SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 1863. AND SPORTING CHRONICLE LATEST EDITION. TH « EARLY publication commences at Five o'Clock on Saturday Mornings,- Agents for Ireland, Messrs Smith, and Son, 21, Lower Saekville- street, Dublin. Foreign Agent, Mr Cowie, St Ann's- lane, General Post Office. STAMPED EDITION, SIXPENCE J UNSTAMPED, FIVEPENCE. Office, 170, Strand. 10 ADVERTISERS.— Advertisements not exceeding eight lines are charged os each, and Is for every extra line. They cannot be received AFTER POUR O'CLOCK on Friday afternoon. Post Office Orders must he made payable at the Strand Post Office to William Clement. Postage stamps not taken. EADING STEEPLE CHASES will take place be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- i T" UCAS'S REPOSITORY, Liverpool.— Select i on Wednesday and Thursday, February 11 and 12, 1863, under , JL TEKSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the i H J Sales.— Messr- LUCAS and Co beg to intimate to noblemen and ' • •• - - - • • " - 1 —" 1 " v *>-'- -* T>— gentlemen having hunters and other valuable Worses to dispose of that tlioiT rmvt fiPT. Pl1! 1 till FQ . irill SHREWSBURY SPRING MEETING, March 12th and 13th, 1863, being the Thursday and Friday following LFIKST DAY.- The HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 10 sovs each, 5 ft, and 1 only if declared, with so sovs added; the winner of a hurdle race after the declaration of the weights to carry 71b extra, or the second horse 31b extra ; the winner to give 10 sovs towards expenses ; the se- cond to save his stake; entrance 1 sov, which must in each case be re- mitted at the same time, or tne entry will not be accepted under any circumstances : five to start or the added money will not be given; about two miles and a quarter, over eight flights of hurdles. SECOND DAY.— The SPRING STEEPLE CHASE ( over the New Course) of 100 sovs, added to a Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, 5 ft, and 1 onlv if declared; the winner of any handicap steeple chase alter the weights are published to carry 71b, or the second 31b extra ; the winner to pay 20 sovs towards expenses; the second to save his stake; entrance 2 sovs, which must in each case be remitted at the time of entrance, or the entry will not be accepted under any circumstances ; six to start ( bona fide the property of different owners) or the added money will not be given ; about three miles and a half. The LONGNER STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP PLATE of 50 sovs ; winners after the publication of the weights 71b extra, the second 31b; 12 sub- scribers or no race ; any number of horses the property of the same owner may run : entrance 2 sovs, to be sent at the time of entry; two miles and a quarter, over the New Course. _ These stakes close on Tuesday, Feb 3 ; weights in due time. The SELLING HURDLE RACE of 3 sovs each, with 20 added ; three years lOst, four years 12st 21b, Ave 12st 91b, six and aged l2st 121b ; mares and geldings allowed ,51b ; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses ; a winner after the day of entry to carry 71b extra; the winner to be sold for 50 sovs, if for 25 sovs allowed 71b ; aboutonemile and three quarters, over six flights of hurdles. To close and name to the Clerk of the Races by 7 o'clock the night before running. For other races and stakes closing on tfce 3d of Feb and the night be- fore running see Calendar No. l, or apply to the Clerk of the Races. Mr JOHN FRAIL, Lessee, Clerk of the Races, and Handlcapper. " VTOTTINGHAM SPRING MEETING, March J3I 3 and 4,1863. FIRST DAY.— The MACCARONI STAKES of 50 sovs, given from the fund for half bred horses that have not been in a public ' training stable for six months prior to the race, and have been regularly and fairly hunted during the season, 1862- 63. with any established pack of fox- hounds, certificates of wi ich, from the masters only, to be produced before starting; four year olds list 41b, five 12st 21b, six and aged 12st 71b ; a winner before starting of SO sovs to carry 41b, 50 sovs 71b, 80 sovs 101b, 100 sovs and above 141b extra ; these penalties not to apply to handicap races ; gentlemen riders; professionals, grooms, or servants excluded ; entrance 2 sovs. which must be sent with the nomination, in writing, to the clerk of the course, or the nomination will not be ac- cepted. To close on Saturday, Feb 14; two miles; 8 subscribers or H. SAVILE, Esq, lctewardq G. PAYNE. Esq, ]- Stewards. JAMES BRADFIELD, Clerk of the Course. HOO RACES, 1863.— It has been proposed that the HOO RACES, hitherto held annually on the Saturday in Easter week, should be POSTPONED for the future until the Harpenden Meeting, and added thereto. Notice is hereby given to subscribers to the IIoo Stakes for the current year, 1 hat a meeting of members of the Herts Hunt Club will shortly be called for the purpose of carrying out the above arrangement. PRESENT SUBSCRIBERS. The HUNTERS' STAKES. F. Gosling I J. G. Leigh J. S. Leigh James Layton the newly published rules and regulations as regards steeple chasing. FIRST DAY.— The WHITLEY STAKES ( Handicap) of 5 sovs each in case of acceptance, with 30 added; entrance 1 sov each, to go to the fund, which must in all cases be sent with the entry, or the same will not be received; the winner of any handicap, after the weights are de- clared, to carry 71b extra; two miles and a half. To close and name to the Clerk of the Course on Tuesday, Jan 27. The GREAT BERKSHIRE OPEN STEEPLE CHASE ( Handicap) of 15 sovs each, 5 ft. and only 2 if declared on or before Tuesday, Feb 3, with 100 added if three horses start; the winner of any handicap of 100 sovs value after the weights aradeclared to carry 71b, of 200 sovs 101b extra; the owner of the second horse ( if 10 accept) to save his stake; the winner to pay 20 sovs towards expenses; entrance 2 sovs each, to ? o to the fund, which must be sent with the entry, or the same will not De received; about three miles and a half. To close and name to Mr W. H. Hibburd, Clerk of theCourse, Reading, on Tuesday, Jan 20. A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, 1ft to the fund, with 25 added for horses that have never won a public steeple chase, hurdle, or flat race, or started in a handicap steeple chase; to be ridden by gentlemen mem- bers of any established hunt, officers of the army, navy, militia, mem- bers of volunteer corps, or farmers, or sons of farmers, occupying at least 100 acres of land, the same never having ridden for hire; 13st each; riders of winners to carry 71b extra; about three miles. To close and name on Tuesday, Jan 27. A SELLING STEEPLE CHASE of 5 SOVS each, with 25 added; four year olds to carry list 71b, five 12st 71b, six and aged 13st; the winner to be sold for 150 sovs if demanded; if entered to be sold for 100 sovs allowed 71b, If for 80 sovs 111b. if for 60 sovs 141b, if for 40 sovs 191b; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the surplus ( if any) to go to the fund; about three miles. To close and name by 8 o'clock the evening before running at the George Hotel. SECOND DAY.— The INNKEEPERS' PLATE ( Handicap) of 50 sovs ; entrance 2 sovs each, to go to the fund, which must, in all cases, be sent with the entry, or the same will not be received; the winner of any handicap after the weights are declared to carry 71b extra; about two miles and a half. To close and name as for the Open Steeple Chase. The BERKSHIRE HUNTS STAKE of 3 sovs each, with 20 added If three horses start, for horses bona tide the property of, for at least six weeks prior to the time of starting, and to be ridden by, gentlemen farmers, tradesmen, or their sons or grooms, the same being in no wayconnected with any racing stable, residing within 30 miles of Reading, and never having won any public steeple chase, or been trained by any trainer of race or steeple chase horses within six months of the time of starting, and the riders never having ridden for any public race or steeple chase, except gentlemen's or farmers' races or steeple chases, and then not for hire; if entered not to be sold to carry 12st 71b, entered to be sold for 150 sovs to carry 12st, if for 100 sovs list 71b, if for 60 sovs list, if for 40 sovs lOst 71b ; professional jockeys allowed to ride by carrying 141b ex- tra ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the surplus ( if any) to go to the fund ; about three miles of fair hunting country. To close and name on Tuesday, Feb 10, at the George Hotel, Reading, by 8 o'clock. A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, 1 ft to the fund, with 25 added, list 71b each; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 100 sovs ; if entered to be sold for 50 sovs allowed 71b; about two miles. To close and name to the Clerk of the Course on Tuesday. Feb 3. A SELLING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, 1 ft, with 25 added ; the winner to be sold by auction for 50 sovs ; once round ( about one mile and three quarters). To close and name on Tuesday, Feb 10, by 8 o'clock in the evening, at the George Hotel. CONDITIONS.— Horses date their ages from the lst of January. Three horses to start in every race, or the public money will net be added. Entrance, 5s each. Winners to pay £ 1 to the fund. All persons taking In horses must subscribe 5 guineas to the fund, payable in advance, or the horses will not be entitled to receive stakes if they win. No horsemen allowed on the ground. Colours must be declared to the Clerk of the Course, at the George Hotel, by 8 o'clock the evening before running, or forfeit 1 sov to the fund. Stakes, forfeits, and entrances to be paid to the Clerk of the Course by 11 o'clock on the morning of the race. Every jockey to wear a proper cap and . jacket and top boots, or he will be dis- qualified. W. H. HIBBURD, Reading, Clerk of the Course. Cowper C. E. Prime T. H. D. Bayly L. Ames J. G. Leigh L. Ames W. Reid The CLARET STAKES. Dacre The SELLING STAKES. J. Crawley The SCURRY STAKES. W. Wilshere Dacre LIONEL AMES, Hon J. W. Stevens S. R. Block T. G. Simpson c, Herts Hunt Club. NEWMARKET STEEPLE CHASES win take place on Thursday and Friday, Feb 19 and 20, 1863 ( weather permitting). FIRST DAY.— THURSDAY, FEB 19.— HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES of 3 sovs each, 1 ft, to go to the fusd, with 30 sovs added, for all ages; distance about three miles; the winner of any steeple chase after pub- lication of the weights to carry 81b extra; six subscribers or no race, and if 10 subs the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses. To close and name to the Clerk of the Course on Thursday, Jau 29, at 6 p. m., and the weights to be published on Feb 7. SELLING STEEPLE CHASE SWEEPSTAKES of 3 sovs each, with 20 sovs added; four year olds list, five list 101b, six and aged 12st21b; about two miles and a half; maidens allowed 71b; the winner of any steeple chase value 50 sovs, including the winner's own stake, to carry 51b, twice or a stake of 100 sovs value 81b extra; the winner to be sold for 80 sovs; if entered to be sold for 60 sovs allowed 51b, for 40 sovs 101b, for 30 sovs 141b; the winner to be sold by auction Immediately after the race, and any surplus over the selling price to go to the fund. To close and name at the Rutland Arms Hotel, at 9 p. m., on Wednesday, Feb 18. HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, to go to the fund, with 60 sovs added, for four year olds and upwards; about three miles and a half; the winner of any steeple chase after publication of the weights to carry 101b extra; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; six subs or no race. To close and name, and the weights to be pub- lished at the same time as the handicap above, with 30 added. HUNTERS' STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 20 sovs added, for bona fide hunters, which have been hunted at least six times with any established pack of hounds in the counties of Cambridge, Suffolk, Essex, or Nor- folk, in the seasons of 1862- 63; four year olds to carry list, five list 71b, six and aged 12st; about two miles and a half; the winner of any steeple chase to carry 51b, of two 101b extra: gentlemen riders; certi- ficates of qualification to be produced half an hour before the time of weighing, if requested. To close and name by 9 p. m., on Wednesday, Feb 18. SECOND DAY.— FEB 20.— HANDICAP PLATE of 40 sovs; for four year olds and upwards: about two miles; the winner of any handicap steeple chase after the publication of the - weights to carry 71b extra. The horses to be entered to the Clerk of the Course on Thursday, the 29th January, at 6 p. m., and the weights to be published on the 7th of February; en- trance 2 sovs. to go to the fund; six entries or no race. SELLING STEEPLE CHASE of 2 sovs each, with 20 sovs added ; for three year olds, list, four 12st 71b, five and upwards 13st. 71b; about tw ® miles; maidens allowed 71b; the winner to be sold for 60 sovs; if entered to be sold for 50 sovs allowed 61b, for 30 sovs 121b; the winner to be sold by auction Immediately after the race, and any surplus above the sel- ling price to go to the fund. To close and name on Thursday, 19tli February, at 9 p. m ; six subs or no race. The NEWMARKET GRAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 10 sovs each, 5 ft, and only 2 ft, to go to the fund, if declared by 6 p. m. on the 12th February, with 70 sovs added ; about three miles and a half; the winner of any steeple chase after the publication of the weights to carry 71b, twice 101b extra; the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses, and the second to save his stake. To close and name to the Clerk of the Course on Thursday, the 29th of January, at 6 p. m., and the weights to be pub- lished on the 7th of February ; eight subs or no race. There will be a Handicap for beaten horses ( last race), the particulars of which will be given in a future advertisement. These races will be run under the " Market Harborough Steeple Chase Rules," with the following additions:— Three horses, the property of different owners, to start for each race, or only half the added money will be given. The stakes to be made before starting to the Clerk of ttie Course, and the small forfeit in each race arid entrance money for the Plate to be paid at the time of entering. The colours of the riders to be declared to the Clerk of th? Course by 9 o'clock the evenings before run- ning respectively, and any person riding in a wrong colour will be fined 10s. The Earl of STAMFORD and WARRINGTON, 1 Captain LITTLE, / Stewar( i3 Mr J. F. CLARK, Judge. JAMES MANNING, Newmarket, Clerk of the Course. X> OYAL ATTTILLERY STEEPLECHASES. JCILI 1. The ROTAL ARTILLERY GOLD CUP, value 100 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, for horses bona fide and unconditionally the property of, and to be ridden by, officers on full pay of the Royal Artillery; weight l2st each; about three miles, over a fair hunting country"; any horse that has won £ 50 of added public money previous to the day of the race to carry 71b extra; the winner of 100 sovs of added public money previous to the day of the race to be excluded. To close and name on February 1, 1863. PRESENT SUBSCRIBERS. Capt A. H. W. Williams, R. H. A. Hon It. Hare, R. H. A. Mr G. Arbuthnot, R. H. A. Mr W, S. Curson, R. H. A. Mr F.' Hill, R. H. A. Mr A. Stewart, R. H. A. Sir E. II. Thurlow, R. H. A. Mr H. Webber, R. A. Col C. L. D'Aguilar, C. B., R. H. A Colonel G. Gambier, C. B., R. A. Major E. Reilly, C. B.. R. A. Captain R. Boyle, R. A. Captain A. H. King, R. H. A. Captain L. Paget, R. H. A. Captain J. Ramsden, R. A. Captain W. B. Saunders, E. H. A. Captain Thornhill, R. II. A. 2. A SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, with £ added, for horses bona fide and unconditionally the property of, and to be ridden by, offi- cers on full pay of the Royal Artillery; list each; about three miles, over a fair hunting country; winners previous to starting of any steeple chase or hurdle race to which 50 sovs of public money was added 71b extra, of loo sovs or twice 50 eovs 141b extra; the winner of the R. A. Gold Cup of 1863 to carry 71b extra in addition to any penalty of 71b that he may have been liable to previous to the day of the race; " no horse to carry more than 141b extra. 3. A STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, with not less than 75 sovs added, for horses bona fide and unconditionally the property of officers of the navy and full pav of the army, and to be ridden by the same, that have never won a public steeple chase or hurdle race; 12st each; R. A. Gold Cup Course. 4. A PLATE of 30 sovs, given by the officers of the Royal Artillery, added to a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, for horses that have been regu- larly hunted either with the Old Surrey and West Kent Foxhounds, or with Mr Russell's Harriers; weight 12st each; professional riders ex- cluded ; conditions and course as in previous races. A penalty of 2 sovs will be enforced for not declaring colours at time of entry, or riding in wrong ones; three horses to start for each race, the property of different owners, or no money will be added ( this does not apply to thelt. A. Gold Cup); the decision of the stewards to be final. All entries to he accompanied by the amount of forfeit ( except that for the Gold Cup already provided for), and to be made in writing to the Secretary oil or before Tuesday, March 3, 1863, and addressed as follows:— The Secretary R. A. Steeple Chases, R. A. Mess Office, Woolwich. Colonel F. CAMPBELL, R. A,") Captain WILLIAMS, R. II. A., ^ Stewards. Captain VIBART, R. A., J AUGUSTUS H. KING, Captain, R. H. A., Hon Secretary. undermentioned HORSES, well known with the Duke of Beaufort's and Lord Fitzhardinge's Hounds : 1. COUSIN KATE, grey mare, aged. 2. LADY PRUDENCE, chesnut mare, 6 years old. 3. DANDY, grey horse, aged. 4. COLONEL, chesnut horse, 6 years old. 5. YOUNG BRIDE, bay mare, 6 years old. 6. SAMBO, brown horse, aged. 7. CLASPER, bay horse, 6 years old. 8. BLACK ROCK, brown horse ( thorough bred), Syears old. 9. MOUNTAIN ROVER, bay horse ( thorough bred), aged. 10. J URYMAN. brown horse ( thorough bred), aged. 11. SHAMROCK, brown horse, aged. 12. RUPEE, grey horse, aged. 13. PUNCH, br » wn horse ( a rare cob horse on the stones), aged. 14. LADY cODRINGTON, brown mare, 7 years old. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TEltSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the fol- fowing HORSES, up to weight, the property of a gentleman who is going abroad: 1. DEACON; a good hunter. 2. MOTHER CRUMP; a good hunter, and has carried a lady. 3. BROWN BOY; a good hack. M< " ORETON- 1N- MARSH STEEPLE CHASES will take place on Thursday, February 26, 1863. FIRST RACE.— The OPEN STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, with 30 sovs added, over about four miles of a fair hunting country; four year olds lOst, five years list 31b, six and aged 12st; a winner of* either a flat, hurdle, or steeple chase of 50 sovs vaiue once 51b, twice or 100 sovs 101b, or 200 sovs 14lb extra; no horse to carry more than 141b extra; horses having started in a steeple chase or hurdle race without winning allowed once 51b, twice 101b, three times 141b; if six or more are entered the owner of the second horse to save his stake; the winner to pay 2 sovs to the funds. SECOND RACE— UNITED HUNT STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs cach, with 26 added, for horses that have been regularly hunted with either the Heythrop, Cotswold, Worcestershire, or Warwickshire Hounds In 1862 or 1863, and have never been in any public training stables since the lst of January, 1863, up to the time of starting; four years lOst, five years list 31b, six and aged 12st; a winner of aflat, hurdle, or steeple chase once 51b, twice 101b, three times 141b extra; to be ridden by gen- tlemen, farmers, or their sons; riders that have ever ridden a winner of any race or steeple chase of 40 sovs value to carry 71b extra ; the winner to pay 1 sov to the funds ; about three miles; the second horse to save his stake. THIRD RACE.— The FARMERS'AND TRADESMEN'S CUP STEEPLE CHASE ( heats, about one mile and half) of 1 sov each, with a Cup vaiue 20 sovs added, for horses bona fide the property © f farmers or tradesmen three months prior to the day of starting, resident within twelve miles of Moreton, which have never been in any training stables since the lst of January, 1863, up to the time of starting; four years lOst, five years list 31b, six years and aged 12st: if a winner of 40 sovs at any one time 71b extra ; professional riders 71b extra ; to close and name by sealed entry on Tuesday, the 17 th of February; open entries will be accepted up to 8 o'clock on Tuesday, the 24th of February, on payment of £ 1 extra, to go to the second horse; the sealed entries not to be opened until after 8 o'clock p m on Tuesday, the 24th of February. The following conditions will be strictly enforced:— The public money will not be given to any race unless four horses start, without the con- sent of the stewards. Stakes and weighings must be paid to the secretary at the time of the entries, at Wellington House; or at his office, Moreton- in- Marsh, oil the 17th of February, 186.3, when theentrles will close. Each jockey to pay 5s for everts race he rides. All colours to be declared at the time of entry. Any gentleman or trainer not declaring his colours at the time specified to forfeit 10s. Jockeys riding in colours contrary jS- to entry to be fined 10s. All disputes to be decided by the stewards or uch persons they might appoint, and that decision to be final, without O, •> peai to courts of law; and the stewards will not feel themselves Mind to go into any objection unless made at 11 o'clock on the morning T the races. Should the weather prevent the races coming off on the •"'• day fixed, ihe stewards will have the power to postpone them from day to day, or week to week, until they come off', and all entries to remain the same. Races to be run as on tho cards of the day. The horses' ages to be taken from the lst of January; certificates from the huntsmen to be produced to the satisfaction of the stewards. Admission to the course— For every four- wheel carriage 2s; two- wheel vehicles Is; for every saddle horse 6d. No stall or booth to be erected without applying to the secretary. No carts or stalls allowed on the highway. The Earl of COVENTRY. ") Sir CHAS. RUSHOUT RUSIIOUT, Bart, 5- Stewards, Colonel PEACH, J RICHARD FOX, Secretary and Starter. JEM HILL, Judge. Loose boxes to be had at the Wellington Livery Stables, where every attention will be paid to any horse that may fee sent there, as each box locks up to itself. ASHDOWN PARK ( Open) SPRING COURSING MEETING will be held, bv 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 ASIIDOWN 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 fer 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, in preference to those who may first have expressed their wish for double nominations. For the division of stakes see the Field ® f Jan 10. The Earl of SEFTON, " 1 rVirnmm„ 0 The Viscount GREY DE WILTON, I committee Col HERVEY BATIIURST, M. P., ( M nt Mr C. JARDINE, J Management. Mr WARWICK, Judge. T. PAPER, Slipper. J. S. BOWLES, Hon Sec. London, Jan 9, 1863. BARTON- UPON- HUMBER OPEN COURS- ING MEETING will take place ( weather permitting) over Ap- pleby Carrs ( by kind permission of Rowland Winn, Esq), on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan 27 and 28, 1863. The ROWLAND CUP, by 16 all- aged greyhounds, at £ 5 10s each. The ST LEGER STAKE, by 16 puppies, at £ 5 10s each. The APPLEBY CARR STAKE, by 16 all- aged gre. rhounds, at £ 310s each, The ANCHOLME STAKE, by 16 pupoies, at £ 2 10s each. The entry and drawing to take place at the Angel Inn, Brigg, on Mon- day, Jan 26, 1863, between the hours of 6 and 8 in the evening. For nominations aud further particulars appply to John Davy, Hon Sec. C. E. MARFLEET, Esq, , J. SPINKS, Esq, G. GREG^ ON, Esq, [ committee H. NICHOLSON, Esq, ^ committee. W. CLARK, Esq, J. BARTHOLOMEW, Esq/ Mr J. HAY, Judge. Mr J. MILLS, Slipper. Owersby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. THE CARDINGTON OPEN COURSING MEETING will take place on the 3d of Feb, 1863, and following days, when there will be run for: The SOUTIIILL Cup, 32 nominations, at £ 6 10s each, for dogs and bitches of all ages. The winner to receive £ 90 0 0 Second dog 25 0 o Third and fourth, £ 12 each 24 0 0 Fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth (£ 6 each) .... 24 0 0 The CARDINGTON CUP, 16 nomiuations at £ 5 10s each, for dog and bitch puppies. The winner to receive £ 48 0 0 The second dog 15 0 0 Third and fourth, £ 5 each 10 0 0 Gentlemen desirous of taking nominations in either of the above stakes are requested to apply to Mr Samuel Bailey, hon sec, Southill Biggleswaite, of whom further particulars may be obtained. The SUMMER HOUSE HILL STAKES for members of the club only, at £ 3 10s each, for dogs and bitches of all ages; the division of these stakes will be declared on the evening of the draw. In the event of either of the Open Stakes not filling, proportionate re- ductions will be made according to the entry in each stake. A dinner will be provided at the King's Arms, Cardington, on Mon- day, the 2d day of February, at half- past 5 o'clock, and the entries to all the above stakes will closed at 9 o'clock the same evening, when the draw for the order of running will take place. Mr WARWICK, Judge. THE BROUGH and CATTERICK OPEN COURSING MEETING ( by kind permission of Sir W. Lawson Bart) will take place on February 10th and 11th, 1863. The BROUGH CUP, 16 all- aged greyhounds, at £ 5 10s each. The CATTERICK STAKES, 16 puppies, at £ 3 10s each. The MANOR HOUSE STAKES, 16 all aged greyhounds, at £ 2 10s each. For particulars apply to Mr T. H. Hutchinson, Manor House, Cat- terick. DUMFRIES COURSING CLUB.— The SPRING meeting of this club will be held on 12th and 13th Feb, 1863, over the lands of Alexander Oswald, Esq, in Kirkbean, when an ALL- AGED 32- DOG STAKE will be run for, entry £ 3 10s each, £ 20 having been subscribed for a silver cup to be added to the stake. The division will be as follows:— First dog, £ 30 and Cup ; second dog, £ 20; third ans! fourth dogs, £ 7 each; fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth, £ 3 each. Mr J. HAY. Judge. RAPER, Slipper. Nominations secured in the order of application to James Maxwell, secretary, 112. Hugh- street, Dumfries. JED FOREST COURSING CLUB, Roxburgh shire.— This club will hold its next open meeting on the 28th and 29th January, over the estates of the Marquis of Lothian and Sir Wil- liam Scott, Bart, M. P., when the CHAMPION CUP, of 32 all- aged grey hounds, at £ 4 10s, will be run for. Nominations secured as received, Each nominator will please vote for a j udge. J. M. GRAINGER, Hon Sec, Jedburgh, N. B. WATERLOO CUP NOMINATION WANTED Address, Y. Z„ The Field Office, 346, Strand. IX) R SALE, ROYALLIEU; he won several races, and finished well for the Derby in 1861; 15 hands 3 inches high; would make a capital stallion. Apply to Messrs Weatherby, 6, Old Burlington- street. STEEPLE CHASE MARE.— For SALE, a bar- gain, MISS MAY", 5 years old, dark brown, 15 hands 2i inches high ( subject); winner of two races out of four last year. For price, and cause of parang, address Thomas Dean, Esq, 22, Christ Church- place, Dublin, T O KEEPERS of ENTIRE HORSES.— On SALE, from the breeder's hands, a rich- coloured DARK BROWN ROADSTER ENTIRE HORSE, rising 5 years, 15 hands 3 inches high, extraordinary substance, compact, and afiigh stepper ; well suited for the foreign market; si re Sir Charles, dam by Black Overton; has proved himself a safe foal getter. For particulars, address Mr Nolton, Fang- foss, Pockllngton, Yorkshire. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TER8ALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), in con- sequence of the ill health of the owner: A CHESNUT MARE and a BAY GELDING; up to 13 stone, and in regular work to the present time. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday): A CIIESN UT COB; up to 20 stone, and an extraordinary fencer. TO be SOLD, THREE first- class HUNTERS, very fast, and up to 14 stone; have been regularly hunted, and well known with the Blackmore Vale Foxhounds. For particulars apply to W. H. Richards, Esq, Stapleton House, near Martock, Somerset. TO be SOLD, the property of a gentleman, a PAIR of first- class, well- matched DARK BROWN CARRIAGE HORSES, with black points. They have substance and fine action, are 15 hands 2 inches high, rising 6 years old ; perfectly sound and quiet in harness, and in daily work. To be sold in consequence of their being too small for a heavy carriage. Would make good leaders in a team. Price 300 guineas. May be seen and owner communicated with by applying to the coachman, at 30, Quebec- mews, New Quebec- street, Marble- arch, from 11 to 1 o'clock, a. m., or at any hour by appointment. TO be SOLD, TWO first- class PONIES, the property of a private gentleman. The first is a bay gelding, ex- traordinarily handsome, and warrauted sound, not to be matched in England, 5 years old, very fast, and a splendid goer, with fine arched neck. To any one wanting such an animal this is a rare chance. The second, black, fine symmetry, and very fast in harness and saddle. Heights, 13J and 13 hands; both very streng, and warranted quiet. Apply to the owner, Mr Keating, Valona House, Finchley, nearly oppo- site the White Lion. MESSRS BLACKMAN, Kensington, beg to inform noblemen and gentlemen that they have on SHOW a number of first- class HUNTERS, up to all weights, fit for any country, ana forward in condition. Seven acres of land, with every description of fence attached, for trying hunters previous to purchase. Trials and veterinary examinations allowed. HORSES.— Messrs BLACKMAN, Kensington, beg to Inform noblemen and gentlemen that they have now on SHOW a large number, consisting of hunters, hacks, ladies' horses, chargers, cobs, phaeton horses, & c. Seven acres of land attached, with every description of fence for trying hunters previous to purchase. Trials and veterinary examinations allowed. CAPTAIN SCOTT VIGORS, 209, Piccadilly, invites the attention of purchasers and gentlemen having HORSES to DISPOSE O F. Five per cent charged on sales effected. The January 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 SELECTED > HORSES for SALE.— Sound, carefully chosen, and suitable to the various purposes of saddle and harness horses. Intending pur- chasers should invariably send name and address for the new pamphlet " Caveat Emptor," written for their guidance by Captain de Vere Hunt, author of " Tho Horse andhis Master," & c, & c. Sent gratis. Ad- dress, 23, Regent- street, Waterloo- place, London.— N. B. The original agenc. v, patronised by royalty, nobility, military, and aristocracy ( in- cluding masters of hounds). See testimonials. 5 per cent commission. HUNTERS.— WILLIAM COLLINS, of Mount- street, Lambeth, begs 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 m& de at Mount- street. 110 be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- _ TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the fol- lowing HORSES, well- known in Essex, the property of a gentleman who has met with an accident: 1. MONSIEUR. 2. THE NUGGET. 3. WARWICK. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday. January 26, TWO first- class HORSES, the property of a gentleman whose health prevents him from hunting again this season: 1. DUKE, chesnut gelding, up to 15 stone; a very clever horse in all his work. 2. OXFORD, chesnut gelding, 7 years old, up to 18stone; veryfast, an excellent fencer and water j umper. their next SELECT SALES will take place on Thursday, January 29th, Thursday, February 12th, and on Thursday, February £ 6th, 1863. Full descriptions of all horses intended for these sales must be for- warded at least one week previously, and the horses must be sent to the repository two days prior to the sale. Stalls cannot be retained after 10 o'clock. POULTRY SALE at LUCAS'S, Liverpool, on Friday, January 23, 1863, the day after the Liverpool Poultry Show. LIMITED TO THREE HUNDRED LOTS. Choice specimens of poultry and pigeons only admitted. Birds of inferior quality will be excluded, and if sent will be sold several lots together. Entry will close on Monday, January I9th, except for birds in the exhibition room. LUCAS'S~ REPOSITORY, Liverpool.— Splendid Stud of Forty Cart H orses, the property of Mr Richard Tipping, and carefully selected from his well- known superior s- tock.— Messrs LUCASBand Co will SELL by AUCTION, on Tuesday, the 27th instant, at Lucas's Repository, Liverpool, FORTY CART HORSES of the very best quality, with beautiful symmetry, grand appearance, large size, great muscular power and fine action, comprising splendid teams of the choicest colours, all in prime seasoned condition. Amongst them are FIVE HANDSOME STALLIONS, of superior description, and well worthy the attention of breeders. The whole on view on the morning of sale. Catalogues may be had at Lucas's, Liverpool. rpO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- JL TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, January 26, the following HORSES, the property of a gentleman: BEESWAX, by Archy, 6 years old; an extraordinary water and timber jumper. BRIXWORTH ( thorough bred), 5 years old; a fine fencer, and very fast. BELGRAVIA, by Tom Steel, 5 years old; a covert hack, very quick, and jumps well. The above are sound and fit to go, as they have been regularly hunted up to the present time. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, January 26: The thorough bred stallion SPANISH JACK," the property of the late Mr Schiliio, of Beckenham, Kent; he is bv Don John out of Miss Lydia; a number of young horses of his getting have proved themselves good hunters, and his stock are realising great prices. If not sold, will be LET out for the season. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, January 26, THREE HORSES, well known with Mr Heathcote's and other hounds, the property of a gentleman declining hunting: 1. THE COLONEL. 2. DUTCHMAN. 3. GAY LASS. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, January 26, the fol- lowing HORSES, have been regularly hunted this season, the property of an officer: 1. JIM CROW, nearly thorough bred; winner of. the Barham Open Handicap, 1861, beating The Curate, Crinoline, Romeo, & c, the Open Military Steeple Chase at Folkestone, 1861, and seve- ral other steeple chases. He is very temperate, and a splendid fencer. 2. BLACK GELDING, 6 years old ; a superior hunter. 3. RED DEER, chesnut gelding, 7 years old; well- known in Here- fordshire, a capital hunter, and extraordinary water jumper. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, January 26, the entire STUD of a gentleman obliged to discontinue hunting through ill health: EIGHT superior HORSES; they have been regularly hunted up to the present time. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, January 26, the property of a gentleman : PEEPING TOM, 7 years old, by Sir Isaac out of Integrity ; winner of several flat races and steeple chases ; a superior hunter, and up to weight. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, February 2, the fol- lowing HORSES, have been regularly hunted with the Pytchley and Mr Tailby's Hounds, the property of J. L. Garden, Esq, and sold in conse- quence of his having met with an accident 1. GO EASY 2. AGENT 3. ARGUS 4. LADY OAKLEY 5. SILVERSIDES 6. TISAMENES 7. BELTED WILL 8. MINIATURE TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park corner, on Monday, February 2, the pro- perty of Mr Gale, of Leighton Lodge, near Kimbotiom : EIGHT superior HORSES, have been regularly hunted this sea- son ; they are all young fresh horses, and several of them up to weight. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, February 2, by order of the assignees of A. C. D. Hawkesley, a bankrupt: TEN valuable BROOD MARES, of the most fashionable blood, in foal to the most celebrated stallions. Also, TEN THOROUGH BRED YEARLINGS. Further particulars will be given next week. The horses in training will be sold oil Monday, February 16. ALDRIDGE'S, London.— Established 1753.— PUBLIC SALES by AUCTION of HORSES and CARRIAGES every Wednesday and Saturday, at 11 o'clock. All property must be delivered two days before the day of sale, and by 12 o'clock at noon. Stalls should be engaged a week previously. The proceeds are receiv- able every Monday and Thursday, between'lO and 4, or will be remitted to the country if requested. The sale on Wednesday next will include carriage and phaeton horses from Mr Joshua East, Messrs Withers and Co, and other jobmasters, and will commence at 11 o'clock pre- cisely. — WIL LI AMFREE51AN. ALDRIDGE'S, St Martin's- lane.— Wednesday's Sale.— On Wednesday, Jan 21, will be SOLD by PUBLIC AUC- TION, the property of Mr William Gammell, of Limerick, SIXTEEN very useful HORSES, warranted quiet to ride and quiet in harness, a number of which have been hunted. On view until the sale. ALDRIDGE'S, St Martin's- lane.— Greyhounds. — On Saturday, Jan 24, will be SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION, by order of the executors of the late II. Hartshorn, Esq, of Nottingham, his small but select KENNEL of GREYHOUNDS. On view at Aldridge's two days before the sale. ALDRIDGE'S, St. Martin's lane.— Deerhounds and Setters.- On Saturday, January 24, will be SOLD by PUB- LIC AUCTION, the valuable KENNEL of pure bred HIGHLAND DEERIIOUNDS, the property of Sir St George Gore. These dogs are of the true wire- haired breed, and combine the M'Neil, Saltoun, Glenmor- riston. Garviemore, and Klntail blood. RUNA, 5 years old; pure M'Neil blood. COltRIE, 3 years old; bred by Lord Henry Bentinck. BUSCAK, 3 years old, by Old Buscar, by Lord Saltoun'sBran, both celebrated dogs; dam Shulali. EVA, sister to BUSCAR. FLORA, by Old Buscar, dam Garry; bought from Gordon Cum- ming. SEVEN WHELPS, 8 months old, by Lord Henry Bentinck's Machle ( brother to Fingal), dam Runa. Corrle, Flora, and Eva have been served by Alder ( of the M'Neil blood), first prize ueerhound at the Birmingham Show. BLACK AND TAN SETTERS. LYNN, sister to the prize dogs Ned and Rock. DOSS and DELL, 2i years old; same blood as prize bitches Re- gent and Ruby. THREE WHELPS, 8 months old, by Jobling's prize dog Dandy, dam Lynn. TWO WHELPS, 7 months old, by Jobling's Dandy, dam Jess. SIX WHELPS, 5 months old, by Jobling's Dandy, dam Bell. The whelps, both deerhound and setter, will be sold " in single lots. I REPOSITORY, Barbican.— TWENTY IRISH A V HORSES, just imported from the north, now on PRIVATE SALE, consisting of weight- carrying hunters, useful harness horses, and clever hacks. Among them are some short- legged, adapted for broughams, phaetons, and cab horses.— J. S. GOWER, Proprieeor. " OEPOSITORY, BarDican.— Belgian Cart Horses. JLIj — Mr J. GOWER has for SALE, by AUCTION or PRIVATE TREATY, TWENTY powerful, upstanding BELGIAN CARTHORSES, suitable for all kinds of draught purposes. On view. KEPOSITORY, Barbican.— Mr J. GOWER will SELL by AUCTION, Tuesday, Jan 20, at 11 o'clock, about ONE HUNDRED and TWENTY HORSES, of various descriptions, con- sisting of riding hacks, harness horses, and powerful cart horses, suitable for town and agricultural purposes. On view day prior. REPOSITORY, Barbican.— ContractCartHorses, Thill and Chain Harness, & c.— Mr J. GOWER will SELL by AUCTION, on Friday, Jan 23, FIFTEEN useful, well- known, active CART and VAN HORSES, with their HARNESS, by direction of Mr Frederick Wiggins, which have been employed on contract carting hops for the South Eastern Railway Company. On view two days prior. 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, 29th January, and On Thursday, 12th February, 1863. Noblemen and gentlemen wishing to enter horses for these sales are 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, the 29th January. 1863, the THREE following HORSES, the property of a gentleman: 1. ELASTIC JOHN, brown gelding, aged, 15 hands 3 inches high; winner of several steeple chases and hurdle races, and ran second to Jerusalem at Bangor; has been regularly hunted with the Albrighton Hounds, is a good hack, and steady in double and singjuliarness. 2. OSCAR, bay gelding, 7 years old, 16 hands high; has been regularly hunted two seasons with the Albrighton, North Warwickshire, and Worcestershire Houuds, is a fine hack, and is iust broken to harness. 3. SAM STAMFORD, black gelding, aged, 15 hands 3 inches high; has beeu regularly hunted two seasons with the Albrighton Hounds, is the winner of a steeple chase, very fast, and a splendid timber and brook jumper; has been driven in double and single harness. TITORTHING.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, T r by Mr WARD, at the Royal Steyne Mews, Worthing, on Saturday, Jan 24, 1863, at 3 o'clock precisely, in two lots, without reserve, the following untried thorough bred HORSES, viz ; PIRATE, 3 years old, by Chevalier d'Industrie outofAnspach ( Sinking Fund's dam). A BROWN COLT, 3 yeiys old, by Chevalier d'lndustrie out of Simla's dam. The horses may be seen three days prior to the sale at the Royal Steyne Mews. For further particulars apply to Messrs Weatherby, 6, Old Burlington- street, London ; Mr Hobgen, 1, Belle Vue, Worthing ; or to the auctioneer. Worthing. BINGLEY, Yorkshire.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, on the 27th January next, the TWO following cele- brated fast trotting STALLIONS and stock getters : YOUNG MELBOURNE, bay; sire, Young Hue and Cry ( brother to the distinguished trotting mare The Daw). YOUNG MERRYLEGS, bay; sire, Merrylegs, winner of the Royal Agricultural Society's prize at Gloucester, in 1853, as the best roadster ; dam by Paulinus, by Cabriolet. The above horses stand 16 hands high each, are splendid movers, and are sold only in consequence of the decease of - their late owner. For further particulars apply to Mr H. Cockshott, Myrtle Place, Bingley, where the horses can be seen. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr W. DORE, in the Market- place, Swindon, on Monday, the 26th January, 1863, at 12 o'clock, the brown entire horse ODO, 6 years old, by Anger, dam by Bay Middleton out of Appolona. For performances see Racing Ca- lendar, 1860- 1861, LUCAS'S REPOSITORY, Liverpool.— Alderney and Guernsey Cows.— A choice HERD of FOURTEEN of the above will be on PRIVATE SALE at Lucas's, Liverpool, on Wednesday and Thursday, 28th and 29th January. E. PARSONS FOWLER, Jersey, Importer. They are near calving, suitable for the present season, and E. P. Fowler feels assured he need not puff them off— the cattle will speak for themselves. IMPORTANT SALE at ~~ BARRYSCOURT, Carrightwohill, County of Cork, Ireland.— Extensive Sale of some of the highest and purest bred Short- horned Cattle to be found in Great Britain, together with Store Cattle, well trained Bullocks, prime Sheep, Breeding Ewes, Lambs, valuable Cart and other Horses, Pigs, Carrots, Mangolds, Turnips, Potatoes, a large quantity of prime Hay, Oats, Wheat, and a vast assortment of first- class Farm Implements, & c, & c.— Mr ROGER BERNARD EVANS has received instructions from the executors of the late William. Coppinger, of Barryscourt, Esq, to SELL by unreserved AUCTION, on the lands of Barryscourt, in the county of Cork, on Monday, the 2d day of February, 1863, and following days, the entire herd of SHORT- HORNEI) CATTLE ( including the celebrated Bulls Soubadar and Zemindar, with three valuable young Bulls). FATTENING STOCK, BULLOCKS, PRIME SHEEP, CART HORSES, PIGS, CROPS ( consisting of Wheat, Oats, Hay, Carrots, Mangolds, Turnips, and Potatoes). And a vast assortment of first- class FARM IMPLEMENTS, together with the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, & c. The present very select stock of cattle now offered for sale has been raised by the late Mr < oppinger of Barryscourt, from a few animals particularly chosen from the herd sold In the year 1857, and arc de- scended from the far- famed blood of Charge Catley Mason and Lord Spencer, which for quality, symmetry, constitution, and purity of breeding cannot be excelled, and they are now disposed of in conse- quence of the death of their late owner. Seldom, perhaps, has such an opportunity been offered to breeders to possess cattle of such pure blood and high breeding as the present. No expense has been spared for many years by the late Mr Coppinger, of Barryscourt, in securing the sires of the highest class. The cattle now offered for sale comprise a list of the blood of prize winners, not to be surpassed in any herd, viz— Rollo 2, 13.618, | Western Wonder, 17,225, Jasper, 11,609, I, ittle Wonder, 18,204, and Australian, 12,414, | Soubadar, 18,901. This last- named celebrated animal was the winner of the prize and gold medal at the last Limerick Show of the Royal Agricultural Society of Ireland, of the Waterford Challenge Cup, and of many other prizes, and has never yet been beaten. The stock can be seen on the lands at any time prior to the sale, and the steward will afford all requisite information. They have received no extra keep, and are In the condition of ordinary dairy stock. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock sharp each day. On the first day with the thorough bred cattle, after which will be sold the store cattle, the sheep in pens, horses, pigs, hay, oats, wheat, mangolds, carrots, turnips, farming implements, outdoor effects, and household furniture. Catalogues may be had from the steward on the lands, or from tlie auctioneer, 54, South- mall, Cork. The lands of Barryscourt are distant from Cork nine miles, from Midleton three miles, from Queenstown five miles, and within half a mile of the village of Carrigtwohill, where there is a station of the Cork and Youglial Railway. X7M3ALS.— WANTED to PURCHASE, TWO J_ thorough bred FOALS of 1862. Full particulars, price, breed, colts or fillies, and where to be seen, to A. B., Mr Cooper, saddler, Rail- way- street, York. 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, May- fair, London. BATH and WEST of ENGLAND SOCIETY for the Encouragement of Agriculture, Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce, established 1777.— Exeter Meeting, 1863.— Special Exhi- bition of Stallions.— Prizes: For THOROUGH BRED HORSES— To the owner of the thorough bred stallion which shall, in the opinion of the Judges, be best calcu- lated to get hunters and hacks:— First prize, £ 50; second prize, £ 15. CART I10RSES.— To the owner of the stallion, not exceeding 6 years old, which shall, in the opinion of the judges, be best calculated to get stock Buited to agricultural purposes:— First prize £ 30; second prize, £ 10. Horses competing for these prizes must be exhibited at Exeter on Friday, the 20th day of March, and the owners of those horses to which prizes shall then be awarded must be prepared to produce satisfactory evidence, on or before the 5th July next, of their horses having served at least forty mares during the current season, within the area com- prised in the following counties:— Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wilts, and Gloucester; at fees— the thorough bred not exceeding five guineas, the cart not exceeding two guineas They will likewise be required to exhibit them on Tuesday, the 9th, and Weonesday, the 10th, days of June next, at the show yard of the society at Exeter. Entries for these prizes must be made on or before the 7th day of March, with the secretary, II. St John Maule, Esq., Wood- street, Bath, from whom all particulars and forms of entry may be obtained on ap- plication. Exeter, December, 1862. THE RAWCLIFFE JOINT STOCK STUD FARM COMPANY ( Limited).— 1863, STALLIONS to serve: NEWM1NSTER. Subscription is full YOUNG MELBOURNE, by Melbourne out of Clarissa, by Pantaloon ( her dam by Glencoe out of Frolicsome, by Frolic), will serve 30 mares, besides a few the property of his owner, at 15 guineas each. No half bred mares allowed. LEAMINGTON will serve a limited number of mares at 15 guineas each; winners and dams of winners of 100 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 half bred mares. UNDERHAND will serve mares at; i0guineas each; winners and dams of winners of lfiO sovs at one time, half price. MAINSl'ONE, 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 guines 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, by Emilius ( the Bire of Merry Hart, & c), will serve mares at 5 guineas, half bred mares at 2 guineas. For further particulars apply to Messrs Weatherby; or to Mr P. Martin, Rawcliffe Paddocks, near York. 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 savs half price; 10s the groom. F1TZROLAND, by Orlando out of Stamp, by Emilius ( winner of the Two Thousand Guineas), at 10 guineas a mare, groom's fee included. LONGBOW ( sire of Toxophilite and several other winners), by Ithu- riel out of Miss Bowe, by Catton, at 10 guineas a mare, groom's fee 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 Womersley 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 Ears, 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. STALLION, 1863 — WINDHOUND, at Mr George Clay's Stables, Minton House, Wem, Salop, at 10 guineas and 5s. Windhound is by Pantaloon out of Phryue, by Touchstone, her dam Decoy, by Filho da Puta. and is own brother to Hobbie Noble and El- thiron, and is the sire of Thormanby ( winner of the Derby), Defender ( who ran second for the St Leger), Scent ( second for the Oaks), and a host of other winners. Good accommodation for mares; large boxes, superior grass land, and a succession of green crops. Hay and grass at 10s per week; corn at the market price. The season to end on the lst of July. Wem is 10 miles from Shrewsbury, on the Crewe line, where there is a first class station. STALLION.— For the season 1863, at Snailspit Farm, Swaffham, Norfolk, VAN DIEMAN, by West Australian out of Barbelle, the Flying Dutchman's dam; he is 16 hands high, 6 feet 8 inches round his girth, with immense bone; he is a sure foal getter, and his stock are very promsing. Thorough bred mares 5 guineas, dams of winners gratis. Hay and grass at the usual price. Apply to Mr T. Goold at the above farm. STALLION S.— Richmond, Yorkshire.— ARTHUR WELLESLEY, by Melbourne out of Lady Barbary, by Lancelot, the sire of Arcadia and other winners. MILDEW, by Slane out of Semiseria, by Voltaire, sire of High Trea- son, & c. Each at 12 guineas ; 19s the groom. Application to Mr R. Wright, Richmond, York. STALLION for 1863.— At Puddavin, half a mile from Totnes station, Devon, RATAN, fby 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. ^ TALLIONS.— At the Fairfield Stud Farm, three miles from York : VAN GALEN, the sire of Tim Whiffler, 40 mares, besides those of his owner, at 20 guineas a mare. KILDONAN, 10 guineas a mare. Apply to Messrs Weatherby, or Mr Rennle, Fairfield, York. 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. RATTLEBONE, 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 for 1863.— At Mamhead, near Exeter, four miles from the Starcross station:— GEMMA DI VERGY, by Sir Hercules out of Snowdrop, by Heron; her dam Fairy, by Filho da Puta oat of Britannia, by Orville; 25 mares ( besides those of his owner) at 3" gs each mare, groom's fee included. Also DUPE, by Pantaloon out of Decoy, by Filho da Puta ( the dam of Drone, Sleight of Hand, Van Amburgh, Legerdemain, Phryne, and Flat- catcher), at lOgs each mare, groom's fee included. Dupe is a beautiful dark bay liorse, and stands 16 hands high. Only two of his produce have run, and both have been winners. Hay aud grass at 10s a week, corn at market price. The subscriptions and all expenses to be paid before the mares are taken away. Applica- tions to made to Mr Scott, Rose Cottage, Mamhead, near Exeter. 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. STALLIONS.— At Water Tower Farm, one mile from Rugby station : ROCHESTER, by Chatham out of the Margravine, by The Colonel, & c. Rochester is the sire of Cowley, Brunette, Killigrew, and many other winners. TEMPEST, by Melbourne out of Meeanee ( the dam of Lady Augusta), by Touchstone, her dam Ghuzriee ( winner of the Oaks), by Pantaloon, & c. At 5 guineas each mare; half bred mares half price. A limited num- ber of approved thorough bred mares gratis, with paying one guinea to the groom. All expenses paid before the mares are taken away. Good accommodation for mares and foals. For further particulars apply to Messrs Walker and Watson, veterinary surgeons, Rugby. STALLIONS.— For the season 1863, at Mr Rich- ardson's, Catterick Bridge. THE CURE, at £ 25, and £ 1 tlie groom. All applications to be made to Mr W. Cartwright, Catterick. STALLIONS.— For the Season 1863, at Owmby 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.— For the ensuing season at the Stud Farm, Theobald's Park, Enfield, Middlesex: DIOPIIANTUS, at 10 guineas a mare and 10s 6d the groom. He is a dark chesnut horse, 15 hands 2J inches high, by Orlando out of Equa- tion, by Emilius, & c. He ran third for the Derby ; winner of Two Thousand Guineas Stakes and several other raceB. FULBECK, at 10 guineas a mare and 10s6d the groom ; half bred mares half price. He is a dark bay horse, 16 hands high, by Beverlac out of Elfreda, by Ells, dam Walfruna, by Velocipede, Filho da Puta. GRAMPIAN, at 10 guineas a mare and 10s 6d the groom; half bred mares half price. He is a bright chesnut horse, 16 hands high ( own Brother to Stilton), by Cotherstone out of Wryneck, by Slane, her dam Gitana, by Tramp. He is a horse of great substance and symmetry. SOMERSET, at 6 guineas a mare and 5s the groom; half bred mares half price. He is a dark horse, 15 hands 3 inches high, by Annandale out » f Enchantress, by Inheritor, her dam Calypso, by Liverpool. Good accommodation for thorough bred stock; feay and grass at 10s per week: corn at market price. All expenses to be paid before the stock is removed. Further particulars of Mr H. Goodchild, the proprietor. 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, Hungerford. QTALLION.— 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 STALLION.— RUBY, by Bay Middleton out of Crown Jewel, at 10 guineas; a few half bred mares at 3 guineas, and 5s to the groom. At Mr T. Robinson's Dairy Farm, High Wycombe, Bucks. STALLIONS.— BUCCANEER, at 12 guineas, a 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, Buccaueer was one sf'the fastest horses of Ills 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, by Malek, 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. 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. STALLION.— This season, 1863, at Mr Thomas Waller's, Steep Farm, near Petersfield, one mile from the Ports- mouth and London Direct Railway, NEWBURGH, a beautiful bay horse, 5 years old, by Oulston ( by Melbourne out of Alice Hawthorn) out of Bur- letque ( Buckston's dam), 16 hands high, with great power. Thorough bred mares 5 guineas, half bred mares 2 guineas, groom's lee 5s. Hay and grass 10s per week. Corn, if ordered, at market price, STALLION.— At the Park Paddocks, Newmarket, NEWCASTLE, by Newminster outof MaryAislabie, by Malcolm, at 10 guineas a mare; dams of winners of 1C0 guineas gratis. For per- formances, see Racing Calendar. Hay and grass at 10s per week; corn, if ordered, at market price. STALLION.— At Warfield Paddocks, Bracknell, Berks, THE MARIONETTE, at 12 guineas each mare. Apply to Mr E. Day, as above. STUD HORSES, at the Highfield Paddocks, Titterihanger, 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 e- f Lustre, Sporting Life, Pastime, Farfalla, Athos, Lord Burghley, the Duke of Cambridge, and Charles Fox. The Prime Minister will serve ( not more than forty) marcs, 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 foal s. Hay and grass 10s per week. Corn at market price. For further particulars apply to Jas. Fielding, as above. STALLION^ ELLINGTON, winner of the Derby in 1856, by The Flying Dutchman out of Ellerdale, by Lanercost, the dam of Eilermlre, Wardermarslte, 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.— 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. 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, & c), 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. For particulars inquire of Mr Coultas, stud groom, Rufford Abbey, Ollerton. 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 ; corn, 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 Bilton, 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 Russley 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 Sandbeclt. He won many times, including the Chesterfield Cup at Goodwood, carrying the top weight; the Fitz- william Stakes at Doncaster, carrying 9st 61b; the Granby Handicap, carrying list 41b; and the Craven Stakes at Epsom twice, 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 years 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, s'ud groom, as above. S' TALLIONS, 1863.— At Middle Park, Eltham, Kent:— DUNDEE, 30 mares, at 30 guineas. MARSYAS, at 10 guineas. HORROR, at 10 guineas. AMSTERDAM, at 10 guineas. NEASHAM, at 10 guineas. STALLIONS.— At Stockwell, Theobald Stud Farm, three miles from London : ADAMAS, by Touchstone out of Ada Mary, by Bay Middleton, at 10 guineas each mare, and 10s the groom. OLD ROBERT, by Robert de Gorham out of Henrietta, by The Merry Monarch, at 10 guineas each mare, and 10s the groom. Foaling mares 183 per week, barren mares 14s. TALLION.— At Theobald's Park Farm, Enfield, k^ 1863, RINALDO, by Kingston out of Kirtle ( sister to Green- mantle), at 10 guineas and 10s the groom; half bred mares half price and fee. STALLION.— At Radclift'e Race Course, near Manchester, SIR COLIN, by Robert de Gorham out of Delaine, by Bav Middleton, will serve mares at 7 guineas and IPs 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.— DEFIAN CE, at Mr Smith's, Belmont Farm, Cock Forster's, East Barnet, Herts, one mile and a half from the Barnet Station, Great Northern Railway, at £ 10 10s a mare, and 10s 6d the groom. Defiance, by Old England out of Vexation, by Touchstone— Vat, by Langar— Wire, Sister to Whalebone; Old England, by Mulatto out of Fortress, by Defence. Defiance won many times, at all distances, beating Rataplan, Kingston, Typee, Cineas, Orestes, Warwick, Russborongh, & e. Adjudged Lord Coventry's prize at Wor- cester, £ 20; and is the sire of Tolurno- and Ironsides. Also, THE KNIGHT OF GWYNNE, by Gilbert Gurney out of Sea- weed, by Slane. He is a rich dark bay, 16 hands high, with great power. Thorough bred mares £ 8 8s, and a few half bred mares at £ 5 5s, groom's fee 5s; dams of winners of £ 100 gratis, groom's fee £ 1 Is. The paddocks are dry and healthy, with every accommodation for mares arid foals. Thorough bred stock taken in to keep. Hay and grass 10s 6d per week: corn at market price. Subscriptions taken by Messrs Weatherby, or Mr S. Hornby, 21, Bridge- street, South war k. STALLION.— FROGMORE, by Touchstone, dam Duchess of Kent, by Annandale, sire of The Orphan, will stand this season, and future ones, at Seabs Castle, half a mile from Brighton station on the Lewes- road; thorough bred mares £ 10 10s and 10s the groom; and a few half bred mares at £ 2 10s, 5s the groom. Seabs 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 expences to be paid before the mares are taken away. Any further information required can be had from Mr W. Meginnes, veterinary surgeon, at Castle- street, Western- road; or James Dawes, groom, on the premises^ STALLION.— ALONZO, at East Hanney, Wan- tage, Berks, will serve thorough bred mares gratis, sent to him up to the end of March, with paving one guinea to the groom. After March at 5 guineas, and half breds at £ 3 5s. This is with a view of giving htm a chance of getting a race horse, as he has had but few tho- rough bred mares. His half bred stock are prize winners, and are sel- ling at high prices. - He was a stout horse on the turf, winning upwards of 20 times at all distances. He is by Alpheus, son of Sultan out of Zarina, by Morisco, & c. Every accommodation for foaling mares, with early grass. Address W. Truelove, as above. STALLION.— At Mr J. Waine's Stables, Aids- worth, Northleach, Gloucestershire, will se^- ve this season thorough bred mures at 10 guineas, and half bred at 2 guineas, and 5s the groom, LOYOLA, by Surplice out of Latitude. His stock is very fine, and look- ing very promising. Good accommodation for marcs at a reasonable charge. All expenses to be paid before the mares are taken awav. STALLION.— To be LET, 1863, TUNSTAL, by The Cure out of Fairthorn ( own sister to Ellerdale); he is 7 years old, a sure foal getter; his stock, now yearlings, are a good size, very promising. Apply to J. B., 12, Victoria- terrace, Ladbroke- road, Net- ting Hill, London. Q TALLION. — To be LET, for one or more sea- k7 sons, CLAPHAM, foaled in 1856, by Stockwell out of Little Fairy ( Nathan's dam), by Hornsea, granddam Lacerta, by Zodiac, great, granddam Jerboa, by Gohanna. He Is a chesnut horse, 15 hands 3 inches high, with great power and fashion; winner of many prizes at different shows, beating Knight of Gwynne, Pontifex, Revenee, Rifle- man. ' Jaflph, Sir Peter i. aurie and other first class horses, and has been regularly hunted up to the present time, carrying 13 stone. Apply to J. Simpson Ballard, TheVerlands, liearCowbridge, where the horse may be seen. STALLION.— To be SOLD, or LET for the Season, DARTMOUTH, by Bay Middle/ ton rut of Dart, bv Jereed. He is 15 hands 3 inches high, bright bay, with black legs, and would make a good country stallion. To be seen at Willesden Paddocks, and particulars had of Mr Warrington, 294, Oxford- street, London. STALLION.— To be SOLD or LET, one of the strongest, largest, and handsomest thorough bred HORSES in England, 16 hands 2 inches high, measures 6 feet 6 inches round the girth, very lengthy, a whole colour, perfectly sound, has never served or ran, good temper, and action not to be surpassed. To any one want- ing a sire for the coming season this is an opportunity that rarely occurs. To view, and all particulars, apply to Mr James Batten, Orton Longuevllle, Peterborough. STALLION.— For SALE, POLESTAR, foaled in 1857, by Scrope out of Miss Fanny. Scrope is by Re-- i Deer out of Miss Hampton— The Colonel, & c. Polestar is a bright bay, 15 hands 1 inch high, remarkably handsome, fine temper, stout bone, good action, and perfectly sound. May be seen on application to Capt Scott Vigors, 209, Piccadilly. Price moderate. QTALLION.— For SALE^ t~ Wi] lesden Paddocks, kJ Kilburn, near London, price moderate, and well adapted for the country, KENTUCKY, black horse, 16 hands high, foaled in 1853; has served three seasons. Got by Micky Free out of Indiana, by Muley Moloch, & c. STALLION.— For SALE, HERCULES, 5 years old, by Kingston Out of Daughter of Toscar, by Bay Middleton— Malvina, by Oscar. Her- cules stands 16 hands high^ with great power, substance, and symmetry, and is a rich brown, free from white. He is perfectly sound in all respects, and has never been in training. Apply- to the owner, Mr Marmaduke Walker, Addington Lodge, Croydon. If not sold, Hercules will serve mares at home during the coming season. Thorough- bred mares at £ 10 10s, half- bred mares at £ 3 3s. STUD GREYHOUND.— Ireland.— PORTSEA, by Weapon out of Pearl, at 3 guineas. He is sire of Lady Portsea, winner at Lurgan, of Success, at Spiddal, Beaux Yeux, at Limerick, and Rejoice, at Carlow. Apply to John Harney, Colligan Lodge, near Dungarvan, County Waterford. STUD GREYHOUND.—' TIPSY CAKE, at 5 guineas ( fawn), by Master Mocking Bird, out of Myrtle, the dam of Fairy Dream, Farmer's Daughter, & c. He won several stakes, including the Vale of Clwyd Cup, 32 dogs, beating Canaradzo, & c. Trinket, who won the Baughton Stakes, 16 dogs, and Maid of the Village, are the first of his progeny. Address to Mr W. Taylor, Showle Court-, near Ledbury. Showle Courtis less than two miles from the Stoke Edith Station, on the West Midland Railway. ^ TUD GREYHOUND.— THE WIZARD, black k3 dog, by Bedlamite out of Witchcraft, own sister to Belted Will. He is one of the fastest dogs that ever ran ; weight, 701b. At 5 guineas. Apply to JamesDyer, White House, Mount, York. STUI) GREYHOUND.— BRIDEGROOM, at 7 guineas, own brother to Maid of the Mill, winner of the Waterloo Cup, 1860, an I sire of Union Jack, who divided the Bridekirk Cup with Kingwater. Apply to Alex. Wallace, Allerby Hall, Bulgill Station. STUD GREYHOUND.— FELIX, at £ 5 5s, Mr Faulkner's, fawn, by Sandy out of Just Decision, Apply T. Hunt, the stables, Christ Church, Oxford. STUD GREYHOUND— TWIXT, red, by Mr Swain's Stockwell out of Mr Temple's Temeraire, will serve bitches at £ 5 each. Apply to Mr Hood, Buglawton Hall. Congleton, Cheshire. This dog is the sire of Great Eastern, British Queen, and Great Britain. Twixt has not run in public since the death of Mr Temple. Pupped February 24, 1857. STALLION GREYHOUND.— RAILROAD, sire by Bedlamite out of Cerito, dam Sly, by Furious, by Foremost, at 5 guineas. He won the Newmarket Champion Cup and the Baidock. Challenge Cup, and never lost but one course ( his last), when he injured his foet. Apply to James Steyning, at Mr Loder's, the High Beeches, Balcombe Station, London and Brighton Railway. Every care taken of bitches forwarded without a servant as above. QTUD GREYHOUND.— SIR1US, the best son of k3 Effort, out of Lady of the Lake, at £ 5 5s. He is a red dog, winner as a puppy of the Bulford Stakes, Amesbury, and the Champion All- aged Stakes, Hampton Park, giving his year to every dog opposed to him. He is, perhaps, the truest made and finest greyhound in England, has never been led to his hare, and his speed and staying power are un- rivalled. Apply to Charles Durrant, trainer, Lake House, Wanstead, Essex. STUD GREYHOUND.— RABY, by Trueman out of Bess, Trueman by British Tar, Bess by Cambridge, Cam- bridge by Figaro. Raby, a very handsome red dog, weighing 701b, with great bone and substance, and very fast. He won the Tadcaster Puppy Stakes, 28 dogs; the Catterick and Bainsey Cup, 32 dogs ; a stake at Hessey, and divided in two others at the same place; divided in the Hornington Stakes at Tadcaster; and on the 17th of December won'tbe Newby Stakes at Ripon, 32 dogs. He will serve bitches at 5 guineas each. Apply to the owner, Mr G. Athey, Coach and Horses, Mickle- gate, York. STUD GREYHOUND.— JACOBITE, by , Bed- lamite out of Fox's Flounce, will serve a limited number of bitches this 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. QTUD GREYHOUNDS.— SEACOMBE, blue and k3 white dog, by Hermit out of Fly, Hermit by Weapon, Fly by Croton Oil out of Lady Maria, at 7 guineas; 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; Ills 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 Lytham 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, West- field House, Knotty Ash, within five miles of Liverpool. STUD GREYHOUND.— CANARADZO, at £ 10 10s, sire of Celerity, Lucy Campbell, Calmaroona, La Sourde, Great Expectations, Sarah Sibbald, Butterfly, Rising Lark, Boanerges, Radzocana, & c, & c. Stands at Dalgig, New Cumnock, by Carlisle. STALLION GREYHOUNDS.— JEFFREY, by Judge out of Moeris, at £ 5 5s; limited to 15 bitches. Also, MUSSELMAN, at £ 5 5s. Apply to Mr Hodges, Swan Inn, West Drayton, Middlesex. STUD 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 641b weight, but, owing to ail accident when nine months old, has never appeared In Dublin. Inquire of George Kendall, at Mr Purser's, Willington, near Bedford. STUD GREYHOUND.— RHADAMANlTlDSTat £ 3 3s, same litter as Rienzi and Referee, by Judge out of Mr Randall's Riot. For performances, see Thacker. He is a fine, power- ful racing animal, and of great speed. Apply to Samuel Caldecott, greyhound trainer, Lane Green, Codsal Station, on the Great Western Railway, four miles from Wolverhampton. STUD GREYHOUNDS.— PARAMOUNT, at 7 and 10 guineas. Sire of Prizeflower, and many good winners. Prizeflower, dam of Belle of the Village, Buff Rose, Pensive, Peony Bright Chanticleer, Passion Flower, Prairie Flower, & c. BLUE JOHN, at 8 and 5 guineas, by Weapon— Sortie ; very fast. BUBBLE AND SQUEAK, at 5 and 7 guineas, by Pilgrim— Alice. Appy J. S. Bland, Worton Hall, Isleworth. STALLION GREYHOUND.— CLANSMAN, by Acrobat, by The Curler out of The Lucy Bertram out of Telft( Sister to Susan Whitehead), by Wigan outof The Pest, at£ 5 5s., He is a very handsome red dog, of 701b weight, with great bone and substance, and very fast. Though untried his puppies are very promising. For perform- ances see Coursing Calendar. Apply to his owner, Mr Thomas Oliver, Millburn Cottage, Corstorphine, Edinburgh. STUD GREYHOUND.— NORTH BBITON, red, by Acrobat ( son of The Curler) out of Tela ( sister to Susan White- head), by Wigan. Winners and dams of winners, 3 guineas each; all others 5 guineas.— Apply to John Wood, trainer, Portobeilo, near Edinburgh. STUD GREYHOUND.— CANTAB, by Stanley out of Money taker, at £ 5 5s each. Apply to Edmund Lee, Dud- ding Hill Farm, Willesden, Middlesex, four miles from the Marble Arch. S" TALLION GREYHOUN D.— WONDER, a black dog, own brother to Barney Williams, by Hurkaru out of Leda, dam of Blue Hat. He is a very fine dog, his running weight 641b. For running see the Sporting Calendar. This year he won the Old Dog Stake at Spiddal. To winners of a 16- dog Stake 3gs, others 5ga. Apply to Mr Whyte, 4, Marlbro'- street. Dublin. STALLION GREYHOUND.— MUSTABD, by Manslayer out of Mimosa, the sire of Monarch, the winner of the Derby at Baidock in 1861, and the All- aged Stake in 1862 ; at Sgs). Mus- tard has only had two bitches to him that the produce has run in pub- lic, both producing winners. Apply to George Coombs, Red Lion, Shooters Hill, Kent, eight miles from London. STUD 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. full J. Ray ley, Stamford Lodge, Staleybridge. STUD GREYHOUND— DER FREISCHCTZ, black and white ( brother to Farmer's Daughter, Fairy Dream, and other good winners), by Black Cloud— Myrtle, by Wilful— Why- not, at 3 guineas. His running weight is 631b, and his stock ( saplings) very promising and of good size. Apply to Mr Geo. Finch, solicitor, Worcester. STUD GREYHOUNDS.— SEAGULL, Bedla- mite— Raven, at £ 7 7s. JAMAICA, Judge— Rhapsody, at £ 5 5s, own brother to Bow- fell. This fast dog, 711b running weight, has been unable to stand training, owing to an accident when a puppy. ApplytoWm. " Waring, Springwood, Woolton, near Liverpool. STUD GREYHOUND— BLUE HAT, at£ 10 10s: winners or dams of winners, £ 7 7s. Won, ran- up for, and divided three 16- dog stakes, won 3lx 32- dog ( open ^ stakes, won ten courses over Altcar, at the great Waterloo Meetings, & c; winning fifty- one, and only losing seven courses in three seasons. Passage 10 Dublin, via Holyhead, 3} hours. Full particulars from Mr L. Kenny, 49, Talbot- street, Dublin. Will be at Crosby, near Liverpool, next Waterloo, with Mr Barden's trainer. STUD GREYHOUNDS.— THE BREWER, fawn dog, by Larriston out of Hop Market, at 5 guineas. He is the sire of Lily of Killamey, Golden Dream, Gilderoy, The Be a, Lad at the Lion, & c, all public winners this season. Apply at the Red Lion, Hounslow. GALANTUOMO ( late Sailor Prince), a red dog, by Euclid out of Miniver, at £ 3 3s. For performance see Bell's Life. Ho is con- sidered to be one of the best descendants of King Cob. STALLION GREYHOUND.— WRENCIIWELL at £ 3 3s, a black dog, by Pickwick ( brother to Woodman) out of Nell. Pickwick, by Larristoh out of Fan. Nell, by Bedlamite out of Topsy. Wrenchwell weighs 671b; he is noted for speed and endurance, and was never led to the hare. For performance see Coursing Calendar. Apply to C. Presdee, slipper, Worcester^ STUD GREYHOUND.— 1NGOMAR, byTTeffrey out of Ladylike ( same litter as Faldonside, Crerar, Ac, Ac), will serve bitches at £ 7 " s each. Application to be made to Mr W. Hart, Whillimoor Fort, Distington, Cumberland, distant four m lea from Harrington and five from Whitehaven. For performances etc Coursing Calendar. TUD GREYHOUND.— At £ 4, FLATTERER, black, by Bedlamite out of Mr Fyson's Fearless, by The Czar, by Foremost. He Is a bloodlike grand greyhound, with first- class Bed- lamite pace, and his stock are like him. The two first of his puppies have now appeared in public— see Ben Webster, winner of a 20 dog stake at Scorton, Dec 31st, and divided a stake at Scargill, Jan 7th, with Gammon, also by Flatterer. Apply to T. Maclntyre, greyhound trainer, Stockton- on- Tees.— The free list entirely f S' STUD 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 outof Shame ( sister to Sack- cloth), at 5 guineas. Ay. rlenry Bealo, Cwxteth Kennels, near Liverpool. 8 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, JANUARY 18, 1863. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. Madame TUSSAUFS" EXHIBITION, esta- fclM: ed 27 years at the Bazaar, Baker- street.- Christmas Holidays ~ VewAdditions- Ancient characters for the instruction of youth. ^ ----- the introducer of the printing press into England. ancient manuscripts. Modern character.^ Chamber of Horrors. Mrs CATHERINE WILSON, with various additions. OPLN from 11 till THE OAKLEY HOUNDS.-— Noblemen and gen- tlemen hunting with these hounds can HIRE first class weight- carrying HUNTERS at Wilson's Hunting Stables, Lion Hotel, Bed- ford. Trains leaving King's Cross at 9: 10 a. m. arrive at Bedford in time for most of the principal meets. X> TOMPKIN S, Auctioneer and Valuer.— SALES JLw- and VALUATIONS conducted on the usual terms. Offices, Horse ' Repository, Reading. SCHOOL, character. Horrors-. M rs i, Ainr. ui.< L with various additions. OPE* dusk, and from 7 till 10,- Admission, Is ; extra room,_ 6d. LICENSED VICTUALLERS' Kennington- lane, Lambeth. The LICENSED VICTUALLERS' LAST BALL this season will be in AID of the FlfN'DS of the above institution, and will take place at ST JAMES'S HALL, Regent- street, on THURSDAY, Jan 2!) instant. Mr Adams's celebrated band of SO performers, under his personal direction. Principal Master of the Ceremonies, Mr Frampton. Double tickets. ICS each; single tickets, 10s 6d each, to include re- freshments on a liberal scale, may be had of ^ e governor and com- mittee; of the past officers; of the stewards at the late anniversary dinner ; of various other friends of the institution resident indifferent m ™ of the metropolis; at St James's Hall, Regent- street: at the Ichool House, Kennington- lane ; Secretary. CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS, EVERY NIGHT, at 8 anrt WednAsdav and Saturday afternoons, at 3, in ST JAMES'S HALL Programmes and at Austin's, 28, Piccadilly. the OFFICERS and GENTLEMEN of _ ALDERSHOTT.— JOHN TUBP., Wheatsheaf Inn, Basingstoke, has a fresh stud of HUNTERS to LET, at 26s per day, * r £ 10 per month All letters to the above will have immediate attention. JOSEPH TOLLIT, High- street, Oxford, begs to inform noblemen and gentlemen that he has several well bred HUNTERS ( mostly Irish), up to 12 to 15 stone, fit to go. Also, a THOROUGH BRED HORSE, likely to make a steeple chase horse. A valuable Library of Books, and collection of Oil Paintings and Water- colour Drawings, comprising specimens by the most eminent Artists, the property of the late James Parker, Esq. ... .. , MESSRS BEADELliave received instructions to SELL by AUCTION, at Great Baddow House, near Chelmsford, on Tuesday, the 3d of February, 1863, at 11 o'clock, a carefully selected LIBRARY, of upwards of 2,5CO vols, comprising some very valuable works bv the following authors:— flallam, Drvden, Scott, Swift, Shakespeare, Campbell, Rogers, Dickens, Thackeray, & c, and upwards of EfGHTY OIL PAINTINGS and WATER- COLOUR DRAWINGS, comprising specimens by the following artists: ESTABLISHMENT T „ , . . street ( near the Marble Arch), where he has on VIEW a great number of first- class HORSES of every description. _ ARRIERS.— For SALE, TWO COUPLES and a HALF of well- bred HARRIERS, 17 to 18 inches high; EIGHT COUPLES of BEAGLES, from 12 to 14 inches high; four couDles of them have been hunted all the season together to the 8th of thismonth ( January, 186- 3). Apply to James Barnes, Grotes- mews, Blackheath, Kent, hear London. Mr and Mrs GERMAN REED, with Mr JOHN PARRY, will appear EVERY EVENING ( except Satordav) at 8, and Saturday morning at 3 o'clock, in THE FAMILY LEGEND. After which. Mr John Parry will introduce a new domestic scene, EntitledMRS ROSKLEAF'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 Harrison, sole lessees. . „ „„. „ . T0- M0KR0W ( Monday), Jan 19th, and FRIDAY, 23d, Howard Glo- ver's popular opera RUY BLAS. ^ Miss Louisa Pvne, Mr Santley, and Mr W. Harrison. On TUESDAY, Jan 20th, and THURSDAY, 22d, Wallaces bril- liantly- successful opera L0VE, S TRIUMpH in which Miss Louisa Pyne will appear. On WEDNESDAY, 21st, and SATURDAY. 24th, Balfe's grand opera, THE PURITAN'S DAUGHTER. Mdlle Parepa. Mr Santlev, Mr Weiss, and Mr W. Harrison. Every evening, the grand original, zoological, comical Christmas Pantomime, 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 Ray— Invented and painted by VV Calcott. Notice.— A MORNING PERFORMANCE of the new PANTOMIME every Wednesday, at 2 o'clock Carriages to be in attendance at half- PN* Ii! Children under 12 years of age admitted at half- price to the Morning Performances, to all parts of the house except pit, price Is 6d. Private boxes from 10s 6d to £ 4 4s; orchestra stalls, 10s; dress circles, 5s : upper boxes, 4s; amphitheatre stalls, 3s ; pit, 2s 6d; am- phitheatre. Is. Box- office open daily from 10 till 5. No charge for booking or fees to boxkeepers. Doors open at half- past 6. Overture commences at 10 minutes to 7. THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.— Mr Sothern as Lord Dundreary every night, Brother Sam's letter encored everv night.— Mr Buckstone everv night.— Rasselas and Miss Louisa Keeley everv nicht — TO- MORROW ( Monday), and during the week, at 7, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN ana Lord Dundreary. After which the greatly successful and Johnsonian extravaganza of RASSELAS. With OUR MARY ANNE: Mr Howe. Mr Clark, and Miss Harfleur. THEATRE ROYAL ST JAMES'S.— Under the sole management of Mr Frank Matthews— TO- MORROW ( Monday) and during the week, UNDER THE ROSE: Mr S. Johnson and Miss A. Cottrell. After which, the new drama, THE DARK CLOUD: Messrs A. Sterling, Western, & c; Miss A. Cottrell and Miss Herbert. To be fol- lowed bv, for the flrst time, a new original sketch, called THE SMITHS AT NORWOOD: Messrs A. Stirling and S. Johnson; Miss Harland and Mrs Frank Matthews. To conclude with THE CARTE DE VISITE : Mr S. Johnson ; Misses A. Cottrell, Ada Dyas, and Nesbitt. Doors open at 7 o'clock, commence at half- past 7. PORTLAND ROOMS, Foley- street, Portland- place.— Miss EMILY PARRY begs most respectfully to announce to her friends her ANNUAL FULL DRESS BALL will take place at these rooms on THURSDAY NEXT, Jan 22. Ladies' tickets, 7s 6d; gentle- men's ditto, 10s Cd each— N. B. Mr Frere's Dress Ball to- morrow ( Mon- day) night; and, as usual, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the season. Tickets, 2s 6d each. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS, High Holborn.— This favourite ball room, renowned for the beauty and bril- liancy of the decorations, is OPEN EVERY EVENING. During the week will be introduced a selection of dance music from Wallace's new opera, " Love's Triumph;" also the much admired " Mistletoe Waltz," " Anglo- DanishQuadriile,"& c. Open at 8; close at 12 punctually. Admission Is— N. B. The grand Annual Bal Masque is fixed for Thurs- day, January 29. WESTON'S GRAND MUSIC HALL, Holborn. The following artists are engaged at the above establishment :— Miss CHARLOTTE GKOSVENOR ( the new prima donna). With a chorus and band of 50 performers. The comic strength of the company consists of— Miss KATE HARLEY, The best serio- comic singer of the day, with all new songs ; WOOD and SON, BRIAN and CONOLLY, Mr and Mrs BRENNAN, and The NELSON FAMILY. Allowed still to be the best evening's amusement in London. Balcony and stalls, Is; area, 6d. Doors open at 7 o'clock. CANTERBURY HALL.— The Third Edition of the celebrated pantomimic entertainment, THE ENCHANTED HASH : thirteen characters, including Harlequin, Columbine, Clown, and Pan taloon, sustained solely by Mr E. Marshall, re- written by W. F. Vander- veil, Esq. Unsworth in his celebrated " Stump Speech," and all the comic favourites of * the day. Grand selections from popular operas, as usual. CANTERBURY IIALL.— The Lancashire Cham- pion Prize Hand- Bell Ringers— TWELVE PERFORMERS. 66 bells, conducted by Mr Edward Benson, will make their FIRST APPEAR- ANCE in London TO- MORROW ( Monday), at half- past 9 o'clock, and will perform classical, operatic, and dance music. A portion of the pro- ceeds during the engagement will be given to the Lancashire Distress Fund. The OXFORD, 6, Oxford- street.— The LAN- CASHIRE CHAMPION PRIZE HAND- BELL RINGERS, consisting of 12 performers 0: 1 66 Bells ( conductor, Mr E. Benson), perform Clas- sical, Operatic, and Dance Music EVERY EVENING. The comic entertainments and other attractions as usual, the programme includ- ing a grand selection from Gluck's opera, Alceste ( now produced for the flrst time in England), supported by the entire company. Con- ductor, Mr F. Jongiimans. CYDER CELLARS.— Cyder Cellars, Maiden- lane: Strand entrance, next door to Page's shell- fish shop.— NICHOL- SON'S JUDGE and JURY SOCIETY and POSES PLASTIQUE. Great novelties and splendid tableaux. New Trials nightly, rich, rare, and racy. Open at 7 o'clock. No connection with any other place. The great Dundrearv Trial, post free 4d, from the Cyder Cellars. THE LONDON 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. 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, & o, 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. TAKE NOTICE. THE DISCUSSION at the ROYAL AGRICUL- TURAL SOCIETY'S MEETING, held in Hanover- square Rooms, on THORLEY'S CONDIMENT, may be bad free, by post, on application to the inventor, Joseph Thorley, Caledonian- road, Kmg's- cross, London. WINES.— MOXON and CLEMEJNT, 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 :— Burgundy 24s, 30s, 36s Do 63s to 84s Hock 21s, 32s, 48s Do, sparkling 42s to 54s 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. / 24s, 30e, 36s, 8herry 1 42s to 60s Port, from the wood.. 36s, 40s, 44s Do, old erusted .... 48s to 72s Do, choice, 1844 .... 84s Claret, Exshaw'a .... { 18|' 2a24s' 36s' Do, do, first growths 84s to 105s SA U C E.— L E A and P E R R 1 NS' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. Pronounced by connoisseurs " The only good sauce." None genuine without name on wrapper, label, bottle, and stopper. Sold by CROSSE and BLACKWELL, Barclay and Sons, and grocers anfl oilmen universally. CAPTAIN WHITE'S ORIENTAL PICKLE, CURRY or MULLIGATAWNY PASTE, curry powder, and curry sauce, may be obtained from all sauce vendors, and wholesale of CROSSE and BLACKWELL, purveyors to the Queen, Soho- square, London. TURTLE— M'CALL'S WEST INDIA, superior quality, prepared by new process. Flavour unsurpassed. Real turtle soup, quarts, 10s 6d; pints, 5s 6d; half- pints, 3s. Callipashand cailipee, 10s 6d per pound. Sold by leading oil and Italian warehouse- men, wholesale chemists, and others. J. M'Call and Co, provision stores, 137, Houndsditch, N. E.—*** Prize medal for Patent Process of Preserving Provisions, without overcooking, whereby freshness and flavour is retained. TO PERSONS in DEBT.— Messrs MARSHALL, solicitors in bankraptcy, of 12, Hatton- garden ( established 1830) and 6, Moorgate- street, obtain ' immediate protection of person and property and an entire discharge from all debts and liabilities, under the new law of bankruptcy, at a very moderate expense, payable by instalments, or arrangements made with creditors by composition or otherwise. Country cases attended. MONEY ADVANCED on bills, promissory notes, or post obit bonds, and on reversionary property de- rived under wiil 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 au exorbitant rate paid off, and further advances made. Address, Mr Morris, soli- citor, 11, Beaufort- buildings, Strand. ONEY WITHOUT SURETIES.— NATIONAL DISCOUNT and LOAN FUND, 9, Adam- street. Adeipki, 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.— Noblemen, gentlemen of property, 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.— 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's- court, Charing- cross, S. W. 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 not re negotiated. All transactions strictly private and confidential, and bankers' references furnished if required.— Thornton and Co, 17, Old Burlington- street, Bond- street. Office hours, 1 to 5 dally. 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- croas. MONEY immediately ADVANCED in ltrict confidence to noblemen, gentlemen, officers in the army and navy, and other responsible parties, on their note of hand only; also at five per cent interest on reversions, marriage settlements, en- tailed estates, & c. All communications confidential. Address by letter to Mr Portland, 22, Newman- street, Oxford- street. W. WEST END FINANCIAL AGENGY, 28, Regent- street.— Noblemen, gentlemen, and officers in the army can be immediately ACCOMMODATED with CASH on their own notes of hand, also on reversions, life interests, & c, at 5 per cent. All trans- actions are strictly private, the securities not being re- negotiated, and bankers' references furnished if required. Apply to Mr Percy, at the above address. SECRESY and DESPATCH— Noblemen, officers MI full pay, heirs to entailed estates, and gentlemen of property, can be immediately ACCOMMODATED with MONEY, to any amount on their own personal security, on applying by letter to Nemo, 2, Spring- gardens, S. W. ALARGE FORTUNE.—£ 20,000, £ 15,000, & c, may be REALISED for £ 1, invested in a Government Lean. For particulars apply to Mr Fr. Sintz, banker, Frankfort- on- Maine: or letters addressed to hi ® 28, Clements- lane, Lombard- street, will be im- ffi. e/ i lately forward^, GREYHOUND.— For SALE, a magnificent SAPLING, white, fawn ear, pupped January 15, 1862. She is by Mr Myonett's red dog Monarch, winner of the Baldock Dei- by, ail- aged stakes, and runner- up to Belle of the Village for the Champion Stakes; he has won twelve courses, lost two, viz, with Prairie Flower and her sister ( Belle of the Village); he was never trained when he met the former, then a puppv, in the Champion Stakes ; his feet were cut to pieces, and he was full of tapeworms when he met the latter. He will most likely run for the Waterloo Cup. The sapling has seen four hares, has been tried with first- class public dogs ( names will be given), and proved her- self to be faster and a better worker than winners of good stakes this and last season. She will weigh about 541b; at present, in running order, weighs 491b: in girth 27i inches, in length 43J inches. She is out of Spot, unbeaten, and dam of Mendicant, Rapid Rhone, Glarmsk, Lottery, & c. Lowest price 30 guineas. She can be tried with any public dog, three days' notice being given. Apply to G. Raincock, Jun, Esq, Broxbourue, Herts. GREYHOUNDS.— For SALE : A first- season black bitch, RIOT, own sister to Hebe, by Regan, dam Lady, by Kentish Fire. Also TWO SAPLINGS, fawn dog and black ticked bitch, by Hop Merchant, dam Lady, by Kentish Fire. These saplings are very handsome, and promise to be remarkably fast and stout run- ners. The above are to be sold in consequence of the owner giving up coursing, on account of his health. Apply to Mr B. Hadley, Hay, near Hereford. S1 COTCH TERRIERS ( blue and fawn colour).— To be SOLD, FIVE handsome PUPPIES, 6 weeks old, by Mr Heald's celebrated first prize dog Twig ( of Leeds), and outofVenor, a well- bred bitch, by Phin out of Gipsy. Also a SCOTCH TERRIER BITCH, age 15 months. Address John L. Gleyne, Monk- street, Wake- field. 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 spurious imita- tions. Ask for Stevens's Ointment. HORSES.— Lieut JAMES'S BLISTER, used in Her Majesty's Cavalrv 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. In pofts Is 6d, 2s 9d, and 5s each ; | lb 9s, lib 16s. miLBURY'S CURB LOTION; a perfect and 1 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, isy George Edward Tilbury, manager of the carriage department, the Pantechnicon, Belgrave- equare. In bottles 4s 6d each. BIRD'S " BOTANIC ESSENCE or LIQUID BLISTER, for general lameness in horses, is beneficial in all cases of curbs, splints, spavins, & c. Sold in bottles Is 6d each. Also Bird's fever drinks, for colds, shiverings, & c. Bird's purging paste. Bird's cough balls, for chronic coughs and broken wind, and every de- scription of horse and cattle medicines kept ready prepared by the pro- prietor, W. L. Bird, 42, Castle street East, Oxford- street, London, W., and are soM by all patentxnedicine vendors and druggists in town or country. HOPLEMUROMA ( Hoof Ointment), for the: provement of the growth of horses' feet, and to cure and im- provement of the growth of horses' feet, and to cure and pre- vent brittle and shelly feet, cracked heels, sand cracks, seedy toes, diseased frogs, and corns, and to prevent navicular disease, Ac. Does not stop horses from their usual work. This preparation is invaluable to all breeders, dealers, trainers, and large contractors, also for horses liable to throw their shoes iii the hunting field. Sold by all chemists and saddlers. W. CLARK, 75, Baker- street Portman- square, London, W.— See Bell's Life of November the 16th for testimonials. T) the IIUNT.- att W. CLARK again solicits the attention of hunting noblemen and gentlemen to his Incomparable BOOT- TOP FLUID, for cleansing and preserving brown boot- tops, to- tally eradicating all stains, restoring and keeping them to their original colour. White tops may be made brown to any shade required. Also a LIQUID for polishing and making any top equal to patent, with half the usual labour. Premier boot- top powders of all colours, and breeches paste without dust.— 75, Baker- street, Port man- square, London, W. /^ LARK'S ELASTIC WATERPROOF VAR- NISH for patent and enamelled hunting, shooting, and fishing boots, the best ever manufactured. Also his PATENT MATCHLESS PASTE, for leather breeches, gloves, cords, kerseys, <£ c, far superior to any that has ever been offered to the public. Also his unrivalled RE- VIVER, for restoring black kid boots, cloths, & c. Manufactory, 75, Baker street, London. _____ T 0 SPORTSMEN.— The Elite of the First Flight Over 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 sfeine 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 Nulll Secundus Blacking. To be had Bartley, bootmaker, 251, Oxford- street, London, at Post Office, 210, Oxford- street. from A. P. O. orders payable IF you desire really well- polished boots, use BROWN'S ROYAL MELTONIAN BLACKING; It renders them beautifully soft, durable, and waterproof, while its lustre equals the most brilliant patent leather. Made by E. Brown, the inventor and sole manufacturer of the De Guiche Parisian Polish for dress boots and shoes, waterproof varnish for hunting boots, and waterproof har- ness blacking. Patronised by the Court and nobility.— Manufactory, 67, Princes- street, Leicester- square, London; and retail everywhere. Awarded Exhibition Prize Medal, 1862. FOR CLEANING LEATHER BREECHES, GLOVES, & c.— PULLMAN'S IMPERIAL BLEACHING COM- POSITION renders the leather beautifully soft and pliable, restoring it to all Its pristine beauty. It is also very free from dust. Prepared solely by R. and J. Pullman, 17, Greek- street, Soho, and sold by all brushmakers, & c. EIGHTY NEW HARNESSES ON SALE, OF first- class make, style, and fashion, at half the price usually charged, ready for immediate use, without the trouble of ordering, consist- ing of pairs of harness, all West End style, also single ditto, tandem har- ness, pony harnesses, covered harnesses, & c, & c, at BRYANT'S Depot for New and Second- hand Saddlery, 1, Chapel- place, Belgrave- square ( back of Sefton House). Established 30 years. Harness and saddles taken in exchange. A" PAIR- HORSE BROWN LEATHER HAR- NESS for SALE, with brass hames, and chain fronts to bridles, quite new; was made to an order for a gentleman. Price £ 17 ; cost making 27 guineas. To be seen at Mr Bryant's, saddler, 1, Chapel- place, Chapel- street, Bel grave- square, S. W. HORSE CLOTHING, of superior kersey, at £ 2 15s a suit, consisting of quarter sheet, hood, deep breast, pad cloth, roller, aud filllt string. Also superior suits, made of fawn rugging, at £ 2 5s each suit, with hoods complete— eighty suits alwaysready for ase— at BRYANT'S Depot for New and Second- hand Saddlery, 1, Chapel- place, Belgrave- square ( back of Sefton House). Established 30 years. HENTON'S PATENT ELASTIC SADDLE.— Give it but once a trial, which the patentee invites gentlemen to do, and they will be convinced there are none more easy and com- fortable to ride on. The tree is made of leather, with steel springs. Price £ 510s complete. Those noblemen and gentlemen who hare used them for some time acknowledge to their being the best ever invented. Manufactory, 7, Bridge- street, Surrey side of Westminster Bridge. THE improved LADY'S SADDLE ( registered) ensures a much more secure and easy seat; it will fit any horse without hurtlng. 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, saddlers, Duke- street, Manchester- square, London. Exhibition prizes for saddlery, London, 1851, Paris, 1855, Lon- don, 18a2. Also t! » . e self- acting noseband, to render pulling horses per- fectly easy to ride or drive; for driving 12s 6d, for riding 10s6d. riTHE PATENT SAFETY SPRING LEVER JL STIRRUP BAR, to prevent accident from being dragged in a stirrup. Its action Is certain, however much the bar may be neglected or allowed to rust. It adds much strength to a saddle- tree, without any additional weight, and releases a stirrup if suspended across the top of a saddle— a result not heretofore effected. Applicable to any saddle at a very trifling expense. Patentee, W. GREAVES, saddle- tree maker, 11, Portland- street, Soho, London. HORSES PREVENTED CRIB BITING, BY using the IMPROVED ( 1831) PATENT GUPTA PERCHA STRAP, 18s. Horses broke, temperate, and easy mouthed, by gutta percha jockeys, with spring reins for exercising led horses, 60s. 2,200 in use. Hire 2s a week. Safety spring driving and riding reins, springs for traps, rollers, 2s ; fetlock, speedy, leg, and knee- boots.— BLACK- WELL'S, patentee, 259, Oxford- street. A breaking spring gag bridle, and martingale, to make horses carry their heads well. TO HORSE MASTERS.— MARKWICK'S PATENT SPONGE CLOTH, sold wholesale at 13, Haqover- street, Long- acre, London, invaluable for swabs, or lining feetboots, 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 2s 6d the square foot. 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, ceuples, and collars, greyhound slips, whistles, ferret bells, dog bells, and muzzles, drinking flasks, sandwich cases, hunting and post horns, tourist kegs, bird_ calls, Jec. Agents: All saddlers in every country town, r| lHE ST PANCRAS IRON WORK COMPANY, JL 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. UNDER ROYAL PATRONAGE. X> ACKHAM'S DISTEMPER BALLS for DOGS. Ai — 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, and for Ireland, Mr William Whyte, 4, Marlborough- street, Dublin. ryORMS 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 bvall keepers of dogs to be the only safe and effectual remedy. To be had of the pro- prietor, 12, Victoria- road, Clapham, Surrey; or of his agents, Barclay and Sons, Farringdon- street, Londan ; or Mr Whyte, 4, Marlborough- street, Dublin ; in packets 2s, 3s 6d, and 5s each. DISTEMPER in DOGS.— FOSKETT'S SPECI- FIC is invaluable for all kinds of dogs.— Testimonial from Lord G : " I wish I had known your powders earlier, for since I have used them I have not lost a single dog."— Post- free of the proprie- tor, J. G. Farrant, Brentford, W. Packets, IsSd and 2s 9d each. Whole- sale, of Barclay and Son, Farringdon- street, E. C. SANTS, swans, and Carolina ducks at £ 3 3s per pair, silver phea- sants and peafowl £ 2 10s, California quails, £ 2 2s, cygnets £ 1 10s, call ducks 10s, first- class Dorking fowls, equalled by few, surpassed by none, at £ 3 3s a pen, viz, 1 cock and 2 hens; a few brace of fresh caught foxes; also a quantity of full- wing pheasants. Cub foxes, and phea- sants' eggs, in the season. Game, & c, sold on commission. received for pheasants eggs, in quantities of not less than one hundred, and executed in rotation of receipts.— TIMOTHY MASON, pheasant breeder, 7, Upper Jubilee- street, Mile End- road, London, E., where the birds can be seen. JUST IMPORTED, BELGIAN CANARIES; extra fine, German ditto ditto, budgrigars 20s per pair, camellias and azelias 18s to 30s per dozen, British and foreign ferns, fern cases and aquariums, real sea water 6d per gallon, marine animals, Ac, & c. R. GREEN, 154, Kingsland- road, and the Bedford Conservatories, Covent- garden Market; entrance, centre avenue onlv. THE SILENT FRIEND on MARrIAGE7I90 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- saltations daily, 11 till 2, and from 5 till 8. Sunday 11 till 1 o'clock. Sixty- fourth Edition, by post two stamps, NERVOUS DEBILITY ; its Causes and 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 bo » k will be sent post free filrect from toe author's residence 8, Barton- crescent. London, W, C, " VXTILLIAM SMITH.— One Pound Reward.— If T T WILLIAM SMITH, who about 1836 was at Shaw's Livery Stables in Osnaburg- street, then at Mason's In Park- lane, where he met with an accident, and who was last seen at Barnet Fair In 1859, will apply as under, he will HEAR of SOMETHING to H IS ADVANTAGE. Any person giving his address will receive ONE SOVEREIGN. Apply to A. J. Hall, 78, Old Broad- street, City, London. THREE POUNDS REWARD.— LOST, onThurs- day morning, January 3. in Ilvde Park, between Queen's Gate and Prince's Gate, a BLUE SKYE TERRIER DOG, with very long hair, good head, and ears uncut, and short legs. Answers to the name of " Rough." Whoever will bring the same to 7, Queen's Gate, Ken- sington, shall receive the above reward. No further reward will be offered. H. Von Churing, Dietrich, D. Rykaert. Pether the Younger Gervaise, Niemann, R. Wilson, Hogarth, Count D'Orsay, Sir A. More, Sir G. Kneller, Russell, R. A, ....... s, Morland, Catalogues may be obtained 14 days prior to the sale upon payment of 6d each, at Messrs Beadel's offices, 25, Gresham- street, London, E. G. Storck, Palmedes, Jan Stein, Vanderbeist, I). Teniers, G. Terburg, Salvacor Rosa, Wissing, Rubens, A. Ostade, Van Tol, E. A. Haanin, Nasg, F. Grant, R. A., Gainsborough, A. De Lelie, B. Denner, De Heen, De Witt, Letscher, Le Droux, Mignard, Lambinet, Callow, Walker. Important Sale of first- class Wines, of choice vintages, at Great Baddow House, near Chelmsford, Essex, the genuine property of the iate James Parker, Esq. ^^^ , . , . , jVjTESSRS BEADEL have received instructions to IT B SELL by AUCTION, upon the premises, on Thursday, Jan 29, 1863 at 12, upwards of SIX HUNDRED and FIFTY DOZEN of choice WINES, consisting of 500 doiens ( including several dozens of magnums) of first- class Port, principally of the vintages ot 1844 and 1847, and by well- known shippers, a small quantity of 1834; upwards of 50 dozens of Sherry, principally Crockford's; 13 dozens of Madeira, several dozens of La Fitte, Claret, Burgundy, Hock, & c. Samples of the above can be had previous to but not upon the day of sale. Catalogues may be ob- tained upon payment of 6d each, at Messrs Beadel's offices, 25, Gresham- street, London, E. C. SHOOTING.— WANTED, on LEASE, about 1,500 acres, with good covers— if witli fishing adjacent preferred— within sixty miles of London, with or without a moderate sized house. Address A. B., care of Mr Lang, gunmaker, Charing- cross, W. C. CAPITAL WOOD SHOOTING, for a perma- nency, by the day, or otherwise. A capital CLUMBER SPANIEL for SALE. Address P. P., Swan Hotel, Romford, Essex. GOOD SHOOTING to LET, with HUNTING BOX, about a mile from the kennels of William Selby Lowndes, Esq. There is from 400 to 500 acres of land to shoot over, with house, yard, outbuildings, garden, and ® rchard, and 30 acres of pasture land If required, lying about a mile and a half from Bletchley Station, on the London and North Western Railway, and an hour's ride from London. Apply by letter to S. S- Post Office, Bletehlev Station, Bucks. T O NOBLEMEN and GENTLEMEN HUNTING in NORTH HANTS and BERKS.— To be LET, in tke town of Basingstoke, several first- class LOOSE BOXES ( strictly private), and on reasonable terms; within five minutes' walk of its station on the Lon- don and South Western and Great Western Railways, aad in the Imme- diate vicinity of the meets of the Vine, H. H., Mr Garth's, and South Berks Hounds. For terms and particulars apply to Mr Alfred White, auctioneer, & c, Basingstoke, Hants. H UN TING BOX and STABLING.— Midland Csunties.— Freehold landed investment, to pay 4 per cent.— On SALE, bv PRIVATE CONTRACT, a FREEHOLD ESTATE, under 100 acres, adjacent to a central railway station and several fox eoverts. For further particulars apply to Mr R. K. Toulson, Estate Agent, 11, Royal- hill, Queen's- road, Bayswater, W. HUNTING BOX— To be LET, with immediate possession, by the year or for a term, BRAUNSTON MANOR HOUSE, the residenc% jtf the lateThos. Heycock, Esq, with stabling f « r six horses, double coachhouse, convenient buildings,' and 20 acres of good grass land adjoining, including productive orchard and walled- in garden; with a further quantity of grass land if required. The house, which is suitable for a moderate family, stands in the centre of the MeltoH country, and is within two miles of Oakham station, on the Syston and Peterborough branch of the Midland Railway. For parti- culars apply to J. H. Heycock, Esq, East Norton, Tugby, Leicester; or to Fredk. Heycock, Esq, Bedford. ESTATE, Surrey.— On SALE, by TREATY, a valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE PRIVATE ESTATE of 1,100 acres, to Messrs W. and E. Harris, solicitors, 38, Lincoln's Inn- fields, KENTFORD, valuable FREE! near Newmarket, Suffolk.— A __ FREEHOLD RESIDENCE and PREMISES for SALE by PRIVATE CONTRACT, delightfully situated at Kentford, near the church, four miles from Newmarket, and within ten minute's' walk of the Kennett Railway station, containing dining room, drawing room, entrance hall, seven bedrooms, and ample domestic offices; also stable, saddle room, carriage house, and other offices. Capital flower and kitchen gardens, with summer- house, vinery and paddock. The house is in perfect order throughout, and is approached from the high road by a carriage drive, with two substantial cottages, forming an entrance lodge. Possession at Lady Day. May be viewed by orders only, which, with further particulars, will be furnished on application to Mr J. Carter Jones, land agent, & c, Cambridge and Newmarket. LIVERY STABLES FOR SALE.— A DWELL- ING- HOUSE and TWELVE- STALLED STABLE, in a highly re- spectable neighbourhood ( north side of London), from which a good in- come may be derived, to be SOLD, on very favourable terms, and the greater part of the purchase may remain on mortgage. For particu- lars, and cards to view, apply to Mr Brett, 4, Wellington- chambers, Southwark. YACHT S.— For S A L E:— A SCHOONER, of 140 tons. A SCHOONER, of 130 tons. A SCHOONER, of 100 tons. A SCHOONER, of 70 tons. A SCHOONER, of 40 tons. With several CUTTERS. Apply to Capt Grant, Secretary Royal Thames Yacht Club, Albemarle- street, Piccadilly, London. rA C H T 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 and43 tons o. m. Apply to Captain Keane, West Cowes, Isle of Wight. YACHT.— For SALE, the well- known and magnificent SCHOONER YACHT, GALLEY of LORN, 263 43- 94 tons, the property of the late Marquis of Breadalbane. Will be sold with all her valuable stores, splendid wines, stands of arms, superb fur- niture, chronometers, charts, & c, & c. Perfectly fitted for a sea voyage; sails and rigging all new. For inventories and full particulars apply to Pearce and Co, shipbrokers, 100, Leadenhall- street, City, London. One or two smaller yachts for sale. OXFORD UNIVERSITY BOAT CLUB.— WANTED, bv the committee of the above club, a steady, active, industrious YOUNG MAN, to take CHARGE of BOATS, to execute small repairs, and make himself generally useful. Applications in writing ( accompanied with testimonials), stating age, terms, and where last employed, to be sent to Mr H. Grant, St Aldates- street, Oxford, on or before January 19th, 1863. O VETERINARY SURGEONS,— WANTED rjp rences required. Apply to V. S„ W'indhill, Bishop Stortford, Herts. TO NOBLEMEN and GENTLEMEN.— A young, active, and highly- respectable person is desirous of ob- taining a SITUATION as TRAINER: thoroughly understands the preparation of race and steeple chase horses for their engagements. Is an M. R. C. V. S of experience. Good references given. Address, T. Y. C., 6, Ivy- street, Bloom- street, Liverpool. WANTED, by a young man, a SITUATION as SECOND GROOM or GROOM and VALET to a single gentle- man ; age 23. weight under 10 stone. Has been in last situation as second groom and whip to a pack of harriers. Address, A. B., Post Office, Patricroft, near Manchester. ASTOUT, powerful, married man, 32 years of age, WANTS a SITUATION as HEAD GAMEKEEPER; compe- tent in all its branches; can have a good character from the gentle- man who employed him last; left In consequenee of his giving up pre- serving. Address X. Y., Post Office, Weldon, Northamptonshire. F' FARMING PUPIL.— A home tenant of a noble- man in the south of England OFFERS unusual ADVANTAGES to a gentleman studying practical FARMING. The adveriiser, who is occupying a large and varied farm, can give the best references, on his part, and will expect similar guarantees from any correspondent.— For particulars, address L. B., Post Office, Tunbridge Wells. MANURE MANUFACTURER wants to appoint a FEW respectable DISTRICT AGENTS. Liberal terms given, and the manure sold carriage free. Address, with occupation and references, B. C., 10, Pall- mall East, London. A . OSSIP on DRESS;" or, Half an Hour's Amusement for our Friends 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, 86. 87, 88, and 89, Aldgate. OXFORD- STREET BRANCH. 506, 507, 508, New Oxford- street; l, 2, 3, Hart- street. TOTTENHAM COURT- ROAD BRANCH. 137, 138, Tottenham Court- road; 283, Euston- road. Country Establishments: Sheffield and Bradford, Yorkshire. TIHE MINISTERIAL ALMANAC.— An elegant 1 almanac, illustrated with well- executed portraits of Lord Palmer- ston, Earl Russell, and the. Right Honourable W. E. Gladstone, and containing some useful information, may 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, 86, 87, 88, and 89, Aldgate. OXFORD- STREET BRANCH, 506, 50?, 508, New Oxford- street; l, 2. 3, Hart- street. TOTTENHAM COURT- ROAD BRANCH, 137, 138, Tottenham Court- road; 2S3, Euston- road. Country Establishments: Sheffield and Bradford, Yorkshire. AUTUMN AND WINTER OF 1862.— LAWRENCE HYAM has now ready, expressly prepared for the present sea- son, an immense variety of first- class WINTER CLOTHING. OVERCOATS, every new design, fashionably made and trimmed, all the newest materials, 20s, 26s, 35s, to 63s. UNDER- COATS, for walking or the promenade, beautifully finished, 2I « TO 50S OFFICE COATS, a large selection, 16s to 35s. The 17s TROUSERS, all the new patterns. VESTS to match, 8s 6d. All the above can be had for immediate wear, at a great saving in price, at the well- known ESTABLISHMENTS of LAWRENCE HYAM, Merchant Tailor and Manufacturing Clothier, 36, GRACECHURCH- STKEET, Citv; and 189 and 190, TOTTENHAM COURT- ROAD, West. Plates of Fashions, representing all the leading styles, will be sent free on application. ( CAUTION !— Mr MILES and his world- famed J 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, & c. Mr Miles has not re- moved, and is not connected with any person advertising in his name. Barclay and Sons, 95, Farringdon- street, London. SHIRTS.— Ford's Eureka Shirts.— Gentlemen desirous of wearing a perfect fitting shirt are solicited to try FORD'S EUREKAS.—" The most unique and only perfect fitting shirt made."— Observer. Six for 30s; very superior, six for 36s; very best, BOYS' EUREKA SHIRTS, fine quality, at six for 22s 6d, 25s Gd, and 28s 6d. Illustrated catalogues post free. R. FORD and Co, Patentees, as, Poultry, London, E. C. FORD'S COLOURED FLANNEL SHIRTS.— The PATTERNS for the present season comprise all the newest designs and colours. Very superior quality, all wool, 10s 6d each, or three for 30s ; the very best 12s 6d each, or three for 36s. Also the PANSEINE, the most beautiful colour ever produced, and many others suitable for the winter season, 13s 6d each, or three for 39s. BOYS' FLANNEL SHIRTS 7s, or three for 20s; 8s, or three for 23s. Patterns sent to select from on receipt of three stamps. R. FORD and Co., 38, Poultry, London, E. C. 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, Holborn, W. C. Esta- blished in Dean- street, 1840. Parcels from the country, the full value immediately remitted by Post Office order. WANTED, LEFT- OFF CLOTHES.— Ladies and gentlemen will be waited on at any time, and have the highest price given in cash for LEFT- OFF CLOTHES of all descriptions, naval and military uniforms, court suits, Voots, 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. 05,000 to be expended in the PURCHASE of ^ W GUNS, pistols, saddlerv, harness, clothing, uniforms, gold, silver, jewellery, diamonds, and all kinds of miscellaneous articles. Also antique china, lace, furniture, Ac. 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. GUNS and RIFLES ( second hand), all sorts and prices.— WHISTLER'S, II, Strand. Anything taken in swap. BOXING GLOVES, 7S 6d the set; basket and stick, 9d; foil, 3s 6d; mask, 3s 6d; glove, 2s; leather jacket, 12s; foot ball, 5s; anti garotte, 2s 6d; sworti canes, 5s 6d. Art Boxing ( illus- trated) enclosed in every parcel. Liberal discount to teachers. C. AIiMSTItONG ( late Ciietfc), u4, Osfcra- 8treet, W, Catalogues gratis, HASTINGS.— EMARYS ALBION HOTEL, centre of the Marine Parade, facing the sea, with a complete southerly aspect; THE CASTLE, family and commercial hotel, Wel- lington- square, near the Railway Station, Post Office, & c, and the most central part of the borough; a billiard room is attached to this hotel. Servants charged in tide bill. Extensive stabling is attached to each of the above hotels, where every description of carriage is kept; also good liiinters, the East Sussex Foxhounds meeting in the imme- diate neighbourhood. The above hotels have recently been greatly enlarged and improved, and have excellent accommodation. /" TREAT REDUCTION in iirst- class HOTEL " X 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. VISITORS to LONDON wiil 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. THE " WELLINGTON DINING- ROOMS, St James's- street. A Set Dinner served from 2 to 6 p. m. at Half- a- Crown each. A Set Dinner served from 6 to 9, at Three Shillings each. Dinner from the joint from 2 to 6, One Shilling and Sixpence each. Dinner from the joint from 6 to 9, f wo Shillings each. Attendance each person Threepence. The Wellington: Entrance 160, Piccadilly. WM. COX, Superintendent. IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENT in CIGAR LIGHTS.— BRYANT and MAY'S PATENT SAFETY VKSU- VIANS and FLAMING FUSEES light only on the box, and may be carried in the pocket with perfect safety. Whitechapel- road, London, E. In oblong folio, half bound, 21s, HUNTING BITS. BY H. K. BROWNE ( Phiz). Twelve illustrations, coloured. " Filled with amusing sketches of the seasonable sport by Hablot K. Browne; their movement, Inventions, and fun are undeniable. Mr Browne has conspicu « us powers as a humorist, and his pencil is never better employed than when giving them scope and exercise."— Times. Chapman and Hall. 193, Piccadilly. Second Edition, in post 8vo, with two Illustrations, price 5s, W'ILD DAYRELL : A Biography of a Gentle- man Exile. By JOHN KEMP, Esq. " The dialogues are easy; the sketches of life at French watering- places true to nature; and, with a little moretexperience 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 during the Houghton week, and he closed it with an expression of hearty approval."— Baity's Magazine. Bv the same author, with coloured Map, price 5s, SHOOTING and FISHING In LOWER BRITTANY: A Complete Practical Guide for Sportsmen. " Mr Kemp is a benefactor to his brother sportsmen."— Athenseum. " 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. RUFF'S GUIDE to THE TURF.— WINTER EDITION for 1863 NOW READY, price 2s 6d, by post 2s 8d. To be had of all booksellers, and at every railway book stall. Sporting Review Office, 246, Strand, London. FISH CULTURE.— A PRACTICAL GUIDE to the MODERN SYSTEM of BREEDING and REARING FISH. By FRANCIS FRANCIS. With numerous illustrations. Post 8vo, cloth, 5s. London: Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, Farringdon- street. PAY SIX- AND- EIGHTPENCE ONCE FOR ALL, AND NO MORE LAWYERS' BILLS! Now ready, in one vol 12mo, cloth, price 6s 8d ( saved at every consulta- tion), post free, EVERY MAN'S OWN LAWYER; a Handy Book of the Principles of Law and Equity. By a BARRISTER. Comprising the Rights and Wrongs of Individuals, Mercantile and Com- mercial Law, Criminal Law, Parish Law, County Court Law, Game- Laws; the Laws of Bankruptcy. Bets and Wagers, Bills of Exchange, Contracts, Copyrights and Patents, Insurances ( Marine, Fire, and Life), Libel and Slander, Marriage and Divorce, Merchant Shipping, Mort- gages, Settlements, Trespass, Nuisances, & c; Warranty, Wilis and Agreements, & c, & c; also Law for Landlord and Tenant, Master and Servant, Husband and Wife, Executors and Trustees, Guardian and Ward, Married Women and Infants, Partners and agents, Lender and Borrower, Debtor and Creditor, Purchaser and Vendor, Joint Stock Companies, Railway Companies, Gas Companies, Friendlv Societies, Clergymen, Medical Practitioners, Bankers, Surgeons, Authors and Artists, Publishers, & c, & c. London: Lockwood and Co, 7, Stationers' Hall- court, E. C. Price 6d., No. I. ( New Series), 100 pages, illustrated, npiIE BOY'S OWN MAGAZINE, for January. JL Edited bv the publisher. CONTENTS. I. Cressy and Poictiers; or, The Story of the Black Prince's Page. By J. G. Edgar. Chap. 1. Introduction. Chap. 2. The Falcon in Gracechurch. Chap. 3. Winning the Peacock. Chap. 4. At my Grandsire's Homestead. Chap. 5. Jack Fletcher. Chap. 6. War with France. Chap. 7. Windsor Castle. With two illus- trations by Robert Dudley. II. Reuben Davidger, seventeen years and four months a captive amongst the Dyaks of Borneo. Chap. 1. My Birthplace and Parentage— Origin of my Acquaintance with William Jupp— My First Roving— I am Tempted by Thirst to Commit a Great Sin— My Struggle with the Water Boy— The Hut on Limehouse Fields— The Friendly Malay Woman— I get Con- firmed an Adventurer. By the author of " Wild Sports of the World." Illustrated by A. Slader. III. The Cadet Corps of the London Rifle Volunteer Brigade. Illus- trated by F. Skill. IV. The Young Norseman. By W. B. Rands. Chap 1. Guests from the South. Illustrated by Robert Dudley. V. A Coasting Voyage from the Thames to the Tyne. Chap. 1. From Hoare's Wharf to Aldborough. Illustrated by J. W. Archer and H. G. Hine. VI. Birds, Beasts, Fishes, wholesale, retail, and for exportation. Bv the Rev J. G. AVood. Illustrated by H. S. Melville. VII. The Boys at the Big Guns. By Francis Young. Illustrated by M. Morgan. VIII. A Night in an Observatory. IX. Skating, with Illustrative Diagrams. X. The Story of the British Navy. By E. F. Roberts. Illustrated by H. S. Melville and Mrs Fynes Webber. XI. Up in the Alps. By Captain Wraxall. Chaps. 1 and 2. With full page illustration. XII. Chemistry. Chap. 1. Introduction— Apparatus. Ac. Chap. 2. The Elements— Chemical Affinity— Laws of Chemical Combi- nation— Symbols— Classification of the Elements. By W. G. Howgrave. Illustrated. XIII. Puzzle Pages. By C. H. Bennett. London: S. O. Beetoa, 248, Strand, W. C.; and all booksellers in town and country. First time of publication, price 2s, complete, KUNNING the BLOCKADE. By Lieutenant WARNFORD, R. N., author of " Cruise of Blue I acket," '• Tales of the Coast Guard," etc. This original narrative reveals all the perils, escapes, captures, and touching incidents involved in running the American blockade, London : Ward and Lock, 158, Fleet- street. JOHN MARCHMONT'S LEGAC Y, a new novel, by the author of " Lady Audley's Secret," commenced in the December number of TEMPLE BAR MAGAZINE. Price Is. Office: 122, Fleet- street, London. 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 Bailly's celebrated series of Winners, at 12s each, including Volti- geur, Daniel O'Rourke, Sc. THE KING and MACE BATTLE to be issued early in February, containing about 250 portraits of pedestrians, pugilists, scullers, & c; framing eize 32 by 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. 1) ATS, RATS.— Entered at Stationers' Hall, J- A> free by post for 2s, a BOOK, containing plain and full directions to take any quantity of rats alive. W. Goodwin, Harster, Rochester. Now published, price Is, by post 13 stamps. THE ART of BREWING ALES, BEER, & c.— CONTENTS: How to fit up a brewhouse; process of brewing ; to brew cheap ales; to give new ale the flavour of age; to line ropy ale; great saving in hops; to recover sour ale; to prevent ale, beer, and porter going flat, & c. Address, Wm. Barclay, Manvers- street, Nottingham. BOW BELLS !— This extraordinary new and cheap periodical is published every Wednesday. No I. 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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. Ns consul- tation necessary. Sold in cases, with full Instructions, at lis., or four quantities for 83s. Sent any where, carefully packed, on receipt of re- mittance or stamps.— Sole agents in London. Prout arid 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 wsrld. OCKLE'S ANTIBILIO US and FAMILY KJ 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 aud tonic properties, will be found the best remedy for indigestion, bilious attacks, sick headache, acidity, or heartburn, flatulency, spasms, & c. Prepared ouly by JAMES COCKLE, 18, New Ormond- street: and to be had of Tm medicine vendors, in boxes, at Is l£ d, 2s 9d, 4s 6.1, and lis. CORNS.— Mr SPENCER, chiropodist, may be CONSULTED daily at the patient's residence, before noon, or at home from 12 till 5. Fee for the immediate and painless removal of all corns, callosities, & c, from both feet, half a sovereign.— 39, New Bond- street, W. T> UPTURES.— WHITE'S MOC- MAIN JAJ PATENT LEVER TRUSS ( perfected and exhibited in the Ex- hibitions, 1851 and 1862), is allowed by 500 medical men to be the best for hernia. It consists of an elastic pad, to which a lever 1s 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, J[ ohn White, 228, Piccadilly. NEW METHOD of CURING DISEASE with- out the aid of doctors and their drugs, by studying the laws of health in nature. Invalids cannot too carefully avoid pills and other dangerous medicines, as they all contain mineral poisons, which act on the delicate fibres or coating of the stomach, and thus destroy the recep- tacle of our daily sustenance. The means of cure will be sent on receipt of name, address, and two stamps, by Mr Whiter publisher, No 10, Northumberland- terrace, Percy- circus, London. W. C. Dr Curtis on Marriage, Nervous Debility, Spermatorrhoea, < fcc, \* ith plates. Post free by the author, 12 stamps; sealed ends 20. " VTANHOOD: the Cayi. se and Cure of Prema- - LTJL ture Decline in Man, with Plain Directions for Perfect Resto- ration to Health and Vigour, being a Medical Essay on the Treatment of Nervous and Physical Debility originating in youthful errors and excess; the Cure of Infectious Diseases without Mercury, and their Prevention by the Author's Prescription of his infallible Lotion the result of twenty- five years successful practice. By Dr J. L. CURTIS, 15, Albemarle- street, Piccadilly, London. " We feel no hesitation in saying there is no member of society by whom the book will not be found useful, whether such person hold the relation of a parent, preceptor, or clergyman."— Sun. " This work should be read by young and old."— U. Service Gazette, Sold also by Maun, 39, CorEhill. At home from 10 to 3 0 to 8. LONDON FENCING CLUB.— Members are hereby informed that TEMPORARY ROOMS ( with gymnasium and every convenience) are provided for the use of the club, at 51, Pall- mall,— By order of the committee, GEORGE CHAPMAN, Hon Secretary. SPORTING TROPHIES.— E. and E. EMANUEL, designers and manufacturers of every description of race, yacht, and presentation plate, High- street, Portsmouth, the manufacturers of the Goodwood Cup, 1859- 61; the Stockbridge Cup, 1860- 1- 2; the Stock- ton Cup, 1861- 2; the Liverpool Cups, & c, & c. Designs and estimates forwarded immediately on application. NO CHARGE MADE for STAMPING PAPER and ENVELOPES with ARMS, CRESTS, or MONOGRAMS plain— RODERIGUES' superior cream- laid adhesive ENVELOPES, 4d per 100; cream- laid note, full size, five quires for 6d; foolscap, 9s per ream. WEDDING CARDS, wedding envelopes, invitations to the ceremony, dejeuner, and ball, printed and stamped in silver, with arms or crest, in the latest fashion; card- plate, elegantly engraved, and too superfine cards printed for 4s 6d, at HENRY RODERIGUES', 42, Piccadilly, London. rpHE LONDON LOCK- MAKERS in the JL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.— Messrs HOBBS and Co beg to inform bankers and the commercial world that their PATENT LOCK in the Exhibition was on challense fromthelstof May to the lst 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 1 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. TO ^ COUNTRY FAMILIES.— The LONDON SOAP and CANDLE COMPANY, 76, New Bond- street, manu- facturers of all kinds of wax, spermacetti, composite, and tallow CANDLES, household and fancy soaps, starches, blues, lamp oils, & c, beg to call the attention of country families to their present reduced prices. Finest spermacettl candles Is 4d and Is 6dperlb; best trans- parent wax, Is 6d and Is 8d per lb; gas- sperm or paraffine, Is 6d and Is 8d per lb: Ceylon wax, Is 4d; Belmont wax or sperm, Is; patent wax or sperm, Is Id: superior Gomposites, 9d and lOd. Best household and kitchen Soaps, 42s, 44s, an4 48s per 1121b. Dips, ojd and 7d. Pure French Colza Oil, 5s per gallon. Families are solieited, before ordering, to procure the company's general list of reduced prices for all household articles. Economical arrangements made for carriage and boxes, and all orders at wholesale prices for cash. 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. WATERLOO CUP.— Messrs VALENTINE and WRIGHT, William the Fourth, Albany- road, Camberweli, S. executes COMMISSIONS on the above event. List of prices sent on receipt of stamped envelope. MR BENJ. 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. 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, 300, Strand, London, — P. O. orders to be made payable at the Strand office. GEORGE MATHER, 108, Great Russell- street, Bloomsbury, London, executes COMMISSIONS ( by letter only) 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. NOTICE.— W. WRIGHT, sporting publisher and telegraph agent, begs to inform gentlemen residing in the country, and the sporting public generally, that he has made arrange- ments for the ensuing year to forward direct from race courses, tele- graph messages of the arrivals, latest betting, scratchlngs, and results of races at a charge of Is in addition to the company's tariff. City, Tat- tersaU'a, and Manchester Betting forwarded on the same terms. " W. Wright, 9, 10, and 11, Fulwood's- rents, Holborn, London. Agent for Manchester: George Richards, 14, Newmarket- lane, opposite the General Post Office. Now ready, price 2s, post free 2s 2d, THE WINTER EDITION of WRIGHT'S RACING RECORD, containing a correct return of all the racing and steeple chasing that have taken place this year, down to the day of publication, in Great Britain. Ireland, and France, fully indexed; nominations for all races in 1863. and the Derby, Oaks, St Leger, and Great Yorkshire Stakes, 1864, fully indexed; Derby lots, laws of racing, list of trainers and jockeys, winners of the great races from their com- mencement; alphabetical list of the sale of blood stock in 1882, with the purchasers and prices sold for; and a mass of other useful information. London: William Wright, 9, 10, and 11, Fulwood's- rents, Holborn; Manchester : George Richards, 14, Newinarket- lane ( opposite the General Post Office); and all booksellers and railway stations. THE RACING INDICATOR.— Established 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, Iisley, Lambourne, Kingsclere, Wantage, Hednesford, 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 l l o 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. T RY it FIRST : PAY AFTERWARDS.- " Do not pay at all until you prove it is good." Just published, SPORTING FACTS and FANCIES, by STAMFORD, relating to the horses engaged in the Derby, Chester Cup, & c, & 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. STAMFORD'S great Derby secret, now at 66 to 1, one of the best things ever sent out; the party is getting their money on. He will be sure to see a very short price. Inclose a di- rected envelope. Address J. Stamford, Ipswich, the oldest and most successful adviser on the Turf. Remember, no pay till won. I1VERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE WINNER.— J CHARLES BENSON'S selections for Liverpool Steeple Chase, with good things for Chester Cup, Derby, Two Thousand Guineas, and Waterloo Cup. C. B. selected 259 winners during 1862, many of them being at long odds. Britannia- terrace, Everton, Liverpool. 13 Btamps; to the Derby, £ 1; season, £ 2. COAKLEY'S UNRIVALLED ADVICE.— • Every man who makes a bet, every one who wants to make money on the Turf, and requires sound, honest, and successful infor- mation, should become subscribers to Charles Oakley's List for 1863 at once. The sources from whence he obtains his information it is well known are unrivalled, and cannot be surpassed. His immense success year after year is well known to thousands throughout the length and breadth of the land, and requires no idle puff. For C. Oakley's bril- liant triumphs he begs to refer to Bell's Life. In this valuable paper are recorded week after week during the season his truly glorious vic- tories. The Liverpool Grand National Steeple Chase, the Two Thousand Guineas, and Derby, also almost all the great Handicaps, as the North- ampton Stakes, Chester Cup, Metropolitan, City and Suburban, New- market Handicap, Great Northern, Goodwood Stakes, Ascot Stakes, Cesarewitch, & c, having been foretold by him. Some of his winners, as Caractacus, his selection for last Derby ( Issued to all his subscribers and friends positively at 100 to 1, and starting at 50 to 1, having been stuck to by Charles Oakley up to the last moment as the best outsider in the race) realised many of his friends immense stakes. With respect to the Derby, this race of races, C. Oakley is proud to state he has won it the last ten years in succession, ana can most candidly assert he never felt more confident than he does this year, believing it- only a matter of health for his choice. C. Oakley stands on one horse, and fears nothing in the race, believing he has again the absolute winner. As regards the Two Thousand Guineas, he might honestly make the same remark. C. Oakley has two very first- rate things also for Chester Cup. & c, now at long prices, and reserved especially for the Important handicaps of the year. Remember Charles Oakley's glorious successive victories last and previous seasons, a » d join his list without delay. Terms : One year, £ 1 is ; six months, 10s 6d ( P O orders payable at Holborn); any single event 13 stamps. C. OAKLEY, 52, Red Lion- street, Holborn, London. JAMES SEGROTT returns his thanks to his old friends and the public generally for their patronage and support, especially to his old friends on the Cambridgeshire— Bathilde and Gemma. J. S. begs to inform his friends that he has some good things for the Spring Handicaps. His Derby outsider is now at 60 to 1, will soon be at 10 to 1. Living at the seat of war aud head- quarters, his tips may be relied upon as genuine and good. Terms : One week, 2s 6d ; for the season, £ 2 2s. Address J. Segrott, Newmarket. RROLLIN to the SPORTING PUBLIC. '• Rollin's advice is now ready on the Lincoln Handicap, Liver- pool Steeple, and Liverpool Cup, Northamptonshire Stakes, City and Suburbau, Metropolitan, Two Thousand, and One Thousand, the Derbv, the Oaks, and Chester Cup. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. The season £ 2 2 0 To the Derby 1 1 0 To the Chester Cup 010 6 One month 0 5 0 Any meeting 13 stamps. Richard Rollln, 4, Exeter- street, Strand, London. Orders payable at the Strand. Stamps taken. £ 1,000 can be made by a small outlay, by all who join Rollin's list at once. LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE.— THE RESULT will fall like a fireball. I have direct and private knowledge of the winner. He who deliberates is lost". Send an addressed stamped envelope. Enclose 13 postage stamps, and promise one guinea after race for win only — Mr BEDDING, 43, Cleveland- street, London, W. CHESTER CUP, City and Suburban, Liverpool Steeple, Lincoln Handicap, Metropolitan, Two Thousand Guineas, and Derby: One Splendid Horse for Each Race.— Blame not the bard if you do not make a rapid fortune. Enclose twelve stamps and envelope. G. MED WAY, 42, Tottenham Court- road, Condon. riTHE GREAT LEVIATHAN TURF AD- _ L VISERS.— JOHN HOPWOOD and Co's triumphant advice for the Liverpool Steeple Chase, Two Thousand Guineas, Chester Cup, and Derby. We have a second Huntsman for Liverpool ; our Chester Cup flyer is at 66 to 1, and is sure to be at 10 tol before starting— it is a second Tim Wliiffler. The Two Thousand Guineas and Dorby is only a question of health; both races are as good as over. Enclose twelve stamps, and receive our full guide. Address 30, Marylebone- street, Golden square, London. £ 2,000 for every £ 1 returned by INDEX to ail persons backing my double event— Grand National and Chester Cup. My Derby Horse is at40 to 1, my Two Thousand at 20 to 1. Send thirteen stamps, and you can make a fortune. Index, No. 4, West- street, Walworth- road, London. Ro BEERY or £ 1,000 AT WENDEON. — On Saturday evening, Jan 10, Mr Opie, of Porthkillas, in the parish of Wendron, near Helston, innkeeper, discovered that his son, a young man about 23 years of age, had left his home, and on searching his house found that upwards of £ 1,000 in cash had been taken away. Mr Opie at once gave information to the police, and police- constable Moorshead, who is stationed at Porthkillas, went to Falmouth on Monday morning in pursuit of the young man. It happened that Police- constable Byers, now stationed at Falmouth, was formerly stationed near Porthkillas, and knew young Opie. Byers saw him on Sunday evening, Jan 11, enter the Shipwrights' Arms public- house, in the parish of Falmouth, and at the time appeared very much excited. On Monday Byers went to the Shipwrights' Arms to ascertain whether he slept there, but found that he had not, although a bed had been engaged by him. On making further inquiries he ascertained that the young delinquent had slept at the Navy Hotel, in Falmouth, and on Byers and Moorshead en- tering that house they found him in the act of coming downstairs from his bed- room. He was immediately apprehended and con- veyed to Helston, to be taken before the magistrates there. A large amount of money ( several hundreds of pounds) was found upon him. FALL OF A WAREHOUSE.— A serious accident took place be- tween eleven and twelve o'clock on Monday night at the back warehouse of Messrs Moser and Sons, iron merchants, 165, High- street, Southwark. The building in which it occurred was an erection of one story, 80ft long and 34ft wide, covered with a corrugated iron roof. The walls were about 20ft high, and for the most part between 2ft and 3ft thick. In the centre of the building, running its whole length, was what is technically called " a horse,'' used for stacking bar iron. Borne timbers of the horse had decayed, and it was unequal to the great weight placed against it. It fell against the side wall of the building, which also had bar iron resting against it. The consequence was that this wall, which abutted on an alley called Birdcage- alley, was thrown down. It carried with it the roof and bar iron, and fell with such force as to break through the walls of other ware- houses on the opposite side of the alley, and completely blocked up the thoroughfare. Fortunately no loss of life occurred. MB W. F. WINDHAM.— Mr Windham, it is said; has secured an annuity of £ 3,000 per annum out of the surplus derived from the sale of the Felbrigg estate, which has been purchased by Mr J. Kelton, of Norwich, for £ 135,000. Mr Windham will also derive a considerable accession of property on the death of his mother, Lady Sophia Giubelei, PIGE0K SHOOTING. NOTICE TO ADVERTISE ns.— In future all advertisements for this department of Bell's l, ife in Ijmdm must reach our office oil Thursdays, before four o'clock, or they will not be inserted untr the following week. They must not exceed seven lines in lengt-— er they will be charged double, and so on in proportion for every succeeding seven lines. At the Rosemary Branch, Peckham, on Saturday, Jan 10, and Monday, Jan 12, this ground was well attended. On Saturday, Jan 10, Messrs S. 8., T., and W. shot three matches, 6 birds each; the first was won by Mr S. 8., killing 4, the second by Mr T., and the third by the first- named gentleman, killing 2. After- wards several sweepstakes were shot far ; the principal winners were Messrs Brown, Haynes, Smith, and Gray. On Saturday, Jan 17, the proprietor will give a silver snuffbox, free, open to all, to be shot for at 5 birds, from 5 traps; the handicaps to be made on the ground. Several sweepstakes will take place afterwards. On Monday, Jan 19, several matches are announced to take place, to be followed by a £ 1 sweepstakes. Hammond attends each day with a good supply cf pigeons and sparrows. Gentlemen supplied on the shortest notice by applying at 31, Kent- street, Bo- rough. Ammunition of all kinds to be had on the ground. Ad- mission to the ground 6d each. WEST LONDON GROUNDS, BROMPTON.— The following handi- cap will be shot in these grounds on Thursday, Jan 22, for a hand- some pig, value £ 10 ; the second best shot to receive £ 4 :— Messrs Page and Wilson 27 yards, Smith and C. Brown 26, Tee, Beacham, Webb, Somers, Presten, Duning, Bang, and P. Wood 24, A. A. and Thomas 23, Betts 22, Griffin 20. Commence at one o'clock, from five traps. On Thursday, Jan 15, there was a very large at- tendance, and an immense number of pigeons were shot at, there being no less than five handicaps shot off, at 5 birds each, from 5 traps, the principal winners being Messrs Page ( who won two handicaps). Smith, Tee, and A. A. one each. There was a good deal of speculation during the whole afternoon, 7 to 4 being freely laid on the gun. Offer supplied the birds, and they proved clippers. At Mr Vause's, Old Spotted Dog, Upton, Essex, on Tuesday, Jan 20, a £ 5 sweepstakes will be shot by 10 members, at 10s each, at sparrows, and £ 1 added by the landlord. In consequence of the unfavourable state of the weather on Tuesday, Jan 13, the matches as advertised did not come off, but should time and wea- ther permit will come off on Tuesday, Jan 20, when a first- rate assemblage is expected of the lovers of the trigger. Copeland will be on the ground with some of the best blue rocks by eleven o'clock. Admission 6d. Arrangements as to shooting for the sweepstakes will be made on the ground. The Lillie Arms, North End, Fulham, was well attended dur- ing the last week, and a great deal of private shooting took place. Public shooting days every Tuesday and Saturday. Gentlemen can have any quantity of the best blue rocks at one hour's notice, having one hundred dozen on hand of the very best, to any part of the country, by directing to J. Offer, King- street, Hammer- smith. WEST LONDON GROUNDS, BEOMPTON.— The match, in which a well known sportsman undertakes to kill 12 out of 20 birds, for £ 10 a side, 35 yards rise, with a single H- boregun, lfoz of shot, will take place at these grounds at two o'clock to- day ( Saturday), Jan 17. OPEN TO ALL ENGLAND.— SEVENTH ANNUAL PIGEON MATCH. — A fat ox, value 20gs, to be shot for on Wednesday, Jan 21, at Mr J. Norris's, Bell Inn, Tring, Herts, near the railway station, by 20 members, at one guinea each, 5 birds each, 21 yards rise, l| oz of shot, f- bore guns, 80 yards boundary. A second prize of £ 2 and a third of £ 1 to be paid by the winner of the ox. The winner and putter- up to spend £ 1 each. Also several sweepstakes to be shot for, as there will be a good supply of pigeons and star- lings. Shooting to commence at eleven o'clock precisely. Dinner will be provided after the sport. HALL AND HOUGH.— A match has been agreed upon between Mr T. Hall of Knutsford and Mr J. Hough of Rumworth, near Bolton, to shoot at 15 birds each, for £ 15 a side, Mr Hall to use a double gun, lfoz of shot, 19 yards rise, and Mr Hough a single one, lfoz of shot, 21 yards rise, 80 boundary, the birds to have the wind. The contest is to take place at Mr 8. Lewis's, Cote Brook, near Tarporley, Cheshire, on Wednesday, Feb 4. Mr W. Redfern of Manchester has been selected to fill the offices of stakeholder and referee, and £ 5 each is now in his hands. SHREWSBURY.— Mr R. Andrews's, of the Nelson's Arms Inn, Barker- street, sixth annual pigeon shooting will take place on Monday, Jan 26. First sweepstakes by 20 members, at £ 1 each, l| oz of shot, 21 yards rise, guns not to exceed f- bore. Second sweepstakes by 20 members, at 10s each, lfoz of shot, 5 birds each, 20 yards rise, 14- bore guns. The usual conditions will be enforced. R. A. will provide 100 couple of the best blue rocks. Shooting to commence at eleven o'clock. Mr 8. Warrell ( gunmaker) of Portsmouth and Mr Watkins of London shot their match at 50 sparrows, for £ 20 a side, on Thurs- day, Jan 15, at the East Hants Grounds, Southsea. A very nu- merous assemblage of persons were on the ground. The match was a very one- s ided affair, Mr Watkins being evidently " off " of his shooting. Only 40 sparrows each were shot at, Mr Warrell being then 12 ahead, there was no chance for his antagonist. Score:— Mr Warrell, 27 out of 40; Mr Watkins, 15 out of 40. At Mr West wood's, Crown and Cushion, Perry Bar, near Bir- mingham, on Tuesday, Jan 13, there was a pretty good muster present to witness the match between Mr Nevett, of Aston, and Mr J inks of Birmin gham, at 10 birds each, for £ 5 a side, 21 yards rise, both trapping out of one hamper, and shooting out of one gun. Mr Tommas acted as referee. Mr Nevett won, killing 3 out of 8, Jinks killing 1 out of 9. Several small sweepstakes were afterwards shot for. At Mr Crossbie's, Bycamore Tavern, Aston Park, on Monday, Jan 12, Mr Cocks of Banbury undertook, for a bet of £ 5 a side, to break a piece of paper, 12 " inches " square, once in three shot ® , with a double barrelled gun, shooting with one barrel, 17in bore, loz of shot, distance 100 yards. Betting: 3 to 1 agst the gun. The first shot missed, but in the second shot put in four shots, thus breaking the paper and winning the match. Several small sweepstakes were afterwards shot for. A match for a fat pig, 30 score weight, took place Dec 30 and 31, at Arley, near Bridgenorth, between 38 shooters, the first day's shooting resulting in 15 of them killing their 3 birds. They met again on the following day, when eight killed 6 birds each, the remaining six agreeing to shoot off on Jan 7, when, after some first- rate shooting, the match concluded in a tie between Messrs Dawson, Baldwin, and Smith, killing 18 birds each, and dividing. At Mr Beacham's, Black Horse Inn, Sidcup, Kent, on Wednes- day, Jan 21, a fine fat pig, value £ 7, will be shot for, by 14 mem- bers, 10s each ; pig or money. Shooting to commence at twelve o'clock. Dinner after shooting. Hammond supplies birds. Boxhall will be on the ground with strong powder and straight shot. WARWICK.— GREAT WESTERN A_ RMS ( adjoining the station).— W. Webb will have shot for, on Tuesday, Jan 20, a fat pig, weigh- are only a few tickets to go. A sweepstakes of 10s each, at 5 birds each, will come off at Mr S. Lewis's, Cote Brook, near Tarporley, Cheshire, on Wednesday, Feb 4, single guns lfoz of shot, 121 yards rise, double ljoz, 18 yards rise. The best blue rocks will be provided by Mr W. Bedfem of Manchester. QUOITS.— In answer to M'Gregor's challenge to play any man in the north of England a game of quoits, for from £ 15 to £ 50 a side, C. Shippen of Whitehaven will play him a game upon the following conditions, viz:— Quoits n ® t to exceed 8in diameter, and not to exceed 111b the pair, 21 yards distance, stiff sticking clay ends, pins level with the clay, all clay to be cleared at the measurement, nearest the top of the pin to count, 61 shots up, and he will give him reasonable expenses to play at Whitehaven, for his own sum. Articles sent to Mr T. Shippen, Shipwrights Arms, Whitehaven, and a deposit sent to the Editor of Bell's Life, will ensure a match. If not accepted, C. Shippen will play any man in the world upon the same terms. BIRD FANCY.— A mule match, ones and twos in the mouth, will take place this evening, Jan 18, at seven precisely, at D. IveB's, Three Merry Boys, Upper Fore- street, Lambeth, between Mr Holmes's bird of Lambeth and Mr Dackhambe's bird of Port- land- street, Walworth, for £ 2 a side. A pigeon fly will take place with j'oung birds on Monday, May 4. Entrance and particulars as above. Meet on Monday, Jan 19, to draw up articles. THE MARKETS. CORN EXCHANGE, MARK- LANE.- FRIDAY. Although there has been some Increase in the supply of ' Wheat at many of the corn markets in the provinces, the trade has generally maintained the firmness noticed in our last; in fact, where the condi tion has been prime, a further slight improvement has been realised. Fine malting Barley has been in moderate supply, and in many case has advanced la to 2s per qr. The Oat trade has very generally been slow, at unaltered prices. The same may be said of Beans and Peas. Flour his scarcely varied . from last week. The aggregate quantity of Wheat, & c, at Mark- lane has again been moderate; but from foreign ports fair arrivals of Wheat and Oats have taken place. There was a calm in the Wheat trade to- day, but no change in value of either Eng- lish or foreign. Flour was quiet. Malting Barley firm, and iu request. Oats were as dear, with a fair business. Beans and Peas were duil.— Essex, Kent, and Suffolk, old white, 50s to 55s ditto, new, 42s to 52s ; ditto, old red, 50s to 52s; ditto, new, 41s to 5ls; Norfolk, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, 41s to 52s. Barley— Malting. 28s to 32s; Chevalier, 34s to 41s ; distilling, 30s. to34s; grinding, 26s to 29s. Oats— English, feed, 198 to 23s; ditto, potato, 23s to 26s; Scotch feed, new, 20s to 23s; ditto, old, - s to — s; ditto, potato, 24s to 27s; Irish feed, white, 16s to 23s; ditto, black, 16s to 22s. Malt— Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, new, 60a to 66s; ditto, old, — s to — s; Kingston, Ware, and town- made, & 5e to 65s; brown, 50s to 56s Beans— Mazagan, 30s to 32s; tick, 29s to 32s; harrow, 31s to 35s ; pigeon, 37s to 43s. Peas— White boi ers, 37s to 40a; maple, S8s to 40s; grey, 34a to 35s. Fiaur—^ Town- made, per sack, ? 80ib, 42a to 47s; ditto, country. 34s to 36s ; ditto, household, 37s to 39s; Norfolk and Suffolk, 32s to 35s. FOEEION.— Wheal- Dant- zlc, mixed qualities, 51s to 56a; ditto, extra fine, 57s to 61a; Konige- berg, 50s to 55s: Rostock, 50s to .53s; ditto, line, 54a to 56s ; American, white, 51s to 55a: ditto, red, 48s to 51s ; Pomeranian, & c, 49s to 53s; Sllesian, red, 48s to 52s ; ditto, white, 50s to 54s ; Danish and Holsteln, — sto— s; Russian, hard, 40s to 43s; Petersburg and Riga, 43a to 50s. Barley— Grinding, 23s to 28s; distilling, 30s to 32s, Oats— Dutch Poland and brew, 18s to 23s ; feed, 16g to 22s; ditto, feed, — 3: to — s : Danish & Swedish, feed, I8s to 2ls; St Petersburg, 20s to 24s, Russian. — s to — s. Beans— Freisland and Holstein, 33s torS7s ; Konigsberg, 20s to 30s; Egyptian, 30s to 32s. Peas— Feeding, 35s to 40s; fine boilers, 38s to 40s. Indian Com— White, 32s to 34s ; yellow, 31s to 33s. Flour- French, per sack, 40s to 44a; Spanish, 40s to 44s. American, per bar- r6l « 228 to 29s. METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET, THUBSDAY.- Notwithstand- ing that the show of Beasts here to- day was limited, the demand for all breeds ruied somewhat heavy, at prices barely equal to Monday. The extreme value of the best Scots was 5s per 81b. The supply of Sheep was moderate, both as to number and quality. Downs and half- breas moved off freely, at full quotations; but all other breeds were a dull Inquiry, at late rates. In some instances heavy Sheep were rather chcaper. The top price was 5s lOd per 81b. We have to report an active Inquiry for Caives, and an advance of 4d per 81b. The best Veal was 5s per 81b. Pigs met with a steady sale, at extreme rates. Currencies :— lieef— Inferior coarse Beasts, 3s 4d to 3s 6d; second quality, 3s 8d to 4s Od; prime large Oxen, 4s 2d 4s Sd; prime Scots 4s lOd to 5a Od. Sheep— Inferior coarse Sheep, 3s 8d to 4a 2d; second quality, 4a 4d to 4s lOd ; prime coarse woolled, 5a Od to 5s 6d; prime South Down 5s 8d to 5s lOd. Calves— Large coarse Calves, 4s Od to 4s ( id; prime smsll, 4s 8d to 5a Od. Pork— Large Hogs, 3s 8d to 4s 4 « t; neat small porkers, 4s 6d to 4s 8d. Suckling Calves, 12s to 20s each; quarter old store Pigs, 20s to 30s ditto. Lambs, 0a Od to 0s Od. Head of Cattle on sale— Eeiwts 802, Cowe —, Sheep 3.200, Calves 195, Pigs 440. Foreign— Beasts, 210, Sheep 800, Calves 123. NEWGATE AND LEADEN HALL MARKETS.— These markets have been rather better supplied than last week, and the trade on the whole has been steady at about former currencies. Currencies as foilow;— Inferior Beef, 2s lOd to 3s ad; middling, 3s 2d to 3s ed: prime large ditto, 3s 8d to 3a lOd; prime small ditto, 4s Od to 4s 2d. Infer Mutton 3s 4d to 3s 8d; mid. ditto, 3s lOd to 4s 2d; prime ditto, 4s 4d to 4s 6d ; Veel, 3s 8d to 4s 8d. Large Pork, 3s 8d to 3s led; small ditto, 4s 4d to 4B ind. Lambs 0s od to Os od. BOROUGH HOP MARKET.— Fine Hops have been in small supply thl3 week ; but there has been a fair supply of medium and inferior. The demand has been steady excepting for new qualities, and the ad- vance obtained last week has been fully maintained. Currencies :— Mid and East Kent, per cwt, £ 310s to £ 11 0s; Weald of Kent, £ 4 Os to .£ 8 5s; Sussex, £ 4 0s to £ 7 0s. POTATO MARKETS.— The supply of Potatoes from the home grow- ers and the Continent has been moderate, both at the Borough and Spitalfields. Trade has been fair, prices may be quoted rather higher.— Yorkshire Flukes 120s to 140?, ditto Regents 90s to 120s, ditto 75s to 90s, Kent Regents 100s to 130s, Scotch Regents 90s to 110s, foreign 55s to 65s per ton. HAY MARKETS, THCESDAY.— These markets have not been liberally supplied this week, and trade and prices remain about the same, at the following quotations— Smithfleld— Meadow Hay 40s to 85s, new — s to — s. Clover 70s to 110s, new — s to — s. Straw 27s to 3i) s. Cumberland- Meadow Hay 40s to 85s, new — s to — s, Clover 70s to 110s, new — s to — s. Straw 27s to 30s. Whltechapel— Meadov. Hay 40s to 85s, new — a to — s, Clover 70s to 110s, new — s to — s. Strew 27s to 30s. At per load of 36 trusses. WOOL MARKET.— Since our last report the transactions In English Wool have been rather better than last week, at steady prices, but in Colonial and Foreign very little has been done. Prices as follow ;— At per pack of 2401b:— Fleeces— Southdown hoggets, £ 20 0s to £ 20 10s ditto ( half- bred) ditto £ 20 10s to £ 21 0s; ditto Kent, £ 19 10s to £ 20 OB ditto Southdown ewes and wethers £ 19 10s to £ 20 Os, ditto Leicester^ ditto £ 18 0s to £ 19 0s. Sorts— Clothing picklock £ 20 10s to £ 21 0a, ditto prime and picklock £ 19 10s to £ 20 0s, ditto choice £ 18 0s to £ 19 0s, ditto superfine £ 16 10s to £ 17 lOd, ditto combing ( wether matching) £ 20 10s to £ 21 0s, picklock £ 18 108 to £ 19 Os, ditto Cfemmon £ 15 10s to £ 16 10s, ditto hog matching £ 22 0s to £ 22 lOd, ditto picklock matoiilng £ 18 10s to £ 19 lfls. ditto superfine ditto £ 15 los to £ 36 l « s. LEATHER MARKET. TUESDAY.— At Leadenhall this week there has been a good inquiry for English butts of medium substance, offals, and shoulders, also for the best heavy dressing hides. Currencies :— Crop hides 281b to 321b each, 12d to 13Jd per lb; 381b to 521b 14d to 19d ; 581b to 621b, I6d to 21 d; Bull hides, 9d to lid; vitrei butts, — d to — d: English butts, 14d to 30d; Foreign butts, 12d to 28d; Foreign hides, —( 3 to— s; Dressing hides, lOd to I5d; ditto shaved, I2d to I6d; best sad- dlers' hides, I4d to 17d; English horse hides, lOd to 12d; German horse hides ditto, — d to — d: 3panish ditto, lOd to 16d. Calf skins ( if rounded, 2d to 4d per lb more), 201b to401b per dozen, 18d to 22d; 421b to 501b, 18d to 22d 521b to 601b, 18d to 21d: 651b to 1001b, 17d to 20d, Seal skinfl large — s to ; Email, - e to — e, Kips, lOd to 20d; basils, 7d to I6d, 8 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, JANUARY 18, 1863. du the y 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 not answered must be repeated. Articles sent for insertion, if rejected, are not preserved. TURF. In order to save correspondents as well as ourselves much unneces- sary trouble, we beg to state that we can give no further informa- tion respecting scratch trigs than is embraced in our weekly list of " Horses struck; out of their en- ANSWERS CARDS, WHIST.— Crown— He cannot call. J P— Not unless it is to save a re- voke. Rocket— Many thanks for your communication, but we must decline entering into a contro- versy with the parties alluded to. We shall be glad to hear from you relative to the other subject you mention. Drighlington— Stockwell, at 7 to 4 agst him. Ivenon— Sept 15, 1863. E. J. Wilson— At 103, Fleet- street. E. Stapleton— The person whose care the horse is under. C S— Mr George Mather, 108, Great Russell- street, Bloomsbury. Viator— 1: Carlisle enjoyed three days' racing in 1851, when Maid of Masham beat Legerdemain for the Cumberland Plate. 2: A man called The Flying Dutch- woman ran in the same year. Doubtful— More than ten years have claused since Mr Topham was Clerk of the Course at Uttoxeter. , , Half- pay— Mrs Thornton rode her celebrated match at Knaves- mire, Aug 25, 1804. Old School— It was his boast that he never but once gave a dead heat, though judging for nearly a quarter of a century; but " peace to his manes. Penzance— Voltigeur first beat The Flying Dutchman, then the latter beat him, but nothing else ever beat them. Shandy- gall"— Nottingham Spring Meeting was established in 1853. For the rest search the Calendar yourself. Great Northern— Up to 1854 the St Leger closed on the 1st of January. Preamble— Goldfinder won the Wolverhampton Stakes a3 well as the Leamington Stakes in 1851, the Chester Cup in 1853. Ex- Cathedra— It was at Lichfield where, becoming disgusted, the starter turned his nag's head homewards, leaving a lot at the post to start themselves. Blue Ruin— Gin, afterwards Moun- tain Deer. , , , Hanleyite— North Staffordshire Races, commencing in 1851, were continued under the auspices of Alderman Copeland up to 1858, and then dropped, for although a small affair was got up in the succeeding year, that gentleman had no connection whatever with it, neither could it be called racing. Apropos— No. J M— Such were the fixtures for- warded to us, and have now some time remained so, but Lichfield and Derby commencing on the same day will never do. Melbourne— Caractacus is a bay. J. Goldsworthy— Your question is not put very clearly. If you al- lude to the Somersetshire Stakes and Derby of last year you lose ; J. Grimshaw rode Caractacus at Bath, and J. Parsons at Epsom, Querist— A. portion of your query is mislaid : repeat it. Charles Wall— Yes; they were given under the head of " In- telligence Extra" in the eighth page. E W— By Newminster out of The Slave. Hobdell— Yes to both questions. Bowyer— He died a short time after the horse won it. G D— Afterwards. M. J. C. Brown— Yes, you can with George Mather. Great Russell- street, Bloombury. Soapstone— If it was mentioned at the time all in, you must pay. T R— No person at present. STEEPLE CHASING. An Old Sportsman— Frugalman, ridden by Lamplugh, won the Brewood Chase in 1851; a horse called The Unlucky One was next home, but, having dropped a saddle cloth, got disqualified, and Jesuit, third, obtained se- cond honours. Box of Tools— A " split in the camp" led to a lengthened ex- posure in these columns of the nefarious business at the time, Elijah— Yes. W W B— It is too late. Clifton— No. W. Jenkin— If he was entitled to call and show honours the dealer was entitled to the game ; if he had no such right, the non- dealers, of course, claim it. jl g Yes. 0 P Q— The answers are in no way incompatible ; a revoke is com- plete when the trick is turned, or when either the revoker or his partner has played agaiu. C A M— No. Acomb Colliery— If G. and H. get the two tricks they win. B B— It is too late; the hand must be played out. Tyneside— The card cannot be taken up. China—" A partie'Ms exclusively a French term, and is seldom ap- £ lied to the game of whist in auy ondonclub: it is used only in reference to piquet, viz, " apartie of piquet." A person proposing a partis at piquet simply pro- poses to play piquet. John Hope— A. was right to play his king. CRIBBAGE.— Fair Play— He takes three. Crown— The dealer wins. Capt Selby— Yes. Queen, Aldershott— Yes, if he does not discover his error until the cards are taken up. B C D— Yes. Stourton— It is a run of three. F W N— They count twenty- four and twenty respectively. James, George, & c— It is no run. J P S— The second six makes no run. B and F, Walsall— The last five is no run. T W C— He was entitled to three. LOO.— F W N— 1: You must head the trick. 2: To the next. 3: The cards are replaced correctly, and any trick won by the wrong doer remains in the pool. Dogmatic—" Hoyle " i3 no au- thority. John Still— He must play the ace first. H M— 1: Yes. 2: It is too late. W. M'Lust— He pays for a new deal, and deals again. J W— Yes. Zeta— Yes. ALL- FOURS.— W. Mann— 1: The dealer scores jack only. 2: No. 3 : Ace is lowest. H M P— He discards. Oxby— Neither. VINGT- ET- UN.— Hollot— 1: No. 2 : Absurd. E C— The dealer receives a single Hollot— Where did you learn to play cards ? Godfrey Collins— Dealer receives single from him. Cook, Quebec— 1: Yes. 2: Cer- tainly he must. ECARTE.— A and B— B. can dis- card which of the cards he PUT.— F L— 1: No. 2 : After each game. 3: No. BILLIARDS. C G R— All depends upon whether it is single or general pool. In neither case is it the custom to lay the actual odds. Young England— Yes ; the bet was wpn by the outsider when red was in a position to divide before his last stroke. II. Hird— He may not interfere. Mungo— It is usual to bet even. DOMINOES. G. Gross— It is a drawn bet. SKITTLES. E G E B— If the ball has never left the frame, all pins knocked down are fair. The distance behind the plates must be regulated by the convenience of the place, but ought to be sufficient to prevent the possibility of a rebound on to the frame. PEDESTRIANISM. Amateur— At almost any hosiers. A B— B. wins. A K— No. J N W— No ; H. Reed. ^ „ RING, Bon Vivant— The first, and if we j, Anderson— l: We know of no mistake not, the last meeting at ltagland, Monmouthshire, took place Dec 27. 1850. Sequence— Abd- el- Kader won the Grand National in 1850- 51; thirty- two ran on the first occasion and twenty- two the second. Blue Lion— See answer last week to White Lion. C. Planner— Dead, most probably. How should we know what be- comes of them ? Aspirant— Try the Welsh country. Salopian Shrewsbury Autumn Meeting was first held in 1851, when the steeple chase went off in a match for the forfeits be- tween Peter and the Young Un, the former coming in alone. A B C- No. Questionable— We are not prepared to say the shortest time in which a four mile chase has been run, but should think the 8min57sec in which Oscar won the Warwick event eleven years ago has never been surpassed. P. Price— Miss Collingwood, ridden by W. Archer, won the Wor- cester in 1850. TROTTING. Diokey— Not in England. HUNTING. J V We shall feel especially obliged good one. 2: You can get the book at Parker's, West Strand, for Is. T F— We shall be glad to hear. W. Steele— 1: It is not correct. 2: Ginger Joe beat Deaf Un, of Bir- mingham, in one round, two minutes, Nov 3, 1856. Mortlake— His name was Gorrick. J A D— Never. J E K— We don't know. Barnes— C. Browne loses. O J— About lOst 121b. S. T. Coven— No. John Twells— They never fought, T. Addicott— Tass Parker is living. F. Newey— Yes: he fought Stevens afterwards. J S— Only once. Harry- go- Hasty— May 4,1847. Mrs Banks— Yes. W P, Birmingham— No. Finnerty— Not to our knowledge. Young Scotland— We do not know, X Z— Feb 12, 1839. W. Whittle— lOst 41b. T. Evans— 1: lOst 101b. 2: No. A Wager- Sept 9, 1845. E. Mills— The right. Benjamin Massey— No; there must be a fight for it. J. Cowlishaw— 1: No. 2: Not to our recollection. W. Jones— Nat Langham in his prime, to our correspondents if, in send- j w. Price, Hackney Wick— Tom ing us hccounts of runs, they | Savers did fight Jack Martim sons of the past, and to gather the wisdom obtainable from other people's experience, they may see how best to shun the curses of a treacherous tyranny and the errors of a misleading freedom. They know of course, aud if they did not before now know they must be at this moment aware, that the Courts of Europe will not be satisfied with them unless they elect a King and adopt the Monarchical form of government; but there is no reason why they should not in the first instance begin their career of improvement under a Republic. They have now a right to say to the Courts of Europe, " We wished for a King, but as you will not let us have the King of our choice, the one whom ' a deep and studious convic- tion' led us to prefer, we must take time to consider before we make a fresh choice, and in the interval we shall know how to conduct ourselves so as to win the approval of the world, and to make the throne of our country an object of honourable ambition to any Prince to whom we may think fit to offer it." Let them disregard the fact that the offer of Earl Russell ( supposing him to have power to make it) has been made dependent on their having a King; if they govern themselves wisely and well, if they im- prove the natural resources of their country, and live on frank, and honourable, and peaceful terms with their neighbours ( and they have men among them capable of directing them in this good course of conduct), they will ensure the gratification of all their just desires. FOREIGN POLITICS. The speech of the Emperor of the French on the formal ( not the real) opening of the Legislative Chambers opens up all the questions of foreign politics. For, of course, everything is treated of— everything in turn, and nothing long. Indeed, in exact pro. portion to the interest which France really has in a matter is the brevity with which it is dismissed: or if there is not absolute brevity, the phraseology is so redundant that any ideas which might possibly have existed are therein smothered. First of all comes a brief notice of the duties of the Chambers, a notice which is renewed at the end of the speech; but we pass them over now, for they merely assure the Chambers how gracious the Emperor has been to them in the matter of their liberties, and call on them to show their gratitude to him. If they agree with him on these points we have nothing to say on the matter. But in the foreign politics of the French Government all other nations have an interest, for, as was somewhat insolently suggested, the tran- quillity of Europe depeads on the quietness of France. Well, then, we turn to the foreign politics, and there we find it coolly asserted that it has been the task of the French Govern- ment " to favour, within the limits of rights and treaties, the le- gitimate aspirations of the people towards a better future.'' Will any one produce a right, or a treaty, or a people, of which or of whom this can be truly said ? It is untrue of Montenegro, of Italy, of Mexico. Of what is it true ? Echo repeats, " Of what?'' The speech goes on, " See how, according to circumstan- ces, I have been enabled to apply these principles.'' The first instance given is that of the Danubian Principalities, where, in fact, contrary to all right and treaty, and for no benefit to the people, but only to foster the French Governmental love of inter- meddling, aniso making France thearbiterof thefatesof others, in- surrection has been promoted, and bloodshed rendered almost inevi- table. There is the distinct declaration that the Emperor has sup- ported " whatever was well founded " of complaint of Montenegro, Servia, and Syria, but, as he declares, " without disregarding the rights of the Ottoman Porte.'' If he supported, as he thus avows, the insurrection of the Montenegrins, he not only disregarded all the rights of the Porte, but all the details of humanity, for that insurrection began by a most wanton and bloody massacre of the men, women, and children of the adjacent Turkish villages; and when Russian intrigue and French perfidy had done their best to sustain it, it ended by a victory of the Porte, and a tacit confession that all that was to be done was to get the Porte to forgive a wan- ton and causeless outburst. The Porte acted with marvellous generosity, and did so. Not one single sentence in the arti- cles of peace records even a complaint against Turkey, which is thus confessed to have been without fault, and which has nobly forgiven outrages that would not have been so forgiven by some other nations. Then, as to Italy, " We have defended the inde- pendence of Italy without compounding with revolution.'' Why, either Italy had no claim to independence or it made a revolution ta achieve independence. Was the overthrow of the Austrian em- pire in Milan no revolution? We rejoice over that revo- lution ; but it is the most absurd nonsense to say that there was no " revolution;" and, if there was one, " we" have not " defended the independence of Italy without com- pounding with revolution.'' Emphatically, the statement is untrue. " We" certainly had our price for" what " we" did; but the act done was a most undeniable " compounding with revo- lution.'' In truth, " we" like revolution when it suits our pur- pose— hate it when it is adverse thereto. Well, but " we" also claim credit for not " abandoning the Holy Father, whom our honour and our past engagements obliged us to sustain." Were those the " engagements" recorded in the letter to Edgar Ney, or the " engagements'' of a much later date with a lady and a con- fessor? It would be curious to know, for these engagements do not at all correspond with each other. Then " we have suppressed the causes of dispute which might have arisen with Spain, either from the non- settlement of boun- daries, or from the old debt of 1823; and with Switzerland, respecting the valley of the Dappes.'' As to the boundaries of France and Spain, there was no real difficulty ; as to the debt, the difficulty was that Spain pays nobody; but as to the valley of the Dappes, there was no " difference'' except what " we" had ver3" wilfully and very needlessly and wrongfully created. But the sentence which had begun in this manner goes on to talk of treaties of commerce with England, Belgium, Prussia, Italy, and Switzerland, and mixes up with them the expeditions to China andJMexico, and having thus thrown all these matters into one hotchpot, the speech goes on, with solemn sentimentalism, to say " Such events have not occurred without occasioning some complications. The path of duty always leads through dangers. Nevertheless, France has become enlarged by two provinces," and it ends with the more than merely apocry- phal declaration that " We have acquired titles to the sympathy of the peoples, without losing the confidence and the esteem of Governments." It will thus be seen that, as to Italy and Turkey, events are coloured up to the point of misrepresentation,] and as to Mexico. no real information is given to the French themselves, whose money and whose blood will have to make effectual the wrongful and un- called- for injustice which the imperial will has sought to inflict on the Mexican people. Merit is claimed in another part for con- veying " beyond the Atlantic counsels inspired by a sincere sympathy." Yet it is well known that " interference," and not " counsel," was the object in view, and that it was because it was interference, and not counsel, that the English andRussian Governments declined to join inthescheme. s In thus noticing one speech we have noticed the salient features of foreign politics at the present moment. The exception is per- haps the case of Turkey. There has been a sudden and wholly unexpected change in the Ministry of that Empire. We think that we are in a position to explain in a few words what must have appeared a matter of wonder to Englishmen in general. The ex- planation is this. Under the pretence of conveying rails for a rail- road through Wallachia to Servia enormous " quantities of arms have been passed to the latter place. These arms ( which have been discovered) bear the mark of the Imperial Russian work- shops of Tula— an iron- making district in South Russia. Though they come from the Imperial workshops, the Russian Govern- ment is likely to deny all knowledge of them. The Sultan de- mands their surrender. Russia supports the Prince of Servia in his refusal to surrender them; and probably " we,'' the Imperial French " we," will find that doing the same thing is " support- ing whatever is well founded in the complaints of Servia." The Sultan is resolute. Some of his Ministers were for temporising— he was not. His rights have been grossly defied, his honour grossly insulted, and he would not listen' to anything short of honourable vindication. It was this no doubt which induced one of the semi- official papers of Paris the other day to suggest that the Sultan had gone mad, and to forge statements about his pri- vate conduct ( for this public matter was carefully kept in the dark) which should seem to justify the falsehood. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FRANCE. The Emperor has opened the Legislative Session, in which, taking a review of the last five years, he glorifies himself for everything he has done and' for everything he has not done, and by artfully suppressing some facts, and cleverly distorting others, makes out a claim to praise, which will be readily awarded to him by those who know nothing of the matter. Some curious despatches have been laid before the Chambers. One dated 20th Dec states that England had pro- posed to the Pope to withdraw to Malta, and mentions that, in an interview with Monsignor Cliigi, M Drouyn de Lhuys had ex- pressed a hope that in the event, which he trusted might never happen, of the Pope being compelled to leave Italy, his Holiness would retire to France in preference to England. The Pope does not propose to retire to either. SPAIN. Senor Olozaga considered Spain had not obtained a sufficient indemnity for the expenses of the expedition to Cochin China. As to Mexico, he censured Senor Calderon Collantes for not having replied to Senor Mon on the subject of his conversation respecting the candidature of the Archduke Maximilian having been put for- ward by France. " It was the duty of Spain," he said, " to sup- port the candidature of a Spanish prince only.'' He expressed a hope that the Mexicans would ultimately triumph over foreign invasion. Senor Coliarites was perfectly aware of the schemes of General Almonte, and ought to have given instructions to prevent the establishment of a monarchy in Mexico. After the return of Senor Mon from Paris, Senor Collantes ought not, in the opinion of Senor Olozaga, to have sent another ambassador to Paris. The offer of the Emperor to again accept the aid of Spanish troops was a mere form. Senor Morro Lopez, one of the committee on the address, said the causes of the discord between the English, French, and Spanish plenipotentiaries arose from the refusal of the French to explain their conduct, which made the other plenipotentiaries suspect some secret intentions. He defended General Prim. ITALY. The Official Gazette says, " That not only at Turin, but in the other principal towns of Italy, the subscription on behalf of those who have suffered by brigandage has met with great favour." The Official Gazette concludes by expressing confidence in the justice of God and the wisdom of men for Rome becoming the capital of Italy, and says, " We must await this happy result." GREECE. The National Assembly has agreed upon the regulations to be observed during its sittings, and has elected the members of com- mittees who are to verify the elections of the deputies; There has been a meeting of the Political Opinion Club at Athens. We have noticed the matter elsewhere. The disappoint- ment at not getting Prince Alfred for king is great; but the people have not yet given up the scheme. will write on one side of the paper only. COURSING. • * Those correspondents who ' kindly furnish us with accounts i J. Sutherland—' The match is off. MISCELLANEOUS. Legal questions are not answered by us under any circumstances, but are at once consigned to the of meetings, are earnestly re- waste paper basket, quested to write on one side of! T. Kive— He was not a Jew. the naper only. O Q- It is optional. James Scott— Judge won tbe ' j H C— In 1841. Waterloo Cup in 1855, it was l E G— We recommend a re- then only a 32- dog stake ; Scot- 1 gular surgeon, land Yet ran up. I W F C— Admiral Stopford. A Subscriber— You will see in last G B— It is quite fair, week's " Bell's Life" the division Climax— Apply to Mr Ceulson, of the Waterloo Cup, Stakes, and j _ oirt- jewry. Purse. Ferryhill— The bet is off. An Early Reader— No. F. F. Judge— Yes, in 1855. H. Fowler— In common parlance the next day is Saturday. J. R. Howlett— Jan 1, 1840. C— About 5ft lOiin. W H M— Wanton is by Senate out ; Crown— Your question is utterly of Coquette. Thos. Watkins— 1: Black Fly is out of a Sister to Coquette. 2: Yes. CRICKET. Stamps— Wc cannot oblige you. W M G— Yes. AQUATICS. . T. Thomas— The bet is off. W T— It is open. ANGLING. p w— 1 : The time varies in dif- ferent localities. 2: Yes. PIGEON SHOOTING. G. Robinson— No; the agreement must be mutual. X Y Z— It is a fair bird. SHOOTING. Plough and Harrow— No. GAME. G S P— It has been so decided by the great unpaid, but we con- sider it is only justice's justice, and will not hold good in law; ttierejis nothing about it in the act, unintelligible. M S, Portacdown— We do not un- derstand what game you were playing. W. Pears— Rogers. W. Jackson— Yes. J D— Not if she lias obtained pro> tection under the late act. A Sportsman— Not until he has turned thirty- five. W H H— Write to the editors of the papers in question. P V B— Courvoisier was executed July 6,1840. An Invalide— Apply to Mr Gray, automatic mechanist, Leicester- AMERICA. Some people think that the symptoms of peacefulness are becoming plainly observable. We regret not to be of this opinion. There are two proclamations of the two Presi" dents, which evidently bear an opposite interpretation. Pre- sident Lincoln declares that the negro shall be emancipated, and received into the Federal army and navy. President Davis declares that all negroes found in arms shall tee delivered to the authorities to be tried according to Ira. That law awards to such " a crime " death— death of a horrible kind. Is there in this any approach to peacefulness ? England is well abused in the Richmond papers for not joining in Louis Napoleon's scheme. That abuse shows the bitterness between the two parties as well as the injustice towards us. That scheme was interference, and we are abused for not joining the South and going to war with the North. Does that again show a tendency to peacefulness ? It is clear that the only thing which will incline them to peace will be the want of means to carry on the war, and that Europe is, by the South, looked to for action, and not for advice. In the present temper of the two parties the world can have little hope of a return to quiet, unless it will, by a universal combination ( such as is never likely to take place), compel that cessation of hostilities, which must otherwise be looked for only as a conse- quence of total exhaustion. POLAND. The Czas of Warsaw says:—" Out of the 66 persons tried by the military tribunal three have been declared not guilty, and it has also demanded of the Grand Duke the liberation of nine others. That request has been acceded to, and twelve innocent persons have just left the prison. One of the accused complained that the committee of inquiry had forced him to confirm the de- nunciations of Pinowiski, the agent of the secret police, and that his own observations were not entered on the process- verbal. Another of the prisoners complained that no attention had been paid to his demand when he called for the evidence of a witness. It is proved that the committee of inquiry attributed to the accused replies which they never made, and presented them as voluntary admissions." _____ PRUSSIA. The Prussian Chambers have been opened. The Speech from the Throne began by expressing a desire that a durable under- standing may be arrived at in the questions which had remained unsolved in the preceding session. This understanding would be obtained as soon as the constitution shall be taken as the basis for the position of the representatives of the people, and when the legislative authorities mutually respect their constitutional rights. The speech stated that the financial condition of the country was perfectly satisfactory, the revenue having exceeded the esti- mated income of the past year, and covering expenditure, even including all extraordinary outlay. The Government will lay before the Chambers a communication in reference to the revenue and expenditure of 1862, and will ask for the sanction of those ex- penses incurred without their previous concurrence. The Govern- ment will also submit the modified budget for 1863 and the budget for 1864, and will further propose an alteration in the law of military service of the 3d of September, 1814. The Ministers are unanimous in abiding by the project of reorganisation of the army, and desires that it should be forthwith determined by the legal settlement of the expenditure. SWEDEN. In the Diet a proposal was laid before the Deputies from the Government for a complete parliamentary reform. The Swedish Parliament shall henceforth consist of two Chambers, the first elected by the provincial assemblies, persons only being eligible who are possessed of a considerable income ; the second by popu- lar election, with a low standard of qualification for the electoral franchise. The proposition was very favourably received. TURKEY, At the request of the representatives of the great powers, a Hat- ti- Scheriff of the Sultan will be published, declaring that the late change in the Ministry was by no means meant to inaugu- rate a retrograde policy. The France says that intelligence received from Constantinople states that the Sultan acts as if he were preparing for war, and that England appears to urge him in that direction. The Cabinet of St Petersburg accuses the Porte of giving assistance and encouragement to the Circassians, and of fomenting agitation in the Caucasus and Daghestan. Mustapha Pasha has been appointed Minister of Finance, and Fuad Pasha will be President of the Grand Council, having in reality the direction of the finance department. Sir Henry Bul- wer has returned to Constantinople, and has induced Fuad Pasha to accept this offer. An imperial hatt has been published, an- nouncing financial and other reforms. The Russian Govern- ment is intriguing to embarrass the Sultan with respect to Servia, and Moldavia, and Wallachia. If the Czar thinks he can do it safely he may even precipitate a war, for on this matter the Sul- tan will not give way. AMERICA. President Lincoln has issued a proclamation stating that, in ac- cordance with his proclamation of Sept 22, he designates Arkan- sas, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina, and portions of Louisana and Virginia, as being in rebellion. He orders that all slaves within those states and parts of states are, and henceforward shall be, free, and declares that the Federal Government, including the military and naval authorities, will recognise and maintain the freedom of such slaves. He enjoins the slaves to abstain from all violence, unless in necessary self- defence, and recommends them, in all cases when allowed, to labour for reasonable wages. He declares that slaves of suitable condition will be received into the armed service of the United States, to garrison forts and other places, and to man vessels. President Lincoln has signed the bill for the admission of Western Virginia as a state. Mr Seymour has been inaugurated governor of New York. He made a speech declaring that he would uphold the Federal and state constitution; that, his position gave him littie control over national affairs, but he ventured to trust that, before his term of service expired, the country would again be united. The loan of 1842, amounting to 2,800,000 dollars, will be paid in coin. The Chamber of Commerce has passed resolutions that the war made upon American commerce by the Alabama is not re- buked by the British press, nor the fitting out of vessels stopped by the British Government, and that American merchants are subject to a certain extent to the evils which would attend a state of war with England. The Richmond Whig contains a violent article upon England for refusing to co- operate with France for mediation in America, and says, " England could have made fast friends with the South, but that time has now gone by for ever." General Butler has quitted New Orleans, to the inhabitants of which he has addressed a proclamation, claiming credit for having both pacified and enriched the place. By the latest telegrams it appears that a great battle was raging at Murfreesburgh, near Nashville, the issue of which was doubt- ful. Immense slaughter was said to have taken place on each side. D. Sewell— A legal question. H H— He does not receive so much. Branch Engineer— We haveno time to make such calculations; apply to Mr Babbage. A 22 Years' Subscriber— We have no record. E S— 1: No. 2: Yes. Bung— A man cannot marry his widow's sister's daughter. W. Carr— It is a sardine. | Frank W. Dee— Field- Marshal the RAFFLE T B B— The two twenty- nines take 1 "" Duke of Cambridge, the first and third prizes, throw- i Thomas Walker— He made some ing for choice. W. Orme— Yes. Compass— Consult a lawyer. M P— The bet holds good. F. Haines— As far as we under- stand the question it seems to have been a fair bet. J. Smith— Twenty- nine is quite out of it. such statement. A B— The knave did not win. H. Jeffries— No. R J W— We have no register. Cheltenham— Mr Jerniy and his son. Garchaldv— The weight of Daniel Lambert was 7301b. P and D— Yes. Erirss ILtfr m Honfcon. LONDON, SUNDAY, JANUARY 18. GREECE, Mr Elliot has performed his task of delivering to the Greek Provisional Government the answer of the English Government to the election of Prince Alfred. In these days Clubs sometimes express the sentiments of nations, and the Public Opinion Club of Athens has taken on itself to say what the people wanted to say but had no means of saying, and what the Provisional Govern_ ment earnestly desires to say, but perhaps may not, because of the fear of offending, by implication, some of the other powers of Europe. The members of a Club are members of the people; and free from the restraints of diplomacy, may speak out. So the members of the Public Opinion Club say :— " We appreciate at their full value the honourable and chivalric character of the great nation you represent, as well as of the British Government, and we know that Great Britain has always been, in modern days, the classic land of liberty and the initiator of nations into constitutional life. " These considerations have determined the Hellenic people to offer, by common accord, the crown of Greece to his Royal High- ness Prince Alfred of England. This selection is not the result of a thoughtless infatuation nor of a momentary impulse ; it is the result of a deep and studious conviction." Every word in these sentences is emphatic, and is emphatically true. The election of Prince Alfred was the natural result of the belief that good fruit will come from a good tree, and that a prince brought up in a country where liberty is a reality, and where the Sovereign, neither by force nor fraud, attempts to abridge its exercise, is a prince likely to assist in the establish- ment of it in the country of which he is elected the Sovereign. The belief is at once a testimony to the character of the country, , and a compliment to the prince whom it supposes to be imbued a with the spirit of his nation. It is a misfortune for Greece ? « nwhat it cannot have the King it desires, nor be able thereby to demand as of right the counsel and assistance of the country to which he belongs. But the counsel and assist- ance of that country will be freely given if the Greeks show them- selves worthy of receiving them. In no case need they despair. Let them, for a time at least, govern themselves in the form of a Republic. They ought to know their own history, and to be able to draw from it those lessons of caution which other nations have acquired from its pages. They can hardly be ignorant of the his- tory of other nations and of the warnings which they give; nor is it possible to suppose that even the momentousness of the present crisis in their own country can have prevented them from observ- ing the mistakes of the American Constitution now so fearfully developed. If they will allow themselves to be taught by the les- THE PP. INCE OF WALES AND ME SHERINGHAM.— The follow ing appeared in the Morning Post of Thursday :—" Sir : Having been represented in some of the daily papers recently as having caused annoj ance to the Prince of Wales whilst shooting on the Sandringham estate, I beg you will lend me your assistance in endeavouring to avoid such unenviable notoriety by inserting in your valuable journal the communication received by me from Gen Knoliys on the subject, a copy of which I herewith enclose. I remain, sir, yours obediently, E. T. SHERINGHAM. West New- ton, Lynn, Jan 13."—" Lieut- Gen Knoliys authorises Mr Shering- ham, with reference to a paragragh in some of the newspapers re- lating to the Prince of Wales having been annoyed by some men netting rabbits while his royal highness was shooting on Mr Sher- ingham's farm, to state that there are several particulars there given which are incorrect. It is not correct that his royal high- ness left off shooting in consequence of the cause therein assigned, but because the day was beginning to close and his shooting finished. It is also untrue that Mr Sheringham was himself pre- sent on the occasion, or that Mr Jarvis, the Mayor of Lynn, came over to Sandringham on any business connected with rabbits ; he came on invitation, and simply to pay his respects to his royal highness.— Sandringham, King's Lynn." DEATH or ME GUNNING, C. B.— We regret to announce the death of Mr Gunning, commonly called Dr Gunning, for many years a distinguished surgeon in Paris, which took place on Sunday morning, at 52, Rue du Colisee. John Gunning, C. B., who has just been removed from this world after attaining the great age of 90, was a distinguished army surgeon. He was on the staff as long ago as 1792, and his name must be familiar to the ear of many an old soldier. At Waterloo he held the rank of Deputy- Inspector- General of Hospitals, and on that battlefield it fell to " his lot to cut off Lord Raglan's arm. He went to Paris with the Duke of Wellington's army, and resided there ever since universally beloved and respected. THE COLLISION AND FOUNDERING or THE LIVERPOOL STEAMER AND A SHIP OFF HOLYHEAD.— LOSS £ 100,000.— In our last was briefly announced the total loss of the London and Liverpool steamer Liverpool and the ship La Plata, bound to Lima, through coming in collision off Point Lynas, in the St George's Channel. Most providentially not a single life was lost, both crews having time to lower the boats and get away before the vessels went down. The La Plata's crew were picked up some hours afterwards near the Isle of Man by the Athol steamer, which brought them into Holyhead, and were shortly followed by the hands belonging to the Liverpool, who were landed at the same port by the schooner Glenmarner, from Beaumaris. Lloyd's agent, on hearing of the collision, despatched vessels to the spot where the steamer and bark had foundered, with a view of ascertaining the possibility of recovering either of the ships or portions of the valuable cargoes, but it is feared that both are a total loss, owing to the great depth of water in which the wrecks have sunk. It appears that the steamer lies in 17 fathoms. The latter, with the cargo, is valued at £ 60,000, and the La Plata and cargo at £ 35,000. WEST INDIA MAIL.— By the Seine we have news from Jamaica to Dec 25th, Demerara 23d, Barbadoes 26th, and St Thomas to the 30th. The Federal war- corvette, San Jacinto, was at St Tho. uas, having returned from an unsuccessful cruise in search of the Alabama. The islands generally were healthy. The weather was favourable for planters, and there was no news of importance. MEETING OF MIDDLESEX MAGISTRATES.— At a meeting of the magistrates for the county of Middlesex on Thursday, Mr Pownall in the chair, among other business brought forward the ticket- of- leave system underwent a long discussion. The question was brought forward by Mr J. F. Stamford, in a lengthened speech, in which he strongly condemned the present system, and embodied his opinions in a series of five resolutions. They gave rise to an animated discussion, in which Mr Cox, Mr Northall Laurie, Mr Harwood, Mr Armstrong, and others took part; and in the end a committee was appointed to consider and report on the subject. HEALTH OF LONDON.— The deaths in the week ending Jan 10 were 1,535, being 43 above the average. There were 24 deaths from small- pox, 61 from measles, 82 from scarlatina, 13 from diphtheria, 194 from bronchitis, and 174 from phthisis. The births were 1,024 boys and 930 girls— total 1,954. LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASYLUM.— THE ANNUAL BALL.— The annual ball in aid of the funds of the Licensed Victuallers' Asylum, at St James's Hall, on Thursday night, was in every re- spect one of the most successful in the history of the institution. The company began to assemble in great numbers long before the time announced for the commencement of the ball, and when the THE ALABAMA AGAIN.— The Jamaica Guardian of Dec 24 says :—" The Confederate steamer Alabama ( Capt Semmes) cap- tured the American bark Parker Cooke, Fulton master, bound from Boston to Port- au- Prince, with a cargo of provisions, on Dec 30, off the Mona Passage. The Alabama took Capt Fulton and crew, and about 300 barrels of provisions, from the bark, and then set her on fire. A few days after the capture of the Parker Cooke the Confederate steamer fell in with the American schooner Union, frsm Baltimore, bound to Port Maria, with a cargo of flour, & c, for Messrs A. Lindo and brothers. Captain Semmes finding by the papers of the schooner that the cargo was the pro- perty of British subjects, did not detain her, but forced the cap tain to sign a bond of 1,500 dollars. Captain Fulton and the crew of the Parker Cooke were then put on board the Union, for Port Maria, where they arrived on the 16th. Captain Fulton came to this city, and reported himself to the American consul We learn that the Alabama lay three days oft" the Mona Passage, waiting for the American steamer from Navy Bay.'" RUNNING OF THE BLOCKADE BY THE STEAMER GIRAFFE.— De- finite intelligence has been received that this splendid paddle steam- ship, so well known at this port, has succeeded in evading the Federal cruisers which were specially on the look out for her, and in reaching Charleston. She shipped in the Clyde a full and most valuable cargo, comprised entirely of articles suitable to the exigencies of the Confederates. Her run across the Atlantic was, as had been anticipated, very rapid. No craft in the blockadin squadron would have had any chance with the Giraffe in a cliase^ and it is not unlikely that her return venture will be as well ma- naged and profitable as was her outward.— Belfast Neivs Letter. NINETEEN NEGROES HUNG IN CHARLESTON.— THE NEGROES SECRETING ARMS.— A Norfolk letter contains the following: " A British subject who caine here from Charleston, South Caro- lina, within a few days, brings the information that 19 negroes were hung in thestreets just, prior to his departure. This occurred in consequence of a discovery made in a rather singular mariner. The whites there for some time past have been closely watching the movements of the blacks, and, thinking they observed an un- usual number of funerals among them, a white man disguised himself, and, following in one of the processions, on arriving at the burying- ground he discovered that the coffin contained arms, which were taken and buried in a vault in which a number had already been deposited. The consequence of this discovery was the execution of 19 of the most intelligent of the conspirators.'' GREAT EXECUTION.— A despatch from St Paul, Minnesota, states that about 38 Indians, condemned for taking part in the massacre, were hung at Mankato on the morning after Christmas Day, and that " the gallows were so constructed that all fell at once." The despatch adds, " All passed off quietly.'' MELANCHOLY DEATH IN THE RIVER ROACH.— About eight o'clock on Sunday night, Jan 11, a youngman named Levi Crossley, a bookkeeper, a resident of Spotland- road, Rochdale, was walking with his sweetheart, Ann Hoyle, along the banks of the river Roach. The night was very foggy, and when they were near to Hamer Mill they missed their way, and walked accidentally into the river, at which part the water is very deep, and the embank- ment very high and steep. The young man succeeded in get- ting upon land, but failed in his attempts to rescue the young lady. He thereupon ran to the nearest dwelling, and gave an alarm, but the young woman's lifeless body was not found until an hour after. FATAL FALL WHEN CLEANING WINDOWS.— An inquest, was held on Wednesday at Middlesex Hospital, on the body of Sarah Stanley, aged 73, who lost her life through falling into an area while cleaning windows. It appeared that the accident, took place as far back as the 21st November last, on w hich day the de- ceased went to a person residing in Upper Charlton- street, for the purpose of borrowing 2d. The woman said she would give her the money if she would clean the parlour windows. Deceased agreed, and while carrying out the work, she slipped and fell into the area. She was picked up insensible, and taken to the above hospital. On examination it was found she had sustained a severe scalp contusion at the back of the head, and there was evidence ef fractured ribs. She recovered consciousness, but never referred to the accident. She died on Sunday, Jan 11, from exhaustion occasioned by the fall. It was subsequently found that she had eleven ribs fractured— six on the right side and five on the left. That was very uncommon, and could only be ac- counted for through age rendering the bones brittle. Verdict— Accidental Death. SUICIDE OF A CLERGYMAN.— On Sunday morning, Jan 11, the Rev H. Dawson, rector of Great Munden, Herts, committed suicide. At ten o'clock he had not come down as usual to the breakfast table, which led the servant to proceed to his room ; but, not hearing any response to her call, she became alarmed, and obtained the assistance of the man servant, who burst open the door, and, lying in the hip bath, he discovered his master quite dead. He had committed suicide by opening the main artery of the arm with his razor, which was found lying open on the ground outside the bath. His body was perfectly cold, so that he must have committed theact some hours previous to being dis- covered. An inquest was held on Tuesday, Jan 13, when thejury returned a verdict that he committed suicide while in a state of insanity. He was 42 years of age, and was a nephewof the Jate MUSIC AND BRA& a. ROYAL ENGUSH OPERA.— Alternately with Howard Glover's opera of " Ruy Bias" and Wallace's latest composition, " Love's Triumph," the managers have presented their patrons with Balfe's " Puritan's Daughter,'' thus ringing the changes upon three of our best and most popular composers. In the last- named opera Mdlle Parepa lias taken the part originally sustained by Miss Louisa Pyne. A better substitute for the fair manageress could not possibly be found at the present time, for Mdlle Parepa has ever proved herself to be one of the most correct, fluent, and agreeable of living English soprani. MONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS.— These charming musical re- unions commenced, for the first time after the Christmas recess, on Monday, Jan 12, and though neither Herr Joachim played nor Mr Sims Reeves sang, a large audience assembled te enjoy the excellent bill of fare set before them. Hummell's Grand Military Septet and Mendelssohn's Duet in B flat ( for violoncello and pianoforte) were amongst the choicest morceaux of the evening, and were admirably executed by Mr Charles Halle, Signor Piatti, M Sainton, L. Ries, H. Webb. J Lazarus, Pratten, Ward, and A. Severn. Mr Halle also gave one of Beethoven's symphonies with all his usual conscientiousness and quiet refinement of style. Madame Sainton- Dolby was to have sung, but was indisposed, as proved by a medical certificate ; her place was supplied by Miss Banks, who rendered one of Glinka's national songs and a balled, called " Never forget," by Macfarren. Mr Winn sang a rather heavy and { colourless sacred air from Gounod's Cantata, " Naza- reth," and Dr Arne's lovely air from the Masqueof Comus, " Now Phoebus sinketh in the west." LYCEUM THEATRE.— A bold man is Mr Fecliter ; not content with trying conclusions in parts where M Lemaitre, Mr Wal- lack, and Mr Charles Kean had gone before him, he bravely tried for honours as the hero of two of Shakspere's finest poetic dramas, and now he comes before the town as manager of one of the metropolitan theatres. In this hazardous venture he com- menced on Saturday, the 10th inst, and inaugurated his under- taking with great brilliancy. During the short time since the theatre closed upon Mr Falconer's management the entire house has been cleaned, painted, and re- gilt, the ceiling painted in imi- tation of white lace on a rose- coloured ground, and the names of the principal English dramatic authors being written on the se- veral panels into which it is divided. A new curtain, also painted to imitate lace to correspond with the ceiling, with the Royal Arms in the centre, and fresh hangings to the boxes, gave a pleas- ing effect of renovation quite refreshing to the eye. The light from the chandelier has been softened and diffused more equably over the whole house. The evening's entertainments commenced with a slight farce of the slightest kind, called " A Sudden At- tack," the principal parts in which were played by Mr J. G. Shore, Mr Widdicomb, and Miss Henrade, and which was rather impatiently listened to by an audience which filled every part of the theatre. The farce over, a romantic drama entitled the " Duke's Motto'' was presented, the Porte St Martin drama of Le Bossu, by M Paul FSval, being translated and arranged for the English stage by Mr Brougham, under that name. It is a very effective, albeit somewhat • in- tricate story, excellently well adapted for the stage, and pos- sessing in its hero a character which is suited to Mr Fechter's realistic style of acting. It is divided into a prologue and three acts. In the prologue we find a party of desperadoes at an inn on the Spanish frontier, commissioned by the Prince de Gonzagues ( Mr George Vining) to murder his cousin, the Duke de Nevers ( Mr Charles). They are joined by Henri de Lagardere ( MrFechter), an exiled captain, who is on his road to fight a duel with the Duke, and who, fearing he may be disappointed, starts alone for the fosse of the Chateau de Caylus, where he is mistaken for an emissary of the Prince's, and as such, on presenting himself at a secret door, armed with the Duke's motto, " I am here," he re- ceives the infant daughter of the Duke. Nevers then appearing, LagardSre is so overcome with emotion that he vows to assist him, and when the assassins enter he aids him to beat them off, but Gonzagues shoots the Duke, and Henri escapes with the infant, whom he has sworn to protect and restore to her rights. A lapse of twenty years hasjjjoccurred, and Lagard& re and his charge, Blanche ( Miss K. Terry), are residing with some Spanish gipsies. The Prince de Gonzagues, who has married Nevers's widow ( Miss Elsworthy), cannot enjoy the estates until'proof of Blanche's fate is assured, ; to determine which he persuades Zillah ( Miss C. Le- clerq) to leave the gipsies, and be introduced as the daughter of his wife. / Esop ( Mr Raymond), a hunchback, recognises Henri amongst the band, fights with him, and is killed, whereupon Henri assumes his part, and thus is enabled to follow the Prince to Paris as his confidential friend, at the same time despatching Carrickfergus ( Mr Brougham), a rough soldier ( who, by work- ing on the fears of one Peyrolles ( Mr Widdicomb), has got a post in the Prince's household), to Paris with Blanche, to- gether with the papers of her birth. A » family council is held in the oratory of the Princess de Gonzagues, presided over by the Regent Orleans ( Mr M'Intyre), in orderthat the succession to the family estates may be settled. Gonzagues introduces the gipsy Zillah to the Princess, but she refuses to acknowledge her, having received a letter from Lagardere telling her that the dead would speak ; the latter, concealed behind the portrait of the late Duke de Nevers, prompts the Princess todeclare that her daughter will be restored to her at the Regent's ball. In the second act, Gonzagues, who has a belief that Blanche and Lagardere are both in Paris, tracks her to the apartments of the latter, and by means of Peyrolles and others has her carried off to a lone house of his own. The result is that the Regent's ball takes place, and as LagardSre has no Blanche to produce, he is sent to prison as the murderer of Nevers. The third act opens with the interior of a prison, from whence Lagardere escapes, leaving the cowardly Peyrolles in his place. On his release, he at once discovers that Blanche is in the power of Gonzagues, to whom he goes in the disguise of the hunchback, and requests the hand of the lady as a reward for his services, stating that if she married beneath her birth her possessions would by such act become forfeited. Gonzagues at first laughs at the supposed hunchback's proposal, but agrees afterwards that he shall endeavour to win her. Blanche being summoned, is forewarned of her danger, andasthe Prince and his friends retire apart for a few minutes, she succumbs to the appa- rent mesmerismof Lagardere, and accepts his offer. Amidstgeneral hilarity the parties go to the table to sign the marriage contract, when the clock striking twelve Lagardere throws off his disguise and signs his own name. The Regent and the Princess enter, and Gonzagues, by an adroit ruse, is made to convict himself, Blanche is restored to her mother, and Lagardere, fighting with the Prince, kills him, thus avenging the^ death of Nevers. Mr Fechter, who had all the weight of the piece on his shoulders, played with the greatest earnestness and spirit, and was greatly applauded in the scenes where the various turning points of the plot occur. In his disguise as the hunchback he astonished the house by his lively sallies of wit, and by the truthfulness of the assumption. In the final scene, where he pretends to mesmerise Blanche, his act- ing was replete with refined intelligence, and here he was most admirably assisted by Miss Kate Terry, who evoked the sympa- thies of the whole audience. Miss Elsworthy looked the bereaved mother to the life, and acted with a full appreciation of the situa- tion. Mr Vining, as the villain of the drama; Mr Widdicomb, as the cowardly braggadocio, were both excellent; and Mies Car- lotta sang, danced, and played with untiring vivacity. The drama was capitally put upon the stage, the scenery and dresses being new and appropriate. We recommend our readers to pay a visit to this elegant theatre, and judge for themselves on the merits of this drama, which acts like a page torn from some old chronicle of the old historical days, and put into action by the dramatis persona: of the period. PRINCESS'S THEATRE.—" The Triple Alliance" has preceded the pantomime every night during the past week. On Monday, Jan 19, Miss Amy Sedgwick reappears, and a new comedy is in rehearsal, in which the whole talents of the company will be enlisted. ADELPHI THEATRE.— The very pretty comedietta of " The Little Treasure" has headed the bills at this theatre, Miss Marie Wiiton having been specially engaged to enact the character of Gertrude. We have so lately spoken of Miss Wilton's piquant acting in this little piece, that we can only now say that a more elegant performance of the part has never been witnessed, all its refined touches of emotion and gentle playfulness being given with exquisite taste and finish. Mr Billington, as the Captain, surprised us by the spirit and truth with which he invested the part. ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.— That popular actress Miss Amy Sedgwick will appear at this theatre on Monday, Jan 19, in the highly successful drama of " One Good Turn Deserves Another," by J. M. Morton, Esq. A new and original play is also in active pre- paration, in which Miss Amy Sedgwick will sustain the principal character, supported by Miss Constance Aylmer and the other members of the company. MR LESLIE'S CHOIR.— The first concert for the season of this excellently trained choir took place on Wednesday night, Jan 14, at the Queen's Concert Rooms, Hanover- square, and went off in the most brilliant manner. The gem of the evening was Men delssohn's Psalm for an eight- part choir, which was given with a perfectness of intonation not to be surpassed, all its different shades of sentiment being most delicately and admirably ex- pressed. Leslie's " Song of the Flax Spinner,'' and Barnby's part song, " Sweet and low," were so nicely sung that their encore followed as a matter of course. Leonardo Leo's " Kyrie Eleisen" had a grand effect, and the madrigals, " Come away, sweet love," and " What saitli my dainty darling ?'' by Dowland and Morley, and written in the years 15S6 and 1595, sounded as sweet and fresh as though inspired by the breath of our latest Midsummer breeze. A new pianiste, Herr Coenen, played one of Chopin's quaint Polonaises, and a Fantasia of his own, with decided marks of earnest purpose and originality. AQUATIC_ REGISTE£. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. MORNING. EVENING. STOBAY, JAN 18 25 min past 12 56 min past 12 MONDAT TUESDAY.., WEDNESDAY ... THURSDAY- FRIDAY SATURDAY 24 min past , 20 min past 8 min past 56 min past 35 min past 18 min past 54 min past 44 min past 32 min past 15 min past 59 min past 58 min past REGATTAS AND MATCHES TO COME. APRIL. 11.— Brown and Cookson— to row on the Ribble, for a Cup. 14.— Chambers and Everson— to row from Putney to Mortlake, £ 200 a side, Chambers receiving £ 20. MAY. 7.— Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club— Opening cruise. JUNE. 23.— Royal Mersey Yacht Club Regatta. LITERATURE. HORSE WARRANTY. By PETER HOWDEN. [ London: Robert Hardwicke.]— This book is full of practical hints and sound ad- vice ; the mischief generally is that honest folks who deal in horseflesh will not take the trouble to learn for themselves what are the good points of a horse, or, if they do, entirely overlook their awn acquired knowledge, being led away by certain spe- cious and showy qualities in an animal which they are deter- mined to buy. Ilinc illee lachrymal Hence the complaints of false warranty, and the far worse consequences of legal actions and squabbles with friends and neighbours. Although, in our own belief, there is nothing like that knowledge of a horse which comes to us all as boys, and matures with our growth as men, yet Mr Howden's work is pregnant with useful hints, which a tyro would do well to make himself master of. The ordinary diseases and defects are laid before the reader, and hints and sug- gestions follow which are all excellent in their way. Any one who really wants to be well up in such subjects would do well to read these pages. FISH CULTURE; A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE MODERN SYS- TEM OF BREEDING AND REARING FISH. By FRANCIS FRANCIS. [ London: Routledge and Co.]— The art of pisciculture is almost as old as the hills; it was practised by the Romans and by the Chinese ages ago. All sorts of contrivances were adopted m the time of Crassus to render the oysters in the Lake Lucrin profitable and serviceable. Our attention in this country has been attracted to the subject owing to the comparative failure of many of the hauls on our coasts, and the necessity which exists for keeping up our supply. The author of this book gives us a very fair in- sight into the delicate processes of fish culture, the artificial hatch- ing of spawn, and the transport of ova and fry. Very explicit directions as to the feeding of young fish are given, and the volume, a small one, is so pleasantly written that it may be pro- nounced to be a very readable work for those who are not suffici- ently interested in fish culture to pursue it either in study or practice. doors were opened the large hall was immediately filled by a numerous and brilliant company, which included many of the 1 ^ obert^ r Bart'\ pdUthf thirrson^ AheTatrRighTHon most influential members of the trade, and other tried and well- ieeI' * alt> aRCl tUe tmrtt son 01 tlle late Klgnt iion known supporters of the institution, Iw" JUGGED HARK.— The following is an instance, says the Medical Times and Gazette, showing how our profession is exposed to ridi- cule through the exaggerations of chemists and sanitarians, who argue d priori, forgetting that, in all that pertains to human life, experience is tbe only safe guide. It is said that Dr Hill, the food analyst for Birmingham, summoned a game dealer before the magistrates, on the ground that he had in his shop hares which were putrid and unfit for food, and which were, therefore, condemned, and ordered to be destroyed. When the defendant came before the bench, 14 days afterwards, the doctor is said to have deposed that " all meat that had undergone any process of decomposition was very unwholesome and poisonous. He did not think fire destroyed the poison of decomposition, nor hid the taste of it.'' At this point, we are told, a professional cook was called in, who produced a saucepan boiling hot, filled with jugged hare, and requested Dr Hill to taste whether it was good. Dr Hill did so, and replied, " It appears to me very good, but rather highly seasoned. I should not object to eat it myself." Great was the laughter when it was shown that this was one of the hares which had been pronounced by this eminent chemist as unfit for food 14 days previously. The reporters, attorneys, witnesses, and spectators hereupon adjourned to lunch off the hare, which was placed at their disposal ; and, on the resumption of business, Professor W. Sands Cox, of Queen's College, deposed solemnly that " hare is not good to eat till it does smell; fire destroys the smell; hung game is wholesome." Solvuntnr risu tabula. The magistrate evidently repented in his soul that he had ordered the other hares to be destroyed. Every rational stomach will feel that things are coming to an alarming pass, when a dish of jugged hare shall come under the ban of the pseudo- sanitarian. TREATMENT OF PRISONERS IN CAMBRIDGESHIRE.— At the quarter sessions for the county of Cambridge, held on Thursday, Jan 8, Earl Hardwicke asked the governor of the gaols some ques- tions concerning the treatment, of prisoners. The governor de- scribed the labour to which they were set as follows:—" Six and a half hours a day. The prisoners rose at six, winter and sum- mer. YVorked till after eight, when they had breakfast, and at about twenty minutes to nine they went to chapel; chapel lasted about twenty minutes ; after this they again went to work, and messed at one o'clock, after which they were locked up till two. They came d ® wn again at two, and worked till twenty minutes to six o'clock, and from twenty minutes past six till half- past seven. They were locked up at eight o'clock and their lights taken away. He should also state that during the day they had one hour's open- air exercise. The labour they were chiefly employed at was mat- making and picking oakum,'' RANELAGH YACHT CLUB. ANNUAL BALL.— The second annual ball of this club took place at St James's Hall, Piccadilly, on Tuesday evening, Jan 13, and was very successful, the members of the club and their friends with their ladies, mustering two hundred. Dancing commenced shortly after nine o'clock, to Herring's band, and was kept up till twelve o'clock, when the company adjourned to supper, which was presided over by Mr Ingram Pick, the Vice- Commodore, faced by Mr Keene. This was followed by the toasts of " The Queen, " The Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family,'' and " The Ranelagh Yacht Club'' from the chair. After which Mr Keen proposed " The Vice- Commodore and Officers," and Mr Lenthall " The Ladies.'' The party then repaired to the ball- room again, dancing being continued far into the small hours. MONTHLY MEETING.— The monthly general meeting was held on the following evening at the new Club House, the Pier Hotel, Chelsea ; Mr Lenthall, the treasurer, in the chair, faced by Mr Keen. The meeting was a very full one, and after the usual routine business, Messrs A. Chaplain, screw yacht Rifle, 22 tons; G. W. Charlwood, yacht Jessica, 10 tons, and Green were unani- mously elected members of the club. The Chairman then said he had much pleasure in bringing forward the finan- cial statement for the past half year, being from the 30th June to the - 31st December inclusive. After going through the various items, which showed a balance in the club's favour, Mr Lenthall continued: He might add that besides that balance the first prize of 10 guineas, presented to the club by the Commodore last year, had, from untoward circumstances, not been sailed for. That prize still remained, therefore, in the hands of the club, and would be carried to the balance, as it would be com- peted for this season. The club, he might remark, did not seek to have any large surplus, but simply to present prizes fit to be sailed for by its yachts year by year, and to pay its way ; he, there- fore, considered they might congratulate themselves upon their funds being in so satisfactory a condition, especially when he told them that this balance- sheet had not on the face of it any of the subscriptions paid this year. The report was received with gene- ral satisfaction, and, after some interlocutory conversation, was, on the motion of Mr Royston, seconded by Mr Boggett, received and adopted.— Mr G. W" S. Jago said he had a circumstance to communicate to them which would cause them the deepest re- gret. Since they had last met in that room they had lost an old friend of the club, Mr F. C. Chaldecott, who had been lost, as most of them were doubtless aware, in the " Lifeguard.'' At, their last meeting only he had come among them after a lengthy ab- sence, and presented them with a model of a north- country coble, whose working he explained; lie ( Mr Jago) should wish that Mr Chaldecott's memory be perpetuated amongst them, and would propose that an inscription be placed on the model, recording the fact of its presentation, and of the subsequent unfortunate loss of its donor.— Mr Hampton having seconded the proposition, the Chairman said he need scarcely put it to the meeting, as no one among them could fail to regret the loss of so old a friend and active a member. The motion was then carried by acclamation, Mr Keen being requested to write a suitable inscription.— Mr Lenthall then stated that Mr Royston had presented the club with a copy of his Bowing Almanack and Oarsman's Compa- nion for the present year; and the fallowing gentlemen were an- nounced as candidates for the next ballot for members, viz, Messrs T. H. Walker, J. P. Dormay ( yacht Aerolite, 8 tons), Shout, Jno. Patrick Munough, Routledge, Boys, Dr Bachelor, Donald, Ray- ner, Gomme, and Golding.— The meeting then adjourned. NORTH LONDON ROWING CLUB. The members of this club held a general meeting at the Cam- brian Stores, Glasshouse- street, Regent- street, on Monday even- irg, Jan 12, which, despite the inclemency of the weather, was well attended. In the absence of Mr G. J. Bowyer, the Presi- dent, the chair was occupied by Mr K. C. Rowlatt, the vice, and after the usual routine business the following gentlemen were unanimously elected members of the club, viz :— J. G. Dawson, J. Neill, and H. G. Best. The club then proceeded to the elec- tion of the officers for the year 1863, the following gentlemen being unanimously elected to hold office, viz :— President, G. J. Bowyer ( re- elected) ; Vice- President, K. C. Rowlatt ( re- elected); Captain, J. Fox ( re- elected) ; Deputy Captain, W. W. Boucher; Treasurer and Hon Sec, W. H. Newman ( re- elected). Com- mittee: G. Price, E. W. Small, J. E. Smith, and W. Woodrow. In the course of the evening three new boats were ordered to be built for the clubby Biffen, viz, a four, pair, and scullers' boats, all outrigged. These, when constructed, will make the number up to six, including an eight and two fours, and with the pro- mises of support tendered by members in the shape of additions to the club members, the approaching season looks most promi- sing for this club. Amongst other things, several important alter- ations were made in the rules, and the meeting was then adjourned. LEANDER CLUB. The annual dinner of this club is fixed for Wednesday, Jan 21, at Willis's Rooms, King- street, St James's, at six o'clock, for half- past six precisely. Mr W. Bovill, President, will take the chair. Several promising oarsmen are about to join the club, which is rapidly increasing in numerical strength. a^ aSSi CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE THAMES. MR EDITOR : I wish to make some remarks upon the question of the Championship of the Thames, raised last week by your corre- spondent " Alpha." I am not quite certain of the original condi- tions upon which the championship was founded; if 1 am wrong you can correct my mistakes, but I believe the terms are these:— " The champion is bound to row any man who may challenge him to row for the championship, within three months from the date of challenge. The stakes to be not less than £ 200 a side, EVEN, and the distance to be from Putney to Mortlake." Now, if these are the terms on which the championship is held, then the champion, by violating these, forfeits his title, and a challenger who does not act up to the rules makes his challenge void, so far as the championship is concerned. I contend that Chambers has forfeited his title of champion, and for the following reasons:— 1. When Everson first challenged him to row, he neglected to respond to the challenge for some time, and when at last he did so, the date of the race was fixed at three mouths from then instead of from the date of the original challenge. He may plead that this was done by agreement with Everson, but that cannot hold good, for since Everson challenged publicly, he was bound, if he withdrew his challenge to a later date, to notify the same also publicly. 2. The stakes are not even. Everson stakes £ 220 v Chambers's £ 200! !! i. e. the Champion receives odds ! ! .' I hope amateurs will come forward and signify, through your columns, what they think of these proceedings. If they do not, who are to settle the question ? I may be ignorant, but I do not know under whose control the championship lies. Is it the Thames Subscrip- tion Club ? or is it uncontrolled by anybody ? If the former I do not doubt but the T. S. C. will do the case justice; if the latter I would suggest a committee of five amateurs from the T. S. C., Oxford, Cambridge, London, and Kingston clubs to settle the matter, and that for the future these clubs should conjointly pro- vide some badge or distinction to be given under their control for the Championship of the Thames.— Yours, & c, W. B. WOODGATE, Brasenose College, Oxford. [ Mr Woodgate is in the main right as to the terms on which the championship is rowed, and it is to be regretted that custom and common sense have been as yet the only sanctions. We trust that the hint, thrown out will receive the immediate attention of those appealed to. ] MR EDITOR : I see by your paper of last week that a corres- pondent proposes, " that the Thames watermen should set to work, and contest amongst themselves for the Championship of the Thames." Before, however, they set to work to gain that title, I propose that a committee of gentlemen be organised, and that they frame rules for the contest, so that all unnecessary de- lay prior to the execution of the articles of agreement may be avoided. I further propose that subscription lists be opened at the Universities, and also in London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Glasgow, so that a cup, belt, or other article bearing the above title be purchased, and that, it become the property of any man vanquishing all comers for the space of three years. This, at any rate, would prevent the Championship of the Thames being called " an empty honour."— Yours, & c, SAXBOARD. FRANK GODFREY'S BENEFIT.— This veteran aquatic took his benefit on Monday evening, Jan 12, at the Richmond Theatre, which was well filled. The pieces chosen for the occasion were " Still Waters Run Deep,'' the " Waterman," and " Boots at the Swan ( by desire)'', and these were acted by the members of the North London Dramatic Society and some old professionals ( all volunteers), who really worked most indefatigably to please their various audience. It would be invidious to give the palm to one more than the other, but the Misses Lydia Maitland and Marie Percival, and the Messrs J. W. Wentworth and A. Nugent ( who were allotted characters in every piece), with Mr Walter Irving, certainly deserve'great praise; Mr Wentworth also reading the •' Dancing Academy," from Sketches by Boz, with much native humour. Tom Tug was represented " by Frank himself in his peculiar style, supported in the last, scene by several of Her Ma- jesty's watermen in their state livery; while the 9th Royal Surrey Rifles band, under Mr Pace, volunteered their services as the orchestra, and played very creditably. There were many others, who also helped in the good work, and we hope their united efforts will have the effect of placing a handsome sum at the disposal of Frank Godfrey, who wishes to express his thanks to all his friends for their support. THE LIFEBOAT INQUIRY AT YARMOUTH.— An inquiry com- menced into the conduct of the crew of the Great Yarmouth life boat, on the occasion of the late severe storms, was noticed last week. IT is satisfactory now to note that the committee of inves- tigation considered the men absolved from blame, as the sea ran so high they could not have rendered assistance. The inquiry was concluded on Monday evening. C. Childs of Limehouse will row T. King ( landsman), in old- fashioned boats, from North Woolwich to Limehouse Hole, for £ 30 a side, in ten weeks from the first deposit. The match can be made at Mr Jamson's, Camden's Head, Church- lane, Lime- house, on Monday, Jan 19. T. Hoare of Hammersmith will row J. Tagg of Moulsey accord- ing to his challenge, for £ 50 a side, in the spring, open for £ 100, but the match must not take place less than a month after the race for the championship. Hoare will be at the White Hart, Barnes, on Thursday, Jan 29. A match has been made between Mr J. Brown of Preston and Mr W. H. Cookson of Walton- le- dale, to row a scullers race on the Ribble at Preston, for a piece of plate. The race to take place on Saturday, April 11, starting one hour before high water. NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK YACHT CLUB.— TWO or three new- yachts are understood to be in progress for members of this club, and an animated season is anticipated. The opening trip is ex- pected to take place on the first Thursday in May. J. Starbuck of Blackwall will row C. Childs of Limehouse from the Halfway House to Blackwall ( if Childs will give £ 25 to £ 20), in any kind of boats. A match can be made at the Builders' Arms, Grundy- street, Poplar New Town, on Monday, Jan 19. T. Royal of Westminster will row Stratford of Lambeth, or Towrisend of Greenwich, from Putney to Mortlake, for £ 25 or £ 30 a side. An answer through BelVs Life will be attended to. NAVAL AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE DEATH OF REAS- ADMISAL MARSH.— We have to record the death of Rear- Admiral Digby Marsh, which occurred at 7 C; nt>- a- terrace, Cambridge, last week, at the age of 65. The deceaaed officer was third son of the Rev Jeremy Marsh, rector of Ro- senalis, Queen's Couuty, who was murdered during the rebellion of 1793. He entered the navy January 10, 1806, on board the Eurus, assisted in the Minerva" frigate at the capture of Copen- hagen in September, 1807, and was afterwards actively employed in co- operation with the patriots on the north coast of Spain, where he was severely wounded. He became commander January 5, 1822, and, after being upwards of seven years actively engaged in the Coast Guard service, obtained post rank January 1, 1842. He became rear- admiral on the reserved list April 12, 1862 WOOLWICH MILITARY ACADEMY.— It has been decided for the future strictly to confine the half- yearly competitive examina tions to the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, to the object for which they are intended; and henceforth none of the com- petitors will be regarded as qualified for commissions in the line, on account of the examination they may have undergone in en- deavouring to obtain admission to the Royal Military Academy-. The same rule will also apply to the competitive examinations for admission to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst — Horse Guards, Jan 13. CHIN STRAPS.- A General Order, issued from the Horse Guards by command of Field- Marshal the Duke of Cambridge, and promulgated at Chatham garrison, directs that the chin- straps, or chain scales, worn by troops are to be invariably worn under the chin, both by officers and men, on all occasions. PRACTICAL JOKING IN THE ARMY.— We sincerely regret to have to refer to a case of " practical joking" which lately occurred in the 18th Hussars, and which formed the subject of a court of inquiry. Anything less jocose and more stupid and ungentle- manlike than the proceedings conventionally classed under thi3 head cannot well be conceived. Gutting the room of an unpo- pular member of a regiment is an act more befitting the under- graduate career of a " ticket- of- leave," than that of a gentleman's son; and in the present instance the unresentful character of the victim took away from the outrage even the element of pluck which is sometimes held to palliate such freaks. Schoolboys, not to speak of those grown to man's estate, have long since eschewed this kind of boisterous mischief. We are glad to find that his Royal Highness the Field- Marshal Commanding- in- Chief promptly took up the case in the 18th Hussars, and when it was proved, at once sent down the Deputy- Adjutant- General to Hounslow, who read a severe lecture to the offenders, and an- nounced that their leave was stopped and their promotion affected by their transgressions. As some impression to the con- trary appears to prevail, we feel bound to state that the culprits at once bowed to their sentence, and accepted it in a spirit which leads us to hope we shall hear no more of these vulgar eccentrici- ties.— Army and Navy Gazette. DEATH OF A VETERAN.— We have to record the death of Col G. D. Willson, C. B , on Sunday, Jan 11, at Romford, in his 8- 3d year. Colonel Willson entered the army at an early age, and was present with his regiment, the 4th ( King's Own), or. the ex- pedition to the Helder in 1799, and afterwards at the siege of Copenhagen in 1807. He subsequently went to the Peninsula and served under Sir John Moore at the battle of Corunna, where he was wounded. After taking part in various actions, he was pre- sent at the storming of Badajoz, where he was again wounded. He was aide- de- camp to Major- General Pringle at the battle of Salamanca, and present at the captureof Madrid and the Retiro, the siege of Burgos, the battles of the Nivelle, Nive, 81 Pierre, Orthes, and St Palais. He commanded the 4th Regiment at Waterloo, where he was again wounded. In recognition of his services he had received the gold medal for Badajoz, and the silver war medal with six clasps for the other engagements in which he toek part in the Peninsular campaign. 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. The great Billiard Handicap between the professionals of England, to present Mr Roberts, the champion, with a testimo- nial, will take place on Wednesday, Feb 11, and following days, commencing each day at sevAi. p. m. Tickets, one guinea each, available for the week's play. The following celebrities have pro- mised their services on the occasion, handicapped in heats of 200 up as follows:— Bowles 0, Richards 10, Hughes 20, Wesley 30, Hitchin - 30, Mulberry 30, W. Dufton 45, Jonathan Owen 45, C. Gibson 45, G. Ade 60", J. Batchelor 60, T. Ottaway 60, S. Jones 60, T Allen 60, F. Tanner 65, Cook, jun, 65, J. Peters 70, Monkhouse 80, Leger 80, C. Smith 80, C. Norcliffe 90, G. Hall 100. Billiards is the most beautiful and scientific of all in- door games, and universally played. Those gentlemen who 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. THE METROPOLITAN RAILWAY.— The Metropolitan Railway was opened to the public on Saturday, Jan 10, and many thou- sands indulged their curiosity in reference to this mode of travel- ling under the streets of the metropolis. The trains commenced running as early as six o'clock in the morning from the Padding- ton ( Bishop's- road) station, and the Farringdon- street terminus, in order to accommodate workmen, and there was a goodly mus- ter of that class of the public, who availed themselves of the ad- vantages of the line in reaching their respective places of employ- ment. Up to six o'clock on Saturday evening the computation was that somewhere about 25,000 persons had been carried over the line, and notwithstanding the eagerness of the public to get into the carriages, even when the trains were in motion, no single accident of any kind was reported. On Sunday evening, however, occurrences happened at the Gower- street and Portland- road stations which caused considerable alarm. The train which left the Paddington terminus at about a quarter to six reached the Portland- road station in due course. There it was detained for some minutes without causing any alarm, but as the station was speedily enveloped in steam, the passengers became alarmed and got on to the platform. On inquiries being made, it was ascer- tained that a good deal of foul air had accumulated in the tunnel between these two stations, by which one of the porters had been nearly suffocated, and that the foul air had exploded like choke or fire damp, No further accident seemed to have occurred, and the trains have since continued to run with regularity. THE CHARING- CROSS RAILWAY.— At the Sheriffs' Court, Red Lion- square, on Thursday, before Mr Under- Sheriff Burchell, the compensation case, " Marshall v the Charing- cross Railway," was resumed and concluded. Mr Hawkins, Q. C., was for the claimant, and Mr Lloyd, Q. C., for the company. The claim, which, as ori- ginally made, was £ 5,924, was in respect of the loss of business in Hungerford- street, and the expense attending the purchase of other premises near the Lowther- arcade, in the Strand. Mr Mar- shall had been a confectioner and baker in Hungerford- street for 27 years, and had a lease for 11 years unexpired at £ 160 a year of premises worth £ 210. He had netted as clear profit £ 1,100 a year, of which £ 520 was derived from chance custom. About 4,0( X), 000 persons a year passed to the bridge, and he had sold on one or two occasions 5,000 buns a day. He had expended £ 2,700 in re- spect of his new premises, which were not so eligible either for his business or his customers, and five- sixths of his chance custom had been destroyed. He considered he had lost beyond his usual profits about £ 300 by being obliged to remove in the Exhibition year. Mr Hawkins claimed a liberal compensation for the injury done to Mr Marshall, who had been deprived of an excellent site and an increasing business, and on the present occasion he sub- mitted that he was entitled to £ 4,483. Mr Lloyd complained that there had been a good deal of " cooking'' in bringing the case before the court, and that sums of items of profit had been grossly exaggerated. Mr Under- Sheriff Burchell told thejury ( composed partly of special jurymen) that they were to give a fair compensation for the loss of business sustained by Mr Marshall, and for the value of the property and any loss he had undergone. Thejury, after deliberation, assessed the compensation at £ 3,000.3 SYSTEMATIC WATCH ROBBERIES.— At the Thames court, on Wednesday, a young man named William Knight, was committed for trial on three separate charges of stealing watches from jewellers" shops. The cases were all of a similar kind, and one will suffice to show the prisoner's method of effecting his object. The first charge was preferred by Mr Walter Folkard, jun, whose father carries on an extensive business as a pawnbroker, jeweller, and silversmith, at No. 1, Upton- place, Cominereial- road, Stepney. On Wednesday evening, Jan 14, the prisoner entered Mr Folkard's shop, and said he wanted to purchase a gold watch. He selected one, the price of which was £ 6 10s. After it was approved of it was laid upon the counter, close to the prisoner, who said he wanted a gold chain. Mr Folkard, jun, turned, round, and was about to take one from the window- board, when the prisoner snatched the gold watch from the counter, and ran away with it. Mr Folkard, jun, immediately pursued him, andcalled out " Stop thief!" He was stopped in Sidney- square, Stepney, by a man named William Bastow, who saw him throw a gold watch over the rails into the enclosure of the square. It fell upon the grass, and was recovered by a boy, who delivered it to Mr Folkard, jun, by whom it was now produced. There were many other charges, but the magistrate thought it unnecessary to go into more than the three. THE ACCIDENT AT KNOTTINGLEY.— The inquest on Henrietta Robinson, who was killed in the recent railway accident on the Great Northern Railway at Knottingley, was concluded on Thurs- day. On the completion of the evidence, the coroner summed up briefly. He said that he had seen nothing like neglect on the part of the company or any of its servants. In his opinion, the accident arose from three chief causes, namely, the density of the fog, the circumstance of a portion of the line being under repair, and the speed at which the train was running at the time. The company could not prevent the fog, and the repair of the line was necessary. The third cause was not, he considered, sufficient of itself to have caused the accident. He considered that no one was to blame. Woodams had come before them, and given his evidence in the most straightforward and intelligent manner. He was evidently a very respectable man, and one who, as they had heard, had received the company's bonuses for good conduct ever since he had been in their employment. It was his belief that, upon this occasion, he had acted to the best of his knowledge and judgment,. The jury returned a verdict of " Manslaughter against Thomas Woodams, the signal man, and Thomas Knapton, the driver of the Leeds train." THE POISONINGS IN LINCOLNSHIRE.— The magistrates of Horn- castle were occupied on Wednesday, Jan 14, in an investigation of two charges of murder, by the administration of poison, preferred against John Garner and Elizabeth his wife. The circumstances are of a somewhat peculiar character, inasmuch as the death of the deceased took place in one instance so long ago as March, 1861, and in the other in December, 1861. John Garner, the male prisoner, is a well- to- do farmer and shopkeeper at Mareham- le- Fen, near Revesby, in Lincolnshire, and is about 50 years of age. He is said to have accumulated some little property, but to have been addicted to intemperate habits. He married some years ago a Hannah Jenkinson, of Revesby, whose death, together with that of Jemima Garner, his own mother, he is now charged with hav- ing occasioned by the administration of arsenic. The female prisoner, Elizabeth Garner, whose maiden name was Whitaker, is the daughter of respectable parents, who reside at East Keal, a village about two miles from Spilsby. She is much younger than her husband, being apparently not more than 25 years of age. She went to livewith Garner as a domestic servant about June, 1860, and was there in that capacity when both the first wife and the mother died. Shortly after the death of the mother the prisoner Garner married Whitaker, and they continued to live together down to the 13th of December last, on which day they were arrested upon a warrant charging them with the murder of Jemima Garner. Hannah Garner died in March, 1861. She was attended in her last illness by Mr Blades, a surgeon, of Tattershall, who treated her for a chronic gastre- enteritis, the symptoms of which are similar to those produced by the administration of an irritant mineral poison. After attending her for some time, Mr Blades was told by the male prisoner that his services would be dispensed with, as the deceased could not take the medicine. As her death took place under very suspicious circumstances, an inquest was held upon the body by the late coroner, Mr Little. There was, however, no post mortem examination of the body, and a verdict of " Death from natural causes" was returned. Jemima Garner diedin December, 1861, after having exhibited symptoms similar to those which had been exhibited in the case of her daugliter- in- law ; but though the constant disputes between Garner and his mother were notorious, it was not deemed necessary to hold an inquest. Very recently the coroner for that district of the county died, and he was succeededby MrWalterClegg, asurgeon, of* Boston, who, not being satisfied with the manner in which all inquiry into the death of Jemima Garner had been hushed up, took steps immediately after having received his appointment for holding an inquest upon the body. The body was exhumed in November last, and the viscera were sent to Professor Taylor for analysis. The result of Dr Taylor's examination showed the presence of arsenic in large quantities in the stomach, intestines, and liver, and also showed that there were no traces of organic disease suffi- cient to account for death. Upon the result of this analysis being made known, Garner and his present, wife were arrested, and last week were committed for trial by Mr Clegg, the coroner. As there had already been an inquest upon the body of Hannah Gar- ner, it was found that it was impossible to hold another, unless the first inquisition was quashed by the Court of Queen's Bench. The magistrates therefore took up the case, and upon an applica- tion being made to Sir George Grey, the Home Secretary, an order was issued for the exhumation of the body, which took place on the 19th of December last. The stomach and viscera were sent to Dr Taylor for examination, and the results of his analysis showed the presence of arsenic. The prisoners were com- mitted for trial at the next Lincoln assizes. DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.— About a month since the Hon Major Anson, M. P., while shooting in the Ranton covers with Lord Lichfield and a party, shot his valet, George Norton, in the leg. The unfortunate man, instead of being with the batters, was some 15 yards behind, hidden from view by some hazel bushes, and received the charge which the major had fired at, a rabbit that had doubled back, apparently quite clear of the party. The best medical assistance was at once procured, and Major Anson was unremitting in his personal attention to the man until he seemed in a fair way of recovery. About a week ago, however, mortifi- cation ensued, amputation became necessary, and Norton died in a state of delirium. An inquest was held on Thursday, Jan 8, when it was clearly proved that the accident was altogether attri- butable to the indiscretion of the unfortunate deceased in being in a spot that his previous experience should have made him avoid as dangerous, and in which Major Anson could have no possible reason to suppose he was at the time he fired. 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On SUNDAY NEXT, a GRATUITOUS SUP- PLEMENT will be published with " Bell's Life in London." SPORTING CHRONICLE. [ LATEST EDITION.] THE TUBE. BETTING AT TATTERSALL'S. MONDAY, JAN 12.— Speculation this afternoon on the Derby was unusually brisk for '• the time of the year"— a circumstance attributable in no slight degree to the open state of ttie weather, which allows the horses to continue their work, and thereby affords some further criterion as to their present and prospective merits. Lord St Vincent's colt was in increased force, and backed so freely at 6 to 1— at which price upwards of a " monkey" had been put on in the City'— that the current offer at the close was 11 to 2 only. Saccharometer— who leaves Newmarket next Tuesday for Ilsley— was " quiet'' at 10 to 1 ( offered), and Hospodar was backed for a " century" at 1- 3 to 1, a point more to a smaller amount being ultimately taken, though the latter price was offered to the close. Automaton, like Lard Clifden, was in force, and after 22 to 1 had been booked to some money, 21 " fifties" were taken. Carnival was decidedly " next best" favourite at 22 to 1— in fact, those odds were scarcely obtainable at last. Offers were made to take 25 to 1 about Tom Fool, but layers declined to advance so much by three points. The first- named odds were very generally proffered against Blue Mantle, who was ultimately invested on at 1,000 to 35, which price was also booked once about King of Utopia, and 30 to 1, to a small amount, was laid against National Guard, In the course of the afternoon Early Purl, Michael Scott, and Melrose wereibacked at 40 to l, and 50 to 1 would have been taken about their stable companion, The Beau. At these odds Taje was backed to win a " good round sam," and Giles the First and Woldga were also supported at the like quotation. 1,000 to 15 was registered several times both about Trojanus and the Glenochty colt, and 1,000 to 10 about Bright Cloud and Overstone. Amongst the extreme outsiders whose names were " inscribed" in the course of business were Avondale, Queen Bertha, and Dunsinane— late Moorcock. 2,000 to 100 was booked about Lord Glasgow's lot, and 1,000 to 20 about Mr Saxon's. The Two Thousand was only mentioned at intervals, and but little was done thereon. 100 to 30 was early in the afternoon taken about Hospodar, and 4 to I continued to be offered against Saccharometer. 15 to 1 to a small sum was booked about Brick. THURSDAY, JAN 15.— But very few members looked in during the afternoon, and the business transacted was of a most limited description. 6 to 1 was wanted to £ 150 about Lord Clifden, but although those odds were laid later to £ 50 and 2,500 to 100 against Blue Mantle, in one bet, not more than 11 to 2 was currently offered against the favourite. Hospodar was backed for £ 100 at 12 to 1, and after 2,0& 0 to 100 had been taken about Carnival, he was again supported at a point more. 40 " ponies" were taken about Michael Scott. TWO THOUSAND. MONDAY. THURSDAY. Hospoflar T. Jennings .. 100 to 30 ( tk) .... Saccharometer .... Channell 4 to l ( off) .... Brick; T. Jennings .. 15 to 1 ( tk) .... DERBY. Lord Clifden E. Parr 6 to 1 ( tk) .... 11 to 2 ( off) Saccharometer .... Channell 10 to 1 ( ott) .... — —- Hospodar T. Jennings.. 12 to 1 ( oil) .... 12 to 1 ( tk) Automaton Jos. Dawson.. 21 to 1 ( tk) .... — ——- Carnival Godding 22 to 1 ( tk) .... 21 to 1 ( tk) " Tom Fool Stinton 22 to 1 ( oft) .... Blue Mantle Harlock 1000 to 35 ( tkj ..... 25 to 1 ( tk) King of Utopia .... T. Lye 1000 to 35 ( tk) .... National Guard.... J, Watson .... 30 to 1 ( tk) .... Rapid . Rhone T. Dawson.... 40 to 1 ( tk) .... Early Purl J. Scott 40 to 1 ( tk) .... . Melrose J. Scott 40 to 1 ( tk) .... Michael Scott J. Spott 40 to 1 ( tk) .... 40 to 1 ( tk) The Beau J. Scott 40 to 1 ( off) .... Taie T. Taylor 60 to 1 ( tk) .... Giles theFhst .... J. Scott 50 to 1 ( tk) .... Woldga G. Manning.. 50 to I ( tk) .... Baldwin H. Goater.... 60 to 1 ( tk) .... C° Glebnochtm01'~} J'Sadler 6640 1 ( tk) "" Tro i anus * . y. Wadlow 66 to 1 ( tk) .... Bright Cloud ...... H. May 1000 to 10 ( tk) .... Overstone ........ Al. Taylor .... 1000 to 10 ( tk) .... Dunsinane .. Arnull ,.. 1000 to S ( tk) .... Avondale.... H. May. 1000 to 5 ( tk) .... Queen Bertha .... J. Scott 1000 to 5 ( tk) .... BETTING AT MANCHESTER— FBIDAY NIGHT. { BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) WATERLOO CUP. 14 to 1 agst Mr Spinks's no- 25 to 1 agst Mr Brundritt's mination ( tk) nomination ( tk) 48 to 1 Mr Blackstock's 33 to 1 Mr Campbell's nomination ( tk) - nomination( tk) 20 t0 i Mr Ingleby's no- 33 to 1 Mr Bake's nomi- mination ( tk) nation ( tk) 2o to 1 Mr Worrall's no- 40 to 1 Lord Sefton's no- mination ( tk) mination ( tk) 25 to 1 Mr Gregson's no- mination ( tk) Two THOUSAND GUINEAS. 4 to 1 agst Saccharometer I 4 to 1 agst Hospodar ( tk) ( tk) | 10 to 1 bar two ( off) DERBY. 6 to 1 9 to 1 12 to 1 20 to 1 22 to 1 Lord Clifden ( tk) • Saccharometer ( tk) • Hospodar ( tk) • Carnival ( tk) • Automaton ( tk) 33 to 1 agst King of Utopia ( tk) 40 to 1 C by Tadmor out of Glenochty ( tk) 40 to 1 Early Purl ( tk) CHELMSFORD NEW STAND AND IMPROVEMENTS. ( FROM A COBBESPONDENT.) The foundation- stone of the New Chelmsford Stand was laid by Major Bringhurst, the chairman to the company, on Monday last, npon which occasion Dr Gilson presented him with a silver trowel, on behalf of the directors. With the exception of the shareholders, there were comparatively few persons present. The whole proceedings, which were generally interesting, passed off well, the shareholders present expressing themselves well pleased with the progress of the works. The Stand, which is being built upon the most modem principle by Mr J. F. Clark, of New- market, stands partly on the site of the old one; and if one may judge from the thickness of £ he walls, seems calculated to last for ages. The course deviates from the former one a little to the right ( or eastward) from what is known as Brazier's- road, passes over the hill by the Stand, and then bends to the left, and joins the old course a little above the Margaretting- road, by which arrange- ment the two year old course will be straighter than the old one. The top of the hill is being taken off to the depth of about four feet six inches, which will make a flat finish of about sixty yards. This will be one of the greatest improvements, obviating the neces- sity of climbing the hill to the winning post, as formerly. The width of the new course will be increased fifteen feet, and the " straight mile" will be about sfeven furlongs straight, on which course all races of about a mile, or any shorter distance, will be run for the future. Many other necessary improvements have been made, and minor matters calling for reform will be attended to in due time. There remains but one more point to touch upon, Eamely, the upper part of the new, or straight mile, belonging to Lord Petre. If his lordship would grant the use of it to the committee, the whole running ground would be as perfect as it well could be. STUD NEWS. At the Bushy Paddocks, El Dorado, a chesnut filly to Orlando; and Twitter, a chesnut filly to St Albans. At Sledmare, on the 12th inst, Mr Bowes's Victoria, a colt to Warlock, and will be put this season to Fandango. At Fairfield, on the 14t! i inst, Sir Lydston Newman's The Belle, twin fillies to Gemma di Vergy; both are doing well. RAWCLIFFE STUD.— The Company's Isis, by Slane, a chesnnt colt to Newminster; Mainbrace ( Fisherman's dam), a bay colt to Newminster; Clara Webster, a black or grey filly to Chanticleer. Mares arrived to Newminster: Agra, by Birdcatcher; Dividend, by Auckland; Clara Webster, by Gameboy; Mistletoe, by Mel- bourne. To Leamington: The Flapper, by Touchstone. To Y. Melbourne: Mare by The Little Known, 4 yrs; and mare by The Little Known, 3 yrs. SALE OF HUNTERS, & e, AT LIVERPOOL, ON THURS- DAY LAST, BY MESSRS LUCAS AND CO. GS. MUSCOVITE, b g, 6 yrs 80 MOROCCO, b G, 8 yrs 15 SPRITE, IJ pony 19 GAMECOCK, gr g, 6 yrs 20 WHIRLWIND, CH M, 7 yrs 32 EMPRESS, cli m, 7 yrs 160 BILLY, br h 55 liaowN GELDING 97 BROWN GELDING, by Bay Pre- sident, dam by Thirsk, 6 yrs. 150 GREY MARE 32 CLARISSA, br m, 6 xrs 52 BENEDICT, b g .. . T". 26 MONITOR, brg 17 DARK CHESNUT GELDING .... 68 SAILOR, br g, 7 yrs 28 STEEPLE CHASING. STEEPLE CHASING FIXTURES FOR 1863 FEBRUARY. Aberyat. with Hunt.. 18 I Lincoln Birmingham 23 Carmartliensh. Hunt 2 Scarborough 11 Reading 11 25 Moreton- in- Marsli.. 26 Grand Military i ( Rugby) 13 j MARCH. Isle of Wight 20 ! Gran4NationalHnnt | ( Market Harbro') .2 APRIL. Liverpool Hunt Club .... 10 | Waterloo ( Portsmouth).. 14 IRISH. APRIL. Gal way Hunt 6 | Kildare Hunt .16 he would have run if he had got there in time, but was too late for the train. THE LATE WELLINGTON MEETING-.— In consequence of mime- rous enquiries, we have to state, on the authority of the Clerk of ; the Course, that Homburg was scratched for the Wellington Open Steeple Chase at two p. m. the day before the race. NEWMARKET STEEPLE CHASES.— The advertisement of these i chases, which are fixed for Thursday and Friday, the 19th and 20th j of February, will be found in another column. They are to be ' run under the " Market Harborough Rules," with one or two i additions. JERUSALEM AND THE FRESHMAN.— Under the above heading we inserted a letter last week, bearing the signature of Mr Marshall, of Cheltenham, relative to these horses being entered for the Liverpool Steeple Chases. Mr M. wishes us to correct a printer's error, his name having appeared as Richard instead of Frederick Marshall. HORSES IN TRAINING. DISTRESS IN LANCASHIRE AND THE TURF. Amount already advertised £ 251 5 6 Weekly subscription in Bell's Life in London Office ( nineteen weeks) 30 10 0 Ratel, 4 yrs, is turned out of training. Lord Strathmore's horses are expected to leave Newmarket next week for their new training ground. The colt by Mountain Deer out of Aehyranthes, 3 yrs, has left T. Taylor's stable for Wadlow's. Lord Uxbridge^ brown colt by Wild Dayrell out of Nettle, 2 yrs, died a short time since from inflammation. Oxford Races will take place on the 27th and 28th of August, instead of on the 3d and 4th September, as hitherto announced. A brown Ally by Turnus out of half sister to The Roe, has gone into H. Sopp's stables at Westbury, to be trained. Lord Zetland has bought Montrose to lead work for his two year olds. Mr James Newsome having purchased Lord Oswald, he goes into Chai'les Thorpe's stable, Letcomb Regis, near Wantage. The following horses have been added to the list of geldings:— Head of the Poll, 3 yrs; Barnum, 3 yrs: Pizarro, 4 yrs. The following horses of Lord Stamford's have been added to the list of geldings:— Imaus, 5 yrs; King of Hearts, 4 yrs; Somerled, 3 yrs, and ^ Enopidas, 3 yrs. The Orphan, 5 yrs, has been purchased in Ireland during the past few days for exportation to Germany by Mr P. Price, of Newmarket. We regret to hear that Mr Ranson, the respected stud groom at the Royal Paddocks, is suffering from a very severe attack of bronchitis. The following horses have been put out of training at New- market:— Flying Fish, 3 yrs; colt by Pelion out of Simony, 3 yrs; Jaiques Coeur, 3 yrs; colt by Teddington out of Lady Evelyn, 3 yrs; colt by Kingston out of Lady Harriet, 3 yrs. Died, on the 12th inst, at Brighton, of rapid consumption, Chas. Leicester Bayly, Esq, youngest son of the late Wentworth Bayly, Esq, of Weston Hall, Suffolk. The deceased gentleman, who was well- known in racing circles, was formerly a contributor to our columns. SHREWSBURY SPRING MEETING.— A new race— weight for age — has been added to the programme of this meeting, through the generosity of Lord Bateman, who has kindly contributed £ 50 to it. The race in question is called the Shobden Court Stakes, and— with many other stakes at the meeting— closes on Tuesday, February 3, The stallions Lord Fauconberg and Costrel, purchased last month by General Moerder ( inspector of the Haras in Russia) for the Russian Government, have arrived in safety at St Petersburg. They will forthwith be Sent to the Haras at Tchesna, where are already located Andover and Rifleman. The Emperor, after having inspected them, expressed himself highly satisfied with General Moerder's discrimination in the above purchase. STEEPLE CHASE LAW. TO THE EDITOR OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON. SIR : As I see my name mentioned in your paper with regard to one of tbe rules for the future guidance of steeple chases, I think it might be of service if I state what were the facts of the case at Windsor in 1846. It was on the second day's racing that it occurred. On the first day I had ridden and won the Grand Military Race on Warwick, over the same course, and then there was no flag placed on the fence in question. On the second morning, being obliged to walk somewhere, to be within the weight, I walked round the course with the others, but more par- ticularly with Bradley, who had ridden Cinderella for me at Newport Pagnel, when she was in at a weight that I could not manage ; and, very fortunately for me, he rode the second horse, Evergreen, on this occasion. The fence in question was a bit of a drop, and Bradley called my attention to it by saying that, " Were he riding Robin Adair, he expected, from his being such a puller, that would be the first place he should be able to get a pull at him;" an observation on which I made no remark at the time, beyond thinking I would rather he rode him than my- self. When we were well off, and settled in our places, we came to this fence ( about a mile out), and, to my amazement, I saw a flag stuck in the middle of it. I was lying in the middle of the ruck, and not in the least hurry, for the pace was extremely good up to that point, and there- fore I had quite time to consider what to do ; but whether I was to leave it to the right or left I did not know. Some of the leading horses went one side and some another. I was, how- ever, perfectly aware of the rule, having studied closely Corbet's book, and having it in my saddle box in the weighing house; I therefore determined to go as close to it as possible, and though it was stuck in the strongest part of the fence, poor old " Salute," to whom it was a perfect matter of indifference which part of the fence he jumped, so long as it was practicable, carried me so close to it, that I could have touched it with my hand. After the race an objection was made; I at once quoted the rule, and pro- duced the book, and, for a witness, called Bradley, the rider of the second horse ( who did not make the objection), recalling to his mind what passed in going over the ground in the morning re- specting his old mount, Robin Adair. He at once said most fairly, " I cannot deny that there was no flag of any kind in the fence when Capt Powell and I followed the Stewards over the course this morning.'' The Stewards, therefore, gave it in my favour ; but I believe legal proceedings were threatened, and I accompanied one of the Stewards to Westminster Hall, to state the case to an eminent Queen's counsel, who said we had nothing to fear from any legal proceedings. I, therefore, heard nothing more about it, except that the judge threatened to commit us all for making such a row in the court. I cannot help saying, though now I have given up riding, that I think the rule a very necessary one; as, if a course is altered after it is shown, one does not know which way one is to go, and if any unauthorised person places flags in the fences it might lead to great frauds. If this letter should be of the slightest service to the welfare of steeple chasing it will have answered the purpose of— Yours, & c, H. BUCKWORTH POWELL, late Grenadier Guards. Foxleaze Park, Lyndhurst, Jan 12. TO THE EDITOR © F BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON. SIB; I would, in addition to the steeple chase rules al- ready published, propose that the following one be added:—" No horse to be allowed to start for the third heat ( if any) that has not won either the first or second heat," in heat races. With regard to Rule 2, supposing stewards to give a clearly wrong decision, apparent to ail, even the meanest capacity— for instance, that the last horse wins— would there be still no " appeal possible from their decision? I know such a thing might not happen once in one hundred times, but still it is on the cards, especially at country meetings, with unsophisticated stewards, after lunch. — Yours, & c, F. Ireland. [ We do hope never to hear again of such an utter abomination as a steeple chase in heats.] THE LATE GAINSBOROUGH STEEPLE CHASES. Having last week given Mr Coburn's letter relative to the dis- qualification of his horse Joe Maley, and the non- payment of the stakes for the Union Hunt Cup, we now, on the " Audi alteram partem" principle, insert communications from the Clerk of the Course and his assistant, Mr Noase. TO THE EDITOR OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON. SIB : Will you be kind enough to insert the following, in reply to Mr Coburn's letter of the 8tti, in which he says, " Although I was mulct out of the stakes for the United Handicap, I have not yet received the stakes for the Union Hunt Cup." In answer to this, I beg to inform you that Mr Noase ( the person who received and paid all stakes) paid Mr Coburn the stake for the Union Hunt Cup in my presence on the evening of the race by six o'clock, to enable him to leave Gainsborough for Manchester at 6: 40 by railway. Let Mr Coburn deny this if he can. I enclose you the copy of the conditions of the Union Hunt Cup, together with a copy of the account paid to Mr Coburn, for your own in- spection and satisfaction ; the original, with receipt, I hold at this time. Then, as to Mr Coburn's letter of the 7th, I did think I would not interfere with it, but leave it to those it concerns, viz, the stewards, but for the satisfaction of the readers of your valuable journal I will refer to some parts of the same. In the first place, Mr Coburn says that " after the lapse of an hour, and when weighing for the Union Hunt Cup, I was apprised for the first time that my horse was disqualified." So far, so true ; but Mr Coburn does not tell the public in his letter that it was the first time he knew his hor^ e was objected t ® . Mr Coburn could not be told his horse was disqualified until the stewards had decided that he was. Now, the conditions of the Union Hunt Cup had penalties and allowances up to the time of starting, which caused the objection in the United Handicap to be gone into immediately. If the decision had been in favour of Mr Coburn, Joe Maley would have had to carry 12st 71b in the Hunt Cup; if against him, he would have had to carry list 91b— the weight he did carry; this answers a part of the above. Then, as to the ob- jection : Mr Wood made the objection at the time Mr Arden was in the scale, and before Mr Wood went into the scale at all. Mr Coburn says, " Upon making inquiries, I learned that out of six only two ef the stewards would act, the others, having backed Corkscrew, declining to do so." In answer to this charge, I beg to inform Mr Coburn and the readers of Bell's Life that it is not the case. There were six stewards : Sir Chas Anderson, Bart, Major Hutton, S. J. Welfitt, Pelham Barnard, Charles Reynard, and George Harland, Esqs. In the first place, Mr Harland rode Multum in Parvo, one of the horses objected to, so he could not act; whether he had bets on Corkscrew I do not know, the public must judge. Then, secondly, Mr Welfitt, was not at the meeting at all; as to his bets I know nothing. Sir C. Ander- son, Bart, was not on the ground at the time, and did not arrive there until the decision was given; as to his bets I know nothing, but not being a racing man, I should doubt his ever betting at all. Now three of the stewards are answered for. Then the three others, viz, Major Hutton, Mr P. Barnard, and Mr C. Reynard, went, after the objection was made, to inspect the place where it was alleged the first and second horse had gone wrong, and, after very carefully looking at the ground, they returned to the winning post to take the evidence of Marson, the rider of Can- teen, whom Mr Wood did not object to as having gone wrong. But before hearing Marson's evidence, Mr C. Reynard begged to be excused acting, as he had bets on the race, but at that time did not say what his bets were, or what horse he had backed; therefore, Major Hutton and Mr Pelham Barnard heard the evidence of Marson, the rider of Canteen, and decided that Joe Maley and Multum in Parvo were disqualified, and awarded the stakes to Corkscrew, and a notice was posted to that effect. When Mr Arden came to weigh for Joe Maley, for the Hunt Cup, Mr Coburn would weigh 12st 71b, this being, as he says, the first time that he was apprised of his horse's disqualification. Now, as this was immediately after the de- cision was given, he could not be told before then. Mr Coburn weighed his horse out list 91b, in accordance with the conditions of the Hunt Cup. Multum in Parvo had been left on his route at New Holland station, for want of a horse- box to convey him to Gainsborough by train arriving at 11: 3, and had to wait the arrival of one from Retford at twelve o'clock; and was sent on by luggage train, which did not arrive at Gains- borough until nearly two o'clock— this was the cause of the loss of time so much complained of. The owner of Multum in Parvo applied to two of the stewards to postpone the time of starting a little to enable his horse to get to the course in time for the first race, which was set on the cards for two o'clock. This, as I said before, coupled with the time taken up by the stewards exa- mining the ground, caused all the grumbling on account of the last race having to be run nearly in the dark. So far, I hope, I have satisfactorily answered Mr Coburn's two letters. Know- ing, Mr Editor, that you would be the last person to decide with- out hearing both sides of a question, I now allude to the letter of the owner of the horse Sepoy, in your paper of the 4th. On Jan 1, 1863, I received a very polite note from Mr Starkie, asking me who entered Sepoy in the United Handicap at Gainsborough, and by next post I sent him a copy of the entry of Sepoy ( the origi- nal I hold for his inspection), with the colour, age, and pedigree. Then, with regard to the disparity of weights between Sepoy and Bridegroom, I can only say Bridegroom is not the animal that ran in the different steeple chases at Liverpool, Market Harborough, & c, but a local horse, within twenty miles of Gainsborough, and up to this time not of much note, or he would not have been in the Handicap at lOst. My excuse for entering certain horses is this, that there were sixteen nominations to the United Handicap at the time the pro- gramme was issued, and at the closing time there were some nominators that had not named. The forfeits for this handicap went to the fund ; therefore, I filled the vacant nominations up with horses, instead of returning them blanks, at no risk or ex- pense to the owners of the horses ; they could either strike them out or run, which they thought proper, without incurring any expenses. Then, as to the weights of the Handicap, it would take a cleverer person than the one who performed that office at Gainsberough to please all the owners of horses engaged ; but, after all, five contested the race. I hope you will give this a place in your journal of this week, that the public may judge for themselves — Yours, & c, J. C. PICKERING, V. S. Trent Port Veterinary Infirmary, Gainsborough, Jan 14, 1863. ME EDITOR : Having seen Mr Coburn's second letter in your paper of the 11th inst, where he says that lie has not received the stake won by his horse Joe Maley, at Gainsborough Steeple Chases, on the 5th inst, I beg to contradict Mr C., as I received entrance money for the three stakes, and paid the same over to the winners of the above races. I paid the ameunt of the Union Hunt Cup, won by Joe Maley, to Mr C., at the Trent Port Hotel, by six o'clock p. m. on Monday, to enable Mr C. to leave Gains- borough for Manchester at 6: 40 that evening, and furnished him with the account of the same. Not only did I pay the above, but Mr Pickering advanced for Mr C'.' s boy, through me, suffi- cient money to pay the horse and boy's expenses to Manchester next morning, as Mr C. had not left him any to get homewith — Yours, & c, FEED. NOASE. Beverley, Jan 14, 1863. GREAT NATIONAL HUNT STEEPLE CHASES, MARKET HARBOROUGH, 1863. Nominations for the GREAT CORINTHIAN CUP ( Handicap) ; 33 subs. The weights for this handicap will be no lighter than lOst, nor heavier than 13st. Should the highest weight accepting be under 13st, it will be raised to that weight, and the others in proportion. * Ch g Odoacer, 5 yrs Newcastle Leading Article Jealousy, aged Plff Paff, aged Cockatoo, aged Romeo, aged Omen Penarth, aged Broomstick, aged Bridegroom, aged Pineapple, aged Chester, aged Sepoy Wilful, aged Mercurv, aged Gamecock Doubtful, aged The Moor Lady of La Garage, 6 ys Leighton, aged Frank, aged Fosco, aged Pendrag « n, 5 yrs Inkerman, aged Deception, aged BritishGrenadier, 6yrs Mountain Fox, 6 yrs Medora, aged Orphan Moliy Asthore, 6 yrs Nubian, aged Northern Light ABERYSTWITH HUNT WEEK, 1863. FEB 17.— The OPEN STEEPLE CHASE. STUD PRACTICE. TO THE EDITOR OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON. SIR : At this period of the year, when breeders of thorough bred stock are about to make arrangements for selecting stallions and covering their valuable mares, I would endeavour to draw the attention of all who are interested in the subject to the consideration of some circumstances which are of importance to such as are engaged in stud practice. In the first place, I think upon reflection it will be admitted that having foals early in January must be a great mistake, and that any benefit supposed to arise from a foal being dropped at such a season, when the dam and her offspring are necessarily obliged to be caged up in a loose box, and treated like hothouse plants, is negatived by the want of appropriate food and the man- agement to which they are necessarily subjugated. To mares which are bad milkers it is decidedly injurious ; it is often the cause of making bad mothers; and although I have no certain statistics to offer as to whether a January is better than a March foal, I should never think of having mares covered before the latter part of March. The period of gestation in mares, as is well known, is eleven months, but there are many supposed to go a month or mere short of the time ; but when a mare has been covered more than once we cannot for certain tell the date at which impregnation took place, but it i3 unquestionable that many mares go more than twelve months, and this can be ascertained by a knowledge of the date at which she was last covered. It is, therefore, essen- tial in selecting the period for first covering a mare to ascertain her time for foaling. When mares foal early they should have plenty of room in their boxes, for 1 have known many- foals de- stroyed by the mares treading upon them. It is the practice with stud grooms to try a mare at the ninth day after foaling, and, if she will take tiie horse, to have her covered, but if the mare does not happen to be in use she is re- served for another nine days, and then the same course is again pursued; and, when the mare has been covered, she is tried again and again, and as often as she will take the horse she is covered by him, and not considered safe till she refuses to do so after re- peated visitations. It is well known that there are seasons when mares return to the horse oftener than in others, and when stal- lions, having their subscription list full, are called upon to per- form so often, that many of our best horses are ruined in their first season, and many old horses are rendered incapable of stinting their mares. If a mare does not stand she is often covered several times the same day, and many are the nostrums and charms ignorantly made use of to produce the desired effect; one, the most celebrated and the most absurd, is to bleed the mare im- mediately after she is covered. Many mares will take the horse when stinted, and will continue to do so for months, especially if they are covered often, and it requires considerable discrimina- tion on the part of a stud groom not to suffer his stallions to be unnecessarily distressed in the duties they are called upon to perform. It is more usually the practice with half- bred stallions covering in country places to serve mares but once or twice, and in comparison with our studs, there are far more mares to be found in foal where this is pursued than in studs where mares are served so often. In corroboration of this I will relate the history of a mare I bought at Tattersall's in the month of May, 1856. I was accidentally at the Corner, when I heard Mr Tattersall's well known voice reiterating, " She is to be sold, gentlemen,'' and I found Rosaline, by Orlando, was under the hammer; a fine mare, five years old, a good performer, and to my surprise I found myself the possessor of her at the small sum of 100 guineas. To my chagrin I was jeered by several bystanders, and my friend H. H., amongst them, good naturedly told me, " I was done.'' Not knowing the amount of my mischief, 1 went immediately to the owner of the mare, the late Mr E. R. Cooper, who rather avoided my inquiries, not wishing to hurt my feelings by telling me the real btate of the case ; but on pressing him, he frankly told me the mare would not breed, she could not be stinted, and on my asking how he arrived at such a conclusion, he said they had been covering her with Autocrat twice a day and twice a week for the last month, and that she was always ready for the horse. I immediately asked if that was all. " All!" said Mr Cooper; " what is the value of the mare if she will not breed?'' and upon this I offered to bet him ten guineas the mare was in foal. I sent her to Willesden Paddocks, and in about six weeks she was tried, refused, and proved in foal. I afterwards sold her to Major Groves for 250 guineas, Mr Cooper having offered me the same sum for her, and she has had a foal every year since in the Royal Stud. We are all aware that some stallions, our best horses upon the Turf, do'not succeed in the stud, and I might mention that Mid- dletop, Mameluke, Lottery, The Colonel, Elis, and many others, have unaccountably disappointed all expectations in getting race horses. The pro- creative powers of stallions differ infinitely, and were more attention paid to this circumstance, there would, per- haps, be fewer of our celebrities leave this country with ruined characters. It is to be regretted that our Veterinary Schools have not the opportunity afforded them of giving us information upon a subject of such great importance as " stud statistics."— Yours, & c, W. J. GOODWIN. Hampton Court, Jan 12. DEATH OF CRESSWELL, THE JOCKEY. After an illness of long duration, during which his decease was more than once announced, William Cress well, the well- known light weight, died at the White Bear, Piccadilly, on Thursday last, in the twenty- fourth year of his age. Cresswell was born at Mitcham, in Surrey, a locality which affords ample opportunity for the introduction of a sharp lad into the racing stables, and at a very early age the boy joined Drewitt, who then had his horses at Hedley. Thence the youngster moved to Reeves's, at Epsom, and completed his education with John Scott, at Malton; and certainly no rider ever profited more by the good practice afforded him, as, from a very indifferent performer, he gradually worked his way on to a good position amongst his fellows of the cap and jacket. With good hands, a strong seat, and very resolute in his set- to, the best judges were at one time very ready to put him up, and he was as familiar in the puce and white of Mr Parr, as later in the brown and white of Mr Barber. It will be remembered that he rode Carisbrook in one of his winning races at Ascot last season, where he further landed a class of the Wokingham onCon- fectioner. He also won a race in the Newmarket July Meeting on Tubal Cain, and rode, for the last time, during the same month at Knutsford, where Astarte fell with him in the Railway Handi- cap. Indeed, despite the too fatal course of consumption, Cress- well was a good deal in public during the earlier part of the year, although he was only successful on live occasions, three of which we have just mentioned. For the two seasons previous his luck, from a variety of causes not necessary to dwell up ® n here, had not been great, as in 1861 he was only credited with nine winning rides, and in 1860 with but four. In fact, Cresswell's opportunity was earlier in his career, and it was about 1856 that he made his mark, when he was twenty- three times first home, with a dozen victories in 1857, and sixteen in 1858. With but proper care, there are but few jockeys who could have done better, as his real ability was generally recognised, and so long as he could do his duty by his employer, might always command plenty of riding. Cresswell's courage was not merely tried in the saddle, where at one period he met with more than his share of misadventures, but he was a smart youth with his hands in other ways. Indeed, during his sojourn % vith Drewitt, he once fought a two hours' battle with a now still more distinguished jockey, the referee eventually declaring it " a draw.'' Although not without his failings, Cresswell's repute was far above the common run of our light weights, who are " good" to ride a horse's head off, or try a starter's temper. RACING FIXTURES FOR 1863. FEBRUARY. - Lincoln 25 MARCH. Nottingham Spring.. 3 i Shrewsbury 12 I Northampton . Derby Spring 5 Doncaster Spring .. 16 Croxton Park . Liverpool Spring.... 10 | Warwick Spring .... 18 | APRIL. LiverpoolHuntClub .10 Thirsk Kewmarket Craven. 6 Durham... 6 Knighton 7 Catterick Bridge.... 8 MAY. ... 24 ... 27 Newmarket FS 20 Bath. 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 .12 Epsom 1 « JUNE. JULY. Derby Summer Lichfield. AUGUST. Reading York August SEPTEMBER. 14 16 Radcliffe 17 17 IK * .... 21 Southampton .. .... 22 21 12 18 Oxford.. .... 27 10 Doncaster 15 | Manchester Autumn25 Newmarket 1st Oct.. 29 Devon and Exeter .. li Brecon 21 OCTOBER. Newmarket 2dOct.. l2 I Lincoln Autumn 20 | NewmarketHoughtn26 NOVEMBER. Worcester 3 | Shrewsbury Autumn.... 17 IRISH. APRIL. Athlone 21 st lb Yaller Gal 12 0 Mary Ann 11 0 Ace of Hearts.... 10 12 Shanbally 10 4 st lb Cuirassier........ 10 2 St Patrick Comet 9 10 | The Dutchman. Bird of Prey .... 9 10 I Wings . Cardinal 9 5 | Forfeits to be declared on or before Jan 27. THURSDAY, 19TH.— The MEMBERS' PLATE. st lb I st lb I Yaller Gal 12 0 | Bird of Prey 9 10 Mary Ann 11 0 Comet 9 10 Ace of Hearts .. 10 12 [' Gingerbread 9 6 Shanbally 10 4 | Cardinal 9 5 st lb .. 9 3 .. 9 0 .. 9 0 St Patrick Spanish Lancer The Dutchman, st lb .. 9 3 .. 9 0 .. 9 0 Piff Paff has been struck out of the Carmarthen Steeple Chases. Waterloo ( near Portsmouth) Steeple Chases are fixed for Thurs- day, April 14. Mr Hop wood wishes us to state that although the horse Lincoln was entered at Gainsborough without the consent of his owner, ANGLING. THE FISHEBIES ACT.— A case of some importance under the new Fisheries Act was heard before the mayor and magistrates of Shrewsbury, on Monday, Jan 12. Mr Hammonds, fishmonger, of that town, was summoned for having unla wfully in his posses- sion a salmon, whereby he had incurred a penalty of £ 2. The summons was issued under the 24th and 25th of Victoria, cap. 109, sec. 19, which imposes the penalty of £ 2 on persons buying and selling or exposing for sale any fresh or uncured salmon between the 3d of September and the 2d of February following, with for- feiture of the fish. The act also throws on the person summoned the onus of proving that the fish was taken beyond the limits of the act. The facts were proved by Mr John Hughes, chief con- stable of the borough, who found salmon exposed for sale at the defendant's shop on the 5th of January. This being done, the defendant produced as his witness a Mr Garton, fish salesman, of Dublin, who proved buying the fish from some fishermen on the Liffey, in the presence of the Dublin inspector. He sent^ ie fish to Mr M'Lenny, fish salesman, of Liverpool, who also proveR send- ing the fish to the defendant. The mayor said that on the very morning that Mr Hammonds had his fish for sale he ( the mayor) received one as a present from a friend. The magistrates dis- missed the case, and expenses were allowed to the witnesses. It seems that the fishing for salmon in the Liffey commences on the 1st of January. This is another proof of the necessity of making the fence time the same throughout the kingdom. In other Irish rivers the fishing does not commence until February, as in England. TRAWL NET FISHING.— A movement has originated among the fishermen of Northumberland and Durham and the East Riding of Yorkshire to attempt to procure a legislative enactment for the suppression of trawl net fishing. At a meeting held in the large Northumberland fishing village of Newbiggin last week, Mr R. Crick, the chairman, showed the origin and progress of the prac- tice of trawling, and pointed out to the men the necessity of prompt and active co operation in the efforts now being made to put an end to a system so destructive both to the interests of the fishermen and the community generally. These trawlers, he said, had worked out the whole of the southern waters, the Chan- nel, and thence across the Kentish coast, and were now coming down north, killing and destroying as they travelled the spawn and young fish of the sea ; and if they were allowed to go on un- checked for a couple of years, not only would the Chancellor of the Exchequer lose a great deal of revenue, but the people of Eng- land lose a valuable and nutritious article of food. Resolutions have been adopted at all the meetings that have been held, pledging the fishermen to support the movement for petitioning Parliament to procure an amendment of the law relating to fish- ing in English waters. Mr Henry Bell explained at the New- biggin meeting that there were upwards of 400 smacks upon the north- east coast using trawl nets, and these same smacks were destroying, at an average calculation he had made, not less than 480,000 tons of spawn per annum. THE LONDON DOG SHOW FOR 1863.— It has been determined to hold another dog show in the Agricultural Hall at Islington during the month of May. Now that this fine building is com- pleted, it will be yet better adapted to such a purpose, while there will be no doubt on this oocasion as to the thorough respect- ability or the genuine character of the show, as the payment of the premiums offered is guaranteed by the directors of the com- pany. A reference to the list will tell that some of these are members of Parliament, and all gentlemen of recognised position in their several spheres. Dulcibella, aged Little Lady, 5 yrs Imaus, 5 yrs Ellerton, 5 yrs Hesper, 5 yrs Ensign, 4 yrs Lacydes, 4 yrs King of Hearts, 4yrs Limosina, 4 yrs Blackcock, 4 yrs Citadel, 4 yrs Bertha, 4 yrs Good for Nothing, 4 yrs Dusk, 4 yrs Gemma, 4 yrs Utnballah, 3 yrs Onesander, 3yr3 iEnopidas, 3 yrs Oscar, 3 yrs Aracan, 3 yrs Automaton, 3 yrs Ace of Hearts, 3 yrs King of the Forest, aged Southport, 5 yrs Breechloader, 4 yrs Villette, 4 yrs Emily de Lona, 4 yrs Magnum Bonum, 4 yrs The Principal, 4 yrs C by Marsyas out of Glance, 3 yrs AT NEWMARKET. BY JOSEPH DAWSON. Loiterer, 6 yrs Suburban, 6 yrs PrincePlausible, 5 yr Lopcatcher, 5 yrs Midnight Mass, b cj by New- minster— Media Noce, 2 yrs Franciscan, br c, by Cowl out of Frenzy, 2 yrs Vandervelde, br c, by Vander- mulin out of Reflection, 2 yrs The Lounger, brc, by Saunterer out of Tattoo's dam, 2 yrs Revolver, 3 yrs Romanoff, 3 yrs Livingstone, 3 yrs Somerled, 3 yrs iEtna, 3 yrs Cassidia, 3yrs Barchettina, 3 yrs Sister to Lady Ripon, 3 yrs Sea Nymph, 3 yrs Avenger, 3 yrs Lady Augusta, 3 yrs Cerintha, 3 yrs Brick, 3 yrs Le Mareehal, 3 yrs Armagnac, 3 yrs Xenius, 3 yrs Sacramenta, 2 yrs Acolite, 2 yrs Campana, 2 yrs Leicester, 2 jrs Mahometan, 2 yrs Corsica, 2 yrs BY W. HARLOCK. Blue Mantle, 3 yrs,' Little Gun, 3 yrs Debden, 3 yrs Lady Faniiy, 3 yrs Blanche of Lancas- ter, 3 yrs Sandfor'd, 3 yrs Harvest Moon, 3 yrs Lucretia, 3 yrs Gold Dust, 3 yrs Sempstress, 3 yrs BY JOHN DAWSON. Lava, 5 yrs Aroma, 4 yrs TainbouvMajor, 3 yrs Turcos, 3 yrs Procella, 2 yrs Chicquot the Jester, 2 yrs Guardsman, 2 yrs Galileo, 2 yrs Hypatia, 2 yrs Yamuna, 2 yrs Lady of Eltham, 2 ys Barcarola, 2 yrs Monoeella, 2 yrs Alpheus, 2 yrs Gownsman, 2 yrs Diviner, 2 yrs Ramrod, 2 yrs Boadicea, 2 yrs New York, 2 yrs Brindisi ( late Wassail Bowl), 2 yrs Bombus( late Hymet- tus), 2 yrs Battaglia, 2 yrs Devoniensis, 3 yrs Bonus, 2 yrs Lytham, 2 yrs Margaret, 2 yrs Elmsdale, 2 yrs The Little Gentle- man, 2 yrs F by Neville— Sister to Vengeance, 2yrs C by Essex out of Perfume, 2 yrs Actaeon, 3 yrs Pantheon, 3 yrs Trumps, 3 yrs Village Belle, 3 yrs Nucleus, ch c, by Nutwith out of Besika, 2 yrs Lady Maud, br f, by Prime Minis- ter— Lord Burleigh's d, 2 yrs Villeggiatura, ch f, by Stock- well out of Pergularia, 2 yrs Abderrahman, byMohamedMir- zaHamedAUee— Orlanda, 2yrs Black Prince, 6 yrs Compiegne, 5 yrs Gabrielle d'Estrees, 5 yrs; Alerte, 4 yrs Arcadia. 4 yrs Benjamin, 4 yrs Stradella, 4 yrs Alcibiades, 3 yrs Colombine, 3 yrs Dirt Cheap, 3 yrs Gentilhoinme, 3 yrs: Filibustier, 3 yrs Hospodar, 3 yrs Millionaire, 6 yrs Zora, 5 yrs Waterwitch, 5 yrs Welland, 4 yrs Watchman, 4 yrs Pizarro ( late Duke Rolio), 4 yrs BY T. JENNINGS. Jarnicoton, 3 yrs La Reine Berthe, 3 yrs Roland, 3 yrs Semiramis, 3 yrs Valentine, 3 yrs Villafranca, 3 yrs Vivid, 3 yrs Achilles, 2 yrs Antinous, 2 yrs La Belle F6roniSre, 2 yrs Blanc Bee, 2,' yrs BY W. GOODWIN. Fantastic, 3 yrs Port Royal, 3 yrs Brian Borou, 3 yrs Douche, 3 yrs Head of the Poll, by Ambrose out of Welland'sdam, 3ys Bon Espoir, 2 yrs Comme Ca, 2 yrs Daniel, 2 yrs Fille de l'Air, 2 yrs La Medora, 2 yrs MdlledeRosajr, 2 yrs Segreene, 2 yrs Sorciere, 2 yrs Soumise, 2 yrs Victoire, 2 yrs Lady Milton, 2 yrs F by Sesostris, dam by Don John, 2 yrs Falcon, 3 yrs Horse Marine, 2 yrs Woodcraft, 2 yrs Brabazon, 2 yrs Lady Heildo, 2 yrs F by Teddington— Dunkeld's dam, 2y s BY RICHARD BOYCE. C by Chasseur d'Af- I Carisbrook, 4 yrs rique out of Prin- Lord Clyde, 4 yrs cess Charlotte, 4 yrs | Fantail, 3 yrs BY W. CHANNEL. The Tartar, 3 yra Sea King, 3 yrs Saccharometer, 3) yrs True Blue, 3 yrs Conundrum, 5 yrs Prologue, 4 yrs Lightning, 3 yrs Prince Lee Boo, 3 ys F by Stockwell out of Miranda, 3 yrs Barnum, 3 yrs Bunkum, 3 yrs Anaticulus, 3 yrs Luscinia, 3 yrs Mrs Somerville, 3 ys Bedford ( late neus), 4 yrs Fig, 4] yrs Pe- Sugarstick, 3 yrs Slaitern, 3 yrs Bohemia, 3 yrs Spruce, 2 yrs BY A. TAYLOR. B c by Skirmisher— Queen Lilly, 2 yrs Che by Fandango out of Buckingham's dam, 2 yrs B c by Skirmisher— Mantilla, 2 yrs BY W. STffiBBINGS. Lady Fanny Caven- dish, 2 yrs Atalanta, 2 yrs Cybelle, 2 yrs Sacrilege, 2 yrs BY R. COOPER. Rothschild, 2 yrs Prince George, 2 yrs BY M'NOEY. Rubina, 2 yrs The Flea, 3 yrs De Mowbray, 3 yrs Helena, 2 yrs Armadillo, 2 yrs F by Corties, 2 yrs B f by De Clare- Harlequin's dam, 2 yrs B f by Rataplan out of Skirmisher's dam, 2 yrs Nugget, 2 yrs F by Neville out of Speculation, by Galaor, 2 yrs Black Sarah, 2 yrs Fernande, by Daniel O'Rourke, 2 yrs General Hess, 6 yrs ifitz- Eva, 5 yrs Sawcutter, 5 yrs East Sheen, 5 yrs Overton, 5 yrs Astarte, 5 yrs Agag, 4 yrs Biondella, 4 yrs Caterer, 4 yrs Laughing Stock, 4yr Feu de Joie, 4 yrs Keene, 4 yrs Bro to Hoi- ace, 4 yrs Sir John, 2 yrs Brother to Teddington, 2 yrs F by Fandango— Gossamer, 2 yr Edward the Confessor, 2 yrs F by Orlando— Rosalind, 2 yrs F by Windhound, dam by Co- therstone, 2 yrs Stampedo, 6 yrs Fanscombe, 6 yrs Begonia, 5 yrs BY J. GODDING. Marble Hill, 4 yrs Mountain Maid, 3 yrs Master Fenton, 4 yrs Erythia, 3 yrs Stampede, 3 yrs Invasion, 3 yrs Carnival, 3 yrs Strawberry Hill, 3 yr Maccaroni, 3 yrs Muffler, 3 yrs Pratique, 3 yrs Weatherspy, 3 yrs Equinox, 3 yrs Anfield, 3 yrs Touch and Go, 3 yrs Black Deer, 3 yrs Abbotsfordian, 3 yrs Perseverance, 3 yrs Vigil, 4 yrs Vindicator, 3 yrs Stockbroker, 3 yrs Ernest, 3 yrs Fiancee, 3 yrs Sister to Feu de Joie, Lufra, 3 yrs 3 yrs Elgiva, 2 yrs Pirouette, 2 yrs Prospero, 2 yrs Naros, 2 yrs F by Mountain Deer out of Jetty Taft, 2 yrs C by Newminster— Arrow, 2 yrs BY W. ARNULL. King of Diamonds, 6 yrs Wingrave, 4 yrs Gorse, 4 yrs Bro to Morocco, 3 yrs C by King Tom, dam by Bay Middleton out of West Coun- try Lass, 2 yrs C by King Tom out of Giraffe, 2 yrs C by Fazzoletto out of Caliste, 2' yrs F by King Tom out of Mince- meat, 2 yrs Belleisle, 5 yrs Dunsinane ( late Moorcock), 3 yrs BY J. HAYHOE. Bro to Canace, 2 yrs King of the Vale, 3 ys C by King Tom out of Giraffe, 3 yrs C by Tadmor out of Drosera's dam, 2 yrs Canace, 3 yrs Sister to Wing, 3 yrs Battery, 3 yrs Spark, 3 yrs Sister to Tomyris, 2 yrs F by Newminster out of Lady Hawthorn, 2 yrs F by Hungerford out of Venetia, 2 yrs Sister to Queen of the Vale, 2 yrs Sister to Wing, 2 yrs Br c by King Tom out of Gi- raffe, 2 yrs BY W. BUTLER. Singapore, 3 yrs Atlas, 3 yrs Curacoa, 3 yrs The Moa, 3 yrs Altisidorian, 3 yrs Reconnaissance, Stockowner, 3 yra Gratitude, 3 yrs 3 yrs Ravensworth, 3 yrs Tymanetry, 3 yrs Kromeski, 2 yrs BY C. GREEN. Yellow Girl, aged British Workman, Sir Bobby, aged 4 yrs St James, aged Friar of Appshall, Confederate, aged aged BY 8. ROGERS. Tisiphone, 4 yrs C by Teddington out Dutch Sam, 4 yrs of Miss Partridge, Olive Branch, 4 yrs 2 yrs Hampshire Miss, Bold Houghton, 2yrs 2 yrs C by Brocket out of Lady Pitt, 2 yrs BY R. M. STEPHENSON. I Fletton, 3 yrs IF by King Tom out I of Mammifer, 2yrs BY JAMES ROBINSON. | Goodwood, 3 yrs j Tupsy, 2 yrs BY JOHN DALEY. | WhiteUait, 2 yrs I Pretty Bird, 2 yrs Reporter, 4 yrs Minnie, 4 yrs Crisis, 3 yrs F by Yellow Jack- Ninette, 2 yrs F by Yellow Jack- Pancake, 2 yrs Belguime, 2 yrs Dr Pusey, 4 yrs Enfield, aged Fee, 5 yrs j Blacklock, 4 yrs I Triumph, 2 yrs J Norroy, 4 yrs M by Robert de Gor- ham out of Afri- can's dam, 5 yrs Court Martial, 4 yrs Refuge, 3 yrs F by Barnton out of Eliza, 3 yrs Lapidist, 4 yrs Queen Elizabeth, 4 yrs Dunkeld, 3 yrs Smoke, 3 yrs Peru, 5 yrs Maltster, 3 yrs Orphan Girl, 3 yrs Zeloo, 3 yrs C by Kingston out of Lady Harriet, 3 j- rs Will o' the Wisp, 5 y Farfalla, 4 yrs Walter Kelpie, 3 yrs Edgewortli Bess, 3yr Peon, 2 yrs Messman, 2 yrs Baron Munchausen, 5 yrs Batliilde, 5 yrs Zelle, 4 yrs Black Lily, 4 yrs C by Stock well — Lady Evelyn, 4 yrs Wild Tom, 4 yrs Meriden, 3 yrs Paste, 5 yrs Tim Whiiiler, 4 yrs Golden Fleece, 4 yrs Flighty, 4 yrs African, 4 yrs F by Vindex — St Ann, 3 yrs C by Oulston out of Tamarind, 3 yrs BY C. BRADLEY. j Sanita, 3 yrs BY C. RAYNER. Vates, 2 yrs C by Touchwood out of Maid of Lin- coln's dam, 2 yrs Wee Aggie, 2 yrs Exotic, 2 yrs Welcher, 2 yrs Primrose, 2 yrs F by Acrobat out of Fetnah, 2 yrs F by CrotonOil. dam by Hampton, 2 yrs BY W. BREWTEY. Nebula, 3 yrs Rizzio, 2 yrs Colleen Rhue, by Jor- dan out of Sham- rock, 2 yrs BY P. PRICE. Sister to Smoke, 2 yr C by Newminster— Rushlight, 2 yrs F by Flatcatcher— Canary, 2 yrs Br f by Touchwood out of Plague Ro3' al, 2 yrs Oneida, 2 yrs F by Happy Land, dam by Sleight of Hand out of Cane- zou's dam, 3 yrs BY R. COTTON. Sugarcane, 2 yrs C by Newminster— HandsomeDoe, 2 y F by Teddington, dam by Melbourne — Birthday, 2 yrs BY T. TAYLOR. Warhorse, 3 yrs Taje, 3 yrs Roly- poly, 3 yrs C by Stockwell out of Jacqueline, 3 yrs C by Wild Dayrell, 2 yrs C by Muscovite, 2 yrs Baume, 2 yrs BY W. MARTIN. C by Kingston out j F by Prime Minister of Kate, 3yrs j out of Lily, 2 yrs F by Vedette out of : F by Prime Minister Firmament's dam, I out of Amorous 3 yrs ; Girl, 2 yrs F by Acrobat out of C by Vedette out of Wild Honey, 2 yrs 1 Priestess, 2 yrs F by Vedette, dam C by Yellow Jack- by Kingston, 2 yrs 1 Pluck, 2 yrs F by Wild Dayrell— Lurley, 2 yrs F by Jordan out of Orange Blossom, 2 yrs Balornock, 2 yrs Will Dayrell, 2 yrs C by Fandango out of Gadabout, 2 yrs C by Cannobie out of Helia, 2 yrs Strite, 2 yrs C by Muscovite, 2 yrs Flat, aged Dove, aged Rhebus, 5 yrs Flirtation, 5 yrs Redpole, 5 yrs Gauntlet, 5 yrs Berkeley, 4 yrs Patriot, 4 yrs Avenger, 3 yrs Isabel, 3 yrs The Monk, 6 yrs Stanton, 5 yrs Brown Duchess, 5 yrs Churchman, 4 yrs Double X, 3 yrs Jerry, 3 yrs Amazonian, 3 yrs Countess, 3 yrs Lady Superior, 3 yrs Hubert, 4 yrs Cellarius, 4 yrs Mayflower, 4 yrs Silkstone, 4 yrs Newchurch, 3 yrs Westminster, 3 yrs AT LAMBOURN. BY G. GRIFFIN. Pretty Horsebreaker, 4 yrs BY JOHN PRINCE, Tiny, 3 yrs Old Tom, 3 yrs Sister to Sage, 3 yrs Polias, 3 yrs Abe Lincoln, 3 yrs Bright Thormanby, 3 yrs BY J. ZACHARY. Wave, 3 yrs Br g by Wild Day- rell, out of Calot, 3y Sweet Willie, 3 yrs Lord Cochrane, 2 yrs Inverness, 2 yrs Sotello, 2 yrs Langfcrd, 2 yrs BY GEORGE OATES. Honest Tom, 3 yrs Lamb Hill, 3 yrs Stella, 3 yrs Hawthorn Blossom, 3 yrs Nugget, 3 yrs Rossmore, 4 yrs Champagne, 3 yrs Bright Whim, 3yrs Coup d'Etat, 2 yrs Lobelia, 2 yrs F by WildDayrell, 2y F by Flatcatcher, 2 ys F byCoIsterdale, 2yrs C by LoughBawn, 2y Idle Girl, 2 yrs Imposition, 2 yrs Lady Keppel, 2 yrs Lady Mary, 2 yrs The Abbot, 2 yrs Jane Shore, 2 yrs Black Domino, 2 yrs Anna, 2 yrs Tease Me Not, 3 yrs Violetta, 3 yrs King John, 2 yrs Mary Ramsay, 2 yrs F by De Clare out of Byssa, 2 yrs AT MIDDLEHAM. BY JOHN OSBORNE, ASHGILL. Eapparee, 5 yrs May Gosling, 5 yrs Weatherden, 4 yrs Huby, 4 yrs Victrix, 4 yrs Flytrap, 4 yrs Interduca, 4 yrs B f by Sweetmeat— Mrs Birch, 4 yrs Tinsel, 4 yrs Golden Pledge, 3 yrs Lord Arthur, 3 yrs Fanfaron, 3 yrs Fanfreluch, 3 yrs Ch c by Newminster out Stolen Moments, 2 yrs Brother to Weatherspy, 2 yrs Ch c by Mountain Deer out of Gnatcatcher, 2 yrs Br c by The Cure— Helena, 2 yrs B c by The Cure out of Game Pullet, 2 yrs Br c by Colsterdale, dam by Sleight of Hand, 2 yrs B c by General Williams out of Weatherden's dam, 2 yrs Comet, 3 yrs Birdfinder, 3 yrs Jack of Hearts, 3 yrs Ratcatcher, 2 yrs Picco, 3 yrs Paddy O'Rourke, 3 ys Vtndico, 3 yrs Pleasure, 3 yrs LadyFauconberg, 3 y Fete Day, 3 yrs Gaily, 3yrs B g by Hospodar out of Johnny Taft's dam, 3 yrs of ~ Belgravian Lament, 3 yrs Lord Adolphus, 2 yrs Dr Rooke, 2 yrs Mantrap, 2 yrs Bellasius, 2 yrs Coast Guard, 2 yrs Miner, 2 yrs Prince Arthur, 2 yrs Greenland, 2 yrs Netherdale, 2 yrs Dormouse, 2 yrs Fauconberg, 2 yrs Balderstone, 2 yrs Princess Beatrice, 2 yrs Lady of Coverham, 2 yrs Vanessa, 2 yrs B f by Lord Fauconberg out of Mrs Taft, 2 yrs Br f by Weatherbit out of Bar- bata,' 2 yrs B f by Hospitality out of Po- mona, 2 yrs B f by The Cure— Gay, 2 yrs Br f by Weatherbit out of Miss Digby. 2 yrs Lady Ripon, 5 yrs Oberon, 4 yrs Haddington, 4 yrs Mountain Doe, 4 yrs Pilot, 4 yrs Neptunus, 4 yrs Little Captain, 4 yrs Tommy Jones, 4 yrs The Serf, 3 yrs Tragedian, 3 yrs The Fawn, 3 yrs Last Love, 3 yrs Cheerful, 3 yrs Sled mere, 3 yrs Country Maid, 3 yrs Lord Dundreary, 3y Ch f by Russborough out of Itch, 3 yrs BY T. S. DAWSON, AT TUPGILL. B f by Russborough j The Ranter, 2 yrs out of Cocktail. 3 y The Operator, 2 3* rs Ch c by Neville, dam , Brigham Young, 2 y by The Doctor, 3 y ~ -- --- Br f by Vedette out of Snowdrop, 3 ys Rattler, 2 yrs Charlotte Russe, 2 y Norwood, 2 yrs Blue Pill, 2 yrs Prescription, 2 yrs Gourmand, 2 yrs Vauxhall, 2 yrs Whitethorn, 2 yrs Veterinarian, 2 yrs B c by Van Galen— Vacuna, 2 yrs Greville, 2 yrs Bro to Black Dia- mond, 2 yrs Bk f by Russborough out of Sneeze, 2 ys Br cby The Cure out of Kate Forest, 2y Br c by Russborough out of Mary, 2 yrs B f by Knight ef Avenel out of Rose of Annandale, 2 ys Br f by Knight of Avenel out of The Jealous One, 2 yrs Basilisk, aged Makeshift, 6 yrs Clarus, 5 yrs Bk g by Voltigeur, dam by Gameboy, 5 yrs Minie, 4 yrs Br c by Young Melbourne, dam by Gameboy, 3 yrs Br f by Voltigeur, dam by Irish Birdcatcher, 3 yrs Ch c byBarbatus out of Senorita, 3 yrs B f by Young Melbourne out of B. Bess, 3 yrs B c by Young Melbourne, dam by Orlando out of B. Bess, 2 y Br c by Young Melbourne, dam by Gameboy— Physalis, 2 yrs Br c by Young Melbourne out of Flutter, 2 yrs Ch c by Bro to Bird on the Wing out of Physalis, 2 yrs B c by Toxox « hilite out of Miss Sarah, 2 yrs BY T. DAWSON, TUPGILL. Clarissimus, 4 yrs Brm by Young Mel- bourne out of Maid of Masharn, 4 yrs Knowsley, 4 yrs Bro to Rapid Shone, 4 vrs Anonyma, 4 yrs B c byBarbatus— The Drake's dam, 4yrs Beauvale, 3 yrs Rapid Rhone, 3 yrs Clarior, 3 yrs Light Bob, 3 yrs B c by Toxopliilite— Senorita, 2 yrs B f by West Australian out of Clarissa, 2 yrs B f by Stockwell, dam by Pyr- rhus the First— MissWhip, 2 y B f by Toxopholite out of Maid of Masham, 2 yrs B f by Toxopliilite out of Miss Wtiip, 2 yrs Br f by Young Melbourne, dam by Irish Birdcatcher out of Miss Whip, 2 yrs B f by Young Melbourne out of Brown Bess, 2 yrs B f by Young Melbourne, dam by Melbourne out of Miss Whip, 2 yrs Upperhand, 6 yrs Dictator, 5 yrs Oldminster, 5 yrs Invader, 5 yrs Ivanhoff, 5 yrs Tattoo, - 5 yrs Johnny Armstrong, 4 yrs Lachesis, 4 yrs Retento, 4 yrs Meta, 4 yrs BY J. FOBERT, SPIGOT LODGE. Trust, 3 yrs Manfred, 3 yrs Fairy Queen, 3 yrs La Toneques ( Fr), 3 yrs Ashmore, 3 yrs BetsyCopeland, 3 yrs West Burton, 3 yrs Benevolence, 3 yrs Windham, 2 yrs Syren, 2 yrs Hymettus, 2 yrs Eagle's Wing, 2 yrs Chivalry, 2 yrs Wisdom, 2 vrs Caldwell, 2" yrs Wharfinger, 2 yrs Ghillie Callum, 2 yrs Cockade, 2 yrs Burnfoot, 2" yrs AT MALTON. BY JOHN SCOTT, WHITEWALL HOUSE. Cape Flyaway, 6 yrs The Marquis, 4 yrs Ace of Clubs, 4 yrs Welcome, 4 yrs Hurricane, 4 yrs Leotard, 3 yrs Amelia, 3 yrs The Beau, 3 yrs Michael Scott, 3 yrs Early Purl, 3 yrs West Wind, 3 yrs Sauterelle, 3 yrs 01d0rangeGirl, 3yrs Queen Bertha, 3 yrs Igerna, 3 yrs Rosebud, 3 yrs Melrose, 3 yrs Giles the First, 3 yrs Luna, 3 yrs Deception, 3 yrs Deerswood, 3 yrs Laura, 3 yrs All Right, 3 yrs The Eagle, 3 yrs Surety, 3 yrs Alliance, 2 yrs Auricula, 2 yrs Acceptance, 2 yrs Myrtilus, 2 yrs Hollyfox, 2 yrs Alcyone, 2 yrs Goldylocks, 2 yrs Sister toAce of Clubs, 2 yrs F by Sugar Plum out of Verbena, 2 yrs Claremont, 2 yrs War Dance, 2 yrs Baragah, 2 yrs Hark Forward, 2 yrs Theobalda, 2 yrs Armourer, 2 yrs Coup de Grace, 2 yrs Marabout, 2 yrs Vagabond, 2 yrs Castle Espie. 2 yrs A niiington, 2 yrs Rouge Cross, 2 yrs Jeu des Mots, 2 yrs Ellerby, 2 yrs C by Orlando out of Ayacanora, 2 yrs F by Newminster out of Isis, 2 yrs Tooi Tooi, 2 yrs F by Vindex out of Confidence, 2 yrs Bernice, 5 yrs Pembroke, 4 yrs Bolero, 4 yrs Stockman, 3 yrs Contralto, 3 yrs BY C. PECK, GROVE HOUSE. Venison, 3 yrs Cistercian, 3 yrs Trump About, 3 yrs John Gully, 2 yrs Kapunda, 2 yrs B c by Bro to Bird on the Wing, 2 yrs Br c by De Clare, dam by Picaroon, 2 yrs Maritana, aged Caller Ou, 5 yrs Bonny Breastknotyty Bonny Bell, 3 yrs BY W. I'ANSON, SPRING COTTAGE. Borealis, 3 yrs Menalcas, 3 yrs Blair Athol, 2 yrs Surat, 2 yrs C by Voltigeur out of Iris, 2 yrs F by Leamington— LittleHannah, 2ys BY JOHN SHEPHERD. Charles Fox, 4 yrs Queen of Trumps, 4ys B f by Declare— Qn. of England, 3 yrs Calorus, 2 yrs Good Advice, 2 yrs B c by Colsterdale, dam by Sleight © f Hand, 2 yrs Sweetbriar, 6 yrs Viscount Brignall, 5y Foxhead, 5 yrs Early Morn, 4 yrs Patrick, 4 yrs Weatherwise, 4 yrs My Mary, 4 yrs AT RICHMOND. BY C. WINTE RINGHAM. Bonny Lad, 3 yrs LadyHolberton, 3 yrs Jenny Wren, 3 yrs Bohemian, 3 yrs Sultan, 3 yrs Trump Queen, 3 yrs Apennine, 2 yrs BY JAME3 WATSON Stockton, 6 yrs Joey Jones, 5 yrs Royalty, 5 yrs Adventurer, 4 yrs Wetsail, 4 yrs Birthday Filly, 4 yrs Jackal, 4 yrs F by Sir Charles, 4 y Donnybrook, 3 yrs Bob, 3 yrs Lisette, - 3 yrs Montrose, 6 yrs Carbineer, 5 yrs Piccador, 4 yrs Daniel 0' Connell, 3y Count Cavour, 3 yrs Newmarket, 3 yrs National Guard, 3 y Miss Armstrong, 3 y Alice, 3 yrs Unfashionable Beauty, 3 yrs BY EDWARD GILL. B f by Neville out of Maid of the Tees, 2 yrs Quorndon, 2 yrs Harvest Mell, 2 yrs Ostentation, 2 yrs Croft Spa, 2 yrs Golconda colt, 2 yrs Stiff, 2 yrs Lady Brayberry, 2 y First Whip, 3 yrs F by Weatherbit, 3 y Gondola, 2 yrs F by Wild Hunts- man out of Meta's dam, 2 yrs Henrietta, Sister to First Lord, 2 yrs B f by Neville— Ley- burn Lass, byPyr- rhus the First, 2 ys BY JOHN COATES, ASKE. The Brewer, aged T. P. Cooke, aged Fractious, aged Chantress, aged Physician, aged Mons Philippe, aged Remunerator, aged Juliet, aged Confusion, 6 yrs Statesman, 5 yrs Gleam, 5 yrs Brighton, 4 yrs Drum Major, 3 yrs Odine, 3 yrs Lapateado, 3 yrs Skipjack, 3 yrs Revival, 2 yrs AT EPSOM. BY J. HUGHES. Flash in the Pan, a Miss Emma, 5 yrs Norman, 3 yrs Earl of Surrey, 4 yrs St Lawrence, 4 yrs Real Jam, 4 yrs Barbadses, 4 yrs BY W. REEVES. Tarragon, 3 yrs Necklace, 3 yrs Lady Emma, 3 yrs Spitfire, 3 yrs Copia, 3 yrs Confederate, 2 yrs Deerfoot, 2 yrs Saragossa, 2 yrs Banderilla, 2 yrs Tiptoe, 4 yrs Xurullo, 4 yrs Balliverne, 4 yrs The Reserve, 3 yrs Lord in Waiting, 3 y C by Adamas out of Mary Ann, 2 yrs Starbeam, 2 yrs Lady Warwick, 2 ys Miss Herbert, 2 yrs Molly Carew, 2 yrs Bangle, 2 yrs Lifebuoy, 2 yrs BY JAS. NIGHTINGALE. Bolero, 4 yrs I Fitz Ruyter, 3 yrs The Idea, 3 yra Harriett Watts, 3 ys Hilly Grove, 3 yrs | Bones, 3 yrs Attraction, by Orlando out of Nun Appleton, 2 yrs C by West Australian out of Garnish, 2 yrs Gladiator, aged Orkustra, aged Tarragona, 4 yrs F by Coroebus out of a Mare, pedigree unknown, 3 yrs Anerley, by The Hadji or Wind- hound out of Fleur de Seine, by Voltaire, 2 yrs BY J. ARMSTRONG. Alcliymist, 4 yrs Ossian, 3 yrs C by Orlando out of Antidote, 3 yrs Tassel, 3 yrs Tartlet's dam, 2 ys Perquisite, 3 yrs Energetic, 3 yrs F by Orlando out of F by Neasham out of F by Orlando out of Overreach, 2 yrs Nightshade, 3 yrs Alkali, 2 yrs BY R. SHERWOOD. Lady Betsy, aged | Mary Stewart, 6 yrs BY F. A. BALCHIN. Soothsayer, aged ArgustheExile, 2yrs Old Squire, 2 yrs Libellous, 6 yrs i Bounding Brick, 2 ys C by Barnton out of Otho, 4 yrs ! Corinthian Tom, 2ys Vanity, 2 yrs Don'tComeLate, 3yr C by General Wil- Virginia, 2 yrs Barrister, 3 yrs i liams dam by Tur- Ephemera, 2 yrs Truant, 3 yrs ! nus, 2 yrs F by Tadmor out of C by Ellington out C by Gemma di St Rosalia, 2 yrs of Maid of j Cadiz, Vergy out of Hour- F by Adamas out of 3 yrs i mahal, 2yrs Maid of Cadiz, 2ys AT HEDNESFORD BY T. CLIFF. Tumbler, aged Tourist, 3 yrs Nosegay, aged j Clontarf, 3 yrs Vulture, aged Airedale, 3 yrs Lady Peel, aged Rowena, 3 yrs Croagli Patrick, 5 ys Roman Bee, 3 yrs Lawyer, 5 yrs Middle watch, 3 yrs Henham Lass, 5 yrs Erin go Bragli, 3 yrs Knutsford, 5 yrs Mousetrap, 5 yrs Edgar, 4 yrs Estrelda, 4 yrs Ross, 4 yrs Leonora, 4 yrs Ophelia, 4 yrs Satanella, 4 yrs Queen of Clubs, 3 ys Fluke, 3 yrs Acorn, 3 yrs True Blue, 3 yrs Brasenose, 4 yrs Caledon, 4 yrs Lapidary, 4 yrs Cadeau, 3 yrs Master Bagot, 3 yrs Tattler, 3 yrs Wee Nell, 3 yrs Heads and Tails, 3ys Aston, 3 yrs Marmion, 3 yrs Prophet, 3 yrs Jacob, 3 yrs Misfortune, 3 yrs New Year's Day, 3yr Blithfield, 3 yrs Trentham, 3 yrs True Heart, 3 yr3 Liston, 3 yrs Antar, 3 yrs Ferdinand, 3 yr3 Light, 2 yrs Black Deer, 2 yrs Mountaineer, 2 yrs Loafer, 2 yrs Winslow, 2 yrs Idumeea, 2 yrs Oakapple, 2 yrs Ziph, 2 yrs Eleanor, 2 yrs BY T. ESKRETT. Jerold, 3 yrs Sprite, 3 yrs Gallaird, 3 yrs Rattler, 2 yrs BY W. SAUNDERS. F by Hobbie Noble — Terpsichore, 3 vr Tyke. 2 yrs Red Cap, 2 yrs Jupon, 2 yrs Poetress, 2 yrs Queen of Trumps, 2 y B c by Teddington out of Mary Copp, 2 yrs Ch c by Teeidington out of Shamrock So Green, 2 yrs Telltale, 2 yrs Zellinda, 2~ yrs Wildman, 2 yrs Strangevrays, 2 yrs Shooting Box, 2 yrs Hartjeap, 2 yrs Touch Not, 2 yrs Highland Mary, 2 ys Soltaire, 2 yrs Wyrley, 2 yrs Barney Magee, 2 yrs Eryx,* 2 yrs F by Newton Le Wil- lows out of Ophe- lia's dam, 2 yrs F by Fazzoletto out of Amy Robsai- t, by Sweetmeat, 2 ys Antoinette, 2 yrs Bigotry, 2 yrs Lambel, 2 yrs Bright Bird, 2 yrs B c by Teddington out of Sabra, 2 yrs Ch c by Teddington out of Jessy, 2 yrs Ch c by Mountain Deer out of Sister to Stafford, 2 yrs B f by Teddington — Alicia, 2 yrs B cbyMountainDeer, 2 yrs B c by MountainDeer or Knight of Kar — English Rose, 2 AT NEWTON- LE- WILLOWS. BY JOSEPH PEACE. Brilliant, 5 yrs The Quack, 5 yrs Kinnaird, 5 yrs Curiso ( late Fazio), C by Longbow out of 4 yrs Lady Jersey, 5 yrs Old Joe, by Mountain Deer out 1 Caroline ( of Ornament, by Weatherbit, 2 yrs Inheritor, by De Clare out of Lizzie, by Ratan, dam Co- heiress, by Inheritor, 2 yrs Hartford Hill, by His Grace, dam Elizabeth, by Leo- minster— Birdlime, 2 yrs Glasgow, by De Clare,^ dam out of Miss Whip, 2 yrs Larette, 3 yrs Sharper, 3 yrs ate Timid Fawn), by Mountain Deer, dam Zuleika, by Muley Moloch, dam by Filho da Puta, 2 yrs Alice Lee, by Arthur Wellesley or Extempore, 2 yrs B f by King Tom out of Imo- gene, 2 yrs Lady Elizabeth, by Ignoramus — Chattress, by Gabbler, 2 yrs Persuasion, by The Cure out of Diphthong, 2 yrs AT WOODYAT^ S ( SALISBURY) BY W. DAY. Comical, 3 S' ™ Crockerten, yrs Canzonette, 3 . yrs Bosh, 3 yrs Lady Patroness, Syrs Dualla Lightfinger, 2 yrs Bro to Dreadnaught > 2 yrs Bro to Rubini, 2 yrs ) 8wordbelt, 2 yrs* Tolurno, 4 yrs Joco, 4 yrs Damascus, 4 yrs Manrico, 4 yrs Catch ' em Alive, 4yrs Dalesman, 4 yrs Kingswood, 3 yrs Alcestis, 3 yrs Belgrave, 3 yrs Muezzin, 3 yrs Dr Syntax, 3 yrs C by Kingston, dam by Pyrrhus the First out of Palmyra, 2 yrs C byLeam ington out of Pegotty's dam, 2 yrs F by Voltigeur out of Hersey, 2 yrs F by Ellington out of Minnie, 2 yrs F by Vedette out of Firmament's dam, 2 yrs F by Vedette, dam by Mel- bourne out of Switch, 2 yrs C by Vedette out of Columbine, 2 yrs F by Vedette out of Tribute, 2 yrs Churchwarden, 2 yrs Lavericlc Wells, 2 yrs Ambassador, 2 yrs Mother Carey's Chickens Sardinia, 2 yrs Ribbon, 2 yrs Ali Pasha, 2 yrs Ivanhoe, 2 yrs Jailor, 2 yrs F by Ve3e£ k10Ut of Vixen, by The Tartar, .2 yrs C by Vedette ov ' t of Amelia, by 1 ago, 2 yrs C by Stockwell ov't of Alma, by Gameboy, 2 yrs F by Tadmor oat ot" Merry Sun- shine's dam, 2 yrs C by Acrobat, dam b„ v Touch- stone out of Event, 2 • vrs C by Grosvenor out oi Celerity, 2 yrs F by Grosvenor out of OnC Act, 2 yrs Independence, aged Aurelian, 5 yrs Confidence, 5 yrs Harlequin, 4 yrs Humphrey, 4 yrs Buckingham, 4 yrs Pellucid, 4 yrs John o' Gaunt, 4 yrs Clementi, 4 yrs Wild Duck, 4 yrs Souveraine, 3 yrs Merry Hart, 3 yrs Oakapple, 3 yrs Ireton, 3 yrs Microscope, 3 yrs Al macks, 3 yrs Harlestone, 3 yrs Ranger, 3 yrs F by Sir Tatton Sykes, 3 yrs Kangaroo, 3 yrs Farnhurst, 2 yrs Birch Broom, 2 yrs Usher, 2 yrs AT FINDON. BY W. GOATER. Durham, 2 yrs Hazard, 2 yrs Vabalatus, 2 yrs Retainer, 2 yrs Bowler, 2 yrs C by Lambton out of Serenade, 2 yrs C by Skirmisher out of Cincinnati, 2 yrs C by Skirmisher out. of Desdemona, 2ys Little Go. 2 yrs Double First, 2 yrs Practitioner, 2 j'rs C by Colsterdale out ofVVynnstay'sdam, 2 yrs C by Colsterdale out of Naughty Boy's dam, 2 yrs Sister to Mincepie, 2 yrs Clairvoyante, 2 yrs Prairie Girl, 2 yrs Gee ong, 2 yrs Chaperon, 2 yrs Obedience, 2 yrs Empress, 2 yrs Weatherglass, 2 yrs C by Neville out of Vic, 2 yrs QueeHof Hearts, 2yrs F by De Clare, 2 yrs Planet, 2 yrs Little Savage, 2 yrs Hed worth, 2 yrs Welhams, 2 yrs Stella, 2 yrs Hare, 2 yrs Omen, 2 yrs F by Chevalier d'ln- dustrieout of Wil- ton's dam, 2 yrs F by Chevalier d'ln- dustrie — Sinking Fund's dam, 2 yrs Cob- amon, 2 yrs AT LIME- TREE COTTAGE, CHILTON, STEVENTON. BY THOMAS STEVENS. Shepherdess, 5 yrs Ethel, 4 yrs Violet, 4 yrs Villager, 4 yrs The Saxon, 4 yrs Pinkepoe, 4 yrs Marcellus, 4 yrs Edith, 3 yrs Bucolic, 3 yrs Mountain Doe, 3 yrs Brown Betty, 3 yrs Barmaid, 3 yrs Gasconade, 3 yrs Jack o' Newbury, 3 yrs Fat Jack, 3 yrs Etlielfieda, 3 yrs Miss Edmoiidson, 3 yrs Village Lad, 3 yrs Banqueter, 3 yrs Ch c by Newcourt, dam by Surplice- Rose of Cashmere, 3 yrs Alphington, 2 yrs ChcbyEthelbertout of Locket, 2 yrs Fisherman's Daugh- ter, 2 yrs Cervus, 2 yrs B f by Gemma di Vergy— Bianca, 2 yrs Faith, 2 yrs Miss Windhound, 2 yrs Mystery, 3 vrs Ch c by Ethelbert— Cynthia, 2 yrs Ch c by Surplice out of Rosina, 2 yrs B c by Pelion out of Melissa, 2 yrs Press Forward, 2 yrs FRENCH DERBY AND OAKS, 1863. The PRIX DU JOCKEY CLUB ( or DERBY) of 20,800f, added to an entry of l, 000f each, 600 ft, and 500 only if declared, for three years old colts and fillies, bred in France. Names and Owners of Horses. Trained bp Won Lost M P. Aumont's b c Magny, by The Baron out ofYelva Spreoty 0 .. 0 M P. Aumont's ch c Victot Pontfol, by Fitz- Gladiator out of Eusebia Spreoty 0 .. 0 M P. Aumont's ch f Fleur de Mai, by Fitz- Gladiator out of Maid of Hart Spreoty 0 .. 1 M P. Aumont's ch f Fleur de Lys, by Cossack out of Hervine Dead 0 .. 0 Prince E. de Beauvau's br c Good Hope, by Fantome out of Topaze T. Hurst, jun.... 0 .. 0 Mr T. Carter's ch f Grand Dame, by The Baron out of Annette T. Carter, sen .. 0 .. 0 Prince Max de Croy's br c Thesee, by Ion out ofFaucille B. Wheeler 0 .. 0 M Delamarre's br c Bilboquet, by The Baron out of Bilberry T. Carter, jun.... 0 .. 0 M Delamarre's br f Tartalane, by The Flying Dutchman out of The Greek Slave T. Carter, jun.... 0 .. 2 M Delamarre's b f Cantonnade, by Allez- y- Gaiment out of Agar T. Carter, jun.... 1 .. 0 M Fasquel's br c Emmanuel, by The Flying Dutchman out of Pulcheri W. Planner 0 .. 0 M Fasquel's b c Baron de Courteuil, by The Baron out of Suprema W. Planner 0 .. 0 M Fasquel's ( Baron Daru's) b c Rasoir, fey Ion out of Tomate T. Hurst, jun.... 0 .. 0 Count d'Hedouville's b c Intervention, by Nuncio out of Prioress H. Jennings .... 0.. Count de Lagrange's b c Gentilhomme, by The Flying Dutchman out of Georgette .. * T. Jennings 0 .. 0 Count de Lagrange's br c Roland, by Laner- ' • cost out ot Regrette * T. Jennings 0 .. 1 Count de Lagrange's ( M T. O. Bergher's) ch c Verseine, by Cossack, dam by Verulam .. J. Moss 0 .. 1 Count dc Lagrange's ( Mr II. Jennings's) b c Don John, by The Baron out of Pomare .. H. Jennings .... 0 ,, 0 Count de Lagrange's b c Filbustier, by . Nuncio out of Foret du Lys T. Jennings 0 ,. 0 Count de Lagrange's b c Hospodar, by Mouarque out of Sunrise T. Jennings | 2 .. 0 Count de Lagrange's ( M Lumley's) b c Le Dauphin, by Monarque out of Margaret .. Out of training.. 0 .. 0 Count de Lagrange's ( Mr H. Lunel's) b f Fornarina, by Monarque out of Fraudulent H. Gibson 0 .. 1 Count de Lagrange's ( Lord Stamford's) br c Brick, by The Flying Dutchman— Baroness * J. Dawson | 2 .. U Count de Lagrange's ( Lord Stamford's) ch c Armagnac, by Faugh a Baliagh— Bathilde. * J. Dawson f2 ..| 3 I « 1 Lupin's b c Dollar, by The Flying Dutch- man out of Payment J. Bayhoe 0 .. 4 M Lupiu's b c Boute Feu, by The Flying Dutchman out of Lanterne J. Hay hoe fl .. tl M Lupin's b c Stentor, by De Clare out of Songstress : J. Hayhoe 0 .. 0 M Lupiii's ch c Vauc resson, by Warlock out of Imperieuse J. Hayhoe 0 .. 0 Mr Montgomery's ( M Lupin's) b c Roques, by The Flying Dutchman out of Allumette. J. Hayhoe 0 .. 0 Mr Montgomery's ch f La Toucques, by The Baron out of Tapestry * Fobert 0 .. 0 Duke de Morny's b c Distlnguo, by The Fly- ing Dutchman out of Quiz W. Smith 0 .. 0 Duke de Morny's br c Demon, by The Baron out of Diane W. Smith 0 .. 1 Duke de Morny's ch f Joliette, by Surplice out of Jessamine W. Smith 0 .. 0 Duke de Morny's b f Marguerite, by Vindex out of Malmsley W. Smith 0 .. 0 Duke de Morny's b f Tolla, by Pelion out of Termagant Out of training .. 0 .. 1 Duke de Morny's ( M Valliant's) chc Lancier, dam by Launcelot Out of training .. 0 .. 1 M J. Reiset's b c Faust, by Womersley out of Lady Bangtail Bartholomew,... 0 .. 0 M J. Robin's b c Marjolet, by Womersley out of Emilia ( Souvenir's dam) C. Bains 0 .. 0 Baron N. de Rothschild's clif, by Cossack out of Illustration T. Carter, sen.... 0 .. 0 M Scliickler's b c Loup de Mer, by The Fly- ing Dutchman out of Yelure J. Bains 0 .. 0 M Schickler's bk c Charles Martel, by The Nabob out of Gabble J. Bains 0 ,. 0 M Schickler's ch c Jean Sanspeur, by Fitz- Gladiator out of Annette J. Bains 0 .. 0 M Schickler's b c Le Fou, by Womersley out of Balaclava J. Baina 0 .. 3 M Teisseire's b c Princet, by Firstborn out of Eoline J. Boldrick 0 .. 0 M Teisseire's ( Baron de Mesnil's) ch c Blon- din, by Firstborn out of Wirthschaft H. Ashman 6 .. 0 MTeisseires's ( Baron de Mesnil's) br c Eglan- tine, by Firstborn out of Ronzi H. Ashman 0 .. 0 M Verry's beGlaucus, by Trajan— Glaucopis J. Frascis 0 .. 0 M Verrv's br c Scamandre, by Trajan out of Fair Helen J. Francis 0 .. 1 M Verry's b c Corvbante, by Pedagogue out of Figurante ..." J. Francis 0 .. 0 The PRIX DE DIANE ( or OAKS) of 8,000f, added to an entry of 400f each, 250 ft, and 200 only if declared, for three year old fillies, bred in France. Names and Owners of Horses. . Trained by 1 Von Lost M P. Aumont's ch f Fleur de Lys, by Cos- sack out of Hervine Dead . M P. Aumont's ch f Esperance, by Nuncio out of Dacia 0 .. 0 Spreoty 0 .. 0 M P. Aumont's ch f Fleur de Mai, by Fitz- Gladiator out of Maid of Hart Spreoty 0 ,. 1 M P. Aumont's ch f Dame Blanche, by Fitz- Gladiator out of Oddity Spreoty 0 .. 0 M T. Carter's ch f Grand Dame, by The Baron out of Annette T. Carter, sen .. 0 .. 0 Baron Daru's br f Cassiope, by The Nabob out of Fracas H. Gibson 0 .. 0 M Delamarre's b f Coquette, by Faugh a Bal- iagh out of Victoria T. Carter 0 .. 0 M Delamarre's b f Cantonnade, by Allez- y- Gaiment out of Agar T. Carter, jun .. 1 .. 0 M Delamarre's br f Tartalane, by The Flying Dutchman out of Greek Slave T. Carter, jun .. 0 .. 2 M Fasquel's b f Bonne d'Enfant, by The Fly- ing Dutchman out of Ne M'oubliez- pas.... W. Planner 0 .. 0 M Fasquel's bk f Bouteille a l'Encre, by Faugh a Baliagh out of Minuit W. Planner 0 .. 0 Count de Lagrange's ch f by Cossack out of Wedlock * T. Jennings .... 0 .. o Count de Lagrange's ch f Colombine, by The Baron out of Chisel * T. Jennings .... 0 .. 0 Count de Lagrange's ch f La Reine Berthe, by The Baron out of Creeping Jenny * T. Jennings .... 0 .. 1 Count de Lagrange's ch f Valentine, by Fitz- Glastiator out of Victoria * T. Jennings .... 0 .. 0 Count de Lagrange's b f Villafranca, by Mo- narque out of Miss Gladiator * T. Jennings .... tl .43 Count de Lagrange's b f La Savoie, by Mo- narque out of Flora M'Ivor * T. Jennings .... 0 .. 0 Count de Lagrange's b f Souveraine, by Mo- narque out of Semiseria * T. Jennings .... 0 .. jl Count de Lagrange's ( Baron d'Auriol's) Muse, by Allez- y- Gaiment out of Etoile du Nord.. F. Kent 1 .. 1 Count de Lagrange's ( M H. Lunel's) b f La Aventuriere, by Monarque— Constance.... H. Gibson ...... 0 .. 1 Count de Lagrange's ( M H. Lunel's) ch f Fornarina, by Monarque— Fraudulent .... H. Gibson 0 .. 0 M Lupin's b f Lueida, by The Flying Dutch- man out of Lola Montes J. Hayhoe 0 .. 0 M LHpin's ch f Pergola, by The Baron out of Officious J. Hayhoe 1 .. 1 M Montgomery's ch f La Toucques, by The Baron out of Tapestry Fobert 0 .. 0 Duke de Morny's ch f Joliette, by Surplice out of Jessamine W. Smith 0 .. 0 Duke de Morny's b f Margurita, by Vindex out of Malmsley W. Smith 0 .. 0 Duke de Morny's bk f Gloria, by Pelion out ofGeelong W. Smith 0 .. 0 , Duke de Morny's b f Tolla, by Pelion out of Termagant t Out of training.. 0 .. 1 Baron N. de Rothschild's ch f by Cossack out of Illustration T. Carter, sen .. 0 .. 0 Marquis de St Clou's ch f Babiole, by Fltz- Gladiator out of Peronelle F. Kent 8 .. 0 M Schickler's ch f Grand Mademoiselle, by The Nabob out of Error J. Bains0 •• o M Teisseire's bfCarine, by Elthiron- Trust T. Boldrick 1 .. o M Verry's b f Cythere, by Pedagogue out of Sythia J. Francis 0 .. 0 * Trained in England. t Won or lost In England. 8 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, JANUARY 18, 1863. IRISH MEN, IRISH HORSES, AND IRISH SPORT.— NO. I. DEAR BELL : Considering how little is really known in Eng- land concerning our friends across the Channel, a few articles during the racing interregnum may not prove uninteresting on the above subject, from the pen of one who has spent the last two years in the " Green Isle," principally among its Turfmen, and in travelling from place to place, mixing amongst all classes of its inhabitants to glean information as to their resources, habits manners, and customs, of which Englishmen generally know but little, and that little they are— more is the pity— too apt to regard with a prejudiced eye. It has often been a source'of wonder to me that so few English people visit Ireland. For the sportsman there is plenty of fine hunting, shooting, and fishing ; and, for one season, at least, a man fond of racing, and who would not be afraid to rough it in the matter of car travelling and sleeping accommodation, would enjov himself to his heart's content, and learn more in reference to Irish people and their country than all tire writers that ever put pen to paper could tell him. Englishmen— especially those who reside in the midland counties— generally look upon the poor toil- worn harvestmen, who annually come over from the counties of Mayo, Sligo, and Gal way, as true types of the Irish race-; nothing can be more erroneous, though, physically, there is no class of men in the world more hardy or who'could do more work than these poor men, while living, or rather existing, in their miserable mud cabins at home, with little more to eat than potatoes or meal porridge. I am not going to weary your sporting readers with a long article on an impending famine in Ireland, but I do hope that those of your many ax- isto- cratic subscribers who have not yet visited the country will not be kept away by the prejudice which, I repeat, unhappily exists against its inhabitants. A mo- re generous, hospitable, or kindly- disposed people does not exist in the habitable globe. I am, Mr Editor, perhaps, in a better position to make this assertion than any of my countrymen who have ever visited Ireland, as I believe my future articles will sufficiently prove, from having, in my professional capacity, to be almost daily travelling, eating, sleep- ing, and conversing with the higher, middle, and lower classes of sportsmen, in all parts, who, I may observe, I have always found loyal to the back bone. They both talk and think very highly of everything English, particularly of our sporting nobility; indeed this section of the Irish people have more common sense than to embroil themselves in party or religious dissensions, which, I may state, appear to me to be the curse of the country ; and although they are never afraidito de- nounce the shortcomings of our Government in no very compli- mentary terms, yet they are always ready to admit that they would be " hard set to get a betther." What most strikes an Englishman, on first visiting Ireland, are the miserable dwellings of the poor, as they are very far short of that degree of comfort and cleanliness which characterises the neat and clean cottages of the very poorest of our agricultural or manufacturing population. The same wretched cabin, built of . mud and but imperfectly roofed with thatch or bullrushes, with no other outlet or light but the battered door, shelters the family, often numerous, in addition to the pig, fowls, goat, or cow, if the tenant rents a small patch of ground. I know where, at the time I write, could be found a capital steeple chase mare, that, for the - last two years, has had no ether stable than the dwelling of her owner, during which time she has won several races across country in good company. Yet with all their want of the common com- forts and necessaries of life, no class of people are more hardy -. or more healthy, and they would certainly live where and upon what many English labourers would die. It is time, however, to write something more appropriate to your- colamns than the above subjects. 8teeple chasing is without doubt the most popular of every description of sport in Ireland, but I fear it must decay unless a tighter hand be kept over the whole system appertaining to it, for except at one meeting — the Kildare Hunt Steeple Chases, held once a year— but - few noblemen and gentlemen enter horses to run, and the fields at some of the meetings are ridiculously small. The • system of light- weight handicapping, to let in worn- out flat racers, as in England, is gradually and surely under- mining the object for which steeple chasing was first insti- tuted, and for which it ought to be encouraged, namely, to improve the breed and increase the number of weight- carrying horses. It is next to impossible to make a certainty of a well- contested race, across country, by the system of handicapping, because horses cannot be brought together in the matter of weight by a perfect stranger to them, as much depends upon the educa- tion and temper of a horse, and the ability of his rider, as the actual previous performances of the nag. Again, there are horses that never can gallop and jump under more than a certain weight, but these are penalised without regard to their make and shape, until they are made useless to their owners by people who know as little of a horse as they do about an angel. Bad handicapping is the bane of steeple chasing in Ireland. Many a man lias sold his horses in disgust, and many a one has been ruined by persisting in runninganimals that had not a shadow of a chance to win a race against other horses let in" b3' gross favouritism. This, I am aware, is rather a slashing assertion, but I fearlessly throw down the gauntlet to any one who has a wish to try to disprove what I state. There is no country on the face of the earth more adapted for breeding stout and hardy horses, to carry weight and gallop fast and far, than Ireland; but the small prizes and the system of handicapping effectually deter the breeders and owners from running them, especially when there are ten customers for one sound horse, fresh on his legs, with breeding and substance, for the whole country is under the surveillance of the agents of English or foreign dealers and their touts, who sharply pick up anything marketable. Indeed, no sooner does even a moderate flat racer come into the paddock at the Durragh but his owner— as a rule- is induced to part with him for shipment to England. This is a sufficient proof that they need the money more than the horse, and while noblemen and gentlemen persist in draining the country of its best horses racing is sure to decay. The Curragh is a magnificent space on which to train and run horses, heavier galloping than Newmarket Heath, but the sward seldom breaks up except in very wet weather, and it is • therefore very good going. There is a magnificent stand, weigh- ing, refreshment, jockeys' and stewards' room, and a commodious paddock, enclosed with substantial iron palings. All this is under the management of the Great Southern and Western Eailway Company, who have made a branch off their main line, and set down the visitors on the course. But notwithstanding all these excellent and liberal arrangements of the company, it is generally understood that they are considerable losers by the speculation. The Curragh is distant about thirty miles from Dublin, and the fare for a return ticket is six shillings only. But very few people avail themselves of this very cheap and expeditious mode of transit to the Curragh meetings. I have seen the spacious stand with not more than twenty visitors upon it at any time of the day. This, however, has been at the April and October meetings, when in rough wet weather the stand is anything but a desirable situation; yet people, really and truly fond of racing, care little for wind or weather. Speculation in the ring is likewise very limited, as compared to English meetings; notwithstanding this, however, many bookmakers migrate from across Channel, as much, though, for the chance of picking up backers for the great English events, as for anything they can clear on the Curragh meetings. There are four meetings in the year, which being duly chronicled in your columns, any observations thereon would be superfluous. The trainers on the Curragh are a remarkably in- dustrious and painstaking class of people. Mr Jame3 Murphy, of Conyngham Lodge, may be considered about the head of the lot. He is the father of two very promising lads— James, the elder, can either ride steeple chases or flat races ; he will be re- membered as the pilot of Redwing, who made the running at such a tremendous pace in the Liverpool Steeple Chase, in Jealousy's year ( 18t51), and finished sixth. It was his first mount across country, and his mother ( passionately attached to him) was so much opposed to his riding, that she hid the very smart white satin jacket, with one red sleeve, ordered by Mr Farrell, veteri- nary surgeon, of Dublin ( the horse's owner), quite new for the occasion; but having his father's consent, a lion heart, and plenty of skill, he bribed one of the servant girls to betray her trust, and give it up, and, thanks to the splendid fencing abilities of the old horse, he escaped unscathed, unlike his near neighbour, poor Joe Wynne, who left his home at Rossmore Lodge, just a year afterwards, to be brought home to his widowed mother a corpse. " Little Mick,'' Mr Murphy's youngest boy, commenced to ride in public this last season, and has already had several winning mounts. TheMessrs Keegan, of French Furze HouseandWaterford Lodge, have had a very successful season ; as also P. Doucie, of Rathbride Lodge, Mr St George's trainer, who scored no less than five wins at the Curragh April meeting. Tom Connolly, of Curraghview, Mr Longfield's trainer, and also the trainer of Bellman and many other good horses, has had a successful season; but he has been subjected to much annoyance lately through the villany of some miscreants, who, without doubt, administered a dose to Bellman prior to his running for his engagements at the Curragh October Meeting, whereby he not only lost and was reduced t ® such a state that he reeled up to the judge's chair like a drunken man, but was also rendered so unfit, as to make it imperative on his owner to keep him at home, in place of sending him across the water to run for the Cambridgeshire, for which he had been backed for a deal of money. The matter is at present under investigation, two parties ( late in the employ of Connolly) have been suspected and dismissed, since which they have made a declaration of their in nocence, of which the following is a copy :— " FORM A. D.— SOLEMN DECLARATION. 4' DANIEL LARRISEY and PATRICK) Petty Sessions, District of LARRISEY, Complainants. f Kildare, County of Kildare. " WE, Daniel Larrisey and Patrick Larrisey, of Kildare, do solemnly and sincerely declare that in the month of October last a rumour and suspicion being prevalent that the racehorse ' Bell- man,' then at Connolly's Training Establishment at the Curragh, had been drugged, or ' bucketted,' to unfit him for running at the October Meeting, then about to take place ; and we, the de- clarants, being at the time employed in that establishment, do further most solemnly and sincerely declare that we neither ad- ministered nor caused to be administered to said horse any drug, or other potion, nor do we know nor have we heard of any per- son or persons whatsoever having administered any drug, potion, or medicine to said horse aforesaid so as to unfit him for running, or for any other cause. " And " we make this solemn declaration conscientiously believ- ing the same to be true, and by virtue of the provisions of an act passed in the sixth year of the reign of his late Majesty King William IV., chapter 62, for the abolition of unnecessary oaths. ( Signed) " DANIEL LARRISEY. " PATT. LAERISEY. " Made and subscribed before me this 29th day of December, in the year eighteen hundred and sixty- two. ( Signed) " WILLIAM DISNEY, Justice of said county.'' And so the matter remains at present. Mrs Wynne, the widow of the immortal " Denny," employs a professional trainer, Charley M'Nierny, who invariably brings his horses to the post very fit. All Captain Machell's horses are located here, including Yaller Gal, Sir Bobby, Molly Asthore, Newcastle, & c, & c, as also several horses belonging to other gen- tlemen. Mr James Brennan, V. S., of Jockey Hall, occasionally trains for Lord de Freyne and other noblemen and gentlemen. Mr John Farrell, of Crotenstown House, brother of the eminent Dublin V. S., also enjoys a fair share of patronage. Mr Thomp- son Harrison, of Curragh Lodge ( a Yorkshireman), has a large farm in a high state of cultivation, and also trains horses; he trained Sir Patrick O'Plenipo, the winner of the Welter Steeple Chase at the last Kildare Hunt Meeting— the horse being after- wards sold to go to France— and other winners during the past season. Richard Bell resides midway between the Curragh and Newbridge, he is the owner of Bayonet, an entire horse, by Rifle- man, imported from England during the season of 1861, since when he has won several races in Ireland. Mr Bell— more fami- liarly known as " Dick Bell,'' has several other horses under his care. Dennis Connor, " Old Dennis," is as shrewd a man as any in Ireland. He trains for Mr Disney, at Straw Hall," and has the notorious Bombardier under his charge, as also Troublesome, and several others. Mr Joe Davis, of French House, has a large farm, but he trains and owns a few horses. Charley Westlake ( Mr Disney's late trainer) was with him a part of last season, but the two have parted since. Dan Meany, the popular steeple chase jockey, resides at Eden Dale House, on the borders of the Curragh, a snug little spot, quite a gentleman's retreat, with stables, paddocks, & c, attached. He has several cross- country horses under his care, which he generallv steers himself in their engagements ; these include Sly Fox, National Petition, Brunette, & c, & c. Mr W. Conlan, of Mountjoy Lodge, has seen a deal of service in the training of horses, and has brought out many winners in his time. He has a son, steady and attentive to business, who must relieve the old gentleman from much anxiety. s- iMany Irish horses being entered for the English spring handi- yos, I shall reserve my remarks in reference to their make, £ '\ L-) e, and quality until the weights are out. " SLean while, a notice of the jockeys may not be unacceptable to ' readers, commencing with the fiat race boys, who, with few exceptions, reside on or near the Curragh. I may state that, for judge of pace, finishing qualifications, and general ability, some of them are not excelled, but many of their number have yet mnch to learn, their greatest fault being too fond of flogging, which cannot be too highly condemned. I have seen many a race lost through this prevailing error. As a general rule, this class of jockey commences to flog on the least sign of weakness in his horse— frequently mistaking it for temper— sometimes half a mile from the winning chair, in place of nursing him, so as to enable him to come again in the final rush; the animal has either soured and " shut up," or the quick and game answer to the cut- ting call has so exhausted his energies as to distress hkn beyond • the possibility of redemption. This want of common sense and experince is not, however, peculiar to the Hibernian jockeys, as many of your readers can testify to their sorrow. On reference to the list of winning jockeys recently published in your columns, I find that Denny Wynne won fifteen races last season; he is the son of the late Denny, so well known in his day as a first- class man either across country or over the flat, and brother to poor Joe, whom many of your readers saw carried, with the life all but crushed out of him, from the hurdle opposite the stand at Liverpool, in the race for the Grand National last year, to the Sefton Arms Hotel to die, by the falling of O'Connell. " Young Dinny," or, as he is more familiarly callfed by his brother jockeys, " The Kid,'' resides with his mother at Rossmore Lodge, where she naturally wishes to keep him; he has, however, had many mounts in England, and I have often heard him re- mark that " the more he sees of the mother country the better he likes it." The fast boys at Newmarket are fond of listening to a bit of the genuine Irish brogue, and " Young Dennis'' can give it them in its unadulterated style. He can at present ride as light as is required by the handicappers now- a- days; and, al- though still growing, he will, in my opinion, always be able to ride 7st without wasting himself to death like many of his pre- decessors. Unless instructed to the contrary, Denny generally makes a waiting race, nursing his horse as tenderly as a baby until within a few strides from home, and then shoots him to the fore, and finishes with the grand rush for which his father and poor Joe were so famous. Denny Doyle is another popular light weight, perhaps one of the most accomplished in Ireland, combining great experience with common sense, patience, and the most consummate judge of pace. He is a thorough " tee- totaller," and seldom smokes unless it be a real Havannali. He has a score of eight winning mounts opposite his name last season, of which six were achieved at the Curragh June Meeting. James Doyle, Denny's brother, rode the Plover, winner of the Beresford Stakes, at the last Curragh October Meeting, after a brilliant struggle with Roman Bee at the finish, by the shortest of heads; and although he only scored two wins last season, he nevertheless ranks in the first class, and I would as readily trust him with a mount as any jockey in the country. John Doyle, brother of James and Denny, is a cross- coun- try rider, and the only one in the family, though, by- the- bye, I was an eye- witness to Denny riding over some very stiff and high timber hurdles on Tramore race course last July Meeting, one day of which had to be postponed in consequence of the wind and rain, and the visitors idled away their time in hotels and lodging houses. In course of conversation Denny's ability to ride over a leap was called into question by some ill- natured churl, which put the little fellow on his mettle, and he quickly took a bet that he would, the same evening, then nearly dark, ride over the hurdles on the race- course, situate near the town on the beach, against which the sea was rolling mountains high. Katty Darling, a clever little mare, but wofully groggy on . her pins, was the mount selected for the essay. A numerous crowd braved the hurricane, and assembled on the course fully expecting a catastrophe, but both mare and rider accomplished all they undertook to perform in brilliant style, and returned to the town with flying colours. John, the steeple chase rider, will come under my notice in a future article on the class with which he takes rank. The name of James Murphy figures in connection with ten winning mounts, and he has few equals as a flat race jockey. The Messrs Keegan of French Furze House have had the second call on his services ( CaptD. W. P. Beresford the first) for the last season, and the. y have had no occasion to rue the engagement. He combines with his skill as a flat race and steeple chase rider, a thorough know- ledge of training, which he inherits from his father. Little Mi chael, James's brother, we have noticed above as a promising boy, and is sure— with life and health— to distinguish himself. The Messrs Keegan have also the first call on another very pro- mising light weight in Johnny Hannigan, who resides with them, and makes himself generally useful in their training establish- ment. He was not so fortunate as some of his confreres last sea- son, but he lacked neither skill nor judgment, and is a most determined finisher. Pat Connolly is, perhaps, the greatest wonder of all the Irish flat race jockeys, standing upwards of 5ft lOin high, and weigh- ing nearly list 71b when not wasting, and living in clover. It would be a hard matter to make a stranger believe Pat could ride 8st 71b, yet such is the case. He achieved fifteen successes last season, his principal mounts being Bellman, Roman Bee, Blue Peter, & c, and he takes rank as one of the very best in the coun- try; very quiet and strictly sober, with a smart and gentlemanly exterior, entirely devoid of that flashy puppyism assumed by so many successful jockeys, he is universally respected by the public, and greatly esteemed by his employers— the " Bank of Ireland," owner of Bellman, in particular. Little Michael, Pat's brother, is fast gaining popularity, and, if he lives, is sure to attain a high position. Pat Lynch is an artist of the first water, but the scene of his labours for the last season has been chiefly in England, being engaged by Mr Bryan and others; he, however, comes over to the Curragh meetings, and his mounts are always backed by that section who make it a rule to lay their money on the mount of a popular jockey. He scored thirteen successes last season, the greatest number being in England. Gardiner, an English lad, appears to have taken up his residence in Ireland since he parted company with Mr Lincoln last spring; seventeen winning mounts stand against his name in your list, the result of his labours in both countries. He has lately had a very advantageous offer to go to. India, which he is half inclined to accept. Moran is only credited with three successes, but he is generally allowed to be an excellent jockey, being engaged to Mr Longfield, who divides his favours between him and Pat Connolly. I have witnessed many of Moran's capital finishes with the game old Frailty, a Knight of the Whistle mare. Pat Dunne is another jockey who ranks above mediocrity; he rode six winners during the past season. Gannon, articled to Mr James Murphy, is a rising lad, with plenty of ability and sound judgment; he has had many mounts during the past season, but they have been of a very indifferent class; consequently, he has only scored three victories. MARTINGALE. INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. NEWMARKET FIRST OCTOBER MEETING, 1863. The GRANBY STAKES of 30 sovs each, 20 ft, for two year olds colts 8st 91b, fillies 8st 51b ; winners of a sweepstakes value 200 sovs, including the winner's own stake, 41b, of two such stakes 71b extra ; from the turn of the Lands in ; 14 subs. Mr Bowes's Hark Forward Sir H. Des Voeux's b c by Musco- vite out of Bridle Count F. de Lagrange's Fllle de l'Air Mr M. Longfield's Union Jack Mr Naylor's Linda Mr R. H. Nevill's c by Tadmor out of Dros*- ra's dam Baron Nivifere's Comme-^ a A SWEEPSTAKES of 30 sovs each, 20 ft, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 81b ; maidens allowed 41b : first half of Ab. M. Mr Payne's b c Brother to Tuccio Baron Rothschild's f by Newmin- ster out of Lady Hawthorn Lord Stamford's Procella Lord Stamford's Leicester Lord Uxbridge's Durham Mr T. Valentine's Goldylocks Mr J. H. C. Wyndham's Yictoria Cross Count Batthyany's Midnight Mass Mr VV. G. Craven's c by Colster- dale out of Wvnnstay's dam Mr M. Longfield's Garotter Mr Naylor's Audacieuse Baron Nivifere's ch c Antinous Lord Stamford's Monacella Baron Rothschild's f by Newmin- ster out of Lady Hawthorn Lord Stamford's Brindisi Lord Uxbridge's Sir John Mr J. H. C. Wyndham's Queen Fastrada SECOND OCTOBER MEETING, 1863. SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for two year aids; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 81b; not engaged in the July, Chesterfield, Rutland, Clearwell, or Prendergast Stakes ; winners of 200 sovs or upwards 51b extra; maidens allowed 31b; Criterion Course. Mr Bowes's Baragah Sir J. Hawley's b f by Beadsman out of Mrs Quickly Count F. de Lagrange's Fille de l'Air Mr Naylor's Linda Baron Rothschild's f by Newmin- ster out of Lady Hawthorn Lord Stamford's Procella Lord Stamford's Alpheus Mr J. H. C. Wyndham's Victoria Cross HOUGHTON MEETING 1863. The CRITERION STAKES of 30 sovs each, 20 ft, for two year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 51b; winners of 500 sovs sweepstakes with ten subscribers 61b, of two such stakes 91b extra; a winner of any other sweepstakes value 200 sovs, including the^ winner's own stake, and not having less than ten subscribers, 31b extra; from the turn of the Lands in; 52 subs. Lord Anglesey's Rattler Lord Bateman's Coimbra Lord Bateman's Wild Rake Count Batthyany's br c Lounger Duke of Beaufort's Promenade Duke of Beaufort's Parure Mr Bowes's War Dance Mr Cartwright's Ely Capt A. Cooper's Knight of Snowdon Lord Coventry's c by Costerdale, darn by Pyrrhus the Fir3t Mr Fleming's Elmsdale Lord Glasgow's b c by Young Mel- bourne, dam by Orlando Mr Handley's The Sea Boy Marquis of Hastings's Garotter Sir J. Hawley's Caryophylus Mr W. Hudson's ch c Coast Guard Mr Jackson's Vauxhall Count F. de Lagrange's Fille de l'Air Count F. de Lagrange's Beatrix Capt D. Lane's Bonus Mr F. Longfield's Talisman Mr J. Merry's c. by Lord of the Isles out Of Migs A! nn Mr J. Merry's f by Wild Dayrell out of Phemy Mr J. Morris's Harcourt Mr Naylor's Fortunio Mr Naylor's Gazza Ladra Mr Naylor's Linda Baron Nivifere's Antinous Baron Niviere's Comme- sa Mr R. H. Neville's c by Tadmor out of dam of Drosera's Mr Orme's c by Teddington out of Mary Copp Mr J. Osborne's eh c Prince Arthur Mr Parry's Bristles, by Vedette out of Pigskin Mr Payne's c by Newminster out of Plush Mr Payne's Tomfoolery Baron Rothschild's f by Newmin- ster out of Lady Hawthorn Baron Rothschild's Sister to Queen of the Vale Mr f\ Rowland's Molly Carew Mr Savile's Columbine Mr Savile's c by Skirmisher out of Mantilla Lord Stamford's Gownsman Lord Stamford's Procella Lord Stamford's f Battaglia, by Rataplan out of Espolr Lord Stamford's Brindisi Lord Stamford's Bombus Col Towneley's ch c by Orlando out of Ayacanora Mr T. Valentino's Myrtilus Mr T. Valentine's Alcyone Lord Uxbridge's J upon Lord Uxbridge's Durham Mr Wigram's br c Vagabond Lord Zetland's Bandarilla The ALL- AGED STAKES of 100 sovs each, h ft, 15 sovs ft if de- clared in the Craven, and 25 sovs ft if declared in the July Meeting; two year olds 7st, three 8st 121b, four and upwards 9st51b; mares and geldings allowed 31b; winners of a 400 sovs stake in 1863 5lb extra; Bretby Stakes Course. Tom Fool, 3 yrs I Stradella, 4 yrs I Br f by Teddington out Fairwater, 5 yrs Sawcutter, 5' yrs of Olitipa, 2 yrs Lady Clifden, 5 yrs | Sonchamp | Brick, 8 yrs Taje. 3 yrs I F by Newminster out j Cerintha, 3 yrs The Marquis, 4 yrs of Lady Hawthorn, Lady Augusta, 3 yrs Argonaut, 4 yrs | 2 yrs | National Guard, 3 yrs A SWEEPSTAKES of 50 sovs each, h ft, for two year olds; colts 8st 91b, and fillies 6st 71b, not engaged in the July, Chesterfield, Rutland, Clearwell, or Prendergast stakes; winners of 200 sovs 51b extra; D. M. Count Batthyany'sbrf Lady Maud I Count F. de Lagrange's Beatrix Mr Beaumont's b c Bellaalus Mr M. Longfield's Garotter, by Ivan Mr W. S. Cartwright's Ely | Lord Stamford's Mahometan SECOND OCTOBER MEETING, 1864. The BRETBY STAKES of 100 sovs each, h ft, for then two year old fillies, 8st 101b each ; last three- quarters of R. M. MrC. Alexander's b f Pampa Mr Bowes's Klarinska Sir R. W. Bulkeley's Adelaide Lord Coventry's br f by Ethelbert out of Clara Webster Sir H. Des Vsenx's b f by Vedette out of Princess Royal Lord Glasgow's ro f by Toxophilite out of Physalis SWEEPSTAKES of 500 sovs each, 200 ft, for three year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 71b ; the winner of the Two Thousand Guineas, One Thousand Guineas, Derby, Oaks, or Doncaster St Leger 51b, and of any two of these stakes 101b extra ; maidens allowed 71b; R. M. Lord Glasgow's be by Y Mel- I Mr Naylor's Linda bourne dam by Orlando | Lord Stamford's Gownsman Sir J. Hawley's b f by Musjid out of Kalipyge Count F. de Lagrange's b f La Reine de Saba Baron Nivifere's b f Mathilde Mr Payne's fer f by Voltigeur out of Nunnery's dam Mr Savile's f by Zuyder Zee out of Skirmisher's dam DONCASTER SPRING MEETING, 1863. MARCH 16.— The HOPEFUL STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 100 added by the Corporation of Doncaster, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies and geldings 8st 71b ; winners in 1863 51b, twice, or a stake amounting to 100 sovs 71b extra; starters twice and not won, allowed 31b; Hopeful Course ( about 5fur) ; 23 subs. Lord Bateman's Coimbra Mr W. Bone's Coup d'Etat Mr Drummond's b f by Mountain Deer out of Area Mr H. E. Handley's Madame Tag- liaflco Mr Jackson's Gourmand Mr Jackson's b f Prescription Mr Merton's Lady Warwick Mr Orme's b c by Teddington out of Sabra Mr C. Rayner's ch c Vates Capt Renuie's Starbeam Mr Savile's Rigolboche Mr Savile's Clairvoyante Mr Savile's c by Skirmisher out of Cincinnati Mr Saxon s ch f Jane Shore Mr Temperley's br f Sister to First Lord Mr G. S. Thompson's ch f by Lord Fauconberg out of Tib Tacket Mr T. Parr's b c Langholm Mr J. Osborne's br c LordAaolphus Mr H. F. Beaumont's ch f Vanessa Mr R. D. Shafto's ch c Dormouse Mr J. A. Hind's br c Lord Zetland Mr W. Day's b f bv Tadmor out of Merry Sunshine's dam Count Lagrange's Daniel MARCH 17.— Nominations for the GREAT NORTH OF ENGLAND STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, 5 ft, and only 3 if declared, with 100 added; about three miles and a half ; 34 subs. ( late Heads and Tails, aged Romeo, aged Wee Nell, aged Nosegay, aged Ned of the Hill, 6 yrs Penarth, aged Northern Light, 6 yrs Mutineer, aged Chastisement, 6 yrs The Dane, aged Climax, 5 yrs Shropshire, 5 yrs Medera, aged Emblem, aged Light of otherDays. agd Freshman, aged Sinking Fund, aged Gift Chester, aged Remunerator, aged Fergus, 5 yrs Maritane, aged Jealousy, aged Glautias, aged The BETTING ROOM STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50 added, for two year olds 7st, and three 9st; fillies and geldings allowed 31b; Red House in; 11 subs. Satellite, aged Remedlum ( late Hel with), aged Catspaw, aged Piff Paff, aged Fosco, aged Discrepancy Torlts Tiger, aged Lincoln, aged Avalanche, 6 yrs Birdbolt, aged Maximum CHESTER, 1863. MAY* 6.— Weights for the TRADESMAN'S PLATE of 200 sovs, added to a Handicap of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, and 5 only if declared on or before the last Tuesday in January, at twelve o'clock at noon ; Cup Course ( about two miles and a quarter) ; 173 subs. age st lb ... 5.. 9 5.. 9 0 .. 5.. 8 .. 4.. 8 .. 6.. 8 Asteroid ... Ivanhoff.... The Lawyer Oldminster Umpire ... Caller Ou 5.. 8 Croagh Patrick. 5. .8 Buckstone 4.. 8 BrownDuchess. 5. .8 Knutsford .... 5.. 8 Dictator 5.. 8 Cowley 5.. 8 Ben Webster ... 5.. 8 0 Milverton .... 5.. Zetland 4.. Bellman 5,. Joey Jones Carisbrook Brilliant . Duleibella Lizzie .... Avalanche .. 5.. 7 .. 4.. 7 .. 4.. 7 .. 4.. 7 .. 4.. 7 .. 6.. 7 Earl f Surrey. 4.. 7 Gorse; 4.. 7 Gaiety 4.. 7 Haddington .. 4.. 7 Welcome 4.. 7 My Mary .... 4,. 7 Viscount Brig- nail 5.. 7 Queen of Spain 4.. 7 Lacydes 4.. 7 Ad venturer.... 4.. 7 Darlington .... 4.. 7 Lord Clyde .... 4.. 7 Silkstone 4.. 7 Lapidist 4.. 7 0 Lady Evelyn c. 4.. 7 0 Warminster .. 4.. 6 13 Mag. Bonuni .. 4.. 6 13 Agag 4.. 6 13 Attaman 4.. 6 13 Jacqueline .... 4.. 6 13 Egyptian ... Somersault. Patrick Barbadoes , Merry Maid Catch ' emAlive. 4. .6 10 Bosh 4.. 6 10 Kill or Cure .. 4.. 6 10 Victor 4.. 6 10 Manrico 4.. 6 10 Roman Bee 3.. 6 10 Dalesman.. Jealousy .. Cairneastle Bernlce.... Freeholder Killigrew Real Jam.. M Phillipe Accident ., Bohemia age st lb .. 4.. 6 o .. a.. 6 o .. 3.. 5 13 .. .. 3.. 5 13 .. 4.. 6 12 .. 4.. 6 12 .. 4.. 6 12 .. 4., 0 12 .. 4.. 6 10 .. 4.. 6 .. a.. 6 8 ... 5.. 6 ... 4.. 6 ... a.. 6 0 0 0 .. 5.. 8 0 .. 4.. 8 0 .. 5.. 7 12 .. 6.. 7 12 .. 5.. 7 12 .. 6.. 7 12 Bally Edmond.. 5.. 7 12 Investment.... 4.. 7 12 Balham 5.. 7 10 Doefoot S.. 7 10 The Monk .. .. 6.. 7 10 King of Kent.. 5.. 7 10 Flexmore 4.. 7 9 Hartington— 4.. 7 9 Johnny Arm- strong 4.. 7 8 Beachy Head .. 4.. 7 Camerino 5. .7 Gardiner ... Brighton ... Costa Charles Fox Tbe Knave . Portland ... Northern Light. 6.. 7 Chere Amie.... 6.. 7 Socrates 4.. 7 Ilenham Lass.. 4.. 7 Pizarro 4.. 7 Benjamin 4.. 7 Alvediston .... 4.. 7 Q. of Trumps .. 4.. 7 Myrtle 5.. 7 Bathilde 5.. 7 Shepherdess .. 5.. 7 Tolurno- 4.. 7 Dusk 4.. 7 Tommy Jones.. 4.. 7 Stradella 4.. 7 Berkeley 4.. 7 Damascus .... 5.. 7 Fitz- Avon 6.. 7 Breechloader .. 4.. 7 1865. The DEE STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 200 added, for three year olds; celts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 61b ( foals of 1862); the win- ner of the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes 51b extra ; one mile and a half ; 36 subs. 7 5 4 The Brewer.... a.. 6 4 Blue t'eter .... 3.. 6 3 The Plover .... 3.. 6 3 Le Marechal .. 3. .6 2 Ills Excellency. 3. .6 2 ... 3.. 6 ... 3 ... 3.. 6 ... 3.. 6 ... 3.. 6 ... 3.. 6 .... 3.. 6 Marmion Valentine.. Liston .... Oanaee .... Trojanus .. Port Royal Royal Stag BrothertoScent3.. 6 T. P. Cook .... a.. 6 Cygnet 4.. 6 0 EringoBragh 3.. 6 0 Mainstay 3.. 6 0 Prophet 6.. 6 0 Forester 4.. 6 0 Physician a,. 6 0 6 2 Glenochty colt.. 3.. 5 12 Double X 3.. 5 12 Donnybrook .. 3.. 5 12 Donne Canne .. 3.. 5 12 Emily di Lona .3.. 5 12 Weatherspy...., 1.. 5 12 Barchettina 3.. 5 12 Bro to Spring Buck 3.. 5 12 Dunkeld ...... 3.. 5 12 Alice 3.. 5 10 CountCavour 3.. 5 10 Lv. Fauconberg3.. 5 10 Black Deer .... 3.. 5 10 Monitor 3:. 5 10 Vision 3. .5 10 Dr Syntax .... 3.. 5 10 Columbine .... 3.. 5 10 Seamander .... 3.. 5 10 Glance colt 3.. 5 10 Sandford 3.. 5 8 Duallo. 3.. 5 8 Ernest 3.. 5 8 Event Colt .... 3.. 5 8 Lady Superior 3.. 5 8 Conical 3.. 5 8 Alcestis 3,. 5 8 Lufra 3.. 5 8 Enfield a.. 5 8 Luscinia 3,. 5 7 Fan tail 3.. 5 7 Sister to Sage.. 3,. 5 7 Middle Watch.. 3.. 5 7 Amelia 3.. 5 7 Jack of Hearts. 3.. 5 7 East Lancashire3.. 5 .. 3.. 5 ... 3.. 5 ... 3.. 5 ... 3.. 5 ... 3.. 5 Contralto Venison .. Chaff Serf Canzonette Gelert 3.. 5 Father o'Leary3.. 5 Muffler 3,. 5 Jack o'Ncw- bury 3.. 5 Watford 3.. 5 King of Italy.. 3.. 5 Voluptas 3,. 5 Manfred 3.. 5 Cobbler 3.. 5 Laertes 3.. 5 Lady of the Isles 3.. 5 Mr T. Burr's ch c Erostratus, by Mildew out of Bonny Blink Mr R. Ten Broeck's Thor Mr Cartwright's ch f by Stockwell out of The Bloomer Mr T. Cook's Harkaway Mr Fleming's c by Newcourt out of Jemima Mr Fleming's f Qull Mr vv. I'Anson's Broomielaw Mr W. I'Anson's Breadalbane Mr Jackson's b f by The Cure out of Gaiety Mr Jackson's b f by The Cure out of Camphine Mr J. Johnstone's b f by Fazzo- letto out of Miriam Mr J. Johnstone's ch f by New- minster OHtof Marion Count F. do Lagrange's b c Argen- cer, by Moustlque out of Yic- torine ( bred in France) Count F. de Lagrange's br c Vau- rien, bv Ventre St Gris out of Emma Donna ( bred In France) Mr Longfield's b c by Gemma di Vergy out of Magnet Mr Merry's ch c by Lambourn out of Burlesque Mr Merry's b c Liddington, by Or- lando out of Lady Koden Mr M. J. Moorhead's b c Breffin, by Artillery out of Fingal's dam Mr J. Osborne's c by The Cure out of Miss Agnes ( Little Agnes's data) Mr Naylor's ch c by Stockwell out of Rosalinda Mr Naylor's b c by Leamington out of Satanella, byLoupGarou Baron Nivifere's br c Duncan, by The Cossack out of Duchess ( bred in France^ Baron Nivicre's b f Reine des Fleurs, by Monarque out of Re- grettee ( bred in France) Mr Painter ns Wild Bee, by Moun- tain Deer out ef Wild Honey, by Harkaway Mr Payne's br f by Voltigeur out of Nunnery's dam Mr C. Peck, jun's, Buonaparte, by Napoleon out of Saxony, by Or- lando Mr Rigby's f by Stockwell out of Imogene Mr C. St George's c by Gunboat out of Sans Calotte's dam Mr C. St George's c by Gunboat out of Darling Mr Saxon's Brother to The Monk Mr Saxon's c by Wild Dayrell out of Chow Mr C. Snewing's b c Atcheler Mr T. Stevens's b c Effort, brother to Ethel Mr R. Sutton's br c by Sweetmeat out of Juanita Perez Mr A. Taylor's b c by Fright out of Hypocrite Capt White's br c by Jordan out of YORK SPRING MEETING, 1863. APRIL 28.— Nominations for the GREAT NORTHERN HANDICAP of 20 sovs each, h ft, and only 5 if declared, & c, with 100 added ; two miles, over the Old Course; 62 subs. The weights to be pub- lished in due time. Prince Plausible, 5 yrs Sappho, 4 yrs Somersault, 5 yrs Oakapple, 3 yrs Abbotsfordian, 3 yrs Fitz- Eva, 5 yrs Earl of Surrey, 4 yrs Physician, by Chanti- cleer, aged Doefoot, 5 yrs Milverton, 5 vrs Watford, 3 yrs Marmion, 3 yrs Manfred, 3 yrs Croagh Patrick, 5 yrs Caller Ou, 5 yrs Welcome, 4 yrs Laura, 3 yrs Adventurer, 4 yrs Dennybrook, 3 yrs The Monk, 6jrs _ . . Those marked * having been entered without the knowledge of their owners, will be struck out at the time for declaring forfeit, unless spe- cially ordered to remain in. Accident, 3 yrs Dusk, 4 yrs Citadel, 4 yrs Dulcibella, 6 yrs Bullet, 3 yrs Harlequin, 4 yrs Vilette, 4 yrs Knutsford, 5 yrs Carbineer, 5 yrs Piccador, 4 yrs Ophelia, 4 yrs Early Morn, 4 yrs Crater, 6 yrs Br c by Y. Melbourne, dam byGameboy, 3ys Charles Fox, 4 yrs Haddington, 4 yrs Ivanhoff, 5 yrs Muffler, 3 yrs Middlewatch, 3 yrs Erin Go Bragh, 3 yrs Double X, 3 yrs Lady Superior, 3 yrs Lazy Boots, 3 yrs East Lancashire, 3 yrs Venison, 3 yrs Contralto, 3 yrs Joey Jones, 5 yrs VlscountBrignall, 5 yrs Carisbrook, 4 yrs Fantail, 3 yrs Fairy King, 4 yrs Prologue, 6 yrs Queen of Trumps, 4 yrs Jack of Hearts, 3 yrs Flytrap, 4 yrs Plcco, 3 yrs Rapparee, 5 yra Cachuca, 3 yrs * Gorse, 4 yrs * Port Royal, 3 yrs * Magnum Bonum, 4ys GOODWOOD, 1864. The GOODWOOD DERBY of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, for three year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 71b; the winner of the Epsom Derby 101b, the second 71b extra; the winner of the Oaks 61b, the second 41b extra ; the winner of the Two Thousand Gui- neas, One Thousand Guineas, Newmarket Stakes, or Prince of Wales's Stakes at Ascot 51b extra ; maidens allowed 31b ; Grat- wicke Stakes Course ( lm 4fur) ; 12 subs. Lord Ailesbury's b c by King Tom out of Ellen Middleton Count Batthyany's b c Midnight Mr Bowes's Hark Forward Mr W. 8. Cartwright's Ely Mr W. G. Craven's c by Colster- dale out of Naughty Boy's dam Mr W. G. Craven's c by Colster- dale out of Wynnstay's dam Count F. de Lagrange's Royal Navarre Mr Murland's b c Castle Espie Baron Nivifere's Antinous Col Towneley's ch c by Orlando out of Ayacanora Mr Wigram's br c Vagabond Mr J. H. C. Wyndham's Victoria Cross EPSOM, 1865. The GREAT BURREY FOAL STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 100 added, for foals of 1862; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st71b; the win- ner of the Derby 121b, the second in that race or the winner of the Oaks or Two Thousand Guineas Stakes 61b extra; fillies having started in the Oaks without being placed allowed 31b; last mile of the Derby Course; 25 subs. Mr C. Alexander's ch c by Stock- well out of Lurley Count Batthyany's Anadyomene Mr Ten Broeck's Thor Mr W. S. Cartwright's ch f by Stockwell out of The Bloomer Mr W. S. Cartwright's b f by Gemma di Vergy out of Kilmeny Mr W. S. Crawfurd's b c by Skir- j Baron Nivifere's br c Solitaire mishcr out of Lady Langton I Baron Nivifere's b c Gabion Mr T. Crook's Eugenie Col Pearson's br f by Vedette out Mr T. Crook's Harkaway ; of Paradigm Mr J. Davidson's b c by King Tom Mr T. Valentine's Temeraire out of Athol Brose Mr T. Valentine's Reginella Mr J. Davidson's b c by North Lin- Mr T. Valentine's Celerrima Mr H. Jones's Sensation, by Com- motion Count F. de Lagrange's b c Gla. lia- teur Count F. de Lagrange's b c Le Mandarin Mr Naylor's ch c by Stockwell out of Rosalinda coin out of Zuleika Mr Fleming's Quil Mr T. Hughes's ch c by Yellow Jack out of Treachery Mr Watt's Olmar Capt White's br c by Jordan— July Mr J. Wyatt's Nightwatch READING, 1863. AUG 14.— The ABBEY* STAKES of 15 sovs each, 5 ft, with 50 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 61b, & c; five furlongs; 32 subs. Lord Ailesbury's Menace Mr G. Angell's Dchss. of Kent ( 31b) Mr Astley's Balderdash ( 31b) Mr W. Bone's Coup d'Etat Mr E. Brayley's Rappel ( 31b) Mr E. Brayley's De Grey ( Sib) Mr W. S. Cartwright's Ely Mr J. Clark's b c by Pelion out of Kennett's dam Mr E. Crawshawe's b c Eastminster Mr F. Fisher's f by Touchwood out of Maid of the Morn ( 31b) Mr Fitzhugh's Fisherman's Daughter ( 31b) Mr Fitzhugh's b f Mystery ( 31b) Marquis of Hastings's b c Garotter Mr Ilervey's b c by Mildew out of Empress of Russia Mr 11. Marsh's Measure forMeasure Mr Mellon's Lifebuoy Mr Merry's f by Saunterer out of Catastrophe ( 31b) Mr Merry's f by Lord Fauconberg out of Cossack Maid Mr Parry's Enchanter ( 31b) Mr Payne's c by Orlando, dam by Den John Lord Portsmouth's b f by Ven- geance— Queen Christina ( 31b) Lord Portsmouth's b c The Knout ( 31b) Mr J no. Powney's Lady Williams Lord Rendlesham's Diomed ( 31b) Ld Rendlesham's b f Blue Bell ( 31b) Mr F. Rowlands's Molly Carew Lord St Vincent's Pegasus Lord St Vincent's Narbonne Mr Saxon's Lord Cochrane ( 31b) Mr Geo. Solomon's Brother Jo- nathan Mr R. Sutton's Vacuna ( 31b) Mr J. H. C. Wyndham's c by Glen- masson out of Whimsical ( 31b) Lord Batt- man's Coimbra Mr Beaumont's Vanessa Mr Bowes's Harkforward Mr VV. S. Oartwright's Ely LordDurhatn's Sister to The Wizard Capt GofFs The Loafer Capt Gray's b c Windham Mr J. Holiday's br c by Windhound out of Mary Jane Mr W. I'Anson's Blair Athol Mr Jackson's Vauxhall Mr - Jackson's Greville Mr R. M. Jaques's Harvest Mell Mr Johnstone's b c Rattler Mr ll'Kcnzie's ch c Norwood Mr Mellon's Lifebuoy Mr G. W. Morris's b c Siva Mr J. Osborne's b f Lady Coverham Mr J. Osborne's be Mantrap Mr J. Osborne's b c by The Cure out of Game Pullet STOCKTON, 1863. The CLEVELAND STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 100 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies and geldings 8st 71b; winners of 100 sovs clear 31b, 200 51b, 400 71b extra ; starters twice with- outwinning al! owed31b ; T. Y. C., from the Red Post. Mr G. Oates's b c King John Mr T. Parr's Glendusk Mr C. Peck, jun's, br c John Gully Lord St Vincent's bk c Narbonne Lord St Vincent's br c Pegasus ( h b) Lord St Vincent's ch c Roundhead Mr J. Scott's ch f Tooi Tooi Lord Stamford's Procella Sir G. Strickland's b c Calorus Mr W. Hart's br f Dawdle MrTemperley's br f Sis to FirstLord Mr G. S. Thompson's ch c by Flat- catcher or Drumour— Apropos Col Towneley's ch c by Orlando out of Ayacanora Col Towneley's b f by Newminster out of Isis Mr R. Wales's Confederate Mr Watt's br f Gondola Mr H. Wilkinson's br cEagle'sWing Lord Zetland's Saragossa The LAMBTON PLATE of 100 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 25 sovs each, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 81b; seven furlongs. Mr II. F. Beaumont's ch f by New- minster out of Heiress Mr Bowes's b c War Dance Mr Bruce's Wild Drake Mr Bruce's Fair Sophia Mr Cookson's br c Jack Frost Lord Durham's Sister toTheWizard Hon S. Hawke's b f Coup de Grace Mr Jackson's Vauxhall Mr R. M. Jaques's b or br c Lao- medon Mr Murland's b c Castle Espie Mr J. Osborne's ch c Prince Arthur Mr J. Osborne's b e by The Cure out of First Fly Mr G. Oat. s's b c King John Mr Thomas ns b f by Muscovite out of Habena Col Towneley's ch c Castle Hill Lord St Vincent's ch c Roundhead Mr Watt's b f by Weatherbit out of Gaiety Lord Zetland's b f Saragossa 1863 & 1864. The SEVENTH ZETLAND BIENNIAL STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added, for yearlings of 1862; to be run as two year olds in 1883; colts 8st 10lb, fillies and geldings 8st 61b; winners of 100 sovs clear 31b, 200 51b, 300 71b extra; starters twice without winning allowed 31b, thrice 51b; five furlongs. And, again, as three year olds in 1864, on the first day, colts 8st 101b, fillies and geldings 8st 71b; winners in 1864 of 100 sovs clear 3ib, 200 5lb, 300 81b extra; starters twice in 1864 without winning in that year allowed 31b; maiden three year olds allowed 71b; those by untried stallions, or out of untried mares allowed 31b; one mile and a half. Mr G. Oates's King John Mr T. Parr's b c Langholm ( 31b) Mr T. Parr's Glendusk ( 31b) Mr J. Rampling's b c Chivalry ( 31b) Mr R. D. Shafto's c Dormouse ( 31b) Mr T. Shepherd's b c Good Advice ( 31b) Lord Stamford's b f Procella ( 31b) Lord Stamford's b c Leicester ( 31b) Mr W. Stewart's Major Lord St Vincent's ch c Roundhead ( 31b) Lord St Vincent's b c Clarges MrT. Temperley'sb fSis toFirstLord Col Towneley's b f Scarlet Runner Mr Watt's br f Gondola Mr Wigram's br c Vagabond ( 31b) Mr H. Wilkinson's bk c Hymettus Mr H. Wilkinson's b or brc Eagle's Wing ( 31b) Lord Zetland's Bandarilla Lord Zetland's Deerfoot ( 31b) Lord Annesley's ch f Sister to Ace of Clubs Mr Beaumont's Vanessa Mr Bowes's Claremont Mr liowes's Baragah Mr Bruce's Wild Rake Mr Bruce's Fair Sophia Mr R. Chilton's br c Claxton ( 31b) Mr Cookson lis Inverness ( 31b) Mr Eastwood's ch c Surat Capt Gray's b c Windham ( 31b) Mr A. Harrison's ch f Changeable Hon S. Hawke's ch c by Warlock out of Midsummer ( 31b) Mr Jackson's Gourmond Mr Jackson's Veterinarian Mr It. M. Jaques's Apennine ( 31b) Mr W. Metcalf's c by Van Galen out of Vacuna ( 31b) Mr J. Osborne's br c by Weatherbit out of Miss Walker ( 31b) Mr J. Osborne's br c by Lord Fau- conberg out of Lady John 1664. The HARDWICKE STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 100 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies and geldings 8st 61b; winners of 100 sovs clear 21b, 200 51b, 500 81b extra; starters twice without winning allowed 51b, those by untried stallions or out of untried mares allowed 31b ; T. Y. C., from the Red post. Mr J. Ashton's b f Risk ( 31b) Mr F. Bell's b c Idler ( 31b) Mr Bowes's br c Farewell Mr l! » wes's b f Klarinska Mr T. E. Collinson's br c Bishopton ( 31b) Mr Cookson's ch f Regalia Mr Cookson's b f Contract Mr Cookson's b c Bedminster ( Sib) Mr Cookson's gr c Exceller ( 31b) Mr Cookson's b f by Rataplan out of Sweet Pea Lor'i Derby's b c by Fandango out of Prelude ( 31b)—~ Lord Derby's ch c by° Stockwell out of Woodnymph ( 31b) Lord Durham's br c by Voltigeur out of The Wizard's dam Mr T. W. Deighton's br f Phizgig ( 31b) Mr T. W. Deighton's ch f Lady of Rank Mr T. W. Deighton's ch f Novel Connection ( 31b) Mr Eastwood's b c by King of Trumps out of Nightingale ( 31b) Mr R. Harrison's ch c liaxer Mr A. Harrison's b or br c Lord Conyngham ( 31b) Mr Heslop's ch c bv Mildew out of Bonnv Blink ( 31b) Mr T. Hewitt's b c by The Curfe eut of Lady Hawthorn Mr T. Hewitt's b c by Newminster out of Polyanthus ( 31b) Mr T. Hewitt's br f by Leamington out of Birdhill's dam ( 31b) Mr J. A. Hind's b © r br c Dickey Weaver ( 31b) Mr W. E. Hobson's b c Commodore Mr W. Hudson's bk c Night Stroller ( 31b) Mr W. I'Anson's b c Bromielaw Mr W. I'Anson's ch c Bread dbane Mr Jackson's b f by The Cure out of Gaiety Mr Jackson's b f by The Cure out of Terrific Mr Hodgson ns b c North York Mr J. Johnstone's b f by Fazzo- letto out of Prevention ( 31b) Mr J. Johnstone's b f by Fazzo- letto out of Young Catherine ( 31b) Mr H. Melville's b f Millie Mr H. Melville's f by Gamekeeper out of Aurora ( 31b) Mr J. Newton's bk c Zambezi ( 31b) Mr J. Osborne's b c by The Cure out of Firstrate Mr J. Osborne's b f by Wild Day- rell out of Little Agnes ( 31b) Mr J. sborne's br c by The Cure out of Miss Agnes Mr Pedley's b c Lord George Mr Pedley's bk or br c Wedding Peal Mr C. Reynard's b f Elenora ( 31b) Mrs A. Shepherd's b f Club Queen ( 3lb) Mr J. G. Simpson's br f St Eulalie Mr J. G. Simpson ns ch c by Hos- podar out of Irregularity Mr H. Stephenson's ch c Scar- Borough MrT. Temperley's b c by Newmin- ster out of Maid of Team Valley Mr Thomas'sch cby Marsyas, dam by Pyrrhus the First ( 31b) Mr Thomas's b f by Neasham out of Typee ( 31b) Mr Thomas's b c by Marsyas, dam by Heron ( 31b) Mr Thomas's b f by Muscovite out of Diomedia ( 31b) Col Towneley's b c by Rataplan out of Ellermire ( 31b) Col Towneley's ch f by King of Trumps out of Passion Flower ( hb) Mr Watt's br or bk c by Saunterer out of Birthdav ( Souvenir's dam) ( 31b) Mr R. Wright's b c Athens Lord Zetland's b c St Magnus ( 31b) Lord Zetland's Tabitha Bramble ( 31b) 1865. The GREAT NORTHERN LEGER of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 100 added, for three year olds ; colts 8st 101b, fillies and geldings 8st 61b; the winner of the Derby 71b, the second in the Derby, or the winner of the Oaks, Two Thousand Guineas, or Great Yorkshire Stakes at York 51b extra; weights not accumulative; maidens allowed 51b; one mile and a half. Mr Bowes's Farewell Mr Bowes's br c The Rejected Mr Cookson's Regalia Mr CooRson's Contract Mr Cookson's Bedminster Mr Cookson's Exceller Mr R. Chilton's b or br f Sitter to Vedette Lord Derby's b c by Fazzoletto out of Boomerang Lord Derby's b c by Stockwell out of Sortie Lord Durham's br c by Voltigeur out of The Wizard's dam Mr Eastwood's b c by King of Trumps out of Nightingale Mr R. Harrison's ch c Raxer Mr J. A. Hind's b or br c Dickey Weaver Mr Heslop's ch c by Mildew out of Bonny Blink Mr T. Hewitt's b or br c by The Cure out of Lady Hawthorn Mr T. Hewitt's b c by Newminster out of Polyanthus Mr W. Hudson's bk c NightStroller Mr I'Anson's b c Broomielaw Mr I'Anson's ch c Breadalbane Mr Jackson's b f by The Cure out of Gaiety Mr Jackson's b f by The Cure out of Camphine Mr J. Johnstone's br c by Annan- dale out of The Nugget Mr J. Johnstone's b f by Fazzoletto out of Fafr Jean Mr H. Melville's b f Millie Mr J. Osborne's b c by The Cure out of First- rate Mr J. Osborne's b c by The Cure out of Miss Agnes Mr J. Osborne's b f by Wild Day- rell out of Little Agnes Mr Pedley's br c Christmas Carol Mr Pedley's ch f by Idleboy out of Lena Mrs A. Shepherd's b f Club Queen Mr J. G. Simpson's br f St Eulalie Mr J. G. Simpson ns ch c by Hos- podar out of Irregularity Mr T. Temperley's b c by New- minster— Maid of Team Valley Mr Thomas's br c Bro to Neptunus Mr Thomas's ch c by Marsyas out of Exact Mr Thomas's ch c by Marsyas out of Dinah Mr Thomas's ch c by Marysas out of Butterfly Col Towneley's b c by Rataplan out of Ellermire Col Towneley's ch f by King of Trumps— Passion Flower ( h b) Mr C. Trotter's b f by De Clare out of Kitten Mr Watt's br or bk c by Saunterer out of Birthday ( Souvenir's dam) Mr F. W. Whitehead';, b f by Fan- dango out of Limosina's dam MrC. Winteringham's ch c Nothing More Mr R. Wright's b c Athens Lord Zetland's b c St Magnus Lord Zetland's Weathercock NEWCASTLE^ ON- TYNE, 1863. JUNE 23.— The TYRO STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50 added, for two vear olds ; colts 8st 10lb, fillies 8st 71b; winners of 100 sovs 21b, br of 200 sovs 41b extra; T. Y. C.; 13 subs. Col Towneley's b f by Newminster out of Isis Capt Gray's b c Windham Mr J. Rampling's b c Chivalry Mr Johnstone's b c Rattler Mr B. Chilton's br c Claxton Mr II. Wilkinson's br c Eagle'sWing Mr Jackson's eh c Veterinarian Mr Jackson's br f Blue Pill Mr Temperley's b f Henrietta Mr J. Dent's b f by The Cure out of Gingerbread Mr J. Osborne's br f Princess Beatrice Mr J. Osborne's b f Lady of Co- verham Mr J. Osborne's b c by The Cure out of Game Pullet JUNE 24.— The GRAND STAND STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50 added, for two and three year olds; T. Y. C.; 16 subs. Paris, 3 yrs | Eagle's Wing, 2yrs B f by Newminster out Br f by Wild Hunts- of Isis, 2 yrs man out of Reality Windham, 2 yrs I ( h b), 2 yrs Chivalry, 2 yrs I Alice, 3 yrs Veterinarian, 2 yrs Middlewatch, 3 yrs Blue Pill, 2 yrs I Erin go Bragh, 3 yrs Rattler, 2 yrs Princess Beatrice, 2yrs Lady of Coverham, 2 y B c by The Cure out of Game Pullet, 2 yrs B f by The Cure out of Gingerbread, 2 yrs ODIHAM, 1863. The HURSTBOURNE STAKES of 15 sovs each, 5 ft, with 50 added, for two year olds ; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 71b; winners 71b extra, & c ; straight half mile ; 17 subs. Mr Fitzhugh's b c Cervus Mr Goddard's b f Little Star Mr Mundy's ch f Rosemary Mr Nightingall's b f Attraction Mr Parry's Bristles Mr Payne's f by Teddington out of Olitipa Mr ReldifFs ch c by Surplice out of Rosina Capt Rennie's Starbeam Mr Trimmer's f Verbena Mr C. Alexander's br c Sugarcane Duke of Beaufort's b f by Kings- town out of Panic Mr R. R. Bignell s b c Bold Hough- ton, by Lord Fauconberg out of Catherine Parr Mr E. Brayley's De Grey Mr J. Day's Waveney Mr J. Day's Eudora Mr R. Drewitt's The Wild Huntress Mr F. Fisher's f by Touchwood out of Maid of the Morn CHELMSFORD, 1863. JUNE 23.— The GREAT BADDOW Two YEAR OLD STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st71b; winners extra, & c; half a mile; 20 subs. Mr Alexander's br f, by Tedding- ton, dam by Melbourne Mr G. Angell's u f Duchess of Kent Count Batthyany's brc Vandersilde Mr It. R. Bignell's b c Bold Houghton Mr R. R. Bignell's b f Hampshire Miss Mr Cameron's b f Col- amon Mr Daley's Triumph Mr Daley's b f Pretty Bird Mr Fleming's f Annona Mr H. Marsh's Measure lor Mea- sure Mr Mellon's Lifebuoy Mr Merton's Lady Warwick Mr Nightingall's Attraction Mr Parry's Enchanter Mr Payne's Tomfoolery Mr C. Rayner's ch f Primrose Mr C. Ravner's l » r f Exotic Mr H. Rynd's b f Neck or Nothing Mr Saxon's Sotill ® Mr R. Wales's Confederate Coimbra, 2 yrs Coup d'Etat, 2 yrs Gourmand, 2 yrs Prescription, 2 yrs B c by Teddington. out of Sabra, 2 yrs Jane Shore, 2 yrs Stockman, 3 yrs. Sir Watkin, 2 yrs Lord Adolphus, 2 yrs Vanessa, 2 yrs Dormouse, 2 yrs ABINGDON, 1863. JULY 15.— The ABINGDON STAKES of 15 sovs each, 5 ft, with 5° added, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 71b; 3lb allowed; winners of a stake of 200 sovs value or upwards 31b, of two or more such stakes 5lb extra ; T. Y. C. ( three quarters of a mile) ; 20 subs. - — - Mr Merry's f by Saunterer out of Catastrophe ( 31b) Mr T. Parr's Glendusk ( 31b) Mr Parry's b c Enchanter ( 31b) Mr Payne's Foreteller Mr J. Powney's brf Lady Williams Mr J. B. Starky's Agatha ( 31b) Mr J. Stephenson's f by Muscovite out of Habena ( 31b) Mr T. Stevens's b f Faith ( 31b) Mr R. Sutton's Vacuna ( 31b) Mr J. Whittaker's Pixie Mr E. Bravley's De Grey ( 31b) Mr E. Brayley's Black Friar Mr K. Ten Broeek's Contractor Mr J; Clark's b c by Pelion out of Kennett's dam Mr John Day's Eudora Mr Fitshugh's b f Mystery ( 31b) Marq of Hastings's b c Garotter Mr Hervey's b c by Mildew out of, Empress of Russia Mr J. Lowe's Anglo- Saxon., Mr Mallon's Lifebuoy Mr J. Johnstone's ch c by Fan- dango out of Rosalie The STOCKTON FOUR YEAR OLD CLARET STAKES of 15 s © vs each, 10 ft, and 5 if declared on the first Tuesday in January, 1864, with 100 added ; colts 8st 101b, fillies and geldings 8st 71b; the winner of the Two Thousand Guineas or Oaks in 1864 51b, of the Derby or Leger in 1861 71b extra; the winner of the Queen's Vase at Ascot, or the Ascot Cup or Goodwood Cup ( in 1865) 71b extra ( extreme penalty); maidens allowed 71b; maidens having run seven races allowed 101b; two miles. Mr Bowe's Baragah Mr Bowes's Ilarkforward Mr Bowes's Claremont Mr Bowes's War Dance • Mr W. S. Cartwright's Ely MrR. Chilton's br c Claxton Capt Gray's br f Syren Mr S. Hawke's ch c Armourer Mr W. I'Anson's ch c Blair Athol Mr Jackson's Vauxhall Mr Jackson's Greville Mr Johnstone's b c Rattler Mr M'Kenzie's ch c Norwood Mr Murland's b c Castle Espie Mr J. Osborne's ch c Prince Arthur Mr J. Osborne's br c Dr Rooke Mr J. Osborne's br c Fauconberg Mr T. Parr's Glendusk Lord St Vincent's ch c Roundhead Lord St Vincent's ch c Forager Col Towneley's chc by Orlaudo out of Ayacanora Col Towneley's br <• Ellerby Mr Wi « ram's br c Vagabond Mr J. Williams ns f by Barbarian out of Blame Mr J. Williams ns c by Barbarian out Of Harp Mr H. Wilkinson's bk c Hymettus Mr R. E. Wilson ns Bellaaius Lord Zetland's Deerfoot Lord Zetland's Bandarllla Mr I. Sadler's b c by Vedette out of Crosslanes BATH AND SOMERSET COUNTY MEETING. 1863. MAY* 13.— Nominations for the SOMERSETSHIRE STAKES ef 25 sovs each, 15 ft, and 5 only if declared; two miles and a distance; 81 subs. The handicap will be published in April. Vinegar Hill, 5 yrs Portland, 6 yrs Bally Edmond, 5 yrs Spencer, 5 yrs Accident, 3 yrs Watchman, 4 yrs Dusk, 4 yrs Le Marechal, 3 yrs Barchettina, 3 yrs Guiding Star, 5 yrs Merry Maid, 4 yrs Hartington, 4 yrs Earl of Surrey, 4 yrs Physician, by Chanti- cleer, aged The Brewer, aged Barbadoes, 4 yrs C by Marsyas out of Glance, 3 yrs Sherpherdess, 5 yrs Jack o Newbury, 3 yrs Freeholder, 4 yrs Man at Arms, 6 yrs Master Bagot, aged Soapstone, 3 yrs Gunner, 3 yrs Newfoundland, Syrs Sprite, by Acrobat,? yrs Middlewatch, 3 yrs The WESTON 8TAKES of 10 sovs. each, with 50 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies and geldings 8st 71b, & c; straight half mile ; 50 subs, Zetland, 4 yrs Loiterer, 6 yrs Catch ' em Alive, 4 yrs Kingswood, 3 yrs Lady Patroness, 3 yrs Joco, by Joe o'Sot out of Apethorpe's dam 3 yrs Sappho, 4 yrs Alcestis, 3 yrs Balham, 5 yrs Netherby, 3 yrs Gemse, 4 yrs Father O'Leary, 3 yrs Canary, 5 yrs Flirtation, 5 yrs Haddington, 4 yrs Raglan, 3 yrs King of Italy, 3 yrs Fitz- Avon, 6 yrs Lord Stanley, 4 yrs G by Lord of the Isles out of Wasp, 3 yrs The Royal Stag, 3 yrs Brighton, 4 yrs C by Stockwell out of Lady Evelyn, 4 yrs Watford, 3 yrs Umpire, 6 yrs Bedouin, 4 yrs Myrtle, 5 yrs Milverton, 5 yrs Symphony, 3 yrs The Knave, 4 yrs Tolurno, 4 yrs Carisbrook, 4 yrs Grlmston, 4 yrs Double X, 3 yrs Brother to Springbok, 3 Darlington, 3 yrs Sycophant, 5 yrs Hampton Court, 3 yrs Golden Dust, 3 yrs Fantail, 3 yrs Princess Vocqsal, 3 yrs Blondin, 3 yrs Lady Superior, 3 yrs Equator, 4 yrs Tourist, 3 yrs His Excellency, 3 yrs Paste, 5 yrs Brother to Scent, 3 yrs Brown Duchess, 5 yrs Isoline, 3 yrs Lord Clyde, 4 yrs Chaff, 3 yrs Mr C. Alexander's Sugarcane ( 31b) Count liatthyany's br c Vander- silde ( 31b) Duke of Beaufort's Esperance Duke of Beaufort'sPromenade( 31b) Capt Beresford ns Diomed ( 31b) Mr W. Bone's Coup d'Etat Mr E. Brayley's b c De Grey ( 31b) Mr R. Ten Brock's Contractor Mr G. Bryan's b f Lady Hylda Mr W. G. Craven's Practitioner Lord Coventry's Cosette Mr W. Day's f by Vedette out of Firmament's dam Mr W. Day's c by Grosvenor out of Celerity Mr John Day's Waveney Lord De Mauley ns Langford Mr Drummond's b f by Mountain Deer out of Area Mr H. Goater's br c Stiletto Mr Handley's ch c by Rataplan out of Gertrude ( 31b) Marquis of Hastings's b c Garotter Mr Lincoln's bf Light Mr Merry's f by Wild Dayrell out of Phemy Mr Merry's b f by Saunterer out of Catastrophe ( 51b) Mr Mundy's cli f Rosernarv Mr W. Owen's b c Farnham Mr Night's b f Nathalie Lord Palmerston's b f by Rataplan out of Bistre ( 31b) Mr Parr's Glendusk ( 31b) Mr Payne's f by Teddington out of Olitipa Mr Payne's c by Orlando, dam by Don John Mr Payne's Tomfoolery Lord Portsmouth's b f by Ven- geance— Queen Christina ( 51b) Mr John Powney's Lady Williams ( 31b) Lord Rendlesham s b f Blue Bell ( 31b) Mr F. Rowland's Molly Carew Lord St Vincent's brc Pegasus ( h b) Lord St Vincent's bk c Narbonne Mr Saxon's Inverness ( 31b) Mr Saxon's Lady Mary ( 51b) Mr Geo. Solomon's ch f Aunt Judy Lord Stamford's Barcarola ( 51b) Lord Stamford's Hypatica Mr J. B. Starky's b c Izaak Walton ( 51b) Mr T. Steven's b f Faith ( 31b) Mr Sutton's Vacuna ( 31b) Mr W. Treen's br c Spectre Lord Uxbridge's Vabalathus Mr R. Wales's Confederate Lord Westmoreland's c DoubleFirst Mr J. H. C. Wyndham's c by Glen- massonoutof Whimsical ( 31b) ASCOT HEATH, 1864- 65- 66. The TRIENNIAL STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 100 added each year, for foals of 1862. To run on the second day of the races 1864; colts 8st 71b, fillies 8st 4ib; T. Y. C. To run on the last day of the races 1865; colts Sst 101b, fillies 8st 71b; maiden three year olds allowed 51b; New Mile. To run on the first day of the races 1866; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 51b; once round and in; 53 subs. Lord Ailesbury's ch f by Stockwell i Mr II. Jones's c Sensation out of Bribery Duke of Beaufort's Todleben Duke of Beaufort's b c Kcenig Mr Bowes's Farewell Mr Bowes's Full Speed Mr R. Ten Broeck's Thor Mr, W. S. Cartwright's ch f by Stockwell out of The Bloomer Mr W. S. Cartwright's br f by Gemma di Ver « y out of Kflmeny Mr J. Clark's b f by Surplice or Pelion out of Elcot's dam Mr T. Cook's Harkaway Lord Coventry's br c by Ethelbert out of Maud ( h b) Lord Coventry's ch c by Ethelbert out of Fenella Lord Coventry's br f by Ethelbert out of Clara Webster Mr W. S. Crawfurd's b c by Volti- geur out of Mayonaise Mr W. S. Crawfurd's b c by Skir- misher out of Lady Langton Mr Fleming's b c Newcourt Mr H. E. Handlev's b f by Knight of Kars out of Merry Sunshine Sir J. Hawley's br f by Musjid out of Harridan Mr Hodgman's b c by Adamas out of Maid of Corinth Mr Hodgman's br f by Adamas out of Nofirmabal Mr Hughes's ch c by Yellow Jack out of Treachery Mr I'Anson's b c Broomielaw Mr I'Anson's ch c Breadalbane Count F. de Lagrange's ch f La Fortune ( bred in France) Count F. de Lagrange s b f La Fronde Count F. de Lagrange's b c Rotho- mago ( bred in France) Mr Lapidist's br c The Elling- tonian Mr Lapidist's b c The Turner Mr Henry Melville's b f Millie Mr Merry's c by Saunterer out of Phryne Mr Merry's c by Lambourn out of Burlesque Mr Merry's c by Wild Dayrell out of l'hemy Mr Naylor's ch c by Stockwell out of Rosalinda Baron Nivifere's b c Mfele'gre ( bred in France) Mr Payne's br f by Voltigeur out of Nunnery's dam Mr Payne's b f by Stockwell out of Olitipa Col Pearson's br f by Vedette out of Paradigm Baron Rothschild's b f by North Lincoln— Blooming Heather Baron Rothschild's br c Brother to King of Diamonds Mr Savile's Haarlem Mr Savile's c by Rouble out of Buckenham's dam Mr Saxon's b c Brother to The Monk Mr Saxon's br c by Wild Dayrell out of Calot Mr 11. J. Smith's Avoncliff Lord Stamford's bk f by Vedette out of Cymba Lord Uxbridge's Arkansas Mr T. Valentine's Alexandra Mr T. Valentine's Celerrima Mr T. Valentine's Reglnella Mr T. Valentine's Temeraire Capt White's br c by Jordan out of July Mr J. Wyatt's Night Watch MANCHESTER SUMMER MEETING, 1863. MAY 27.— Nominations for the UNION CUP © f 200 sovs, added to a Handicap of 5 sovs each, for three year olds and upwards; one mile and a quarter. The Roe, 5 yrs : Birdfinder, 3 yrs B f by DanielO'Rourke sprite, 3 yrs j Flexmore, 4 yrs — Birthday, 4 vrs Cape Flyaway, 6 yrs j Welcome, 4 yrs Forester, 4 yrs Be by Stockwell out Golden Drop, 3 yrs Eastern Princess, 5 yrs of Lady Evelyn, 4yrs Eidolon, 6 yrs The Knave, 4 yrs Brilliant, 5 vrs Fanfaron, 3 yrs Br g by Lord of the Blackcock, 4 yrs Croagh Patrick, 5 yrs Isles— Wasp, 3 yrs Muffler, 3 yrs , Charles Fox, 4 yrs Chfere Amie, 6 yrs Ireton, 4 yrs j Misfortune, 4 yrs King of Kent, 5 vrs Bathilde, 5 yrs i Marmion, 3 yrs Hawthorn Blossom, 3 Polynesia, 4 yrs i Weatherspye, 3 yrs vrs Newsmonger, 3 yrs Black Deer, 3 yrs Fontenoy, 3 yrs Comet, 3 yrs Kill or Cure, 4 yrs Bonny Breast Knot, 4ys Stella, 3 yrs Black- eyed Susan, Syrs Haddington, 4 yrs Trust, 3 yrs I Venison, 3 yrs Bellman, 5 yrs Dictator, 5 yrs Patrick, 4 yrs . lack o'Newbury, 3yrs Lord Stanley, 4 yrs | Socrates. 4 yrs Ripon, 6 yrs Twilight, aged Lothian King, 5 yrs Fairwater, 5 yrs Johnny Armstrong, 4ys Oberon, 4 yrs Viscount Brignall, 4yrs Cistercian, 3 yrs Guiding Star, 5 yrs Slingsby, 6 yrs Bernice, 5 yrs i Newmarket, 3 yrs Fitz Avon, 6 yrs Adventurer, 4 yrs j Victrix, 4 yrs Borealis, 3 yrs Interduca, 4 yrs I MAY 28.— Nominations for the MANCHESTER TRADESMEN'S CUP of 150 sovs, added to a Handicap of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, and 5 if declared; two miles ; 53 subs. Caledon, 4 yrs Golden Pledge, 3 vrs Forester, 4 yrs Wynnstay. 5 yrs ' B c by Stockwell out Flexmore, 4 yrs — Lady Evelyn, 4 yrs Isoline, 3 yrs Alcestes, 3 yrs Adventurer, 4 yrs King of Italy, 3 yrs Welcome, 4 yrs Dusk, 4yrs Brilliant, 5 yrs Liston, 3 yrs Neptunus, 4 yrs Bathilde, 5 yrs Fanfaron, 3 yrs Benjamin, 3 yrs Marmion, 3 yrs Comet, 3 yrs Manfred, 3 yrs Doefoot, 5 yrs ; Ivanhoff, 5 yrs Lord Stanley, 4 yrs Oldminster, 5 yrs The Serf, 3 yrs Black Deer, 3 yrs Monitor, 3 yrs Trojanus, 3 yrs Bally Edmond, 5 yrs | Veniaan, 3 yrs Knutsford, 5 yrs Interduca, 4 yrs Patrick, 4 yrs Jack of Hearts, 3 yrs MAY 29.— Nominations for the SALFORD BOROUGH CUP of 100 sovs, added to a Handicap of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, and 5 if de- clared; one mile and a half; 34 subs. Picco, 3 yrs Myrtle, 5 yrs Guiding Star, 5 yrs Croagh Patrick, 5 yrs Haddington, 4 yrs Viscount Brignall, 4y rs Imperatrice, 4 yrs Bellman, 5 yrs Donne Canne, 4 yrs King of Kent, 5 yrs Milverton, 5 yrs Fairy King, 4 yrs The Knave, 4 yrs Br g by Lord of the Isles out of Wasp, 3 yrs Fairwater, 5 yrs Scamander, 3 yrs Caller Ou, 5 yrs Caps Flyaway, 6 yrs Bathilde, 5 yrs Lacydes, 4 yrs Comet, 3 yrs Imperatrice, 4 yrs Twilight, aged Dictator, 5 yrs Tommy Jones, 4 yrs Charles Fox, 4 yrs Kill or Cure, 4 yrs Oldminster, 5 yrs Black- eyed Susan, 3 ys Contralto, by Colster- dale, 3 yrs Plcco, 3 yrs Interduca, 4 yrs Jack of Hearts. 3 yrs Ptarmigan, 3 yrs Knutsford, 5 yrs Patrick, 4 yrs Trump Queen, 3 yrs Doefoot, 5 yrs Haddington, 4 yrs The Knave, 4 yrs The Royal Stag, 3 yrs Chfere Amie, 6 yrs King of Kent, 5 yrs Guiding Star, 5 yrs Eastern Princess, 5 yrs Fairwater, 5 yrs Seamander, 3 yrs Oberon, 4 yrs Tragedian, 3 yrs Isoline, 3 yrs Bonny Breast Knot, 4 yrs DERBY STEEPLE CHASES AND FLAT RACES, 1863. MARCH 5.— A HURDLE RACE PLATE of 50 sovs, added to a Han- dicap of 5 sovs each ( 2 ft t ® the fund); two miles, over eight hurdles. Pergus, 5 yrs Shropshire, 5 yrs Ledburv, 4 yrs King Christmas, 4 yrs Pot Pourri, 4" yrs Kington, 6 yrs Clontarf, 3 yrs Soothsayer, aged Jack in the Box, 4 yrs Mi s Hawthorn, 4 yrs Maritana, aged Lincoln, aged Nosegay, aged Mousetrap, 5 yrs Deceptive, 4 yrs Remunerator, aged Mermaid, 5 yrs Jacob, aged Real J am, 4 yrs Glautias, aged Chastisement, 6 yrs Everlasting, 5 yra Butterfly, aged The Prophet, 6 yrs Satanella, 4 yrs Cygnet; 4 yrs Sinking Fund, aged Emblem, aged Antelope Mutineer, aged The Dane, aged Sir Bobby, 6 yrs See Saw, 5 yrs The STAUNTON HAROLD PLATE of 20 sovs, added to a Sweep- stakes of 5 sovs each, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st71b; winners 51b extra; half a mile, straight. Lord Bateman's b f Coimbra I Mr W. Hart's br f Dawdle Mr R. R. Bignell's b f Hampshire Mr Orme's b f by Teddington out Miss I of Alicia Mr Hodgman's Dilston I Mr Saxon's ch f Lady Mary Mr H. Marsh's b f Measure for Mr T. Stevens's b f Faith Measure The HARRINGTON PLATE of 30 sovs, added to a Handicap of 5 sovs each, for three year olds and upwards; one mile. True Blue, 3 yrs Charles Fox, 4 yrs Somersault, 5 yrs Glow Worm, 3 yrs Libellous, 6 yrs Bedford ( late Peneus), Stanton, 5 yrs Disdain, 4 yrs 4 yrs Ethel, 4 yrs Mermaid, Syrs Jack in the Box, 4 yrs True Heart, 3 vrs East Sheen, 5 yrs Leontes, aged Henham Lass, 5 yrs F by Kingston out of Ophelia, 3 yrs Erin go Bragh, 3 yrs Mountain Maid, 3 ys Abron, aged SUMMER MEETING, 1863. SEPT 1.— The CHESTERFIELD PLATE of 50 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h ft, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies and geldings 8st 71b, & c; three quarters of a mile. Lord Anglesey's Antoinette Mr J. Barber's Macbeth Duke of Beaufort's Esperanee Duke of Beaufort's Miss Goldhill SirH. Des Voeux's br c by Wild Dayrell out of Agra Mr Drummond's br f by Mountain Deer out of Area Capt R. GofTs Loafer Mr E. Griffiths's b c Ignatius Marquis of Hastings's b c Garotter Marquis of Hastings's Old Fuller Mr Jackson's Veterinarian Mr J. Osborne's ch g Greenland Mr J. Osborne's br c Fauconberg Mr Payne's Foreteller Lord Wilton's f by Stockwell out of Lady Evelyn ® EPT 2.— The BRETBY STAKES of 25 sovs each, 10 ft, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 71b; winners of a Sweepstakes of 200 sovs including the winner's own stake 41b, two such stakes 71b, all other winners of 100 sovs in plates or stakes 31b extra; half a mile, straight. Lord Bateman's Coimbra I Mr W. G. Craven's Practitioner Mr W. G. Craven's c by Colsterdale Mr Jackson's Veterinarian out of Wynnstay's dam | Mr Payne's Tomfoolery THIRSK SPRING MEETING, 1863. APRIL 14.— The MOWBRAY STAKES of 5 sovs each, p. p., with 50 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 71b, fillies and geldings 8st41b; winners 41b, twice 8Jb extra ; T. Y. C. Mr Temperley's br f by Wild Huntsman out of Metal's dam Mr R. Menzie's br f Kate Hamilton Mr J. Osborne's b c Netherdale Mr J. Osborne's b c Lord Adolphus Mr Johnstone's b f Charlotte Russe Lord Anaesley's ch f by Sugar Plum out of Verbena Lord Zetland's b c Deerfoot Mr Jackson's Gourmand Mr G. S. Thompson's ch f by Lord Fauconberg out of Tib Tacket Nominations for the HAMBLETON PLATE ( Handicap) of 100 sovs, for three year olds and upwards ; one mile. Cachuca, 3 yrs Br c by Voltigeur out Interduca, 4 yrs Oberon, 4 yrs of Jest, 3 yrs Jack of Hearts, 3 yrs The Serf, 3 yrs Borealls, 3 yrs Picco, 3 yrs Tragedian, 3 yrs Bernice, 5 yrs Recluse, 6 yrs Sledmere, 3 yrs Trump About, 3 yrs Flying Spur, 3 yrs Tommy Jones, 4 yrs Stockman, 3 yrs Lord of Linne, 4 yrs Ace of Clubs, 4 yrs Unfashionable Beauty, Jenny Wren, 3 yrs Rosebud, 3 yrs 3 yrs Newmarket, 4 yrs Laura, 3 vrs Prologue, 6 yrs F by Daniel O'Rourke Eidolon, 6 yrs Fairy King, 4 yrs out of Birthday, 4 ys King, 5 yrs Manchester, 3 yrs Betsy Copeland, ,' i yrs Reviver, 3 yrs Weatherwise, 4 yrs Fairy Queen, 3 yrs Liberality, 4 yrs Patrick, 4 yrs Charles Fox, 4 yra Jackal, 4 yrs Bohemian, 3 yrs Haddington, 4 yrs Slingsby, 6 yrs APRIL 15.— Nominations for the THIRSK HANDICAP of 5 sovs each ( 1 ft to the fund), with 100 added, for three year olds and up- wards ; about one mile and six furlongs. Upperhand, 6 yrs Retento, 4 yrs Fairy Queen, 3 yrs Charles Fox, 4 yrs Haddington, 4 yrs Cachuca, 3 yrs Oberen, 4 yrs Tommy Jones, 4 yrs Rosebud, 3 yrs Laura, 3 yrs Eidolon, 6 yrs King, 5 yrs Reviver, 3 yrs Jackal, 4 yrs S'ingsby, 6 yrs Br c by Voltigeur out of Jest, 3 yrs Bonny Breast Knot, 4 yrs Menalcas, 3 yrs Venison, 3 yrs Cistercian, 3 yrs Alice, 3 yrs Wetsail, 4 yrs Unfashionable Beauty, 3 yrs Bohemian, 3 yr3 Weatherwise, 4 yrs Sweetbriar, aged Patrick, 4 yrs Prologue, 6 yrs Fairy King, 4 yrs Manchester, 3 yrs Jack of Hearts, 3 yrs Rapparee, 5 yrs Interduca, 4 yrs Picco, 3 yrs Recluse. 6 yrs' Jenny Wren, 3 yrs HARPENDEN. 1863. The Two YEAR OLD STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 100 added; colts Sst 71b, fillies Sst 41b; winners of any race value 100 sovs 51b, of two such races 71b extra; T. Y. C. ( 4ffur) ; 46 subs. Mr C. Alexander's br f by Tedding- ton, dam by Melbourne— Birthday Mr W. Ashworth's Rothschild Capt Batchellor's Lady di Vergy Mr VV. Bevill's b c lioyston Mr R. R. Bignell's b f Hampshire Miss Mr R. R. Bignell's b c Bold Hough- ton Mr J Brown's br c by Goblin out of Danube Mr G. Bryan's Woodcraft Mr R. Cooper's bk f Black Sarah Mr J. Doyle's bk or gr f Jewel, by Ruby out of Wave's dam Mr R. Drewitt's b f The Wild Hun- Mr Drummond's br f by Mountain Deer out of Area Mr E. Duke's br c Madcap Mr Elphinstone's Oneida Mr F. Fisher's f by Touchwood out of Maid of the Morn Mr Fitzhugh's b f Mystery Mr Fitzhugh's b c Cervus Mr Flutter's Sacrilege Mr Goddard's b f Little Star Capt Goff's Loafer Mr T. M. Harrison ns ch c Justice Mr Hodgmau's Dilston Mr Hodgman's b c Argus the Exile Mr C. P. Hudson's Diploma Mr Lincoln's bk c Black Deer Mr H. Marsh's Lady Nichol Mr Merton's Lady WTarwick Mr Mowbray ns ch c The Golden Ball Mr Night's Nathalie Mr Nlghtingall's b f Attraction Mr W. Owen's b c Farnham Mr Parry's Enchanter Mr Payne's b c by Newmluster out of Plush Mr Payne's f by Teddington out of Olitipa Mr C. Rayner's ch f Primrose Mr Rochester's Lady Fanny Ca- vendish Baron Rothschild's b f by King Tom out of Mincemeat Baron Rothschild's Brother Canace Mr F. Rowland's Molly Carew Mr H. Savile's Clairvoyante Mr II. J. Smith's b f Sensation Mr C. Snewing's Vanquisher Mr T. Stevens's b f Faith Mr R." Sutton's Vacuna Mr Treen's br c Spectre Mr R. Wales's Confederate to BIBURY CLUB, 1863. The CHAMPAGNE STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 50 added by the Club, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 71b; from the Bush in ; 25 subs. HUNGERFORD, 1883. JULY 17.— The HUNGERFORD STAKES of 15 sovs each, 5 ft, with 50 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies 8st 71b; maiden horses at the time of starting, if the5r have run once, allowed 31b, if twice 51b ; winners of a stake of 200 sovs value 31b, of two such stakes 51b extra; the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses; three- quarters of a mile; 18 subs. Lord Ailesburv's Menace Mr Mel Ion's Lifebuoy Mr W. Bone's Coup d'Etat Mr E. Brayley's De Grey Mr E. Brayley's Black Friar Mr R. Ten Broeck's Contractor Mr J. Clark's b c by Pelion out of Kennett's dam Mr John Day's Eudora Mr R. Drewitt's b f The Wild Huntress Mr Hervey's b c by Mildew out of Empress of Russia Mr C. Alexander's br f by Tedding- ton, dam by Melbourne Lord Annesley's ch f by Stockwell out of Irish Queen Col Baillie's Master Richard Count Batthyany's Lady Maud Duke of Beaufort ns Nathalie Duke of Beaufort ns Garotter Duke of Beaufort ns Izaak Walton Duke of Baaufort's Miss Goldhill Capt W. Cooper's Sister toKnutsford Mr W. G. Craven's Practitioner Mr W. 0. Craven's c by Colsterdale- out of Wynnstay's dam Sir J; Hawley's Washington Qaot - Iaeib ns b c Little Gun Mr Payne's Tomfoolery Lord Portsmouth's b c Hengist Admiral Rous ns Mdlle Rosay Admiral Rous ns Soumise Mr F. Rowland's Molly Carew Lord Uxbridge's The Tyke Lord Westmoreland's Ambassador I. ord Westmoreland ns Ribbon Lord Westmoreland ns f by Vedette out of Firmament's dam Lord Wilton's f by Stockwell out of Lady Evelyn Lord Wincbilsea ns Cambuscan Mr J. H. C. Wyndham's c by Glsn- masson out of Whimsical. Mr Mellon's Lifebuoy Mr Merry's b f by Saunterer out of Mcestissima Mr Payne's f by Teddington out of Olitipa Mr J. Powney's Lady Williams Mr Reldiff's b f by Gemma di Vergy out of Bianca Mr T. Stevens's b f Faith Mr A. Taylor's b c The Irishman Mr Treen's br c The Spectre Mr J. Whittaker's Sorceress HAMPTON, 1863. JUNE 10.— The CLAREMONT STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added for two year olds; colts Sst 101b, fillies 8st 71b ; winners of 400 sovs 101b, all other winners 51b extra; weights not accu- mulative; New T. Y. C.; 18 subs Mr R. R. Bignell's b f Hampshire " Miss Mr R. R. Bignell's. bc Bold Hough- ton Mr E. Brayley's Black- Friar Mr E. Brayley's De Grey Mr G. Bryan's Woodcraft Mr R. Drewitt's b f The Wild Marquis of Hastings b c Garotter Mr Hodgman's Virginia Mr H. MPi- i&'. s. Lady Nichol Mr Merton's Lady Warwick Mr Night's Nathalie Mr Nightingall's b f Attraction Lord Palmerston'g b f by Rataplan out of Bistre Mr Payne's Tomfoolery Mr F. Rowland's Molly Carew Mr H. Savile's c by Skirmisher out of Desdemona Mr T. Stevens's b c Policy Mr J. 11. C. Wyndham's Victoria Sross WORCESTER SUMMER MEETING, 1863. A SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs each, with 100 added; T. Y. C. Mr G. Angell's Duchess of Kent Duke of Beaufort's Esperance Duke of Beaufort's Miss Goldhill Lord Bateman's Coimbra Mr W. Bone's Coup d'Etat Mr Blacoe's ch f The Princess Mr W. S. Cartwright's Ely Lord Coventry's Salvioni Loid Coventry's Cosetto Mr Fitzhugh's b c Cervus Mr H. Higgin's Jewell Mr E. Grillith's b c l « natius, by Loyola out of Lady Emily Mr Harvey's b c by " Mildew out of Empress of Russia Capt Rennie's Starbeam Mr Rochester's Lady Fanny Ca- vendish Lord Stamford's Leicester Gen Shirley's b c Waldegrave Mr John Osborne's ch c Prince Arthur The COVENTRY STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 100 added; fiv ® furlongs. Lord Anglesey's Antoinette Lord Bateman's Wild Rake Duke of Beaufort's Esperance Mr W. Bone's Coup d'Etat Mr R. Ten Broeck's Contractor Mr W. S. I'artwright's Ely Lord Stamford's Alpheus Mr ii. Sutton's Vacuna Lord Uxbridge's Vabaiathus Lord Uxbridge's The Tyke Lord Wilton's f by Stockwell out o Lady Evelyn 7, ? I. HUV r. veivn Capt A Cooper's c by Orlando out i Gen Shirley's b c Waldegrave ffl I. J1I1V PulmQrotnn'a do. n I 1 •.... L^ ki- u..!. i , ,, • °„ of Lady Palmerston's dam Lord Coventry's Salvioni Lord Coventry's Cosette Mr Drummond's br f by Mountain Deer out of Area Mr Orme's c by Teddington out of Shamrock so Green Mr H. Owen's b c The Doctor Mr Rochester's Lady Fanny Ca- vendish Sir C. Rushout's ch c by Etheibert out of Cynthia The GREAT WORCESTERSHIRE STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 100 added, for foals of 1862; T. Y. C. Lord Coventry's ch f by Ethelbert Gen Shirley's b c Chip of the Old Block Mr Price ns b c Enchanter by Daniel O'Rourke out of Sister to Juggler, by Sleight of Hand Mr Harvey's b c by Mildew out of Empress of Russia Mr J. Osborne's ch c Greenland Capt Christie's gr c by King Tom out of Wood Nymph Mr Saunders's Queen of Trumps Duke of Beaufort's br c Todleben Duke of Bedford's f Helice Mr VV. S. Cartwright's ch f by Stockwell out of The Bloomer Mr W. S. Cartwrigfct's br f by Gemma di Vergy— Kilmeny ( 31b) Lord Coventry's ch c by Ethelbert out of Fenella ( 31b) Lord Coventry's br c by Ethelbert out of Maud ( h te) ( 31b) Lord Coventry's b f by Petruchio out of Marquise ( 51b) Lord Coventry's b f by Ethelbert out of Clara Webster ( 31b) or Petruchio out of Flitch ( 31b) Mr Thos. Cook's Eugenie ( Sib) Mr A. Hayne's br c Henry the Eighth ( 31b) Mr H. Jones's f Quietude ( 51b) Sir L. Newman's Keepsake ( 31b) Sir L. Newman's The Swift MrE. Phillips's br f Pride of the Ocean ( 51b) Sir C. Rushout's ch c by Ethelber out of Lad. y Barbara Lord Uxbridge's Arkansas ( 31b) Gen Shirley's b f Brookside Fairy Mr . Tnhn Achamp'a h phvThof1,,,!] UUL, ui uuru vveusmr^ ini wen smney s b i isrooKsiae Fairy Lord Coventry's br c by Ethelbert Mr John Osborne's b cby The Cure out of Smut ( 31b) out of Miss Agnes COURSING. BROUGHAM AND WHINFELL ( OPEN) MEETING— JAN 14. Stewards : Lord Binning, Capt Spencer, R. C. Musgrave and H. Brougham, Esqs. Field Stewards: Messrs J. Atkinson, J. Hutchin- son, J. Kendall, and J. Richardson. Judge: Mr A. Bennett. Slipper: T. Raper. The BROUGHAM CUP. I. Mr Jackson ns w f d The Heart of King, by Johnny Armstrong out of Dora, beat Mr Watt nswfb Queen Lear, bv King Learoutof Mary Mr Nelson's r d Dickens, by Dalton out of Dear Meg, beat Mr W. Forster's bk w b Fanny, by Jacobite out of Meg Mr Walton's f d Johnny, by Glorious Jack out of Spinaway, beat Mr Stamper's be w b Silk Mantle, by Blue Mantle out of Gossip Lord Stnnmg's r w b Bribery, by Chesterfield out of Queen of Hearts, beat Mr Stordy ns bk w b Mellow, by Countryman out of Veuus Mr Fisher's r w d Lord Gough. by Iron King out of Fly, beat Mr H. Brougham ns f d Earl Russell, by Dan M'Lean © ut of Lecture Mr Noble's w b Belle, by Wallow Crag out of Miranda, beat Mr Cloudes- dale ns r d Burke Mr Story ns r d Bull's Run, by Tom Spring out of Wee Mary, beait Mr Noble's w f d Barrier, by Albert Smith out of Bashful Mr Todd ns w bk d Crowcatcher, by Nlmrod out of Nettle, beat Lord Blnning's w r b Brand, by Chesterfield out of Queen of Hearts Mr Johnston's f d Gilderoy, by King Lear out of Keepsake, beat Mr Dodd's f d Dryfeholm, by Larriston out of Meg Mr Iiramhall's w bk b Bitter Beer, by Whirlwind out of Blink Bonny, beat Mr Dawson ns r t d Mettle, by Sunbeam out of Mangonel Mr Jameson's bk d Jester, by Sackcloth out of Black Bess, beat Mr Gorton ns f d Rhyming Richard, by Seacombe out of Mendicant Mr T. Holme's r d Don John, by Flying Childers out of Isabella, beat; Mr T. Foster's f d Moor, by Prince Charlie out of Queen Mary Mr Blamire's bk w d Marksman, by Weapon out of Annie, beat Mr C. B. Kennedy's bd b Kitty Nicholson, by Judge out of Star of the North Mr Gregson ns bd b Moselle, by Musician out of Norab, beat Mr A. Graham's w f d Pick Up, by King Lear out of Mary Mr H. Brougham's bk d Bardolph, by Seagull out of Bessy Lee, beat Mr Gorton ns bd w d Dromedary, by Seacombe out of Mendicant Mr Jackson ns f w d Donald, by Johnny Armstrong out of Dora, beat Mr C. B. Kennedy's f b Kate Bolton, by Charing- eross out of Starlight II. The Heart of King beat Dickens Bribery beat Johnny Belle beat Lord Gough Crowcatcher beat Bull's Run The Heart of King beat Bribery!" Belle beat Crowcatcher Gilderoy beat Bitter Beer Don John beat Jester Moselle beat Marksman Donald beat Bardolph Don John beat Gilderoy Moselle beat Donald The WHINFELL PUPPY STAKES. I. Mr Cloudesdale's r t d Crown Prince ( Lightning), by Noah's Ark out of Queen Bess, beat Mr H. B. Irving's r b Consolusado, bv Judge out of Fanny Fern Mr Jameson ns r d Ben Webster, by Flatterer out of Emma, beat Mr Gorton ns f d Diogenes, by Seacombe out of Mendicant Mr Brackenridge's bk w b Scotia's Thistle, by Selby out of Meg, beat Mr Johnstone ns bk b Roseland, by Regan out of Cordelia Mr Walton's f w d Little John, by Ben Bolt out of Stay lace, beat Mr Thompson's bk d Duke, by Gongreve out of Veritas Mr Noble's bk b Nora, by Whirlwind out of Blink Bonny, beat Mr Dodd ns bk w b Braes of Marr, by Johnny Armstrong out of Dora Mr Jackson nsf wb Caller Ou, by Trimmer out of Eve, beat Mr Cloudes- dale's bk t d Chance Shot ( Myrtle), by Regan out of Minie Rifle Mr II. Brougham ns bk d Drawn Sword, by Dickens out of Dolly, beat Mr G. Carruther's bk b Emotion, by Selby out of Fannv Fickle Mr T. Foster ns bk w d Glancer, by Arrian out of High Idea, beat Capt Smith's bk d Seacombe Ferry, by Congreve— Susan Wilson II. Crown Prince beat Ben Webster I N ora beat Caller Ou Little John beat Scotia'sThistle | Drawn Sword beat Glancer The GRIFFIN STAKES. I. Mr Musgrave's bk d Mongoose, by Seagull out of Melrose, beat Mr Ken nedy's f d Kenspeck, by Charing Cross out of City Mr Phillip's bk w d Jack, by True Blue out of Wee Maggie, beat Mr Jackson's f w d Kingside, by Kingwater out of Lady Brougham Mr Hall ns r w b Agilitv, by Fandango out of Annoyance, beat Mr Grant ns be d British Yeoman, by True Blue outbf Wee Maggie Mr H. B. Irving's w f d My Merrimac, by Judge out of Fanny Fern, beat Mr G. Carruther's bk d Ravenswater, by Selby— Fanny Fickle Mr W, Forster's bk w b Fairy Bells, by Selby out of Meg, beat Mr Mr Dodd ns bk w d Tom King, by True Blue out of Wee Maggie Mr Jackson's f w d Border Chief, by Kingwater out of Lady Brougham, beat Mr R. Graham's r b Bertha, by Sefton— Meg o' Mump's Hall MrH. Brougham ns r d Dead Shot, by Dickens out of Dolly, beat Mr W. Forster's bk w b First Fruits, by Selby out of Meg Mr H. B. Irving's f w b Katie Macpherson, by Judge out of Fanny Fern, beat Mr Walton ns bk b Lady Feron, by Ben Bolt— Red Bess Jack beat Mongoose | Border Chief beat Fairy Bells My Merrimac beat Agility Dead Shot beat Katie Mac- I pherson The draw for this meeting took place at Mr Hudson's, Griffin Inn, Penrith, and was well attended, many of the leading coursers of the North being present. A good deal of spirited betting took place. I think the most money would change hands in the course between Marksman and Kitty Nicholson, the latter being a great favourite. We commenced with the Brougham Cup, Heart of King beating Queen Lear cleverly. Fanny, through favour, gained first turn, but in some good stretches was both outpaced and cleverly beaten. Johnny had the early points with Silk Mantle, the latter doing some nice work in the middle of the course; but Johnny was always too fast for the blue. Bribery, after stumbling twice, cleverly beat Mellow. Earl Russell had the early part of the course with Lord Gough, but the latter's superior speed pulled him through a winner. Belle admitted of no assist- ance from Burke. Barrier and Bull's Run had a severe course, the latter showing most pace at the first and last part of the course, Barrier doing some nice work in tbe middle. Crow- catcher had the pace of Brand, and won well, as had Gilderoy with Dryfeholm. Bitter Beer easily defeated Mettle. Jestfer upset the odds on Rhyming Richard, who was made a great pot, he going both faster and working closer than his opponent. Don John, the cleverer worker of the two, won well. Marksman, after an undecided, beat Kitty Nicholson, he being favoured by the hare. Moselle both outpaced and outworked Pick Up. Bar- dolph, after an undecided, cleverly beat Dromedary, as did Donald Kate Bolton.— The Whinfell Puppy Stakes: Crown Prince easily won a nice trial, having the pace of Consolusado. Ben Webster, although unsighted from the slips, well beat Diogenes, as did Scotia's Thistle Rose Land, the former always showing most pace. Duke, better out of the slips, gained first turn, but was afterwards well beaten in a good trial. Nora cleverly beat Braes of Marr, admitting of no assistance. Chance Shot had the early points with Caller Ou, but going out of my view I could not see the finish of the course, Caller Ou winning. Drawn Sword both outpaced and outworked Emotion, running with great fire. Glancer's superior speed secured him the fiat, although Seacombe Ferry put in some very nice points in the middle of the course. Thursday morning met at Clifton Dykes, about four miles from Penrith, and commenced with the Griffin Stakes, but owing to the mist we were unable to see many of the courses. Mongoose well beat Kenspeck in a good trial. Jackal- ways had the pace of Kingside, and finished a clever winner, as had Agility with British Yeoman. In a good stretch Eavenswater took first turn, but was afterwards well beaten in a good trial. Fairy Bells had all his own way with Tom King. Border Chief led Bertha, but I was unable to see the remainder of the course. Dead Shot took first two turns ; the black and white then put in some nice work, but was both outpaced and well beaten in a long trial. Katie Macpherson led from slips, but was passed by the black, but the black stumbling Katie got the first turn, and well won an average trial.— The Brougham Cup : Heart of King, after an undecided, cleverly beat Dickens. Bribery, always the fastest, easily put out Johnny, the winner of the Puppy Stakes last year. Lord Gough, rather favoured by the hare, made first turn, but was afterwards beaten in a very severe trial. Crowcatcher had all his own way with Bull's Eun, going very fast and clever. Bitter Beer led from slips, but was passed by the fawn, who admitted of little assistance afterwards. Jester had the pace of Don John, but making a stumble at the first turn was outworked, although showing a good deal of pace. Marksman led, but in a good trial was cleverly beaten, the brindled running the closer of the two. Donald and Bardolph had an evenly- contested race for the first few points, but the superior speed of the former brought him through a good winner inalongtrial.— The Whinfell Puppy Stakes ( first ties): Crown Prince had all his own way with Ben Webster, running with great fire. Little John, after two undecideds, in each of which he showed most pace, easily put out Scotia's Thistle, taking first turn, and leading to cover. Nora both outpaced and outworked Caller Ou. Drawn Sword led about four or five lengths, and gained an easy victory, although the other had plenty of time to rub off the score, but was unable to do so. WlL3D EOSE. SOUTHERN CLUB ( CORK) MEETING. Stewards : Lord Lurgan, Hon R. HaretG. F. Wise, Dr Curtis, H. Dng- gan. J. Hawkes, J. II. Payne, J. Russell, M. Cramer, C. Wise, P. Sarsfield. G. Hewson, and R. Malcolmson, Esqs. Judge : Q. Hawkes, Esq Slipper : Mr II. Springall. The COOLE CHALLENGE CUP, value lOOgs • entrance £ 5 10s. I. Mr Hewson's bd w d Swiper II., by Standard Bearer out of Fly, beat Mr Clinker's bk b Ruby, by Shooting Star out of Nelly Mr J. Russell's bk b Reliance, by Beacon out of Fancy ( a bye), Mr Caulfield's wbeb Crazy Jane, by Beacon out of Manganese ( drawn) Mr Drlnan ns bk d Alarm, by Boisterous out of Hepatlca, beat Mr Savage ns bk t d Welcome Guest, by Jacobite out of Lothians Queen Mr Fitzmaurice's bk wd Oscar, by Hawk out of Marionette, beat Mr Curling's bk b Careless, by Standard Bearer out of Smart Mr Whyte's r d Welter ( late Sampson), by Portsea out of Satanella, beat MrG. F. Wise's bkw d Wandering Jew, by Wild Irish Boy— Wave ( l)) Ld Lurgan's w bk b Lady Nora, by Musician out of Norah, beat Mr Barden's bd d Dick Turpin, by Dandy out of Despised Mr Stewart's bdb Joan of Arc. by Harkaru out of Blue Bonnet, beat Lord Lsrgan's f d Master Martin, by Skyrocket out of Marguerite Mr Wise's bk b Whim, by Wild Irish Boy out of Wave, beat Mr Ken- nedy's bk d Morgan Rattler, by Port3ea out of Barg Mr Barden's bk d Dundee, by Dandy out of Despfsed, beat Mr Frazer's be b Fairy the Third, by Portsea out of Fairy the Second Mr Stewart's bd b Jealousy, by Harkaru out of Blue Bonnet, beat Mr White's be d Walter Scott, by Portsea out of Lady Martha Mr Fitzmaurice's bk w b Heather Bell, by Hawk out of Marionette ( a bye), Mr Barden's b d De Clare, by Hawk out of Erin ( drawn) Mr J. Russell's r b Rustic, by Skyrocket out of Fudge, beat Mr Caul- field's r d Clear Sky, by Skyrocket out of Bird Lime Mr Hewson's f w b Fawn, by Standard Bearer out of Fly, beat Mr Wise's bk d Winter, by Wild Irish Boy out of Wave Mr Drinan ns bk d Archer, by Boisterous out of Hepatiea, beat Mr Clinker's r b Coolin, by Shooting Star out of Nelly Mr Stewart's bk w d Barney Williams, by Harkaru out of Leda, beat Mr Payne's bk w t d Man of Fashion, by Tit Bit— Masquerader bitch Mr Stewart's bd dDelapre, by Harkaru out of Blue Bonnett, beat Lord Lurgan's bk b Lady Edith ( late Edith), by Woodman out of Havoc Reliance beat Swiper II Oscar beat Alarm ( 2) Lady Nora beat Welter Joan of Arc beat Whim Reliance beat Oscar Lady Nora beat Joan of Arc Reliance beat Lady Nora IV. I V. Dundee beat Jealousy Rustic beat Heather Bell Fawn beat Barney Williams Delapre beat Archer Rustic beat Dundee Fawn beat Delapre ( 1) Rustic beat Fawn Mr Russell withdrew Rustic, by Skyrocket out of Fudge, and declared Reliance, by Beacon out of Fancy, the winner. On the final decision being given, three hearty cheers were given for Mr Russell, and three more for Mr Wise. [ COURSING CONTINUED IN THE NEXT PAGE.] 8 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, JANUARY 18, 1863. COURSING. COURSING FIXTURES FOR 1863. JANUARY. PLACE. COUNTY. JUDOE. MEETING. Hampton Bank ( Elles- mere) Salop Mr J. B. Oakley.. l9 Kenilworth Amicable ( Open) Warwickshire .. Mr Warwick .... 20 Courtown Kildare 20, 2 L Whitehaven Cumberland .... Mr A. Dalzell .. 20, 21 Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire .. Mr E. Spaflord . ,20& fol. days Mamble Worcestershire.. Mr M'George.. .. 2L A! tear Club Lancashire Mr Warwick.. .. 21, 22 Rhuddlan( Rhyl) Flintshire MrBushnell .... 22 Prees Shropshire Mr T. E. Izzard. .24 Barton- upon- Humber.. Lincolnshire .... Mr J. Hay 27, % Hordloy Salop Mr Warwick .... 28 Limerick Club ( Dun- „ „, ^ „„ __ drumOpen) Ireland Mr R. Westropp., 28, 29 Cockcrmouth Cumberland .... Mr A. Dalzell .. 28,29 Jed Forest Club ( An- cram aud Nlsbet).... Roxburghshire 28, 29 Great Crosby Lancashire 29 White Horse Club Berks Mr Thomas .... 29,30 FEBRUARY. CardingtonClub Bedfordshire .... Mr Warwick .... 3& fol. days Longtown Cumberland .... Mr A. Dalzell.... 3,4 RidgwayClub( Lytiiam) Lancashire Mr J. Hay 4, 5 Diamor Club ( Ooen) .. Ireland Mr Walker ...... 4& fol. days North Thoresby Lincolnshire.... Mr E. Spafford .. 5 Hereford ( Open) ( Holm andRotherwas) Herefordshire Baldock Club Herts Brough and Catterick.. Yorkshire Mr J. Hay .... .. 10,11 Edwinsford South Wales .... Mr E. Spafford .. 10,11 Ardrossan Club ( Sharphill) Ayrshire Newport Salop Kilkenny Club Ireland Dumfries Club ( Kirk- bean) Dumfriesshire . Spelthorne Club ( New- market) Cambridgeshire. Carlow Club Ireland Waterloo Lancashire Thorney( Open) Cambridgeshire.. Mr Warwick.... 24& fol. days Monastereven Club .. , „„ „„ ( Challenge Cup) Ireland Mr R. Westropp.. 25, 26 South Lancashire Mr M'George.... 5,6,7 Mr Warwick .... 10,11 11 Mr T. E. Izzard.. 11 mfol. days Mr J. Hay 12,13 Mr Warwick.... 12,13,14 Mr Westropp.... 18 Mr Warwick ... .18,19, 20 ( Southport). Ashdown Park ( Open).. Diamor Club CoqnetdaleClub Mountainstowa Lancashire Mr Bennett .... 26,27 MARCH. Berks Mr Warwick .... 3& fol. days Ireland Mr Walker 3& fol. day Northumberland. Mr Warwick .. ,. 10& fol. days Ireland Mr H. Walker .. 11,12 Kilkenny Club Ireland Mr Westropp..., 12& fol. days Amicable Club Middlesex Mr Warwick .. .. 17 Carlow Club Ireland Mr Westropp.... 18 Co Louth Club ( Cham- , , , pion Open) Ireland 18< fcfol. days Limerick ( Open) Ireland Mr R. Westropp .25, 26 APRIL. Cork Southern Club ( Champion)( Cloyne). Ireland 8 Monastereven Club.... Ireland MrR. Westropp.. l3,14 Limerick Club ( Knock- „„ rue Open) Ireland Mr R. Westropp.. 22, 23 NOVEMBER. Coquetdale Club Northumberland. Mr Warwick.... 10& fol. day Marham Norfolk U& fol. days Mablethorpe Lincolnshire.... Mr E. Spafford .. 12 Hesketh Bank ( South- port) Altcar Club... Metropolitan ( Champion). Newmarket ( Open Champion) Tattershall( Open) .... Lancashire Mr A. Bennett .. 14 Lancashire 18, Middlesex 24,25 DECEMBER. 20 Cambridgeshire. Lincolnshire ... Mr Warwick .., Mr E. Spafford. l& fol. davs 9& fol. days of tlie stewards final, the motion to that effect was only with- drawn at the urgent request of its secretary, Mr John Usher, who asked it as a personal favour. Previously to its last meeting, Mr Raper was elected slipper by the subscribers, and a programme of the meeting was issued, announcing that he would fill this office. On the faith of this statement I trained my greyhound, Twigs on the Green, took him to Kelso, and entered him in the Roxburgh Stakes. He had previously been in public, and went quite quietly in slips. On taking him to the slips I found that Mr Raper was not present, and I have since ascertained that he was never ap- plied to to act as slipper, never heard that he was announced to do so, and, of course, did not attend. In his place a gamekeeper was employed, quite ignorant of the art. When my dog was placed in slips he was very eager, whilst his companion hung back, and, by being checked, aggravated, and otherwise mis- managed by this inexperienced person, he attempted to bite the other dog, and became unruly, when the stewards ordered him to be taken out, and he was disqualified from running. I asked to have them separately slipped, but my proposal was not listened to. He has since run at the Coquetdale Meeting, where Mr Raper was slipper. On being placed in slips he evidently remembered what had occurred at the Border, and showed intention of miscon- ducting himself in a similar manner; but Mr Raper checked it at once, and slipped him in the usual way. He said that had he been informed this was the dog, he could have prevented him even attempting it. He also ridiculed the idea that he could not be slipped, and stated that he would undertake to slip any dogs, no matter how savage they might be ; that, to save time and anxiety to owners, he had slipped dogs from two pairs of slips, and even out of handkerchiefs. The latter mode is not uncom- mon with saplings, which, from want of practice, will frequently not go quiet in slips. As Mr Raper, undoubtedly the best au- thority on this subject, will be in Liverpool during your meeting, I request that you will call him before you, and satisfy yourselves as to the truth of these statements. Having thus placed the facts of the case before you, I demand that, in consequence of the carelessness of the secretary in wilfully departing from his arrangement with subscribers, and from the advertised programme of the meeting, in substituting an inexperienced person for an accomplished professional slipper, you reverse the decision of the Border stewards, and, following the example of the Tredegar Park case, at your last meeting— where you ordered that club to do substantial justice to one of your own members— you, at your next meeting, issue instructions to the officials of the Border Club to have the Roxburgh Stakes run over again, with Twigs on the Green in it, or to afford me compensation for the injury they have inflicted upon me in putting me to considerable ex- pense, in taking my money and then refusing, through their own culpable negligence, to give me even a cfeance of winning the stake. I have also to request that as one of your members has publicly committed himself to a strong expression of opinion adverse to my case, in total ignorance of the facts of the case, he be prevented, in the interests of justice, from adjudicating upon it. As the public is excluded from your meetings, I consider it due to myself, and as furthering the interests of coursing, to send this complaint for publication to the sporting papers.— I am, my lords and gentlemen, your most obedient servant, " JAMES TAYLOB. " Lowick, Beal, Northumberland, Dec 8, 1862." SPELTHORNE ( HOME PARK, HAMPTON COURT) CLUB MEETING- JAN 13 & 14. Stewards: Messrs Allison, East, W. Long, Batt, and Bland. Hon Sec: Mr W. H. Dean. Judge: Mr Warwick. Slipper: J. Naah. The PAL4£ E STAKES, for all ages. Mtic ® arnd' 8 f d BriSM Chan"} beat Mr Cheveley's f b Remedy Mr Batt's w f b Blithesome Mr Dean's r d Wennington II. PROPOSED ALTERATIONS IN THE COMPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL CLUB, AND IN CERTAIN OF ITS RULES- NOTICE GIVEN TO MR BAKE. The National Coursing Club shall consist of not more than fifty members, of whom seven shall be a quorum. Ten shall go out by rotation according to length of service, each year, at the Water- loo Meeting, and shall not be re- eligible for a twelvemonth. The gentlemen now composing the club to be first on the list to retire, which, in their case, can be determined by lot; and new members coming in to be always placed at the bottom of the list, so as to mark the order of seniority. This rule not to apply to the presi- dent and secretary, who shall be elected or re- elected annually. The names of these ten members thus retiring shall be declared by the secretary of the National Ciub at the Waterloo Meeting in each year, and their places, together with any casual vacancies, shall be tilled up with new members, who shall be selected by such established coursing clubs throughout the kingdom as may be composed of above twenty- five subscribers of more than one years standing. These clubs to have the right of voting in alpha- betical order, after due notification of their enrolment, from time to time, to the secretary of the National Club ; and members thus selected to enter office at the May meeting of the National Club. All complaints of whatever description, or any matter in dis- pute connected with coursing, can be referred to the National Club for arbitration or adjustment; and no declaration or limita- tion by any body of men, which shall be intended to preclude such appeal, upon the occasion of an open meeting, shall be con- sidered binding upon the subscribers to such open meeting, or upon the National Club. . . Meetings for the despatch of business, and for the revision or alteration of rules, shall beheld in London on the Saturday of the Derby week, at noon, and at Liverpool on the day of entry at the Waterloo Cup, at three p. m.; but the secretary, upon a requi- sition addressed to him in writing by any three stewards of a meeting, or by six public coursers who may happen to be present, shall summon a special meeting at the earliest convenient oppor- tunity ( at the most convenient place). A month's notice must be given to the secretary of any business or proposed alteration of rules, before it can be discussed at the regular meetings of the National Club ; and at any extraordinary special meeting nothing but the particular question for which that meeting has been convened can be entertained. The coursing public to be admitted to all meetings of the National Club on pay- ment of 2s 6d entrance fee. The National Coursing Club recommends that its code of laws shall be adopted universally, clubs merely adding such special or local regulations as may be required to adapt it to their own pecu- liar use ; and as the principle of election to the National Club will henceforward vest in clubs consisting of above twenty- five mem- bers, they will be required annually to send a list of their enrol- ment to the secretary of the National Club, and to contribute their quota towards the petty expenses of the National Club, a statement of which shall be declared by the secretary at the Waterloo Meet- ing in each year. Each club not contributing its quota towards such expenses to be disqualified for returning a member to the National Club. RULES. 1. Every course shall be decided according to the judge's esti- mate of the balance of points in favour of either greyhound. The value of the points in a course, viz, the cote, go- by, wrench, turn, trip, or kill, as well as allowances or penalties, to be considered as settled by Thacker's Rules, viz, [ Here to follow Thacker's Revised Rules, and] Select committee to be appointed at next Waterloo Meeting to revise Thacker's Rules embodying into the National Club Rules 3, 4, and 5. Report to be presented for confirmation at May meeting in 1863. 2. The judge shall deliver his decision aloud, immediately the course is ended, and shall render an explanation of such decision before the third succeeding course to the stewards of a meeting, if required, through them, by the owner, or nominator, or repre- sentative of any owner or nominator, of a greyhound. The stew- ards t- o express their opinion whether the explanation is satisfac- tory or not, and their opinion may be asked for in writing and published afterwards, but the decision of the judge, once given, shall not be reversed. 3. The control of all matters connected with slipping the grey- hounds shall rest with the stewards of a meeting. Owners or servants, after delivering their dogs into the hands of the slipper, may follow close after them, but not so as to inconvenience the slipper, or in any way interfere with the dogs, under a penalty of £ 1 ; neither must they halloa them on while running, under the same penalty. Any greyhound found to be beyond control and mischievous in slips may, by command of the stewards, be taken out of slips and disqualified. 4. Stet as Rule 7 at present. 5. Sret as Rule 8 at present. 6. Stet as Rule 9 at present. 7. Stet as Rule 10 at present. 8. Stet as Rule 11 at present. 9. Stet as Rule 12 at present, only, instead of no stewards having a right to vote " as such," the words " as such" to be omitted. 10. Stet as Rule 13 at present. 11. Stet as Rule 14 at present. 12. Stet as Rule 15 at present. 13. Stet as Rule 16 at present. 14. Stet as Rule 17 at present. 15. No greyhound shall run more than one natural bye in any stake; and this bye shall be given to the lowest available grey- hound in each round. When a dog is entitled to a bye, either natural or accidental, his owner or nominator may run any grey- hound he pleases to assist in the course; provided always that in sapling stakes only a sapling may be used, and in puppy stakes none older than a puppy. 16. Stet as present Rule 19. 17. Stet as present Rule 20. 18. For produce stakes the names, pedigrees, ages, colours, and distinguishing marks of the puppies shall be detailed in writing to the secretary of a meeting at the time of entry. The subscriber must also state in writing, should he be required, through the secretary, previous ta or during the meeting for which such entry- is made, the names and addresses of the parties who reared the puppies; and any puppy whose marks and pedigrees shall be proved not to correspond with the entry given shall be disquali- fied, and the whole of its stakes or winnings forfeited. No grey- hound to be considered a puppy which was whelped before the 1st of January of the year preceding the season of running. 19. An objection to a greyhound may be made to the stewards of a meeting at any time before the stakes are paid over, upon the objector lodging a sum of £ 5 in the hands of such steward or the secretary, which shall be forfeited if the objection prove frivolous. The owner of the greyhound objected to shall be compelled to de- posit equally the sum of £ 5, and to prove the correctness of his entry. All expenses in consequence of the objection to fall upon the party against whom the decision may ultimately be given. 20. Should an objection be made which cannot at the time be substantiated or disproved, the greyhound may be allowed to run under protest; but should the objection be afterwards substan- tiated, and the winnings have been paid over, the owner or nomi- nator of the greyhound who may thus be disqualified shall return the money or prize, or be declared a defaulter. The money re- turned shall be divided equally among the greyhounds beaten by the particular dog thus disqualified; or if a piece of plate or prize has been added, such dogs alone as have been beaten in the several rounds by the greyhound objected to shall have the privilege of contending for it. 21. Stet as Rule 24 at present, 22. Stet as Rule 25 at present. 23. Stet as Rule 26 at present. 24. Stet as Rule 27 at presei t. ~ 25. Stet as Rule 28 at present. 26. Stet as Rule 29 at present. 27. Stet as Rule 30 at present. RESOLUTIONS AT WATERLOO MEETING. 1. That the constitution of the National Coursing Club and its rules be as specified in the above description. 2. That in pursuance of clauses Nos. 1 and 2 of the constitution of the National Coursing Club, as it is proposed that the mem- bers should be increased from thirty- five to fifty, and whereas there are five vacancies of those members of the National Club who now retire by lot under the old constitution, and casual vacancies, there shall be new members elected between this time aijd the meeting of the National Club in London in May. That all coursing clubs throughout England, Scotland, and Ire- land, composed of more that twenty- five members each, shall have the right each to elect one or more members to the National Club in alphabetical rotation, and that ( before the 25th of March proximo, and each year on the 1st of January afterwards) thev shall notify their enrolment and the list of their members to the secretary of the National Club. The secretary of the National Coursing Club shall, after the Waterloo Meeting in each year, inform the several coursing clubs in alphabetical order which of them are entitled to fill a vacancy in the numbers of the National Club. Such clubs shall proceed to the election of a representative, whose name must be returned t:> the secretary of the National Club before the 1st of May in each year. It is to be understood that the alphabetical rotation is always to be followed in regard to the election by coursing clubs ; and that wherever the line is drawn in any one year the next club in alphabetical order will head the list for the following year. THE BORDER CLUB. MB EDITOE : I will thank you to insert in your next publica- tion the inclosed copy of a protest, which I have sent to the National Coursing Club, against a decision of the Stewards of the Border Club, made at the last meeting in October.— I am, sir, yours obediently, JAMES TAYLOE. Lowick, Beal, Northumberland, Jan 12, 1863. '' TO THE NATIONAL COURSING CLUB. " MY LOBDS AND GENTLEMEN : The meetings of the Border Club are run under the National Rules, and the decisions of its stewards are liable to revision by the National Club. This was more particularly insisted upon at its last meeting, when the ma jority of those present, being favourable to declaring the decisions Mr Bland's f d Bright Chanticleer, by Effort out of Prize Flower, beat Mr Dean's r d Wennington, by Effort out of Sprite, and won. The WOLSEY STAKES, for all ages. 1. Mr Dean's r d Stratford beat Mr Strachan's f b Supple COb1wv° BuUon F d Gfeat K8W"} ' • Mr Bland's be d Blue John II. Mr Dean's r d Stratford, bv Effort out of Sprite, beat Col Goodlake's r d Great Newbury Button, by David, and won. The SPELTHORNE CUP, for all ages. I. Mr Bland's bk b Breach of Promise who died last Sunday, will much cripple the hitherto successful Amesbury kennel. To a racing hare Lily of Killarney led Retri- bution four lengths, bringing the hare well round to the latter, who wrenched twice. Lily then gave a racing . go- by, bringing the hare again round before she escaped.— The Ailesbury Stakes ( second ties): Levi led Give and Take six lengths, working the hare to the Avenue, where Give and Take shot past, but failed to wipe off the early points made by Levi before, the hare escaped. Round Shot ran a bye with Lily of Killarney, who also had a bye for the Spelthorne Cup. This caused a trifling com- plaint from the partisans of Bold Effort, he having a course to run some time afterwards, which caused them to meet on unequal terms in the deciding course, Lily of Killarney having a long rest by running her bye early with Round Shot. After a consultation of the stewards, Mr Batt willingly offered to run, which put an end to the dispute.— The Palace Stakes ( deoiding course) : Bright Chan- ticleer led about a length, bending the hare to Wennington, who, after wrenching, turned. Bright Chanticleer then got possession, and won rather cleverly, Wennington again getting in near the Stud House Gardens, in which the hare escaped.— The Wolsey 8takes ( deciding course): Stratford and Great Newbury Button : The former lost the run up by being for a short time unsighted, but was afterwards much the fastest, but so scientifically dis- played his cunning abilities, as to nearly throw the course away. Stratford has done much service, and always ran a game, good dog, but I should say his owner ( Mr Dean, who was offered £ 85 for him last season in the Park) will not risk him in a large stake again ; his proper place is now at the stud. After luncheon, which occupied some time, we proceeded to the Plain to run off the Spelthorne Cup ( third ties)— Bold Effort and Fan: The former led and gained the first four points, when Fan took a favourable position, and looked much like winning, until Bold Effort again went on with a determination I have seldom seen him show, and won well to the round plantation, where the hare escaped.— The Ailesbury Stakes ( deciding course): Levi took a strong lead from Round Shot, and turned; the latter took; the two following wrenches, and attempted to kill, but only furred the hare, which Levi then took selfish possession of, and won well to the paddocks. — Spelthorne Cup ( deciding course): Lily of Killarney and Bold Effort: The latter, evidently fatigued after his long course with Fan only a very short time previous, did not go off with that fire he displayed in all his other courses. Lily, after leaving slips, led a length, which shequickly increased to seven or eight, bring- ing the hare round, serving herself, and again turning; she then let in Bold Effort, but immediately went clear past, and after- wards won throughout a capital course, which she ended with a kill of great merit, thus adding another victory to Mr Long's long list. He won the Puppy Cup of 16 dogs at the December meeting of the Club with Lady of the Manor, ran up for the Subscription Stakes at their Chilton meeting with Lily of Killarney, now won the Spelthorne Cup of 24 dogs with the same animal, and the Ailesbury Stakes with Levi, thus taking a fair share for one season. However, he kindly states he will endeavour to send a further supply of hares, which will be very acceptable. The winner of the Cup is a capitally formed bitch, by The Brewer out of Mr Long's Lurline. The Brewer is brother to Mr East's Effort, by Larriston out of Hop- market, and the sire of Mr Gibson's Golden Dream, Gil- deroy, The Bee, & c. The local kennels, the Isleworth, Worton Hall, West Drayton, and 8tratford, carried off the four dog stakes. The meeting passed off very agreeably, Mr Warwick as judge, and Mr Nash as slipper, giving general satisfaction. The short slips occurring, which were remarked when near Mr Bainbridge's house, across the undulated portion of the park, cannot be avoided ; if longer are given, one of the grey- hounds invariably beoomes unsighted, causing one to get acourse, and thus afterwards have to contend on unequal terms. I may also state that, by the kind liberality of his Grace the Duke of Rutland, the members of the Spelthorne Club have permission for three days' coursing, which will take place on the 12th, 13th, and 14th of February, over theCheeveley estate, Newmarket. ASHDOWN. CIRENCESTER CLUB MEETING- JAN 14 & 15. The OAKLEY STAKES of £ 44, for puppies of 1861, at £ 310s each? first dog £ 27, second £ 10, third aud fourth £ 3 10s eaeh. b j- beat HOLYWELL ( TALACRE) MEETING- JAN 14. Stewards: Messrs Lomax, Ellis, Day, Pierce, and Higgins. Hon Sec: Mr Bell. Judge: Mr R. Sheppard. Slipper: Mr Dennick. The TALACRE STAKES. I. M£ anabyeS ** d Fairplay} agst Mr Winter's dog absent Mr Beard's be d Bonus Mr Day's bk w b Briggett Mr Higgins's r d Nestor Bonus beat Fairplay - beat Mr Batt's f d Bold Effort Col Goodlake's r b p Glimpse 1 at Glory J" Mr Dean's r b Asterope Mr J. Farnell's be w b p Fan Mr East's f d p Extent MrLong's r b pLady of theManor.. Mr Dean's f d Deerfoot Mr Long's f b p, Lily of Killarney.. Mr East's r d Economist Mr Mercer's bk w b p Penelope .. LordUffington's bddRetribution.. Mr Cheveley's r b Dart Mr J. Farnell's be d p Footpad Mr Begbie's w f b Baroness Mr Mercer's bk w b Pride of Kent Mr Strachan's bk d p Scorpion Mr C. Farnell's be d Filby Mr Begbie's w bk b Blitz Mr C. Farnell's bk d p Figaro Mr Strachan's bk d p Sedbury Mr Bland's be d Bull and Mouth Mr Batt's f b Buxom Lass Mr Allison's r b p Another Wonder II. Lady of the Manor beat Deer- foot ( 1) Lily of Killarney bt Economist Retribution beat Penelope Fan beat Lady of the Manor Lily of Killarney bt Retribution Lily of Killarney ran a bye Bold Effort beat Breach of Pro- mise Glimpse at Glory beat Asterope Fan beat Extent III. Bold Effort beat Glimpse at Glory ( 1) Bold Effort beat Fan | V. Mr W. Long's f b Lily of Killarney, by Brewer out of Lurline, beat Mr Batt's f d Bold Effort, by Effort out of Bigotry, and won. The AILESBURY STAKES, for puppies. Mr Dean's f b Fleet the Second beat ' M r Allison's w bd d Appeal Mr Long's r w d Levi .. Mr Cheveley's bk b Celerity Mr Batt's bk w d Bright Orb .. Mr Begbie's w r d Brighton ( 1) Ld Uffington's r wlb Round Shot,. Mr Bland's bk d Baron Martiu Col Goodlake's r d Gi ve and Take.. Mr C. Farnell's w be d Flash II Levi beat Fleet the Second Round Shot beat Bright Orb Levi beat Give and Take III. iV. Give and Take ran a bye Round Shot ran a bye Mr Long's r w d Levi, by David out of Sophia, beat Lord Uffington's r w b Round Shot, by David out of Vengeance, and won. The PADDOCK STAKES, for all ages. I. Mr Strachan's f d Somersault beat Mr Bland's f b Biter's Bit Mr Strachan's bed Saucy Boy .. bii b Black3mith' 3 II. Mr Strachan's f d Somersault and his be d Saucy Boy, by Mussulman out of Slyboots, divided. Although the last of the season in the Home Park, the above meeting has certainly been the best, the hares running capitally, and giving extraordinary good trials. Upwards of a dozen of the members of the Spelthorne Club met at the Mitre Hotel, Hampton Court, to enter and draw for the Spel- thorne Cup, Ailesbury, Palace, Wolsey, and Paddock Stakes. They afterwards sat down to a capital dinner, supplied in Mr Goodman's usual liberal manner, the hon secretary, Mr Dean, presiding, MrJ. Farnell occupying the vice chair. There were also present Messrs W. Long, Bland, Strachan, Batt, East, C. Farnell, Cheveley, & c. Some spirited speculation subsequently took place, the representatives of the Red House Kennel ( Mr Long's) being- most fancied for the Cup. We met at the Stud House gates, at ten o'clock, a. m., and commenced shortly after with the Palace Stakes, but the rain which had fallen the preceding night caused it to be damp under foot, and very heavy going. Remedy and Bright Chanti- cleer were quickly slipped to a good hare ; Bright Chanticleer soon took a lead of several lengths, and barely threw away a chance to Remedy throughout. Wennington well won the first and latter part of a good trial with Blithesome.— The Wolsey Stakes— Stratford and Supple : The latter led for some time, but Stratford drew past, and cleverly won the course. Blue John, who appeared to have lost his usual good speed, was led three lengths to the hare by Great Newbury Button, after which John shotj in, and made a cross kill.— The Spel- thorne Cup— Dart and Breach of Promise: The former led'. for some distance, but, by Breach of Promise changing sides, she gained a favourable position, and got the run up, but shortly afterwards slackened, and nearly threw the course away, until the hare bore round for the Stud House Gardens, when she again got in, and kept her position until the hare escaped. Bold Effort led Footpad four lengths, and brought the hare well round twice; his opponent then scored a good wrench and turn; Bold Effort then again took the lead, and quickly finished a well run course with a clever kill. Baroness took a strong lead from slips, but Glimpse at Glory, putting on the speed, went past and reached the hare four lengths in advance, and won rather cleverly, the old daughter of Moneytaker having evidently seen her best day, although she ran very game. Asterope led a length, which she increased, got first possession of the hare, scoring the first six points; Pride of Kent then went by her twice, and led out of my sight, but I learnt afterwards Asterope returned the go- byes, and won with plenty to spare. After leaving slips Fan got unsighted, giving a strong lead of fifteen lengths to Scorpion; after the fljst turn Fan got in, and won handsomely throughout a moderate trial. Extent had the foot of Filby, and, with a true Wiltshire hare, he quickly scored several good points until a little winded, when Filby took command, and did some good work; Extent, again coming, won with something to spare, killing handsomely. Lady of the Manor and Blitz : This was a speculating course, 7 to 1 being bet on the Lady, who never threw a point away, taking the lead, and win- ning throughout a good course. Figaro led Deerfoot, and gained first turn, but, in a trying course, the latter won by his staying abilities. Lily of Killarney led by favour, but Sedbury got to work, and afterwards, I thought, won unquestionably from where I stood, which was a favourable position, al- though a distance from them, but the judge riding close up he must have seen best, although the owner of Lily, and winner of the Cup, confessed to me it might have been undecided. The hare continually favouring Economist gave him an easy victory over Bull and Mouth. Buxom Lass and Penelope: The former was made a hot favourite, 5 to 1 being laid on her. After leaving slips Penelope took a lead of many lengths, and won very deci- sively, thus upsetting a great pot. Retribution ran very wide of his hare, but was continually faster than Another Wonder.— The Ailesbury Stakes: Appeal was unsighted from slips, but when both together Fleet the Second showed superior working abilities. Levi led from slips, but the liare running circuitously favoured Celerity, giving her first possession. Levi quickly took the hare from her and won throughout. Brighton and Bright Orb ran a short no- go, and afterwards an undecided, in which Brighton showed most speed, and again led in their final spin, but slackening, allowed Bright Orb to pass him and win very decisively ; Round Shot, in a similar course, scoring all the leading points, until Baron Mar- tin killed. Give and Take ran beautifully close, never throwing a point away, in a merry trial with Flash.— The Spelthorne Cup ( first ties) : Bold Effort got much the best from slips, and scored the first three points, when Breach of Promise shot in and killed, which quite destroyed her owner's hopes of victory. To a good hare Glimpse at Glory led, which she gradually increased from Asterope, the latter not being able to get in before the hare escaped through into the paddocks. Fan, slightly favoured in the race up by the hare bearing from Extent, gained first turn, and also, in a punishing course afterwards, showed superiority over her opponent. We now went into the paddocks frem the park, where Lady of the Manor and Deerfoot were placed in slips, the odds being laid at 8 to 1 on Lady of the Manor. Their first spin ended in being undecided, Deerfoot slightly showing most speed. The odds were then reduced to 4 to 1 on the Lady, who, when again slipped, led many lengths, winning very hollow, the hare es- caping in the park. Her owner, in the excitement of the moment, fell from his horse, but rescued the bitch before looking what had become of his steed. Lily of Killarney, her kennel companion, also beat Economist, getting a length first to the hare, and scored the first five points, when the crowd intercepted my further view of the course. Retribution beat Penelope, the latter certainly the most clever, but kept continually slipping, and could not hold her feet, which, I think, lost her the course. Levi led Fleet the Second four lengths, put her in, went past her twice, and killed. Round Shot was much too clever and fast for Bright Orb. Give and Take ran a short bye.— The Paddock Stakes: Somersault won two thirds of a trial with Biter's Bit, and Saucy Boy led Blacksmith's Daughter several lengths, wrenching his game well to the gateway,, where Pussy escaped, which closed one of the most pleasing and best day's coursing ever witnessed in the park. The hares recently brought from Wiltshire and turned down have not yec learnt where to fly for refuge from their fleet pursuers, and having been caught near Beacon Hill, they are of the right sort, and caused many of the courses to be much longer than some of the owners desired. However, those who term the park running only rabbit coursing, should have wit- nessed this day's sport— they would have left convinced other- wise. Owing to the damp and disagreeable morning the field was not numerous ; but after the dark cloud, which passed over about noon, had disappeared, we were favoured with fine wea- ther, the day's sport closing before dark, having run off 32 courses, exclusive of two undecided ones. In the evening the members of the club again met at the Mitre, to dine, Mr Long's Lily of Killarney and Lady of the Manor being backed, coupled, at 2 to 1 on them, for the Spelthorne Cup. Wednesday morning, was delightful, but it was near eleven o'clock before we entered the park, starting at the palace end with the second ties for the Spelthorne Cup : Bold Effort and Glimpse at Glory were slipped, but both became unsighted, when they were replaced in the hands of Nash. They then ran a rather long undecided course, but in their final trial Bold Effort was about a length the fastest, and in a near spin down to the Stud House Gardens but just won. 5 to 2 was laid on the Colonel's bitch ; 5 to 2 was also laid on Lady of the Manor, who led to the Avenue, but in recrossing severely injured her shoulder against a tree. Fan from this point led, and won a long course through which the Lady gamely struggled, but Mr W. Long informs me he fears she will be of no further use to him for public coursing, which, with the loss of her sister Locket, beat Mr Pierce's f b Humble Mr Voller's r b Venitia ( 1) Mr R. Ellis's bk w d Caractacus II. I Nestor beat Briggett III. Mr Beard's be d Bonus beat Mr Higgins's r d Nestor, and won. The MOSTYN STAKES. I. Mr S. Williams's bk b Bloom beat Mr Denton's be d Dreadnought ( I) Mr Lomax's be b Let Beauty Go.. Mr Knight's be w d Fizzer Mr Pierce's r b Fly ran a bye ^ Bloom beat Fly | Let Beauty Go ran a bye III. Mr S. Williams's bk b Bloom beat Mr Lomax's be b Let Beauty Go, and won. The HOLYWELL STAKES. I. MEyearan a byl** b Wlcke( 3} agst Mr Winter's nomination absent Mr Ii. Hugh's r b Hoby- deridando ran a bye Mr Higgins's bk d Barrier beat Mr Ainsworth's be b Azure II. Hoby deridando bt WickedEye j ^ Barrier ran a bye Mr R. Hughes's r b Hoby- deridando beat Mr Higgins's bk d Barrier, and won. This meeting, by permission and under the patronage of Sir Pyers Mostyn, Bart, came off on Wednesday last over the Talacre estate, near Llanasa. The hares were plentiful and strong, and afforded some first- rate trials. A more beautiful day for coursing could not have been, and, above all, a lot of coursers, who came purposely to enjoy the sport, not in the spirit of gambling, but in that of true and honest sportsmen, whose eyes rejoice in seeing good greyhounds well tried. After the coursing upwards of sixty gentlemen dined at the Red Lion Inn, in the beautiful village of Llanasa, and after the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been gone through, " The Health of the worthy and respected Baronet of Talacre" was proposed and most enthusiastically responded to. This was the first appearance of Mr R. Sheppard, as judge, in Wales, but it is not likely to be the last, as his decisions were most satisfactory, and his qualifications in that character only want to be more generally known to be appreciated, and his name would then oftener appear as judge at coursing meetings. With re- spect to Mr Dennick's slipping, it was, as usual, all that could be desired. JED FOREST CLUB MEETING- JAN 14 Stewards: Sir G. Douglas, Bart; T. Elliot. G. Carmichael, J. Simson, A. Ingram, S. Swau, and A. Douglas, Esqs. Judge: Mr Jameson. Slipper: Mr Broad with. The LONGNEWTON STAKES. I. Mr Mills's Ettrick Lass beat Mr Leith's f d Self- help Mr W. Deiglimon's Donna Francisco Mr Tayler's f b Trinket Mr R. C. Long's r b Listless Mr Page's r d Red Deer Mr Newman's f t d LordNelson .. Mr Page's w f b Doefoot Mr Leighton's be b Lizz Mr Trinder's bk w b Twilight Mr Chesshyre's f w d Cotteswold Mr D. L. Price's bk d Prince Perfect Mr Bradstock's bk b Barbary Mr Capel's bd b Circle Mr Henry's bd b Honeysuckle Mr W. Price's bd b Pernicity II. Trinket beat Donna Francisco I Doefoot beat Lord Nelson Listless a bye— Red Deer dr | Lizz ran a bye III. Listless beat Trinket | Doefcot beat Lizz ( 1) Mr R. C. Long's r b Listless and Mr Page's w f b Doefoot divided, The ABBEY STAKES of £ 14, for all ages, at £ 3 10s each; first dog £ 10, second £ 4. 1. Mr Finch's bk w d Deri Freischutz J Mr R. C. Long's f d Lightflnger.. ^ Mr Henry's r d Hector ( late Llctor) Mr Finch's bk w d Der Freischutz beat Mr R. C. Long's f d Lightfinger, arid won. The BAUNTON OPEN STAKES of £ 43, for all ages, at £ 5 each; the first to receive £ 25, second £ 10, third and fourth £ 4 each. I. Mr Trull's bk d Mickey Free beat Mr Davidson's w bk d Dusty Miller r beat Mr Chesshyre's be b Cerulia }- Mr Finch's bk w b Farmer's Daughter Mr R. C. Long's r b Lootna Mr Taylor ns f b Maid of thel Village f Mr A. Newman's bk w di Swordsman J Farmer's Daughter bt Mickey Free ( I) Mr D. L. Price's bk t b Priestless Mr W. Price's bk b Promised Land Mr C. W. Lee's bd b Hypatia Mr Henry's bk b Henrietta ( 1) II. Maid of the Village beat Lootna Swordsman ran a bye Farmer's Daughter bt Swords- 1 man III. Maid of the Village ran a bye Mr Finch s bk w b Fanner's Daughter beat Mr Taylor ns f b Maid of the Village, and won. Ths WIGGWOLD OPEN STAKES of £ 22, for all ages, at £ 2 each; the first to receive £ 17, second £ 5. ^ tffiU^ Sl^ Mr Henry's bk b Hoax ( 1) the Second ( late Gonfallen) / Mr Deighton's be d Sinclair Mr Newman's bk t d Noble Mr James's r b Jumpiug Jewel Mr ' fill's f d Oakball Mr Cripps's be b Bella Mr Stait's bk d Stopwell ran a bye Mr Page's bk b Lilliputia Mr W. Page's f d Deerfoot Mr Bradstock's bk b Boshckowen( l) Mr Chesshyre's bk w t b Chemisette Mr J. Wood ns be w b Murder Oakball beat Stockwell Bella ran a bye Oakball beat Bella II. Charles the Second beat Sin- j clair ( 1) Jumping Jewel beat Noble | III. Charles the Second beat Jump- 1 ing Jewel IV. Mr Chesshyre's r t d Charles the Second and Mr Till's f d Oakball divided, The WHITEWAY STAKES. I. Mr Hill ns Hector beat Mr Chesshyre's be d Cotswold Mr Trinder's Twilight .. Mr Theyer's Flacrow II. Mr Trinder's Twilight beat Mr Hill ns Hector, and won. The Oakley Stakes: Donna Francisco, on the outside ground, led Twilight, and had much the best of the course. Trinket and Cots- wold reached the hare together, the latter rather favoured by po- sition ; in the exchange of work, afterwards, Trinket showed most pace. Prince Perfect led Lootna to the hare, and was afterwards quite outworked. Red Deer outpaced Barbary, and won as he liked. Lord Nelson got the run- up with Circle, and was always rather the faster. Doefoot beat Honeysuckle at all points. Lizz led Pertinacity, and did everything but the kill. First ties: Trinket led Donna Francisco, and won a short course decisively. Listless ran a bye, Red Deer drawn. Doefoot had too much speed for Lord Nelson; the latter ran a pretty good second. Lizz ran a bye.— The Abbey Stakes: Der Freischutz ran away altogether from Cerulia. Lightfinger led Hector and took first and second turns, Hector scored the next; Lightfinger came again, made two or three strong points, dreve the hare to Hector, and he killed from Lightfinger's turn. Deciding course: Der Freischutz, in a short course, outpaced Lightfinger.— The Baunton Stakes: Dusty Miller led from the slips, was passed by Micky Free, and easily beaten. Farmer's Daughter reached the hare three or four lengths before Priestess, and put in the points quickly, which Priestess now equalised, when Farmer's Daughter came again, and won with a little to spare. Promised Land got the run up with Lootna; the latter was too close to a wall, when she attempted to jump it, struck herself badly, and fell back, which gave the former a strong lead; but when Lootna joined she did nearly everything but the kill, which Promised Land effected in the air, as they were jumping the wall. Maid of the Village got the run up with Hypatia, and won her course very easily. Swordsman, after an undecided with Hen- rietta, was favoured in the run up b^ he hare bending to him, which gave him the early points ; win Henrietta got in she quickly rubbed them off". The hare then bent from her, and Swordsman bore her away, turned, and killed. First ties: Mickey Free and Farmer's Daughter ran undecided. Village Maid out paced Lootna; the latter evidently felt the effect of the blow she got against the wall in her first course. Swordsman ran a bye.— The Wiggwold Stakes: Charles the Second, after an undecided with Hoax, got the judge's fiat in a very near course, on which there was some difference of opinion. Charles just got the run up, Hoax did the best work in the middle; Charles got the last turn and kill. Sinclair got the run up with Lilliputian, and the best of the course throughout. Noble showed speed to the hare with Deerfoot, and, in the exchange of points, won, with a little to spare. Jumping Jewel, after an undecided with Boshckowen, had the run up, and won easily. Oakball led Chemisette to a fence, and had the best of it on the other side; the hare came back through the same fence, Chemisette leading; Oakball passed her, and led to cover. Murder, favoured by position, led Bella many lengths; after the two first turns Bella went straight past her, turned the hare to her, and passed her again. Stopwell ran a bye. SECOND- DAY.— The Wiggwold Stakes ( first ties) : Charles the Second, after an undecided with Sinclair, got the run up, and won nearly every point. Noble led Jumping Jewel, and took the first and second turns, and was afterwards outworked. Oak ball admitted of no assistance from Stockwell. Bella ran a bye. Second ties: Charles the Second led Jumping Jewel, and scored every point but the last turn and kill. Oakball took the two first turns with Bella, after which the exchange of work was pretty even, till just at the conclusion, when Oakball came again, and won with very little to spare. The stakes were divided be- tween Oakball, by Accident out of Myrtle, and Charles the Se- cond, by Oakball out of WoodPigeon.— The Oakley Stakes ( second ties): Listless led Trinket three lengths to the hare, and scored Eeveral points in succession ; the latter then took two turns, and they exchanged work to the caver. Doefoot, after an unde- cided with Lizz, won at all points, keeping selfish possession of the hare from beginning to end. The stakes were divided be- tween Listless, by Effort out of Rip, and Doefoot, by Brother to Bigwig out of Lola Montez.— The Baunton Stakes ( second ties): Farmer's Daughter in a cross slip, favoured by position, led Swordsman several lengths, wrenched, and killed. Maid of the Village ran a bye. Deciding course: Farmer's Daughter got the run up and the early points with Maid of the Village; the latter did good work at the finish, but could not quite turn the balance in her favour. Farmer's Daughter, by Black Cloud out of Myrtle ; Maid of the Village, by Tipsy Cake out of Lutestring. — The Whiteway Stakes : Cotswold, on inside ground, scored the first and second turns, when a long exchange of work, followed, the balance in favour of Hector. Flacrow led Twilight, and was afterwards outworked. I did not see the deciding course, but hear Twilight won cleverly. REMABKS.— This was the last meeting of the Cirencester Club for the season, and though not a very large entry, it was, in other respects, a geod meeting; the weather on both days was fine and the sport good, and the trials ( with one or two exceptions) satis- factory. The hares were stout, and but a small portion was killed. The club is greatly indebted to Lady Carteret for permission to hold these meetings over her extensive and well- preserved manor; and Mr Masters, the present tenant of the Abbey, kindly gives it his support, and is generally ( with his family) present at the meetings. Mr Trinder, hon sec, though unwell, as usual carried the flags and regulated the beating. All the tenants of the Abbey estate are favourable to the sport, and give every help they can to it. Mr M'George's decisions were highly satisfactory; I heard no difference of opinion but upon one course; in fact, I never saw him decide better. Some of the slipswere not quite as could be wished, but the fault was in the slips, and not the slipper. The draw took place, as is customary, at the Crown Inn, on Tuesday evening, and the dinner, which was well attended, was held there on Wed- nesday evening; Mr Trinder in the chair, faced by Mr Henry Thayers. It did great credit to^ Mr and Mrs Wood; everything was good of its kind and well dressed, and the charge very mode- rate. A COUESEB. DIAMOR MEETING— JAN 9. Stewards: Earl of Bective, C. A. Nicholson, J. O. G. Pollock, R. Bat- tersby, W. S. Garnett, J. Lynch, and J. Roden, Esqs. Judge: Mr II. Walker. Slipper: II. Springall. The PATRICKSTOWN STAKES. I. Mr Nicliolson'sjlapheon beat Mr Garnett's Golden Drop MrNicholson'sFergus Macnever Lord Bective's Bantling Mr Battersby's Springville Lord Bective's Bunker's Hill Mr Rodon's Lark Hill ran a bye Mr Rodon's Convolvolus Dr Gallagher's Vonved Mr Rodon's Red Knight ( 1) Mr Nicholson's Flora Macuever ( dr) Mr Wilson's w t b Hoiden Mr Charlton's bk d The Steward.. Mr J. Simson's bk d Bowhill Mr Rarapling's bd b Merry Maid.. Mr Smith ns bd d Heather Jock .. Mr R. Simpson's f d Sentinel Mr Elliot's r d Buck Hoiden beat Ettrick Lass The Steward beat Bowliill Hoiden beat The Steward III. A. Mr Oswald's w bk d Rapid Rhone Mr J. Simson's be b Little Nell Mr Oswald's bk d Jock the Laird Mr J. Grieve's bk b Betsy Baker( l) Mr J. Dryden's f d Souter Mr Smith ns bk d Ivanhoe Mr J. Grieve's be b Border Coun- ties Heather Jock beat Merry Maid Buck beat Sentinel Heather Jock beat Buck ( 1 dr) II. Lark Hill beat Bunker's Hill Rapheon beat Bantling Fergus Macnever bt Springville | III. Mr Nicholson's Rapheon and hi a Fergus Macnever and Mr Rodon's Lark Hill divided. MrSmithns( MrPaterson's) bdd Heather Jock, by Bluecairn out of Blue Bonnet, beat Mr Wilson's w f b Hoiden, by North Briton out of Fanny, and won. Through the kind permission of Sir G. H. S. Douglas, Bart, the second meeting of the above promising club was held at Long Newton, on Wednesday, Jan 14. The morning was frosty, and we therefore did not commence until eleven o'clock, when, the sun slightly softening the surface, the first brace of dogs were put into slips. Hares were strong and abundant, and throughout the day- gave satisfactory trials. Too many thanks cannot be given to Mr Grainger for his untiring exertions in promoting good sport and success to the club. Mr Jameson, the judge, gave unqualified satisfaction, his decisions being undisputed. Mr Broadwith, as- sisted by " l'ommy Hopkirk," discharged the duties of slipping in a satisfactory manner, the former having only one hand, but with it and the left arm he can handle his dogs like a Raper. TALLY- HO. RIDGWAY CLUB MEETING-( CONCLUDED). Fourth ties of the Clifton Cup: Sylphide and Yordas showed nearly even pace in the run- up; the latter, on the inside, was just enough in advance to press the hare to Sylphide, when they exchanged points, the balance in favour of ' Sylphide, from her true and clever style of running. Briar and Mayflower were un- sighted in going up. The latter took sight first, and reached the hare time enough to make a point or two before the former got in; but when once settled down, Briar showed decided supe- riority. Mayflower had cut her foot badly, which may have affected her running in some degree.— Deciding course: In the deciding course ( after a no- go) it was a good race with Briar and Sylphide. The former, rather favoured by position, gained the first turn, when they each did some good work. The hare made for a drain, which they flew, and she doubled back, which un- sighted them for a moment. Sylphide caught sight first, and brought the hare round to Briar, and in the few points prior to the kill the pace was rather in favour of Mr Brocklebank's bitch. Sylphide was an excellent second, and but just beaten. I think Briar in a long stretch would show rather the most pace. There can be no doubt the two best in the stake ran it off.— The Talbot, Cup ( fourth ties): Liberty took a strong lead with Glowworm, and brought the hare round; the latter took second and third turns, when Liberty went by her, and showed the pace for a short time. Glowworm came again, and had a balance in her favour till they reached a road leading to Kitewood, where he passed her, and led to cover, but could do nothing with the hare, which was one of the noted flyers of that district. Golden Dream ran a bye.— Deciding Course: Golden Dream, on the upper ground, got the firsi turn from Glowworm, and showed most speed in the exchange of work throughout the course.— The Lytliam Maiden Plate ( fourth ties) : Weathercote ran a bye. Scarlet Runner got the run up with Innocence ; the latter scored the next turn, when the Runner bore the hare away, and, with the exception of one point, had it almost to himself, with another of these extraordinary hares.— Deciding course: Weathercote lost- sight in the run up, which enabled Scarlet Runner to reach the hare many lengths in advance of her, but, once in the course, she put in the points so thickly, and finished with a kill, that the judge had no difficulty in his decision.— The Members' Plate ( fourth ties) : Secret Treasure ran a bye. What I saw of the course with Fanny and Brandy was principally in favour of the former.— Deciding course: Secret Treasure got away the quickest, but Fanny went by her and gained the first turn, and had much the best of the course.— The Ribble Stakes ( first ties) : Lucy proved much too speedy for Waiting Maid, and won decisively in a fine course with a rare hare. Barrow, in a short course, was too good for Border Union.— Deciding course : Barrow and Lucy did not meet on even terms, as the former ran a very short course, and the latter one of great length, and as the former is a quick and clever dog, she had an easy victory.— The Moss Hill Stakes ( first ties) : Queen of Diamonds and J ulius C cesar also met on anything but an equality, the former having on the pre- vious day a short spin, and the dog one of the longest courses of the day, after an undecided. The consequence was the Queen led, and won at all points. Linkboy led Baffle the Younger, and had much the best of the course.— Deciding course: The Queen of Diamonds and Linkboy ran undecideds; the latter in the run up had a fearful fall, or, from what I saw when they got together, would have won. The deciding course was run after I left the ground, and, I hear, won easily by the Queen; the fall by that time told its tale on Linkboy's powers.— The Peel Stakes: Barleycorn ( favoured by position) led Blue Lupin, and won rather cleverly; the former ran disappointed, from the hare always turning from him. Guido got the run up with Boanerges, and the best of the work which followed.— Deciding course: Barleycorn showed pace from the slips, when the hare bent to Guido, and he got the run up, and rather the best of the work, in a very short course. REMAEKS.— This was an extra meeting offered by Col Clifton, whose extensive manor is kindly placed at the service of the Ridg- wav Club. As the Altcar Club meet next week, that will be the great trial for the selection of dogs for the struggle at the Water- loo meeting, and it was thought that might have militated against this meeting. It does not seem to have been the case, as far as numbers were concerned, as there was a large muster of members at the Clifton Arms ( Lytham) on the, evening of the 6th, where a party of twenty- five dined, under the presidency of Mr Hardman, faced by Mr E. T. Lindsay, after which the draw took place, and the card presented 45 courses for the next day. We met at Peel, with an angry- looking sky. The night had been very wet, and the hares had moved to the higher ground, so that wegot on slowly in the early part of the day ; later we fell in with them, and managed to run our card down in pretty good time. Much of the coursing was on stubble, and owing to the wet weather, the hares did not run so stoutly as they are wont to in this neighbourhood; and it was pronounced by those who were long acquainted with the district, to be an indifferent day's sport. On that evening we sat down thirty- five at dinner, the chair again filled by Mr Hardman, and Mr Mallaby in the vice chair. On the morning of the 8th we met at Moss Hall, and over fine ground, with excellent hares ( some far too good), we had a splen- did day's sport, with trials long enough to test any dogs. The weather was favourable, inasmuch as there was no rain, the wind was rather high. A party of twenty- five dined at the Clifton Arms that evening, Mr Mallaby in the chair, faced by Mr Lindsey. On the 9th wemet atMoss Hall again, the morning very wet, with no prospect of a change. The sport was all that could be desired, the ground good, and hares excellent, in fact, such as could not be surpassed. If I were to select a few greyhounds fromthis gather- ing most likely to shine at Waterloe, it would be the first and se- cond in the Clifton Cup, the winner of the Talbot Cup, the win- ner of the Lytham Maiden Plate, and Hopbine. Briar has speed, and all the smooth and beautiful style of her sire ( Deacon), al- ways a great favourite of mine. Sylphide has not quite her pace, but has over average speed, and is a true and beautiful runner. Golden Dream is fast, can stay, and is quick from her turns. I do not think Glowworm has speed enough for Waterloo, but would shine on the downs. Wethercote, with a shade more speed would be hard to beat. Hop- bine is fast, a good runner, and can stay, and, but for the bad luck she met with, would have run the winner closely. Any errors in this report I hope will be placed to the right cause, the diffi- culty of being always in a good position. Although I had the ad- vantage of the excellent advice of the able flag- steward ( Mr Slater) as to where to place myself, a sudden turn of the beaters would occasionally throw me out. Mr Hay'sdecisions may be pronounced a complete success, as I have seldom or ever heard less difference of opinion. One great recommendation is, that if there be a point of merit, however short the course, he always decides it. Raper is as good as ever, and loses none of his activity or good judgment. Mr Cunnington, the head keeper, and all under him, were uncea- sing in their exertions to show sport. The arrangement of the Clifton Arms is admirable; Mr and Mrs Knowles leave nothing undone that can add to the comfort of their guests. The dinners cannot be surpassed for excellence at any hotel in England; they consist of every delicacy the season affords, and admirably dressed. The arrangement of the table is such as to please the most fasti- dious, the wines and dessert of the same character, and the wait- ing excellent. Breakfast is served in the same style; the beds are good, and the charge for the two latter very moderate, which I have no doubt is the same with the dinners, but, as I was the guest of the club on those occasions, that did not come under my notice. No club can be better managed than the Ridgway. It is fortunate in having so excellent, a president and vice- president, and so good a man of business in the honorary secretary, whom everybody was pleased to see carry off the Members' Plate with his old fa- vourite greyhound Fanny. My first visit to Lytham has been in every respect a gratifying one, and I hope the pleasure of many repetitions of it may be in store for me. A COUESEB. THE LATE COUNTY LOUTH MEETING. The Ravensdale Stakes ( first ties) : Sir Thomas outpaced and outworked Colleen Ruagli, scarcely letting her serve him a point in a long course. Wilkie easily disposed of Wire, and Winsome Wee Thing led, and, working magnificently, never gave Dublin Lass a chance for the first seven points. Dublin Lass, when she did get in, immediately killed. Faugh a Ballagh ran a bye.— Second ties : Sir Thomas in one of the longest courses of the meet- ing, just beat Wilkie. Sir Thomas having the speed, and the hare always bending to Wilkie, made the course a closer one than it otherwise would have been. Winsome Wee Thing was led well by Faugh a Ballagh, but the bitch's superior working qualities won her the course easily.— Deciding course : Sir Thomas coming out stiff from his former severe courses, was led, and was of very little assistance to Winsome Wee Thing, who will always prove herself a sharp customer to beat, with anything like a good hare, she having a very fair share of speed, and being an undeniable worker.— Wood town Stakes ( first ties) : Rarebit in a sharp, quick run course, beat Cicero. Flirt beat Lady Galway through plough, her ladyship only looking on in the rough ground, though she had a slight shade the best of it before. Sir Bernard led Walwin about six yards, and never got a chance after, Walwin sticking to his hare like wax, and finishing with a brilliant kill. Tom Sayers after an undecided, through the crowd, which the judge could not see, outpaced Maid of Kilmore, wrenched, turned, and ended in a scrambling kill behind a mound ; had the hare lived it might have been different, as the bitch seems sluggish from slips. Escape was led by Clipsy for a short time, but on nearing the hare Escape drew away, and made a magnificent kill, Cruiskeen Lawn, after two undecideds with Wliipper, in which each led by favour each time, and the other killed, was led by Whipper, but the hare bending to the bitch, she took the advantage, Whipper running very wide; when he did get a chance, he destroyed it by running against a tree. Feu de joie easily beat Express, the latter evidently not trying. Cuptosser ran a bye.— Second ties: Rarebit, on the out- side circle, led Flirt, and won an average course well. Walwin led Tom Sayers, and never let Tom in until he fell a burster; however, the fall seemed to add more fire, a3 he shot by on the inside circle and killed. Escape beat Cruiskeen Lawn, having both speed and working powers over Mr Caulfield's bitch, and running with great fire. Feu de joie led Cuptosser about ten lengths, and overshot herself making a drive to kill. Cuptosser then kept selfish possession of the hare, until both were blinked in a wood. This course shows the luck of coursing, as the best was evidently beaten, as, had the hare been a bit faster or a bit slower, Feu de joie must have won from her superiority over the other in speed, and being just as good a worker.— Third ties : Walwin beat Rarebit well up to a piece of plough, when he seemed to shut up steam, and had the hare lived a little longer, the bitch must have won, as Walwin seemed to like the plough as little as Lady Galway. Escape ran, literally speaking, away from Cuptosser.— Deciding course : Walwin and Escape were slipped at a hare just as she was dipping over a little hill, when, both running very wide, the red seemed to show most speed; both dogs were momentarily blinked, and the black, catching sight first, and running ten yards to the right at the time, got twenty yards to the hare first, taking first and second turns, Walwin third, the bitch fourth, when another dog joined, and turned; Walwin then gave a clear go- by to both dogs, and taking the hare to himself, wrenched four times, turned, and killed, thus winning cleverly. There was a great difference of opinion about this course, some saying it ought to have been undecided, as. a third dog joined ; others say- ing the bitch had the best of it up to the third dog joining; but as the bitch could get no credit for the first or second turn, the dog never being on equal terms with her, I think they were even up to the third dog joining. After that happened Walwin distinctly- showed a vast superiority over both dogs, as he and the hare seemed to leave the other two animals behind. At any rate, as the judge was close with his dogs the whole course, and none of the end of the course being seen by some of the parties who thought it should have been undecided, he was evidently in the best posi- tion, and consequently the best judge This finished as goodaday's sport as was, perhaps, ever seen, and though some of the trials were short, still, in general, they were all good, and some, perhaps a little too good, as in Sir Thomas's case. There were three or four matches after the finishing course, that between Tom Sayers and Rarebit, and Maid of Kilmore and Express, being the most ex- citing. Tom won well, as did The Maid. GREYH0UNDPR0DUCE,& c. At Mount Massy, Macroom, county Cork, Mr W. Massy's white and blue Ditch Miss Cheese, nine pups to Mr Marfleet's blue dog Beacon, namely, four blue dogs, one blue bitch, two white ana blue dogs, and two white and blue bitches ; all living and all kept. On the 27th Nov, Mr Mercer's Pretty Polly ( dam of Perse- verance, Penelope, Phoebe II., Patty, & c), visited his black dog Polyphemus. On the 8th inst, at Bassingbourn, Mr T. Cartwright's white and black bitch Clotilda, by Beacon out of Riot, visited Mr Hale's black and white dog Hermit. On the 3d inst, Mr Strohan's black and white bitch Slyboots, seven pups to Mussulman, four saved, namely, one black dog, one brindled dog, and two blue bitches. On the 4th inst, Mr Fuggle's fawn bitch Finesse, seven pups to Woodman, namely, three red bitches, one red dog, two fawn bitches, and one fawn dog; all saved. On the 15th inst, Mr Begbie's white and fawn bitch Baroness visited The Brewer; and Colonel Bathurst's Bapta visited Bos- phorus, at the Red Lion, Hownslow. On the 6th inst, Col Goodlake's Gloam, by Beacon out of Man- ganese, visited Little Wonder, at Longdown, nearEpsom. On the 6th inst, at Stamford, Mr Higgins's black bitch Fly, ten pups to Bugle ( brother to Canaradzo). On the 10th inst, Grantham, black bitch by Buckshorn out of June, by Blue Light out of Judv ( sister to Judge), visited Sirius. On the 12th inst, Mr Crowther's black bitch by Black Cloud came on a visit to 8irius. Onthe23dult, MrJ. Theyer's Lola visited Seacombe; and on the 24th ult, his Zilla visitea David. On the 9th inst, at Great Ryburgh Old Hall, Norfolk, Mr F. Gardner's black and white bitch Bulbul visited his British. On the 25th ult, Mr Bruce's red bitch Brocoli visited David. On the 22d ult, Mr J. 8. Bland's Prizeflower visited Canaradzo. On the 20th ult, Mr Skiverton's red bitch visited Blue John. BAETON- UPON- HUMBEB MEETING.— This meeting will be held on the 27th and 28th inst, and full particulars of the stakes will be found in our advertising columns. The ground, " Appleby Carrs," is very good running, being all on grass. Hares are very stout and numerous, and there being no hedges, but only ditches, it is a fine trial ground for Waterloo dogs. A highly successful . meeting is anticipated. ESSEX.— On Thursday, Jan 8, the tenants on the estate of Sir T. Barrett Lennard enjoyed a day's coursing with their friends. There was a good muster of dogs, the weather was propitious, and there were some capital runs. In the evening the field dined together at the Lennard Arms, Mr Church, the steward of the estate, in the chair. Owing to so many days' coursing being given to the various clubs in the Home Park, the Tradesmen's Open Day, which has existed for 25 years, did not take place last year. It is hoped, however, that the same manopoly will not be carried out this season. In order to avoid clashing with the Hordley Meeting, the fixture of the Rhuddlan ( near Rhyl) Meeting has been altered to the 22d inst, instead of taking place on the 29th inst, as previously announced. Lord Gifford having declined coursing, his greyhounds were disposed of by auction during the Cirencester Meeting. Geraint brought lOgs, Mr Prysebeing the purchaser. The others brought merely nominal prices. BEOUGH AND CATTEEICK MEETING.— On account of Mr J. Hay not being able to officiate as judge at this meeting, on Feb 3 and 4, the fixture has been altered to Feb 10 and II. H. Heritage has been appointed slipper. Tta Monasterevan Club meetings are fixed for Feb 25 and 26 and April 13 and 14. Judge, Mr R. Westropp; and slipper, Mr Springall. The members of the Jed Forest Club will hold their next meet- ing, over the estates of the Marquis of Lothian and Sir William Scott, Bart, M, P., on the 28th and 29th inst. Mr J. Hay- has been appointed judge for the Ridgway Club Meeting, to be held on the 4th and 5th February. PEDESTRIANISM. NOTICE TO ADVEBTISEES.— In future all advertisements far this department of Sell'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. MATCHES TO COME. JANUARY. 19.— Stockwell and Underwood— to walk two miles, £ 20 a side, Garratt- lane. 19.— Spencer and Stapleton— 880 yards, £ 25 a side, Copenhagen Grounds, Manchester. 19.— Hatley and Miles— to walk four miles, £ 25 a side, Hatley to have 200 yards start. Hackney Wick. 19.— O'Malley and Pickworth— 600 yards, £ 5 a side, Brompton. 19.— Ray and Sullivan— ta run five miles, Sullivan to have one minute and a half start, £ 5 a side, Clay Hall, Old Ford, Bow. 19.— Spott and Sullivan— 300 yards, £ 5 a side, Clay Hall, Old Ford, Bow. 21.— Arnold and Atkins— to walk two miles, £ 10 a side, Brighton. 24.— Day and Stapleton— to run a mile, £ 25 a side and the Champion .' nn Sii, iY\ o Inn Amlpnohaw Cup, Suipe Inn, Audenshaw. 24.— Hackingley and J udson— 160 yards, £ 25 a side, St Thomas's Grounds. Stanningley. 24.— Barker and Bolton— 150 yards, £ 15 a side, St George's Grounds, Honley. 24.— Hall and Hayes— 120 yards, £ 10 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 24, 26.— All England Handicap Race, 150 yards, £ 20 and other money prizes, Salford. 24, 26.— A variety of walking and running matches, for valuable cups and watches, at Hackney Wick, being far the benefit of the distress in Lancashire. 26.— Furness and Roberts— to run a mile, £ 5 a side, Brompton. 26,— Hilton and Knight— 150 yards, £ 25 a side, Snipe Inn, Audenshaw. 26.— Cook and Watton— 150 yards, £ 10 a side, Brompton. 26.— Newbold and Taylor— 120 yards, £ 10 a side, Aston Cross. 26.— Bond and Carpenter— 100 yards, £ 5 a side, Brompton, Bond to have four yarda start, 26, Feb 2.— All England Handicap, 125 yards, £ 10 in money prizes, Trent Bridge, Nottingham. 31.— Gill and Heywood— 120 yards,£ 25 a side, St Thomas's, Stanningley. 31.— Braithwaite and Dickenson— 130 yards, £ 10 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 31.— Nuttall and Whittle— 260 yards, £ 25 a side, Salford. 31, Feb 2.— Handicap race, 120 yards, £ 11 10s in money prizes, Dilling- ton Park, Barnsley. FEBRUARY. 2.— Lang and Mills— to run ten miles, £ 25 a side, andthe Cup, Hackney Wick. 2.— De Grass and Littler's'Man— to run a mile, £ 5 a side, Aston Cross. 2.— Ackland and Webb— 120 yards, £ 5 a side, Aston Cross. 2.— Firth and Pullen— 1C0 yards, £ 5 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 2.— Clark and Perry— to run 300 yards, £ 10 a side, the latter receiving three yards start, Brompton. 2.— Thompson and Williams— 120 yards, £ 5 a side, Gate Inn, Oldbury. 2.— Coleman and Lowe— to walk four miles, Aston Cross, £ 5 a side. 2, 3.— All England Handicap, 150 yards, £ 20 and other money prizes, Salford. 2, 9.— Handicap, 120 yards, for several money prizes, V. tuxhall, Wol- verhampton. 7.— Preston and Thompson— to run four miles, £ 25 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 7.— Haigh and Kershaw— 440 yards, £ 10 a side, Kershaw to have 16 yards start,, St George's Grounds, Honiey. 7.— Johnson and Mills— to run loo yards backwards, £ 25 a side, Salford. 9.— Evans and Rosser— 150 yards, £ 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. 9,10.— All England Novice Handicap, 130 yards, £ 12 in money prizes, Hyde Park. 10.— Thompson and Webb— 100 yards, £ 5 a side, Brompton. 10.— Clarke and Jones— to run once round the course at Brompton, £ 10 a side. 14.— Harrison and Hayes— to run a mile, £ 25 a side, Harewood Arms, 14.— Beddow and Willcock— 300 yards, £ 25 a side, Salford, Willcock to have five yards start inside. 14,17.— Handicap, 300 yards, for several money prizes, Warren House, Lindley Moor. 14, 21.— Novice Handicap, 130 yards, for several money prizes, Park Inn Prestwich. 16.— Grundy and Phillips— lOOJvards, £ 10 a side, Salford. 16'.— Landon and Lloyd— 100 yards, 10 a side, Fenton, Staffordshire. 16.— Mills and Mower— to ran a mile, £ 50 a side, Brompton. 16,17.— Handicap race, 190 yards, for £ 30 in money prizes, Queen's Hotel. Sheffield. 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. 23.— Coleman and Hoiden— to walk five miles round Aston Cross Ground ( sum not mentioned). 23 — Bennett and Lund— to run a mile, for £ 25, Hyde Park, Sheffield. 28.— Medley and Nuttall— 440 yards, £ 25 a side, City Grounds, Man- chester. 28.— Proctor and Spence— 120 yards, £ 10 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 28.— Albison and Mills— to run a mile and a quarter, £ 25 a side and the Champion Cup, Hyde Park, Sheffield. MARCH. 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. 9.— Deertoot and Mills— six miles, £ 100 a side, Deerfoot receiving 100 yards start, Brompton. 9.— Pearman and The Londoner— to walk four miles, £ 25 a side, East Hants, Southsea. 16,17.— All England 235 Yards Race, £ 23 in money prizes, Hyde Park, Sheffield. APRIL. 7.— Roberts and Shaw— to run ten miles, £ 10 a side, Aston Cross. POST OFFICE ORDERS for Deposits, in which the EDITOR OP 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. DEEEFOOT ( THE INDIAN) AND E. MILLS OF BETHNAL GEEEN. — These pedestrians, as is well known, are old opponents, Mills being indeed the first of the metropolitan stars Deerfoot contended with on his arrival in England, some 18 months back, when in a race of six miles Mills proved the victor. Without going into details relative to the whole of the matches these pedestrians have contended in, we may briefly observe the last time Deerfoot and Mills contended was on Friday, Dec 26, when on the above ground they ran six miles, for £ 50. That race, as is known, terminated in the somewhat easy victory of Mills, who won by fully 100 yards. The present match was to try who could run the greatest distance in one hour, for £ 100, and the event came off on Monday, on J. Baum's ground, in presence of between 4,000 and 5,000 spectators. Deerfoot on Monday, Oct 27, in the hour's race that took place at Brompton, covered the unprecedented distance of 11 miles 740 yards, so that from this extraordinary exhibition of his powers it was known that a long distance journey was just suited to him. Notwithstanding this the friends of Mills were remarkably sanguine, and, from the style in which the admirers of both men " laid it on," there was certainly more of the need- ful speculated on the result of this match than on a metropolitan match for some period, the odds, which had veered round, being decidedly in favour of the Indian, his friends freely laying 6 and 7 to 4. In consequence of the heavy rains which had of late fallen, the ground was remarkably soft, which was considered te be in favour of the Indiau. The race had been appointed for three o'clock, and, punctual to the hour named, the pedestrians came on the course. Deerfoot, who was in magnificent condition, was waited on by J. White of Gateshead, and, as in his former race with Mills, wore the customary pedestrian outfit. Mills had for his aide- de- camp Sam Barker of Billingsgate, and, al- though he appeared confident, yet it did not strike us that he was in such rare fettle as could be desired. The official time- keepers were W. Price, W. Preston, George Martin, and H. A. Reed. The start was made from opposite where the referee had taken his position, and the laps were distinctly called out by hin . , No sooner had the men dashed off than the lead was taken by theTv Indian, who headed his opponent by some two yards, and in this* position they continued to run, at a slashing pace, there notV... being the slightest change made throughout the performance of the first mile, which was done in 4min 49sec. As the pedestrians passed the referee for the commencement of the second mile the lead was still maintained by Deerfoot, they were not more than a couple of yards asunder. Two miles were run in 9min 51sec, three miles in ^ min 8sec, four miles in 20min 25sec, and the first five miles* were completed in 25min 29sec. As the pedestrians made the bend of the course to enter the straight for the completion of the fifth mile ( this being in the 35th lap) Mills was leading by some two or three yards, he having passed the Indian in going up the back stretch in the 29th round. Deerfoot, however, as they came rattling along in this magnificently sustained struggle, closed up the gap between them in gallant style, and so close were they together on passing the referee for the commencement . of the first lap of the sixth mile that neither man could be said to have the advantage. As, however, they went dashing along the back of the course, Deerfoet once more went to the fore, and held the lead until coming round the bend of the course in the 43d lap, when Mills closed on his man, and, after a fine spurt down the straight, finished the sixth mile ( 3Gmin 4- 3sec) well in advance. As the men passed the referee for the finish of the 44th lap, this being the first of the seventh naile, there was another change in the relative positions of the men, and the Indian once more took the lead. The seven miles were run in 36min 6sec, eight in 41min 2osee, nine in 46nun SOsec, and the ten miles were run in 52min 16sec. During the tenth mile there was some splendid running, the men alternately having the lead, while they were again and again cheered by the spectators in a most deafening manner, the excitement being intense. As they passed the referee for the beginning of the eleventh mile, this being on the termination of the 68th round, Deerfoot went away once more with the lead, and it was apparent that Mills was very much distressed and all his chance gone; still, although he quivered in every muscle, he continued to run on, without having the least chance of success. In the whole there were 77j laps run in the hour, this being equivalent to 11 miles 790 yards, and when the pistol was fired announcing the stipu- lated time had expired, the Indian, who headed his man some 12 or 15 yards, was going round the back of the course, and, from the style in which he spurted on to the goal, it did not appear he was the least distressed. The stakes can be received at our office next Thursday, at twelve o'clock. RICHAEDS ( THE WELSHMAN) AND MABSH or BRIGHTON.— The distance these pedestrians had to run was a mile, for £ 25 a side, Marsh receiving 20 yards start; and, according to articles, the event was to have been decided at Brighton on Wednesday, Jan 7. Owing, however, to the road selected being found in such, a heavy condition, the backers of the pedestrians mutually agreed to postpone the match for a week, and, pursuant to this arrange- ment, the race came off on Wednesday, Jan 14, on J. Baum's ground, there being present a good muster of the respective par- tisans of the men, many of Marsh's admirers coming from Brighton on purpose to witness the struggle. Marsh, it will be recollected, is the same lad who defeated Mills in their race of five miles ( the Brightonian being allowed 350 yards start), on Mon- day, Dec 29, and there can be no doubt the easy victory he ob- tained on that occasion had the effect of enhancing Marsh con- siderably in the estimation of his friends; therefore, in the present struggle his friends imagined he had no bad chance of proving again successful. The betting opened at evens, but, after one or two " shots" had been fired, the Welshman was made a decided favourite, his partisans freely laying 6 and 7 to 4. The circumference of the ground is 260 yards, and the pedestrians, to complete the distance, had to pass the referee seven times, the start being made from opposite the Stand, at the back of the course. Some few minutes after four o'clock the competitors came on the ground, Richards being waited on by little Teddy Mills ( Young England), who looked none the worse for his great, though unsuccessful, struggle on the preceding Monday with Deerfoot, who was also present to witness the race. Richards was all that could be desired in condition, while Marsh, on the contrary, did not appear by any means " the thing," and was far from being in the same " form" as when he last run here. The pedestrians had to go by report of pistol, and Charley West- hall was selected to superintend the start. On the men taking up their positions, Marsh was stationed the given distance in ad- vance. Both men were over- anxious to snatch the advantage, and, in consequence of this, got on the move before the pistol had been fired ; therefore, they had to be called back, and again placed at the mark. Having been for the second time got in order, the requisite signal was given, and off they went, with a perfectly even start. The Brightonian made the running at a good pace, but it was apparent there was none of that springiness in his style and action observed in his race with Mills. When the second lap had been " tooled off'' Richards had already decreased the given distance between himself and opponent in a very decided manner, and had so " pulled" on him, that, when they Went past the referee for the completion of the fourth lap, the'Brightonian did not hold the lead by more than four yards. As the competitors were running along the back of the course in the fifth lap Richards closed on his competitor, and assumed the lead, and soon left a wide gap between them. The race was now virtually over, for the Welshman, having taken the lead, main- tained his advantage to the finish, and went in an easy winner. Run in 4min 45sec. The stakes can be received by the winner at our office on Thursday, Jan 22, at twelve o'clock. Bos TYLER AND THE BRIGHTON DWARF.— This was an off- hand race of 80 yards, between Bos Tyler, so well known as a member of the P. R., andTom Thumb ( alias the Brighton Dwarf), and a more grotesque pair of competitors never contended in a race, for Tyler looked a perfect giant to the mite of anatomy by his side. The start had to be made by report of pistol, and H. A. Reed discharged the duties of referee. The result of the race is soon told, for Tyler went away with the lead and won as he liked, the Brightonian not running the distance quite out. BENEFIT AT HACKNEY WICK FOR THE DISTRESS IN LANCASHIRE. We are gratified to state that our most noted professionals, with scarcely an exception, have signified their intention to assist in this good cause. Deerfoot called on Mr Price expressly to tender his services, and the public will thus have an increased attraction in the famous Indian runner. Mills, White, Barker, Pudney, and others have already entered; Lang will arrive earlier than he otherwise would for his race with Mills, to enable him to give his aid, and the noted Siah Albison will make his first appearance in London; while the professional walkers already include Miles, Hatley, Spooner, & c. The gentlemen amateurs will be in great force, and it is hoped that the volunteers will do likewise in the centests specially set down for them. The army has set a good example, for, notwithstanding the extent of the programme, so strongly- has Mr Price been solicited, that a Military Quarter of a Mile Handicap has been added for the Saturday, for which up- wards of a dozen of the Guards have already entered. We subjoin the programme, the entries to remain open till Monday next, Jan 19:— SATURDAY, JAN 24.— A 440 Yards Handicap Race for a silver cup, for gentlemen amateurs; entrance 5s. Four Mile Walking Handicap, for a silver cup, for gentlemen amateurs; entrance 5s. Volunteer 100 Yards Handicap and a Half- mile Handicap for gold rings, for volunteers only, but who may run in any costume; entrance 2s 6d each. The Volunteer Walking Match of one mile, for volunteers in full marching order, for a gold ring; entrance 2s 6d each. The Professional One Mile Handicap Race, for a silver cup, for professionals only; entrance 5s. Military Quarter of a Mile Handicap, for non- commissioned officers and privates of the army, for a silver snuffbox; entrance free. MONDAY, JAN 2O.— A 200 Yards Handicap and a One Mile Handicap, for silver watches, for men who never won £ 5; entrance Is. The Great Five Mile Handicap and the Great Four Mile Walking Handicap, for professionals only, for silver watches, will include the champions of botlyunning and walking. The Volun- teer 100 yards Race, Half- mile ftace, and aOne Mile Walking Han- dicap for volunteers only, for gold breastpins; entrance Is. Mr Price wishes to inform any of our first- rate pedestrians, who may reside a long way from London, if they wish to assist, their ex- penses will be paid, for which purpose entries are kept open till Monday, Jan 19. The admission on the^ Saturday will be Is, on Monday 6d. Most heartily do we commend the above affair for the public support, and would urge upon our volunteers especially to give their aid. PEDESTRIANISM AT BROMPTON. ANSTEY AND DICKENS.— These pedestrians met on J. Roberts's Ground on Monday, Jan 12, to run 140 yards, for £ 10 a side, Dickens being allowed three yards start. The betting was 2 to 1 on Dickens, and on the umpires and referee being selected, the competitors came to the mark, when Dickens was placed the given distance in advance. The pedestrians had to go by report of pistol, and on the required signal being given, they dashed off. The start allowed was maintained by Dickens from end to end, and he went by the goal an easy winner by three yards. The stakes can be had at our office on Thursday, Jan 22, at twelve. BABBS AND PAEKEB.— These men also ran 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, here, on Monday, Jan 12, Babbs receiving two yards start. The betting was 6 to 4 in favour of Babbs. The start had to be effected by report of pistol, and on the signal being given the pedestrians dashed off in the most even manner. A fine, well- contested struggle ensued. When 50 yards of the distance had been accomplished, Parker had so gained upon his opponent as not to be more than three- quarters of a yard in the rear. As the competitors drew nearer the goal, Parker still further diminished the gap between himself and opponent, but was not enabled to come to the fore, Babbs, on the finish of this clipping spin, just going in a fine winner. CLAEKE AND PEBBY.— This was a spin of a quarter of a mile, for £ 5 a side, and was likewise decided here on Monday, Jan 12. The betting was in favour of Clarke, whose partisans freely offered the tempting odds of 2 to 1. The pedestrians had to run one lap of the ground to complete the distance, and on coming to the scratch both looked in good condition. The men had to go by report of pistol, and on " breaking," got away on even terms. N o sooner, however, had the lads got fully into their stride than Clarke began to draw away from his opponent, and when some- thing like 250 yards of the distance had been " shook off," was leading by fully four yards. As Perry was now pulling himself together for the purpose of making a spurt, and, if possible, clos- ing up the gap between them, he had the misfortune to come down a regular " burster,'' and had to be taken off'the ground, thus leaving Clarke to finish at his leisure by himself. The stakes can be received by the winner at our office at, twelve o'clock on Thursday, Jan 22. SALFORD BOROUGH GROUNDS. SATURDAY, JAN 10.— THE 120 YABDS HANDICAP.— In this description of sport, Mr A. Attenbury appears determined to keep his grounds in the front rank, as he only permits very brief intervals of time to elapse after the decision of one handicap, be- fore he names the dates for another event of a similar kind. The office of handicapper, whether the duties be to apportion weights or allot distances, is rarely a pleasant, but very frequently an un- enviable one. These gentlemen are not infallible, and sometimes they are severely censured for doing their best, but it must be some little consolation to them to know that the man has yet to be born whose high mission may be to please everybody. The entry for the handicap of 120 yards, the opening heats of which were decided to- day, contained the names of 76 pedestrians, the first prize being £ 20, second £ 2, and third £ 1. On the publication of the list of acceptances, however, 32 of these had become non est, and thus the number was reduced to 44. Among them appeared the name of J. Malkin of Whitmore, and as his previous per- formances had been merely those of a good novice, so far as the handicapper was aware, a start of 18 yards was allotted to him. A select, few, however, who were in at " the good thing," hap- pened to know that he possessed speed of a higher order, and no sooner had the entry been made public, than a desire was anx- iously manifested to take small odds that he won the handicap. Not satisfied with their previous investments, his friends were desirous to stake still more upon his eventual success this after- noon, and they were so confident of Malkin's victory, that even before the first heat was run they offered to back liim against the field. In addition to these facts, the favourite had on this occasion connected himself with a well- known Manchester " stable,'' so that, with speed on the one hand, and adroit tactics on the other, Malkin's success was, thus early, placed almost be- yond the pale of doubt, and, as will be seen below, he fully jus- tified the confidence reposed in him by his backers. This state of things, unfortunately, divested the handicap of general interest, though some of the heats were well contested, and speculation, of course, was exceedingly limited. We may here mention, lest it might be suspected that Malkin was designedly favoured by having 18 yards given, that the proprietor of the ground was a considerable loser by the favourite being the winner. The pedestrians were divided into eleven heats, four men being t gaged in each, and about 500 persons assembled to witness sport. Mr C. Attenbury discharged the duties of referee with his accustomed correctness and impartiality, and Mr J. Shaw- made, as usual, an efficient starter. The contests came off as follow:— First heat: J. Johnson ( Stockport) 20 yards start, 1; A. Peak ( Manchester) 18. 2; J. Mullaney ( New Mills) 16, 3. Won by a yard and a quarter.— Second heat: W. Kirkham ( Hulme), 15, 1; J. C. Morriss ( Salford) 18, 2; J. Armitage ( Crompton) 17, 3; W. Hackenhall ( Bradford) 17, 4. Won by a yard.— Third heat: J. Ingham ( Hulme) 18,1; E. Whittle ( Chorley) 11, 2; J. Johnson ( Salford) 19, 3. Ingham won easily by three yards.— Fourth heat; W. Andrews ( Pendleton) 15|, 1 ; M. Burke ( Sal- ford) 16, 2; G. Scissors ( Sheffield) 20, 3. A good race was car 8 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, JANUARY 18, 1863. ried off by three- quarters of a yard.— Fifth heat: C. Hoare ( Hulme) 19, 1; J. Nolan ( Manchester) 15, 2; J. P. Green ( Man- chester) 16, 3. Hoare won very easily.— Sixth heat: J. Nuttall ( Manchester) 12, walked over.— Seventh heat; P. Pilkington ( Salford) 20,1; S. Grimshaw ( Stockport) 19, 2 ; C. Daley ( Pen- dleton) 20, 3. After a dead heat between Pilkington and Grim- haw, the former won by a yard and a half.— Eighth heat: P. ilolroyd ( Mirfield) 17,1; G. Metcalf ( Liverpool) 17, 2; J. An- drews ( Millbrook) 17, 3 ; P. Bcanlan ( Manchester) 17, 4. A dead , heat took place between Holroyd and Metcalf, but, on running off, Holroyd won by a yard easily.— Ninth heat: J. Malkin ( Whitmore) 18, 1; W. Baker ( Manchester) 18, 2; E. Markhain ( Manchester) 18, 3. Won very easily by three yards.— Tenth heat: J. Parker ( Preston) 18, 1; T. Atkinson ( Salford) 18, 2; W. Lang ( Middlesbro) 17, 3. The betting was 20 to 1 on Atkinson, • who was defeated by Parker by half a yard.— Eleventh heat: R. Grundy ( Manchester) 20, 1; J. Broadrneadow ( Stockport) 15, 2. By Broadmeadow's permission, Grundy brought the day's sport to a close by winning as he pleased by four yards. MONDAY.— The attendance of visitors this afternoon num- bered about 300 persons, but heavy rain beginning to descend about three o'clock, many left the ground before the close of the handicap. The ten winners on the first day ran in three heats, Parker not putting in an appearance. The following is the result:— First heat: J. Malkin ( Whitmore) 18 yards start, 1; P. Pilkington ( Salford) 20, 2 ; W. Kirkham ( Hulme) 15, 3; W. An- drews ( Pendleton) 15 § , 4. Malkin won easily by a couple of yards.— Second heat: J. Nuttall ( Manchester) 12, 1; J. Ingham ( Hulme) 18, 2 ; P. Holroyd ( Mirfield) 17, 3 ; C. Hoare ( Hulme) 19, 4. A good race, won by half a yard.— Third heat: R. Grundy ( Manchester) 20,1 ; J. Johnson ( Stockport) 20, 2. John- son not leaving the mark when the pistol was fired, Grundy ran in at his leisure.— Deciding heat: Malkin 1, Grundy 2, Nuttall 3. Malkin and Nuttall being both in one '' stable," and the perse- vering old veteran Dick Grundy having no chance, it was sug- gested that the men should run the heat in their ordinary attire, hut to this Mr Attenbury would not consent. They therefore stripped, and Malkin carried off the first prize in a " walk," Nuttal making no effort to deprive Grundy of second honours. BUCKLEY AND WILLCOCK.— The spin of 200 yards, for £ 25 a side, between J. Buckley of Tonge- lane ( near Middleton) and W. Willcock of Manchester was to come off here on Saturday, Jan 17, Mr G. Hardy of the Rising Sun, Swan- street, Manchester, being stakeholder and referee. The whole of the money was in his possession, and the men were to have been on the mark between two and three o'clock. NUTTALL AND WHITTLE.— J. Nuttall of Manchester and E. Whittle of Chorley are matched to run 260 yards, for £ 25 a side, at these grounds, on Saturday, Jan 31. Mr G. Hardy of Man- chester has been appointed stakeholder and referee, and the first deposit of £ 2 each has been paid. BEDDOW AND WILLCOCK.— Mr G. Hardy, of the Rising Sun, Manchester, now holds £ 10 each on account of the race of 300 yards, for £ 25 a side, between G. Beddow of London and W. Willcock of Manchester. The event is to be decided here on Saturday, Feb 14, Willcock to have five yards start inside. GRUNDY AND PHILLIPS.— The two ancient pedestrians, R. Grundy of Manchester and B. Phillips of Birmingham, have signed articles to contest the distance of 100 yards, for £ 10 a side, at these grounds, on Monday, Feb 16. Mr G. Hardy of Man- chester, the stakeholder and referee, has received £ 1 each. BEDDOW AND WHITTLE.— NO Go.— The match between G. Beddow of London and E. Whittle of Chorley to run 200 yards, for £ 25 a side, here, on Saturday, Feb 7, is off', Whittle having forfeited the sovereign staked in the hands of Mr G. Hardy of Manchester. NOVEL RACE.— E. Mills and T. Johnson have now deposited £ 10 each with Mr G. Hardy, of the Rising Sun, Manchester, on account of their match to run 100 yards backwards, for £ 2- 5 a side, at these grounds, on Saturday, Feb 7. Mr Hardy has also been appointed referee. Entries for the 150 Yards Handicap, on Saturday and Monday, Feb 2 and 3; first prize £ 20, second £ 2, third £ 1:— G. Beddow 10, G. Mole 11, J. Nuttall 11, J. Meakin 12£, W Willcock 14, J. Buckley 14, J. Britton 14, W. Sehofield 14£, D. Lynch 15, J. Wright 15, T. Lythe 15, A. Crudgington 15£, J. Spence 15J, 8. Martin 16, J. Broadmeadow 16, W. Rothwell 16f, G. Hartshorn 16k W. Alney 16|, J. Young 16i, H. Webster 16J, F. Jones 16|, J. Nolan 16J, J. Sherwood 16 § , E. Markham 17, G. Batley 17, A. Hilton 17, Tyler 17, T. Goff 17, J. Thornton 17, G. Beardman 17, H. Homer 17k W. Forrester 17|, W. Kirkham V7j, M. Burk 174, J. Mullaney 17|, G. Ashworth 18, E. Mills 18, J. Armitage 18, J. Hughes 18, J. Stokes 18, J. Eigby 18, W. Andrews 18, J. Elkin 18, G. Metcalf 18, A. Day 18, T. Fearnley 18, J. Taylor 18, E. Senior 18, C. Booth 18, E. Thorpe 18, W. Booth 18, W. Lang 18, T. Mitchell 18, J. Ingham 18, A. Ashton 18j, J. Columbine 18J, J. P. Green 18J, P. Holroyd 19, J. Aldcroft 19, W. Mulliner 19, E. Hughes 19, C. Scholes 19, A. Williamson 19, J. Watkins 19, J. Andrews 19, C. Dunn 19, J. Johnson 19, A. Bamber 19, SfPrescott 19, J. Earnsbaw 19, J. Cocker 19, M. Horan 20, M. Keefe 20, A. Peck 20. w, Dean 20, E. Oaks 20, W. Baker 20, W. Robinson 20, J. Grimshaw 21, J. Pilkington 21, W, Holland 22, B. Wi- agg 22, H. Singleton 23, C. Daley 23. Acceptances, 2s 6d each, to be made by Tuesday, Jan 20. THE CHAMPION WRESTLING CUP.— J. Howarth ( alias the Bacup Lad) of Bury will wrestle J. Newton ( alias Teapot) of Du- kinfield at seven score 21b, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side and the Cham- pion Cup now held by Newton, which he won some time ago, by defeating J. Cross of Ashton. The match to come off at these grounds in six weeks. Howarth will be at Buckley and Will- cock's race here, on Saturday, Jan 17, prepared to make a match. PEDESTRIANISM AT BIRMINGHAM AND DISTRICTS, ASTON CROSS GROUNBS.— We have nothing to record worthy of notice as having come off during the last week at these grounds, nor have we anything to announce for the forthcoming one. Pedestrianism is, as is usual at this season of the year, at a stand- still; but we are glad to announce that several matches are already made, to come off in the ensuing month, not only at the above grounds, but also at those of the districts. YOUNG CAMBRIDGE AND J. WRADEN.— These well- known Tividale men toed the scratch on Monday, Jan 12, near the Red Lion, Tividale, to run 110 yards, for £ 5 a side. Mr B. Acland, of Dudley Port, did the needful as referee. Wraden has run in several previous matches, and for the present one was trained by Brassnell of Dudley Port, and was as fine as a star. Cambridge had trained under S. Webb, and although his condition was not all his friends could wish, yet their confidence was such that they backed him at 5 to 4, and also at even money. After dodging for the start for ten minutes, they got away together, but at half- distance Wraden was leading by a yard and a half; the remaining distance was well contested, Wraden keeping the lead, and run- ning in a winner by half a yard. B. ACKLAND OE DUDLEY PORT AND S. WEBB OF KATESHILL. — These district men have signed articles to run six score yards, for £ 5 a side, at Aston Cross Grounds, on Monday, Feb 2. Mr Chal- ingwortli of Dudley final stakeholder, to whom a further deposit must be made on Monday. DE GRASS AND LITTLER'S MAN.— These pedestrians have signed articles to run one mile round Aston Cross Grounds, for £- 5 a side, on Monday, Feb 2. Mr Tailby final stakeholder and referee, to • whom a further deposit must be made on Tuesday, Jan 20. The men to start by first report of pistol. HANDLE AND THOMPSON.— The match which was made between these men to run half a mile, for £ 5 a side, at Coleshill, on the 22d Jan, is off. T. NEWBOLD OF BIRMINGHAM AND D. TAYLOR OF COVENTRY. — The six score yards match, for £ 10 a side, between these well- known men is going on. A further deposit for the same must be made to the final stakeholder on Monday, Jan 19. Newbold wishes us to state that he is staying at Mr Evans's, Vine Inn, Bel- grave- street, at which place he will be glad to see his friends. G. YATES AND H. BROWN.— The 125 yards match, for £ 10 a side, which stood to come off at Aston Cross Grounds on Monday, Feb 9, is off, Yates having forfeited the money down. JACKSON AND SLIPPER.— The six score yards match, for £ 5 a side, between these men is off, Slipper having forfeited the money down. J. THOMPSON AND WILLIAMS.— The six score yards match, for £ 5 a side, is going on between these men ; a further deposit to the stakeholder, Mr Savage, must be made on Monday. The match is postponed till Monday, Feb 2. A NEW YEAR'S GIFT.— B. Phillips will give £ 1 10s for a first prize, 10s second, and 5s third, to be run for in a 120 yards han- dicap at Vauxhall Grounds, Wolverhampton, on Monday, Feb 2, and the final heat to be run on Monday, Feb 9. Entrance Is each, to be made on or before Tuesday, Jan 20, to B. Phillips, Royal Exchange, Berry- street, Wolverhampton, and acceptances, 6d each, on Tuesday, Jan 27. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. Stamps as cash. Eandle of Coleshill, in answer to J. Hodson of Birmingham, is surprised that he should ask for a start of three yards in 120 when he knows it is not his distance. If Hod? on means running, he will run him a quarter of a mile level, or take two yards in six score, for £- 5 or £ 10 a side. Money ready at Cooper's, Market Hall Tavern, Bell- street, Birmingham, at any time. COLEMAN AND YOUNG LOWE.— This four miles walking match for £ 5 a side is going on. £ 2 a side is down in the hands of Mr Tailby, stakeholder, and a further deposit of £ 1 a side is to be made at Mr Dunn's, Sheepcote- street, on Monday, Jan 19. E. NEILL AND E. FLETCHER.— This 100 yards match, for £ 5 a side, Neil giving Fletcher three yards start, is goingron. The race comes off at Aston Cross on Monday, Jan 26 ( instead of Feb 16). £ 2 a side is down in the hands of the stakeholder, Mr Hunt, and a further deposit of £ 1 a side is to be made on Monday, Jan 19, at Webb's," Gun Inn, Hockley Hill. SMALLEY AND BLAND.— This 20 miles walking match for £ 10 a'side is going on. The next deposit for the same must be made on Monday, Jan 19, at Mr Owen's, Sportsman Inn, Willis- street, Ash ted. G. TAYLOR AND BEECH.— These Birmingham men are matched to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side. They meet om Monday, Jan 19, at Whittall's, Farriers' Arms, Hockley Hill, to draw up articles. J. HOLDEN OF WALSALL AND COLEMAN OF BIRMINGHAM.— These men have signed articles to walk five miles round Aston Cross Grounds, on Feb 23. Mr B. Hawkins of Wednesbury stakeholder, Mr Coates of Birmingham referee. £ 1 a side is down, and £ 1 a side is to be made good at Mr Parry's, Bell Inn, Livery street, Birmingham, on Monday, Jan 19. C. Cooper of New Invention will run either D. Onions seven score yards, or A. Clewleysix score, for £ 10 a side. Money ready at Whitehouse's, Jolly Colliers, New Invention, near Wolverhamp- ton, any night next week. A. Mountford has a novice that he will match to run J. Hodson six score yards if he will give two yards start, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. It is useless to challenge Mountford, as he declines running. Money ready at Nightingale's, Old Earn Inn, Smithfield. The veteran Coleman will walk Chambers of Birmingham from three to seven miles, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Money ready at Parry's, Bell Inn, Livery- street, at any time. T. EOBERTS AND H. SHAW.— These Birmingham men have signed articles to run ten miles, for £ 10 a side, at Aston Cross Grounds, on Tuesday, April 7. Mr Coates to be final stakeholder and re- feree. £ 1 a side is down, and a further deposit of £ 1 a side is to be made on Monday, Jan 26, at Hunt's, Crown and Anchor, Lower- road, Hockley. - SHEFFIELD AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. 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, Bheffield. 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. All 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. LUND AND BENNETT.— For the mile race which takes place at Hyde Park, Sheffield, on the 23d of Feb, between B. Lund of Halifax and A. Bennett of Leeds, for £ 2- 5 a side, a further deposit of £ 5 a side must be staked in the hands of Mr J. Darley, Green Dragon, Fargate, Sheffield, on Thursday, loth Jan. ALL ENGLAND PIGEON SHOOTING HANDICAP, AT HYDE PARK, SHEFFIELD.— A pigeon sheoting handicap at7birdswill take place on the above ground on Monday, Feb 2. Entrance Is, to be made to Mr J. Boothroyd, not later than Jan 27, the handicap to appear in Belts Life, Feb 1. Acceptances £ 1 each, to be made by twelve o'clock on the day of shooting. Mr Boothroyd will add £ 5. Con- ditions : Single guns ljoz of shot; double guns lioz of shot. The men will be handicapped according to merit. Parties entering must name their guns at the time, double or single. GREAT ALL ENGLAND 190 YARDS HANDICAP.— Messrs H. Phoenix and C. Whitworth will give £ 30 to be run for, at ' the Queen's Hotel Grounds, on Feb 16 and 17; entrance Is 6d each, and 4s more to accept. All entries to be made to Mr H. Phoenix, the proprietor of the above ground ; Mr T. Nixon, White Hart, Waingate ; or to Mr C. Whitworth, Cup Inn, Market- street, on or before Tuesday, Feb 3. Any one entering falsely will be dis- qualified. . C= ENGLAND 130 YARDS NOVICE HANDICAP AT HYDE PARK, , - » EFFIELD.— Mr J. Kirk, of the Norfolk Arms, Norfolk- street, - U give £ 12 to be run for on Monday and Tuesday, Feb 9 and 1- J ; entrance Is, and 2s to accept. All entries to be made as above, on or before Jan 26. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. PIGEON SHOOTING AT HYDE PARK, SHEFFIELD.— On Tuesday, Jan 13, there was only a poor attendance of the lovers of the trigger present on this ground to witness the usual sweep- stakes of 10s each, at 4 birds each, single guns standing 21 yards from the trap, with lfoz of shot, double guns allowed to stand 19 yards, with lfoz shot. The following shooters contended: — J. Gregory, J. Koberts, G. Burch, G. Hackett, and C. Coldwell. Gregory won, killing all. After the abeve was concluded, a sweepstakes of 7s 6d each was shot for by four subs, at 3 birds each. Messrs Burch, Gregory, and Hackett killed all, and divided. PIGEON SHOOTING AT THE QUEEN'S HOTEL, SHEFFIELD.— On Monday, Jan 12, owing, no doubt, to the unpropitious state of the weather, there was a poor attendance of the patrons of pigeoD shooting present to witness the sweepstakes of 10s each, at 4 birds each, single guns standing 21 yards, with lfoz of shot, and double guns 19 yards, with ljoz of shot. The following gentlemen contended :— D. Allen, F. Bullock, W. Whittington, W. Packett, J. Turner, T. Thorpe, and G. Hattersley. Allen won the sweepstake to himself, killing three. PIGEON SHOOTING AT HOYLAND.— A 10s handicap will take place at Mr J. Methley's, Royal Oak, on Monday, Jan 19. Con- ditions : 5 birds, single guns, 21 yards, Ifoz of shot, double guns 1 joz of shot, 89 yards fall. Entrance 2s 6d, and 7s 6d to accept. The acceptance will remain open until twelve o'clock on the day. The men to be handicapped according to merit. Birds free first round. To commence at twelve o'clock. RABBIT COURSING AT CREMORNE, SHEFFIELD.— On Monday, Jan 12, Mr J. Barker, of the Greyhound Tavern, Pinfold- street, Sheffield, gave £ 3 to be run for by dogs not exceeding 17j inches high ; entrance 2s 6d each. Twenty- two dogs entered. The first prize, £ 2 2s 6d, was won by Thompson's Fly; Mr Barker's Daisy secured the second money, 12s 6d ; and Mr Smith's Spark the third, 5s. RABBIT COURSING AT NEVVHALL, SHEFFIELD.— On Monday, Jan 12, Mr J. Phcenix, of the Ball inn, Pond- street, Sheffield, gave £ 4 to be run for by dogs of all sizes, entrance 3s each, dogs not exceeding 17| inches high allowed to enter for 2s each. 26 dogs entered. The first prize, £ 3, was won by Mr Hopkinson's Fly, the second prize, 15s, was won by Mr Lakin's Belle, Mr Tay- lor's Beeswing getting the third money, 5s. This sweepstake, owing to there being an insufficient supply of rabbits, was not concluded until Tuesday, when the prizes were awarded as above named. RABBIT COURSING AT CREMORNE.— Mr J. Barker, of the Grey- hound Tavern, Pinfold- street, Sheffield, will give £ 3 to be run for by dogs of all sizes, on Monday, Jan 19, entrance 2s Cd each, dogs 17| inches to enter for Is 6d.' Entries to be made as above, by half- past twelve o'clock, and run at half- past one. Babbits free after the first round. RABBIT COURSING AT NEWHALL.— Mr J. Phcenix, of the Ball Inn, Pond- street, will give £ 3 to be run for by dogs of all sizes, on Monday, Jan 19. Entrance 2s 6d each, 17£ inches allowed to enter for ls<> d. All entries to be made by one o'clock, and run at two. Rabbits free. COPENHAGEN GROUNDS, MANCHESTER. SATURDAY, JAN 10.— BUXTON AND PARKINSON.— Only one event being arranged for decision here to- day, the attendance was small. This was a race of half a mile, for £ 10 a side, between W. Buxton and J. Parkinson, respectively resident near Manchester, the latter being the favourite. About a month ago these men ran a similar distance at the Snipe Inn, Audenshaw, when, after an excellent contest, Buxton won by half a yard. This afternoon, however, Parkinson " turned the tables," by defeating Buxton by three yards. MONDAY.— BABBIT SWEEPSTAKES.— There was a t ® lerably fair number of visitors present to- day, to witness the sweepstakes at rabbits, Mr Hayes giving £ 3 to be competed for. Twenty- two dogs were entered, and, after some good sport, the first prize was carried off by Christie's Fly, the second being won by Bradbury's Nelson. PEDESTRIANISM.— Hr G. Hardy, of the Eising Sun, Swan- street, Manchester, now holds £ 15 each on account of the race of 880 yards, for £ 25 a side, between P. Stapleton of Staleybridge and'J. Spencer of Huddersfield, which is to come off here on Monday, Jan 19. The stakeholder has been appointed referee, and the men are to be on the mark at three o'clock. BYKES AND INGHAM.— The venerable Charley Sykes of Man- chester and J. Ingham of that city have agreed to test their locomotive powers in a race of a mile, for a " tenner" each, on Saturday, Feb 21, at these grounds. Mr T. Finch has been ap- pointed stakeholder and referee, and the first deposit of £ 1 each has been staked in his hands. RABBIT COURSING.— The match at rabbits, 11 out of 21,60 yards law, for £ 10 a side, between M. Bray's Fly and Crowshaw's Jip, is to come off here on Monday, Jan 19, neither dog to exceed 211b weight. Mr Hayes has been apppointed stakeholder and referee, and he at present holds £ 5 each. 5 RABBIT SWEEPSTAKES.— A sweepstakes for dogs of all weights will come off at these grounds on Wednesday, Jan 21; prizes £ 3. Entrance 2s 6d each ; dogs under 211b Is 6d. WRESTLING MATCH.— Mr Holden has now received £ 5 each for the engagement between J. Chadwick of Burnley and T. Isherwood of Tottington to wrestle the best of three back falls, Lancashire fashion, for £ 20 a side, here, on the 31st inst. £ 5 each was to have been staked on the 17th, and Mr Hayes has been ap- pointed referee. WRESTLING.— Mr Hayes has received the full amount of the stakes (£ 10 each) for the match between J. Higginbottom and E. Lowe ( both residing near Rochdale), to wrestle two out of three back falls, Lancashire fashion, at these grounds, on Saturday, the Slst inst; neither man to exceed six score pounds weight. VICTORIA RACE GROUNDS, LEEDS, On Monday last there were 500 persons present at the above grounds to witness the one mile race between M. Fermoyle and E. Blakebrough, for £ 5 a side. The betting opened at 5 to 4 on Fermoyle, and closed at 7 to 4 on bun. At the word " Go" they made a good start, Fermoyle taking the lead, and when they had run once round he was about five or six yards first. He increased his lead in the second lap by seven or eight yards more. In the third lap he left Blakebrough still more in the rear, and in the fourth and last lap he had got 30 yards in front, when Blakebrough gave up, and Fermoyle ran in at his leisure. BRAITHWAITE AND DICKINSON.— T. Braithwaite and E. Dick- inson ( both of Armley) have made goodi their second deposit for their race of 130 yards, for £ 10 a side. To run on Saturday, Jan 31, at the above grounds. The sweepstakes of 110 yards, for £ 10 each, between Titterington, Hall, and Nixon, is off. THOMPSON AND PRESTON.— Mr Garnett has received the second deposit of £ 4 a side for the race of four miles, for £ 25 a side, between D. Thompson of Dewsbury and A. Preston of Earls- heaton. The next deposit of £ 5 a side is due on Monday, Jan 19. To run at the above grounds on Saturday, Feb 7. HAYES AND HARRISON.— Mr Woolfoot bas received the second deposit for the match between G. Hayes and H. Harrison ( both of Leeds) to run one mile, for £ 25 a side, on Saturday, Feb 14, at the above grounds. HANDICAP.— Mr J. Shoesmith, of the Temperance Coffee House, Lion- street, Newtown, Leeds, will give an All England 110 yards Handicap, on Shrove Tuesday and Saturday following, Feb 17 and 21. First prize £ 5, second 10s, third 5s. Entries of Is each to be made on or before Saturday, Feb 7, and acceptances of Is each the Saturday following, Feb 14. To run at the above grounds. All entries to be made as above, or at the grounds. FIRTH AND PULLAN.— These Leeds men have deposited £ 1 a side in the hands of Mr Woolfoot, to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, at the Victoria Eace Grounds, Leeds, on Monday, Feb 2. On Thursday, Jan 15, there was a moderate attendance at these grounds to witness the 440 yards, for £ 5 a side, between Mr C. Garnett and T. Whitaker. There was very little betting on the event; Garnett was the favourite. At the report of the pistol Gar- nett shot off and got about three yards start, which he increased, and when about halfway he appeared to be about ten yards first. On arriving within about thirty yards from home, Whitaker gave up, Garnett going in an easy winner. PROCTOR AND SPENCE.— A match has been made between these men ( both of Leeds) to run 120 yards, for £ 10 a side, here, on Saturday, Feb 28. SNIPE INN, AUDENSHAW. SATURDAY, JAN 10.— About three hundred persons visited these grounds this afternoon, to witness a race of three miles, for £ 10 a side, between J. Mason and I. Arrowsmith ( both of Denton) Mr T. Warren was final stakeholder and referee. The men got away from the mark at the second attempt. They had to traverse ten times round within 126 yards. When they had run four laps Arrowsmith gave up dead beat, Mason leading him about 30 yards. ONE MILE CHAMPIONSHIP.— Mr T. Warren now holds £ 20 each for the match between A. Day of Brighouse and P. Stapleton of Mossley, to run one mile, for £ 25 a side and the Champion Cup ( now held by Day), on Saturday, Jan 24. The remaining £ 5 each to be paid on Monday, Jan 19. The men to be on the mark at three o'clock. Both men, we are informed, are in excellent trim, and a good race is anticipated. KNIGHT AND HILTON.— T. Warren now holds £ 15 each for the match between these men, to run 150 yards, here, for £ 25 a side, on Monday, Jan 26 ; the remaining £ 10 each is to be paid on the day of running, at one o'clock; the men to be on the mark at three o'clock. WRESTLING.— J. Dolan of Ashton will wrestle J. Ridgway of Maple Bridge, at 6score 121b weight, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side, m a month or five weeks from signing articles. A match can be made any time next week at M. Kasey's, beerseller, Booth- street, Ash- ton, to come off at the Snipe Inn, Audenshaw. A Dog Handicap, 200 yards, will take place here on Saturday and Monday, Jan 31 and Feb 2; first prize a silver watch ( value £ 5) and £ 1 in money, second 10s; entrance Is each, to be paid by Tuesday, Jan 27. The name, colours, and weights to be named at the time of entering; 4oz allowed; to weigh the same weight on Monday. All entries to be paid at the Snipe Inn, J. Holden's, Manchester, or H. Stevenson's, Gleam Arms, Oldham. CITY GROUNDS, MANCHESTER. MONDAY, JAN 12.— RABBIT COURSING.— A match at rabbits, for £ 10 a side, came off here this afternoon, in tbe presence of a small number of persons, the dogs engaged being T. Hallam's Bess and J. Brian's Fan, respectively of Longton, Staffordshire, 8 out of 15 courses, 60 yards law. J. Wild of Gorton, near Man- chester, acted as referee, and at the conclusion of the match the score stood:— Bess 8, Fan 1. RABBIT COURSING.— Mr Holden now holds £ 10 each for the match at rabbits between J. Underwood's Fly and T. Topping's Bustle ( both of Wigan), 11 out of 21, 60 yards law, for £ 20 a side. The contest is to take place here on Jan 26, Bustle to have two given. WRESTLING.— A. Southern of Dukinfield and H. Counsel of Bury are matched to wrestle the best of three back falls, Lan- cashire fashion, for £ 10 a side, here, on Feb 7, neither to exceed 6 score 61b weight. Mr Holden has received £ 2 10s each, and a similar sum will become due on J an 26. Music AND FAN.— The match, for £ 10 a side, 11 out of 21 courses, 40 yards law, between J. Walkden's Music of Bolton and W. Unsworth's Fan of Ince, near Wigan, is to be decided here on Jan 19, neither dog to exceed 131b weight. Mr Holden has re- ceived £ 5 each. The first rabbit is to be turned out at one o'clock. CANINE.— On account of the race of 200 yards between W. Birks's Mischief and 8. Birks's Beauty, respectively of Longton, Staffordshire, Birks staking £ 10 to £ 5, Mr Holden has received £ 7 103 and £ 3 15s. The event is to come off here on J an 19, Mr Holden to be referee. CITY GROUNDS, QUARRY GAP, BRADFORD. RABBIT COURSING.— SATURDAY, JAN 10.— There was a mode- rate attendance at these grounds to- day, to witness the match be- tween J. Lee's bitch Gip, and J. Greenhough's dog Venture, run- ning the best of nine courses at rabbits, for £ 5 a side. The bitch won the match, Venture only getting one course. THE TEN CHAMPION PIGEON SHOOTERS.— The following first- class pigeon shooters in England have accepted to shoot for the £ 10 given by Mr Hardy, to which is added £ 1 each. To shoot at 13 birds each, on Monday and Tuesday, Jan 19 and 20. To shoot l£ oz shot:— W. Smith, Kilwick, 2- 3 yards rise, Donald 22, Holland 22, Cowburn 22, C. Crossland 21, J. Aspinall 21, M. Gregory 21, Newby 21, Hardy 21, Hough 21. First prize £ 15, second £ 4, third £ 1. On Wednesday, Jan 21, a sweepstakes of £ 1 each will also be shot at these grounds at 9 birds each, l^ oz shot, all handicapped according to merit. PIGEON SHOOTING.— Wm. Smith of Kilwick, in reply to Mr Wilson's ( of London) challenge to shoot a matchat 100 pigeons for £ 100 a side, accepts the same. To shoot from one trap, 25 yards rise, 60 boundary, 1 joz shot, to find birds for each other, to shoot half way between home and home; or he will take £ 5 to shoot at London, or give £ 5 to shoot at Manchester. A deposit sent to the Editor of Bell's Life, and articles to Mr J. Lee, Gardeners' Arms, Eagle- street, Oldham, will insure a match. ST GEORGE'S RACE GROUND, HONLEY. The match between A. France and A. Boothroyd came off here on Saturday, Jan 10. About 1,500 spectators were present, and the betting brisk; a good deal of even money was at first invested on both sides, and then it turned round to 6 to 4 on France. The men toed their respective marks about four o'clock, when they went away by the first. report of a pistol, France taking the lead for the first lap, when Boothroyd overtook and passed him, and went in an easy winner by about 50 yards. G. Barker of Mirfield and T. Bolton of Heckmondwike are matched to run 150 yards, for £ 15 a side. £ 10 a side is already down in the hands of D. Jackson of Dewsbury Moor, who is to be final stakeholder and referee. To run on Saturday, Jan 24 ; to be on the mark at four o'clock. J. Haigh of Padock and V. Kershaw are matched to run 440 yards round the above ground, Haigh to give ten yards start, for £ 10 a side, on Saturday, Feb 7. W. Haywood to be stakeholder and referee. £ 1 a side is already down. THE CHAMPION CUP AT STOCKPORT. MR EDITOR: With reference to Mr Boothroyd's remark, which appeared in your last, that " he denies that the Ash Ground, Stockport, as stated in Bell's Life, is closed,'' probably you will be kind enough to permit me a word or two in reply. I am afraid that the sentence I have quoted is not the only one contained in the same paragraph which tends to show that the zeal of my friend Boothroyd rather outpaces his discretion. When he him- self was in possession of Ash Inn he was summoned before the Stockport bench, reprimanded, and fined for permitting foot racing, rabbit coursing, & c, on his grounds; and he also well knows that he expressed his intention to appeal against that de- cision at the Quarter Sessions. Mr Boothroyd quitted the pre- mises chiefly, if not solely, in consequence of the persecution to which he was more than once subjected by his encouragement of sport; the license has been revoked, and, from personal know- ledge, I can positively state that the Ash Inn is now nothing more t>. an a beer- house, not possessing even the privilege of selling wines. What was the license taken away for, if not to suppress the sport? Permission has been asked, and I believe obtained, from certain gentlemen not to raise any opposition to the Cham- pion Cup being again run for there, but only in consideration of the expense to which Mr Boothroyd was subjected by its purchase have they consented not to do so. Notwithstanding this, how- ever, so long as no other sporting event is permitted to come off at the Ash, I must again repeat what I at first said, that " the grounds are closed ;" though I can assure Mr Boothroyd that no one will be more glad to see another contest for the Champion Cup of which he was the donor than YOUR CORRESPONDENT. Manchester, Jan 12, 1863. PARK INN GROUNDS, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER. ECKERSALL AND BARLOW.— J. Eckersall of Molyneux and G. Barlow of Prestwich were matched to run one mile, for £ 5 a side, here, on Jan 17. The men were to have been on the mark at three o'clock. 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 entering falsely will be disqualified. DOG HANDICAP.— A handicap of 200 yards will come off here on Saturdays, Jan 31 and Feb 7 ; first prize £ 5, second 10s, third 5s; 4oz allowed on first day, and 8oz on the last; handicap 2| yards to the pound. Weights, colours, & c, to be named at the time of entry; entrance Is each ( no acceptance) by Tuesday, Jan 27, at the grounds, or at Mr Holden's, Manchester. GREAT WALKING MATCH AT HACKNEY WICK ON MONDAY, JAN 19.— MILES AND HATLEY.— The " third time of asking" between these two celebrated men among the " tall walkers" comes off at Hackney Wick on Monday, Jan 19, the stake being for £ 50, the distance four miles, in which W. Hatley, the " City Nonpareil," receives a start of 200 yards from J. Miles, the " Brixton Clipper.'' Strictly speaking this is a sporting match, both being backed by the first of Turfmen and bookmen, and, in- dependent £ of the stake, large sums will depend upon the issue. To the general public, however, it will be one of the most excit- ing contests for years, and an exhibition of what walking really is by the trained man. It will be remembered that Miles walked 21 miles within a shade of three hours, and it is predicted that Little Billy is the " coming Champien." Both, in style, are un- deniably fair, and a rich treat is in store on Monday, Jan 19. They start at three, and admission to the grounds 6d, GREAT ONE MILE SWEEPSTAKES.— A sweepstakes of £ 10 each, with £ 30 added, distance one mile, open to all England, Albison to stand 10 yards back, to take place at the City Grounds, Man- chester, on Saturday, March 14. Mr Holden to be stakeholder and referee ; all entries to be made to him at the White Lion, Long Millgate, Manchester, by Wednesday, January 28th, accom- panied by £ 2 as the first deposit. FENHAM PARK GROUNDS, NEWCASTLE.— ALL ENGLAND 140 YARDS HANDICAP.— Messrs Stirling and Emmerson will give £ 25 to be run for on Feb 21 and 23. First £ 20, second £ 4, third £ 1. Entries, Is 6d each, to be made to Mr R. Sterling, Fighting Cocks Inn, Bigg Market, or Mr R. Emmerson's, Cowgate, on or before Feb 2. Acceptances, 2s each, to close on Feb 11, at six p. m. C. Perry of Kensington and J. Clark of the Guards are matched te run 300 yards, for £ 10 a side, the former receiving three yards start, on Feb 2, at Brompton. £ 2 a side is now in the hands of Belt's Life, who is stakeholder. The second deposit of £ 4 a side is to be made good on Jan 23, and the final deposit of £ 4 a side must be made on Jan 30. Mr J. Kellett of Low Moor has received articles and £ 10 a side for a race of 160 yards, for £ 25 a side, between W. Judson of Keighley and W. Hackenley of Bradford to run at St Thomas's Ground, Stanningley, on Saturday, Jan 24; the next deposit of £ 10 a side to be made on Saturday, Jan 17, and the remainder on the day of running. MILLS AND MOWER.— E. Mills and C. Mower are matched to run a mile, for £ 50, on Monday, Feb 16, at Brompton, to start be- tween four and five o'clock. £ 5 a side has been staked with Mr Baum, of Hackney Wick, to be made into £ 10 a side, Jan 23. Bell's Life to be stakeholder and appoint a referee. J. PEARMAN OF TICHFIELD AND THE LONDONER.— These men made their money into £ 5 a side on Monday, Jan 12. The next deposit of £ 5 a side must be sent on Monday, J an 26. They are to walk four miles, for £ 25 a side, on Monday, March 9, at the East Hants Grounds, Southsea. Mr F. Baker, final stakeholder. S. Barker and S. Shepherd ( both of Bethnal Green) are matched to run five miles, for £ 15 a side, Shepherd to receive 200 yards start; to take place on Mondaj', Feb 9, at the White Lion, Hack- ney Wick. £ 2 is staked, and the next deposit of £ 3 a side is due on Friday, J an 23. WEST LONDON CRICKET GROUND, OLD BROMPTON.— On Satur- day, Jan 17, the ground is engaged for a shooting match; on Monday, Jan 19, Q'Malley and Pick worth run 600 yards, for £ 5 a side; and on Saturday, Jan 24, the West London Rowing Club have engaged the ground for their athletic sports. CLARK AND JONES.— A match has been made between J. Clark of the Guards and W. Jones to run once round the Bromp- ton Ground, for £ 10 a side, on Tuesday, Feb 10. We have re- ceived £ 2 10s a side, and a similar deposit is to be sent Jan 23. Mr J. Kellett of Low Moor has received the third deposit of £ 5 a side for the race between Gill and Heywood of 120 yards, for £ 25 a side, which comes off at St Thomas's, Btanningley, on January 31st. A match has been made between Harry Webb and Tommy Thompson of Turnhatn Green to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side. Thompson to have two yards start. To take place at Brompton on Tuesday, Feb 10. Jem Mace has backed a lad who never ran for a shilling to run one mile in five minutes, for £ 5 a side, at Mr Baum's, the White Lion Grounds, Hackney Wick, on Wednesday, Jan 21. MARSH AND MILLS.— For this match of one mile we have re- ceived the whole of the money, £ 25 a side. It has been postponed to Feb 18, when it will come off on the Lewes road, near Brighton. COOK AND WALTON.— We have received a further sum of £ 2 a side, and the final deposit of £ 3 a side is to be made at Mr Har- ris's, Lisson Grove. CARPENTER AND BOND.— These men are matched to run 160 yards, for £ 5 a side, on Monday, Jan 26, at Brompton, Bond to have four yards start. O'MALLEY AND PICKWORTH.— These men are matched to run 600 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Brompton, on Monday, Jan 19. We are informed that the whole of the money is staked. The race of 160 yards between Pagett of Dudley and Wright of Sedgley, announced to come off at Wall Heath, for £ 10 a side, is off, Pagett forfeiting the money down, on account of an accident. MYER AND SYM.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 10, and the next deposit of £- 5 a side is to be sent Jan 23. FURNESS AND ROBERTS.— We have received a further sum of £ 1 a side, and the final deposit of £ 2 a side is to be sent Jan 23. LANG AND MILLS.— For this race we have received £ 10 a side, and the next deposit of £ 5 a side is to be sent J an 23. ARNOLD AND ATKINS.— This match has ended in a forfeit, and Atkins can have the money down on Thursday, at 12 o'clock. EVANS AND ROSSER.— For this match there is now £ 10 a side down, and the final deposit of £ 10 a side is to be sent J an 24. LEEDEB AND TUCK.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 10 a side, and a similar deposit is to be made Jan 21. G. Tait of Douglas will run T. Carruthers of Edinburgh 600 yards level, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side; or Carruthers can be on for two matches— that is, a flat race and a hurdle race, double the distance that was run at Glasgow, double the number of hurdles, and double the stakes; or he can be on for his own sum. To run in England. Carruthers can be accommodated at once by sending a deposit to Bell's Life, and articles to G. Tait, Douglas, Lanark- shire, Scotland. Brown of Kensington will walk J. Seel of Staleybridge for the 10 Mile Handicap Belt ( which was given by Miles), for £ 25 a side, according to the conditions which appertain to the belt. A de- posit sent to Bell's Life, and articles to J. Smith, Norman Arms, Crown- road, Fulham- fields, will ensure a match. If Seel does not at once make a match Brown will expect him to forfeit the belt, and Brown will walk any one else for the above trophy on the handicap conditions. W. Richards ( the Welshman) will enter into a sweepstakes with Andrews and Payne to run two miles, Richards to start from Andrews's mark, and the winner to take the £ 75 ; if not accepted, he will take 40 yards start in one mile from Brighton of Norwich, or run Jones two miles level, or Percy of Newcastle half a mile. A match can be made for £ 25 or £ 50 a side by sending a deposit to Bell's Life office. A. Crudgington of London will give Dodd of Birmingham two yards in 120, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side; or he will take one yard in 100 of either T. Brown or Taylor of Coventry. A match can be made by sending a deposit and articles to Bell's Life, to run in four or five weeks, and give and take expenses to run in London or Bir- mingham. J. Beeby of Carlisle, in reply to M. Burke's ( of Salford) challenge, will run him 300 yards, at Salford Borough Grounds, for £ 25 a side, and give three yards start, and take £- 3 for expenses. A de- posit of £ o sent to Mr A. Attenbury, Salford Borough Gardens, and articles to Mr R. Sterling, Fighting Cock Inn, Newcastle, will ensure a match. J. Buckley of Tonge- lane, near Middleton, will run T. Monks of Carlton 120 yards level, for £ 25 a side, or take one yard start in 140; give or take reasonable expenses for choice of ground. To run in a month from the first deposit. Articles and a deposit sent to J. Holden, Manchester, will be attended to. Whittle or Booth can be on if they will give two yards start in 140. R. Williamson of Glasgow will run J. Shaw oflStockton 120 yards, in a month from the first deposit, for £ 15 or £ 20 a side ; or Palmer of Durham can be on for 100 yards level on the same terms. A match can be made any night next week at R. Star- ling's; Bigg Market. To run at Fenham Park Grounds, Newcastle- on- Tyne. E. Mills ( Young England), not being satisfied with his defeat by Deerfoot on Monday, J an 12, will make a match to run him from one mile to ten, for £ 50 or £ 100 a side; or any other man in the world on the same terms; the race to take place at Hackney Wick. Bj' sending a deposit to Bell's Life a match can be made. T. Barth © f Chatham will run Mr Turnbull's Novice half a mile, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side, if the Novice be not older than Barth, who is 17 years of age. A deposit sent to Bell's Life, and articles to Barth, at Mr Burford's, Gibraltar Tavern, Chatham, on Monday night, Jan 19, will be attended to. J. Clark of Manchester will run A. Peak or E. Walker 140 yards level, or will take two yards in the same distance of M. Horan, for £ 10 or £ 20 a side. To be run at the Copenhagen ( Manchester), Salford Borough, or City Grounds. A match can be made by ap- plying to J. Walmsley, Turf Tavern, Henry- street, Manchester. J. Lord of Ashton- under- Lyne will jump Protter or Horsfield of Hyde at one running hop, two strides, and a jump, or he will take 18 inches from E. Mills of Eochdale. Either of the matches can be made, for £ 10 a side, any night at J. Lumb's, Nag's Head, Market- place, Ashton- under- Lyne. W. Lang ( the Ten Mile Champion) will run Deerfoot ten miles, for £ 25 a side, and give or take £ 5 for choice of ground. A match can be made by sending a deposit and articles to BelCs Life. To run in four or five weeks after Lang's match with Mills. G. Beddows says that a challenge appeared in our columns of the 11th inst, wherein Beddows offered Whittle of Chorley three yards start in 160, which was issued without his knowledge or consent. J. Nevin of Stockton will run G. Beddows for the 400 yards champion's cup, according to the conditions. A gentleman will be at Mr Hoiden's on behalf of Nevin to draw up articles, & c, on Tuesday evening, Jan 20. Old Mountjoy can be backed to walk W. Spooner for three days level, or take 10 miles start in 100, for £ 25 a side, the match to come off in three or four weeks, and will meet him at the Spotted Dog, Strand, on Friday, Jan 23. BelVs Life to be stakeholder. G. Chesworth of Macclesfield will run J. Hancock of Burslem 120 yards, for £ 10 a side, and will give or take reasonable expenses to run at Macclesfield or Fenton. Money ready at R. Sargent's, Wharf Inn, Macclesfield. H. Cox of Poplar will take 10 yards start in 440 of Clark of the Guards, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side. A match can be made by calling at Mr Workman's, United Brothers, Hale- street, Poplar, any night next week. A Novice of Putney, who never won a shilling, will take 20 yards start in a quarter of a mile of Pitt of Wandsworth, for £ 5 a side, and will be at the Duke's Head, Putney, on Monday even- ing, Jan 19, from eight to ten, prepared to make a match. D. Binns will take two yards in 150 sf G. Beardman, or run Atkins of Leicester, or Riley of Moorfields, or Gill of Shipley 150 yards level, for £ 25 a side. An answer through this paper will be attended to. H. Andrews knows nothing of a challenge which appeared in last week's Bell's Life, for him to give Ray's lad erne minute and a half start in five miles. Deerfoot will run Stapleton 10 miles, for his own sum. Deer- foot is staying for a week at Mrs Appleton's, Newton Common, where a match can be made. W. Pegg of Worcester will run G. Hughes of the same place 100 yards, for £ 5 a side. A match can be made any time at the Potters' Arms, St Paul- street, Worcester. PROUD PEACOCK, MAIDEN- LANE, COVENT- GARDEN.— Cham- pions in pedestrianism make this their house of call, and W. Lang, the renowned man of Middlesborough, will arrive in a few days, previous to his great race with Mills for the Champion Cup. Jesse Smith will receive entries for the fete for the Lancashire distress at Hackney Wick, and can accommodate pedestrians with a stock of the best running and walking shoes in town. The " proud bird'' is the centre of the theatres, of harmony, of good viands, and best information on sporting matters. THE RING. FISTIANA; OR, THE ORACLE OF THE RING.— Just published! the TWENTY- THIRD EDITION, with an Appendix, containing the results of all the Prize Battles from 1700 to June, 1860; the Names of the Men, alphabetically arranged; the NEW RULES OF THE RING, as altered by the Pugilistic Association; DUTIES OF UMPIRES AND REFEREE ; HINTS ON SPARRING ; of HEALTH IN GENERAL; TRAINING; and other matters interesting to those who desire athletic vigour. To be had of Mr William Clement, at the office of BelVs Life, 170, Strand, and of all booksellers in tewn and country. Price 2s 6d, or by post 2s 7d. CRICKET. MYNN MEMORIAL.— The complete list of the subscribers' names, with the amounts subscribed, is in type, but the publication is necessarily delayed till next week. E, Iddison, one of the Australian Eleven, who was last year professional to the Broughton Club, Manchester, has entered into an engagement with the Whalley Club, Lancashire, for the en- suing season. THE SATURDAY REVIEW ON PUGILISM. The following article, which appeared in the Saturday Bevieiv of the 10th inst, will bear reprinting in our columns:— " The well- kept hound," says a fable which suggests an Oriental source, " once reviled the swine as a degraded creature, sunk in filth and sloth, who replied, ' My ancestor was the wild boar of the forest, yours was the savage cur who gnawed offal from the gibbet. We are each what the treatment of man, our master, has made us.''' And there never yet was a human society, perhaps, in which we might not justify the apologue by facte. There is generally a class of men, or perhaps various classes, whose occu- pation, though useful and perhaps necessary to society, is bur- dened with incidents of repulsiveness to most of us, or to some influential section among us. The office of public executioner has sunk to this mark, although in certain states of medkeval society it was reputed honourable. And its lapse in estima- tion is due to the progress of general refinement, which makes any process abhorrent which has for its object the in- fliction of human suffering, or the deprivation of human life. If, indeed, it had been possible, in surgery, to commit all pain- ful operations, before the discovery of such anodynes as chloro- form, to the hands of purely mechanical operators, acting merely under the directions of the scientific man, and to reserve to the latter merely the process of healing and painless remedies, it may be questioned whether the former class would not have sunk, in a similar way, to the level of a carnifex. Even as it is, with all the reputation of science to back him— and science has risen in esteem, in modern times, somewhat in proportion as the handi- craft of cruelty has fallen— it is doubtful whether there are not many middle- aged single ladies who would shrink from a dentist as a general acquaintance. The individual feels much where society is little better than neutral. It is the individual who feels alike the painful remedy and the eventual relief from dentistry and surgery, and who sets off the latter against the former. It is society, on the contrary, which experiences relief when a male- factor is executed, and of this relief every individual has an infini- tesimally fractional share. But each, in his individual capacity, feels that a human neck has been dislocated, and a solemn sense of the ordinary sanctity of human life would make his gorge rise at being asked to dine with that valuable public functionary who practically vindicates the majesty of law in its last resort. The feelings with which other lower members of the executive of justice, even in civil, to say nothing of penal, cases, are regarded, are somewhat similar. The " bum- bailiff" has never been a popular character. And here we find an example that comes home to the point. For the executioners, whatever may have been the case in earlier times, are now so few that tliey can scarcely form an appreciable class. He who attaches either person or goods for debt acts, albeit under civil process, in a penal character; and, next to human life, sanctity attaches among us to the liberty of tke person and the security of the home ; and of such functionaries, in a state where such arrests and seizures are legal, there will always be a sufficiently large number to fasten public attention as a class, and provoke the prejudices of the many who owe at all times, and of the many more who owe at some time, more than they can pay. Persons who folio w callings of a filthy or repulsive character come in for a modified share of the stigma. Tax- gatherers are known to have an ugly screw in their hands, and the sympathy of the public is stiil on the side of the screwed and against the screwer. A great poet's feelings towards " the exciseman" have been recorded in a well known lyric, and he struck a deep chord in the popular bosom when he so immortalised his hate. It is tacitly im- puted to all these functionaries, that they discharge their duties more efficiently in proportion as they divest them- selves of some of the tenderer feelings of humanity; and that if their calling does not find them, in common par- lence, " brutes," it leaves them so. And this animosity of society has been embodied in a tradition which regards butchers as disqualified from serving on a jury in cases of life and death. It would be easy to show that the feeling against such persons, however, in a certain sense, natural, leads to a practical injustice. We are at present rather concerned to show that it is mischievous. The direct consequence is that, losing self- respect through a feeling of the prejudice under which they labour, they lose with it the surest ordinary safeguard of morality, view themselves as pariahs, and become an antagonistic, and* to a certain extent a dangerous, - filass. Banded together, as it were in self- defence, against social disesteem, they accept, with little effort at resist- ance, or perhaps with a hardy defiance, the temptations incident to their callings. They feel as Shylock felt, and justify it as Shy- lock did. They are thrust out from " respectable'' society, and ally themselves with what is directly vicious, as having a common enemy. Thus a moral sink of society is formed by a confluence of elements, and good people hold their noses, shut their eyes, and turn away. This seems directly applicable to the ease of prize fighters; and it might, we think, be easily shown that they have sunk into a lower moral state in proportion as the general feeling of society has been tinged with humanitarianism. That there is anything necessarily brutalising in the compound of skill and hardihood which their business requires, in the necessary training, or in the combat itself, can never be shown. That a prize fight is techni- cally a breach of the peace has nothing to do with the real ques- tion ; save that, by making a thing unlawful, we so far degrade those who practise it, and so far tend to produce the evils alleged above. The power of enduring suffering, and of witnessing it, without giving way, is surely an attribute of manliness, and may be reckoned even as a physical basis of the Christian character. Self- defence, and the power of protecting the weak and defence- less, are surely social faculties worth cultivating at all times. To know what muscles to exert, and to t-. ave those muscles ready for use, against the grip of the garotter or the assault of the bully, is a comparatively cheap protection of the individual, and no super- fluous benefit even to modern society. And whatever may be said of the natural tendencies of Englishmen, we cannot but think that these powers would generally droop and dwindle in the total absence of all public and practical test, even as the average of mathematical cultivation would fall, if the wranglers' list, and all similar machinery, were summarily abolished. The knowledge that " sometimes we must box without the muffle" is the best security for earnestness in the pursuit of that command over physical force, of which the Champion's Belt is the highest guarantee. Fencing has sunk to an elegant accomplishment since society ceased to carry swords. Society will never cease to cany the weapons of nature, and it is desirable that it should be able to carry them with the best effect. Nor is the training of a man to do the best he can with his limbs and weight without its moral side. It involves a command of temper, too; and this will often alone secure the use of the bodily advantages of which it is the steward. This enables a man to realise practically both the advan- tages conveyed in the double caution of Polonius to his son :— " Beware of entrance to a quarrel; but, being in, Bear it, that th' opposer may beware of thee." Not only has the estimate which peace- mongers hold of the military profession many points in common with the general es timate of the Prize Ring, but even the practice of the Bar has often come in for similar strictures to those which are urged against the latter. It is said that the advocate does his utmost to browbeat the opposite witnesses, to abuse and vilify, or at least depreciate and insinuate unworthy motives against his adversary's client; that his immediate object is not truth, but victory ; that he ma- nipulates evidence, gives a false colour to facts, warps the mean- ing of plain words, wrests the law to his side, appeals to the known bias or probable prejudice of the jury, and seeks to sophis- ticate the judge. And it is urged with great plausibility that such practices must deaden the mind to the value of truth, and tend to make justice a game of chance, or, at best, of unscrupulous skill. We believe that the great security against our Bar sinking to the level which such arguments imply lies in the social esteem which the Bar enjoys. Litigation is, relatively, an evil, however neces- sary it may be. And more exasperation, rancour, and unchari- tableness is probably stirred up in a single term in connec- tion with it, than has accompanied all the prize fights that ever yet were fought. Social estesm keeps the barrister up, and lets the prize fighter down. The ruffianism, the spells of wild inebriety alternating with the severity of training, and all the concomitant " blackguardism" which marks the lower members, and, perhaps, the larger number of professional " fighting men," have no root in their profession as such. It is the result of the degradation in which they are held, and of the social ban under which they are laid. There is no reason whatever why two men should not, as they shake hands first, go to work in a spirit of perfect chivalry, and enter the ring with the temper and the con- science of Bayard himself. It is the abhorrence of the " respect- able" which makes them what they are. Society shuts its doors against them; but the bars of the lower grade of public- house are open, and there they are accordingly found. They are, in form of law, criminals, and make good their position by lawless lives. It is the old case of the Publican and the Pharisee. Society secures a little good of a lower sort, and has not the faith and the charity to venture for a higher one. The temper which we call " Pharisaism,'' for the sake of a dis- tinctive term, is an element in all society which, having made some progress in civilisation, finds it less trouble to throw up barriers than to pioneer paths for further progress. As regards human life and limb, more mischief to them is certainly done in a season's fox hunting than in a year's fights. Nay, a calm review of facts will lead to the conclusion that prize fighting tends to economise them. It lays down rules for that which is indeed an evil, a quarrelsome disposition to hurt a neighbour; and, though its own battles may be conducted without a particle of ill will, it extends a beneficial influence to the really brutal battles into which our lower populations are apt to rush. It tends to minimize the mischief of a fight, and thus to protect what it seems at first sight to endanger. It hardly ever happens that fair fights are fatal; it constantly happens that deadly blows are given when men fight in defiance of the rules of the Ring, and without its safeguards. We could hardly hope to alter in less than a generation the average character of prize fighters ; but the first step towards any future amelioration would certainly be the re- moval of the stigma of illegality, which is proved to be nugatory as regards the stopping of fights, and only effectual in degrading those who conduct them. If one influential section of society had its way, the stage, which falls under its severest anathema, would degrade the actor and the actress just as the Prize Ring does him who makes it his calling now. But, as regards the stage, society on the whole has decided that there is a clear advantage in keep- ing it respectable. Withdraw that support, and— we will not say that actresses would become the most degraded of their sex, but— none but those already so degraded would accept the profession of the stage. All who had a character to lose would shrink away. An interesting paper in the Spectator ( No. 436) shows a very dif- ferent tone both in the champions and in the public who wit- nessed their performances a century and a half ago. We have no doubt that Dick Steele really went to " Hockley- in- the- Hole,'' and saw something like the combat between " Sergeant Miller" and the redoubted " Timothy Buck." Steele certainly was a man rather noted for a ready tenderness of feeling, and, as far as pos- sible, removed from the popular character of a " brute." The fight, as he represents it, was conducted with swords, which must be allowed to have dangers from which our Prize Ring is free. It is clear, however, that unless the tone he gives the affair be wholly false and artificial— a supposition which we have the best reasons for rejecting— the whole proceeding, though confessedly a diver- sion of " the lower order of Britons,'' yet enjoyed a far higher social and moral character than could be accorded to a prize fight of our modern day, and that the champions were men respected in their station of society. Change of manners has annulled that respect, and all else has changed with it. THE CHAMPIONSHIP. THE BELT.— The day for the next deposit between Mace and the Unknown has not yet been fixed, but the excitement about the match seems to increase daily in all quarters. The rumours as to the genuine nature of the affair are as wide spread as ever, but we strongly advise our readers to attach no importance t0 them. As to the Belt, we have great pleasure in stating that it has been delivered up to us by Tom King, in a perfect state of repair, and looking as good as new. For this Tom King is en- titled to much credit, and deserves the thanks of all interested in the matter, as he has expended upwards of £ 7 out of his own pocket upon the embellishment of the trophy, and this, we may remark, was not before it was required, as it had never been set in order since it was given over to us by Tom Sayers. The Belt will now remain in our hands until the result of the battle between Mace and the Unknown is ascertained. It has been agreed, however, that should either Mace or King wish to borrow it for the purpose of showing it at any benefit, he shall be allowed to do so on depositing its value with us, and a guarantee to return it directly after the benefit. It has been determined that it shall not be taken round the country by either man with a circus, or on a sparring tour, but shall simply be lent on the occasion of any important benefit. It must be distinctly recol- lected that the title of " Champion of England" is now in abey- ance, and that the mere exhibition of the belt does not entitle either man to be styled champion. We make this remark because we have had numerous questions put to us on the subject, about which there seem to exist some very extraordinary opinions. ALMEY AND THOMSON.— It may be remembered these men were to have fought some time back, for £ 10 a side, but Almey was apprehended by the police, and bound over to keep the peace. They agreed to meet again on Tuesday last, Jan 13, and Tho nson was at the place appointed, Barradon Common, at ten o'clock. Almey did not appear till one, saying, as an excuse, he had waited for Joe Goss. At this time the police arrived, and prevented fur- ther proceedings. The backers of Thomson claim the money, but they do not send us any decision on the part of the referee, who was on the ground, and without this we can do nothing. If a referee was chosen, and named a particular hour for the men to meet in the ring, or if they agreed between themselves upon a particular time, it is clear the man absent ( Almey) must forfeit. Let this be proved to us, and the money shall be sent. Ben Williams and Jack Golding met on Monday, Jan 12, at eatch weight, for a purse, near Bow Common, when, after fighting 19 rounds in 35 minutes, Golding was compelled to cry a go, being knocked out of time. Ben Williams, hearing that Golding is not satisfied, will fight him again, for £ 10 a side. Bell's Life to be final stakeholder. A match can be made at Mr Dorhng's, St Andrew's Head, Rhodeswell- road, Stepney, on Monday night, Jan 19. HAWKES AND HEFFEEAN.— In this match it may beremem- bered that Hawkes forfeited. Mr Milsom, the backer of Efefferan, has received all the money, except £ 2, from Bob Travers, which, it appears, Bob refuses to give up, because, he says, it was not staked. The backers of Heff'eran, however, declare, and there appears no doubt of the fact, that Travers in his own room an- nonnced that this £ 2 had been made good, and under these cir- cumstances he has made himself responsible for it, and is bound to hand it over. He must look to Hawkes or his backers for the amount to repay himself. HENLEY AND LYNCH.— These lads have made their money good, and are to fight on Tuesday, Jan 20, for £ 25 a side, on the Home Circuit. They go to scale at Jesse Hatton's, Champion Stores, Homer- street, Marylebone, on Monday, Jan 19, between twelve and one o'clock, when neither is to exceed 9st 41b. Lynch will take up his quarters at Jesse Hatton's, while Henley will hold his levees at Jemmy Welsh's, the Griffin, Church- street, Borough. At both these houses the fixture can be learned, and the tickets obtained. A second fight is to take place in the same ring between Young Frawley and Young Welsh of Birmingham, for ai purse. GORMAN AND RILEY.— For this match we have received 15s last week and 15s this from Riley, but nothing from Gorman. Madden, on his part represented to us last week that he had an arrangement with George Brown as to the fight standing over, but of this we have heard nothing more. We have to state that in future we cannot undertake to receive such small deposits as 15s. They are infinitely troublesome, and cause constant mistakes. GARRATT AND YORK.— A match has been made and £ 4 a side staked in our hands between John Garratt and Benjamin York, who are to fight for £ 10 a side on the 2d February in the neigh- bourhood of Cradley Heath. Another deposit of £ 2 a side was to be made on Saturday, Jan. 17, at Mr Rowley's, Fish Inn, Common Side. The final deposit of £ 4 a side is to be posted on the 26th inst, at the Talbot, Cradley Heath. FINIGHTY AND HARTLEY.— These lads have made good their money, and fight on Wednesday, Jan 28. Hartley can be heard of at Mr Boston's, Queen's Arms, Holywell- lane, and Finighty at Mr Jones's, Queen Victoria, Middlesex- street, Cloth- fair, at which house they go to scale the day before fighting. J. TIERNEY OF BIRMINGHAM AND BLOUNT OF HANDSWORTH. — The match between these men to fight at 8st, for £ 10 a side, is going on. They fight on Tuesday, Feb 10. J. Rook is final stakeholder. They make a further deposit on Tuesday, at Holli- day's, Three Tuns Inn, Livery- street. BEEBEE AND LONGMORE.— The final deposit of £ 2 10s a side for this match is to be made at John Holden's, Town End Bank, on Saturday, Jan 24. The lads are to weigh on Monday, Jan 26, at John Holden's, at two o'clock, neither to exceed 9st 61b. WATTS AND WHITE.— These men have again sent us £ 2 a side. They must repeat the instalment next week. They fight the sepond week in February. In answer to both men, we have to state that we cannot undertake to name a referee. POSH PRICE AND JOHN PABKENSON.— These Birmingham men met at Cooper's, Market Hall Tavern, Bell- street, Bull ring, on Monday, and made good their money, £ 10 a side, to fight at catch weight on 26th of January. CURLEY AND CARNEY.— Carney's money did not come to hand last week for this match. It is therefore a forfeit. The £ 3 10s in our hands shall be forwarded to Curley, at Mr Driver's, Quarry Inn, West Town, Dewsbury. CONNELLY AND TYSON.— These men made a further deposit of 30s each at Mr Tupper's, on Wednesday, Jan 14. They have to post 30s each on Wednesday, Jan 21, at Mr Greaves's, Pump, Paul- street, Marylebone. DUTCH SAM AND DREW.— We have to acknowledge £ 2 10s each for this match. The men must bring us £ 2 10s each on Fri- day, Feb 23. BURGESS AND BROWN.— The £ 10 a side between these men has been again staked. They must repeat the dose on Friday, Jan 23, at our office. BOYLE AND TURNER.— These lads have again posted £ 1 each, and are to hand over like amounts to Mr Brown, Leeds Arms, High- stret, Hull, on Tuesday. EEABDON AND SHIPP.—£ 5 a side was made good during the week for this match. The men must again post £ 5 each at Mr Ward's, ironfounders' Arms, Greenwich, on Wednesday, Jan 21. DOVE AND LEAD.— These lads have made good their £ 5 a side, and fight at catch weight on Monday, Jan 26. The fixture is to be learned at Mr Richardson's, Blue Anchor, Church- street. HEFFERAN AND GODDAHD.— These lads staked £ 1 10s at Mr Milsom's, on Wednesday, Jan 14. They must stake like sums at Jesse Hatton's, on Wednesday, Jan 21. We cannot insert challenges from unknown men unless pro- perly authenticated. Neither can we in future insert acceptance of challenges where no address is given by the challenger, unless under peculiar circumstances. Bos TYLER TO MICKEY GANNON.— In answer to a challenge issued by Gannon some time ago, Tyler wishes to say that having settled the business he then had on hand, he ( Tyler) will make a match with Gannon, at catch weight, for £ 50' or £ 100 a side, to come off in three months. A deposit sent to Bell's Life ( who is to be stakeholder, and appoint a referee) and articles to Tyler, at Richardson's, and the match can at once be made. Jack Hicks did not think of fighting, as he has just entered into business, but when such a man as the Stiff- un challenges him, Hicks will not let such a chance slip through his fingers. Hicks will fight him £ 150 to £ 100, at 9st; or £ 100 to £ 50, at catch weight. If Mr Bingham, of Norwich, will send £ 10 to Bell's Life Hicks will cover it. W. Dalton of George- street, Oldham, will fight Young Cheers of Manchester, at 7st 2ib, or T. Schelley of Huddersfield at the same weight, or Jack Connor of Oldham at catch weight. Any of the above matches, for from £ 15 to £ 25 a side, can be made at the Sportsman's Arms, George- street, Oldham, any night next week. Pat Duffy will fight Young Tom Lane or Pat M'Kew at 7st 91b or lOst, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side, or any novice in Birmingham at the same weight ( who has never won above £ 5), for the like amount. Money ready at King's, Prince of Wales, Great King- street, Bir- mingham. Edward Tuckey of Birmingham will fight Tom Newey of Sheffield at catch weight, for £ 25 a side, half way between home and home. If a deposit is sent to Bell's Life and articles to Tuckey, Bricklayers' Arms, Adderley- street, Birmingham, a match can be made. Mickey Gannon will make a match with Young Baldock, at either 9st 101b, or catch weight, for £ 50 or £ 100 a side, to come off in three or four months from the first deposit. A deposit sent to Bell's Life will ensure the match. George Holden of Walsall will fight Peter Morris of Birming- ham at 8st, for £ 50 or £ 100 a side; to weigh the morning before fighting. Money ready at any time at Ingram's, The Cross Guns, Blew- street, Birmingham. J. Mack will fight T. Bedford, or J. Stretch, or any novice in Birmingham, at 8st 101b or 12st, for £ 10 a side. Money ready at Morris Phelan's, Bell Inn, London Prentice- street, at any time. C. Pevor will fight Caggy Wilson, M. or W. Foley, at catch weight, for £ 10 a side. Money ready at Perry's, Bull's Head, Fordrough- street, Birmingham, any night next week. Patsy Glynn ( alias Russon) of Birmingham will fight T. Bate at 8st 61b, for £ 10 a side. Money ready at King's, Prince of Wales, Great King- street, Birmingham. Dick Fellows of Birmingham will fight Hicken of Wolver- hampton at 8st 101 b or catch weight, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side. An answer through Bell's Life attended to immediately. T, Brannon will fight Room's novice at catch weight, for £ 10 a side. Money ready at Tootle's, Queen Victoria Inn, Howard's- place, New lnkley, Birmingham, at any time. C. Hallander will fight G. Charlton at catch weight, for £ 10 or £ 20 a side. Money ready at J. Wamman's, New Inn, Acton- road, Birmingham, at any time. PATSEY REARDON'S BENEFIT AT THE ROTUNDA, BLACKFBIARS- ROAD.— On Monday night, Jan 19, this brave and never- defeated boxer takes his benefit, and his friends will be glad to learn that the arrangements made are such as will ensure satisfaction to all parties. The following professors of the noble art have kindly promised and will positively set- to, in fighting costume :— Tom King ( late Champion of England), who sets so noble an example by always lending a helping hand to his brother pugilists ; Tom Paddock, Joe Goss, Bob Travers, JobCobley, Mike Madde n, Young Ben Caunt, Mickey Gannon and George Crocket ( this is sure to be a goo 4 set- to, as both men are confident they can beat each other), Jack Baldock, Mike Cocklin, Brighton Doctor and Smith of Portsmouth, Jack Lennard and Crawley, Young Gollagher and Young Dutch Sam, Young Drew and Jones, Tom Tyler and Steveas, and the grand wind- up between Patsey Eeardon and Jem Dillon, whs will fight their battle over again. This being the night before Henley and Lynch fight, they will both show. Teddy Mills, the Six Miles Champion, has kindly promised to attend, and show his champion's belt. Sparring to commence at eight o'clock. M. C., Billy Duncan. Joe Goss, who is matched with Jem Mace for £ 1,000, intends visiting Manchester, and taking a benefit on Saturday, Jan 24, at the Salford Borough Gardens, when he will be assisted by most of the Manchester and Liverpool Fancy. He will stop at Mr G. Hardy's, Rising Sun, and will be glad to meet his friends, and can also be seen at Sam Hurst's. Blount of Handsworth takes a benefit ( previous to his going into training to fight Young Tierney) at Mr Corbet's, Ivy House, Handsworth, en Monday, Jan 19. PRESENTATION EXTRAORDINARY.— Will shortly be on public view, at Mr Barnes's, Haymarket, the great Windham gold cup, value 500 guineas. Due notice will be given of the public presen- tation te Jem Mace, of this valuable trophy. Tom Sayers has requested us to acknowledge the receipt of a magnificent gold watch, presented to him by Mr Stead, of the Talbot Hotel, Liverpool. Young Broome requests us to thank Tom King, Tom Sayers, and other pugilists who assisted him at his late benefit, which was a perfect bumper. 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 J em 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 gymnastic 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, Tiehborne- street, Haymarket. Boxing every Monday and Saturday evening at Shaw's far- famed sporting establishment, the Queen's Head Tavern, Wind- mill- street, Haymarket. On Saturday evening, Jan 17, some first- rate boxing will take place. The handsome style in which this old- established arena is now fitted up, regardless of expense, proves to the public that boxing is not quite on its last legs at the old Queen's Head, the ring is the largest in London, and the room capable of holding 300 gentlemen, with comfortable seats. The private rooms are always kept select for gentlemen only, under the management of the young champion himself. On Monday evening, Jan 19, several glove encounters will come off. The Messrs Shaw beg to return their thanks for the very liberal sup- port they have lately received from their friends and public in general, and to the two champions, Tom Sayers and Tom King, for their kindness in showing at the last grand sparring exhibition held at the above. Private lessons given to gentlemen at any hour. Gentlemen attended at their own chambers. Clubs attended to. BLUE ANCHOR, ANCHOR- STREET, CHURCH- STREET, SHOEF. DITCH. — Proprietor, Mr W. Richardson.— The grand secret of the suc- cess of this, the greatest sporting establishment of the East, is to be found in the great accommodation to be had, and the excellent sport at all times to be witnessed, as well as the good viands which are served, accompanied at all times by good harmony and the best of fellowship. Here are to be met the Champions, and the best information on all sporting matters to be obtained. The largest saloon for harmony, and on Wednesday, Jan 21, the chair will be filled by Mr W. Ward, faced by the brave and never- de- feated Patsey Reardon, while G. Crocket conducts the sparring on Saturdays. Mr G. Woody's catering for gentle and simple is of the very best. _ JEMMY JONES'S, QUEEN VICTOBIA, MIDDLE- STREET, CLOTH- FAIR.— The sparring, which is of the best in London, takes place every Monday and Saturday, ably conducted by Jack Manning, in the absence of Simon Finighty, who is training. First- rate harmony; on Wednesday next the chair filled by the renowned Peter Crawley, assisted by rare talent. This house is renowned for all sporting information, and the very best of all accommoda- tion can be had at reasonable prices. Jem Mace, Champion of the World, having given up tenting until next summer, is open to accept starring engagement ® , to set- to and exhibit his cups and belts, including the Windham trophy, value 500 guineas. In the interim Jem will be at home to receive his numerous friends and acquaintances. Don't forget the Old King John, Holywell- lane, Shoreditch, 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 superin- tendence of Billy Duncan. Secretary to the Champion, Mr Charles William Montague. JACK HICKS IN A NEW CHARACTER.— Jack Hicks has just en- tered into business as landlord of the King's Arms, Whitechapel- road, lately kept by the ex- Champion Jem Ward, where he will be happy to meet his friends on Wednesday, Jan 21, on which oc- casion Jem Mace will take the chair, faced by Edward Mills, the pedestrian ( Young England) ; the Eccentric Joey Jones, Mr Sip- pie, the eminent tenor, and a host of other celebrities will attend. Jem Mace will show his valuable cups and belts, including the great Windham gold cup. GREAT SUCCESS OF THE NEW YORK CLIPPER.— Charley Lynch, of Church- lane, Whitechapel, earnestly begs to return his thanks for the patronage he has received this Christmas from his friends, both English and American. Charley is always at home to greet them with a hearty cheer. Private lessons at any hour of the day. Public sparring every Monday and Saturday evening, conducted by Young Buffillon, the American pet. Charley's two belts to be seen at the bar. Joe Coburn will shortly arrive here, and will put up at Charley's. MRS ALFRED WALKER.— At the York Arms, 87, High Hol- born, near Day and Martin's, Mrs Walker is now located, and sportsmen especially will be pleased to hear that she bids fair to be able to do well to support herself and family, for which she returns her most grateful thanks. There is every accommodation — good billiard- room, good viands, and every facility for the com- fort of her patrons. Right glad are we to hear that both the " old and new schools" support her, and we give our own hearty wishes for her success. 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. Fistiana, & c, to be seen at the bar. Best of wines, spirits, ales. & e. Harry Orrne, of the Jane 8hore, 103, High- street, Shore- ditch, three minutes' walk from the Eastern Counties Railway, wishes to inform his country friends that he is always to be found at home. The harmonic meetings still continue every Thursday throughout the season, under the management of H. Hicks. On Thursday, Jan 22, the chair will be taken by the renowned Tom King, Champion of England. Sparring every Monday and Satur- day, under the management of Harry Stamp. Tom Sayers the Great still continues to receive " golden opi- nions from all sorts of people" for his wonderful performance of clown, at the Royal Britannia Theatre, in the pantomime of " Abon Hassan.'' The funny tricks of the learned mules, and the Champion's appearance as on the field of Farnborough, cause hundreds to be refused admission nightly, fully proving to the world Sayers's pre- eminence. Harry Wright, William the Fourth, Albany- road, Camberwell, solicits his friends to support Mr Newson, who will preside as chairman, faced by an old " pal," on Monday, Jan 19, sup- ported by J. Valentine, R. Vernon, and Bill Bullock. " Happy Mo- ments," by desire, H. W. Comic, Messrs Marsh and Joey Jones, who will rouse the British lion on this occasion. During the evening the Quack Doctor will put in an appearance. HARRY BROOME'S ILLUSTRATION ON THE ART OF SELF- DEFENCE.— Harry Broome and his Troupe will appear at Graves- end, Jan 23 and 24; Dartford, 26 and 27 ; Woolwich, 28 and 29; Chatham, 30 and 31; Maidstone, Feb 2 and 3; Canterbury, 4 and 5, Dover, 6 and 7— P. S. For further particulars, s eeBell's Life. Letters to be addressed Harry Broome, at Mr Parfitt's, Railway TEvern, Gravesend. Mr King, of the Prince of Wales, Great King- street, Birming- ham, has opened his large room for public sparring in a roped ring, on Saturday and Monday evenings, under the superintend- ence of D. Phipps ( alias Butcher). Private lessons at any hour. A good supply of fresh caught rats always on hand, use of pit, & c. Best of ales, & c. JOHNNY WALKER'S ROOMS, 32, GOLDEN- SQUABE.— J. W. begs leave to inform noblemen and gentleman that the above rooms, are open for the purpose of giving instruction in the art of self defence. J. W. being one of the finest masters of the art, those who wish to learn will do well to apply. G. Brown's, Bell, Red Lion Market, Whitecross- street, sparring saloon is open every Monday and Saturday evening. There will be some sparring on Saturday, Jan 17. On Tuesday, Jan 27, the chair will be taken by Mr W. Trader. The Jolly Trumps'Pro- vident Society recommenced on Wednesday, Jan 7. Gentlemen wishing to join can by applying on any Wednesday evening up to J an 28. Rules to be had at the bar. CANINE FANCY. 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. The grand dog show will take place on January 25th, at Jemmy Shaw's old established Old Queen's Head Tavern, Crown- court, Windmill- street, Haymarket. Entrance free, open to all on this occasion. Mr Manderville will preside, with his beautiful and matchless stud of all white toys, & c, faced by Tom Pyies, with his stud, assisted by Jack Sawden and J. M., Esq, with their stud of toy bulldogs, & e. Mr Eves of Plaistow will show his extraordinary truffle hunter, which must be seen to be cre- dited, on this occasion. This exhibition of small toy dogs of different breeds is expected to surpass anything of the kind. Entrance free to all corners. The Great 100 Rat Match comes off on Tuesday evening, Jan 13, at half- past nine o'clock, precisely, at Jemmy Shaw's. The great ratting sweepstakes, for dogs of any weight, is fixed to come off in a few days. Further particu- lars in our next. The handsome prize will be given free. TURK AND SLAVE, BRICK- LANE, CHURCH- STREET, SHOREDITCIT. — Proprietor, J. Fletcher.— A show of dogs will take place at the above house on Monday evening, Jan 19. Chair taken at eight o'clock by Mr Jonquay, who will show his handsome stud of spaniels, faced by an old private fancier. Mr F. will show the whole of his stud of terriers, including Jemmy and Stormer, 4< lb and 5| lb weight, assisted by the whole of the East arid West End Fancy, who will show their valuable stock of dogs. A show of all kinds of toy and half- bred dogs will take place at Mr Hinchliffs, Pencutters' Arms, James- street, New- cut, Lambeth, on January 18. Chair to be taken by Mr Mac- donald, who will show his stud of toy bull dogs. Vice, Mr Guppy, who will show his stud of red and white spaniels and pug dogs. The rat match, for the silver watch, for novice dogs, will take place on Tuesday, Jan 27; entrance free. Batting sports every Saturday and Tuesday evening. The use of the pit gratis. A show of fancy spaniels, terriers, Maltese, & c, will take place at Mr Gill's, Sun Tavern, Gray's Inn- road, on January 18. Chair to be taken by Mr Blackmoor, who will show his stud; faced by Mr Cook, who will produce his stud of Scotch terriers; supported by Messrs Beaver, Segue, Root, Berrage, Wilcox, Buggs, Smith, Beaumont, and several gentlemen, who have promised to attend. Some black and tan spaniels for sale. A free concert on Mondays and Saturdays. GREAT DRURY- LANE CANINE ESTABLISHMENT.— At J. Brown's, Sugar Loaf, King- street, Drury- lane, the house of call for town and country fanciers, shows of rarities weekly take place une- qualled at any other hostelrie. On Jan 18- the gallant Young Broome takes the chair, and shows the smallest as well as hand- somest black and tan terrier living. The vice, Mr Stanch, will bring his far- famed Dandie Dinmonts. A host will assist. Plenty of rats and use of pit at all times. A show of all kinds of dogs will take place at Mr Friswell's, Two Brewers, iGun- street, Friar- street, Blackfriars- road, on Mon- day, Jan 19. Chair taken by Mr Morris, vice Mr H. Ackerman, ivho will produce their matchless stud of dogs, assisted by a host of the oldest fanciers of the day. Mr F. has matched a goldfinch to sing a home and home match, for £ 1 a side, against Mr Morris. The first to come off' on Jan 18 at Mr Morris's; the ether at Mr F.' s on Jan 25. Full particulars next week. A show of dogs will take place at E. Whenman's, the Gun, 38, Chappie- street, Somers Town, Jan 18. The chair will be taken by Mr Hough, who will show his bitch which won the silver collar at Mr Ferriman's, faced by a gentleman, who will show one of the smallest and handsomest little white dogs living of Young King Dick's produce. E. Whenman will show Young and Old King Dick, the smallest and handsomest white and smooth stock terrier dogs living. Ratting every Tuesday evening. A show of dogs takes place at Mr Anderson's, Ship, Hunt- street, Spicer- street, Brick- lane, Spitalfields, this evening, Jan 18. Chair taken by Mr A. Owen, who will show his stock of toy terriers, faced by Jack Mears, who will show his choice spaniels, assisted by Mr T. Smith, J. Jonquay, and Mr Beaton, who will show his black tanned terrier, and match at 31b- weight to destroy half a dozen rats, for £ 5 aside, assisted by the East End Fancy. Chair taken at eight o'clock. D. Ives, of the Three Merry Boys Wine and Spirit Stores, Upper Fore- street, Lambeth, late of the Dover Castle, will be glad to see his old friends as above. He has still his stock dogs, Crib and Tiny. Gentlemen waited on at their own places. Several toy and other dogs for sale. Due notice will be given of his next dog show. A show of dogs will take place at Mr Wood's, the Rising Sun, Callander- yard, Long- alley, Moorfields, on Monday, Jan 19. The chair will be taken by Mr Burrage, faced by Mr Eix, who will show their toys: and Mr Carter will show his dog Ballot, and Mr Cooper and Mr Montmont are to show two rough terriers, for £ 2 a side A show of all kinds of dogs will take place at Mr J. Martin's, Eagle, Castle- street, Kent- street, Borough, this evening, Jan 18. Chair taken by Mr Greenwood, who will show his handsome stud of blue and black and tan terriers, faced by Mr J. Newman, who will show his stock bulldog Tumbler, assisted by Messrs Green, Brown, Byford, J. Denniss, and a host of the Fancy. A show of all kinds of pigeons will take place at Mr Dennis's, Coopers'Arms, Portland- street, Walworth, on Monday, Jan 19. A gentleman will show a pen of stout frilled fronners; likewise there will be a pen of short- faced beards. Chair taken by a wel known fancier. A show of dogs of all descriptions takes place on Jan 18 at W. Tupper's, the Greyhound, Webber- row, Waterloo- road. Chair taken by Mr Warner, who will show his stud, faced by Mr Wil- mott, who will show his stud of match dogs. A large supply of rats always on hand. Boxing gloves sent to any part of England. On Wednesday, Jan 21, a meeting of the Fancy will be held at Mr Anderson'' s, Ship, Hunt- street, Spitalfields, to consider the best means of assisting the wife and family of a well known fancier. Chair to be taken at eight o'clock. VIOLET AND POLLY.— A matoh has been made between H. Wild's Violet of Dukinfield and J. Whittaker's Polly of Burnley, to run 200 yards, for £ 25 a side, at the Bellevue Grounds, Black- burn, on Feb 2. For this contest Mr Holden has had handed to him £ 2 10s each, and £ 7 10s a side more is to be put down on Jan 19. BESS AND POLLY.— J. Roe's Bess of Preston and J. Whittaker's Polly of Burnley are matched to run 200 yards, for £ 25 a side, at the Bellevue Grounds, Blackburn, on Feb 2. Mr Holden of Man- chester has received £ 2 10s each, to be increased to £ 10 a side on Jan 19. At J. Ferriman's, Graham Arms, Graham- street, Macclesfield- street North, City- road, plenty of ratting will take place on Monday evening, Jan; i9. A large stock of barn rats always on hand, and the use of the best pit in London. J. F.' s large stud of dogs can be seen at any time, also his large stud of stock dogs of all descrip- tions. The printed ratting rules can be had at any time. J. F. has a large stock of dogs on sale. RABBIT COURSING— TRAMP AND BILLY.— Mr Holden has now received £ 5 each on account of the match, 11 out of 21 courses, 60 yards law, for £ 10 a side, between J. Lawton's Tramp of New- chapel and J. Gator's Billy, which is fixed to come off at Knuts- ford, Cheshire, on Jan 26. Mr Holden is to name a referee. GIP AND LUCE.— Mr Garlie has now £ 8 each on account of the match 11 out of 21 courses, 60 yards law, for £ 10 a side, between T. Jones's Gip and Mr Lackland's Luce. The event is to come off at M. Robinson's, Hinderton, on Monday, January 19th. The final deposit of £ 2 a side to be made at T. Jones's, Dog and Rabbit, Atkinson- street, Soho- street, Liverpool, Saturday, January 17th. GIP AND FAN.— The match between Alsop's Fan of Gorton and J. Hibbert's Gip was t » come off on Jan 17, at the Bull's Head, Gorton, 11 out of 21 courses, 60 yards law, for £ 12 10s a side. When our reporter wrote Mr Holden held £ 8 10s each. KNUR AND SPELL— Kirk Stables of Wortley ( theCham- pion) is surprised at Nelly ( alias Job Pearson) wanting so many scores in 30 rises; if he means business Stables will give him 16 scores in 30 rises, and play at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds, for from £ 50 to £ 100 a side. The match can be made at the Albion Inn, Wortley, or the Hareweod Arms, Leeds, any time next week. T. Fearn of Sheffield will play W. Palmer, for from £ 15 to £ 25 a side, with wooden knurs. A match can be insured any time by attending at J. Fearn's, Barrel Inn, Edward- street, Sheffield. Mr J. Kellett of Low Moor has received the second deposit of £ 2 10s a side, for a match between Yeadon and Walmsley, which comes off on Baildon Moor, Feb 7. CHANGE RINGING— On Jan 11 eight members of the So- ciety of Change Ringers of St Michael's Church, Macclesfield, ascended the tower of that church and rang a true peal of Btead- man's triples, in lh lOmin, to commemorate the year of our Lord 1863, which was performed by the following persons:— W. Hulme treble. T. Wright 2, W. Ashworth 3, J. Morlidge 4, J. Holt 5, W. Dupen 6, J. Maurice 7, J. Gratrix tenor. Composed and con- ducted by W. Dupen. Weight of tenor, 20cwt. 8 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, JANUARY 18, 1863. THE CHASE. Masters of hounds will greatly oblige us by causing their fixtures to be posted so as to reach us in the course o/ iriday. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. STAGHOUNDS. Her Majesty's- Tuesday Chobham Common, Friday Shottesbrook Farm, Heathco? e'Ss! ' Mr A.- Tuesday Caterliam Station, Thursday Gatwick ( ntar Horiey). Saturday l. eatherhead, at § past 11. Rothschild's, Baron- Monday Grandborough, Thursday Littlecote, at 11. FOXHOUNDS. Albrighton ( Mr 0. Stubbs's)— Tuesday Four Ashes ( Somerford), Thursday Orslow, Saturday Bell Inn ( Tong), at i to 11. Atherstone— Monday Barton in the Beans, Wednesday Gopsall, i nday Coton House, Saturday Kingsbury Wood, at 11. Badsworth- Tuesday Robin Iloed's Well, Thursday Purston Bar, Satur- Beaufort4? DLkeaol- Mond'sy Swalletta Gate, Tuesday The Monument, Wednesday Newnton Lodge, Friday Foxley Green, Saturday Long- stone ( near Chippenham), at J past 10. Bedale— Monday Hartfortli, Wednesday Skipton Bridge, Friday Cat- terlck Bridge, at 1 to 11. , , _ ., , TT.,, „ ' Berkshire, Old— Monday Longworth Lodge, Wednesday Bablock Ilythe, Friday Longeott. at J past 10. Bicester— Monday Kirtliugton Roundabout, Thursday Edgcott \ lllage, Saturday Baynards Green, at i to 11. ,,_:,,„„ Black more Vale— Tuesday Caundle Marsh, Wednesday Bagbere Bridge, Fritiay King's Stag ( Pulham), Saturday King's Arms ( Charlton- Bramhan? Moor—^ Monday Ilarewood Bridge, Wednesday Kijpax Park, Fridav Thorparch, Saturday Kidhall Lane, at f past 10. Burton Hunt ( Lord Hy. Beutinck's)- Monday Wickenby, Tuesday Mar- tin Village, Wednesday Newbold Common, Thursday Normanby- by- Stowe, Friday Swinetfiorpe, Saturday Saxilby, at 11. _ Cambridgeshire— Monday Meagre Wood, Friday Hardwick Anns, at Cheshire—^ Mondav Norley Hall, Wednesday Cholmondeley, Thursday Wrenbury, Saturday Dunham Massey, at i to 11. Chiddingfold— Tuesday Park Hatch, Friday Little Enton Green, at Cleveland— Monday Kirby Station, Thursday Guisborough Park, at CotJwoM— Monday Temple Guiting, Wednesday Rendcomb Park, Thursday Lvgon Arms, Saturday Hailing Gate. Craven ( Mr JasI T. Coxe's)— Monday Crookham Common, Wednesday Chilton Bridge, Saturday Welford Wood, Monday week Ilampstead Crawley and4Horsiiam— Monday Pound Hill, Wednesday Pease Pottage, Friday Monk's Gate, at 11. ,, , ,, Dacre's, Lord— Monday Cheverells, Wednesday Millbrook, Friday Gibraltar, at b past 10. Devon, North ( Mr Riddell's)- Tuesday Leworthy Post, Saturday Showls- Dorset ™ EMt— Monday Higher Lodge ( Milton Abbey), Wednesday Ud- dens, Friday Handley Common, at \ to 11. Durham County— Monday Durham Kennals, Wednesday Greencroft, Friday Rainton Bridge, Saturday Harperley Lodge, at i to 11. Essex, The— Mondav Coopersale, Wednesday High Easter, Saturday Porter's Hall, at i to 11. „ ' Essex, East ( Mr Marriott's)- Tuesday Upper Yelcmam, Friday Marks Ess « an'dasuffolk— Monday Wy vanhoe Park Gate, Friday Giff ord's Hall, Fitzhardinge's, Lord— Monday Ashmead Dulkin, Tuesday Hare and Hounds ( Gloucester and Cheltenham road), Thursday New Park Farm, Saturday Kennels, at i to 11. Fitzwilliam's, Earl- Monday Edlington Village. Friday Kennels, at 5 past 10. Fitzwilliam's, Hon G.— Monday Kennels, at J past 10; Wednesday Cat- worth Guide- post, at 11; Friday The Perlieus, Saturday Conington Lane, at j past 10. F. B. H.— Tuesdav Perran Wharf, Thursday Carnanton Eastern Lodge, Saturday Trekenning Hill ( St Columb), at t past 10. Galway's, Lord— Monday Osberton, Tuesday Shireoaks, Thursday Ros- sington Bridge. Friday Gringley, at J past 10. Garth's, Mr— Monday Billingbear Park, Wednesday North Horns ( Ewshot). Friday Luckley Park, at fr past 10. Gogerddan- Tuesday Cross wood, at 10; Friday Llanillar, at J past 9. Graftou's, Duke of— Monday Stoke Plain, Wednesday Castle Thorp, Fri- day Wappenham, at 11. Hambledon— Monday Basing Park, Tuesday Up Park House, Wednes- day Wickham Gate, Friday Rowland Castle, Saturday Ken- nels, Monday week Broadhalfpenny Down, at i to 11. H. H.— Monday Preston Oak Illlls, Tuesday Bramdean Common, Thurs- day Abbotstone Down, Saturday Herriard Common, at i to 11. Hampton Lewis's, Captain— Monday Braint, Wednesday Llandyffcan Gate, Saturday Castell, at 11. Hastings's, Lord— Tuesday Gressenhall, Friday Blickling Inn, Tues- day weekDuker's Bridge ( Foulsham), Friday week Hempstead ( near Holt), at 11. Haydon— Wednesday East Elrington, Saturday Slaley, at 9. Herefordshire— Monday Harewood End, Thursday Venn Wood, Satur- day Eastwood Oak, at § past 10. Hey throp— Monday Boulter's Barn, Wednesday Ledwell Village, Friday Longborough Gate, Saturday Blenheim, at \ to 11. Holderness- Monday White Cross, Tuesday Everingham Park, Thurs- day Frodingham Bridge, Friday Kiluwick Percy, at i to 11. Hurworth— Tuesday Thornton Hall, Thursday Worsali Toll- bar, Satur- day Oak Tree, at 1 to 11. Hursley( MrW. C. Standish's)— Monday Kingsombourne, Friday Campton Village, at i to 11. Ingram's, Mr Meynell— Monday Chartley Park, Thursday Watton Vll- 1 ige, Saturday BlithSeld, at i to 11. Isle of Wight— Tuesday Clamerkln Bridge, Friday Stag Inn ( Cewes road), at J past 10. Johnstone's, Mr— Tuesday Damcomb, Friday Newton, at i past 10. Kent, East— Tuesday Reinden. Friday Gooseley, at i past 10. Kent, West— Tuesday Otford Hill, Thursday Meopham, Saturday Bet- eum, Tuesday week Farningham, Thursday week Pofhill Arms, Sa- turday week Fowke Common, at i past 10, Leconfield's, Lord— Monday Drunswick Bridge, Wednesday Iping, Fri day Shillinglee, Saturday Waltham Park, at J past 11. Ledbury ( Mr J. C. Thackwell's)— Monday Colin Park, Friday Somers Arms ( Eastnor), at J past 10. Ludlow ( Mr Sitwell's)— Tuesday Brampton Brian, at i past 10; Thurs- day The Serpent, at 11; Saturday Elton, at i past 10. Mendip— Wednesday Bull Inn ( Harihvay), Saturday Waldegrave Arms ( Chewton, Mendip), at 11. Middleton's, Lord— Monday Pluckham, Wednesday Fourth milestone ( Stockton Forest), Friday Boynton, Saturday North Grimstone, at | past 10. Monmouthshire— Monday Tregare Turnpike, Thursday Penarth Mill, Saturday Coldbrook Park, Tuesday week Duffryn Wood, Friday week The Onion, at J past 10. Morpeth— Tuesday Netherton Station, Thursday Prest Bridge, Saturday Cheverton Moor, at £ to 11. Musters's, Mr C.— Tuesday Oxton Hall, Friday Chaddesdon Hall, at i to 11. N. F. H.— Tuesday Kennels, Thursday Sherfield Hatchet, Saturday Beaulieu Village, at £ past 10. Norfolk, West ( Mr Villebois's)— Wednesday Houghton, Friday Raynham Horse Shoes, at 11. Oakley— Monday Pavenham, Thurdsay Easton Hall, Saturday Keysoe Park, at 1 to 11. Oxfordshire, South— Monday Stadhampton, Friday Stowe Wood, at i to 11. Pembrokeshire ( Mr LortPhillipps's)— Monday Ivy Tower Cress- roads, Thursday Lawrenny Park, at % past 10. Poltimore's, Lord— Monday Cerne Turnpike Gate, Wednesday Gorwell, Friday Melbury, at 11. Portsmouth's, Lord— Monday Stone Mill, Tuesday Dolton Beacon, Thursday Castle Hill, Saturday Morchard Bishop, at 11. Powell's, Mr— Tuesday Glangwllly, Friday Lanpumpsaint, at i past 10. Puckeridge— Monday Brent Pelham, Wednesday Hockerill, Saturday Barkway, at J past 10. Pytchley— Monday Drayton House, at | past 11; Wednesday Lilbourne, at 12; Friday Cottesbrooke, Saturday Ashby St Ledgers, at i to 11. Radclyffe's, Mr— Monday Sayer's Wood, Thursday Melcombe, at I to 11. Rolle's, Hon Mark— Monday Gammerton Moor, Wednesday Beaford Moor, Friday Holsworthv Beacon, at 11. Rufford— Tuesday Rufford Abbey, Thursday Ossington Hall, Saturday Thoresby Park, at 1 to 11. Rutland's, Duke of— Monday Belvoir, Tuesday Stubton, Wednesday Landyke Lane, Friday Lenton Village, at 11. Scratton's, Mr— Monday Battles Bridge Hawk, Tuesday Dog and Par- tridge ( Stifford), Thursday Danbury Cricketers, Saturday Billericay . Street, at 11. Selby Lowndes's, Mr— Tuesday Bletcliley Station, Saturday Church Hill ( Whaddon). Shropshire ( Mr C. J. Morris's)— Monday Stapleton Village, Wednesday Holloway Gate ( Hawkstone)', Friday, Fox ( Albrighton), at | past 10, Sinnington— Tuesday Salton, Friday Harum, at i past 10. Somerset, West— Tuesday Dunster Kennel, Friday Wick Park, at i past 10. Southdown- Monday Street Green, Wednesday Clapham, Friday Hurst- perpoint, Monday week Seaford, at i to 11. Southwold- Monday Muckton Village, Wednesday Horncastle, Thurs day Hainton Hall, Saturday Haugh House, at 11. Staffordshire, North— Monday Cheswardine Hall, Friday Blackbrook, at J past 10. Stamford and Warrington's. Earl of— Monday Brooksby, Tuesday Hat- hern Turn, Thursday Narborough Cross- roads, Friday Syston Sta- tion, at 11. Suffolk— Tuesday Beyton Green, Thursday Thurlow Town, Saturday Walsham Hall, at 1 to 11. Surrey Union ( Captain F. B. Hankey's)— Tuesday Ewhurst Green, at i to 11; Saturday Leatherliead Station, at J past 10. Sussex, East— Tuesday Peasmarsh Street, Friday Icklesham Mill, at i to 11. Taiiby's, Mr— Tuesday Willicote Hall, Thursday Keythorpe Hall, Satur- day Holt, at 11. Tedworth— Monday Slioddcsden Gate, Tuesday New Mill, Thursday Weyhill, Saturday Crawlooys Farm, at 11. Tickham— Monday ltainham Street, Thursday Key Street, Saturday Hal way House ( Cliallock), at | past 10. Tlvyside ( Mr Morgan Jones's)— Monday The Black Cock, Thursday Ne- vern, at 10. Trelawny's, Mr— Tuesday Marley Toll- bar, Saturday Shaugh Village, at i past lo. Trollope's, Sir John— Monday Casewick, Wednesday Barnsdale Lodge, Saturday Manthorpe, at 11. Tynedale— Monday Garret Holt, Wednesday Kennels, Friday The High- lander, Monday week Bywell, Wednesday week Nunwick, Friday week Stamfordham, at 1 to 11. United— Tuesday Ridding's Gorse, Friday Munslow, at 10. Vale of Ayron ( Captain Vaughan's)— Tuesday Bwlchbychan, Friday Glandennis, at 10. V. W. H. ( Mr Greaves's)— Tuesday Kelmsford, Thursday Jackaments Bottom, Saturday Jack Barrow, at 11. Vine ( Mr A. E. Whieldon's)— Tuesday Ash Park, Thursday New Inn ( Banghurst), Saturday Whitchurch Lodge, at i to il. Warwickshire— Monday Billesley Hall, Tuesday Weston House, Thurs- day Barford Village, Friday Kineton Kennels, at i to tl. Warwickshire, North— Tuesday Tile Hill, Wednesday Ryton Village, Friday Little Alne, at 11. Westlake's, Mr— Monday Haske Brake, Thursday Rora Wood, at 10. Wheatland— Tuesday Dunvall House, Friday Oldbury, Tuesday week Lutwyche Hall, Friday week Ditton Priors, at J past 10. Wilts, South— Monday Fifield, Wednesday Gallows Hill, Friday Corn- combe Park, at i to 11. Worcestershire— Monday Witley, Wednesday Goosehill, Friday People- ton, at i past 10. Wynn's, Sir W. W.— Monday Edge Green, Tuesday Styche, Friday Hardwick, Saturday Worthenbury, at i past 18. Yarborough's Lord— Monday Grainsby Hall, Wednesday Kirton Station, Friday Andleby Villa, at 11. York and Ainsty— Monday Blue Bridge, Tuesday Nun Appleton, ThurS' day Goldsboro' Station, at 11; Saturday Pill Moor, at i past 10. HARRIERS. Bishop Auckland— Tuesday Rumby Hill, Friday Shildon, at I past 10. Brighton— Monday Patcham, Wednesday Thunders Barrow, Saturday - Dyke, at i to 11. Brooksend ( Thanet)— Monday St Nicholas, Wednesday Broomfield ( Heme), Friday Minster Mills, Monday week Mount Pleasant, at J past 10. Brownlow's, Earl of— Tuesday Aldbury, Saturday Dagnall, at 11. Clayton— Tuesday . Booth Town Bar, Friday Calverley, at 10. Craven— Monday Craven Heifer, Wednesday Tempests Arms ( Pickhill), Friday Airton, at 11. Cumberland— Monday Torpenhow, at J past 10. Davy's, Capt Tanner— Monday Bulliford Gate, Wednesday Spurway Moor Gate, at J past 10. Eastbourne— Monday Willingdon, Thursday Exceat, at § past 10. Elstow— Tuesday Barford Bridge, Friday Ridgmount Station, at J past 10, Flowers's, Mr Walter— Monday Old Castle Gate, Friday Stapleford Down, at 11. Heytesbury— Tuesday Chitterne Meadows, Friday Codford race- course, at J past 11. H. H. ( Rochester)— Monday Chimney Corner, Thursday Rye Street, Monday week Dagenham Corner, Thursday week Lower Shorne, at 11. Hailsham and Helllngley— Monday Harebeating ( Hailsham), Thursday Gate House ( Chiddingley), Monday week Broad ( Hellingley), Thurs day week Railway Inn ( Ringmer), at J past 10. High PeaK— Tuesday Crokston Grange, Saturday Pike Hall, at 12. Llanwnen( MrPryse's)— Monday Maengwinion, Thursday LIwynygroes, Saturday Court- newydd, at J past 10. Lloyd Price's, Mr— Monday Raymonds Lodge, Friday Clifford Arms, at 5 past 10. Lonsdale's, Lord— Friday World's End, at 12. Nethercott— Monday Dolton Village, Friday Monkhampton, at \ past 10. Newcastle— Monday Ryton- lane End, Friday Callerton- lane, J past 10. Norfolk, East— Monday Burnham Broom Bell, Friday Bapton, at 11. North Walsham— Tuesday Bacton ( King's Arms), Friday Mr Storey'i ( Hasborough), at 11. Paget's, Lord II.— Friday Shoulder of Mutton Inn ( near Lichfield), at J past 11. Romney Marsh— Monday Hope Chapel, Thursday Hawthorn Midley, Saturday Kennel, at i past 10. Sompting— Tuesday Broadwater ffireen, Saturday Chantry Post, Tuesday week Sussex Pad, Saturday week Gun Inn ( Findon), at 11. Stockton— Monday Whitton, Thursday Wolviston, at i past 10. Tanat Side ( Mr E\ ans's)— Tuesday Llwyntidman Gate, Friday Bwlchy- ciban, at J past 10. Taunton Vale— Monday Castle Neroche, Thursday Duddlestone Gate, at J past 10. Tendrig ( Mr Nunn's)— 1Tuesday Clacton Street, Friday Bromley Thicks. Torquay— Monday Compton, Thursday Kingsteignton Marsh- gate, at itoii. Tredegar— Monday Tregwillym, Thursday Michaelstone, at J past 11, West Street— Tuesday Martin Hill, Thursday Shepherdswell Mill, Tues- . day week Ripple Mill, Thursday Northbourn Mill, at i past 10, Woodland— Monday Kenton Crown, Wednesday. Earl Soham, at 11. SCOTCH. FOXHOUNDS. Buccleuch's, Duke of— Monday Jedwater Foot, Wednesday Minto, Thursday Kelso Bridge, Saturday Spottiswoode, at J past 10. Dumfriesshire— TuesdayjRammerscales, Saturday Charlesfield, Tuesday week Castle Milk, Saturday week Millhouse Bridge, at % past 10. Eglinton's, Lord— Monday Tawthorn Toll, Wednesday Stewarton Station, Friday Orangefield, at 11. FOXHOUNDS. Curraghmore— Tuesday Cregg House, Friday Newtown Chapel, Tuesday week Teinplearum, Friday week Waterford Club House, at 11. Dennis's, Mr— Tuesday New Forest, Saturday Glencorrib, Monday week Gailagh, Thursday week Cregg Castle, Saturday week Kilcloony, Kildare— Tuesday Allen, Thursday Bert. Saturday Blackchurch, Monday week Bray, Thursday week Rathsallagli, Saturday week Castletown, at 11. Limerick, County ( Mr Roche's)— Tuesday Carass ( Groom Gate), Friday Castle He> vson, at 11. Louth— Tuesday Julianstown, Friday Collon, at 11. Meath— Monday Dunshaughlin, Wednesday Allenstown, at 11; Thurs- day Balrath, at 12; Saturday Tankardstown, at 11. Muskerry ( Mr Rye's)— Tuesday Corron, Friday Dripsey Bridge, at | past Io. , „ Tipperary— Monday Wllford, Saturday Fethard, Tuesday week New Inn, Saturday week Hallynare Cross- roads, at 11. Union ( Mr Uniacke's)— Monday Ballyedm- nd. Westmeath— Monday Castletown Station, Thursday Rochfort, Saturday Drumcree, Tuesday week Donore, Friday week Killucan, at 11. HARRIERS. Cork— Tuesday Templemichael. Friday Sarsfield Court, Tuesday week Ballinvarrig, Friday week Longstone, at b past 10._ Iveagh— Tuesday Backnamulloch, Saturday lxiughbrickland, Tuesday week Ballyalley, Saturday week Drumnabreeze Mill, at | past 11. Killultagli— Wednesday Dundrod, Saturday Smith's ( Pitmeave), Wed- nesday week Tullyrusk, Saturday week Nutt's ( Killead), at i past 11. THE PSINCE 0E WALES WITH THE WEST NORFOLK On Wednesday, Mr Villebois and his friends found themselves surrounded with a large and brilliant field. The meet was at Snettisham, about six miles from Sandringham Hall, the Norfolk residence of the Prince of Wales. It was generally understood that his royal highness would honour the meet with his pre- sence, and this brought together sportsmen from all parts of the county. The place of meeting was a hill which rises close to the village of Snettisham, and belonging to Captain Campbell. The village put on a festive appearance to give a loyal welcome to the prince, and flags fluttered about in all directions. His royal highness drove himself from Sandringham in an open carriage, and arrived at about eleven o'clock. Jumping from the box, he took off his over- coat, and mounted his hunter, and, accompanied by Captain Grey, rode to the field. Upon mounting, a faint cheer was set up, and upon his joining the field the gentlemen raised their hats, which the prince courteously acknowledged. After an interchange of courtesies, Cave Hill cover was drawn, and although foxes were found, they refused to break. At length, however, one went away, and, after a burst to Hcacham, and then back again, of half an hour, the fox was killed in Snettisham Hollow. The prince was, of course, the observed of all observers, particularly by the ladies, of whom, there were a large number present. His royal highness rode admirably, keeping well with the hounds, and well up at the death. Mr Villebois presented theprince with the brush, which his royal highness readily accepted. THE EARL OF PORTSMOUTH'S HOUNDS. MB EDITOE : Numbers in our west country must be indicative of brilliant doings, inasmuch as our foxes are as wild as the ai they breathe, and exhibit a native unwillingness to come to hand without a deal of importunate persuasion. One's note book, there- fore, is so full of really good things and who- hoops, that there is little need of drawing largely upon the imagination in order to fill up the particular occurrences of any hunting day. On Saturday, January 3d, the meet was at No Man's Land. A fox was soon found in Gogland Plantation, and the most striking feature in this day's sport was the way in which the good noses and hunting qualities of the pack were exemplified as they ran a ring around the Cruwys Morchard covers back to within a field of Gogland, where, getting a little closer to him, they forced the running, making him point for Templeton, which leaving to the left, they dropped on close upon him in the vale by Calverleigh and on to Washfield, where with a mighty rush they ran from scent to view, and rolled him over in the open hard by the town of Tiverton in about one hour and twenty minutes. MONDAY, 5TH.— This was a run," so the book has it, but I am going ahead. Hollow Tree, Chawleigh, was the meet. Yet, how soon were most af us compelled to part. Dan had scarcely thrown the hounds into the Barton Wood, and there rang out such a chorus as only hounds can give when close on their fox, mid a hill side woodland with a river at its base. For'ad, away! came the echoing holloa rolling back, as he was viewed crossing the vale into Milan Wood, and forward press the hounds, over the Leighs, crossing the river by the Western Wood, through East Cheldon to Acton, and here the pack divided, six- and- a- half couple stick- ing to their fox, the rest turning short back after another fox, down the valley. These latter were quickly stopped by Charles, the whip, and were brought again to the fore by the stirring notes of Lord Portsmouth's horn, as they streamed over Winswood, Mounticombe, Stone, and Sheepsbeer Moors, going like fox hounds only can go into Wick Woods. " Yonder they go, out over,'' cried a familiar voice, by Wick Farm, and going they were, catch them who can, straight over Odiham Moor, in the direction of the Gedley Arms, but the pace would beat anything, and a prettier finish could scarcely be witnessed in this rough moorland country than they made below Mesham Moor, as they bowled him over after a view through the last three fields. Time, one hour ten minutes. WEDNESDAY, 7TH.—- North Molton. The scenery in this dis- trict is doubtless well known to those of your readers who have followed me thus far in this narrative; so I will not weary them with a description of landscape views which must be seen to be appreciated, and to my eye— call it prejudice if you will— they never look better than on just such an occasion as I am about to relate. There are certain small gorse coverts on the Twikhen side of North Molton, rejoicing in the name of " The Rebels" unde derivatur ? local knowledge sayeth not. Immediately on the outside of one of these brakes in the short furze up jumps a fox with the whole pack all but in view. Under such circum- stances generally his life would not be worth two hours' pur- chase, and a placid smile beamed on Charley's face, plainly indi- cative of the certainty of that fox's head being in much less time suspended from his saddle on the homeward journey. Away they go over Barkham Heath to Long Wood, pointing straight to Simonsbath, and when fairly on the moor the face afore men- tioned became as white as the snow that covered the surface far and near. It was only a momentary feeling. Onward they went — meadows— heather— or snow- clad moors— green, brown, or white— for'ad, on, and in fifty minutes they pulled him down at Carnham, a spot to sportsmen full of many pleasing associations. FBIDAY, 9TH.— Ashmoor Gate. Found in Ash Wood, a covert belonging to Mr Davey, of Chumleigh, a gentleman of the medical profession, imbued with no crotchets, rather prejudiced in favour of " foxhunting'' as the great pill of health, and determined, as far as he is concernd, there shall be no lack of the article. Again and again did this fox try the way to Dulverton, but from over pressure he dared not this time face the open, thinking, perhaps, to escape by turning short. Yet this would not do, and in a two hours' run he was fairly hunted down, and accounted for in Rod- worthy, Bishopsnympton. SATUBDAY, 10TH.— Hersham Bridge. I hope you will not think me tedious. The account of one day, perhaps, you may say, would have served for all. A good find, a rattling run, and a masterly finish— but I will now conclude, though I need not stop for dearth of matter. This, too, was a brilliant run, and well exe- cuted, though not so straight as some. The fox was unkenneled in Bridge Plantation, and after hanging a little made away for Labdon, Eggesford House, Hayne, Bar ledge, on to the North of Brushford, where, turning in a north- easterly direction, he crossed the railway, and the river below Layland Wood, and mounted the hill to Nethercott, then on to Upcott, and back over the railway and the river again by the Fox and Hounds Inn, skirting Hey- wood Wood he made the best of his way up the valley to Wemb- worthy Village, through which he was pushed, to the great excite- ment of the inhabitants, and finally ran into in a contiguous or- chard plot, but through what " bye ways and crooked paths" he was compelled to go for the prolongation of that hope which remains as long as life, I will not now particularise. Breakfast is ready- ad rem.— Yours, & c, RUSTICUS. THE WHEATLAND HOUNDS. SIB : The climax of a Terpsichorean festival can never be said to have been properly arrived at until the devotees to that fair goddess shall have been gladdened by the finale of Sir Roger de overley, the pace and intricacies of which will duly prepare any man for a daylight chase, be he in whatever country he may. With that practical knowledge, no doubt the esteemed master of the Wheatland Hounds most judiciously made Wenlock his fixture for Friday, Jan 9, being the following morning to the annual ball of that little but spirited town in all matters connected with ancient and modern games, as well as every rational and national pastime. Sorry am I that all who could have witnessed the magnificent wind- up to the happy gathering should have been " bashed" at the report that snow was pretty plentiful in the West Country ; and I am satisfied, when they learn the particulars of the sport of the day, which I will endea- vour to describe, they will resolve to judge in future for them- selves as to the practicability of looking on the finest sport under the sun. A goodly muster, truly, was there of the original green coats by the hour appointed, at which, " by Shrewsbury clock,'' a move, quick, was made for the Edge Wood, wherein, near the Lea, the welcome proclamation was heard, but, from a little too much excitement on the part of several who still retained the sound of the Galop in their ears, our bashful friend was prevented taking his line ( evidently for Spoonhill), and, after doing all he knew in the wood, he was speedily chopped near Prest- hope, much to the relief of this deserving pack, which has this season so frequently, after very severe runs, been all but in the enjoyment of their reward, when the Fates have decreed it otherwise. During this little interlude a fox was viewed away from the lower side of the cover, but by some un- explained cause nothing satisfactory could be made out, and rather than waste any part of these short days, a departure was made more westward still for Wilderhope, where the office was given that an old sinner had been there early in the morning, and was there or thereabouts at all times. Upper Stanway Coppice was deemed to be the most probable locality " to render a good account," and therein the hounds soon said he was at home, al- though evidently not prepared for visitors, for he was up and away almost before those who remained at the farmhouse were aware of the find, owing to the wind " blowing great guns," whilst those who thought above the cover to be the better for general observation, luckily caught the right idea, and were away over the New House Land, across the Ludlow- road, and nearly to Stanton Long, before the majority of the company had reached the Furs above 8hipton Hall. Fortunately, however, for the latter, the fox ran a ring at Stanton, by which all were let in on pretty good terms. From this point to the Cotes, and thence to Oxenbold large wood, the hounds went like pigeons, and the fox was viewed but one field before them. Twice had he to thread the wood before he had gained distance sufficient to warrant his facing the open, which at length he did, for Netchwood, but which he failed to reach, and turned to and ran through Oxenbold Little Wood, breaking for Ditton Priors, up to which and to Powkes- moor it had been racing pace for fox and hounds, the double cir- cuit of the large wood enabling the horses to blow a little and be the better prepared to face difficulties seldom contended against. The dying fox was twice viewed in the same field with the resolute pack within a mile of Powkesmoor ; still, he struggled gamely for that shelter, and pluck saved his brush ; for, on the instant he entered, a fresh fox broke cover, and, without a possibility of aid- ing the hounds on the line of their auld acquaintance, they chal- lenged the volunteer as resolutely as when the first melody was sounded at Upper Stanway. The village of Ditton was glided past, and Cleobury North reached, when " He's for the hill!" was the cry, and, sure enough, up the Brown Clee- side the beauties showed us the way without a shadow of a tail hound, and hunts- man and whip at hand, as they should be, ready to do their duty if required. But what a sight here presented itself ! Snow from one to two feet deep, and burr- stones of all sizes and forms had to be got over, and bogs not to be got into. These in due time were passed by, but the light was fast failing, with hounds going as merrily as ever, and giving evidence of closing on their prey. Once off the top of the hill, those who still had " a go'' left in their horses made the best use of it, and pressed forward for a large plantation, the property of his Grace the Duke of Cleveland, near the Horse Shoes, on the Sitterstone Hill, where this second fox, after two hours and a half's run, without a check from Stan- way, cheated the pack of their second course, which they so richly had earned by showing some tried stout- hearted ones one of the finest day's sport ever ridden to. No casualty worth naming took place, and those who were at the finish may well be proud to possess horses that can face and overcome the difficulties they en- countered. It would be invidious to name any one who particu- larly distinguished himself on this day, and I think, Mr Editor, you will say it would be next to an impossibility, out of about fifteen up at the Horse Shoes, to say on whom the palm of merit should be conferred. Amongst " the lot" were those I shall al- ways, from their pedigree, expect to find " run into a place.''— Yours, & c, BIBD'S EYE. Bridgnorth, Jan 12. THE OAKLEY HOUNDS. MBEDITOB: The sport with these hounds has, since the middle of November, been quite first- rate, putting me in mind of the palmy days of this pack, when the late Duke of Bedford, then Lord Tavistock, was their master, and Wells huntsman, with George Montford and Tom Ball wliippers- in, three men that well nigh could hunt and kill a fox without hounds. Oakley side of the country, and as their example is in these days so valuable, I shall, as I consider it due to them, set them forth to the sporting world as a bright pattern, hoping that many that are now wanting may follow suit, and be instrumental to the success of that sport which causes so much good fellowship and so generous a circulation of the " sinews of war." But I must fulfil my promise, and hark back to the naming of a few of the noblemen, gentlemen, and yeomen whose coverts are never drawn blank, and from which the above- mentioned old foxes are frequently viewed away. I must first name the Duke of Manchester, who by rank, size of coverts, and number of foxes in them, justly stands pre- eminent; then comes Melchbourne with St John for its lord ; Colworth, associated with Magniac, late master of these hounds; Sharn- brook, with Gibbard John, whose only fault is an over fondness for what he calls his " pets" that he cannot part with, after many a summer's evening spent in their company ; hence his earths are but lightly, if stopped at all. Hail Weston also often produces a good fox. as do the coverts in the Cambridgeshire country, be- longing to Mr R. A. Reynolds. I must also record the name of that, superior sportsman, Harry Bolton, whose little covert at Putnoe has been the nursery of more foxes— and many of them " straight- necked ones — than any wood in the hunt. I have now named as many firm friends as I ought to claim space for; but there are many more good men and true, who, I trust, will take the will for the deed, but at the same time wait to be chronicled the next time I feel inclined to use my pen, induced by sport which no doubt is in store, and will be with foxes viewed away from their coverts. I find I am taking rather a long ride upon my hobby, but can- not, conclude without giving a short outline of two or three of the best runs we have had. Found at Pntnoe, fast to Roxton, on to Bushmead, Great Staughton, and Kimbolton, and killed in the park. — Shelton Gorge, away fast towards Higham, crossed the rail near the station, went on nearly to Finedon, then turned for Ringsted Mill, by the station, crossed the river, and on to Denford Ash; here we were obliged to stop the hounds, it being nearly dark, or we no doubt should have killed at, or near Raunds, and made a glorious finish to a very fine run, perhaps the best of the many good ones we have had. I must name one more day. From Galsey, by Melchbourne, skirting Shelton, by Raunds, and killed at Stanwick Village.— Yours, & e, AN OLD OAKLEY MAN. THE TEDWORTH HOUNDS. MB EDITOE : With your permission I wish to describe three days' sport with the above pack. The first day I beg to call to your notice was TUESDAY, DEC 30.— The meet was at Lord Ailesbury's man- sion. Savernake Forest House, where his lordship, with his usual hospitality, regaled the field of 300 horsemen with a most sumptuous breakfast. Carter commenced drawing Bedwyn Com- mon, but did not find. The hounds were then put into Common Frith, and Morris, the Craven huntsman, gave us a " Holloa." Carter soon had them on his line, and they broke for Noke Wood ; through it, but, unfortunately, the fox was headed back, and ran his foil to Common Frith as hard as they could go. On through Birch Copse, leaving Savernake House on his right, through part of the forest, racing all the time, to Durley, where he ran into a paddock not more than a hundred yards from the hounds, to ground in a drain close to Lord Ailesbury's brood mares, and they left him for another day. Time, 35min without a check. Found our second fox at the" celebrated cover, Soutbgrove. Went away like a flock of pigeons over the open to Everleigh. Turned to the left away for Collingbourne, and ran into him close to Collingbourne Windmill in the open. This was another very fast thing ; 30min without the slightest check. THUESDAY, JAN 8.— The meet was at the Nag's Head. Martin drew Bedwyn Brails, and a fox was viewed away, but they could not get on any terms with him. Found the second fox at Alms' House Copse. Away for Noke Wood, leaving Chisbury on the left, through Common Frith and Birch Copse, leaving Savernake on the left; into the forest, where he was headed to the left, to Savernake, and run into in 30min, after some fine hunting through the Deer. TUESDAY, JAN 13.— Puthall Gate, another meet in the forest country. Found in Henswood; away over the London- road for our old cover, Common Frith, to Noke Wood, where he was headed at the same place as on the day they met at Savernake. Back to Common Frith, on for Puthall at a merry pace, over the road, leaving Henswood just on his right, for Rainshury Race Course by Rainsbury Mfinor House, leaving it just, on his right; away for Blakes, in the Craven country; on. as if he meant. Poor ^ fo.. nr » Ytort Knf lio loft-, if", riri liio l- inrlit- 111, i t^ AV thfl rmpn 1 lio inuaj uiaiig^ uciu, aii ii. , p — '— —• But do not, Fife— Monday New Inn Kennels, Wednesday Balvaid, Friday Saline, gentle reader, assume from this that Wells did not depend upon at 11. his hounds more than he did upon himself or his whippers- in, and it is in a great measure, I consider, from Mr Arkwright pur- suing this golden rule of letting his hounds make their own cast first, that in part the success of this pack is to be attributed. By taking advantage of the minute or two of their industry to consider, should they fail in their cast, he sees the better how to assist them, which he always does in a quiet, scientific manner. In fact, Mr Arkwright is a first- rate huntsman, both in thefieldandthe kennel, and in a few seasons Uas, by judicious breeding, brought his pack pretty near perfection. He is partial to the Belvoir sort, and his this year's entry combine great power, with perfect legs and feet, and but little daylight, as the dogs do not exceed 23|- inches, the bitches 22| to 23 inches. New for the other, and very important reason of the good sport these hounds have had— old foxes; and thanks to the owners of many of the coverts on the Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire— Tuesday Gieniffer, at 11; Saturday Bishopton Station, at j past 10. Lothian— Tuesday Phantassie, at I past 10: Thursday Cockburnspath . Station, at 10; Saturday Middleton, Tuesday weekNewbyth, Thurs- day week Blackshiels Inn, Saturday week Kennels, at i past lo. Wemyss's, Earl of— Monday Pallinsbnrn, Wednesday Polwarth, Friday : Drakemire, Saturday Longridge, at i past 10. HARRIERS. Ayrshire— Tuesday Hollybush Toll, Saturday Coalhall, Tuesday week Chapeiton Toll, at i past 11. IRISH. STAGHOITNDS. Ward Union— Monday Ballymarcarney, Wednesday Dunboyne, Satur- day The Ward, Monday week Blackbull, Wednesday week Priestown Cross roscto Saturday week Eight milestone ( Ashbourne road), at one. - Man's Gorse, but he left it on his right, then took the open, leav- ing Aldbourne on his right, over the Swindon and Aldbourne Road, taking a line for Ashdown Park; but they ran into him in the open about a mile from Russley. It was quite a treat to see our old friend Carter— one of the finest sportsmen in England— handle his pack on this occasion. Although, I believe, he has been with the Tedworth twenty seasons, he never got so far into the Craven country before. I should think from Puthall to the kill is not less than 11 miles from point to point. Some people have a notion, Mr Editor, that they are short of foxes in the forest country ; I can contradict this, as I saw two brace on this day myself between Neke Wood and Henswood Common and Frith At the meet at Savernake House, because they did not find in the first cover, some began to say how short of foxes they were, and that if they were keepers, they would have a bagman ; but Gauntlett, the keeper, knew that they would be sure to find one of the " right sort," which they did in the second cover. They ran the first fox to ground, and killed the second before three o'clock, and as they did not throw off before twelve on that day, people ought not to complain of long draws. At Nag's Head Martin found in the first cover, and at Puthall Gate I am positive there were three brace of foxes. I know that Gauntlett, Lord Ailesbury's keeper, is one who tries all he can to preserve foxes, and has proved it by the sport the Tedworth have been having on the forest side. I must con- clude by saying that every sportsman who has not seen the Ted- worth hounds should avail himself of the chance of having a peep at them. Carter looks as hearty and well as ever, and is whipped into by John Fricker, one of the best men in England.— Yours & c, HAEKAWAY. FINE RUN WITH THE ^ COTTESMORE. ME EDITOB : I must beg for space in your columns for a brief account of the finest run that we have seen on this side the coun- try for years. Sir John Trollope's Hounds met on Saturday, Jan 10, at Edenham station. Punctually, at eleven, we trotted off to Bourn Wood, and although the Duke of Rutland's Hounds had passed through it on the previous day, a brace of foxes were soon viewed. Goodall, with his usual promptness, quickly had his hounds on the line of one of them. After one smart ring he went away through Ansty Wood for Dobbin Hill and Grims- thorpe Park, where we lost him. We then went on about three miles, to Careby Wood, where one of the right sort was soon on foot. They were at him at once, and away in the direction of the Great Northern Railway, then bore to the right to Witham Thorns, from thence to Dobbin Hill, and away to Ansty Wood. This evidently was his point from the first— Ansty Wood and Bourn Wood adjoin, and comprise together about one thousand acres— many a gallant fox has bid defiance to his pursuers in this spacious cover. He was headed on the road that parts the woods, which caused a momentary check; the hounds, however, soon hit off the scent, and went away to the south, over the turnpike, and across a very stiff clay country to Obthorpe Wood, through which they passed, and bearing to the right to Braceborough River, they ran by the side of it, until they came to the Bourn and Essendine Railway, then down the line to Braceborough station, through the wood, and straight on to Shilling- thorpe. Here a welcome check of five minutes ( the first of any consequence we had had) gave us an opportunity of catching our wind, for the pace had been tremendous from Ansty Wood, so much so, that no horse could live with them. The fox passed through the gardens and doubled back. Goodall soon hit him off, and rattled him across to Braceborough Wood; he was viewed away from there dead beat, and ran te ground within a field of it, almost in sight of the hounds. A good little terrier was soon procured, and, after some delay, he bolted him. With the hounds at his brush he got into the cover, and after running him for fifteen minutes, they pulled him down close by Braceborough Lodge, and a most satisfactory finish it was to such a brilliant run. Time, from find to running to ground, lh 25min ; the distance traversed, upwards of sixteen miles. I can sincerely congratulate Sir John Trollope on the success he so well deserves, and in possessing so fine a pack of hounds, and the services of so excellent a huntsman as Goodall. It is worthy of note, that after so long a day every hound was up at the death.— Yours, & c, ONE WHO WAS THERE. [ We have to thank " Frank" for another report of this good day's sport, but in the crowded state of our columns it would be impossible to give the two.] THE EGLINTOirFOXHOUNDS. ME EDITOB : On Friday, Jan 2, the Earl of Eglinton s Hound ® met at Gadgirth House, the residence of the Hon Greville Ver- non, than whom there is no keener sportsman, and to whom we were indebted for some comforting cheer after a cold drive to cover. A vixen had been working at an earth in Gadgirth Wood in the morning, and it was deemed advisable not to disturb her, so we trotted off to Auchencruive, where, thanks to that staunch preserver of foxes, Mr Oswald, we are never at a loss to find. Ac cordingly, the hounds had no sooner been thrown into the Crow Wood than a fox was on foot, and, getting away down wind, got a long start. At first he pointed straight for Craigie House, but soon changed his mind, swam the river Ayr, near the Over Mill, and after keeping its banks for a short time, made for Potter Hill, where he skirted the cover, and appeared making for Martnaham, but, instead, turned sharp to the left, after crossing the road from Gadgirth to Ayr. Here the hounds flashed over the scent, causing a slight cheek, but only for a moment, for the sporting master of the harriers, having seen an old hound feather- ing up a hedge, now holloaed " for'ard," and Cox, having the hounds well in hand, Instantly brought up the body of the pack and laid them on the line, and the music which arose at once showed this to be correct, for he had made straight for Bundrum, where he might have found shelter in the banks of the Coyl, but this he disdained, and crossingthe river took his line for Barskimming, the residence of that true sportsman, Mr Buchanan. Up to this point the pace had been good, but after crossing the Coylton- road, the scent being indifferent and the fox some distance ahead, it was only through the quality of the hounds, and the skill and perseverance of the huntsman, George Cox, ttiat we managed to make out the line of this gallant fox to within a mile of Barskimming House, where we lost him amongst the steep banks of the river, after a run of one hour and thirty minutes over a stiff country, and mea- suring nearly eight miles from point to point. Although the pace was not great, many a one was glad of it, as the country was fearfully deep and holding from the recent rain. It has seldom been our lot to see a better hunting run, and to those who like to see hounds work nothing could have been more gratifying. Although this is the first season of this most excellent pack, the size of the fields and the persevering way in which the squires and farmers come out, show how much and deservedly appre- ciated is the noble master, and how anxious all are to back up and encourage this best of all national sports. Both landlord and tenant strive all they can to promote the sport instead of im- peding it, as is often the case when a pack is again started in a country that may only have been too long " in fallow."— Yours, & c, WHITE FEATHEB. EXCITING EVENT WITH THE HEYTHROP. ME EDITOE : We had a very novel and amusing day with the Heythrop Hounds on the 12th. They met at Chapel House— frost hard, and we stayed till twelve o'clock, when we trotted off to Salford Spinneys, a sure find, thanks to Mr Barnett, who not only promises to preserve foxes, but actually does so, as the spinneys at Salford are seldom drawn blank; they adjoin Col Dawkin's estate. There we found, and had a very nice gallop, pointing for Walk's Gorse, when he turned to the right, leaving the mansion, and Over Norton Village to the left, direct for Chipping Norton Common, where he went to ground, but was very soon bolted, and charged the town of Chipping Norton, ran through the gardens and over the houses of several inhabitants, much to the amuse- ment of the foot- people, when, at last, he was killed in Mr John BiggerstafFs orchard, close to the stables, rather alarming a great number of the horses therein. Two more foxes were also bolted from the same drain, but the rain coming on, little good was done there. Trotted on to Addlestrop Hill; found, and had a ring, but the pouring rain stopped the scent, and all returned home tho roughly drenched to the skin.— Yours, & c, COTSWOLD. THE TORQUAY HUNT, The dinner given by the members to the landowners and occu- piers of the district took place on the 8th, at the Bath Saloon under the presidency of the master, W. H. Kitson, Esq. About 200 were present, and among them were Messrs Kekewich, M. P.; Studdy, Cary, Belfleld, Bond, Anthony, Woodley, Bartlett, Macouchy ( Vice), Vivian, Pollard, Robinson, Sheppard, Bolton, Toogood, Staddon, Rev. T. Kitson, Rev R. Kitson, & c, & c. The whole of the arrangements were admirably carried out by Mr Marchetti, and gave great satisfaction ; in fact, such a dinner has never before been laid in Torquay. The room was very taste- fully decorated, and the dinner was served a la Itusse. About 240 invitations were issued. The CHAIEMAN having given the loyal toasts, " The Queen," " The Prince of Wales,'' " The Bishop and Clergy,' 1 " The Army, Navy, and Volunteers," then gave the toast of the evening, " The Landowners and Occupiers,'' express- ing his great pleasure at seeing so many friends to whom they were so much indebted for their sport. There were ob- ligations from the Hunt to them, but there were also obliga- tions on their side to the Hunt. Hunting was the king of sports, and nose lfish one; besides, Torquay had especial claims on them, being a wealthy place, and some of the money he believed found its way into their pockets. Alluding to the damage fund, of which they heard a good deal in some hunts, he said he believed that during the seven years he had had the hounds the claims would be covered by a ten pound note [ cheers]! That fact, he said, reflected the greatest credit on the forbearance of their friends [ hear]. He was no advocate for carelessness, though many said " When hounds are running go where you like," He always found that if anyone rode unfairly it was a farmer over his neighbour's crops [ laughter and cheers]! They had, so far, had a capital season, and had killed almost as many hares already as they had during all last season. That was creditable to the hounds, but much more so to the preservers, and as long as they kept on good terms, their game would be always plentiful [ cheers.] He coupled with the toast the names of Mr Kekewich and Mr Bond, and he asked if they were not happy in having contributed as they had to the sport of their fellow men [ cheers.] Mr KEKEWICH, M. P., replied in a humorous speech for the owners, and Messrs Bond, Bartlett, and Anthony for the occupiers. Mr BELEIELD then gave " The Torquay Hunt and the Master," complimenting Mr Kitson on the success of his mastership, and adding that, though he ( Mr B.) was not a hunting man himself, he had great pleasure, as an owner, in supporting their hunt. One of the pleasures of the possession of property was in making it available for the pleasures of others [ hear, hear]. Mr W. H. KITSON thanked them for their kindness and forbear- ance on this and all occasions, especially during his inexperience. When he was asked to take the mastership, he had no claims, except that his father and grandfather had been masters in their time. No man who took hounds, whether his own or a sub- scription pack, took a sinecure; there were difficulties and anxieties, various tempers to please, kindness and unkindness. He had received both, but the kindness far exceeded, and if there had been no other pleasure, he had a very great one in presiding over such a splendid gathering. His efforts had been to maintain the character of their hunt, not hunting foxes, bag foxes, drags, jackals, or nonsense of that kind, but sticking to their legitimate game, and no man could find fault [ cheers]. Their hunt had gradually risen from a small beginning; they had just appointed a whip, their kennel was a credit to Torquay, their subscription was good, and they were enabled to invite their friends to meet them that day. He would propose The Masters of Hounds in Devon." Sport was not yet going out among them. Mr Trelawny, he was glad to see, was about to receive a most handsome testimonial out of a subscription raised without any canvass. Mr WOODLEY responded. Mr STUDDY gave " The Committee ;" Mr ROBINSON " Pros- perity to Torquay," " The Ladies,'' " The Huntsman," & c, & e. Some glee singers did their part well, and some comic songs were admirably rendered by Mr Elliott, as s » me recitations by Mr Wregford. The proceedings gave the greatest satisfaction, and will not soon be forgotten. THE DEATHsHtlT SIR DAVID BAIRD'S KENNEL. The still inexplicable cause that occasioned the death of so many of Sir David Baird's hounds, in September last, is a source of much interesting inquiry. Without some corroborative facts, I am not disposed to attribute the fatal effects to anything the hounds met with in the coverts they had been drawing. It is far more probable that the food was the real cause. Professor Voelcker, of the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, in a lecture which he gave a short time since so the members of the Berkeley and Thornbury Agricultural Society on cheese making, mentioned a circumstance which may probably tend to throw some light on this abstruse mystery. His observations were to this effect:—" A very curious case has been lately brought under my notice of cheese, which has acquired poisonous properties, simply on account of its having been improperly salted. It is like meat which you intend to keep, and neglecting to salt it for three or four days, or longer, it is apt to get spoiled, and when incipient decay has begun, the salting may check it, but it will never over- come the mischief. So it is with cheese, the salting of which has been imperfect, © r delayed, and such cheese may become rank poison. There was a case of cheese which had nearly poisoned some two or three dozen people. In this cheese, which was for- warded to me for examination, I could find no mineral poison ; but I could trace the effects which it had unquestionably produced, for I was not satisfied with the statement that it had injured several persons, but tasted a little myself, and I felt so sick in the evening that I could not partake of my dinner. No mineral poison would have produced such symptoms. On inquiry, I learnt that my supposition that probably the curd had not been salted sufficiently early was perfectly correct."' The inferences which I draw from this, and the analogy that I would apply, are these:— The cheese had evidently become deleterious from the effects ot noxious fermentation and decomposition, producing chemical changes which the tests for mineral or other ordinary poisons would no. t detect; so it might be with the food of which the hounds partook, and as it has been explained that hounds in these kennels have on other occasions been indisposed in a similar manner, I think it much more probable that the food had caused that indisposition than anything they might have picked up in the covert, where injurious substances would scarcely have been partaken of by all the pack. In the event of the food having been prepared any length of time prior to the hounds being fed, it would afford a still stronger argument, and it is possible there may be some peculiarity connected with the feeding apparatus, or temperature of the boiling house, which renders fermentation and decomposition remarkably active. CECIL. THE LAWN DAY AT BADMINTON. The Duke of Beaufort is entertaining during the present week a large number of distinguished visitors at Badminton. The com- pany. in addition to the members of the duke's family, includes the Duke of Cambridge, the Duchess of Cambridge, and the Princess Mary, the Earl and Countess of Westmoreland, Earl of Coventry, Viscount Oourtenay, Col and Mrs Macdonald, Col Purvis, the Marquis of Beaumont, Captain Napier, and Col Baillie. Field sports have been freely indulged in, and on Tuesday, Jan 13, a party of six, including the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Beaufort, went out shooting, and bagged 147 phea- sants and nearly 300 rabbits. Wednesday, however, was the great day of the week, when the hounds met upon the lawn in front of the house, and it having become known throughout the county that his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge would be out, a vast concourse of spectators was attracted. At eleven o'clock, at which hour the hounds were brought up from the kennels to the front of the house, there were assembled several thousand spectators, a large majority of whom were either mounted or in equipages of some descriptions. After twelve o'clock several of the lady visitors were taken up in carriages, and the Duke of Beaufort and his illustrious guests appeared in front of the house, H. R. H. the Duke of Cambridge, on being recog- nised, being loudly cheered. The horsemen and hounds then moved off through the avenue of majestic trees which face the ducal mansion, in the direction of Worcester Lodge, and in a very short time a fox was away. He broke in the direction of Acton Turville, thence to West Kington, and en to Doddington Park, where he was run to earth, after a good run of about twelve miles. A grand ball was given on Friday evening, for which 200 invita- tions had been issued. The weli- known picture, by the brothers Barraud, of the Badminton Meet, embodies, as many of our readers may remember, a portrait of the late Duke of Cambridge, who was a visitor at Badminton in the time of the late Duke of Beaufort. BRECONSHIRE HARRIERS. Another good day's sport with these harriers, which, we are glad to say, gives universal satisfaction every day they meet, took place on Friday, Jan 9. The meet, at eleven a m., was Tulwen, and found at once. The hare made her cast for the hill, giving an excel- lent ring, and striking off for Coedtylla, coming back by Pantya, and then pressed hard by the hounds in Tulwen Cover, out of which she struck off for Drainduon, then up through Gelly- gloes right up to Llantbew Hill, striking down to the left of the village, and made off for Ffyonnan. A slight check here ensued on the high road, but was soon recovered, and made for Hwch Tump, and afterwards ran the lane for three- quarters of a mile, then straight up for Troedyrharn ; turned back on her right for Llechfaen, when she was overtaken by the hounds— and her life spared by the crack of the whip. We must not forget to give just credit to the huntsman, Martin, for the manner in which he has already made himself master of his pack. The run, no doubt, exceeded 30 miles, along a pleasant hunting country. CAPITAL RUN WITH MR NUNN'S HARRIERS. TUESDAY, JAN 13.— The hounds met at the Red House, Tend- ring, but, in consequence of a very wet morning, they did n » t begin to draw till nearly twelve o'clock. Found a hare immedi- ately, which the hounds got well settled to, rattling her across the Weely and Colchester road, through Burt's Grove, bearing to the right for Tendring- street, and on to Sizers Grove, which she skirted, turning along the bottoms back to her old haunts. Time, up to this point, 30 minutes, without a check. Here, unfortu- nately, we changed hares, for they were running in all directions, but at last got well settled to one, and went away as if for Gut- teridge Hall, leaving Great Bentley Green just on her left, but, bearing to the right, she crossed the Colchester road, then, taking the meadows, skirted Maskell's Spinney, and over the brook pretty well up to Tendring Union House. Here we had some difficult work ( being the first check for 45 mi- nutes), but a fortunate cast down the road enabled us once more to get on good terms, and we rattled away- nearly up to Gravel Wood. Leaving it to the left, onward she went within a few fields of Thorpe- street; then again bearing to the right, she set her head as if for Weely Hall, and here all thought she must die, as she was viewed within a few fields of the hounds. Forward was still the cry, but, an unfortunate double te Fox's Grove saved the life of this game hare, for no sooner were the hounds in covert than several hares were on foot. This extraordinary hare ran through at least five parishes, and the pace at times very severe. I must add, these hounds, from the commencement of the season, have had a succession of good sport. Tuesday, the 6th, from Wix- street, afforded an hour and twenty minutes in the morning, with a kill, and thirty- five minutes in the afternoon, without a check. On Friday, also at Stutton, a capital day's sport, with a great deal of good hunting. It is impossible to speak in too high terms of the young and worthy ma'ster ( Thomas Nunn, Esq), whose greatest desire and pleasure is to show sport to all who choose to partake of it, and in which he has been so eminently successful; as a proof of which the invitations from the landholders in the Tendring Hundred, and that portion of Suffolk within reach, are more than he can pos- sibly accept. Wishing him and all his friends good sport, Yours, & c, ONE or THEM. V. W. H. HOUNDS- ACCIDENT TO THE HUNTSMAN MB EDITOB: These hounds met on Wednesday last, at Barrow Elm, and, after a sharp scurry of about twenty minutes, lost their fox near Fairford Park. A second fox was soon found in Nash's Gorse, which ran through Mr Edmonds's plantations, passing his house, into the village of Eastleach. The huntsman, Tipton, was taking a trifling leap out of a plantation into a field, when his horse fell heavily, throwing him violently under the horse of a gentleman who was passing at the time, when it is suppssed he must have received a serious blow on the back of his head and neck, by which he was stunned for a few minutes. Fortunately Mr Maskelyne, jun, a surgeon of Faringdon, was near at hand, and immediately rendered his able assistance. Tipton was con- veyed on a mattress to the house of Mr John Fowler, where every attention was paid him that could be desired. A suitable carriage, with bedding, blankets, & c, & c, was speedily sent for from the Bull Inn, Fairford, in which he was safely and comfort- ably conveyed to his home at the kennels, at Cirencester, in the care of the surgeon and his worthy and hospitable master, Mr Henley Greaves, who sparedneither trouble nor expense to provide for his comfort and recovery. Captain Wilson and several other members of the hunt left the hounds, and remained to render all the assistance in their power. It is gratifying to add that when Mr Maskeleyne left the sufferer on Thursday he was pro- gressing favourably.— Yours, & c, REALITY. %* An original article by " Cecil" is in type, but on account of the great pressure on our columns unavoidably stands over until next week. PIGEON FANCY.— A pigeon show will take place at Peter Crawley's, Duke- street, Smithfield, on Monday evening, Jan 19, Messrs Cate and Aliwood chairmen, when, in addition to other novelties, Mr Jaquest of Notting- hill will exhibit 20 handsome Antwerps. At the harmonic on Thursday evening, Jan 22, Messrs T. Jones and J. Evans preside. Within five minutes' walk of the Farringdon- street station. WRESTLING.— Mr J. Pearson of Rochdale now holds £ 3 each on account of the match between G. Clayton of that town and J. Clegg of Milnrow, to wrestle the best of three back falls, Lan- cashire fashion, for £ 10 a side, at the Higginsliaw Grounds, Old- ham, on Jan 31. £ 3 each additional is to be put down on Jan 24. SWIMMING.— ILEX CLUB.— A race, open to those members who have never won a prize, will take place on Monday, Jan 19, at seven p. m., at the baths, Rndell- street, Long- acre. A prize will also be given for ornamental and scientific swimming. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. BELL'S LIFE OFFICE, Saturday Night, 12 o' Clock. LATEST FROM AMERICA. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. QUEENSTOWN, JAN. 17. The Royal Mail steamship Europa arrived here at 3: 30 p. m. to- day, with 73 passengers and 181,261 dollars in specie. She landed 70 sacks of mails and four passengers, and proceeded at 3: 40 p. m. All well. NEW YOEIC, JAN 5 ( EVENING). A fleet of iron- clad gunboats and transports has left Foriress Monroe. Its destination is unknown. General Banks has released numerous prisoners at New Orleans, and is adopting a generally conciliatory policy. A bill has been introduced into Congress authorising the issue of 300,000,000 dollars in Treasury notes, and a further sum of 300,000,000 dollars in Six per Cents, running one, two, and three years, and of 500,000,000 dollars twenty year Six per Cents. NEW YOEK, JAN. 6 ( MOENING). The Confederates evacuated Murfreesburg during the night of the 3d inst. The Federals entered the town on the following morning, but did not commence pursuing the Confederates until the evening. The New York Herald says:— The importance of the Confederate retreat cannot be exaggerated, as General Bragg is foiled in his attempt to capture Nashville. If the War Department was effi- cient, General Bragg's army would have been destroyed, whereas General Bragg, after inflicting upon General Rosencranz a loss of 10,000 men and 30 cannon, retreats more with the air of a con- queror than with evidence of a serious defeat. The New York Tribune says:— It remains to be seen whether the Confederate retreat is a bond fide movement, or merely a change of operations. It pays a high tribute to the persistent pluck of the Federal troops. The Federals have destroyed nine miles of the East Tennessee and Virginia Railrsad, near Knoxville. This is considered very important, as it interferes with the transportation of troops from Richmond to the West. < s General Sherman has invested Vicksburg oil the land side with 40,000 men. Fighting has continued there for five days. General Sherman has carried three out of the four lines of Confederate entrenchments, the Federal gunboats making a simultaneous attack from the river. The Grenada Appeal asserts that the Federals have captured Vicksburg, but this requires confirmation. The Confederates have been defeated near Lexington, Tennessee with the loss of 1,400 men killed and wounded, 1,000 stand of arms, and six guns. Governor Seymour has ordered a thorough investigation into the charges against the New York Police Commissioners to be made in New York at an early day. NEW YOEK, JAN 8 ( EVENING). General Rosencranz officially reports from Murfreesburg, on the 5th inst. He says our entire success on the 31st ult was pre_ vented by a surprise of the right flank, but we have nevertheless beaten the enemy after a three days' fight. They fled with great precipitation on Saturday night. Their last columns of cavalry left this morning. Their loss is very heavy. General Ewell, in a despatch dated Chattanoga, 5th inst, says:— We have retired from Murfreesburg in perfect order. All our stores are saved. About 4,000 Federal prisoners, 5,000 stand of arms, and twenty- four pieces of cannon captured by us have ar- rived here. General Bragg has fallen back to Shelbyville. The Federals estimate their loss at 7,000, and the Confederate loss at 12,000. There has been severe fighting at V icksburg during five days. The Federals fought their way to within two miles of the city, but where compelled by an overwhelming force to fall back. The Federal loss is estimated at 3,000 to 4,000 men. The gun- boats did not co- operate. Southern despatches, dated Vicksburg, say that the enemy, finding all efforts to make an inroad upon our position ineffectual has re- embarked. The Confederate steamer Virginia has been captured in the Gulf. The House of Representatives has passed a bill for the issue of 10,000,000 dollars, in 30 years bonds, to aid emancipation in Missouri. The Government is to colonise the negroes. The Committee of Ways and Means has reported a bill for the issue of 900,000,000 dollars, twenty years Six per Cent bonds ; 300,000,000 dollars in three years Treasury notes bearing 5- 47J per cent interest; and also a further issue of 30,000,000 dollars in legal tender notes. The Bank circulation to be taxed one per cent on a graduated scale according to capital stock. Governor Seymour's message to the New York Legislature is firm for the restoration of the Union. It declares the emancipa- tion proclamation impolitic and unconstitutional, and denounces the arbitrary arrests. The New York Tribune calls the message a disreputable docu- ment. The New York Herald and the World approve it. The Times thinks the business portion of the message practicable and sensible. MEXICO. NEW YOEK, JAN 8. Advices from Vera Cruz to the 25th ult via Havana state that the French army was advancing on Puebla, and. had reached Amozoe without resistance. It was reported that one division had marched towards Mexico. Rumours were also current at Vera Cruz that Puebla had been captured by the French troops The Nomandie has arrived at Havannah. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. NEW YOEK, JAN 5 ( EVENING). Money easy. Gold 34J. Exchange 148J. Stocks firm and advancing. New York Centrals 108f, Illinois 86J, Erie 67|. NEW YOEK, JAN 8 ( EVENING). The Gold, Exchange, and Stock Markets are very excited and higher, owing to a report of a further issue of legal tender notes Money abundant. Gold 32|. Exchange 150 to 150 § . Stocks buoyant. New York Centrals lllf, Illinois 86, Erie69|. Cotton very firm. Midling Upland t> 9| to 70. Flour good inquiry. Wheat 10c higher, and advancing. Corn 2c higher, and ad vaneing. Provisions inactive. Coffee very firm. Sugar ad vancing. Molasses very firm. The Cameronia, Asia, City of Washington, and Anglo- Saxon have arrived out. " C0CKFIGHTING." MOELEY, APPELLANT, V GEEEHALGH, RESPONDENT.— In the Court of Queen's Bench, this day, the appellant appealed against two convictions of the justices of Barnsley^ for " cockfighting." A summons had been obtained against Job Morley and other persons for having, on the 10th March, at the township of Woolley, assisted & t a cockfight, and for having acted in the management of a certain place then and there being used for the purpose of fighting cocks. It appeared that this occurred in a quarry belonging to Godfrey Wentwortli, Esq. It took place in the presence of upwards of 100 persons. One of the cocks was taken out of the quarry or ring by Morley; one of the other appellants ran away with another cock, and was followed by- some disguised policemen ; others of the parties threw stones at the police, and endeavoured to prevent them from ap- proaching the quarry. Under this summons the appellants were convicted, under the 12th and ; i3th Vict, c. 92, sec. 3. Then came this appeal against that conviction, on the ground that the section only applied to the aiding or assisting in the fighting of cocks in any place regularly kept or used for that purpose, as mentioned in the first clause of the section, which subjected the keeper of such places to a penalty. There was no evidence to show that this quarry was kept for that purpose. The justices decided that the quarry was a place so kept for that purpose, and was so used.— Mr Hawkins, Q. C., was counsel for the respondent, and Mr Keane for the appellant.— Mr Hawkins said the question rested on the words of the statute. By the act of the 12th and 13th Vict, c 92, sec 3, it was enacted that " any person who should keep, or use, or act in the manage- ment of any place for the purpose of fighting any cock, & c, or other kind of animal, whether of a domestic or wild nature, should be liable to a penalty of £ 5 for every day he should so keep, or use, or act in the management as aforesaid, and any per- son who should in any manner encourage, aid, or assist, as afore- said, should pay a penalty for every such offence.' These words showed that cockrtghting was an offence, if committed in a place habitually used for that purpose. The magistrates had found that this was a place used for that purpose. The object of the Legislature was to prevent cockfighting anywhere.— Mr Justice Crompton doubted whether the parties had proceeded under the right sec- tion.— Mr Hawkins urged that they wereconvicted of cockfighting, and assisting in cockfighting in a place then being used for that purpose.— The court asked if a chance field or highway- could be called a place used for that purpose ?— Mr Haw- kins : If they went there specially for that purpose. One instance of using a place was as good as fifty. The num- ber of times had nothing to do with the cruelty.— Mr Justice Wightman said it had been decided in the case of Clarke v. Haigh that it . was not an offence to assist in cockfight- ing in a place not kept for that purpose.— Mr Hawkins said, by the finding of the justices, this was a place so used.— Mr Justice Wightman : Just as any place might be where the cock- fighting took place.— Mr Jnstice Mellor : The keeping a place for the purpose must be connected with what was actually to be done there.— Mr Justice Wightman : The difficulty is " any place."— Mr Justice Mellor : If any place would do, there was no neces- sity for the proviso in the clause for the penalty of £ 5 daily.— Mr Justice Crompton : You are asking three judges to reverse the considered judgment of four judges.— Mr Hawkins : The object was to prevent, not punish.— Mr Justice Crompton : If a man kept a room open one day, it would be a keeping. There must be a control over the premises. If a man's children performed a play in his house it would not be keeping a theatre.— The court did not call upon Mr Keane.— The court said it seemed to be a case exactly similar to a case heretofore decided after considera- tion, and where there had been a written judgment.— Judgment for the appellant. CITY- SATURDAY EVENING.! The Funds to- day were depressed, and exhibited a further de" cline of g per cent. Consols closed at 92| h for money, and at 92j | for the account. In the Foreign Market Spanish Bonds were in good demand; the Passive improved 24±- 25, and the Certificates to lOJf. Turkish Bonds were steady. The Old Six per Cents, closed at 85 to 86, the Loan of 1858 at 70f to 71}, and the 1862 Loan at 66| 67|. Railway Shares were heavy, and exhibited in several instances a decline of | per cent. Joint Stock Bank and Miscellaneous shares were without ma- terial alteration in prices. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF TUESDAY, JAN 13, BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED. Wm. Ilambidge, Great Warley, near Brentwood, Essex. BANKRUPTS. R. N. Collier, Old Brompton, Chatham, clerk In Chatham Dockyard. Thomas Peet, Thomas- street, Oxford- street, publican. Jacob Cooper, Harmood- street, Iiampstead- road, dairyman. Chas. Thos. Board and John Ivimy, Worsliip- st., feather merchants, llenry Miles, Trinity- street, Liverpooi- road, Islington. John Roth, Barbican, shopman to a cap manufacturer. Wm. James Clark, Barking, journeyman wheelwright. Alfred Robinson, Grey's- terrace, Dover- road. Richard Heath, Brighton, livery- stable keeper. Richard Pineger, Somerset- terrace, Merton- road, Wandsworth. George Frederick Cadby, Hydes- place, CaYiqnbury- square, Islington, Wm. Milne Edwards, Mark- lane, wine merchant. Adam Brugh Webster, Kennington- oval, commission traveller. John Wright Whitney, Cambridge and Huntingdon, butcher. Wm. Straford Vaile, ( Jxbridge, newspaper reporter. Wm. Henry RobiHson, Southampton,' draper. Geo. A. Osborne, Bartholomew- close and Barbican, cap manufactr* Francis Pearce, St John's- road, Depcford. Thomas Yale Kimpton, Hertford, surveyor. Joseph Maskell; Prebend- street, New North- road, wholesale milliner,. George Mortimore, Church- street, Chelsea, baker. John - Winchester, Klng's- road, Chelsea, plumber. Wm. Taylor, Watney- street, Commercial- road East, cab driver. Isaac Barker, Stepney and Mile End- rd, dealer in building materials. Thomas Danks," Dudley, stationer. Rev Charles Turner, MoretonMorrell, Warwickshire, clerk. George Hooper, Dioitwich, bootmaker. Wm. Hayncs, Hinckley, wholesale riband dealer. Samuel Gridiths, Wolverhampton, iron manufacturer. John Sutton, Leicester, toll farmer. Frederick Colthurst Wiggins, Nottingham, printer. David Lloyd, Machin, Monmouthshire, tailor. Joseph Brice, Badcocks, Frome, Somersetshire, baker. Henry Michell, Probus, Cornwall, miller. John Allan, Normanby, near Middlesuorough, Yorkshire, joiner. Thomas Joshua Lockwood, Sheffield, coal merchant. Wm. Blackburn, Wath- upon- Dearne, Yorkshire, butcher. Robert Alexander M • lvnight, Liverpool, licensed victualler. Wm. Dunderdale, Liverpool, timber merchant. George Wm. Griffin, St Helen's, Lancashire, hatter. Wm. Rogers, Altrincham, grocer. James Young, Manchester. Edwin Hardon, Stockport and Manchester, commission agent. John Marvin Pulliuger, Birmingham, railway clerk. Elizabeth Alway, Bristol, licensed victualler. Samuel Brain Pullen, Bristol, grocer. John Simpson, Liverpool and London, commercial traveller. John Forster, Liverpool, grocer. v James Mills, 1' restwich, Lancashire, commercial traveller. John Sixsmith, Salford, retailer of ale. John Leicester, Manchester, warehouseman. John Marsh, Salford, lodge keeper at a flax mill. James Rowe, Manchester, tliouse agent. Richard Webber, Chulmleigh, Devonshire, butcher.. John Bell, Carlisle, bootmaker. J. Marklow, Ogiey Hay and Norton Canes, Staffordsh, licensed victlr. Wm. Glass. Stafford, printer. ' Edward Solloway, Stafford, clicker. Daniel Wli. aram," Kingston- upon- Hull. R. J. Antcliff, Griugley- on- the- Hill, Nottinghamsh, licensed hawker, John Siinm, Standlsh, near Win an, Lancashire, beer retailer. Thomas Atkinson, Gateshead. Thos. Moore, Lay ton- with- Warbrick, Lancashire, beer- house keeper. Henry Wm. llargreaves, Bolton, Lancashire, draper's assistant. Richard Yates, Over Darwen, Lancashire, beerseller. Frederick Downing, Stowmarket, Suffolk, fishmonger. Robert Taylor, Chesterfield, journeyman coach painter. Henry Blackman, Southampton, baker. George AUinson, iiarkston Ash, Yorkshire, blacksmith. Robert Kirby M'Adam, Wakefield. Wm. Ellis, Kuaresborough, butcher. John Hamlet, Lichfield, architectural draughtsman. Wm. Bex, late of Brighton. James Ambrose, Leeds, railway guard. Thomas Balaam, Ipswich, dealer in coal. Frederick Cox, West Woodhay, Berkshire, tailor. Matthew Coulson, Hexham, Northumberland, butcher. David Griffiths, Walsall, saddler. Thomas Bayley, Darlaston, beer- house keeper. George Gowland, Northallerton, farmer. Jaue'Edwards, Barnstaple, draper. Richard Hay ward, Dawley, Salop, grocer's assistant. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. J. Heggie, Glasgow, grocer. A. Kinghoni, Dunbar, Haddington, general draper. A. Craig, Dunfermline, cattle dealer. D. Edward, Stracathro, Forfar, farmer. W. M'Gregor, Edzell, Forfar, farmer. V, THE YELVEETONCASE.— We understand that notice of petition to appeal to the House of Lords against the recent decision of the First Division of the Court of Session has been served upon the pursuer by the defender's agent in this case. As the petition to the House of Lords can only be lodged when the house is sitting, it will not be presented till the 5th of February, but it is expected that the case will be taken up early in the session,— JSorth British Mail. DEATH EBOM BURNING.— We regret to state that a young lady, 15 years of age, daugher of Mr M'Glashan, May field- terrace, met with a fatal accident from burning on Wednesday, shortly after the marriage of Jier sister, at which she was present. In the after- noon, while preparations were being made for the wedding din- ner, the unfortunate young lady was attacked with toothache, and in order to alleviate the pain she sat down at the fireplace of one of the rooms, holding her cheek forward to catch the heat. While in this position her dress became ignited, and was quickly in a blaze. Several members of the family being close at hand, assistance was at once obtained, and the flames were extinguished, but not before Miss M'Glashan had been dreadfully burnt. She suffered great agony from the severe injuries she had received, and, notwithstanding every effort to save her life, she expired next morning about six Q'cAvQk.— Edinbur'jIi Courant THE MEETING OF PAELIAMENT.— It is understood that the Houses of Parliament will meet for the session on Feb 5. THE COMING MAN.— The New York Tribune states that a telegram was recently despatched to the Federal army, directing to whom the command of a brigade was to be entrusted, and that the operator at the telegraph station declared the person selected to be Amjyrdkowasejcw Deabxpcop. BISHOP COLENSO,— The Archbishop of Canterbury has called a general meeting of the bishops of the English Church for the pur- pose of considering what steps ought to be taken In reference to Bishop Colenso's recent work on the Pentateuch. The meeting will be held at Lambeth Palace. DIVOECE OE ME EDWIN JAMES.— In the Bupreme Court, New York, on Jan 2, the case of Mary A. James v Edwin James came on. The plaintiff brought her action against the defendant, now practising at the New York bar, to recover a divorce, on the grounds of alleged adultery. Mr James, although ifnderstood to deny the charges in the complaint, did not defend the case, and it was referred, and now resulted in a judgment of divorce a vinculo. CEYSTAL PALACE.— Return of admissions for six days ending Saturdays Jan 17 ( including season ticket holders), 13,145. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF FRIDAY, JAN 1ft. WAR OFFICE, JANUARY 16.— 2d Regiment of Dragoon Guards: Lieut William Thomas coster to be captain, v Augustus Barton White, who ret; Cornet M. D. Gordon 16 be iieut, v Foster; Ens G. T. Morris, from the 88th Ft, to be cornet, v Gordon. 5th Drag Gds: Lieut W, J. Scarlett to be capt, v J. H. Lovett, who ret; Cornet W. B. Foulkes to be lieut, v Scarlett; Lieut J. 1>. Bourne to be adjt, v W. J. Scarlett, prom. 7th Drag Gds: Cornet E. Goldsmith to be lieut, v E. P. Chichester,. prum; W. M. Money, gent, to be cornet, v Goldsmith. 9th Lancers: Cornet B. W. Cave- Brown- Cave to be lieut, v E. B. H, Curteis, who retires; William Savile, gent, to be cornet, v Cave- Brown- Cave. 10th Hussars : Capt A. H. Cass to be Maj, by pur, v E. Levett, who re- tires: Lieut C. T. Vandeleur to be capt, by pur, v Cass ; Cornet T. A. St Quiutin to be lieut, by pur, v Vandeleur; W. H. Watkins, gent, to be cornet, by pur, v St Quiutin. nth Hussars: Lieut, the Hon J. D. Druuimond to be capt, by pur, v P. P. Mosley, who retires; Cornet L. T. B. Saunaerson to be lieut, by pur, v the Hon J. L. Drummond 13th Hussars : Capt W. VV. King, from h- p, late particular service, to be capt, v W. S.' lucker, deceased. Grenadier Guards : LieutandCaptthe Hon J. C. Stanley to be capt and lieut- col, by pur, v J. Murray, who retires; Ens and Lieut J. T. ii. L. Fox to be lieut and capt, by pur, vllon J. C. Stauley; R. S. S. Uouglas, gent, to be ens and lieut, by pur, vL. Fox. 4ihRegt Ft: Capt F. F. Hamilton to be maj, without pur, vA. E. H. Ansell, dec; Lieut C. E. B. Breton to be capt, without pur, v Hamilton. 5th Ft: Capt E. Townshend, from 40th Ft, to be capt, v W. Leach, who ex; O. Harrison, gent, to be ens, v J. R. Watson, transferred to 23d Ft. 11th Ft: Gent Ca<' et P. H. Smith, from Royal Mil Coll, to be ens, v C. 11. Moore, transferred to lioyal Canadian Rifle Regt. 12th Ft: The first Christian name of Ensign Stoton is Albert, and not Abert, as state* in the Gazette of November 7, 1 » 62. 21st: Gent Cadet Henry Gordon, from Royal Military College, to be ens, without pur, v Cross, prom in the Gold Coast Artillery Corps. 23d : Ens E. B. K. Lacon to be lieut, v J. Sparrow, who ret; Ens J. R. Watson, from 5th Ft, to be ens, v Lacon.-— 24th : Capt J. Stewart has been permitted to ret on h- p ; Lieut G. C. Ross to be capt, v A. W. Cobliam, who ret; Lieut R. S. B. Leech to be capt; Ens W. Din- widdle to be lieut, v Ross ; J. H. Otway, gent, to be ens, v Din- widdie. 26tli: The services of Assist- Surg J. M'Letchie have been dispensed with, Her Majesty having no further occasion for them. 29th: Capt S. M. Clarke to be maj, v H. G. Walker, who ret; Lieut H. Davis to be capt, v Clarke; Ens A. W. Matchett to be lieut, v Davis; W. R. Elliott, gent, to be ens, v Matchett. 37th: Gent Cadet William Lowther Beattie, from Royal Military College, to be ens, vice Kennedy, transferred to tlie 97th Ft. 38th : Major and Brevet Lieut- Col W. J. Lottus to be lieut- col, without pur, v Lieut- Col and Brev- Col W. O'Grady Italy, C. B., app to a Brigade command; Capt and Brevet Lieut- Col E. T. Gloster to be maj, without pur, vBrev Lieut- Col Loftus; Lieut W. Hume to be capt, without pur, v Brev Lieut- Col Gloater ; Ens N. VV. D. Pringle to be lieut, wiihout pur, v Hume ; Ens T. F. Stiliwell, from the 67th Ft, to be ens, v Morris, transferred to the 2d Drag Gds; Gent Cadet H. M. M. Wood, from Royal Milit College, to be ens, without pur, v Pringle. 43d: Ens A. Longley, from the 83d Ft, to be ens, in succession to Lieut F. E. Medhurst, prom to an unat company, without pur. 46th: Capt W. Leach, from 5tti Ft, to be capt, v. E. Townshend, who ex. 54th: Colour- Sergeant William £. Turn- ley to be quartermaster, v Thos. Hipltins, who retiren upon half- pay. 67th: Lieut J. R. Crane to be capt, without pur, v M. Nugent, dec; Ens W. S. Middleton to be lieut, without pur, v Crane; Ens A. J. Poole to be lieut, wiihout pur, v Middieton, whose promotion, on the 10th Nov, 1862, has been cancelled: Ens T. R. Stevenson to be lieut, v Poole, whose prom on 19th Dec, 1862, has been cancelled; Gent Cadet J. E. Bnuiaeli, from the Royal Military College, to be ensign, without purchase, v J. II. A. Kuttledge, dec; Gent Cadet J. Spence, from the Royal Military College, to be ensign, without pur, v T. R. Ste~- venson; G. W. B. Anderson, gent, to be ens. v Stiliwell, trans to the 38th Ft. 6sth: Lieut A. H. Tucker to be capt, without pur, v E. R. F. Vicars, dec; Ens W. W. Turnor to be lieut, without pur, v Tucker. 75th : Assistant- Su'ge » n J. VV. C. N. Murphy, from the 12th Foot, to be assistant surgeon, vice William Millar, appointed to the Staff. i) 3d : The second Christian name of Capt Fenwick is Roe, and not Rowe, as previously stated. 07th : Ens A. R. Martin to be lieut, v^ J. E. D. Hill, prom to an Unatt Comp ; Ens W. J. Kennedy, from the 37th Ft, to be ens, v Martin.— 101st: Capt and Brev Maj E. Brown to be maj, without pur, v A. Hume, who ret; Lieut T. A. Butler to be capt, with- out pur, v Brown; Ens C. Pakenham to be lieut, without pur, v Butler. Royal Canadian Rifle Regt: Lieut A. M. Armstrong to be capt, v J. S. D. M'Gill, who ret; Ens W. X. P. Bernard to be lieut, v Arm- strong; Ens C. H. Moore, from the llth Ft, to be ens, v Bernard. UNATTACHED.— Lieutenant F. E. Medhurst, from the 43d Foot, to be captain, without pur; Lieut, with the hon rank of Captain, John J. C. Irby. adjt of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, to be capt, without pur; Lieut J. E. D. Hill, from 97tli Foot, to be capt. MEDICAL DEPART- MENT.— Surg- Maj M. B. Gallwey, from Royal Artll, to be staff surg- maj, v F. L. Fitzgerald app to 2d Foot; Ass- Surg W. Millar, from 75 th Foot, to be staff ass- surg, v W. R. Kerans, app to 99th Foot. BREVET.— Capt and Brev Lieut- Col F. 1!. Russell, on retired full pay, from h- p 3d Drag Gds, and Staff Officer of Pensioners, to have the hen rank ot col; Paymas R. Thompson, 53d Ft, to have the hon rank of capt; Quartermas ' 1'. Hipkin, h p, late 54th Foot, to have the hon rank of capt.-— Memorandum.— The second Christian name of Staff Surg Teller, with tlie hon rank of Deputy Inspector- General of Hospi- tals, prom to be stati' surg of the 1st class, in the Gazette of the 28th March, 1854, is Thomson, and not Thomas, as then stated. BANKRUPTCIES ANNULLED. Robert Mudge Heath, St George's- terrace, Pimlico, builder. William Flynn, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, draper. BANKRUPTS. Bernard Koppel, King's- road, Chelsea, picture frame maker. James Hatapton, D'Eynsford- road, Camberwell Green, builder. John \ V. Braithwaite, Chipping Barnet, Hertfordshire, coal dealer. James M'Carthy, Bury- street, St James's, shoemaker. Joseph Combe, Wych- street, Strand, newspaper agent. Charles Adams, High- street, Deptford, furniture dealer. James Austin, Broadway- terrace, Camden Town, clerk. Thomns Warwick, Camberwell New- road, chemical agent. William Gun Mahon, Upper Seymour- street, Portman- square. James Ashburn Forbes, Chelsea, beetle composition manufacturer. George King Cliennells, Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire. Philemon Edwards, Holloway, builder, James Huddleston, Iloxton, cattle dealer. Alfred Koto, Guildford, Surrey, plumber. John Biown, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, general- shop keeper. George Merson, Kilburn, barman. William Henry Soar, Winchester- street, Plmlieo, grainer. Edward King," Charles- street, New Kent- road, baker. Nicholas Casa Bianca, Coleman- streec, merchant. John Sliinnnon, Kelsale, Suffolk, tanner. Janies White, Brabourue, Kent, builder. James Frederick Brown, Jewin- crescent, commission agent. Mary Shaw, Tutburv, Staffordshire. Thomas liolfe, Worcester, glove manufacturer. John Edward Henry Greves, Handsworth, attorney- at- law. Daniel Thomas, Polesv.' orth, Warwickshire, coal master. Abraham Wivell, Birmingham, photographic artist. Thomas Boydon, jun, Stafford, baker. Thomas Green, ' Thornbury, Herefordshire, farmer. Mary Ann Fish, Richmond, licensed refreshment house keeper. Charles Clarke, St Luke's, beershop keeper and assurance agent. John Pescott, Northchapel, Sussex, grocer and tailor. Henry Homewood, Finsbury, upholsterer's porter and packer. George VVm. Mingay, King's Lynn, auctioneer. John Rogers, Whitechapel- road, advertising and commission agent. Edward Thomas Field, Commercial- road East, cheesemonger. Joseph Fawcett, Liverpool- road, Islington, builder. Thomas Trulock, Shaftesbury- terrace, Piinlico, gentleman. John A. Cummintr, Alresford, Southampton. Matthew Hancock, Holly Farm, Seabridge, farmer. John Burden, jun, Ledbury, tailor and draper. Jas. M. l'ascoe and J. H. Maw, Manchester, manufacturers. James Henry Billingham, Birmingham, baker. John Jones, Birmingham, agent and collector. William Bates, Nottingham, chair mak- jr. Nathaniel Barnsdall, Basford, Nottinghamshire, book- keeper. David Alexander Inglis, Liverpool, retail dealer in wine and beer. Noah George Jordan, Liverpool, butcher. David Heathcote, Sheffield, builder and nail maker. David Rogers, Brill, Buckinghamshire, miller. John Glasson, St Ives, Cornwall, innkeeper and blacksmith. Mary Bradfield, Guildford, Surrey. John Carr, Middieton, Durham, grocer. John Bell, West Hartlepool, Durham, publican. Luke Ciipsham, Dunston, Lincolnshire, builder. Henry Cliff, Edstaston, Salop, cattle jobber. William Hobbs, Northampton, clicker. Thomas Palmer, Plymouth, rope and twine manufacturer. Seth Burge, Cogan Pill, Llandough, Glamorganshire, baker. James Atkin, Upton, Somersetshire, baker. William Woodhead, Bradford, journeyman stuff finisher. Millicent Batigan, Hanley, Staffordshire, grocer. James Holder, Clifton- on- Teme, Worcestershire, plumber. Charles Henry Whaphain, Heathfield, Sussex, farmer. Thomas Lloyd. Maescanot, Pencarreg, Carmarthenshire, labourer. Thomas Austin, Lockley Wood, Hinstock, Salop, carpenter. j. Jones, Derby and Repton, Derby shire, clerk to Local Board of Health, John Wood, Fullog House, Glamorganshire. Richard Williams Harvey, Chacewater, Cornwall, porter merchant. Thomas Rheese, The Lake, Montgomeryshire, farmer. John Andrew M'Donald, Liverpool. Jamea Staunton, Liverpool, painter. Edward Whitaker, Littleborough, Lancashire, engineer. William Pusey, Chippenham, Bucks, bricklayer. George Hopewell, Chard, Somersetshire, general shopkeeper. William Cotton, Congleton, Cheshire, silk throwster. John Beaumont, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, wheelwright. William Warren, Fenton, Staffordshire, licensed- victualler. Jonas Tetley. Morley, Yorkshire, grocer and cloth weaver. Jas. Atack, Earlsheaton, Yorkshire, tailor and blanket manufacturer. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. Alexander Dewar, Glasgow, hotel keeper. John Forbes. Tornagawn, farmer. Hugh Kennedy, Ayr, baker. THE POPE.— The Express of Friday evening publishes a diplo- matic correspondence relating to the affairs of the Pope, from which it appears that an offer has been made by Lord Russell, in the case of his Holiness being compelled to quit Rome, which the Minister seemed to think not improbable, to give him the pro- tection of the British Mediterranean fleet, and an asylum in t:_ a Island of Malta, until he has determined on his ultimaj^ destination. \ ATTEMPTED WIFE MUKDEE AT PLYMOUTH.— Joseph Fennell was on Monday brought up on remand, before the magistrate at Stonehouse, Plymouth, on the charge of attempting to murder his wife by cutting her throat while she was asleep in bed. The woman, who is in a fair way of recovery, gave her husband an excellent character for kindness and attention to her, and attri- buted the outrage on herself to insanity— an explanation which was strongly borne out by the rambling, incoherent tale the man told when called on for his defence. The prisoner was committed for trial. Printed and Published by WILLIAM CHABLES CLEMENT, at the Office, 170, Strand, in the Parish of St Clement Danes, in the City and Liberty of Westminster.— SUNDAY, JAN, 18,1863.