to be made to Mr T. Winteringham, as above. The season to end on lst July. Mares not paid for by lst Au- gust will be taken to Doncaster at the races, and soldto defray expt nsest STALLION S.— Birdcatcher sires.— FOLKESTONE, dam Lady Lurewell ( Cannobie's dam), by Hornsea ( by Velocipede), Dirce, by Partisan, & c. He won ten races at two years do. Also, INDIFFERENCE, dam Sangfroid, by Gameboy, her dam by Muley Moloch ( Alice Hawthorn's cross), Blacklock— Catton ( Voltigeur's cross) out of Altisldora ( winner of the St Leger). Gameboy is by Tomboy out of Mendicant's dam ( Beadsman out of Mendicant). Tomboy is by Jerry out of Beeswing's dam— Thormanby out of Alice Hawthorn. He wen the Biennial Stakes at York, Beaufort Cup, Monmouth Stakes, Sc. c ; ran second to Gamester for the Ebor St Leger. Birdcatcher ( brother to Foig a Balagh) is sire of The Baron ( sire of Stockwell and RataDlan), and near 200 winners). The best blood extant; vide nine St Leger winners, two Derby, two Oaks, five Cesarewitches, & c, Sec. Sire of Chanticleer, Saunterer, & c. Twenty mares ( besides ten of their owners) to each horse, at 10 guineas ; winners half price. Apply at Warford Knutsford, and Chel- ford Station. STALLION.— BACKBITER, winner of Gooclwood Stakes, Great Metropolitan, Granby Handicap, Sec, Sec, by Gladi- ator ( no doubt) or Don John, dam Scandal ( Iago's dam), by Selim— Haphazard ( sire of Filho da Puta)— Precipitate, Sec. Saccharometer Is by Sweafmeat ( by Gladiator) out of an lago mare. From 1840 13 Derby winners are bred from Selim, three ditto from Defence mares, Defence's dam by Rubens ( brother to Selim). Gladiator is sire of Blink Bonny'g dam, also of three winners of French Derby. He is by Partisan ( sire of Venison, Kingston's sire). Terms, 10 guineas ; winners and half breds, 3 guineas. Apply at Chclford Station. STALLION.— To be SOLD or LET, a thorough bred BAY' HORSE, 4 years old, 15 hands 3 Inches high, with re- markably fine and true action, great bone and power, on short legs, 19 free from white, and is a very true made horse, sound, fresh, and free from blemish, never having been trained; would be valuable for getting racers or short- legged hunters; he is by Voivode out of Lady Ralph, by Gladiator. Apply to the breeder, R. Taylor, Manuel Hall, King's Norton, near Birmingham. STALLION.— For SALE or to LET, CARLTON, by Turnus out of a Venison mare ; her dam Sally Warfo « t, by De- fence. He is a rich bay, with black legs, is very strong, stands 15 hands 3i inches high, with first- rate action. For price and particulars apply to JamesAyton, groom, Sowerby, Thlrsk. STALLION.— For SALE ( thorough bred), THE CZAR, age 12 years, bred in Ireland, by Warlike out of Venture Girl, by Liverpool; Warlike was by Plenipotentiary out of Vat. The Czar is a rich brown, with black legs, over 16 hands high, with immense bone and power. His constitution and temper are perfect. He has been regularly hunted for six seasons, and served a few mares every spring, and his stock are very good. He is admirably adapted for a country stallion. Price £ 100. Apply by letter, or personally, to Mr Roberts, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough. [ FOE STUD GREY HOUND 8 SEE NEXT PAGE.; 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 8, 1863. STUD GREYHOUND.— At £ 7 7s, REGAN, black, by Barrator out of Riot. Apply to John Weaver, Chad- bury, near Evesham. gTUD GREYHOUND.- _ - LET IIIM BE EASY, brother to Sampler, by Skyrocket out of Stitch, this season, at 6 guineas each. He is sire of Agility, who divided the Produce Stakes at Ibergele, and won the Bitch Produce Stakes, at the Ridgway Meeting, at Southport. Apply to Mr Tempest Booth, Sprmgwater Bank, Ard- wick, Manchester. STUD GREYHOUND.— BIGWIG, by Judge out of Lurlei ( the late Mr Lawrence's), at £ 3 10s; winners or dams of winners of a stake of S or more dogs £ 2 2s or a puppy. He is a brin- dled ticked dog, of good size, possessesflne speed, good working powers, and great gameness. He is the winner of some good stakes. Apply, Mr Lewis, Red Lion Inn, Hounslow. STUD GREYHOUND.— BLUE LUPIN, by Auto- crat out of Venus, at £ 5 5s each. He is a descendant of the Old Streamer blood through Mr Nathan Slater's Sweetbriar, and connected • with his celebrated dog Old Sandy : they were the sire and dam ot Scot, Scot the sire of Mr Gregson's red dog Xevilm, Neville being the sire ot the above Autocrat. Apply at Birds' Clifl", Cheetham Hill, Manchester. STUD GREYHOUND.— EFFORT, by Larriston out of Hopmarket, at £ 7 7s each. Apply to Charles Talbot Idstone, near Shrivenham Station, on the Great Western Railway. gTUD GREYHOUND.— CANARADZO, by ^ Beacou— Scotland Yet. at £ 1010s, sire of Celerity, Lucy Campbell, Great Expectations, Calmaroona, La Sourde, Sarah Sibbald, Butterfly, Rising Lark, Boanerges, Balloon, Radzocana, Plume, Cinoloa, Luna, Ac, & c. Stands at Dalgig, New Cumnock, by Carlisle, but he will be at Forinby from the 14th till the 20th, during the Waterloo Meeting. p TOMPKIN S, Auctioneer and Valuer.— SALES JLV and VALUATIONS conducted on the usual terms. Offices, Horse Repository, Reading. STUD FARM.— For SALE, by PRIVATE CON- TRACT, the LEASE and STOCK of a small, well established STUD FARM. Good residence, large gardens, orchard, stabling, & c. Thirty- five acres of meadow land, well supplied with good water. Si- tuation within a few T. iiles of London, with easy access. Fifteen tho- rough bred brood mares, stinted by first- class horses; yearlings, two year olds, amS stallions. The whole in first- rate condition. Accommo- dation for forty mares and foals.— For further information, apply to Messrs E. and H. Lumley, 67, Chancery- lane, London. S" ARDINIA, Italy.— For SALE, a valuable and improving PROPERTY in this island, one of the finest winter cli- mates in Europe, comprising mansion, gardens, plantations, vineyards, and extensive pasturage. The Government having conceded to an Eng- lish companv the formation of a network of railways throughout the island, the rapid development of its resources, and consequent increase in the value of propertv is evident. The above estate is situated within a short drive of the capital, and offers a most advantageous investment for about £ 6,000.— Address Italia, Macmichael's Library, Klng's- road, Chelsea. UNTING BOX and FAMILY MANSION and LAND ( near Rugby and a Station on the Trent, Valley Line).— To be LET from Lady Day next, a FURNISHED FAMILY MANSION, with every necessary accommodation. Apply at the offices of Messrs W. and E. Harris, solicitors, Rugoy, and 38, Lincoln's Inn- fielde, W. C. H C< TUD GREYHOUNDS.— BLUE HAT, at 10 O guineas; winners, dams of winners, and bitches from England, 7 guineas. . , , . . j MR BLUE HAT ( Blue Hat— Kathleen Mavourneen), at 5 guineas, and at 4 guineas; won five of his first seven courses ki public, till he broke his foot. Ilis sire and dam won 78 courses in public, including 12 for Uie Great Waterloo Cup, and drew more than £ 900 of public cash. Fullest particulars from Mr L. Kennv, 49, Talbot- street, Dublin. MAGNA CHART A ISLAND, near Windsor, to be LET, FURNISHED, for six or twelve months, with im- mediate possession. The house contains three sitting- rooms, six bed- rooms, with convenient offices; and stabling for two or three horses. A mile and a half from a railway station. Apply to Messrs Haslam and Buckland, No. 89, Cannon- street West; and to Messrs Buckland and Son, auctioneers, Windsor. iTUD POINTER.— DASH, winner of three first prizes. STUD SETTER.— BOB, winner of five first prizes. At £ 3 3s each. For full particulars apply to Messrs G. and J. Bayley, Stamford Lodge, Staleybridge. S1 STALLION GREYHOUND.— BRAMWELL, by Judge out of Widow Dester, dam of Blemish, by Figaro. He is the sire of Bailiff ( winner of Southport Stakes, thirty- two dogs. In Octo- ber). Bit of Fashion, and Bencher, his first and only litter. Terms 5 guineas. For further particulars address Wm Howse, South Bank, Kuncorn. COTTAGE RESIDENCE to LET, in Wensley dale.— To be LET, either from year to year, or for a term of years, and entered upon on the 6th day of April next, the DETACHED COTTAGE called IIARMBY HOUSE, eligibly situated on rising ground, commanding beautiful views of the fine scenery of the surrounding country, together with the small surrounding farm, comprising twenty- six acres of land, of which six acres are tillage. The house comprises two sitting Jrooms, kitchen, back kitchen, dairy, and pantry on the ground floor, with four bedrooms and two servants' bedrooms; and there is an excellent garden and orchard, with barn, stables, and other outbuildings attached. Harmby House is only one mile distant from the Levburn station of the Bedale and Leyburn Railway. It is at pre- sent occupied by a clergyman. It is adapted for the residence of a gen- tleman addicted to field sports. There is excellent trout and pike fishing near to the house. Grouse shooting may be obtained at some few miles distance, and a pack of harriers is kept in the neighbourhood. For leave to view, and for further particulars, apply to Mr William Marsh, Middleham, near Bedale.— Mlddleham, Yorkshire, Feb 4.1863. STUD GREYHOUND.— RABY, by Trueman oat of Bess, Trueman by British Tar, Bes3 by Cambridge, Cam- bridge by Figaro. Baby, a very handsome red dog, weighing 701b, with great bone and substance, and very fast. He won tlie lad caster Puppy Stakes, 28 dogs; the Catterick and Bainsey Cap, 32 dogs ; a stake at Heesev, and divided in two others at the same place; divided in the Hornington Stakes at Tadcaster; and on the 17th of December won the New by Stakes at Ripon, 32 dogs. He will serve bitches at 5 guineas each. Apply to the owner, Mr G. Athey, Coach and Horses, Mickle- gato, York. STUD GREYHOUND.— 1NGOMAR, by Jeffrey out of Ladylike ( same litter as Faldonside, Crerar, Ac, Ac), will serve bitches at £ 7 7s each. Application to be made to Mr W. Hart, Whillimoor Fort, Distington, Cumberland, distant four miles from Harrington and five from Whitehaven. For performances see Coursing Calendar. S' TUD GREYHOUNDS.— SEAGULL, Bedla- _ mite— Raven, at £ 7 7s. JAMAICA, Judge— Rhapsody, at £ 5 5s, own brother to Bow- loll. This fast dog, 711b running weight, has been unable to stand training, owing to an accident when a puppy. Apply to Wm. Waring, Springwood, Woolton, near Liverpool. STUD GREYHOUND.— At £ 4, FLATTERER, black, by Bedlamite out of Mr Fyson'tf Fearless, by The Czar, by Foremost. He is a bloodlike grand grevhound, with first- class Bed- lamite puce, and his stock are like him. The two first of his puppies kave now appeared in public— see Ben Webster, winner of a 20 dog • take at Scorton, Dec 31st, and divided a stake at Scargiil, Jan 7th, with Gammon, also by Flatterer. Apply to T. Maclntyre, greyhound trainer, Stockton- on- Tees.— The free list entirely suspended. STUD GREYHOUNDS.— PARAMOUNT, at 7 aud 10 guineas. Sire of Prizeflower, and many good winnere, Prizeflower, dam of Belle of the Village, Buff Rose, Pensive, Peony Bright Chanticleer, Passion Flower, Prairie Flower, Ac. BLUE JOHN, at 3 and 5 guineas, by Weapon— Sortie ; very fast. BRIGHT CHANTICLEER, at 10 guineas, by Effort out of Prize- flower, after the 30th inst; a few nominations vacant. Appy J. S. Bland, Esq, Worton Hall, l8leworth. STUD GREYHOUND.— STRATFORD, by Effort out of Sprite, a handsome bright red dog, with great speed, weight 641b. In his puppy season divided the Produce Stakes with Faith, at the . Spelthorne Meeting, Wilts ; won the Park States at the Champion Meeting, Hampton Court; won the South Essex Stakes at the Soutliminster ( open) Meeting. Spelthorne Meeting, Hampton Court: ran up for the Spelthorne Stakes; won the Compton Stakes, Chilton, Berks ( open) Meeting. January, 1863: Won the Wolsey Stakes ( all ages), Spelthorne Meeting, Hampton Court. He will serve bitchea Jit 5 guineas each. Apply to Mr W. H. Dean, The Grove, Stratford, Essex, E. STALLION GREYHOUND.— RAILROAD, sire by Bedlamite out of the celebrated Cerito, dam by Furious, by Foremost, at 5 guineas. As a puppy he won the Newmarket Champion Cup and the Baldock Challenge Cup ( for all ages), and never lost but one course ( his last), when he injured his foot. Apply to James Sten- ning, the Beeches ( two miles from Balcombe station, Brighton Rail- way), Crawley, Sussex. STUD GREYHOUND.— JACOBITE, by Bed lamite out of Fox's Flounce, will serve a limited number of bitches tliis season. Winners and dams of winners 7 guineas each; all others 10 guineas each. He is stationed as formerly. Apply to Robert Murray, Woolmet by Dalkeith, N. B. STUD GREYHOUNDS.— SEACOMBE, blue and white dog, by Hermit out of Fly, Hermit by Weapon, Fly by Croton Oil out of Lady Maria, at 7 guintaa; sire of Sea King, Sea Trip Waterloo Day. Derby Day, Jetsam, Sea Cloud, Wee Nell, Long Barney, Blutcher, My Mary, Actress, Sea Girl, and other winners; his produce are running well this year. SEA KING, blue dog by Seacombe out of Lady Walford; weight 641b; at 5 guineas; won the Ridgway Produce, and in his next attempt at Ly tham broke his leg, in his fourth course with Billy Bloomer; he was very fast, and a first- rate worker. Application to be made to Archibald Coke, Westfield House, Knotty . Ash. within five miles of Liverpool. S1 < TUD GREYHOUND.— PATRICIAN, by _ Black Cloud out of Prize Flower, at £ 7 7s. Is own brother to Belle of the Village, Prairie Flower, and Peony. He is a fine racing dog of 611b weight, but, owing to an accident when nine months old, has never appeared in Dublic. Inquire of George Kendall, at Mr Purser's, Wlllington, near Bedford. S TUD GREYHOUNDS.— SKYROCKET, fawn _ by Blue Light out of Syncope, at 10 guineas. SHOOTING STAR, black, by Skyrocket out of Cinderella ( Sack- cloth's dam), at 5 guineas. SKYSCRAPER, black, by Skyrocket out of Shame ( sister to Sack- Oloth), at 5 guineas. Apply to Henry Beale, Croxteth Kennels, near Liverpool. STALLION GREYHOUNDS — JEFFREY, by Judge out of Moeria, at £ 5 5s; limited to 15 bitches. Also, MUSSELMAN, at £ 5 5s. Applv to Mr Hodges, Swan Inn, West Drayton, Middlesex. STALLION GREYHOUND.— MUSTARD, by Manslayer out of Mimosa, the sire of Monarch, the winner of the Derby at Baldock in 1861, aiid the All- aged Stake in 1862 ; at 5gs. Mus tard has only had two bitches to him that the produce has run In pub' lie, both producing winners. Apply to George Coombs, Red Lion Shooters Hill, Kent, eight miles from London. STUD GREYHOUND.— BRIDEGROOM, at guineas, own brother to Maid of the Mill, winner of the Waterloo Cup, 1860, an! sire of Union Jack, who divided the Bridekirk Cup with Kingwater. The following dogs were got by him, and have all won stakes this season :— Leotard, Yardes. Weathercoat. Brown Mouse, Bockford, Nat Langham, Bell of the Moore, Belle of the Castle, Ac. Apply to Alex. Wallace, Allerby Hall, Bulgiil Station. E: XTENSIVE ESTATES and desirable FAMILY' RESIDENCE in 8COTLAND.— For SALE, by PRI- VATE BARGAIN, the LANDS of ROSEHAUGH and LITTLE SUD- DIE, with the MANSION- HOUSE, GARDEN, and OFFICES of ROSEHAUGH, lying in the parishes of Avoch, Knockbain, and Rose- markie, and county of Ross. These lands are estimated to extend to 6,350 acres, or thereby. Of these about 4,013 acres are arable, about 1,220 acres are impipvable pasture, and nearly 904 acres are under wood in a healthy and thriving condition. The lands are let to about sixty tenants, and the improvable pasture is being largely brought under cul- tivation by them. The mansion- house and offices are very ample, and the grounds around the mansion- house are extensive, and beautifully laid out. The lands are well stocked with game, and, being partly bounded by the Moray Frith and Munlochy Bay, are abundantly sup- plied with wild duck and other sea fowl. There is a Crown grant to the salmon fishings of Castleton in the Moray Frith. There is uninter- rupted railway communication between London and Inverness, which is within a short distance of the estates ; and the Inverness and Perth Railway, affording enlarged and more direct communication with the district, is now in course of construction. It is seldom that estates so desirable and of such extent are in the market. Farther particulars may be obtained on application to Messrs W. and H. P. Sharp, solici- tors, 92, Gresham House, Old Broad- street, London ; to Mr I). G. F. Macdonald, land and estate agent, 18, Parliament- street, London ; or to Messrs Jollie, Strong, and Henry, W. S., 40, Princes- street, Edinburgh. SHOOTING to be LET on CROWN LAND, in Hants.— About 1,300 acres of COVER SHOOTING, in the woods and plantations belonging to the Crown, in the late forest of Alice Holt, in the county of Hants, will be LET by TENDER, for a term begin- ning on the 5th April next, and expiring on the 1st of February, 1870. The covers are situated from one to two miles from Bentley Station, on the Alton branch of the London and South Western Rail way ( forty- four miles from London), and may be reached in one hour and a half from the Waterloo Station. The covers may be seen by application ( after two days' notice) to Mr Higinbotham, the deputy surveyor of the forest, at Holt Lodge, near Farnham, Surrey. A plan of the land and the f ® rm of lease of the shooting may be inspected at the Office of Woods, 2, Whitehall- place, London, where also forms of tender may be obtained. There is a country inn close to the covers. Tenders for the shooting to be addressed to the Hon James Kenneth Howard, Commissioner of Her Majesty's Woods and Forests, No. 2, Whitehall- place, Ifcndon, S. W., on or before the 2d day of March, 1863. The Crown is not to be obliged to accept the highest or any tender. CUMBERLAND and WESTMORELAND WRESTLING SOCIETY.- The first GENERAL MEETING of the above society will be held at Mr M'Clure's, Guildhall Shades, on Wednesday next, 11th inst, at 8 p. m., to ELECT OFFICERS, for the ensuing year, and in other important business, and it Is earnestly requested tiiat all members and friends of the society will attend.— By order of the committee, JAMES HODGSON. N ORTH BRITISH and MERCANTILE IN- SURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. JOHN WHITE CATER, Esq, CHAIRMAN 1 Of the CHARLES MORRISON, Esq, DEPCTT- CHA ® MAN J London Board. The directors have opened a brance office at 8, WTaterloo- place, Pall- mall. MR JOSEPH MAJOR and the ORIENTAL BATH COMPANY, Victoria- street, Westminster.— Mr MAJOR, the eminent veterinary surgeon, of 5, Park- lane, Piccadilly, has been APPOINTED to the Turkish Baths for the treatment of horses, cattle, dogs, Ac, In connection with VETERINARY PRACTICE. He can be CONSULTED DAILY at the baths, as also at Park- lane, where the great success of his treatment may be witnessed and explained.— JOHN HAYNES, Secretary. " OSSIP oa DRESS UT Amusement for our Friends e N( ORTH BRITISH and MERCANTILE IN- SURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Incorporated by Royal Char er and Special Act of Parliament. Paid up capital, £ 250,060. Invested Fund, equal to nearly Two Millions. JOHN WHITE CATEK, Esq, CHAIRMAN \ Of the CHARLES MORRISON, Esq, DEPCTV- CIIAIRMAN/ London Board. The company carries on business both in fire and life. Annuities and reversions granted and purchased. Foreign risks undertaken. In the life department, the number of policies issued during the last four years were, in— Sums Insured. 1858 405 policies £ 377,425 1859 605 „ 449,913 1860 741 ,, 475.649 « 1861 785 „ 527,626 The books for 1862 not yet made up. The leading features of the office are— 1. Entire security to insurers, both from the subscribed capital and Invested funds. 2. In the life department large bonus additions. The company allow- ing nine- tenths of the profit on the life business to policy holders on the participating class. 3. Varied tables of Premium, to meet all cases. 4. Liberality and promptness in settlement. HEAD OFFICES. London— 58, Threadneedle- street, aud 4, New Bank- buildings. Edinburgh— 64, Princes- street. WEST END BRANCH. 8, Waterloo- place, Pall- mall. THE INNS of COURT HOTEL COMPANY ( Limited). Capital, £ 100,000, in 10,000 shares of £ 10 each. Deposit, 10s. per share on application, and 10s. per share on allot- ment. Calls not to exceed £ 1 per Bhare. at intervals of not lessthan two months, but five per cent interest will be allowed on all payments in advance of calls. ^ CHAIRMAN: E. W. COX, Esq., J. P., Recorder of Falmouth andllel- stone, 36, Russell- square, London; and Moat Mount, High wood, Mid- John Jackson Blandy, Esq., Town Clerk of Reading, and Under- Sheriff of the county of Berks, Director of the Solicitors and General Life Assurance Society. G. F. Fox, Esq., Bristol, Director of the Law Property and Life Assur- ance Society. Henrv Hawes Fox, Esq., 68, Queen's- gardens, Hyde Park, Director of the Brighton, Uckfleld, and Tonbridge Wells Railway Company. George F. Gwyn, Esq., Hammersmith, Chairman of the Daventry Rail- way Company. A. Staveley Hill, Esq., barrister- at- law, D. C. L., 3, Garden- court, Temple. E. C. John Benjamin Nevill, Esq., 15, Westbourne Park, W. James Hicks Smith, Esq., barrister- at- law, 9, Serjeant's Inn, Fleet- street, E. C., and the Dawscroft, Brewood, near Stafford. J. R. Worcester, Esq., merchant, Lawrence Pountney- lane, and Lewis- ham Park ( late of Calcutta). I. Wright, Esq., Bradford, Director of the Bradford, WTakefleld, and Leeds Railway Company. Thomas Staunten, Esq., 11, Porchester- square, Bayswater. SOLICITORS: Messrs. Druce and Co., 53, Arictoria- street, Westminster, S. W.; H. C. Eliott, Esq., 69, Lincoln's Inn- fields, W. C. BANKERS: Bank of London, Threadneedle- street, City, London; Messrs. Hallett, Ommanney, and Co., Great George- street, Westminster, London; Bank of Manchester, Manchester; Messrs. Beckett and Co., Leeds. This company is formed for the purpose of erecting an hotel on a magnificent scale, with all the medern improvements, on the site of the George and Blue Boar Inn, Holborn, with a frontage also in Lincoln's Inn- fields, to be called the Inns of Court and Great Central Hotel. Applications for shares may be made in the usual form, accomoanied with a deposit of 10s. per share, and prospectuses, and all other informa- tion may be had at the temporary offices of the company, 73, Cheap- side, E. G., where the plans as well as the articles of association may be Inspected. THOMAS WAITE, Secretary ( pro tem). JUDE'S ROYAL HOTEL, Grafton- street, Dub- lin.— To be SOLD, this very valuable property, situated in the leading thoroughfare of this city. As an hotel and tavern it ranks as one of the first in Ireland. Attached are spacious and elegantly fitted up billiard rooms, also a concert hall, frequented solely by the most res- pectable classes. The establishment has been conducted in the best manner by the present proprietor for the past thirty years, who is now desirous of retiring from business. There is also a large and influential connection attached in club, public, and masonic dinners. Within the past three years there has been added a splendid smoking saloon and bar, fitted up in a style of grandeur not to be surpassed, at a cost of up- wards of one thousand pounds. The whole of the property can be had in one lot, with interest in the lease of premises, plate glass, furniture, wines, spirits, Ac, or the interest will be sold separate if so desired. The attention of capitalists is called to this very desirable investment. For further particulars apply to Michael Larkin, Esq, solicitor, 1, Mer- chant's- quay, Dublin; or to the proprietor, Horatio Thos. Jude. MHE CONSERVATIVE LAND SOCIETY.— JL Eligible Investment in Building Land, Ground Rents, Freehold and Leasehold Houses.— On and after the 13th of February, 1863. will be offered for SALE, under the allotment system, the FIRST PORTION of the WOODHOUSE ESTATE, Wanstead ( South Essex), and the Last Portion of the Woodbury Park Estate, Tunbridge Wells ( West Kent); as also Freehold and Leasehold Houses and Ground Rents at Old Ford and Roman road, North Bow, and Enfield ( Middlesex), and Houses at Camberwell ( East Surrey). Purchasers of land or houses may either pay up the cost in full, according to the published prices, which include cost of conveyance and every charge, or may clear off by monthly or other instalments, after paying down one- eighth of the purchase- money. Fall particulars of each estate, together with the society's prospectus, explanatory of the share, deposit, land, and borrowing de- partments, will be supplied free of charge. The plan of each estate is charged 6d, or 7d by post CHARLES LEWIS GRUNEISEN, Secretary. Offices, No. 33, Norfolk- street, Strand, London, W. C. Investors may be shareholders, depositors, or landowners at their own option, the taking of land being entirely voluntary. INCOLN SPRING MEETING.— SARACEN'S J HEAD HOTEL. Early orders for private apartments, beds, and horse boxes are requested at this far- famed hotel, where fifty beds are made up, and there are sixty horse boxes and stalls in the yard.— J. L. THORNTON, Proprietor.— N. B. Subscriber to the Race Fund. ASHDOWN PARK COURSING MEETING. — A. BOWKER. Red Lion Inn, Lambourne, will be prepared to FURNISH those gentlemen who may give him due notice, with SADDLE HORSES or FLIES on the most reasonable terms. His in- door charges during the meeting will be as follows:— Bed, 5s per night, or £ 1 for the meeting; dinner and dessert, exclusive of wine, 5s; break- fast, 2s 6d: loose- box, or stall, 10s for the meeting; hay and corn at market prices. LIVERPOOL.— GRAPES HOTEL, Lime- street. EDWARD GRIFFITH, in returning thanks to his friends and patrons for their kind and liberal support during his ten years' proprietor- ship of the above hotel, begs to inform them and the public generally, that in order to meet the growing demands upon his establishment, owing to in- crease of traffic and business, produced by the centralisation of the St George's Hall law courts, markets, railway, and other public places around his immediate locality, he lias completed very extensive ALTERATIONS and ADDITIONS, extending the premises to Lord Nelson- street, giving hotel and other entrances therein, directly oppo- site the side approaches of the London and North Western Railway. Theaccommodationfor travellers will be found replete in every respectfor comfort and convenience, and especial care has been taken to provide a first- class cuisine. In addition to the usual coffee room requirements, will be found ample varieties of light refreshments. The wines, spirits, ales, & c, have been very carefully selected, and can be confidently re- commended. The table d'hote, as heretofore, at half- past 1 o'clock. Nightly attendance for travellers. YISITORS tcT LONDON will find the~ NEW OPERA HOTEL, Bow- street, Covent- garden, opposite the Royal Italian Opera, the cheapest house in London. Breakfast from Is, lunch Is, dinners Is 6d, suppers Is, beds from Is 6d. Public and private billiard rooms. A good smoking- room, and ladies' coffee- room. A porter up all night— W. NOAKES, proprietor. f^ REAT REDUCTION in first- class HOTEL CHARGES.— The BRUNSWICK, Jermyn- street, St James's. Families and gentlemen having occasion to visit London between the present period and the 1st of May, 1863, will find at the above establish- ment all the comforts of a home, at one half the season charges.— Sep- tember 1, 1862. STALLION GREYHOUND.— LITTLE WON- DER at 5 guineas. He is by David out of Lewana, by Lablache. He is a black dog, weight 661b; he possesses great speed, and can stay. For performance see Coursing Calendar. Apply to R. Voller, at Mr Cootes's, Longdown Farm, near Epsom; one mile from the Epsom or Ewell stations. STUD GREYHOUND. ROWDEN, w bk dog, by Mechanie out of Sister to Gossip, and to Railroad's dam, at £ 7 7s; weight, 731b; number of bitches limited. Rowden was injured in his third course at Newmarket, in December last, and will not be able to run again this season. Apply to William Money, Histon, near Cambridge, where there is a station on the St Ives branch of the Great Eastern Railway. A C H T S.— For SALE:— JL. A SCHOONER, © f 75 tons. A SCHOONER, of 23 tons. A SCHOONER, of 20 tons. A CUTTER, of 25 tons. Applj to Thos Calkett, on board, opposite the Custom House, Victoria Dock. YACHT S.— For S A L E:— CUTTERS, from 45 to 20 tons, good for shooting yachts. SCHOONERS, from 200,130,115, and 100 tons, to 65 and 43 tons o. m. Apply . to Captain Keane, West Cowes, Isle of Wight. \ A C" ALE:— H T S.— For S A SCHOONER, of 140 tons. A SCHOONER, of 130 tons. A SCHOONER, of 100 tons. A SCHOONER of 80 tons. A SCHOONER, of 70 tons. A SCHOONER of 60 tons. A SCHOONER of 50 tons. A SCHOONER, of 40 tons. Also CUTTERS of various tonnage. Apply to the Secretary, Royal Thames Yacht Ciub, 7, Albemarie- streot, Piccadilly, W. I? OR SALE, the Iron Steam YACHT CERES7A 1, 307 tons builders' measurement, of 60- horse power, well found and fit for sea, now lying in Southampton Docks. For particulars apply to W. P. C., care of Ilenningham and Holiis, 5, Mount- stree Groaveaor- aquare, W.; or John Price, yacht agent, Southampton. Tfyf ESSEN QER'S improved WAGER and JLvJL CANOE BOATS having given great satisfaction last season, J. M. begs to inform the nobility, gentry, and his patrons generally that he can strongly recommend them for their light appearance, buoy- ancy, aud increased speed, and invites an inspection of them at his new and commodious Boat House, at the Ferry, Teddington. Applications for further particulars, or directions to be made to James Messenger, Teddingtou, Middlesex, S. W. rjX) NOBLEMEN, GENTLEMEN, and Others. JL — WANTED, by a married man, a SITUATION as FARM BAILIFF, or to SUPERINTEND the establishment* of THOROUGH BRED BREEDING STOCK. Has been accustomed to breaking horses, having been in a similar situation. No objection to a continental en- gagement. Address to H. C. B., Post Office, Canterbury. WANTED, in April, aFlRST W HIPPER- IN. — State age, weight, and services, to B. A., Armv and Navy Club, St James's- square, London. STEVENS'S OINTMENT, the only substitute for firing horses, after 25 years' extensive use, retains its celebrity as the safest and best remedy for curbs, splints, spavins, sore shins, dis- eased ligaments or tendons in the horse. It never blemishes, may be applied during work, and no horse will gnaw his legs after its applica- tion. It is also highly beneficial in coughs and roaring. Prepared only and sold by Henry R. Stevens, veterinary surgeon, 8A, Park- lane, London, in boxes 2s 6d each, or free by post, 3s. Sold also by Barclay, 95, Farringdon- street; and all druggists. Beware of spHrious imita- tions. Ask for Stevens's Ointment. SPECIAL HOSPITALS.— The sixth of a series of papers upon " The Special Hospitals of the Metropolis," derived from authoritative sources, and full of Interesting facts will appear in THE OBSERVER of Sunday, Feb. 8. The previous articles related to the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormoiid- street; the Samaritan Free Hospital, for women and children; the Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of the Chest; the Cancer Hospital; and the Orthopcedic Hos- pital. THE OBSERVER— the only Sunday newspaper— contains a number of original articles on various topics; special information on themostprominentpolitical and social subjects; acomplete digestof the news of the week; and the whole of the news ( foreign and domestic) of the Saturday, until Sunday morning inclusive. A Second Edition of The Observer is always published on the Sunday afternooon when the importance of the Intelligence demands it. Advertisements are received up to 6 o'clock on Saturday afternoon; the publication commences at 5 on Sunday morning, in time for the early trains. Stamped Edition, 6d.; unstamped, 5d. The Monday Observer, containing the corn and other markets, ecclesiastical Intelligence, and the latest domestic and foreign news, is published at 4 o'clock in the afternoon of that day. Stamped edition, 6d.; unstamped, 5d. Office, 170, Strand, W. C. MISS ACTON'S COOKERY BOOK THOROUGHLY REVISED. Newly revised and much enlarged Edition, with additional Plates and Woodcuts, in fcp 8vo, price 7s 64., ODERN COOKERY for PRIVATE FAMI- or, Half an Hour's and Constituents. To be had, Gratis, of E. MOSES and SON, Ready- made and Bespoke Tailors, Habit Makers, Woollen Drapers, Hatters, Hosiers, Boot and Shoe Makers, and General Outfitters. London Houses: CITY ESTABLISHMENT. 154,155,156, 157, Minories; 83, 84. 85, S6, 87. 88, and 89, Aldgate. OXFORD- STREET BRANCH. 506, 507.508, New Oxford- street; 1, 2, 3, Hart- street. TOTTENHAM COURT- ROAD BRANCH. 137,138, Tottenham Court- road; 283, Euston- road. Country Establishments: Sheffield and Bradford, Yorkshire. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. 1 It is not filled, as common- place professional houses might have tried to fill it, with such literary or intellectual remarks alone as can be brought round to end in professional assertion of the superior merits of Messrs Moses. Occasionally, it is true, the great and undoubted supe- riority of that distinguished firm breaks through the literary veil; but it is rather as if their superiority was a matter of course, which the essayist took so thoroughly for granted, that without any effort on his part, his conviction must now aud then dawn through his writing."— London Review, Jan 17.1S63. " The reader will think It a very entertaining and instructive work, and would little imagine that it partook of the character of an advertise- ment."— Court Circular, Jan 10,1863. " This brochure is really what it says,' Half- an Hour's Amusement'— the author might have added—' and instruction.' We declare we have read every word of it, and that, too, to edification."— Penny Newsman, Jan 11, 1863. M( LIES reduced to a System of Easy Practice in a Series of care- fully- tested Receipts, in which the Principles of Baron Liebig and other eminent writers have been as much as possible applied and explained. By ELIZA ACTON. " A much enlarged edition of this useful collection of receipts has latety been published. The preface seems particularly worth attention; it deprecates the waste so common in kitchens, yet shows good cookery to be desirable for persons of limited income as well as for the wealthy." — Gardeners' Chronicle. London: Longman, Green, and Co, 14. Ludgate hill. STONEHENGE'S WORKS ON THE DOG AND THE GREYHOUND. In l vol, with about 70 Illustrations on Wood, price 15s, THE DOG in HEALTH and DISEASE ; com- prising the various Modes of Breaking and Using him for Hunt- ing, Coursing, Shooting, & c, and including the Points or Characteristics of Toy Dogs. By STONEHENGE. " The work of ' Stonehenge' will be found of great service to sports- men. It is profusely illustrated with drawings on wood, most of which are admirable representations of the animals they represent."— Critic. By the same Author, uniformly illustrated, price 21s, THE GREYHOUND ; a Treatise on Breeding, Rearing, Training, Treatment in Disease, & c, London : Longman, Green, and Co, 14, Ludgate- hill. Now ready, in one volume, post 8vo, with about ninety illustrations on copper and wood, including upwards of fifty new in this edition, price 12s 6d, cloth, THE SAILING BOAT: a treatise on English and foreign boats, descriptive of the various forms of boats and sails of every nation, with practical directions for sailing, management, Ac. By H. C. FOLKARD, author of " The Wild Fowler," Ac. Third edition, considerably enlarged. London: Longman, Green, and Co, 14, Ludgate- hill. Second Edition, in post 8vo, with two Illustrations, price 5s, " IT/' ILD DAYRELL : A Biography of a Gentle- • T man Exile. By JOHN KEMP, Esq. " The dialogues are easy; the sketches of life at French watering- places true to nature; aud, with a little more experience and skill in book- making, we see no reason why Mr Kemp should not become the Whyte Melville of the Continent. . . . We can assure him his book was John Scott's companion du>- ing the Houghton week, and he closed it with an expression of hearty approval."— Baily's Magazine. By the same author, with coloured Map, price 5s, SHOOTING and FISHING in LOWER BRITTANY: A Complete Practical Gqide for Sportsmen. " Mr Kemp is a benefactor to his brother sportsmen."— Athenaeum. '' No one proposing to try his luck with rod and gun should be without it."— Morning Post. London: Longman, Green, and Co, 14, Ludgate- hill. Now ready, winter edition, 1862- 3, price 2s 6d, by post, 2s 8d, BAILY'S TURF GUIDE, containing all the Nominations for 1863 indexed; a complete Calendar *> f Races and Steeple Chases In Great Britain and Ireland; a return of all races and steeple chases in France, Belgium, and Baden- Baden; sales of blood stock, colours of riders, Ac. " Messrs Baily have issued their ' Turf Guide,' which is superior to ' Ruff' in its best day."— Daily Telegraph. London: A. H. Baily and Co., Cornhill. Gilt edges, price 2s 6d, by poBt 2s 8d, WHO'S WHO in 1868? The 15th Annual Edition. Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage, Parliamentary Guide, Dignitaries of the Church, Judges, & c. The most useful and cheapest book of reference published. London: Baily and Co., Cornhill. FISHING NETS, BIRD TRAPS.— A 20 YARDS long drag net, 9ft deep, £ 3 10s; a 20 yards ditto, lighter, 6ft deep, £ 210s; a 20 vards trammel, 6ft deep, £ 2 10s; a spring bird trap, 10s. At W. CULLINGFORD'S, 1, Edmund- terrace, Ball's Pond- road, London. Ready next week, 8vo, cloth, price 12s, HORSE RACING; Its History and Early Re- cords of the Principal and other Race Meetings. Saunders, Otley, and Co, 66, Brook- street, Hanover- square. X7HJXKS, Pheasants, ar JD at PHILIP CASTANG'S, and Water Fowl for SALE Leadenhall Market. Gold pheasants and white swans, £ 3 3s a pair. Silver pheasants, £ 2 10s : California quails and Egyptian geese, £ 2 2s a pair; Canadian geese, £ 1 Is a pair. A quantity of full- wing pheasants. Also, Bohemian, China, ring- neck, and pied pheasants. A few brace of fresh foxes. Orders received for cub foxes and pheasants' eggs in the season. POULTRY, & c.— Every variety of Dorking, Spanish, Crevecoeur, La Fleche, Cochin, Bramali Pootra, Ham- burgh, game, Malay, bantam, and other fowls. Turkeys, geese, ducks, and ornamental waterfowl. Gold, silver, and common pheasants. Californian quails. Pigeons of all varieties. Long- eared, silver- greys, and other rabbits. Foreign, aviary, and cage birds. Animals, & c, sup- plied at moderate prices by JACKMAN and DECROIX, importers, 36, Great St Andrew- street. Broad- Btreet, Bloomsbury. PIPING BULLFINCHES.— Just arrived, a first- rate lot from Germany, whistling from one to three tunes; Ger man and Belgian canaries, extra good quality; budrigars, 20s per pair; grey and green parrots, & c. Cages and aviaries of every description. Bri- tish and foreign ferns, immense variety. Fern cases and aquariums & c.— R. GREEN, 154, Kingsland road, and the Bedford Conservatories, Covent- garden Market. Entrance— Centre avenue only. PARAFFIN LIGHT COMPANY, 19, Bucklers- bury, E. C.— Safety and economy in the use of YOUNG'S PATENT PARAFFIN OIL. The public are recommended to purchase paraffin oil only at those shops where the show card Is exhibited bearing our trade mark. THE LONDON LOCK MAKERS in the INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.- Messrs HOBBS and Co beg to inform bankers and the commercial world that their PATENT LOCK in the Exhibition was on challenge from the 1st of May to the 1st of November, for 300 guineas, to any person who could pick it. This was the only lock exhibited that invited and dared the ingenuity of the mechanician to fraudulently open it. Seven days were allowed to exa- mine the interior, and thirty days to operate on the security of the works; yet, during the 158 days the Exhibition was actually open, not one single application was made! In 1851 this lock was tried for 123 days without the slightest approach towards success. Messrs Hobbs and Co are Prize Medallists from the Exhibitions of America, Austria, and France; and London in 1851 and 1862. 76, Cheapside, London. THE ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON COOKING APPARATUS, manufactured by PASCALL, ATKEY. and SON, nautical and general ironmongers and galvanisers, 29 and 30, High- street, and 1, Medina- road, Wrest Cowes, Isle of Wight. This perfect and much- approved yacht appendage is now in use on board 150 yachts of all sizes belonging to the R. Y. S. and other clubs of the United King- dom, besides 30 of H. M. Admiralty tenders. IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENT in CIGAR LIGHTS.— BRYANT and MAY'S PATENT SAFETY VESU- VIANS and FLAMING FUSEES light only on the box, and may be carried in the pocket with perfect safety. Whitechapel- road, London, E. LEEMING'S ESSENCE for LAMENESS m HORSES.— This essence cures claps or strains of the back sinews, also slips and strains of the shoulders, stifle, hough, whirlbone, knee, fetlock, pastern, and coffin joints ; it makes the quickest and surest cures of any article yet known, and horses may be worked during", the time of cure. Price 2s 6d per bottle. To avoid purchasing a spurious article please see that the names of " BARCLAY & SONS, Farringdon- street, London," are affixed, they having purchased the original recipe from the executors of George Bott, of Nottingham. CAUTION.— It having come to the knowledge of Barclay and Sons that persons both at home and abroad have been preparing and offering for sale a spurious imitation of Leeming's Essence, Barclay and Sons beg to caution the public that all such preparations are spurious, and that no person has any right or authority to prepare Leeming's essence except Barclay and Sons, who have purchased the original recipe. T IILBURY'S CURB LOTION; a perfect and certain cure for curbs and splints without blemish or loss of time. Used with success by the late Mr Tilbury, of the Dove House, Pinner, and patronised by various racing and hunting establishments. Prepared and sold, with directions for use, by George Edward Tilbury, manager of the carriage department, the Pantechnicon, Belgrave- square. In bottles 4s 6d, 6s, and 8s each. HORSES.— Lieut JAMES'S BLISTER, used in Her Majesty's Cavalry Regiments, patronised by Major- General Sir Charles Dalbiac, Inspector- General of the Cavalry Forces, and highly eulogised by Professor Coleman in his report to the Adjutant- General. Its great efficacy, in all cases where blistering is usually applied, is well known; and its celebrity has extended to all the great studs throughout the world. No horse will gnaw it.— Sold by Messrs Barclay and Sons, 95, Farringdon- street, London; and by all respect- able medicine vendors^ lu pots Is 6d, 2s 9d, and 5s each; £ lb 9s, lib 16s. HORSES AND CATTLE.— ELLIMANS ROYAL EMBROCATION for green wounds, strains, sprung sinews, sore shoulders, wind galls, chapped heels, sore throats, bruises, and weakness or enlargement of the legs. Used in the Royal Stud. See the testimonials from the Royal Hunt; Carver and Co, Manchester, the owner of Promised Land; Younghusband and Co, and the largest horse- keepers in England. To be had of any saddler or chemist, in bottles 2s and 2s 6d; and at 159, Oxford- street, and 4, Cheapside. THE ST PANCRAS IRON WORK COMPANY Old St Pancras- road, N. W.. sole patentees and manufacturers of PATENT WROUGHT IRON STABLE FITTINGS. PATENT ECONOMIC HAY RACK. VARNEL'S PATENT MANGERS. PATENT COLLAR BAR IRON HURDLES. GATES, CONSERVATORIES, IRON WORK. Illustrated catalogues free. WINES.— MOXON and CLEMENT, Wine Merchants, 30, Great St Helens, Bishopsgate- street, E. C., beg to call attention to their WINES as under, quoted at the lowest cash prices :— ah._ f 24s, 30S, 36S, Sherry i 42s to 603 Port, from the wood.. 36s, 40s, 44s Do, old crusted .... 48s to 72s Do, choice, 1844 .... 84s Claret, Exshaw's .... { 18|' 2f4s' 36a* Do, do, first growths & 4s to 105s Burgundy 24s, 30s, 1 Do 63s to 84s Hock 21s, 32s, 48s Do, sparkling 42s to 51s Moselle 36s to 42s Do, sparkling 42s to 54s Champagne 36s, 42s, 48s Do 54s to 72s Fine spirits of all kinds. Exshaw's No. 1 Champagne Brandy, same as sent to India, at 80s per dozen case. Carriage paid to the nearest railway station. S A U C E.— L E A and P E R R I N S' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. Pronounced by connoisseurs " The only good sauce." None genuine without name on wrapper, label, Dottle, and stopper. Sold by CROSSE and BLACKWELL, Barclay and Sons, and grocers and oilmen universally. MONEY promptly ADVANCED at 4 to 5 per cent, on the security of gentlemen of property, heirs to entailed estates, & c; payment of principal and interest may be deferred until possession of property' is acquired; also on reversions to landed estates in Scotland and Ireland, money in the funds, and life interests. Oxford and Cambridge men accommodated. Apply ( confidentially) to Mr Graham, 8, Duke- street, St James's, London. MONEY ADVANCED on bills, promissory notes, or post obit bonds, and on reversionary property de- rived under will or settlement, at 5 per cent, the payment of which may be postponed for any period. Advances also made on the personal guarantee of noblemen or gentlemen, heirs to entailed estates, military officers, & c, without publicity or delay. Loans raised at an exorbitant rate paid off, and further advances made. Address, Mr Morris, soli- citor, 11, Beaufort- buildings, Strand. '' WANTED a SITUATION as GROOM or • • GROOM and COACHMAN, by a young man, age 29 years ; understands the management of hunters, and is a steady driver; is leaving his situation through the death of his master. Address, M. Spence, Bellevue House, Iianbridge, Ireland. [ 7" ANTED a man as STUD GROOM and COACHMAN; must thoroughly understand the management of hunters, aud drive well. Unexceptional references required. Apply to Mr Hart, saddler, 131, Regent- street, London. w " 117" ANTED a SITUATION as STUD or HUNT- • T ING GROOM, by a middle- aged respectable man, without incumbrance; is thoroughly competent to take the entire charge of a stud. Can be highly recommended by the noblemen and gentlemen he has Lved with for many years, and by the gentleman he lias just left. Direct T. C., Mr Carter, Messrs Tattersail's. mo NOBLEMEN and GENTLEMEN— J- WANTED a SITUATION as HEAD GAMEKEEPER or GAME and PARK KEEPER, by a man aged 39; he has had great experience in rearing pheasants, and likewise in the management of a large preserve, with first- class testimonials for this last 20 years. Address George Tnlrkell, head- keeper, Bretton Park, Wakefield, Yorkshire. £^ AMEKEEPER. — WANTED, by a single young \ J! man, aged SO, a SITUATION as GAMEKEEPER-: he well under- stands his business, and delights in it; can have 11 veVs' undeniable character; understands breeding pheasants, trapping, & c ; is a first- rate shot, aud a kind and careful breaker of dogs. Address T. C., Bush House, Chiselclon, Swindon. GAMEKEEPER.— A thoroughly competent man, at present head keeper for a nobleman over a very exten- sive manor, REQUIRES a SITUATION, now or at LadvDay next. Married, without incumbrance. First class references. Address, B. C.. Post Office, Bilston, Staffordshire. CRICKET.— JOHN TIlLYWHITE begs re- spectfuily to announce that he has an Immense STOCK of every article used in the game. First- class goods only kept. Outfitter to col- leges, schools, clubs, and the army and navy. Illustrated lists of prices post free. Direct John Lilly white, cricket warehouse, 5. Sevmour- Btreet. Huston- square. N. W. jriRICKET.— WM. SWAIN, professional, is open for an ENGAGEMENT to a college or school for April, or April, May and June, and afterwards for the remainder of the season. For refgrenceB appiy at the Pavilion, King Cross- street. Halifax. \ 17 ANTED a PROFESSIONAL for the Great Y T Harwood Cricket Club, for the season commencing May 4. and ending September 12. Applications, stating terms, & c, must be addressed to W. R. Walmsley, hon sec to the Great Harwood Cricket Club, near Blackburn, Lancashire. " OILLIARDS.— A MARKER is in WANT ofa ; SITIJATION. Able to take the entire management of a billiard- Address, James Newman, WHIPS.— GEO. SIMPSON and Co., whip manufacturers, 314, Oxford- street, W., London. A large as- sortment of the following GOODS always in stock :— Spurs, dog chains, csuples, and collars, greyhound slips, whistles, ferret bells, dog bells, and muzzles, drinking flasks, sandwich cases, hunting and post horns, tourist kegs, bird calls. & c. Agents: All saddlers in every country town. T° p HORSE MASTERS.— MARKWICK'S PATENT SPONGE CLOTH, sold wholesale at 13, Hanover- street, Long- acre, London, invaluable for swabs, or lining feet boots, and for sprains or bruises, acting as a poultice in hot applications, by its retention of heat, and in cold applications by its retention of mois- ture ; very economical, as it can be washed and re- used as often as required. Sold by all saddlers, price 2a 6d the square foot. HARNESS, SADDLES, and HORSE- CLOTH ING.— Deane and Co ( opening to the Monument), London Bridge, Established A. d. 170", Wholesale and Retail Saddlers and Stable Out- fitters— DEANE and Co manufacture on the premises, and sell the very best articles, at moderate prices. A due regard is paid to strength, fit, style, and suitability. Their varied stock consists of APRONS, bits, brushes, spurs, sponge, whips, sporting aud horse- breaking tackle, chaff- cutters, oat- bruisers, enamelled mangers, racks, corn and flour bins, coach- lamps, and every requisite for the horse and stable. Port- manteaus, trunks, cases, bags, & c. THE improved LADY'S SADDLE ( registered) ensures a much more secure and easy seat; It will fit any horse without hurting the back. To test its superiority over the old- fashioned saddle, it may be hired ; if purchased within one month, no charge for hire. Messrs LANGDON, sadilers, Duke- street, Manchester- square, London. Exhibition prizes for saddlery, London, 1851, Paris, 1855, Lon- don. 1862. Also the self- acting noseband, to render pulling iorses per- feetlv- easy to ride or drive; for driving 12s 6d, for riding 10s6d. HUNTING.— Gentlemen suffering from weakness . rrvT.?"! 1the thigh, Ac, should wear COL LOWTHER'S HUNTING BAND, the only article that keeps its position during the most violent exertion. Descriptive circulars of many articles suited for persons who follow field sports and require support, post free. SPARKS and SON, Patent Truss and Surgical Bandage Maker, 28 Conduit- street, Regent- street, London, W. UNDER ROYAL PATRONAGE. " X> ACKHAM'S DISTEMPER BALLS for DOGS. — Are a certain CURE for DISTEMPER in all kinds of Dogs. No matter at what stage, recovery is sure. Sold in boxes ( prepared to keep In any climate), with plain directions for treatment, diet, manage- ment, & c, 5s each, post free, 5s 2d; or a box containing five 5s boxes for £ 1, post free from the proprietors, Rackham and Co, analytical che- mists, No. 2, St. Peter's- court, Norwich.— N. B. Upwards of 2.000 testi- monials have been received and published. Stamps may be sent for small amounts. London agents, Barclay and Sons, anA for Ireland. Mr William Whyte, 4. Marlborough- street, Dublin. YRRORMS in DOGS.— NALDIRE'S WORM • 7 „ POWDERS for dogs are the original, having been before the public for the last 10 years. They are acknowledged by all keepers of dogs to be the only safe and effectual remedy. To be had of the pro- prietor, 12, V ictoria- road, Clapham, Surrey; or of his agents, Barclav and Sons, Farringdon- street, Londen ; or Mr Whyte, 4, MarlborouKh- etreet, Dublin; in packets 2s, 3s 6d, and 5s each. w ORMS in DOGS.— FARRANT'S justly . „ celebrated SPECIFIC is speedy, safe, and effective, applicable to all kinds of dogs.— Testimonial from J. S. Bland, Esq, of coursing celebrity, Worton Hall, Isleworth, W.:—" Having used vour worm powders for some time past with great success, I can strongly recom- mend them, never having found any so good before." Free by post of the proprietor, J. G. Farrant, Brentford, W., in packets la and 2s each; wholesale, of Barclay and Sons, Farringdon- street, E. C. MONEY.— Mr Robert Morris, Army Agent, & c, 30, Sackville- street, Piccadilly.— Officers in the army and others requiring immediate ADVANCES upon their notes of hand or other securities can be accommodated on the shortest possible notice at a moderate rate of interest. All securities deposited with Mr Morris are strictly confidential, not being negotiated. N. B. At home all hours. Letters punctually attended to. MONEY.— Noblemen, gentlemen, and officers in the army can be immediately ACCOMMODATED with CASH on their own security. Parties applying will be treated by the prin- cipals, and they may rely that their securities are aot re- negotiated. All transactions strictly private and confidential, and bankers'references furnished if required.— 1Thornton and Co, 17, Old Burlington- street, Bond- street. Office hours, 1 to 5 daily. - Noblemen, gentlemen of property, MONEY. heirs to entailed estates, officers on full pay, and other ^ respon- sible parties can be; immediately accommodated with money on their notes of hand only. Several sums to be advanced upon freehold and leasehold security, reversions, life interests, or legacies, at 5 per cent Interest. Apply confidentially to Mr Robinson, 18, Air- street, Picca dilly, W. MONEY.—£ 20,000.— Officers in the Army and others.— Immediate ADVANCES, with secrecy, by a private gentleman, upon notes of hand, life interests, reversions, legacies, land, houses, or other property. Interest, £ 5 per cent. Address, Y. S.. 5. Charing- cross. to any amount immediately AD MONEY VANCED, on the personal security of gentlemen of" propertv, heirs to entailed estates, & c, at a moderate rate of interest. Also on reversions, life estates, legacies, & c, derived under wills or settlements, at from 4 to 5 per cent interest. Reversions purchased. Apply ( confi- dentially) to Mr La wrencejjjoiicitor^ J^ W aterloo place, Pall Mall. 1V/ TONEY immediately ADVANCED in strict XTJL confidence to noblemen, gentlemen, officers in the army and navy, and other respectable parties, on their note of hand only also at five per cent interest on reversions, marriage settlemsnts, en- tailed estates, & c. All communications confidential. Address by letter to Mr Portland, 22, Newman- street, Oxford- street, W. MONEY.— MONEY ADVANCED at a few hours' notice, on the most advantageous terms, to noblemen, officers in the army, heirs to entailed estates, and gentlemen of pro- perty, on their personal security, also on security of reversions to landed estates, at 5 per cent, payment of which may be deferred until possession, on application to Mr Dicker, 10, Craig'a- court, Charing- cross, S. W. 6 MONEY WITHOUT SURETIES. NATIONAL DISCOUNT and LOAN FUND, 9, Adam- street, Adelphl, Strand, London. Loans from£ 5 to £ 200 without sureties, at extra risk premium. Loans from £ 5 to £ 500 with sureties. Bills discounted. Money advanced on bills of sale. Loans advanced in full, without de- duction for interest or expenses. Forms on application ( 2d) or by post Office hours from 10 to 4.— G. Lawrence, Manager. MONEY to LEND upon the personal securities of noblemen and gentlemen; also upon reversionary interests, life estate, settlements, debentures, shares, and by mortgage upon real estates. Apply by letter or personally to II. B. C., 42, Gower- street, Bedford- square, W. C. At home from 2 till 4 p. m. AGENTLEMAN who has become possessed of the most valuable discovery ever made, is desirous of meeting with two or three others having time and £ 400 to £ 500 each at com- mand, to join him at once in carrying it into effect, they being certain to realise £ 10,000 within 12 months. Address, p. p., with name and address. Alpha, care of T. Rastall and Son, Eccleston- street. Pim- lico, S. W. THE BEST BOOK FOR FARMERS. In demy 8vo ( 640 pages), price 10s 6d, half bound, with illustrations, LTORTON'S FARMER'S CALENDAR: a New Edition of the celebrated work of Arthur Young, thoroughly revised and in great part re- written, so as to incorporate all recent im- provements in agriculture. By J. C. MORTON, editor of the " Farmer's Almanac." London: Rontledge, Warne, and Routledge, Farringdon- street,. \ i 3 vols, royal 8vo, cloth, £ 214s, OUTLEDGE'S ILLUSTRATED NATURAL HISTORY. By the Rev J. G. WOOD, M. A., F. L. S. With 1,500 original illustrations by Wolf, Zwecker, Sowerby, and Tuffen West. Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, Farringdon- street. FJ USH CULTURE.— A PRACTICAL GUIDE to the MODERN SYSTEM of BREEDING and REARING FISH. By FRANCIS FRANCIS. With numerous illustrations. Post 8vo, cloth, 6s. Routledge, Wame, and Routledge, Farringdon- street. NEW STORY, by the author of " East Lynne," Ac. Just published, in 3 vols, post 8vo, price £ 1 lis 6d, ERNER'S PRIDE, By Mrs HENRY WOOD, author of " East Lynne," " The Chan- nlngs," & c, Sec. London: Bradbury and Evans, 11, Bouverie- street, E. C. V E A New Tale, by the author of " Aurora Floyd," & c, to be entitled - LEANOR'S VICTORY will shortly be commenced in ONCE A WEEK. London: Bradbury and Evans, 11, Bonverie- street, E. C. THE KING and MACE BATTLE to be issued early in February, containing about 250 portraits of pedestrians, pugilists, scullers, & c; framing size 32 bv 23 inches; price, 10s 6d tinted, or 21s coloured. Every impression will be numbered, and sup- plied in due order of subscription. London: Geo. Newbold. 303 and 304, Strand, W. C. CARACTACUS, WINNER of the DERBY 1862.— The only genuine portrait ( for only one painter was al- lowed to view the horse), with portraits of his owner, trainer, and jockey, price 21s, carriage free, on receipt of a Post Office order.— Sole agent, GEORGE NEWBOLD, 303 and 304, Strand, W. C. Also may be had Baily's celebrated series of Winners, at 12s each, including Volti geur, Daniel ORourke, & c. BOW BELLS !— This extraordinary new and cheap periodical is published every Wednesday. No I. ( of which upwards of half a million have been sold) is still on sale, every purchaser of which is entitled to RECEIVE GRATIS the fine engravings of the PRINCE of WALES and PRINCESS ALEXANDRA. Weekly, Id. Monthly, 5d; post free, seven stamps. Parts I, and II now publishing. Remit two rx> stage stamps for No. I. and the picture London : 25, Wellington- street, Strand. MRS GRUNDY'S GOSSIPINGS, Comic Almanack, The Rising Generation, W. S. Lindsay, M. P Metro- politan Melodies, & c, in FUN this week, with comic cuts. One penny OSTEO- EIDON.— Patent, March 1, 1862, No. 560. GABRIEL'S self- adhesive patent indestructible MINERAL TEETH and FLEXIBLE GUMS, without palates, springs or wires, and without operation. One set lasts a lifetime. Purest materials ® nly, at half the usual cost. Messrs Gabriel, the old- established dentists, 27, Harley- street, Cavendish- square, and 34, Ludgate Hill London; 134, Duke- street, Liverpool; 65, New- street, Birmingham. Consultations free. One visit only requisite. Sets from 4 to 7 and 10 to 15 guineas. Gabriel's " Practical Treatise on the Teeth," gratis ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL.— This elegant and fragrant oil is universally in high repute for its unprece- dented success during the last sixty years in promoting the growth and beautifying the human hair. Its invaluable properties have obtained the patronage of royalty and the aristocracy throughout Europe; while its Introduction into the nursery of royalty, and the numerous testi- monials constantly received of its efficacy, afford the best and surest proof of its merits. Price 3s 6d, 7s. 10s 6d ( equal to four small) and 2ls per bottle.— Sold at 20, Hatton- garden, and by chemists and perfumers. Ask for Rowlands' Macassar Oil. valuable wafers are very efficient for chest diseases. I have tried them myself and recommended them to several friends, and proved their beneficial effects." They have a pleasant taste. Price Is lid, 2s 9d, and lis per box. Sold by all medicine vendors. npiIE BLOOD PURIFIER.— So effectually does JL. the Old Dr JACOB TOWNSENDS SARSAPARILLA act upon the blood, that it is known as the " Blood Purifier." For skin diseases, nervous debility, indigestion, scrofula, it is the best medicine known, and those who have taken mercurial preparations showld use it freely. Sold by all druggists. Chief depot, 131, Fleet- street. Let no other sar- saparilla be pushed on you. This sarsaparilla is used throughout the civilised world. DR RICORD'S ESSENCE of LIFE restores health and strength to the most shattered constitutions in four weeks. Failure is impossible. Its effects are permanent. N « consul- tation necessary. Sold in cases, with full Instructions, at lis or four quantities for 33s. Sent anywhere, carefully packed, on receipt of re mittance or stamps.— Sole agents in London, Prout and Co., 229, Strand near Temple Bar, London. Entered at Stationers' Hall. DINNEFORD'S PURE FLUID MAGNESIA long known as an excellent remedy for acidity of the stomach, heartburn, headache, gout, and indigestion, and as a mild aperient for delicate constitutions ( more especially for ladies and children) is pre- pared only by Dinneford and Co, 172, New Bond- street, London : and sold by all respectable chemists throughout the werld. CRYSTAL PALACE.— Open Daily.— Monday to Friday One Shilling; Saturday Half- a- crown; children under twelve half- price. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, ANNUAL BIRD SHOW. Monday to Friday, Orchestral Band and Great Organ Performance, commencing at 1 o'clock. Concert en Saturday. Vocalist, Madame liudersdorft. Proprietors admitted free oil Sundav by ticket. CRYSTAL PALACE.— Bird Show.— The SHOW of CANARIES and URITISH and FOREIGN BIRDS w'll be continued on Monday, Tuesday, aud Wednesday, the 9th, 10th, ani> 11th February. ^ Admission One Shilling; children under twelve half price. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. O CAUTION !— Mr MILES and his world- famed SIXTEEN SHILLING WINTER TROUSERS, to be had only at his well- known establishment, 68, New Bond- street, W. Frock, dress, and morning coats from 50s, scarlet hunting coats from £ 3 10s, breeches from 30s, riding habits, liveries, & e. Mr Miles has not re- moved, and is not connected with any person advertising in his name. SHIRTS.— Ford's Eureka Shirts.— Gentlemen desirous of wearing a perfect fitting shirt are solicited to trv FORDS EUREKAS.—" The most unique and only perfect fitting shirt made."— Observer. Six for 30s; very superior, six for 36s; very best, six for 45s. BOYS' EUREKA SHIRTS, fine quality, at six for 22s 6d, 25s 6d, and 28s 6d. Illustrated catalogues post free. R. FORD and Co, Patentees, 38, Poultry, London, E. C. THRESHER'S COLOURED FLANNEL SHIRTS.— Prize medalawarded to THRESHER and GLENNY, for very fine and superior flannel shirts, India tweed suits, aud India gauze waistcoats. Lists of prices on application to Thresher and Glenny, general outfitters, next door to Somerset House, Strand. WANTED LEFT- OFF CLOTHES, regimentals, old jewellery, books, and miscellaneous property of every de- scription, for which gentlemen will find the best possible prices given in ready cash, and will be waited on at any time, on addressing, prepaid, to JAMES HUTCHINSON, 25, Red Lion- square, Hoiborn, W. C. Esta- blished in Dean- street, 1840. Parcels from the country, the full value Immediately remitted by Post Office order. WANTED, LEFI- OFF CLOTHES.— Ladies and gentlemen will be waited on at anv time, and have the highest price given in cash for LEFT- OFF CLOTHES of all descriptions, naval and military uniforms, court suits, '. soots, books, jewellery, and all miscellaneous property, by addressing to Mr or Mrs G. HYAMS, clothiers, 10, Beak- street, Regent- street, W.; or parcels being sent, the utmost value in cash immediately remitted. Established 1820. £ 5,000 to be expended in the PURCHASE of GUNS, pistols, saddlery, harness, clothing, uniforms, gold, silver, jewellery, diamonds, and all kinds of miscellaneous articles. Also antique china, lace, furniture, & c. Ladies or gentlemen waited on. Address, Messrs PHILLIPS, 31, Thayer- street, Manchester- square, W. Parcels sent; the full value returned the same day. Terms, cash. POP in YOUR LEFT.— BOXING GLOVES ( warranted hair), 7s 6d the set; best do, 10s; basket stick, 9d ; best foil, 3s 6d; mask, 3s 6d ; fencing glove , 2s ; jacket, 12s ; riding whips, from 5s ; hunting do, 4s. Largest stock in London.— C. ARM STRONG ( late Cheek), 174, Oxford- street, near Duke- street. Catalogues gratis. GUNS and RIFLES ( second hand), all sorts and prices.— WHISTLER'S, 11, Strand. Anything taken In swap. IMPORTANT to BOOKMAKERS.— CARDS of every race throughout the year, printed the day the weights are out, with the horses' names affixed, and forwarded to any address the following day. Price Is per dozen, carriage fra;. Address Henrv Gunning, printer, 68, Warren- street, Tottenham Court- road, Loudoil. Postage stamps taken. Cases made to fit the cards, 2s Gd each. TELEGRAPHIC INFORMATION.— GEORGE BAY'LIS and Co have great pleasure to announce having made arrangements for carrying out a complete system of telegraph and other communications from the various race meetings, so as to enable all those connected with racing matters having the earliest information of arrival of horses, results of races, betting, and every incident ne- cessary for the completion of business. Letters addressed Mr George Baylis, Bell Tavern, 95, Fleet- street, punctually attended to. MR BEN J. JONES, 60, Snow- hill, London, E. C., executes COMMISSIONS on all principal races ( by letter only) to any amount not less than £ 1, on receipt of cash. A price list for- warded on receipt of stamped envelope. P. O. orders payable at General Post Office. Mr and Mrs GERMAN REED, with Mr JOHN PARRY, will appear EVERY' EVENING ( except Saturday) at 8, and Saturday morning at S o'clock, in THE FAMILY LEGEND. After which," Mr John Parry will introduce a new domestic scene, entitled MRS ROSELEAF'S LITTLE EVENING PARTY. ROYAL GALLERY OF ILLUSTRATION, 14, Regent- street-. ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA, COVENT- GARDEN.— Under the management of Miss Louisa Pyne and MrW. TO- MORROW ( Monday), and WEDNESDAY, Feb 11, to commence with ( last time this season) Wallace's successful opera, LOVE'S TRIUMPH. On TUESDAY, Feb 10 ( last time this season), Wallace's popular opera, MARITANA. After which the grand original, zoological, comical Christmas Pan- tomime, written by Henry J. Byron, entitled HARLEQUIN BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; or, the Gnome Queen and the Good Fairy. The Grand Transformation Scene— Moonbeam and Sunlight; or the Descent of Morn's First Bay— Invented and painted by W. Calcott. The LAST MORNING PERFORMANCE of the great PANTOMIME on Wednesday. Feb 11 ( In consequence of the 18th inst being Ash- Wed nesday), at 2 o'clock. N. B. Children under 12 years of age admitted to the Morning Per- formance at half- price, to all parts of the house except pit, price Is 6d. Carriages to be in attendance at half- past 4. Notice.— On THURSDAY next, Feb 12, will be positively produced, lialfe's new grand, romantic opera, in three acts, entitled THE ARMOURER OF NANTES. The libretto by J. V. Bridgman. Doors open at half- past 6. Overture commences at 10 minutes to 7. Private boxes from 10s 6d to £ 4 4s; orchestra stalls, 10s; dress circles, 5s ; upper boxes, 4s; amphitheatre stalls, 3s; pit, 2s 6< 1; am- phitheatre, Is. The Box- office open daily from 10 till 5. No charge for booking or fees to- boxkeepers. THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.— Mr Sothern as Lord Dundreary every night. Brother Sam's letter encored everv night.— Mr Buckstone every night.— Rasseias aud Miss Louisa Keeley every night — TO- MORROW ( Monday), and during the week, at 7, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN and Lord Dundreary. After which the greatly successful and Johnsonian extravaganza of RASSELAS. With OUR MARY ANNE: Mr Howe, Mr Clark, and Miss Harfleur. MR JOHN SHELDON, jun, Birmingham, executes COMMISSIONS on all the principal races. Price Record published daily, and sent post free, on receipt of a stamped di- rected envelope. Address Coach and Horses, Bell- street, Birmingham. MR W. E. JONES, 6, Danes' Inn, Strand, W. C., member of Tattersall's and the City Club, executes COMMIS- SIONS to any amount, by letter only, on the receipt of cash, or P. O. O. payable at Chief Office, London. " OHN INGHAM and Co., members of Tatter- _ sail's, 8, Rathbone- place, Oxford- street, London, W., executes COMMISSIONS ( by letter only) oil all principal races throughout the year, on receipt of cash or Post Office order, made payable to John Ingham, at the Rathbone- place office.— N. B. A list of latest betting sent on receipt of directed stamped envelope. GEORGE MATHER, 108, Great Russell- street, Bloomsbury, London, executes COMMISSIONS ( by letter onlv) to any amount on receipt of cash. A list of the latest betting sent free to any part, on receipt of a directed stamped envelope. COMMISSIONS.— Messrs HENRY FISHER and GEORGE REYNOLDS, members of Tattersall's, and all the City and West End clubs, beg to state that, on receipt of cash, COMMIS- SIONS will be executed on every event throughout the year. The market price guaranteed, and the money forwarded on the Monday after the race. Price list forwarded on receipt of a directed stamped envelope. Address, Messrs Fisher and Reynolds, 26, Bouverie- street, Fleet- street.— P. O. orders to be made payable at the Strand office. N O T I C E of REMOVAL. Messrs HENRY FISHER and GEORGE REY'NOLDS have BEMOVED from 300, Strand ( late Racing Times Office), to 26, BOUVERIE- STREET. FLEET- STREET, E. C. THEATRE ROYAL ST JAMES'S.— Under the management of Mr Frank Matthews.— TO- MORROW ( Monday) an4 during the week, THE DARK CLOUD: Messrs Arthur Stirling, Wes- ton, Josephs, and Frank Matthews ; Misses Herbert, A. Cottrell, Nis- bett, and Mrs Frank Matthews. After which, the new comedy, entitled THE MKRRY WIDOW: Messrs F. Matthews, & c; Miss Herbert, & c. To conclude with THE CARTE DE VISITE : Messrs S. Johnson, Weston, andTrafford; Misses Cottrell, and Dyaa. Doors open at 7, commence at half- past. ADAMS'S ANNUAL BALL, at WILLIS'S ROOMS, King- street, St James's.— Mr T. ADAMS has the honour to announce to his numerous patrons that his ANNUAL BALL will take place at the above rooms on MONDAY, 16th of February next, when hia celebrated Band will be in attendance. The Band of the Victoria Rifles, conducted by Mr II. Sibold, the Bandmaster, by the kind permission of the officers, will be in attendance, and perform at intervals. Gentle- men's tickets, 12s 6d; ladies' ditto, 8s 6d ( including refreshments). Tickets to be obtained of Mr Adams, 77, John- street, Fitzroy- square; of the Stewards, and at the Rooms. M. C., Mr F ramp ton. PORTLAND ROOMS, Foley- street, Portland- place.— Miss LOTTY REYNOLDS begs to inform the nobility, gentry, and her friends her ANNUAL FULL- DRESS BALL will take place at these spacious suite of rooms, on THURSDAY' next, Feb 12. Ladies' tickets, 7s 6d; gentlemen's ditto, 10s 6d each. To be obtained at the rooms.— N. B. Mr Frere's Full- dress Soiree to- morrow ( Monday) night, and every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, during the seaaon. Tickets 2s 6d each. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY- ROOMS, High Hot born.— This favourite ball- room, renowned for the beauty and brilliancy of the decorations, is OPEN EVERY EVENING. During the week will be introduced a SELECTION of danoe music from Wallace's new opera, LOVE'S TRIUMPH ; also the much admired Mistletoe Waltz, Anglo- Danish Quadrille, Ac. Open at8. Close at 12. Admission, Is. CANTERBURY HALL.— Great success of the third edition of the renowned pantomimic entertainment, THE ENCHANTED HASH: 13 characters solely sustained by E. Marshall. The comic by URSworth, in his celebrated STUMP SPEECH, " Or any other man;" Eugene, Arthur Lloyd, and Frank Hall. Grand operatic selections as usual, conducted by Mr Jonghmans. G RA N D M tJ SI C~ H A L L, Holborru — Mr EDWARD WESTON has great pleasure in informing the public that Mr SAM COWELL will ap>> ear on Saturday evening next, for one night only. WESTON'S GRAND MUSIC HALL, Holborn.— Mr Edward Weston hereby announces to his friends and the public that he has engaged Mr Parkinson : to appear to- morrow ( Monday). WESTON'S GRAND MUSIC HALL, Holbern.— The Nelson Family, i n their wonderful Gymnastic Entertainment, will appear every evening. WESTON'S GRAND MUSIC HALL, Holborn.— TheMisses Brougham, the admired duettists, will make their first appearance on Monaay, Feb2. WESTON'S GRAND MUSIC HALL, Holborn.- Miss Kate Harley, the celebrated serio- comic singer, can be heard every evening. WESTON'S GRAND MUSIC IIALL, Holbom.— Master Wood, the most extraordinary delineator of negro character, equal to Mackney, appears every evening. Prima donna, Miss Charlotte Grosvenor; baritone, Mr C. II. Bernard. WESTON'S GRAND MUSIC HALL, Ilolborn, OPEN EVERY EVENING at 7, with band and chorus of 50 performers. P. Corrie, musical director. WESTON'S MUSIC HALL.— Mr F. FRENCH, the celebrated Shaksperian chanter comique, will appear on TO- MOR- ROW ( Monday). REMOVAL of NICHOLSON'S JUDGE and JURY to the HALL of JUSTICE, 404, Strand.— The Poses Plastiques at 7 and after the trial. Simple Doctor v Madhaul at half- past 9, supported by the only living members of the late Lord Chief Baron Nicholson's com- pany. Mr Charles Sloman ( the only English improvisatori) appears for the plaintiff. Manager, Mr A. Ilofford ; treasurer, Mr H. G. Brooks. N. B.— Somebody's Luggage will be opened on the 25th Feb, for the Benefit of Mrll. G. Brooks. THE WINTER EDITION OF WRIGHT'S RACING RECORD ia now ready, price 2s; post free, 2s. 2d. HPHE RACING INDICATOR.— Established JL 1853.— The regular weekly publication of this popular Turf guide commenced on Friday, the 2d January. The early numbers of the year will contain a Review of the Two Year Olds of 1862— Analysis of the Two Thousand Guineas, Derby, & c— Notes on the Spring Handicaps and Liverpool Steeple Chase, and trustworthy reports from the fol- lowing training quarters:— Middleham, Malton, Richmond, New- market, Ilsley, Lambourne, Kingsclere, Wantage, Ilednesford, and all other localities of importance. The paper will now be published on every Friday or Saturday throughout the racing season; and from March to November the extra intelligence circulars ( containing the latest news from the several race courses and training quarters) will be published on the Monday or Tuesday following. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. To the end of the season £ 2 2 0 To the Derby i i g Or with the Latest Intelligence Circulars : To the end of the season £ 5 5 0 To the Derby 3 3 0 Post Office orders to be made payable to John Fredericks, at the Strand Post Office, and letters addressed to him at 18, Clement's Inn, Strand, London, W. C. Published weekly for private circulation only, NEWMARKET RACING CIRCULAR.— THIS WEEK'S NUMBER GRATIS. Contents:— The probable winner ( an outsider at long odds) of the Derby and Chester Cup— a good thing. Reports from training quarters, Enclose a large directed envelope, with two stamps affixed. Address, FREDERICK MARKS, Post Office, Box 25, Newmarket, Suffolk. TURF ADVICES.— A gentleman who is about to attend all the principal meetings, wishes to arrange with a very limited number of persons, to telegraph from the spot the things that are really good, and only those that can be depended upon, on the principle that one good thing is worth more than fifty doubtful ones. The advertiser has the very best sources of information, and is himself a backer to a large extent. Those who bet only to trifling amounts need not apply. All advices will be by telegram, at the right moment.— Let- ters to S., 14, Cromer- street, Judd- street, W. C. CYDER CELLARS.— Nicholson's Judge and Jury .- New TRIAL for BREACH of PROMISE, Selina Suckthumb Snipenose v Josiah Jelly belly; the richest, raciest, and rarest trial, with the funniest of witnesses. Fail not to see it. Trial at half- past 9. Poses before and after the theatres. Ask for the Cyder Cellars, entrance three doors west of Adelphi Theatre. LONDON THE ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, containing the wonders of nature and art, shown by innumerable superbly- executed models, illustrating every part of the human frame, in health and disease, together with a variety of highly interesting na- tural preparations, malformations, and monstrosities. OPEN DAILY, from 11 to 10 ( for gentlemen only). Admission, one shilling. Entrances 29, George- street, Hanover- square, and 44A, Maddox- street, Regent- street, London, W. Explanatory lecture every evening at 7. Illustrated and descriptive catalogues sent, post free, for 12 stamps. Address the Secretary, as above. THE MARKETS. c. CHESTER CUP WINNER.— CHARLES BEN- SON'S circular, containing selections for Liverpool Steeple Chase, Chester Cup, Northamptonshire Stakes, Derby. Waterloo Cup, Ac. C. B. selected 259 winners during 1862. Britannia- terrace, Everton, Liver- pool, 18 stamps ; or from the Sunday Times office, 103, Fleet- street, London, price Is. OAKLEYS UNRIVALLED ADVICE. LINCOLN HANDICAP. LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES. CITY AND SUBURBAN. METROPOLITAN. TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS. CHESTER CUP. DERBY, and OAKS. Charles Oakley's selections for the above are now ready, and he be- lieves them some of the very best things he ever sent out. His glorious success, year after year, on these important events, which has procured him a reputation unrivalled in the sporting world, is so well known and appreciated throughout the United Kingdom, that it requires no further comment. C. Oakley would, however, en passant, impress on that por- tion of the sporting public who have not tried his advice the necessity of having sound, honest, and sucoessful information, as without it specula- tion on the Turf is absolutely useless. C. Oakley's terms are as follow: One year, £ 1 Is; six months, 10s 6d; any single event, 13 stamps. Address. C. Oakley, 52, Red Lion- street, Holbom, London, W. C. COCKLE'S ANTIBILIOUS and FAMILY APERIENT PILLS.— These PILLS are composed of the mildest vegetable aperients, with the pure extract of the flowers of the camo- mile, and combining aromatic and tonic properties, will be found the best remedy for indigestion, bilious attacks, sick headache, acidity, or heartburn, flatulency, spasms, & c. Prepared only by JAMES COCKLE, 18, New Ormond- street; and to be had of all medicine vendors, in boxes, at Is ljd, 2s 9d, 4s 6< 1, and lis. FJ LRAMPTON'S PILL of HEALTH. Price is ijd and 2s 9d per box. This excellent family medicine is the best remedv f « r indigestion, bilious and liver complaints, sick headache, loss of " appetite, drowsi- ness, giddiness, spasms, and all disorders of the stomach and bowels ; and for elderly people, or where an occasional aperient is required, nothing can be better adapted.— Sold by all medicine vendors. Observe " Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London," on the Government stamp CIORNS.— Mr SPENCER, chiropodist, may be ' CONSULTED daily, at Uie patient's residence before noon, or at home from 12 till 5. Fee for the immediate and painless removal of all corns and callosities from the feet, half- a- sovereign, S9, New Bond- street, W. KUPTURES.— WHITE'S MOC- MAIN PATENT LEVER TRUSS ( perfected and exhibited in the Ex- hibitions, 1851 and 1862), is allowed bv 500 medical men to be the best for hernia. It consists of an elastic pad, to which a lever is attached, and ( instead of the usual steel spring) a soft band, fitting so closely as to avoid detection. A descriptive circular may be had, and the truss forwarded by post, on the circumference of the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the manufacturer. John White, 228. Piccadilly. X> UPTURES.— The PATENT SELF- ADJUST- JL1> ING GERMAN TRUSS, acting effectually without anv com- plications, is recommended by the faculty for the CURE and RELIEF of HERNIA. Ihe most eminent members of the profession are of opi- nion that the necessary qualities of a good truss is an efficient resisting power, without unnecessary pressure on the part affected, which desir- able object is alone obtained in atruss unencumbered with straps, spiral springs, or pad behind.— J. EGG and Co engage to secure any reducible rupture. If left to their management.— Manufactory, No. 1, Piccadilly. THE SILENT FRIEND on MARRIAGE, T00 pages, illustrated with 100 engravings, price Is, post free 14 stamps, sealed 20, containing prescription of preventive lotion. Make this invaluable work your guide and adviser for self cure in all cases of secrecy, resulting from the errors or excesses of youth, or from in- fection, loss of natural power and vigour. Address Messrs Perry and Co, surgeons, 19, Berners- street, Oxford- street, London, W. Con- sultations daily, 11 till 2, and from 5 till 8. Sundav 11 till 1 o'clock. Sixty- fourth Edition, by post two stamps, NERVOUS DEBILITY ; its Causes aiid Cure.- A guide to the cure of nervousness, low spirits, loss of nervous power, and indigestion. Illustrated with cases in proof of the author's successful treatment. By Dr SMITH. The book will be sent post free direct from the author's residence 8. Burton- crescent. London. W. C. rr\ O SPORTSMEN.— The Elite of the First JL Flight Oter any Country.— BARTLEY'S FAST BROWN, for brown tops of all tints, for those who are nice to a shade; the cele- brated hunting polish, " wot will cut a shine in or over any country," for dress or patent leather hunting boots of every description. Bart- ley's Hunting Persuaders, with the improved rowels ; boot- top powders of all colours. Bartley's Null! Secundus Blacking. To be had from A. Bartley, bootmaker, 251, Oxford- street, London. P. O. orders payable at Post Office, 210, Oxford- strefJ, Dr Curtis on Marriage, Nervous Debility, Spermatorrhoea, < fcc, with plates. Post free by the author, 12 stamps; sealed ends 20. 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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.— ECLIPSE, the original sporting prophet of 1849, once more offers hia valuable advice on coming events. A horse at 66 to 1 will defeat Stradella for the Chester Cup, References, terms, & c, sent on receipt of a directed envelope. Address, Eclipae, 76, Strand, London. TRY it FIRSTTPAY AFTER WARDS.— " Do not pay at all until you prove it ia good." Just published, SPORTING FACTS and FANCIES, by STAMFORD, relating to the horses engaged in the Derby, Chester Cup, Ac, & c. Compiled from ob- servations direct from training quarters. No money required. Res- pectable persons will receive it by enclosing directed envelopes only, addressed John Stamford, Ipswich. Try mv Liverpool Cup horse. IMPORTANT.— No Pay till Won.— Try it.— STAMFORD'S great Derby secret, now at 33 to 1, one of the best things ever sent out; the party are getting their money on. He will be sure to see a very short price. Enclose a directed envelope. Address J. Stamford, Ipswich, the oldest and most successful adviser on the Turf. Remember, no pay till won. PREDICTOR'S TURF PREDICTIONS are issued to subscribera throughout the season. Terms: £ 1 la; to the Derby, 10s 6d. Address, Predictor, 14, King- street, Camden Town, London. Post Office torders payable to Frank Fox, Camden Town. LORD CLIPTON I LORD CLIPTON ! LORD CLIPTON! will win the Derby, 1863; it is only a question of health. Back my double event, Lincoln Handicap and Derby; likewise Liverpool Steeple Chase and Derby— a certaintv. Send 2s 6d In stamps, and stamped envelope. Address, GEO. RUFF, 109, Lupus- street, Pimlico, S. W. HARKAWAY AND CAR ACT AC us.— THE foi- lowing is a verbatim copy of the Special Circular which Hark- away sent to his annual subscribers on the 16th of April:—" Dear Sir ; Let me advise you to back Caractacua to win the Derby and for a place. He is the best three year old I have seen. since St Albans ran, and ought to have won the Metropolitan Handicap by two lengths.— Hark- away." Terms sent on application to Harry Harkaway, 289, Strand, London. 01,000 to £ 1 is the price of INDEX'S double cW event, Chester Cup and Derby. I am confident of aucceaa. Horses' prices at the present time:— Northamptonshire 25 to 1, Derby 30toi, Chester Cup 40 to 1. Send 13 stamps. AddreaaNo. 4, We8t- street, Walworth- road, London. THE badge of his valour streamed red from his side.— V. C. B. does not select his winners after the races are over, nor advice a horse with 2 to 1 on it, nor send 15 horses out of 20 runners. His Liverpool steeple chase selection ( one horse) Is at 40 to 1, Chester Cup 40 to 1, Epsom, Derby, 100 to 1. Terms : Promise two sovereigns after the race for each win, one horse only.— V. C. BEDDING, Esq, 43, Cleveland- street, London, W. TURF EXTRAORDINARY.— a fortune.— The Chester Cup, a rank outsider, at 40 to 1. I will also name the jockey that rides. City and Suburban, another Sawcutter. Metropoli- tan, a dead heat. The Derby won by a mare at 100 to 1. 12 stamps and envelope.— OSWALDMAYNE, 42, Tottenham Court- road, London, W. rpiIE GREAT LEVIATHAN TURF ADVISERS. _ L — JOHN HOPWOOD and Co's triumphant advice for the Lincoln Handicap, Liverpool Steeple Chase, 2,000 Guineas, Chester Cup and Derby. Our Chester Cup flyer is at 66 to 1. 2,000 Guineas and Derby is only a question of health. Enclose 12 stamps, and receive our full guide. Address 20, Marylebone- street, Golden- square, London. RROLLIN to the SPORTING PUBLIC. — Roilin adviaes all who intend joining his list to do so at once, as a fortune can be made by a small outlay. Rollin's advice is now ready on all the handicaps, Two Thousand, the Derby, and Oaka. Terms: the season, £ 2 2s; to the Chester Cup, 10s 6d; one month, 5s.— Richard Roilin, 4, Exeter- street, Strand, Lon- don. Stampa taken,- Waterloo Cup a certainty, 13 stamps, CORN EXCHANGE, MARK- LANE.- FRIDAY. Some of the country markets held thia week have been well supplied with Wheai; but at the majority it has been rather below an average, and in very moderate condition. With respect to the trade we cannot notice any Improvement over last week, and where any pressure has been brought to bear to facilitate business, it has been necessary to sub- mit to a slight reduction on the best descriptions, the value of other kinds being entirely regulated according to quality. Malting Barley in better demand. Oats, Beans, and Pea3 have been taken slowly. Flour has also been dull. The total supply of English Wheat, Barley, Oats, and Flour has been exceedingly short at Mark lane this week, and so have arrivala from foreign ports, with the exception of American Flour, which has been liberal. There was a thin attendance this morning. Fiour dull Malting Barley and Oats in fair demand, without change in value. Beans andjPeas In slow request, at nominally the same prices.— Essex, Kent, and Suffolk, old white, 50a to 56s ditto, new, 43s to 53s; ditto, old red, 50s to 54s; ditto, new, 42s to 52s: Norfolk, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, 42s to 52s. Barley— Malting, 28a to 33s; Chevalier, 34a to 41s ; distilling, 30a. to 34s; grinding, 26s to 29s. Oats— English, feed, 19s to 23s; ditto, potato, 23a to 26s; Scotch feed, new, 20sto 23a; ditto, old, - s to — s; ditto, potato, 24s to 27s; Irish feed, white, 16s to 23s; ditto, black, 16s to 22a. Malt— Essex, Norfolk, and 8uffolk, new, 60s to 67s; ditto, old, — a to — s; Kingston, Ware, and town- made, 60s to 67(; brown, 50s to 56a, Beans— Mazagan, 30a to 31s; tick, 29s to 31s; harrow, 3ls to 35s ; pigeon, 87s to 43a. Peas— White boilers, 37s to 40s: maple, S8s to 40s; grey, 34s to 35a. F! » nr— T ® wn- made, per sacs, 330ib, 42a to 47a; ditto, country, 34s to 35s : ditto, houaebold, 36s to38s; Norfolk and Suffolk, 82s to 34s. FOB- EWN.— Wheat- Dant- zlc, mixed qualities, 51s to 56s ; ditto, extra fine, 57a to 62s; Konigs- berg, 50a to 55s: Rostock, 50a to 54a; ditto, fine, 54s to 56s ; American, white, 51s to 55a: ditto, red, 483 to 50s ; Pomeranian, Ac, 49s to 53a; Sllesian, red, 48a to 53s ; ditto, white, 50s to 54a ; Danish and Holstein, — a to— a; Russian, hard, 40s to 43s; Petersburg and Riga, 43a to ala. Barley- Grinding, 23s to 27s; distilling, 39s to 33s, Oats— Dutch, Poland and brew, 18s to 23s ; feed, 16s to 21s : ditto, feed, — s to — s ; Danish A Swedish, feed, I8a to 22a; St Peteraburg, 20a to 233, Rusaian, — a to — a. Beans— Freialand and Holstein, 33s to 37a; Konigsberg, 30s to 35a; Egyptian, 30a to 32a. Peas— Feeding, 35a to 40s; fine boilers. 38a to 40s. Indian Corn— White, 32s to 34a ; yellow, 31s to 33s. Flour- French, per sack, 40eto 44s; Spanish, 40B to 44s. American, per bar- rel. 22a to 29s. METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET, THURSDAY.— The supply of Beasts on sale in our market to- day was very fair as to number, and the general quality of the stock was good. All breeds moved off alowly, at prlcea about equal to Monday. The best Scots and crosses realised 4s lOd per 81b. We were rather acantlly supplied with Sheep, for which the inquiry was in a sluggish state, at previous currencies. The top figure was 5s lOd per 81b. We have to report a steady sale for Calves- the supply of which was by no means| extensive— commanded a steady sale, and the best Veal was worth 5a 4d per 81b. Piga and milch Cows ruled about stationary, with a moderate demand. Prices: Beef— Inferior coarse Beasts, 3s4dto 3a 6d; second quality, 3a 8J to 4s 0d; prime large Oxen, 4a 2d 4a6d; prime Scots 4a 8d to 4a lOd. Sheep— Inferior coarae Sheep, 3a 6d to 4s 0d; second quality, 4s 2d to 4s lOd; prime coarse woolled, 5s Od to5a 6d; prime South Down 5a 8< l to 5s lOd. Calves— Large coarae Calves, 4a 2d to 4a 8d; prime small, 4a lOd to 5a 44. Pork— Large Hogs, 3a 8d to 4a 4< 4; neat amall porkera, 4s 6d to 4a 8d. Suckling Calves, 10s to 22a each; quarter old a tore Piga, 21a to 3-> s ditto. Lambs, 0 » od to 0a Od. Head of Cattle on sale— Beasts 1,200, Cows 13\ Sheep 3,200, Calves 110, Piga 312. Foreign— Beaats, 820, Sheep 810, Calvea 70. NEWGATE ANB LEADENHALL MARKETS.— These markets have been rather heavily supplied this week, and the weather not being altogether favourable, trade has been dull, in favour of buyers.— Inferior Beef, 2a 6d to 2a 10d; middling, 3a Od to 3s 6d; prime large ditto, 3a 8d to 3a lOd; prime small ditto, 4a Od to 4s 2d. Infer Mutton 8s 2d to 3s 6d; mid. ditto, 3s 8d to 4s 4d; prime ditto, 4a 2d to 4a 4d ; Veal, 3a lOd to 4a 8d. Large Pork, 3s 8d to 4s Odj small ditto, 4s 2d to 4a 6d. Lamba 0a Od to Os 0d. BOROUGH HOP MARKET.— There has been aome amount of activity in the Borough for fine coloury Hops, of which, it is believed, but few remain to be disposed of; prices have not only been firmly supported, but in some casea gone higher. For other sorts the market is steady.— Mid and East Kent, per cwt, £ 310a to £ 110a; Weald of Kent, £ 4 08 to £ 8 5s; Sussex, £ 4 10s to £ 7 7s. HAY MARKETS, THORSDAY.— These markets have been only mode- rately aupplied thia week, and prices remain about the same, at the following quotations— Smithfield— Meadow Hay 40s to 85s, new — s to — a. Clover 70s to 110s, new— s to — a. Straw 27a to30a. Cumberland- Meadow Hay 40a to 87a, new — a to — a, Clover 70s to 108a, new — a to — s. Straw 27a to 30s. Whltechapel— Meadow Hay 38s to 85a, new — s to — a, Clover 70a to 110s, new — a to — a. Straw 273 to 30a. At per load WOOL MARKET.— Since our last report there has been a very slug- gish demand for English and Colonial Wool, prices rather lower.— At per pack of 2401b:— Fleeces— Southdown hoggets, £ 20 i- s to £ 20 10a; ditto ( half- bred) ditto £ 21 0a to £ 21 10s; ditto Kent, £ 19 10a to £ 20 0s, ditto Southdownlewes and wethers £ 19 10s to £ 2010a, ditto Leiceater ditto £ 18 0s to £ 19 0s. Sorts— Clothing picklock £ 20 10s to £ 21 0s, ditto prime and picklock £ 19 10s to £ 20 0a, ditto choice £ 18 0s to £ 19 0a, ditto superfine £ 16 10a to £ 17 lOd, ditto combing ( wether matching) £ 2110s to £ 22 0s, picklock £ 1810a to £ 19 0a, ditto common £ 15 10s to £ 16 10s, ditto hog matching £ 22 0a to £ 22 lOd, ditto picklock matching £ 18 10a to £ 19 0a, ditto superfine ditto £ 1510s to £ 16 lfta. LEATHER MARKET, TUESDAY.— At Leadenhall thia week there was only a moderate demand prevailed for most articles, and the sales have rather exceeded the receipts. In prices no alteration. Currencies: Crop hidea 281b to 321b each, 12d to 13Jd per lb; 381b to 521b 14d to 19d; 581b to 621b, 16d to 21 d; Bull hldea, 9d to lid; vttrol butts, — d to — d j English butts, 14d to 30d; Foreign butts, 12d to 28d; Foreign hides, — a to — s; Dressing hides, lOd to 15d; ditto shaved, 12d to 16d; best sad- dlers' hides, 14d to 17d; English horse hides, lOd to 12d; German horse hidea ditto, — d to — d; Spanish ditto, lOd tol6d. Calf skins ( if rounded. 2d to 4d per lb more), 201b to401b per dozen, 18d to 22d; 421b to 501b, i8a to 22d 521b to 601b, I8d to 21d; 651b to 1001b, 17d to 29d, Seal skins large — a to — s: small, — a to— a. Kips. lOd to sod: basils. 7d to 16d. OIL MARKET.— The transactions in Linseed Oil have been steady, with scarcely any fluctuation in value; but Rape haa again attracted much attention, and prices have further advanced Is per e \ The transactions in Palm and Cocoa- nut have been moderate at fc r cur- rencies. Olive without alteration. The trade in fish oils has bei\ juiet. Per tun:— Headmatter £— to £—; Sperm, Colonial, £ 85 0a to £ 86 0s; Southern, pale, £ 43 03 to £ 41 0a; Seal, pale, £ 48 0a to £ 4810s; ditto, other sorts, £ — 0s to £ — Os: Cod, £ 49 Os to £ 50 0a; East India, £— to £— 0s; Olive, Gallipolt, £ 60 0a to £— 0s ; ditto, Mogadore, £ 52 0s to £ s ;" Palm, fine Lagos, £ 119s Od to £ 0 0s; Palm Nut, £— 0s Od to£— 0a: Cocoa- nut, Cochin, £ 2 17s Od to £— 0a Od ; ditto, Ceylon, £ 2 12a Od to £— Oa; Linseed, £ 2 3a 3d to £ 2 3a 6d ; Rape, foreign re- fined, £ 2 17a to £ 2 17a 6d; ditto, brown, £ 214 6d to £—; groundnut £— 0a; Lard oil, £ 0 0a. We find Du Barry's health- restoring Eevelenta Arabica Food the safest remedy for nervous, bilious, stomachic, and liver com- plaints, constipation, indigestion ( dyspepsia), consumption, diarrhoea, all gastric disorders, acidity, heartburn, palpitation, irritability, sleeplessness, distension, flatulency, phlegm, haemorrhoids, coughs, colds, asthma, ^ bronchitis, dysentery, debility.— Andrew Ure, M. D.. F. B. S.; Dr Harvey, Dr Shorland, Dr Campbell, Dr Bud Wurzer. It saves fifty times its cost in other remedies. Packed in tins, lib, 2s 9d; 121b, free of carriage, 22s. Barry Du Barry and Co, 77, Regent- street, London; 26, Place Vendome, Paris; and 12, Eue d 1' iSmpereur, Brussels. 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 8, 1863. TO CORRESPONDENTS. Questions submitted for answers must have some distinctive features, " Constant Readers" and " Constant Subscribers" are so numerous that such signatures only produce confusion. Questions if not sent early on Friday morning cannot be answered till the following week. Questions net answered must be repeated. Articles sent for insertion, if rejected, are not preserved. , ct TURF. In or& tr to save correspondents as well as ourselves much unueces- Bary trouble, we beg to state that we can give no further informa- tion respecting scratchings than Is embraced in our weekly list of " Horses struck out of their en- Boyal Oak—" The field" Includes all except the four taken. S. Thornton— We received them about eleven o'clock on the night of the 17th ult, and they were published by us on the following morning. , „ ^ , Hatter— The Wizard, at 3 to 1; Thormanby was at 4 to 1. F R— Olarior. „ Early Purl— 1 : Wild Dayrell started for the Derby first fa- vourite at evens. 2 : So. Modesty— We know of no such publication. 8 S— Caractacus was scratched for the Leger on the 10th of Septem- ber, at 10: 15 a. m. D D— John Day trained Buckthorn when he won the Ascot Stakes in 1853. James Davis— The bet was made before the mare was scratched, and therefore you must pay. Cockpen— 1: Buckstone finished third, a length and a half behind Marquis, for the Derby. 2: No, only a notice in " Nlmrod's Northern Tour." TP— Pantomime, 3 yrs, carried 5st 81b ( including 61b extra) for the Ebor Handicap in 1853. Mr Payne— The Derby was run on Wednesday, May 30, in 1838. P R— Blemished, not unsound. *#* Several questions unavoidably stand over until next week. STEEPLE CHASING. The first steeple chase at St Albans was in 1830, but there had been private matches earlier, as well as the Great Leicestershire Steeple Chase in 1829. Minerva— No. J Y— Chandler jumped 39 feet at Leamington. J. W. Jones, Carmarthen— There being no p. p. agreement the chooser of Ace of Hearts must pay. Bones— No declaration was made of the non- starting of Ace of Hearts for the Carmarthenshire Handicap. This will answer other correspondents. TROTTING. B and C— 1: Yes, by Trustee. 2 : Charley Westhall. Hope— Yes. HUNTING. *** We shall feel especially obliged to our correspondents if, in Bend- ing us accounts of runs, they will write on one side of the paper only. Erin- go- Bragh— You may get them at 246, Strand. Shamrock's sketches have never yet been collected, the more's tho pity. Spider— Answered two or three weeks since. Light, ventilation, cleanliness, and. if very obsti- nate, a little smoke. COURSING. *** Those correspondents who kindly furnish us with accounts of meetings, are earnestly re- quested to write on one side of the paper only. Kington— The " Coursing Calen- dar" is published at 346, Strand. The volume for 1862 has ap- peared during the past week. RABBIT COURSING. B. Burkhill— Bets are off. Juno— No. Crew— The bet is off. AQUATICS. J A, Derby— The distance from Bugshy's to Hammersmith is about 15j miles. T. Larking— It is paid at the last deposit. Tally- ho— You are correct. H. Smith— It must be considered vacant. ANGLING. Hong Kong— The best way by far to repa r your boots is with india rubber solution and cloth made for the purpose; you cau get it at Mathews and Son's, 58, Charlng- cross, London, or any of the many India rubber cloth manufacturers. Let your boots be thoroughly dry; rub on and round the broken spot two or three coats of the solution with your finger or brush; let each coat dry before adding another ; when all are dry add one more, and before this is quite dry ap- ply a piece of the prepared cloth, previously warmed ; press down with a weight, and when all is dry and firm cut any super- fluous cloth from the edges, and varnish round with solution. Put the boots away for a short time in a dry, warm place. You cannot effectually repair your boots with india rubber solution of your own manufacture. PIGEON SHOOTING. I' and M— It has long been pulled down. BILLIARDS. Plough Hotel— These bets are regu- lated lather by iancy than the exact odds. About 2 to 1 is usual. G. Masters— No. 1 stars one life; if No. 2 had had but one life he would have the star. Chalk— You must state which ball came out of the pocket. Cameronian— The new player plays from baulk. J. M'Shane— It Is division. QUOITS, J G— This must be settled by the rules attaching to the gift. DOMINOES. H B— Double blank is even. W. Jones— No. SKITTLES. T M K— If he backs himself to knock down eight, and he gets the whole, he wins. RAFFLE. G A— J. B. loses. Bristol Crown Tavern— Thirty- nine did win. ANSWERS CRICKET. Winchester— The colour of tlie Winchester Eleven is dark blue. R. G. Penny— I: Dark blue, and they have not been changed. 2 : Eton light blue, Harrow dark blue, and Winchester dark blue. South Notts— He cannot return again. J D— 1: The Guide will be pub- lished on the 20th of this month. 2: Doubtless from the Increase of cricket. CARDS WHIST.— Y Z- He was quite right to do It. Wm. Wright— You could ask the players to " place their cards" be- fore the trick was completed, but not afterwards. Wilhelm— No. R B— Of course he has. W W W— No. G H H— Yes. Cantab— No. M W J C— No. G A B— 1: The game proceeds. 2: " Watson on Whist," published by Boone, Bond- street. J K P— It depends entirely upon circumstances. J R, Cty— If the queen was down it was too late. W M L— He is not bound to de- clare. CRIBBAGE.- J S, Red Lion- He can again peg him back two, and peg himself forward two. B and C— No second sequence. Bucephalus— He must place it be- hind the other peg. Ensign— Only one hole. LOO.— C C C R— The cards must be played over correctly, and should No. 4 win a trick It remains in the pool. O P— No. John Maker— No. C J, Sheffield— No. J. Waters— You are looed. R N— Only if two persons stand. H F N W— He is bound to lead the ace. BLIND- HOOKEY.— Sailor— Ace wins. THEATRICAL. H L J— August 8,1856, aged 59. J P— It was played 345 nights. PEDESTRIANISM. Flask— By George Seward, in9£ sec. This answers Garibaldi, & c. J H— By Alblson, in 4mln 22£ sec. This answers Doctor, & c. Tim— By Mills, in 30min 9sec. Shanghae— Certainly not. Y— Levett, in 51min 45sec. J. Lister— By H. Reed, in 48Jsec. Francis— Deertoot. West London— Not timed. A M T W N— Deerfoot Dockray— 5lmin 45sec. RING. We have this week received nume- rous answers to challenges which have appeared in our paper, and we have again to state that it is not our practice to insert such answers where men give ad- dresses to which letters and other communications can be for- warded. In cases where money • is forwarded to us by the chal- lenged persons the case is dif- ferent. We cannot, however, re- ceive any sum below £ 1 for the purpose of match making. J F— We have no record of such a match ; we never heard of Licka Pratt. Kelsor— The bet is off. E F— No. W. Hemmings— About 12st 81b or I2st 91b; we should say never over 13 stone. J D X— Yes. D B E— No. Mary Phillips— No. Yeldarb— Sayers under list, height 5ft 8£ in ; Heenan I2st 71b, height 6ft ljin. Cheltenham— We have no recol- lection, and have no time to search our file. H. T. Porter— We should not think there is any difference. T. Harris— Dillou was tlie favourite at 6 to 4. MISCELLANEOUS. Legal questions are not answered by us under any circumstances, but are at once consigned to the waste paper basket. T A— The Stockton and Darlington in 1825. W and H—' The bet is off. Ceylon— We have no record, but we believe the rope was not aban- doned until after 1847. T. C. Davidson— Yes. X X— If it can be satisfactorily Eroved that he received it onestly. A Z Y— A man named Cook, for the murder of Mr Paas, at Lei- cester, in 1831. Sayil— We do not know of such an establishment. W. W. Vizard— We never saw it, and cannot say ; go into the jeweller's shop and ask. A Lot of Unbelievers— His son. T G— No. H. Smith— We never heard of it. Drummer— Yes. J. Teppett— One does duty for many. W N. York— No. J. Jeffrey— 1: 6s 6d a quarter, or 26s a year. 2: By rust Office order. A S- No. E S— We do not give legal opinions; consult a solicitor. A Q- No. J. Oswell— About fifty; consult a geography, we have not time to reckon them up. Sarah M— Certainly not. W A B- Go to Mr Bartley, of Ox- ford- street. Whist Club— 5ft 10| in. H B— There was no such French- man ; he was English, and it took place in 1836. A News Agent— We have no re- cord. T. Smithson— There is a work by the Rev Mr Dixon on the manage- ment of dovecots and aviaries, which might help you, published, we believe, by Murray; we do not know of a werk on the rear- ing and breeding of pheasants. Portadown— We don t know the game you mean. mv& Htfe m fLontion. LONDON, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8. such a sum, and we know full well that thw will not be so restricted. The favour will cost more. We only give the figures to show how much may be done by Buch small means. As satin ribbons are not generally! made at Co- ventry, the rule should be to have silk ribbons, the spe- cial produce of that locality. A question has been asked what should be the design on tliem. The answer seems easy. Religion sanctions Love, and Charity is of its essence. Let then the words " Faith, Hope, and Charity" form the motto round the prince's feathers, and the little silk favour worn on that day may then be preserved for many a year with a proud and virtuous recollection, not alone of pleasure felt, but of duty performed. We are con- fident that nothing would better please Her Majesty than the adoption of such a motto, constituting as it does that which was so authoritatively declared to be the very essence of religion. But Spitalfields, too, is darkened by distress. Fashion can re- store it to comfort. Let then fashion perform this noble act of public service. The lady who is to be Princess of Wales, whose coming amongst us we so cordially hail, a coming we hope to be attended with years of happiness to her, to her husband, and to the people, may gracefully signalise her arrival, and her sway over the fashionable world, by restoring happiness to the dejected silk weavers of Spital fields. She can do it at no greater cost than that of setting an ex- ample. If she pleases to introduce the use of silk dresses, her example will be instantly followed, and the era of her wedding will then be remembered as that of the renewal of comfort in manv homes from which it is now banished. All that is required is to " let her know how much good it is in her absolute power to effect. Her own kind heart will at once induce her to act on the knowledge. POLAND. „ We have elsewhere referred to Poland ; to the absolutely un- trustworthy accounts of what is passing there ; but there can be no doubt as to the cause of the present insurrection. Here is an official statement, which, being an official statement, and being issued with a view to calm the irritation so wilfully and wickedly excited, must be taken as decisive against those who make it public:— " The President of the city of Warsaw publishes a report re- specting the recruiting there, according to which, ' of 1,657 per- sons arrested as liable to military service, 949 have been dis- missed ; consequently, about 559 persons remain as actual con- scripts. The President says that the reason why so great a num- ber of persons were seized is, that the people believed there would be no recruiting, and therefore had not provided themselves with proofs of exemption.'" So that a raid was made on all; and as no such raid was ex- pected, men were not prepared with " proofs of exemption." In such a case honour, honesty, and justice wouW, each and all, have suggested that the greatest moderation should be exercised. The Russian Government, the opposite of honour, honesty, and justice, took advantage of the unsuspecting state of the people to make them suffer the more. Nearly one- third of those that were arrested in bed, marched to damp dungeons, half starved, and in some cases flagellated, are all that are retained. Had the original number been 1,677 it would have been exactly one- third. All the rest, according to the statement of the great official, were illegally ( and illegally, even under the barbarous laws and savage practice of Russia) carried off from their houses. What can be thought of such a Government, exeept that it is a diabolic curse \ What can be hoped, what ought to be hoped for Poland, except that it may- be able to get rid of such a curse ? At present we fear to enter- tain the hope. THE QUEEN'S SPEECH. It would be difficult to imagine a speech with less meaning than that which has been read as the Queen's Speech on the opening of Parliament. Nor can it be said that the beauty of its Btyle makes up for its deficiency in substance. There is nothing to be said of it but that it is a formal platitude. Yet there are many things which deserve notice even in the Royal Speech, and as to which something marked and intelligible might have been said. But, perhaps, the fancy is that it is clever to pledge your- self to nothing. So far has this been carried that not even domes- tic legislative reforms are named. Some are promised; but what they are, or what subjects they refer to, no one knows. One thing alone is certain— an endowment is to be asked for the Princess of Wales. As to all other matters, a silence as complete as if the Ministers were resuscitated soothsayers from old Greece is pre- We are told that we are on " satisfactory " terms with everybody. There may be some doubt of this. America, divided as it is on all other matters, is united in disliking us. It is true that this is not our fault, but that fact might have been suggested in a brief yet expressive sentence, which would have been twenty times better than the cold and formal style in which the contest in North America is mentioned. Here, particularly, might have been expressed something which showed how deeply we felt for the sufferings of both the contending parties, at the same time that our duty and their own wishes were alike opposed to our inter- ference in the quarrel. And a small modification of the expres- sion might have united in one expression of regret, as they have been united in one course of suffering, large bodies of the popula- tions of the States and of England. But there is no heart in this lip utterance of state; it is merely a form, and, consequently, its frigidity deprives it of all grace. Nothing is said of the quarrel with Brazil; nothing of what prompted the proposed surrender of the Ionian Islands; no de- claration made that it does not, and will not, change what is familiarly known as our Eastern Policy; nor, with regard to Greece itself is there the utterance of anything which looks as if more than an usher's feeling towards a wayward schoolboy, was entertained by the men who have prepared this Speech. It would really seem as if the occurrence which Mr Kinglake describes of the hopeless sleepiness of the Cabinet orer the Duke of Newcastle's despatch on the invasion of the Crimea had been repeated in the case of this precious composition. Not a schoolboy could have drawn out a worse— any clever sohoolboy must have prepared a better. Happily for the country there exist the means, if there are men in Parliament capable of using them, to draw from the Ministers explanations on all these subjects thus left most unsatisfactorily unexplained. The Speech is not a good text in itself, but it may lead to the utterance of some good themes. Dulness does some- times provoke wit, and even a heavy and lumbering State paper ( and a royal speech is a State paper) has been known to give occasion to debates in which all that the Speech sought to conceal has been brought to light This has not been quite the case in this instance. The conduct of Earl Russell with respect to the Ionian Islands has been, of course, defended by Earl Russell, but the value of that defence rests upon matters as to which the country has, as yet, but imperfect information. When the papers have been printed we shall see whether the offer was spontaneous, or whether it was the result of temptation or of pressure. In like manner we shall then be able to understand another piece of Earl Russell's and Mr Odo Russell's conduct, namely, that which relates to the offer to the Pope of a residence at Malta; and shall understand whether that which is now thought to be an act of simple ridiculousness does or does not bear that character. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. THE PRINCE OF WALES'S MARRIAGE. The marriage is to take place at Windsor. Every one regrets the^ Jitermination, but no one can alter it. So the best thing to begone is to make the most of what is within our power. Plea- sure, with those who are in circumstances to be able to abandon themselves to its influence, may be united with beneficence, and may thus double its own attractiveness. And in this instance there is the added recommendation that relief to the distressed aeed not eonsist of anything but affording honest employment, and that even the comparatively humble may assist in creating that employment. The sensible and practicable scheme has been proposed that the distressed Coventry ribbon weavers should re- ceive relief by means of the purchase of ribbons. If every one will wear a white silk favour on the day of the prince's marriage, comfort will be thereby diffused through Coventry for weeks. And the cost to each person need but be small. London alone contains a population of two and a half millions at least. Assume that as the exact number, and assume sixpence as the cost of each favour, and there would be at once a sum of £ 62,000 raised without effort. Of course we do not fancy Shalt those vhc e& n afford to give more should he restricted to MILITARY AND NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. THE LATE LIEUT- COLONEL JOHN MANSEL, C. B.— The above gallant and distinguished officer, who died at Smeadmore, Dorset, on Thursday, Jan 29, in the 87th year of his age, entered the army in March, 1795, and served in the West Indies and the Peninsula. He became lieut- colonel, Jan 1, 1812, and commanded a provisional battalion, consisting of four companies of the Queens and alike number of the 53d, at the battle of Toulouse. This gallant officer, who had his horse shot under him on the memorable July 22, 1812, had received the gold medal and one clasp for Salamanca and Toulouse. DEATH OF SIE OED HONYMAN, BART.— We have to record the death of Colonel Sir Ord Honyman, Bart, late of the Grenadier Guards, aged sixty- eight years. DEATH OF REAR- ADMIBAL CHRISTOPHER WYVILL.— We have to record the death of Rear- Admiral of the Red. Christopher Wyvill, which occurred at the Grange, Bedale, Yorkshire, on Thursday last, aged 71 years. The deceased officer was son of the late Rev Christopher Wyvill, and brother of Marmaduke Wyvill, sen, of Constable Burton, who was for some time M. P. of the city of York. He entered the navy, Oct 25, 1805, as first- class volun- teer, on board the Tribune. By the death of Rear- Admiral Wyvill, Rear- Admiral of the White, John Kingcome, Com- mander- in- Chief in the Pacific, becomes Rear- Admiral of the Red. Rear- Admiral of the Blue, Thomas Matthew Charles Symonds, C. B., Superintendent of Devonport Dockyard, becomes Rear- Admiral of the White. FRANCE. A deputation from the Senate presented the address of that body to the Emperor. The Court was present at the ceremony; Prince Napoleon, the minority of. one, was absent. The Moniteur says;— « The Emperor received a deputation with the Address of the Senate yesterday, and observed in reply, • I receive with thanks the Address by which the Senate gives its approbation to my policy. The expressions of devotion which it contains touch me sincerely. The unanimity displayed in voting the Address has also given me deep satisfaction, because it testifies a harmony which cannot fail to bring about happy results.''' The Moniteur contains news from Mexico. General Forey was still at Orizaba with the main body of the expeditionary force, collecting provisions and ammunition, and preparing to march towards Puebla as soon as the necessary resources should have been brought together. The debate on the Address commenced on Wednesday in the Corps Legislatif. M Plichon, who opened it, principally spoke upon home affairs, and censured the Governmental system in regard to the public press and the interference of the adminis- tration in electoral matters. M Koll Bernard delivered his usual furious speech against England. SPAIN. The Diario Espanol says that the fraction of the former majority of Marshal O'Donnell which joined the Opposition are about again to support the Ministry. It is stated that the cabinet does not at present intend to recognise the kingdom of Italy. General Prim and Senor Olozaga have come to an understanding, and will both assume the leadership of the Progressist party. General Prim has gone to Valencia. Senor Isturitz will soon depart for Paris as Bpanish ambassador; his instructions are principally to bring about a good understanding between France and Spain. Marshal Serrano, in answer to the proposal of Senor Valera, for the recog- nition of the kingdom of Italy by Spain, said:—" Nearly all the nations which have recognised Italy are Protestant! The recog- nition of Italy by Spain would be inseparable from the recognition of any event which might be accomplished at Rome.'' The Mi- nister did not consider the accomplishment of Italian unity was an easy matter, and he doubted whether the Catholic mind of the Spanish people would approve of the ideas of Senor Valera. He recalled the fact that Carlo Alberto, King of Sardinia, delayed for eight years to recognise Queen Isabella, and said it was possible that Spain might follow the same line of conduct towards his de- scendant. ITALY. There is no foundation whatever for the statement that Signor Pasalino, in a communication addressed to the Greek Govern- ment, had expressed the readiness of King Victor Emmanuel to accept the crown of Greece for an Italian prince. The Aimoniaot Turin, the Journal of Frankfort, and many other ultramontane journals have made a violent assault on Mr Odo Russell for having been the medium of offers from the Bri- tish Government to the Pope in a dangerous juncture. The Ar- monia compares Mr Russell to Satan tempting Our Saviour to throw himself from the pinnacles of the Temple! PORTUGAL. The law abolishing the use of passports in the interior of Por- tugal has passed the Cortes. The Cortes are discussing the law of entail, which will now either be abolished or considerably modi- fied. A rumour has recently been spread, it is supposed through intrigue, that the Bank of Portugal is insolvent. The bank is generally believed to be perfectly solvent. The subscription in- stituted in favour of the British operatives promises to give a good result. THE MARRIAGE OF THE PRINCE OF WALES. PASSING EVENTS. WANTON OUTRAGE.— On Saturday, Jan 31, Joseph Buckland, 16, the son of a mill ir living near Stafford, Piddletrenthide, and Robert Churchill, were committed for trial on the charge of placing three chairs on the line of the South Western Railway, near Dorchester. The engine- driver of a passenger- train had noticed the chairs on the line about thirty yards in advance, and prevented the train from running off the line by putting on full steam and driving through the chairs. MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE IN SOUTH DURHAM.— A clue to the sudden and mysterious disappearance of Captain Gales, of the South Durham Militia, has at last been found. On Saturday, Jan 31, the body of the unfortunate gentleman, in a state of nudity, was taken from the river Wear, at Sunderland, but of the cause and the circumstances of his terrible end nothing is yet definitely known. The deceased, who was a young man and un- married, has been misssing since November last. The inquest on the body of William Davey, the policeman who was murdered a short time back at Acton, was resumed on Thursday, before Mr Bird, and several witnesses were examined, but no fresh evidence of identity was brought forward. The inquest was again adjourned till Tuesday, when it is believed the police will be in possession of information which will bring the crime home to one of the prisoners. DEATH OF A COUNTY COURT JUDGE.— The Western Daily Press records the death of Mr Willes, who succeeded Sir J. E. Wilmot as county court judge at Bristol. Mr Willes took his seat on the bench for the first time in Bristol on the morning of Monday, Jan 26, and on Monday morning, Feb 2, about ten o'clock, he expired, after an illness of only a few days' continuance in anything like a serious form. The deceased, however, had been for some time in delicate health, but expected benefit from the climate of the west of England. FIRES AND LOSS OF LIFE.— On Tuesday morning a fire broke out in the back room of the premises of Mr T. Fletcher, hatter, Lombard- street, Mint- street, Borough. The engines were shortly on the spot, only being a few yards distant, and succeeded in speedily extinguishing the fire, when Mrs Fletcher was found nearly burnt to a cinder. The loss will fall on the Sun Fire Office.— Another fire broke out on the extensive premises of Mr H. Cutrick, woolstapler, Bermondsey- square. The engines from South wark Bridge- road were promptly on the spot, but the fire could not be extinguished until the drying- room stoves and contents were burnt out The loss will fall on the Alliance Fire Office. SHOCKING DEATH.— On Monday Mr Gresham Wiles, of the firm of Gresham Wiles and Brown, brewers, of Mailing- street, Cliffe, near Lewes, was found drowned in a tun of beer. It ap- pears that about half- past one o'clock Mr Wiles was talking for some minutes to one of his men, and then went into the brewery. This was the last time he was seen alive. About a quarter past two, as George Ellis, one of the brewers, was looking into the tun room, he observed Mr Wiles's coat hanging on one of the vats. He was then satisfied that Mr Wiles was somewhere about the premises, and was about to leave the room, when his eye caught sight of a hat floating on the top of a tun of beer, and, on making a closer inspection, discovered the body of the unfortunate de- ceased. He immediately called for assistance, and the body was taken out. It is conjectured that Mr Wiles, in going to the room in question, perceived that the tun required skimming, and, there being no one near to do it, took off his coat to skim it himself. While thus engaged, it is believed that the fumes of the beer overcame him, and that he. then lost his balance and fell in. BEFORE FREDERICKSBURG.— Many of the Confederate soldiers are dressed in the same kind of overcoat as that worn by the Union soldiers, and there is little doubt that they often pass into the camps of the Union army without being detected. That there are many spies in the Union army cannot be doubted, and some of them are. in high positions. Nothing can be done in the Union army but it" is immediately known by the enemy; even the countersign is sometimes, if not always, known, as the following conversation, which was held between two pickets of the armies, will show. The Confederate picket shouts, " Hallo, Yank."— " Hallo, Reb."—" What's the countersign ?''—" Don't know," says Yank.—" I do," says Reb.—" What is it?" and forthwith Reb gives it.— Reb continued, " Where is Burnside ?"—" Don't know."—" I do."—" Where is he ?''—" Gone to Washington ;" and so he had that very afternoon.— Correspondent of Toronto Leader. A HINT FOB OUR BPARROW CLUBS.— Those valiant members of the agricultural community who spend their time in killing small birds, and then meet together to celebrate their folly, may do well to read the following prices, which the Auckland Acclima- tisation Society offer for the introduction of birds and animals, in which New Zealand is deficient:— Hares, per couple, male and female, £ 5 ; red deer, do, £ 15; blackcock or grouse, cock and hen, £ 10; silver pheasants, do, £ 5; nightingales, do, £ 5; English partridges, do, £ 4; cuckoos, do, £ 3; missel thrush, do, £ 2 ; com- mon thrush, do, £ 2 ; blackbirds, do, £ 2; starlings, do, £ 2 ; sky- larks, do, £ 2 ; rooks, do, £ 2 ; crows, do, £ 2 ; jays, do, £ 110s ; robins, do, £ 1 10s ; wrens, do, £ 1 10s ; bullfinches, do, £ 1; grey linnets, do, 15s; green linnets, do, 15s; sparrows, do, 5s; English quails, do, £ 1. GREAT FIRE IN BERMONDSEY.— On Tuesday afternoon a fire broke out on the premises of Messrs Learmonth and Roberts, curriers, in Swan- street, Bermondsey. The premises in which the misfortune commenced belonged to Messrs Learmonth and Roberts, curriers and leather dressers. The owners of the pro- perty have for several years carried on a very extensive business for private firms and also the Government, which made it ne- cessary that factories of great size should be used. These build- ings comprised warehouses, having lofts over them, filled with goods of a most costly character, drying houses built principally of timber, splitting houses used for splitting hides and other de- scriptions of leather, buildings used as finishing houses or shops, and immense barns used for the housing of bark. All these buildings communicated with each other, wbich, to a certain extent, will account for the rapid spread of the fearful element, which in the course of a few hours laid in ruins such a vast amount of valuable property. The building was heated by steam power, so that it is not at all probable that the disaster was occasioned, as is frequently the case, by using naked stoves in the place. The engines, including the land steam fire engine, were quickly on the spot, and did all that could be done to prevent the spread of the flames, but the factories of Messrs Learmonth were com- pletely destroyed. The premises were insured. SERIOUS RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT PRESTON.— On Wednesday night, Feb 4, at a late heur, an accident of a very serious nature oc- curred on the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway Company's line at Preston. About eleven o'clock the train from Scotland and the North of England to London, & c, which was due at Preston at 10: 40, but which had been delayed on the road, was proceeding along the line near Maudland Bridge, when a goods waggon, which had been placed in a coal siding belonging to Messrs Turner, by some means broke loose and ran into the latter portion of the train, smashing four or five carriages and a van, and seriously injuring many of the passengers. The person who re- ceived the most severe bruises was a Preston traveller named Pen- rice, whose arm and other parts of his body were much lacerated. Mr Penriee's son, a boy about eight years of age, was also much hurt. Both sufferers were immediately conveyed to the refresh- ment- room at the Preston railway station, where they were at- tended by Messrs Hall, Pilkington, and Howitt, surgeons, and afterwards taken to their residence in Starkie- street. Charley Westhall, the celebrated pedestrian, wras in a carriage which was smashed to pieces, and received severe contusions, and his right arm was rendered useless by an injury to the elbow. Other sengers received contusions, but not of a severe character. Tft* e damage on the whole, it is estimated, will not fall far short of £ 500. It is not exactly known what caused the waggon to break loose, some attributing it to the wind, which was blowing strong at the time, whilst others aver that the points had not been pro- perly adjusted. We learn that an inquiry is to be instituted by the railway company respecting it. The Illustrated London News, Nov 8, speaking of Benson's watches in the Exhibition, says:—" Ranged round the base of the clock were the watches which Mr Benson exhibited, and which have been universally admired for the beauty and elegance of the designs engraved upon them. The movements are of the finest quality which the art of horology is at present capable of pro- ducing. "^ Chronometer,( duplex, lever, horizontal, repeaters, centre seconds, keyless, split seconds, and every description of watch adapted to all climates. Bemson's illustrated pamphlet of watches ( free by post for two stamps) contains a short history of watch- making, with descriptions and prices. It acts as a guide in the purchase of a watch, and enables those who live in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, the colonies, India, or any part of the world, to select a watch, and have it sent free and safe by post.— J. W. Benson, prIzs medalist;, 33 and 34, Ludgate- hill, London, Estab- lished 1749, AUSTRIA. The General Correspondent states that an Austrian Minister of State will shortly proceed to Venetia, announcing to the inhabi- tants extensive reforms which will be granted by the Emperor. PRUSSIA. In the Chamber of Deputies a letter was read from Herr von Bismark- Schonhausen to the President of the Chamber, wherein the former stated that the King cannot be induced to re- ceive a deputation from the Chambers for the presentation of the address. The President of the Chamber therefore proposed that the address should be sent direct to the King as a letter, which was agreed to without debate. Fifty members of the upper house, belonging to different political parties, proposed the draft of an address to the King. The address says that the present conflict has arisen because each of the three legislative powers of the state has exceeded the rights formally conferred upon it by the constitution. The Prussian constitution does not prescribe which of the three ruling bodies is to yield in case of dissension. The members proposing the address do not wish the Crown to infringe the law, nor do they regard the present emer- gency as one in which any of the ruling bodies is placed upon its defence. They hope that, by moderation and strictly legal means, the existing dangers of anarchy and absolutism may be averted, and they promise their support to any feasible project of agree- ment between the lower house and the Crown. POLAND. It would be absurd to give the various " telegrams" which have reached England, pretending to give accounts of the insurrection. One official paper actual^' announced " that the news, received by the Government from the provinces is of a satisfactory nature, and that order is being everywhere re- established." It is now clear that small bands of insurgents from numerous towns have congregated, that they have come in sufficient numbers to form what are called army " divisions''— that there have been combats between them and the Russian tro > ps with varying success, that some Russian officers have been found in their ranks, and being captured were forthwith shot, and that at one place the in- surgents have seized the Government treasure. The insurrection was occasioned in the first instance by the cruel and savage man- ner in which the conscription, directed solely against the in- habitants of the towns, was effected. It was hoped by the Go- vernment that the peasantry, not being directly assailed, would allow the towns to suffer without attempting to assist them, and then it was intended, it seems, to try the same course on the pea- santry, when it was hoped the towns would be quiet. The peasants, however, have since joined in considerable numbers. Letters from Warsaw announce that the insurgents occupy and are fortifying Lypa, on the Polish and Lithuanian frontier. They have occupied the railway station at that town, and used the ma- terials of the workshops attached to the station in constructing their fortifications. Siege trains have been despatched against Lypa. The main body of the insurgents is said to be stationed near Augustowo, and under the command of Jelinkiewiez, late a colonel in the army of Garibaldi. A second division, commanded by Count Iyskiewiez, is taking up positions near Kawa, on the river Rawka, in the district of Warsaw. The third division of the insurgents, commanded by Frankowski, in the district, is posted in the district of Lublin. The insurgents muster strong in the district of Radomsk. The communication between these dis- tricts is interrupted. The grenadier corps of Novogorod will be conveyed by railway through Prussia. The communication between Wilna, Grodno, and Warsaw, is interrupted. GREECE. M Babbi, formerly Minister under the Coletti Administration, has been elected President of the National Assembly by a large majority, and M Moraiteni, President of the Court of Cassation, has been chosen Vice- President. The National Assembly has unanimously passed resolutions de creeing the throne to have been forfeited by Otho, his Queen, and dynasty, and to have become vacant. The National Assembly also declared Prince Alfred to have been elected King of the Greeks by 230,000 votes. The Coburger Zeitung gives an official confirmation to the news that the Duke of Saxe- Coburg has definitely declined to become a candidate for the throne of Greece, and announces that his high- ness will himself make public a full account of the negotiations which preceded this refusal. BRAZIL. The British Legation has demanded an indemnity for the un- lawful appropriation of the cargoes of certain English vessels wrecked on the coast of the Rio Grande, as well as satisfaction for the imprisonment of three English naval officers. The Brazilian (. Government having refused these demands, the English seized five merchant vessels. An arrangement was then made under which the Brazilian Government will pay an indemnity, to be fixed at London. The other question has been submitted to the arbitration of the King of the Belgians. The affair caused great popular excitement, which has now, however, subsided. AMERICA. Resolutions have been introduced in the Senate declaring that the attempt by France to subjugate Mexico is hostile to the United States, and to free institutions anywhere, and that it is a violation of international law, and a violation of the faith of France pledged by the London treaty of October, 1861, between France, Spain, and England, and repeatedly assured to the Federal Government through the American minister in Paris. The resolution farther declares that it is the duty of the Federal Government to require the withdrawal of the French forces, and noiv, and always, to lend such aid to Mexico as is required to pre- vent forcible European intervention in her political affairs. Pre- sident Lincoln is requested to communicate to the Mexican Go- vernment the views expressed by Congress, and to negotiate a treaty with Mexico to make these effective. The rumour of General Burnside crossing the Rappahannock has not been confirmed. Despatches from Fortress Monroe state that the Confederate authorities have ordered that Federal officers captured after Jan 12 should be delivered to the governors of the States where captured. General Halleck has ordered that no more Confederate officers shall be released on parole. President Lincoln has signed the bill for a further issue of 100,000,000 Treasury notes for the payment of the army, and has sent a message to Congress urging it to restrict the issue of irre- deemable paper currency, and to tax the circulation of the banks. A bill has been reported to the Senate to authorise letters of marque. The privateer Retribution is cruising off Sc. Thomas's. The Governor of New Jersey, in his message to the Legislature, de- nounces the Emancipation Proclamation and the illegal arrests, and recommends peace upon the basis of the union of the States with their equality and rights unimpaired. The Richmond Inquirer says a new financial scheme has been introduced in the Confederate Congress proposing an amendment to the Constitution, and legalising the issue of notes as legal tender during the war and for five years after its termination. The scheme also includes a proposal for purchasing the whole of the Southern cotton crop— the present crop to be purchased at 10 to 15 cents per lb. We learn from an address of General Burnside to his troops, that it was resolved that they should again meet the enemy, who were divided and weakened by the actions in Tennessee and Arkansas, and that the auspicious moment had arrived to strike a mortal blow and gain a decisive victory. Orders were therefore given to cross the Rappahannock, but the elements interfered with the general's plans, and although the attempt was made, and some portion of the army advanced to the Rappahannock with the intention of crossing it and surprising the enemy, on the 24th the project was abandoned, and the Federal army returned to its former position, having effected nothing. Tbe Confederates were on the alert, and threw up new entrenchments in the rear of Fredericksburg, and took measures to render the Federals again crossing the Rappahannock at the same point a difficult operation. General Grant is reported to have left Memphis for another attack on Vicksburg. The Federal expedition up the White River had proceeded 300 miles and captured two forts. Congress has re- jected the Secretary of the Treasury's banking scheme. The Finance Bill now before Congress provides for raising 300,000,000 dollars by twenty- year six per cent loans, 300,000,000 dollars by three- year six per cent Treasury notes, and a further issue of 300,000,000 dollars legal- tender notes. Gold was at 50 prem. General Bragg, in an address to his army, claims to have captured at Murfreesboro 16,000 prisoners, 30 pieces of artillery, 7,000 small arms, and 800 waggons. The Federals have captured St Charles, Duval's Bluff, and Desarie, on the White River, and their gun- boats are more than 300 miles above the mouth of the river. [ From the Court Circular.'] The marriage of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales with Princess Alexandra of Denmark will take place upon Tuesday, March 10. By Her Majesty's command the ceremony will be performed in Bt George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in which chapel the Prince of Wales was christened, and by which arrangement the Queen will be enabled to be present in private, which could not under existing circumstances have been the case at the Chapel Royal in London. Upon the 7th of March the Princess Alexandra will arrive in England, and upon her arrival at the Bricklayers' Arms station will drive, accompanied by the Prince of Wales and the mem- bers of her family who come to England with her, and attended by her suite, through the City and west end of London, to the Paddington terminus, on her way to Windsor. The arrangements will be much the same as on the occasion when the Princess Royal left England after her marriage. The Queen has commanded that a Levee shall be held at St James's Palace on Wednesday, the 25th of February, by his Royal Highness the Prisce of Wales, on behalf of Her Majesty. All presentations will be considered as being made to Her Majesty. The usual regulations will be observed. The Queen has commanded that a Drawing Room shall he held on Saturday, the 28th of February, at St James's Palace, by her Royal Highness the Crown Princess of Prussia, Princess Royal of Great Britain and Ireland, on behalf of Her Majesty. All pre- sentations will be considered as being made to Her Majesty. The usual regulations will be observed. We are authorised to state that the Queen, having graciously taken into consideration the interests of trade, does not require any ladies to appear in mourning at the Drawing Room announced on 28th inst, excepting the ladies of the corps diplomatique, the wives of the Cabinet Ministers, and the ladies of Her Majesty's household. At the Court of Common Council, on Thursday, the Lord Mayor informed the court that, having seen the notice of a motion with respect to the approaching marriage of the Prince of Wales, he had communicated with Sir George Grey, who had informed him that it was the wish of both the Queen and the Prince of Wales that on the arrival of the Princess Alexandra the proces- sion should be met at the terminus, and pass through the City, and it was their wish that the corporation should show their loyalty upon the occasion.— Mr Anderton then moved, amid loud cheers, " That a ward committee be appointed, under the pre- sidency of the Lord Mayor, to consider how best the citizens of London can continue to testify their loyalty and attachment to our beloved Queen and her family, by giving his royal highness and his affianced bride a public entry into the city ef London upon the occasion of her arrival in England; that, in order to make the demonstration general, and worthy of the metropolis, the committee do advise with the commissioners of the Court of Lieutenancy, the livery companies, and also with the Hon Artil- lery Company, commanding officers of the Royal London Militia and Volunteers, and such other public bodies, merchants, bankers, and traders as the committee may think fit, whereby to obtain their co- operation in the proposed demonstration." Mr Anderton said he was sure he had no need to make a long speech, as he felt confident that every member of the court would agree to the motion, and hoped the princess might be able to say that the day on which she entered the city of London as the affianced bride of the prince was the most glorious day in the whole course of her existence.— The motion was warmly seconded by Mr Alderman Humphery, and earned with acclamation. Preparations are making in all directions t © celebrate the aus- picious event by all kinds of rejoicing. MUSIC AND DRAMA. MONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS,— East Monday evening's concert commenced with Mozart's justly celebrated clarionet quintet in A, performed by Mr Lazarus, M Sainton, Ries, H. Webb, and Piatti, and this was so exquisitely rendered as to induce the audience to call for a repetition of the very beautiful glow movement Mr Lazarus, on this occasion, surpassed himself, and brought out such delicious tones from his clarionet as are seldom heard from that instrument. Haydn's quartet in C major was another genuine musical treat, and received full justice from Messrs Sainton, Ries, Webb, and Piatti. Mendelssohn's sonata in E major, one of the most interesting and least known of the great composer's works, served to display to the greatest perfection the talent of Madame Arabella Goddard, who made her first appearance after a long absence at these concerts. This lady's suppleness of touch and brilliancy of execution were required in every movement of this sonata, but her powers were never at fault, and indeed it is doubt- ful if she was ever heard to such advantage before. Accompanied by M Sainton, Madame Goddard played Dussek's sonata in B flat, and elicited, as she had done in the solo sonata, the hearty plau- dits of the entire audience. A violoncello sonata in A, written by that choice old Florentine master, Boccherini, was played by Signor Piatti with a degree of masterly finish which throws all competitors on the instrument into the shade. Mdlle Forence Lancia sang an aria from Mozart's seldom- heard opera of " Idomeneo," and Schubert's popular canzonet, " Le Berger sur la Montagne," in her usual pleasant and effective style. Madame Sainton- Dolby gave, by desire, and for the second time at these concerts, the Russian composer Glinka's ro- mance of " The Orphan," with that noble breadth of phrasing and fine feeling so conspicuous in her singing; she likewise in- troduceda new song by Smart, " Singing through therain," with which her . hearers were much pleased. Mr Sims Reeves is to sing at the concert on Monday evening, Feb 9, and will repeat Blumenthal's latest ballad, " The Message,'' and introduce an- other new song, " Doubt,'' by the apparently favourite composer, Glinka. THE STRAND THEATRE.— We had thought that the subject of garotting and burglary had been profusely burlesqued in the pages of Pi inch, in the various scenes in the pantomimes, and more especially by Mr Phillips in his humorous farce of " The Ticket of Leave," and as a consequence, that the idea was ex- hausted. The manager of this temple of fun seems not to have thought so, for he has produced a new farce, written, we believe, by a Mr Wilson, and entitled " My Knuckleduster," in which the principal part is sustained by Mr Rogers, with his accustomed ease and humour. As a Mr Smith, he takes lodgings in the suburbs of London, mistakes his brother for a garotter, converts his easy chair into a chair of torment, and undergoes a variety of fears and frights, from which he is relieved in due course. Mrs Poynter and Mr Collier assist in this trifle, which is not, to our thinking, quite up to the mark of the frolicsome farces usually given to the patrons of this theatre. A new comedietta, from the pen of Mr Woolmer, is in rehearsal. We are glad to hear that Mr Clarke is recovering, though slowly, from the effects of his severe accident. ADELPHI THEATRE.— Miss Wilton has continued to appear in the " Little Treasure" during the past week, and Mr Toole has also evoked the laughter of the house in the farce of the " Ticket of Leave.'' The new burlesque and pantomime, " George De Barnwell," gains in favour every night, and is worth a visit; the evolutions of Arthur and Bertrand, the two acrobats from the Theatre Imperial du Chatelet, are removed from the everyday performances of their fellows, inasmuch as they possess a humour and manner of their own. The thinner of the two indulges in a series of feats by which the spectator is led to believe that he can have no bones to break or joints to put out of order. The way in which he contrives to double himself up and glide into a barrel is a remnant of the marvellous which would puzzle a conjuror to explain, and put out of conceit the wisdom of a Dr Dee or Dio- fantus of the dark ages. We hear rumours of a new farce as in preparation to succeed the " Ticket of Leave," when its funis exhausted. ST JAMES'S THEATRE.— A new drama in two acts, called " The Merry Widow," was produced at this house on Saturday, Jan 31, and was so charmingly acted by the principal performers, and possessed such inherent merits of its own, that its success was unquestionable. It must be within the recollection of most of our theatrical readers that the late Madame Girardin wrote a piece called " La joie fait paur," which, under various titles, was played in this country some years since. This highly ihteresting drama appears to have first suggested another one, called " Jeanne qui pleure et Jeanne qui rit,'' at all events there is a great resemblance in the leading idea of each. In the present version, written by Mr Leicester Buckingham, the scene is laid in London, and the time chosen is the month of May, 1859. In the first act we are introduced to the office of Mr Decimus Dockett ( Mr Frank Matthews), who is waited upon by Mrs Delamere ( MissCottrell), desiring to have her marriage settle- ments drawn out by him, her affianced lover being one Arthur Aylwyn ( Mr Arthur Stirling). This gentleman is an army sur- geon, who has seen his friend Charles Mildmay perish, as he sup- poses, on the field of battle, in one of the late campaigns in India. He is charged with a dying mission from his friend, who wishes him to marry his sister, whom he knew and loved years before ; but, on his arrival in England, and attending a ball'at the French embassy, he is disgusted at seeing the widow and sister of his friend dancing and enjoying themselves without stint or measure. Hereupon he resumes an old acquaintanceship with the scheming, heartless Mrs Delamere, who he believes, from the tears she sheds, to be a model widow. Dockett, the lawyer, endeavours, but vainly, to break off the match, being assured of the true character of both ladies, and so the act terminates. In the second we are shown an apartment in Mrs Mildmay's house, where we find Mrs Charles Mildmay ( Miss Herbert) and Florence Mildmay ( Miss Patti Josephs) concealing their grief, and adopting a variety of stratagems, such as the reading of imaginary letters from the supposed dead Charles, in order to make his mother, Mrs Mild- may ( Mrs Frank Matthews), believe that he is still alive, any severe shock having been pronounced as fatal to her, she being blind and in years. Arthur makes his entree, and is amazed at all he sees, the ladies being unable at the time to explain the motive for their actions. The attorney enters the room, and during the absence of the two Mrs Mildmays releases Arthur from his engagement to Mrs Delamere, and subsequently, on their return, produces a letter written by Charles Mildmay from Southampton, to the overpowering joy of his wife. As the devoted wife, nothing could be finer than Miss Herbert's acting; and in the last scene, when the real letter is being read, and she enters unexpectedly, it rose to the highest tension of pathos. Mrs Matthews, as the blind old lady, proud of her son, and cheerful in spite of her affliction, did her utmost to realise the peculiar interest of her character; and Mr Matthews, as the honest- hearted lawyer, was both humorous and effective. Miss Cottrell, as the tear- shedding widow, looked her very best and acted her part very cleverly. This drama ought to have a M run. MR LESLIE'S CHOIR.— Tfre second concert of the season was held on Wednesday evening, and was both well attended and well received. In the first part a new part- song, " Ye Mariners of England,' 1 by Mr Leslie, was sung for the first time, and won an encore, and the exquisite madrigal, " Sweet Honey- sucking Bees," written by John Wilbye in 1601, was given with excellent effect The second part consisted entirely of Welsh national melodies, with harp accompaniments, the harpists engaged being Mr Bal8ir Chatterton, Mr T. H. Wright, and Mr John Thomas. The two choruses, " The Rising of the Sun" and " The March of the Men of Harlech," appeared to please the audience more than some of the other airs and concerted movements. Mr Thomas Adams's annual ball comes off at Willis's Rooms on Monday, Feb 16. No doubt, from his popularity among the votaries of Terpsichore, he will have a large and fashionable LAW INTELLIGENCE. MEXICO. Vice- Admiral Jurien de la Graviere returns to France at his own request. Rear- Admiral Boss6 has been appointed to his com- mand. He will leave immediately for Vera Cruz. Advices have been received from Vera Cruz. It was rumoured that General Doblado had committed suicide. It was also re- ported that there was a serious misunderstanding between Gene- rals Ortega and Cemonfert, and that numerous desertions from the Mexican garrison at Puebla were taking place. A conspiracy had been discovered in the brigade of General O'Haran, and five Mexican officers were shot 35,000 Mexican troops were at Puebla, and 10,000 more between there and the capital. There were 12,000 troops at the capital, 8,000 in Queretaro, and 12,000 in Guerrero, mostly badly armed. The fortifications of Puebla are mounted with 200 guns, and those of the city of Mexico with a like number. THE HAIB OF CHILDREN.— Nothing can be more beautiful than the flowing, curly, and golden locks of children, when properly attended to; and decidedly the best application is Rowland's Macassar Oil, which promotes beauty of appearance, and at the same time strengthens and nourishes the hair. The introduction of this universally- esteemed oil into the nursery of royalty, and to those of the aristocracy in general, is a satisfactory proof of the high estimation in which it is held. TURIH AND BAVONA RAILWAY.— It is not perhaps generally ! known that the opulent city of Turin is interested in this railway, I either in the character of shareholder, or through the subvention | stipulated with the " Societe Anonyme'' formed for its construc- ! tion, to the extent of four millions of francs, or about one- twelfth ! of the entire cost of the main line. The municipal body has re- cently decided on the construction of extensive commercial entrepot and bonding warehouses, within the precincts of the city itself, and at its own cost. It is now proposed that these esta- blishments, connected with a line to Carmagnola, shall form the goods terminus of the railway from Turin to the port of Savona, on the Mediterranean. The whole work is to be completed within the period stipulated for the construction of the main line, and of the branch to Acqui and Alexandria. By the last- named branch the port of Bavona will be brought into direct communication with the central and southern railways of Italy, many of which are already in operation, and others in the course of construction. It is proposed that the entrepot at Turin, with its connecting line to Carmagnola, shall be constructed by means of a guarantee from the municipality of Turin of 6 per cent and a sinking fund, the surplus revenue to belong to the Turin and Bavona Railway Company. By these arrange- ments an uninterrupted communication from the seaboard at Savana with Turin and the northern network of railways will be obtained, and in like manner with the southern and cen- tral lines by means of the branch from Cairo to Acqui. The line will thus be extended to 190 kilometres, and constructed in a great measure by means of guaranteed bonds and subventions from the state, the share and bond capital for the main line being about one million and a half sterling. Irrespective of the gra- dients being infinitely superior to those of the Genoa line, the traffic of which has so largely increased during the last few years, the Turin and Savona line will show a clear saving of nearly one- third of the mileage distace over that of Genoa. It is understood that the Italian Government is disposed to sanction a considerable outlay on the port of Savona, which possesses in the bay of Gado one of the finest anchorages in the Mediterranean. The system of docks proposed by Mr Abernethy, engineer to the Turin and Savona Railway, coupled with all the advantages and facilities of situation possessed by the port of Savona, cannot fail to render it the resort both of ooasting and foreign trade, and an entrepot for the commerce of Northern and Central Italy, by means of the Turin and Savona Railway. THE ISLE OF DOGS FERRY.— In the Exchequer Chamber, on Wednesday, an appeal was heard in the case of New ton v Cubitt. Mr Sergeant Pigott appeared for the plaintiff, being the repre- sentative of a ferry company, who were the lessees of the Isle of Dogs ferry, between that island and Greenwich. This was a special case arising out of an action which the plaintiff had brought against the defendant for oarrying passengers, & c, in the line of his ferry, from Potter's ferry, Isle of Dogs, across the river Thames to the town of Greenwich." In 1776 there were no residents on the Isle of Dogs, which was a mere marsh, and there was then a grant by deed to the plaintiff of " all that ferry and ferry place called Potter's Ferry, over the river Thames, extending from a place or marsh, called the Isle of Dogs, over the river Thames into the town of Greenwich, to and from the said marsh." The plain- tiffs had always exercised a monopoly with respect to persons crossing from the Isle of Dogs to Greenwich. Subsequently to the year 1850 the defendant had built houses, factories, and a church upon, and had drained the marsh called the Isle of Dogs. He also constructed a pier, and in 1858 he placed a steamer to ply across the river between his pier and the town of Greenwich. The plaintiff then brought an action against the defendant for interfering with his right. This was tried before Lord Chief Justice Erie, who asked the jury whether it was the intention of the defendant, by establishing his steam ferry, merely to accommodate the occupiers of the new houses, or to interfere with the plaintiff's ferry, and whether it had ha « i that effect. The jury found that it was not the intention of the defendant to divert the traffic, but merely to accommodate the occupiers of the new houses, but that it had affected the traffic on the plaintiff's ferry. Upon this find- ing there was a verdict for the plaintiff. The case then went be- fore the Court of Common Pleas, when judgment was given for the defendant; upon that judgment came the present appeal. The learned sergeant contended that the grant of 1776 included the whole marsh called the Isle of Dogs ; and that the plaintiff, therefore, had the exclusive right of ferry between the Isle of Dogs and the town of Greenwich. Mr Lush appeared on the other side, but was not called on.— The Chief Baron said the court were all of opinion that the judgment of the court below must be af- firmed for the reasons given by the court below.— Judgment affirmed. CURIOUS ACTION FOR AN ASSAULT.— In the Court of Exche- quer, on Wednesday, an action was brought by Richard Payne, a contractor fer discharging ships' cargoes at Chatham, against one George Barnes, his landlord, who lived within a few doors of him at Chatham, for an assault It seems that for some time there had been rumours that Barnes was too intimate with Mrs Payne, and this had reached tbe ears of the plaintiff. On the 2d of Dec plaintiff left home, intending to go to London on business. He missed the train, however, and returned home unexpectedly about three o'clock. He went upstairs to his bedroom, and met his wife on the stairs looking very much confused. On going in- to his room he found it in great disorder, and fancying he saw the bedclothes move, he lifted them up and found Barnes un- derneath. Upon this he called for his wife, and on her coming up he knocked Barnes down, and then pitched into his wife. Barnes retaliated, and cut plaintiff's head open with a pair of tongs, and then made his escape. Mrs Payne was turned out of the house, and had not lived with her husband since. The de- fence was that Mrs Payne had called in Mr Barnes to stop a leak in the bedroom, and that he was first assaulted, and only acted in self- defence.— Payne declared that there was no leak in the room, and no hing required looking after.— Mr Baron Bramwell, in summing up, said the only two questions were whether the de- fendant was justified in committing the assault; and if so, whe- ther he had used any excess of violence. The plaintiff was entitled to their verdict if the beating was not in self- defence, or was more than was necessary for that purpose. They had not to consider whether the defendant was in the house for the purpose of com- mitting adultery with Mrs Payne, or for any other unlawful object, because in either case the plaintiff had no right in law to beat him, and if he did beat him the defendant was justified in defending himself. Though that was the law, still if theythought their verdict should be for the plaintiff, and believed that he found the defendant in a situation which left no doubt that he had committed adultery with his wife, and did no more than fell him to the ground, they ought to give him damages with no niggard hand.— The jury retired, and, after a brief deliberation, found a verdict for the plaintiff. Damages—£ 200. CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT. FORGERY.— On Tuesday George Grimmett, a clerk, pleaded guilty to two charges, one of forging an acceptance to a bill of ex- change for £ 300, and another to a bill of £ 68.— Mr F. H. Lewis, who appeared for the prosecution, informed the court that the prisoner had been in the service of Messrs John Turner and Co, corn- merchants at Bristol, who were the prosecutors, as salesman and collector, and he also had the management of a small branch of their business. In the course of his occupation he received from a gentleman named Peache, one of the customers of the pro- secutors , who carries on the business of a miller at Dudley, the two sums mentioned in the indictment by checks, but instead of the prisoner transmitting these checks to his employers, which it was his duty to have done, he drew two bills of exchange for the amounts, and forged the acceptance of Mr Peache to these bills, and sent them to Mr Turner, appropriating the proceeds of the checks to his own use. The forgery was undoubtedly committed with a view to conceal the act of embezzlement; and for the sake of the prisoner's wife and family the prosecutors were desirous to recommend the prisoner to the merciful consideration of the Court. Sentence— Four 5Tears' penal servitude. A DARING BURGLAR.— On Thursday Jose Francisco, the black seaman, whose case appeared last week, under the head of " Thames Police," pleaded Guilty to one of several charges of burglary which were brought against him. Owing to the violence of the prisoner when at the police court, three or four additional gaolers were plaoed in the dock with him, but he appeared per- fectly quiet, although very sullen.— The Common Sergeant passed upon him a sentence of five years' penal servitude, and previous to leaving the dock the prisoner asked if, when In gaol, he would be able to write letters, and was told that he would be able to do so. VIOLENT ASSAULT AND LIGHT PUNISHMENT.— On Wednesday Thos. Hoskins, 42, labourer, was indicted for feloniously wound- ing Henry Wm. Darling, with intent to do him some grievous bodily harm. The prisoner had gone to the chambers at which the prosecutor, who was butler in the Temple, resided, and there asked him about some money, and some other questions relating to family matters, and without any provocation struck the prose- cutor a blow on the head with a chopper which he had concealed behind him, thereby inflicting a wound upon the head.— The jury returned a verdict of unlawfully wounding, and the Common Sergeant sentenced him to three months' imprisonment, and to enter into his own recognisances in the sum of £ 100, and two sure- ties in £ 50 each, to keep the peace towards the prosecutor. CHARGE OF MUEDERING A SAILOR.— On Thursday Diezle Silenos, 24, a Peruvian, Serafine Galate, 28, and John Caros, 48, two Greek sailors, were charged with the wilful murder of Michael Clinton. Silenos is a Peruvian, and the other two are natives of Corfu. It appeared that on the night of the 5th of January the deceased and a party of his friends were leaving a dancing- room in Rate! iff high way, a great number of English sailors being there, and a party of foreigners, amongst whom were the three prisoners. A quarrel arose, and the deceased's companions and the three prisoners wanted the deceased to fight, which he, however, declined to do, and then ran away. The three prisoners followed him, and as he was turning the corner of a street one of them stabbed him in the back, from the effects of which he died shortly after. The statement deceased made at the time his depositions were taken before he died fixed suspicion on Caros as the man who stabbed him. The deceased, however, had his back to the prisoners at the time, and had not much opportunity of seeing who it was. The evidence of a witness named Edward Harding pointed out Galate as the man who inflicted the wound. This evidence was to the effect that on the night in question he had left the house in which the parties had been drinking shortly before they left, and as he was passing near the corner of a place called Shovel- alley, he saw a number of men running, and saw the prisoner Galate take a dagger from his waistbasd, put it up his sleeve, and that he after- wards saw him strike Clinton on the shoulder and in the back. It appeared that some of the prisoner's companions had also stated that they saw Galate take the knife or dagger from the sheath and place it up his sleeve, but they did not see him strike the de- ceased. These witnesses, however, although bound over, had forfeited their recognisances, and had rejoined their ship, and left the country. The evidence of one or two other witnesses, how- ever, clearly proved that the three prisoners were together at the time of the occurrence, but the whole affair appeared to be in- volved in very great confusion. There was, however, this con- firmation of the statement of the deceased that the prisoner Caros was the man who stabbed him, that when he was taken into cus- tody his hands were found to be covered with blood.— The defence that was set up for the prisoners was that the affair arose out of a drunken brawl, and that in the state of confusion that prevailed at the time it was impossible to state clearly what did occur, and that even supposing the jury should be of opinion that the act was committed by one of the prisoners, there was nothing to show that the others concurred in it.— The jury found Galate guilty of Manslaughter, and acquitted the other prisoners.— Galate was sentenced to eighteen years' penal servitude. POLICE INTELLIGENCE. HOBBIBLE CRUELTY TO A DOG.— At Stratford, on Monday, Feb 2, Colin M'Gregor and James Taylor were charged with an act of extraordinary cruelty to a dog, on the 20th of Dec last, in the taproom of a public- house, called the Wellington, at Canning Town. From the evidence of a potman in the house, who was an unwilling witness of their proceedings, but durst not cry out for their threats, it appeared that they had seized the dog by the tail, and held it a short time over the fire, which was burning brightly; they had also twice put it into an oven by the fireplace, the second time keeping it there two or three minutes. The' potman again threatening to call out, the defendant M'Gregor opened the oven door and pulled the dog out, and threw it on the floor. The dog at that time was foaming at the mouth, but unable to cry out. The door of the room being opened, the dog, to escape from its tormentors, staggered out more dead than alive and managed to reach its home, where it must have suffered in secret for a day or two, for the attention of its owner was not called to it for some days after, when he found it in a dreadful state; the hair was burnt off the greater part of its body, its under parts were charred and burnt, and the poor creature gradually grew worse, and had several fits. At length an end was put to its sufferings by drown- ing it. After some comments on the extraordinary cruelty of the defendants, the magistrates sentenced M'Gregor to three months' and Taylor to two months' imprisonment, with hard labour, in the House of Correction. CAUTION TO WORKHOUSE AUTHORITIES.— On Tuesday the Master of the Strand Union workhouse attended at Bow- street, and made a statement to the effect that on Bunday a young woman, apparently respectable, called at the workhouse with a letter ad dressed to the matron, and purporting to be written by a lady of title in Eaton- square, who stated that she required a healthy young woman near her confinement to engage with the writer as a wet- nurse, at the same time intimating that if she could come at once she would be maintained until her services would be of avail. In the event of there being a young woman in the work- house answering this description, and willing to accept the situ- ation, she was to accompany the servant in a cab to the lady in question. A young German woman was consulted upon the sub- ject, and she at once consented to accept the lady's offer, and she was accordingly permitted to accompany the girl who had brought the letter. It appeared, however, that on leaving the workhouse, and proceeding to a cab stand in the neighbourhood, a gentleman presented himself, as if accidentally, and the girl stated that he was the husband of the lady in Eaton- square. The gentleman said, as he was going home he would take the young woman in his cab, and that she ( the maid) might have the rest of the day to herself, as she wanted to go somewhere. The young German woman got into the cab with the gentleman, but instead of going to Eaton- square, the cab was pulled up at a house of ill- fame, the girl decoyed into a room with the gentleman, and the door locked. The gentleman (?) attempted to take liberties, but the girl resisted, and made such a noise by kicking and scream- ing that the door was opened, and she escaped and returned to the workhouse. On the very same dav the assistant- overseer of Marylebone attended at Marylebone Court, and made a statement that a young woman had been taken away from that workhouse on Monday under precisely similar circumstances, and decayed to a house in Oxenden- street, whence she, too, escaped with diffi- culty, no doubt from the hands of the same ruffian. It is to be hoped the girls will be able, after their confinements, to identify the scoundrel. m , _ , DOG STEALING.— At Greenwich, on Thursday, Walter Helver- son was charged under Bishop's Act with stealing a terrier, value £ 5, belonging to James Stephen Creed, of Stanhope- street, Dept- ford. It appeared that a few days since a dog strayed from its owner's house and ran into a public- house, where the prisoner and other men were at the time drinking. The prisoner was seen to take up the dog and place it under his coat, and then walk away. He was not again seen until the evening of the following day, when he was taken into custody. It had since been ascer- tained that about three hours after he was seen to leave with the dog he arrived at a village five miles off, and had offered a dog for sale for 15s, but all trace of the animal had since been lost.— Mr Traill convicted the prisoner, and sentenced him to three months' imprisonment and hard labour in Maidstone gaol, in de- fault of paying a fine of £ 10. Row IN'A THEATRE.— At Bow- street, on Wednesday, a man named William Wray, describing himself as a gentleman, was charged with creating a disturbance in the Adelphi Theatre. It seems he and two ladies had taken possession of stalls which had been previously booked for other persons, and when requested to remove to ruaKe room for the proper occupants he refused, became very violent, and it was found necessary to remove him by force and take him into custody.— The prisoner, who after some diffi- culty admitted that he had forgotten his character of a gentlemen, was fined £ 3, which he immediately paid. RABBIT FANCY. METROPOLITAN FANCY RABBIT CLUB. The members of this society, in celebration of their forty- first session, dined together on Wednesday, Feb 4, at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet- street, Mr A. Bankes, the president, in the chair, Mr W. H. Wynne vice- chairman. The dinner was served and supplied in Mr Clemow's usual good style, and the wines were of first- rate character. After the removal of the cloth, the usual loyal toasts were given, and received with much enthusiasm, more particularly that of " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales " After some observations, the chairman proposed the toast of the evening, namely, " Success and Prosperity to the Metropolitan Fancy Rabbit Club." He said he felt happy in statin * that they had recently received a strong and healthy infusion of younir blood into their body, and begged they would continue to keep their shoulders to the wheel, and by so doing they would soon bring the club back to its former numerical strength and pre- eminence. The honorary secretary next proceeded to distribute the various prizes as awarded at their last meeting ( for the particulars of which we refer our readers to Belt's Life of last December 21). " The Health of the Chair" was proposed by Mr Wynne, who alluded in feeling terms to the many happy nights he had passed in that society, expatiated at some length on the untiring exertions of the secretary for the improvement of the breed of rabbits, eulogised the chairman also on that point, and for the kindly feeling he entertained towards every member of the club ; were he to speak for a month he eonld not mention half his good qualities, and concluded by once more proposing his good health [ cheers], Mr BANKES returned thanks. He felt rejoiced that he stood so high m the estimation of the club. As long as he presided over them he should do everything in his power to increase their pros- perity and position, but he had a decided aversion to private com- mittees [ a laugh], and would do all he could to put them down [ cries of " Sir Peter Laurie," and much laughing]. He felt much indebted for the compliment paid him, and proposed " The Health of the Vice- Chair." Mr WYNNE returned thanks, and among other things observed that he still continued the same feelings he ever did, individually and collectively, towards the club, and should do all in his power to promote its prosperity. The CHAIRMAN next remarked that every society was principally kept together by the exertions of its secretary; congratulated the club on the possession of such an excellent one as they had, a gentleman who was always at his post, and was happy to say he had heard no complaints from him in regard to arrear of salary [ a laugh], and should give his very good health [ cheers], Mr ROBERTSON returned thanks; felt happy that his exertions had met with such approval, a continuance of which he should ceaselessly strive to merit; he had, however, frequently reminded them that it was scarcely fair to tax too severely the* energies of one individual, and he had no doubt his position might now be filled with advantage to the club by some younger and more energetic member [ loud cries of No, no]; he, however, should feel anxious for their co- operation, and returned the club his sincere thanks [ cheers]. The toasts of the judges, treasurer, and other officers, the ladies, press, & c, were given in rotation. The singing of Messrs Bankes, Quick, Emmett, and Chamber- layne contributed much to the conviviality of the evening and the company separated much pleased with the proceedings. NEW WEST LONDON FANCY RABBIT SHOW. The members of this club held their ninth half- yearly show ou Tuesday evening, Feb 3, at Mr Harvey's, Coach and Horses Davies- street, Oxford- street The large room was so crowded that scarcely standing room could be obtained, The chairman ( Mr G. Lewis) on opening the business of the evening, said he was happy again to be enabled to congratulate the members on the satisfactory state of the club, as shown in the report of Mr H Forder, the secretary, and he hoped it would continue to prosper' He was sorry he would not be able to offer for their inspection the longest ears that had been shown by this club, but for other pro- perties, weight in particular, it had never been excelled if equalled. He would be able to place on the table three rabbits whose aggregate weight was no less than 38flb. With regard to the apparent deficiency in the length of ear he should attribute that to the small number of rabbits that had been bred during the session, thereby giving so few to select from, the majority of the members having nothing to show; but, taking the show alto- gether, it would be found to be a good one. With these few re- marks he called for the rabbits to be placed on the table The judges were Messrs Durbridge, Porter, and Palmer, with assist- ants, Messrs Quin and Penticost The prizes were awarded as follows:— FOR LENGTH OF EAR. LENGTH. WIDTH. AGE. PKIZE. ly, j y 1. Mr Broker's sooty buck 204 . 44 4* 27 2. Mr Hodge's black and white doe 20i .... 4$ "" c in 3. Mr Quin's black buck .... j22 , „ r „ ^ FOR ALL PROPERTIES. f4 Mr Porter s black and white doe 19 ..... 43 2 23 l ' Mr Quin's black and white buck 19 ... 4# ' ' « 0 5. Mr Palmer's yellow and white doe 184 .... 4j 4 lo 6. Mr Broker's tortolsehell buck 19 . d ' 6 5 7. Mr Hodge's grey and white doe, l2Hb .... 191 .... 4I ,'.'." 7 24 8. Mr Porter's black buck ig| .... 4J6 23 „ „ ,, , FOR WEIGHT. 9. Mr Clarke's tortoiseshell buck, 8} lb 18 .... 4i .... 7 22 FOR EXTRA WEIGHT. 10. Mr Quin's tortoiseshell doe, 13$ b l& f ... 43 jg0 11. Mr Lewis's black and white doe, I2£ lb 20J ,!!! l6 0 UNSUCCESSFUL AND MATURED. 12. Mr Quin's black and white doe 18j .... 43t; 0 13. Mr Clarke's black and white buck I8i .... 4J "" 7 £ 2 14. Mr Palmer's yellow and white buck 19 .... 4 § *'!' 4 10 15. Mr Broker's yellow and white doe I9f . . 4a 7 j 16. Mr Lewis's grey and white buck 21£ si 8 0 17. Mr Broker's grey and white doe 184 41 "' 7 7 18. Mr Broker's white doe is| 44 ' ' 4 27 19. Mr Porter's black doe is! 4s "" 2 23 £ 0. Mr Quin's sooty doe i9i . 43 7 22 21. Mr Quin's tortoiseshell buck 20 ... 4j"" ll 0 22. Mr Hodge's blue and white doe 184 4j 10 0 23. Mr Hodge's black buck 201 .... 54 " ' 11 0 24. Mr Lewis's black and white doe 20 .4I ' is 0 25. Mr Broker's sooty buck 19| .... 4f !'.!". 10 0 After the above rabbits had been placed on the table the chair- man proposed " Success to the New West London F. R. C.," which was responded to with enthusiasm. After proposing " Success to the various other Metropolitan Clubs" and the usual loyal toasts, the remainder of the evening was spent in uninterrupted har- mony. The vice- chair was ably filled by Mr Palmer. PIGEON SHOOTING. At the Hosemary Branch, Peckham, 011 Saturday, Feb 7, a match will take place between two gentlemen, for £ 10 a side, 21 birds each, H and T traps, 21 yards rise; afterwards several matches and sweepstakes will take place. On Monday, Feb 9, a very fast trotting cob will be shot for, by 24 members, at £ 1 each, 7 birds each. The winner to take the pony, the second £ 3, and the third to save his stakes. Hammond on the ground each day with a good supply of the best blue rocks. Admissien to the ground 6d. At the Old Spotted Dog Inn, Upton, Essex, on Tuesday, Feb 10, a silver snuff- box will be shot for, by 10 members, at 2s 6d each, at sparrows. Also the silver lever watch, as advertised last week, which, in consequence of the unsettled state of the weather, did not come off. There was a very good attendance on Tuesday, Feb 3, at these grounds, when several £ 1 and 10s sweepstakes were shot off. Copeland has always a good supply of birds on the ground. Ammunition, & c, to be had. At the Lillie Arms, North End, Fulham, on Jan 21, a great many gentlemen met, and some good sweepstakes were shot, and during the week a great may private matches took place, and a number of Offer's rocks were shot at, which went away like hawks. On Saturday, Feb 7, a handsome silver cup will be shot for, by 12 members, at 10s each, 5 birds each, H and T traps, to be handicapped on the ground. The winner can have the cup or money. Offer will attend with the best blue rocks. At Mr Porter's, Prince of Wales, Harrow- road, near the Lock Chapel, Messrs Burgy and Hall will contend, for £ 5 a side, at 25 sparrows each, 21 yards rise, 40 boundary ; to take place on Tuesday, Feb 10, at one o'clock. After which a handsome gold watch will be put up to be shot for, by 13 members, at 8s per member, at 11 sparrows each, on the same terms. CAUTLEY, NEAR NORWICH.— On Monday, Feb 2, a number of the sporting men of Norwich and the neighbourhood went down to Cautley for the purpose of witnessing a self- imposed task un- dertaken by Capt Cholmeley, to kill 70 out of 100 birds, for a wager of £ 50. The shooting was at 21 yards rise, and the captain soon proved that he was more than equal to the task; but the birds, which were supplied by Mr Colman and Mr Manning, of Norwich, were not particularly strong on the wing, and, the wind blowing hard, they did not rise very well. The captain, who was allowed the use of both barrels, made the following score:— 1 1111111111110 10 1 11111111111 1110111111101111111 101 1110111m 1111111111111111. Having thus killed 70 birds in 76 shots, the captain did not carry the affair further; he fired eight or ten double shots in the course of his shooting. Some sweepstakes were afterwards got up. The weather was exceed- ingly cold, and the bleak, swampy marshes on which the shoot- ing took place presented a dismal site for the day's sport. HALL AND HOUGH.— On Wednesday afternoon, Feb 4, a large number of persons assembled at Mr S. Lewis's, Cote Brook, near Tarporley, Cheshire, to witness a match between Mr T. Hall of Knutsford and Mr J. Hough of Rumworth, near Bolton. Mr W. Redfern of Manchester was stakeholder and referee. The condi- tions were that they should shoot at 15 birds each, for £ 15 a side, Mr Hall using a double gun, ljoz of shot, 19 yards rise, and Mr Hough a single one, lfoz of shot, 21 yards, 80 boundary, the birds having the wind. The birds provided were of a superior class, and after a good contest Mr Hall won the match by one, he having killed 13 and Mr Hough 12 out of 15. A sweepstakes of 10s each subsequently came off, for which 12 gentlemen entered, at 5 birds each. Mr Hough won the first prize of £ 5 by bringing down all his birds, and the second was divided among four other competitors, who had killed 4 each. At the East Hants Grounds, Southsea, on Tuesday, Feb 3, a good muster assembled to witness the match for a fat hog. Con- ditions: 15 members, at 10s each, 7 birds each, 3 traps, five yards apart, 21 yards rise, 80 boundary. Most of the crack shots of the South of England attended. Mr Pittis, Major Mitchell, Mr Smith, and Mr Fletcher tied, and, the money being offered instead of pig, these gentlemen divided. A sweepstakes of £ 1 each was afterwards shot, at 5 birds each, usual conditions. Messrs Wilder- ness, Barnaby, Haig, Suttie, Page, Warrell, Harris, Beckwith, Fletcher, and Smith contended. Mr Wilderness won, killing all, Mr Burnaby taking the second prize. Pigeon shooting took place at the Eailway Hotel, Botley Sta- tion, on Thursday, Jan 29. 10s sweepstakes, 5 birds each, began the sport, when the principal winners were Messrs Frere, Francis, and Reeve. Other sweepstakes followed, when the successful members were Messrs Windebank, Sholter, Frere, and Reeve. The next sweepstakes was won by Messrs Francis, Warrell, Frere, and Reeve. The last 10s sweepstakes Messrs Warrell and Frere won, killing all their birds. Several minor sweepstakes followed, which Messrs T. Tarver, Misselbrook, Lywood, and Stubbs won. THE LARGEST PIG IN THE WORLD !— TO be shot for, at Mr G. Whitehouse's, Red Cow, Rose Hill, Dudley, on Tuesday, Feb 24, a very handsome fat pig, 11 hands high, 10ft long, and weighing upwards of 58 score, 30 members, at £ 1 each. Conditions : 3 birds each, 21 yards rise, 50 fall, single guns lfoz of shot, double guns l^ oz of shot, allowed two yards, guns not to exceed J- bore, to be held below the elbow till the bird is on the wing. The shooting to commence at twelve o'clock. The best blue rocks will be pro- vided. The match to come off on the Dudley Cricket Field. ALL ENGLAND SHOOTING HANDICAP.— OLD TRAFFORD GROUNDS.— J. Leese of Oldham will give the sum of £ 10, added to a sweepstakes of £ 1 each, at 13 birds, from 22 yards to 17 yards, l| oz of shot, 80 yards fall, double guns Ijoz of shot To take place on Monday, Feb 16, at Mr Lambert's, Old Trafford, near Man- chester. All entries, 2s each, to be made by Tuesday, Feb 10, to Mr Leese, Gardeners' Arms, Eagle- street, Oldham: or to J. Hel- den, White Lion, Long Millgate, Manchester, A pigeon shooting will take place at Mr E. Dalton's, Pilgrim Inn, Ironmonger- row, Coventry, on Monday, Feb 16, for a purse of £ 10, 20 members, 10s each, 5 birds each, single guns 21 yards rise, lfoz of shot, double barrel l£ oz of shot, 19 yards rise, the use of one barrel only, guns not to exceed three- quarter bore. The first best shot to receive £ 6, second £ 3, third £ 1. To commence at twelve o'clock. The ground private. To be shot for, at the Gun Barrels Inn, Birstal- road, Birming- ham, on Monday, Feb 9, a handsome silver cup, by 20 members, at 5s each, second best shot to receive 10s, 3 birds each, single guns 21 yards rise, lfoz of shot, double 19 yards, l£ oz of shot, 60 yards boundary. The best blue rocks are provided, and will come direct from the dovecot. Shooting to commence at one o'clock. At Mr W. Lee's, Bassett Pole Inn, near Sutton, a fat pig will be shot for, on Tuesday, Feb 10, at two o'clock, by 15 members, at 10s each, 3 birds each, single guns 21 yards rise, lfoz of shot, double 19 yards rise, lfoz of shot. The winner can have either the pig or money, The above place is about 25 minutes' walk from Sutton. The match between Mr J. Hall of Knutsford and Mr J. Hough of Rumsworth, near Bolton, at 15 birds each, for £ 15 a side, came off on Wednesday, Feb 4, at Cote Brook, Cheshire. The betting at the commencement was £ 6 to £ 5 on Hough, who missed his fourth bird, and altered the game. After some first class shooting on both sides, Mr Hall the winner, killing 13 to Hough a 12. 4 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 8, 1863. SUPPLEMENT TO BELL'S LIFE IN LONBON. On SUNDAY NEXT, a GRATUITOUS SUP- PLEMENT will be published with " Bell's Life in London." SPORTING CHRONICLE. [ LATEST EDITION.] THE TURF. ^ BETTING AT TATTERSALL'S. MONDAY, FEB 2.— The early muster this afternoon was rather owing to the sale of Capt Hawkesley's stud, which attracted a large assemblage to " the Corner," than to any number of un- executed commissions on the different forthcoming events, for the promise of speculation being brisk or important was not realised. Only a few straggling bets were made on the Liverpool Steeple Oliase and the City and Suburban, and they can scarcely be said to afford a fair criterion as to the state of the market. Stradella • waa very firm for the Chester Cup at 20 to 1, and Anfield—' who had been in much request previously in the City, having, for the pre- sent at all events, quite superseded his stable companion, Black Deer— was backed at 25 to 1. Le Marechal was next inquired after, and supported at prices ranging from 33 to 1 to 28 to 1. Ben. Webster, who has been recently turned " into training'' again, was invested on at 40 to 1, and this price was also taken once about Dusk. After 1,000 to 15 had been laid against Zetland, 50 to 1 was taken. 2 to 1 to a small amount was booked about the three year olds. 7 to 2 continued to be currently offered on the field for the Two Thousand, and although these odds were booked to £ 400 in the course of the afternoon about Hos- podar, they were offered to the close. The proffered 4 to 1 did not lead to any investments on Saccharometer, and 11 to 1 was offered " bar two." After some little " fencing," 15 to 1 to £ 200 was booked about Michael Scott, and the same odds to a smaller amount about Pratique. 100 to 6 was once taken about Tom Fool, and 2,000 to 100 about Hospodar winning this event and Lord Clifden the Derby. For the last- named race the favourite was firmer than ever, and five " monkeys'' were taken in one bet about him. Afterwards some hedging money was laid at 5j to 1, but the first- named price was the utmost generally ob- tainable. Saccharometer remained at the price he has been re- turned at over and over again of late— 9 to 1— and Hospodar at his long- standing one of 100 to 8. 23 to 1 would have been taken about Tom Fool, and Carnival and Blue Mantle found no backers at 25 to 1, while offers of 1,000 to 35 led to no investment o » Automaton. The latter price was booked about National Guard, and two points more to a bagatelle about King of Utopia. 40 to 1 continued to be offered against Taje, but as layers refused to advance anything more, 1,000 to* 25 was eventually taken, and Michael Scott was invested on at the same figure. After 3,000 to 30 had been booked about Munich, 1,000 to 15 was taken; and 1,000 to 10 was laid repeatedly against Baldwin, layers being very willing to go on. 1,000 to 50 was booked about Lord Glasgow's lot. THURSDAY, FEB 5.— Of the few members present the layers were in a large majority, and the transactions were few and un- important. Nothing was done on the Liverpool Steeple Chase, and very little on the other Handicaps. 7 to 2 was offered on - the field for the Two Thousand, and 16 to 1 was booked o » ce or twice about Tom Fool. The only noticeable movement • on the Derby was 1,000 to 30 being laid against Jarnicoton— a longer price by some points than he has been lately quoted at. 20 to 1 was booked about Lord Clifden winning the Derby and The Orphan the Oaks. The other wagering that took place was anuch too trivial for notice. LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHA^ E. MONDAY. . Avalanche Private 16 to 1 ( tk) . Master Bagot W. Saunders .. 100 to 6 ( tk) , Northern Light.... Private 20 to 1 ( tk) Light of OtherDays. Golby 20 to 1 ( tk) . Mauehline H. Lamplugh.. 25 to 1 ( tk) • The Brewer Private 25 to 1 ( tk) CITY AND SUBURBAN. Beachy Head R. Drewitt.... 1000 to 89 ( tk) . Gardener Elliott . THURSDAY, Qu een of Spain .... W. Treen 1000 to 30 ( tk) Misfortune W. Saunders.. 1000 to 3) ( off) Argonaut G. Manning CHESTER CUP. Stradella T. Jennings .. 20 to 1 ( tk) AuSeld Godding 25 to 1 ( tk) Le Marechal Jos. Dawson .. 28 to 1 ( tk) Ben Webster Winterlngham. 40 to 1 ( tk) Dusk-. Jos. Dawson.. 40 to 1 ( tk) Zetland ,... E. Parr 50 to 1 ( tk) TWO THOUSAND. Hospodar' T. Jennings .. 7 to 2 ( off) Saccharometer .... Channeli 4 to Brick Jos. Dawson .. 11 to Pratique Godding 15 to Michael Scott J. Scott 15 to Tom Fool Stinton 100 to DERBY. Lord Clifden E. Parr 5 to Saccharometer .... Channell 9 to Tom Fool Stinton 22 to Blue Mantle Harlock 25 to Carnival Godding 25 to ... 40 to 1 ( tk) ... 1000 to 30 ( tk) 50 to 1 ( tk) 20 to 25 to 1 ( Off) 1 ( Off) 40 to 1 ( tk) 1 ( off) i ftS 6 ( off) to 2 ( off) 12 to 1 ( off) 1 ( tk) 1 ( off) 1 ( off) 1 ( off) 1 ( ott) 1 ( tk) 1 ( off) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( off) National Guard J. Watson .... 28 to Automaton Jos. Dawson .. 28 to King of Utopia ... . T. Lye SO to Jarnicoton] T. Jennings .. Taje T. Taylor 40 to 1 ( tk) Michael Scott J. Scott ,40 to 1 ( tk) Early Purl J. Scott • Munich J. Day 1000 to 15 ( tk) Bright Cloud H. May 1000 to 15 ( tk) Baldwin H. Goater .... 1000 to 10 ( tk) Clarior T. Dawson.... 1000 to 10 ( tk) Overstone Al. Taylor .... 1000 to 10 ( tk) 28 to 1 ( tk) 33 to 1 ( tk) LATEST CITY BETTING- FRIDAY. LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE. 100 to 6 agst Master Bagot ( t) 25 to 1 Avalanche ( off) • The Brewer ( tk and off) Northern Light ( off) Two THOUSAND. 12 to 1 agst Michael Scott ( tk) 25 to 1 25 to 1 BETTING AT MANCHESTER- FRIDAY NIGHT. ( BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) WATERLOO CUP. 11 to 1 agst Mr Spinks's nomination ( tk) 14 to 1 Mr Worrall's nomination ( tk) 16 to 1 Mr Blackstock's nomination ( tk) 30 to 1 Lord Sefton's nomination ( tk) 30 to 1 Mr Bake's nomination ( tk) 30 to 1 Mr Campbell's nomination ( tk) 33 to 1 Mr Croft's nomination ( tk) 33 to 1 Mr Gregson's nomination ( tk) GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLE CHASE. 16 to 1 agst Master Bagot ( tk) I 25 to 1 agst The Brewer ( tk) 20 to 1 Avalanche off) | 25 to 1 Medora ( off) CHESTER CUP. 18 to 1 agst Stradella ( off) [ 30 to 1 agst Le Marechal ( tk) 25 to 1 Anfield ( tk) 40 to 1 Haddington ( tk) 25 to 1 Black Deer ( off) [ 50 to 1 Valentine Two THOUSAND. 7 to 2 agst Hospodar ( tk and I 12 to 1 agst Michael Scott off) I ( tk) Mr Elphinstone has taken the stables recently in the occupation of Lord Strathmore at Newmarket. W. May, private trainer to the late Mr Gratwicke, has adver- tised for an engagement as private trainer or stud groom. Starlight, 5 yrs, by Chantioleer out of Sunflower, has been pur- chased for the Count de Cosette. BULLOCK AND TIM WHIFFLES.— Harry Hall, of Newmarket, has just finished a picture of Tim Whifner and poor Bullock for Mr Jackson, giving " the start'' for the Cup at Goodwood for a background. Both horse and jockey are highly successful. CHELMSFORD NEW STAND.— The directors of the Chelmsford Stand Company met on Wednesday to decide on the estimates for providing and fixing the posts and rails required in the alterations on the course. Messrs Murrell and Manns' tender was accepted. The dinner, which was to have been given to Mr Charles Snew- ing this week by his friends at Watford, has been postponed on account of an accident, Mr S. having unfortunately slipped from a balcony while inspecting some alterations which were in progress. LLANBOIDY RACES AND STEEPLE CHASES.— The fixture of this meeting, announced in our last to take place on the 14th and 16th April, has again been altered to the 21st and 23d of the same month, to avoid clashing with Cheltenham. Particulars will be found in our front page. The Cavalry Barracks at Exeter have been let by the authorities to the West of England Society for the ensuing show, so that good accommodation for the horses will be ensured. As we have pre- viously stated, the premium for the best thorough bred stallion is very liberal, and should bring a good entry. At the meeting of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society, on Wednesday, it was resolved to provide good, comfortable boxes for the stallions, as well as for the horses entered in the hunter classes at the Worcester Meeting. These will be sufficiently comfortable, and built- in to obviate the necessity of the animals leaving the ground for thenigbt, while exhibitors will be charged 2gs each for the use of such boxes during the week, a manifest saving over that they might have to pay for inferior accommoda- tion in the tewn. ASCOT.— The new hotel and stables are rapidly approaching completion, and promise to be all that can be desired. The ma- nagement of the whole will shortly be taken into consideration by the directors, who probably will let it by tender for a term ot years. Captain Seymour has carried out great improve- ments in the Grand Stand, & c, and already let the greater por- tion of the " opera boxes" formed in the colonnade. Inspector Walker and his " army" have also been well cared for by the pro- vision of a comfortable sleeping barrack, with cooking apparatus and other conveniences in addition. YORK RACES.— The annual meeting of the subscribers to the York race fund was held at Harker's Hotel, on Monday last, John Roper, Esq, in the chair. The accounts for the past year were examined, and a committee appointed for the present year. The balance was in excess of last year, after paying about £ 250 in the erection of a new refreshment room and other accommoda- tions at the Grand Stand, as well as the ordinary expenses. It was determined to build a new Stand for the gentlemen of the press at the York end of the present new Stand; also to erect a very elegant racing telegraph of cast- iron, at a cost of £ 100. The various stakes at the Spring and August Meetings promise an abundance of sport. THE IRISH RACING CALENDAR. — This welcome annual for the use of the Turf student has made its appearance. The racing of the past season has been carefully compiled, and the exact weights carried by horses alone inserted, and thus is conveyed in the clearest form the information required. At the end of the work will be found useful tables of reference, containing a list of the amounts won for several years, and the increase and decrease of sport calculated each year up to last season, which shows a con- siderable deficit when compared with the preceding one. This in a measure is to be attributed to the depressed state of some parts of the country, in consequence © f which money that would have been freely given to maintain sport found its way into other channels, chiefly in aid of charity, in support of which it is an established fact that sportsmen are ever to be found in the van. Another depressing influence is the increasing fashion of deeply engaging two year olds in the large English stakes, and sending them there to be trained, to the manifest injury of the Irish Turf, as well as many experienced trainers, both English and Irish, who reside at the Curragh, and look to racing as a means of sup- port. Mr Hunter's labours have been crowned with success in bringing out the Sheet Calendars with care during the season, and now, the 73d volume of his instructive Book Calendar, con- taining a variety of useful matter, the perusal of which will afford the racing public much pleasure during the recess. 50 to 1 ( tk) .... 1000 to 10 ( tk) 30 to 1 agst Frank ( tk and off) 33 to 1 Medora ( tk) 33 to 1 Light of Other Days ( off) THE SPEINO HANDICAPS. THE CHESTER CUP. The direct aim of a handicap should be, of course, to give every- thing a chance, but in carrying out this principle the tendency of modern practice has been to stop the good horses and to flatter the bad ones. The persistence in such a plan must naturally have an unwholesome effect, whereas the model of a clever handicap should bea strong acceptance, from amongst which the best runners were not necessarily7 omitted. It is satisfactory to compliment Mr Topham on having at length achieved so desirable a result. The Chester Cup for this present year is something of such a model handicap. The highest weight is not only content, but on his latest form has clearly a chance, and could it but be ascertained that Sir JosephHawley " declared to win" with him in preference to Cowley, there is no question but that Asteroid would find favour with the public. Further, more than half of a largeand proverbially wild entry remain in. whileagood moiety of these may be ridden at jockey weights. Whena winnerof the AscotCup, a winner of the S t Leger, and a horse who ran a dead heat for the St Leger, stand as the three top acceptances in a spring handicap, we may well con- gratulate the best friends of the Turf on the reform that has set in. At this writing, moreover, the three all look like runners. Caller Ou's performances, since her great triumph, have been so contradictory, and the mare's temperament is so capricious, that even on the off chance she would be sure to have support, if only known to be well and fit, as the weight itself could not stop her on her best form. Buckstone, on the contrary, good horse as lie is, must do more than ever was done yet to win the Chester Cup as a four year old, at 8st 61b, although there is scarcely any- thing of the same age, and of anything like previous repute, but that he could be backed to beat at their relative weights. Ca- risbrook, Zetland, Hartington, and The Knave should be all made safe by him, and slashing goer as he is, with pace to make his way through a crowd, and power to stay, we shall not be surprised to see Buckstone " come," if his party only intend him for the Roodee. As a matter of course, he is to be preferred to that pretty little nag. The Knave, who would seem to have no business in such a bustle as this. Carisbrook never was and never can be within half a stone of Mr Merry's other horse; but of Lord St Vincent's pair at 8st each, we should prefer the English form, despite the year he gives the other; and as a good second for the AscotCup, and as the only other one that could be said to have lived through that " great exhibition" for the Goodwood Cup, Zetland is by no means quite out of their namesake at Chester. Knutsford, at the weight, has not much pretension to keep such high company as he is here associated with, and the notion of brushing up Ben Webster as a successor to Leamington sounds at any rate as extravagant. Patched up race horses, as a rule, are not to be trusted, and cer- tainly not at Chester; although Ben is said to be doing really good work. What we all saw Cowley do at Doncaster with half a stone less on him would be of itself sufficient to en- title so clever a horse to some consideration here, and it would seem to be simply a question of choice with Sir Joseph; but, providing the old horse is as good as he was, we should go for him on the respective merits of the two, as Cowley yet has never been within a stone or so of Asteroid. Neither Bally Edmond nor Hartington are smart enough to distinguish themselves in a race like this, where so much depends upon " a run for it," and Avalanche, after her foreign experience of late, should figure better under Mr Topham's cognisance at Liverpool than she is likely to do from his notice at Chester, not that we can have any very high opinion of her for either one or the other. Neither Dusk nor Dulcibella can, after their more recent peformances, be considered well in against the class of company they are now pit- ted, and of Lord Stamford's four the French horse Le Marechal in- variably showed a bit of running as a two year old, finishing his sea- son, moreover, early at Y'ork; since when he has had a long rest. As a colt that has gone on his merits, this one, though he ranks high amongst the three year old weights, cannot be con- demned as unfavourably in, and the stable would appear to have already selected him as their champion. Of Camerino, as it strikes us, the world has already seen the best, and neither Gardener, Henham Lass, nor Chore Amie, well though they are in, and much as they may have done, or promised to do, ere now, look like making any further sensation at Chester. Gardener, with a stone more up, will have something better to race home against than Hartington or Haddington, and the most credulous will scarecely trust Henham Lass again, until she has improved upon the leather- plating form she has so far been found equal to. With such a lot to select from, it is not probable that Godding's stable should again stand ChSre Amie, even as a six year old, at 7st 51b; and, indeed, the party or the public have already selected a couple of three year olds, Black Deer and Anfield. Of these two, the performances of the former may be set down for nought, or something worse than nought, as, in his three appear- ances, he never finished in a place, although here weighted within a pound or two of a good public runner like Bohemia. It would seem, however, that Mr Topham has only erred in his estimate of this colt's actual abili- ties by still holding them too lightly, as other handicappers, who should have seen and known more of him, have since put this dark horse at 101b heavier, with much the same general scale of weights. Such a difference would naturally make the Chester Cup race for Black Deer a good thing, especially about New- market, an opinion in which we cannot so eagerly coincide, as we believe there are other three year olds in the handicap within a few pounds much to be preferred, either on the score of pedigree or performance— not always a nullity even with a beaten two year old, and of the pair we prefer Anfield at 5st 81b, a colt who, in hi3 solitary exhibition of last year, ran a wonderfully game finish over the last three miles of the Beacon, being only beaten a head by Oak Apple, and the two clear of a large field. Had Mr Greville's horse won, as many thought he should have done, the Chester Cup Handicap would of course have recorded the fact; while, as it is, as one of the strings to be pulled by very clever people, we are inclined to regard An- field's mention in the market as thoroughly justified by his place in the Calendar and his weight in this race. So far as we have gone the race is by no means disfigured by any gross favouritism, and it is not until we come to touch on the great French stable that the flaw in the Cup is discernible. By this time it is pretty generally admitted that a horse foaled on the Continent of English blot d and in an Englishman's hands should rank tolerably well within anything that happened to have the advantage of being born and bred in Great Britain. If we required any more direct proof of this we might take the success of the Confederacy for the last sea- son or two, or even travel a little further back and trace the very necessary alterations in the conditions for the Goodwoed Cup. Mr Topham, however, would seem inclined to continue the allow- ance, as he handicaps Stradella at some pounds less as a four year old than she ran creditably with in both the Cesarewitch and Cambridegsliire. These were the filly's only performances in England, but, of course, there was some reason for putting her as high as they did at Newmarket, and this was the mare's running on the Continent, where she won almost everything she started for, and always in the best company. Even this much a fe wyears since would not have induced us to consider such an importation as anything beyond good second class form, for which 7st41b on a four year old would be very fair handicapping. But, as we must continually repeat, our French friends are hourly closing with us, and their winning horses can now win against our own. Here again Mr Topham is corrected by the Admiral, and, we must admit, with more showing. In the two Epsom spring handicaps Stradella is weighted at just a stone more than she is in at Chester— where she has at once jumped to the place of first favourite. Without sharing in all the panic this oversight has been talked into, it is impossible to deny the claims of Stradella, when associated, as they are, with so for- midable a stable. Still Jennings has a second horse, or rather mare, in Valentine, a filly that spent last summer in England, but with no great credit to herself. In fact, we cannot think the Con- federacy have any choice to make, even to punish the public, and that they must go for " theold- un," who only gives the other astone and two pounds for the year, a fact of itself that is worth noting. To hark back for a minute, neither Flexmore, at 7st 9lb, nor even the six year old Fitz- Avon, at 51b less, are quite in place here, while the King of Kent is another revival that we must see per form to appreciate. The Earl of Surrey, however, is not so badly in at 7st 21b, on the strength of his one solitary race of last season, when he ran away with the Shrewsbury Cup, at two miles, and with a very fair field behind him. TheSfe were rather bold tactics to adopt; that is, to stop, after one winning race, and then enter again for the handicaps. Still Mr Topham has treated such straightforward conduct very handsomely, and the Earl of Surrey should be superior, as we hope in every way, to Mr Hughes' worshipful company of cripples. Of Baron Rothschild's pair, Gorse, 4 yrs, at 7st 21b, and Canace, 3 yrs, at a stone less, the latter has generally run up, although her form is not sufficiently great to induce us to consider her as really well in. The Queen of Spain has often been more highly recommended, and, if ever worth what has been said of her, should be in cue now; though Treen has Hartington and another to coquet with, not one of which we should care about touching till we saw them go up. It is so difficult to decide when a man has so many good ones, and William Day, with no less than eight acceptances, will surely embarrass his kind friends and the public more than ever. Nothing, however, can read more moderate than this lot, though one of them, the Glenochty colt, as an im- proving horse, is backed for the Derby. It will be observed from our lists that he is returned as in Isaac Sadler's care, but he must still be considered as one of the Woodyeates' division, a point that should be clearly put in any wagering over the lot. Of the others, Dalesman, a very good- looking horse, has been watched by clever people for more than a year past, as capable of doing some- thing extraordinary whenever it was desirable, and there were some who entertained a sneaking fondness for him even for the Derby. The weight can neither stop him nor Catch- em- Alive, another maiden four year old, in whose name sundry promises have already been made, but so far without any satisfactory proof. Of the other five, all three year olds and all maiden, it would be idle thus early to attempt to form any reliable esti- mate ; and as the assumed horse of the stable is in for everything " on," we should be inclined to keep on the watch for Dalesman once more, as a nag that has never yet been backed at the post. To some of Cliff's horses we have already referred, but Erin go Bragh after his two year old running looks better in than the old ones ; and Middlewatch, a much worse performer, is industri- ously touted as something very superior. The Irish horse Roman Bee has been running well in his own country, where, however, at the worst of the weights, he was twice second to the Plover, and Mr Topham has put them very neatly together again here, with little for choice. Bohemia, tested by some of her many perform- ances, is capitally in at anything under 6st, though we should like to find a little more of her for the Chester crush ; and of Mr Saxon's two, the half- bred mare, Lady Superior, has the negative recommendation of having always run badly in good company, whereas Double X, anether Irish horse, has performed very creditably over the Curragh, and his beating Ophelia for one of the Royal Plates is worth remembering. John Osborne is con- tent with Lady Fauconberg and Jack of Hearts, a brace of three year olds very leniently treated, but of the former nothing is known, and what is known of the latter must be forgotten, before we can recognise his claims, although deeply engaged for the early part of the season. Tbe other John, of Whitewall, has only Amelia in, with, so far, the lines laid in all directions, to show that on her form she has not a chance, even at the lightest weight of the handicap. There are a few other youngsters that may turn out flyers, but with their promise hitherto wonderfully well dis- guised ; and two or three elders, that it would be yet more unprofitable to pass sentence upon. Early in February a stable should surely be able to keep a secret. On the whole this year's handicap for the Chester Cup must be considered as highly creditable to its framer, if only on our first showing that the best horses have some chance in it. Asteroid is, we really believe, worth backing for a place at this moment; and the top weights from 7st and upwards look quite as well as the feathers. Amongst the former we prefer Asteroid, Buckstone, Zetland, Cowley, and Stradella ; and of the remainder Dalesman, The Plover, Le Marechal, Bohemia, the Glenochty colt, Double X, and Anfield. Of course some of these selections will be liable to continual correction from the state of the tide, or the weather, or any other peculiar influence of our very variable climate. If a man accepts with half a dozen horses he may surely exercise the right in a free country like this of winning his money with what he pleases. Just a word here on Mr Topham's other piece of handiwork at Liverpool, over which there has not been the like satisfactory expression of approval. The want of a little moral courage stayed him from going out of the beaten track, and the weeds and cast- offs were the objects of his first consideration at something like the weights they would have had to carry in racing over the fiat. The declarations, however, made for the three top- weights have now raised the scale 91b, so that the han- dicap reads rather better than as first framed; but they will make up a curious lot of Grand National- looking horses and riders, and, from the letters that have already appeared in eur columns, the Liverpool Chase is still sinking in public esteem. Medora, good mare as she is, has hardly the pace to contend with race horses over a light country, and there are plenty to run away from her at the weights. Of the present favourites Master Bagot, in his Royal Plate days, looked just the sort of horse to take to this business; and we remember, two or three years since, how well he promised for it at Bedford, after beating off that more genuine cross- country nag, tbe Shire Bridegroom. The grey's first ap- pearance, however, in the Grand National was not encouraging; but, should he be now better tutored, he is bound to run well at lOst 41b. We have less faith of Avalanche, a mare that would seem to have lost all her first form, and to have faded terribly during her sojourn in foreign parts. Still she has found friends with the public, and Goldby, of course, can raise a favourite or two from his string of jumping horses. Any close analysis, however, of such a composition is scarcely worth attempting until a day or two before running it off. THE SPRING HANDICAPS, COMPARATIVE TABLE OF WEIGHTS OF THE HORSES ACCEPTED FOR THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES, THE NEWMARKET 8TAKES, THE CITY AND SUB- URBAN, GREAT METROPOLITAN STAKES, AND CHES- TER CUP, ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. H0P. SES. C by Acrobat, dam by) Touchstone out of Event ) Adventurer African Agag A la Recousse Alcestis Alchymist Alerte Amazonian Amelia Anfield Argonaut Asteroid Attaman Attica Avalanche Balham Bally Edmond Barbadoes Barchettina Bathilde Battery Beachy Head Bedouin Bellman Benjamin Ben Webster Berkeley Bernice Birdlime Black Deer Black Prince Bohemia Bonnycastle Brewer, The Brighton A Brown Duchess '. — Bryn Gwyn Buckenham Buckstone Cairncastle Caller Ou Camerino Canace . Canary Can well Canzonette Cape Flyaway Carisbrook Catch ' em Alive Chaff Charles Fox Chere Amie Citadel Colombine Colleen Rhue Comet Conical Contralto Count Cavour Coupon Cowley Crater Croagh Patrick Curacoa Dalesman Dr Syntax Donne Canne Donnybrook Double X Dualla Dunkeld Dnnsinane ( late Moorcock).. Dulcibella Dusk Early of Surrey Emily di Lona Equinox Erin go Bragh Ernest Escape Exchequer Fairwater Falcon Fanscombe Fantail FatherO'Leary ( late Daniel ) O'Connell) j Connell) Fee Feu de Joie fig Fitz- A von Flexmore Flirtation Forester Freeholder Gabrielle d'Estrees Gardener Gelert General Hess Golden Pledge Gorse Grimston Haddington Harlequin Hartington Henham Lass His Excellency ................. Honest Tom...... Hubert Incitatus Interduca Jack of Hearts.... ..... Jack o' Newbury Jealousy Jenny Wren Joey Jones Johnny Armstrong Killigrew Kill or Cure King of Italy King of Kent Knave, The Knutsford Lady Fauconberg Lady of the Isles Lady Superior Laertes Lapidist Lawyer ( h b) Le Marechal Lioness Little Nelly Lord Stanley f. Lufra Luscinia ( late Ennerdale) . Magnum Bonum Mainstay Man at Arms C by Marsyas out of Glance, Melandra Merry Maid Michel Grove Middlewatch Misfortune Miss Armstrong Miss Livingstone M Philippe Mrs Bomerville Monitor Muffler Newchurch Newfoundland Oberon Odine. Oldminster Overton Paste Perseverance Physician, by Chanticleer... Pillion Pizarro ( late Duke Roll © ) .. Plover, The Polynesia Portland Port Royal Provocateur Queen of Spain Rapture Real Jam Reserve Roman Bee Rouge Dragon Royal Stag, The Rubens Sage, Sister to Sandford Sappho Sawcutter Scent, Brother to Sea King Serf Sevington Soapstone.. Somebody's Luggage Souveraine Spencer Springbok, Brother to Squire Percy Stampede Stampedo C by Stockwell— Jaqueline C by Stockwell— LadyEvelyn Stradella Summerside Sylvanie Tademus C by Tadmor— Glenochty Tease me Not Tetterima Turn of Luck Umpire Valentine Venison Victor ,.....,, Vilette Viscount Brignall Voluptas Watchman Warhorse Waterwitch Weatherspy Welland Wingrave C by Young Melbourne, dam by Gameboy out of Physalis Zeloo Zetland M ? ! Z M < U SlliMgf as? ais 3 I ~ . o fe < g 6 10 6 10 7 10 7 3 6~ 1 7 0 5 10 8 3 5 7 8 3 6 4 6 2 5 10 8 10 5 8 6 6 7 9 7 4 7 5 7 2 8 1 6 12 5 9 8 0 8 1 5 7 7 0 5 10 7 8 6 11 5 12 8 5 6 11 8 11 7 10 5 7 7 7 5~ 7 9 0 6 11 5 7 v, a BlSiBg" as I " a g 5 9 5 7 6 0 6 8 6 6 8 0 5 10 6 7 7 13 8 7 6 4 7 5 8 10 8 5 5 7 5 7 8 0 5 7 5 13 6 3 8 10 5 7 5 8 6 6 7 13 7 0 7 12 5 7 5 7 5 12 7 0 7 0 6 10 6 2 7 13 9 5 6 7 7 7 6 7 6 4 5 9 7 10 7 7 5 7 7 6 8 7 6 4 7 5 6 12 6 10 8 9 6 10 6 12 7 7 5 10 5 7 5 12 5 10 5 11 8 5 8 5 6 2 5 11 5 12 6 2 6 0 7 10 5 9 7 4 7 4 5 7 8 3 6 13 7 9 5 12 6 0 7 0 6 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 7 6 7 11 5 7 5 7 6 5 6 5 8 13 — 5 7 7 12 5 9 8 5 6 7 7 10 6 13 5 7 7 2 5 7 6 8 5 7 6 8 6 10 5 7 5 7 5 7 6 0 5 10 7 4 5 7 5 10 6 0 6 13 7 3 5 7 5 12 5 11 5 12 7 4 5 10 5 13 5 7 7 2 6 2 7 2 6 13 6 3 5 7 5 12 7 0 5 7 5 7 7 0 8 12 5 11 5 10 6 4 6 0 7 6 5 9 6 2 5 12 5 7 5 7 6 6 5 7 6 11 7 4 8 0 6 8 5 12 5 7 7 12 6 0 7 10 8 0 5 7 6 2 9 5 6 6 6 7 6 4 a I 5 7 7 12 7 12 6 12 5 12 5 10 7 9 6 5 ' 8 0 8 0 6 7 5 10 5 13 6 II — | 6 4 ' 7 6 6 5 7 6 * 5 12 5 10 5 7 8 0 6 2 5 11 5 7 6 1 7 4 6 3 6 13 7 1 6 13 7 12 5 12 5 7 7 7 5 7 5 7 6 4 5 7 6 6 5 10 6 7 6 13 6 7 8 0 5 10 5 7 6 13 7 0 5 7 7 11 6 4 6 6 5 7 8 7 7 8 6 2 8 0 6 10 5 7 7 5 5 8 5 7 5 10 8 0 6 8 5 10 5 12 5 12 5 8 5 12 7 12 7 4 7 2 5 12 6 0 5 8 5 7 7 4 7 9 6 0 6 5 7 6 7 2 7 2 7 9 7 5 5 7 6 4 6 10 5 7 7 10 7 6 8 2 5 10 5 7 5 8 5 7 6 2 5 8 5 7 6 0 5 10 5 7 6 0 5 10 5 7 7 5 6 3 7 0 6 0 6 10 6 0 5 7 7 4 5 12 6 2 5 7 6 10 7 0 5 7 TURF NEWS FROM FRANCE. Prince de Beauvau's horses arrived at H. Jennings's stable on the 1st inst. H. Jennings trained for the Prince prior to his en- gagement with Baron Niviere, and won the French Derby for him in 1856 with Lion. Mons Fasquel has let the stallion Charlatan to Mons P. Aumont, and he will stand tor the season at Victot, in Normandy. In addition to the races now established at Fontainebleau, it is reported that a steeple chase meeting will also be held there this season. FOAL.— At Bouze, Mr Verry's Appleton, a filly to Pedagogue. MATCH AT CBOXTON PARK.— On Wednesday a match, over one mile across the flat ( owners up), was run between a chesnut gelding, the property of Major Paynter, and a grey mare, the pro- perty of Col Morgan ( second son of Lord Tredegar); list 71b. The match was gallantly won, by half a length, by Major Paynter. STEEPLE CHASING-. STEEPLE CHASING FIXTURES FOR 1863. FEBRUARY. Scarborough Ill Newmarket 19 j Lincoln 25 Reading ll Birmingham 23 Moreton- in- Marsh.. 26 Aberystwith Hunt. .16 MARCH. North Wold 13 Grand Military ( Rugby) 16 Doncaster 17 Bangor 17 Wetherby 20 APRIL. Liverpool H unt Club. 10 Waterloo ( Ports- mouth) 14 Brackley 3 Royal Artillery ( Woolwich) 5 Chipping Norton 5 Liverpool Grand Na- tional 11 York 23 Isle of Wight 24 Wharfedale & Otley. 25 Grand National Hunt ( Market Harbro').. 26 Colchester Garrison. Dorsetshire Hunt .. Abergavenny Herts Hunt Cheltenham 14 Howden 16 Llanboidy 21 IRISH. MARCH. Elphin ( mixed) 31 APRIL. Galway Hunt 6 1 Kells 23 I Springhill Kildare Hunt 16 MAY. Ner. agh ( mixed) .... 6 | Tullamore 7 | TIpperary JUNE. Westmeath 2 AUGUST. Roscommon ( mixed) 26 SEPTEMBER. Limerick ( mixed) 36 | Cashel ( mixed) 30 OCTOBER. Lismore 7 \ Louth 28 NOVEMBER. Tramore 24 CARMARTHENSHIRE HUNT WEEK AND STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards: Sir J. Drummond, Bart, and W. O. Brigstocke, Esq. Handicapper: Mr R. Johnson. Hen Sec: Mr J. H. Thomas. Clerk of the Course: Mr J. Olive. It is not our fault if, in introducing a narration of these events, we begin with possibly, to some folks, an offensive remark, that it is solely in Wales that steeple chasing is preserved in its truest and most primitive form. There blood, stoutness, and endurance abound in striking contrast to the miserable non- staying weeds figuring lately in the lists elsewhere; and to the Principality must also be conceded the palm for steeple chasing in its entirety as a spectacle. It therefore comes with two- fold grace that to the ancient capital of Wales the public are partly indebted for the reforms in this branch of sport at length about to be adopted at all respectably conducted meetings. Work enough in all con- science had been previously afforded in jotting down the incidents peculiar to a Carmarthenshire Hunt Week, but last year excite- ment and business fairly attained their zenith in the never- to- be- forgotten double dead heats. Hence the unusual amount of interest now attaching to the open chase from the moment the entry appeared, including, as it did, the two game horses whose performances last season have made Wales famous in sporting chronicles and in song; for, although— to borrow a metaphor— Greek had met Greek thrice before, the encounter on Tuesday was unquestionably regarded as the deciding " tug of war." Not, however, to forestall matters, let us pro- ceed to notice the bill of fare provided in due order; and, as hunt- ing and racing here have ever gone hand in hand, it commenced with the former on Monday last, when the ball opened with the meet of Mr Lloyd Price's harriers at Trawsmaur Gate, the result being that, after some capital runs, a brace of hares were pulled down, making forty- two brace killed since the com- mencement of the season, which, we need scarcely add, has been a remarkable one in point of sport. And this naturally brings on the carpet that universally- esteemed master of the hunting- field in the southern district, Mr Powell, who has kept hounds at Maesgwynne since 1840, and who, when the Carmarthen pack was given up, extended his country, being for three seasons supported by a small subscription, but since 1860 has hunted the neighbour- hood at his own expense, and, of late, has shown some of the best sport had for many years. The hounds, bred by the master, and judiciously crossed with the Beaufort and Fitzhardinge blood to suit the Welsh country, originally sprung from the Dyffryn and Panty- Kendy kennels, having pace enough to kill the stoutestfox, with a good cry, and seldom require assistance. Besides four steeple chasers, Mr Powell has at present twelve hunters in his stable, with colts, & c, making a stud of thirty- four in all, under the care of Will Purnell, of whose admirable prepa- ration of the cross- country performers we have before had occasion to speak. A strong party of gentlemen visitors assembled at the Room on Monday evening to discuss the probabilities of the msrrow, but speculation was a dead letter— the 50 to 20 on the field offered repeatedly by three well- known bookmakers in attendance not finding a single cus- tomer. The same flatness in this respect pervaded the meeting, and certainly, on the field, not more than £ 20 was invested on the principal chase. As relates to the acceptances for the latter, we may mention that The Youth was left in by mistake, arising from the somewhat mystifying phraseology of the letter an- nouncing that tbe horse had paid forfeit. During the evening it also transpired that Mary Ann, to pilot whom George Stevens had arrived, would be an absentee, though no official declaration to that effect had been received; and this, coupled with the striking out of Biscuit at 2: 15 p. m. on the morrow, cut down the actual competitors to half a dozen, quite an average field for the great event here. The fears entertained of wretched weather on Tuesday were happily dispelled at noon by the sun breaking forth in truly spring- like splendour, imparting to the scene we have so fre- quently described at St Clears a charm we have no recollection of enjoying before. On the course, which has been recently altered for the best, and has now the prettiest and most even finish yet laid out in this locality, were many equipages with fair occu- pants, and among the sterner sex the oldest patrons of this wel- comed Cambrian carnival, including the cognoscenti from the Pembroke and Glamorgan counties, whose opinions, after taking stock of the steeds as they cantered past for the Handicap, were, as usual, eagerly asked for. Ace cf Hearts, in condition, was per- fection itself; The Rug, who arrived from the sister isle on the previous Saturday, looked fit to run for his life; and the same may be said of Wings, whose running last spring at Llanboidy in- spired his party with no small confidence to- day. Gingerbread, a small but neatly- furnished mare, the property of a gallant captain stationed at Milford, had trained on from a mere roadster to a by no means to be despised candidate for " banking'' enactments. Comet, the last purchase of Mr Pryse Loveden, though " fit as fiddle," was scarcely to be trusted at a game she had had no prac- tice at; while Stevens declining the mount offered him, left Mr Crymes ( no other jockey being procurable) to ride the once pretty fair' ' half- mi ler,'' Cumberland, himself, at adisad vantage of 141b over- weight, a shift doubly mortifying, seeing that the animal had some time been schooling in Pembrokeshire, expressly for the tournay under notice. Medora being struck out as soon as the weights appeared, left Ace of Hearts at the head of the list with a rise on the original weight of 121b, and now meeting The Rug on terms 61b worse than in 1862, the latter opened the favourite, but directly it became known that Biscuit was scratched, and that Tom Davies, the " star" rider in Wales, would inconsequence steer the Ace, he advanced to 6 to 4, while 2 to 1 agst The Rug went begging. Ample details of the chase being given below, we may sum up by saying that at the moment the Milesians were in ecstasies, luck has turned by their representative changing his leg at a leap, which brought him hopelessly to grief, and Ace of Hearts, as in 1861, landed Mr Powell's colours victoriously, besides dividing stakes with The Rug last year, making the third time Davies has ridden the winnerof the " Open"-— on The Victim in 1857, on Arthur in 1859, and now on Ace of Hearts. The Golden Grove Stakes, presented by the Earl of Cawdor, the Lord- Lieutenant of Carmarthenshire, who, in conjunction with Major Lewis, has accepted the stewardship of the meeting next year, attracted six " natives" to the post, and afforded an exceed- ingly well- contested race. The noble donor has already inti- mated his willingness to accede to any alteration in the conditions hereafter, which the committee may deem expedient. " Tripping it on the light fantastic toe " at the Assembly Rooms most agree- ably terminated the seeond day's proceedings, as well as making considerable inroad into the third, Wednesday, when Mr Powell's hounds met at the Plough and Harrow. Trotted off to Penralt, thence to Blaenigain, Circh- du, and Barnsfield, all of which covers were drawn blank, and, as on the last anniversary, a large field were singularly disappointed of a run. The stewards' ban- quet took place at the Boar's Head Hotel, in the evening, ably presided over by W. O. Brigstock, Esq, and, in the absence of his co- steward, Col Sir James Drummond, in consequence of ill health, the vice- chair was taken by G. Thomas, Esq, of Green Hall. The viands and wines were of excellent quality, and towards the close of the entertainment the speech- making became amus- ingly interesting! The toasts, perhaps, most warmly received were " The Chairman,'' " Mr G. L. Phillips, the Steward Elect,'' and " The Secretary;" and next to them " The Winners and Losers.'' Mr Powell, in replying for the former, said he had run horses at the meeting since 1845, and if he had often been a win- ner they should also remember that he, too, had received many a " licking;" whereupon Mr Loveden, for the losers, rose, and, amidst roars of laughter, hoped he should be able to " lick'' Mr Powell next year. " The Press and Bell's Life in London''- was likewise proposed, and acknowledged by our reporter. Several other toasts succeeded, after which the majority of the guests ad- journed to a concert provided by the Carmarthen Musical Society, at which fair executants and gentlemen, both vocally and other- wise, astonished to a marvel certain visitors from afar not unac- customed to applaud professional talent in " halls of daz- zling light." Of Thursday's sport we have only time to write that one of the most genuinely- contested steeple chases ever witnessed resulted in favour of The Rug, whose gameness in also subsequently pulling off the Ladies' Plate drew forth an ovation equally flattering to Capt M'Craith, his artistic rider, and the Irish division generally, whose success at last was no less anticipated than deserved, though, owing to the absence to- day of Ace of Hearts, the question which is the best, their's or Mr Powell's horse, still remains undecided. Aberystwith, abounding in hospitality, will doubtless be the next trysting- place, where are sure to be found the old familiar faces honouring the past week's festivity, the principal company whereat included Earl Cawdor, W. O. Brigstock, Esq ; Colonel D. A. S. Davies and party, Major Lewis and party, W. R. H. Powell, Esq, and party ; Oliver Powell, Esq; W. Peel, Esq, and party; Morgan Jones, Esq; Pryse . Loveden, Esq, and party; Lloyd Price, Esq, and party; Elliott Price, Esq ; Capt Lloyd, W. Morris, Esq; Master Morris and Master W. Morris, Messrs Morris, Capt C. Gwynne, G. P. J. Jordan, Esq; B. P. Jordan, jun, Esq; Grismond Phi- lipps, Esq, Mrs Philipps, Miss Philipps, and party ; H. Howell, Esq, and party; John Howell, Esq, and party; George Lort Philipps, Esq, and party; J. Thomas and party, Miss Thomas, J. Lewis Philipps, Esq, Mrs Philipps, and party; J. Lloyd, Esq : J. Wienholt, Esq; Capt Elliot, R. R. Carver, Esq, and party; Miss Carver, T. Charles, Capt and Master Stewart, and Miss Brench- ley; Major Smith, Baker Haynes, Esq; J. Jenkins, Esq; Capt Bayley, L. L. Price, Esq; Capt Papillon, T. Jones, Esq, and party; David Davies, Esq; Dr Sutton, — Fisher, Esq; Wyndham Lewis, Esq; — Powell, Esq; — Webster, Esq; J. G. P. Hughes, Esq; W. Jones, Esq; Capt Graves, J. B. Philipps, Esq; J. D. Thomas, Esq.; — Winstanley, Esq; Dr Hopkins, H. B. Jefferies, Esq ; W. Thomas, Esq; G. Thomas, Esq; Jas. Gwyther, Esq; J. W. Jones, Esq; H. Unwin, Esq; Charles Weekes, Esq; George Hut- chins, Esq; — Jones, J. Timmins, Esq; D. E. Lewis, Esq ; F. Francis, Esq; J. H. Thomas, Esq; G. Goode, Esq, and party ; J. James, Esq; J Ormond, Esq ; J. Evans, Esq; D. Evans. Esq ; J. Ballard, Esq; Capt Stevens, SirR. De Burgho, Capt M'Craith, and — Duntze, Esq. TUESDAY, FEB 3.— The OPEN HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and 2 only if declared, with 100 added; the second saved his stake; about four miles; 15 subs, 8 of whom declared. Mr W. R. H. Powell's ch g Ace of Hearts, by Great- heart, aged, 12st T. Davies 1 Mr Lewis's b g Wings, list Mr J. R. James 2 Mr O. Smith's b g Gingerbread, aged, lOst 101b J. Richards 3 Sir R. de Burgho's b g The Rug, aged, list 41b.. Capt M'Craith 0 Mr Pryse Loveden's br m Comet, aged, lOst 121b.... Mr Blake 0 Mr Crymes's b g Cumberland, lOst 51b ( car list 51b) .. Owner 0 The betting opened at 7 to 4 agst The Rug, and 2 to 1 agst Ace of Hearts, but closed at 6 to 4 agst the latter ( tk), 2 to 1 agst The Rug ( off), and 4 to 1 agst Wings ( tk). Soon after three o'clock the advance was sounded by trumpet, and the horses left the post in a body, nothing, apparently, being in a hurry to begin. Thus, in the commonest of canters, Ace of Hearts approached and showed the way over the first bank— extremely difficult to com- mence with in former years— but now shorn of any actually dan- gerous presentment. Gingerbread and The Rug took it nearly level on the whip hand of Mr Powell's horse, succeeded by Wings and Cumberland, close up with whom was Comet, who, however, never rose at the obstacle, but hit it with force sufficient to shoot the rider over her head to the opposite side, follswed by the mare herselfinafew moments afterwards. The latter, landing on herlegs, was immediately caught, but owing to the spur being twisted under Mr Blake's boot, so much time was lost in remounting, that pursuit became useless after crossing a few fences, when Comet was pulled up, and returned to the enclosure. All proceeded merrily with the others, of whom The Rug took a wide line to himself in better going on the right, but again closing with the horses near the turning flag, the lot descended in a cluster to the flag running parallel with the South Wales Railway. Here the favourite had a clear lead of Wings and The Rug, well in whose wake came Gingerbread, while Cumberland, temporarily halting from some cause, was soon lengths behind everything. Matters remained in this way for about two distances, when Gingerbread took his place at the heels of the Ace, who completed the first half of the journey two or three lengths in command, but in steadying to begin the second, let up his three immediate successors. In the ensuing half- mile Gingerbread mended the pace a little by going up to Ace of Hearts, and depriving him of the lead, which, however, was eventually resumed by the fa- vourite, in consequence, we believe, of the rider's foot on the other slipping out of the stirrup ; The Rug thence going on second, followed by Wings and Gingerbread side by side. A second time into the bottom, Mr Crymes's horse again figured conspicuously in the rear, but kept on to about the centre of a boggy enclosure, where the animal, it is affirmed, put his leg deeply into it, and dissolved partnership with his pilot, who wisely resolved to have " no more on't." Meanwhile, the Ace maintained his advantage over the bank to the pasture at the back of the Stand, which Wmgs, The Rug, and Gingerbread looked like charging toge- ther. Fin. 1, ing things, however, too close for comfort and safety, Capt M'Craith, who had ridden with admirable tact and judg- ment, took a pull, but, unfortunately, the sudden check caused the Emeralder to chest the bank when fairly put at it, and in a jiffy his gallant rider was prostrate on the other side, and the bri- dle being broken, The Rug, of course, had no more to do with the fray. When clear of this spot Girgerbread once more took up the running to the third fence from home, where her chance was de- stroyed by an impediment precisely similar to that just detailed, but the rider in this instance, retaining hold ef the reins, pulled the mare over, and jumped into the saddle for the remotest off- chance. Wings, who lost a good deal of ground in avoiding col- lision with Gingerbread, was now left to finish with the game son of Greatheart, to overhaul whom was of more than ordinary im- portance to Mr James, he having last year taken bets of 200 sovs to 10 and 80 sovs to 4, that he won on this occasion! By dint, therefore, of the greatest perseverance, he got within a couple of lengths of the leader on jumping into the straight course, where Wings's bolt was shot, and the top weighted Maesgwynne horse, without making the slightest mistake, ran in the easiest of win- ners by three lengths; Gingerbread being third, about thirty lengths from the second. Run in 16min, being the slowest time here over ground by no means so heavy as last season, when the " dead heaters" did it in two minutes less. The GOLDEN GROVE 8TAKES of 5 sovs each, p. p., with 50 added by the Earl of Cawdor, for horses that have never started for any public money, & c; riders who have never won a race with 50 sovs added allowed 71b; the second saved his stake; four year olds 12st, five 12st 81b, six and aged 12st 121b: about four mi'les ; 6 subs. Mr A. L. Phillpps's Stember, by Pegasus, 4 yrs, list 71b ( allowed 71b) J. Richards 1 Mr Gwyther's Capeston, by Pegasus, 5 yrs, 12st lib ( 71b allowed) Owner 2 Mr G. L. Philipps's Cock Robin, by Langton, aged, 12st 121b T. Davies 3 Mr Thomas's Shanbally, by Pegasus, 4 yrs, list 71b ( 71b allowed) Owner 0 Capt Howell's Mountain Lass, by Grasshopperor St Bennett colt, aged, 12st 51b( allowed71b).. W. Symmons 0 Mr W. E. Gwyn's Mainstay ( h b), bv Blue Pill, aged, 12st 121b J. Rees 0 Betting : 7 to 4 agst Cock Robin, and 2 to 1 agst Mountain Lass. The opening bank was crossed by Stember, Cock Robin, and Mainstay in advance, to whom succeeded Mountain Lass, the rear being brought up by Shanbally, who, showing temper prior to starting, was thrown so far astern by blundering at the second fence as to be out of the contest afterwards, though going on to the end. On leaving the bank referred to the command was taken by the favourite, waited on by Mainstay and Mr Phillips's gelding, the others lying so wide from them as to excite suspicion that, like Shanbally, they were early disposed of, though doing their jumping quite as faultlessly as the forward division. At about a mile and a half Mainstay went to the fore, but was overhauled by Stember at the straight run in, about a length each dividing him, Cock Robin, and Rees nag, as they repassed the Stand, with a wide gap still separating this trio and Capeston, a long way be- hind whom Mountain Lass was next; the latter, however, being called upon, got on better terms with the leading horses soon after commencing the second round, and joined them in coming down to the flat the last time, to which the favourite led the way. However, as far as concerned four, it was here either's race, until Mainstay pitched on to his head on the landing side of a bank, and unshipped Rees, who rode in his hunting cos- tume. Thence the lead alternated between Cock Robin and Stem- ber to the curve for the final spin, where Mountain Lass showed in advance, but getting the best of her rider at the next leap, she came to grief at a moment when looking all over the winner. The remainder was a match with Cock Robin, slightly leading, and Stember, to the turn home, when Capeston crept up and fol lowed the pair, two or three lengths off, into the deciding mea- dow. Directly this was gained the favourite, in trouble, resigned to Stember, who won cleverly by three lengths, while Capeston, getting up at the finish, saved his stake, after a game struggle, half a length over Cock Robin. Fifty lengths astern Mountain Lass galloped in fourth, and Shanbally fifth, nearly as far from the mare. Run in 15min lOsec. THURSDAY.— The CARMARTHENSHIRE HANDICAP of 8 sovs each, h ft, and 2 if declared, with 50 added; winners extra; the second saved his stake; Open Steeplechase Course; 10 subs, 6 of whom declared. Sir R. De Burgho'a bgThe Rug, by Pluto, aged, list 51b Capt M'Craith 1 Mr Pryse Loveden's br m Comet, aged, lOst 131b . . G. Stevens 2 Mr Lewis's b g Wings, list lib Mr J. R. James 3 Betting: 7 to 4 on The Rug, and 4 to 1 agst Wings, who cut out the work with a clear lead for nearly two miles, when the fa- vourite closed up, and the pace became first rate; Comet meanwhile fetching up a good deal of ground lost in the early part of the chase through chesting a jump and nearly dislodging the rider, who, thrown on to her head, con- trived to slip back again to the saddle. Turning for the flat in the last round, Wings was again considerably ahead, but stopped to nothing in the boggy meadow below the Stand, to avoid which The Rug's pilot took a circuitous route, and overthe next fence obtained a decided command, which, however, was somewhat lessened by " kneeing'' the identical bank where he wound up accounts on Tuesday. From that point the leader was followed by Mr Loveden's mare until she resigned to Wings in breasting the ascent to the final bend. The latter at length being quite disposed of, Comet made her effort, but failed to reach the favourite, who stalled off her rush at the close, and won, amidst tremendous cheering, by half a length, Wings finishing six lengths from the pair. Run in 14min 30sec. The HUNTERS' ( Selling) STAKES of 3 sovs each, p. p., with 25 added; about three miles; 4 subs. Mr Gwyther's Capeston, by Pegasus, 5 yrs lOst 91b ( carried lOst ltlb) ( 70 sovs) Mr J. R. Jame3 1 Col S. Davis's Tipperary Boy, aged, list ( carried list 21b) ( 70) T. Davies 2 Mr P. Loveden's Spanish Lancer, aged, list ( 70) .. G. Stevens 3 No betting. Capeston made most of the running, and won by twenty lengths, Tipperary Boy, in advance, having halted at a leap three quarters of a mile from home, while Spanish Lancer, first dropping on his belly in endeavouring to cross a bank, and afterwards parting company with Stevens headlong, who, how- ever, regained his seat with the nimbleness of quicksilver, was never at any time in the race. The winner was sold to Mr W. R. H. Powell for 76 sovs. Run in 9min. The LADIES' ( Free Handicap) PLATE of 5 sovs each, with 30 added; the second saved his stake; the winner of the Carmar- thenshire Handicap 7 lb extra; about three miles. Sir R. De Burgho's The Rug, by Pluto, 12at 71b ( including 71b extra) Capt M'Craith 1 Mr Crymes's b g Cumberland, lOst 71b Mr J. R. James 2 Mr W. R. H. Powell's ch g Biscuit, aged, list 71b . . T. Davies 3 Mr Powell's Breconshire Lass, lOst 41b J. Richards 0 Betting: Even on The Rug, and 2 to 1 agst Biscuit. A strong lead was taken by Cumberland directly after starting, The Rug lying next over the second fence, which Biscuit declined, while Breconshire Lass, cutting it altogether at the third, went no further, the upshot being that two only, from first to last, had anything to do with the contest, and The Rug giving Cumberland the go- by towards the finish, won, downright gamely, by six lengths ;' Biscuit walking in third, long after the above pair had passed the chair. PROGRAMME OF READING STEEPLE CHASES. WEDNESDAY, FEB 11.— The WHITLEY FREE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 30 added; winners of any handicap after the weights were declared 71b extra ; two miles and a half. st lb Sinking Fund.... 11 12 Sunbeam 11 7 Light of Other Days 11 7 Oliver Twist .... 11 2 Gladiator 10 12 Corkscrew 10 10 Glautias 10 7 st lb Sunflower 10 2 Portland 10 0 Diadem .. 10 0 Long Odds 9 12 Consternation .. 9 12 Gamecock 9 10 Fairplay 9 7 st lb Mutineer 10 7 Orkousta 10 4 Lemon Oliver.... 10 4 Alma 10 4 The Gift 10 4 Python 10 4 Little Amy 10 2 Broomstick 10 2 The GREAT BERKSHIRE OPEN STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 5ft, and only 2 if declared, with 100 added ; winners of any handicap of 100 sovs value after the weights were de clared 71b, of 200 101b extra; the second to save his stake; about three miles and a half; 22 subs, 13 of whom paid 2 sovs each. st lb I st lb I st lb Playman 12 7 Cockatoo 11 4 | Ravenstonedale .. 11 1 -- • - - Sapperton 11 4 Omar Pasha .... 11 1 Light of Days .... Ascot Wilful 11 Gamecock 10 11 Other 12 4 12 1 | | A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each ( 1ft to the fund), with 25 added ; gentlemen riders; 13st each; riders of winners 71b extra ; about three miles. Mad Wyndham • I Hazard I Oliver Twist The Dutchman Game Boy Ripley, by Rowland Skirmisher | Lemon Oliver A SELLING STEEPLE CHASE STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added ; four year olds list 71b, five I2st 71b, six and aged 13st; the winner to be sold for 150 sovs; if entered for 100 sovs allowed 71b, 80 111b, 60 141b, 40 191b; about three miles. To close and name by eight o'clock on Tuesday evening. THURSDAY.— The INNKEEPERS' PLATE ( Handicap) of 50 sovs; winners of any handicap 71b extra ; about two miles and a half. st lb st lb st lb Sinking Fund.... 12 0 I Gladiator 10 12 Portland ........ 10 4 Playman 12 0 Glautias 10 10 Ravenstonedale.. 10 4 Yaller Gal 12 0 Sir Bobby 10 10 Little Amy 10 2 Sunbeam 11 Light of Other Davs 11 Piff Paff 11 Oliver Twist .... 11 7 Bounce 10 10 Sunflower 10 2 Mutineer 10 Sapperton 10 7 Annie Laurie.... 10 4 Deceiver 10 4 Broomstick 10 0 Lady Betsy 10 o Alroy 9 10 Gamecock 9 10 The BERKSHIRE HUNTS STAKE of 3 sovs each, with 20 added; if entered not to be sold 12st 71b, if for 150 12st, for 100 list 71b, for 60 list, for 40 lOst 71b; professionals 141b extra; about three miles. To close and name on Tuesday, Feb 10. A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each ( 1 ft to the fund), with 25 added, for all ages; list 71b each; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs, if entered for 50 allowed 71b ; about two miles. Fairplay ( late Klari- Noble ( bred in Bus- Bavard( 50) koff) ( 50 sovs) sia) ( 50) Deceiver ( 50) Corkscrew ( 50) Orkousta ( 50) The Tattler ( 50) Gladiator ( 50) Diadem ( 50) Stays ( 50) A SELLING STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 1 ft, with 25 added ; the winner to be sold for 50 sovs ; once round, about one mile and three quarters. To close and name by eigfct o'clock on Tuesday evening. PROGRAMME OF SCARBOROUGH STEEPLE CHASES. WEDNESDAY, FEB 11.— The SCARBOROUGH GRAND ANNUAL OPEN STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, 5 ft, and 3 if declared, with 50 added; the second to save his stake; winners of any steeple chase, hurdle race, or flat race, after the declara- tion of the weights, of 50 sovs 71b, of twice 50 or 100 sovs 101b extra; about three miles and a half. st lb • Joe Maley 6.. 12 7 Cockatoo( pd).. a.. ll 13 Mult, in Parvoa.. 11 6 Fearless ( pd).. a.. 11 2 Cheery Chap .. a.. 11 0 Malpas 6.. 11 0 age stlb Jessamine( hb) a.. l0 Br m by The Era 6.. 10 Cherry Bouncea.. 10 Endor Witch .. a. .10 Climax 5.. 10 st lb Red Robin.... a.. 11 0 Rarey a.. 11 0 Fly by Night ( h b) ( pd) .. a.. 10 12 Chastisement ( pd) 6.. 10 12 The YORKSHIRE HUNTERS1 STAKES of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 50 added, for horses that have been regularly hunted with any established pack of foxhounds in Yorkshire; four year olds lOst 71b, five list 101b, six and aged 12st21b; entire horses 51b extra; winners of any steeple chase before the day of running 71b extra; gentlemen riders; about three miles and a half. Cheery Chap, aged I Sorceress ( late Lady I Sportsman ( h b), 5 yrs Kathleen, aged Campbell) aged Brompton, 5 yrs Mousetrap, aged | Rook the Gardener, | Cherry Bounce, aged Endor Witch, aged I 6 yrs I Miss Wilkinson, 6 yrs Rarey, aged | Fearless, ( h b) aged [ Cato, 6 yrs The INNKEEPERS' PLATE of 15 sovs, added to a ( Selling) Sweep- stakes of 1 sov each, the second to save his stake, for horses that are and have been bona fide the property of persons three months from the day of entry, living within the limits of Mr Johnstone's Hunt, or within a circuit of fifteen miles from Scarborough; 12st 71b each; the winner to be sold for 50 sovs, if for 40 12st, 30 list 71b, 20 list, 13 lOst 71b; about two miles and a half. Seamer Lass ( 50) Matchless ( 20) Lord of the Tees ( 15) Paddy ( 40) Crookshanks ( 30 sovs) Wide- awake ( 30) Sam Weller ( 30) Jeannie Deans ( 30) Cato ( 40) Better late than Never ( 15) NEWMARKET STEEPLE CHASES, 1868, FEB 19.— A HANDICAP of 3 sovs each ( 1 ft to the fund), with 30 added; winners of any steeple chase after publication of the weights 81b extra; about three miles. Sir Bobby Glautias.. Mutineer Antelope Gift st lb ... 6.. 11 0 .. a.. 11 0 .. a.. 10 10 .. a.. 10 9 a.. 10 age stlb The Sinking Fund a.. 12 7 Grisi 6.. 12 2 The Light of Other Days.. a.. 11 8 Ascot a.. 11 6 Oliver Twist.. a.. 11 2 A STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each ( 2 ft to the fund), with 60 added, for four year olds and upwards ; the winner of any steeple chase after publication of the weights 101b extra; about three miles and a half. Brown Stout.. 5.. 10 4 age st lb Leonidas 5.. 10 4 Kathleen .... 6.. 10 4 BlackSultan .. 5.. J0 4 Sunflower .... a.. 9 13 Jerry a.. 9 9 Orkousta .... a.. 9 9 age stlb The Sinking Fund a.. 12 7 Yaller Gal.... a,. 12 0 The Light of Other Days a.. 11 8 age stlb Ascot a.. 11 6 Oliver Twist.. a.. 11 2 Glautias a.. 11 0 Mutineer a.. 10 10 Brown Stout. ,5. .10 6 age stlb Black Sultan .. 5.. 10 6 Molly Asthore 6.. 10 2 St James 6.. 9 12 Quicksilver.... a.. 9 12 Little Amy..,. 6.. 9 11 FEB 20.— A PLATE ( Handicap) of 40 sovs, for four year olds and upwards; winners of any steeple chase handicap after the pub- lication of the weights 71b extra; entrance 2 sovs; about two miles. age st lb age st lb age st lb Freshman a.. 12 7 Glautias a.. 10 12 Sunflower a.. 9 13 The Sinking Mutineer .... a.. 10 8 Little Amy.. .. 6.. 9 9 Fund a.. 12 5 Antelope a.. 10 8 Jerry ... a.. 9 9 Grisi 6.. 12 0 Leonidas 5.. 10 4 Diadem 6.. 9 9 The Light of Kathleen 6.. 10 4 Orkousta a.. 9 9 Other Days.. a.. 11 6 Little John a. .10 4 Reporter 4. .9 7 Sir Bobby .... 6.. 10 12 FriarofApshalla.. 10 0 The NEWMARKET GBAND STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 10 s£ vs each, h ft, and only 2 ft ( to the fund) if declared by six on Feb 12, with 70 added; winners of any steeple chase . the publication of the weights 71b, twice 101b extra; the ^ n- ner to pay 10 sovs; about three miles and a half; 17 subs. lb age st lb Oliver Twist.. a.. 11 0 Sir Bobby .... 6.. 10 12 Glautias a.. 10 12 Mutineer .... a.. 10 8 Gift a.. 10 6 StMaximlm.. 5.. 10 5 Brown Stout.. 5.. 10 4 If the highest weight accepting is under 12st 71b, it will be raised to that weight, and the others in proportion. Bridegroom .. a.. 12 7 The Sinking Fund a.. 12 5 Yaller Gal .... a.. 11 12 The Light of Other Days.. a.. 11 6 Cuirassier a.. 11 6 age st lb Black Sultan.. 5.. 10 4 Omar Pasha .. a.. 10 3 Molly AsthoreS.. 10 0 Quicksilver .. a.. 9 10 Ned of the Hills 6.. 9 8 MARKET HARBORO' STEEPLE CHASES. Nominations for the GREAT CORINTHIAN CUP. Fosco, aged Deception, aged Medora, aged Leading Article, aged Cockatoo, aged Pine Apple, aged Doubtful, aged Leighton, aged Orphan Northern Light, 6 yrs Kemedium, aged Yaller Gal, aged The Czar, aged Ben Lomond, aged Odoacer, 5 yrs Jealousy, aged Romeo, aged Broomstick, aged Chester, aged Mercury, aged The Moor Frank, aged Inkerman, aged Mountain Fox, 6 yrs Molly Asthore, 6 yrs Hff Paff, aged Omen, 6 yrs Bridegroom, aged Lady of LaGaraye, 6yrs The highest weight in this handicap will be 13' st and the lowest 10Bt. The GRAND NATIONAL. Freddy, aged Penarth, aged Sir Charles, aged Master Bagot, aged Xanthus, aged Lt of Other Days, aged Sinking Fund, aged Cheviot, aged Willoughby, aged Jerusalem, aged Freshman, aged Why Not Longford, aged Discrepancy, aged The Shadow, 6 yrs Cooksborough, age d The Tinker, 6 yrs Royalist, aged Colleen Bawn, 6 yrs Measham, aged Peeping Tom, 6 yrs Nubian Malta, aged The Czar, aged Beckford Lass, 6 yrs Miss Cottingham, aged Gaylad, 6 yrs Priucess Royal, aged Bagatelle, aged Confederate, 6 yrs Ariinaspiaii, aged Sir Steven, 5 yrs Railway Guard, aged Tom Moody, 5 yrs Socks, aged Gamecock Spring- heeled Jack Pantomime, 5 yrs Omen, 6 vrs Jump Away Cheviot, 6 yrs Lady Florence, 5 yrs Orphan The FARMERS' STEEPLE CHASE. Dangerous Dick, aged | Lamplighter, 6 yrs Long Enlield, 6 yrs Goneaway, 6 yrs Lady Florence, 5 yrs | B g Volunteer, aged Itattiebone, aged I tilondin, aged Gr g Volunteer, aged Precentor Puzzle, aged [ Capsicum, 6 yrs LINCOLN STEEPLE CHASE. Acceptances for the GRAND STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and only 3 if declared, with 80 added; winners of any steeple chase of 100 sovs 81b, twice or 200 121b extra; about four miles; 34 subs, 11 of whom declared age st lb ; age st lb age st lb Maritana .... a.. 11 3 HeadsorTails. 6.. 10 4 Countess a.. 9 8 Jerusalem .... a.. 10 12 Light of Other Magieian a.. 9 6 The Dane a.. 10 10 Days a.. 10 2 Broomstick a.. 9 2 Sinking Fund. a.. 10 10 1 Cockatoo a.. 10 2 Climax 5.. 9 2 Avalanche .. .. a.. 10 4 Cuirassier .. .. a.. 10 2 Discrepancy .. a.. 9 2 Satellite a.. 10 4 iMary Ann .... a .10 0 Cherokee a.. 9 2 Ravenstone- j Multum in : Birdbolt a.. 9 2 dale a,. 10 4 | Parvo a.. 10 0 Canteen a.. 9 0 NorthernLight6.. 10 4 Pineapple .... a.. 9 11 age St lb 10 10 Mary Ann .. .. a. .9 9 Countess .... 9 9 Cockatoo .... .. a. .9 9 Pineapple .. .. a. .9 9 Sir Bobby .. .9 K Kington .... .9 7 Evpblem .... .. a. .9 « Omar Pacha .. a. .9 4 Antelope.... .. a. .9 3 DERBY SPRING MEETING. The MIDLAND STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP ; 32 subs, age st lb i age st lb Wee Nell .... a.. 11 7 TheRug a.. 10 4 Bantam a.. 11 3 HeadsorTails. a.. lO 2 Freshman .... a.. 11 3 i Piff Paff a.. 10 2 Maritana a.. 11 0 Glautias a.. 10 0 Sinking Fund . a.. 10 8 The Gift a.. 10 0 The Dane .... a.. 10 7 Nosegay a.. 9 12 Satellite 6.. 10 6 Ravenstone- Arbury a.. 10 6 dale a,. 9 12 Light of Other Mutineer .... a.. 9 12 Days a.. 10 5 Xanthus a.. 9 10 Yaller Gal.... a.. 10 4 Doubtful .... a.. 9 10 Lincoln a.. 10 4 1 Weights published February 3, at twelve o'clock at noon, and forfeits to be declared on or before February 9. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FLAG. MR EDITOR: Your correspondent " Pioneer" appears to me to have slightly mistaken my object in addressing you on a race which took place " so very long ago,'' but not so long as to pre- vent its being used as a precedent, and which I should not have done had I not seen my name mentioned in your columns with reference to it. My object in mentioning riding at Warwick the previous day was to prove that the course had been altered on the second, a thing which might have been mentioned to " Pioneer," but which certainly was not to me. " Pioneer" appears to forget that fences are sometimes double flagged, and that the second flag is not alwa\ s observable at a moment's notice, especially when placed in a fence that had none the day before, or when the ground was shown that morning. Such was the case with this one, for I am certain I left the flag to my right, and I am confirmed in this opinion by some of the jockeys saying, " I went » shorter way, by cutting off an angle"— a thing impossible to do in a right- handed horseshoe course, such as Windsor, 1846, unless you left more than one flag to your left hand, a thing which I was never accused of, but which was easy enough to do, leaving all to the right. Therefore you see, Mr Editor, all human nature is apt to err, even the very cleverest amongst us. I, however, have no reason to be dissatisfied, either with the race or my letter to you; for, in the first instance, I got the stake; and in the second, since my letter appeared, the rule has been adopted at Market Harborough, which now appears, deservedly, to be the " Newmarket" of steeple chasing. I only hope, in future, that stewards will complete the flagging of their courses before they are sho wn to the riders, when I apprehend but few mistakes will be made, even amongst the least gifted of them.— Yours, & c, Foxleaze Park, Feb 2, 1863. H. B. POWELL. NEWMARKET STEEPLE CHASES.— We beg to remind our readers that the forfeits for the Newmarket Grand Handicap are to be declared by six p. m. on Thursday, the 12th inst. Chipping Norton Steeple Chases will be held on the 5th March. Colchester Garrison Steeple Chases will take place on Monday, April 6. Bantam is struck out of the Derby Steeple Chase, and is adver- tised for sale. The Dorsetshire Hunt Steeple Chases are fixed for Wednesday, April 8, over the Waddon Vale Course. The Herts Hunt Steeple Chases will take place on Thursday, April 9, instead of on the 2d April, as previously advertised. We have received a communication from Mr C. Symonds re- questing us to state that Brownie was left in the Liverpool Steeple Chase by mistake, Mr Symonds having scratched him in conse- quence of feeling dissatisfied with the weight put upon him. The Birmingham Annual Steeple Chases will take place ( weather permitting) on the 23d and 24th of this month, at Sutton Coldfield. The Grand Annual, the Sutton Handicap, the Hunt Cup, and Erdington Plate close on Tuesday next, Feb 10. The new line to Sutton Coldfield is now open, and, being a branch of the London and North Western, passengers and horses can fca^ booked through to Sutton from all parts of England. The course is within ten minutes of the station. We call the attention of our readers to the programme of the National Hunt and Kildare Hunt Meeting, April 16 and 17, which appears in our columns. There are eleven events set down, and to these £ 1,290 is given in added money. In five races the lowest weight for aged horses varies from 12 stone to 14 stone. To tempt " the young idea," a novice who has never ridden a winner in a steeple chase value 20 sovs receives Illb from a rider who has wen in the last two years steeple chases value 500 sovs. This gives hunting men a chance with those who are equal to any profes- sionals in the country. At this meeting there are three courses laid out, the first for flying race horses, the second for regular hunters, intersected with plough and more intricate fences; and the third for steady weight- carriers, over a four- and- a- half foot wall and other hunting obstacles. The interest taken in this annual meet will on this occasion be further stimulated by the liberality of the Marquis of Downshire, who has presented a piece of plate value 100 sovs, with 200 in specie, added to a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each. STUD NEWS. At Mamhead, on the 31st ult, Columbine, by Derby, a black or grey filly by Gemma di Vergy. At Croft, on the 23d ult, Mr Bowes's Forget me Not, a filly by Rataplan, and will be put this season to Thormanby. At Fairfield Stud Farm, on the 30th ult, Mr Jacob's Eva, by Pantaloon, a bay filly to Amsterdam. At Rawcliffe Paddocks, on the 1st inst, Mr Bowes's The Flapper, a filly by Leamington, and will be put this season to the same horse. At Lambourne, on the 24th ult, Madeline, a bay filly to Idle Boy, and will be put to Lord Albemarle; on the 29th ult, Giantess, a brown filly by Skirmisher; and on the 30th ult, Chow, a chesnut colt by Idle Boy, and will be put to Lord Albemarle. At Croome, on the 1st inst, My Niece, a brown filly by Chanti- cleer, and will be put to Surplice. The following have also arrived:— Marquise, by Daniel O'Reurke; Production, by West Australian; and Hecate, bv Loup Garou. At Middle Park, Eltham, on the 30th ult, Pearl, by Alarm, a colt by Idle Boy; on the 31st ult, Athena Pallas ( dam of Nep- tunus, & c), a filly by Marsyas; on the 4th inst, Brightonia ( dam of Brighton, & c), a filly by The Prime Minister. At Warfield Stud Paddocks, the following mares have arrived to The Marionette:— Duchess of Lorraine; Error, by Galaor; Adamant, by Barnton ( all in foal by him) ; Susannah, by Cos- sack; Phyllis, by Vatican; Bapta, by Kingston; Tamara ( sister to Weathergage), Rioter's^ dam. At Rawcliffe Stud Farm, Annie Laurie, a brown filly to Leamington; The Flapper, a brown filly to Leamington; Tas- mania's dam, a bay filly to Cannobie; Barcelona, a brown filly to The Prime Minister. The following have arrived to Newminster: — Irish Queen ( Sweetsauce's dam), and Down with the Dust. To Young Melbourne: Sister to Lancbester and Tasmania's datn. At Althorp and Harleston Stud Farm, on the 2d inst, the fol- lowing mares had arrived to be put to Tournament:— Days of Yore, Gertrude, Couleur de Rose ( all in foal to Tournament), to be put to him again; a bay mare by Orlando, to be put to Old Calabar. The above mares belong to H. E. Handley, Esq. On the 4th inst, Katharine Logie, a brown colt by Voltigeur; to be put to Rataplan this season. The following mares are to be put to different horses:— Annie and Ischia, to Trumpeter; the Don John mare, to Rattlebone; Swallow, to Old Calabar; and Case- mate, to Tournament. SALE OF CAPTAIN HAWKESLEY'S HORSES. The necessary sale of this gentleman's stud, consequent on the breaking up of his racing establishment and retirement from the Turf, took place under the direction of the Messrs Tattersall, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday. The chief attractions of the cata- logue centred on the Nutbush family, and a number of good buyers and bidders were in attendance. The speedy Nutbush herself, a plain, commonish- looking mare, but with immense propelling power, went cheap to Mr Mather at 230gs, and would promise to be an acquisition, if not an ornament, to his stud. Her yearling half- brother, by Stockwell, another plain one, with the same grand quarters, required a judge to properly estimate him, as he was brought out under every disadvantage, being misera- bly poor in condition, and altogether in anything but show 05? sale form. Lord Stamford, however, gave as much as 650gs for him, after some opposition from Lord Hastings, who wanted him for the Danebury stable. The dam of these two, Beauty, by Lanereost out of Cytheria, by Camel, made just a hundred more at 14 years old, those who chiefly coveted her being Mr Blenkiron, Lord William Powlett, and Mr Naylor. The first of these stopped at five hundred, and the other two fought it out, the noble owner of Tim Whiffler ultimately giving way with evident reluctance. Mr Naylor also secured tbe Cesarewitch winner, Artless, the next best by the sale returns, and seme of the others made fair but not high prices. GS. BEACTY ( Nutbush's dam) ( foaled in 1819), by Lanercost out of Cytherea, by Camel ( Mr Naylor) 750 AETLESS ( foalfed in 1859), by Archy out of The Idyl, by Ithuriel ( in foal to Leamington) ( Mr Naylor) 290 NDTBUSH ( foaled in 1858), by Filbert out of Beauty, by Lanercost ( Mr Mather) 230 ROSABEL ( foaled in 1856), by Newminster out of Mrs Rigby's dam ( Mr Upton) 155 SHARP PRACTICE ( foaled in 1854), by Voltigeur out of Theano ( ina< foal to King Tom) ( Mr Mather) dv i CAST OFF ( foaled in 1856), by Newminster out of The Lamb, by Mel bourne ( Baron Rothschild) ± JS TRAVIATA ( foaled in 1856), by The Libel out of Fernande, by Slane; with a chesnut filly foal by Rataplan ( Mr Morris) 110 CARLOTTA ( foaled in 1856), by Orlando out of Cytherea, by Camel ( in foal to The Dupe) ( Mr La Mert) 63 HEART OF OAK ( foaled in 1853), by I'yrrhus the First out of Shire Oaks, bv Comus; with a filly foal by Wild Dayrell ( Mr Webb).. 62 POMME DE TERRE ( foaled in 1847), by Slane outof Elvina, by Emilius ( Mr Goodchild) 27 YEARLINGS ( UNBROKE). BAY COLT, by Stockwell out of Beauty, by Lanercost ( Lord Stamford) 630 CHESNOT COLT, by Turnus out of Pomme de Terre, by Slane ( Mr Quartermalne) 125 BLACK COLT, by Turnus out of Rosabel, by Newminste? ( Mr Sutton) 65 BLACK COLT, by Turnus out of Traviata, by The Libel ( Lord Strathmore) . 54 BROWN COLT, by Turnus out of Sharp Practice, by Voltigeur ( LordHastings) 59 BAY FILLY, by Turnus out of Heart of Oak, by Pyrrhus the First ( MrHornby) 36 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 8, 1863. INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING, 1863. APHIL 7.— Acceptances for the NEWMARKET HANDICAP of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, and 5 only if declared, with 100 added by the Joekey Club, and 50 from the Town Race Fund ; winners after Jan 28 of a handicap amounting to 200 sovs 71b extra; winners of all other handicaps 51b, of any two handicaps 101b extra; from the starting post of the R. M. to the end of B. C.; 74 subs, 27 of vshom pay 5 sovs each. age st lb ^ er( hb) .. 5.. 8 13 '. ii rater o.. 8 10 Cafse Flyawav. .6.. 8 10 BrownDuchess. 5".. 8 7 Paste 5.. 8 5 Carisbrook 4.. 8 5 Croagh Patricks.. 8 0 Bathilde ...... 5., 8 o Black Prince .. a.. 7 IS Gabrielle d'Estrees .... 5.. 7 13 Hartington ..,, 4.. 7 12 Man at Arms .. 6.. 7 12 Rouge Dragon.. 5.. 7 10 Can well 4.. 7 5 Sappho 4.. 7 2 Harlequin .... 4.. 7 0 age st lb .. 4.. G 13 .. 4.. 6 10 4.. 6 8 Rubens ... Watchman Villette ... Squire Percy .. 5.. 6 Barbadoes ..,. 4.. 6 Bedouin 4,. 6 Physician, by Chanticleer .. a.. 6 Magnum Bonum 4.. 6 Barchettina.. .. 3.. 6 Fee 5.. 6 Attaman 4.. G Lapidist 4.. 6 Canace 3.. 6 Ernest 3.. 6 Amazonian Equinox 3.. 5 13 age st lb Battery 3.. 5 10 Monitor 3.. S 9 Fantail 3.. 5 8 Sandford 3.. 5 7 Jack o' New- bury 3.. 5 7 Brother to Springbok.... 3.. 5 Chaff 3.. 5 Curacoa 3.. 5 Falcon 3.. 5 Colleen Khue .. 3.. 5 Sylyanie 3.. 5 King of Italy .. 3.. 5 Warhorse 3.. 5 Br c by Y. Mel- bourne, dam by Gameboy. .3.. 5 EPSOM SPRING MEETING, 1883. APRIL 16.— Acceptances for the CITY AND SUBURBAN HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, and only 5 if declared, with 100 added; winners of any handicap of 200 sovs value after Jan 28 51b, of any two such races or more 101b extra; the last mile and a quarter; 155 subs, 45 of whom paid 5 sovs each. age st lb Asteroid 5.. 9 5 Sawcutter ,... 5.. 8 12 Cape F1 vaway.. 6.. 8 Brown Duchess 5.. 8 Crater 6.. 8 Croagh Patrick 5.. 8 Feu de Joie..,. 4.. 8 General Hees .. 6.. 8 Umpire 6.. 8 Wingrave .... 4.. 8 0 Argonaut 4.. 7 13 Waterwitch .... 5.. 7 12 . Johnny Arm- strong 4.. 7 11 Well ana ...... 4.. 7 10 Exchequer ,... 4.. 7 10 Beachy Head .. 4.. 7 10 Henham Lass.. 5.. 7 9 Benjamin 4.. 7 7 Attica ( bred in France) a.. 7 7 - Chere Amie.... 6.. 7 7 Spencer 5.. 7 G Joey Jones .. .. 5.. 7 6 Brighton 4.. 7 6 Buckenham.... 4,. 7 5 Michel Grove... 4.. 7 4 Turn of Luck .. 4.. 7 4 Fig 4.. 7 4 Gardener 5.. 7 4 Overton 5.. 7 4 M Philippe .... a.. 7 Provacateur .. 4.. 7 Polynesia 4.. 7 Rubens 4.. 7 0 Sappho 4.. 7 0 A la Rescousse ( b( linFrance) 4.. 7 0 Hubert 4.. 7 0 .4.. 7 0 age st lb Harlequin .... 4.. 6 13 Queen of Spain. 4.. 6 13 Miss Llvingston4.. G 13 Cairncastle .... 3.. 6 12 Charles Fox.... 4.. 6 12 Teterrima 4.. 6 11 Alchvmist .... 4.. G10 Catch'em Alive. .4.. 6 10 Canary 5.. Valentine 3.. 6 Attaman 4.. 6 Interduca 4.. G Barbadoes 4.. 6 C bv Tadmor— Glenochty .. 3.. G Lapidist 4.. 6 Bryn Gwyn.... 4.. G age st lb Erin go Bragh.. 3.. 5 12 The Royal Siag. 3., 5 12 .. 4.. 5 12 .. 3.. 0 12 .. 3.. 0 12 .. 3.. 5 11 .. 3.. 5 11 .. 5 11 .. 3 ... 0.. 6 ... 6.. 6 .. 3.. 6 .. 3.. 6 4 2 2 Barchettina. Soaps tone . Rapture ... Portland ... Donnybrook Ernest Amazonian 3.. 6 C by Stockwell out of Jac- queline 4.. 6 2 Weatherspy.... 3.. 6 0 Honest Tom .. 3.. 6 0 Souveraine 3.. 6 0 MissArmstrong3.. G 0 ~ ~ " 0 0 2 M eland ra 3 2 Physician, by Chanticleer., a.. 5 13 Adventurer.. .. 4.. 0 12 His Excellency. 3.. 0 12 Comet 3.. 5 12 Oberon 4.. 0 12 Victor Newchurch . Summerside Dualla Coupon Sea King ... Newfoundland .3.. 5 11 Merry Maid ,. 4.. 0 10 Columbine .... 3.. 5 10 Misfortune .... 4.. 0 10 Conical 3.. 5 10 Perseverance .. 3.. 0 10 Sevlngton 3.. 0 10 Battery 3.. 0 9 Father O'Leary .3.. 5 9 Stampede 3.. 5 Colleen Rhue .. 3.. 5 Pillion 3.. 5 Mrs Somerville3.. .0 Ch cby Marsyas — Glance .... 3.. 5 Sandford 3.. 5 Jacko'Newbury3. .5 Jack o' Hearts.. 3.. 5 Lady of thelsles3,. 5 Middlowatch .. 3.. 5 Voluptas 3.. 5 Tademus 3.. 5 Gelert 3,. 0 Sister to Sage .. 3.. 0 King of Italy .. 3.. 0 Jenny Wren .. 3.. 0 Luscinia 3.. 5 Reserve 3.. 5 Tease me Not.. 3.. 0 Sylvanie 3.. 0 Birdlime 3.. 5 APRIL 17.— Acceptances for the GREAT METROPOLITAN STAKES ( Handicap) of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, and 5 only if declared, with 100 added; winners of any handicap of 200 sovs value after Jan 28 51b, of any two such races or more 101b extra; Great Metropolitan Stakes Course ( two miles and a quarter) ; 91 subs, age st lb Asteroid .... .. 5. 9 0 : Zetland .. 4. 8 7 Croagh Patrick 5. 8 0 Rouge Dragon 5. .8 0 Hartington.. .. 4. 7 12 Umpire .. 6. .7 11 Beachy Head .. 4. .7 9 Dusk .. 4. .7 9 • Joey Jones .. .. 5. 7 7 Brighton 7 7 Alerte .. 4. 7 7 Buckenham.. .. 4. .7 5 Flirtation .. .. 5. .7 4 Haddington.. .. 4. .7 1 Somebody'sLug- 0 gage .. a. .7 Sappho .. 4. .6 13 Gorse .. 4. .6 13 Harlequin .. .. 4. 6 13 Polynesia .. 4. 6 13 Bonnycastle .. 4. 6 11 Physician, by Chanticleer .. a. 6 7 age st lb Real Jam 4.. Barbadoes .... 4.. 6 7 Canary 5.. G 7 Charles Fox.. .. 4.. 6 7 Magnm. Bouum4.. G G Catch-' emAlive 4.. G G Attaman 4.. 6 G Villette 4.. 6 6 Bedouin 4.. 6 0 Lioness 4.. 6 4 Black Deer .... 3.. 6 4 C by Tadmor— Glenochty ., 3.. 6 Valentine 3.. G Golden Pledge.. 3,. G Bryn Gwyn.... 4, .6 Ad venturer.,.. 4.. Donnybrook .. 3.. G 2 Fanscombe .... 6.. G 1 Kill or Cure .. 4.. 6 0 Citadel 4.. 0 12 His Excellency. 3.. 0 12 4 4 3 3 .6 2 age st lb ... 3.. 0 11 ... 3.. 5 10 .. 3.. 5 10 Double X.. Battery.... Colombine Odine 3.. 5 10 The Royal Stag. 3,. 5 10 Chaff 3. .0 7 Falcon 3. .0 7 Jack o' Hearts.. 3.. 0 7 Bro to Spring- bok 3.. 5 7 Canzonette .... 3.. 0 7 C by Acrobat, dambyTouch- stone out of Event 3.. 5 7 Voluptas 3.. 5 7 Conical .. 3.. 5 7 Sister to Sage.. 3.. 0 7 Ly. Fauconberg3.. 0 7 King of Italy .. 3.. 5 7 Luscinia 3.. 0 7 Lady Superior.. 3.. 0 7 LINCOLN SPRING MEETING, 1863. FEB 25.— The CITY HANDICAP of 3 sovs each, with 40 added; winners of any race after Feb 3 71b extra; one mile and a quar- ter. The Monk Nosegay age st lb ... 6.. 8 12 ,.. a.. 8 6 . .5.. ... 4.. 8 .8 0 - Stanton... Baliverne.. Charles Fox.... 4.. 8 Astarte 0.. 8 4 Henham Lass.. 5.. 8 2 Flash in the Pana.. 8 1 Conundrum.. .. o.. 7 13 Prologue 4,. 7 11 Everlasting .... 5.. 7 10 Hubert 4.. 7 10 age st lb ... 4.. 7 10 ... 4.. 7 10 ... a,. 7 9 .4.. 7 9 .3.. 6 6 Real Jam. Huby Soothsayer Satanella . Peru 4.. 7 Court Martial.. 4.. 7 8 Physician, by Chanticleer .. a.. 7 G Drumstick .... 4.. 7 0 Adventurer .. .. 4.. 7 4 Paresseuse .... 4.. 7 4 Engineer 6.. 7 3 Clontarf 3.. 7 2 FEB 26.— The HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, with 25 added; winners of any hurdle race or steeple chase after Eeb 3 71b, two or a stake amounting to 200 sovs 121b extra; two miles ( over six hurdles). age st lb Hilly Grove. ... 3. .7 0 Rubini 3.. 6 10 Fontenoy 3.. 6 8 Refuge r ~ F by Kingston out of Dinah.. 3.. 6 Lady Maria.... 3.. 6 Jenny Wren.... 3.. 6 Truant 3.. 6 Westminster .. 3.. 6 Corydon Invasion 3.. 6 2 age stlb Shropshire.... 0.. U 12 NorthernLight6.. 1l 0 Avalanche .... 6.. 11 0 The Dane .... a.. 11 0 Nosegay a.. 10 12 Maritana .... a.. 10 7 Satellite a.. 10 2 Little Dick.... 6.. 10 0 FotPourri..,. 4.. 10 0 Sinking Fund.. a.. 10 0 The Prophet .. 6.. 10 0 age st lb Mutineer a.. 9 12 Emblem a.. 9 12 Mousetrap ,... 0.. 9 12 Lincoln a.. 9 10 Real Jam 4.. 9 10 Cronstadt...... 0.. 9 10 Furious 6.. 9 9 Quarantine .... 0.. 9 7 Malpas 6.. 9 7 Remunerator .. a.. 9 7 age st lb .. 0.. 9 7 .. 6.. 9 6 4.. 9 See- saw.. Hetman Woodford KingChrlstmas. 4. .9 Liberality 4.. 9 o Birdbolt a.. 9 0 Deceptive 4.. 8 10 Miss Taft ( h b).. 4. .8 0 Cyi Clo ontarf .3.. 8 0 RACING FIXTURES FOR 1863. FEBRUARY. Lincoln 25 MARCH. Nottingham Spring.. 3 I Shrewsbury Spring. 12 | Northampton 24 Derby Spring 5 Doncaster Spring .. 16 Croxton Park 27 Liverpool Spring.... 10 | Warwick Spring.... 18 | APRIL. Edinburgh 4 I Abergavenny 9 1 Newmarket FS .... 20 Newmarket Craven. 6 LiverpoolHuntClub. 10 | Llanboidy 21 Durham 6 [ Thirsk 14 I York Spring 28 Knighton 7 1 Epsom Spring 16 Salisbury 30 Catterick Bridge.... 8 MAY. Chester 5 1 Harpenden 15 I Radcliffe 25 Bath 12 Epsom 19 Manchester 27 Marlborough 14, Ascot 2 Newton 10 Hampton 10 Odiham 16 Worcester 2 Newmarket July .. 7 Liverpool .......... 13 Abingdon 14 Brighton 4 Brighton Club 6 Lewes 7 Reading 12 Devon and Exeter.. 1 Derby Summer .... 2 Warwick 8 Leicester 10 JUNE. Beverley 17 Bibury Club 17 Stockbridge 18 JULY. Hungerford 16 Stamford 16 Pontefract 16 Nottingham 21 AUGUST. York August 18 Plymouth 20 Egham 20 SEPTEMBER. Doncaster 15 Brecon 21 Richmond 22 Chelmsford 23 Newcastle 23 Carlisle 30 Winchester 21 Cambridge 22 Southampton 22 Goodwood 28 Stockton 25 Oxford 27 Lichfield 31 Monmouth 24 ManchesterAutumn 25 Newmarket 1st Oct.. 29 OCTOBER. Newmarket 2d Oct.. 12 j Lincoln Autumn.... 20 | Newmarket Houghtn26 NOVEMBER.! Worcester 3 | Shrewsbury Autumn.... 17 INDEX TO CLOSING OF STAKES. Nottingham Feb 14 IRISH. APRIL. Athlone 211 Curragh 28 JUNE. Wicklow 17 | Curragh 23 JULY. Sellewstown 9 I Down Royal Corpo- | Tramore 30 I ration 22 | AUGUST. Heath 6 | Wicklow 111 Londonderry .14 SEPTEMBER. Curragh 11 Listowel 211 JenkinstownPark., 23 Carlow 9 OCTOBER. Curragh 20 FRENCH RACES AND STEEPLE CHASES TO COME. MARCH. La Marche 15, 22 | Vincennes 29 APRIL. Vincennes 6 | Pau 6, 9 | Bordeaux.. 16,19, 23, 26 MAY. La Marche 24 | Avignon 31 JUNE. Spa 15 AUGUST. Caen 2 | Valenciennes 9 | Blols... 28 SEPTEMBER. Baden- Baden 2, 0, 7 RACING AT COLCHESTER. MR EDITOR : On Tuesday last a match came off on the Middle wick Course, Colchester, which had caused considerable excite- ment for some days past in the camp and neighbourhood, as at the last amateur meeting Goloyd had only beaten Colleen Bawn by a neck, and the mare was immediately afterwards backed to run double the distance, within a fortnight, the result of which was as follows:— MATCH ; three miles, over eight hurdles. Capt Torrens's b g Goloyd ( late Lightning), list 5lb Capt Fitz Gerald 1 Capt Goodwin's ch m Colleen Bawn, lOst 31b Owner 2 Betting: Even on Colleen Bawn. They kept well together for the first mile, when Goloyd gradually dropped behind, and tbe mare took up the running until the distance post, when Goloyd came up, and, after an exciting struggle, won by two lengths; both cleared all the hurdles well; time, 7min 15sec; ground very heavy. Several matches afterwards took place amongst the sporting gentlemen in the neighbourhood, amongst which we may men- tion :— MATCH ; one mile and a half, over four hurdles. Capt Jackson's ( R. N) b g Frank, I4st 01b Owner 1 Mr Osborne's b g Sweetbriar, I4st 31b Owner 2 Won in a canter. MATCH; half a mile, on the flat. Capt Fitzgerald's b m Arabella Owner 1 Mr Hamblion's ch m Flora Temple Mr Aldous 2 Won by a neck.— Yours, & c, VERITAS. HORSES STRUCK OUT OF THEIR ENGAGEMENTS. On the 8th Dec, at 9 a. m., Clicquot ( dead) out of all en- ' On the 27th Dec, at 2: 30 p. m., filly by Barnton out of Kilmeny out of the Oaks, 1863. ^• s the 29th ult, at 9 a. m., Ivanhoff ( left in by mistake) out of tl Northamptonshire Stakes. _> n the 29th ult, at 11: 11 a. m., Gleam out of the Lincolnshire HgSkh ult, at 0: 15 p. m., Gardener out of the Northampton- shire Stakes. On the 31st ult, at 9 a. m., Safeguard out of the Lincolnshire ^ Oif'the 2d inst, at 9 a. m., Suburban out of the Lincolnshire Handicap. , ... On the 2d inst, after 6 p. m., Lord Stanley out of the Lincoln- shire Handicap. „,,., , . , ,, On the 4th inst, at 8: 30 a. m., Mr M'Adam's Climax out of all steeple chase handicaps published to present date. On the 2d inst, at 2 p. m., Sir Bobby and Yaller Gal out of their Reading engagements. On the 2d inst, at 2 p. m., Yaller Gal out of her Lincoln en- gagements. The Gift out of the Derby Steeple Chase. Black Prince and Brownie out of the Grand National Steeple Chase at Liverpool. COURSING. COURSING FIXTURES FOR 1863. FEBRUARY. PLACE, COUNTY. JUDGE. Wrenbury ( Open) Cheshire MrT. E. Izzard. Baldock Club Herts..... Mr Warwick... Brough and Catterick.. Yorkshire ... Edwinsford South Wales . Newport Salop......... Penrith Cumberland . Jed Forest Club ( An- erum and Nisbet).... Ardrossan Club ( Sharphill) Ayrshire .... Tarleton( Southport) .. Lancashire.. Kilkenny Club Ireland Dumfries Club ( Kirk- bean) Spelthorne Club ( New- market) Cambridgeshire.. Mr Warwick Worcester Club ( Holt).. Worcestershire Carlow Club Ireland Waterloo Lancashire.. Mr J. Hay Mr E. Spafford . Mr T. E. Izzard. Mr A. Daizell . Roxburghshire.. MrJamieson. Mr Patrick... Dumfriesshire .. Mr J. Hay ... MEETING. . 9 .10,11 .10,11 .10, 11 .11 .11 .11,12 .12 .12 . i2& fol. days .12,13 12,13,14 17 18 18,19, 20 Cambridgeshire.. Mr Warwick... .24& fol. days Mr Warwick.. Mr Westropp.... Mr Warwick Thorney ( Open) Upper Annandale ( Moffat) Dumfriesshire Ford and Lowick Northumberland Monastereven Club ( Challenge Cup) Ireland Mr R. Westropp. South Lancashire ( Southport) Lancashire Mr Bennett MARCH. AshdownPark ( Open).. Berks Mr Warwick ... DiamorClub Ireland Mr Walker Coquetdale Club Northumberland. Mr Warwick .... Mountainstown Ireland Mr H. Walker ., Kilkenny Club Ireland Mr Westropp..., Amicable Club Middlesex Mr Warwick Carlow Club Ireland Mr Westropp..., Co Louth Club ( Cham- pion Open) Ireland ." Limerick ( Open) Ireland Mr R. Westropp , North Union Club ( Co Antrim) Ireland Mr H. Walker ., APRIL. Cork Southern Club ( Champion) ( Cloyne). Ireland Monastereven Club Ireland.., MrR. Westropp. Limerick Club ( Knock- rue Open) Ireland MrR. Westropp OCTOBER. Aneaster Lincolnshire .... Mr E. Spaflord NOVEMBER. Coquetdale Club Northumberland. Mr Warwick.... Marham Norfolk — Mablethorpe Lincolnshire Hesketh Bank ( South- port) Lancashire.. Altcar Club Lancashire.. NorthSomercotes .... Lincolnshire Metropolitan Clubs Middlesex DECEMBER. .25 ,25 .25, 26 ,26,27 . 3< Scfol. davs . 4& fol. day 10& fol. days .11,12 12& fol. days .17 ,18 18& fol. days ,25, 26 ,31 & April 1 Mr E. Spafford. Mr A, Bennett. Mr E." Spafford .' ( Champion) . . 8 .13,14 .. 22, 23 . 5 10 & fol. day . ll& fol. days 12 14 18,19, 20 24 ,24, 25 Newmarket Champion) Tattershall ( Open) ( Open Cambridgeshire., Lincolnshire .... Mr Warwick ... Mr E. Spafford. . l& fol. days . 9& fol. days CARDINGTON MEETING- FEB 3, & c. Patron: W. II. Whithread. Esq. Stewards: Messrs W. Long, Strachan Morgan, Swinbourne, and Purser. Hon Sec: Mr S. Bailey. Trea- surer : Mr F. Thompson. Judge: Mr Warwick. Slipper: Charles Woodcraft. TheSOUTHILL CUP of £ 6 10s each; the winner to receive £ 70, se- cond £ 25, third and fourth £ 8 each, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth £ 4 each. I. Mr Lloyd's bd d Luccarino ( late Gamecock), by Thankerton out of Fly, beat Mr A. Grounds's f b Lovebird, by Mechanic out of Lunelle Lord Binning's bk b Burlesque, by Sackcloth out of Darkness, beat Mr \ V. Long's r d Locum Tenens, by David out of Sophia Mr T. L. Reed's w r d pRedspot, by Black Cloud out of Ready, beat Lord Binning's w r Bran, by Chesterfield out of Queen of Hearts Mr Swinbourne's r b Equality, by Flashman out of Fleet, beat Mr Scales's r d Sirius, by Effort out of Lady of the Lake Mr Greaves ns w be d Geologist, by Piper out of Wonder, ran a bye— Mr J. Daniel's nomination absent Mr Saxton's f w d Southill, by Star of Surrey out of Patch, beat Mr Sumpter ns bk b Cygnet, by Mechanic out of Sister to Gossip Mr Lloyd's bk d Larva, by Wizard out of Willing Maid, beat Mr I. Evans's bk w d p Errand Boy, by Black Cloud out of Equity Mr Strach m ns be w b Seaweed, by British Tar out of Eelon, beat Mr Kent's r w d Excelsior, by Young Figaro out of Willing Mr I. Evans's r d p El- tato, by Black Cloud out of Equity, ran a bye- Mr G. Inskip's nomination absent Mr W. Vipan's bk b Vocal, by Beyrout out of Fly, beat Mr Swinbourne's f w b p Equity, by Flashman out of Elphin Mr Allison's t b Attempt, by Effort out of Bijouterie, beat Mr Scales's bk d Standard Bearer ( late Moses), by Eclipse out, of Ino Mr Morgan's bk w b Noviciate, by Paramount out of Whimsical, beat Mr Storey's bd d Strathmore, by David out of Truth ( 1) Mr Storey's r d Magnet, by David out of Aminta, beat Mr T. L. Reed's w f b p Rarebird, by Naughty out of Rapid ( 1) Burlesque beat Luccarino Redspot beat Equality Southill beat Geologist Seaweed beat Larva Burlesque beat Rertspot Seaweed beat Southill ( 1) Seaweed beat Burlesque IV. Vocal beat El- tato Noviciate beat Attempt Magnet ran a bye Voca Ibeat Magnet ( 1) Noviciate ran a bye Noviciate beat Vocal Buttercup beat Somersault Helena beat Empress Buttercup beat Helena Mr Morgan's bk w b Noviciate, by Paramount out of Whimsical, beat Mr Strachan ns be w b Seaweed, by British Tar out of Eelon, and won. The CARDINGTON CUP, for puppies, at £ 5 10s each; the winner to receive £ 48, second £ 15, third and fourth £ 5 each. I. Mr Scales's bk b Sally Sykes, by a son of Hugliie Graham out of Daw- son's bitch, beat Mr H. Bayly's bk b Blackbird, by Star of Surrey out of Patch Mr N. Hardy's bk b Peg Woffington, by Beacon out of Evil Spirit, beat Mr Saxton's w 1 b Stitch, by Star of Surrey out of Patch ( 1) Mr A. Grounds ns r b Wasp, by Richmond out of Hardy's bitch, beat Mr Allison's w f d Appeal, by Paramount out of Afternoon Mr W. Long's f b Lily of Killarney, by Brewer out of Lurline, beat Mr Morgan's bk d Morpeth, by Fitz- Roland out of Black Bess Mr H. Bayly's r b Buttercup, by Star of Surrey out of Patch, beat Mr Morgan's w bk b Mendicant, by Thankerton out of Spot Mr Strachan's f d Summersault, by Motley out of Blink Bonny, beat Mr Fell's be d Friar Grey, by Musjid out of Free Gift Mr N. Hardy's w r b Helena, by Bridegroom out of Lady Neville, beat Mr Lloyd's w bd d Lochinvar ( late Kirtle Water), by Canaradzo out of Borderess Mr Kent's bk b Empress, by Young Figaro out of Willing, beat Mr Lloyd's bk t b La Danseuse, by Selby out of Mazourka II. Sally Sykes beat Peg Woffing- 1 ton ( l) Lily of Killarney beat Wasp III. Sally Sykes beat Lily of Kil- I larney | IV. Mr Scales's bk b Sally Sykes. by a son of Hughie Graham out of Daw- son's bitch, beat Mr H. Bayly's r b Buttercup, by Star of Surrey out of Patch, and won. The SUMMER HOUSE HILL STAKES, for all ages, at £ 3 10s each. Mr Saxton's f b Sandwich, by Star of Surrey out of Patch, beat Mr Lloyd's w f b Lalla Rookh ( late Queen of the Sark), by Canaradzo out of Borderess Mr Bland's be w d Bull and Mouth, by Beacon out of Avalanche, beat Mr Allison's f b Aurora, by Admiral out of Asia Minor Mr Lloyd's r d Lighthouse, by Beacon out of Minnehaha, beat Mr Bland's bd b Bridecake, by Davia out of Java ( 1) Mr Greaves's w r b p Grace, by Ned out of Duchess, beat Mr Saxton's r b Shadow, by David out of Roxana Mr Ginger's bk w d Happy Jack, by Brewer out of Humility, beat Mr Morgan's bk d Monitor, by Fitz- Roland out of Black Bess Mr Strachan's be d Saucy Boy, by Mussulman out of Slyboots, beat Mr H. Bayly's bk d p Black Buck.^ lp Star of Surrey out of Patch Bull and Mouth beat Sandwich I Happy Jack ran a bye— Saucy Grace beat Lighthouse I Boy drawn lame III. Bull and Mouth beat Grace ! Happy Jack ran a bye IV. Mr Bland's be w d Bull and Mouth, by Beacon out of Avalanche, and Mr Ginger's bk w d Happy Jack, by Brewer out of Humility, divided. The HARROWDEN HILL STAKES of £ 210s each. I. Mr Morgan's w bk b p Mendicant bt Mr D. Kent's bd w b Eva Mr Morgan's bk d Morpeth Lord Binning's w r b Brand Mr Marshall's w f b Millefleur Mendicant beat Brand Mr Lloyd ns bd w d Glenusk Mr Stevens's bk d Cottager, Mr Saxton's f b Sunset T. Mlllefleur beat Morpeth III. Mr Marshall's w f b Millefleur, by Mechanic out of Red Star, beat Mr Morgan's w bk b p Mendicant, and won. The FENLAKE STAKES of £ 210s each. I. Mr Lloyd's w f d Lalla Rookh beat Mr Morgan's r b Marchioness Mr Graves's w r b p Gladiola .. Mr Swinbourne's f b Eaglet Mr Long's r w d Levi .. Mr Scales's bk w d Sans Peur Mr Scales's bk d StandardBearer.. Mr Lloyd's w bd d Lochinvar II. Lalla Rookh beat Gladiola | Standard Bearer beat Levi III. Mr Lloyd's w f d Lalla Rookh, by Canaradzo out of Borderess, beat Mr Scales's bk d Standard Bearer, and won. The BEDFORD STAKES. I. / Mr Bland's bk d Better Late Than beat\ Never Mr Stevens's bk b Misty II. Mr Fell's be d Friar Grey, by Musi id out of a Bedlamite bitch, beat Mr Stevens's bk d Cottager, and won. The SAPLING MATCHES. Mr Barnes's f w d by Clipper out of Patch, beat Mr Morgan's bk d by Maji out of Phillis Mr Barnes's f b by Clipper out of Patch, beat Mr Morgan's bk b by Fitz- Roland out of Habnab Mr Stevens's bk d Cottager Mr Fell's be d Friar Grey Notwithstanding the numerous meetings which are at this period clashing with each other, the Cardington Open Meeting has met with a fair share of support, when we take into considera- tion the number of dogs which arrived from various parts of the country, Middlesex and the metropolitan district being repre- sented by no less than 25 greyhounds, of which Mr Morgan sent 10, Mr Bland 3, Mr Strachan 3, Mr Saxton 3, Mr Allison 3, Mr Marshall 2, and Mr Pelix 1; Berwickshire ( Scotland) 2 ( Lord Binning's); Staffordshire 6 ( Mr Lloyd's), Shropshire 4 ( Messrs Evans and Hardy, 2 each), Essex 6( Messrs Scales and Swinbourne, 3 each), Norfolk 2 ( MrT. L. Reed's); Amesbury, Wiltshire, 3 ( Mr W. Long's), Cambridgeshire 7 ( Messrs Vipan 1, A. Ground 2, Kent 3, Sumpter 1), and Bedford 3 ( Mr Harvey Bay ley). The local kennel ( Mr Purser's), which is invariably so formidable, and carries off the lion's share of the stakes at the Cardington Club meetings, was unable to produce a single starter, Palm Leaf, Patriot, Peony, Pensive, Pigeon, & c, all being down from dis- temper Not more than a dozen attended dinner at the King's Arms, Cardington, where the entry and draw took place, under the superintendence of the hon sec, Mr 8. Bailey, when the card for the morrow was read over. A good deal of speculation fol- lowed amongst the various owners. For the Southill Cup 5 to 4 was betted on Lovebird against Luccarius, 6 to 4 on Locum Tenens against Burlesque, even on Sirius against Equality, 5 to 4 Errand Boy against Larva, 6 to 4 Equity against Vocal, and 2 to 1 Strath- more against Noviciate, Curiously enough, not a single favourite won. Eor the Cardington Cup 5 to 4 was laid on Blackbird against Sally Sykes, 5 to 4 on Peg Woffington against Stitch, and 5 to 4 Buttercup against Mendicant. The meet was appointed for the following day at the King's Arms, Cardington, at ten o'clock. TUESDAY morning was beautifully fine, and the day through- out was agreeably suited for coursing. As fixed, we arrived at the King's Arms, Cardington, at ten a. m., and at once proceeded to Fenlake Flats, where, on a fine piece of wheat, Lovebird and Luccarina opened the ball with a capital trial for the Southill Cup. In the race up they alternately changed sides, Luccarina ultimately reaching the hare six lengths in front of Lovebird, and well worked his hare for seven or eight points, when he let in the latter at the road; she then turned and wrenched thrice. Lucca- rina then again took the hare, and well drove it to the road again; Lovebird getting best over some hurdles, led out of view. Locum Tenens and Burlesque: The former gained first turn, he bringing the hare well back to Burlesque, who got well placed, and won a moderate trial to the fence, where she succeeded in killing. Red- spot and Bran: The former went much better on this arable land than at Barton- upon- Humber, and led Bran to the hare five lengths, turned, and let in the Scotch bitch, who wrenched twice; Redspot then drew half past, when the hare doubled round on his side from Bran, and the Norfolk dog won well to the road. Sirius getting first across the drain led Equality four lengths to the hare, but quickly cut it, getting some yards wide of his hare, which Equality followed well in the line of, putting her down to Sirius, who then led to Cardington Cross, where Equality went clear by, and afterwards won well. Mr Scale's dog could have won, but he has evidently acquired too much knowledge in the art of killing to be of any service in the public coursing field. Geologist ran a bye, Mr Daniels's nomination being absent. Southill outpaced Cygnet, who when in was very merry, but Mr Saxton's dog was far too fast for her. Larva won all the early points from Errand Boy, who was going much the best at the latter part of the course, but could not rub off the points made at the beginning by his opponent. Seaweed was faster than Excelsior to the hare, and for numerous points was far the more clever, until drawing near to the railway bridge, where she put in Excelsior, but again quickly took the hare and drove it across the road out of sight. Eltata ran a bye, Mr G. Inskip's nomination being absent. On a fine piece of wheat Vocal gained the three first points, when she let in Equity, who nearly balanced the score, but Vocal giving a go- by on the inside afterwards won very hand- somely. Attempt raced eight lengths from Standard Bearer, and scored seven or eight fine strong wrenches; the latter ( with 2 to 1 on him) only getting in near the railway bridge, the parapet of which he jumped from on to the centre of the railway, and, strange to state, without receiving any injury. Strathmore ( after an unde- cided) led Noviciate three lengths, but the hare doubling short back to the latter gave her a good position, which she kept throughout, Strathmore never getting in afterwards. Magnet and Rarebird also ran an undecided, the former showing most pace. In their next spinMagriet wenton the extreme outsideof Rarebird to the hare, and neveradmittedof any assistance until he killed. We had nowrun off thirteen courses over this beautiful flat, from which, owing to the early season, the hares by a dozen at a time were seen to be steal- ing away. The next move was made to Harrowden Hill, where we began the Cardington Cup with Sally Sykes and Blackbird: The former, fastest, gained first turn, slightly by favour, when Blackbird got to work and was very clever with her hare, but Sally's speed giving her the advantage by going past twice in suc- cession, the course ending near the road, where she had but just won. Peg Woffington, after an undecided, had a similar course with Stitch, who was exceedingly clever with her game when in, but Peg giving several go- byes, which has a telling effect in scor- ing, won with not much to spare. Appeal led Wasp from slips, but in going up tripped, by which the latter got first to his game, when some exchanges followed, rather in favour of Wasp. Lily of Killarney showed most pace, put in Morpeth, and went clearly by him twice; Morpeth then got busy for a few points, but Lily always faster, took the hare from him; Morpeth, going into the road, got unsighted; during this time Lily was well working her hare, until she soughed at the roadside. Mendicant and Butter- cup : In a long slip, the hare beaten from fallows on to some seeds, Buttercup, the more speedy, gained the three first turns, when Mendicant got in front for several strong wrenches, but again letting in Buttercup, the latter won well. Summersault, by favour, gained first turn, driving his hare to a gateway, where Friar Grey got in, and well brought her back to Summersault; the latter then led to some fallows, on which Friar Grey gave a clear go- by, and led to the fence, up to which Mr Warwick de- cided. Lochinvar went round Helena for the first time, when the latter shot to the front, and never allowed the son of Canary and Borderess to be once in front afterwards. La Danseuse and Em- press : In the race up they changed sides, through which the foi mer gained the more favourable position, scoring the two first turns; Empress then gave a fine go- by, which she repeated, and afterwards won throughout.— The Summer House Hill Stakes : Sandwich won all the first and latter points in a moderate trial with Lalla Rookh, and Bull and Mouth raced six lengths in advance of Aurora, turned, served himself, and again led, bringing the hare well round to his opponent, who, when in, suffered a clear go- by, and was hollowly defeated. After an undecided, Lighthouse, faster than Bridecake, wrenched his hare into some turnips, and killed. Shadow and Grace : In the race up the former fell, giving a strong lead to Grace, who brought the hare round to Shadow, the latter being for a time very merry, until Grace shot past, a perform- ance she repeated, and won very cleverly. Happy Jack was four lengths faster thanMonitor to the hare, turned, the latter serving; Jack then gave a racing go- by, again turning, Monitor taking the following point; Jack then raced on, and killed. Saucy Boy, in a towelling course, beat Black Buck at all points, running him to a standstill, Saucy Boy gamely continuing the course for some distance, but I am sorry to state he cut himself so severely that he will be incapacitated from again running this season. It is but a short time since that Mr Strachan was unfortunate enough to lose hisblack bitch Starof the West( aclever and very useful greyhound) from injuries she received in jumping a spiked gate. We were favoured throughout the day with fine weather, but I have seen better coursing on this ground, and I would impress upon the minds of those gentlemen whose first visit this may have been to Cardington that it will be many seasons before the Har- rowden Hill ground will again lie so disadvantageously. A very agreeable party dined at the King Arms, Cardington, when after- wards two eight- dbg stakes were made, increasing the card for the following day to twenty- six courses. WEDNESDAY.— We again met at the King Arms, Cardington, at ten o'clock, the ground to be coursed over this day being Sum- mer House Hill. Luccarino and Burlesque were placed in slips for the first ties of the Southill Cup. A good hare was immediately started from fallows, on to seeds, to which Luccarino led, bearing much to the right, as if to meet his game. Burlesque cleverly changed sides, and going in the line of the hare gained first turn, when Luccarino got in for the following two points. The hare then got on the seeds again, when Burlesque went cleverly to work for sometime, running up six pointsin succession, when hegotalit- tle winded, and Luccarino took the lead for a short time; but Bur- lesque soon recovered her position, and won very decisively. Southill was much faster than Geologist, taking the four first points: several exchanges then followed, which ended decidedly in favour of Southill. Redspot, much by favour, got full command of the hare, turned, and made the following three wrenches, letting in Equality, who, by a succession of close work, quite balanced the score; but when near the Brick Kilns Redspot gave a go- by, and won the couvseout of the fire. Larva led to the hare, but afterwards, in a merrily run course, Seaweed was always in front. Vocal went first to her game, and beatEl- tato decisively through- out a fine trial. Noviciate, first to work, scored five points in succes- sion, when Attempt got to business, but, almost immediately killing, quite destroyed his chance of winning. Magnet ran a bye with Strathmore, the latter winning.— The Cardington Cup ( first ties): Sally Sykes and Peg Woffington ran an undecided; afterwards Peg got the run up by about a length, and turned, when Sally served, and wrenching her game several times on some fallows, made a good kill, which just won her the course; they afterwards got on to another hare, when Peg Woffington had a shade the best of a fair trial. Lily of Killarney ran round Wasp, gained first, turn by four lengths, and serving herself, again turned ; she then led over the brow and killed; they afterwards got on to another hare, when ( with Mr Long's recent run of ill luck) Lily injured herself at some hurdles, it being questionable whether she will be fit to again go in slips at this meeting. Buttercup led from slips, but the hare turned in favour of Summersault, who cleverly worked his game back to the top of the field, and had won, when the hare crossed the road, but only being in short training, Buttercup went clear by him, bringing her hare round twice, when she fell; Summersault then led several lengths, until Buttercup got well on her legs, when she gave another go- by, and afterwards won with but little to spare. Empress, after her severe pumping yesterday, was decisively beaten by Helena.— The Summer House Hill Stakes ( second ties): Bull and Mouth beat Sandwich both in pace and working abilities. I am afraid the latter has lost some of the clever abilities she formerly possessed. Grace, after allowing Lighthouse to score the three first points, got to work, and won cleverly through- out a good trial. Saucy Boy, drawn after the accident I have before mentioned, Happy Jack ran a bye with Sirius, which Jack un- questionably won.— The Southill Cup ( second ties) : One of the best courses of the meeting followed between Burlesque and Red- spot. The former led for some time, until the hare shifted her position in favour of Redspot, who took first turn, when a fine set- to followed, each for some time taking point for point, until Redspot, getting tired of it, began to rush through, which little Burlesque took advantage af by closely working her hare ; and throughout a pumping trial, in which a number of points were scored, the balance was two- thirds in favour of the Scotch bitch. Seaweed and 8outhill ran a very cleverly contested course, which Mr Warwick properly gave undecided. In the next trial they were both unsighted from slips; Southill, first in view, led to the hare, putting her to Seaweed, who kept selfish possession throughout, closely working and driving her game until the kill. Vocal and Magnet ran an undecided. In their next spin Magnet led two lengths to the first ditch, but in jumping it was passed by Vocal, who beat him afterwards rather cle- verly. Noviciate ran a bye with a sapling by Monarch out of Spot, and the latter, to the surprise of all, won very cleverly.— The Harrowden Hill Stakes : Eva, after gaining the first three points, could not stay any longer, and got well beaten by Me* dicant. Morpeth as easily beat Glenhusk, and Cottager was well defeated by Brand. Millefleur and Sunshine : The former scored the first turn, when Sunshine got a good position, but fell; Millefleur, again taking the hare, well worked it to the crowd, where Sun- shine again got to work, but was unable to keep the hare, which Millefleur again took from her, and afterwards won well.— The Fenlake Stakes : In the run up Lalla Rookh fell, giving a strong lead to Marchioness, who won in veiy hollow style. Gladiola led Eaglet from slips, but the latter went past, and led until the hare came short round at the drain, in which Eaglet plunged, barely joining in the course afterwards. Levi won all the early points from Sanspeur until pumped out, when the latter gave two go- byes, but was unable to wipe off the score made by his opponent. Lochinvar led Standard Bearer three lengths, turned twice, when he shut up, allowing his opponent to win very decisively. This ended a good day's sport, some of the trials being well contested; but this favourite greund is much interfered with by the new line of railway, which is formed from Bedford to Cambridge, quite spoiling the running from the meadows. In the autumn it was generally considered that the Cardington Meeting was fast losing the prominent position that it held in former days ; but I may say that, owing to the exertions of a few members of the club and admirers of the locality, it has revived to some extent, although the late Barton- on- Humber Meeting, together with the clashing of the Ridgway Club and Hereford Meetings of this week, have undoubtedly prevented some from attending who would other- wise have been present. The serious disease which Mr Purser's valuable kennel is at the present time suffering from is a sufficient reason why the Southill Cup did not fill. The Cardington Cup had its complement of subscribers, andgthe Summer House Hill Stakes closed with 12 nominations. I may here state it is now 12 years since Mr Purser had the slightest complaint amongst his dogs, but by some one sending a diseased greyhound to his establishment every hound he possesses is suffering more or less. There is, therefore, no probability of the Prairie Bird litter again appearing this season; but I trust that by next autumn Mr Purser will appear again in the coursing field, with his usual health and formidable strength. I cannot say that I admired the running of all the greyhounds at this meeting, many of them going stale, having had evidently too much running this season. The only lot that went with any fire were Lily of Kil- larney, Burlesque, Vocal, Happy Jack, Seaweed, Bull and Mouth, Stitch, Peg Woffington, and Sally Sykes. Thanks are due to the patron of the club, W. H. Whitbread, Esq, for the liberal permission he continues to extend, and forcausing such a number of hares to be preserved for the purposes of public coursing. Also Mr T. Bailey, the honorary secretary, is indefatigable in his duties, and exerts himself much in the field to produce sport. During my stay at the meeting Mr Warwick's decisions were appreciated, and Mr C. Woodcroft, as he gets older, loses nothing of his good slipping abilities. Having to attend Hereford. I leave the last day's sport to another correspondent. ASHDOWN. THURSDAY.— The Southill Cup ( third ties) : Burlesque led from the slips, and was passed by Seaweed before reaching the hare; the latter scored several points in succession, when they crossed a road, in deing which Seaweed stumbled and let Burlesque in ; Seaweed soon took the hare again, and won decisively. Vocal got the early points with Noviciate, when an exchange of work followed. Vocal was leading, and stumbled ; Noviciate bore the hare away, turned, wrenched three or four times, and killed. Deciding course: Seaweed led from the slips, and was passed by Noviciate on inside ground, and the latter got the first turn, when they crossed a wide drain, which Seaweed did not get well over, and her opponent got away with a strong lead, and brought the hare round ; an exchange of work followed, for a time rather in favour of Seaweed ; Noviciate then gave a racing go- by, and did just enoughat the finish to win with very little to spare.— The Car- dington Cup ( second ties) : Lily of Killarney led Sally Sykes on outside ground, and brought the hare to her. Sally took the next turn, and they exchanged points for some time. It was a short- running hare, and just suited the clever style ef the latter's running. Towards the finish the hare got rather the better of them, and in the longer stretches of pace the superiority was always in favour of the Lily ; the telling points in the short run- ning just turned the balance in favour © f Sally. Buttercup out- paced Helena throughout. Deciding course: Bally Sykes, fa- voured by the hare bending to her, got the run up ; exchange of work followed, the pace rather in favour of Buttercup, but in the short work at the end of the course Sally told out what was done by Buttercup, and won with very little to spare. — The Summer House Hill Stakes ( second ties): Grace, favoured by position, got the run up with Bull and Mouth ; the latter then made some good work, and, in the exchange of points which followed, Bull and Mouth always showed the pace, and gave two clever go- byes; he finished by turning the hare to Grace, and she killed. Happy Jack ran a bye. The stake was then divided.— The Harrowden Hill Stakes ( second ties): Mendicant, in a short course, quite outpaced Brand. Morpeth got the run up with Millefleur; the former was leading when the latter raced by him, turned, and killed. Deciding course: Millefleur scored the early points with Mendicant ; the latter had a point or two in the middle, Millefleur came again, and finished with a kill.— The Fenlake Stakes ( second ties): Lalla Rookh, in a short spin, had too much pace for Gladiola. Levi had much the best of the early part of the course with Standard Bearer, but the latter out- lasted him, and just turned the balance in his favour; the severe work Levi had the previous day told its tale. Deciding course: Lalla Rookh defeated Standard Bearer very easily, and won at all points.— The Bedford Stakes: Cottager outpaced Better Late than Never all the way, as Eriar Grey did Misty. Deciding course: Friar Grey led Cottager, and won easily. REMARKS.— Nothing could be more satisfactory than the con- cluding day of this meeting— the sport good, the trials excellent, the weather charming, the decisions most acceptable, and the slipping good. Cardington seems to have sprung up anew, and, as the ground will lie so much better in the autumn, I have no doubt there will be another meeting as good as the one just over. Mr Bailey, as usual, took great pains to show sport, and succeeded. All t hanks are due to Mr Whitbread for his liberal patronage of the sport, and to his tenants for the aid they give us. A COURSER. DUNDRUM MEETING- JAN 28. Stewards : F. Hale, E. Curling, and R. Hind, Esqs. Judge: R. West- ropp, Esq. Slipper: Mr Springall. I. MrFitzmaurice's Heather Bell beat Mr Hales's Gentle Blood Mr Fosbery's Fred .. Mr Clinker's Phoenix Mr Russell's Reform Bill .. Mr Hale's Seventh Son Mr Hewson's S wiper the Second .. Mr Mansergh's Sweep Mr Curling's Careless .. Mr Langley's Twist Mr Clinker's Molly .. Mr Mansergh's Dart Mr Fosbery's Flounce agst Mr Fitzmaurice's Attila Flounce and Attila had a no- go, after which the coursing was discontinued, owing to the ungovernable conduct of the people. HEREFORD MEETING- Feb 5, 6, and 7. ( By kind permission of Sir E. F. Scudamore Stanhope, Bart, and C. de la Barre Bodenham, Esq.) Over the Holme Lacy and Rotherwas Estates. Stewards: C. Randall, H. Haywood, W. Taylor, C. Chesshyre, S. Gunn, and E. Till, Esqs, Judge: Mr M'George. Slipper: Mr Mills. The HOLME LACY STAKES, for 22 dogs, all ages, at £ 5 10s each; Winner £ 70, second £ 20, third £ 7. I. Mr Randall's bk b Revenge, by Regan out of Minie Rifle, ran a bye- Mr Mason's Nomination absent Mr G. Haines's f b Hornet, byMarquis out of Sister to Riot, ran a bye- Mr Mason's Nomination absent Mr D. L. Price's bk d p Geraint, by Buckshorn out of Carnation, beat Mr E. James's be d Plume, by Canaradzo out of Redwing Mr Newman's bk w d Swordsman, by Bright Steel out of Nimble, beat Mr W. Taylor's f b Maid of the Village, by Tipsy Cake — Lutestring Mr C. J. Ryland's Musjid ( pedigree not given), beat Mr W. Evans's f d Saladin ( late Jack), by Fiapdragon out of Miss Horrett Mr G. Finch's bk w b Farmer's Daughter, by Black Cloud out of Mvrt. le, beat Mr Gunn's bk d Gipsy King, by Ajax out of Malibran Mr T. Ansell'sbk d Alexander, by Beacon out of Camp Follower, beat Mr E. James's bk d Jester, by Regan out of Lady Clara Mr B. Frederick's be b Bluebell, by Canaradzo out of Redwing, beat Mr R. Twigg's bk b Terror, by Beacon out of Evil Spirit ( 1) Mr R. Kayes's r d Kildonan, by Kentucky out of Fly Junior, beat Mr Racster's bd w b Rising Lark, by Canaradzo out of Redwing Mr Racster's bk b Romping Girl, by Bedlamite out of Redwing, beat Mr Bourn's r or f w d Rifleman, by Omar Pacha out of Habile Mr G. Finch's bk w d Der Friesclmtz, by Black Cloud out of Myrtle, beat Mr J. Price's bk b Clio, by Giblets out of Foco II Revenge beat Hornet Swordsman beat Geraint Farmer's Daughter bt Musjid III. Revenge beat Swordsman I Farmer's Daughter bt Bluebell IV. Farmer's Daughter bt Revenge | V. Mr Racster's bk b Romping Girl, by Bedlamite out of Redwing, beat Mr G. Finch's bk w b Farmer's Daughter, by Black Cloud of Myrtle, and won. The ROTHERWAS STAKES, for 22 dogs, all ages, at £ 410seach; winner £ 55, second £ 15, third £ 5. I. Mr Deighton's bk w b Donna Francesca, by Regan out of Cricket, beat Mr Haughton's bk d Paddy Clark, by Let Him be Easy out of Satin. Mr Cook's be d Consideration, by Goorkah out of Psyche, beat Mr E. James's bk b Jewess, by Percussion out of Perseverance Mr T. L. Boote's f b Amelia, by Pugilist out of Desdemona, beat Mr Gunn ns r d Cannon, by Tyrant out of Fearless. Mr Racster's bk b Rebe, by Regan out of Lady, beat Mr R. Kayes's be b Kiteflyer. by Kingston out of Fanny Mr C. J. Chesshyre's r t d Charles the Second, by Oakball out of Wood- pigeon, beat Mr Morris 11s bk b Lucy, by Hector out of Fleet. Mr Haywood's Honesty, by General Havelock out of Guest, beat Mr T. Pritchard ns f d Bowler ( pedigree unknown) Mr E. James's r b Jumping Jewel, by Black Cloud out of Equity, beat Mr Till's f d Oakball, by Accident out of Dewdrop ( 1) Mr Morris ns bk d Briton, by Hector out of Fleet, beat Mr Landon ns bk d p Gregory the Great, by Bonuie Laddie out of Break o'Day Mr Haughton's bk b Twilight, by Let Him be Easy out of Satin, beat Mr W. Taylor's f b Trinket, by Tipsy Cake out of Lutestring Mr Newman's bk d Noble, by Lopez, dam by Dunkeld, beat MrJWes- ton's bk b Walkover, by Omar Pasha out of Habile. Mr J. Brown ns f b Lucksall, by Larriston out of Ebor, beat Mr Cooper ns bk d Mickey Free, by General Havelock out of YVideawake. II, Romping Girl beat Kildonan Bluebell beat Alexander ( 1) Der Frieschutz ran a bye Romping Girl beat Der Fries- chutz Romping Girl ran a bye beat Donna I Jumping Jewel beat Briton Noble beat Twilight Lucksall ran a bye Lucksall beat Noble Lucksall ran a bye Consideration Francesca Rebe beat. Amelia 1 Charles II. ran a bye— Honesty disqualified III. Rebe beat Consideration Jumping Jewel beat Charles II. IV. Jumping Jewel ran a bye— I Rebe drawn V. Mr E. James's r b Jumping Jewel, by Black Cloud out of Equity, beat Mr J. Brown ns f b Luck's- all, by Larriston out of Ebor, and won. The CHALLENGE CUP, of not less value than £ 20, to be run for by the two winners of the above stakes. Mr Racster's bk b Romping Girl beat Mr E. James's rb Jumping Jewel, and won. The CONSOLATION STAKES, for beaten dogs, at £ 2 10s each; the winner to receive £ 12, second £ 4. I. Mr Bourne's r or f w d Rifleman, by Omar Pacha out of Habile, beat Mr Wilson's bk b Lucy, by Hector out of Fleet Mr J. Price's bk b Clio, by Giblets out of Foco, beat Mr E. James's be d Plume, by Canaradzo out of Redwing Mr Wilson's Saladin beat Mr VV. Taylor's f b Maid of the Village, by Tipsy Cake out of Lutestring Mr Racster's bd w b Rising Lark, by Canaradzo out of Redwing, beat Mr R. Kayes's r d Kildonan, by Kentucky out of Fly, Junior Clio beat Rifleman ^ ^ Saladin beat Rising Lark Mr J. Price's bk b Clio, by Giblets out of Foco, beatMr Wilson's Saladin, and won. The WYE STAKES ( Open) of £ 2 lOseach; the winner to receive £ 12, second £ 4. I. Mr Wilson's Jasper beat Mr Haywood's bdwd Radzocana, by Cana- radzo out of Redwing Mr Kayes's b b Kiteflyer, by Kingston out of Fanny, beat Mr Farr's bk b Topsy, by Judge out of Gipsy Mr Chesshyre's be w b Chemisette, by Collegian out of Canezou, beat Mr Griffiths's bk b Glowworm, by Weston out of Gipsy Mr Moore's f d Mercury, by Tipsy Cake out of Lutestring, beat Mr Cot- trtn'o hlr h 1 ton's bk b Lady Jasper beat Kiteflyer II. ill. Mercury beat Chemisette. Mr Wilson's Jasper beat Mr Moore's f d Mercury, by Tipsy Cake out of Lutestring, and won. Pull details of the running during the three days will appear next week. Subjoined I give the latest betting on the Waterloo Cup. ASHDOWN. LATEST WATERLOO BETTING. 100 to 8 agst Mr Bpink's nomination ( oft) 100 to 6 Mr Worrall's nomination ( tk) 100 to 3 Mr Hammond's nomination ( tk) 100 to 3 Mr Croft's nomination ( tk) 100 to 3 Mr Campbell's nsmination ( tk) 40 to 1 Major Boothby's nomination ( tk) 40 to 1 Lord Grey de Wilton's nomination ( tk) 40 to 1 Mr Callander's nomination ( tk) RIDGWAY CLUB ( LYTHAM) MEETING- FEB 4 & 5. ( By the kind permission of Colonel Clifton, over his grounds.) President: Mr S. Mallabey. Vice- Presidents: Messrs Lindsay, Jehn- ston, and Bracewell. Steward: Mr H. Hardman. Flag- Steward: Mr N. Slater. Hon Sec: Mr J. Bake. Judge: Mr J. Hay. Slipper: T. Raper. The UNITED NORTH and SOUTH LANCASHIRE STAKES, with a Piece of Plate, value £ 30, added. I. Mr Gibson's w b Lewis, by Jacobite out of Lothians' Queen, beat Lord Dalrymple's be b Meg o' Lows, by Tinker out of Black Bess Mr Gibson's bk d Gilderoy, by Brewer out of Hornet, beat Mr Jones's r d Joe o' Sot,, by Seacombe out of Jeannie Deans Mr Lindsay's f d Lochaber, by Canaradzo out of Miss Agnes, beat Mr Blanshard's r b Buxom, by Belted Will out of Brimo Mr Canrnbell's be b Coodareena, by Beacon out of Scotland Yet, beat Mr Brown's f d Bonby, by Bernard out of Bessie Anderson Mr Spinks's bd d Sea Storm, by David out of Java, beat Mr Brockle- bank's bk b Blanche of Devonshire, by Selby out of Rhapsody • Mr Ingleby's r w b Weathercote, by Bridegroom out of Attermire, beat Mr Brocklebank's bk d Border Minstrel, by Selby out ol Rhapsody Mr Armistead's bd d Agonistes, by Albatross out of Caricature, beat Mr Cunningham's bk b Laundry Maid, by Selby out of Shrimp Maid Mr Bracewell's bk d Buckstone, by Mariner out of Beryl, beat Mr Lind- say's w d Lindon, by Canaradzo out of Miss Agnes ( 1) Mr Lawton's r bd b Linda, by Ned out of Daughter of Mceris, beat Mr Bracewell's f d Bluestone, by Blueskin out of Bertha Mr Brown's r b Bramble, by Beacon out of Butterfly, beat Mr Spinks's bk d Sea Black, by Seacombe out of Sea Flower ( 2 dr) Mr Gibson's bk w d Dundee, by Jacobite out of Lethians'Queen, beat Mr Lawton's w b Lily, by Ned out of Sister to Klaphonla Mr Gardner's bk w b Glowworm, by Guiding Star out of Watchful, beat Mr Brown's r d Balafre, by Beacon out of Butterfly Mr W. C. Worrall's bk w b Whitethroat, bv Let Him be Easy— Wings, beat Mr Gibson's f b Golden Dream, by The Brewer out of Hornet Mr Blanshard's r d Ben- ma- Chree, by Sweep out of Careless, beat Lord Dalrymple's f d Field Marshal, by Snowball out oi Forest Queen II. Lochaber beat Gilderoy Coodareena beat Lewis Sea Storm beat Weathercote( l) Agonistes beat Buckstone Coodarena beat Lochaber Sea Storm beat Agonistes Coodareena beat Sea Storm III. L Linda beat Bramble Glowworm beat Dundee Ben- ma- Chree beat Whitethroat Linda beat Glowworm Ben- ma- Chree ( a bye) Ben- ma- Chree beat Linda Mr Campbell's be b Coodarena, by Beacon out of Scotland Yet, beat Mr Blanchard's r d Ben- ma- Chree, by Sweep out of Careless, and won. The CLIFTON CUP of £ 5 5s each, for all ages, with a Piece of Plate, value £ 20, added. I. Mr Cunningham's r w b Mayflower, by Judge out of Wallflower, beat Mr Blanshard's r d Barrow, by Kerannos out of Brimo Mr Worrall's bk d Windermere, by Great Gable out of Gum, beat Mr Jones's f d Justice, by Vengeance out of Swiss Mr Bake's be d Blue Lupin, by Autocrat out of Venus, beat Mr Spinks's bk w d Sea Mark, by Seacombe out of Lady Watford Mr Gardner's r d Guido, by Wakeful out of Get Out, beat Mr Johnston's r d Julius Csesar, by David out of Sophia Mr Jones's f b Just Exploded, by Skyrocket out of Jenny Dennison ( a bye}— Mr Gregson's bk w b Sealed Orders, by Conqueror out of Cat- o - nine- tails ( dr) Mr Bake's bk b Fanny, by Fiapdragon out of Petunia, beat Mr Cun- ningham's r d Brandy, by Spring out of Whisky II. Windermere beat Mayflower I Fanny beat Just Exploded ( 1) Guido beat Blue Lupin ^ Guido beat Windermere i Fanny ( ran a bye) VI. Mr Bake's bk b Fanny, by Fiapdragon out of Peiunia, beat Mr Gardner's r d Guido, by Wakeful out of Get Out, and worn The MEMBERS' PLATE of £ 3 5s each, for all ages. Mr Spinks's bk w b Sea Flower, by Sandy out of Criffle, beat Mr Wor- rall's bk b Wastwater, by Great Gable out of Gum ( 1) Mr Cunningham's r w b Jessie, by Ramathon Roy out of Typee, beat Mr Campbell's r d Clanronald ( late Bulls- eye), by Black Bess out of Camerino Mr Lindsay's w bk d Lochiel, by Pilot out of Wicked Eye, beat Mr Bake's bk w d Ben Webster, by Dutchman out of Black Lill Mr Blanshard's be d Bassoon, by Canaradzo out of BafHe, beat Mr Gard- ner's be b Great Hopes, by Lawson out ef Grace Darling Mr Cunningham's w bk d Barleycorn, by Pilot out of Wicked Eye, beat Mr Spinks's f b Sea Trip, by Seacombe out of Lady Watford Mr Jones's be b Just Lighted, by Skyrocket out of Jenny Dennison, beat Mr Brocklebank's bk b Blythe, by Beacon out of Fancy |' Barleycorn beat Just Lighted Sea Flower beat Jessie Lochiel beat Bassoon Sea Flower beat Lochiel III. I IV. Barleycorn ran a bye Mr Spinks's bk w b Sea Flower, by Sandy out of Crifile, beat Mr Cunningham's w bk d Barleycorn, by Pilot out of Wicked Eye, and won. The RIBBLE STAKES. I. Mr Worrall's bk be b Wastwater, by Great Gable out of Gum, beat Lord Dalrymple's be b Meg o'Lows, by Tinker out of Black Bess Mr Gibson's bk d Gilderoy, by Brewer out of Hornet, beat Mr Blan- shard's r b Buxom, by Belted Will out of Brimo Mr Jones's r d Joe o'Sot, by Seacombe out of Jeannie Deans, beat Mr Gregson's bk wb Sealed Orders, by Conqueror — Cat- o'Nln%- Tails Mr Gibson's f b Golden Dream, by The Brewer out of Hornet, beat Mr Soinks's bk w d Sea Mark, by Seacombe out of Lady Watford II. Gilderoy beat Wastwater ^ Joe o' Sot beat Golden Dream Mr Gibson's bk d Gilderoy, by Brewer out of Hornet, and Mr Jones's r d Joe o'Sot, by Seacombe out of Jeannie Deans, divided. The MOSS HALL STAKES. I. Mr Spinks's f b Sea Trip, by Seacombe out of Lady Watford, beat Mr Jones's f d Jack in the Box, by Skyrocket out of Jenny Dennison Mr Cunningham's r d Brandy, by Spring out of Whisky, beat Mr Gib- son's bk w d Dundee, by Jacobite out of Lothians' Queen Mr Jones's be b Just Lighted, by Skyrocket out of Jenny Dennison, beat Mr Cunningham's be d Patent Malt, by Let Him be Easy out of Spare Me Lord Dalrymple's f d Field Marshal, by Snowball out of Forest Queen, beat Mr Gibson's w b Lewis, by Jacobite out of Lothians' Queen ( 1 dr) II. Brandy beat Sea Trip | Just Lighted beat Field Marshal Mr Cunningham's r d Brandy, by Spring out of Whisky, beat Mr Jones's be b Just Lighted, by Skyrocket out of Jenny Dennison, and won. The PEEL STAKES. I. Mr Jones's w d Jerrybaldi, by Canaradzo out of Jeopardy, beat Mr Bracewell's f d Bluestone, by Blueskin out of Bertha ( 3 dr) Mr Bake's bk w d Ben Webster, by Dutchman out of Black Lill, beat Mr Cunningham's r d Young Judge, by Judge out of Wallflower Mr Bake's bk w d Ben Webster, by Dutchman out of Black Lill, beat Mr Jones's w d Jerrybaldi, by Canaradzo out of Jeopardy, and won. The CHAMPION COLLAR of £ 0 0s each, for all ages. Mr Johnson's bk d Jock o'Dalgig, by Jacobite out of Canopy, beat Mr Jones's w d Jerrybaldi, by Canaradzo out of Jeopardy ASIIDOWN MEETING.— We are requested to remind the public that, as after Friday next double nominations will be allotted in rotation to those who have applied for them in the Craven Cham- pion Cup, at the ensuing Ashdown Meeting, by which the stake will be nearly filled, those who may be still desirous of a nomi- nation should lose no time in applying to the committee of ma nagement. Mr Blue Hat, who was drawn in the third round for the Limerick Puppy Cup last November, after breaking a toe, broke down completely last week in a trial, and has been put to the stud.— See advertisement. Penrith Meeting is fixed for Wednesday next, the 11th inst, Mr A. Dalzell has been appointed judge. BUSHEY PARK OPEN MEETING- FEB 3. Stewards; Messrs Hatchett, Slowcock, and ICeelor. Sec: Mr J. Wal- ton. Judge: Mr Thomas. Slipper: Mr Nash. T& eRED LION STAKES, for all ages. Breach of j. beat ' Mr Cooley's b d Chester Mr Hatchet's bk b Hydra .. ^ Mr Hughes's bk b Her Ladyship Mr Bland's bk b Breach of Promise beat Mr Hatchett's bk b Hydra, and won. The BUSHEY STAKES, for all ages. Mr Pott's f w b Pastime beat Mr Lewis's bk d Bosphorus Mr Ross's bk b Topsy .. Mr Elliott's r f b Swipes II. Mr Pott's f w b Pastime beat Mr Ross's bk b Topsy, and won. The HAMPTON STAKES, for all ages. Mr Slocock's f b Sporting Bell beat Mr Welch ns f b Beauty Mr Watson's r b Flirt .. Mr Storey's bd b Sincere II. Mr Slocock's f b Sporting Bell beat Mr Watson's rj> Flirt, and won. The BUSHEY HOUSE STAKES, for all ages. I. Col Bathurst's f b Brismilla beat Mr Ball ns r d Bloomsbury Mr Smith ns bk w Pit a Pat .. Mr Welch ns bd d Caractacus II. Col Bathurst's f b Brismilla an si Mr Smith ns bk w Pit a Pat divided. The STABLE STAKES, for all ages. Mr Bland's bk d BaronMartin beat Mr Grave's r b Imogene 2d Mr Hart's r d Happy Boy .. ^ Mr Ball's r b Blink Bonny Mr Bland's bk d Baron Martin beat Mr Hart's r d Happy Boy, and won. The PALACE STAKES, for all ages. Mr G. Lewis's r d Great! h„„ t/ Mr Beacham's bk w b Maggie Newberry Button / Deat\ Lauder Mr Hart's b w b Happy Girl Mr Pott's bk w b Patchwork Mr G. Lewis's r d Great Newberry Button and Mr Hart's b w b Happy Girl divided. The TOWN STAKES, for all ages. Mr Bolton's bd b beat Mr Morton's f b Miss Lawrence Mr Keelor's bk b Kitty .. ^ Mr Storey's bd b Sincerity Mr Keelor's bk b Kitty beat Mr Bolton's bd b, and won. The SAPLING STAKES. I. Mr T. Lewis's r d Lord Clifden, by Brewer out of Bracelet, beat Mr Hatchett's f w Happy Dream, by Brewer out of Haidee Mr Cooley's w b Cheerful, by Leader out of Gipsy, beat Mr G. Hobb's b w t d Hospodar, by Marquis out of Lady Cash Mr T. Lewis's r d Lord Clifden, by Brewer out of Bracelet, and Mr Cooley's w b Cheerful, by Leader out of Gipsy, divided. The COVER STAKES, for all ages. I. Mr Keelor's bk d Kettledrum beat Mr Carter's bk b Venus MBoi° sf3 ^ d C0lem0 ( Iat6} " Mr Collis's f b Blink Bonny Mr Keelor's bk d Kettledrum beat Mr Ross's bk d Colenso, and won. C0CKERM0UTH PARKS MEETING- JAN 28 & 29. Patron: The Hon Percy Wyndham, M. P. Stewards: J. Lindow, fR. C. Musgrave, J. Ramsay, H. R. Wyndham, J. Blaekstock, and J. Mit- chell, Esqs. Judge: A. Dalzell, Esq. Slipper: Mr Coates. Field Keeper: Mr Cape. TheCOCKERMOUTH CASTLE STAKES, at £ 3 3seach; the winner to receive £ 20, runner up £ 8, third and fourth £ 3 each, winners of one course £ 1 10s each, Beaten Dogs' Stake £ 5, expenses £ 5 8s— total £ 50 8s. I. Mr Waite ns r b Bess beat Mr R. Robinson ns r w d Raglan Mr Lindow's w b b Leoline .. Mr W. M'Donald's f w d Dispute Mr P. Crosthwalte's be w t bl ,,„ T„,. v„„„, . , Derwentwater /•• Mr Jackson' rdJura M| onia'Musgrave ns bebBe"[.. Mr Holmes's r d Beckford Mf> an^ usSOn nS r d Wb}" Mr Gunsonnsf wb LadySolway Mr J. Green's bk w b Sally Grey.. Mr Rapley ns bk b My Mary Mr G. Robinson ( late Jeffer- t „ T. , , . ,, ,, ., son) ns bk d Derry / • • Mr Hewetson ns r b Merry Maid Mr Faulder ns be b Folly Leoline beat Bess Begonia beat Derwentwater Leoline beat Begonia Mr Rowland's r d The Cure III. Dangerous beat Sally Grey Derry beat Folly I Derry beat Dangerous Mr Lindow's w b b Leoline, beat Mr G. Robinson ns bk d Derry, and won. The TRADESMEN'S PLATE, at £ 2 2s each; the winner to re- ceive £ 8, runner up £ 3, third and fourth £ 1 10s each, expenses £ 216s— total £ 1616s. I. Mr Jackson's bd w b Julia beat Mr Walker's f w b Wild Rose Mr Gunson ns r b Brown Mouse.. MrH. Crosthwaite's r b Cairngoram Mr Ramsay ns r d Jonathan .. M'Donald's f w d Coloured Mr Lindow's r d Latest Intel-\ ,,, . • ,„„, , , ,,, . , ligence f • • Mr Asbridge's w b d Allerdale II. Brown Mouse beat Julia ^ Jonathan bt Latest Intelligence Mr Gunson ns r b Brown Mouse,' beat Mr Ramsay ns r dr Jonathan and won. The BEATEN DOG STAKES; winner to receive £ 610s, second £ 3 10s, third and fourth £ 110s each. MM « ryMa? dtS° n ^ " b} beat Mr Faulder ns be b Folly Mr Holme's r d Beckford .. Mr R. Robinson ns r w d Raglan Mr Rowland's r d The Cure .. {^ fntwater^^' 6' 8 be w 11 b Der" Mr Jackson's r d Jura .. ^ Mr Rapley ns bk b My Mary Beckford beat Merry Maid | " The Cure beat Jura III. Mr Holme's r d Beckford beat Mr Rowland's r d The Cure, and won. SHEFFIELD PARK MEETING- FEB 4. ( By the kind permission of the Earl of Sheflield.) Stewards : T. Brown, R. Loder, and H. F. Stocken, Esqs. Judge : R. Loder, Esq. Slipper : Mr H. Nash. The SHEFFIELD PARK STAKES j £ leach; winner £ 6, runner up £ 1. Mr Turner ns bk d Lightfoot beat Mr T. S. Champion's bk b Lucretia Mr R. Sharp's bk w d Dred .. Mr F. Carter's bk d Cloud Mr R. Loder's bk b Lady .. Mr J. Howell's bk d Havelock Mr C. Maxfield's r b Bertha .. Mr G. King's bk d Bob II. Lightfoot beat Dred ^ Bertha beat Lady Mr. C. Maxfleld's r b Bertha beat Mr Turner ns bk d Lightfoot, and won. The PEVENSEY STAKES ; 10s each; winner £ 3, runner up 10s. I. Mr J. Holyer's bk w d Smuggler beat Mr J. Dler's f b Kate Mr C. Maxfield's w bd b Gadfly .. Mr Turner ns bk b Shining Star Mr Champion's r d Waterman .. Mr R. Sharp's w b Happy M, ra! nCabyeham'S W ' b BiondelIS} Mr F. Carter's r d Port absent Gadfly beat Smuggler I * Waterman beat Biondella III. MrC. Maxwell'swbdb Gadfly beatMrChampion's rdWaterman and won. The HOLROYD STAKES. I. Mr J. Holyer's bk b Slender beat Mr K. WaU's bd b Fly Mr J. Dier's bk b Music .. Mr Jewell's f w b Flv II. Mr J. Dier's bk b Music won, Mr J. Hoyler's bk b Slender drawn lame. The FLETCHING STAKES. I. Mr Robert's f w b Minnie ran a bye Mr Robb's bd b absent Mr Loder's f d Snapper beat^ Mr Histed's Rap Mr Robert's f w b Minnie beat Mr Loder's f d Snapper, and won. The NEWICK STAKES. I. Mr HUder's be b Tight Race beat Mr Bex's bk d Grantham Mr W. Rose's f d Snapper .. ^ Mr Taylor's be b Slender drawn Mr Hilder's be b Tight Race beat Mr W. Rose's f d Snapper, and won. The UCKFIELD STAKES. I. Mr Sharp's bk w d Sam beat Mr Dier's w b Nelly Mr C. Carr's f b Nina .. ^ Mr D. Taylor's be d Rap Mr C. Carr's f b Nina beat Mr Sharp's bk w d Sam, and won. NATEBY MEETING- FEB 4. ( By kind permission of W. Bashall, Esq, over his grounds.) Stewards: Messrs J. Holden, R. Ibison, and T. Swarbrick. Judge: Mr R. Thornton. Slipper: Mr R. Catterall. Secretary: Mr R. Preston. The NATEBY PUPPY CUP, at £ 1 each. 1. Mr J. Whitehead's wf b Fly beat Mr J. Collinson's bk Luck's All Mr R. Cottam's be d Lightfoot .. Mr T. Swarbrick's bk w b Caller Ou MB5tainlderSt0n6' S M d Great} ' • MrJ- Carter's b Cooeycoo II. Fly beat Lightfoot ^ Great Britain ran a bye Mr J. Whitehead's w f b Fly beat ' Mr R. Balderstone's bd d Great Britain, and won. The NATEBY CUP, for all ages, at £ 1 each. MNameenkinSOn'S f W b N°} beat Mr J. Holden's be b Harriet Mr G. Breakell's w b b Greta .. Mr T. Houghton's w f b Queen Mab MF « wktiSt° n' 8 bk Wd Guy}.. Mr J. Taylor's w b d Tubal Cain II. ili Guy Fawkes ran a Mr J. Alston's bk w d Guy Fawkes beat Mr G. Breakell's w b bJGreta, and won. Want of space prevents our giving our correspondent's—" A Lover of Fair Play"— remarks, which reflect very strongly on the decisions of the judge. CLAVERLY ( SALOP) MEETING- EEB 2. ( By the kind permission of E. L. Gatacre, Esq.) Judge: Mr Cherrington. Slipper: Mr Godfrey. Hon Sec: MrRushton. The GATACRE STAKES, for all ages. Mr Rushton's bk d Revolver beat Mr Timmins's f d Trancedo Mr Timmins's b w b Playaway .. Mr Wright's bk d Rainbow Mr Peak's be b Petronel .. Mr Cooper's bd d Jack 9 bk b P° P GoeB}.. Mr Peak's bk b Pari of Rossitt II. Playaway beat Revolver ( 1) ^ Pop Goes the Weasel bt Petronel Mr Timmins's b w b Playaway beat Mr Pearman's bk b Pop Goes the Weasel, and won. The CLAVERLY STAKES, for puppies. Mr Wright's bk b Rainbow beat Mr Walker's r d Waxy Mr Rushton's bk d Rambler .. Mr Collis's bk d Cheerful ( 2) II. Mr Rushton's bk d Rambler and Mr Wright's Rainbow divided. An excellent day's sport; Mr Cherrington's decisions gave every satisfaction, and Mr Godfrey's slipping was very good. Greta beat No Name CARLOW CLUB MEETING- FEB 3. The ALL- AGED STAKES. I. Mr Roberts's Kate beat Mr Behan's Fan Mr Butler's Miss Hopeful .. Mr Kelly's Falstaff Mr Behan ns Slvboots .. Capt Beresford's Bitters Capt Beresford's Bondsman .. Mr Black's Topsy ( 3) Mr Neville's Kildare .. Mr Black's Cricket ( absent) Mr Roberts's Echo .. ^ Mr Hamilton's Lucy Miss Hopeful beat Kate I ' Kildare beat Echo ( 1) Slyboots beat Bondsman ^ Miss Hopeful beat Slyboots";? ^ Kildare ran a bye Mr Neville's Kildare was withdrawn, and Mr Butler's Miss Hopeful declared the winner. The TRIAL STAKES. I. Mr Kelly's Falstaff beat Mr Peter ns Flyer Mr Clancv's Clove .. Mr Kelly's Kathleen Mr Neville's Lady Gaiway .. Mr M'Loughlin's Jessie Brown Mr Butler's Little John .. Mr Behan's Fan Clove beat Falstaff J " Lady Gaiway beat Little John Mr Clancy's Clove beat Mr Neville's Lady Gaiway, and won, DIAMOR CLUB MEETING- FEB 4. The NEWGROVIAN STAKES. I. Major Stuart's bk t d Senator, by Napier out of Cygnet, beat Mr Nichol- ssn's r b Flirt M'Never, by Jacobite out of Never Mind Mr Fosberry's bk d Fred, by Fireblast out of Polly, beat Mr Rodon's r d Red Knight, by Legar Hill out of Lucy Mr Fosberry's bk b Flounce, by Fireblast out of Polly, beat Mr Finegan's bk b Flirt, by Ponto out of Puss Mr Garnett's f b Glendhu, by Hawk out of Erin, beat Mr Purdon's bk b Fleda, by Hurkaru out of Scout ( 1) Mr Nicholson's f b Rapheon, by Legar Hill out of Never Mind, beat Mr White's bk t b Winsome Wee Thing, by Sir William out of Twine Mr Hurson's r d Thormanby, by Shark out of Swift, beat Mr Rodon's r w d Larkhill, by Sandy out of Jail Bird Mr Garnett's bk w b German Aster, by Gaberlunzie out of Heiress, beat Mr Hurson's r b Alice Hawthorne, by Shark out of Swift Major Stuart's be d Sirkar, by Magi out of Woodward's Fly, beat Mr Whyte's bd d White Hat, by Hurkaru out of Blue Bonnet ( 1) Fred beat Senator I" Rapheon beat Thormanby Giendhu beat Flounce i German Aster beat Sirkar III. Glendhu beat Fred ^ Rapheon beat German Aster Mr Garnett'a f b Glendhu, by Hawk out of Erin, beat Mr Nicholson's f b Rapheon, by Legar Hill out of Never Mind, and won. PROPOSED ALTERATIONS IN THE CONSTITUTION AND RULES OF THE NATIONAL COURSING CLUB, TO THE EDITOR OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON. SIR : May I venture to ask for space for a few more remarks upon the proposed alterations in the constitution and rules of the National Coursing Club. Experience confirms my condemnation of the indiscriminate reference of all disputes to that tribunal. For months past we had the Coquetdale difficulty, with fierce in- vectives and occasional personalities, disturbing the harmony of coursers. And now again the very next meeting of the club inaugurates the Border contretemps, which has opened in the usual way— letters before the meeting, a decision certainly dis- pleasing to one of the parties engaged, and the probability of its being followed by weeks of fruitless discussion. Is this to be the normal condition of coursing in future ? Are we to be never sure when we attend a meeting that we shall not be dragged into some trumpery dispute or other, have our names paraded before the public as either the victims or the victimisers, and our comfort sacrificed for an indefinite period? I am afraid if the National regulations be persisted in that such will be the result, and the consequences will be that secretaries will be disgusted and resign, and stewards will become as scarce as black swans. This Border affair is a very pretty quarrel, and a fair example of how these things proceed. The secretary, doubtless, with very good reasons, for there seems something which has not yet come to the surface, shows a little temper, and attacks his neighbours. Now, if the Coquetdale Club, which has had a pretty fair innings lately with the pen, and must be in good literary training, should retaliate, where is it all to end ? This particular dispute is no concern of mine, but I must emphatically protest against the dictum of Mr Usher that because a certain rule is to be proposed hereafter, a case occuring before that rule was made, is to be de- cided by it. Should this plan be adopted, he will be quite correct in stating that the dispute was prejudged. I recur once more to the evident fear the National Club entertains of meeting the coursers of the kingdom in public assembly. One would naturally have imagined that the rules to which these coursers must submit would have been presented to them for approval. Instead of this, these amendments are to be brought under the notice merely of those who attend the entry for the Waterloo Cup, there to receive their post prandial assent. I am a public courser, and intend to be present at the Waterloo Meeting. I should also like to offer my opinion publicly upon these subjects, but this notice will de- prive me of the opportunity. I have been unsuccessful in my en- deavours to procure a Waterloo nomination, consequently I have nothing to do at the entry. I shall dine more pleasantly and more economically elsewhere, where " the feast of reason and the flow of soul" will be more highly appreciated than the Waterloo banquet, and wit, more sparkling than the Waterloo champagne, supply its place. In short, I decline to pay my guinea to Mr Lynn, to enjoy as a privilege what I claim as a right, the oppor- tunity, as a public courser, of discussing these rules. As I shall thus be prevented offering my opinion upon these rules, allow me to add to my former objections one or two others, which I shall condense as much as possible. The impropriety of not giving the slipper the option of letting the other dog go, when his com- panion has accidentally got out of slips, as in many cases he could do so with trifling disadvantage, compared to the unfairness of one dog getting a single- handed course. The absurdity of dis- qualifying One dog when it is ten minutes too late at slips, and giving the stewards the choice of inflicting a fine when both are too late. According to National Club reasoning, the minor offence is much greater than the major. Then, again, as to byes. The special classes of saplings and puppies are protected. Why not extend the rule to embrace veterans and winners, and all other specialities ? Is the line drawn where it is, lest the Na- tional Club should look like succumbing to that Northern Club which has stood out so energetically for placing coursing upon an honest foundation, and which has declared its determination to agitate till this desirable object lias been accomplished ? It may be so, but, depend upon it, energetic perseverance can work won- ders ; it has done much more than reform coursing and a Na- tional Club.— Yours, & c, No NAME. THE BORDER CLUB!~ TO THE EDITOR OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON. SIR : Your last paper contains an address from Mr Usher to the National Coursing Club, in which he characterises me as the fons et origo modi, the cause of the difficulty in which he is at present involved. Your impartiality will allow me a few lines in reply. He states that I censured, in no measured terms, the stewards and secretary of the Border Club for their decision, under the signature of " A Member of the Coquetdale Club." The letter in question was written and signed by " A Member of the Border Club.'' Passing over this trifling inaccuracy, you will scarcely believe me, yet it is true, that I never once alluded to the secre- tary in that communication. How could I do so ? The secretary does not decide disputes ; I was not present at the Border Meet- ing ; I had no interest in the case, and was perfectly ignorant of the laches of that official. I certainly was aware that the Border fixture had been postponed some weeks after the issue of the pro- gramme, with Raper's name in it as slipper, in consequence of some race meeting or other occurring at the first- mentioned period ; but how could I know that Mr Usher had never notified his appointment to Raper, and had, in his second fixture, selected the days upon which he was engaged at Abeegele ; neither did I attack the stewards. I simply wrote in jocular mood to the Editor of the Field, pointing out his inconsistency in denouncing the Coquetdale stewards for being, in Mr Usher's words, " a law unto themselves," when no rule applicable to the case could be found, and in passing over in silence the similar occurrence at the Border ; and I distinctly stated that I considered they were quite right to decide according to the best © f their judgment, though I guarded myself by declining to pronounce my opinion upon the merits of the case until the whole facts were published. I advised Mr Taylor not to show his teeth ; he did not adopt my recom- mendation. And now for that pacific counsel Mr Usher abuses me. Even now I decline entering into the affair. I shall not retaliate for this unprovoked and ungenerous attack, bat if I may be allowed part- is componere magna, merely exclaim with the great man of antiquity when he received the unexpected wound, et tu Brute !— Yours, & c, A MEMBER OF THE BORDER CLUB. Lord Binning's favourite brood bitch Queen of Hearts, by Pleader out of Black- eyed Susan, died a few days ago. She was twelve years old, and dam of Bribery, Bran, Brigadier, and also of Darkness, the dam of his lordship's present clever lot— Berga- mot, Burlesque, Bracken, and Bacchus— all public winners. Queen of Hearts had visited Mr Jackson's Forester ( brother to Kingwater) on the 18th Dec. Upper Annandale ( Moffat) Dumfries Meeting will be held on the 25th inst. Ford and Lowick Club Meeting ( Northumberland) will be held on the 25th inst. Tarleton ( Southport) Meeting will take place on Thursday next, the 12th inst. Owing to the extraordinary pressure on our columns, we are compelled to omit remarks on several meetings. [ COURSING CONTINUED IN THK SIXTH PAGE.] LATEST INTELLIGENCE. BELL'S LIFE OFFICE, Saturday Night, 12 o'Clock. AMERICA. ( Per Damascus, via Bt John's and Queenstown.) NEW YORK, JAN 27.— General Burnside has resigned the com- mand of the army of the Potomac. General James Hooker has been appointed to succeed him. Generals Sumner and Franklin have also resigned, for reasons not stated. The Federal steamer Hatteras has been destroyed by a Confederate steamer,, un- known, but supposed to be the Ovicto, off the harbour of Gal- veston, Texas. Gold to- day has been sold at 55; cotton, 76jc. The bad weather and mud prevent any forward movement on the part of the army of the Potomac. In North Carolina the Federals, under General Foster, have made no general forward movement. Land forces were, however, sent forward on the ISth towards the railroad, and encountered 1,300 Confederates at Pol- loeksville. An engagement ensued, in which the Confederates were driven back. The Federals captured a flag. The Federal gunboats had engagements on the 14th, at Bayoutchi, Louisiana. The Federal commander was killed. No Confederates were cap- tured. The Finance Bill framed by the Committee of Ways- and Means has passed the House of Representatives. Gold 55. per cent premium. Exchange on London, 170. Stocks heavy. Erie 75|; Illinois, 94. Breadstuffs firm, and advancing. MEXICO. NEW YOBK, JAN 27.— Advices received here from Vera Csroz to the 3d inst, via Havana, announce that the French army had commenced its march upon Puebla. It was reported that the vanguard, under General Berthier, had been completely defeated by the Mexicans. This report was, however, discredited. The Mexicans are stated to be determined to make a desperate resist- ance at Puebla. The French troops destined to act against the place number about 15,000. The Mexicans had 25,000 regulars, and 10,000 volunteers at Puebla. The French fleet bombarded Acapulco for three days. The Mexicans abandoned the town. The French then took possession of the fort, and spiked the guns. The fleet afterwards sailed in another direction. PUBLIC INCOME IAND EXPENDITURE. A return of the public income and expenditure for the year ended the 30th September, 1862, and for the year ended 31st De- cember, 1862, was issued this morning. The total revenue for the year 31st December last was £ 70,996,42816s. 6d. The totaj ordinary expenditure was £ 70,341,552 13s 5d; but the expenses of fortification, £ 1,170,000, make an excess of expenditure amount- ing to £ 515,123 16s lid. The balances in the Exchequer at the close of the year amounted to £ 5,660,865 ^ 3s 7d, which is very nearly £ 1,000,000 more than the amount at the corresponding period of 1861, In the year which ended 30th September, the ordinary ex- penditure was £ 1,054,399 0s Id in excess of the income. Including fortification expenses, the excess was £ 2,124,399 0s Id. The ba- lances in the Exchequer at that date were £ 6,169,393 3s 2d. The public revenue in the year ended 31st December last was £ 1,310,888 19s Id more than that of the year ended 30th September- last. The several items of the account are as follows :— INCOME.— Customs £ 24,036,000, Excise £ 17,534,000, Stamps £ 8,913,945, Taxes ( Land and Assessed) £ 3,148,000, Property- tax £ 11,104,000, Post Office £ 3,600,000, Crown Lands ( net) £ 298,521, Miscellaneous £ 2,361,962. EXPENDITUBE.— Interest and management of the Permanent Debt, Terminable Annuities, & c, £ 26,320,445; Charges on Conso- lidated Fund £ 1,889,519, Army £ 15,894,789, Navy £ 11,880,588, Miscellaneous Civil Bervices £ 7,949,062, Salaries, & c, of Revenuo Departments £ 4,529,640, Packet Service £ 797,507, China, saval and military operations, £ 1,050,000; Marriage portion of BLR. H. the Princess Alice £ 30,000. A GAROTTE ATTACK. To- day, at Lambeth, W. Price, believed to be a tickeiof- leave man, was charged with violently assaulting and wounding George Ferris, a railway porter.— About half- past one that morning prosecutor was walking along the New Kent- road oa his way home, when he received a violent blow from behind oa the head, which stunned him; but before he fell, he turned round and seized the prisoner, who was close to him, and they both fell side by side. While in this position the prisoner jobbed him in the face with some sharp instrument, either a knife or scissors. A policeman then took him into custody. Prosecutor had never seen the prisoner before, and could not in any way account fos? this attack, unless it was that he might have seen him take a sovereign out of his pocket, just before, as he was passing. Ha had had a severe wound, and bled freely from it.— Henry Brown, a railway porter, who was walking a short distance behind the prosecutor when he was attacked, confirmed this statement. He also saw two other men, who must have been the prisoner's con- federates. There was time for him to have passed a knife or other weapon to his confederates.— The prison er said he was a tailor, but would give no account of where he lived, or where he had slept a single night. When asked if he was a ticket- ofrleave man, he said, in a low voice, " No, sir."— Mr Norton remanded him, that inquiries might be made respecting him. A MODEL HUSBAND, To- day, at Southwark, Charles Carroll, described as a prize- fighter, was charged with committing a msrderons and unpro- voked assault on his wife,— The wife, whose head was bandaged up, said she had been married to the prisoner © bout three years, during which time he had constantly ill- used and beatea her. Last evening he pulled her out of bed, struck her a heavy blow on the head, and kicked her until she became insensible^ Her body was covered with bruises. She had charged him with assaults upon her three times. Twice she was induced not to appear against him, and once ho was held to bail.— Mr. Burcham sen, tenc^ cl him to six myths' imprisonment and hard labour. 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 8, 1863. COURSING. WHITE HORSE CLUB MEETCNG- JAN 29 & 30. Stewards: Messrs Bland, H. Bettridge, Allen, Missing, Beeves, and Tuckey. Judge: Mr Thomas. Slipper: Mr O. Lewis. Slip Steward: Mr Bolton. Flag Steward: Mr Wood. Hon Sec: G. L. Goodlake. The WANTAGE CUP. Mr S. Smith's r b Editha beat Mr G. Morant's be d Mameluke Mr Faulkner's bk b Julia Mr H. Morant's be d Physician .. Col Goodlake's r b Glimpse atl Glory J "' Mr Lucy's be b Blue Bell Mr Faulkner's f d Felix Col Bathurst's Break o' Day Boy.. Mr Henry's bk b Henrietta Viscount Uffington's bk b Feu\ de Joie /'' Mr W. Dean's r b Mts3 Sprite .. Mr W. Palmer's bd d Pall Mall .. MrBland's f d Bright Chanticleer.. Mr Lucy's £ w b Lurline ran a bye^ Editha beat Julia Physician bt Glimpse at Glory Blue Bell beat Felix Break o' Day Boy bt Henrietta^ Editha beat Physician Break o' Day Boy beat Blue Bel Mr Bland's bk b Breach of Promise Mr Strachan's bk d Scorpion Mr H. Morant's bk d Monster Mr Slocock's be w b Seaweed Mr Deartove's r d Driver Mr Bowles's bd b Fiddlestick Mr Howell's bk w bllighland Fling Hon F. Howard's w b Hurricane Mr II. Bettridge's Bitter Sweet Col Bathurst's bd d Big Wig Mr W. Dean's r b Asterope Miss Sprite beat Feu de Joie Lurline beat Pall Mall Bright Chanticleer ran a bye i. Miss Sprite a bye Lurline beat Bright Chanticleer Lurline beat Miss Sprite Editha beat Break o' Day Boy ^ Mr S. Smith's r b Editha, by David out of Extatic, beat Mr Lucy's f w b Lurline, by Robin Hood out of Flirt, and won. The WHITE HORSE CUP. I. beat Mr R. II. Bettridge's bk b Venus Mr J. Brown's bd w b Belle Mr Herbert's bk d Heavy Wet Mr Reeves's bk d Redman Mr Crook s f b Come To Try Mr Kennard's bk b Kentish Fire Mr Harding's bk b England Yet Mr Pinegar's bd w b Playful Mr Nash's Spot Mr Myer's bk d Musician Kildonan beat Forester Sandboy beat Gloam Billy go by ' Em ran a bye Sandboy beat Billy go by ' Em Macbeth ran a bye Mr Meadow's bk d Macbeth Mr Dearlove's r w d Dart Mr Sharp's w f d Rumtnager Mr Tuckey's w bk b Emergent . Mr Empsoii's r d Rifleman Mr H. Bettridge's bd b Bessie \ Blondin J ' Mr King's r d Kildonan Mr Fisher's bd d Forester! ( late Weyland Smith) J ' Mr Goodlake's be b Gloam Mr Gould's f d Billy Go by ' Em . Mr Fuller's r w d Sandboy ran a bye Macbeth beat Dart Emergent beat Rummager ( 1) Bessie Blondin beat Rifleman ^ Macbeth beat Emergent ( 1) Kildonan beat Bessie Blondin ^ Kildonan beat Sandboy ^ Mr King's r d Kildonan, by Bumptious out of Calandula, beat Mr Fullers r w d Sandboy, by Cantab outof Snowdrop, and won. The CHILTON OPEN STAKES of £ 3 10s, for dog puppies of 1862, Mr S. Smith's r d Sentinel, by Excelsior out of Stevens's Bitch, beat Mr G. Morant's bk t d Mainmast, by Messenger out of Myrtle ( 1) Mr Slocock's r w d Sir Walter Scott, by Jeffery out of Elon, beat Mr T. Lucy's w f d Lifeguard, by Buazard out of Topsy Col Goodlake's r d Give and Take, by Brewer out of Hornet, beat Mr Strachan's bk d Sancho Panza, by David out of Mceris Viscount Uffington's bd d Retribution, by David out of Vengeance, beat Mr Bruce's bd d Blue Bevils, b^ Brilliant Idea out of Wicked One Sentinel ran a bye— Sir Walter I ' Retribution beat Give and Take Scott dr ^ Lord Uffington's bd d Retribution, by David out of Vengeanee, beat Mr S. Smith's Sentinel, by Excelsior out of Stevens's bitch, and won. The MILTON HILL OPEN STAKES of £ 8 10s, for bitch puppies, Col Bathurst's f b Bee. by Brewer out of Hornet, beat Mr G. Bruse's r b Beauty Patch, by David out of Pretty Lass Mr Strachan's r b Scissors, by Jeffrey out of Eltham Beauiy, beat Mr Henry's bk w b Heroine Mr W. Palmer's be b Poetry, by David out of Ladybird, beat Mr A. Hart's be w b Happy Girl, ley Ned out of Sister to Klaphonia Mr Slocock's f w b Sporting Belle, by Jeffery out of - Elon, beat Mr G. Morant's bkb Madcap, by Messenger out of Margaret Bee beat Scissors ( 1) Sporting Belle beat Poetry Col Bathurst's f b Bee, by Brewer out of Hornet, and Mr Slocock's f w Sporting Belle, by Jeffery out of Elon, divided. SECOND DAY.— Wantage Cup ( first ties) : Editha got the run up with Julia, brought the hare round, and fell, which gave Julia a good place. Before reaching the hare Editha passed lier, and won at all points, finishing with a kill of great merit. Glimpse at Glory took the first turn with Physician ; the latter took the second ; Glimpse scored the third, and fell; Physician went on and killed. I expected to see the judge take his cap off", but he considered that Physician had won. Felix ledBlue Bell to the hare, and was afterwards quite outworked. Break o' Day Boy, on outside ground, went round Henrietta and scored the first turn; Henrietta got the next, and the Boy led to cover. Miss Sprite, as far as I saw of the course, quite outpaced Feu de Joie. Lurline had the early points and the finish with Pall- mall. The latter did a little in the middle of the course. Bright Chan- ticleer ran a bye. Second ties : It was a race for some time with Editha and Physician for the first turn, when the former drew out and got it, and had much the best of the work afterwards, finish- ing with a fine kill. Break o' Day Boy, in a short course, out- paced Blue Bell. Miss Sprite ran a bye. Bright Chanticleer got the run up with Lurline, and was afterwards outworked. Third ties : Break o' Day Boy, rather favoured by position, led Editha to the hare, and gained first and second turns ; the former then took nearly every point in a fine course over racing ground, and finished with a kill of great merit. Lurline, with a rare hare with which little could be done, outpaced Miss Sprite, after which she was drawn, and Editha declared the winner.— White Horse Cup ( second ties) : Macbeth had the run up with Dart, when they exchanged points, the balance for a time in favour of Dart. Mac beth came again, and had all the latter part of the course to him self. Emergent, after an undecided with Rummager, won easily. Rifleman, on outside ground, got the run up with Bessie Blondin, when they exchanged points, the balance rather in favour of Bessie; Rifleman came again, bore the hare away and caught her, but did not hold her; Bessie then wrenched three or four times, and killed. Kildonan had little or no assistance from Forester. Gloam just got the run- up with Sandboy, and was afterwards easily beaten. Billy go by ' em ran a bye. Third ties: After an undecided with Macbeth and Emergent, the latter was unsighted in the run up, but when they got together, the latter had the best of the next two or three points; Macbeth then set to work and finished an easy winner. Kildonan outpaced Bessie Blondin in the early points of the course, when they exchanged two or three turns; Kildonan then bore the hare away, and finished an easy winner. Bessie cut her- self badly in her previous course, and did not run with her usual fire. Sandboy quite outpaced Billy go by ' em. Fourth ties: Sandboy gained the first and second turns with Macbeth, when they exchanged two or three paints; Sandboy then bore the hare away, turned, wrenched, and killed. Kildonan ran a bye. In the deciding course Kildonan, over racing ground, led to the hare, and in the work which followed, though Sandboy did his part, the latter was always outpaced; the former finished with a straight kill.— Chilton Stakes ( first ties): Sentinel ran a bye, Sir Walter Scott drawn. Retribution beat Give and Take at all points. Deciding course: Retribution was unsighted in the run up, which gave Sen- tinel a strong lead, and he scored two or three points in succes- sion; in the exchange of work afterwards the judge thought the balance in favour of Retribution^ it was a very near course.— Milton Hill Stakes ( first ties): The Bee, after anundecided with Scissors, was led to the hare by the latter, after which she took nearly every point in a fine course, with a good hare. Poetry was unsighted in the run up, and Sporting Belle scored several points in succes sion, in turnips; when the hare reached the down Poetry passed her, and had all the latter points, finishing with a kill of merit; it was a very . near course, the judge thought the small balance in fa- vour of the Belle. The stake was then divided by the owners of the Bee and Sporting Belle. REMARKS.— The members of this club met at the Crown Hotel, Wantage, on Wednesday evening, Jan 28, to draw the dogs, and make arrangements for the three following days. On the 29th the fixture was Chilton Pond. The sport came off, by the kind permission of Mr Allen, over his estate at Hendred, and part of Mr Eyston's land, in the occupation of Mr Gibbs, was also placed at the disposal of the club. Hares were abundant, the day fine, the trials satisfactory, with one or two exceptions, and 32 courses run off in good time. In the evening about 30 sat down to an ex- cellent dinner, provided by the landlord, who laboured under every disadvantage, having only just taken possession of the hjuse. Mr Reeves, as usual, occupied the chair, faced by the hon secre- tary, Lieut- Col Goodlake, V. C., and a most agreeable evening fol- lowed. On the 30th we again met at Chilton Pond, and, by per- mission of Mr Bowles and Mr Morland, coursed over the Chilton estate. The morning was wet, the wind high, and the hares wild, particularly on the downs, and our sport was not equal to what it generally is on this fine ground. We were longer about it than usual, as the hares wer'e so much on the move. We man- aged to get through our card in pretty good time, and returned to Wantage tolerably well drenched. On the 31st, by permission of Mr Bowles, we again met at Chilton Pond, and ran the ties off on Mr norland's and some of Lord Overston's property, kindly granted by Lieut- Col Lloyd- Lindsay, V. C. The trials were as good as could be desired. Mr Thomas ( with one or two excep- tions) . gave general satisfaction. He was pretty well mounted by Mr Shirley, of Twickenham. George lewis slipped with his usual ability, and was untiring in walking over the heavy part of the ground. Mr Bolton added to our sport in helping to keep the field in © rder, as well as in his duties of slip- steward. Mr Wood got through his duties of flag- steward admirably. It is highly satisfactory to see the exertions of the hon secretary so completely successful, as the prosperity of the club is entirely owing to the trouble he takes and his great popularity with all parties. A CeuBSEH. HOLME < NEAR PETERBOROUGH) MEETING- JAN 29. ( By the kisd permission of W. Wells, Esq.) Stewards: KsasrsColes, Webster. Grounds, and Brooks. Hon Sees: Kessrs Core aad Maim. Judge: Mr Cartright. The HOLME STAKES, for All ages, at £ 2 2s each; the winner to re- ceive £ 14, second £ 4. I. Mr Speechley's bk d Neville Mr Vergett's bk d Ben Bolt good greyhounds.— MereStakee ( thirdties) : Rocket andSmoker: Rocket had the run up, and first three points ; Smoker then took possession of the hare, and kept it for some time, when Rocket came again giving him too fine go- byes on the grass, and winning a tremendously long course through gameness. Gambler ran a bye. Rocket, after his long course in the course of the day, having to meet Gambler, the owners agreed, by arrangement, not to run, and Rocket was drawn, Gambler being declared the winner. In conclusion, I may say the thanks of all are justly due to Mr W. Wells, for hie kind liberality. Mr Cartright, as judge, gave gene- ral satisfaction, and the meeting, altogether, passed off very satis- factorily. A COURSING MAN. BORDER UNION MEETING- FEB 3 & 4. Patron: Sir F. U. Graham, Bart. Stewards: G. A. Thomson, W. Bra- kenridge, A. Tod, E. Coulson, W. Wilson, and W. Graham, Esqa. Field Stewards ; Messrs Wightman, Little, and P. Scott. Flag and Slip Steward: Mr li. Ewart. Hon Sec: Mr Tinning. Judge: Mr Dalzell. Slipper: Mr I. Frears.: The TENANTS' PURSE, I. Mr Brecken's bk b Ballet Girl, by Selby out of Bellingham Lass, beat Mr Shepherd ns r i Beckford, by Bridegroom out of Finesse Mr G. A. Theinoson's bk b That's the Ticket, by Blackwell out of Terp- sichore, beat W. Wilson ns w bd b Nugget ( late Virago), by Than- kerton out of Fly ( 1) , T T Mr Dees's r b Debutante, by Judge out of Fanny Fern, beat Mr J. John- ston's f d Heck Hest, by Shortodds out of Maggie Lauder Mr Hyslop's bk b Hawthorn, by Arlan out of High Idea, beat Mr W, Brakenridge's bk w b Scotia's Thistle, by Selby out of Meg Mr Phillps's bk w d Jack, by True Blue out of Wee Maggie, beat Mr W. Burster's bk w t d Flint, by Selby out of Meg Mr Dees's w r b Diana, by Drunken Tom the Second out of Miss Livi- nette, beat Mr Wilkinson's bk w d Taurus, by Blue Eyes out of Meg of the Mill „ ^ . Dr Richardson ns bk d Coquetdale Ranger, by Harold out of Benton Belle, beat Mr Breckon's be w d Barney O'Toole, by Selby out of Belliugham Lass „ _ . , . „ . Mr Cleasby's bd b Harmony, by David out of Ludy Clara, beat Mr A. Tod's w f d Earl of Angus, by Sir James Douglas— Nancy Dawson Mr Coulson ns bk t d Bellingham, by Selby out of Lady Jane, beat Mr D. Walton's r or f b Brilliant Look Out, by Ben Bolt— Staylace Mr G. Carruthers's be w b Helen's Fancy, by Selby out of Fanny Tickle^ beat Mr W. Hetherington ns r b Nelly of Brisco, by Brewer Mr W. Wilson ns bk b Claudlne, bv Bodo or Black Prince out of Fly, beat Mr W. Jackson's bk w d Spring, by Blue Eyes— Meg of the Mill Mr W. Foster's bk w t b Fairy Bells, by Selby out of Meg, beat Mr M DodS's bk d Jamie Roger, by Selby out of Lady Mary Mr D. Walton's r d Ben the Rover, by lien Bolt out of Staylace, beat Mr Wilson na bd d Davit Bain, by Canaradzo out of Borderess Mr Beattie's r or f b Bride, by Baron Solway out of Holiday, beat Mr Cloudsdale's r t d Crown Prince, by Noah's Ark out of Queen Bess Mr Tinning ns f w b Kitty M'Pherson, by Judge out of Fanny Fern, beat Mr J. Story ns bk d Glentarras, by Brewer out of Lucy- Mr Jardlne's bk b Rosalind, by Regan out of Cordelia, beat Dr Richardson ns bk w b Maid of the Mist, by Judgment out of Weird Sister ( 1 drawn) That's the Ticket beat Ballet Bellingham beat Helen's Fancy Fairy Bells beat Claudlne Ben the Rover beat Bride Rosalind beat Kitty M'Pherson Fairy Bells beat Bellingham Rosalind beat Ben the Rover Rosalind beat Fairy Bells Girl ( l) Debutante beat Hawthorn ( 1) Diana beat Jack CoquetdaleRanger bt Harmony^ Debutante bt That's the Ticket I Coquetdale Ranger beat DiaiuH Debutante btCoquetdaleRangerj Mr Dees's r b Debutante, by Judge out of Fanny Fern, beat Mr Jardine's bk b Rosalind, by Regan out of Cordelia, and won. The NETHERBY CUP. I. Mr G. Firby's r b Emma, by Blower out of Wee Maggie, beat Mr Shep- herd ns bk b Tuscarora, by Arian out of High Idea Mr Tod's r d Earl Russell, by Dan M'Lean out of Lecturer, ran a bye- Mr G. Steel's nomination absent Mr Blackstock's r t b Belle of the Moor, by Bridegroom out of Lady Sol- way, beat Mr B. H. Cook ns bk w b Queen of the Tyne, by Spring out of Bellingham Lass Mr G. A. Thompson's r b Touchwood, bv Mariner out of Titmouse, beat Mr J. Little ns r b Witchcraft, by Tom Glen out of Meg Merrilies Mr Tinning ns f w d My Merrimac, by Judge out of Fanny Fern, beat Mr G. Holmes ns f d Moor, by Prince Charlie out of Queen Mary Mr J. King ns w f a Barrier, by Albert Smith out of Bashful, beat Mr Lishman's w f d Ben Caunt, by Tyneside Lad out of Alice Mr T. Bell ns bk w b Fanny, by Jacobite out of Meg, beat Mr T, Holmes's r d St Albans, by Black Doctor out of Gipsy; Mr Dee's r d Detector, by Judge out of Fanny Fern, beat Mr W. Birrell ns r d Bull's Run, by Tom Spring out of Wee Mary Mr Cleugh ns bk b Speculation, by Judge out of Banter, beat Mr Rod- dick's r d Kuockhtll, by Lord Reoch out of Dewdrop ( 1) Mr Thompson's be b Forest Flower, by TerroDa out of Lutestring, beat Mr J. Beattie's be b Bonnie Blue, by Baron Solway out of Holiday Mr T. Coates ns r d Drunken Jock, by Drunken Tom or Tramp out of Helen Douglas, beat Mr Ii. Blamire's bk w d Marksman, by Weapon out of Annie Mr W. Graham ns bk d Jester, by Sackcloth out of Black Bess, beat Mr J. Mounsey ns w b Belle, by Walton Craig out of Miranda Mr A. Foster ns bk d Collier, by Tasmania out of Busy Body, beat Mr J. Baty ns r d Balmoral, by Larriston out of Lady of the Lake Mr G. Bell's f d Daft Watty, fey Lord Reoch out of Fan, beat Mr Wilson ns bd d John Mather, by Canaradzo out of Borderess Mr Johnson ns bk w b Mellow, by Countryman out of Venus, beat Mr G. Graham ns f w d Donald, by Johnny Armstrong outof Dora Mr Beattie's f w d Baron Solway, by Wallace out of Stormy Petrel, beat Mr Coulson's bd w d Collingwood, by Orator out of Medora ( 1) Emma beat Earl Russell Speculation bt ForestFlower( l) Jester beat Drunken Jock Collier beat Daft Watty Baron Solway beat Mellow Speculation beat Jester Baron Solway beat Collier Speculation beat Baron Solway Belle of the Moor btTouchwood My Merrimac beat Barrier ( 1) Detector beat Fanny ( 1) ^ Belle ef the Moor beat Emma I My Merrimac beat Detector I IV. Belle of the Moor beat My I Merrimac V. Mr Blackstock's r t b Belle of the Moor, by Bridegroom out of Lady Solwaj', beat Mr Cleugh ns bk b Speculation, by Judge out of Banter, and won. MALTON ( OPEN) MEETING- FEB 3 & 4. Stewards: Hen C. W. W. Fitzwilliam, M. P.; L. S. Steere, J. Hodson, J. Scott, C. Simpson, and J. W. Batman, Esqs. Judge: Mr E. Spaf- ford. Slipper: Mr W. Phillips. Hon Sec: Mr P. Walkington. The BIRDSALL STAKES of £ 3 10s each, for puppies. Mr J. Scott ns be w d Deerfoot beat Mr Peat ns bd w d Deerfoot ( 1) Mr Slater's w f b Agility Mr J. Mollett's w f d Kill Deer .. Mr W. Newton's bk w b Polly .. Mr C. Jewitt's f or r d Wizard .. Mr L. S. Steere'sbewb Maidl of the Cam J" Agility beat Deerfoot ( 1) Kill Deer beat Polly Agility beat Kill Deer Mr J. Dixon ns bk w d Sweep Mr R. Jones's bk b Blossom Mr J. Scott's f d Tom Bowling Mr Green's f b Gossamer Mr G. Benson's bd w d Phoenix II. IV. Wizard beat Maid of the Cam Wizard ran a bye Mr Slater's wf b Agility beat Mr C. Jewitt's f or r d Wizard, and won. The MALTON STAKES of £ 2 10s each, for all ages. MGambieSteere a bk b MiSS} a bye Mr Carver's bd w b Sherry drawn Mr Cross's w d Blue Cap beat Mr Green's bk w b p Gadfly • Mi. T rl " Rnlto/ 1 TTnin' ' " * Mr Aitkin's w bk b Annoyance Mr Peat ns bk d Gammon ( 2) Mr Moody ns f b Annie Mr Aitkin's w b Aunt Ann Mr Chapman's bk t d Robin Hood Mr W. Cross's w bk b Fly Harem beat St Louis Bellringer beat Vengeance Mr Bell's r d Belted Knight Mr J. Scott ns be w d First At-\ tempt /" Sfa- D. Morris's bk w d St Louis .. in Hodaon's r b Harem MrJ. Staplee's bk w dVengeance.. Mr J. Bell's bk d Bellringer II, Blue Cap beat Miss Gamble I First Attempt bt BeltedKnlght^ First Attempt beat Blue Cap Harem beat Bellringer ( 1) Mr J. Scott ns be w d First Attempt and Mr Hodson's r b Harem divided, after an undecided. The WHITWELL STAKES of £ 2 each. I. Mr C. Jewitt's bk w b Venus beat Mr Stevenson's w bk b Fly Mr Peat ns bk d Tim Whiffier .. Mr Bell's bk b Betsy Baker ( 2) Mr G. Benson's bd w d Phoenix .. Mr Dickinson's w f d Abel Sam Mr Slater's w b Aunt Ann .. Mr J. Scott's r d Tom Bowling 1 Mr Slater's w b Aunt Ann beat Mr C. Jewitt's bk w b Venus ( 1), and won. AQUATIC REGISTER. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. MORNING. EVENING. SUNDAY, FEB 8 49 min past 4 5 min past 5 MONDAY 20 min past 5 40 min pa3t 5 TUESDAY 59 min past 5 20 min past 6 WEDNESDAY 38 min past 6 2 min past 7 THURSDAY 26 min past 7 59 min past 7 FRIDAY 38 min past 8 20 min past 9 SATURDAY - 59 min past 9 59 min past 10 REGATTAS AND MATCHES TO COME. MARCH. 4.— Oxford University Boat Club- Torpids. APRIL. 6.- Cannes Regatta, South of France. 11.— Brown and Cookson— to row on the Ribble, for a Cup. 14.— Chambers and Eversou— to row from Putney to Mortlafee, *. 200 a side, Chambers receiving £ 20. MAY. 5 — Biffin and Kilsby— to row from Putney to Mortlake, £ 25 a side. 7*.— Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club— Opening cruise. 18.— Hoare and Tagg— to row from Putney to Mortlake, £ 50 a side. JUNE. 18.— Rojal Western Yacht Club of Ireland— Regatta. 26.— Royal Mersey Yacht Club Regatta. ROYAL THAMES YACHT CLUB. The adjourned meeting of the Royal Thames Yacht Club took place at the club- house, Albemarle- street, on Wednesday, Feb 4. It was numerously attended, some 130 members being present, and Mr R. S. Wilkinson ( in the unavoidable absence of the noble Commodore) occupied the chair. The secretary having read an except of the minutes of the 7th January, and also the report of the committee, the chairman rose and observed that, although the purpose for which they had met was strictly limited to the business on the paper, yet he must advert to a matter which should take precedence of every other, and in which every mem- ber felt in common with himself the deepest sympathy, viz, the freat and serious loss they had sustained by the death of Mr ; ichard Green, their Vice- Commodore, a man whose world- wide reputation— whose attention to the duties of the oflice he had held for so many years— whose kindness of heart and hospitality en- deared him to all classes. It did not become him to eulogise the memory of a man so far above them all. He was a most able and experienced officer, an honourable man, a true and a warm- hearted friend; and he also took an interest in everybody, more particu- larly in the welfare of his officers and private sailors in distress who, had they done their duty, never wanted a home. He was a man who, with his magnificent fleet of ships, had accommodated some one or other of them in those mercantile pursuits which cause men and their families to traverse the globe; and it was notorious that though not unmindful of his own interests, he never forgot those of others. His was a kind, generous, and unobtrusive nature, which ever prompted him to do good. From the captain of his noblest mercantile frigate to the sailor before the mast, every one was cared for by him as by a parent, and his attention to the wants and necessities of all classes connected with the mercantile marine was not only a proverb in his own neighbourhood, but had left some lasting memorial of it. Personally, he ( the worthy chairman) felt sure that many of those whom he addressed, as well as himself, had lost a friend, one of a class whose equal he thought he was justified in saying hardly existed, either in the city of London or in the world. The chairman, in conclusion, moved ( seconded by the treasurer) that a letter of condolence be written to the family of the late Mr Green, accompanied by the following resolution, and signed by the Commodore, viz :— " That the club takes the first opportunity to record the deep and sincere regret with which the members are affected on the occa- sion of the death of Richard Green, Esq, Vice- Commodore during twelve years, and one of the oldest members, whose atten- tion to the duties of that office, whose urbanity, kindness, and most generous hospitality have indelibly fixed themselves in the minds of all the members who had the good fortune to make his ac- quaintance, and whose death leaves a blank which will long be felt in the hearts of all yachtsmen sailing on the Thaaies."— The report of the committee, consequent upon the postponement of the notice of motion by Mr F. Ord Marshall, was then discussed, and upon a division was ultimately agreed to.— Mr A. Callaway, of the cutter yacht Minnie, and another gentleman were dulj elected members at the termination of the ballot. The committee are convened to meet on Monday, Feb 23, to arrange the respec- tive sailing matches for the coming season. The report an- neuncing the sailing programme will be submitted at the quar- terly general meeting on March 4. By the last accounts the schooner yacht Daphne ( Mr R. Hall- Say) had arrived at Malaga, from Gibraltar, bound for Malta. PRINCE~ 0F WALES YACHT CLUB. The monthly meeting of this club will be held at the club- house, Freemasons' Tavern, on Friday, Feb 13, at half- past eight p. m. precisely, when the club will fix the day for the opening trip, and receive a report from the sailing committee respecting the matches of the coming season. ROYAL MERSEY YACHT CLUB. The members met at their rooms in the Tower, Water- street, Liverpool, on Monday afternoon, Feb 2, Commodore Graves pre- siding. The Worshipful the Mayor, Robert Cardwell Gardner, was elected a member, together with several other gentlemen. Other names were proposed for membership. The statement of the finances of the club for the past year was brought forward by the treasurer, duly attested by the auditors. The balance sheet gave much satisfaction, for, after a year of unusual expenditure, there still remained a handsome balance at the. banker's in addi- tion to the sums of money invested. There was much discussion on the subject of the infringement of the rules against shifting ballast, the result being the following notice of motion given by the Rear- Commodore, which has received the approbation of all the officers of the club, and no doubt but it will be favourably received by those who are desirous of seeing yacht sailing pur- sued in a seamanlike and gentlemanly spirit. " That Rule X. of the sailing regulations be withdrawn, and the following substi- tuted:— That during the match no trimming or shifting of ballast be allowed, all ballast to be under platforms or in lockers, and that no prize be awarded to any yacht which shall have had on board, when sailing in the match, bags of shot, rivets, punchings, or any other kind of ballast for the purpose of shifting or trimming, and that before starting, the owner, or his representative, and sailing master shall sign a declaration that no such ballast is on board, and the owner, or his representative, and sailing master of the winning vessel shall also sign a second declaration that no ballast has been shifted on board his vessel during the match." RANELAGH YACHT CLUB. The next general meeting of the Ranelagh Yacht Club will be held at the Pier Hotel, Chelsea, on Wednesday evening, Feb 11, at eight o'clock. The annual election of officers and sailing com- mittee will take place. Members intending to dine at the club dinner, or to introduce visitors, must give notice to Mr Golding, at the club- house, not later than Tuesday. The following gentle- men will be balloted for:— Dr Bachelour, 12, Finsbury- place South; Mr Boys, 1, Alma- terrace, Kensington; Mr Donald, St James's Hall, Regent- street; Mr J. P. Dormay, Wandsworth ( yacht Aerolite, 8 tons); Mr Forbes, 44, Sloane- square; Mr Freer, 9, Neville- terrace, Queen's Elm, Brompton; Mr J. S. Gomme, Bridge- road, Hammersmith; Mr W King, 9, Ovington- terrace, Brompton; Mr W. Laurance, Sion House, King's- road, Chelsea; Mr Routledge, 50, Russell- square; Mr Bhout, Albert- gate, Knights- bridge ; Mr A. Smith, 26, Great George- street, Westminster; Mr T. H. Walker, 6, Wellington- square, Chelsea; Mr G. Wood, 296, King's- road; Mr George Yapp, 83, Oakley- street, Chelsea. Venus beat Tim Whiffler Aunt Ann beat Phoenix Mr Ground's w r b Gaudy beat Mr Ground's bk w b Beggar Girl.. Mr Branson's r b Anson Mr Whitehead's bk w d Rocket „. Mr Webster's bk w d Milton Gaudy beat Anson Beggar Girl beat Racket Gaudy beat Milton II. III. Mr Harrison's be d Jemmy Slater Mr Daniel's bd d Darkey Mr Harrison's f b Violet Milton ran a bye Beggar Girl ran a bye Mr Ground's w r b Gandy and his bk w b Beggar Girl divided. The MERE STAKES of £ 2 2s each, for puppies; the winner to . receive Mr Death's f b Jenny Mr Smith's bd d Smoker Mr Golden's be d Gambler Mr Webster's bk d Topper Mr Rowell's w f d Rocket Smoker beat Jenny Gambler beat Topper Rocket beat Smoker £ 14, second £ 4. I. beat Mr Edwards's bk d Weston Mr Brooks's r b Betelnut Mr Mann's bk d Maynot .. Mr Rowell's bd b Ruth o. Mr Daniel's f b Fly II. I Rocket ran a bye Met on Tuesday at Wharman Percy, and on Wednesday at Whitewell; on the first day by permission of Lord Middleton, on the second by that of Mr Egerton Harcourt. Both days were fine, and the hares were plentiful and strong, affording excellent trials. Mr Spaftord gave great satisfaction as judge, and the slip- ping of Phillips was all that could be desired. H0RTLAND MEETING- JAN 30. ( By the kind permission of Dr Peart.) Committee of Management: H. Ayhner, J. Charles, W. Bardon, W. Whyte, T. Neville, and S. Swinburne. Esqs. Hon Secretary and Treasurer: W. Whyte, Esq. Flag Steward: S. Swinburne, Esq. Judge: H. Walker. Slipper: Mr Springall. The BRACELET STAKES, value £ 32; the winner to receive £ 16 Bracelet, second £ 8, third and fourth £ 4 each. Mrs Steward ns r b Cashla Machree, by Kenilworth out of Alleen Aroon, beat Mrs Heineky ns bk b Clove, by Benlo out of Spicy ( l) Mrs Curran ns r d Kildare, by Earl of Straffan— Countess of Straffan, beat Mrs Whyte ns r d Welter, by Portsea out of Bhang Mrs M'Curdy ns r b Venus, by Nelson out of Prim, beat Mrs Edwards ns r b Susan, by Portsea out of Bhang Mrs Frazer ns r b Feu de Joie, by Murder out of Molly, beat Mrs Morris ns bk d Wonder, by Hurkaru out of Leda ( 3) Mrs Charles ns f b Kate Nickelby, by Duke out of Gingler, beat Mrs Williams ns w bd d Mr Blue Hat, by Blue Hat out of Cathleen Mavourneen Mrs Wright ns r w d Sovereign, by King Lear oat of Moneytaker, beat Mrs Francis ns r d Romeo, by West Australian— Cushla Machree Mrs George ns r d Sprig of Nobility, by Despised Aristocrat out of Countess of Straffan, beat Mr Richards ns f d Sligo, by Portsea out of Sarcasm Mrs Naldire ns bk b Winsome Wee Thing, by Sir William out of Twine, beat Mrs Swinburne ns r d WTilkie, by Portsea out of Lady Martha Cushla Machree beat Kildare Venus beat Feu de Joie Kate Nickelby beat Sovereign^ Sprig of Nobility beat Kate ) Nickelby I IV. Mr M'Curdy ns r b Venus, by Nelson out of Prim, and Mrs George ns r d Sprig of Nobility, by Despised Aristocrat out of Countess of Straffan, divided after an undecided. SLEWEGRINE ( CO WATERF0RD) MEETING- JAN 28 & 29. I. Mr O'Keeffe's Skedaddle ran a bye Mr Odell's Lucy absent Mr Fitzgerald's Hayes beat Mr O'Keeffe's Vicksburgb Mr Smith's Gipsy .. Mr Kennedy's Revenge Master Humble's Blaze .. Mr Smith's Star Master Humble's Hermione .. Mr Hearne's Danny Mann Mr Kennedy's Morgan Battler .. Mr Dormer's Wieny Mr Hearne's Zilla ran a bye Mr Odell's Daisy absent Mr Fitzgerald's Judy M'Can beac Mr Dormer's Speed II. J, Sprig of Nobility beat Winsome Wee Thing Venus beat Cushla Machree Skedaddle beat Hayes ( 1) Blaze beat Gipsy Skedaddle beat Blaze III. iV. Morgan Rattler beat Hermione Judy M'Can beat Zilla MorganRattler btJudyM'Can( l) lit. iV. Gambler ran a bye Signal beat Blaek Lion Mr Golden's be d Gambler, by Rocket out of Fly, beat Mr Rowell's wf d Rocket ( dr), and won. The CLUB STAKES of £ 2 2s each, for all ages. Mr G. Vergett's be d Signal beat Mr Speechley's bd b Duchess Mr G. Vergett's be w d Blucher.. Mr Webster's bk d Stanley Mr Brook's bk d Black Lion .. Mr Core's f b Kitty Kellow Mr Scoley's be d Blue Ruin .. Mr Mann's f b Fancy II. I Bluoher beat Blue Ruin III. Mr G. Vergett's be d Signal and his be w d Blucher divided. This meeting, by the kind permission of W. Wells, Esq, took place on Thursday, Jan29, over his fine estate at Holme, near Peter- borough. The morning was delightfully fine, although the wind was a little too high. Holme Stakes : Gaudy and Neville were put in slips, and a good hare soon found, to which Gaudy led, and always had a good balance up to the road, to which place Mr Cartright decided. Beggar Girl running very smartly had much the best of Ben Bolt. Jemmy Slater, in a bad skp, made some good points before Anson was let loose, when they got together An sen had the best of a good course. Rocket easily put out Darkey, as did Milton Violet.— The Mere Stakes: After tbe run up Jenny beat Weston rather cleverly. Smoker, after an un- decided, had much the best of Betelnut. Gambler, and Maynot, two cracks ; Gambler, with 2 to 1 on him, raced round Maynot, and ran straight into his hare with great fire. Topper admitted of no assistance from Ruth, and Rocket had the run up and racing points with Fly.— Club Stakes: Signal was too fast fer Duchess, and Blugher was too clever for Stanley. Black Lion had much the best of Kitty Kellow, and Blue Ruin admitted of but little assistance from Fancy.— Holme Stakes ( second ties): Gaudy, after an undecided, was too fast and clever for Anson, and Beggar Girl beat Rocket in a fast run course. Milton ran a bye.— Mere Stakes ( second ties) : Smoker, after an undecided, beat Anson cleverly, and Gambler easily put out Topper, running with great determination; Rocket ran his bye with Maynot, and just beat him. — Club Stakes ( second ties): Signal was too clever for Black Lion, and Blucher the same with Blue Ruin. Both being the property of Mr Vergett, they divided.— Holme Stakes ( third ties): Gaudy and Milton : Gaudy had the run up and three- parts out of four of a good course with him, winning her courses cleverly. Gaudy and Beggar Girl, the property of Mr grounds, divided, They won all their courses cleverly, like Mr O'Keeffe's Skedaddle was withdrawn, and Mr Kennedy's Morgan Rattler was declared the winner, the former obtaining the Claret Jug and the latter the Purse. By the kind permission of Lord Stuart de Decies, a very largi mimber of gentlemen interested in the leash assembled at Keily'i Cross on Wednesday morning, to run off a a 16- dog stake, fora hamisome claret jug, to which a purse was added. The weather, unfoitunately, was most unfavourable, owing to constant rain, accompanied by a dense fog at intervals, which continued till evening. After the first ties were decided it was resolved to adjourn to Thursday, and the clear morning which followed enabled all to enjoy the fi ne trials, many of which were admirably contested, and of considerable length. The hares were abundant, and sufficiently stout to test the condition ef the dogs. The meet on Thursday was at Slady, the property of J. O'Keeffe, Esq, the popular high sheriff for tfre county. A fair sprinkling of ladies on horse- back were present, which tended much to enliven the scene. The coursing commenced with Skedaddle and Zilla, who ran their byes together, their opponents, Lucy and Daisy, being absent. Hayes took a commanding lead out of slips, turned and wrenched, when the hare was picked np. Revenge scored some strong points, when Gipsy put on the steam, took possession of tbe hare, which she maintained till she wiped off the score, and ended by a kill. Blaze and Star: The former had the best of a severe course, and won, with many points to spare. Hermione, fastest from slips, gained the first two turns, when Danny Mann got in, but, after an exchange of points, the bitch took a decided lead, and won cleverly. Morgan Rattler was too fast and too good a worker for Wieny, while Judy M ' Can disposed of Speed after a fair trial in a course of ordinary length. Second ties: Hayes led from the slips by many lengths, and as he rushed at his hare fell a burster, rolling over— undecided; in the next attempt Skedaddle took a decided lead, turned thrice, and killed; Hayes, owing to the severity of the fall he had received in the previous trial, not being able to raise a gallop. Blaze, in an unsatisfactory trial, defeated Gipsy. Morgan Rattler outpaced Hermione from end to end in a course of more than ordinary length, and won as he pleased. Judy M'Can, in a long slip, first to her hare, turned, and wrenched over a fence into cover. Third ties: Skedaddle beat Blaze at all points, the latter being evidently stiff from the effects of a gruelling course she had had the previous day on the moun. tain. Judy M'Can led from slips to her hare, and obtained first two turns, when an exchange of points followed; Morgan then got into possession, and rattled his hare merrily across a plough, scoring three points in succession ; Puss now headed up- hill for covert, when a most exciting struggle took place; Judy suc- ceeded in reaching Morgan, but was unable to pass him. The dog then forced the hare through the crowd, turned and wrenched, and led to covert. An arrangement was then entered into between Mr O'Keeffe and Mr Kennedy, that the former should take the jug and the latter the added money. the T. S. C., so that every attention should be paid the matter be- fore a decision was arrived at. The meeting generally coinoided with this suggestion, and it was at length resolved that the sub- ject be referred to the committee for their consideration and re- port t- hereon, and that the co- operation of the universities and the clubs named be invited. Some gentlemen having been pro- posed for election at the next meeting, the business of the evening terminated. A oommittee meeting was held on Wednesday, Feb 4, when resolutions were passed desiring co- operation of delegates from universities and the various metropolitan rowing clubs at a meeting, to be held at Henry Kelley's ( ex- champion), Bells Tavern, Putney, on Saturday, Feb 14, at seven p. m., whe » the code of laws, drawn up by the Thames Subscription Club, for the regulation of all future matches for the Championship, will be submitted, and the opinion of the above delegates taken thereon. It is in contemplation, amongst other plans, to present to each champion a handsome coat and badge of such a description as to be distinctive from those gained by apprentices, or some pecu- niary recompense out of the club funds, so that reward as well as legislation will result from the proceedings of the movement now commenced. WEST LONDON ROWING CLUB. The members of this club held their usual monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb 3, at 34, Cheyne- walk, Chelsea, the Captain in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and con- firmed, and contained the appointment of officers for the ensuing season, the list being as under:— Captain, F. W. Bryant; Deputy Captain, G. D. Lister; Hon Secretary, C. Collins; Assistant- Hon Secretary, F. J. Tyler; Treasurer, A. Thorn; Auditor, T. Wal- lace. Committee: the officers ex officio and J. Tyler, jun, J. Nib- lett, E. Nash, A. R. Pitt, and G. Pauley. The minutes also con- tained the election of the following gentlemen as members:— W. V. Southgate, 29, Lombard- street,; A. Ransom, 119, Wood- street ; T. Lloyd, 5, Eaton- terrace, St John's Wood; E. Bright, Inland Revenue Office, Somerset House ; J. C. CockereH, Bridgefield House, Wandsworth; W. A. Pocock, Trevor- terrace, Brompton ; A. W. Ventess, Cornhill, besides other matters, including alterations in several rules.— The chairman announced that the annual dinner had been fixed for Thursday, Feb 26, at St James's Hall, and he hoped as large a number of members as could possibly attend would do so, and bring their friends with them. In securing St James's Hall they had fixed upon a central locality, easy of access to every one, and he had no doubt the dinner would go off with success. The stewards at present appointed ( with power to add to their number) were the officers, and Messrs Drake, Bond, Dewar, Hamilton, and Bond, jun. The club then proceeded to ballot for, and unanimously elected, the following gentlemen as members of the club, viz, Messrs Wm. Cousins, C. Spear, G. B. Fielding, and C. Rawlins, all of the Inland Revenue Office, Somerset House; L. B. Wells, Engineers' Office, Euston Station ; A. Smith, 17, Btockbridge- terrace, Pimlico; W. Shephard, 61, Ponsonby- place, Pimlico ; and T. H. Owens, 29, Lombard- street. The chairman then called the attention of the meeting to the prizes exhibited on the table, and won by the members at the club's athletic sports on the 24th January, and asked their atten- tion while Mr Lister presented them. Mr Lister, the secretary of this branch of the club's proceedings, a by no means small or un- important one, then presented Mr A. R. Pitt with a handsome pipe, for the two miles race; Mr H. Bright with a liqueur bottle, for the half- mile race ( won after a desperate race and dead heat with Mr Pitt) ; Mr Embleton, jun, with a cup for the quarter mile, and Mr Bond with a liqueur bottle for the 120 yards race ; and the gentlemen having returned thanks, Mr Lister announced that a member had kindly offered a prize for a quarter of a mile handicap at their next meeting ; the entries to close on Saturday, Feb 7th. The club would give a prize to the second man, and also prizes for the usual races, viz, 120 yards, half a mile, one mile, and two miles. The entries for all these would close on the 14th, the races to come off on the 21st. The captain then stated that, in order to induce the members to commence their rowing early, the oommittee had determined to have a pair- oared gig race, which would take place on Saturday, Feb 7th and he hoped the members would enter in full force. PEDESTRIANISM. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.— In future all advertisements for this department ef Bell's Life in London much reach our office on Thursdays, before four o'clock, or they will not be inserted until the following week. They must not exceed seven lines in length, or they will be charged double, and so on in proportion for every succeeding seven lines. LONDON AMATEUR ROWING CLUB. The usual monthly meeting of this club was held on Thursday evening, Feb 5, at the club- house, the Union Hotel, Air- street, Regent- street, Mr Alfred W. Hill in the chair, faced by the Deputy- Captain, Mr J. Harcourt Lee. The minutes of the previous meet- ing having been read and confirmed, the Deputy- Captain pro- posed " That the weekly meetings of the club be resumed on and after the 5th of March next," as, now that the rowing season was approaching, there were many matters demanding the con- sideration of the club which could not be delayed a whole month, in addition to the fact that the club derived much benefit from meeting every week in the summer months.— Mr Ronsen having seconded the motion, it was carried unanimously.— Mr Lee having moved some alterations in the laws to meet the extra requirements of the club, Mr Tom W. Charles, the hon secretary, proposed, seconded by Mr H. Beaumont, that the club institute an annual ball, the first to take place early next month, at St James's Hall, Piccadilly. A long and animated discussion ensued, and after duly considering the mat- ter it was resolved that the ball take place, several members gua- ranteeing the expenses attending it. The details were left to the committee, and after the proposition of a gentleman for eleotion at the next ballot, the meeting adjourned. CORSAIR ROWING CLUB. The members of the above club held their monthly meeting on Monday, Feb 2, at Blanchard's Hotel, Regent- street, the special business of the evening being the balancing of last year's accounts and election of officers for this year, as laid down in the rules of the club. A vote of thanks having been given to the gentlemen retiring ( Messrs Drayson, Moore, and Price), the following gentle- men were duly elected from the previous meeting's nomination, viz :— J. Kearns, to be captain ; G. Drayson, to be treasurer; J. Ellinger, to be secretary. Messrs H. Moore and T. Smith, com- mittee; Mr W. H. Kearns and Mr G. Heyer were then elected members, and the nomination of several other gentlemen con- cluded the proceedings. The honorary members are especially invited to attend the next monthly meeting, on March 2, their co- operation being desired in certain arrangements of the club. OXFORD UNIVERSITY BOAT CLUB. TORPID EIGHTS.— The University Torpid Races will commence on Wednesday, March 4, and will be continued the following days— Thursday, the 5th, Friday. 6th, Saturday, 7th, Monday, 9th, and Tuesday, 10th. The following colleges have crews in training, who will start in the order enumerated— Brasenose 1, Corpus 2, Christ Church 3, Exeter 4, Magdalen 5, University 6, Wadham 7, Balliol 8, Trinity 9, Pembroke 10, Oriel 11, Lincoln 12, St John's 13, Jesus 14, Worcester 15, Queen's 16. On Feb 20, 27, and March 13, there will be^ no practice among the Torpid Boats, in order that the expected engagements of the University Rifie Corps may be properly carried out, and that parade on the above days may be well attended. Colleges that intend to enter for the Torpids must pay their entrance money into the Oxford Old Bank, and send the names ef their crews to the Secretary on or before Tuesday, March 3.— N. B. After the names of the crews have been delivered to the Secretary, 110 change can be made unless notiet be given to the President of the Oxford University Boat Club at least one hour before the races commence. THAMES SUBSCRIPTION CLUB. The monthly meeting of this club ( preceded by the usual din- ner) was held on Monday evening, Feb 2, at the Albion Coffee House, Russell- street, Covent- garden; Mr R. N. Philipps, vice- president, in the chair, faced by Mr H. C. Smith, the hon sec. The minutes of previous meetings having been read and con- firmed, Mr Draper said he rose in pursuance of a notice of motion he had given, " That the club take steps to establish rules and re- gulations for the management of all future matches for the Cham- pionship of the Thames," and he regretted that the subject was not in better hands than his. He did not wish to press the motion in a substantive form upon the club, but merely sought to avail himself of it as a means of ventilating the subject, which had, doubtless, occupied their attention as well as that of the large community of rowing men, and of thus hearing their views re- specting the matter. Every one thought that a race for the Cham- pionship of the Thames should be on a proper basis, and the question for consideration would be how the control of it was to be effected ? A number of leading members of the aquatic world of the past and present day had felt the necessity of proper rules and regulations for the guidance of championship matches, and the Thames Subscription Club had been looked towards with confidence by many; but the question was, whe- ther they could come forward to make any such regulations ? When the club was first instituted by Mr Nottidge, there was an intention to oall it the Thames Regatta Club, but its present title had been substituted, although its objects and intentions neces- sarily continued the same, it being a mere alteration of designa- tion, which did not in any way limit its scope. It was to be de- voted to the encouragement of rowing, and the promotion of the sport upon the river Thames, and the part it had taken in the carrying out of the Thames National Regatta was a great fact, showing that energies had been directed in a proper channel. At present there was no defined rule between the chal- lenger for the Championship of the Thames and the holder of that title. It seemed to be at present a mere matter of private arrangement between them, although it bore a great public name, and necessarily created much public interest. As- suming to themselves for a moment tbe position of being the leading men of the Thames, the matter for consideration was, whether they could take upon themselves the esta- blishment of laws and regulations to control this match. A question had lately arisen as to the terms on which the race should be rowed. The last winner was Chambers of Newcastle- en- Tyne, who had beaten Kelley and White, and he, in his turn, had been challenged by Everson. Some differences had arisen with respect to the mode of making that match, and, rightly or wrongly, many men considered Chambers had forfeited the title of champion, because he did not accept the challenge of Everson to row upon the Thames in the usual way, without receiving any expenses; and it was held that, under the present conditions of the wager, the race could not be considered for the championship, because Chambers was to receive £ 20 for coming to the Thames to row. Other races had been, and were rowed on satisfactory rules, and it became a question whether this great event was to con- tinue without any. He wished to urge upon their attention whether the club thought they could, as public arbiters, take the matter into their hands and draw up rules which should fer the future govern these races. He oould not say that he was prepared with a plan to lay before them, nor was he indeed ready to say that they should take upon them the control of these events. He would effect all the object he had in view by raising a discussion, and he would leave it to their superior judgment to say whether the matter could be put on a proper footing. If they thought so, they should endeavour to draw up rules and regulations for championship races, and should solicit the co- operation of those interested in the matter. A committee might be appointed, and the club might then say that they had taken up the affair, and would ask others to co- operate with them in promoting the object they had in view. Once having effected that step there would be some probability of their moving for- ward, and in each stage of the proceeding discussion would be invited. He proposed that the thing should be launched in open terms, and the matters of detail, which would necessarily involve an amount of difficulty, would follow. He then adverted to a letter of Mr Woodgate's, which appeared in BelVs Life, and which suggested that some particular body should be or- ganised to control this wager, while Mr Ireland, writing upon the same subject, had given the preference to the establishment of a special club; but he ( Mr Draper), thought that it would require time to obtain the confidence of rowing men and of the public generally, and, therefore, the scheme suggested by Mr Ireland was not good. All that had hitherto been done by the Thames Subscription Club had inspired the public with great confidence in them, and he did not think that either the suggestions of Mr Woodgate or of Mr Ireland would be wo efficacious in promoting the object as the Thames Subscription Club's doing it. Should they determine upon taking it in haad, atriother question for their consideration would be, should they do it of themselves, or ap- point a special committee for the purpose. For his own part, he thought there would be no necessity to resort to the latter course, as the present committee of that club would be quite enough to take it up. After adverting to the designations which persons had sought to put upon the Championship of the Thames, by de- scribing it as the Championship of England and the Champion- ship of Great Britain, he expressed his view that it should be con- fined to the Championship of the Thames; and hoped that, as the matter was now m a fair way to be discussed, some substantive motion would result from their deliberations.— A lengthy conver- sation, in which Messrs Philipps, Bovill, Arnold, Smith, Wigram, Clifford, and others took part, followed, in the course of which a variety of ways and means were devised for the carrying out of the object in view. Among other things, it was suggested that the co- operation of the universities and the leading clubs of the metrpolis be invited; and although it was pointed out that Mr Lonsdale, of the University of Oxford; the Hon George Denman, Messrs Philipps, E. H. Fairrie, and H. R. M. Jones, from Cam- bridge; Bovill, Bayford, and Smith, from the Leander; Belfour, Clifford, and Coventry, from the London ; and Arnold, Cobb, Draper, and Cooper, from the Kingston Rowing Clubs, besides several others of note were on the club committee, it was suggested that as the question at issue was a most important one, demanding every consideration at the hands of those who discussed it, too many persons could not express their views upon it, and it was but fair to ask the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and the COBLE RACE AT BLYTH. The coble race between Teesdale Wilson and Leslie Hope, for £ 50 a side, was decided at Blyth on Saturday, Jan 31, and ended in favour of Wilson. Great interest was centred in the giatch from the fact that Hope was a pitman of no pretensions to scien- tific rowing, and Wilson a well- known professional oarsman. A racelin cobles was an unheard- of novelty among the watermen of the Tyne, and it was uncertain how far the strength of Hope might give him the advantage in this unwieldy craft over Wil- son, who has been accustomed to pull in wager boats. Hope has been in training at Blyth, where Wilson also, during the few days preceding the match, took lessons in " cobling." Twelve o'clock was the hour fixed for the start, and at that time the north banks were thronged. The tide was nearly at high water, and the men with commendable punctuality were early at their posts. Wilson won the station, and took the south side of the river. It had been arranged that a gun should be fired as the signal for the start, but at three minutes past twelve o'clock, before the crowds on shore or the people in boats on the river had got fairly settled into their places, the big and heavy cobles were started. In the first ten strokes Teesdale gained a palpable advantage, and before they had completed 100 yards of their voyage he was a clear length in front. Maintaining this lead, Teesdale tugged away to- wards Cowpen Quay, Hope following, both men hugging the vessels lying at the Quayside very closely, and looking more like boatmen adrift than rowers with perfect command over their craft. On arriving opposite the Quay, Teesdale, who had gradually and steadily improved his position, was three clear lengths ahead, and at this point Hope, who had been for the last few yards rather too close to the ships, got his coble under the stern of a vessel, and had to pull out again into clear water. This stoppage of his rival enabled Teesdale to improve his posi- tion still further. Opposite Messrs Robinson's yard, however, he was checked for a moment by getting his coble under the stern of a vessel, as Hope had previously done. Opposite Messrs Hodgson's, Crofton Mills, nearly three- quarters of a mile from the start, Wil- son— still pretty well in shore— was at least 70 yards ahead. After turning the buoy, Hope several times considerably improved his position, but in the end Wilson contrived to row in the winner by two lengths. The course was on the river Blyth, from the Ballast Cranes to High Pans and back, about two miles. The time was 27min 5sec. Harry Clasper was referee. YACHTING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN.— Marseilles has deter- mined on having a yacht match as well as Cannes. A misap- prehension seems to have arisen in reference to the English yacht purchased recently by a French gentleman of Marseilles. It was not tke Fairy Queen, but the Queen of the Isles, a schooner of 70 tons, formerly belonging to the Royal Western Yacht Club. It was purchased by M Baptiste Perret de Lyon, proprietor of the Chassy copper mines, and not by M Dupont de la Thuillerie. M de la Thuillerie is M de Lyon's brother- in- law, and hence the confusion. Mr Ratsey of Cowes is building a schooner yacht of 100 tons for a French amateur, M Beauveau de Roicourt. ROWING ON THE ORWELL.— In the course of last summer some good rowing matches took place on the Orwell, and it is expected that the forthcoming season will not fall short of its predecessor. A fine four- oared boat has just been built by Mr Curtis of Ipswich for the Petrel Rowing Club. The boat, which has been named the Roby Not, will be put in competition with others built by Mr Wyld of Lambeth last summer for the Orwell Works and Orwell Rowing Clubs. There is some talk of a rowing regatta on the Orwell this year. THE - 5£ GIDIA.— The schooner yacht iEgidia, the property of Lord Rendlesham, recently fitted out by Messrs Harvey and Son, of Wivenhoe, for a winter s cruise in the Mediterranean, put to sea a few days since, intending to take on board its noble owner and Lady Rendlesham at Gibraltar, but upon reaching the North Foreland the yacht returned to the Colne through stress of weather. In answer to the challenge of G. Austin of Blyth, J. Dewardt cannot accommodate him at present, but T. Wettleham of West- street will row him on the same terms, and give him £ 2,0 to make the match from Putney to Mortlake, in outriggers. An answer through Bell's Life will immediately secure a match. Kemp and Fenton will row Chapman and Carter a pair- oared match from Putney to Mortlake in the best boats they can get, for £ 25 a side, eight weeks from this time. The match can be madeatC. Kemp's, Angel and Sun, Strand, on Monday night, Feb9. CHAMBERS AND EVERSON.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 25 a side, and a similar deposit is to be made at Mr Pankhurst's, Bull's Head, Barnes, Feb 19. BILLIARDS— PROFESSIONAL HANDICAP.— The billiard han- dicap, among the professionals of England, to present Mr Roberts ( the Champion) with a testimonial, will take place on Wednes- day, Feb 11, at the Champion's rooms, Saville House, Leicester- square, on the following conditions:— The players all give their services gratuitously, and a silver cup will be presented to the winner; the handicap will take about four days playing ; the first draw among the players will take place on the Thursday previous to playing; each two players will play heats of 200 up at their respective points, and the final heat will be 300 up. The tickets will be one guinea each, entitling the holder to admission to the week's play. The proceeds to be invested in a suitable testimonial to Mr Roberts. Advertisements elsewhere will give particulars. PROFESSIONAL HANDICAP.— The draw for this handicap took place on Thursday evening, Feb o, to the satisfaction of all con- cerned, the cracks anly clashing in two instances, which makes it much more interesting. The foilcwing is the order of play, and the first six couple will contend on the first night:— J. Peters 70 points and G. Hall 100, C. Gibson 45 and G. Ade 60, C. Norcliffe SO and Jonathan Owen 45, T. Allen oG and C. Smith 80, Richards 10 and Tanner 65, W. Wesley 30 and G. Mulberry 3 ® , Cook, jun, 65 and J. Bachelor 60, C. Hughes 20 and V. Ottawsy 60, C. Monk- house 80 and S. Jones 60s Leger 80 and Bowles 0, W. Dufton 45 and W. Hicchin 30. Billiards is the most beautiful and scientific of all in- door games, and universally played. Those gentlemen wbo wish to learn or improve their game should get a few lessons from Mr W. White, the author of white on Billiards, at the New Opera Bil- liard- rooms, Bow- street, Covent- garden. Terms very moderate. His system of tuition is exclusively his own, and based on' princi- ples which ensure success. Leander, London, and Kingston Clubs to send delegates $ o 1 and tenor. Called and conducted by W. W. Watkin. CHANGE RINGING— On Feb I was rang at Mr Mitchell's, the Bath Arms, Devonport- street, Commercial- road East, by fire members of the Victoria Society of Bell Ringers, a true and com- plete peal of union eators, containing 5,040 changes, in 2h 45miu. The performers were— H. Nicholson treble and 2, D. Hillyard 3 _ and 4, W. W. Watkin 5 and 6, J. Hillyard 7 and 8, A. B, Goody 9 J omin 30sec. MATCHES TO COME. FEBRUARY. 9.— Evans and Rosser— 150yards, £ 20 a side, Merthyr. 9.— Leader and Tuck— 500 yards, £ 50 a side, Brompton. 9.— Dean and Littlewood— 120 yards, £ 100 a side, Hyde Park, Sheffield. 9.— Barker and Shepherd, to run five miles, £ 15 a side, Shepherd to have 200 yards start, Hackney Wick. 9.— Booth and Tebbs— ioo yards, £ 10, Tebbs to have one yard start, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 9.— Night and Walker— 120 yards, £ 5 a side, Aston Cross. 9,10.— All Englaud Novice Handicap, 130 yards, £ 12 In money prizes, Hyde Park. 10.— Brackell and Smith— to run a mile, £ 5 a side. Hackney Wick. 10.— Thompson and Webb— 100 yards, £ 5 a side, Brompton. 10.— Clarke and Jones— to ruu once round the course at Brompton, £> 10 a side. 14,— Han- ison and Hayes— to run a mile, £ 25 a side, Harewood Arms, 14.— Beddow and Willcock— 300 yards, £ 25 a side, Salford, Wlllcock to have five yards start Inside. 14.— Barlow and Dennerley— to run a mile, £ 5 a side, Park Inn, Prest- wich. 14,17".— Handicap, 3 » 0 yards, for several money prizes, Warren House, Lindley Moor. 14, 21.— Novice Handicap, 130 yards, for several money prizes, Park Inn Prestwich. 16.— Firsh and Young— to run two miles, £ 5 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 16.— Newey and Round— 100 yards, £ 5 a side, Yew Tree Gardens, Wall Heath, Dudley. 16.— Beswick and Morton— 200 yards, £ 10 a side, Park Inn, Prestwich. 16.— Landon and Lloyd— 100 yards, 10 a side, Fenton, Staftordshire. 16.— Mills and Mower— to run a mile, £ 50 a side, Brompton. 16,17.— All England 135 Yards Handicap, £ 10 and other money prizes, Trent Bridge Cricket Ground. 16,17— Handicap race, 190 yards, for £ 30 in money prizes, Queen's Hotel. Sheffield. 17.— Chorlsworth and Sinkinson— 150 yards, £ 5 a side, St George's Grounds, Honley, Sinkinson to have four yards start inside. 17, 21.— All England Handicap, 110 yards, several money prizes, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 18.— Marsh and Mills— to run a mile, £ 25 a side, Marsh receiving 70 yards start, near Brighton. 21.— Ingham and Sykes— to run a mile, £ 10 a side, Copenhagen Grounds Manchester. 21.— Race for the Mile and a Half Champion Cup, and £ 25 a side, be- tween E. Mills of London and J. Sanderson of Whitworth, Hyde Park, Sheffield. 21.— Brown and Buckley— 140 yards, £ 25 a side. Old Strawberry Gar- dens, Liverpool. 21.— Ashton and Mitchell— 160 yards, £ 20 a side, Salford. 21.— Healy and Holroyd— 180 yards, £ 25 a side. Higginshaw, Oldham. 21.— Longley and Thomson— 880 yards, £ 15 a side, St George's, Honley. 21,23.— Handicap race, 140 yards, £ 20 and other money prizes, Fenham Park, Newcastle. 23.— Beeby and Burke— 300 yards, £ 25 a side, Fenham Park, Newcastle, Burke to have four yards start. 23.— Deerfoot to run 11J miles within the hour, for £ 50, Brompton. 23.— Coleman and Holden— to walk five miles round Aston Cross Ground £ 6 a side. 23.— Bennett and Lund— to run a mite, for £ 25, Hyde Park, Sheffield. 23— Buckley and Whittle- 130 yards, £ 25 a side, Salford, Buckley to have one yard start. 24.— Crudgington and Riley— 120 yards, £ 10 a side, Wandsworth. 28— Medlev and Nuttall— 440 yards, £ 25 a side, City Grounds, Man- chester. 28.— Davis add Shaw— 120 yards, £ 10 a side, Moss Rose, Mscclesfield. 28.— Lee and Thompson— to run a mile, £ 10 a side, St Thomas's, Stan- ningley. 28.— Holroyd and Spencer- 440 yards, £ 25 a side, City Grounds, Man- chester. 28.— Proctor and Spence— 120 yards, £ 10 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 28.— Albison, Mills, Sanderson, and White— to run a mile and a quar- ter, £ 25 a side and the Champion Cup, Hyde Park, Sheffield. MARCH. 2.— Bolton and Hackenley— 150 yards, £ 50 a side, St Thomas's Stan- ningley. 2.— Deerfoot and Lang— to run 10 miles, £ 25 a side. Hackney Wick. 2.— Beddow and Nevin— to run for tbe 400 yards Champion Cup and £ 25 a side, Salford. 2.— Fermoyle and Green— to run a mile, £ 50 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 2.— Young Lowe to walk one mile in 8i minutes, round Aston Cross Grounds, £ 5 a side. 2.— Bland and Smalley— to walk 20 miles, Aston Cross, £ 10 a side. 2.— Myers and Sym— to walk seven miles, £ 50 a side, Garratt- lane. 2,3.— Novice Handicap, 150 yards, £ 12 in money prizes, Hyde Park, Sheffield. 7.— Cox ad Whittle— 140 yards, £ 25 a side, Salford. 7.— Hall and Worth— 150 yards, £ 10, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 7, 9.— Handicap race, 335 yards, £ 23 in money prizes, Copenhagen Grounds, Manchester. 9.— Hancock and Mole— 100 yards, £ 25 a side, Salford. 9.— Pearman and The Londoner— to walk four miles, £ 25 a side. East Hants, Southsea. 9.— Bslton and Goddard— 150 yards, £ 25 a side, St Thomas's, Stan- ningley. 9.— Fermoyle and Hayden— to run 10 miles, £ 25 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds, Fermoyle to have one lap start. 9 — Deerfoot and Mills— to run ten miles, £ 50 a side, Hacknev Wick. 9.— Kirkham and Schofield— 300 yards, £ 25 a side, Salford. 12,14.— Half Mile Handicap, £ 1110s and other money prizes, Victoria Race Grounds, Leeds. 14.— Beddow and Hancock— 189 yards, £ 25 a side, Salford. 14.— Knight and Whittle— 150 yards, £ 25 a side, City Grounds, Manches- ter, Knight to have five yards start inside. 14.— Gill and Judson— 160 yards, £ 25 a side, St Thomas's Ground, Stan- ningley. 16,17.— All England 235 Yards Race, £ 23 in money prizes, Hyde Park, Sheffield. 21, 23.— All England Handicap of 100yards,£ 20and other prizes, Salford. 23.— Barker aud Dulieu— to run five miles, Dulieu to have 550 yards start, £ 15 a side, Hackney Wick. APRIL. 4, 6.— All England Handicap, 125 yards, £ 12 and other money prizes, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 6.— Gurley and Yardle}— to run a mile, Gurley giving five yards start, £ 16 a side, Aston Cross. 6.— Hilton and Knight— 120 yards, Knight staking £ 50 to £ 40, City Grounds, Manchester. 7.— Roberts and Shaw— to run ten miles, £ 10 a side, Aston Cross, Shaw to have 440 yards start. 11.— Fermoyle and Hayden— to run a mile, £ 25 a side, Harewood Arms Leeds. MAY. 2, 4.— One Mile Handicap, for a silver cup, value 30gs, and money prizes, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. POST OFFICE ORDERS for Deposits, in which the EDITOR OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON is made stakeholder, must be made payable to " WILLIAM CLEMENT," at the Post Office, Strand, and addressed to this office. PEDESTRIANISM AT HACKNEY WICK- W. LANG OF MIDDLKSBOROUGH AND E. MILLS OF BETHNAL GREEN.— On Monday, Feb 2, about 1,500 spectators assembled on J. Baum's ground to witness the match between these pedestrians, for £ 50 and the Ten Miles Champion Cup. This was the second time they have contended for this splendid trophy, their first match having been decided on Monday, Bept 1, in the past year. Mills, on that occasion, was vanquished with the utmost ease, not being able to run the whole of the distance out; his defeat was attributed to his not being in proper condition. Lang had, there- fore, still to retain possession of the cup, having proved his right to hold it against all challengers by the victory he obtained over Bam Barker in their race, which was decided on Monday, July 14, last year. The pedestrians had to pass the referee 68 times the start, as usual for long distance matches, was made opposite the Stand at the back of the course. The duties of M. C. were dis- charged by W. Richards, in the absence of W. Price. The betting was 6 to 4 on Mills, and a good deal of money was laid out. As the laps were " chalked off," they were distinctly made known by the referee, while H. A. R acted as time- taker. The race had been fixed for half- past three o'clock, and the pedestrians made their appearance on the course some few minutes after that time, the weather at the moment being most unpropitious, a thick rain falling throughout nearly the whole of the match, which rendered the ground very heavy. The pedestrians had to go off by report of pistol. On going away, the lead was taken by Lang, who headed his opponent some two or three yards, and in this position, at a rattling pace, the men continued running until coming round the bend of the course to enter the straight in the sixth lap, when Mills, in one of his beautiful spurts, challenged his man for the lead, and on the termination of the first mile ( 4min 55sec) was some two or three yards to the fore. Throughout the second mile ( lOmin 15sec) there was not the least variation in the position of the competitors, as Mills led by about three yards. While, how- ever, they were going along the back stretch in the sixteenth lap ( the commencement of the third mile) Lang closed on his dimi- nutive opponent and once more went in advance. This position was maintained by the provincial until running the twenty- first round, when, in another fine spurt, they again " rung the changes," and on the finish of the third mile ( 15min 25sec) Mills was once more leading. During the performance of the fourth mile the struggle was well sustained, and on its completion ( 20min 35sec) the Middlesborough clipper was again number one. Without dwelling much on the several alterations that were made in the position of the men, we may briefly state the race on the part of both continued to be gallantly contested. The first five miles ( half the distance) were splendidly run in 25min 35sec, six miles in 30min 45sec, seven miles in 35min 55sec, eight miles in 41min7sec, and the pedestrians ran nine miles in46min 17sec. As the competitors passed the officials for the " opening'' of the tenth and last mile Mills was leading, having Lang some three yards in the rear; indeed, at no period of the race had the men been more than this distance apart. While contesting the last mile, the lead was maintained by Mills until the pedestrians went careering along the back of the course in the 68th and last lap, when Lang, in a most extraordinary spurt, closed upon his opponent, and took the lead. This position Lang now maintained to the goal, and went in a fine winner, Mills being some 10 yards in the rear. At such a swinging pace did Lang come at down the run to the goal, that he could not stop himself, in consequence of which he ran forcibly against the palings at the bottom of the ground, not, however, we are glad to say, hurting himself seriously. The 10 miles were run in 52min 31sec, and when the unfavourable state of the wea- ther is taken into consideration, this cannot be looked on other- wise than as a fine performance. Thq stakes can be received by the winner at our office on Thursday, Feb 12, at twelve o'clock. PEDESTRIANISM AT WANDSWORTH. JONES AND MAXWELL.— The first meeting between these pedes- trians took place on Monday, Dec 29, when the referee ( Mr John Garratt) decided the race had terminated in a " dead lieat.'' As both were willing to run again, they agreed to meet on Saturday, Jan 31, when there was a good attendance of their admirers. The distance was 140 yards, the stakes £ 10. The betting was 2 to 1 on Jones, but there was not much money speculated on the re- sult. The men had to go by report of pistol, and the referee ( H. A. Reed) appointed G. Martin to officiate as starter. When all the preliminaries had been adjusted, the pedestrians, who were in excellent condition, came to the mark. When, however, the pistol had been fired, Jones went off by himself and ran over the ground, leaving Maxwell on the mark. Jones, under these circumstances, claimed the stakes, but on the referee appealing to the starter for his decision, that functionary stated he did not consider the " break'' had been fairly made on the part of Jones, as he displayed the " fidgets'' in an unmistakable manner before the signal had been fairly given. The referee, therefore, decided it was " no race," and, after 10 minutes had been allowed to make ready in, the pedestrians again came to the mark. The men, on the signal being given, bounded off on very level terms. Between them a fine race ensued, Jones breasting the handker- chief first by three yards. two miles, six entries : C. B. Lawes I, J. C. Hawkshaw 2. Time 19min 4sec.— Consolation Stakes, 200 yards : Hon P. Amherst 1.— The thanks of the club are due to Messrs E. F. Wayne and P. Thornton for the able manner in which they performed their onerous duties of starter and umpire. MILITARY SPORTS AT CORK. On Thursday, Jan 29, by permission of Colonel H. Hamilton, C. B., Assistant- Adjutant- General, Colonel E. A. G. Muller, 20th Depot Battalion, and Major J. A. Roe, lltli Regiment lst Batta- lion, a variety of manly gymnastic exercises took place on the parade ground, in the presence of the officers, non- eommissione£ B officers, and men now stationed in the garrison. The games co^ menced at two o'clock by the celebrated English athlete arh. swordsman, Professor Thomas, undertaking to perform nin,. athletic feats in 25 minutes, and which he gallantly accomplished with half a minute to spare. The next on the card was a novel gamecalled ball gathering, each boy having 30 balls to gather up placed one yard apart; there were six boj's contended, and the first two that finished gained a prize, which fell to the lot of drummers Smith and Robinson. This was followed by the running high leap for men; there were eight competi- tors, and after some very good jumping, the prize was won by Private Thomas Radley, 11th Regiment; height, 5ft 2in. Next came the short race, distance 100 yards— for which there were the full field of twenty starters— which was run in five heats, when the five winners ran the final heat- for the prize, which was won by Private J. Trainer, Royal Artillery. Then came the half- mile race, which was an easy victory for Private J. Driscoll, 11th Regt. The afternoon's amusement was brought to a conclusion by the clever performances of Professor Thomas with broadsword and scimitar. The entertainment being all over, Dr Innis, Inspec- tor- General of Hospitals, with the whole of the officers present, advanced toProfessor Thomas in the middle of the parade- ground, and after complimenting him for his exertions in carrying out the sports, as also for his science and agility, as a mark of their esteem presented him with a magnificent silver snuff- box, for which Mr Thomas returned thanks. PEDESTRIANISM AT BROMPTON. PERRY AND CLARKE.— On Monday, Feb 2, these pedestrians met on J. Roberts's Ground to run their race of 300 yards, for £ 10 a side, Perry being allowed three yards start. The betting was 2 to 1 on Perry, and there was a good deal of money specu lated on the result. The competitors had to go by report of pistol, and Mr Roberts was chosen referee. On the start being made the pedestrians commenced running at a good - pace; Clarke, how- ever, gained on his man in such a decided manner, that when something like 150 yards of the distance had been covered, the soldier was neck and neck with him, and soon afterwards had the lead in his favour, Perry being a yard in the rear. The friends of Clarke now looked upon their man winning as a " certainty." The front position was held by Clarke until the mei were run- ning the last 90 yards of the distance, when Perry made his final effort, and in a fine spurt to the finish, once more succeeded in wresting the lead from his opponent, and went in a rattling win- ner by a yard. The stakes can be received by the winner at our office on Thursday, Feb 12, at twelve o'clock. ATHLETIC SPORTS AT CAMBRIDGE. THIRD TRINITY BOAT CLUB.— It has been a subject often pro- posed, and as often dropped, that Trinity, like other colleges, should have its own athletic games. The Third Trinity Boat Club have taken the initiative, and it is to be hoped that their example will be followed by the rest of the college. The games came off on the Trinity new Cricket Ground on Dec 10, 1862. The day was fine, though the ground was very heavy.— Race of 100 Yards, 12 entries : Hon C. Lyttelton 1, A. H. Harrison 2. A splendid race ; won by 6in. Time Usee.— High Jump, 5 entries : G. Osborne 1, C. B. Lawes 2. Height 5ft 4in.— Hurdle Race, 9 entries: W. T. Trench 1, A. C. Onslow 2. Won by 1ft. Time I6sec.— Long Jump, 8 entries: E. H. Wynne I, K. Peel 2. Won by 2in.; 17ft 9in.— Quarter of a Mile, seven entries : A. H. Harrison 1, W. S. Wright 2. Time Imin 5sec.— Putting Cannon Ball, 6 entries: J. C. Hawk- shaw 1, H. M. Marshall 2. Won by a foot. Distance 26fc 8in.— iSile Race, seven entries: C. B. Lawes 1, F. M'Lean 2. Time omin 30sec.— Throwing Cricket Ball, six entries : Hon C. Lyttel- I ton 1, E, H, Wynne 2. Stance 100yds gin,— Walking Match, | SALFORD BOROUGH GROUNDS. SATURDAY, JAN 31.— WHITTLE AND NUTTALL.— There was a goodly attendance of visitors present here this afternoon, be- tween 300 and 400 having assembled on the ground, the attraction being a race of 260 yards, for £ 25 a side, between E. Whittle of Chorley and J. Nuttall of Manchester. Mr G. Hardy, of the Rising Sun, Swan- street, filled the offices of stakeholder and referee, and the betting opened at evens on Nuttall. Shortly afterwards, however, Whittle became the favourite, and the odds gradually rose until 4 to 1 was laid @ n him. This event only de- serves a very brief notice, and we shall therefore merely state that the men left the mark at the second attempt, and kept nearly togetlier during the greater portion of the distance; but, on Hear- ing the tape, Whittle headed Nuttall, and came in first by a yard and a half. MONDAY.— THE 150 YARDS HANDICAP.— The selection of Saturdays and Mondays for handicap races has become such an established custom in the vicinity of Manchester, that the fact of fixing Monday and Tuesday for the one we are about to describe was looked upon by many persons as a somewhat hazardous ex- periment. In consequense, however, of the engagement between Whittle and Nuttall, above referred to, Mr Attenbury on this occa- sion had to resort to the latter alternative; and if he was not favoured by so large an attendance of company as might have been wished ( about 300 being present to- day), the weather, at least, was everything that could have been desired, it being beau- tifully fine on both afternoons. This handicap was a much better event for speculators than the one by which it had been preceded, when, it may be remembered, Malkin of Whitmore was freely backed to beat- the field before a single heat had been decided, and he then bore away the first prize with the greatest imaginable ease. The name of this speedy agriculturist did not appear amongst the competitors to- day, nor did any other pedestrian occupy a similar position, by being so " well in;" and, therefore, the handicap being a much more open one, it was attended by a larger amount of speculation. The entry was a numerous one, and out of these the card of to- day showed that twenty- nine men were satisfied with the distances allotted to them; but nine pedestrians who had accepted failed to appear at the mark, and thus the number of actual competitors was reduced to exactly a score. The prizes were £ 20 for the first, £ 2 for the second, and £ 1 for the third. Prior to the commencement of the sport, odds of 4 to 1 each were laid against Mole and Kirkham, 6 to 1 each against Pilkington and Andrews, aad 8 to 1 against Young. Mr C. Attenbury, as referee, and Mr J. Shaw, as starter, acquitted themselves with their usual impartiality and cerrect- ness. The first heat was set for half- past two o'clock, but none of the three pedestrians engaged appearing on the course to contest it, it fell to the ground.— Becond heat: J. Pilkington of Salford 21 yards start, 1; C. Scholes of Salford 19, 2; A. Hilton of Ashton 17,3. Won easily by four yards.—^ Third heat: P. Holroyd of Mirfleld 19,1; S. Martin of Macclesfield 16, 2 ; M. Horan of Man- chester 20, 3. Holroyd carried off the heat by three yards.— Fourth heat: H. Singleton of Sheffield 23,1 ; R. Wragg of Sal- ford 22, 2. Won by a couple of yards easily.— The fifth heat fell through, none of the men coming to the mark. — Sixth heat: W. Kirkham of Hulme 17£, 1; J. Meakin of Carlton 121, 2 ; E. Hughes of Manchester 19, 3. Kirk- ham won this heat by two yards and a half, Hughes giving up before arriving at the tape.— Seventh heat: G. Mole of Walsall 11, 1; W. Holland of Macclesfield 22, 2. Notwithstanding that Holland had 11 yards the best of the start, and that, in addition, Mole was placed a yard back for leaving his mark before the pistol was fired, the latter won as he pleased, and he attempted to jump over the tape on coming in.— Eighth heat: A. Williamson of Pendleton 19,1; C. Daley of Pendleton 23, 2. This was a good race for some distance, Williamson being declared the winner by a yard; though, if one of them had been desirous, he would have had no difficulty in reversing their positions.— Ninth heat: J. An- drews of Millbrook 19, 1; J. Young of Harrogate 16J, 2; G. Bed- dows of London 10,3. Won very easily by two. yards.— Tenth heat: J. Earnshaw of Thongsbridge 19, 1; ' W. Baker of Manchester 20, 2. This was unquestionably the best contested heat of the day, Earnshaw winning with difficulty by three- quarters of a yard; but had it not been that Baker narrowly escaped falling in coming in, it is quite possible that he might have won. With this event the sport of the afternoon concluded at five o'clock. TUESDAY, FEB 3.— The attendance this afternoon was fully as large as had been anticipated, though not quite so numerous as on the opening day of the Handicap, but the sport was of a much more interesting character. Among the visitors present we observed a sprinkling of the metropolitan division, two or three of whom are well known at Hackney Wick. The names of the eight winners on Monday, Feb 2, were drawn at noon to- day for the order of running at Mr G. Hardy's, the Rising Sun, Swan- street, Manchester, and the betting before the commencement of business was 2 to 1 each against Kirkham and Andrews, 5 to 2 against Pilkington, and 3 to 1 against Mole. As will be seen be- low, the man last named bore away the chief prize of £ 20, his extraordinary performances in this handicap, not mentioning some of his previous clever triumphs, stamping him as one of the fleetest pedestrians of the present day. The way in which the heats were contested this afternoon also exhibited considerable judgment on the part of the handicapper, and appended are de, tails of the events, which commenced shortly after three o'clock. — First heat: G. Mole of Walsall 11 yards start, 1; W. Kirkham of Hulme 17 j, 2 ; J. Earnshaw of Thongsbridge did not appear at the mark. The betting was 6 to 4 on Kirkham, for whom many booked the heat as a " foregone conclusion.'' Mole got well off, and, to the surprise of almost everybody present, no one more so than Kirkham himself, he was alongside his opponent when they had gone about half the distance. Mole passed him as he pleased shortly afterwards, and ran in an easy winner by two yards.— Second heat: J. Andrews of Mill Brook 19, 1; P. Holroyd of Mirfield 19, 2 ; A. Williamson of Pen- dleton 19, 3. Holroyd took the lead, and the heat was well con- tested by him and Andrews. Though Holroyd ran very gamely, Andrews proved too fast for him on nearing the goal, and he won by a yard and a half, Williamson being beaten off. The betting was 2 to 1 on the winner.— Third heat: J. Pilkington of Salford 21, 1; H. Singleton of Sheffield 23, 2. Almost any odds were offered on Pilkington, who had it all his own way from end to end, and went in at his leisure, Singleton coming to a stand before reaching home.— Deciding heat: Mole 1, Pilkington 2, Andrews 3. The betting was 3 to 1 on Mole, 3 to I agst Pilkington, and 4 to 1 agst Andrews. The race excited considerable interest, but Mole's previous achievements, of course, deadened speculation. On the signal being given, each man went to work in a most de- termined manner, all eyes, at first, being fixed on " the man in the rear," who was gradually and rapidly making up leeway. When half the distance had been traversed, shouts were raised of " Pilkington wins," and almost at the same instant Mole rushed past Andrews and became second. Every inch of the way was then warmly disputed by Mole and Pilkington, the latter still leading, but on arriving within about fi. ve yards of the tape, Mole got just in front, and won a brilliant race by half a yard, Andrews finishing a yard behind Pilkington. The visitors then quitted the ground highly gratified with the afternoon's sport. A Great All England Pedestrian Handicap, distance 100 yards, will take place at these grounds on Saturday and Monday, March 21 and 2- 3; first prize £ 20, second £ 2, third £ 1; entries Is 6d each, to be made by Feb 24, and acceptances, 2s 6d each, the week fol- lowing, at Mr G. Hardy's, Rising Sun, Swan- street, Manchester, or at the Borough Inn, Regent- road, Salford. THE CHAMPION CUP.— G. Beddow of London and J. Nevin of Stockton- on- Tees have now staked £ 5 each in the hands of Mr A. Attenbury on account of their race of 400 yards, for £ 25 a side and the champion cup now in the possession of Beddow. The event is fixed for decision at these grounds on the 2d of March, the referee to be chosen on the ground. WHITTLE AND BUCKLEY.— E. Whittle of Chorley and J. Buck- ley of Tonge Lane, near Middleton, are matched to run 130 yards, for £ 25 a side, at these grounds, on Monday, the 23d inst, Buckley to have one yard start. The first deposit of £ 5 each has been handed to Mr G. Hardy, of the Rising Sun, Manchester, who has also been appointed referee. BEDDOW AND HANCOCK.— G. Beddow of London and J. Han- cock of Balford have now deposited £ 10 each with Mr G. Hardy, of the Rising Sun, Manchester, for their race of 180 yards, for £ 25 a side, which is to be decided here on March 14. The stakeholder has also been appointed referee. NOVEL RACE.— The match for £ 25 a side between E. Mills and T. Johnson, to run 160 yards backwards, was fixed to come off at these grounds on Baturday, the 7th inst. The whole of the money was in the hands of Mr G. Hardy, of the Rising Bun, Manchester, who had also been appointed referee. The winner was to take both shares of the gate money, and the men were to have been on the mark between three and four o'clock. Cox AND WHITTLE.— T. Cox of Coventry and E. Whittle of Chorley are matched to run 140 yards, for £ 25 a side, at these grounds, on Saturday, March 7. Mr B. Piatt, of the White Lion, Corporation- street, Manchester, to be stakeholder and referee. The first deposit of £ 1 each has been paid. HANCOCK AND MOLE.— A match has been made by J. Hancock of Salford and G. Mole of Walsall to run 100 yards, for £ 25 a side, here, on Monday, March 9. Mr A. Attenbury has been appointed stakeholder and referee, and £ 1 each has been placed in his hands. KIRKHAM AND SCHOFIELD.— Articles have been signed by W. Kirkham of Manchester and W. Schofield of Heywodd to run 300 yards, for £ 25 a side, at these grounds, on Monday, March 9. For this engagement Mr A. Attenbury, the stakeholder and re- feree, holds 10s each. MITCHELL AND ASHTON.— On account of the race of 160 yards, for £ 20 a side, between T. Mitchell and A. Ashton ( both of Bol- ton), Mr A. Attenbury has now received £ 10 each, and he is to be referee. The contest is to take place here on Saturday, Feb 21. THE CHAMPION WBEBTLING CUP.— Mr A. Attenbury has now received £ 1- 5 each from J. Newton ( alias Teapot) of Staleybridge and J. Howarth ( alias the Bacup Lad) of Bury, to wrestle two out of three back falls, in the Lancashire style, for £ 50 and the cham- pion cup at present held by Newton. This interesting match is to come off here on Saturday, the 28th inst; neither man to ex- ceed 7 score 21b weight. VICTORIA RACE GROUNDS, LEEDS. On Saturday, Jan 31, there were about 500 persons present to witness a race of 130 yards, for £ 10 a side, between T. Braithwaite and E. Dickenson, both of Armley. Betting opened at 5 to 4 on Braithwaite, and closed at 2 to 1 on him. They made a good start, when Braithwaite went in front and won by three yards. On Monday last there were about 200 persons present to witness a 100 yards race, for £ 5 a side, between T. Firth and J. Pulien, The betting opened at evens, and closed at 2 to 1 on Firth, with no takers. After spending the limited ten minutes, they had to go by report of pistol, when they got a very even start, but Firth was soon five yards a head, and won as he liked by ten yards. TEBBS AND BOOTH.— J. Tebbs of Leeds andC. Booth of Wortley have made good their money for their race of 100 yards, for £ 10 a side, Tebbs receiving one yard start. To run on Monday, Feb 9. HAYES AND HARRISON.— Mr Woolfoot has received £ 20 a side for G. Hayes and H. Harrison's race of one mile, for £ 25 a side. To run here on Saturday, Feb 14. FIRSH AND YOUNG.— J. Firsh and B. Young have made a mate1; to run two miles, for £ 5, on Shrove Monday, Feb 16, at thsJi' grounds. Mr Shoesmith's handicap will take place on Shrove Tuesdo., and Baturday, Feb 17 and 21. PROCTER AND SPENCE.— Mr Woolfoot has received another deposit for the match of 120 yards, for £ 10 a side, between T. Procter and J. Spence ( both of Leeds), to run here on Saturday, Feb 28. HAYDEN AND FEBMOYLE.— Mr Woolfoot has received another deposit of £ 5 a side for the match of ten miles, for £ 25 a side, between B. Hayden and M. Fermoyle, the latter to receive one lap, or 387 yards start; to run on Monday, March 9, at the above grounds. HALL AND WORTH.— T. Hall and J. Worth have made another deposit for their match of 150 yards, for £ 10 a side; to run here on Saturday, March 7. Mr T. Lamplough, Star Inn, Mill- street, Leeds, will give £ 1110s for a half mile handicap at the above grounds, on the day of the Prince of Wales's marriage, March 12, and March 14. All entries of Is £& ch to be made on or before Tuesday, March 3, 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 8, 1863. and acceptances of Is 6d each the Tuesday following. All en- tries to be made as above, or at C. Garnett's, at the grounds, or at J. Woolfoot's, Harewood Arms, Leeds. ONE MILE HANDICAP.— Mr J. Woolfoot, Harewood Arms, Leeds, and Mr T. Brown, will give a large massive silver cup, value 30gs, for first prize; £ 2, second; and £ 1, third, for a one mile handicap, at the above grounds, on Saturday and Monday, May 2 and 4; all entries of 2s each to be made on or before April 14, and acceptances of 3s each April 21. All entries to be made as sbove, or at C. Garnett's, Green Man Inn, Dewsbury- road, Leeds. SHEFFIELD AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. UEEN's HOTEL GROUNDS.— Entries for Messrs C. Whitworth anu H. Phenix's All England 190 Yards Handicap, to be run at the above grounds, on Monday and Tuesday, Feb 16 and 17. First prize £ 25, second £ 4, third £ 1:— G. Bailey of Miilsands scratch, J. Foster of Newcastle31 yards start, E. Whittle of Chor- ley 32, J. Nuttall of Manchester 33, J. Meakin of Carlton 34, J. Buckley of Tongne Lane 34, W. Wilcocks of Red Bank 31, J. Brit- tain of Huline 35, W. Schofield of Heywood 35, J. Malkin of Whitmore 35, 8. Weston of New Lenton 35, H. Waring of Pres- ton 36, T. Wright of Sedgley 36, J. Slack of Mansfield 36, J. Spence of Manchester 36, W. Kirkham ef Hulme 37, U. Webster of Liverpool 37, J. Broadmeadow of Stockport 37, T. Hugh of Willenhall 37, D. Hey of Kirkheaton 37, J. Hurst of Longford 37, J. Roth well of Bury 37, W. Almey of Arnold 38, W. Hacken- tey of Bradford 38, A. Crudgington of London 38, J. Nolan of Man- chester 3$, T. Sykes of Toothill38, G. Wilson of Wolverhampton 38, G. Collier of Bury 38, J. Knight of Little Moss 38, T. Cross- waite of Leeds 38, J. Beeley © f Carlisle 38, J. Andrews of Mill- brooke 39, G. Swift 39, J. Turton of Arnold 39, W. Ferguson of Newcastle 39, E. Healey of Rochdale 39, W. Dunbar of Pontefract 39, G. Wilson of Bradmoor 39, J. Young of Harrogate 39, C. Ingham of Hulme 40, T. Lewis of London 40, T. Bolton of Heck- mondwike 40, J. W. Goff of Worcester 40, H. Stones 40, M. Burke of Salford 40, C. Morton 40, W. Nelson 40, J. Bradbury of Bury 40, G. Dicks of Halifax 40, J. Hughes of Manchester 40, P. Holroyd of Mirfield 40, A. Hilton of Ashton 40, T. Woodcock of Arnold 40, E. Markham of Ardwicke 40, C. Norfolk of Leeds 40, T. Randle of Coleshill 40, T. Dicks of Stafford 40, C. Scholes of Stafford 40, C. Ingham of Kirkstall 40, T. Hayes of Intake 40, J. Wass of Nottingham 41, T. Hallam of Arnold 41, W. Oscroft of Arnold 41, G. Metcalf of Liverpool 41, J. Barnes 41, G. Sissons 41, B. Long of York 41, G. Beardman of London 41, J. Parker of Preston 42, A. Bamber of Manchester 42, E. Cooper of Malton 42, G. Gerrard of Warring- ton 42, D. Benns of Harding 42, A. Ross of Stanningley 42, R. Boss of Stanningley 42, E. Senior of Skelmanthorpe 42, C. Booth of Leeds 42, Fred Littlewood 42, R. Kelly of Limerick 42, E. Senior of Toothill 43, R Bullivant of Nottingham 43, B. Shaw of Clerkenwell 43, J. Eshelby 43, G. Nelson 44, H. Dodd of Birming- ham 44, W. Webster 44, W. H. Wilson 44, T. Sherdon of Don- easter 44, G. Wainwright of Eyam 44, J. Watkinson 44, W. Co- lombine of Worsbro' 44, R. Price of Middlesboro' 44, G. Wood- cock 44, 8. Pecket 44, E. Challoner 44, W. Dodson 44, O. Kelly of Wardsley 45, W, Dean, Esq, 45, J. Pindar 45, W. Hayes of Intake 45, E. Wright 45, J. Andrews of Grenoside 4- 5, S. Marsland 45, G. Smith of Spank 45, W. Berry 45, C. Hall 45, W. H. Smith 45, J. West 45, J. Worthington 45, C. Smith 46, G. Reaney 46, G. Har- rison 46, W. Ternpei- ley 46, T. Wood ( Cobbler) 46, W. H. Jackson 46, G. Bailey of Harvest- lane 46, H. Singleton 47, M. Berry 47, G. Mellor 47, H. Lee of Crooks 47, J. Simmonite 47, T. Moore 47, J. Hussick 48, 8. Sumerset 48, J. Smith 48, M. Broadhead 48, T. Ellwood 49, M. Johnson 49, J. Boottiroyd 50, E. Scott 50, T. Cooper of Malton 50, J. Hague ( Fat) 53. Acceptances of 4s each to close on Tuesday, Feb 10. Any man winning a handicap after Feb 4 to be put back two yards. ALL ENGLAND 235 YARDS HANDICAP RACE.— Mr W. Pitts, of the Old Black Boy, Bailey- lane, Sheffield, will give £ 23 to be run for on Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17, at Hyde Park, Sheffield. Entrance Is 6d, and 2s to accept. All entries to be made as above, or at Hyde Park, on or before Tuesday, Feb 24. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. 150 YARDS NOVICE HANDICAP RACE, AT HYDE PARK, SHEF- FIELD.— Mr W. Pitts, of the Old Black Boy, Bailey- lane, Sheffield, will give £ 12 to be run for on Monday and Tuesday, March 2 and 3. Entrance Is, and 2s to accept. AU entries to be made as above, or at Hyde Park, on or before Wednesday, Feb 18. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. Any one having • won £ 15 will not be allowed to run. DEAN AND LITTLEWOOD.— For this six score yards race, for £ 100 a side, which takes place at Hyde Park, Sheffield, on Mon- day, Feb 9, between W. Dean of Sheffield and F. Littlewood of Attercliffe, the stakeholder, Mr W. Peech, of Sheffield, holds £ 25 a side. The remainder of the money, £ 75 a side, must be made good at noon on the day. Both men are reported to be well and up to the mark, and a good race is looked for by the public, espe- cially from the well known merits of the men. MILE AND A HALF CHAMPION CUP RACE.— For the One and a Half Mile Champion Cup Race, which is now set down to take place at Hyde Park, Sheffield, on Saturday, Feb 21, Mr J. Dar- ley, of Sheffield, has now received £ 20 a side, the competitors for this trophy being the little wonder of the world, Teddy Mills of London and J. Sanderson ( alias Treacle) of Whitworth. The winner of this race will be entitled to the cup. Report speaks well of both men. We expect to see a good race. We shall be present, and give full particulars. THE ONE MILE AND A QUARTER RACE FOR THE CHAMPION CUP AT HYDE PARK, SHEFFIELD.— For this race the stake- holder, Mr J. Darley, of the Green Dragon, Fargate, Sheffield, has now received £ 15 a side from E. Mills of London, J. Sander- son of Whitworth, White of Gateshead, and S. Albison of Bowlee. A further deposit of £ 5 each must be made on Wednesday, Feb 11. HYDE PARK.— On Monday, Feb 2, the great All England Pigeon Shooting Handicap came off, in which the proprietor of the ground gave £ 5 to be shot for, at seven birds each, single guns ljoz of shot, double guns l| oz of shot. Fifty shooters, from nearly all parts of the country, entered, paying Is each, the ac- ceptance being £ 1 each. Nineteen shooters accepted, and paid their sovereign each. For the information of our readers, we give the names and places that each shooter came from, the guns used by each shooter, and the distances from the trap:— Single Suns: J. Holland of Holdam 22, G. Roberts of Parkgate 21, . Gregory of Loxley 21, E. Crossland of Holrnfirth 21, W. Mate of Langsett21, W. Swift of Loxley 21, C. Hanniwell of Denby Dale 21, J. Loxley of Brightside 20, H. Burch of Stannington 20, G-. Littlewood of Dobb 20, D. Allen of Chapeltown 20, J. J. Eaton of Hollins's End 19, G. Bradley of Codnor Park 20, H. Hobson of Sheffield 19, P. Ashhrook of Gorton 19. Double guns: H. Bar- ker of Sheffield 18, G. Burch of Stannington 18, M. Elliott of Hallam ( single) 18, and W. Froggett ( double) 18; Messrs Little- wood and C. Hanniwell killed all their birds, and divided the first and second prizes, £ 22; the third prize, £ 2, was divided betwixt G. Roberts, J. Eaton and J. Loxley, who killed six each. The birds, which were first- rate, and strong on the wing, were provided by Mr Boothroyd. Mr W. Bailey officiated as referee. During the afternoon a match, for £ 5 a side, at 5 birds each, 21 fards rise, l| oz of shot, the usual boundary, was shot for between . Dungworth and J. Carr ; the former won, killing 4. On Tues- day, Feb 3, a match, for £ 5 a side, at 10 birds, 21 yards, loz of shot, and 60 yards fall, came off between Mr Swift of Loxley and Mr Dyson of Bolsterstone ; they tied, killing 4 each ; they shot the tie off at 5 birds, with an additional joz of shot, which was won by 8wift, who killed 4. The same afternoon J. Gregory of Loxley and H. Burch of Stannington shot for £ 5 a side, the former shooting at 10 birds, and the latter at 11 birds, lfoz of shot, the usual boundary, 21 yards rise ; Gregory won, killing 6, and Burch 4. After the above match was brought to a conclusion the usual sweepstakes of 10s, at 4 birds, the usual conditions, was shot for by 14 subscribers ; Messrs W. Mate of Langsett, S. Dung- worth, and T. Burch killed all their birds in first- rate style, and divided the money, £ 7. W. Bailey was referee. On Wednesday, Feb 4, a match, for £ 5 a side, was shot between T. Burch of Shef- field and J. Gregory of Loxley, the former gentleman shooting at 11 birds, and the latter at 10, 21 yards rise, lioz of shot, the rails boundary ; Mr Burch won, killing 7 to Gregory's 5. Mr Burch, who is an old shooter, is open to snoot a match, for £ 20 a side, with any man residing within 10 miles of Sheffield, at 10 double and 10 single rises, 21 yards rise, l| oz of shot, at Hyde Park, either with pigeons or sparrows. Burch is to be heard of any time at Mr L. Higgins's, the Hen and Chickens, Castle Green, Sheffield. PIGEON SHOOTING HANDICAP AT HYDE PARK.— Mr Luke Hig- gins, the landlord of the Hen and Chickens, Castle Green, Sheffield, will give £ 2, to be added to the acceptances on Monday, Feb 16, at five birds each, l| oz of shot for single, and ljoz for double guns, Is to enter, 10s to accept. The entry will close on Feb 11. Entries will be received at Mr W. Bailey's, Sportsman's Inn, Langsett- road, near the new barracks. HYDE PARK, SHEFFIELD.— PIGEON SHOOTING.— On Thursday, Feb 5, a match for £ 5 a side was shot between W. Froggatt, the champion of Sheffield, and J. Gregory of Loxley, at ten birds each, 21 yards rise, ljoz of shot, the usual park rules. Froggatt won, killing five to his opponent's four. Other shooting took place. RABBIT COURSING AT NEWHALL.— Mr J. Phoenix, of the Ball Inn, Pond- street, will give £ 3 10s to be run for by dogs of all sizes, on Monday, Feb 9; entrance 3s each, dogs under Hjin to enter for 2s. All entries to be made bygone o'clock as above. Babbits free. £ 3 10s wiil be given to be run for on the 16th inst, by all sized dogs. A good supply of rabbits on hand. QUEEN'S HOTEL, SHEFFIELD.— RABBIT COURSING.— On Mon- day, Feb 2, Mr C. Somersett, the landlord of the Greyhound Tavern, Langsett- road, near the above ground, gave £ 5 to be run for by dogs of all sizes. Entrance 2s 6d each ; dogs not exceed- ing 17J inches high allowed to enter for Is 6d. The unprecedented number of 58 dogs entered. Owing to there being a great scarcity of rabbits, also coupled with the lateness of the hour of commenc- ing business, the coursing was not concluded, and the winners of the courses the first time round agreed to divide. RABBIT COURSING AT CREMORXE.— Mr J. Barker of the Grey- hound Tavern, P. nfold- street, Sheffield, will give £ 3 10s to be run for on Monday, Feb 9, by dogs of all sizes. Entrance 2s 6d each; dogs 17fin to enter for Is 6d. To be made as above by one o'clock, and run at two. A good supply of rabbits on hand PEDESTRIANISM AT BIRMINGHAM AND DISTRICTS. ASTON CROSS GROUNDS.— These grounds] were well attended on Monday, Feb 2, although the weather was anything but favourable for out- door amusements. At two o'clock 8. Webb of Kate's Hill and B. Acland of Dudley Port made their appearance on the ground to run six score yards, for £ 5 a side, with a scratch start of three yards. As is usual with all matches from the district, the men are generally well supported, and both men had carefully trained for the event, Webb under the eye of Paget, and Acland under T. Thomas, both well- known trainers and " peds." The condition of the men was all that oould be- wished. Our corres- pondent acted as referee. The betting was 0 to 4 on Acland, who appeared so confident of winning that he challenged Webb to lay the gate money, which was at once accepted. The men not getting away at the time appointed, the referee selected a party ( Mr T. Clulee) to fire the pistol, at the report of which the men got away together. A well- contested race ensued, Webb, at half distance, having the lead, and finishing by running in a winner by a yard, evidently to the great surprise of the friends of Acland. LONGMORE AND DAVIES.— These district men came next to run five score yards, for £ 5 a side. Considering that the match be- tween these men had only been on a few days, they came to the fround looking in good trim, owing to the care bestowed by T. homas on Longmore, and Davies under that of Paget. Our correspondent again did the needful as referee. The betting 5 to 4 on Longmore ( 6 to 4 offered, but no takers). After ten minutes dodging for the start, and not getting off, the referee, at the sug- gestion of the men, selected Mr T. Clulee to give the signal by re port of pistol, at which they got away together. Longmore, who had the advantage in height of full six inches over his opponent, quickly took the lead, and ran in an easy winner by two vards. LITTLER'S MAN AND DE GRASS.— There appeared to DE a good deal of interest taken in this one mile match round the grounds, for £ 5 a side. De Grass is a well- known Birmingham " ped," and has rnu in matches of short and long distances, and in most han- dicaps at the above grounds, with varied success. Littler's man is an entire stranger to these grounds; he is a pale, slim- made man, in height about 5ft 7in, and looks about 32 years of age. On stripping on the ground we fancied his condition not A 1, yet his friends laid the odds on him of 5 to 4. De Grass looked in better trim than we have seen him for some time, and he appeared con fident of success. Mr Tailby did the needful as referee; and the ground, in some portions, was rather heavy. At the signal the men went away together, De Grass quickly taking the lead for three laps round ( eight laps round, less 16 yards, for the mile). On passing the referee at the fourth lap the men were close together; at the turn of the fifth lap Littler's man had the lead ( 5 to 2 ofl'ered on him, no takers); in the sixth lap De Grass made a spurt and got first, but only for a short distance, for his opponent, at the seventh lap, was leading by full eight yards; De Grass spurted forwards a few yards, but, unable to overtake his man, gave in when about twelve yards from the winning post, Littler's man •• inning the distance in 5min lsec. JYOUNG LOWE OF LONDON AND THE VETERAN COLEMAN.— The ^. iour mile walking match, for £ 5 a side, between these men evi- dently caused a good deal of interest by the attendance on the grounds. We recollect Young Lowe some ten years back walking against time at these grounds, and, although quite a slight boy of some eight or nine years of age, accemplishing his task. His op- ponent, Coleman, has now been before the public for years, and has walked Westhall and others of the day. They had to traverse the ground 32 laps round, less 64 yards. Mr Tailby, the stakeholder, acted as referee. Previous to the start we did not hear of a single bet. At the signal the men got away together, and kept so for the three first laps; at the turn of the fourth Lowe had the lead by a yard, and they kept passing each other alter- nately, but keeping pretty close together. The style of both men was much admired. The young one is a decidedly clever, active, fair toe- and- heel walker, and he carries himself erect, with an easy style. At two and a half miles Coleman had gained full 16 yards start of his young opponent, and his friends laid the extraordinary- odds on him of 6 to I. The young one, nothing daunted, spurted forward, and on passing the referee at the third mile was leading by a yard. The match now became exciting, both men walking half miles they were close together, and continued so till the last lad, when Lowe mustered all his powers, and gradually, yard by yard, crept away from Coleman, Lowe finishing a well- contest- ed match by walking the four miles in 87niin 56sec. J. THOMPSON AND H. WILLIAMS.— These men met on Mon- day, Feb 2, at Rood End, near Oldham, to run six score yards, for £ 5 a side. There was a fair attendance present. Mr Savage, the stakeholder, acted as referee. The betting was 5 to 4 on Thompson. After several attempts the men got away, Thompson with the best of the start; at five score yards he was slightly leading, and finished a well- contested race by running in a win- ner by a yard. S. WALKER AND R. KNIGHT.— These Westbromwich men have made their money, £ 5 a side, good to the stakeholder for their six score yards match, which comes off on Monday, Feb 9, at Aston Cross Grounds. The men to toe the mark from two to half- past two o'clock; to start in 20 minutes or go by report of pistol. A good deal of interest appears to be taken in the match, and a clip- ping race is anticipated. YOUNG LOWE OF LONDON.— A sporting gentleman has matched Lowe to walk one mile round Aston Cross Grounds in eight minutes and a half, for £ 5 a side, on Monday, March 2. Mr T. Cooper of the Market Hall Tavern, Bell- street, has £ 2 a side in hand, and a further deposit of £ 1 a side must be made to him on Monday, Feb 9. C. NEWEY AND B. ROUND OF DUDLEY.— These men are matched to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Yew Tree Gardens, Wall Heath, near Dudley, on Monday, Feb 16. Men to be at scratch between two and three o'clock. T. Price of Tipton will run S. Elwell of Brierley Hill either 100 or 110 yards, or I. Jackson of Tipton 100 yards, with a start of three yards ; either match for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Money ready at Whitehouse's, Railway Inn, Tipton. T. Jones ( alias Brushey) of Birmingham will run T. Thomas of Tividale 120 yards, and give him three yards start; or will run Paget 200 or 300 yards level, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side. Money ready at J. Welsh's, Three Horse- shoes, Oldbury. S. Elwell of Brierley Hill will run Gough of Worcester a quarter of a mile, with 20 yards start; or will run P. Yardley of Birmingham a quarter of a mile level; or I. Jackson the like distance ; either match for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Money ready at Welsh's, Three Horse- shoes, Oldbury. P. YARDLEY AND R. GURLEY.— These men are matched to run one mile, Gurley giving a start of five yards, for £ 10 a side, at Aston Cross Grounds, on Monday, April 6. Mr Coates to be final stakeholder and referee. J. Draper of Birmingham will run D. Andrews of the Five Ways six score yards, with a start of two yards ; or will run G. Taylor of Birmingham or Catlin of Lincoln the like distance level, far £ 5 a side. Money ready at Mr Brown's, the Robin Hood, Latimer- street South. HOLDEN AND COLEMAN.— The next deposit between these men for their five miles match, for £ 6 a side, takes place on Monday, Feb 9, at J. Holden's Town's End Tavern, Walsall. H. SHAW AND T. ROBERTS.— These men make a further de- posit for their 10 miles match, for £ 10 a side, at Dudley's, King's Arms, Winson Green, on Monday, Feb 9. The match comes off at Aston Cross Grounds, on Monday, April 7. Mr Coates, stake- holder and referee. BLAND AND SMALLEY.— These men must also make a further deposit on Monday, Feb 9, to Mr Coates, the final stakeholder and referee, for their 20 miles walking match, for £ 10 a side, which comes off March 2, at Aston Cross. S. Beasley will match Wardle of Leicester to run Littler's man one mile round Aston Cross Grounds, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side. A match can be made any night next week, at Beasley's, the Tal- fourd Inn, Phillip- street, Aston. The veteran Coleman not being satisfied with his late defeat, through not being in condition, will make another match with Young Lowe to walk six miles, if he will give one minute stare, for £ 5 a side. A match can be made any night next week, at W. Martin's, Golden Lion, Deritend. Lowe is requested to forward the money he holds to Mr Parry, the Bell Inn, Livery- street. Saturday, F eb 21. The whole of the money is to be staked on the 1 Running Grounds, near Newcastle; Robert Starling or John Young da8y ChaHsworth of High Town and B. Sinkinson of Little Town ' *> " e referee, The race to come off in six weeksafter are matched to run 150 yards, for £ 5 a side. £ 2 is already down, in the hands of J. Haigh, who is to be final stakeholder and re- feree. To run on Tuesday, Feb 17, Sinkinson to have four yards start inside. A dog handicap of 200 yards will take place here on Saturdays, Feb 28 and March 7, for which J. Haigh will give £ 10. First prize £ 8 10s, second £ 1, third 10s. Entries 2s 6d each ( no accep- tances), to be paid on or before Feb 14. The name, weight, and colour to be named at the time of entering, 4oz allowed, to weigh the same weight thtf Saturday following. All entries to be paid to J. Haigh, George and Dragon Inn, Honley. Stamps as cash. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. COPENHAGEN GROUNDS, MANCHESTER. SATURDAY, JAN 31.— WRESTLING MATCH.— The sports at these grounds this afternoon were confined to the athletic pastime of wrestling, to witness which, the day being fine, about 300 per- sons assembled. The chief contest lay between J. Chadwick of Burnley and T. Isherwood of Tottington, they having agreed to contend at 7 score 41b weight, for £ 20 a side, two out of three back falls, in the Lancashire fashion, catch as catch could. Speculation opened at evens, but at start 6 to 4 was invested on Chadwick, Mr Hayes, the proprietor of the grounds, discharging the duties of referee. The favourite was attended in the ring by H. Sharp of Burnley and E. Buckley of Millbottom ; Isherwood being waited upon by the champion ( J. Meadowcroft of Radcliffe) and J. Mangle of Bury. During the first round some good play was, at times, exhibited on both sides, and, at the expiration of 40 minutes, the throw resulted in favour of Isherwood. The usiul interval of 10 minutes then took place, but very few seemed dis- posed to wager further on the contest. On again joining issue, lostilities were soon brought to a close, as Isherwood floored his opponent in the remarkably brief period of one minute and a half, thus upsetting the odds by achieving an easy victory. LOWE AND HIGGINBOTTOM.— This was a similar contest to the preceding, the men engaged being E. Lowe of Newchurch and J. Higginbottom of Rochdale. This match was for £ 10 a side, neither man to exceed 6 score pounds weight, and Mr Hayes again acted as referee. The betting was 7 to 4 and 2 to 1 on Lowe. Not- ithstanding that Higginbottom had had the advantage of being prepared for this event by F. Greenwood of Rochdale, he had little chance of success throughout, the first round ending in favour of Lowe in 3j, and the second in 6j minutes, Higginbottom being, on this occasion, decidedly overmatched. MONDAY.— RABBIT COURSING.— The only event decided here this afternoon was a sweepstakes at rabbits, which induced a fair attendance, and produced some superior sport. Twenty- two animals had been entered, and the first prize of £ 2 10s was won by Helme's Luce, Christie's Fly gaining second honours. A handicap race, distance 33- 5 yards, will take place at these grounds on Saturday and Monday, March 7 and 9. First prize £ 20, second £ 2, third £ 1. Entrance Is 6d each, and 2s 6d accept- ance. All entries to be made on or before Tuesday, Feb 10, and acceptances to be declared the week following, at the grounds. This handicap has been altered to the above dates in consequence of Sykes's and Ingram's race, and other matches. WRESTLING MATCH.— J. Meadowcroft of Radcliffe and J. Bent- ley of Oldham are matched to wrestle the best of three back falls, for £ 25 a side, at these grounds, on Saturday, Feb 28, Meadowcroft at 6 score 41b, and " Bentley at 6 score 61b weight. Mr Hayes has been appointed stakeholder and referee, and the first deposit of £ 5 each has been paid to him. WRESTLING.— BUCKLEY AND CLOUGH.— Articles have been signed by E. Buckley of Millbottom and J. ( alias Robin) Clough of Hollinwood to wrestle two out of three back falls, for £ 25 a side, here, on Saturday, March 28, Clough to scale under 5 score 141b, and Buckley to compete at catch weight. Mr Holden, the stakeholder and referee, has received £ 1 each, and £ 4 a side more was to have been put down on the 7th inst. GREAT SWEEPSTAKES AT RABBITS.— A great sweepstakes at rabbits, of £ 1 each, with £ 2 added, for dogs of all weights, will take place at these grounds on Monday, Feb 23. To run two out of three courses, and finally three out of five. Entry for dogs under 221b weight 10s each. RABBIT COURSING.— On account of the match at rabbits between . Hall's Vic and J. Hibbert's Gip, the best of 21 ceurses, 50 yards law, for £ 20 a side, Mr Hayes now holds £ 15 each. The contest is to take place at these grounds on Monday, Feb 9, each dog to be under 241b weight. Mr Hayes has also been appointed referee. CANINE HANDICAP.— Mr " Hayes will give £ 10 for a dog handi- cap, on Saturday, Feb 14, and Monday, Feb 16, loz allowed, and the usual rules will be rigidly adhered to. Entrance 2s 6d each, to be paid on or before Wednesday, Feb 11. Stamps will be re- ceived as cash, and any dog falsely entered will be disqualified. HIGGINSHAW GROUNDS, OLDHAM. SATURDAY, JAN 31.— WRESTLING MATCH.— A tolerably fair number of persons visited these grounds this afternoon, to witness a wrestling match between G. Clayton of Rochdale and J. Clegg of Milnrow, near that town, two out of three back falls, Lanca- shire fashion, for £ 10 a side, neither man exceeding 7 score 41b weight. Mr S. Moorhodes filled the office of referee, and the betting, which commenced at evens, closed at 6 to 4 on Clayton. Of this match it is sufficient to say that, from the first, Clegg did not appear to possess the most remote chance of winning, Clayton throwing him twice in succession, both rounds only occupying four minutes. WILD AND CLAYTON.— J. Wild of Milnrow and G. Clayton of Rochdale are matched to wrestle the best of three back falls, for £ 10 a side, here, on the 28th inst, Wild not to exceed 7 score 151b, and Clayton to contend at catch weight. The first deposit of 10s each has been staked in the hands of Mr J. Chadwick, and this was to have been increased to £ 5 a side on Feb 7. WRESTLING.— J. Bromley of Oldham and J. Buckley of Bar- rowshaw, near Oldham, are matched to wrestle two back falls out of three, Lancashire fashion, for £ 10 a side, at these grounds, on Monday, Feb 23, all foul play barred. £ 1 a side is now down in the hands of Mr George Turnough, of the Conquered Bear, Greenacres Hill, near Oldham, who is to be final stakeholder, to be made into £ 2 a side on Saturday, Feb 7, and to be made into £ 3 a side on Saturday, Feb 14. PEDESTRIANISM.— HOLROYD AND HEALEY.— These men have staked £ 10 each in the hands of Mr Holden for their race of 180 yards, for £ 25 a side, which is to come off here on the 21st inst. £ 5 each more was to have been put down on Feb 7. SNIPE INN, AUDENSHAW. JUMPING.— LORD AND ARTINGSTALL.— The match between these men to jump at running one hop, two strides, and a jump, for £ 10 a side here, on Feb 28, is off, Artingstall having forfeited the deposit down. HOLRYDE AND CONSTANTINE.— These men have now staked £ 3 each in the hands of Mr Bancroft for the match to jump at stand- ing seven hops and a jump, for £ 10 a side here, on Feb 28, Con- stantine to receive 32 inches start. A further sum of £ 2 each was to be paid on Saturday, Feb 7. WRESTLING.— J. Hague of Hurst and J. O'Neil of Duckinfield have signed articles to wrestle the best of three back falls, Lan- cashire fashion, for £ 10 a side here, on Saturday, Feb 21. Mr J. Barber of Ashton has been appointed stakeholder, and holds the first deposit. J. Acton of Hurst seeing a challenge from S. Wolstenholm to wrestle him at catch weight, Acton says he cannot give so much weight away, but will accommodate him with a match at 6 score 121b, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side, in a month. To come off at the Snipe Inn. A match can be made at F. Thomas's, Pine Apple, Rycroft, Ashton. WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP.— SCHOBA AND MEADOWCROFT.— These men have signed articles to wrestle the best of three back falls here, on March 7, Lancashire fashion, for £ 25 a side and the Champion Cup, now held by S. Schora. Neither man to exceed 6 score 31b weight on the day of wrestling. PARK INN GROUNDS, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER. SATURDAY, JAN 31.— DOG HANDICAP.— The opening heats of a canine handicap, distance 200 yards, for prizes amounting to £ 5 15s, came off" here this afternoon, in the presence of 300 or 400 spectators. The fallowing are the names of the winners:— Hol- den's Alice, Ogden's Flower, Whittle's Bond, Blomeley's Brandy, Robinson's Lucy, Sally's Alice, Fothergill's Venus, Hitchen's Spring, Bowker's Tiger, Bradley's Spring, Smethurst's Fly, Hickson's Lady, Greenwood's Jane, Mills's Jim, Seymour's Showman, Nuttall's Nigger, Warren's Soot, Pollitt's Rose, Han- cock's Jack, Barratt's Spot, Smith's Prit, and Tinsley's Fly. The deciding heats were arranged to come on Saturday, Feb 7. PEDESTRIANISM.— The race of one mile, for £ 5 a side, between J. Barlow of Prestwitch and J. Dennerly of Kersal is fixed for Saturday, Feb 14, at these grounds. Mr Troillet, the proprietor, holds £ 2 each. MORTON AND BESWICK.— E. Morton of Manchester and S. Beswick of Salford have now staked £ 2 10s each for their race of 200 yards, for i£ l0 a side, which is to come off here on Feb 16. A Novice Handicap, distance 130 yards, will take place at these grounds on Saturdays, Feb 14 and 21; first prize £ 2, second 10s, third 5s; entrance Is each ( no acceptance), by Tuesday, Feb 10, at the grounds, or at Mr Holden's, Manchester. Stamps as cash. Any one having won above £ 5, or entering falsely, will be disqualified. CITY GROUNDS, MANCHESTER. PEDESTRIANISM.— J. Nuttall of Manchester and R, Medley of Burnley have now handed to Mr Holden £ 10 each for their raoe of 440 yards, for £ 25 a side, which is to come off on Feb 28, Med- ley receiving £ 3 to run here. £ 5 each more was to have been staked on Feb 7. HOLROYD AND SPENCER.— These men have paid £ 10 each to Mr Holden on account of their race of 440 yards, for £ 25 a side, Spencer having £ 110s for expenses, which is to be decided here on Feb 28. £ 5 each additional will become due on Feb 17. KNIGHT AND WHITTLE.— J. Knight of Littlemoss and E. Whittle of Chorley are matched to run 150 yards, for £ 25 a side, here, on March 14, Knight to have five yards start inside. £ 1 each has been staked in the hands of Mr Holden, and £ 4 a side more was to have been paid on Feb 7. HILTON AND KNIGHT.— A match has been made between A. Hilton of Ryecroft and J. Knight of Littlemoss to run 120 yards, here, on April 6, Knight staking £ 50 to Hilton's £ 40. £ 5 and £ 4 has been respectively deposited with Mr Holden, he having been appointed referee and stakeholder. WRESTLING.— The match between A. Southern of Dukinfield and H. Counsel of Bury to wrestle the best of three back falls, for £ 10 a side, was fixed for the 7th inst, here, neither man to exceed 6 score 61b weight. When our reporter wrote, Mr Holden held £ 7 10s each, and the event was arranged for three o'clock. CITY GROUNDS, QUARRY GAP, BRADFORD- PIGEON SHOOTING.— R. Naylor of Heckmondwike and W. Tol- son of Earls Heaton shoot for £ 20 a side, on these grounds, 16 birds each, on Monday, Feb 9. ROBSON AND SMITH OF KILDWICH.— These crack shots shoot at 25 birds each, for £ 25 a side, to rest the gun on a 30- inch table till the bird is on the wing, on Monday', Feb 16. CROSLAND AND ADWALTON.— These men shoot on Saturday, Feb 14, at 9 birds each, for £ 10. RABBIT COURSING.— Hirst's bitch Gip and Lee's bitch Gip are matched to run the best of 15 courses, for £ 10, on Feb 21. KNUR AND SPELL.— Kay and Newby are matched to play for £ 20 a side, on these grounds, on March 7. CHA\ LF. NGE.— Smith of Kildwich can be accommodated at these grounds, at 5 double and 5 single rises each for £ 5, by a lover of the sport, ljez shot, 14- bore guns. ARROW THROWING — T. Baxter of Bowling will throw any man in the world, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side, and give him 15 scores in 30 throws, or he will give Raper 20 scores. He can be heard of any day at the above grounds. Entries for Messrs Sterling and Emmerson's Great All England 140 Yards Handicap, at Fenham Park Grounds, Newcastle, on Saturday and Monday, Feb 21 and 23 ; first prize £ 20, se- cond £ 4, third £ 1:— G. Mole of Walsall 10 yards start, J. Nuttall of Manchester 11, T. Carruthers of Edinburgh 13, W. Nelson of Sheffield 13j, J. Malkin of Staffordshire 13j, A. Crudgington of London 14, D. Lynch of Tipton 14j, J. Phillipson of Newcastle 15, J. Burnhope of Boldon 15J, W. Straker of Newcastle 16. J. Hogg of Gateshead 16, C. Norfolk of Middlesborough 16, F. Lit- tlewood of Attercliffe 16, W. Westgarth of Moorsley 16 § , W. Dut- ton of Leeds 16J, R. Leng of York 17, G. Batley of Leeds 17, M. Burke of Salford 17, S. Midgley of Leeds 17, B. Bullerwell of Stella 17, G. Wood of Blaydon 17, D. Correganof Newcastle 18, W. Bell of Morton 18, T. Walker of Merrington 18, J. Parker of Preston 18, G. Wiloox of Alnwick 19, J. Anderson of Gateshead 19, T. Davidson of Newcastle 19, A. Fawcett of Kenton 19, T. Bright of Onseburn 19, T. Forster of Leeds 19, C. Booth of Leeds 19, J. Meek of Gateshead 19, W. Brown of South Shields 19, R. Oswald of Newcastle 19, R. Kayley of Hartlepool 19, D. Thomp- son of Jarrow 19, W. Green of Spennymoor 19, T. Scaife of Birt- ley 19, T. Madgin of Alston Moor 20, R. Rutter of Blaydon 20, R. Railton of Newcastle 20, L. Morris of Newcastle 20, R. Glaister of Thursley 20, J. Dunachie of Glasgow 20, J. Taylor of Blaydon 20, T. Coulson of Gateshead 20, R. Gray of Wallsend 20, W. Brass of Carr's Hill 20, J. Millar of Gateshead 20, J. Bell of Newcastle 20, R. Hepton of Newcastle 20, J. Scott of Willington 20, W. Taylor of Newcastle 20, G. Harvey of Leadgate 20, J. Thomp- son of Alnwick 20, C. Miller of Gateshead 20, G. Riley of Newcastle 20, H. Draper of Rainton 20, J. Lowes of New- castle 20, J. Nixon of Gateshead 20, R. Robinson of Sunderland 20, J. Bramhall of Dunston 20, R. Hawman of Newcastle 20, G. Deaton of Darlington 20, W. Reed of Newcastle 20, G. Hut- chinson of Newcastle 20, T. Biggar of Blaydon 20, W. Wilson of Blaydon 20, T. Lisle of Felling 20, R. Wood of Balman's Village 20, W. Clarke of Newcastle 20, R. Chambers of Willington 20, W. Blacklock of Bell's Close 20, W. Bell of Newcastle 20, W. Lamb of Jarrow 21, R. Taylor of Derwenthaugh 21, T. Cawton of Win- laton 21, R. Cuthbertson of Newcastle 21, J. Lewis © f Newcastle 21, C. Herron of Framwellgate 21, J. Stokoe of Stella 21, D. Rob- son of Newcastle 21, M. Draper of Newcastle 21, J. Brown of Gateshead 21, H. Sessford of Newcastle 21, A. Dodd of Stelling21, G. Etkinson of Lemington 21, J. Linnen of Cowpen 21, J. Nichol- son of Gateshead 21, F. Watson of Sunderland 21, T. Nicholson of Newcastle 21 j, J. Appleby of Newcastle 21 j, J. Beeby of Gates- head 21j, J. Waters of Newcastle 21f, W. Carr of Newcastle 21 f, J. Wood of Newcastle 21J, P. Keenan of Newcastle 21 J, W. Tulip of Swalwell 21£, E. Summers of Newcastle 21£, C. Little of Arthur's Hill 21j, R. Jackson of Newcastle 21 j, W. Reay of Blay- don 21J, R. Tweddeof Dunston 22, W. Ure of Newcastle 22, D. Marley of Gosforth 22, J. Fenton of Birtley 22, P. M'Gowan of Newcastle 22, W. Jessop of Newcastle 22, 8. Watson of Newcastle 22, T. Tait of Shields 22, B. Henderson of Gateshead 22, E. Thompson of South Shields 22, W. Clarke of Newcastle 22, A. Spoors of Newcastle 22, T. Fulthorpe of Dunston 22, W. Bright of Ouseburn 22, R. Richardson of Gateshead 22, J. Fife of New- castle 22, G. Wilson of Newcastle 22, T. Robinson of Newcastle 22, E. Johnstone of Dunston22, J. Morrison of Newcastle 22, G. Laycock of Newcastle 22, W. Bell of Felling 22, H. Hudson of Newcastle 22, T. Watson of Newcastle 22, W. Welford of New- castle 22, T. Cooke of Gateshead 22, T. Hedworth of Dunston 22, J. Young of Felling 23, T. Todd of Byker Hill 23, W. Jobson of Newcastle 23, J. May ( aged) of Newcastle 23, R. Sterling of New- castle 23, H. Taylor of Derwenthaugh 23, J. King ( aged) of Fell- ing 23, J. Dixon ( aged) of St Peter's 23, W. Young of Newcastle 23, A. Scott of Newcastle 23, T. Furness of Gateshead 23, T. Smith ( lad) of Newcastle 24, J. Hughes ( lad) of Newcastle 24, T. Charl- ton ( lad) of Newcastle 24, W. Crisp ( aged) of Newcastle 25, E. Kinsley ( lad) of Newcastle 25, H. O'Neil ( lad) of Newcastle 25. The winner of any handicap after Monday, Feb 2, to be put two yards back; any man entering falsely to be disqualified. Accep- tances 2s each, to close on Wednesday, Feb 11, at 6 p. m. WEST LONDON CRICKET GROUND, ODD BROMPTON.— On Mon- day, Feb 9, the extraordinary match to run 500 yards, for £ 100, between those clippers, Leader and Tuck, will take place, and will doubtless add another to the list of the quickest races on record. We have received the whole of the money. They are to start at three o'clock. On Tuesday, Feb 10, J. Clark of the Guards and W. Jones run their 440 yards raoe, for £ 20, when, notwith- standing the interest attached to the matches from the celebrity of the performers, the charge for admission will be sixpence only to witness these exciting struggles on the best pedestrian course in the world. J. Davis of Silverdale and J. Shaw of Holden Hill Potteries are matched to run 120 yards, for £ 10 a side, at the Moss Rose Ground, Macclesfield, on Saturday, Feb 28, to start at four o'clock ; W. Beech, Hand and Trumpet Inn, Kidsgrove, to be stakeholder and referee, in whose hands are already deposited £ 1 a side, to be made £ 5 a side on Saturday, Feb 7, and the remaining £ 5 a side to bejpaid on the day of running. COLEMAN AND MOUNTJOY.— A match to walk seven miles, for £ 10 a side, to come off near London, on March 16, has been made between Old Mountjoy and Coleman ( the Birmingham Veteran). £ 2 is staked, and they meetat the Spotted Dog, Btrand, f> n Friday, Feb 13, to make it into £ 2 10s a side. Bell's Life to be stakeholder. It is eight years since they contended before. The place of walk- ing to be named at the last deposit. BARKER AND DULIEU.— These men are matched to run five miles, for £ 15 a side, at Hackney Wick, on Monday, March 23, Dnlieu to have 550 yards start. We have received the articles and £ 1 a side; the next deposit of £ 1 10s a side is to be made on Wednesday, Feb 11, at Queen Catherine, Ann- street, Pollard's- row, Bethnal Green- road. At Hackney Wick, 011 Monday, Feb 23, the following races will take place, for the benefit of H. Andrews:— A One- Mile Handicap for novices who never won £ 1, for a gold ring ; a Three- Mile Walking Handicap, for a silver snuff- box; also a Six- Mile Handi- cap, for a silver cup. Entrance for each race Is, to be made by Tuesday, Feb 17, at the grounds. BOLTON AND GODDARD.— T. Bolton and J. Goddard have signed articles to run 150 yards, for £ 25 a side, at St Thomas's Grounds, Stanningley, Yorkshire, on Monday, March 9. Mr Holden of Manchester has been appointed stakeholder and referee, and £ 5 each has been staked in his hands, to be increased to £ 10 a side on Saturday, Feb 14. Mr J. Kellett of Low Moor has received articles and £- 5 a side for a race of 150 yards, for £ 50 a side, between W. Hackenley of Bradford and T. Bolton of Heckmondwike, to be run at St Thomas's Grounds, Stanningley, on Monday, March 2. The next deposit of £ 20 a side is to be made on Feb 9, and the remaining £ 25 a side on the day of running. SAM BARKER AND SAM SHEPHERD.— These men have now de- posited the whole of their money, £ 15 a side, for their five mile race, which takes place on Monday, Feb 9, at the White Lion, Hackney Wick, Shepherd to receive 200 yards start. The race takes place at four o'clock. DEERFOOT AND LANG.— A match has been made between the Indian and W. Lang to run 10 miles, for £ 25 a side, on Monday, March 2, at Hackney Wick. We have received £ 5 a side, and a similar deposit is to be sent Feb 13. PEABMAN AND THE LONDONER.— These men must send £ 5 each to the stakeholder on Monday, Feb 9. The men are to walk four miles, for £ 25 a side, on March 9, at the East Hants Grounds, Southsea. EVANS AND ROSSER.— For this race of 150 yards we have re- ceived the whole of the money, £ 20 a side. It it to come off on Monday, Feb 9. MYERS AND SYM.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 5 a side, and a similar deposit is to be sent on Friday, Feb 13. The race between H. Webb and T. Thompson, for £ 5 a side, takes place at the West London Cricket Ground on Tuesday, Feb 10, at two o'clock. CBUDGINGTON AND RILEY.— For this match we have received a further £ 3 10s a side, and the next deposit of £ 2 a side is to be made at Mr Leigh's, Slater- street. DEERFOOT AND MILLS.— For this match we have received a further sum of £- 5 a side, and a similar deposit is to be made on Friday, Feb 13. SMITH AND BRACKEL.— These men have made good the whole of their money, £ 5 a side, for their mile race, which takes place at Hackney Wick, on Tuesday, Feb 10, to start at four o'clock. DEERFOOT AND TIME.— For this match we have received a fur- ther sum of £ 10 a side, and a similar deposit is to be sent on Fri- day, Feb 13. MILLS AND MOWER.— For this match we have received a fur- ther sum of £ 10 a side, and the final £ 20 a side is to be sent Feb 13. CLARKE AND JONES.— For this match we have received the whole of the money, £ 10 a side. It is to come off on Tuesday, Feb 10, at four o'clock, starting by pistol. ALLEN AND STOCKWELL.— We have received £ 1 a side for a match between these men. FUBNESS AND HODGSON.— We have received £ 2 from Hodgson on account of a match with Furness. Tait sends a deposit of £- 5 to Bell's Life, and articles to T. Carru thers, 9, Ockfleld- court, 102, Pleasance, Edinburgh. Haylor's Novice will make a fresh match to run Bond of Mary- lebone 100 yards, and give him one yard start, or two yards in 120, for £ 10 or £ 20 a side ( not less than £ 10), or T. Pilch can be on upon the terms of his challenge, for his own sum, Bell's Life to be stakeholder. Spooner, in answer to Miles of Brixton, says he ( Spooner) will " allow a minute in a walk of two hours, or a minute and a half in three. Speoner cannot allow six miles in 50 to Mountjoy, but will allow five. By sending a deposit and articles to Bell's Life either match can be made, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side. T. Coombes, hearing that T. Kidd of the same place wishes to run him 10 miles, T. C. will be at J. Kempton's, Rising Sun, Freeschool- street, Horselydown, on Monday evening, Feb 9, be- tween eight and ten, prepared to make a match for from £ 5 to £ 25 a side. W. Hatley of London will walk Simpson of Newcastle three miles, and give him 100 yards start, or 150 yards in five miles, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side, and give £ 5 to walk in London. Belt's Life to be stakeholder and referee. A deposit sent to Bell's Life will insure a match. P. Coxford will walk Oliver of Chelsea, if he will give one minute in seven miles, or Davis with half- a minute, or Sym four miles level. A match can be made at Mr Goddard's, the Marquis of Lansdowne, Kingsland, on Monday evening, Feb 9, between eight and ten, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side, open for £ 25. C. Poly of Walsall will run J. Thomas of Tividale 100 yards, with one yard start, at Aston Cross Grounds, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side. Money ready any time at Mr Heming's, Ring of Bells, Walsall. Job Smith of Hulme will enter into the sweepstakes with C. Sykes and J. Ingham of Manchester, the winner to have all the stakes and to share the gate money. An answer sent to Smith, at G. Hardy's, will be attended to. Mole of Walsall will run Taylor of Coventry for £ 25 a side, and give three yards start, to run at Aston Cross in six weeks; or run Beddow 200 yards level. Money ready at Mr Fleming's, the Ring of Bells, Walsall, at any time. W. Fowler of Ryde, Isle of Wight, will run any Isle of Wight man now residing thereon 150 yards, for any sum from £ 10 to £ 25 a side. Fowler can be heard of at Baron Nottage's, at the Baronial Hall, Ryde, any evening from six till nine. C. Perry is not satisfied with the result of his quarter of a mile race with J. Clark, and will run him again that distance if he will allow five yards start. PROUD PEACOCK, MAIDEN- LANE, COVENT GARDEN.— Jesse Smith, the once- famed " ped," wishes to thank his patrons, more especially the Darlington and Middlesboro' men, on their visit to the great champion race on Monday last. Good, in all things, is the order day and night— in beds, in viands, in comfort; nor are the wants of sportsmen uncared for, as good and true is the information in all things appertaining to sporting matters. The town house of champions, and the best of moccasins for the pedals of first- rates— cheap and good. THE RING. FIGHTS FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.— The history of the Cham- pionship of England, with the Appendix up to the end of 1860, may now be obtained at our office in one volume, priee 5s, instead of 7s 6d for the two volumes. ST GEORGE'S RACE GROUND, HONLEY. Dan Thomson of Dewsbury and W. Longley of Mill Brigg are matched to run 880 yards, for £ 15, open for £ 25. £ 8 a side is „ „ „„ D already down in the hands of J. Haigh, the proprietor of the in beautif ul style, the young one keeping the lead; at three and a1 ground, who is to be final stakeholder and referee-. To run on W. Park of Glasgow will accept the challenge of H, Andrews of London, and take the two minutes' start in the one hour's race, for £ 25 a side, to come off in five or six weeks, and will give or take reasonable expenses to run in Glasgow or London. By An- drews sending a deposit of £ 5 to H. Wardle, Cock and Anchor Inn, Percy- street, Newcastle- on- Tyne, and articles to Park, at R. Campbell's, Aquatic Tavern, Trongate, Glasgow, a match will be ensured. Churchill's Novice, in answer to G. West's challenge, says he can be on 120 yards, with two yards start; 150, with four yards; or 200, with six yards, for any part of £ 20 a side. P. Watton can „ be on any distance up to 200 yards, or W. Cook on the same terms; or Crawford of Marylebone or R. Anstey can be on at 150 yards if they will allow five yards start. An answer through this paper will meet with attention. Bell's Life stakeholder. W. Coleman of Armley will run J. Higgins, mine host of the Fountain Inn, Armley- road, Leeds, 100 yards level, or give him four yards start in 200 or 20 in 440 yards ; or will run him a mile level, and wear his heavy shoes, 61b in weight, for £ 10 or £ 20 a side. Coleman will meet him at Mr J. Woolfoot's on Monday night, Feb 9, between eight and ten. Mr Woolfoot to be stake- holder and referee. J. Seal of Tamworth will run F. Collins of the same place six score yards, for his own sum, from £ 1 up to £ 10 ; or T. Seal shall run him the same distance, for any amount up to £ 10, providing he will give him the two yards start he offered him ; or T. Seal will run J. Turner of Fazeley ene quarter of a mile, for £ 5. Money ready any time at Mr Femberton's, Birmingham Arms, Tamworth. J. Smith, on the part of Brown of Kensington, wishes to state that Seel of Staleybridge ought either to give up the Handicap Belt, or walk Brown according to the conditions. If Seel intends to maintain his claim let him at once enter into articles; if he means to resign it, then Brown will contend for it against all comers, according to the stipulations under which the Belt was given. T. Woodcock of Wandsworth will run T. Jones of Birmingham, or Taylor of Coventry, if they will give one yard start m six score; or run Malins if he will give two yards in the same dis- tance, or 200 . yards level; or will run Randle of Coleshill six score yards level, for £ 10 a side. Money ready at W. Brown's, Barrel, Wandsworth. R. Manks ( the Warwickshire Antelope) will run any man 50 or 100 miles, or will pick up 200 or 300 stones placed one yard apart against any man, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side. A deposit sent to Bell's Life and articles to Manks at the Phoenix Inn, Week- street, Maidstone, will be attended to. Manks will give or take expenses for choice of ground, and run in six or eight weeks. J. Yates of Worcester, in reply to Mountjoy, says he will walk him any distance he likes, for any sum he ean get, or Lilley of Rastrick, or Laycock of Bradford, 40 miles, for £ 25 a side, or take two miles in 40 of Spooner, for the same amount, by leaving a deposit at Bell's Life, or forwarding articles to Peter Crawley's, the Duke's Head, Duke- street, West Bmithfield. J. Johnson oi Bermondsey will run G. Carden of the same place from 100 to 440 yards. Johnson will be at Mr Kempton's, the Rising Snn, Fair- street, Horselydown, on Monday, Feb 9, prepared to make a match. CANINE FANCY. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.— In future all advertisements for this department of Bell's Life in London must reach our loffice on Thursdays, before four o'clock, or they will not be inserted until the following week. They must not exceed seven lines in length, or they will be charged double, and so on in proportion for every succeeding seven lines. The Caledonian Hall ( M'Donald's Scotch Stores), 27, Long- acre, will be open on the evening of Feb 8, for a show of dogs of all kinds. President, Mr Manderville ; vice, Mr Greenwood, who will show his celebrated blue stock dog ; supported by the members of the London Canine Club and their friends. Some fine specimens will be shown that are intended for the monster Exhibition of Dogs at Cremorne next month, which, under the management of that indefatigable caterer for the public amusement, Mr E. T. Smith, is sure to be successful, particularly when the liberal list of prizes, amounting to nearly £ 1,000, is already guaranteed, the cash being deposited in the hands of his bankers, Messrs Ran- som, Bouverie, and Co. Certificates of entries, and all particulars, may be had of W. M'Donald, as above. A separate building will be set apart for toy dogs, and every arrangement made for their comfort.— The match between W. M'Donald's dog Wallace and Mr Hinchcliff's bitch, to destroy 100 rats each, for £ 10 a side, will take place at the above house, on Thursday, Feb 12, at eight o'clock. Several other matches will take, and there will be a sup- ply of rats for gentlemen who may wish to try their dogs. Tickets of admission to be had at the bar, an early application for which is solicited. Gentlemen may depend upon this being one of the best opportunities of seeing good sport uninterrupted. GREAT CANINE EXHIBITION.— At Jemmy Shaw's long- es- tablished Fountain Head, great preparations are made for the next friendly lead and toy dog show, which comes off this evening, February 8. On this occasion Mr T. Pyles has kindly promised to preside, with his matchless stud of toys, bulldogs, Tumbler, & c, faced by Mr R. Mandeville, with his little pheno- menon stock dog Fido, & c, which is alive and well, and must be seen to be credited for beauty, & c, also with their prizes, so often won at other great shows. They will be assisted by nearly all the London Fancy, as well as several provincials now in town. Entrance free to all comers. The great all England rat- ting sweepstakes, for handsome prizes, comes off at Shaw's on Tuesday evening, Feb 10 ; plenty of sport will follow with large ferrets, & c, there being about 300 fresh barn rats for pub- lic or private sport, with every convenience, & c. The next deposit between Mr Blundell's Captain and Mr Strugnell's Bounce, for £ 10 a side, is to be made at Shaw's on Monday evening, Feb 9, to destroy 50 rats each. A show of all kinds of dogs and pigeons will take place at Mr Milsom's, White Horse, Orchard- street, Westminster, this evening, Feb 8. Chair taken by Mr Champion, who will show some of the best beards in London ; faced by J. Gibbons of Westminster who will produce some long- faced beards against all comers. Mr Milsom has a goldfinch which he will match against any one to sing ones and twos in the mouth, for £ 2 a side, and he will ex- hibit his celebrated stock dog Spider, which he will match against any other terrier at rabbit coursing, for £ 5 a side. Messrs Acker- man, Chisnell, Soudon, and all the West End Fancy will attend on this occasion. Young Effren of Westminster is to be seen at Milsom's. Effren's benefit takes place on Monday, At J. Anderson's, Ship, Hunt- street, Spicer- street, Brick- lane, Spitalfields, a show of dogs will take place this evening, Feb 8. Chairman Mr Bent, who will show the handsomest red and white spaniel in London, faced by Mr Knox, who will show his hand- some toy spaniels, assisted by all the East End Fancy. Mr A. will show his stock of toy dogs, and match his champion black tanned toy terrier, King Dick, against A. Owen's toy terrier, for from £ 1 to £ 10. A bulldog and bull bitch will be disposed of by way of chance on Monday, Feb 9, for the benefit of the wife and family of an old fancier. At H. Turvey's, the Green Dragon, Half Moon- street, Bishops- gate, a show of all kinds of toy dogs will take place this even- ing, Feb 8, Mr Dacoomb, of Walworth, in the chair, who will produce his stud of bulldogs, faced by a gentleman. H. T. will show his stock of toys ; Mr Fletcher his stock dogs, Btormer and Young Jemmy. H. T. has some of the best slamming mules in London he would like to match against any others, for any amount. To be heard at the bar. A show of dogs will take place this evening, Feb 8, at Joe Lea- beau's, Coopers' Arms, St Leonard's- road, Bromley, near the East India Docks, Chair taken by Mr H. Orme, who will show his celebrated bulldog and bitch, faced by George Isaacs, who will show his stud, assisted by all the Bast and West End Fancy. Messrs Meyers, Owen, Hawkes, Bent, Jones, Gunn, Offer, Pile, Palmer, Berks, and Shocker Shipp will shew their studs. A dog show will take place at W. Dennis's, Coopers'Arms, Portland- street, Walworth Common, this evening, Feb 8. Chair taken by Little Ned, faoed by W. Price. Little Ned will show his stud of black and tan toy terriers. W. Price will show his stud of blue Scotch terriers. Several gentlemen will show some very small black and tan terriers. A show of dogs will take place this evening, Feb 8, at J. Springett's, the George, Foster's- buildings, Whitecross- street, Bt Luke's. President, Mr A. Owen, faced by Mr Blackmoor; on which occasion the silver collars will be displayed, and agreed by the fancy present when they will be given away. A large variety of fancy dogs will be present. A show of all kinds of spaniels and terriers will take place at Mr Bugg's, 18, Tonbridge- street, Euston- road, this evening, Feb 8. Chair taken by Mr Gill, faced by Mr Buridge, who both promise to show their studs. A good show is expected on this occasion; a great many of the Norwich fanciers have promised to attend. A show of dogs will take place this evening, Feb 8, at Mr Braines's, Queen's Head, London- road, Southwark. Chairman, Mr W. Games, who will produce the cream of his stud, faced by Mr Judd, who will produce his wonderful black, white, and tan spaniel bitch, supported by Messrs Smart, Byford, Mills, James, and a host of the East and West End fancy wim their studs. At E. Smart's, New Bridge House, on Monday evening, Feb 9, there will be a show of all kinds of dogs. Chair to be taken by H. Sampson; vice- chairman, Old Tom Hill, who will produce the whole of their stud. Mr Smart will produce the original white terrier, King Dick, and several of his produce. A show will take place at Mr T. Coomber's, the 8tar, Blackman- street, Borough, on Monday evening, Feb 9, of all kinds of toy and other dogs. Chair to be taken at eight o'clock by Mr Wm. Coomber( lateoftheKentish Waggoners), faced byMrH. Simmons. Mr J. Kellett of Low Moor has received the third deposit of £ 2 10s a side for the race between D. Brigg's dog Dart of Brig- house and E. Lawton's dog Rattle of Boothdown, which is fixed to come off at the Victoria Bace Grounds, Leeds, on Saturday, Feb 14, for £ 20 a side. At J. Ferriman's, Graham Arms, Graham- street, Macclesfield- street North, City- road, on Monday evening, Feb 9, there will be plenty of ratting take place; a good pit, and plenty of rats always on hand ; also a large stock of dogs of all descriptions on sale, and some of the best stock dogs in London; several ratters can be matched. Advice given gratis on dogs. 400 canaries and mules on sale. Dogs of all descriptions bought. The printed ratting rules can be had at the above house. At Heath's, the Hop Pole, Lawley- street, Birmingham, on Monday, Feb 2, the large room was orowded to witness the match between Rook's bitch Lady and Mr George's bitch Fan, who was backed to destroy 22 rats, and Rook's bitch 20, for £ 10 a side. The match was wen by Rook in 3min 59£ sec. Mr George's bitch was drawn, having four rats to destroy when the time had expired. Betting commenced at 6 to 4 on Book's bitch, then veered to 2 and 3 to 1 on George's. THE LANCASHIRE DISTRESS FUND.— Mr Ferrimaa, of the Graham Arms, Macclesfield- street, City- road, has sent us £ 3 5s, being the receipts at a ratting sweepstakes at his house, got up in aid of the Lancashire Fund. Mr Ferriman hoped to have done more, but he had an unusually large number of tickets returned unsold.—[ Every little helps, and we trust others will follow Mr Ferrimanys example.] At Mr Richards's, the Bull's Head, Howard- street, Birming- ham, there was a good attendance present on Monday, Feb 2, to witness the match for Mr Farrall's dog Smut to destroy 20 rats against the Birmingham dog Joey's 30, for £ 10 a side, which was won by Mr Farrall's dog destroying his rats in 2min lsec, Joey in 3mm. A great ratting sweepstakes will take place at Mr Batty's, the Black Horse, Lester- street, Birmingha. n, on Shrove Tuesday, Feb 17, for dogs of all weights and merits. Entries 5s each, to be made on or before Monday, Feb 16, when the list will be closed and the dogs duly handicapped. First dog to be pitted at three. THE CHAMPIONSHIP. MACE AND AN UNKNOWN.— There was a very large attendance at Young Ben Caunt's, Coach and Horses, St Martin's- lane on Thursday, Feb 5, to witness the posting of a further deposit for the belt. There was as much mystery as ever as to the Unknown, but a Mr Bernard, who represented him, offered to lay Mace £ 100 even that he ( Mace) had seen the Unknown, and that the latter had spoken to Mace within three days. Jem, however, did not avail himself of the otter. The next deposit is to be made in a fortnight from Thursday, Feb 12, at a house to be named by Mace. FIGHT BETWEEN TOM KELLY A: ® DAN LOMAS FOR £ 50 — The match between Tom Kelly of Bradford and Dan Loinas of Manchester, at catch weight, for £ 25 a side, was brought to a con- clusion on Wednesday, near Lancaster, after a long and miserable wet pilgrimage from Lancaster at seven in the morning to Tebay, in Westmoreland ( which was left at 2: 30), and back to Lancaster, when the referee ordered another try, which proved successful. Both men have been before the public, and may, with their per- formances, be described as follows:— Thomas Kelly is a native of Ireland, was born in 1826, stands 5ft 9£ in in height, and weighed lOst 91b. He has fought twice previously in the P. R., viz, with Connor of Leeds, whom he defeated, and with his present oppo- nent, about fifteen months since, when he was declared the win- ner, in consequence of Lomas going down without a blow. Dan lomas is 31 years of age, 5ft 7£ in in height, and weighed 1 Ist 21b. He has beaten T. Smith of Manchester for £ 5 a side, Dec 16, 1858, Billy Brown of Manchester, £ 25 a side, Sept 11, 1861, in 35 rounds, 60min 30sec; and been defeated by Kelly, as above, in November, 1861. The place of meeting was Milnethorpe, about 14 miles from Lancaster, on the North- road, but on arriving it was at once patent no chance of bringing it off remained, the authorities mustering in great farce, and following the men until they re- turned to Lancaster, at a quarter to four. At Lancaster a descent was made from the train as if all were bound for the town, and the marplots, thinking all was over, and not following, a turn to the left was taken aud the Marshes reached, where the ring was pitched, and the men were ready by 10 minutes past four. Lomas was handled by Jem Brannan and Old Vulcan, and Kelly by Mickey Bent and Alf Crossley of Wakefield. The betting was 6 to 4 en Kelly. The battle requires but little description, for, although Lomas Btood up and fought for about a dozen rounds, he conti- nued to go down very suspiciously, but, in consequence of the slippery state of the ground, the referee was very lenient, and it was not until he was too bad to be let off that he was cautioned, in the 26th round. Another caution was given in the 30th, again in the 42d, and the final decision in the 46th, when Kelly was declared the winner, after fighting 62 minutes. Kelly was scarcely marked, and Lomas only had a graze on the right eye- brow. The slippery state of the ground no doubt was partially the cause of the dearth of punishment. On the whole the fight was as bad and uninteresting a mill as has been seen for many a day. J. GABRATT OF CRADLEY AND T. YORK OF BRIERLEY HILL.— These men met, for £ 10 a side, at Hartlebury, in Worcestershire, on Monday, Feb 2, but, owing to the attendance of the police, they could not bring the affair off; and at a meeting which took place on Tuesday, Feb 3, another fixture was arranged, and at an early hour on Wednesday morning, Feb 4, the men met at Brick Bridge, nine miles from Cradley, but before the ring could be put down the police again made their unwelcome appearance. A move was at once made towards Wolverhampton, and about four miles from that place the ring was pitched. It was Garratt's first essay in a roped ring; York has figured in two or three minor matches. Garratt had the advantage in height and length of reach. The betting commenced at 6 to 5 on York, who got the knock- down blow, whilst the first blood was awarded to Garratt. From the first to the last it was one of the most determined, slashing fights that has taken place in the midland districts for some time past; York having the best for the first half hour, getting heavily all over Garratt's phiz in almost every round. Garratt was not idle, for with his right he placed some severe punishment on York's ribs. Bound after round was fought gamely on both sides, both men administering severe punishment, until after fighting for one hour the odds turned in favour of Garratt. York still continued to play his part with advantage, and Garratt to receive unflinchingly; but as the fight progressed York began to show signs of weakness, yet his gameness was such that he kept on, only to receive the lion's share of punish- ment ; and not till nature had left him would he consent to be withdrawn, after fighting 96 most determined rounds in lh 55min. Garratt, who was declared the winner, was led away nearly blind of both eyes, and York was much in the same condition. Garratt's money shall be sent to him at Mr C. Bridgen's, Talbot Inn, Crad ley Heath, Staffordshire. BAGS WATTS AND HARRY WHITE.— These men, after an in- terruption by the police, met on Wednesday, Feb 4, at Houghton Common, in the Sheffield district, for £ 20 a side, White got first blood and first knock down blow in the first round, and took at once a commanding lead, which his superior height, weight, and length enabled him to retain throughout. Watts struggled gamely but in vain against his fate, and was finally knocked out oftime bya heavy right- hander at the conclusion of the 33d round. The fight occupied 36 minutes. The money shall be sent to Harry White at his own house, the Yew Tree Inn, Ashover, Derbyshire. Young Jack Hartley had the £ 25 handed to him on Wednesday, Feb 4, at Mr Boston's, Queen's Arms, Holywell- lane, Shoreditch, for the late fight between him and Finighty, and thanks his backers for their kindness towards him. If Finighty means what he says about fighting Hartley at 7st 91b or 7st 101b, he can be on at once, for £ 50 or £ 100 a side, at that weight; to fight in four months from the first deposit. THOMPSON AND ALMEY.— 1The money for this match shall be sent to Thompson, on Monday, Jan 9, at Mr Lawrence's, Leices- ter. Almey's party objected to its being sent last week, assuring us that they could prove that Almey was not in the wrong. Our inquiries, however, have convinced us that Thompson is really entitled to the stakes, and to him they shall be sent. Simon Finighty will meet his backers to settle with them about his late fight, at Mr Jones's, Queen Victoria, Middle- street, Cloth Fair, on Tuesday evening, Feb 10. Mr Milsom attended at our office on Friday to meet Travers, to settle with him as to the £ 2 which Mr Milsom claims as a forfeit in a match between Hefferan and Hawkes, but Travers did not put in an appearance. We hope they will settle the matter with- out troubling us further. BLOUNT OF HANDSWORTH AND J. TIERNEY OF BIRMINGHAM. — These light weights have made their money (£ 10 a side) good for their fight at 8st, which comes off on Tuesday, Feb 10. The men to goto scale on Monday evening, Feb 9, between seven and nine o'clock, at Clark's, White Swan, Water- street, at which place and other sporting houses in Birmingham the whereabouts can be known. J. Holmes and J. Pugh ( both midland district men) have signed articles to fight, at catch weight, for £ 10 a side, on March 17, over 10 and under 20 miles of Dudley. £ 1 a side is down in the hands of Dan Roberts, who is final stakeholder, and a further deposit of £ 1 a side is to be made on Monday, Feb 9, at Mr T. Pool's, Bricklayers' Arms, Dudley. CONNELLY AND TYSON.— These lads fight at catch weight, for £ 10 a side, on Tuesday, Feb 10, at a place to be named by Nat Langham, at whose house, as well as at Mr George's, Duke of York, Paddington, the fixture can be learned. They are light weights and novices. Tyson is a younger brother of Harry Tyson. GANNON AND YOUNG BALDOCK.— These men drew articles at Jemmy Shaw's, Queen's Head, Crown- court, on Thursday, Feb 5, to fight, for £ 50 a side, on Tuesday, May 12, at 9st 101b. £ 10 a side is down, and the next deposit is to be made on Thursday, Feb 12, at Ben Prior's, Black Lion, Whitefriars- street. REARDON AND SHIPP.— These men have again posted £- 5 each. The next deposit of £ 5 a side is to be posted at Harry Brunton's, George and Dragon, Beech- street, Barbican, on Thursday, Feb 12. The men fight in four months from the 26th of Dec last, viz, on April 28. MACE AND Goss.— These men staked a further deposit of £ 30 to £ 20 on Thursday night, Feb 5, at Nat Langham's, Mitre, Upper St Martin's- lane, in the presence of a large number of amateurs. The place for the next deposit has to be named by Joe Goss. YOUNG DUTCH 8AM AND DREW.— These lads having staked £ 2 10s each this week, are to put down like sums on Wednesday, Feb 11, at Mr Ward's, Ironfounders' Arms, Greenwich, where Dutch Sam is stopping. BROWN AND BURGESS.— The whole of the money for this match is now down. The men fight, for £ 100 a side, at lOst 21b, on Tuesday, Feb 17, on the Liverpool circuit. BOYLE AND TURNER.— We have again received £ 1 a side for this affair. The final deposit of £ 2 a side is to be made on Feb 10, at Mr Brown's, Leeds Arms, High- street, Hull. EVANS AND BATCHELOR.— These men are to stake £ 2 each at Mr Bentley's, Shakspere's Head, Great Warner- street, Clerken- well, on Thursday night, Feb 12. GODDARD AND HEFFERAN.— These men have again staked £ 110s each, and make a further deposit at Mr Milsom's, White Horse, Orchard- street, on Wednesday, Feb 11. FOOTBALL AT WESTMINSTER SCHOOL. On Wednesday, Feb 4, Westminster played their first match after Christmas against the Crusaders, who consisted of E. O. Berens, R. Cleasby, J. Harding, H. A. Hunt, H. Malkin, J. Monroe, H. Lipscombe, H. Steward, M. Thsms. B. Thorns, and J. Wharton; the School being represented by C. J. H. Chepmell, J. M. Yates, W. Besley, G. H. Pember, W. W. Lane, M. Sim, F. Giles, B. Preston, F. Whittaker, G. Dowdeswell, and A. Dowdeswell. The game resulted in a victory for the Crusaders, who obtained two goals to their adversaries' one. The goals were kicked by B. Thoms and H. Malkin on behalf of the Visitors, and that for Westminster by J. M. Yates. C. J. H. Chepmell, J. M. Yates, F. Giles, and G. Dowdeswell played well for Westminster, as also did H. Malkin, J. Harding, B. Cleasby, and: E. O. Berens for the Crusaders. ^__ SWIMMING.— F. Beekwith ( for so many years Champion of England) always at home to welcoirie his friends and the public. Harmonic meetings every Monday and Saturday. On Saturday, Feb 7, the vice- chair by F. B.' s old friend the celebrated swim- mer, R. Hanns. Don't forget the Post Office Stoies, Kennington- road, Lambeth, where harmony and good fellowship reign nightly. F. B. thanks the stars of the old and new school for their patronage. JONES AND WILLIAMS.— A match has been made between these men to swim 26 lengths oi the Lambeth Bath, for £ 50 a side, on Wednesday, June 3. have received articles, with £ 3 a side, and the next deposit of 322 a side is to be made Feb 16. A gentleman who haf, never won a match will swim any other man on same conditions, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. A match can be made at Beckwitb* s, Post Office Stores, Kennington- road, Lambeth, ________ PIGEON FANfJY— A show of toy pigeons will take place at Mr Maris's, the Brill, Little College- street, Millbank, on Wednes- day, Feb 18, when the Clapham, Lambeth, Pimlico, Chelsea, and other fanciers ha ve promised to exhibit their best pigeons. Mr Maris will show his Scotch terrier gainst any other rough terrier, for any amount. Cfcaitman Mr Moore, faced by Mr Maris, who j will sing several of DiBdin's celebrated songs. A show of pigeons will take place at the Royal Fort, Bermond- J. Rook of Birmingham wishes to state that he went to Bwan Village, Westbromwich, at great inconvenience to himself, in order to make a match with Ike Baker, according to his chal- lenge, but could not get Baker to come to any terms. He, there- fore, hopes Baker will not again challenge him, as he has only to call at his house, the Whittington and Cat, Great Brook- street, and he can have a match on at his own terms. Tom Tyler informs Plumb that if he means match making he knows where Tyler is to be found; if he does not, Tyler hopes he will hold his tongue. Tyler will fight an5' man at 8st 81b who will allow Tyler to be catch weight, for £ 25 or £ 50. Money ready at Joe Hackett's, Champion, Essex- street, Kingsland- road, on Tuesday, Feb 10. J. Stewart of Glasgow, who never won a shilling, will fight any man in the world at 8st 121b or 9st, for £ 15 or £ 25 a side ; or he will fight Gollagher for £ 25 a side at catch weight. Money al- ways ready at Mr Boston's, Queen's Arms, Holywell- lane, Shore- ditch, or a deposit left at our office will ensure a match. First come first served, as Stewart does not wish to stand idle. T. Hackett, not hearing from Spring Dick of Manchester, will fight any man in the wsrld at 7st 41b, for from £ 25 to £ 50 a side ; or will fight J. Evens of Coventry, £ 30 to £ 25, at catch weight. By sending a deposit to Bell's Life, and articles to G. Brown's, or to Mr Henson's, Leopard Inn, Derby- road, Nottingham, a match will be ensured. E. Riley of Sheffield accepts the challenge of W. Green of Sheffield an his terms, for from £ 20 to £ 25 a side, on April 6; to fight over 20 and under 30 miles from Sheffield, and has for- warded us a Post Office order of £ 1 to cover Green's money ; he will meet him on Monday night, Feb 9, at T, Newey's, Local Field Tavern, Attercliffe- road, to draw up articles. George Crockett has a novice, a " big- un," who can be matched against any other big- un, as a novice, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side. To prove that business is really meant, the match can be made by sending a deposit to Bell's Life, and articles to Crockett, at Richardson's. C. Ball of Hull informs Young Dove of Lincoln that he will stake £ 30 to £ 25 and fight him in the Hull district; or Jem Wat- son of Feverlay, for £ 25 or £- 50 a side, at his own weight, within 20 miles of Hull. A deposit sent to Bell's Life, and articles to C. Ball, at the Leeds Arms, Hull, will ensure a match. Jesse Hatton's Young Big One, six feet eight inches in height, will fight any big one for £ 50 or £ 100 a side, as a trial match. A match can be made any time, at Jesse's, the Champion Stores, Homer- street. Young Ryan will fight Young Furze, at catch weight, for £ 10 a side. A match can be made by sending articles to Mr Wilson, White Swan, Devon's- lane, Bow Common, any night next week. Ryan has staked £ 1 in our hands. Wolf has left £ 2 10s in our hands to make a match with Hicks's novice, for £ 25 a side, at catch weight, and will meet him at Mr Richardson's, Blue Anchor, Church- street, on Tuesday evening, Feb 10, to draw articles and stake £ 5 a side. Crockett has a " little" novice who can be matched at 7st 101b or 7st 121b against any other novice at the same weight, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side. A deposit to Bell's Life, and articles to Crockett, at Richardson's, and the match can be made. George Henley is prepared to fight Joe Nolan or Fred Fisher, at 9st 21b," for £ 50 or £ 100 a side. A deposit sent to Bell's Life, and articles to Jas. Welsh's, the Griffin, Church- street, Borough, will be attended to. J. Cowlishaw of Derby will fight any man at 7st 81b, for £ 25 a side, to fight between home and home. A deposit sent to Bell's Life and articles to J. Cowlishaw, Traffic- street, Derby, will ensure a match. Morris Phelan has a man he will match to fight any man in Birmingham, at 8st 121b, for from £ 10 to £ 25 a side. Money ready at Phelan's, Bell Inn, London Prentice- street. J. Rook has a lad whomhe will match to fight any one at 6st 101b or 121b, for £ 15 a side. Money ready at any time at Rook's, Whit- tington and Cat, Great Brook- street, Birmingham. Joe Nolan telegraphs that he has forwarded £ 2 10s for a match with Fisher, for £ 50 a side, at 9st 31b. The money had net arrived when we went to press. Young Collins can be matched against any novice at 7st 81b, for £ 25. Money ready at Bob Travers's, Sun and Thirteen Cantons, any night next week. Jack Beebee says he is willing to increase the stakes between him and Longmore to £ 25 a side, and fight in the London district. rough, on Monday, Feb 16. G. Henley and Jack Lynch will wind up. Young Lynch, who fought Henley, wiil have a benefit on Tues- day Feb 10, at Mr Bullock's, Wheatsheaf, New- road, Hammer- smith, when some of the best men will support him. The wind- up between Lynch and his late opponent Henley. A grand sparring benefit will be given to Jem Hodgkiss ( the veteran trainer) of Birmingham at Mr A. Bowers's, Fox and Bogs Inn, Market- place, Dudley, 011 Monday, Feb 9. Brettle will attend and wind up with Hodgkiss. Shocker Shipp takes his benefit on Monday night, Feb 9, at the Royal Oak, Barking- road, previous to going into training to fight Patsy Reardon. The wind- up will be between Shipp and Patsy Reardon. The backers of J em Dillon intend presenting him with a hand- some cup at Hat Langham's, Mitre, Upper St Martin's- Jane, on Friday evening next, Feb 13. Fred Fades of Birmingham takes a benefit at Mat Collinson's, Thatched House Tavern, Duddeston- row, on Tuesday. Eades and Nobby Hall will wind up. ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.— In future all advertisements for this department of Bell's Life in London must reach our office on Thursdays, before four o'clock, or they will not be inserted until the following week. They must not exceed seven lines in length, or they will be charged double, and so on in proportion for every succeeding seven lines. Young Reed, professor of the noble art of self- defence, at Jem Burn's, the Rising Sun, Air- street, Piccadilly, gives private lessons daily, from twelve till five, and from eight till ten in the evening. Gloves and every requisite provided. Gentlemen attended at their own residences. Gloves, dumb bells, and all gymsastic imple ments forwarded to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of a remittance. Young Reed can also be heard of at Owen Swift's, Tichborne- street, Haymarket. Old times revived at Jemmy Shaw and Son's old far- famed sporting establishment, the Queen's Head Tavern, Windmill- street, Haymarket. Boxing in reality on Saturday evening, Feb 7. Some first- rate boxers will display the manly art in all its branches. On Monday evening the new spacious ring will be opened to the public generally. On this occasion the new arena will far surpass any other, as it is the oldest established academy of the present age. Far greater improvements are in contem- plation. Private lessons given in the noble art by the youthful Jemmy himself; also the young champion, at any hour, day or evening. Gentlemen attended at their own chambers if required. The private class held for amateurs every Thursday evening, in the private saloon. Gentlemen wishing to join can inquire at the bar, and receive information of both senior and junior at home, glad to see all old and new friends. The canine exhibition and small toy dog show this evening, Feb 8, promises to surpass anything of the kind this season; entrance free to the public generally. The All England ratting sweepstakes, for handsome prizes, comes off on Tuesday evening, Feb 10, at 9 o'clock precisely; plenty of sport will follow with large ferrets, & c. Above 300 fresh barn rats in Jemmy Shaw's possession, for public or private sport. Come early. BLUE ANCHOR, ANCHOR- STREET, CHURCH- STREET, SHORE- DITCH.— Proprietor, Mr W. Richardson.— The business at this, the greatest sporting establishment in the East, is still of that character, that the manager, Mr G. Woody, wishes to thank the thousands of patrons of the " Faithful Anchor," for not only the very best of all things can be had here, but every item of informa tion worth knowing can be obtained. The harmonics are the first in London, and on Wednesday next, Feb 11, Mr Burman will wield the baton in the largest concert room in town, the croupier being Mr Davis, and special talent is engaged for that evening. The sparring every Saturday is conducted by the civil and scientific George Crockett, and a new aspirant for champion honours, from Sussex, the county of Sir Thomas de Sayers, six feet eight inches, will wind up with any comer. Remember this is the liouge of the Champions, so let all look out, come and see, and judge for themselves. IMPORTANT NOTICE.— Jem Mace's Great National Circus will shortly open in Bradford, previous to commencing tenting for the summer, when he will set- to and exhibit his cups and belts, including the Windham trophy, value 500 guineas. All commu- nications to be addressed to Mr Charles William Montague, ma- nager, Queen Hotel, Bradford, Yorkshire. In the interim, Jem will be at home to receive his numerous friends and acquain- tances. Don't forget the Old King John, Holywell- lane, Shore- ditch, where the whole of the trophies can be seen at the bar, free of charge. Sparring in the best style every Saturday and Monday, under the superintendence of Billy Duncan. Secretary to the Champion, Charles William Montague. BOB TBAVERS'S, THE 8UN AND THIRTEEN CANTONS, CASTLE- STREET, LEICESTER- SQUARE.— Bob intends opening his large room for harmonic meetings on Wednesday evening, Feb 11, when Jem Mace, the Champion, has kindly promised to take the chair, faced by Alec Keene. Gentlemen wishing to be taught the noble art can meet with every accommodation, under the imme- diate superintendence of Travers himself, who will give lessons from twelve till two, and from four till nine, with the strictest privacy. H. Orme, of the Jane Bhore, 103, High street, Shoreditch, begs to inform his numerous patrons and the public generally that they may rely upon everything sold at his hostelry being of the first class, and the parlour being attended by most of the Eastern Fancy. Singing on Thursdays. On Thursday, Feb 12, the chair will be taken by Mr Dicks. Conductor H. Hicks. SparringeverySaturday and Monday public, on Wednesday night private. Don't forget Thursday night for a good song. Books of all sporting matters kept at the bar. AtG. Brown's, Bell, Red Lion Market, Whitecross- street, public sparring every Monday and Saturday evening, under first- rate management. The harmonic meetings continue every Tuesday evening. On Tuesday evening, Feb 10, the chair will be taken by George Brown, faced by Mr J. Regan, who will sing some of Moore's melodies, assisted by Captain Sherran, Bam Hurst, and a host of friends. Mr T. Drummond and friends will attend this evening, Feb 8. Jolly Trumps' Provident Society every Wednes- day evening. NAT LANGHAM'S GRAND SPARRING GYMNASIUM.— The vast improvements at the Mitre, St Martin's- lane, are now completed, and the great sparring saloon is unapproached by any in Lon- don. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday the scientific Job Cobley and Jem Dillon attend, and the large crowd of gentle- men nightly applaud to the echo. The new big- un, 6ft 8in, winds up with Job on Saturday, Feb 7, and Cobley will attend OH gen- tlemen at any time. Privacy and comfort. Ould Nat is in his glory 1 Mat Collinson, of the Thatched House Tavern, Duddeston- row, Birmingham, returns thanks for the public patronage he conti- nues to receive, and informs his sporting friends that he has added a saloon for the convenience of gentlemen joining his large room; also a new roped ring, upon a raised stage, which is open for public sparring on Saturday and Monday evenings, under the superintendence of that scientific boxer, Mic M'Cabe. Private lessons at any hour. A first- class bagatelle table, tistiana, & c, to be seen at the bar. Best of wines, spirits, ales, & c. Mas WALKER'S, YORK ARMS, 87, HIGH HOLBORN.— Nearly opposite Weston's Music Hall " gentlemen! sportsmen" will find this famed hostelry, and country visitors, if they wish for the best accommodation, will be served to the heart's content. All that is served is of the best, the very best, and one of the finest billiard rooms in London, conducted with decorum by the ever- obliging marker, Charlie, who, from eleven a. m, is always in attendance. Gentlemen can enjoy both privacy and comfort, at the same time the prices are within the reach of all. Bill Ryall of Birmingham, having finished his sparring tour round the country with J. C. Heenan, begs to inform his friends that he has taken the Broad- street Tavern, Broad- street, Islington, Birmingham, where he will be found and happy to wait on those friends who will favour him with a call. He will open his large room on Monday, Feb 9, and every Saturday and Monday even- ing, for public sparring. Private lessons at any hour, superin- tended by Ryall. THE OLD RAM INN, SMITHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM.— Mr Night- ingale, of the above inn, begs to inform the sporting elite of Bir- mingham that he will open his large room on this and every Saturday evening for public sparring, conducted by Bob Davis, a relative of the celebrated Tom Davis, who will be glad to don the mittens with all comers. R. W. N. begs to say he has taken out a wine license, and has secured some rare old port and sherry. Don't forget! the Old Ram Inn. The undefeated Joe Goss, who is matched with Jem Mace, for £ 1,000, intends giving a grand sparring entertainment at the Con- cert Hall, Bolton, on Monday, Feb 9, when he will be assisted by some of the most accomplished men of the day :— Rooke of Bir- mingham, Young Holden of Walsall, Nobby Hall of Birming- ham, Young Hickin of Wolverhampton, and most of the Man- chester Fancy. Joe Goss tfill appear and spar likewise. Grand wind up between Joe Goss and J. Rooke. At Jemmy Jones's, Queen Victoria, Middle- street, Clothfair, the renowned and scientific Simon Finighty resumes the con- ductorship of the grand sparring, every Monday and Saturday, and is the acknowledged first- rater in imparting the noble art. Well is he seconded by the worthy host of our beloved Queen, for the very best is dispensed in all that is good for man's and woman's comfort. The best of all sporting information. Bell's Life filed. TOM BAYERS THE GREAT.— The success of " this same child of honour and renown" remains undisturbed. His performance of clown in the pantomime of " Abon Hassan," at the Royal Bri- tannia Theatre, is the wonder of all observers. The funny tricks of the educated mules, Barney and Pete, in the sensation betting scene, and Tom, adorned with the Champion's Belt as on Farn- borough Field, fill the house nightly. Professor Welsh, host of the Griffin, Church- street, Borough, the only house on the Surrey side of the water for obtaining every information. The professor is always to be found at home to teach gentlemen the art of self defence. Sparring every Satur- day evening, conducted by G. Henley and Young Harrington, who are daily in attendance to instruct gentlemen. Gloves and dumb bells sent to any part of the kingdom. THE RIGHT MAN IN THE RIGHT PLACE.— Jack Hicks is always to be found at home, King's Arms, Whitechapel- road, to give private lessons to gentlemen, and meet his friends who may favour him with a call. Sparring every Monday and Saturday evening, conducted by Jemmy Keefe. Harmonic meetings every Friday evening, chairman Mr Napthali. Billy Shaw takes the chair at the house of his old friend Mike Lee, the City of Chester, Bunhill- row, St Luke's, near Finsbury- square, on Wednesday, Feb 11, faced by Capt J. Martin. ANOTHER BATCH OF BIRMINGHAM PUGILISTS BOUND OVER. — On Saturday, Jan 31, James Hotchkiss, Willam Stiff, and Henry ( alias " Bodger") Crutchley, were brought before the South Shropshire magistrates, charged with having on Tuesday, Dec 30, aided and abetted in a certain prize fight, in which Michael Moran, alias " Mick the Grecian," and Ebenezer Hicken were the principals. From the evidence it appeared that Stiff acted as referee, and that Crutchley and Hotchkiss took an active part in the proceedings. Goss, the celebrated member of the P. R. of the midland counties, was in court, " watching the case" for hia friends, and he took exception to the manner 111 which the super- intendent of the division conducted himself in the present and previous cases. He said the superintendent seemed to act both as a magistrate and a police officer. He ( Goss) did not see what right he had to interfere in the matter at all. The fact was, that throughout he had acted as a magistrate, and not as a police- man. The defendants were then bound over in their own recog- nisances in £ 10 to keep the peace for twelve months, and to pay the costs (£ 1 5s 8d each), with an intimation that if ever they were found engaged in a fight in the southern division of the county of Salop again, a bill of indictment would be preferred against them at the sessions. sey, on Tuesday, Feb 10, when several members of various clubs T. Carruthers of Edinburgh will accept G. Tait's challenge, and attend for the purpose of starting a Brighton fly with young run him 800 yards level, and run an England at Fenbam Park j feir^ s, Mx Tupper Qfeairman, Mr Brook vice. Bob Hefferan's benefit will take place at Mr Milsom's, White Horse, Orchard- street, Westminster, on Monday, Feb 9, when he will be glad to see his friends, prior to going into training to fight Goddard. Mr Milsom has secured the services of one of the biggest men in England, who intends to spar on that evening. G. Henley, who lately defeated Jack Lynch, intends taking a sparring benefit at Mr J, Welsh's, the Griffin, Church- street, Bo- RABBIT COURSING.— A novelty in the neighbourhood ot the metropolis, namely, a rabbit coursing match, came off on Wednesday, Feb 4, at J. Roberts's ground, Old Brompton, in pre- sence of a large number of spectators. The match was for £ 10, be- tween R. Ransome's red bitch Pea and Norfolk Ben's red dog Dick, the best of nine courses. Mr J. Garratt of Wandsworth was referee. After some capital sport Dick was declared the winner. A match has been made between T. Ingham's dog Sailor of Cul- lingworth and A. Bailey's dog Skip of Manuel's Height, to run the best of 21 courses, for £ 10 a side, at the Keighley Show Grounds, on Saturday, Feb 21, G. Bennett of Stanningley to be final stakeholder and referee. The first rabbit to be drepped at two o'clock in the afternoon of the same day. FAMOUS AND MUSIC.— Mr Holden now holds £ 5 each for the match at rabbits between J. Oakes's Famous of Burslem and J. Walkden's Music of Bolton, 11 out of 21, 40 yards law, for £ 10 a side, neither dog to exceed 131b weight. The contest is to take place at the Bull's Head, Gorton, near Manchester, on the 9th Feb, between one and half- past two o'clock. KNUR AND SPELL— G- Barber of Littleton will play A. Littlewood of Hightown, and take 10 score in 20 rises, for £ 5 or £ 20 a side ; or Barber will play any of the following, give or take scores, viz, J. Schofield of Heckmondwike, or G. Hadry of Ro- bertown, for the same sum. Money ready at the White Hart Inn, Littletown, any night next week, between eight and ten o'clock. J. Pearson of Farsley is matched to play B. Greenwood of Hebden Bridge, for £ 25 a side, on Feb 14, at Peat Holes. £ 15a side is down in the hands of J. Jubb, stakeholder and referee. J. Pearson of Farsley is matched to play W. Sutcliffe, for £ 2o a side, on March 2, at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds. £ 5 a side is now down in the hands of J. Jubb, stakeholder and referee. SKITTLES — A match will come off at the Hand in Hand, Frog- lane, New North- road, Islington, on Tuesday, Feb 10, at three o'cloek, between W. Toogood and J. Hackett, for £ 10, Hackett allowing seven in 21; he ( Hackett) to be also allowed to run up, while Toogood is to stand fair. The match excites much interest, and a strong muster is expected. PIGEON FLYING.— Mr Clews of Birmingham will fly a match with any fancier from three to five miles, and draw for the road, for £ 5 a side. Money ready at Nicholls's, Black Boy, Stanv forth- street; 8 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 1, 1863. THE CHASE. Masters of hounds mil greatly oblige us by causing their fixtures to be posted so as to reach us in the course of Friday. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. STAGHOUNDS. Her Majesty's— Tuesday Iver Heath, Friday Maidenhead Thicket, Heathlote's! Mr A.— Tuesday Effingham Hill Lodge, Thursday Muss- hole Windmill, Saturday East Grinstead, at h past 11. Rothschild's, Baron- Monday Winchendon, Thursday fetewkley, at 11. FOXHOUNDS. ,„, , Albrlghton ( Mr O. Stubbs's)— Tuesday Hunnington, Thursday Hilton Bark, Saturday Tuck Hill, Tuesday week Knighton, Thursday week ApleyPark, Saturday week Enville, at i to 11. Atherstone— Monday Newbold Toll- gate, Wednesday Norton Toll- gate, Friday Smockington Toll- gate, Saturday Wilncote I oil- gate, at 11. Badsworth— Tuesdav Owston Park, Thursday Pollington Bridge, Satur- day Havercroft Green, at J past 10. . Beaufort's, Duke of- Monday Avening, Tuesday Hullayington, Wed- nesday The Bell ( Sodbury Common), Friday Quemerford Gate, Sa- turday Worcester Lodge, at J past 10. T7 , „ . „ ..„„ T,„„ Bedale— Monday ' l'unstall Village, Wednesday lork Gate, Friday Bar- Berkshire! Old- Monday Blowing Stone, Tuesday Kingston House, Fri- day Tar Wood, at J past 10. „ „ , Berkshire, South- Monday Purley Hall, Tuesday Bullmershe Court, Friday Hare and Hounds ( Benham), at 11. Bicester— Monday Bourton Brake, Thursday Edgcott Village, Saturday Fenny Compton Wharf, at i to 11. Blackmore Vale- Tuesday Green Man ( Pulham), Wednesday Clifton Wood, Friday Podymore, Saturday Cross- roads ( Shepton- Montague), Bramhain Moor— Monday Chureh Fenton, Wednesday Plompton Bar, Friday Bickerton Bar, Saturday Partington, at 11. . Burton Hunt ( Lord Hy. Benti: ick's)- Monday Wickenby, Tuesday Wil- llngbam- by- Stow, Wednesday Thorney, Thursday Wellingore, at 11; Friday Thonoek, at 10; Saturday Newbold Common,, at 11. Cambridgeshire— Monday Brompton Wood, Friday White Hall, at 10*. Cheshire- Monday The Wellingtons, Wednesday Cholmondeley, Thurs- day YVrenbury, Saturday Marbury, at i to 11. Chiddingfofci— Tuesdav Rodgate, Friday Highdowns Ball, at h past 10. Cleveland— Monday Saltburn, Thursday Coatham, at i past 10. Cotswold— Monday Litcomb, Wednssday HilcotDown-, Inursday Wes- ton l'ark, Saturday Star Wood. , ... . Craven ( Mr Jas. T. Coxe's)- Monday East Woodhay Church, Wednesday Knightsbridge, Friday Ramsbury Moor, Saturday North Heath, Monday week Blindman's Gate, at i to 11. Crawley and Horsham— Monday Norfolk Arms, Wednesday Plaw Hatch, Saturday Strood Park, Monday week Pound Hill, Thursday- week Coolhurst, Saturday week Freshfield Crossways, at 11. Dacre's, Lord- Monday Bricket, Wednesday Stoppingly Cross- road, Friday Willian, at i past 10. , „ T, , Devon, North- Saturday Moleschamber, Tuesday week Fennery Brake, Dvrset^ East— Monday Moorside Farm ( Todber), Wednesday Wooland Park, Friday Pimperne Barrow, at i to 11. Durham County— Monday Embleton, Wednesday Rusheyford, Friday Barmpton, Saturday Houghton Bank Toll- bar, at i to 11. Essex, The— Monday Blackmore, Wednesday Great Easton, at t to 11 Saturday Thornwood Gate, at i past 11. Essex, East ( Mr Marriott's)- Tuesday Gosfield King's Head, Saturday Totham Maypole, at 11. ,, ., Essex and Sutfoik- Monday Oakley Street, Friday Elmsett, at 11. Fitzhardinge's, Lord- Monday Example Farm, Tuesday Hardwicke Court, Thursday Kennels, Saturday Berkeley- road Station, at 1 to 11. FitzWilliam's, Earl— Monnay Wortley, Friday Kennels, at J past 10. FitzWilliam's, Hon G.— Monday Haycock ( Wansford), at % past 10; Wednesday Stanwick Pastures, at 11: Thursday Castor Ilanglands, Saturday Conington- Lane, at i past 10. F. B. H.— Tuesday Helstone Kennels, at J past 10; Friday Tressillian Galway^° Lord— Monday Scrooby Toll- bar, Tuesday Osberton, Thursday Aston Hall, Friday Scaftworth, at 1 to 11. Garth's, Mr- Monday Bear Wood, at} past 10; Wednesday Locks Farm, at 11; Friday Wellington Arms ( Strathfieldsaye), at J past 10. Grafton's, Duke of— Monday Forster's Booth, Wednesday Wicken Park, Friday Plumpton Wood, at 11. Hambledon— Monday Bordean House, Wednesday Hill Place, Friday Williams Wood, Saturday Fisher's Pond, Monday week Horndean, H. 1L— Monday Bradley, Tuesday West Tisted, Thursday Brown Cand- over, Saturday Golden Pot, at 1 to 11. Hampton- Lewis's, Captain— Tuesday Store House Wen, Friday Black Horse, at 11. „ ,. , . Hastings's, Lord— Tuesday Hockering Village, Friday Saxlmgham ( near Holt), Tuesday week Guestwick ( near Reepham), Friday week Wey- bourne Priory, at J past 11. Haydon— Wednesday Land's End, Saturday Middle Shield, at 9. Herefordshire— Monday Wellington, Thursday Edwins Wood, Saturday Hoime Lacy, at J past 10. l ,, . Beythrop— Monday Bledington Mill, Wednesday Shipton Barrow, Fri- day Eyford, Saturday Dean Cross- roads, at t to 11. Holdcrness- Tuesday Neswick, Thursday Marton, Friday Everthorpe, at i to 11. m , , „ ,0, , Hursley ( Mr W. C. Standish's)— Monday Rack and Manger ( Stock- bridge road), Friday Chilworth Clump Inn, at J to 11. Hurworth— Tuesday Baydale Beck Inn, Thursday Moorey's Bank, Sa- turday Dinsdale Bridge, at i to 11. „ Ingram's, Mr Meynell— Monday Loxley, Thursday - Sudbury Coppice, Saturday Newborough Village, at i to 11. Isle of Wight- Tuesday Swainstone ( breakfast), at J past 9 ; Friday Godshill, at | past 10. Johnstone's, Mr— Tuesday Harwood Dale Mill, Friday Hartoft Bridge, at & past 10. Kent, East- Monday Lords Wood, Thursday Elham, Saturday Swing- field Park, Tuesday week Waitham Street, Friday week St Albans Downs, at i past 10. Kent, West— Tuesday Horse and Groom, Thursday Betsum, Saturday Four Elms Hill ( Hoo), at i past 10. ... . Leconsfield's, Lord— Monday Oakhurst Wood, Wednesday Farm Wood, Friday Pl& istow, Saturday Teglease, at J past 11. Ledbury— Monday Canning Arms ( Hartpury), Friday Stanley Hill Turnpike, at | past 10. „ „ Ludlow ( Mr Sitweli's)— Tuesday Gatley, Friday Barns Gate, Tuesday week Lingen, Thursday week Kyre Park Gates, Saturday week Brlngewood, at £ past 10. M- endip- Wednesday Mells Park, Saturday Croscombe, at 11. Middleton's, Lord— Monday Raisthorpe, Tuesday Hutton Hall, Thurs- day Foxholes, Friday Kirkham Abbey, at J past 10. Monmouthshire— Monday Llanarth Court, Thursday Croft y bwlla, at i past 10. A „ ^ . Morpeth— Tuesday West Chevington, Thursday Arcot, Saturday Long- horsley, at I to 11. Musters's, Mr— Tuesday The Flourish Inn, Friday Oxton Bridge, at N. F„ H.— Tuesday Brockenhurst Station, Thursday Hale House, Satur- day Pillie Green, at i to 11. ... „ , Norfolk, West ( Mr VUlebols's)— Monday Saham Villagej| Wednesday Brlsley Green, Friday Burnham Market, at 11. Oakley— Monday Felmarsham Toll- bar, Thursday Brayfield House, Sa- turday Hall Weston, at i to 11. Oxfordshire, South— Monday Brightwell, Friday Menmarsh Guide- post, at i to 11. Pembrokeshire ( Mr Lort - Phillips's)— Monday New Bridge( Ram's Wood), Friday Lambeath, at J past 10. Polthnore's. Lord— Monday Maiden Newton Coppice, Wednesday Dog- berry Gate, Friday East Compton, Saturday Hook Park, at 11. Portsmouth's, Lord— Monday No Man's Land, Tuesday Wooley Bridge ( by invitation), Thursday Colleton Mill, Saturday Ebberley Arms ( by Invitation), at 11. Powell's, Mr— Tuesday The Three Lords, Friday Maenclochog, at Puckeridge— Monday Brent Pelham, Wednesday Elsenham, Saturday Barkway, at \ past 10. Pytchley— Monday Buttocks Booth, Wednesday Cold Ashby, Friday Dalllngton, Saturday Clipston Village, at i to 11. Radclyffe's, Mr— Monday Bovington ( Moreton), Thursday Doles Ash House, at \ to 11. Rolie's, Hoit Mark— Monday Melbury, Wednesday Stafford Brake, Fri- day ltotherne Bridge, at 11. Rufford— Tuesday Lound Hall, Thursday Hardwick Hall, Saturday Kel- hani, at i to 11. Rutland's, Dnke of— Monday Waltham, Tuesday Stubton, Wednesday Waltham, at 11. Scratton's, Mr— Monday Rayleigh Street, Tuesday Avely Hill, Wednes- day Purleigh Wash, Saturday The Fortune of War, at 11. Seale's, Sir H.— Tuesday Roister Bridge, Friday Wallaton Cross. Selby Lowndes's, Mr— Tuesday Wing, Saturday Wliaddon Church Hill. Slnnington— Tuesday Helmsley. Friday Nawton, at J past 10. Somerset, West— Tuesday Dunster Park, Friday Combe Sydenham, Tuesday week Cleeve Hill, Friday week Chargott Lodge, at i past 10. Southdown— Monday Horsted Pond, Wednesday Folegate, Friday Devils Dyke, Monday week Golden Cross ( Ohiddlngley), Thursday week Plough ( Dicker), Friday week Ashcombe, at i to 11. Southwold— Monday Burwell Village, Tuesday Tower on the Moor, Thursday Legsby, Saturday Mavis Enderbv Cross- roads, at 11. Staffordshire, North— Tuesday Whltmore Station, Saturday Three Crowns ( Stoke, near Stone), at h past 10. Stamford and Warrington's, Ea. l of— Monday Queniborough. Tuesday Black Brook Toll- gate, Thursday Garendon, Friday Six Hills, Satur- day Ratby Burrows, at 11. Suffolk— Tuesday Finborough Hall, Thursday Ashley Village, Saturday Rushford Village, at i to 11. Surrey Union— Monday East Clandon Village, Thursday Cover Wood, Saturday Box - Hill, at i past 10. Sussex, East— Tuesday Sidley, Friday Boreham, Tuesday week Battle, Friday week Cowbeach, at | to 11. Tailby's, Mr— Tuesday Knossington, Thursday Glenn Station, Saturday Allexton, at 11. Ted worth— Monday Crawlboys Farm, Tuesday Upavon, Thursday Pen- ton, Saturday Coombe Woed, at 11. Tickham— 1Tuesday Laurendane ( Whitehill), Friday Rainham, Monday week Tunstall, Thursday week Longbeech, Saturday week Halfway House ( Challock), at- J past 10. TUvyside— Monday Cilgerran, Thursday Eglwysyrw, at i past 10. Trelawny's, Mr— Tuesday Pamflete, Saturday Loughter Mill, at £ past 10. Trollope's, Sir Jns.— Monday Greetham Inn, Thursday Teigh, Saturday Edenham Station, at 11. " Tynedale— Monday Chlpchase, Wednesday Kennels, Friday Stamford- ham, at i to 11. United Pack— Tuesday Gwernaffel, Friday Marsh Brook Station, at 10. Vale of Ayron— Tuesday Llanina, Friday Falcondale, at 10. V. W. H.— Tuesday Preston, Thursday Minety House, Saturday Whel- ford, at 11. Vine— Tuesday Popham- lane Inn, Thursday Kingsclere New Church, Saturday Ilannington, at i to 11. Warwickshire— Monday Alcester, Tuesday Hook Norton Lodge, Thurs- day Goldicote, Friday Farnborough, at J to 11. Warwickshire, North— Tuesday Grove Park, at 11; Thursday Rugby Station, at \ to 11; Friday Temple Balsal, at 11. Western, The ( Uapt Gurney's)— Tuesday Hockings Plantation, Friday Trevelloe, at i past 10. Westlake's, Mr— Thursday Swallerton Gate, at 10. Wheatland— Tuesday Wenlock, Friday Faintree Hall, at J past 10. Wilts, South— Monday Groveley East End, Wednesday Pythorne, Friday Bowlersbury Farm, at | to n. Worcestershire— Monday Cliffey, Wednesday Tardebigg, Friday Ken- nels, at JpastlO. Wynn's, Sir W. W.— Monday Erddig, Tuesday Brynkynallt, Wednesday Broughton Hall, Saturday Gredington, at I past 10. Y& rborough's, Lord— Monday Laceby Cross- roads, Wednesday Itedburn Hall, Friday Rye Hill, at 11. York and Aiasty— Monday Myton, Tuesday Skip Bridge Inn, Thursday Thorpe Green Hall, Saturday Pill Moor, at 11. IIA. RB. IEKS. Bishop Auckland— Tuesday Mr Raine's ( The Flats), Friday Mr Clarke's ( KlUerby), at | past 10. Brighton— Monday Patehain, Wednesday Race Course, Saturday Dyke, atitoii. Bronwydd ( Beagles)— Tuesday Blaenbarre, Saturday Penbont, at 11. Brooksend— Monday Acol, Wednesday West Bere Butts, Friday Min- ster Mills, at i past 10. Brownlow's, Earl— Wednesday Norcott Hill, Saturday Studham Com- mon, at 11. Clayton— Tuesday Wrose Mill, Friday Clayton Village, at 10. CraVen ( Yorkshire)— Monday Thorlby, Wednesday Halton Place, Fridfty Cowper Cote, at 11. Davy's, Captain— Monday Knowstone, at J past 10. EaSingwold— Wednesday Traveller's Rest ( Alne- road), at J past 10. Eastbourne— Monday Meades, Thursday Jevington, at ipast 10. ElAtow— Wednesday Houghton Windmill, Friday Maulden Chesnut Trees, at J past 11. Flower's, Mr Yv.— Monday Dog Dean Farm, Wednesday Chisenburv Priory, Fridav Mr Read's Pond, at 11. Hfcilsliam and Helldngly— Monday Chalvlngton, Thursday Sheepwash ( Warbletonl, Monday week Kennels, at J past 10. Ileytesbury— Monday Haskin's Penning, Thursday Knook Knoll, J p 11. High Peak— Tuesday Hunters' Mere, Saturday Gotham Gate, at 12. H. H. ( Rochester)— Monday Ciiffe Street, Thursday Wents ( Hoo), at 11. LJjanwnen ( Mr Pryse's)— Monday Postgwyn, at 9; Thursday Altywallis Finger Post, at % past 10. Lloyd Price's, Mr— Monday Rhydugier, Friday Llangendeirne, § p 10. Lonsdale's, Lord— Friday Rowsham, at 12. Newcastle— Monday Chirton, Friday Leam, at J past 10. I'agiVs Lord H. Tuesday Colton Hall, Friday Walton Lodge ( near Stafford), at i past 11. Romney Marsh— Monday Romney Warren, Thursday Deun Court, Sa- turday Kennel, at & past 10. Shepherd's, Mr— Monday Riccai Head, Thursday Kirbymoorside. Sompting— Tuesday Southwick, Saturday Maudlin Bottom, Tuesday week Lyon's Farm, Saturday week Chantry Post, at 11. Stockton— Thursday Billingham, at 4 past 10. ICanat Side— Tuesday Fynwant Dingle, Thursday Cross Keys ( Llany- mynech), at i past 10. • Ktfrquay— Monday Telgnmouth Bridge, Thursday Chipley Bone Mill, at itoll. Tredegar— Monday Duffryn, Wednesday Penyland Gate, Friday Maesh- . field, at i past 11. " Vale of Clwyd— Tuesday Bodfari, Thursday Rhyd- y- cilgwvn Bridge, 11. vale, of Evesham— Monday White Hart ( Ashton- under- Hill), Thursday Red. LIon ( Upton Snodsbury), at 11. • ffiaisham, North— Monday SwafieldDuke, Friday Stalham- street, at 11. West Street— Tuesday Sutton Down, Thursday Lydden- street, Tuesday week Martin Hill, Thursday week Shepherdswell Mill, at J past 10. Whitehaven— Monday Sandwith, Wednesday Keckle Bridge, Friday Hale, Tuesday week Gosforth, at 10. Woodland— Monday White Lion ( Eye), to breakfast, at J past 9; Wed- nesday- Shottisham, at 11, SCOTCH. ' FOXHOUNDS. Butcicucii's, Sake of— Monday Langlie by Jedburgh, Wednesday Mount Teviot, Thursday The Hirsel, Saturday Gladswood, at i past 10. DVmfries- shire--- Tuesday Dalton Village, Saturday Lockerbie, at J past 1< 5_ Ejglinton's, Lord— Tuesday Martnaham Lodge, at I past 12; Thursday week Mauchline Station, at 11. JPife— Monday Clatto Barns, Thursday Kincardine Station, Saturday Torry Kemtels, at 11. EJnllthgow and Stirlingshire— Tuesday Craigend Gate, Thursday Dal- mahoy, Saturday ' Deehmont Toll- bar, at i to 11. S^ ethian— Tuesday St Gersaains, Thursday Ayton Castle, at 11; Satur- ' day The Brunt, at J pa'. t 10, .^ teayss's. Earl of— Monday Swinton Mill Toll- bar, Wednesday Waren- J'ord, Friday Polw& rth, Saturday Milfield Hill, at J past 10. ISARKLERS. Ayrshire— Tuesday Belston ( on the Ayr and Cumnock road), Saturday Faijt Toll, Tuesday week Coy 1 ten Church, at i past n. IRISH. STAGHOUKD8. Ward Union— Monday Seven milestone ( Ashbou/ ne road), Wednesday Flathouse, Saturday Priestown Cross- roads, . Monday week Nine milestone ( Ashbourne road), Wednesday week ^ Kilbride, Saturday week Blackbujl, at one. FOXHOUNDS, Curraglimore— Tuesday Bathlueraii, Friday Clogga Mill, at IX. Gal way County— Tuesday Gurtray, Thursday Ballymore Castle, Tuesday week Athenry, Friday week Barbersfort, at 11. Kildare— Tuesday Dunfeirtli House, Thursday Davidstown, Saturday Sallins, Monday week Ballymore Eustace, Tuesday week Kilbride, Fridav week Dunsliaughlin, at 11. Kilkenny— Monday Newmarket, Thursday Jenkinstown, at i toll; Friday Club House, at J past 11. Louth— Tuesday Beauiieu, Friday Tallanstown, Tuesday week Hill- town, Saturday week Mnllins Cross, at 11. Meath— Monday Donaghpatrick Bridge, YVednesday Killallon, Friday The Hatchet, Saturday Allenstown, Monday week Hayes Gate, Tuesday week Loughcrew, Thursday week Bengerstown, Friday week Dunshauglin, Saturday week Ballinter, at 11. Union ( Mr Uniacke's)- Monday Carrigtwohill, Thursday Castlemar- tyr, Saturday Riverstown Gate, Monday week Dangan Cross, at 11. Union, South ( Mr KnolIes's)- Tuesday Ballybrlckan Gate, Friday Heathburne Hall. WTestmeath— Tuesday Mullingar, Friday Garlandstown Bridge, Tuesday week Iiochfort, Friday week Clonlost, at 11. HARRIERS. Charlevllle— Monday Dromina Village, Thurs- lay Miltown Castle, Men- dav week Castle Harrison, Thursday week Drewscourt, at § past 11. Cork— Tuesday Viaduct ( Bandon- road), Friday Carrigavar, Tuesday week YYhitechurch, Friday Templemichael, at i past 10. Fermoy — Monday Leitrim Bridge, Thursday Templemore, Monday week Hagg's Bed, Thursday week Douglas Bridge. Innoshannon Vale— Monday Ballylangley Cross, Thursday Balhnacarra Bridge, at 11. Iveagh— Tuesday Laurencetown, Saturday Thornyford Bridge, Tuesday week Backnamulock, Saturday week Balliery Bridge, at 12. Killultagh— Wednesday Stonyford, Saturday Ballyhill, Thursday week Knockcairn, Saturday week Whinny Hill, at | past 11. HER MAJESTY'S STAGH0UNDS. DEAR BELL : These hounds have for the last month, with the exception of a bad day from Chobham Common, in a bitter north- wester, had a succession of good runs. The last two Tuesdays they have really been capital, the one from the Common on Tuesday, Jan 27, being as good a thing as a man could wish to ride to. It was very fast to Hick mans worth Fisheries, only six being able to live with the hounds ; then, almost in the form of a horseshoe, over a very heavy grass country to Walford; about three miles beyond this place the deer, Volunteer, was safely taken, in one hour and three quarters. On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the meet was at Datchet Windmill, and the old deer Harry, the hero of so many good runs from Bracknell and there- abouts, was again selected. After hesitating a little he seemed to know where he was, this being his second appearance at this meet, and away he went with his head the right^ way. The mob did all they could to spoil the run by riding after him; some of them must have been OH four miles before the hounds were laid on. The pace, of course, was in a great measure affected by these favoured gentlemen, and it was two hours and a half be- fore Harry had had enough, when he most judiciously housed himself at a mill close to Chesham. The distance by road is be- tween nineteen and twenty miles from the spot where he was uncarted, but the run was entirely across country. I can give no other idea of the distance the hounds and those who ivent with them travelled. It is invidious, and I think a mistake, to mention names, so I will only say that the usual men were in the front rank, and that a fair lady on a little brown mare ( I think) was very forward throughout, exciting universal admiration by the brilliant manner that she steered her game little animal— in the eyes of those, at least, who were near enough to see her. Not knowing the country, I cat- mot give a very lucid account, so will not attempt to mention the places that we skirted and parks that we crossed.— Yours, & c, A STAGHUNTER, THE VINE HOUNDS. MR EDITOR : I was in hopes some more able pen than mine would have recorded the deeds of Mr Whieldan's pack, which have been having extraordinary sport this season, sending their foxes flying in all directions, and knocking them over in the neighbouring countries on all sides, after famous runs of 10 to 16 miles outright. To come to more recent dates, I will mention the run of Tuesday, Jan 27. Met at Manydown Park; found a fine fox in a small copse, near St John's Wood, which went away likeagameone overafineopen country towardsBasingstoke. hounds racing at him in fine style for 15 minutes, when, unfortunately, he came across two greyhounds, which coursed him some dis- tance and forced him to take refuge in a chalk pit, and spoiled a good thing. Had 45 minutes with another, very fast; but chang- ing foxes, were stopped. Mr Whieldon then trotted off towards Great Dean Wood, followed by a select few, and no sooner had he cheered his hounds into the wood than a crash of their merry tongues ensued, and the game was begun, and this large wood soon made too hot for him. Out he goes at the west corner, as big as a wolf, and out fly the dashing bitches close at his quarters, and away as if for Oakley Hall; turning to the left, he steered his course for Malshanger, and by way of trying their metal, thought he would just have another turn round Great Dean Wood, but it would not do. No rest there, so off he goes once more, putting his head straight for Manydown and Tangier Park on the open.; leaving Upper Woolton on the left, down he goes for the vale, the hounds hunting him most beautifully through a trying bit of country; on by Painter Priory, straight into Painter Forest, where he was viewed entering it just before the pack, and we thought every moment to hear the whoo- whoop. But no, on they go; but alas! not so I and many more— for we were pumped out. It was now dark, but though we couldn't see, we could hear ' em running merrily, till, lost to both sound and sight, and jogging on, we found they had run their fox right iLrough this vast wood of some 1,100 or 1,200 acres, without p check, and forced him to take shelter in the old hall at Silchester, a sure refuge for many a beaten fox. The distance cannot be less than 13 miles from point to point, and ^ including the first ring at starting, at least 18. The hounds, be it remembered, had been running continuously from twelve till six, and yet every hound was there at the finish, and Mr Whieldon, when he counted 18 couples at his horse's heels at the end of this excellent run, had good reason to feel proud of his pets, and pleased with his kennel huntsman, George Southwell. On Thursday they met at Bramley, and had two good runs of 55min and 20min respectively ; very fast, and both to ground. But I have yet a better day's sport to narrate. On Saturday, Jan 31, the meet was Ewhurst Park. Found directly, and away towards Sherborne, where hounds unfortunately divided on ano- ther fox, and were stopped. Trotted away to try Worting Wood, but all blank till we reached Great Dean Wood at 3 p. m., where, as usual, they found instantly, and after a turn round this large forest, the fox broke away gallantly, through Summerdown, bv Malshanger, and on close to St John's Wood. Turning to the left, he took the open at a great pace by Worting, leaving Worting Wood on his left, and on nearly to Basingstoke Town. Crossing the Sherborne road, near the turnpike, oa they go at apace which makes every horse sob, pointing for the Vine Coverts; but these he disdains to enter, and leaving them on his right he sets his course for Bramley, near to which he crossed the Great Western Railway, and on we go towards Mortimer. The heavy state of the ground, and ugly banks and ditches, had already told their tale of woe and disaster to most, and only a select few are with the hounds, for there is no sign of a check. " Forward!" is still the cry, and soon we leave Mortimer Station on our left, and lo! Strathfieldsaye, the seat of that noble duke whose lamented fa- ther was such a constant patron of the Vine Hounds, appears in view, near to which this gallant fox, having tried all that strength and cunning could avail to escape, was fairly run into in the open at the end of a splendid run of lh 50min, without scoring what could be called a check, and without entering a cover all the way. These were two as fine runs as one could see over any- country, embracing every description of soil, and fence, and diffi- culty, there!)}' fully testing the hunting qualities and endurance of the hounds, every one of which was up at the finish. On in- quiring our whereabouts, we found it was 15 miles direct from where we found him, . as the hounds went, not far from 20.- Yours, & c, VIATOR. SIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS. DEAR BELL: I send you the account of a capital day's sport with Sir Watkin's Hounds. The meet was Aidersey, Feb 4. We drew Aidersey blank. We then went to Royalty, where we found a brace, if not three, foxes, and went away for Eaton, across the Lear Brook, where the worthy master got a good soaking, but came out the right side safe. Another little gentleman also charged the brook, but I did not see him again. The rest of the field went round, some one way, some the other. I came to the hounds again near Eaton new planting, when, after a slight delay, Walker came up, and the hounds were stopped, as we were on the point of running into the Cheshire Hounds, that had met at Seighton Tower. We then went to the Sourbuts, and thence back to Royalty, and on to the Tom Noris Rough, where we found the real article, and went away at the rate of fifty miles an hour across the Witterence- lane, as if for Castletown. Turning to the left, we ran nearly to Grafton Hall, then turned to the left. Up to this point the pace was terrific— they flew. The only man with the leading hounds was Mr Richard Lloyd of Aston, then came Walker and one or two more. We then ran past Strebton Mill, along the brook at Carden, under the park, and out at Chilton Bridge; thence to Chilton coverts, where the fox was viewed, and unfortunately the hounds got their heads up, but settled down again after a little delay, and ran between Holywell and Aidersey to Chowley Oak gate, where another slight check took place. We then got to him again, and went the old pace past Handly coverts on the Clayley Farm, leaving Russia Hall on the left and Tatten Hall on the right, through " the graves," across the road from Tatten Hall to the Tatten Hall Station, and thence to old Beeston Castle. The distance cannot be less than twelve miles, and when I tell you that the time was fifty- five minutes, I think you will say we must have been pretty busy. Charley tried his best to evade " Merry John,'' but it was no use; the hounds worked him up into the very top of the castle into some ivy, and would have him, and down he came about twelve yards on the rock, and they then ran into him, a fine dog fox, as stiff as a poker in a minute. But where were the field 1 With the exception of Sir Watkin, the Hon R. Talbot, Mr John Lloyd, Mr Rasbotham, jun, Mr Leche, " Merry John," that cheeriest of men, and the best sportsman in the world, and his whips, and Mr Snelson, where were they ? The echo of the Beeston answers where ?— Yours, & e, Feb 5, 1863. TOM IRONS. THE NORTH WARWICKSHIRE. MR EDITOR: We have had that thing that is so often talked about, the " run of the season,'' and when I tell you that it lasted exactly three hours, and that we left off fifteen miles clear of the point we started from, I think that we have great right to lay claim to that title for it; at least, I am quite sure that it is the best thing I have seen yet, and I think that the betting is at least 6 to 4 that we don't see a better. There has been a good deal of talk about a very good and quick 45 minutes from that excellent sportsman Mr G. F. Muntz, of Umberslade, but, good as that was, it must give place to this:— TUESDAY, FEB 3.— The meet was at Woodcote, and I am happy to say that, on putting the hounds into the new plantation, we were almost embarrassed by foxes, a complaint that it is not in my power t@ make of those beautiful covers of Mr Wingfleld Digby's, York's and Chelmsley Woods, where, I am sorry to say, we had a blank day last week. After hearing halloas on all sides, the hounds settled on to an old dog fox, who broke at the bottom, and went through Warwick Old Park. The scent at this point was not very good, but they hunted him very prettily up to Fern Hill, affording some very nice riding; he was viewed away at the bottom, and went through the Chase Wood, and on to Hazel Hill; through that, and out for Honily, as if for Clotty Land, but turning to the left, went through Featherstone's Grove and Wakefield Coppice, and again through the Chase Wood and Hazel Hill, through Poor's Wood, and down to the far corner, where, finding that dodging through the Woodlands ( beautifully hunted by the hounds) afforded him no rest, he faced the open, determined to fly for his life. He crossed the Honily- road, over Balsall Common, to Frogmore Wood, through that, and out as if for Balsall- street, over the brook, and he now seemed bent on reaching Hampton Coppice, but bearing to the right just before reaching Barston ; leaving the George in the Tree to the right, he crossed the London and North Western Railway and the road, and went into Berkswell Park. Up to here the pace had been good enough to try the wind of our fox, and on getting into the plantations he laid down, but, being viewed, the hounds were soon on him, and it was the nearest thing I ever saw that he escaped them ; but, catching his wind, he set- to again, and gave us a taste of his pace across the late Mr Luke Pearman's farm, past Meercot Mill, to Meriden Heath; leaving Mr Steedman's farm- buildings on the right, he went through Harding's Wood, into Packington Park, the seat of the Earl of Aylesford, through the Decoy, and, bending a little to the right, skirted the village of Meriden, and, leaving Sparrow's Grove to the left, was pulled down at the back of Mr Dickens' house before he could reach Close Wood, near FiHongley; just three hours from find to finish. This run was truly enjoyable to the man who appreciates hunting for its own sake. The scent was not so high as to make the pace racing, but sufficiently quick to test the powers of the horses, and the fences numerous and difficult enough to try the pluck of the riders. The hounds had to work all the while, and very patiently they did it, and they were waited on by George Boxall and his whip admirably all through. By his patience and judgment this hardy woodland fox was brought to hand, and I assure you that gentlemen of that breed want a deal of killing; but luckily our country generally carries a scent, and, with a good stout fox before us, give us a run of this sort in preference to the 20 minutes bursts we hear of over the grass. February 4, 1863. NORTH WARWICKSHIRE. CAPITAL RUN WITH THE ALBRIGHTON. MR EDITOR : These hounds met on^ Saturday, Jan 31, atEnville Hall, the Staffordshire seat of the Earl of Stamford and War- rington, master of the Quorn. We had a goodly muster, and many ladies graced the field on horseback and in carriages. Drew the old gorse on the race course, found as quick as thought, away over Hampton Valley, over Stourton Fields, for Prestwood Hall; doubled to the right through Burgess Gorse and Bogs, thence for Pouche's Pool, over the common for Gatacre, headed for Leighton, run him through Mere Coppy, down the valley for Gilbert's Cross, oyer the road into Essex Wood; time to this point, 53min, without a check. We then twisted him about the Big Woods, which they goon made t<? o hot for Mm, over the Sheen- walks, for Mr Brindley's of Compton, through Compton Dingles, over Grey Fields, on to Castle Hill, through Arcley's Wood, on to Shakerford, down the valley nearly to Kidderminster; headed back for Abberley Valley, over Timpley Green, and after a very wide ring, ran him into Mr John Saunders' garden, near to Franche, and killed him. Time, 2h 20min; some say longer, and such a run few men ever saw. I must not forget to mention how well our worthy master, Mr Stubbs, handled his hounds, or how well he rode to them; as also, Miss Foster, Mr Sparrow, Mr Wake- man, Mr J. Green, and many others; though I must think the fox and hounds covered many more miles than the horses. The hounds broke him up on the lawn, after which Mr Saunders, with kind hospitality, regaled us with lots of creature comforts, which I assure you, those who were lucky enough to reach the ' death, much wanted.— Yours, & c, THISTLE WHIPPER. [ We have to thank our correspondent " Terrier" for a well- written account of the same run, which arrived after tue above was in type.] THE EARL OF WEMYSS' HOUNDS. MR EDITOR: A magnificent run to- day with Lord Wemyss'— one of the best among many good ones seen in Berwickshire, and over one of the finest countries in the world. I envy not the man who can think otherwise. Berwickshire has its big fences, but these again are all practicable, and there was not a single fall to- day. Is it not worth while jumping a big fence to sail away across its fine large enclosures of some fifty and a hundred acres each 2 But to this glorious day— an auspicious prelude to the bumper portrait- presentation dinner which awaited our noble master on Tuesday. The meet was the favourite cover of Prin- tonan— a sure find— the property of Mr Robertson of Ladykirk, from which cover, and its neighbouring one of Harcarse, some two miles distant on the same property, we had the two fine runs a fortnight ago, which I ventured to send you, thinking them worthy of a place in your journal and in our Scottish hunting annals, as that of this day undoubtedly is. Our fox, a3 on the former day, like an old rogue waiting in this tranquil hiding place till he was wanted— not staying to be found, came away across the road, in view of us ali, but not deigning to enter the strip of plantation, put his head straight south over that grand country, turning, after a few fields, a little to the shrub- beries of Kames House; but again to the left, and down to the village of Leitholm; again turning there to the right, across the Leitholm and Kames road, and away at a slashing pace for miles to the westward, leaving Stoneridge to the left and Mersington on the right, on and across the Greenlaw road, and away towards Crosshall, as if for Stitchel, but turned short to the left by the village of Eccles; over the road, leaving Eccles to the right and its Quarry to the left, as if for Sir John Marjoribank's western cover of Eccles Newton. Turning again to the right, across the Eccles and Eccles Newton road, he again took a wes- tern departure for miles, as if for Mr Balfour's of Newton Don ( whose absence from the country this season we all lament, and still more deeply its cause), and onwards between Harper Town and what once was, but now unhappily is no longer, a preserved cover, and which still goes by the name of that most agreeable and amusing companion and most excellent sportsman, the late lamented Lord John Scott, brother to the Duke of Buccleuch, one of the best sportsmen that ever lived in this or in any other country. Our fox was now evidently making for the Tweed, with an intention of leaving Scotland and seeking safety upon English ground, and thus getting a river ( at all times a large one, but now in flood) between him and his pursuers. Viewed by a farmer on horseback, overseeing his workmen, was turned back again to the north, in view of nearly the whole field, and to the westward he went as if again for Newton Don. The hounds, which had been pressing him very hard, were thus flung for a moment, but were admirably brought back by the whips, and came, as a pack of hounds ought to do, to Lord Wemyss's horn; and soon on the line away they went in a westerly direction, crossing the river Eden, but soon again bending towards the Tweed and into a longnarrow strip of plantation, only a few yards broad, whicti runs down to the Kelso road, opposite the village of Sprouston. Hounds for a moment at fault, when a quick eye saw something like a fox, and marked him in the middle of the swelling Tweed, where some boys— playing in a boat at Sprouston— noticed him, and for once the notes of the village schoolboy were of value in the chase, and turned him back to our northern border, or some of us might have been blockheads enough to leave our country and our homes, perhaps for the last time, and to follow our gallant fox, and the hounds, which certainly would have crossed. Our fox was evi- dently makingfor theDukeof Buccleuch's famouscoverof Hadden Rig opposite, about a mile and a half off, which was, I believe, his point from the first. Out of the river came our fox, and into a beautiful meadow, showing himself to us all, and still going a racing pace. Lord Wemyss, with his pack all around him, over the road, instantly laid them on his line, and they never left him till in a few minutes they made him their own, in view of the whole field at Eden Msuth Bridge, three miles from Kelso, where the Eden flows into the Tweed. Time, one hour and twenty minutes; distance from point to point, nine miles at least, and, I should think, some twelve miles as we went it, as it was a fas' holding- in run throughout, and, I again repeat, over one of the finest hunting countries in the world. Ploughs not a few, at this sea- son especially; but then, again, Berwickshire is so good a scent- ing country; hounds can carry a head over ploughs much better than they can in many grass countries, where flocks of sheep in- tervene, and consequently so soil the ground, unless there be rain every night, that it is difficult for hounds to thread their way over the grass countries. It was quite beautiful, to those who rode up to the hounds to- day, to notice the manner in which they aided and pressed on together across the middle of plough after plough. But I must hold hard— which none of us required to do to- day— and will only add, what I am sure every one will admit, that not only did no one go better, but none went so well, from find to finish ( nor ever in his youngest days did he go better), as the gallant Earl this day.. It was worth while coming a hundred miles to witness his beaming countenance as he gave their well- earned fox to a pack of hounds which may have its equal, but not its superior, in Great Britain. Pray excuse this very hurried pro- duction, as I have flung all attempts at fine writing to the winds, in my hurry and desire that my eyelids should not close before this o it- and- out magnificent run is placed on record for the infor- mation of some of our good fellows who were this day unhappily absent, and for the gratification of all whom it may concern and interest.— Yours, & c, THE SPECTATOR. Saturday, Jan 31. A DAY WITH THE WARWICKSHIRE, MR EDITOR : The meet on Tuesday was Mitford Bridge, trotted on to Woolford Wood, found directly, went away up to Batsford, turned to Aston Hays, thence to Batsford, and bore away over the flat, pointing for Poxton Blakemore. Left that on the right for Ebberton— up to this point pace tremendous, no one near the hounds— here the first check of a few minutes, but coming on the plough brought the hounds to hunting, which the}' did beautifully. On they went to near Mickleton Wood, just one field from which the fox jumped up in view of the hounds; from this they coursed him through a storm to Campden Tunnel, thus saving the life of as good a fox as ever wore a brush. Time 2h 25min. These hounds have had the best season up to this for some years. Great credit is due to Tom Matthews for bringing this long- established pack into its old form, as they are now what they were years gone by. They had a capital day, I am told, on Monday, killing a brace, and running a brace to ground.— Yours, & c, A WARWICKSHIRE MAN. THE WEST NORFOLK. MR EDITOR : Knowing at all times you like to hear what sport hounds are having, I will do my best to give an account of a good day the West Norfolk had on Monday, Feb 2 ; the meet Bartlemy Hills, Southacre. Drew a few small covers blank, trotted off to the Contract; a brace of foxes soon on foot, settled to one, a vixen. Run for twenty minutes very quick, was chased by a sheep dog, got on the line again, with slow hunting up to Marham, where we left her. Now for as fine a hunting run for anj' one that likes to see hounds hunt as ever was seen in any county. Trotted back to Narborough, drew some osier beds blank, on to Narford, a cover belonging to that staunch supporter and lover of hunting, Mr Anthony Hamond, of Westacre, whose covers are never drawn blank. I wish I could say the same for many others. The hounds were no sooner in than they got on the line of a fox who was evidently out visiting. He broke at the west end at half- past three, as if for Walton Wood, left Walton Common on the left, over the open to Westacre, through Swiney Wood, Gay ton Thorpe on the right, over Massingham Heath, his line evidently Houghton ; but being headed, turned to the right, through Harpley, when the Squire had them stopped, as it was getting dark. It was a treat to see the masterly style Harris hunted the hounds, and it only wanted a little more day- light to have accounted for as game a fox as ever ran. May we meet with many such is the wish of ONE WHO WAS THERE. CAPITAL RUN WITH THE EEDALE. MR EDITOR: On Friday, Jan30, these hounds metatKiplin The morning being rather wild, it was late before the worthy master, the Hon W. E. Duncombe, arrived, and it was past twelve o'clock before we commenced to draw. All the Kiplin covers proved blank, owing to the overflow of the river, as did also Streatlam whin, but we were more fortunate at Hutton Bonville plantations, where we found, and were quickly away. Leaving Hutton Bonville Hall to the right, we went straight for Deighton whin, which we skirted on the left, and then took for Hornby. The pace was now terrific, and over the pastures down to the side of the River Wiske it was all that the field could do to keep with the hounds. Crossing the Wiske near Hornbj' Bridge they wert through Hornby whin, and away for Dalton ; but he was headed by some people on the Dalton and Darlington road, and, the wind blowing strong at the time, he was lost, after a clipping- run of one hour and seven minutes, over a very heavy and strong fencing country. A stranger, whom I afterwards made out to be a Mr S. Pearson, of Cheshire celebrity, rode uncommonly well, and had decidedly the best of it.— Yours, & c, FORRARD. EXTRAORDINARY RUN~ WITH MR DAVIS' HARRIERS. MR EDITOR: TUESDAY, JAN 27.— Our meet was at the Phea- sant, Welland. By the time appointed a goodly number had assembled. The master having been told of the whereabouts of a famous old hare, who had given this pack a first- rate thing be- fore, we trotted on to Castle Morton, where Puss was put up, but, after a quick thing of a couple of miles round the Mill Farm, she was unaccountably lost. We then drew on to Horseley, and soon had one of the right sort on foot, making straight for Birts- morton. The country here was awfully deep, and the field, con- sequently, became very select. Leaving Miller's Court to the right, on we went at a fair hunting pace to Mr Thackwell's Brakes, where the scent became very cold, but the unerring nose of Warrior soon put us straight Hunted on to Longdon Marsh, where a rasper shook off the whole field but five, one of whom on a marvellous pony— certainly not more than thirteen hands high— flew it, to the admiration of all. Puss here again seemed to be making Birtsmorton her point, but being viewed too neir her pursuers to be pleasant, she still held to the deep ground, ran under Hill- end Bank for the Red House, Long- don, taking the Birtsmorton Brook, down to Longdon Brook, making a short turn to the right up to the Red House Farm. Here a short check occurred, which, owing to a very sportsman- like farmer, nearly proved fatal, but fortune favoured us, for our currant jelly friend had stopped to take breath and a look round on a fallow; but up again, and " forward" was the cry, straight to the Hill Farm, down to the right over the brook again, where, I regret to say, one of the immaculate five came to grief, but he was soon up and on again. Leaving Birtsmorton Court to the left, under Hill- end, again on to the grass land at Hillsworth. Leaving Longdon to the left, we steered straight for Drinkwater's Barn, over Welland brook, across Mr Lane's farm, by the Hurst. Although the shades of night were falling fast, neither Master, Hounds, nor Puss would give in, and on we came to Moreton Green; crossed over Welland and Castlemorton commons, back to the Feathers, over the Worcester and Gloucester road, by Druggers End, round by Mr Lane's Farm, on to Castlemorton Common again to Moreton Green, nearly the same ring as before; here we whipped off, it now being half- past six, ; and of course quite dark. Time, three hours and a half, the longest run after a hare ever heard of in this country. Every one was glad to see Lord Beauchamp looking and going so well; and I must not forget to mention the admirable condition the hounds were brought cat in by Page, and the able manner in which they were handled by our worthy Master. Amongst the few who really rode to the hounds were the Messrs Pope, the gentleman on the pony, whom all concerned will know, and two or three more. Towards night a gentleman on a grey cob, who evidently could see as well in the dark as in the light, became conspicuous from his bold riding. May this gallant little pack and their worthy Master enjoy many such a day's sport!— Yours, & c, LEPIIS. COLCHESTER CAMP BEAGLES. MR EDITOR : On Friday, Jan 30, the beagles met by invitation at Mr Parsons', Rivenshall; a promising morning. Found a brace of hares in the first fallow near the house; the beagles got well away with one, crossing the road and pointing to the wood behind the house into a turnip field, where Puss got entangled in a sheep net, and was at once run into. Drew on the line of the other hare, but the scent had become cold. Soon afterwards a fresh hare was moved in some grass ; over the Boxted and Colchester road she went away at a rattling pace, and soon reached Mr Fisher Hobbs' park, round which the little hounds drove her very fast; back across the road, holding on, leaving Rivershall to the left, running the road for some distance towards Langham, in which good hunting was shown ; they then turned out of it to the right, little Harebell hitting off the line in capital style; forward over the Bottom, and killed in the road close to Langham in thirty minutes, with scarcely a check. Next drew some fallows in the Valley of the Stour; hares too numerous, so decided to draw on the land of Mr Fisher Hobbs, who was out. The field were hospitably invited to partake of refreshment by Mr Whittaker on passing his house. Found immediately in a fallow; a sharp burst across the park, crossing the road, and was killed in a fallow soon after, without a check, in twelve minutes. Drew for the last hare, one of the right sort, which was found in the grass in front of Mr Hobbs' house; got away behind it, towards Rivershall. The hare lay down in a fallow near some turnips, was well worked up to by the pack, got up in view, crossed the park, headed back to the shrubbery, then crossed the Boxted road nearly in the same line as the last, and was killed in the open in a field of wheat. Time, 35 minutes. The scent was good, and the condition of the beagles proved to be also good in killing four hares, making good the old adage with regard to the game, " it is the pace that kills.'' The field were most hospitably entertained by Mr Parsons, by some thought not the worst part of the day's work. It must not be omitted that several fair ladies graced the field with their presence, and thus contributed materi- ally to give increased interest to the proceedings of the day.— Yours, & c, ONE THERE. Feb 2, 1863. HUNT DINNER AND PRESENTATION TO THE EARL OP WEMYSS. On Tuesday evening there was a gathering of foxhunters from all parts of the country at Coldstream, to witness the presentation of a portrait to the Earl of Wemyss, the noble owner and master of the hounds hunting parts of Berwickshire and North Northum- berland. The portrait was presented by subscription of the gen- tlemen who are in the habit of hunting with the pack, and by many others from all parts of the country, friends and admirers of Lord Wemyss. About 170 gentlemen sat down to dinner, in- cluding, besides the local squirearchy, tenantry, and others resi- dent on the eastern Border, a large representation of the gentle- men hunting with the Buccleuch, the East Lothian, and the Fife Foxhounds, and the Forfarshire Harriers. The opinion upon Mr Gourlay Steell's work has been of the most favourable and flattering kind. The portrait of Lord Wemyss is pronounced to be most faithful, giving not only a true likeness, but imparting the very spirit of the noble master. The painting necessarily par- takes more of the character of a picture than a portrait, but the likeness has not been sacrificed to the pictorial effect. The work is, in point of fact, a gallery of portraits; for all who have ever seen the stud and pack, will recognise in the picture the horse Dumfries on which the earl is mounted, and will know the portraits of Tom Channing, the huntsman, on Knock- hill, the second whip on Pallinsburn, and the stud groom on Welsbrock. Many of the hounds will also be distinguished, the artist having introduced Royal, Hazard, Gaspard, Banker, Rubicon, and Rally wood, the hounds who won the silver cup at Guisborough, as the best three couple of foxhounds exhibited. Harbinger, Hector, and other hounds are also prominent among the group. The picture is to be engraved, and the subscribers are to be presented with copies. The gathering was presided over by Mr Robertson, of Ladykirk, M. P., and Lord- Lieutenant of Ber- wickshire, and on his right sat the guest of the evening. In presenting the portrait the CHAIRMAN said: At Oxford Lord Wemyss had learned and imbibed one of the most useful of all lessons a young man gets at college, and in which I am sure his nephew and our young friend Mr Forbes will agree with me, viz, the love ef foxhunting, and how to keep his head straight [ laughter and cheers]— then he wentfor six or eight years to Leices- tershire, where, in the hunting archives of that country, his name is to this day remembered, along with his never- to- be- forgotten friend, the late Sir David Baird, whose no less popular son I am glad to see here to- night, to do tionour to his father's oldest friend and brother sportsman [ cheers]. In one word, did these good men and true and bold Scotchmen hold their own and their country's banner forward among the best of England and of Ire- land's sons? I say no more, because there were men in those days in Leicestershire— Tom Smith, Musters, Musgrave, Osbaldeston, White, Jersey, Mar, and many others— for whom no pace was ever too great, and whom no fence ever turned which lay between them and the hounds. Besides which, distinctions in regard to riding lead to jealousies, and jealousy in foxhunting I have ever detested, and I know no country in which there is so little as in this [ applause.] Melton and its surrounding country is un- doubtedly a magnificent hunting one, and a fine run in Leices- tershire " is undeniably a grand thing, but they are few and far between ; and I advisedly say that Lord We- myss' present hunting country, with its splendid variety, its" wild foxes, its fine ccenting character, its large enclosures, and, it may be, its large fences— though they are all practicable and negotiable, and we know that our noble friend never found one too large or impracticable for him yet— is inferior to none in Great Britain [ loud cheers]. Lord Wemyss, on his return to Scot- land in 1824, joined a most cheery and jovial hunting part}' in this country of Kelso, and hunted with the hounds of one who has done Lord Wemyss and us all the honour of being present here to- night, and who has long been regarded as ene of Scotland's most distinguished, most admired, and best beloved sons, the Duke of Buccleuch [ loud cheers]. His grace being then a minor, delegated to his friend Lord Wemyss, the charge of his hounds, and though now a matter of history, the eight years which that united party spent at Kelso together form a bright page in the hunting annals of Scotland. In 18- 32 Lord Wemyss left his charge at Kelso, and established a pack of his own, with Dunse for his head- quarters, but only hunting Berwickshire half the year, and East Lothian the other half, and, in one word, showed a great deal of sport, surrounded by as united and happy a hunting party as ever came and lived together. It was found, however, immensely inconvenient to change countries, stables, and kennels, and Lord Wemyss' quick eye early noticed the fine North Northumberland country, of which there are so many good representatives here to- night, who can go, and who do go, though they are ever willing te see our noble master— in that beautiful line of the old song— " The man who rides first, and who pilots the way." [ cheers]. It was then in the possession cf one— a native of Ber- wickshire— who had huhted it for four seasons, with a tolerable pack of hounds, and a tolerable huntsman, as some of you know, and what sport he had it is not for me to say. But with him it was the work of an instant, as is usual with him, to decide on resigning, with the approval of the country, and thus form, to my mind, the finest hunting country in the universe. It is now t wenty years ago, and some around this table will well remember the jovial dinner we had— when I had also the honour to preside— to commemorate his lordship's accession to and acceptance of office. The splendid sport which Lord Wemyss has shown during these last twenty years on both sides of the Tweed, in Berwickshire, and in North Northumberland, will long be remembered by those who have shared in it, and will never be forgotten by them till their life- blood ceases to flow within them. " The Earl of We- myss, good sport to his hounds, and long life to their master. The toast was received with tremendous cheering. The Earl of WEMYSS, in responding, said: I flatter myself that you consider I have not been wanting or negligent in the per- formance of my wishes, and that if any failure has taken place, you have attributed it more to adverse circumstances than to any want of will on my part. During a long period I have experienced the greatest kindness, hospitality, and attention from every one. I have ever met with a warm reception, I have ever found the right hand of good fellowship extended to give me a hearty wel- come, and I am proud to say I have formed friendships which I trust Y^ ill last as long as I live [ loud cheers], HARRIERS IN HAMPSHIRE. DEAR BELL: Having seen a letter in your last impression, under the signature of " iEsop," alluding to the different packs of harriers in Hampshire, I think it right to inform you that there is a pack which your correspondent seems to have over- looked. I refer to the Odiham Down Harriers, hunted by the popular master, Mr Stephen Smither, which have for this and many seasons past afforded sport second to none in this or any other county. I am not aware of " zEsopV whereabouts, but could he manage to reach the meets of this excellent little pack of warblers, I feel sure he would be amply repaid for his trouble. — Yours, & c, SAUNTERER. Jan 29, 1863. HUNT CHANGES. MR EDITOR : In reference to your last week's announcement of " Hunt Changes," will you allow me to state, as respects the Old Berkshire country, that, although it is perfectly true Mr Duffield, after having hunted the country most successfully for the last six years, retires at the end of the present season, to the great regret of all; yet there is no foundation for the statement that " Mr Morrellhas purchased the hounds, and is going, in conjunction with Mr Bouverie, to resume his command in the country." Mr Bouverie, as President of the O. B. H. Club, has, as I happen to know, greatly interested himself in procuring a successor to Mr Duffield; but as yet nothing is definitely settled, and while any communication respecting the hunt would be properly addressed to him as president, I think I may confidently say he has no in- tention of becoming master.— Yours, & c, GEO. F. CROWDY, Sec O. B. H. C. HUNT CHANGES. It is reported in hunting circles that Lord Spencer will retire from the management of the Pytchley country at the expiration of the present season, and that Lord Hopet- own will resume the command. Mr Clowes has secured the services of John Goddard to hunt the Quorn Hounds, in the place of Tread well, who, as we an- nounced last week, leaves them at the close of Lord Stam- ford's term; and should Goodall go to Mr Tailby, and Treadwell then only treat with Sir John, it would be " change and change about." George Turner leaves Mr Digby, after five years in the Black- moor Vale country, and is open to an engagement. George Orbell is also " going." Bacon's engagement as whipper- in to the Albrighton terminates with the present season. THE LATE ROBERT SMITH. MR EDITOR : I beg to acknowledge, through your columns, the following donations which I have received for the widow of my late huntsman, Robert Smith:— E. D. £ 3, Mrs E. D. £ 1, H. A. Blount £ 1, Wiretwist 32 postage stamps, M. Gavacan £ 1, T. Clark, huntsman, Badminton 10s, Two Whippers- in at Badmin- ton 5s each, Stud Groom at Badminton 5s, J. A. D. £ 2, Mrs D. £ 1, Sir E. Pakenham £ 1, P. C. 2s 6d, C. D. £ 2, Robt Tocock, huntsman, Haines Hill, £ 1, Miss Pakenham £ 1. Should I re- ceive any further contributions I shall acknowledge them in your next impression.— Yours, & c, G. R, DEASE. Turbotston Coole, County Westmeath. Feb 5, 1863. " LAWN MEETS AND TOM NODDIES."— Under the above title an article appeared in our columns last week, which, owing te the signature being accidentally torn, was credited to " Adam." It should have been signed " Jisop," having been written by the author ef the letter on " Hallooing with Hounds,'' which we pub- lished in our last, as well as another, which appears this week, on " Punctuality with Hounds." IRISH INTELLIGENCE EXTRA CURR&. GH APRIL MEETING, 1863. APRIL 28.— Renewal of the KILDARE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, with 50 added ; one mile and a quarter on the Peel Course ; 13 subs, two of whom declared. Weights raised 121b. age st lb Socrates 4.. 8 12 O'Connell .... a.. 8 8 Minerva ...... 4.. 8 7 Redskin 4.. 8 6 Robin Hood, by Red Heart .. 4.. 7 12 APRIL 29.— TRAINERS' STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50added; Waterford Post; 13 subs, one of whom declared, age st lb Dhu Regan ..., 3.. 7 6 Acorn., 3.. 7 4 Lightning 3.. 7 2 Br c by Gemma di Vergy — Mother Birch3,, 7 0 age st lb B c, byArtillery — Bellman's dam 3.. 6 9 Bull's Run 3.. 6 5 Bellman and Orphan Girl paid forfeit. age st lb age st lb Lawyer 5.. 9 5 GoodforNothing Socrates 4.. 8 2 ( latePersigny) O'Connell a.. 7 II by Prime Minerva 4.. 7 10 Minister .... 3.. 6 7 Redskin 4.. 7 8 Emily 3.. 6 2 RobinHood 4.. 7 0 B c, by Artillery Mainstay 3.. 6 9 — Bellman's dam.. 3.. S 10 The WELLINGTON STAKES did not fill. JUNE MEETING, 1863. The KIRWAN SKAKES of 15 sovs each, with 50 added, Post on the Flat, did not fill. age st lb Bull's Run .. .. 3.. 5 7 B f, by Cup- bawn out of Robin Hood's dam 3.. 5 7 D. B., 3 yrs, 6st 21b paid forfeit. CRYSTAL PALACE.— Return of admissions for six days ending Saturday, Feb. 7 ( including season ticket holders), 9,664. REIGATE ELECTION.— The polling commenced on Thursday morning at eight o'clock, and during the first three or four hours Mr Wilkinson was ahead of his opponent. Mr Gotfer, however, gradually decreased the majority against him, and at four o'clock the numbers were— Gower 344, Wilkinson 335; majority for Gower, 9. DEATH OF THE MARQUIS OP LANSDOWNE.— This venerabl and esteemed nobleman died on Saturday week, at his country seat of Bowood, and by his death one of the few links that con- nect the present generation with the great names of Fox and Pitt has been removed. He was born in 1780, and was consequently in his 83d year. He entered the House of Commons as soon as he attained his majority, and in his 26th year he was Chancellor of the Exchequer in Fox's administration ; and from that time till within the last few years he has ever held a prominent position in political life. His death was accelerated by a fall he had while walking on his own terrace at Bowood, about ten days ago, by which he cut his head rather sharply. It was thought that no serious consequences would ensue, but on Tuesday week unfa- vourable symptoms set in, and he gradually sank till Saturday week, when he died. HEALTH OF LONDON.— The deaths registered in the week ending Jan 31, were 1,354, being 112 below the average. Small- pox was fatal in 39 cases; scarlatina in 49 ; measles, 34; typhus, 71, & c, & c. The births were 1,123 boys, and 988 girls— total 2,111. It is decided that for the present the Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamers shall not touch at Jubal, in the Red Sea. The danger of the coast is said to be the cause. OPENING 0E PARLIAMENT. THE QUEEN'S SPEECH. On Thursday Parliament was opened by Royal Com mission, when the Lord Chancellor read the following speech : — " MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN : Her Majesty commands us to inform you that since you were last assembled she has declared her consent to a marriage between his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and her Royal Highness the Princess Alexandra, daughter of Prince Christian of Denmark ; and Her Majesty has concluded thereupon a treaty with the King of Denmark, which will be laid before you. " The constant proofs which Her Majesty has received of your attachment to her person and family persuade her that you will participate in hef sentiments on an event so interesting to Her Majesty, and which, with the blessing of God, will, she trusts, prove so conducive to the happiness of her family and to the wel- fare of her people. " Her Majesty doubts not that you will enable her to make provision for such an establishment as you may think suitable to the rank and dignity of the Heir Apparent to the Crown of these realms. " A revolution having taken place in Greece, by which the throne of that kingdom has become vacant, the Greek nation have expressed the strongest desire that Her Majesty's son Prince Alfred should accept the Greek crown. This unsolicited and spontaneous manifestation of goodwill towards Her Majesty and her family, and of a due appreciation of the benefits conferred by the principles and practice of the British Constitution, could not fail to be highly gratifying, and has been deeply felt by Her Majesty. " But the diplomatic engagements of Her Majesty's Crown, together with other weighty considerations, have prevented Her Majesty from yielding to this general wish of the Greek nation. " Her Majesty trusts, however, that the same principles of choice which led the Greek nation to direct their thoughts, in the first instance, towards his Royal Highness Prince Alfred, may guide them to the selection of a sovereign under whose sway the kingdom of Greece may enjoy the blessings of internal prosperity, and of peaceful relations with other states; and if in such a state of things the Republic of the Seven Islands should declare a deli- berate wish to be united to the Kingdom of Greece, Her Majesty would be prepared to take such steps as may be necessary for a revision of the treaty of November, 1815, by which that Republic was reconstituted and was placed under the protection of the British Crown. " Her Majesty's relations with foreign powers continue to be friendly and satisfactory. " Her Majesty has abstained from taking any step with a view to induce a cessation of the conflict between the contending par- ties in the North American States, because it has not yet seemed to Her Majesty that any such overtures could be attended with a probability of success. " Her Majesty has viewed with the deepest concern the deso- lating warfare which still rages in those regions; and she has witnessed with heartfelt grief the severe distress and suffering which that- war has inflicted upon a large class of Her Majesty's subjects, but which have been borne by them with noble fortitude and with exemplary resignation. It is some consolation to Her Majesty to be led to hope that this suffering and this distress are rather diminishing than increasing, and that some revival of em- ployment is beginning to take place in the manufacturing districts. " It has been most gratifying to Her Majesty to witness the abundant generosity with which all classes of her subjects in all parts of her empire have contributed to relieve the wants of their suffering fellow- countrymen; and the liberality with which her Majesty's colonial subjects have on this occasion given their aid has proved that, although their dwelling- places are far away, their hearts are still warm with unabated affection for the land of their fathers. " The relief committess have superintended with constant and laborious attention the distribution of the funds entrusted to their charge. " Her Majesty commands us to inform you that she has con- cluded with the King of the Belgians a treaty of commerce and navigation, and a convention respecting joint- stock companies. That treaty and that convention will be laid before you. " Her Majesty has likewise given directions that there shall be laid before you papers relating to the affairs of Italy, of Greece, and of Denmark, and that papers shall also be laid before you re- lating to occurrences which have lately taken place in Japa'n. " GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS: Her Majesty has directed that the estimates for the ensuing year shall be laid be- fore you. They have been prepared with due regard to economy, and will provide for such reductions of expenditure as have ap- peared to be consistent with the proper efficiency of the public service. " MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN: We are commanded by Her Majesty to inform you that, notwithstanding the continuance of the civil war in North America, the general commerce of the country during the past year has not sensibly diminished. " The treaty of commerce which Her Majesty concluded with the Emperor of the French has already been productive of results highly advantageous to both the nations to which it applies ; and the general state of the revenue, notwithstanding many un- favourable circumstances, has not been unsatisfactory. " Her Majesty trusts that these results may be taken as proofs that the productive resources of the country are unimpaired. " It has been gratifying to Her Majesty to observe the spirit of order which happily prevails throughout her dominions, and which is so essential an element in the well- being and prosperity of nations. " Various measures of public usefulness and improvement will be submitted for your consideration ; and Her Majesty fervently prays that in all your deliberations the blessing of Almighty God may guide your counsels to the promotion of the welfare and happiness of her people." Both houses then adjourned, and met again at four o'clock. HOUSE OF LORDS. THURSDAY,- THE PRINCE OF WALES.- H. R. H. the Prince of Wales took the oaths and his seat with the usual cere- monies. There was a very large attendance of peers. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York also took the oaths. THE ADDRESS.— GOVERNMENT POLICY, THE OPPOSI- TION, & c.— Lord DUDLEY moved the address, which was merely a re- echo of the Eoyal Speech. It was seconded by Lord GRANABD. The Earl of DERBY having contrasted the sorrowful condo- lence which it had been the duty of the house to offer to the Queen last year with the pleasant task of congratulating Her Ma- jesty and the Prince of Wales on his approaching marriage with a princess of the highest merit on the present occasion, ex- pressed as his highest wish that the union of the Prince of Wales might be as happy as, but more lasting than, that of his royal parents. He then turned to political subjects. He regretted the Government had not acceded to the wish of the Emperor of the French to mediate between the North and South in America, but otherwise approved of the course they had pursued with regard to that unhappy country. He could not agree with many of his po- litical friends that the time had arrived for the recognition of the South, for the consequences of recognition, to judge from prece- dents, must be intervention by force of arms, and he did not con- sider that such a course as that would be sanctioned by the country. He feared that the hopes of amelioration in the state of Lancashire would not be realised for sometime, and that much help would be required for the next two years, partly on account of the price of cotton, and partly owing to the glut i n the market. He then touched on Lord Russell's interference with Denmark, and said he mighthave given his advice toDenmark in a private despatch so as not to have aggravated the difficulties of that country. Then, in re- gard to offering hospitality to the Pope, could anything have been more unnecessary or more unhappy than the time when it was offered, or the asylum suggested ? A far more important topic, however, was the recent revolution in Greece, and the offer of the crown to Prince Alfred, and he much wished to know why Greece was allowed so long a time to remain in suspense as to the determination of the English Government. Her Majesty's Go- vernment was in this dilemma— either they had originally in- tended to accept the throne, apart from treaty obligations; or they had been frightened from that course by the strong language of Russia and France. The important position of the Ionian Islands, and especially of Corfu, was connected with our power in the Mediterranean and our trade with India, and rendered their surrender a matter of the highest consequence, and one not to be lightly or inconsiderately made. But to whom were they to be surrendered ? Why, to a Government not yet constituted, and still in the throes of revolution. He considered that the condi- tional cession of these islands to a Government not yet formed was one of the greatest mistakes ever yet made, but one not yet too late for the country to rectify, and he earnestly conjured Par- liament and the country to oppose themselves to an act the most suicidal he had ever heard of. In conclusion, he briefly alluded to the parliamentary prospects held out in the Speech, and made a touching allusion to the late Marquis of Lansdowne. Lord RUSSELL vindicated the conduct of the Government in not acceding to the request of the French Emperor in regard to mediation between the belligerent parties in America, as the time had not arrived for such a course. He repelled the charge of meddling brought against him by Lord Derby, and showed the inconsistency of that noble lord, whs blamed him for not med- dling in America and Mexico, and did not praise him for med- dling at Denmark and Rome. In his wish to prevent any rup- ture of the peace of Europe he had given his advice to Denmark, and, although it had not been accepted, he was convinced that it would have placed Denmark in a better position than she occu- pied as regarded Schleswig at the present time. He then detailed the origin of the proposal to the Pope, which, it appeared, was only a reply to a question put by the Pope on the subject to Mr Odo Russell at an interview sought by the Pope himself. Nothing could be further from the truth than that the claim of Prince Alfred to the throne of Greece had been given up on account of the strong language of France and Russia. Her Majesty's Go- vernment had been the first to recur to the protocol excluding the scions of the royal families of the three contracting countries, and the consequence was that Prince Leuchtenberg was ultimately given up by Russia. He differed in toto from Lord Derby on the question of the cession of the Ionian Islands. The" Ionian Islands were a free state, and were so mentioned in the treaty of 1815, and held only in trust by this country, a trust which we ought to discharge for the benefit and wishes of their inhabitants. We, therefore, had told them, not lightly nor inconsiderately, that after consultation of the parties to the treaty of 1815, of the wishes of the Ionian Islanders themselves, and on certain condi- tions imposed by ourselves, they should, if they desired, be united to Greece. If this cession should help to develop the resources of Greece, it was only following out the policy of the Government of establishing constitutional government whenever they had the means. A panegyric on the private and public career of the late Lord Lansdowne formed the conclusion of an able vindication of the policy of the Government against the attacks of Lord Derby. Lord MALMESBUHY supported the views of Lord Derby, and was opposed by Lord GREY, and, after some further conversation on foreign politics, the house adjourned. FRIDAY— THE VOLUNTEERS.— LordLLANOVERasked the Under- Secretary of State for War whether it was the intention of the Government to propose any measure during the present session for the purpose of carrying out the recommendations con- tained in the report of the Volunteer Commission appointed to inquire into thejstate of the volunteer force of the country? Earl DE GREY said it was the intention of the Government to propose to Parliament a bill substantially carrying out the recom- mendations suggested by the Volunteer Commission. Of course the requisite sum for that purpose would have to be included in the estimates, and a bill would have to be introduced into Parlia- ment. It was not necessary at that moment he should enter into further detail, especially as the subject would come before them when the estimates were under discussion. Some further conversation ensued on the subject, in the course of which Earl DE GREY said it was the intention of Govern- ment, in issuing clothes to the volunteers, to require a certain definite number of days'service, and they should conform to all the regulations laid down, one of which would be the clothing of the whole force according to a certain definite pattern. Their lordships then adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS. THURSD &. Y — THE ADDRESS, & c.— The Address was moved by Mr CALTHORPE, and seconded by Mr BAZLEY. Mr DISRAELI reviewed the policy of Government, and took a very similar course to that pursued by Lord Derby in the House of Lords. On the subject of China he wished to have some in- formation as to what was going on, and as to the employment of British subjects in the contest between the Emperor of China and his rebellious subjects. He wanted to know whether this was a policy which the house approved ? If we were to support the Emperor against the Taepings we might be involved in another Chinese war, and with such a policy there could be no reduction of expenditure. The house had been promised in the Speech papers relating to the affairs of Denmark. Italy, and Greece. On the latter subject he thought much information might be ex- pected from Ministers in explanation of the policy pursued by Earl Russell towards Turkey, and especially his proposal greatly to increase the territory of Greece by reducing the territory ® f Her Majesty. The Ionian Islands had been conquered by us, and were in our military possession, and their cession to Greece was not merely the resignation of a protectorate. It would be en- couraging Greece to aspire to other possessions at the expense of the Turkish empire, contrary to the course of policy hitherto pur- sued by our Government, and necessitating a result which they had denounced. He had heard no argument to justify this measure, which, in his opinion, might lead to serious conse- quences. Lord PALMERSTON defended the foreign policy of the Govern- ment against the attack of Mr Disraeli. So far as China was con- cerned that policy was designed to protect our commerce, the China market being one of the most valuable outlets for our ma- nufacturing industry. The Taepings were the enemies of tran- quillity and order, and it was absolutely necessary to put them down before we could develop our commercial interests in that part of the world. With regard to the candidature for the Greek throne, all he could say was that Her Majesty's Government being of opinion that the protocol of 1830 would prevent a British prince from being eligible, they had at the earliest possible mo- ment communicated their impression to the Greek Minister in London. With respect to the proposal to give the crown to the Prince of Saxe- Coburg, negotiations were still in progress, and ho was unable to state definitely what might be their termination. He considered that the cession of the Ionian Islands would be a wise and generous measure, not detrimental to England, and most beneficial to Greece. Much importance had been attached to an interview which had taken place between the Pope and Mr Odo Russell, but the facts of the case were, not that Mr;, ido Russell had recommended the Pontiff to quit Rome, and seei an asylum in Malta, but that the Pope had sent for Mr Russei ^ d inquired whether, in the event of his Holiness being oblQ„ k to leave Rome, England would be disposed to extend to hifti her hospitality and protection, to which Mr Russell replied that England always afforded an asylum to any European Sovereign who might claim it. After replying to the objections of various speakers, the noble lord, in noticing a statement that great dis- tress prevailed in Ireland, observed that, although it was no doubt very serious, there was no case to render parliamentary interference necessary by the employment of the people on public works. After some further discussion the Address was agreed to, and the house adjourned. FRIDAY.— Beyond a few notices for introducing new bills, and a discussion on the report of the Address being brought up, no- thing of any importance took place. CITY INTELLIGENCE. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL NEWS. The principal event in connection with monetary affairs during the past week has been the liquidation of the bills due on the 4th, which, as usual, has stimulated the demand for discount accom- modation, and imparted firmness to the quotations. Symptoms of increasing easiness, however, are now apparent, and three months' bills of a superior class can be negotiated without diffi- culty at 4| per cent, and short- dated securities are even taken at 4g per cent. There has been within the last few days an influx of gold into the Bank of England, and this, in conjunction with advices of an improvement in the Parisian Money Market, has induced greater confidence among capitalists here. There is still an abundance of money, and the commercial demands are very moderate, although the mercantile operations of the country are conducted on an extensive scale. Owing to the easier tendency of the discount market Consols have improved, and the closing quotations yesterday ( Friday) afternon were 92| | for transfer, and 92f for the account. During the past week business in the Foreign Stock Market continued active, and prices have shown some important varia- tions. Greek Bonds were largely dealt in, and have exhibited a decline of about 4 per cent, while Turkish Bonds have been ex- ceedingly Isuoyant, the Old Six per Cents having improved 2 to 3 per cent, the Loan of 1858 1 per cent, and the Paid- up Loan of 1862 i to f per cent. SATURDAY EVENING. There was very little animation in the English stock market to- day, and prices underwent no change of importance. Consols closed at 92| | for money, and 92J to 92j for the account. In the Foreign market Greek Bonds were a shade firmer, clos- ing at 20f 20f. Old Turkish Six per Cents were steady at 89| 90J; the Loan of 1858 at 72 to 72|; and the Loan of 1862 im- proved to 685 68f. Railway shares generally were at enhanced prices. Joint Stock Bank and Miscellaneous shares were dull at previ- ous quotations. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF TUESDAY, FEB 3. BANKRUPTCIES ANNULLED. Ilenrv Samuel, Strand, jeweller. Richard Clarke, Guildford, and Basinghall- street. BANKRUPTS. R. S. Harding, New Broad- st, and Queen'g- rd, Dalston, auctioneer. John Jeremiah Benson, St Paul's- road, YValworth, general dealer. Elias Davis, Little Alie- street, Goodman's- fieids, journeyman jeweller. John Gibbs, Well- street, Hackney. Mary Barnard, Sloaue- street, Chelsea. John Partington, Pickering- place. Bayswater, grocer. Wm. Davies, Four Dove- court, St Martin's- le- Grand, dairyman. Henry Kittler Brown, late of Carlisle- street, Lambeth. Chas." Spedding, Sun- street, Bishopsgate- street, saddler's ironmonger. H. YValker, Northampton- pl, St Johu's- st- rd, Clerkenwell, bootmaker. Wm. S. Martin, Walham Green, and Crane- court, Fleet- street, editor. George Lawrence Neumann, Little Tower- street, commission agent. 15. Packer, late of Market- st, Northampton, wholesale shoe manufctr, Fenwick Carr, Robins- m's- row, Kingsland, baker. R. Brunton. Weasenham and YY'ootton, Norfolk, farmer and blcksmth, John Taft, Hillingdon, near Oxbridge, brickmaker. Edward Lewis, High- street, Marylebone, grocer. C., T., A., and C. Ualibert, Aldermanbury, Paris, & c, leather merchts^ Auguste Alexandre Maelfer, Bedford- st, Strand, wine- house keeper. Joshua Fmner, Chelsea, director of the Cricceth Slate Company. John M'Lellan, late © f Wymondham, draper. Thomas Baker, South Minims, publican. Frederick lies Helllcar, Southampton street, Pentonville, grocer. Joseph Bond, Lincoln's Inn- fields, assistant in a woollen warehouse. George James Bastard, Gravesend, journeyman carpenter. Claudius Martin, Tnrnham Green- rd, clerk to a scientific institution- Win. Henry Randall, Brook- street, Lambeth. J. Manderson, jun, Aldershott, clerk in Royal Engineer Department. James Jennings, Gravel- lane, Southwark, stationer. Matthew Robert Rackham, Norwich, billbroker. Henry Medley, sen, Castle- street, Holborn, tailor. Wm. Turley, late of Poland- street, tailor. Wm. Hammond Richardson, late of Fenchurch- st, commission agents. George Lewingdon, liridport, commercial traveller. Joseph Duggan, Birmingham, plumber. James Goucher, Shrewsbury, grocer. George Carter, Biddulph, Staffordshire, grocer. Jacob Ferris, South YVraxhall, Wiltshire. Nicholas Cornish, Newton St Oyres, Devonshire, farmer. James Alderson, Halifax, Yorkshire, overlooker. Joseph Crltchlow, Bakeweil, Derbyshire, Innkeeper. Matthew John Mason, Maghull, Lancashire, bookkeeper. James Bryson, Liverpool, provision merchant. Frances and Thomas Batty, Liverpool, builders. John Lythgoe, Liverpool, beerseller. Joseph Rushton, Wigan, grocer. John Shuttlewortb, late of Heaton Norris, Lancashire, coach builder. Edward Wiggle.: worth, Burnley, Lancashire, publican. John George and Remigius Blake, Monkwearmouth, file manufactrs. Wm. Knight, Birmingham, butcher. Wm. Henry Hinton, Birmingham, assistant to a furniture broker. Thomas Cock, Clifton, licensed victualler. Samuel Davis, Yatton, Somersetshire, saddler. John Hill, Bedininster, beer retailer. Win. Kirk, Manchester, painter. Thomas Cooke, Kilsby, Northamptonshire, innkeeper. Peter Brough, Bowness, Cumberland, grocer. J. Smith, late of YVilden. Hartlebury, Worcestershire, beer- house kpr„. Sarah Ann and Elizabeth Page, Ipswich, schoolmistresses. Joshua Turner Long, Cheltenham, retailer of beer. Charles Philip Burnett, Lincoln, tailor. Robert Read, Newport, Isle of Wight, tailor. John Ham, Redruth, butcher. Robert Boardman, Farnworth, near Bolton, provision dealer. John M liner Hart, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, journeyman machinist. Edward Aston, Wolve rhampton, ground bailiff. Charles Reynolds, YVillenhall, bolt maker. Cornelius Thomas Remmett, YVolverhampton, designer. James Edward Hill, Rusholme, near Manchester, plumber. Edward Rutter, Cannock, Staffordshire, beer- house keeper. John Bullas, sen, Pelsall, Staffordshire, licensed victualler. James Bell, YVednesbury, grocer. John Joyce, Wednesburv, journeyman shoemaker. Wm. Cottle, Chittlehampton, Devonshire, farmer. George Andrews, King's Lynn, Norfolk. Jas. Catt, King's Lynn and East Dereham, journeymancoacli builder.- Charles YVilson, Leicester, shoe manufacturer. Jehn Ellis, Chester, house painter. Thomas Foord, Sheerness, labourer. John Parry, jun, Llanbeder, Brecknockshire, farmer. George French, Christchurch Barracks, Southampton, publican. John Saunders, Wrembdon, Somersetshire, Charles Thewlls, Beechfield, Barnsley, Yorkshire, innkeeper. John North, Dawley. Henry Mark Harrison, Bridlington, hairdresser. Emanuel Southwell, Bradford, butcher's assistant. Benjamin Hornett, Aston, Hertfordshire, beer- house keeper. George Ferguson, Streetham, near Northallerton, Yorkshire, farmer; SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. W. Shaw, Edinburgh, cattle dealer. M. Robson, Hawick, china merchant. E. Stewart, Glasgow, ladies' bootmaker. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF FRIDAY, FEB 6, BANKRUPTS. Isaac Solomon Joseph, Stanley- terrace, Bayswater, bristle merchant. James Crescent Shaw, Dorking, Surrey, commission agent. Frederick S. YVinter, Mary- street, Regent's Park, commission agents Samuel Jacobs, Gravel- lane, Houndsditch, furniture broker. Thomas Lodge, Shaftesbury, Dorsetshire, fishmonger. William Simpson Potter, Adam- street, Adelphi. Robert C. Baker, Park- street Camberwell, architectural sculptor. Mary Scott, Cottage- grove, Peckham, sempstress. John Goodall, Surbiton, Surrey, beershop keeper. Richard Landrev, Manchester- street, Gray's Inn- road, linen draper.. Wm. Turner, Salisbury- terrace, Ball's Pond- read, Islington, tailor- John Hugh YVaring, Poultry, attorney- at- law. Thomas Slaney Fryer, Hoxton Market, cabinet maker. Richard Read Willis, Kelvedon, Essex, schoolmaster. William Baker, Blandford- street, Middlesex, dealer in turnery. William Jones, Marl borough- road, Peckham, commission agent- Thomas Robert Llmbery Hooper, Welling, Kent, surgeon. Thomas Jarrett, Maidstone, cattle dealer. William Walker, London- rd., Southwark, assistant to a cheesemonger. Achille Hue, South- row, Golden- square. Chas. Mourilyan, GtWlnchester- st., Plmlico, master in merchant service. William Hart, Guildford, veterinary surgeon, Thomas Shettle, Freemantle, Southampton. Peter Dorvvard, Mary- street, Clapham-. road, starch manufacturer. George Bell Harkes, Mary- street, Clapham- road, starch manufacturer- Charles Lowin, Edmonton, dealer in timber. George S. Melland, St Bennet's- pl, Gracechurch- st, commission agent, G. B. Robins, James- street, Kennlngton Park. George F. Church, Giltspur- street, boot and shoe manufacturer. G. and J. Shears, Murray- st, Hoxton, boot and shoe manufacturers. George Chambers, Devonshire- terrace, Kensington, artist- Joseph Gardner, Sutherland- place, Bayswater, licensed victualler. Christian Gerds, Argyle- street, Reaent- street, tailor. John B. Moor and Edward Moor, Ely- place, Holborn, jewellers- Thomas Perrins, Birmingham. John Clayton, Stableford, Staffordshire, blacksmith. Thomas Horsfleld, Birmingham, tailor. Edward Satterthwaite, Bilston, Staffordshire, publican. Mark Chapman, Newport, Monmouthshire, painter and glazier. Walter Henry Baker, Meare, Somersetshire, draper. - Phi Ipt Guy, Beomlnster, Dorsetshire, butcher. William Henry Wo - dhou. se, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, printer. Samuel Stears, Leeds, cutler. S. Wheelhouse, Radcliffe Bridge, Lancashire, bookseller. AVilliam Lucas, Manchester, silk broker. Alfred Andrew, Droylsden- road, near Manchester, clerk. T. W. Huntley, Heworth- lane, Durhsm, grocer. Swithin Berry, Norwich, coachsmith. W. D. Bitton, Norwich, commission agent. William Clarebrough, Sheffield, mason. George Wyer, Leadenham, Lincolnshire, veterinary surgeon. Matthew Hart, Bawtry, Y « rkshire. John Groom, HIgham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, shoemaker. Henry Sarfas, Stepney, mast and block maker. John Moses Richardson, Llanghan . Sussex, timber dealer. Charles Smith, YVoolwich. butcher. Edwin Battley, Epsom, tea dealer and grocer. William Henry Dash, Drummond- street, Euston- square, hatter. Thomas Matthew Peacock, Upper YVhitecross- street, boot maker. H. Maugham & W. A. Maugham, Greenwich, serap. iron. manufacturers,. Augustus Frederick Pettigrew, Holloway. Joseph YVatson, St James's- mews, Regent's Park, cab proprietor. Moses Gammon, Skirnett, Buckinghamshire, thrasher. James Gainey, YVhitechapel, grocer and cheesemonger. George Peisley, Oakley, Buckinghamshire, wheelwright. Sundal Blumentbal, Coventry, wholesale jeweller. William Osborn, Birmingham, hersehair pad manufacturer. George Corneliusen, Bootle, near Liverpool, bookkeeper. John William Guilmette, Manchester, chemist and druggist. John Coverdale, Thirsk, Yorkshire, grocer's assistant. Robert Greaves, Spofforth, Yorkshire, schoolmaster and labourer. Philip Trelsar Lawry, Redruth, Cornwall, farmer. William Burton Miles, Canterbury, publican. Benjamin Mutton, Canterbury, horse dealer. Robert Hart, Canterbury, general dealer. David Ilumphria, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, hay dealer. Edward Brown, Coventry, YVarwickshire, watch manufacturer. William Smith, Coventry, YVarwickshire, tailor and grocer. George Pinner, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, market gardener. William Gooeh, Norwich. John Cope, Seighford, Staffordshire, wheelwright John Edwards, Plasgwanas, Merionethshire, farmer, Thomas Robinson, Newcastle- upon- Tyne, master mariner. ThomasOrmandy. Barrow- in- Furness, Lancashire, butcher. George Whiting, Moulton, Northamptonshire, shoemaker. Joseph Roberts, Hereford, beerhouse keeper. Thos. Richards, the Coedway, Alberbury, Montgomeryshire, saddler. Jehn Brockbank, Carlisle, Cumberland, boot and shoemaker. Samuel Deal, Sedbury, Suffolk, wheelwright. William Townsend, Littledean, Gloucestershire, innkeeper. John Prout, West Alvington, Devonshire, lime burner, ,, Thomas Woodford, St Ebbe, Offord, butcher. \ Robert Snook, Southampton, watchmaker. i John Wright, Tillingham, Essex, butcher. William Newnes, Maldon, Essex, bootmaker. John Woodcock, Dodworth, Silkstone, Yorkshire, shopkeeper. Robert Charles Simpson, Gloucester, saddler. W. Taylor, Long Leavens, Barnwood, Gloucester, commission agent- John Skinner, Torquay, Devon, builder. John Burrows, Babbicombe. Devon, baker. Reuteen Marshall, Halifax, Yorkshire, weaver. Henry Gregg, Bowness, Cumberland, innkeeper. Thomas Whitcomb, Newtown, near Gosport, beer retailer, Francis Lethbridge, Hunsdon, Devon, farmer. George Crick, Southsea, Portsea, Hants, brewer. Henry Leonard Cross, Landport, Hants, baker. Abraham Hancock, Wolstanton, Staffordshire, miner. John Fencott, Dymock, Gloucestershire, farmer. Robert Charles Simpson, Gloucester, saddler. William Roberts, Netherton, Dudlev, Worcestershire. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATION. Hugh M'Lennan, Edinburgh, gardener. 1 / f I - t Printed and Published by WILLIAM CHARLES CLEMENT, at the Office, 170, Strand, in the Parish of St. Clement Danes, in the City and Liberty of Westminster.— SUNDAY Feb 8, 1863,