SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1863.—( LATEST EDITION.) mw AND SPORTING CHRONICLE. WITH GRATUITOUS SUPPLEMENT. The early publication commences at Five o'Clock on Saturday Mornings.— Agents for Ireland, Messrs Smith and Son, 21, Lower Sackville- street, Dublin. Foreign Agent, Mr Cowie, St Ann's- lane, General Post Office. STAMPED EDITION, SIXPENCE; UNSTAMPED, FIVEPENCE. Office, 170, Strand. TO ADVERTISERS— Advertisements not exceeding eight lines are charged 5s each, and Is for every extra line. They cannot be received AFTER POUR O'CLOCK on Friday afternoon. Post Ojffice Orders must be made payable at the Strand Post Office to William. Clement. Postage stamps not taken. T1 rpniRSK SPRING" MEETING will take place on JL Tuesday and Wednesday, the 14th and 15th ot April, 1863. FIRST DAY.— The SOWERBY PLATE of 25 sovs ( Handicap); a winner ot « ny handicap after the weights are published to carry 31b, twice/ lb efitra; 1 sov entrance, to go to the funds; T. Y. C. Any number of horses « he property of the same person may start in this race. To close and ® ThCE HU^ CST^ olTlaie the value of 100 sovs, for half bred • horses only, that have been regularly and fairly hunted with any esta- blished pack of foxhounds in the comities of York and Durham, and have not at anv time previous to starting been in any public training stable or liable to race horse duty; five years old list / lb, six and aged 12st 41b: gentlemen riders ( professionals, grooms, or servants ex- cluded) ; 1 sov entrance, to go to the funds; about two nnles and a halt; certificates from masters of hounds only; and pedigree to be produced at the time of entry; a winner before starting 51b extra; the winner to Kive two dozen of chamnagne to the committee. To close and name the first Tuesday in March.' Masters of hounds are requested to be parti- cular as to granting certificates. PRESENT SUBSCRIBERS, IHE ALB RIGIITON HUNT STEEPLE CHASES are POSTPONED until Monday, March 23. For par- ticulars apply to Mr John Wadlow, Clerk of tne Course, Shiffnall. STEEPLE M Mr J. Lancaster Capt Tate Mr R. Vyner Sir Geo. Strickland Mr C. L. Fox Mr J. Cookson Capt Markham Sir Oeo. Wombwell Mr W. Proude Mr E. Knight Captain Kendall Major Coates Sir Maxwell Wallace Mr Rudston Read Mr W. Driffield Mr F. Watt Capt J. Walker Hon R. Lawley Mr S. T. Scrope, jun Mr H. Crawshaw Mr J. Hutton Mr Elwon Mr G. L. Fox Mr F. A. Mi! bank Mr P. R. Hammond Mr II. M. Stapylton Mr J. G. Rex Mr H. Hood Mr Hopper Mr Jno. Bell Mr V. Surtees Lord Middleton Sir C. Slingsby Hon H. Lawley Hon E. Lascelles Mr G. S. Thompson Mr It. Bower Mr H. H. Forster Mr C. Hopkinson Mr Darley Mr S. Bateman Mr R. Swann Mr T. Bower Mr W. Sharpe Mr T. W. Drinkrow Mr J. H. Cowper Mr R. Graham Hon W. Pennington Mr F. Bell Mr A. Macbean MrS. Cass Mr W. S. Bruere Capt Turton Mr L. Peckitt Mr W. Hall Mr H. Smithson Mr A. Swarbreck .„..,„ » * SECOND DAY.— The SILVER CUP, a piece of Plate, value 50 sovs, for half bred horses onlv, that have been regularly and fairly hunted with any established pack of foxhounds in the counties of York and Dur- ham, and have not at. any time previous to starting been in any public training stable or liable to race horse duty; five years old list 71b, six 12st 41b, aged 12st 9ib; gentlemen riders ( professionals, grooms, and servants excluded); 1 sov entrance, to go to the funds; distance about one mile and three- quarters; certificates from masters of hounds only, and pedigree to be produced at the time of entry; the winner of the Hunt Cup for 1863 to be excluded, and the second to carry 51b extra; not accumulative. To close and name the first Tuesday in March. The NORTH- RIDING FARMER'S COP, a piece of Plate, presented by F. A. Milbank, Esq, value 100 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 2 sovs each, for half bred horses that have been bona fide the property of tenant farmers of the North Riding of Yorkshire since the 1st. of January, 1863, and have been fairly and regularly hunted with any established pack of foxhounds in the counties of York or Durham, and have not at any time previous to starting been in any public training stable or liable to race horse duty; four year olds list, five list 101b, six and aged 12st 31b; a winner two years in succession with the same horse to retain the cup; to be ridden by tenant farmers or their sons ( professionals or grooms excluded); certificates from masters of hounds and pedigree to be pro- duced at the time of entry; a winner once to carry 51b, twice 81b extra; two miles. To close and name the first Tuesday in March. Nominations received by Messrs Weatherby; R. Johnson, York; or by the Clerk of the Course. The Marquis of JVYLESBURY,| STEWARDS. Mr C. Swarbreck Mr J. Yorke Mr W. Garforth Mr J. M'Adam Viscount Neville Mr C. D. Barstow Mr J. Cadman Mr T. S. Walker Mr E. Crawshaw Capt Fife Mr T. W. Bulkeley Mr W. Robinson Mr T. Pickering Mr R. Elliott Col Baker Capt H. A. Bowyer Mr II. Scott Mr C L. Preston Mr R. Barker Mr G. Brown Capt Molyneux Capt R. Scarth Sir D. Cayley Hon E. Duncombe MrH. Van Strawbenzie Mr D. Hope Johnstone Major Bell Mr Tweedy ARKET HARBOROUGH CHASES. The WELTER STAKES, a Sweepstakes of 25 sovs each. 10 ft, for horses that have never won a handicap steeple chase or hurdle race up to the lime of starting; lostone each: eight different owners to enter or the race will not be run; about three miles, over the steeple chase course; the winner to pay 10 sovs towards expenses. To close and name to Mr T. Marshall, C. C., Northampton; or Messrs Weatherby, Old Burlington- street, London, on or before Tuesday, March 3. The DEALERS' STAKES, a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 50 sovs added, for horses that have never won a handicap steeple chase or hurdle race up to the time of starting; 12st 71b each; the winner to be sold for 150 sovs, if demanded; any horse starting in this race " can be claimed under the Newmarket Rule; about three miles, over the steeple chase course; the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses. To close and name to Mr T. Marshall, C. C., Northampton, on or before March 20. CONDITIONS.— The races will be run under the Market Harborough Rules. Every horse must be cantered past the Stand before startimr, the owner of any horse that does not do so will be fined 1 sov. Each rider to pay 5s for weighing. All objections must be made in writing by 1 o'clock on the day of the race : 5 sovs must be lodged with Mr Marshall before any such objection can be entered into ; and should the objection be considered frivolous bv the stewards, the 5 sovs will be forfeited. All stakes and forfeits to be paid to the Clerk of the Course, or Messrs Weatherby, by 11 a. m. on the day of the races. No horsemen will be allowed to ride over the fences, and they will only be allowed in the. winning field on the payment of 10s. The riders to meet at the Stand at 10 a. m. on the morning of the races, to bo shown over the course. The colours must be declared to Mr T. Marshall, C. C., North- ampton, on Friday, March 20; anybody whose colours are not in the Racing Calendar neglecting to do this will be fined 1 sov; any one riding in the wrong colours will be fined 2 sovs. The Grand Stand will be placed in the large field one mile from Mar- ket Uarborough, close to where the brook is jumped, and where the start and finish will also take place. M Sir GEORGE STRICKLAND, Mr G. LANCASTER, Clerk of the Course. Mr R. JOHNSON, York, Judge and Handicapper. Mr G. DAWSON, Starter. NORTHAMPTON and PYTCHLEY HUNT, 1863.— The following stakes CLOSE on Tuesday, March 3, either to Messrs Weatherby, London; or Mr T. Marshall, Northampton :— FIRST DAY.— The STAND PLATE of 50 sovs ( Handicap), for three year Olds and upwards; one mile. The COUNTY Cup STAKES; two miles. SECOND DA Y.— EARL SPENCER'S PLATE of 100 sovs ( Handicap); about three- quarters of a mile, straight. The DELAPRE HANDICAP for all ages. ALTHORP PARK STAKES ; course half a mile. For full particulars see Sheet Calendar, No. 5. 1 The Duke of BEAUFORT, 1 Earl SPENCER, ^ Stewards. Earl of WESTMORELAND, J Mr T. MARSHALL, Clerk of the Course. BATH and SOMERSET COUNTY MEETING, May 12 and 13.— The following stakes close on or before Tues- day week, March 3d, to Messrs Weatherby, 6, Old Burlington- street, London, or to Mr Reynolds, 15, Seymour- street, Bath:— FIRST DAY.— The BATH HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft. if declared by 8 o'clock the night before running, with 100 sovs added, for three year olds and upwards, & c; one mile. SECOND DAY.— The BADMINTON STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 100 sovs added, for all ages; weight for age, & c; straight half mile. For full particulars see Sheet Calendar. Mr REYNOLDS, 15, Seymour- street, Bath, Secretary. -\ TEWTON SUMMER MEETING, 1863.— ll WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10.— The GOLBORNE PARK STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies and geldings 8st 71b; a winner once before starting to carry 31b, twice 61b extra; maidens having started three times and never having received 20 sovs for being second allowed 31b, if five times 51b; second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; Golborne Course. To name as for the Great Newton Handicap. The GREAT NEWTON HANDICAP of 200 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, 2 sovs entrance to go to the fund; the winner of any race after the weights are published value 100 sovs to carry 51b, of 200 sovs 71b, of two or more 101b, and if of the value of 500 sovs to carry 121b, and the second horse 51b extra; penalties accumulative up to 121b; the second to receive 20 sovs out of the stakes, and the winner to pay 10 sovs to- wards the expenses of the judge, starter, & c; to start at the Golborne Course, and go once round. To close and name to Messrs Weatherby, London; to Mr Johnson, York; or to Mr J. Bake, Bird's Cliff, Cheetham Hill, near Manchester, on Tuesday, March 3. THURSDAY.— A GOLD CCP, value 10# sovs ( the gift of the Lord of the manor), added to a Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds and upwards; second to receive 20 sovs out of the stakes; a winner of any handicap value 100 sovs after the weights are published 71b, of two or one of 200 sovs 101b extra; the winner to pay 5 sovs to- wards the expenses of the judge, starter, and haudicapper; two miles. To name as for the Great Newton Handicap. FRIDAY.— The LYME PARK STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 sovs added, for two year olds; colts8st 101b, fillies and geldings 8st 71b; a winner of 50 sovs at any one time before starting 31b, of two or 100 sovs 71b, or of the Golborne Park Stakes or St Helens'Purse 101b extra; maidens having started thrice aud never received 20 sovs for running second allowed 31b, if five times 51b; second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; Red House in ( about five fur- longs). To name as for the Great Newton Handicap. SOUTH LANCASHIRE TRADESMEN'S STAKES of ico sovs, added to a Han- dicap Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; the winner of any handicap value 100 sovs after the publication of the weights to carry 71b, of two or of the Great Newton Handicap or Gold Cup 101b, or of both those races 121b extra; second to receive 20 sovs out of the stakes, and the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; 2 sovs entrance to go to the fund; about one mile and a quarter. To name as for the Great Newton Handicap, The Earl of WILTON, The Earl of WESTMORELAND, Captain WHITE, W. J. LEGH, Esq, M. P., and G. PAYNE. Esq, j Mr RICHARD JOHNSON, Judge and Handicapper. Mr JAMES BAKE, Clerk of the Course. JCYV 4 Stewards. ABERGAVENNY RACES AND MONMOUTH- SHIRE HUNT MEETING are fixed for Thursday and Friday, the 9th and 10th of April, 1863. FIRST DAY, THURSDAY.— The MONMOUTHSHIRE STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 40 sovs added, for horses that have never won aplateor stake value 50 sovs; heats, about one mile; three year olds 7st 51b, four year olds 8st 81b, five year olds 9st, six aud aged 9st 31b; entire horses 31b extra ; horses bred in the county of Monmouth allowed 31b. The HUNT HUBDLE RACE of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 25 sovs added, for horses bona fide the property of subscribers of not less than 5 sovs to the Herefordshire Hounds, or of members of the Monmouthshire Hunt Club, and that have been hunted not less than twelve times with Lord Tredegar's or any established pack of foxhounds, and that have not been In a training stable since the 1st of November, 1862; four year olds list, five year olds list 71b, six and aged 12st; the winner of a hunt hurdle race or steeple chase 7lb extra; a winner of a publie race or steeple chase not allowed to enter; two miles, over six hurdles; gentlemen riders; jockeys 71b extra: certificates from the masters of the respec tive hunts to be forwarded with the entries. The OPEN STEEPLE CHASE, a Handicap of 10 sovs each, 5 ft, and 3 only If declared by the 27th March, with 80 sovs added; to be handicapped between 10 and 13 stone ; if the highest weight accepting be under 13st, to be raised thereto, and the others in proportion ; the winner of any steeple chase after the publication of the weights to carry 71b extra; four miles of fair hunting country. The OPEN HURDLE RACE, a Handicap Hurdle Race of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, and 1 only if declared by 27th March, with 25 sovs added by the fund; if the highest weight accepting be under list 71b to be raised thereto, and the others in proportion; two miles, over six flights of hurdles. SECOND DAY, FRIDAY.- The LADIES' PLATE, a Handicap of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, if declared by the 27th March, with 25 sovs added; about twa miles; gentlemen riders; jockeys Olb extra; if the highest weight accept- ing be under list 71b, to be raised to that, and the others in proportion. The CLUB STAKES of 10 sovs each, 5 ft, with 50 sovs added, for horses bona fide the property of and to be ridden by members of a fox hunting or racing club, elected by ballot, or officers in the army, navy, militia or volunteers; 12st each; three miles over the Steeple Chase Course ; a winner of any steeple chase of 80 sovs 51b, 100 sovs 71b, 150 sovs 101b, 200 sovs 141b, and 300 sovs 211b extra ; gentlemen never having ridden the winner of a steeplechase value 100 sovs allowed 51b. The LLANDILO SELLING STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 sovs added; three year olds 9st. 41b, four year olds lust 131b, five year olds list 51b, six and aged list 101b; the winner to be sold for 150 sovs; if entered to be sold for 100 sovs to be allowed 101b, if for 80 sovs 141b, if for 60 sovs 181b, if for 40 sovs 221b, and if for 20 sovs 281b; the winner to be sold by auction Immediately after the race, and the surplus, if anv, to go to the fund; one mile and a distance; mares and geldings allowed 51b. The HUNT STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 25 sovs added, for horses bona fide the property of members of the Monmouthshire Hunt Club, and that have been hunted with the Monmouthshire, Lord Trede- gar's, or the Itton Llangibby Foxhounds ; 12st each ; gentlemen riders, to be qualified by a committee of the Hunt Club; the winner of any hunt steeple chase or hurdle race to carry 71b extra. Other conditions the same as the Hunt Hurdle Race 141b extra; three miles over the Steeple Chase Course. The SCURRY STEEPLE CHASE, a piece of plate given by W. R. Stretton, Esq, with a purse of sovereigns added by the members of the Monmouth- shire Hunt, for horses bona fide the property of farmers resident in the county, over whose land the Monmouthshire Hounds hunt, or trades- men who are in the habit of hunting in the csunty; to be ridden by farmers, tradesmen, or their sons; jockeys 71b extra; horses to have been in the possession of the present owner since the 1st of January last, and during that time not to have been in a public training stable; four year olds lOst, five year olds lOst 121b, six and aged list 71b; three miles over the Steeple Chase Course. CONDITIONS.— Entrance, 10s each horse, towards scales and weights, which, in all cases, must accompany the entry. Three horses, the pro- perty of different owners, to start for each race, or the public money will not be added. Horses to stand at the house of a subscriber of 1 sov to the fund, and all former stakes to have been paid, or not entitled though a winner. All horses to be plated by a smith who is a subscriber of one sovereign to the fund. The Open Steeple Chase, Club Stakes, Open Hurdle Race, and Ladies' Plate to close and name to the secretary Chase, and the Scurry Steeple Chase, to close and name to the secretary ( enclosing stakes, entrance fee, and the colours of the riders), between the hours of 1 and 9 o'clock in the evening of Wednesday, the 8th of April. All disputes to be settled by the stewards or whom they may appoint, and their decision to be final, and not subject to any appeal to a court of law. All other rules as at Newmarket. Any jockey riding In different colours to those advertised on the card will be fined one I sovereign. No deduction from winners, and all stakes paid on Satur- 4 day morning, the 11th, at 10 o'clock. The grand stand and booths will ne let by auction, on the race course, at u of Monday, March 30th. Sir JOSEPH BAILEY, Bart, I c(. Major M'DONNELL, ' j- Stewards. , , „ Mr J. WATKINS, hon sec, 26, High- street. Stewards' ordinary on Thursday, at the Angel Hotel. Full dress ball on Friday, at the Swan Hotel. BADEN- BADEN ( Germany) RACES will take place on Wednesday the 2d, Saturday the 5th, and Monday the 7th of September, 1863. ' WEDNESDAY, SEPT 2.— The CONTINENTAL ST LEGER of 500f ( about 20 sovs), h ft, with 10, OOOf ( about 400 sovs) added, for entire horses and mares, three year olds, of every decription, foaled and reared on the Continent, 56 kilos ( ab > ut 8st 111b) each; continental horses, bred out of France, allowed 3| kilos ( about 81b); the second to receive l, 500f. ( about 60 sovs) out of the stakes; distance about 3,000 metres ( about a mile and seven furlongs). To close and name on the 1st of March, be- fore 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Every entry will be declined that is not accompanied— 1st, by the amount of the entrance money or forfeit, and secondly, by a certificate signed by the owner of the horse, giving his age, pedigree, colour, and description, and the country in which he was foaled and reared tili two years of age. Ages from the 1st of January. The colours of the jockeys must be declared in the letter of nomination, or a fine of 20f will be in- flicted, to go to the fund. Nominations to be made to Messrs Weatherby. London; to M. Grandhomme, 30, Rue de Gramont, Paris; or to M Vogler, Frederichs- strasse, 228, Berlin. For flijl particulars of this meeting see Racing Calendar, No, V., p. 24. WETIIERBY STEEPLE CHASES, to be run for on Friday, March 20,1863, on the Banks of the Wharfe, near the town of Wetherby. A HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs each, 2 forfeit, with 50 sovs added; the second horse to save his stake, and the winner to pay 5 sovs towards expenses; a winner of any steeple chase after the publication of the weights to carry 7ib extra; the entry to close on the 3d of March; colours of the riders to be sent at the time of entrance; over about three miles of a fair hunting country; to start at half- past one. The HUNTERS' STAKES, 5 sovs each, with 25 sovs added; gentlemen riders. The FARMERS'STAKES of 2 sovaeach, p. p., witb 20 sovs added. The SELLING RACE of 20 fovs; 1 sov entrance. All disputes to be determined and settled by the stewards, and their decision to be final. Nominations for any of the above stakes will be received bv the Clerks of the Course, or by the secretary, William Bur- nett, jun, Wetherby. Capt GUNTER. 1 Viscount NEVILLE, Upwards Sir J. D. FITZGERALD, f= « ^ arQS- Lieut- Col MARKHAM, I Messrs J. KNOWLES and W. HILL, Clerks of the Course. Mr RICHARD JOHNSON, York, Judge and Handicapper. ORETON- IN- MARSH STEEPLE CHASES will take place on Thursday, Feb 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 value once 51b, twice or lt) 0 sovs ldb. or 200 sovs 141b extra; no horse to carry more than 141b extra ; horses having started in a steeple chase or hurdle race without winning al- lowed once 51b. twice 101b, three times 14lb : 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. As this race did not fill on the 17th, it will be kept open till the 25th February. 1863. The Earl of COVENTRY, ") Sir CHARLES RUSHOUT RU3HOUT, Bart, VStewards. Colonel PEACH, J _ RICHARD FOX, Secretary. IHORNEY OPEN COURSING MEETING will be held, by the kind permission of his Grace the Duke of Bedford, on 24th February instant, and succeeding days, when the following stakes will be run for : The ABBEY STAKES, for dog and bitch puppies of 1831; entrance £ 3 20s each. The BEDFORD STAKES, for all- aged greyhounds, at £ 3 10s each. The CLUB STAKES, for all- aged greyhounds, at £ 2 2s each; for mem- bers only. The above stakes will close on the night of drawing. Mr WARWICK. Judge. ROBERT SCOTNEY, Hon Sec. T THE FOLKESTONE MILITARY and OPEN STEEPLE CHASES will take place on Wednesday, March 25, 1863. The following stakes will be run for :— An OPEN HANDICAP, 60 sovs added, 2 eovs entry, to go to the fund. Entries to close, name, and pay, to Mr Ward, Family Hotel, Sandgate, on or before the 5t'n March, 1863 ; about three miles and a half, fair hunting country. Should the highest weight accepting be under 12 stone, to be raised to that, and the rest in proportion. The SOUTH EASTERN DISTRICT MILITARY CUP, value at least 50 sovs, 5 sovs entry, 3 sovs forfeit, for horses that have been bona fide the pro- petry of officers quartered in the South Eastern District since Feb 1st, 1863; 12 stone ; over about three miles of fair hunting country. Con- ditions as for Grand Military Gold Cup ; to be ridden by officers on full pay of the army. Entries to close and name to Mr Ward, Family Hotel, Saudgate, on or before March 18th, 1863. BARON ROTHSCHILD'S PLATE, for horses the property of residents in the borough of Hythe, or officers quartered at Shorncliffe. The HUNTERS' STAKES, for horses that have been regularly hunted with the East Kent and Tickham Foxhounds during the present seassn. A SELLING RACE, for beaten horses; 2 sovs entry, 15 sovs added; weight for age; selling allowances; two miles and a half. Three horses, the property of different owners, to start for each race, or the public money will not be added. All disputes to be settled by the Stewards, and their decision to be final. For further particulars apply, Mr Ward, Family Hotel, Sandgate. ' Mr R. JOHNSON, of York, Handicapper. Sir J. D. BLIGIl, K. C. B. \ Major- Gen Hon A. A. DALZELL, I Col TAYLOR C. B., Licut- Col TOMKINSON, F. BROCKMAN, Esq, M. F. IL, [- Stewards. Major- Gen HANKEY, Col DICKSON, C. B., V. C., Lieut- Col IIANKEY, 83d, Cant H. MARSHALL, 9ihLancers, T" E HERTS HUNT STEEPLE CHASES will take place at Hitchin, on Thursday, April 9, 1863. The HUNTERS' STAKE of 5 sovs eaca, 3 ft, with 60 sovs added, for horses the property of gentlemen subscribing not less than £ 15 a year to either of the follwing hunts, viz:— Lord Dacre's, the Oakley, the Puckeridge, or the Cambridgeshire; and to have been the property of their present owners from the 1st of January, 1863, and to have been regularly hunted with either of the above packs during the season of 1862- 63. and that have never started in any but hunt steeple chases; 12st each; the winner of any steeple chase to carry 71b extra; about three miles; to be ridden by gentlemen, farmers, or their sons. The FARMERS' PLATE of 50 sovs, added to a Sweepstake of 3 sovs each; for horses the property of fanners occupying net less than 100 acres of land within the limits of either of the four aforesaid hunts. All con- ditions to be the same as m the Hunters' Stakes. A PURSE of 50 sovs, given by the Herts Hunt Club, added to a Sweep- stake of 2 sovs each; for horses the property of farmers resident and holding not less than 100 acres of land within the limits of Lord Dacre's Hunt only. Conditions as above. The OPEN STEEPLE CHASE, a Sweepstake of 10 sovs each, 3 ft, with 100 sovs added; list 71b each; the winner of any steeple chase or hurdle race value 50 sovs to carry 71b extra or of two of 50 sovs or one of 100 sovs 121b extra, of 200 sovs 201b extra, and of 300 sovs 281b extra; the second in any steeple chase value 200 sovs or more to carry 71b extra; any horse having started three times and not having won allowed 71b; about three miles; gentlemen riders allowed 51b. To close and name to the secretary, at the Sun Inn, Hitchin, on or before Tnesday, the 31st of March, between the hours of 5 and 7 o'clock in the evening. The entrance money in the two farmers' races, and the forfeitsin the other two races, to be paid at the time of nominating, or the nomination will not be received. The stewards will be authorised to pay the stakes to whom they may think entitled ; and from whose decision ( or whomsoever they may appoint) there shall be no appeal either to a court of law or equity. Their decisions in all matters shall be final. Three horses to start in each race or the public money will not be added. The second horse in each race to save his stake. The colours to be declared at the time of entry, under a penalty of MS; which penalty will also be enforced on any jockey riding in wrong colours. All stakes will be paid at the Sun Inn, Hitchin, on the even- ing of the races. Market Harborough rules will be adhered to in all cases. The Earl of STRATH MORE, of St Paul's Walden, 1 F. P. DELME RADCLIFFE, Esq, of The Priory, J Hitchin, CHARLES EDWARD PRIME, Esq, Hitchin, JOHN GERARD LEIGH, Esq. Luton Hoo, JAMES LAYTON, Esq, of the Wilderness, Baldock,) LIONEL AMES, Esq, the Hyde, St Albans, Treasurer. ERNEST HAWKINS, Esq, Hitchin, Honorary Secretary. CHIPPING NORTON STEEPLE CHASES will take place on Thursday, March 5, 18G3. The FREE HANDICAP is closed. The CNITED HUNTERS' STAKES, a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, with 20 sovs added, for horses that have been regularly hunted during the pre- sent season with the Heythrop, Cotswold, Warwickshire, Bicester, or Old Berkshire Foxhounds ( certificates from masters to be produced, if required), and that have not been in any training stable for six months previous to the day of running; weight for age; four years list, five years 12st, six years and aged 13st 71b; ages from the 1st May; a winner of a steeple chase or hurdle race 71b extra, twice 141b; about three miles; to be ridden by gentlemen, farmers, or tradesmen; qualified persons not having ridden the winner of a steeple chase allowed 51b. To close and name by 5 p. m., February 26, to the Hon Secretary, Chipping Norton. A SELLING STEEPLE CHASE of 2 sovs each, with 15 sovs added; 12st each; the winner to be sold for 60 sovs; if entered to be sold for 50 sovs allowed 71b, if for 40 sovs 141b, 30 sovs 211b, 20 sovs 281b; the winner to iold by auction after the race, and any surplus over the selling price to go to the fund, two miles and a half. To close and name to the Hon Secretary, Chipping Norton, the uight before the race. FARMERS' CUP, a silver cup, for horses bona fide the property of tenant farmers residing within 20 miles of Chipping Norton, and that have been in their possession since January, 1863; weights and condi- tions as for the Hunters' Stakes; to close and name as for the Selling Stakes; professional jockeys allowed to ride in this race by carrying 71b extra; 10s entrance, to go to the second horse. Col THOMAS, ) H. GRISEWOOD, Esq, ^ Stewards. . C. T. LINDOW. Esq. J R. S. JAMES, Hon Secretary. j- Stewards. FARMERS' STEEPLE CHASE will take place at CHERTSEY, on Friday, 13th day of March, 1863. FIRST RACE- MATCH. Mr Greville's Lazarus Owner Mr Baker's Mungo Captain Ewart LazaruB to receive 51b: about three miles; the winner to give one dozen of champagne to the race dinner. SECOND RACE.— FARMERS' STEEPLE CHASE, a Sweepstakes of 1 sov each, with a handsome silver cup added, for horses bona fide the pro- perty of farmers, or s" ns of farmers, that hunt regularly with Her Ma- jesty's Staghounds and the Prince of Wales's Harriers; 12st each; about three miles; to be ridden by farmers or their sons; five horses to start or no race; in case of a race, the second horse to receive the entrance money. To close and name to Mr Biddlecombe, Swan Inn, Chertsey, at 6 o'clock in the evening before the race. THIRD RACE.— DRAG RACE, a Sweepstakes of 2 sovs each, with a purse added by the Household Brigade, for horses that have been regu larly hunted with the " drag;" list each; about three miles; the winner of nny steeple chase ( matches and farmers' races excepted) to carry 71b extra, if two or more 141b extra; to be ridden by gentlemen, farmers, or sons of farmers, who have regularly hunted with the First Life Guards Drag- hounds, and the rider of a winner of an open steeple chase to carry 71b extra, if two or more 141b extra. To close and name as in the Farmers' Race. FOURTH RACE.— CONSOLATION SCRAMBLE, a Sweepstakes of 10s each, for horses of all denominations; catch weights; about three miles. To close and name after the third race. All disputes to be settled by the stewards, and their decision to be final. Market Harbro' rules. No horse or rider allowed to start in any race that is not approved of by the stewards. There will be a dinner after the races at the Swan Inn, Chertsey. A. W. F. GREVILLE, Esq, First Life Guards,"! Hon F. C. HOWARD, Coldstream Guards, Uf„„.„ wi<, BENJAMIN WAY, Esq, Denham, > Stewards. SAMUEL BAKER, Esq, Iver. J Mr BIDDLECOMBE, Clerk of the Course. Mr HENRY H. COZENS, 1st Life Guards, Cavalry Barracks, Windsor, Secretary. BANGOR ( Flintshire) STEEPLE CHASES will take place on Friday, the 20th of March, 1863. 1. A STEEPLE CHASE of 1 sov each, with a Silver Cup and 25 sovs given by the gentlemen of the hunt; also 50 sovs added by Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart, for horses bred within the limits of this hunt, which have never been in a public training stable, and have been since Jan 1, 1863. in the possession of and regularly hunted by farmers, innkeepers, or tradesmen with his hounds; four year olds list, five year olds list 91b, six year olds aad aged 12st; second horse to receive 10 sovs; pro- fessional riders excluded; winners once 71b extra, more than once 101b extra. 2. An AMATEUR STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, with a Silver Cup added, for horses which belong to gentlemen residing within the limits of Sir W. W. Wynn's country, and have been regularlv hunted with his hounds; 12st each ; winners 71b extra ; gentlemen riders. 3. A STEEPLE CHASE of 2 sovs each, with a silver cup and 50 sovs added; for horses which bona fide belong to farmers, innkeepers, and tradesmen, and have been hunted with the following packs, viz, Sir W. W. Wynn's, the Cheshire, North Staffordshire, Shropshire, Ludlow, Al- brighton, Mr Meynell Ingram's, or with any established pack in North Wales; second horse to receive 10 sovs; weights and regulations the same as in race No 1. 4. An AMATEUR STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs, with a silvet cup added; for horses which belong to and have been regularly bunted by gentle- men with Sir W. W. Wynn's, the Cheshire, North Staffordshire, Shrop- shire, Ludlow, Albrighton Foxhounds, Mr Meynell Ingram's, or with any established pack in North Wales; weights 12st each; winners 71b extra; gentlemen riders. 5. OPEN STEEPLE CHASE of 1 sov entrance, with 10 sovs added, for horses under 15 hands; three to start or no race; catch weights. 6. OPEN STEEPLE CHASE, for beaten horses, of 1 sov each, with 20 sovs added; same weights as No. 1. To be entered in the weighing stand im- mediately after race No. 4. 7. OPEN PONY RACE of 10 SOYS, over about two miles of the Steeple Chase Course; qualification, under 14 hands. To name and measure before starting. No entrance money. First race at 12 o'clock. All disputes to be referred to the Stewards, and their decision to be final. Any person riding over any fence in the course will be fined 1 sov. All the above, except the Pony Race, to be over about three miles of fair hunting country. Entries to' be made at the Wynnstay Arms, Wrexham, on Thursday, 19th March, at 3 o'clock, either personally or by letter, enclosing the entrance money, addressed to " The Steeple Chase Committee, Wynnstay Arms, Wrexham." Col the Hon WELLINGTON H, S. COTTON, \ Sir W. W. WYNN, Bart, M. P., Major OWEN, ^- Stewards. The Hon LLOYD KENYON, EDMUND PEEL, Esq, J Capt FRANCIS OWEN, Clerk of the Course, Bangor, near Wrexham. HENLEY- IN- ARDEN STEEPLE CHASES will take place on Monday, March 23, 1863. > UBLIC COURSING JUDGE, Mr. SPAFFORD, Boothby House, near Lincoln. E. GRAND NATIONAL EXHIBITION of SPORTING and other DOGS will be held at Ashburnliam Hall, King's- road, Chelsea, adjoining Cremorne, on Monday, March 23d, and five following days, under the patronage of the nobility and gentry, including The Marquis of Donegal. The Earl of Coventry. The Earl of Buchan. The Earl of Stamford and Warrington. Lord Wliarncllffe. Lord Fitzhardinge. Lord G. Loftus. Viscount Ranelagh. Right Hon Lord Proby. The Hon R. C. Hill, The Hon C. S. Verreker. Sir R. J. Clifton, M. P. Sir 11. Hamilton, Bart. Sir Charies Aldis. Gen Sir J. Phillips. Gen W. M. Rumsay. Col Brownlow Knox. Col Martin. Capt C. Cooke. Capt M. Garnier. Capt Shackel. Capt C. D. Brickman, & c, and Several ladies of distinction. Particulars next week. £ 1,000 in PRIZES will be GIVEN AWAY. The extraordinary excitement caused by the announcement of the assemblage together of the breed of the fiuest animals in creation next to the horse continues to increase daily as the time draws near for the closingof the entries on the 2d March next. Indeed, the application for stalls are so numer- us from all parts of the country, that, notwith- standing the enlargement of the hall to twice its original size, the pro- prietor will feel obliged by an early application, to prevent disappoint- ment ; but the public may rest assured that every attention will be paid to the numerous exhibitors and noble patrons who have interested themselves in this national exhibition. Letters, with suggestions from noblemen, ladies of the highest rank, sportsmen, gentlemen, farmers, and all Interested in the breed of this faithful animal have received the greatest attention; indeed, the proprietor of the hall feels grateful for every communication. Mr E. T. Smith refers back with pleasure to the patronage that he has hitherto received in liis public capacity at Drury- lane Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre, the Royal Cremorne Gardens," and every place where he has catered for the amuse- ment of the public, and having kept faith to the letter for so many years, is determined that on this occasion, and for future exhibitions, every care shall be taken to prevent favours. In par- ticular, being shown to any person at the exhibitions held on this property. Letters have also been received, complaining of the appointment of judges on former occasions, and requesting to know who are the judges for the present Exhibition. Mr E. T. Smith begs to assure exhibitors and subscribers that the selection of judges will take place from gentlemen of high reputation, known ho- nour, integrity, and position in society, and fully competent to de- cide upon the merits of the different dogs exhibited for prizes; but Mr Smith, for the same reason, thinks it right that the names of the judges should not be known until after the prizes are awarded, when they will be published with the prizes. The proprietor will feel obliged by the name of any gentleman qualified as judge, being forwarded to him, who will act on this occasion. Grooms, porters, and persons in charge of dogs for the Exhibition, will deliver them at. the gate to the proper persons appointed; they will have a receipt for them, but they will not be made acquainted with the number of the stall of the dog until the prizes are awarded by the judges. Ashburnham Hall, Chelsea, is the best situation in London for dog, horse, poultry, and other exhibitions, from its near proximity to the West End and Belgravia, & c. A railway station, communicating with all parts of England, will be opened March 2, within a few yards of Cremorne Gardens. The Cremorne telegraph statien is in the grounds for the conveni- ence of the public and exhibitors, for messages and instructions. The hall itself is the finest building in London, and is reached by Chelsea, Brompton, and Putney Bridge omnibuses, and by steamboats from all piers on the river, and the rail, as above mentioned. A detached building for toy, pet, and fancy dogs, separating them from the larger dogs, will be provided, at the request of several ladies, for those little animals. A fine paddock of six acres, for the exercise and trial of the dogs, will be placed at their owners' disposal— an ad- vantage not to be had at any other establishment of this kind in or near London. A large marquee will be erected for ladies and subscribers In the grounds adjoining the paddock, and the beautiful stereorama, enclosed in the large hall, will be lighted up and thrown into the promenade. A military band of music will be in attendance. The elegant gardens of Cremorne, consisting of twenty acres, will be specially opened on this occasion for exhibitors and the public during the day and evening, without extra charge, as also the magnificent ball room." Terms:— Subscribers of two guineas will be entitled to twelve tickets of admission, and to the subscribers' marquee; subscribers of one guinea to six tickets of admission and to the marquee, and a charge of 2s 6d each dog exhibited ; non- subscribers, an entrance fee of 5s each dog. Messrs Ransom, Bouverie, and Co, bankers, Pall- mall, E, will receive subscriptions and pay awards. Subscriptions can be sent either in postage stamps or Post Office order payable to E. T. Smith, at the Charing- cross office. Dogs not intended for sale should be noted as such in the entry paper, and parties sending dogs for sale only will please mention their selling price. They will be charged on the same scale as non- subscribers, with 10 per cent commission on the sale. The building will shortly be ready for inspection, as soon as the nume- rous alterations are made for the comfort of the visitors and their dogs. New entrance gates, by R. W. Kennard and Co, will be erected; a car- riage road made, to drive up to the doors of the building; the building itself enlarged and improved by Moorwood and Co's continuous gal- vanised iron sheeting, by Thomas Bartlett and assistants; fountains, vases, stataaries, and the walks through the gardens of Cremorne, with its great and enchanting attractions, will be open. SPECIAL RULES AND NOTICE— The proprietor feeds the dogs athis own expense. Exhibitors desirous ® f taking their dogs home at night, can do so, returning them, " per regulation," the following morning. The dogs to be exhibited must be delivered on Friday, March 20, or before Saturday morning, March 21, at 10 o'clock. At that hour the judges will commence awarding the prizes. Saturday and Sunday will accustom the dogs to their location, and on Monday morning, at 8 o'clock, the building will be opened for subscribers and 5s tickets. On Tuesday the admission will be 2s 6d, and on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Is each day. The prizes will be delivered to the fortunate exhibitors, or their order, at 12 o'clock on Monday, March 30. after which the public auction will commence of the dogs left for sale. The following regulation will be strictly enforced:— No person will be allowed t © take into the exhibition a stick, umbrella, or any article to excite the dogs. Persons will be appointed to take charge of these article!-, free of any charge whatever, and they will be forbidden taking any gratuity. The valuable silver cup prizes will shortly be on view, at Thomas's, silversmith, 153, New Bond- street. In addition to the numerous entries of foreign dogs, the only sur- viving Esquimaux dog, which accompanied the search for Sir John Franklin, in the Polar Regions, will be exhibited. PRIZES. DIVISION I.— SPORTING DOGS. PACK OF FOXHOUNDS, TO CONSIST OF TWENTY COUPLES, THE OPTION GIVEN OF SHOWING MIXES, SEXES, OR OF ONE. Class 1. First prize Silver Cup, value 50 guineas. Second prize Silver Cup, value 25 guineas. FOX TERRIERS. £ s d Class 2. First prize Silver Cup, value 5 o O Second prize 3 0 0 Third prize 2 0 0 BLOODHOUNDS. Class 3. Dogs.— First prize Silver Cup, value 10 10 0 Second prize 5 0 0 Class 4. Bitches.— First prize Silver Cup, value 5 0 0 Second prize 3 0 0 OTTERHOUNDS. Class 5. Dogs.— First prize Silver Cup, value 5 0 0 Second prize 3 0 0 Class 6. Bitches.— First prize Silver Cup, value 3 0 0 Second prize 2 0 0 DEERHOUNDS. Class 7. Dogs.— First prize Silver Cup, value 10 10 0 Second prize 3 0 0 Class 8. Bitches.— First prize .. Silver Cup, value 5 0 0 Second prize 3 0 0 HARRIERS. Class 9. Dogs.— First prize Silver Cup, value 10 10 0 Second prize 3 0 0 Class 10. Bitches.— First prize Silver Cup, value 5 0 0 Second prize 2 0 0 BEAGLES. Class 11. Dcga.— First prize Silver Cup, value 5 0 0 Second prize 3 0 0 Class 12. Bitches.— First prize Silver Cup, value 3 0 0 Second prize 2 0 0 GREYHOUNDS. Class 13. Dogs.— First prize Silver Cup, value 10 10 0 Second prize 5 0 0 Third prize 3 0 0 Class 14. Bitches.— First prize Silver Cup, value 5 0 0 Second prize s 0 0 Third prize 2 0 0 GREYHOUNDS. Class 13A. Dags.— First prize Silver Cup, value 21 0 0 Second prize ditto 10 10 0 Third prize ditto 5 5 0 Limited to winners or sires of winners of a 32- dog stakes. Class 13B. Bitches.— First prize Silver Cup, value 10 10 0 Second prize 5 0 0 Third prize 3 0 0 Limited to winners or dams of winners of a 32- dog stakes. POINTERS ( LARGE SIZE). Above 55 Pounds Weight. Class 15. Dogs.— First prize Silver Cup, value 10 10 0 Second prize 7 0 0 Third prize 6 0 0 Fourth prize 5 0 0 Class 16. Bitches.— First prize Silver Cup, value 10 10 0 Second prize 7 0 0 Third prize 6 0 0 POINTERS. Class 17. Dogs, not exceeding 551b— First prize Silver Cup, value 10 10 0 Second prize 7 0 0 Third prize 6 0 0 Fourth prize 5 0 0 Class 18. Bitches, not exceeding 551b— First prize Silver Cup, value 10 10 0 Second prize 7 0 0 Third prize 6 0 0 SETTERS ( ENGLISH). Class 19. Degs.— First prize Silver Cup, value 10 10 0 5 0 5 0 3 0 10 10 0 3 0 Second prize Class 20. Bitches.— First prize Siiver Cup, value Second prize SETTERS ( BLACK AND TAN). Class 21. Dogs.— First prize Silver Cup, value — Second prize 5 Class 22. Bitches.— First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize SETTERS ( IRISH). Class 23. Dogs.— First prize Silver Cup, value 10 10 Second prize 5 0 Class 24. Bitches.— First prize Silver Cup, value 5 0 Second prize 3 0 RETRIEVERS. Class 25. Dogs.— First prize .. Silver Cup, value 10 10 Second prize 5 Class 26. Bitches.- First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 3 RUSSIAN RETRIEVERS. Class 26A. Dogs.— First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 3 Class 26B. Bitches— First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 3 SPANIELS, CLUMBER. Class 27. Dogs.— First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 3 Class 28. Bitches.— First prize Silver Cup, value _ Second prize 2 0 SPANIELS ( OTHER BREEDS USED FOR SPORTING PURPOSES). Class 29. Dogs.— 1 irst prize Silver Cup, value 5 0 Second prize 3 0 Class 30. Bitches.— First prize Silver Cup, value 5 0 Second prize 2 0 DIVISION II.— DOGS NOT USED IN FIELD SPORTS. Dogs or Bitches, at the option of the Exhibitor, may be shown in all the following Classes:— MASTIFF DOGS. Class 31. First prize Silver Cup, value 5 0 0 Second prize 4 q 0 Third prize 2 0 0 NEWFOUNDLAND DOGS. Class 32. First prize Silver Cup, value 10 0 0 Second prize 5 0 0 Third prize -,,,,,, 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 3 0 5 0 MOUNT ST BERNARDS. Class 32A, First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 3 DALMATIAN DOGS. Class 33. First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 3 BULLDOGS, LARGE SIZE. Over 18 Pounds Weight. Class 34. First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 4 Third prize 2 Small size, under 18 Pounds Weight. Class 35. First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 4 Third prize 2 BULL TERRIERS. Over 10 Pounds Weight. Clsss 36. First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 4 Third prize 2 BULL TERRIERS. Under 10 Pounds Weight. Class 36A. Fir9t prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 4 Third prize 2 BLACK AND TAN TERRIERS. Over 7 Pounds Weight. Class 37. First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 4 Third prize 3 Fourth prize 2 BLACK AND TAN TERRIERS. Under 7 Pounds Weight. Silver Cup, value 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Class 38. First prize .. Second prize Third prize 3 Fourth prize 2 WHITE ENGLISH TERRIERS. Over 7 Pounds Weight. Class 39. First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 3 Third prize 2 WHITE ENGLISH TERRIERS. Under 7 Pounds Weight. Class 40. First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 3 Third prize 2 OTHER ENGLISH TERRIERS. Over 7 Pounds Weight. Class 41. First prize Silver Cup, value 4 Second prize 3 Third prize 2 Under 7 Pounds Weight. Class 42. First prize Silver Cup, value 4 Second prize 3 Third prize 2 WHITE SCOTCH TERRIERS. Over 7 Pounds Weight. Class 43. First prize Silver Cup, value 4 Second prize 3 Third prize 2 WHITE SCOTCH TERRIERS. Under 7 Pounds Weight. Class 44. First prize Silver Cup, value 4 Second prize 3 Third prize 2 FAWN SCOTCH TERRIERS. Over 7 Pounds Weight. Class 45. First Prize Silver Cup, value 4 Second prize 3 Third prize 2 FAWN SCOTCH TERRIERS. Under 7 Pounds Weight. Class 46. First prize Silver Cup, value 4 Second prize 3 Third prize 2 BLUE SCOTCH TERRIERS. Over 7 Pounds Weight. Class 47. First prize Silver Cup, value 4 Second prize 3 Third prize 2 BLUE SCOTCH TERRIERS. Under 7 Pounds Weight. Class 48. First prize Silver Cup, value 4 Second prize 3 Third prize 2 SKYE TERRIERS. Class 49 First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 3 Third prize i DANDY DYNMONTS. Class 50. First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 3 Third prize 2 PUG DOGS. Class 51. First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 4 Third prize 2 ITALIAN GREYHOUNDS. Class 52. First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 4 Third prize 2 BLENHEIM SPANIELS. Class 53. First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 4 Third prize 2 Fourth prize Silver Medal KING CHARLES' SPANIELS. Over 7 Pounds Weight. C? ass54. First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 4 Third prize 2 Fourth prize Silver Medal KING CHARLES' SPANIELS. Under 7 Pounds Weight. Class 55. First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 4 Third prize 2 Fourth prize Silver Medal MALTESE DOGS. das s 56. First prize Silver Cup, value 5 Second prize 4 Third prize 2 SCOTCH COLLIES. Class 57. First prize Silver Cup, value Second prize Third prize FRENCH POODLES. Silver Cup, value 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 Class 58. First Prize .. Second prize Class 59. First prize ., Second prize ESQUIMAUX DOGS. Silver Cup, value POMERANIAN DOGS. Class 60. First prize Silver Cup, value 3 Second prize 2 FOREIGN DOGS, NOT NAMED. Class 61. ( Extra.) Large.— Piizes at the Discretion of the Judges. Class 62. Ditto Small.— Ditto Ditto O1 , PENING of CREMORNE and CHELSEA RAILWAY STATION, at Stanley Bridge. GRAND NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF DOGS.— Important notice to exhibitors, subscribers, visitors, and the public. Mr E. T. SMITH takes the earliest opportunity of informing and con- gratulating them on the opening of the West London Extension Railway, to the above station at Stanley Bridge, within a few yards of the Exhi- bition Hall and Cremorne Gardens, which will take place on Monday, March 2. Thus the conveyance of dogs through the crowded streets of the metropolis will be avoided, and any danger thereby prevented. The telegraph is also in the grounds of Cremorne, should exhibitors be desirous~ of communicating. Mr S. Puzey, who has the superintendence of the dogs, will have efficient assistants in attendance to meet them. HORSES.— Important Notice to Owners and Breeders of Horses.— Several noblemen and gentlemen, patrons and subscribers, have written and suggested that at a suitable time after the close of the Dog Show in the Ashburnham Building, which is 500 feet long, it would be desirable to have an EXHIBITION of HORSES. Mr E. T. SMITH will be happy to carry out these suggestions ( many of which are most encouraging), and offer suitable prizes for that valua- ble and noble animal, the horse, provided he has the patronage, sup- port, and co- operation of owners and breeders. The bailding for this purpose would be fitted up with commodious boxes and dormitories for day and night grooms superintending the horses. A most valuable addition to the building ( which will be enlarged if ne- cessary) is a paddock of six acres, for the trial, exercise, and, if required, sale of the animal. This convenience, together with the central situa- tion of the Ashburnham grounds, being so near Belgravia and West End, offers facilities not to be obtained anywhere else near London. Ladies and gentlemen who may feel interested or desirous of carrying out this national show on a scale worthy the idea of the noble pro- jectors are solicited to send their suggestions direct to the proprietor, E. T. Smith, Ashburnham Hall, Chelsea. THE GREAT INTERNATIONAL DOG SHOW at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, will be held in May next, un- der the highest patronage, and the superintendence of Mr F. Brailsford, secretary of the Birmingham National Dog Show. No subscriptions will be required ; all the expenses will be paid by the directors, by whom the prizes aud the security of the dogs will be guaranteed. Prize lists, containing several new features suggested by several eminent sportsmen, will shortly be issued. In the meantime, any applications may be made to the secretary, S. Sidney, Esq, Agricultural Hall, Islington, N. G ONE THOUSAND POUNDS PRIZES. REAT INTERNATIONAL DOG SHOW at the Agricultural Hall.— The directors will pay£ l, 000in prizes, either in CASH or PLATE, at the option of the winner. GRAND NATIONAL EXHIBITION of SPORT- ING and other DOGS, on Monday, Tuesday, Wendesday, Thurs- day, and Friday, July 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24, 1863, will be held at the same time as the Royal Agricultural Society's Meeting, at Worcester, and in adjoining grounds. The exhibition will be under most distin- guished patronage, and under the direction of an Influential committee, whose names will be published on the completion of the list, and who will hold themselves personally responsible for the payment of the prizes, & c. H. GRIFFITHS, Hon Sec pro tem. Worcester, 30th January, 1803. T IHE NATIONAL EXHIBITION of SPORT- ING and OTHER DOGS. TESTIMONIAL TO FREDERICK BURDETT, ESQ. The extraordinary success of the National Exhibition of Sporting and other Dogs at Birmingham, has attracted the attention of sportsmen in all parts of the United Kingdom, to the laborious, disinterested, and continued exertions of Mr Burdett, which have been the main cause of its permanent establishment, and it has therefore been determined to present that gentleman with a suitable testimonial, in recognition of his important public services. The contributions of sportsmen, and of all who love a good dog, are re spectfully solicited. An influential committee has been appointed, of which the Right Hon Viscount Curzon, M. P., has courteously consented to act as chairman. Subscriptions will be received by the bankers, Messrs Attwood, Spooner, Marshalls, and Co, and by the hon secretary, Mr Wm. Docker, Newhall- street, Birmingham. A considerable amount has already been subscribed, and a list will shortly be published. TO be SOLD, FIVE COUPLE oi HARRIERS, that have been selected with great care, most of them fresh young hounds. Parted with from the scarcity of hares. Price £ 15. Also a very clever COB HUNTER, up to great weight, a capital fencer, sound, and free from blemish. Price £ 60, or £ 70 for the lot. Apply to the Hen A. Berkeley, Funtlngton, near Chichester. GREYHOUND SAPLINGS.— FOR SALE, A WHITE DOG and BITCH, both red heads, a beautiful match, only eight months old the 2lstinst; the dog weighs 49ib, bitch 461b in ordinary condition; they are both very fast and clever, but warranted not to have seen a hare. They are the same blood as Round Shot and Retribution ( winners), and are by Spanker out of Surprise, same litter as Vengeance; Spanker, by Motley but of Express, by Liddesdale out of the Maid of Islay; Liddesdale sire of Hughie Graham, Larriston sire of Effort. Also one of the best brood bitches, NUN OF THORNEY, run- ning weight 541b, by Monk of Thorney out of Marble, by Junta out of Jael, will pup to Thankerton on the 26th March. Apply to Mr Smith, G. Raincock's, Esq, Broxbourne, Herts. G] REYHOUND.— For SALE, the handsome BROOD BITCH LUCKNOW, whelped May, 1856, by Jardine's Baron out of Randell's Raven, and own sister to Redwing, dam of Romping Girl; colour black, weight 601b; warranted on heat about the 18th to the 22d Feb. Owner no chance of breeding. Price about 10 guineas. Apply to Mr E. James, Blaina, near Tredegar, Monmouth- shire. GREYHOUND BITCH LADYBIRD FOR SALE, by a son of Weapon out of a Barrator bitch, pupped Nov 23, 1860. She is a beautiful black bitch, with good legs and feet, and very suitable for private coursing or breeding purposes. Price £ 5. Full pedigree will be given on application to Henry Hutchinson, Victoria Hotel, High- street, Sheffield. DOGS.— For SALE, a handsome PAIR of IRISH RETRIEVERS, dog and bitch, 11 months old, the pro- perty of a retired officer. Applv to the owner, 12, Colville- road, West- bourne- grove West, Bayswater, W. ITOR SALE, the property of a gentleman, a first- class liver and white POINTER BITCH, with THREE or FOUR PUPPIES, two months old. Price 10 guineas. Apply to Mr Wood, 14, Chichester- street, Harrow- road, where the dogs can be seen. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the pro- perty of a gentleman: A good looking thorough bred GELDING, 5 years old, 16 hands high, with substance, dark bay, with black points; has been constantly ridden and driven in single harness, and is also broken to double harness. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the fol- lowing weight- carrying HORSES, the property of a gentleman, which have been regularly hunted up to the present time: * KILLARNEY } both suPerior hunters. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow Messrs TAT- , __ ___ __ , morrow ( Monday), the pro- perty of a gentleman, two remarkably handsome and pure bred Suffolk CART STALLIONS : 1. YOUNG EMPEROR, 4 years old, by Chester Emperor, dam by Catlin's Duke. 3. GRAND DUKE, 3 years old, by Chester Emperor, dam by Cat- liu's Duke. Chester Emperor was by Newcastle Captain, dam by Catlin's Old Boxer. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), the pro- perty of a gentleman: FREEMASON, bay gelding; has been regularly hunted with Mr Heathcote's Staghounds. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, to- morrow ( Monday), two clever HUNTERS, the property of an officer going to India: 1. YEOMAN; " 1 Well known with the Duke of Beau- 2. DADDY LONG LEGS; / fort's Hounds. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, March 2, the TWO following HORSES, that have been regularly hunted this season with Mr Heathcote's Staghounds, the property of a gentleman having no use for them: PIONEER, by Red Cross Knight; well known in Leicestershire and the Vale of Belvoir, a perfect hunter, and has been in GINGER; a'good hunter, quiet in harness, and will carry a lady. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Ilvde Park- corner, on Monday, March 2, the fol- lowing HORSES in TRAINING, late the property of W. G. K. Grat- wicke, Esq, deceased, with their engagements: 1. MONITOR ( own brother to Governess), by Chatham out of Oxonian's clam, 3 years old; engaged in the Chester Cup, Manchester Tradesmen's Plate, and Newmarket Handicap. 2. ASHFORD, a bay gelding, by Chatham out of Landgravine, 4 years old. 3. SEVINGl'ON, a chesnut filly ( sister to Allington), by Chatham out of Landgravine, 3 years old; engaged in the City and Suburban. 4. PILLION ( sister to Her Highness), by Merry Monarch out of Side Saddle; engaged in the City and Suburban. 5. CREOLE, a brown liily, by Newminster— The Squaw, 3yearsoId; engaged in the Rous Stakes at Epsom. 6. SCHOOLMISTRESS, a bay filly, by Student eut of Hesse Hom- burg ( Yarra's dam) 3 years old. 7. BATELEUR, a brown gelding, by Voltigeur out of Flirt, 3 years old; engaged in the Nottingham Spring Handicap and Forest Plate. 8. EBONY, a black horse ( foaled in 1857), got by Robert de Gorham out of Mary ( The Nigger's dam); he won the Newmarket Handicap, and from his strength and size is likely to make a good country stallion. ALARGE MASTIFF, of the Bavarian boar- hound breed, is to be SOLD, at 8, Upper Bryanaton- street, W. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, March 2, the pro- perty of a gentleman, without reserve: A PACK of HARRIERS, well known in Bedfordshire, bred from the kennels of SirT. Boughey, Mr Hurrell, and the late Mr Savory, consisting of 19 couples of hunting hounds, and 8 couples of unentered. They will be sold in lots. Also THREE clever HORSES; have been regularly hunted with the above hounds. THOROUGH BRED STOCK. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, March 2, the pro- perty of a gentleman: OLIO, 6 years old, in foal to Fitz- Roland, bv Newcourt, dam Cloak, by Rockingham out of Green Mantle, by Sultan. FANNY, 6 years old, in loal to Newcourt, by Aunandale, dam Lady Fanny, by Charles XII. out of Lady Eden, by Partisan. CAVRIANA, 6 years old, in foal to Newcourt, by Longbow or Mountain Deer, dam Calcaveila, by Birdcatcher. NUNEATON, 6 years old, in foal to Newcourt, by Orlando, dam Nun Appleton, by Bay Middleton. FAIRY FILLY, 2 years old, by Newcourt, dam Lady Fanny, by Annandale, granddam by Charles XII.— Lady Eden, & c. FILLY, 2 years old, by Newcourt, dam Nuneaton, by Orlando, granddam Nun Appleton, by Bay Middleton. QUICK FILLY, 2 years old, by Newcourt, dam a hack mare. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- TERSALL, at Hyde Park- corner, on Monday, March 9, the fol- lowing valuable BROOD MARES, the property of a gentleman giving up breeding: 1. STRAYAWAY ( dam of Loose Fish), foaled in 1850, by Orlando out of Joanna, by Sultan out of Filagree, & c; in foal to Gemma di Vergy. 2. PARIS ( dam of the Dictator, by Loupgarou), foaled in 1850, by Robert de Gorham out of Antelope, by Venison out of Speci- men, by Defence; in foal to Gemma di Vergy. 3. MADAME WHARTON ( Linda's dam), foaled 1848, winner of many races, by Cardinal Puff, dam by Tomboy out of Duchess of York, by Waxy; in foal to Gemma di Vergy. 4. MADAME LANDEAU, winner of more than thirty races; foaled 1850, by The Libel out of Miss Betsy, by Plenipotentiary, her dam by Whisker, & c; in foal to Gemma di Vergy. 5. EUPHRATES, foaled 1856 ( never broke), by the Braine Arabian out of Margaret, by Muley Moloch; in foal to Gemma di Vergy. 6. CLAPNET ( foaled 1857), by Birdcatcher out of Lady Lift, by Sir Hercules, & e. The Yearlings from the above Mares will be Sold by Auction at Stockwell on the 23d May. SALE OF THE BICESTER ( LATE T. T. DRAKE, ESQ'S) HOUNDS. rpo be SO- LD by AUCTION, by Messrs TAT- JL TERSALL, at the Kennels, Stratton Audley, near Bicester, on Tuesday, April 28: The entire establishment of the above well- known PACK of FOX- HOUNDS, HORSES, & c. Further particulars will be given in future advertisements. ALDRIDGE'S, PUBLIC SALES London.— Established 1753.— by AUCTION of HORSES and CARRIAGES every Wednesday and Saturday, commencing at II o'clock. Horses should be delivered early on Mondays and Thursdays. Carriages and horses can be inspected two days before either sale. Accounts are paid on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 to 4 o'clock. Horses are not re- ceived for private sale, and jobbing or dealing by any one connected with the business is strictly prohibited. Commission on sales 5 per cent. The sale on Wednesday next of 118 horses, including brougham and phaeton horses from jobmasters, with sundry carriages and harness, will commence at 11 precisely.— WILLIAM FREEMAN. P premis ADDINGTON, Burwood- mews, Edgware- road.— To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr J. S. GOWER, on the premises ( as above), Thursday, February 26, 1863, at 12 o'clock, by di- rection of the executrix of the late Mr George Rutter, THIRTY- TWO useful, known harness HORSES, brown Shetland pony, fifteen well built Clarence cabs, fifteen sets of harness, waggonette, nearly new ; spring van, pony cart, chaff machines, new springs, corn bins, stable utensils, & c. On view two days prior. Catalogues had on the premises, and of the auctioneer, at his repository, Barbican. The premises, con- sisting of stabling for twenty- eight horses, with four rooms over, gas and water laid on, to be let, at a yearly rental, or on lease. ALDERNEY, GUERNSEY, and JERSEY COWS and HEIFERS.— EDWARD PARSONS FOWLER, of Jersey, will have a HERD of THIRTY on PRIVATE SALE, at Mr J. GOWER'S Repository, Barbican, London, on Monday, Feb 23. Monthly sales, as usual, the last Monday in the month, throughout the year. C1 RYSTAL PALACE HORSE and CARRIAGE REPOSITORY, Crystal Palace Stables, Westow- hill, Upper Nor- wood, established for the SALE of HORSES, carriages, harness, live and dead farming stock, & e, by PUBLIC AUCTION. The difficulties experienced by those wishing to dispose of horses, & c, at the repositories in London ( especially during certain seasons of the year), have induced the opening of the above establishment as a place for the public sale by auction of horses, live and dead farming stock, harness, saddlery, & c. The area of the premises is about three acres, on which Is convenient and well- ventilated stabling for upwards of 400 horses, ample space for carriages, and extensive yard. Access by rail to the repository ( which is within three minutes' walk of the Crystal Palace) is provided both from the City and West End of London, as also from all parts of the south of England. The first sale will take place on Tuesday, March 3 next, and property intended for sale thereat must be delivered at the repository two clear days prior to the sale. The terms for selling, rent, forage, & c, will be the same as are charged by the London repositories. — Further information may be obtained on application to Mr J. Winter, auctioneer, Westow hill. Norwood. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES REPOSITORY.— Messrs BltETHERTON and HARRISON beg respectfully to inform the public that their two next important STUD SALES for HUNTERS and other valuable horses will take place at their Repository, Birmingham, On Thursday, 26th February, and On Thursday, 12th March, 1863. Noblemen and gentlemen wishing to enter horses for these sales, are solicited to make early application in order that stalls may be secured, and publicity given to their instructions. Sales by auction every Thurs- day ; by private contract daily. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, on Thursday next, Feb 26, the following HOUSE, sold in consequence of the death of J. B. Phillips, Esq, of Brockton Leasows, Salop. CHARLEY, chesnut gelding, 7 years old, by the Steamer out of a well bred hunting mare; a fast and clever hunter, well known with the Shropshire and Albrighton Hounds, and is up to 15 stone. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs BRE- THERTON and HARRISON, at their Repository, on Thursday next, Feb 26, the following HORSES, the property of gentlemen who mav be referred to : 1. GREY GELDING, 8 years old, 15 hands 2 inches high; a fast and clever hunter, equal to 14 stone. 2. GREY COB, 6 years old, 14J hands high ; a clever hunter and hack, well known with the Albrighton Hounds. 3. BAY GELDIN 4. 6 years old, 15 hands 3 inches high: quiet in harness, and warranted sound. 4. BROWN MARE ; a clever huntress, well known with the North Warwickshire Hounds. 5. BAY GELDING; quiet to ride and drive. 6. ROAN MARE. 5 years old; quiet to ride and drive. 7. BROWN GELDING, 6 years old; quiet in double and single 8. BROWN MARE, 6 years old, 15 hands 3 inches high, by Tipple Cider; has been hunted with the Cheshire llounds, and is equal to 13 stone. Also upwards of THIRTY other HORSES, full particulars of which will appear in catalogues, to be had at the repository, or posted free on application, on and after Monday next. T UCAS'S, Liverpool.— Select Sales.— Messrs JU LUCAS and Co beg to intimate to noblemen and gentlemen hav- ing hunters and other valuable horses to dispose of, that their next SELECT SALES will take place On Thursday, February 26th, On Thursday, March 12th, aud On Thursday, March 26th, 1863. Full descriptions of al 1 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. LUCAS'S, Liverpool.— Se] Horses, stylish Carriages, & c.— M Select Sale of valuable , ... Messrs LUCAS and Co will SELL, on Thursday, Feb 26, at 12 o'clock, at their Repository, Liverpool, A LONDON MINIATURE BROUGHAM ; A BROWN HORSE ; elegant GIG and HARNESS; Studs of Hunters, I Park Hacks, Carriage Horses. Ladies' Pads, Brougham Horses, | Ride and Drive Horses. On view on and after Tuesday next. ALDERNEY and GUERNSEY COWS,— TWENTY COWS and HEIFERS of the above celebrated breeds, will be on PRIVATE SALE at LUCAS'S Repository, Liverpool, on Wed- nesday and Thursday, Feb 25 and 26.— E. PARSONS FOWLER, importer. BREEDING STUD, Cambridge.— Mr J. CAR- TER JONAS is favoured with instructions from the proprietor, who is giving up breeding, to SELL by AUCTION, on Saturday, Feb- ruary 28, at the Red Lion Hotel, Cambridge, at 1 o'clock, the following highbred HORSES, including the powerful and well- known entire horse KNIGHT TEMPLAR. Knight Templar, by Giles, is a thorough bred bright chesnut. Giles was by Rainbow, and half brother to Sky- lark, his dam by Commodore. Knight Templar's dam by Jack in the Green out of Babel mare, late Lilias ( winner of the Oaks in 1826). Knight Templar is sire to King O'Toole, winner of the Cork Drag Hunt in 1860. Also the valuable hunting mare Crinoline and a nearly tho- rough bred chesnut mare, both in foal to Knight Templar; and two very promising fillies out of the above mares, by Knight Templar. The horses may be viewed on the morning, and at the place of sale, and further particulars and catalogues obtained of the auctioneer, Cambridge. BLOOD STOCK.— For SALE: SUGAR PLUM,. by Sweetmeat, dam The Irish Queen, by Harkaway— see Stud Book. If not sold will stand at Braemore, Brownstown, Navan, BROOD MARES. 1. SELINA, by Simoom out of The Dolphin's dam. with a fine filly by Sugar Plum, foaled St. h January, 1863 ( engaged in Anglesevs), and served again by Sugar Plum. 2. l'AMELLA, by Frenev, dam Kate Kearney, by Napoleon; served, by Sugar Plum. 3. VANILLE, by Sweetmeat, dam Speculation, by Simoom; in foal to Lord of the Isle ( sire of Dundee)— in Angleseys. 4. ORLEANS, colt, 2 years old, by Sugar Plum out of lot 1— in Angleseys. 5. WHIPPED CREAM, chesnut filly, 2 years old, by Claret or Sugar Plum out of Sultana, dam of Angelica an •! Ossifrage— now in Hampton Court stud; both these are in work, and in fine condition. 6. SWEET WATER, bay fllly, own sister to Golden Drop, by Sugar Plum. Y'EARLINGS. 7. LOANDO, brown colt, by The Knight of Kars or The Marquis out of lot 3. 8. BRANDY CHERRY, brown colt, by Sugar Plum out of lot 2. Apply to W. A. Moore, Esq, Arnmore, Cavan, Ireland. FOR SALE by PRIVATE CONTRACT, or to be SOLD or LET, STAPLETON, 7 years old, 16 hands high, by Staplefield, dam Hoidon, the dam of Pale Face and Michel Grove, rich bay, black points. For performances see Calendar. Sound: would make a steeple chase horse, or suit the foreign market. RIVETTER, 4 years old, 15 hands 3 inches high, by Rattle, dam Sin- gleton Lass ; great depth and bone; would suit the foreign market, or country stallion. For more see Calendar. Apply to Mr John Day, Danebury, where the horses may be seen. FOR SALE by PRIVATE CONTRACT, NEW- STEAD, by Newminster out of St Marsaret, one of the hand- somest horses in training, suitable for the foreign market. For price and particulars apply te W. Phillips, Knightsbridge. FOR SALE, WOLSEY, by Harry the Great, by Epirusoutof Fraudulent; dam St Rosalia, by St Francis out of Misnomer, by Merlin. He is a dark chesnut, on short legs, 4 years old, 15 hands 3 inches high, a perfect hack, very handsome, and from his great bone and substance would be valuable for stud purposes. He was u winner twice at 2 years old. Address E. B., Manor House, Wembdon, Bridgwater. * OR SALE, KENTUCKY, a black horse, foaled in 1853, by Micky Free; dam Indiana, by Muley Moloch; grand- dam Pocahontas, the dam of Stockwell, Rataplan, King Tom, & c. He is 16 hands 1 inch high, immense substance and fine action, sound, andfree from blemish, and a sure foal getter. May be seen, and all particulars had, by applying to Mr Phillips, Willesden Paddocks, Kilburn, London. TO be SOLD by PRIVATE TREATY, the entire horse VENISON JUNIOR; his sire is Young Venison, by Old Venison out of Glee, by the Marquis of Westminster's Touchstone, & c, & c; he is 8. years old, a beautiful rich bay, black legs, splendid shape and symmetry, with true and superior action, and acknowledged by well- known exsellent judges to be one of the finest horses iu the kingdom. An inspection of the truly noble and wonderful animal by intending purchasers is respectfully solicited by the breeder and owner, T. Lee, Esq, Eton Manor, Bledlow, Bucks, where the horse can be seen. A fast train from Paddington at 10: 15 a. m., returning 3: 0 p. m., to within five minutes' walk of the stables. TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, the following HORSES, well known with the Pytchley Hounds, the property of a gentleman unable to hunt any more this season: FUGLEMAN. ROBIN. The horses have been regularly hunted up to this date, carrying 13st71b. Apply to Captaiii Maunsell, Thorpe Malsor, Kettering. FOR SALE, by PRIVATE CONTRACT, a Suffolk Stallion, the last of the Royal Duke's stock, ROYAL PRINCE, by Royal Duke, dam by Royal Briton. Royal Prince was bred by, and is the property of Mr Fisher Hobbs, of Boxted Lodge, near Colchester, was foaled April, 1860, and for purity of blood, form, ac- tion, and eolour, he cannot be surpassed. Royal Duke won the first prize of the R. A. S. E., at Windsor, in 1851; and Royal Briton won the first prize of the R. A. S. E., at Shrewsbury, in 1845. Application to be made to Mr Fisher Hobbs, or to Mr Rowland Taylor, M. R. C. V . S., Col- chester. To prevent further trouble, price 200 guineas. FOR SALE, that beautiful coloured and fast- ' trotting eatire horse, FOXBERRY, dark brown, with short black legs, 16 hands high, aud clear of white, rising 2 years old; In high condition and well trained, fit for serving mares this season Dam, by that beautiful coloured and fast- trotting horse, Foxberry; sire, that beautiful dark brown, blood horse, Fireaway. Foxberry was got by Speculation, dam by Bay Barmpton, granddam by Old Foxberry. Old Foxberry was got by Success. Speculation was got by Skvrocket. Further particulars may be had, and the horse seen by applying to Messrs Lee, Stocksfield Hall, Newcastle- upon- Tyne. FOR SALE, a, FAST TROTTING COB, RE- markably handsome, 13 hands high, has done two miles under seven minutes; with handsome CART and PLATED HARNESS. Price £ 25, together or separate; not half its value. Bale, 5, Clare- street, Lin- coln's Inn- fields. THOROUGH BRED MARE.— ON SALE, A JET- BLACK MARE, 5 years old, 15 hands 3 inches high, per- fectly sound, fine action, and very temperate, by Bucolic ( Bucolic by Flying Dutchman), dam by Faugh a Ballagh. For further particulars as to pedigree and price, apply to James Morris, Union- place, Oswestry. o ARRIAGE HORSE.— To be SOLD, a well bred, handsome, bright BAY CARRIAGE HORSE, with black points ( no white), 16 hands high, rising 6 years old, free from vice, quiet in harness; good tempered: of good constitution and warranted. Apply, by letter, to A. O., Post Office, Cambridge. HANDSOME GREY MARE to be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, the property of a naval officer leaving Portsmouth. Perfect hunter, up to 14 stone; height 15| hands; well known with the Hambleton Hounds; has been broken to harness. To be seen at the Admiral's stables, H. M. Dockyard, Portsmouth. TO be SOLD, a BROWN MARE, nearly thorough bred, 14 hands 3 inches high, good looking, capital hack, easy canterer, very fast In all her paces, up to any hounds, and a good fencer; the winner of hurdle and flat races ; has been frequently driven in single harness. Can be seen, and a fair trial allowed. Price mode- rate. Application to be made to Mr Richard Bright, 97, Marylebone- road. WANTED to PURCHASE a short- legged, powerful, well bred, bright bay STALLION, 16 hands high, from four to 7 years old, with good action; must be sound and free from vice. Apply at 25, Mount- street, Lambeth. CAPTAIN SCOTT VIGORS, 209, Piccadilly, invites the attention of purchasers and gentlemen having HORSES to DISPOSE OF. Five per cent charged on sales effected. The February printed list of horses on sale is now ready, Forwarded free on applica- tion. Stables, paddocks, and exercise grounds at Harlesden, for the re- ception of horses intended for sale. Letters and orders punctually . at- tended to. Several very clever hunters at moderate prices now on show. Cash advances made on stock sent for sale if required. o IAPTAIN DE VERE HUNT'S pamphlet, CAVEAT EMPTOR, sent gratis for protection of horse buyers. Horses for the London season can now be secured much cheaper than a few weeks hence, and advertiser suggests to his clients the expediency of their at once advising him of their requirements ; as, from personal observation, he is aware that first- class horses will be exceedingly scarce and dear this spring, as the influx of foreign buyers is very great. Offices, 23, Regent- street ( Waterloo- place), London, S. W. WCLARK, of 75, Baker- street, begs to inform • noblemen and gentlemen that he has REMOVED his HORSE ESTABLISHMENT from Park- lane to Mr Bartley's Yard, 232, Oxford- street ( near the Marble Arch), where he has on VIE W a great number of first- class HORSES of every description, consisting of several pairs of phaeton horses, hacks, chargers, hunters, ladies' horses, cobs, high stepping match pairs from 14 hands to 15 hands high, perfect for ladies to drive, & c, & e. JOHN TOLLIT, White Horse- street, Picca- dilly, Streatham, Surrey, and Brighton, Sussex, begs to inform his customers and the public generally, that he has FORTY first- class HUNTERS, most of them up to weight, and fit to go. Two up to 20 stone, and first- rate hacks. B1 EVERLEY FAIR.— Messrs BLACKMAN, Kensington, beg to inform noblemen and gentlemen that they have now ON SHOW from the above fair a large number of FIRST CLASS HORSES, consisting of hunters, hacks, and ladies' horses, chargers, cobs, phaeton horses, & c. Seven acres ot ground at- tached for trying hunters. Trials and veterinary examination allowed OTICE.— Oundle Horse Fair.— The public are informed that the above ANNUAL HORSE FAIR will be held on the 23d and 24th inst, Cattle Fair on the 25th. N( OLD CALABAR will NOT SERVE mares this season as previously advertised. S1 TALLION.— SIR JOHN BARLEYCORN, _ winner of the second prize at the Royal Show at Leeds in 1861, and highly commended at the Royal Show, Battersea, 1862, as one of the best horses in Englaud to produce the sound and stout thorough bred horse. He is by The Baron or Ishmael out of Love's Lip, by Camel. Thorough bred mares, 6 guineas and 5s to the groom; half bred mares, 3 guineas and2s6d to the groom. Hay and grass: barren mares, 8s per week; foaling mares, 10s. Corn, if ordered, at the market price. At Belhus, near Purfleet, on the Southend Railway. Application to be made to Mr Church, Belhus, Aveiey, Romford, E. ; or toMrLaurence, V. S., Stewards Romford, E. STALLIONS.— ELLINGTON, Derby in 1856, and a prize of 100 sovs ai winner of the at the Royal Agricultural Show, Battersea, at 20 guineas each mare, and 10s the groom. CAM BONDO, by Orpheus, by Orlando out of Malibran, by Whisker, at 5 guineas each, and 5s the groom. Also, the following horses at 3 guineas each, and 5s the groom:— ' PRECURSOR, by Pyrrhus the First out of Hurry Scurry, by Panta- loon. INVADER, by Voltigeur, dam by Touchstone. NEWMARKET, by Newminster, dam by Bay Middleton. POOLTHORNE, by the Cure, dam by Verulam. THE DRONE, by The Flying Dutchman out of Queen Bee, by Amorino. BOTHERATION, by Micky Free, dam by Surplice. BROMHAM, brown horse, 5 years old, by Barnton ( h b), for getting weight- carrying hunters. At Mr Phillips's, Willesden Paddocks, Kilburn, London. STUD HORSE.— At the Bull Inn, Harpenden, Herts, Great Northern line, 25 miles from London, SIMPLE SIMON, by Woodpigeon out of Nicotine, by Ion, a beautiful rich brown, with black legs, good substance, sound constitution; and was a first- class race horse, the winner of the Great Northamptonshire Stakes, an 1 other races. Thorough bred mares 5 guineas, groom's fee included; a limited number of half breds at 3 guineas; winners or dams of winners, of 100 guineas gratis. Hay and grass, 10s per week. For further par- ticulars apply to Mr W. Fuller, as above. near S1 ITALLIONS for 1863.— At Mamhead, 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 out 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 ol 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 horse, and stands 16 hands high. Only two of his produce have run, and both have been winners. Hay and grass at 10s a week, corn at market price. The subscriptions and all expenses to be paid before the mares are taken away. Applica- tions to made to Mr Scott, Rose Cottage, Mamhead, near Exeter. TALLIONS.— At Rufford Abbey, Ollerton, eight miles from Tuxford station on the Great Northern Railway .— SKIRMISHER, by Voltigeur, flt 12 guineas a mare ( groom's fee in- cluded). PARMESAN, by Sweetmeat ( sire of Saccharometer, / fee), 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 Coultaa, stud groom, Rufford Abbey Ollerton. S1 S' STALLION.— At Theobald's Park Farm, Enfield, 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. TALLIONS.— For this season ( 1863), at the Stud _ Farm, Theobald's Park, Enfield, Middlesex:— DIOPHANTUS, at 10 guineas a mare, and 10s 6d the groom. No hall bred mares. FULBECK, at 10 guineas a mare, and 10s 6d the groom. Half bred mares half price. GRAMPIAN, at 10 guineas a mare, and 10s 6d the groom. Half bred mares half price. SOMERSET, at 6 guineas a mare, and 10s 6d the groom. Half bred mares half price. Good accommodation for thorough bred stock. Hay 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. Goodcbild, proprietor. • For the season 1863, at Mr Rich- _ ardson's, Catterick Bridge, THE CURE, at £ 25, and£ l the groom. All applications to be made to Mr W. Cartwright, Catterick. STALLIONS, [ STUD HORSES, & C, CONTINUED IN NEXT PAGE.] 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 15, 1863. rjHE RAWCLIFFE JOINT STOCK STUD FARM CO MP AN* ( Limited).- 1863, STALLIONS to serve: NEWMINSTER. Subscription is full. . YOUNG MELBOURNE. Subscription is full. t ,, LEAMINGTON will serve a limited number of mares at 15 guineas each; winners and dams of winners of 109 sovs each at one time, bail ^ SABREUR will serve 35 mares, besides a few the property of his owner, at 10 guineas each; he will be allowed to serve a tew nan ^ Um> ERHAND will serve mares atjlO guineas each; winners aud dams © f, fvlnners of MO sovs at one time, half price. MAINSTONE, by King Tom out of Blister, by Bay Middleton, grand- dam Hope, by Touchstone, great granddam Miss Letty, by Pnmn, will serve mares at 7 guinea each, half bred mares at 3 guineas; winners and dams of winners of lfiO sovs at one time halt price. „ . DUNEANY, hy The Flying Dutchman out of Dame Coeser, bv ^ ol- taire, dam by Whisker, will serve mares at 10 guineas each half bred mares at 3 guineas each; winners and dams of winners of luO sovs * THE FALLOW BUCK, by Venison, dam Plenary, by EnuUus ( the aire of Merry Hart, Sec), will serve mares at 5 guineas, half bred mares atKtNG° FISlIER, br I. Birdcatcher out of Queen of Tvne, bv- Tom- boy ( Tomboy, by Jerry out of Beeswing's dam), granddam by W lusher out ot Voltaire's dam, the sire of Voltigeur, & c, will serve mares at 10 guineas each, winners and dams of winners of 50 soys at one time and a limited number of proved half bred mares hail price, lie is per- fectly sound, and no rearer. , , , ,, For further particulars apply to Messrs W eatherby; or to Mr i. Martin, Rawcliffe Paddocks, near York. STALLIONS.— At Hasketon Shrubbery, one mile from Woodbridge and seven from Ipswich Stations on the Great ^ ULSTON? 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. , ZV YDER ZEE, by Orlando out of Barbelle ( dam of Van Tromp and The Flying Dutchman), by Sandbeek. He won many times, including the Chesterfield Cup at Goodwood, carrying the top weight; the: iitz- william Stakes at Doncaster, carrying 9st 61b; the Granbv Handicap, carrying list 41b; and the Craven Stakes at Epsom twice, beating baun- teref and Gemma di Vergy at even weights. He did a great deal of work, carried high weights, and came out of training at b years oia, • perfectly sound iu every respect. At 10' guineas each marc, and 10s 6d the groom. Hay and grass at lOo; corn, if ordered, 4s per bushel. All expenses to be paid before the mares are taken away. Applications to be made to Messrs W eatnerby; or to A. Messer, stud groom, as above. 8" STALLIONS. 1863.— At Middle Park, Eitham, ' Kent:- DUNDEE, 30 mares, at 30 guineas. MARSYAS, at 10 guineas. HORROR, at 10 guineas. AMSTERDAM, at 10 guineas. NEASHAM, at 10 guineas. < TALLIONS. — For the Season 1863, at Owmby Paddocks, near Brigg, Lincolnshire : LAMBTON, at 20 guineas. MAGNUM, at 5 guineas. . , „ . _ . To bo 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. STALLION.— At the Stud Farm, Lymington, Hants, AUTOCRAT, at 10 guineas a mare, and half a guinea to the groom; half bred mares at half price. There is direct railroad to Lvmington, aud the paddocks are within one mile of the station, lhe paddocks are dry and healthy, with capital loase boxes, and every ac commodation for mares aud foals, to which great attention wil ibe paid by a competent person. Hay and grass 10s 6d per week ; corn at the market price.— N. B. Thorough bred stock taken in to keep, and well taken care of. Apply to Mr Thorn, the stud groom. S' TALLIONS.— Messrs Barrow's Stud Paddocks, STALLION.— At the Park Paddocks, Newmarket, NEWCASTLE, by Newminster outof MaryAislabie, by Malcolm, at 10 guineas a mare; dams of winners of ICO guineas gratis, i or per- formances, sco Racing Calendar. Hay and grass at 10s per week; corn, if ordered, at market price. STALLION, 1863.— CANNOBIE, by Melbourne out of Lady Lurewell, the dam of Folkestone, will serve a limited number of thorough bred mares at 12 guineas each mare, grooms tee 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 Strud Farm, near Bilton, Rugby, Warwickshire. . . _ , . LUPUS ( brother to Lupellus, in blood to Lambourne and Coroner), by Loup Garou ( Fairwater's sire, by Lanercost), dam Birthday, by Pantaloon, Honoria, by Camel, Maid of Honour, by Champion ( grand- dam of Buckstone and Leamington), Etiquette, by Orville, Bouaicea ( Banter's dam), by Alexander. At 3 years old won Ascot Biennial Stakes, beating Diophautus, Janus, Sec; Bath ditto, beating Sawcutter, Conqueror, & c; Epsom Stand and Wiltshire Stakes, two miles, beating Blue Jacket, Bevis ( beat Fisherman), Sec. Twenty mares, besides his owner's, at 10 guineas, winners and half breds half price, lor further particulars apply to Mr Wm. Hemming, or to Richard Butler, groom, Rugby, Causton Stud Farm, nesr Bilton. DOGS.— For SALE, pure cream- coloured SKYE TERRIER BITCH, M'Donald breed, prick- eared, 18 mouths old, received direct from Skye, weight 14.1b ; price£ 3 3s. Pure white Skye terrier bitch, lop- eared, splendid ratter, 2 years old ; price £ 2 2s. Pure white bull terrier dog, 6 months old, pedigree first- rate, weight 91b ; price £ 2 2a. Sister of above, bull terrier, also pure white ; price £ 1 Is. . N. B.— The dogs are priced at half their value, as they must be sold at once. Address, A. 15.. care of J. Chalmers, Esq, M. D., chemist, 57, King- street, Stirling, N. B. D OGS.— For SALE, a PAIR of pretty BLACK and TAN English toy TERRIERS, 41b weight, full grown, and warranted over the distemper. Also, apairof small anil very handsome fawn coloured Skye terriers, male and female, and the handsomest otter Skye dog in the world, fawn colour, at Mr C. Spencer's, 95, East- street, Manchester- square. rpo be SOLD, tbe VIKING, SCHOONER YACHT, 142 tons old measurement, 63 n. m., rebuilt last- year, with internal diagonal oak ceiling throughout, and perfectly new in every respect, with superior accommodation. Apply to Capt Browne, R. N., secretary R. Y. S., Cowes: or to the master, Mr Isaac Pearse, on board, at the Great Western Docks, Millbay, Plymouth. rpO Mr THOMAS HARRISON, Royal Oak JL Inn, Norton.— I hereby APOLOGISE to you for the gross and un- justifiable ASSAULT committed upon you by me on the race course at Scarbro', on Wednesday last, Feb 11. ( Signed) THOS. SIGSWORTH, innkeeper, Scarbro'. Witness, FRANK LANGBORNE, solicitor, Malton. " RALPH BULLOCK, JOCKEY, DECEASED. JLl> — Any person INDEBTED to. or having any CLAIM against, the late RALPH BULLOCK, is requested to forward the same to Tho- mas S. Dawson, Tupglll, Middieham, who has received authority to wind up his affairs with as little delay as possible. STALLION.— CLARET will serve mares this - -- ~ • Brownstown Lodge, the Curragh of eighteen times out of twenty- four starts. Claret's stock ( now two years old), many of which can be seen at the Curragh, are very powerful and racing like. STALLION.— HOBBIE NOBLE will serve mares the ensuing season at Kirk Hammertou Stud Paddocks, near York, at 10 guineas a mare. Hobble Noble is the best representative of his sire, Pantaloon, whose blood is now proving itself to be so very superior. Four of liobbie Noble's stock were out this year, and wou seventeen races. Good accommodation for mares. For particulars apply to Mr T. Groves, at the above place. STALLIONS.— At Bushbury Paddocks, near Woi- 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. L. OHINOOR, 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.— For SALE or to LET, EMERY- STONE, by Touchstone out of Gulhane, by Physician, his dam outof Dravton's dam; LERRYWHEUT, by Lancrcost out of Titania ( dam of Proud Preston Peg, East Stiniley, Sec), the most blood- like horse of Lanercost's get, winner of eleven races. They can get hunters, steeple chasers as well as race horses, and are worth attention. Will be sold reasonable. Apply to W. Talbot Rothwell, Esq, Foxholes, near Lan- caster. \ T A C H T S.— For SALE:— 1 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, cheap, the fast and com- modious CUTTER MONA, 6 tons, built in 1858, under inspec- tion ; she is copper- fastened, complete with sails, rigging, galvanised cable and anchor ( Trotman's), and is ready for immediate use. For further particulars apply to Mr E. Wyld, boat- builder, Lambeth. YACHT S.— For SALE:— A SCHOONER, of 140 tons. A SCHOONER, of 130 tons. A SCHOONER, of 100 tons. A SCHOONER, of 70 tons. A SCHOONER, of 50 tons. A SCHOONER, of 40 tons. With several CUTTERS. Apply to Capt Grant, Secretary Royal Thames Yacht Club, Albeaiarle- street, Piccadilly, W. T7H3R SALE, a very handsome CUTTER Y'ACIIT, 18 tons, built in 1854 by a celebrated builder, of oak and mahogany, red pine deck; cost £ 750; length over all 49 feet, beam 10 feet; was" new coppered and refitted in 1859. Abundant inventory of first- class stores, new patent cooking stove, two water closets, is a fast sailer, and for sea- going qualities is unequalled. Lying in tke Great Western Docks. Address D. P., Post Office, Plymouth. LIVERPOOL.— GRAPES HOTEL, Lime- street. EDWARD GRIFFITH, in returning thanks to his friends and patrons for their kind and liberal support during his ten years' proprietor- ship of the above hotel, begs to informrhem and the public generally, that in ordertomeet the growing demands upon hisestablishment, owing to in- crease of traffic and business, produced by the centralisation of the St George's Hall law courts, markets, railway, and other public places around his immediate locality, he has completed very extensive ALTERATIONS and ADDITIONS, extending the premises to Lord Nelson- street, giving hotel aud other entrances therein, directly oppo- site the side approaches of the London and North Western Railway. Theaccommodation for travellers will be found replete in every respectfor comfort and convenience, and especial care has been taken to provide a first- class cuisine. In addition to the usual coffee room requirements, will be found ample varieties of light refreshments. The wines, spirits, ales, & c, have been very carefully selected, and can be confidently re- commended. The table d'hote, as heretofore, at half- past 1 o'clock. Nightly attendance for travellers. be SOLD, a CUTTER YACHT, 27 tons, built by Payne, and now lying at his yard, Southampton, has 10 tons of lead ballast, sails nearly new. Lowest price £ 350. Apply to A. Payne, 1, Belvidere- road. Southampton. T°,> STALLION.— POLESTAR for SALE or HIRE. Polestar is by Scroope out of Miss Fanny, by Red Deer— Miss Hampton, The Colonel, Ac. He is a bright bay, 15 hands 1 inch high, 6 vears old, with great bone, is very handsome, and perfectly docile. Apply to Captain Scott Vigors, 209, Piccadilly. Price moderate. To be seen at the paddocks, Harlesden Green. • STALLION.— To be SOLD, or LET for the Season, DARTMOUIH, by Bay Middleton out of Dart, by 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. ensuing season, 1863 :— THUNDERBOLT, 20 mares, besides his owner's, at 20 guineas a mare dama of winners of 100 sovs half price; 10s the grooru. 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 o 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 grand dam of Lady Tresspass), by Sleight of Band out of Sir Tatton Sykes's dam, & c. King of Kars, Maid of Kars, Princess Louisa ( now abroad) and Captain Crow, are the only produce by this horse in his first two seasons. Thorough bred mares 15 guineas each, 10s the groom. Every attention will be paia 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. . jgTUD HORSES, at the Highfield Paddocks, Tittenhanger, near St Albans, Herts, two miles and a half from St Albaii3 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 af Lustre, Sporting Life, Pastipae, Farfalla, Athos, Lord Burghley, the Duke of Cambridge, and Charles Fox. The Prime Minister will serve ( not more than fortv) mares, at twentv- five guineas each, the groom's fee included. TOUCHWOOD, by Touchstone out of Bonny Bee, by Galanthus, her dam Beeswing. He is dark bay, stands sixteen hands high, and is one of the most powerful short- legged horses in England. Thorough bred mares, five guineas ; half breds, three guineas, groom's fee included. Gentlemen sending three mares, their own property, to either of the above horses will have them served at the price of two. First- class accommodation for mares and foals. Hay and grass 10s per week. Corn at market price. For further particulars apply to Jas. Fielding, as above. STALLION 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, Ac. Each at 12 guineas ; 10s the groom. Good accommodation for mares. Hay andgras3 atlOsper week, corn at market price. Application to Mr E. Wright, Richmond, York. STALLION.— For SALE, HERCULES, 5 years old, by Kingston out of Daughter of Toscar, by Bay Middleton— Malvina, by Oscar. Hercules 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, Addingtou 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. QTALLION for SALE, thorough bred, hand- L3 some brown bay, 8 years old, 16 hands high, short black legs, title mover, one of the greatest weight carriers in England; closely re- lated to Kingston, Sir Hercules, Touchstone, Camel, & c. His girth about 6 feet 8 inches, round muscle of arm nearly 24 Inches, round knee 14 inches, below knee 9 inches, hocks perfect and large. An excellent country stallion, very temperate, has served two seasons, and his stock very promising. For further particulars address ( by letter) J. H. Nimrod, Esq, post office, Chilton, Berks. STUD GREYHOUND.— SIRIUS, the best son of 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- agedStakes, 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. S' TUD GREYHOUND.— NORTH BRITON at _ Dark red dog, lengthy, with great bone and muscular power, 30 inches girth, 26 inches high, and weighs 701b, by Acrobat out of Zela, by WiganoutofTliePest; Acrobat, by the Curler out of Lucy Bertram, by Chieftain out of Davy's Fancy; Chieftain, by Major out of Fowler's Bashful; Major, by Bennett's Rocket out of the far- famed Nottinghamshire Violet. Only two of his produce have been out, both winners. Apply to W. Unwin, White Lodge, Holly Hill, Enfield, Middlesex. each, STUD GREYHOUNDS.— At 7 guineas CARDINAL YORK, red and white, PICTON, black and white, by Jacobite out of Forest Queen. Apply to Mr Richmond, Seamill, West Kilbride, Ayrshire, about three miles from the Ardrossaii station of the Glasgow and South Western Railway. Passengers are booked at Carlisle to Ardrossan. S1 TUD GREYHOUND.— DUNDEE, by Brandy _ out of Lily, whose performance and coursing qualities are well known to all northern coursers, will serve bitches at 3 guineas each. Apply to George Dobson, Low Speimy Moor, two miles from Ferryhill station, Durham. STALLION.— To serve this season, at Kingsweston Stables, near Bristol, the thoroughbred horse ROUBLE, 16 hands 1 inch high, by Cossack out ot Dividend, 6 years old, winner of the Ascot Stakes. For further performances see Racing Calendar; a rich bay, with black legs, and not a white iiair about him. Thorough bred mares 5 guineas, half bred mares 2 guineas, and 5s to the groom; dams of winners gratis. For further particulars apply to Mr John Baker, stables, Kings- weston, Bristol. STALLIONS.— At Badminton.— THE GREY PRINCE, by Mundig, dam Symmetry, by Amadis, & c, Sec. He is 16 hands high, with substance to carry 17 stone to hounds, and is sound in every respect, a very essential point for breeders to look to. MUSCOVITE ( sire of Ivanhoff), at 15 guineas each mare. VENGEANCE, by Chanticleer, dam by The Saddler out of Stays, at 8 guineas each mare; half bred mares, half price; mares belonging to tenant farmers, £ 2 10s. Hay and grass, at 10s 6d a week. For particulars, apply to Mr G. Brown, Badminton, Chippenham, Wilts. 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. < JTUD GREYHOUNDS.— SEACOMBE, blue and tO 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; his produce are running well this year. SEA KING, blue dog by Seacombe out of Lady Walford; weight 641b; at 5 guineas; won the Ridgway Produce, and in his next attempt at 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, Westfleld House, Knotty Ash, within five miles of Liverpool. S1 STALLION.— At Boythorpe Stud Farm, one mile from Chesterfield, on the Midland Railway, IJRUMOUR, 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. 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, Ac. For further particulars apply to Mr R. Milton, trainer, Hurstbourn Park, Whitchurch, Hants, Buccaneer was one of the fastest horses of his time. Kingstown was second to Wild Dayrell for the Derby, and could stay. Both horses are 10 hands high, on short legs. STALLION.— This season, 1863, at Mr Thomas Waller's, Steep Fann, near Petersfield, one mile from the Ports- mouth and London Direct Railway, NE WBURUH, a beautiful bay horse, 6 years old, by Oulstou ( by Melbourne out of Alice Hawthorn) out of Bur- lesque ( Buckston's dam), IS hands high, with great power. Thorough bred mares 5 guineas, half bred mares 2 guineas, groom's fee 5s. Hay and grass 10s per week. Corn, if ordered, at market price. JTALLION for 1863.— At Mr Swallwood's, Mid- . _ dlethorpe, near York, MUSJID ( winner of the Derby in 1859), by Newmlnsteroutof 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. Ilay and grass 10s per week ; corn, if ordered, at market price. Application to be made to Mr Smallwood. STALLION.— At Radcliffe Race Course, near Manchester, SIR COLIN, by Robert de Gorham out of Delaine, by Bay Middleton, will serve mares at 7 guineas and 10s the groom; wlnuers 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. JgTALLION.— NUTBOURNE, 6 years old, by _ Nabob, dam Princess, dam of Bertha. Forty mares, at 20 guineas each, and one the groom; winner of the Royal £ 100 prize at Leeds, 1861. Approved winners and dams of winners of 100 sovs stake, at half price. Hay and grass at 10a 6d per week; oats at market price. All expenses to be paid by the lst June, and the mares taken away. For subscription apply to Messrs Weatherby, or Mr Wyatt, Nutbourne, Emsworth, Hants. UTALLION.— At the Root Stud Farm, Whitewell, k3 near Clitheroe, KING OF TRUMPS will serve a limited number of mares at 20 guineas each, groom's fee included. Subscriptions will be taken by Mr Richard Heseltine, at the Root Stud Farm. STALLION.— FROGMORE, by Touchstone out of The Duchess of Kent, got by Belshazzer, her dam Pepper, by St Nicholas, Capsicum— Acklam's Lass, b'y Prime Minister, will stand this season, and future ones, at Scapes Castle, half a mile from Brighton station on the Lewes road ; thorough bred mares £ 10 10s asd 10s the groom; and a few half bred mares at £ 2 10s, 5s the groom. Scapes Oastle stables and boxes stand on rising ground, facing the west; the boxes for the mares are roomy, with an airing yard. Grass keep 10s Eer week; corn, if ordered, at market price. All expeuces to be paid efore the mares are taken away. Any further information required can be had from Mr W. Megennis, veterinary surgeon, at Castle- street, Western- road; or James Dawes, groom, on the premises. STALLION.— STOLZENFELS will serve 25 mares at 10 guineas, at the Genners Farm, Northfield, five miles from • Birmingham. Stolzenfels is by Sir Isaac dam bv Heron ( Stork's dam) outof Mystery, by Phantom ( dam of Yardley and Warwick)— Charming Molly, by Rubens. Sir Isaac was by Camel — Arachne, dam of Industry ( winner of the Oaks, and own sister to Leda, granddam of Voltigeur.") Stolzenfels was one of the best horses of his year. For performances see Calendar. Apply to Mr Lapper as above. STALLION.— THE KNIGHT OF KARS; his sire is Nutwith ( winner of the St Leger), his dam is Pocahontas, dam of Stockwell, King Tom, Rataplan, and Ayacanora. He beat Gamester ( winner of the St Lcger), Ignoramus, Sec; and at Doncaster ran Saunterer to a head, and was afterwards sold for 2,000 guineas. His first foal has been sold for £ 260, and £ 500 has been refused for another. He is one of the truest made horses in England, and girths 6 feet 8 inches. Forty mares besides his owner's at 12 guineas each. Apply to Mr Eykc, Stanton. Shiffual, Salop. STALLION.— DRUID, brother to Caractacus, by Bay Middleton out of Defenceless will serve this season at Mr T. Ensor's Horsa Repository, Dorchester. Thorough- bred mares £ 5 5s. viianers or dams of winners of £ 100 gratis, other mares £ 2 and 5s the ' groom. Druid was foaled in 1854, and was never trained, ill conse- quence of an accident to liis fetlock when fcaled. He is a dark bay horse 15 hands 3in high, of great power and substance. His stock, out of half- bred mares, have won prizes at agricultural shows, and; have been sold at high prices. N. B.— Never yet having had any thorough bred mares put to him, will serve the first six offered gratis. STUD HORSE.— DUTCHMAN ( late Vir), foaled 1858; a bay korse, over 10 hands high, very strong, and sound, by The Flying Dutchman out of the noted Virago, by Pyrrhus the First, dam by Rowton, grauddam by Muley, great granddam Medora, by Selim,& c— see " Stud Book"— will serve mares at Mr George Dobito's farm, at Lydgate, five miles from Newmarket, at 5 guineas each, and 5s tke groom. A limited number, the property of farmers in the neigh- bourhood, at half price. ^ TALLIONS, for 1863.— At Mr Manning's Farm, kj> Oriingbury, near Wellingborough, in Northamptonshire. BRITISH STATESMAN, the celebrated prize sire for getting hunters At the Royal Agricultural Society's Show, atLecds, 1861 ( open to all Eng- land), he took tlie* seeoiid prize, £ 15, beating the Hadji ( since sold for nearly £ 1,000) and many others, and last year ( 1802) at the same Society's Show, at Battersea, he took the first prize, £ 30, as the best stallion for getting hunters. British Statesman, now rising 6 years old, is by A British Yeoman, « lam by Retriever. He is a rich brown, with black legs, and for colour, symmetry, action, and temper, cannot be sur- passed. Also the thorough bred stallion, LOVETT, by The Confessor out of Julia, by Jerry. He is a black horse, 7 years old, 16 hands high, with immense bone and muscular power, with superior knee action ( fer performance see Racing Calendar, 1861). The above stallions will serve mares, thorough breds at 10 guineas, half breds 3 guineas; groom's fee. 5s. Good accommodation for mares on the farm, on usual terms. For cards and further particulars apply to Mr Manning at the above address. TUD GREYHOUND.— CANARADZO, by Beacon— Scotland Yet. at £ 1010s, sire of Celerity, Lucy Campbell, Great Expectations, Calmaroona, La Sourde, Sarah Sibbald, Butterfly, Rising Lark, Boanerges, Balloon, Radzocana, Plume, Cinoloa, Luna, & c, Sec. Stands at Dalgig, New Cumnock, by Carlisle, but he will be at Formby from the 14th till the 20th, during the Waterloo Meeting. YACHT S.— For SALE:— A SCHOONER, ® f 75 tons. A SCHOONER, of £ 3 tons. A SCHOONER, of 20 tons. A CUTTER, of 25 tons. Apply to Thos. Calkett, on board, opposite the Custom House, Victoria Dock. CX) R SALE, OSPREY, cutter, 59 tons, o. m., Jj winner of several cups. Apply to E. W. Nunn, St John's House, Ryde, Isle of Wight. OUTRIGGER.— For SALE, a BOAT in fair condition ( 32 feet 6 inches by 11 inches) and SCULLS. May be had for 6 guineas. Apply, by letter, to Mr W. Bruce, 1, Featherstone- bulldlngs, Holborn, W. C. BOAT for SALE.— For SALE, a PAlR- OARED GIG, nearly equal to new. To be seen at C. Greaves's, boat- builder, Chelsea. YACHT.— WANTED to PURCHASE, a YACHT, from 10 to 20 tons, well found in every respect, fast, and perfectly sound, have a W. C. on board, and to be carvel built and coppered; price to be moderate. Apply by letter, stating full particu- lars, to W. Ingle, Esq, 10, Warnford- court, Throgmorton- street. i^ REAT REDUCTION in first- class HOTEL CHARGES.— The BRUNSWICK, Jermyn- street, St James's. Families and gentlemen having oocasion to visit London between the present period and the lst 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 will find the NEW OPERA HOTEL, Bow- street, Covent- garden, opposite the Royal Italian Opera, the cheapest house in London. Breakfast from Is, lunch Is, dinners Is 6d, suppers Is, beds from Is 6d. Public and private billiard rooms. A good smoking- room, and ladies' coffee- room. A porter up all night.— W. NOAKES, proprietor. rilHE ROYAL PROCESSION.— The WEL- _ 1_ LINGTON, St James's- street. The splendid saloons and dining- rooms of this establishment will be arranged for the accommodation of ticket- holders, in connection with capacious galleries erected in St James's- street. Refreshments throughout the day, and cold collation, will be provided free of extra charge. Tickets to be obtained at 53, St James's- Etreet. or of Mr Kates, at the entrance, 160, Piccadilly. WILLIAM COX, Superintendent. The Wellington, St James's- street, Feb 21, 1863. HORSES.— Lieut JAMES'S BLISTER, used in Her Majesty's Cavalry Regiments, patronised by Major- General Sir Charles Dalbiac, Inspector- General of the Cavalry Forces, and highly eulogised by Professor Coleman in his report to the Adjutant- General. Its great efficacy, in all cases where blistering is usually applied, is well known ; and its celebrity has extended to all the great studs throughout the world. No horse will gnaw it.— Sold by Messrs Barclay and Sons, 95, Farringdon- street, London; and by all respect- able medicine vendors. In pots Is 6d, 2s 9d, and 5s each; " jib 9s, lib 16s. TILBURY'S CURB LOTION; a perfect and certain cure for curbs and splints without blemish or loss of time. Used with success by the late Mr Tilbury, of the Dove House, Pinner, and patronised by various racing and hunting establishments. Prepared and sold, with directions for use, by George Edward Tilburv, manager of the carriage department, the Pantechnicon, Belgrave- square. In bottles 4s 6d, 6s, and 8s each. THE ELECTRIC and INTERNATIONAL TELEGRAPH COMPANY ( Incorporated, 1846). LINCOLN RACES. MESSAGES can be forwarded from the Company's Offices: Race course and Railway station, to all parts of " the United Kingdom By Order, J. S. FO U KDRIN1ER, Secretary. Central Offices, Telegraph- street, Moorgate- street, London, E. C, February, 1863. " VTTDLAND RAILWAY.— Lincoln Spring Meet- - L* JL ing.— First and Second Class DAY TICKETS issued bv Midland trains from the King's- cross Station, London, to LINCOLN, on Tues- day, Wednesday, and Thursday, February, 24th, 25th, and 26th, 1863, will be available to return by any train on any of those days. JAMES ALLPORT, General Manager. Derby, Feb, 1863. LONDON and NORTH " WESTERN and MID- LAND RAILWAYS.— Lticoln Races.— First and second- class ordinary DAY TICKETS, issued at the Euston Station. London, to LINCOLN, by all trains to that place on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 24th and 25th February, will tie available to return by all trains from Lincoln, up to and Including Thursday, the 26th Februarv. Euston Station, February, 1863. Ey Order. JMPORTANT IMPROVEMENT in CIGAR L. ro nTS.- mn ANT and MAY'S PATENT SAFETY VESU- \ IAN.*, and I LAMING I USEES light only on the box, and may be carried in the pocket with perfectjsafety. Whitechapel- road, London, E. CRUSHERS of COTTON SEED and LINSEED.. — MARLANI) and Co, 6, New High- street, Manchester. Prices of cake or oil will be sent on application. public are recommended to purchase paraffin oil only at those shops where the show card is exhibited bearin- our trade mark. GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY.— Lincoln Races.— RETURN TICKETS issued from London ( King's Cross station), Peterboro', Doncaster, York and Louth to LINCOLN, on Tuesday, the 24th, Wednesday, the 25th, and Thursday, the 26th Feb- ruary, will be available to return by any train on any of these davs. , SEYMOUR CLARKE, General Manager. London. King's Cross Station, Februarv, 1863. GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY.— NOTTING- ham Races, Tuesday. 3d, and Wednesday, 4th March.— RETURN TICKETS issued from London ( King's Cross Station) to NOTTING- HAM, on Monday, the 2d March, and intervening days, will be avail- able for return ou any day up to and including Tliursdav, the 5th March. SEYMOUR CLARKE, General Manager. London, King's Cross Station, February, 1863. WINES.— MOXON and CLEMENT, Wine Merchants, 30, Great St Helens, Bishopsgate- street, E. C., beg to call attention to their WINES as under, quoted at the lowest cash prices:— Sherry / 24s, 30s, 36s, \ 42s to 6US Port, from the wood.. 36s, 40s, 44s Do, old crusted .... 48s to 72s Do, choice, 1844 .... 84s Claret, Exshaw's .... j18^ 46' 36s' Do, do, first growths 84s to 105s Burgundy 24s, 30s, 36s Do 63s to 84s Hock 21 s, 32s, 48s Do, sparkling 42s to 54s Moselle 3tisto42s Do, sparkling 42s to 54 « Champagne 36s, 42s, 48s Do 54s to 72s Pine spirits of all kinds. Exshaw's No. 1 Champagne Brandy, same as sent to India, at 80s per dozen case. Carriage paid to the nearest railway station. s A U C E.— L E A and P E R R I N S' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. Pronounced by connoisseurs " The only good sauce." None genuine without name on wrapper, label, Dottle, and stopper. Sold by CROSSE and BLACKWELL, Barclay and Sons, and grocers and oilmen universally. By Auction on Tuesday, 3d March, 1863, Dycer's, Stephen Green West, extending to South King- street ( see underneath), Dublin. qpo be peremptorily SOLD by AUCTION to the _ JL highest and best bidder, on the premises, on Tuesday, the 3d March, 1863, at 2 o'clock in the aiternoon, the INTEREST and GOOD- WILL of the present proprietor in the undermentioned VALUABLE PROPERTY, also the stock of horses, vehicles, horse clothing, harness, and general plant of a first- class kind, three double breaks, three single ditto, three sets of double harness, three single ditto, with a variety of other articles. DYCEIi'S UNRIVALLED ESTABLISHMENT, as re- gards extent, with its buildings standing on nearly two acres, making it particularly worth attention as a public market, mart, brewery, meat curer's, or for any business requiring extent, with its proximity to the leading streetsof the city. The upper yard being now reduced to the very small rent of £ 130 by the recent ; lettings for terms to first- class tenants, with several applicants wishing for the lower or King- street yard, so that any veterinary surgeon of moderate capital would be sure of letting the lower yard for various purposes, as, if the entire as one, would be too large for his or any other intending purchaser's purposes. The upper yard, Stephen's Green West, in conjunction with the lower yard extending to South King- street, with a large residence to each. Capitalists should visit this extensive concern for business to fully ap- preciate its value for same. The lower yard, subject to £ 200 per annum, with entrance from Stephen's Green and South King- street, standing on nearly an acre and half, has the following buildings in the best order, viz:— A large riding school with galleries ; suitable apart- ments, well aired, for the friends of pupils; washing, dressing, and cloak rooms, with twenty stables and boxes attached to school. In the vehicle department accommodation can be had for near 500 vehicles, with the well- known sale mart, together with numerous other buildings. Also a magnificent weigh house, fitted up in the best manner, with numerous box and private stjd stabling, got up in the newest stvle, and on which the present proprietor has laid out a Considerable sum. The provender department, second to none, consists of a stupeudous loft for corn, room for 5,000 or 6,000 sacks, with patent windlass, spacious hay loft, rick built for the purpose, thoroughly well ventilated capable of holiing two years' hay, bran, bean, and carrot rooms, with steam house, & c. Note.— These valuable concerns may be viewed daily, and every in- formation given, on application to the proprietor, or YOUNG and GROVES, Auctioneers, 11 and 12, Bachelor's- walk, and 61, Grafton- Btreet, Dublin. N. B.— Outstanding accounts due to the establishment to be paid to Mr Henry Anderson, proprietor, en the premises, who will be happy to pay any due on being furnished to him. STEVENS'S OINTMENT, the only substitute for firing horses, after 25 years' extensive U3e, 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 Barclav, 95, Farringdon- street; and all druggists. Beware of spurious imita- tions. Ask for Stevens's Ointment. T EEMING'S ESSENCE for LAMENESS in HORSES.— This essenee cures claps or strains of the back sinews, also slips and strains of the shoulders, stifle, hough, whirlbone, knee, fetlock, pastern, and coffin joints; it makes the quickest and surest cures of any article yet known, and horse3 may be worked during" the time of cure. Price 2s 6d per bottle. To avoid purchasing a spurious article please see that the names of " BARCLAY & SONS, Farringdon- street, London," are affixed, they having purchased the original recipe from the executors of George Bott, of Nottingham. CAUTION.— It having come to the knowledge of Barclay and Sons that persons both at home and abroad have been preparing and offering for sale a spurious imitation of Lecming's Essence, Barclay and Sons beg to caution the public that all such preparations are spurious, and that no person has any right or authority to prepare Leeming's essence except Barclay and Sons, who have purchased the original recipe. HORSES AND CATTLE— ELLIMAN'S ROYAL EMBROCATION for green wound3, strains, sprung sinews. — - . ...... ,, u 11,.. ... , . cy. uug Dlil& no. shoulders, wind galls, chapped heels, sore throats, bruises, and fcness or enlargement of the legs. Used in the Royal Stud. See the sore weakness testimonials from the Royal Hunt; Carver and CoJ Manchester, the owner of Promised Land; Younghusband and Co, and the largest horse- keepers in England. To be had of any saddler or chemist, in bottles 2s and 2s 6d; and at 159, Oxford- street, and 4, Cheapside. HOPLEMUROMA ( Hoof Ointment), for the 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, & c. Does not stop horses from their usual work. This preparation is invaluable to all breeders, dealers, trainers, and large contractors. Sold by all ehemlsts and saddlers. W. CLARK, 75, Baker- street, Portman- square, London, W. Clapham Common. The celebrated herd of thorough bred Channel Island cows, two ricks of hay, and farming stock of the late John Allnutt, Esq. MESSRS CIIRISTIE, MANSON, AND WOODS respectfully give notice that they will SELL by AUCTION, at the Farm, in Crescent- lane, Clapham, on Thursday, Feb 26, at 12 for 1 precisely, the whole of the capital FARM STOCK of John Allnutt, Esq, deceased, comprising the celebrated herd of Channel Island cattie, con- sisting of three bulls, sixteen cows, seven heifers, carts, waggons, agri- cultural implements, two ricks of meadow hay ( about 500 loads), pigs, poultry, ducks, & c. May be viewed by application to the bailiff on the premises, and catalogues had at Messrs Christie, Manson and Woods's offices, King- street, St James's- tquare, S. W. Fl 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 an accident when nine months old, has never appeared In public. Inquire of George Kendall, at Mr Purser's, Willington, near Bedford. S" TUD GREYHOUNDS.— SKYROCKET, fawn by Blue Light out of Syncope, at 10 guineas. SHOOTING STAR, black, by Skyrocket out of Cinderella ( Sack- cloth's dam), at 5 guineas. SKYSCRAPER, black, by Skyrocket out of Shame ( sister to Sack- cloth), at 5 guineas. Apply to Henry Beale, Croxteth Kennels, near Liverpool. STUD GREYHOUND.— 1NGOMAR, by Jeffrey out of Ladylike ( same litter as Faldonside, Crerar, See, & c), will serve bitches at £ 7 7s each. Application to be made to Mr W. Hart, Whillimoor Fort, Distington, Cumberland, distant four miles from Harrington and five from Whitehaven. For performances see Coursing Calendar. 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. Apply to Wm. Waring, Springwood, Wrooltoii, near Liverpool. STUD GREYHOUND.— STRATFORD, by Effort out of Sprite, a handsome bright red dog, with great speed, weight 641b. In his puppy season divided the Produce Stakes with Faith, at the Spelthorne Meeting, Wilts ; won the Park Stakes at the Champion Meeting, Hampton Court; won the South Essex Stakes at the Southminster ( open) Meeting. Spelthorne Meeting, Hampton Court: ran up for the Spelthorne Stakes; won the Compton Stakes, Chilton, Berks ( open) Meeting. January, 1863: Won the Wolsey Stakes ( all ages), Spelthorne Meeting, Hampton Court. He will serve bitches at 5 guineas each. Apply to Mr W. H. Dean, The Grove, Stratford, Essex, E. S' TUD GREYHOUND.— BLUE LUPIN, by Auto- _ 1 crat out of Venus, at £ 5 5s each. He is a descendant of the Old Streamer blood through Mr Nathan Slater's Sweetbriar, and connected with his celebrated dog Old Sandy : they were the sire and dam of Scot, Scot the sire of Mr Gregson's red dog Neville, Neville being the sire of the above Autocrat. Apply at Birds' Cliff, Cheetham Hill, Manchester. STUD GREYHOUND.— LET HIM BE EASY, brother to Sampler, by Skyrocket out of Stitch, this season, at 5 guineas each. He is sire of Agility, who divided the Produce Stakes at Abergele, and won the Bitch Produce Stakes, at the Ridgway Meeting, at Southport. Apply to Mr Tempest Booth, Spriugwater Bank, Ard- wick, Manchester. STUD GREYHOUND.— At £ 7 7s, REGAN, black, by Barrator out of Riot. Apply to John Weaver, Chad- bury, near Evesham. STUD GREYHOUND.— BIGWIG, by Judge out of Lurlei ( the late Mr Lawrence's), at £ S10s; winners or dams of winners of a stake of 8 or more dogs £ 2 2s or a puppy. He is a brin- dled ticked dog, of good size, possesses fine speed, good working powers, and great gameness. He is the winner of some good stakes. Apply, Mr Lewis, Red Lion Inn, Hounslow, STALLION GREYHOUND.— RAILROAD, sire by Bedlamite out of the celebrated Cerito, dam by Furious, by Foremost, at 5 guineas. As a puppy he won the Newmarket Champion Cup and the Baldock Challenge Cup ( for all ages), and never lost but one course ( his last), when he injured his foot. Apply to James Sten- ning, the Beeches ( two miles from Balcombe station, Brighton Rail- way), Crawley, Sussex. STALLION GREYHOUND.— BRAMWELL, by Judge out of Widow Dester, dam of Blemish, by Figaro. He is the sire of Bailiff ( winner of Southport Stakes, thirty- two dogs, in Octo ber). Bit of Fashion, and Bencher, his first and only litter. Terms 5 guineas. For further particulars address Wm Howse, South Bank, Runcorn. STALLION GREYHOUND.— LITTLE WON- DER at 5 guineas. He is by David outofLewana, by Lablache. He is a black dog, weight 661b; he possesses great speed, and can stay. For performance see Coursing Calendar. Apply to R. Voller, at Mr Cootes's, Longdown Farm, near Epsom; one mile from the Epsom or Ewell stations. STUD POINTER.— DASH, winner of three first prizes. STUD SETTER.— BOB, winner of five first prizes. At £ 3 3s each. For full particulars apply to Messrs G. and J. Bay ley, Stamford Lodge, Staleybridge. ISH1NG.— To LET, from lst of March next, for the season, SALMON and TROUT FISHING over about two miles of strict preserve, on one of the best rivers in South of Ire- land, with the excellent rabbit- shooting in surrounding coverts; also a most romantic and commodious RESIDENCE overlooking, fully fur- nished, and provided with servants, & c. A good village, with church and post office, adjoins. Four miles from a railway station. Killarney and many other places of interest within easy reach. Four excellent trout streams, unpreserved, within a radius of six miles. The services of an experienced local angler can be procured on most reasonable terms.— Apply to Hunt's general commission agency, 23, Regent- street, London, S. W., where photographs of the place can be seen, and all par- ticulars given. References to gentlemen in London, who have fished on the above preserve. SALMON FISHING and GROUSE SHOOT- ING.— To be LET, the large, convenient, and well- furnished lodge of LAGDUFF, at Ballycroy, barony of Erris, county of Mayo, together with the right of fishing in a portion of the Ballycroy River, and of shooting over eight thousand acres of bog and mountain. The river is well known to be one of the best in Ireland for salmon and white trout. The grouse and wild fowl shooting is good, and seal shooting is to be had on the coast close by. Rent, £ 180. All particulars to be had on ap- plication to Mr Thompson, at Mr Bushby's chambers, 5, Essex- court, Temple, London. SHOOTINGS.— To LET, for a period of years, the SHOOTINGS on a property in the south of Ayrshire, extend- ing to between 3,000 and 4,080 acres of ground, which is peculiarly suited for producing game of the best sort. There is abundance of grouse and other game, which have been strictly preserved. There is access by rail way both from south and north to within a few miles of the estate. For further particulars apply to Messrs M'Ciure, Nalsmith, and Brodie, 81, St Vincent- street, Glasgow. HUNTING BOX AND FAMILY MANSION AND LAND ( near Rugby and a Station on the Trent Valley Line).— To be LEI tor three years from Lady Day next, a FURNISHED FAMILY MANSION, with every necessary accommodation. Apply at the offices of Messrs W. and E. Harris, solicitors, Rugby, and 38, Lin- coln's Inn- fields, W. C. HUNTING QUARTERS, Buckingham.- A COTTAGE, with good stabling for five horses, and a large vard with sheds, capable of being converted, at a trifling expense, into sta- bling for six or eight more horses ; with a good kitchen garden adjoin- ing, the whole walled in, quite quiet, and near the station, for SALE. Also, considerable premises and stable accommodation attached to, and to be sold with the public- house, known as the Grand Junction Inn, in Buckingham, Buckingham is situated in the centre of three packs of hounds, the Duke of Grafton's, the BiceBter, and Mr Selby Lowndes's. Also within reach of many meets of Baron Rothschild's Staghounds.— For particulars of either property, apply to Messrs Hearn, Nelson, and Hearn, Buckingham. TO LICENSED VICTUALLERS.— For SALE, a capital FREE LICENSED PUBLIC HOUSE in an admirable position for business. The house is of handsome elevation, adapted and fitted up in every respect to meet the requirements of a large and lucra- tive trade, which must inevitably be attached to it when in the hands of a spirited proprietor. Lease nearly 50 years, at the very low rent of £ 5210s. Arrangements could ( if required) be made for three- fourths of the money to remain on mortgage. For further particulars, apply to Mr Clarkson, 9A, Great St Helen's, Bishopsgate- street. TO NOBLEMEN and GENTLEMEN VISITING the LINCOLN SPRING MEETING.— TWENTY- FIVE superior LOCK- UP BOXES, clean, lofty, and well- ventilated ; good yard, and private way from it to the course, at C. J. PRIESTLEY'S, BLACK BULL INN, High- street, within 100 yardg of the G. N. Rail, and 200 of the Midland and Manchester stations. The advertiser has for the last nine years been starter at the Lincoln Spring Meeting. LINCOLN SPRING MEETING.— The GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL ( adjoining the railway station) has every comfort and convenience for gentlemen attending the races. First- class stabling. Subscribers to the Race Fund. Charles Pratt and Son, pro- prietors^ LINCOLN SPRING MEETING.— MRS TRAF. FORD begs to inform her friends and the public generally that she has several first- rate LOOSE BOXES for the accommodation of gentlemen bringing horses to the Lincoln Spring Meeting, and to assure those who may honour her with their patronage, that nothing will be wanting on her part to contribute to their comfort and convenience in the house.— SPREAD EAGLE HOTEL. LINCOLN SPRING MEETING.— SARACEN'S HEAD HOTEL. Early orders for private apartments, beds, and horse boxes are requested at this far- famed hotel, where fifty beds are made up, and there are sixty horse boxes and stalls in the yard.— J. L. THORNTON, Proprietor.- N. B. Subscriber to the Race Fund. CHESTER RACES.— To be LET by TENDER, the REFRESHMENT ROOMS at the Chester Grand Stand, for the next May Races. Tenders to be addressed to the Secretary, Mr George Edwards, not later than the 20th of March. The Committee do not bind themselves to accept the highest tender.— February 18th, 1863. STALLION GREYHOUND.— At £ 4, FLASH- MAN, by Larriston out of Lively, by Forerunner out of Linda, by Worcester Marquis out of Wide Awake. Wide Awake dam of Locomo- tive, Liberty, Lola Montes, and many other winners. Flashman is the sire of Equity ( winner of the Great Western Cup at Amesburv), Equality, Eaglet, Sec, Sec. from only four bitches, all producing win- ners. Apply to the ostler, Griffin Hotel, March, Isle of Ely. STUD GREYHOUND.— THE WIZARD, black dog, by Bedlamite out of Witchcraft, own sister to Belted Will. He is a winner of more than 40 courses in public, and is one of the fastest dogs that ever ran. Weight 701b. His stock are very promising and come all black, like his celebrated sire's. At 5 guineas. Apply to James Dyer, White House, Mount, York. S" TUD GREYHOUND.— EFFORT, by Larriston out of Hopmarket, at £ 7 7s each. Apply to Charles Talbot Idstone, near Shrivenham Station, on the Great Western Railway. STALLION.— At Bodicott Paddocks, near Ban- bury, FIRST LORD, by Lord Fauconberg out of Maid of Team Valley, by Velocipede; 16 hands high, and great substance. He won the Northumberland Plate, Sefton Handicap, and a great many more races— see Racing Calendar. Thorough bred mares at 7 guineas, 10s groom. Hay and grass 12s a week. All mares to be paid for before re- moval. Apply to Mr B. Austen. STALLIONS.— At Stockwell, Theobald StudFarm; three miles from London : ADAMAS, by Touchstone out of Ada Marv, 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 grooro. Pwling inares 18s per week, barren mares 14a. STUD GREYHOUND.— BEACON, by Bluelight out of Lord Eglinton's Frolic, by his Waterloo. Winners or dams of winners of three courses in a stake, £ 7 7s; all others, £ 10 10s each.— Apply to Mr C. E. Marfieet, Boothby House, near Lincoln. STALLION GREYHOUND.— CLANSMAN, by Acrobat, by The Curler out of Lucy Bertram out of Tela ( 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. S1 TUD GREYHOUND.— BRIDEGROOM, AT~ 7 guineas, own brother to Maid of the Mill, winner of the Waterloo Cup, 1860, anl sire of Union Jack, who divided the Bridekirk Cup with Kingwater. The following dogs were got by him, and have all won stakes this season:— Leotard, Yardes. Weathercoat. Brown Mouse, Beckford, Nat Langham, Bell of the Moore ( winner of the Wetherby Cup), Belle of the Castle, Sec. Apply to Alex. WTallace, Allerby Hall, Bullgill Station, Maryport. STALLION GREYHOUNDS.— JEFFREYTby Judge out of Moeris, at £ 5 5s; limited to 15 bitches. Also, MUSSELMAN, at £ 5 5s. Apply to Mr Hodges, Swan Inn, W7est Drayton, Middlesex. STUD GREYHOUND, by Mechanic out of Sister to £ 7 7s; weight, 731b; number of bitehes limited. Rowden was injured - ROWDEN, w bk dog, by Mechanic out of Sister to Gossip, and to Railroad's dam, at S! weioht 7Sih. tmniho* nt Wt/. lioa n mi+ nd PnnrdflM waa lninon^ £ £ 7 . in his ' third course at Newmarket, in December last, and will not* be able to run again this season. Apply to William Money, Iliston, near Cambridge, where there is a station on the St Ives branch of the Great Eastern Railway, AGENTLEMAN of active business habits, who has for the last two years been representing in France one of our largest wholesale City firms, is DESIROUS of finding a similar OCCU- PATION at home or abroad, or as Private Secretary, Bailiff, or General Managing man to a ga » tleman. Speaks and writes French tiuentlv 35 years of age. Married. Unexceptionable reference from last employers. Address F. M., A. and E. Cole's, Advertising Agents, 244, High- street Borough. TO the HUNT.— 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, Pertman- square, London, W. CLARK'S ELASTIC WATERPROOF VAR- NISH for patent and enamelled hunting, shooting, and fishing boots, tha best ever manufactured. Also his PATENT MATCHLESS PASTE, for leather breeches, gloves, cords, kerseys, Sec, far superior to auv 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° F 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 shine in or over any country," for dress or patent leather hunting boots of everv description. Bart- ley's Hunting Persuaders, with the improved rowels ; boot- top powders of all colours. Bartley's Nulli Secundus Blacking. To be had from A. BARTLEY, bootmaker, 251, Oxford- street, London. P. O. orders payable at Post Office, 210, Oxford- street. HORSES PREVENTED CRIB BITING, BY using the IMPROVED ( 1861) PATENT GUTTA PERCHA STRAP, 18s. Horses broke, temperate, and easy mouthed, by gutta percha jockeys, with spring reins for exercising led horses, 603. 2,200 lu 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. HUNTING.— Gentlemen suffering from weakness and strains in the thigh, Sec, should wear COL LOWTHER'S HUNTING BAND, the only article that keeps its position during the most violent exertion. Descriptive circulars of many articles suited for persons who follow field sports and require support, post free. SPARKS and SON, Patent Truss and Surgical Bandage Maker, 28 Conduit- street, Regent- street, London, W. HARNESS, SADDLES, AND HORSE- CLOTH- ING.— Deane and Co ( opening to the Monument), London Bridge, Established A. D. 1700,. Wholesale and Retail Saddlers and Stable Out- fitters.— DEANE and Co manufacture on the premises, and sell the very best articles, at moderate prices. A due regard is paid to strength, fit, style, and suitability. Their varied stock consists of APRONS, bits, brushes, spurs, sponge, whips, sporting and horse- breaking tackle, chaff- cutters, oat- bruisers, enamelled mangers, racks, corn and flour bins, coach- lamps, and every requisite for the horse and stable. Port- manteaus, trunks, cases, bags, & c. 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, Sec, at BRYANT'S Depot for New and Second- hand Saddlery, I, Chapel- place, Belgrave- square ( back of Sefton House). Established 30 years. Harness and saddles taken In exchange. HORSE CLOTHING, of superior kersey, at £ 2 15s a suit, consisting of quarter sheet, hood, deep breast, pad cloth, roller, and flllit string. Also superior suits, made of fawn rugging, at £ 2 5s each suit, with hoods complete— eighty suits alwaysready for use— at BRYANT'S Depot for New and Second- hand Saddlerv, l, Chapel- place, Belgrave- square ( back of Sefton House). Established 30 years. 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. & c. Agents: All saddlers in every country town TO HORSE MASTERS.— MARKWICK'S PATENT SPONGE CLOTH, sold wholesale at 13, Hanover' street, Long- acre, Londen, invaluable for swabs, or lining feet boots, and for sprains or bruises, acting as a poultice in hot applications, by its retention of heat, and in cold applications by its retention of mois- ture ; very economical, as it can be washed and re- used as often as required. Sold by all saddlers, price 2s 6d the square foot. THE ST PANCRAS IRON WORK COMPANY Old St Pancras- road, N. W., sole patentees and manufacturers of PATENT WROUGHT IRON STABLE FITTINGS. PATENT ECONOMIC HAY RACK. VARNEL'S PATENT MANGERS. PATENT COLLAR BAR IRON HURDLES. GATES, CONSERVATORIES, IRON WORK. Illustrated catalogues free. 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 BLACK WELL, Purveyors to the Queen, Soho- square, London. Price 6d, Monthly, THE BOY'S OWN MAGAZINE. Contents of the March number. I. Cressy and Poictiers. By J. G. Edgar. Chap. XVI. Gobln Agace. „ XVII. How we Forded the Somme. „ XV111. The Eve of Battle. „ XIX. The Battle of Cressy. „ XX. Mv Adventures at Cressy. „ XXI. At La Brove3. „ XXII. The Siege of Calais. With Illustrations by Robert Dudlev. II. By the Margin of Afric's Foul Waters. By Captain A. W. Dray- son, R. A. Illustrated by Harden S. Melville. III. The South Middlesex Cadet Corps, with fall page illustration by Frederick Skill. IV. The Adventures of Reuben Davidger, Seventeen Years and Four Months a Captive among the Dyaks of Borneo. By the author • f " Wild Sports of the World." Chapter III. I pass as a Ghost— Am cruelly maltreated by Captain Jubal— 111 of brain fever— I am nursed by the crew of the Margaret— The Margaret overcome by a tempest— Our crazy captain— His wanton cruelty and miserable end— Three days and two nights on the raft— Our sufferings and ultimate rescue. Illustrated by Har- den S. Melville. V. A Coasting Voyage from the Tames to the Tvne. Part III. From Yarmouth to Boston Deeps. With full" page illustration by H. G. Hine and J. W. Archer. VI. The Young Norseman. By W. B. Rands. Chapter V. The Fight. Chapter VI. The beginning of a long love story. Illustrated by Robert Dudley. VII. Knotting and Splicing. With fullpage Illustration by M. Morgan. VIII. The Arsenal at Springfield. IX. Chemistry. By W. G. Howgrave. Chapter IV. Nitrogen, Chapter V. The Atmosphere— Diffusion of Gases. With illus- trative diagrams. X. The Story of the British Navy. By Edwin F. Roberts. Chap- ter IV. The New World— Columbus— The Cabots— Magellan- Vespucci. Chapter V. Henry VIII. and his admirals. Illus- trated by H. G. Hine. XI, Up in the Alps. By Captain Wraxall. Chapter V. AlpiRe scenery. Chapter VI. Alpine vegetation. With full page Illustration. XII. Free Philosophy. XIII. Model of a Marine Engine. Part II. With illustrative diagrams. XIV. Puzzle Pages. By C. H. Bennet, & c, & c. London: 8. O. Beeton, 248, Strand, W. C. Now readv, 8vo, 12s, HORSE RACING: its History, and Early Records of the Principal and other Race Meetings, with Anec- dotes, & c. This is the fullest and most comprehensive history of horse racing hitherto published, and should be studied by all lnteres" ted In the records of the Turf. Saunders, Otley and Co, 66, Brook- street, Hanover- square. Now cosiDlete, O OUT LEDGE'S ILLUSTRATED NATURAL JLV HISTORY. By the Rev J. G. WOOD, M. A., F. L. S. With 1,500 original illustrations by Wolf, Zwecker, Weir, Coleman, Wood, Sowerbv, and Tuffen West. 3 vols, royal 8vo, cloth, £ 2 14s, Londwn: Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, Farringdon- street. |> EPTILES, FISHES, MOLLUSCS, & c. By - 1V the Rev J. G. WOOD. With 500 illustrations by Wolf, Zwecker, Coleman, Mall, Tuffen West, & c. Royal 8vo, cloth, 18s. Also by the same author, uniform in size and price, MAMMALIA. With 480 illustrations. BIRDS. With 600 illustrations. London: Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, Farringden- street. In fcap 8vo, bds, price Is each, or free by post for 14 stamps, THE COMMON OBJECTS of the COUNTRY. By the Rev J. G. WOOD. Illustrated by Coleman. The COMMON OBJECTS of the SEA SHORE. By the Rev J. G, WOOD. Illustrated by Sowerby. OUR WOODLANDS, HEATHS, and HEDGES. By W. S. COLE- MAN. Illustrated by the author. BRITISH FERNS. By THOMAS MOORE. Illustrated by Cole- man. BRITISH BUTTERFLIES. By COLEMAN. Illustrated by the author. BRITISH BIRDS' EGGS and NESTS. By the Rev J. C. ATKIN- SON. Illustrated by W. S. Coleman. The COMMON OBJECTS of the MICROSCOPE. By the Rev J. G. WOOD. Illustrated by Tuffen West. And, price 2s, WILD FLOWERS; Where to Find and How to Know Them. By SPENCER THOMSON. Illustrated by Noel Humphreys. An Edition of each of the above is also published, printed on fine paper, bound in cloth, and with the illustrations coloured, price 3s 6d, or free by post for 46 stamps. London: Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, Farringden- street. riMlE ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON COOKING APPARATUS, manufactured by PASCALL, ATKEY. and SON, nautical and general iroiunongers and gulvanisers, 29 and 30, High- street, and 1, Medina- road, West Cowes, Isle of Wight. This perfect and much- approved yacht appendage is now in use on board 150 vachts of all sizes belonging to the R. Y. S. and other clubs of the United'King- dom, besides 30 of H. M. Admiralty tenders. BETTING BOOKS, ruled, of a superior make, in three convenient sizes for the pocket, Is 4d, Is 8d, and 2s; by —, H. SIDNEY WARR, manufacturing stationer, 63, High post, Id extra. Holborn, W. C. IMPORTANT to BOOKMAKERS.— CARDS of every race throughout the year, printed the day the weights are out, with the horses'i; ames affixed, and forwarded to any address the following day. Price Is per dozen, carriage free. Address Henry Gunning, printer, 68, Warren- street, Tottenham Court^ road, London. Postage stamps taken. Cases made to fit the cards, 2s 6d each. MRW- E. JONES, 6, Danes' Inn, Strand, W. C., - 1- TJL member of Tattersall's and the City Club, executes COMMIS- SION'S to any amount, by letter only, on the receipt of cash, or P. O. O. payable at Chief Oflice, London. "] VfR JOHN SHELDON, jun, Birmingham, - LT_ I_ executes COMMISSIONS on all the principal races. Price Record published daily, and sent post free, on receipt of a stamped di- rected envelope. Address Coach and Horses, Bell- street, Birmingham. OHN INGHAM and Co., members of Tatter^ sail's. 8, Rathbone- place, Oxford- street, London, W., executes COMMISSIONS ( by letter only) on all principal races throughout the year, on receipt of cash or Post Office order, made payable to John Ingham, at the Rathbone- place office.— N. B. A list of latest betting sent on receipt of directed stamped envelope. MR BENJ. JONES, 60, Snow- hill, London, E. C7, executes COMMISSIONS on all principal races ( by letter only) to any amount not less than £ 1, oil receipt of cash. A price list for- warded on receipt of stamped envelope. P. O. orders payable at General Post Office. PETER MACLURE, 156, Cheapside, London, EXECUTES COMMISSIONS to any amount ( by letter only). Orders payable General Post Office. Checks crossed, Londen and West- minster Bank. Printed price- list sent free, 011 receipt of stamped di- rected envelope. NOTICE.— Mr J. GIDEON informs the racing public that he intends COMMENCING on Monday next at the same place as last year, and begs to state that no person has autliority to use his name, or transact business on his account, under any pretence whatever. WW RIGHT, Fulwoed's- rents, Holborn, Lon- • don, sporting publisher and telegraph a? ent, executes COM- MISSIONS on all forthcoming events. Price list forwarded on receipt ot a stamped directed envelope. ~ R JOHN GIDEON undertakes to SETTLE the RACING ACCOUNTS of noblemen and gentlemen at Tat- tersall's every Monday, and also at all the great race meetings. Letters containing a stamped envelope, and addressed, 68, Gower- street, Bed- ford- square, WX'., will be attended to with the utmost punctuality. GEORGE MATHER, 108, Great Russell- street, Bloomsbury, London, executes COMMISSIONS ( by letter only) to any amount 011 receipt of cash. A list of the latest betting sent free t » any part, on c<. i;:. > f a directed stumped em <•.. ,.-. / COMMISSIONS.— Messrs HENRY FISHER and Vy 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 f. orwaraed on the Monday after the race. Price list forwarded on receipt of a directed stamped envelope. Address, Messrs Fisher and Reynolds, 26, Bouverie- street, Fleet- street.— P. O. orders to be made payable at the Strand office. N O T I C E of REMOVAL. Messrs HENRY FISHER and GEORGE REYNOLDS have REMOVED from 300, Strand ( late Racing Times Office), to 26, BOUVERIE- STREET FLEET- STREET, E. C. 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:— Middieham, Malton, Richmond, New- market, Ilsley, 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 i i 9 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 pavable 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. Now ready, Lincoln and Liverpool events. LINCOLN MEETING.— A gentleman who is about to attend all the principal meetings, wishes to arrange with a very limited number of persons, to telegraph from the spot the things that are really good, and only those that can be depended upon, on the principle that one good thing is worth more than fifty doubtful ones. The advertiser has the very best sources of information, and is himself a backer to a large extent. Arrangements for Lincoln should be made without a moment's delay. All advices will be by telegram, at the right moment.— Letters to S., 14, Cromer- street, Judd- street, W. C. r INCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP.—£ 100, £ 50, or J_ J £ 25 can won for 2s 6d on this race. Send 30 stamps and two stamped addrf- s-- d envelopes, for ticKet with particulars. Six winners sent at Lincoln for 13 stamps. Address, CHARLES MASON, the Lord Belgrave, 8. Spur- street, Leicester- square, London. YIN DEX.— Liverpool Steeple Chase ( the winner a certainty), 10 stamps; Lincoln Handicap ( a rare thing), 13 stamps ; Derby, Oaks, Two Thousand Guineas, One Thousand Guineas, and Chester Cup, the five events, 15 stamps; Suburban and Metropoli- tan, the two events, 12 stamps. All the above 36 stamps ( worth as many pounds). Write early. Address HENRY VINDEX, Barrett's news office, 8, Greenwich- road, Greenwich, Kent. Demy 8vo, half bound, 10s 6d, MORTON'S ( J. C.), FARMER'S CALENDAR embracing the necessary operations on all kinds of Farms, in every month of the year, with numerous illustrations, London: Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, Farringdon- street. F1 ISII 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. Now ready, New Edition for 1863, with the New Baronets, & c. CAPT DOD'S PEERAGE, BARONETAGE, KNIGHTAGE, Sec, for 1863 ( Twenty- third year), containing all the new Peers, Baronets, Knights, Bishops, Privy Councillors, Judges, & c, corrected throughout on the highest authority. Whittaker and Co, Ave Maria- lane, and all booksellers. LILLYWHITE'S GUIDE to CRICKETERS. WINTER EDITION, 1863.- In consequence of the increase of this popular game, the PUBLICATION of the Guide has been DE- LAYED until the 21st of this month. Price, Is 6d ; post free, Is 7d.— Fred. Lillywhite, the Oval, Kenuington, Surrey, London, S.; and Kent and Co, Paternoster- row. Two vols ot the " large work" are now ready. Just published, price Is 6d, post free Is 7d, LILLYWHITE'S GUIDE to CRICKETERS ( WINTER EDITION); and it will be found to contain a vast amount of information. Fred Lilly white, cricketing outfitter, the Oval, Kennington, Surrey, S ; Messrs Kent and Co, Paternoster row ; and all booksellers. DOGS.— NALDIRE'S l\ 7" ORMS in T T POWDERS for dogs are the original, having been before the public for the last 10 years. They are acknowledged by all keepers of dogs to be the only safe and effectual remedy. To be had of tne pro- prietor, 12, Victoria- road, Clapliam, Surrey; or of his agents, Barolay aud'Sons, Farringdon- street, Londen ; or Mr Whyte, 4, Marlborough- street, Dublin; in packets 2s, 3s 6d, and 5s each. R UNDER ROYAL PATRONAGE. ACKHAM'S DISTEMPER BALLS for DOGS. — Are a certain CURE for DISTEMPER in all kinds of Dogs. No matter at what stage, recovery is sure. Sold in boxes ( prepared to keep In any climate), with plain directions for treatment, diet, manage- ment, & c, 5s each, post free, 5s 2d ; or a box containing five 5s boxes for £ 1, post free from the proprietors, Rackham and Co, analytical che- mists, No. 2, St. Peter's- court, Norwich.— N. B. Upwards of 2,000 testi- monials have been received and published. Stamps may be sent for small amounts. London agents, Barclav and Sons, and for Ireland, Mr William Whyte, 4, Marlborough- street,, Dublin. 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, ls6d and 2s 9d each. Whole- sale, of Barclay and Son, Farringdon- street, E. C. TO NATURALISTS and Others.— To be SEEN at the bar of the Old Justice, Southwark Bridge- road, Southwark, one of the greatest wonders of nature ever exhibited, viz— a fine full grown FOWL, with FOUR LEGS, all alive and crowing. TO NOBLEMEN and MEMBERS of TATTER- SALL'S.— A gentleman who is about resigning a situation of trust and responsibility which be has filled for upwards of 20 years, is desirous of becoming a MEMBER of TATTERSALL'S with a view of acting as commissioner, and in the settlement of accounts, & c, on terms mutually advantageous. Full particulars and satisfactory references may be ob- tained by letter or interview on receipt of a line addressed A. Z., care of Mr Whlbley, stationer. Bayswater Atheiueun^, WTestbourne Grove, W. WMAY, private trainer to the late W. G. K. • Gratwicke, Esq, is open to an ENGAGEMENT as PRIVATE TRAINER or STUD GROOM to any nobleman or gentleman. Address Angmering, near Arundel. JOCKEY.- WANTED a JOCKEY, who can ride 6st 71b, to go to France. For particulars, Sec, apply to H, Gibson, trainer, Chantilly, Seine et Oise, France. WANTED a SITUATION as HEAD GROOM or GROOM and COACHMAN; understands the management of hunters. No objection to town or country. Married, age 33. Un- exceptionable reference can be given. Address, H. H., No. 7, Little Stanhope- street, Mayfair. HEAD- KEEPER.— WANTED, by a very ex- perienced man, aged 35, the above SITUATION; has had great experience in rearing pheasants; and all other duties belonging to a head- keeper well understood. J. G. H., Mr Smith, gunmaker. Davies- street, Berkeley- square. BILLIARD MARKER.— a first- class marker wants a SITUATION, or to rent tables; thoroughly understands his business, and a good player, venor- square, London. Address G. G., 2, Charles- street, Gros- ( CRICKET.— JOHN SANDS, of Sussex, is OPEN J to an ENGAGEMENT to clubs or schools for the forthcoming season. First class testimonials from , cl « bs in Scotland, where he has been engaged six years. Apply ( stating how long the engagement and terms) to John Sands, cricketer, Dallington, Sussex; or to John Lilly- white, cricket warehouse, 5Seymour- street, Euston- square, N. W, CRICKET.— JOHN LILLYWHITE begs re- spectfully to announce that he has an immense STOCK of every article used in the game. First- class goods only kept. Outfitter to col- leges, schools, clubs, and the army and navy. Illustrated lists of prices post free. Direct John LilJywmte, cricket warehouse, 5, Seymour- Street, Euston- square, N, W, PHEASANTS, PARTRIDGES, HARES, and RABBITS for TURNING OUT. The advertiser, leaving his estate, wiil supply the above at a moderate price: also a few foxea. Address by letter, stating quantity required, to •' Game, ' Post Office, St James's- street, Piccadilly, S. W. GENTLEMEN requiring LIVE GAME for turning down can obtain the same by applying to HENRY FLAXMAN, Westgate- street, Ipswich. A fine lot of full- winged pheasants, English partridges, and fresh- caught hares on hand. Orders received for pheasanst' eggs, & c, in the season. Just published, in 1 vol, crown 8vo, pp. 250, numerous woodcuts and route map, cloth, price 6s 6d, CAPTAIN RICHARD F. BURTON'S HAND- BOOK for OVERLAND EXPEDITIONS. Being an English Edition of " The Prairie Traveller," a Handbook for Overland Expedi- tions ; with illustrations and itineraries of the principal routes between the Mississippi and the Pacific, and a map. By Captain RANDOLPH B. MARCY, now General and Chief of Staff, Army of Potomac. Edited ( with notes) by Captain RICHARD F. BURTON. Triibner and Co, 60, Paternoster- row, London. Gilt edges, price 2s 6d, by post 2s 8d, S WHO in 1863 P The loth Annual Edition. Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage, Parliamentary Guide, Dignitaries of the Church, Judges, & c. The most useful and cheapest book of reference published. London: Baily and Co., Cornhill. WHO'S T T Editi Now published, price Is each, by post 13 stamps, HOW to WRITE CORRECTLY; or a Com- plete System of Punctuation. 2. The ART of BREWING ALES, BEER, CHEAP ALES, Sec., con- taining several valuable receipts. 3. A GUIDE to MAKING GINGER BEER, SODA WATER, LEMONADE, SEIDLITZ WATER, SPRUCE BEER, TREACLE BEER, Sec. Address, James Mackintosh, Sneinton, Nottingham. TO the SPORTING PUBLIC.— A DREAM for the DERBY, which I have had for the last three years— it has proved correct. Sporting gentlemen will do well to get on at once. Terms 2s 6d. Address JAMES SMITH, James- street, Klnver, Staf- fordshire. NOW is the time to make your money. The winner of the Great Northamptonshire Stakes, the Liverpool Steeple Chase, or City and Suburban, free for 2s 6d. 1 feel sure it is a cer- tainty. All letters to Mr W. W. WINN, Post Office, Bicester, Oxon, will be promptly attended to. CHESTER CUPand GREAT METROPOLITAN. — The winners of these important events at 36 and 40 to 1. Another probable winner ( certain for place) at 100 to 1. Eclipse, the original and most successful sporting prophet of 1849, has splendidly resumed giv- ing his invaluable advice by naming two winners and one second ( out of three horses) at Reading last week. Address ECLIPSE, 76, Strand, London. HAVING for several years, with success, ad- vised those who invest largely upon the events of the Turf, I am induced to advertise as follows:— Two horses for Chester Cup, to win and for place; one hor3e for Two Thousand Guineas; one horse for the Derby to win, and two for places. No other events advised upon. Terms: £ 1, including telegraph message If necessary to denote change, and per centage upon winnings. A book kept for address of subscribers. Address, Mr JOHN SEVERN, Post Office, Southampton, Hants. Post Office orders payable to Mr John Severn, General Post Office, London. HENRY KER has now ready, gratis, some good things for the Spring Handicaps. Last year he commenced with spotting Suburban only for Lincoln Handicap; Stampedo and Rapparee only for Northamptonshire Stakes, Carbineer only fer New- market Handicap, and the Marquis was foretold in February as the greatest horse of his year, and would win all his engagements. Promise a present from winnings, and send half a dozen stamped addressed envelopes for correspondence. Address, 42, Tottenham- court- road, Lon- don, W. INFORMATION from HEAD- QUARTERS.— Telegraph messages direct from the post, private letters of advice daily, containing likely winners, unlikely starters, coming favourites, walks over, & c. Advertiser knows a thing or two, and spares neither time, trouble, nor expense for subscribers' benefit. Try him. Terms: 5 per cent on winnings and 5s each meeting, or £ 1 per month ( pre- paid). Address, ROBERT RAYNOR, 240, Gray's Inn- road, London. Froui February 23 to 25. Post Office. London. STAMFORD.— No Pay till Won.— Try it.— STAMFORD'S great Derby secret, now at 33 to 1, one of the best things ever sent out; the party are getting their money on. He will be sure to see a very short price. Enclose a directed envelope. Address J. Stamford, Ipswich, the oldest and most successful adviser on the Turf. Remember, no pay till won. C. THE RACING SEASON- INTERESTING WORKS BY JOHN MILLS, AUTHOR OF " THE OLD ENGLISH GENTLEMEN." & c. Now ready, uniform with the " Life of a Racehorse," illustrated by Hablot K. Brown, crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 2s 6d, STABLE SECRETS; or, Pally Doddles, his Say- ings and Sympathies. •' The tricks of the Turf are well exposed in this interesting volume." Also ready, crown 8vo, price 2s 6d, cloth gilt, with IUustrations by Hablot K. Browne, The LIFE of a RACEHORSE. Six Illustrations by John Leech, The FLYERS of the HUNT. Crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 3s 6d; coloured plates, gilt edges, 5s. With Six Illustrations by John Leech, The LIFE of a FOXHOUND. Cloth gilt, 5s. London: Ward and Lock, 158, Fleet- street. POULTRY, PHEASANTS, & c.— Every variety of Dorking. Spanish, Crevecceur, La Fleche, Cochin, Bramah Pootra, Hamburgh, game, Malay, bantam, and other fowls. Turkeys, geese, ducks, and ornamental waterfowl. Gold, silver, and common pheasants. Californian quails. Pigeons of all varieties. Long- eared, silver- greys, and other rabbits. Foreign, aviarv, and cage birds. Ani- mals, Sec, supplied at moderate prices by JAOKMAN and DECROIX, importers, 36, Great St Andrew- street, Broad- street, Bloomsbury. FOXES, PHEASANTS, AND WATER FOWL. — For SALE, at CASTANG'S, Leadenhall Market, GOLD PHEASANTS, China ring neck and Bohemian pheasants; also white swans, all at 3 guineas per pair; sliver pheasants, £ 2 10s a pair ; Cana- dian geese, also white fronted geese, at 1 guinea a pair ; a quantity of full wing pheasants; also a few brace of fresh foxes. Orders received for cub foxes, & c; pheasants'eggs in the season. PIPING BULLFINCHES.— Just arrived, a first- rate lot from Germany, whistling English and foreign tunes. German and Belgian canaries. Extra good budgrigars 20s per pair; grey and green parrots, & c, & c. Cages and aviaries of every descrip- tion. British and foreign ferns. Immense variety of fern cases, aqua- riums, & c, & c. R. GREEN, 154, Kingsland- road, and the Bedford Con- servatories, Covent- garden Market. Entrance centre avenue only. SALMON and TROUT FISHING.— C. FARLO W, manufacturer, 191, Strand, near Temple Bar, invites anglers to inspect his large and varied STOCK of superior seasoned SALMON, TROUT, and SPINNING RODS, salmon, lake, and trout flies, improved reels and lines. Artificial baits In every variety. Superior stout salmon and extra fine silkworm gut. Flies dressed to pattern, and sent by post. Rods repaired and made to order. Catalogues gratis. Sole agent In London for Phillips's Dublin hooks and Brown's phantom minnows. GUNS and RIFLES ( second hand), all sorts and prices.— WHISTLER'S, 11, Strand. Anything taken In swap. POP in YOUR LEFT.— BOXING GLOVES ( warranted hair), 7s 6d the set; best do, 10s; basket stick, 9d ; best foil, 3s 6d; mask, 3s 6d ; fencing glove ,; 2a : jacket, 12s ; riding whips, from 5s ; hunting do, 4s. Largest stock in London.— C. ARM- STRONG ( late Cheek), 174, Oxford- street, nearDuie- street. Catalogues gratis, On Feb 20, price 2s. ernamental boards, THE ADVENTURERS. ByGUSTAVE AIMARD. This tale of Indian life and adventure is unsurpassed in depth of feeling and general intensity of interest. It should be read by all who admire the wild and wonderful, when exhibited in nature, or shown in man's deeds of daring, devotedness, and valour. London : Ward and Lock, 158, Fleet- street. OAKLEY'S UNRIVALLED ADVICE. LINCOLN HANDICAP. LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES. CITY AND SUBURBAN. METROPOLITAN. NEWMARKET HANDICAP. TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS. ONE THOUSAND GUINEAS. CHESTER CUP. DERBY, and OAKS. Charles Oakley's selections for the above are now ready, and he be- lieves them Bome of the very best things he ever sent out. His glorious success, year after year, on these important events, which has procured him a reputation unrivalled in the sporting world, is so well known and appreciated throughout the United Kingdom, that it requires no further comment. C. Oakley would, however, en passant, impress on that por- tion of the sporting public who have not tried his advice the necessity of having sound, honest, and successful information, as without it specula- tion on the Turf is absolutely useless. C. Oakley's terms are as follow: One year, £ 1 Is; six months, 10s 6d; any single event, 13 stamps. Address, C. Oakley, 52, Red Lion- street, Holborn, London, W. C. INDEX guarantees five winners at Lincoln; the Liverpool Grand National Steeple Chase winner now at 25 to 1. Chester Cnp a certainty. £ 800 to £ 1 my double event. Chester Cup and Derby. Send 13 stamps for my circular. Address No. 4, West- street, Walworth- road, London. T INCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP WINNER^ JLi CHARLES BENSON'S selections for Lincoln, Liverpool Steeple Chase, Spring Cup, Chester Cup, Northamptonshire Stakes, Derby, and Two Thousand Guineas. Reports from the training quarters of Middieham, Malton, Ilsley, Hednesford, Sec. Brittania- terrace, Everton, Liverpool, 13 stamps ; or at the Sunday Times Office, 103, Fleet- street, THE KING and MACE BATTLE containing about 300 genuine portraits of all the most celebrated pugilists, pedestrians, and scullers, together with their backers; also the editors and reporters of the sporting press. Framing size 32 bv 23 inches; price, 10s 6d, or fully coloured 21s, carriage free. Subscriptions should be forwarded at once to insure early impressions, which will be issued on or about the 24th inst, every copy being stamped and numbered to insure strict supply in order of subscription. London: Geo. Newbold. 303 and 304. Strand, W. C. KING— MACE, just out, photographed from life, in fighting attitude, of each of these celebrities. Also Mace in fighting costume, ^ seated, framing size, 10 by 12 inches ; or al- bum portraits at is each. The series includes nearly every celebrated pedestrian and pugilist. London : Geo. Newbold, 303 and 304, Strand, W. C. NEW STORY BY THE AUTHOR OF " AURORA FLOYD," Sec. ELEANOR'S VICTORY, by the author of " Aurora Floyd," " Lady Audley's Secret," & c, will be commenced in ONCE A WEEK, on March 7. London: Bradbury and Evans, 11, Bouverie- street, E. C. ( C OD BLESS the PRINCE of WALES. Na- JC tional Song. Sung by MrSims Reeves. 3s. EDDING PRESENT.— The BURLINGTON ALBUM, 15s; post free, 16s 2d.— London : Robert Cocks and Co w IHE USEFUL WEATHER GUIDE for FARMERS, GARDENERS, SAILORS, Ac.— Now ready, printed on good paper. One dozen copies sent free by post on receipt of Id stamp, addressed to T. Roberts and Co, 8, Crane- court, Fleet- street, London. T -\ 7~ INCENT CHARLES BEDDING to Friends T and the Public.— Your immense patronage flatters me. Any gentleman overlooked will please to write again. Liverpool S. C., N. Stakes, and all great races free as air. Make liberal presents from winnings. V. C. Bedding, 43, Cleveland- street, London, W. LINCOLN HANDICAP AND STEEPLE CHASE. — A gentleman connected with the Turf will send the absolute winners, { fend six stamps each towards expenses, with a promise of £ 1 fora win only. G. STOKES, 32, Ridinghouse- street, Portland- place, London,— P. S. Send stamped envelopes. Nottingham Handicap ready. f IBELLUS wins Lincoln Handicap. Prince JuL of Jockeys rides. " Aurora" circulars on all forthcoming prin- cipal events, and Guides to the Starting and Winning Post. No. 1 now readv. Enclose six stamps and two addressed stamped envelopes. Direct C'HILDE HAROLD, 2, Easton- street, Spaflelds, London. THE GREAT LEVIATHAN TURF ADVISERS. — JOHN I10PW00D aad Co's triumphant advice. The Lincoln- shire Handicap and Steeple Chase are as good as over. Our Grar National Steeple Chase flyer will win by many a length. Back 1 double event, the Liverpool Spring Cup and Steeple Chase. The winner" of the Chester Cup is at 66 to 1. The Two Thousand Guineas and Derby are as good as over. Enclose 12 stamps, and receive our full guide up to the Derby. Address 20, Marylebone- street, Golden- square, London. BOW BELLS !— This extraordinary new and cheap periodical is published every Wednesday. No I. ( of which upwards of half a million have been sold) Is still on sale, every purchaser of which is entitled to RECEIVE GRATIS the fine engravings of the PRINCE of WALES and PRINCESS ALEXANDRA. Weekly, Id. Monthly, 5d; post free, seven stamps. Parts I. and II. now publishing. Remit two postage stamps for No. I. and the picture. London; 25, Wellington- street, Strand. STEELCAP— Maritana,— Maritana wins the Lincoln Steeple Chase. Subscribers, go for a good stake. Reward me; when the race is won. Remember I advertised Diophantus, Wal- lace, Huntsman, Marquis, and many other winners. Jealousy is still dead. Nottingham Handicap, 12 stamps; the Derby, 10s.— Address, Stcelcap, 32, Old Bend- street, London. T5 ROLLIN, TURF ADVISER.— Rollin's _ lll> advice is now ready on all the large Handicaps, Two Thousand, the Derby and Oaks ; five winners guaranteed at Lincoln, and six at Liverpool. The Liverpool Cup and Steeple Chase is a certainty. Rol- lin's Circular contains advice on twenty of the principal races. One horse for each. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. The season £ 2 2 0 To the Derby 1 1 0 To the Chester Cup 0 10 6 One month 0 5 0 Richard Rollin, 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 Rollins list at once, 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 15, 1863. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS ( Last Week but one) EVERY NIGHT at 8, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at 3, in ST JAMES'S HALL. The programme will include the popular songs, " Come where my love lies dreaming," " Willie we have missed you,' • » Annie Lisle," & c, first introduced into this country by this com- pany. Stalls, Ss; area, 2s; gallery, Is. A grand farewell Morning Performance on Tuesday, the 10th of March, in honour of the Prince of giles's Wedding. ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA, COVENT- GARDEN.— Under the management of Miss Louisa Pyne and Mr W. Harrison, sole lessees. , Immense success of lialfe's new opera, THE ARMOURER OF NANUES. which will be repeated TO- MORROW ( Monday), TUESDAY, THURS- DAY, and SATURDAY, in which the following eminent artistes will appear:— Miss Louisa Pyne, Mrs Aynsley Cook, Miss Hlles; Messrs Weiss, Santley, H. Corri, A. Cook, C. Lyall, and W. Harrison. Con- ductor, Mr A. Mellon. After which, the burlesque opening of the grand PANTOMIME, terminating with the transformation scene. On WEDNESDAY aud FRIDAY^ WaUace's romantic opera, When the entire pantomime of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will be performed, including the Harlequinade. Harlequin, Fred Payne; Columbine, Miss B. Adams; Pantaloon, W. A. Barnes; Clown, Harry Payne; Sprites, Brothers Martinette. Commence at 7. Private boxes from 10s 6d to £ 4 Is: orchestra stalls, 10s; dress circles, 5s ; upper boxes, 4s ; amphitheatre stalls, 3s; pit, 2s 6d; amphitheatre, Is. The Box- office open daily from 10 till 5. No charge for booking or fees to boxkeepers, THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.— Mr Sothern as Lord Dundreary levery night for the 363d time. Brother Sam's Letter encored every night.— Mr Buckstone every night.— Rasselas and Miss Louise Keeley every night.— Our American Cousin is now represented with entirely new, elegant, and picturesque scenery, & c.— TO- MORROW ( Mondav) and during the week, at 7, OUR AMERI- CAN COUSIN and Lord Dundreary. After which the greatly successful extravaganza of RASSELAS, with magnificent scenery by O Conner and Morris. Concluding with MR AND MRS WHITE: Mr Compton and Miss Harfleur. THEATRE ROYAL ST JAMES'S.— Under the sole management of Mr F. Matthews.— TO- MORROW ( Monday), and during the week, UNDER THE ROSE. After which, THE MERltY WIDOW : F. Matthews, A. Stirling, S. Johnson; Misses Herbert, P. Josephs, Cottrell, Dvas, and Mrs F. Matthews. To conclude with THE DARK CLOUD: A. Stirling, Weston, Josephs, F. MatthewB ; Misses Dyas, Cottrell, Nisbett, and Mrs F. Matthews. The continued in- creasing success of The Merry Widow will necessarily delay the in- tended early production of the new drama of Lady Audley's Secret. _ NATIONAL ASSEMBLY- ROOMS, High Hol- born.— This favourite ball- room, renowned for the beauty and brilliancy of the decorations, is OPEN EVERY EVENING. During the week will be introduced a SELECTION of dance music from Wallace's new opera, LOVE'S TXIUMPH; also the much admired Mistletoe Waltz, Anglo- Danish Quadrille, & c. Open at 8. Close at 12. Admission, Is.— N. B. Mr Packer's Annual Benefit Bal Masque is fixed for Menday, March 9. _ WESTON'S GRAND MUSIC HALL, Holborn. — This establishment is OPEN EVERY EVENING with the best opera company in London, including Mr Parkinson, Mr Bernard, Miss Grosve- nor, the Misses Brouguain, with a band and chorus of 50 performers. The comic strength of the company consists of Miss Kate Harley, the celebrated scrio comic singer, Mr Fred French, Mr Williams, the Nel- Bon Family, Master Wood, the most extraordinary delineator of negro character in the world. Doors open at 7.— P. Corri, musical director. CANTERBURY HALL.— Last week of the third edition of the renowned pantomimic entertainment, . THE ENCHANTED HASH: 13 characters solely sustained by E. Marshall ( performed with immense success upwards of 50 nights), at half past 9 The " comic by Unsworth ( the modern Demosthenes), Eugene, in his Burlesque Songs and Dances, Frank Hall, Arthur Lloyd, and Miss Laura Saunders. Grand operatic selections, conducted by Mr Jonghmans. Principal artiste, Miss Russell. CYDER CELLARS.— Nicholson's Judge and Jury.— New TRIAL for BREACH of PROMISE, Selina Suckthumb Snipenose v Josiah Jellybelly: the richest, raciest, and rarest trial, with the funniest of witnesses. Fail not to see it. Trial at half- past 9. Poses before and after the theatres. Ask for the Cyder Cellars, entrance three doors west of Adelphi Theatre. JEM WARD, the Champion of Champions, will take the chair at NICHOLSON'S JUDGE and JURY, HALL of JUS- TICE, 404, Strand, on WEDNESDAY next, for the I5ENEFIT of Mr H. G. BROOKS, the Protean witness. The Judge and Jury every night at half- past 9. Poses Plastiques at 7 and after the trial. Simple Doctor v Maahaul at half- past 9, supported by the only living members of the late Lord Chief Baron Nicholson's company. Mr Charles Sloman ( the only English improvisatori) appears for the plaintiff. Manager, Mr A. Hofford ; treasurer, Mr H. G. Brooks. 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. SHIRTS.— Ford's Eureka Shirts.— Gentlemen desirous of wearing a perfect fitting shirt are solicited to try FORD'S EUltEKAS.—" The most unique and only perfect fitting shirt made."— Observer. Six for 30s; very superior, six for 36s; very best, six for 45s. BOYS' EUREKA SHIRTS, fine quality, at six for 22s 6d, 25s 6d, and 28s 6d. Illustrated catalogues post free. R. FORD and Co, Patentees, 38, Poultry, London, E. C. THRESHER'S COLOURED FLANNEL SHIRTS— Prize medal awarded to THRESHER and GLENNY for very fine and superior FLANNEL SHIRTS, India tweed suits, and India gauze waistcoats. Lists of prices on application to Thresher and Glenny, general outfitters, next door to Somerset House, Strand. " OSSIP on DRESS or, Half an Hour's xjJ" Amusement for our Friends and Constituents. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. " It is not filled, as common- place professional houses might have tried to fill it, with such literary or intellectual remarks alone as can be brought round to end in professional assertion of the superior merits of Messrs Moses. Occasionally, it is true, the great and undoubted supe- riority of that distinguished firm breaks through the literary veil; but it is rather as if their superiority was a matter of course, which the essayist took so thoroughly for granted, that without any effort on his fart, his conviction must now and then dawn through his writing."— . ondon Review, Jan 17.1863. " The reader will think it a very entertaining and instructive work, and would little imagine that it partook of the character of an advertise- ment."— Court Circular, Jan 10,1863. " This brochure is really what it says,' Half- an Hour's Amusement'— the author might have added—' and instruction.' We declare we have read every word of It, and that, too, to edification."— Penny Newsman, Jan 11, 1863. 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; 1, 2, 3, Hart- street. TOTTENHAM COURT- ROAD BRANCH. 137,138, Tottenham Court- road; 283, Euston- road. Country Establishments: Sheffield and Bradford, Yorkshire. THE best TROUSERS for gentlemen to wear are those made by ELSTOB, of 60, New Bond- street. They are neither so low in price as to necessitate their being carelessly put toge- ther, nor so dear as to gain only the wealthy as purchasers. " In media via tutissimus Ibis." See Exhibition reports, Class 27, C. ELSTOB'S TROUSERS, TWENTY- ONE SHILLINGS PER PAIR. RIDING BELTS and BREECHES. ( 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. WANTED LEFT- OFF CLOTHES, regimentals, old jewellery, books, and miscellaneous property of every de- scription, for which gentlemen will find the best possible prices givenin 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 CLOTHES.— Messrs Davies and Co.— Mr or Mrs DAVIES, 2, Crawford- street, Baker- street, W., will attend on ladies and gentlemen at any time, and give the' full value for LEFT OFF CLOTHES, regimentals, guns, pistols, furniture, & c, of every description.— N. B. Old gold and silver, diamonds, jewel- lery, china, old lace, and curiosities purchased, or parcels being sent, P. O. orders remitted the same day. Established 1800. 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, boots, 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. GUNS, revolvers, swords, uniforms, clothes, sad- dlery, harness, household furniture, antique articles, china, laoe, gold, silver, jewellery, diamonds, pearls, and all kinds of articles, PUR- CHASED for cash by Messrs PHILLIPS, 31, Thayer- street, Manches- ter- square, London, W. Parties waited on at their own residences. Parcels from any part of the kingdom. The full value sent per return. Established 1820. Ready money only. PERSONS in DEBT ( in town or country) may obtain immediate protection against imprisonment or seizure of their goods, and an entire discharge from all liabilities at a very small expense, by application to Messrs MARSHALL, solicitors of the Court of Bankruptcy, 6, Moorgate- street, and 12, Hatton- garden, London. Parties sued in the superior or county courts should apply without delay. MONEY ADVANCED on bills, promissory notes, or post obit bonds, and on reversionary property de- rived under will or settlement, at 5 per cent, the payment of which may be postponed for any period. Advances also made on the personal guarantee of noblemen or gentlemen, heirs to entailed estates, military officers, & c, without publicity or delay. Loans raised at an exorbitant rate paid off, and further advances made. Address, Mr Morris, soli- citor, 11, Beaufort- buildings, Strand. 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 sot 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 daily. 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- Iierty, on their personal security, also on security of reversions to anded estates, at 5 per cent, payment of which may be deferred until possession, on application to Mr Dicker, 10, Craig's- court, Charlng- cross, S. W. MONEY.—£ 20,000.— Officers in the. Army and others.— Immediate ADVANCES, with secrecy, by a private gentleman, upon notes of hand, life interests, reversions, legacies, land, houses, or other property. Interest, £ 5 per cent. Address, Y. S., 6, Charing- cross. MONEY.— Mr Robert Morris, Army Agent, & c, 30, Sackville- street, Piccadilly.— Officers in the army and others requiring immediate ADVANCES upon their notes of hand or other securities can be accommodated on the shortest possible notice at a moderate rate of interest. All securities deposited with Mr Morris are strictly confidential, not being negotiated. N. B. At home all hours. Letters punctually attended to. MONEY to any amount immediately AD- VANCED, on the personal security of gentlemen of property, heirs to entailed estates, & c, at a moderate rate of interest. Also on reversions, life estates, legacies, & c, derived under wills or settlements, at from 4 to 5 per cent interest. Reversions purchased. Apply ( dentially) to Mr Lawrence, solicitor, 5, Waterloo- place, Pall Mall X> UPTURES.— WHITE'S MOC- MAIN XV 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 Is attached, and ( instead of the usual steel spring) a soft band, fitting so closely as to avoid detection. A descriptive circular may be had, and the truss forwarded by post, on the circumference of the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the manufacturer, John White, 228, Piccadilly. BUPTURES.— The PATENT SELF- ADJUST- ING GERMAN TRUSS, acting effectually without any com- 1 P lications, is recommended by the faculty for the CURE and RELIEF if HERNIA. The most eminent members of the profession are of opi- nion that the necessary qualities of a good truss is an efficient resisting power, without unnecessary pressure on the part affected, which desir- able object is alone obtained in a truss unencumbered with straps, spiral springs, or pad behind.— J. EGG andCe engage to secure any reducible rupture, if left to their management.— Manufactory, No. 1, Piccadilly. Br Curtis on Marriage, Nervous Debility, SpermSorrhoea, & e, with plates. Post free by the author, 12 stamps; sealed ends 20. " ItygrANHOOD: the Cause and Cure of Prema- J_ T_ i.. tare DecJine in Man, with Plain Directions for Perfect Resto- ration . to Health acd Vigour, being a Medical Essay on the Treatment of Nervousxnd 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, Albemar le- street, Piccadilly, London. " We feel no hesitation in saying there is no member of soelety 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 Mann, 39. Cornhlli. At home from 10 to 3, S t © 8. 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 book will be sent post free gfeect from the aattiof's residence 0, Burton- cr^ ceati London, W. C. LONDON FENCING CLUB, SI, paii- maii.— A GENERAL MEETING of the MEMBERS of the club will be HELD on Thursday, the 26th Inst. The chair will be taken at 5 o'clock precisely. By order of the Committee, GEO. CHAPMAN, Hon Sec. THE WEST CENTRAL HORSE and CAR- RIAGE REPOSITORY ( Limited), 81 to 88, High Holborn. Incorporated with Limited Liability under " The Companies' Act, 1862," the liability of the shareholders being expressly limited to the amount of their shares. Capital £ 50,000, in 10,000 shares of £ 5 each. Deposit 10s per share on application, and £ 1 10s on allotment. Calls of £ 1 per share at inter- vals of not less than three calendar months. John Eldrid, Esq ( Messrs John Eldrld and Co), 21, Fore- street, E. C. Thomas B. Muggeridge, Esq, Corn Exchange, Mark- lane, E. C. Henry G. Newbon, Esq, ElmsHouse, Hammersmith, W. Thomas Hill, Esq, Hampton House, Warley, Essex. William Carv Williams, Esq, merchant, Old street- road, E. C. It is proposed that the number of directors be increased to seven, but the remaining seats at the board have been purposely left open, In order that the shareholders may have a voice in the election. BANKERS : The Metropolitan and Provincial Bank. Cornhill, E. C. SOLICITOUS ; Messrs Preston and Dorman, 13, Gresham- street, E. C. AUDITORS : C. F. Kemp. Esq ( Messrs C. F. Kemp, Ford, aud Co.), 7, Gresham- street, E. C.; James Holah, Esq, 7, Lothbury, E. C. BROKERS : Messrs Scott and Silvester, 7, Lothbury, E. C. AUCTIONEER: Mr S. Tattersall. SECRETARY : W. Daniel, Esq. TEMPORARY OFFICES OF THE COMPANY : 25, Poultry, E. C. This Company is formed for the following objects:— 1st. The purchasing of the newly- erected premises known as the Holborn Horse and Carriage Repository, and enlarging and im- proving the same by the purchase or renting of adjoining property. 2d. To carry on business by the sale of horses, dogs, carriages, har- ness, and other similar property, by auction or on commission. 3d. To fit up, open, rent, or build a suitable establishment as a Turf Subscription Room upon terms to be agreed by the directors. The necessity for such a Repository upon a large scale has become matter of notoriety, and it is daily becoming more apparent that some means must be taken to give increased facility for the sale of horses, dogs, carriages, harness, and saddlery, as it Is an undoubted fact, that during six months of the year, it is necessary for persons having horses for sale at the existing establishments to make applications for stalls at least a month or six weeks previous to an intended sale, to the very great inconvenience of those who may wish to dispose of their herses promptly. The enormous business and successful operations of the few reposi- tories in London ( with only private capital employed) afford the strongest grounds for the belief that a well- conducted company, with an ample capital, carried out with skill and enterprise, cannot fail to ensure a large and profitable business, resulting in a handsome dividend to the shareholders. The situation of the Repository, within half a mile of the Central Railway Station In Farri'ngdon- street, will afford peculiar facilities for the sale arrival and removal of horses and carriages from and to every part of the country, and will obviate the existing danger and inconve- nience in conveying valuable animals to a distance through the crowded streets of London. The company propose to make advances on property sent in for abso- lute sale, and the vendors of all lots sold without warranty may re- ceive the proceeds the day after the sale. The company also propose keeping a registry for sales by private treaty. It is confidently anticipated, as the result of careful calculation by persons of experience, that when the advantages of the establishment become fully known, a profit to the shareholders may be realised of from 20 to 30 per cent. It may be satisfactory to state that no promoters' fees whatever are to be paid in the formation of this company. The shares of the company have been fixed at the low amount of £ 5 per share ( of which the directors are of opinion that no more than £ 3 per share will ever be required to be called up), In order that the shares may be taken up by as great a number of persons as possible, and thus at once to ensure a large business connection to the company. Applications for shares must be made in the . annexed form, and a deposit of 10s per share must fee paid to the company's bankers, or to the secretary, for which a receipt will be given. Prospectuses and forms of application for shares may be obtained at the temporary offices of the company, or of the brokers. FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES. ( When filled up to be lodged, with 10s per share, at the company's bankers, or with the secretary.) TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE WEST CENTRAL HORSE AND CARRIAGE REPO- SITORY ( LIMITED). GENTLEMEN : Having paid into the hands of your bankers ( or secre- tary) the sum of £ , I hereby request that you will allot me shares of £ 5 each in the above company; and I hereby under- take to accept the same or any smaller number which may be allotted to me, and to pay the further sum of £ on allotment, and the remaining calls when they become due, and to be registered as a shareholder in the company, in conformity with the memorandum and articles of association. Name in full Profession or business Address Usual signature Dated this day of , 186 . X> OWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL.— This elegant XV and fragrant oil is universally in high repute for its unprece- dented success during the last sixty years in promoting the growth and beautifying the human hair. 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THE SILENT FRIEND on MARRIAGE, 190 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- Btreet, London, W. Con- sultations daily, 11 till 2, and from 5 till 8. Sunday 11 till 1 o'clock. ST GEORGE'S HOSPITAL. MH EDITOB : My attention has just been directed to a letter in your paper of the 11th inst, from Mr W. J. Goodwin, which con- tains certain misstatements as to the income of St George's Hos- pital, and which if not corrected are calculated seriously to injure the hospital in the estimation of the public. I trust, therefore, that as solicitor to the hospital you will allow me to offer the fol- lowing explanation. Mr Goodwin states as follows :—" The le- gacies and donations for the year 1861 amounted to £ 10,835 lis 8d, the cash in hand to £ 2,687 14s 6d, and to meet the expenditure of the year, £ 16,210 0s 4d, that £ 2,687 14s 5d stock was sold." He then, in a subsequent part of the letter, states as follows :—" The sums received from the wills of Sir Thomas Apreeceand Mrs Ken- nedy Hutchinson amounted last year ( meaning 1861) respec- tively to £ 93,328 18s 9d and £ 7,126 0s 3d." Now the fact is that during the year 1861 St George's Hospital received in respect of Sir Thomas Apreece's legacy £ 336 2s lid only, and from Mrs Ken- nedy Hutchinson's bequest £ 27 6s lid only ; and that, in order to make up the deficiency of income on that year, a sum of £ 2,686 14s 3d stock was necessarily sold. Mr Goodwin's impression appears to be that the income of St George's Hospital is more than sufficient to meet its expenditure. I can only state, with regret, that such is not the case, and that the sale or appropriation of capital is requisite every year to meet the expenditure. Mr Goodwin has also alluded to the noble bequest of the late Mr Atkinson Morley, and he insists that this is a fund, part of which, at least, will be available for the general purposes of the hospital. I before had eocasion to point out to you, and can only now repeat the statement, that this is a misapprehension. The terms of Mr Morley's will are specific, that the entire fund shall be made available for the establishment of a sanitary hospital in connection with, and not for the general purposes of, St George's Hospital.— Yours, & c, THOS. NKTTLESIIIP. 4, Trafalgar- square, London, W. C., Jan 30. [ We insert the above, but in justice to Mr Goodwin, we must re- mind Mr Nettleship that Mr Goodwin does not state that St George's Hospital received the whole amounts of Sir Thos. Apreece's and Mrs Kennedy Hutchinson's legacies in 1861, but that the sums then received, amounted respectively to £ 93,328 18s 9d, and £ 7,126 0s 3d, which the governor's report shows to be correct, and is not a misstatement. Mr Nettleship does not contradict the fact that the hospital had £ 132,000 stock in the Bank of England, and that the medical governors are taking £ 200 per annum out of the funds of the charity, to pay the rent of their anatomical school in Kinnerton- street.] ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE, CONVICTION OF A CLERGYMAN FOE FOBGEEY.— At Lancaster, on Thursday, Joseph Wood, a clergyman of the Church of Eng- land, aged 51, was charged with forging a receipt for money, and with uttering the same knowing it to be forged. Mr Kay and Mr W. C. Gully appeared for the prosecution. It appeared that the prisoner was the incumbent of Clayton- le- Moors, near Accring- ton, and that he was the president and one of the trustees of the Clayton- le- Moors Church Friendly Society. He had two co- trustees, but the management of the affairs of the society was com- mitted almost entirely to his hands. In Maj', 1860, at a committee meeting of the society, the prisoner urged upon the committee the withdrawal of their funds from the Accrington savings bank, where they then lay, and the investment of them with the Com- missioners for the Reduction of the National Debt. The treasurer of the society was directed to withdraw £ 400 from the savings bank, and hand it over to the prisoner, in order that he might transmit it to the National Debt Commissioners. On the 10th of May, the treasurer did pay to the prisoner £ 400 in bank notes, for which the prisoner gave him a receipt. At a committee meeting on the 24th May, 1860, the prisoner produced to the committee a document purporting to be a receipt for £ 400, signed by several officials of the National Debt Office. The forgery of this receipt was the offence charged in the indictment. It was proved that the pri- soner had never paid more than £ 200 to the commissioners, and that he had forged the signatures of his co- trustees to some of the neces- sary documents when he invested the money, while to others he had obtained their signatures by artifice. Upon all these docu- ments, of; course, the figures £ 200 appeared instead of £ 400. In November, 1862, the members of the society became desirous of withdrawing their money from the hands of the commissioners. The prisoner endeavoured to dissuade them, but they overruled him, and desired him to take the necessary steps for withdrawing the money. Finding detection inevitable, the prisoner called on Steuart, one of his co- trustees, and confessed to him that " of the £ 400 which had been intrusted to his unfortunate hands he had only invested £ 200, and the remaining £ 200 he had kept for his own use." Steuart said that he thought the prisoner ought to re- peat this at a general meeting, and the prisoner promised that he would do so. Accordingly, on the 29tli of December a general meeting was held, at which the prisoner repeated the statement which he had made to Steuart. The forged receipt was lying on the table, and one of the members asked the prisoner how it was that, though he had only invested £ 200, the receipt was a receipt for £ 400 ? The prisoner pointed to the receipt, and said, " That is a fictitious document.'' It was, in fact, proved by a clerk from the National Debt Office that the three names signed at the foot of the receipt were not the names of any persons who had been in the office during the last 30 years, and that the receipt itself was filled in on a blank printed form which was totally unlike any form that was issued from their office, and which appeared to have been expressly manufactured for the purposes of this for- gery.— The prisoner being convicted, he was sentenced to 10 years' penal servitude. THE CUTTING OF THE PIT- EOPE NEAE WOLVEBHAMPTON, On Tuesday, at the Bilston Petty Sessions, John Jeavons, the en- gine- tender at the pit in the Padgett's Croft Colliery, at which three men were recently killed in consequence of the malicious cutting of the drawing- rope in use, was brought up on remand, charged with the offence. After a long inquiry, the magistrate committed the prisoner for trial on the capital charge. 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Questions if not sent early on Friday morning cannot be answered till the following • week. Questions not answered must be repeated. Articles sent for insertion, if rejected, are not preserved. ANSWERS. 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 scratchings than is embraced in our weekly list of " Horses struck out of their en- gagements." X Y Z— You are liable to pay six sovs altogether, and therefore owe a balance of two. W. Scowcroft— Cannot say. Old Sub, Manchester— Certainly not. A Yorkshireman, New Zealand— 1: The " y " long. 2: He was reputed to be the sole owner of the mare. Wings— No. Old Lancaster— She was shot after running in the Chester Cup in 1855. Jackson— Bounce was not placed by the judge; you must pay. R M D- Carried 6st 81b. B C— 1: No. 2: Yes. 3: Name the year. Thomas Smith- Yes, they did last year. George Ward— 1: Yes. 2: No. F G- By Diophantus, in the Two Thousand of 1861. Run in lmin Fred S— By Stampedo. Henry Peard— We cannot find any- thing like it. A G— On. Disatisfied— A ch c, by Faugh a Ballagh, dam by Liverpool; P. then owned him. Joey Grlmaldi— Nancy beat him at York for the Ainsty Cup. D R R R— Mr Martinson, and broke her leg in running for the Cup in 1855. J. Charles— No. W L- No. Western Subedge— Yes. Cheshunt— Yes, in 1855. Amicus— Yes, he is a very good man. R. Camplin— You must give his former name. Hollot— He never kept a list In the City. T. W. Jackson— No; that poor man is dead. G. Lewis— The judge not having placed him, he cannot be deemed second, and you have lost. Sea Nymph— Messrs Fisher and Reynolds are very good. J E D— Cannot understand yours. STEEPLE CHASING. Coventry— At Banbury, on the 6th of April, 1841. TROTTING. W. Waltermire, New York— The bet is off. Anchor— There Is no stipulation in the articles as to who should drive, and as Mr C.' s partner staked all the money and went over the ground, he is entitled to forfeit. Sam— Twenty miles in harness, by Trustee, in America. HUNTING. *** We shall feel especially obliged to our correspondents if, in send- ing us accounts of runs, they will write on one side of the paper only. The Friday week's run with the Cambridgeshire was incomplete. COURSING. V* Those correspondents who kindly furnish us with accounts of meetings, are earnestly re- quested to write on one side of the paper only. A— If the judge decided in your favour, go to the county court. Letton— The money must be put together and divided in propor- tion to the stakes. Magnum Bonum— We know of none out at present. T J S- Neither. Quoesivi— Editha is a red bitch, by David out of Extatic. We are surprised at a person with your knowledge of coursing noticing such unknown colours applied to a greyhound. Charlie— 1: No course. 2: None unless by merit, which never ex- ceeds two points. CRICKET. H. Cooper— Under half a mile. AQUATICS. J. Jones— Charles Campbell from Sept 9, 1831, to Aug 19, 1846; Robert Coombes from Aug 19, 1846, to May 24, 1852. Grosvenor Oxford, perhaps, slightly. A L S— In 1853. PIGEON SHOOTING. Dames Wood— The referee must decide ; but should there not be one, L. can claim the bird dead. R R— They are best crossed for long distances. W. Wildey— It is a fair bird. Button Oak- Fair bird. Boxford— 1: The birds score. 2: The shooter must have another bird. Reindeer, Slough— If you bet with J. II. he must shoot at the re- mainder, or pay; if the bet was with another person, it is off. GAME. W. Forey— 1: Yes. 2: No. THEATRICAL. G. Fitzpatrict— She is single; we do not know her age. E W— 1: Yes. 2: The Royalty Theatre was opened in 1787. Ten to One— No. CARDS WHIST.- Young Tom— What game were you playing ? We do not understand your question. J L B— Any time before they play. M L— Yes. Kildare- Btreet Club— Do you mean A. has scored two in the first game of the rubber ? We cannot answer without knowing this. Woodford— Yes. W. Hodges— The adversaries could call a fresh deal. CRIBB AGE — A Novice- He could not mark nine if he was only en- titled to six. What on earth do you mean ? J T— Twelve. G. Mathison— Eighteen. II H H- Yes. C F— He loses the game. ALL- FOURS.— E. Gummery- The eldest hand. VINGT- ET- UN.— K Y T C— He need not decide until he has sa- tisfied all the players. Barabbas— The next round Is not considered a fresh deal; the deal goes to the next player on the left; the dealer receives a single stake. DRAUGHTS. Champion— The man must remain. L W- No. BILLIARDS. W W— It cannot be taken up. We do not know the origin. Young England— M. wins. W. James— A. loses. Sportsman— M. receives. D. Quilp— B. loses a life. BAGATELLE. W C- We think not. DOMINOES. E C M— The game has been held to be legal. Brownsover— He goes down again. R B— It is even. RAFFLE. Alfred King— 1' hlrty- eight has no claim whatever. Kilburn Gate— Of course you can. T. Walter— Fifteen wins. PEDESTRIANISM. P. Taylor— It was clearly neces- sary that the challenge should appear in " Bell's Life," and the holder of the cup retains it. M T— Maxfield ran twenty miles in lh 58min 30sec. Bump— 1: 9isec. 2 and 3: There is no record which is authentic. S S S- Yes. Jacko— You win both. W V— He is in his thirty- second year. F W B- No. Griffin— Several have done it- Jackson, Maxfield, & c. RING. Burgess and Brown— All bets on this match are, of course, off. Jack Lancaster— No. J. M'D- No. S M, Warrington— Yes. Joe Cottrill— He never fought for such a stake. C H- Yes. C B— We do not insert the accounts of benefits that have taken place. Ben Lomond— Sept 21, 1857. J J— No. Leighton— June 5,1850. B H C D— Apply to Young Reed, at Jem Burn's, or to Johnny Walker, at his rooms in Golden- square. 2: About 5s a lesson. J J— Macdonald. MISCELLANEOUS. Legal questions are not answered by us under any circumstances, but are at once consigned to the waste paper basket. W H P— About six feet. J. Lambert— Whichever you please my little dear. J H E— 1: We do not know; you have more time to measure than we have. 2: About 12st. 3: list 61b. 4: We do not recol- lect. Inquirer— It Is spelt both ways. J. Etches— Not by a great many ; he was executed in 1824, while Walter Ma/ nard was not hanged till 1830. D D Z- No. W C— In March, 1841. J. Dickenson— Hales is living. E J M— We cannot give you the information. Why not apply at the offices of the company ? J K— No. Chasseur— Go to Bill George, Canine Castle, Kensall New Town. D S A— We should say Middlesex. Cornub'an— A duke. Tipton— The collector we presume knows his business. Appeal to the commissioners. P P— The address of the secretary of the New Metropolitan Car- riage Company is 5, Lancaster- place, Strand. John Earl—£ 150,000. J L S M— It was that night, ac- cording to the spirit, of the bet. J. Choules— He was Earl of Morn- ington. J S— 1: One voyage. 2: No. J K— Two, York and London. E A B— Hertfordshire. R A P— We cannot tell; there is no order on the subject. J D— The theatres were not open, and B. loses. Y A R— Yes, in " Smart's Walker." Margaret Gray— We cannot tell; he did it at Great Yarmouth, May 2,1845. J. Henton— Born in 1792. LONDON, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22. POLAND, PRUSSIA, AND RUSSIA. By savage oppression the Poles have been driven into insurrec- tion. The Czar, of course, struggles to overcome them. The means he uses are atrocious, but he will plead that he uses them in defence of his crown. Let that excuse avail him ; but what excuse can be offered for the conduct of the King of Prussia ? That foolish specimen of a half- witf e 1 and vulgar man setting up to be a despot, thinks the opportunity a good one to assist a brother despot, and by so doing to coerce his own subjects. He has entered into a war against the Poles, in behalf of the Czar. He hopes by this, not only to please the Czar, but to have an excuse for keeping up and increasing the number of the Prussian army, and so ruling despotically the Prussian people. The pretence that the kingdom is threatened from without, all absurd and false though it is, will furnish the excuse he wants for coercing the Chambers into granting all that they have hitherto refused. It is not likely that the Prussian Poles will rise against their Prussian master. The Prussian King might be as savage to them as the Czar is to the Russian Poles, but the habits of the Prussian people will not permit it. The Prussian Poles are likely, therefore, to stand by while their brethren are battling with the Czar. There is, consequently, no excuse for the Prussian King's interference. Yet the papers, of all shades of opinion, inform us that the Prussian troops are employed to capture any Poles that may be driven across the frontier, and to hand them over te the Russian authorities, and, at the same time, to protect any dis- organised Russian troops that may be driven across the frontier, and to escort them, after being re- equipped, to a point where they can safely re- enter Russian territory. This, if the Government of Prussia pretends to be neutral, is a scandalous breach of inter- national law. If it makes no such pretence, then it is a wanton declaration of war against Poland, and events alone will decide how it is to be met. The present King seems determined to make himself hated and despised, both at home and abroad, and he is not unlikely to be very successful in achieving that object. This maj' or may not be a pleasant thing for his expectant successor. THE AMERICAN QUESTION. The news of a defeat of part of the blockading squadron before Charleston has been received by many persons in England with much satisfaction. Why, it would be difficult to say. We ought all to regret the conflict, but there is certainly no reason why men who act upon principles of truth and justice should take, part with the South. Rather the reverse. The pretence that the South is fighting for independence, for freedom from unjust and oppressive government, is simply a piece of ingenious and mis- leading mendacitj-. At the commencement of the struggle we pointed out the true relationship in which the parties stood to each other. The present may not be an unfitting moment to recal to mind the real causes of the rupture. Under the constitution established after the independence of the colonies had been achieved, the Southern States for a series of years had had a monopoly in the appointment of Presidents, and in the election for senators and members of Congress. They lat- terly used this advantage in a very unscrupulous manner. They now complain of high tariffs, and speak as if those tariffs had been created by the North for the injury of the South. They also talk of the oppression of the South by the North. The fact is very unlike this pretence in either of these respects. Take the question of the tariffs first. North and South joined originally in making these high tariffs ( for the South could have outvoted the North if it had been in earnest) in the belief that they could thereby wring out of the necessities cf England the main support of their national revenue. The South afterwards found its mistake in this, and discovered that the effect, and of course it was the natural effect, of the high taaiff was merely to exclude English goods, and to compel the South to be dependent on the North for manufactured articles which the South could have purchased of a better quality, and at a lower price, in England. The South therefore wanted a new tariff on manufactured imports. But was this an honest con- fession of error and an honest desire to adopt FreeTrade? Nothing of the sort. The South was as anxious as before to screw all it could out of England, and so proposed high export duties on those articles which it fancied were of prime importance and of absolute necessity in England, and for which therefore the English would and must consent to pay at the pleasure of the South. This fancy, we may here add, reached its culminating point when the present rupture commenced, and when the South in its pride of heart relied on the early and active interference in the civil contest both of England and France, using as the formula to express its thought the words, " Cotton is King." It fancied that to get cotton these two powers would enter the field against the North. So far as hostile tariff's are concerned, there is no difference be- tween North and South. Both are selfishly opposed to Free Trade. In different waj'S they pursue exactly the same end, and would have recourse to prohibition instead of merely protective duties, if thej' thought such a scheme would answer their pur- poses. Their purposes happen in this matter to lie in opposite directions, but are essentially the same in themselves. Then comes another cause of quarrel bet ween the North and South. It is a matter which was net at first frankly put for- ward by the Washington Government, or the sj'mpathies of the civilised world would have gone with the North. It is put forward now, but so much in the shape of a pretence or a makeshift that it is viewed with general suspicion, while the form in which effect is sought to be given to it does little else than provoke censure even from those who would otherwise be favourable to it. We refer to the matter of slavery. As to this matter, the South is now, perhaps, contending for safety, but when it broke away from the North it was contending for domination. There was always in the North great repugnance to slavery, The Southern states had, as we have said, majorities in Congress, and had besides Presidents of their own party. Holding thus, in a double way, the powers of the Government, they were not content to protect their slave institution, but they insisted that the North, the most earnest anti- slavery states not excepted, should be active supporters of slaverj\ Southern power in the Go- vernment passed those " fugitive slave laws," which compelled, not only the restoration of a fugitive slave to the master he had fled from ( and we know what the consequence of such a restora- tion might be), but the active co- operation of the civil and military forces of any and every Northern state in order to enforce that restoration. In principle this was exactly the same as if Russia was to insist upon England capturing and sending back to Poland any unhappy Pole who had fled from that much oppressed oountry. The Northerns submitted to this because it was law- fully enacted in Congress. As to another part of the laws con- sequent upon slavery, the Southerns, with the power of the whole Union in their hands, declared that that power should be used to compel England and France, and all other nations which did not recognise negro slavery, to submit to that impudent state law which, on a foreign vessel entering the harbour of Charleston, took out of the vessel, and put into jail there during the stay of the vessel, all the men of colour that might form part of its crew. Our complaints were useless, all appeals to the principles of international law and to the comity of nations were in vain. The stars and stripes ( now so befouled by the South) were flaunted in our ej- es, and we were told that all the power of the Union was ready to enforce obedience to this law. We submitted rather than incur the evil of war, but he would be a being without the spirit of a man or the feeling of a Christian who was not outraged by the enforcement of such a law, and the tone in which all remonstrances against it were answered. In this, as in the Fugitive Slave Law, the South tyrannously exer- cised the power which its possession of a majority in the elections gave it. When the growth of population in the Northern states had gradually changed the state of things, and the majority in Congress was no longer certain for the South, and a Northern President had actually been elected, then the South determined on disruption— it pretended that it was tyrannised over, when, in fact, it had merely lost the power to tyrannise. Disregarding all the obligations of the Constitution, of which it had so long en- joyed all the advantages, it would listen to no appeals of reason, it would observe no rules of fairness and justice, but, by the capture of a fort, asserted its intention to put an end to the Union. That that will be the result few can doubt; but the folly with which the war has been conducted by the Northern Government, and the successes which have attended the South, ought not to make us judge the cause merely by results. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. MUSIC AND DRAMA ROYAL ENGLISH OPEBA.— Mr Balfe's new opera, produced on the 12th inst before a crowded audience, achieved a success. It is entitled " The Armourer of Nantes," the libretto being written by Mr J. V. Bridgeman, who has taken Victor Hugo's fine play of " Marie Tudor" as his ground work, altering the scene from England to France, but preserving the original incidents very closelj'. The plot is a verv complicated one, but it consists in the efforts made by M de Villefranche ( Mr Weiss) to get rid of Fabio Fabbiani ( Mr Santley), the favourite of Anne, Duchess of Brittany ( Miss Anna Hiles). To accomplish this purpose he proves to the Duchess that Fabio has made love to an orphan named Marie ( Miss Louisa Pyne), the ward and betrothed of Raoul, the Armourer of Nantes ( Mr W. Harrison). The Duchess stung with mortification and jealous rage, orders Fabio and Raoul to prison, the latter for a pretended attempt on her life. Once in prison, the Duchess's love for her favourite returns, and she determines to save him, being assisted unconsciously by Marie, who, however, aided by Villefranche and a friendly gaoler, contrives that Raoul shall escape. Fabio is hated by the nobles and people, who clamour for his death, and, amid a scene of much confusion and intricate development, the story is brought to a close by Villefranche leading in Raoul and restoring him to Marie, whilst the Duchess falls into the arms of her ladies on hearing that Fabio has been executed. The music is characterised by Mr Balfe's usual manner of dealing lyrically with serious sub- jects ; there is no overture, but the concerted pieces and finales are very fully instrumented. There are fewer solos than usual; of them we may specify the barcarole " A flower is beauty," as being especially taking ; it had the advantage of being sung by Mr Santley with the most exquisite taste. A ballad, " There's one who reared me,'' is also to be praised for its sweetness and grace, and which was likewise given with rare perfection bj' Miss Louisa Pyne. A duett for Mr Santley and Mr Corri, who played the part of a Jew, was full of sparkling melody, and exhibited Mr Balfe's happy talent for buffo composition, in which he excels. Mr Weiss had a bass aria to sing, which would have pleased us more had it been less like one of the songs in Benedict's opera of the " Lily of Killarney.'' Miss Hiles, the new soprano singer, had a large share of the music allotted to her to sing, and went through her arduous undertaking with great credit; she must beware, however, of forcing her voice. The chorus were especially good in the opening chorus, and also that called " To the joust," which commences the second act. And the band, under the guidance of Mr Alfred Mellon, played with more than ordinary care and spirit. The opera will, doubtless, run through the remainder of the season, though we cannot award the same praise to it as to the " Rose of Castile," and some other of Mr Balfe's lighter productions. Its execution by all parties concerned was entit led to the highest praise. Thirty, or even twenty, years ago such a first night would have been an impossibility. Mr Balfe, Mr Bridgeman, Mr Mellon, and all the principal performers had to appear before the curtain more than once during the evening, to receive the plaudits of the good- tem- pered audience assembled to welcome " The Armourer of Nantes." HAYMABKET THEATEE.—" Our AmericanCousin," plaj'ed for the 359th time on Monday last, was new mounted, scenery, dresses, and decorations being' all novel and effective. We have so often spoken of Mr Sothern's wonderful impersonation of the now celebrated character of Lord Dundreary that it is too old a story to recite over again; we can say, however, that his popularity does not appear to have diminished in the least, nor does he act with any less carefulness than when he took the town by storm last year. In creating this extraordinary part, Mr Bothern has developed an ability which lias deservedly made him famous, and acquired a distinctien which makes him looked upon as one of the most genuine attractions in London. THE SUBBEY THEATEE.— In announcing the production of " Effie Deans, the Lily of St Leonard's," the lessee verj' sensiblj' abstained from. the questionable policy adopted; in other quarters of breathing forth threats of vengeance dire upon the heads of those whojjmight also choose to give the public a version of Sir Walter Scott's deeply- interesting novel of " The Heart of Mid Lothian." On the contrary, Mr Shepherd did not even remind the public that the Surrey had, so to speak, aspecial claim on the subject, see- ing that it was on these boards in days long gone bjr, when Sir W alter himself was in the zenith of his fame, that the drama of " The Heart of Mid Lothian'' fairly took the town by storm. Mr Shepherd was content to announce the simple fact that " It is not an imitation or copy of any piece now playing in London, but a truthful rendering of Sir Walter Scott's novel of " The Heart of Mid Lothian, and Sir Walter Scott's " own ideas.'' The Surrey version bears outthe truth of the above assertion, for, asfar asiscon- sistent with certain requisite stage effects and dramatic situations, the story of the great novelist has been for the most part faithfully adhered to, much more strictly certainly than in other versions, and how far the production of the piece has been attended with success is triumphantly attested by the crowdsthathave nightly witnessed and enjoj'ed the performance during the last fortnight. Among the most " telling'' scenes incidental to the piece especial mention must be made of the storming of the Tolbooth, and thedeathofthe unhappy Capt Porteous in the first act; the trial of Effie Deans in the second ; the rescue of Jeannie Deans from the hands of Meg Mur- dockson by Geordie Robertson— which is heightened by the effect of a real waterfall— in thethird; and finally, thearrival of Jeannie, after her interview with the Queen, just in time to stay her sisters' execution, with which, as a matter of course, the drama ter- minates. As Jeannie Deans, Miss Margaret Eburne succeeds in enlisting the sympathies of her audience; and Miss Emma Roberds, as the unfortunate Effie, is natural and effective. In the delineation of Madge Wildfire Miss Pauncefort shows an earnest appreciation of the character, and proves herself an artiste of no mean ability. Miss Elizabeth Webster is the representative of Queen Caroline, and if the bygone majesty whom she represents bore any personal resemblance to her, the Second George must have been made of " stern stuff''' indeed, had he not granted her petition in behalf of Effie Deans. Mrs Moreton Brookes, we must add, gives an energetic rendering of the vengeful Meg Mur- dockson. Mr F. Robinson interprets Geordie Robertson with much intelligence and ability; while Mr Basil Potter, as Daddy Ratcliffe, Mr Vollaire, as David Deans, and Mr Price, as the Counselfor the defence, ably sustain the several parts allotted to them. As the Laird of Dnmbiedikes, Mr Gourlay, the Scotch actor, displays much genuine humour, which is highly appre- ciated by his auditors; and Mr Shepherd, who is content to figure in the small part of the Duke of Argyle, is especially felicitous in his impersonation of the courtly and generous Scottish nobleman. The pantomime of " Harlequin and Mother Goose; or, the Queen of Hearts and the Wonderful Tarts," is as strongly in favour as during the first week of its representation, and its wondrous " Card Palace" and " Transformation" scenes are as loudly ap- plauded as ever. Judging from appearances, a long time will elapse before a change of performance will be necessary at this deservedly popular theatre. ILLNESS OF PBINCE ALFEED.— A telegram from Naples, dated Wednesdaj', Feb 18, says:— The St George left last night for Malta, with Prince Alfred on board. The prince is suffering from fever." Advices from Berlin state that the last ball at the Court was suddenly interrupted by the intelligence that the young Prince Henry, son of the Prince Royal, had been taken ill. The royal family left the fete immediately on receiving the announcement. DEATH OF THE EABL OF COTTENHAM.— We have to record the death at Feleourt, Surrey, on Feb 18, of the Right Hon the Earl of Cottenham, at the early age of 38. The deceased peer was the eldest son of the first earl by the daughter of Mr William Wing- field- Baker, and was born in London in 1824. Tbe late earl was Clerk of the Crown in Chancery from 1848 to 1851, in which year he was appointed a deputy- lieutenant of Surrey. The first peer, the father of the late earl, was Lord Chancellor. DEATH OF BAEON REAY.— The Right Hon Baron Reay died on Feb 18, at Plymouth, at the age of 87. He is succeeded by his son, the Hon Eric Macay. DEATH OFTHEDOWAGEEBABONESSHEADLEY.— This venerable lady died on Monday last, at Aghadoe, in the county of Kerry. Jane Lady Headley was at least 95 years old, having been born in 1767 or 1768, and was the eldest daughter and heiress of Mi- Arthur Blennerhassett of Ballyseedy, in the county of Kerry, a branch of the Cumberland Blennerhassetts. NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION. — The first annual general meeting of the National Rifle Association will be held at Willis's Rooms, at half- past two o'clock, on Wednesday, March 4. Field- Marshal his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, K. G., pre- sident of the association, in the chair. MELANCHOLY AND FATAL GUN ACCIDENT.— On Saturday week an accident of a very melancholy nature occurred te Mr Kistriek, of Offton. It appears that Mr Kistrick was out shooting rabbits on his farm, and was probably walking with his gun upon his shoulder, when the pin connecting the barrel with the stock came out, which caused the loaded barrel to fall to the ground. It is also supposed that the cap in falling came in contact with a stone, causing the barrel to explode in an upright position, lodging the whole of the centents in the thigh and body of the deceased, and inflicting such injuries as to cause death. MUEDEB IN OXFOEDSHIRK.— On Thursday, Feb 19, an inquest was concluded at Heyford, Oxon, on the body of Mr Allen, who was found murdered on Friday, Feb 13.— The evidence given showed that deceased, a miller at Upper Heyford, who had been to Bicester market, was found on Friday evening in the road, near his own residence, quite dead, having been shot through the head. A man named Noah Austin, had returned from market with him, but said that he left him on the road. There had been some dispute between him and the deceased, and it was now proved that shortly before the murder he had bought a revolver pistol, though, when charged with the crime, he denied having ever had such a weapon. The pistol, however, was found hidden on accused's premises, and in a desk belonging to him were also found a purse and a key, which it was proved deceased had in his possession when he went to market. A number of witnesses were examined, and finally the jury returned a verdict of Wilful Murder against Noah Austin, who was forthwith committed on the coroner's warrant to Oxford gaol. DREADFUL SUICIDE,— On Tuesday morning the police autho- rities at Scotland- yard received intelligence of a dreadful suicide committed near the Patriotic Asylum, Wandsworth Common. It appears that on Monday William Cades, a postmaster, carrying on business as a baker in York- road, Battersea, was seen by two plate- layers loitering near the West End and Crystal Palace Rail- way at Wandsworth Common; and on the approach of the Brigh- ton express train he ran down the embankment and placed his head upon the metals. The train immediately passed over it, smash- ing it in a most dreadful manner. To such an extent was the poor man's head crushed that he could only be identified by his clothes. His remains were carried to the workhouse of the Wandsworth and Clapham Union, to await an inquest. Prom the inquiries made of his friends it appears that the deceased had been in a de- sponding state for some time. Ihe Times, Sept 15, speaking of Benson's modern and antique watches in the Exhibition, says:—" As affording the most striking contrast, Mr Benson shows with these a fresh exhibition of modern watches, with cases made from prize designs at the South Ken- sington Museum, some of which are fine specimens of engraving.'' Chronometer, duplex, lever, horizontal, repeaters, centre seconds, keyless, split seconds, and every description of watch, adapted to all climates. Benson's Illustrated Pamphlet on Watches ( free by post for two stamps) contains a short history of watchmaking, with descriptions and prices. It serves as a guide in the purchase of a watch, and enables those who live in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, the colonies, India, or any part of the world, to select a watch, and have it sent free and safe by post. J. W. Benson, Prize Medallist, 33 and 34, Ludgate- hill, Lon don. Established 1749. FRANCE. The Emperor, in his answer to the address of the Corps Legis- latif, said, " France must be strong and calm at home to be always in a position to use her legitimate influence on behalf of justice and progress, whose triumph is too often compromised by the exaggeration of extreme parties." This single sentence has attracted immense attention. We have noticed it elsew here. The Court has been indulging in fetes of the utmost extrava- gance, imitating the spendthrift follies of Louis XIV. ITALY. In the Chamber of Deputies the Minister of Finance brought in a bill requesting the authorisation of Parliament to contract a loan of 700 millions lire. Letters from Naples state that a kind of bomb- shell was thrown into the vaults of the palace during the ball given by the Duchess of Genoa. Several hundred panes of glass were broken. A great panic occurred, but there were no victims. The author of this attempt remains unknown. Baron Nicotera has left for Caprera, to confer with Garibaldi. The Chamber has expressed general sympathy with the Poles, but, as it does not mean to act, will not do more. Venice, which is already overwhelmed with pecuniary difficulties, has to submit to a most fearful increase of both direct and indirect taxes. It is absolutely a fact that the credit foncier is called upon to pay a con- tribution to the Austrian Treasury of 59 cents on each franc, which, added to the communal and local taxation, makes a tax of If 5c on each franc. Austria, nevertheless, applies to this ruined province the augmentations voted by Parliament, in which Venice never has been, nor never will be, represented. Military law, applied by a commission sitting in Venice, takes every day large strides. The number of prisoners of ail classes and of all conditions given up to military jurisdiction already amounts to 150 ; these unfortu- nate persons have to await the decision from the arbitrary sen- tence of a court- martial. Madame La Comtesse Lomello Mon- talta has been sent to the prison of San Severo, Madame Longo Calvi has, it is said, undergone the same fate at Padua; the cele- brated professor of astronomy, Legnazzi, has been arrested, and his apartments and his studio at the Observatorj' three times searched. POLAND. The Ostsee Zeitung has the following news respecting the Polish insurrection:—" The insurgents have captured a courier bearing despatches from M de Tengoborski to Baron Budberg, Russian ambassador at Paris, and M P. de Oubril, Russian ambassador at Berlin, relative to the attitude of Prussia and Austria, in reference to the insurrection, and accusing the latter power of encouraging the movement. The insurgents also captured letters addressed by the Grand Duke Constantine to a foreign princess and the Count d'Aquila expressing his surprise at the outbreak of the in- surrection, but at the same time stating his resolution not to abandon the course he has hitherto followed." General Annen- koff, Governor of the provinces of Podolia and Volhj'nia, has been empowered bj' the Emperor to order a state of siege in those pro- vinces if circumstances require. The Pope has sent instructions to the bishops of Gallieia to exert their influence over the people of that province, with a view to causing the authority of Austria as a Catholic power, to be respected. The insurgents have also captured Hrubeszow, which had been evacuated by the Russians. The Dziennick publishes an ordinance of the governor, ad- dressed to the military commanders, relative to the maintenance of military discipline in Warsaw. Common offences are to be tried by court- martial. Another ordinance forbids the inha- bitants to keep arms or revolutionary writings. Any house from which the military may have been fired upon is to be pulled down. A circular of the chief of police issued requests the editors of newspapers at Breslau not to publish any statement in reference to military measures, or to the transport of troops. A state of siege has been proclaimed by the Russian Government in all the towns and districts of the Governments of Wilna and Grodno, where it has not hitherto existed. A correspondent, writing from St Petersburg, says that the in- telligence of the desperate fight at Wengrow has created a very painful sensation in the capital, and that the Government ac- knowledges that the insurgents fought with singular bravery, while the fact that no prisoners were made by the Russians shows that the Poles preferred death to capture. Au order issued by the chief of the revolutionary committee at Warsaw has been published. The chief forbids workmen to leave their workshops, and students under eighteen years of age to quit the schools, and cautions the inhabitants of the city against making demonstrations. When the moment for in- surrection in Warsaw shall liave arrived the inhabitants will be solemnly exhorted to unite for its success. For the present, tran- quillity is required at Warsaw. The chief has also addressed an official communication to the Prussian consul in the Polish capital, reproaching him with displaying zeal in the Russian interest, and with assuming a hostile attitude towards the insurgents. The chief concludes by expressing a hope that the consul will pursue a more equitable course in future, to save the National Government the necessity of taking energetic measures against him. PRUSSIA. A convention between Prussia and Russia, in reference to the Polish insurrection, was signed on Feb 8. Prussia arms against the Poles. The Nord Deutsche Zeitung says :—" The interven- tion of Prussia in Polish affairs has commenced by the assistance rendered to the fugitive Russian troops." The same paper states that Earl Russell had cautiously expressed himself, in terms which are neither for nor against such an intervention. The De- bats and Siecle, mentioning the fact that 30,000 Russians have just crossed into Poland through the Prussian territory, and that those who have been put to flight by the insurgents have been re- armed by the Prussian authorities and sent back, call upon Eng- land and Prance to interpose. The Liberal journals of Prussia protest against the conduct of their Government in this matter. " The Prussian Chamber," says the Cologne Gazette, " will not give a crown for this object, and we need not say what are the sentiments of the country. The country demands that a most rigorous neutrality be observed towards Poland, and that it be remembered that a constitution has no other object than to pre- vent a people from being governed contrary to its own will.'' Austria continues to preserve an impassive attitude. The Aus- trian journals declare that Prussia has flagrantly violated the laws of neutrality. AMERICA, The House of Representatives has passed the bill to arm negroes by a vote of 83 to 54. Tbe bill provides that the President may arm such numbers as he may deem necessary. No slaves of loyal owners are to be thus employed. No recruiting offices are to be opened in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, or Tennesse, without the permission of the governors of those States. The Southern journals publish a despatch from Charleston stat- iug that the Federal gunboat P. Smith, carrying 11 guns, sur- rendered unconditionally to the Confederates at Stone River. The Federal Navy Department has received a despatch to the eflect that the P. Smith was captured through getting ashore. Southern reports state that the Federal iron- clad steamer Mon- tauk was badlj' injured in her turret by the guns of Fort. M'Allis- ter, on the Ogechee River, and compelled to haul off. The Fede- ral Navy Department has a despatch that the Montauk remained four hours under the enemy's guns without receiving any injury. The Richmond Whig asserts that the British steamer Princess Royal, with a valuable cargo of guns amd powder, was captured whilst endeavouring to enter Charleston. The Richmond papers contain Charleston despatches stating that two Confgderate iron- clad gunboats, accompanied by three steamers, went out from Charleston at one o'clock on the morning of the 31st ult, and attacked the blockading squadron. The en- gagement commenced at four o'clock. The Confederate gunboats sunk the Federal gunboat Mercedita, carrying 11 guns, and ano- ther Federal gunboat whose name is unknown. They disabled the Federal steamer Quaker City, but she escaped with the loss of one wheel. The Confederates also set four Federal vessels on fire. The blockading fleet consisted of 13 vessels, with two first- class frigates. The Confederate gunboats returned to Charleston, where they were received with immense enthusiasm. Confede- rate Commander Ingraham officially reported that the blockading fleet had gone out of sight. General Beauregard then issued a proclamation that the Confederate fleet had attacked the blockad- ing squadron off Charleston, and sunk, dispersed, or driven off and out of sight for the time the entire hostile fleet. He therefore formally declared that the blockade of Charleston by the United States was raised by the superior force of the Confederates from and after Jan 31. The authorities at Washington declare that there has been no interruption of the blockade, and that no such assumption will be admitted bj' the Government. A tele- gram from Fortress Monro mentions the reception there of news from Charleston of the 3d inst, when that port was thoroughly blockaded, the Federal iron- clads then lying inside the wooden vessels. The iron- clads were not with the fleet when the attack is said to have been made. Despatches from Morehead City, North Carolina, say that the great Southern expedition is now ready, and that the waters be- tween there and Beaufort are black with vessels of all kinds, which are only awaiting the abatement of the severe gale which has been prevailing for the past five days to take their departure for their destination. The army is in splendid condition, and in the very best of spirits. They are eager for the corning fray, with all its flattering prospects of success. After the battle of Galveston, General Magruder issued the fol- lowing proclamation, and sent it out in a vessel under a neutral register to a neutral port:—" Proclamation.— Whereas, the under- signed has succeeded in capturing and destroying a part of the enemy's fleet, and in driving the remainder out of the harbour of Galveston and beyond the neighbouring waters, and the blockade having been thus effectually raised, he therefore proclaims to all concerned that the harbour of Galveston is open for trade to all friendlj' nations, and their merchants are invited to resume their usual commercial intercourse with this port — Done at Galveston, this the 4th day of Jan, 1863. J. B. Magruder, Major- Gen Com- manding. Savannah despatches state that the Federal fleet of one iron- clad turret, four gunboats, and one mortar- boat attacked Fort M'Allister, at Genesis Point, on the 1st inst. The firing continued until half past two in the afternoon, when the Federals retired defeated. The bombardment was more furious than the previous one. Despatches from Charleston announce that General Ripley had sent an artillery force, under Colonel Yates, to James Island, with the design of attacking the Federal gunboats cruising in the Stone River. Colonel Yates posted his guns, twenty- one in number, about eight miles from the city, in a semi- circle, stretching on both sides of the river around the Federal gunboat P. Smith, and at four o'clock opened a concen- trated fire upon her. The engagement lasted one hour, when the P. Smith hauled down her flag, and surrendered uncondi- tionally, with 180 prisoners. Bhe carried eleven guns. The P. Smith had eight killed and fifteen wounded. She is now safely anchored under the guns of Port Pemberton and will soon be ready for sea. Colonel Stewart, chief of the cavalry on General M'Clernand's staff at Vicksburg, whilst out on a reconnaissance with 200 men, was shot and deserted by them. Colonel Stewart had upon his person a memorandum book, containing full esti- mates of the number and calibre of the forces and guns of Generals Sherman and M'Clernand, and much useful information, in- cluding projects respecting canals upon which work has been commenced. This book fell into the hands of the enemy. The New Orleans correspondent of the Philadelphia Enquirer mentions as a rumour that the negroes recently sent to garrison the forts had come into collision with the white soldiers, and that a general revolt had taken place. The Federal cavalry have cap- tured 100 Confederates, with their camp equipage, at Middleton, fifteen miles from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The House of Representatives has passed a bill, providing for the establishment of a submarine telegraph cable from Portress Monroe to Galves- ton, communicating with intermediate points on the coast. Secretary Chase is reported to have written a letter to the Finance Committee, declaring his ability to carry on the finances without a further issue of legal- tender notes if his currency scheme is adopted by Congress. Confederate Commander Watkins, com- manding the naval expedition from Galveston, officially reports on the 21st ult from Sabine Pass, Texas, that he engaged and de- feated the enemy in the Gulf, capturing a Federal ship and schooner of 12 guns and 100 prisoners, and brought everything to Sabine Pass. General Magruder officially announced on the 4th inst that Galveston was open to trade, but Federal Commodore Bell has issued a counter proclamation, declaring Galveston, Sabine Pass, and the whole of the Texas coast blockaded, and warning vessels from trading under penalty of capture. Latest despatches from Vicksburg state that the Federal ram, Queen of the West, ran the blockade at Vicksburg on the 2d inst. One hundred Confederate guns opened fire upon her as she steamed past. A Confederate steamer also opened fire on her, but the Queen of the West crippled her. She was under fire three- quarters of an hour. A rumour is current that General Butler will replace General Halleck. Another telegram says:—" The blockade of Charleston has been re- established by a fleet of twenty iron- clads and gunboats, in addition to the original force. It is supposed that these iron- clads are a portion of the force under Admiral Dupont, forming the naval contingent of General Foster's expedition, which passed Cape Pear on the 31st ult. The bombardment of Charleston is believed to have already commenced, and telegraphic news to that effect is hourly expected. It is reported that the Federal Govern- ment will not admit the assumption that the blockade was actually broken, and the immediate capture of Charleston is urged as the speediest method of avoiding controversy with foreign powers.'' MEXICO. An order has been issued from the prefecture of French police for the district of Vera Cruz, directing that all persons accused of treason, insubordination, rebellion, & e, shall be brought before a French council of war, to be dealt with summarily, whatever may be their nationality, CRICKET. TAVISTOCK CLUB.— The annual general meeting of this club was held at the Fitzroy Arms, Eustoh- square, on Peb 18 ; Mr W. G. Hills in the chair. The following gentlemen were elected as the committee for the present season, viz, Messrs P. C. Hills, 8. J. Arnell, J. L. Winkley, J. Whineray, and B. R. Stafford. Messrss W. G. Hills and J. R. Widdowson were re- elected secre- tary and treasurer respeetivelj'. The details given regarding funds and future prospects afforded general satisfaction to a large attendance of members. MAGDALEN CLUB, OXFORD.— The members of this ( the Uni- versity) club recently elected their officers for the year, viz— Cap- tain, Mr Richard Arthur Henry Mitchell, Balliol College ; trea- surer, Mr Sydney Linton, Wadham College; secretary, Mr Edward Hume, Trinity College. CHBIST CHURCH CLUB, OXFORD.— The following gentlemen have been elected officers of this club:— President, J. Round ; treasurer, D. Moffat; secretary, O. Mordaunt. Besides the usual matches, the club will contend with the United All England Eleven, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, May 28, 29, and 30. JAMES SOUTHEBTON AND THE SUSSEX CLUB.— We have re ceived a full and ample apology from the above Sussex player to his county club, in fulfilment of a promise previouslj' given, and which has been before alluded to in these columns. We trust that all will now go on smoothly between them. MB JACKSON AND THE THREE CRICKETERS.— We have au- thority for saying that there is no foundation whatever in the challenge which was lately alluded to, purporting to come from Mr Jackson. LILLYWHITE'S GUIDE.— We have received a copy of this work, and will notice the contents in our next. PIGEON SHOOTING. NOTICE TO ADVEBTISEES.— 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. At the Old Hornsey Wood Rifle and Shooting Grounds, on Sa- turday, Feb 21, a £ 10 Bank of England note will be shot for by 10 members, at £ 1 each, on the following conditions, viz, 7 birds each, double guns. fthe use of both barrels, ljoz of shot, single guns l£ oz, 25 yards rise, the ground the boundary, traps to be de- cided by dice, all to load from one bowl. Open to all, bar none. Mrs Stone will give £ 1 to tbe second best shot. At the Rosemary Branch, Peckham, on Saturday and Monday, Peb 14 and 16, these grounds were well attended by the lovers of the trigger, when good shooting took place. On Baturday, Feb 21, a match will take place between two gentlemen, for £ 5 a side, at 11 birds each, from H and T traps. Afterwards a silver watch and guard will be shot for, by 16 members, at 2s 6d rach, at 11 sparrows each ; the winner can have the watch or money. On Monday, Feb 23, a £ 10 sweepstakes will take place, by 10 members, at £ 1 each, 7 birds each, 5 traps. The proprietor will add £ 1 to the stakes. All double guns, 25 j'ards, 1 Joz of shot, the use of both barrels; the first best shot to have £ 8, the second £ 2, the third to save his stake. To be followed by a £ 5 handicap, to be handicapped on the ground. Hammond on the ground each day. Ammunition to be had on the gronnd. Admission 6d. N. B.— Gentlemen supplied with any quantity of birds on the shortest notice by applying to S. Hammond, 31, Kent- street, Borough, Southwark. At Mr Dyer's, Grand Junction Inn, Willesden, on Monday, Feb 23, a handsome gold watch will be given free, at 9 sparrows each, H and T traps, 19 and 21 yards rise. Afterwards a sweep- stakes, at 10s each, 5 pigeons each, H and T traps. Offer will have a good supply of the best blue rocks. Trains leave Euston- square and run close to the above house. Gentlemen can be ac- commodated with any quantity of the very best blue rocks at one hour's notice ( having a large stock on hand) direct from J. Offer, King- street, Hammersmith. The Lillie Arms, North End, Fulham, was well attended last week, and some excellent private matches took place. Gentlemen can be accommodated with any quantity of the best blue rocks and sparrows, and the ground kept private at one hour's notice. Public shooting days Tuesday and Saturday. On Saturday, Feb 21, a handicap sweepstakes will take place, 10s entrance, 9 sparrows each, H and T traps. At the Old Spotted Dog, Upton, Essex, on Tuesday, Feb 24, will be shot for by 12 members, at 2s 6d, a silver snuff- box, at spar- rows. Also, on the same day, will be given away a powder- flask and sliot- pouch to be shot for, free. Admission to the ground 6< L Copeland supplies the birds. At the Queen's Head, Wilnecote, near Tamworth, on Monday, Peb 16, there was a large muster of the lovers of the trigger present to witness the match between Messrs H. Porter and T. Picken of Birmingham, for £ 10 a side, at 21 linnets each, on the usual con- ditions, Mr Thursfield of Birmingham referee. A good deal of interest was taken in the match, both gentlemen being well known crack shots. The following is the score:— Mr Picken 0111111001111101000100; Mr Porter 10 10 101110111110110 1. Mr Porter being declared the winner, killing 14 birds out of 20 ; Mr Picken 13 out of 21. The 18th and 20th bird of Mr Picken were hit ard dropped, but flew out of boundary. Betting even. Afterwards a sweepstakes was shot for by six members, 10s each, at one pigeon each. Messrs Dadwell and Holland tied, and divided. A second sweepstakes followed, by 10 members, like conditions, when, after some good shooting, Messrs Luckman and Picken tied, killing three birds each, and divided. EAST HANTS GROUNDS, PORTSMOUTH.— On Tuesday, Peb 17, a large number of the crack shots of the neighbourhood assembled here to contend in a handicap for a splendid silver cup, at sparrows, 23 entered. Conditions: 7 birds each, 3 traps, 5 j- ards apart, 40 boundary, ties to be shot off. The Hon Mr Bouverie, Mr Nicholls, and Mr Warrell tied, l'hey then shot off bird for bird, the Hon Mr Bouverie killing his first bird and won the cup. Messrs Warrell and Nicholls both missed. Some pigeon shooting then came off for several sweepstakes, of £ 1 each, but space will not allow of our giving the score. To be shot for, at Mr G. Whitehouse's, the Red Cow Inn, Rose Hill, Dudley, on Tuesday, Feb 24, a fat pig, 11 hands high, 10ft long, and weighing upwards of 58 score, 30 members, at £ 1 each. Conditions : 3 birds each, 21 j'ards rise, 60 fall, single guns lfoz of shot, double l § oz, and allowed two yards, guns not to exceed J- bore, to be held below the elbow till the bird is on the wing. Shooting to commence at twelve o'clock. The best blue rocks will be provided. The match to come off on a field adjoining Dudley Cricket Ground. At the Railway Tavern, Ponder's End, Herts ( proprietor Mr W. Bateman), will be shot for, on Thursday, Feb 26, a pony, value £ 8, by 16 members, at 10s each, the owner of the pony to spend £ 1. and winner 10s. On the same day Mr Hammond will give a German silver powder flask, free, to amateurs only, to shoot at 9 or 11 sparrows each. Notice.— Trains leave Bishopsgate, Eastern Counties, at 9: 30, 12: 45, 2: 30 o'clock, stopping at Ponder's End, half a minute's walk to the above tavern. To be shot for, at the hotel of Mr E. Cast! et on, Crown, Stoke Feng, Norfolk, by 40 members at 10s each, 5 birds each, a fat bullock, an Wednesday, Peb 25, the first bird to fly at eleven a. m. No gun to exceed 13 bore, l| oz of shot No. 5, 23 yards rise. All guns to be down at the hip until the bird is on the wing. Umpire chosen at the place of shooting. The ground the boun- dary. ALL ENGLAND HANDICAP AT OLD TRAFFORD GBOUNDS.— For the £ 1 sweepstakes, with £ 10 added, to take place here on Monday and Tuesdaj', Feb 23 and 24, upwards of 50 crack shots have entered. Parties can shoot for the added money. Entrance 2s each, to be made at once to Mr Holden, White Lion, Long Mill- gate, Manchester, or to Mr Leese, Gardeners' Arms, Eagle- street, Oldham. NORWICH.— On Monday, Feb 16, there was a considerable at- tendance on the Newmarket- road Ground, Norwich, to witness a match arranged by Mr J. Goldsmith, for a silver cup. There were fifteen competitors, when, after some first- rate shooting, Mr Har- man was declared the winner. Several minor sweepstakes were afterwards decided, and thus concluded a fine day's sport. At Aston Cross Grounds a pigeon shooting handicap will take place on Tuesday, March 3, open to all; no guns barred. Entries, 2s 6d each; acceptances 7s 6d, with £ 1 added by the proprietor of the ground. Entries to be made at the bar of the above grounds on or before Tuesdaj', Feb 24, and acceptances on the morning of shooting. Stamps as cash. A sweepstakes of £ 1 each, open to all England, will be shot at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, on March 9 and 10, £ 5 added ; sin- gle guns 21 yards rise, lfoz of shot, double guns 19 yards, l| oz, 11. birds each. Entries to be made as above, or at the Crown Inn, Nottingham. EAST HANTS GROUNDS, POETSMOUTII.— A match has been made to shoot at 100 sparrows, for £ 20 a side, on Saturday, Feb 21, in these grounds, on the usual conditions, between Lieutenant Michelle and Mr Sheriff' Worrall, the latter allowing ten dead birds. To commence at two o'clock. W. Bollard has matched himself, for a bet of £ 10, to kill IS birds out of 20, with the use of two barrels, 18 yards rise, 60 boun- dary. To take place at one o'clock on Wednesday, Feb 25, at Mrs Knowles's, Red Lion Inn, Pazeley. The match between Mr Clarke and Mr Bradbury of Birming- ham to shoot a match at 10 linnets each, for £ 10 a side, is going on, the match to come off at T. Tommas's grounds, Aston, on Monday, March 2. DRAUGHTS — Mr G. Bullock of Sheffield and Mr G. Ten) ent of Leeds have arranged to play a match, for £ 20 a side, Bullock giving eight games in 11: to play at the White Swan, Briggate, Leeds, on Monday, March 9, and following days. Articles have been signed and £ 5 a side deposited, and the remainder of the stakes to be made good on the day of play. Bullock is allowed £ 3 for his expenses in playing at Leeds. PIGEON FLYING.— BUELINGTON AND HOXTON.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 2 a side, and a similar deposit is to be made at Mr Oxton's, Joiner's Arms, Church- street Deptford, Monday, March 23. THE MARKETS. CORN EXCHANGE, MARK- LANE.- FWDAY. With some exceptions, the markets in the provinces have been more liberally supplied with English Wheat, and the late diy frosty weather has had the effect of further improving the quality. With respect to the trade we can notice verv little alteration from last week; only in a few markets has there been anything like an increased business done at for- mer quotations. Full prices have been made for Barley, with a steady sale. The transactions in other articles have been moderate, but prices in comparison with last week, have undergone no alteration. The total supply of home grown Wheat at Mark- lane this week has again been on the increase, but shorter of other articles. The imports are unim- portant. The attendance of buyers was thin to- day, and the Wheat trade was sluggish at Monday's rates. Flour no better. Good and fine Barley well supported. Little passing in Oats at Monday s rates. Peas and Beans did hot sell so well, but, prices were unchanged. Currency: Essex, Kent, and Suffolk, old white, 50s to 56s ditto, new, 43s to 53s; ditto, old red, 50s to 54s: ditto, new, 43s to 62s; Norfolk, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, 42s to 52s. Barley— Malting, 28s to 33s; Chevslier, 3ls to 41s ; distilling, 30s. to 34a; grinding, 26s to 29s. Oats— English, feed, 19s to 23s: ditto, potato, 23s to 26s; Scotch feed, new, 20sto S3B ; ditto, old, - s to — s; ditto, potato 24s to27s; Irish feed, white, 16s to 23s; ditto, black, 16s to 22s. Malt— Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, new, 60s to 67s; ditto, old, — s to — s; Kingston, Ware, and town- made, 60s to 67i; brown, 50g to 56s Beans— Maiagan, 30s to 31s; tick, 29s to 3ls; harrow, Sis to 35s ; pigeon, 37s to 43s. Peas— White boijers, 37s to 40s ; maple, S8s to40s; grey, 34a to 35s. Fl# ar— Town- made, per sack, 380ib. * 42s to 47s; ditto, country, 34s to 35s ; ditto, household, 36s to 38s; Norfolk and Suffolk, 32A to 34s. FOREIGN.— Wheat— Dant- zic, mixed qualities, 51s to 56s ; ditto, extra fine, 67s to 62a ; Konlgn- berg, 50s to 55s: Rostock, 50s to 54s; ditto, fine, 54s to 56s ; American, white, 61s to 55a : ditto, red, 48s to 50s ; Pomeranian, & c, 49s to 53s; Silesian, red, 48s to 53s ; ditto, white, 50s to 54s; Danish and Holsteln, — s to — s; Russian, hard, 40s to 43s; Petersburg and Riga, 43s to 51s. Barley— Grinding, 23s to 27s; distilling, 30s to 33S. Oats— Dutch, Poland and brew, 18s to 23s ; feed, 16a to 21s; ditto, feed, — a to — s; Danish & Swedish, feed, I8s to 22s; St Petersburg, 20s to 23s, Russian, — s to — s. Beans— Freisland and Holsteln, 33a to 37s ; Konigsberg, 30s to 35a: Egyptian, 30s to 32s. Peas— Feeding, 35s to 40s; fine bollere, 38s to 40s. Indian Corn— White, 32s to 34s; yellow, 31 a to 33s. Flonr- French, per sack, 40s to 44a; Spanish, 40s to 44s. American, per bar- rel, 22a to 29S. BREAD,— The prices of wheaten Bread in the Metropolis are from 7id to 8d ; household, 6| d to 7d ; some bakers are selling from 5Jtl to Cri per 41b loaf, weighed on delivery. METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET, THURSDA*.— The supply of Beasts in to- dav's market was only moderate, both as regards number and quality. Prime Scots, crosses, & c. fetched full prices. Otherwise, the Beef trade sluggish at late rates, the top quotation was 4s lOd per 81b. Sheep— the show of which was limited— were in fair request at former rates. Dorset Lambs were a slow inquiry, at 7s to 7s 4d per 81b. Tbe trade for prime small Calves was firm, but inferior qualities of Veal ruled heavy. The Pork trade dull. In milch Cows little was doing.— P. eef— Inferior coarse Beasts, 3s 4d to 3s 6d; second quality, 3s 8ci to 4s 0d; prime large Oxen, 4s 2d 4s 6d; prime Scots 4g 8d to 4s lOd. Sheep— Inferior coarse Sheep, 3s Cd to 4s 0d; second quality, 4s 2d to 4a lOd; prime coarse woolled, 5a 0dto5s 8d; prime South Down 5s 8< l to 6s Od. Calves— Large coarse Calves, 4s 2d to 4s lOd; prime small, 5s Od to 5s 4d. Pork— Large Hogs, 3s 8d to 4s 44; neat small porkers, 4 « 6d to 4s 8d. Suckling Calves, 10s to 20e each; quarter old store Pigs, 20a to 30s ditto. Lambs, 0a od to 0s od. Head of Cattle on sale— Bews 1,002, Cows 130, Sheep 3,640, Calves 212, Pigs 316, Foreign— Beasts, 200. Sheep 512, Calves 192. NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL MARKETS.— These markets have been fairly supplied this week, and the demand has been rather quiet without anv particular alteration in quotations. Currency as follow— Inferior Beef, 2a 8d to 2s 10d; middling, 3s Od to 3a ed; prime large ditto, 3a Sd to 3s lOd: prime small ditto, 4s Od to 4s 2d. Infer Mutton 3s 6d to 3s 8d; mid. ditto, 3s lOd to 4s 4d; prime ditto, 4s 6d to 4s 8d j Veal, 4s 0d to 5e Od. Large Pork, 3s 8d to 4s 2d i small ditto, 4s 4d to 4s 8d. Lambs 0s od to 0s Od. HAY MARKETS, TECRSDAY.— These markets have been only mode- rately supplied this week, and prices remain about the same, at the following quotations— Smithfield- Meadow Ilay 40s to 84s, new — s to — s, Clover 70s to 115s, new- s to- s. Straw 27s to 30s. Cumberland- Meadow Hay 42s to 84s, new — s to — s, Clover 70s to 112s, new — s to — s. Straw 27s to 30s. Whitechapel— Meadow Hay 40s to 84s, new — s to— s. Clover 70s to 115s, new — s to — e. Straw 27s to 80s. At per load of 36 trusses, "— 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 22, 1863. SUPPLEMENT TO BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON. On SUNDAY NEXT, a GRATUITOUS SUP- PLEMENT will be published with " Bell's Life in London." SPORTING CHEONICLE. [ LATEST EDITION.] THE TURF. BEITING AT TAITERSALL'S. MONDAY, FEB 16.— The record of the wagering that took place this afternoon is, as it were, a " thrice told tale,'' for— as we have had occasion to remark on previous occasions— the invest- ments were for the most part insignificant, and in many instances can scarcely be said to afford any criterion whatever of the true state of the market. For the Lincolnshire Handicap, Hubert— as previously in the City— was in most request, and finally backed at 8 to 1, two points more being taken at intervals about both Douche and Sea Nymph. One or two investments were made on Lopcatcher at 11 to 1, and on Libellous at 12 to 1, the latter price being easily obtainable. Peignoir, notwithstanding the usually expressed opinion that he " cannot stay the distance," was backed to a small amount in " well- informed quarters'' at 20 to 1. The utmost obtainable about Satellite for the Liverpool Steeple Chase was 8 to 1, and even that was not forthcoming at last, while the longest offer against Jealousy was 100 to 8. The remaining quotations on the " Grand National"— as indeed on most of the other handicap events— are compiled either from single bets or offers, and must accordingly be taken for what they are worth. The only pair mentioned in connection with the Northampton- shire Stakes were Grimston and African; while Gardener, Queen of Spain, and Miss Livingstone were severally supported by their several adherents for the City and Suburban at the quotations given below. 20 to 1 was offered currently on the field for the Chester Cup, and layers refused to advance more than five points beyond that price about Zetland, who would have been backed for money at more liberal odds. It was " a toss"— won doubtless at the finish by Saccharometer— as to which was the better favourite for the Two Thousand, Hospodar or Lord Strathmore's colt, for 4 to 1 was offered without response " on the field" over and over again; just at the close 9 to 2 was laid against " the French- man;" Michael Scott was very firm at 9 to 1. For the Derby, Lord Clifden was a shade " worse favourite" than of late, for 1,100 to 200 was proffered against him without provoking a rejoinder; and although backers were not willing to take 9 to 1 about Saccharometer, a point more— laid once during the after- noon— was " wanted" about him. Hospodar was not named. Automaton would have been freely invested on at 25 to 1, and 27 to 1 was laid against Carnival. At first 40 to 1 was offered against " any of John Scott's lot," but these odds were afterwards taken about Michael Scott, and Jamicoton was driven to the same price ( offered). A commission was executed about Rapid Rhone, at odds varying from 45 to 40 tol; and among those backed at 50 to 1 were Woldga, the Glenochty colt, Early Purl, and Melrose, and double those odds were booked about the latter's stable companion, Queen Bertha. 20 to 1 was taken rather freely about Lord Glasgow's lot, and the same odds to a " pony" about Hospodar and Lord Clifden for " the double event." THURSDAY, FEB 19.— Nothing worthy of comment took place, as the members present scarcely exceeded half a dozen, and the subjoined quotations on the Lincoln Handicap— to which the business of the afternoon was limited— speak for themselves. LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP. MONDAY. L- spcatcher John Dawson.. 11 to 1 ( tk) Sea Nymph Jos. Dawson .. 10 to 1 ( tk) .... Libellous Balchin 12 to 1 ( tk) .... Hubert G. Oates 8 to 1 (. tk) ..... Douche W. Goodwin.. 1 » to 1 ( tk) .... Peignoir Wadlow 20 to 1 ( tk) .... LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE. Satellite Prhatc... 8 to 1 ( tk) .... Jealousy O. Bennett .... 100 to 8( t & off).... Master Bagot W. Saunders .. 20 to l( t & off).... Shropshire Wadlow 20 to 1 ( tk) .... Anatis H. May SO to 1 ( oil) .... NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STAKES. Grimston Private 100 to 8 ( tk) .... African W. Martin.... 20 to 1 ( tk) .... CITY AND SUBURBAN. Gardener Elliott 20 to 1 ( off) .... Queen of Spain .... W. Treen 25 to 1 ( tk) .... Miss Livingstone ,. T. Wadlow.... 50 to 1 ( tk) .... CHESTER CUP. Stradella T. Jennings .. 20 to 1 ( off) .... Zetland E. Parr 25 to 1 ( off) .... LeMarechal Jos. Dawson ,. 30 to 1 ( tk) .... Caller Ou W. I'Anson.,.. 33 to 1 ( tk) .... Cowley G. Manning .. 60 to 1 ( tk) .... Middlewatch T. Cliff 50 to 1 ( tk) ... Jack of Hearts . ... J. Osborne .... 50 to 1 ( tk) .... TWO THOUSAND. Saccharometer .... Channell 4 to 1 ( off) .... Hospodar T. Jennings .. 9 to 2 ( tk) .... Michael Scott J. Scott 9 to 1 ( tk) .... Pratique Godding 20 to 1 ( tk) .... DERBY. Lord Clifden E. Parr 11 to Saccharometer Channell 9 to Automaton Jos. Dawson.. 23 to Carnival Godding 27 to THE LINCOLN MEETING. THURSDAY. 8 to l ( off) 10 to 1 ( tk) 10 to 1 ( off) 12 to 1 ( off) 100 to 8 ( tk) 28 to 30 to 40 to 40 to 40 to 50 to 50 to 50 to edit by Tadmor— 1 r Sadler 50 t0 National Guard — J. Watson King of Utopia .... T. Lye Michael Scott J. Scott .... Rapid Rhone T. Dawson.. Jarnicotort T. Jennings Woldga G. Manning Early Purl J. Scott .... Melrose J. Scott Glenochty Baldwin Queen Bertha . H. Goater ... J. Scott .. .1000 to 2 ( off) 1 ( off) 1 ( off) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( off) 1 ( tk) 1 ( off) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 1 ( tk) 15 ( Off) ... 1000 to 10 ( tk) TURF NEWS FROM FRANCE. The Marquis de Poucin's horses arrived at Chantilly last week, and have gone into J. Jacob's stable. They consist of the follow- ing:— Etoile du Forez, bay filly, 4 yrs; File au Vent, chesnut colt, 4 yrs; Cariolan, bay colt, 3 yrs; and Jean sans Peur, bay colt, 3 yrs. The stallion Castor, by Caravan ( sire of Pigeon Vole, Angus, and several other winners) has arrived at Mons Quiclet's stud farm, near Chantilly, where he will stand for the season. There are now three first- class stallions ir. the neighbourhood of Chan- tilly belonging to private individuals, namely Fortabras, who has already received a good subscription, comprising Mons P. Aumont's clipping mare Mon Etoile; Empire, a horse belonging to Mr Carter, by The Baron out of Annette; and Castor. Jesse Bundy, having now quite recovered from the effects of the severe accident he met with last spring, and his engagement with Baron Daru having terminated, has requested us to state that he shall be happy to ride for any of his old employers, either in England or France, and that his lowest riding weight is 6st 41b. CONTENTS OF THE SUPPLEMENT. IRISH MEN, IRISH HORSES, AND IRISH SPORTS. COURSING: THE LATE ARDROSSAN AND SPELTHOENE CLUB MEETINGS, GREYHOUND PRODUCE, & C. THE CHASE : THE COTTESMORE COUNTRY AND SIR JOHN TBOL- LOPE'S HOUNDS. By " Cecil.'' A VISIT TO OXFORD. By iEsop" ( of Hants). HUNTING RUNS, & C. • AQUATICS: VANDEBDECKKN'S LOG, NO. 3. MATCH SAILING AND BALLAST TRIMMING. CRICKET IN INDIA, & C. ANGLING : THE SALMON FISHERY CHESS AND BILLIARDS. LITERATURE, MUSIC, AND DRAMA. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS NEWS. Mr G. Angell has sold his brood mare Astarte to go abroad. Miss Hawthorn was struck out of the Nottingham and Derby Hurdle Eaces the moment the weights appeared. Eidolon was scratched for all his engagements at the Liverpool Spring Meeting immediately the weights appeared. NORTHAMPTON MEETING.— Several stakes close on Tuesday, March 3. For further particulars see advertisement. Mr W. E. Jones has named his yearling colt by Stockwell out of Miss Lavinia Stocqueler. BATH RACES.— The Bath Handicap and Badminton Stakes close on Tuesday, March 3. Full particulars will be found in our ad- vertising columns. All Mr Saxon's horses were struck out of their Nottingham and Liverpool Spring engagements, and Stanton out of the Doncaster Handicap, on Monday last. The famous Fisherman is said to be now on sale in Australia, at about a fourth of the price he went out at. Something under a thousand would buy him. Coventry Races and Steeple Chases will take place in the autumn, on the 6th and 7th October; the Spring Meeting being for this year abandoned. Mr B. Land, who appears to have settled down at Epsom, is now having a large range of stabling built close to his new abode, on the road to the downs. W e regret to say that Lord Stamford has suffered a severe loss in the death of his promising and heavily- engaged two year old filly Monacella. by Tadmor out of Miss Sellon, who died on Thursday morning, of congestion of the lungs. The General, by Kingston out of Mulligrubs, by Melbourne, 5 yrs, is for sale, at Slane Castle, county Meath, or will be let for the season; and from his fashionable blood and appearance, shoulcT prove valuable for stud purposes. YOUNG BLOOD STOCK.— During our visit this week at New- market we noticed some remarkably good- looking young blood stook by Trumpeter, two in R. Stevenson's and two in S. Rogers's paddocks; the latter's especially show much quality, great bone, and substance. BOOK CALENDAR OF RACES TO COME.— This essentially useful work has just been issued from Old Burlington- street, and will be eagerly welcomed by the business portion of the racing com- munity. In addition to the usual information, the " Guide to the Closing of Stakes," duly indexed, is now appended, and thus a great desideratum has been supplied. LINCOLN SPRING MEETING.— The following matches will be run on Tuesday, Feb 24, being the day preceding the Lincoln Meeting:— Match, 25 sovs, p. p., one mile," Mr Newman's Magician, 12st, against Mr M. Clark's Cherokee, lOst; Match, 25 sovs, p. p., two miles, Mr Bancroft's Confidence, list, against Mr M. Clark's Cherokee, list. THE RIDING- HOP. SE PREMIUMS AT THE WORCESTER MEET- ING OF THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.— Beyond the £ 100 offered by the council for the best thorough bred horse, with other prizes direct from the society, and to the conditions of which we have already referred, the local committee give in a supple- mentary list, just issued, the following:—£ 20 and £ 10 for mares or geldings exceeding 4 yrs, equal to 15 stone with hounds; £ 10 and £ 5 for fillies or geldings, 3 yrs, likely to make hunters or carriage horses: £ 10 and £ 5 for filkes or geldings, 2 yrs, likely to make hunters or carriage horses: £ 10 and £ 5 for cobs not ex- ceeding 15 hands in height, or exceeding 6 yrs. These premiums, like the others, are open to general competition. DEATH OF PITSFORD.— Thelastfile of Australian papers reports the death of this well- known racehorse at Remornil, Clarence River ( N. S. W.). Bell's Life in Sydney gives it thus:—" This valuable horse was attacked by colic, which, though apparently subdued by the following morning, returned with worse symp- toms at night. This attack, however, the horse got over; and though great inflammation set in, Mr Page succeeded in keeping it under, and entertained hopes of saving the animal, as he was decidedly better on the next morning; but a third attack on the same evening baffled all efforts." Pitsford, by Epirus out of Miss Harewood, by The Saddler, was a lucky rather than a good race- horse. He won the Two Thousand, and ran home second to Voltigeur for the Derby. The notorious Halls subsequently had him at the Neasdon Paddocks, whence he was exported in 1856. Pitsford was altogether a very neat horse, but in no way a loss to the country. Notwithstanding the few days' frost with which we have been visited during the past week, horses were not materially inter- fered with in their work, and it is to be hoped that the season will be inaugurated at Lincoln on Wednesday and Thursday next with the same genial weather that has prevailed from the com- mencement of this unusually mild winter. Horses, and espe- cially overworked thorough breds, invariably improve in their stamina anal legs during a long rest in fine weather, preparatory to again commencing work for a renewal of their labours. Old and shaky animals can take just sufficient exercise to keep the humours out of their legs; and young ones can be nicely handled, and worked enough to settle them down to their business, and prepare them for their engagements without subjecting them to the risk of influenza through the cold and damp weather, that has, hap- pily, been scarce lately, or to inflammation consequent upon stand- ing too long in the stable waiting for favourable weather to take the necessary amount of exercise. Never was a finer season, or one more favourable for trainers to bring their various strings of horses to the post in every way lit to compete for the large amount of money with which the people of this kingdom so laudaisly sup- port the popular and truly national sport. Breeders are now turning their attention to sires and dams with substance and quality, combined with character for speed, and we may, therefore, expect that every succeeding year will bring its produce of improved blood stock that will in turn perpetuate their fame and quality to their progeny until we shall be able to point with well- grounded pride to a class of race horse that, for strength of conformation, courage, endurance, and freedom from hereditary disease, united to the essential quality of speed, will render our breeding farms and their produce the envy and wonder of the world. The Lincoln programme comprises ten events, and it will be my business to endeavour to point out such horses as are, to the best of my judgment, most likely to run well for their respective en- gagements. This duty at the opening of the season must of ne- cessity be a difficult one, even to the most shrewd individual, as horses notorious for their indifferent performances one season often improve so much with an extra year's growth, and some- times a change of quarters, as to upset all calculations founded upon their previous running, and many, from being overworked in their two and three year old engagements, lose form in a more or less degree. For the opening event of the meeting, the Trial Stakes, there are ten entries, the best of whom I shall not be surprised to see turn up in Ripley, a three year old colt that ran very well for his engagements last year, and retired in very good form. Comet, I suspect, will be reserved for the great handicap on the following day, or I should be inclined to select him as a second best to Rip- ley. Manrico, a four year old, in William Day's interest, is said to be an improved horse; and the filly by Kingston out of Dinah may run as forward as some of her friends predict, but on public form Ripley should be the best of the lot. The Brocklesby Stakes, for two year olds, closed with 31 subscribers, being an increase over former years, and six above last year, when 25 entered and 13 ran. Amongst the nominations this year there are some very high bred ones, got by the following cele- brated horses:— Kingston, Sweetmeat, Hesperus, Gemma di Vergy, Leamington, Pelion, Cotherstone, Fandango, King Tom, & c, the majority of who's get always showed speed ; and from what I can ascertain of this dark lot of younstgers, I fancy the winner may, perhaps, turn up from La Medora, Attraction, Faith, or the best of Lord Stamford's, the latter for choice. The Grand Steeple Chase has twenty- three acceptances, the best of whom, at tha weights, ought to be The Dane, lOst 101b; and Jerusalem, lOst 121b. Light of Other Days, lOst 21b ; and Heads or Tails, lOst 4lb, are also favourably treated. The two former will, in all probability, be reserved for Liverpool, and it is by no means certain that the lawsuit in reference to Jerusalem will be so adjusted as to admit of him figuring in public for his spring engagements. Sinking Fund, lOst 101b, wound up his last year's performance by winning his two last races at Croy- don easily, and I am prepared to see him in the front rank at Lincoln. It is probable that Satellite's party will give him a public trial in this event, if it is only to fit him in some degree for Liverpool; but notwithstanding the position of this horse in the betting, I cannot think that a new made steeple chaser can be clever enough to win a race of four miles across country, in company with horses well up to their busi- ness, and that have already proved themselves able to stay the distance, as also to take their fences in that finished style so ne- cessary to win a race like this. A horse's performances while hunt- ing or schooling is no positive criterion as to how he may work in a close crowd of horses throughout a four mile race where the fences must occasionally be taken under difficulties, and at racing speed; then again, the ground is deeper, the weight is greater, and the distance is farther than ever the horse ran before for a public stake. We may, and frequently do, hear of great things being done in private trials and in hunting fields, where the horse is not hurried at his fences and has plenty of leaders, or the cheer- ing cry of the hounds before him, but a public test for a punishing race in good company, over a country the horse has never galloped before, will be the true and only proof of Satellite's merits as a steeple chaser. Avalanche, of course, comes under the same category, and I cannot, therefore, enter- tain a hope of either being successful at Lincoln or Liver- pool. Northern Light, lOst 4lb, is a very good- looking horse, big enough all over to carry the weight, and by this time he will be pretty well used to the jumping business ; he can gal- lop, too, but how he will like a four mile journey remains to be seen ; and whether he will start for hi3 Lincoln engagements or be reserved for Liverpool I am at present unable to state; but for one or both events, as well as the two mile Hurdle Race, I have an idea that he is good enough to finish very forward. Mari- tana, list 31b, has proved herself a good mare, safe at her fences, and able to stay this distance in fair company; and although she is saddled with a crushing weight, I think she is able to carry it. Mary Ann, lOst, ought to run well; and Canteen, with 9st, should run better than he ever did before, either in this or the sister country ; but as Maritana and Heads or Tails are about sure to start, be well steered, and have already proved themselves worthy of being trusted, the two shall have my preference over all the others, and I am fully prepared to see Light of Other Days finish well up. The City Handicap has thirty- six subscribers, for the most part a very second- rate lot. Three only of these have paid forfeit at the time these remarks are written. The pick of the basket appear to be The Monk, aged, 8st 121b ( the top weight), Conundrum, 5 yrs, 7st 131b, Stanton, 5 yrs, 8st 51b, Shepherdess, 5 yrs, 8st 61b, Everlasting, 5 yrs, 7st 101b, and Hubert, 4 yrs, 7st 101b. The three year olds are a bad lot, if I except Clontarf, 7st 21b, who is doing good work, and evidently intended for something at an early date. Hubert will doubtless be kept for the greater event, for which he has been a good deal fancied. Mr Hughes has four engaged, old Physician, with only 7st 61b; Baliverne, 4 yrs, 8st 41b ; Flash in the Pan, aged, 8st lib; and Real Jam, 4 yrs, 7st 101b ; the former did not run last season, but, judging by the number of events for which the horse is engaged, he must have come round wonderfully with the long rest and careful nursing; he should, however. be held safe by Everlasting at the weights. The Monk I fancy will be over- weighted, and considering that he ran six times last year and never won a shilling, his day would seem to be over. Conundrum, a moderate horse, is not overweighted, and if Henham Lass cannot run forward for this event, she might as well be turned out of training. Of Baliverne, Real Jam, and Flash in the Pan, in the same stable as Physician, I am unable to give an opinion as to which will be the one intended, but fancy neither are good enough for the company, bad though it be. Stanton once beat the Irish crack Bellman, for a Queen's Plate, at the Curragh, two miles and a half, aud he has in many of his en- gagements shown such form as entitles him to rank as a horse good enough to win this event. Shepherdess won the Worcester Handicap at three years old, beating a field of fifteen good horses, and the same season she won the Herefordshire Handicap and other races. She is doing excellent work, and this, I expect, will be her journey. Everlasting has proved herself a useful mare, with a fair turn of speed, and able to stay the course : she shall therefore be one of my selected. Shepherdess I believe to be a little inferior at the weights, but these two ought to beat the field, although I shall not be surprised to see Stanton and Con- undrum in the front division at the finish. The Handicap Hurdle Race, two miles, has thirty acceptances ; Shropshire, list 121b, and Northern Light, list, being the heaviest weighted animals in the race, and as the distance is suitable to both horses, and the stakes worth picking up, I expect to see both in the race. They are each of them clever at the busi- ness, and the two mile journey only over half- a- dozen hurdles will do them more good than harm for their Liverpool engage- ment, and unless they are specially reserved for the great race, or started for a purpose, they ought to be first and second in the order given above. The four year old Liberality, with 9st, ought to run well, as also Pot Pourri, 4 yrs, lOst. Real Jam, 4 yrs, 9st 101b, too, represents a dangerous stable ; but if the two top weights only come to the post I shall look no further for the winner. The principal event of the meeting is, as usual, tfee Lincolnshire Handicap, for which Hubert was made the favourite at " the Corner," on Monday last, though he has been " knocked about," since. Sea Nymph and Douche were each backed at equal prices, but the latter had most friends. Lopcatcher and Libellous were also fancied by a few speculators, a point more being obtain- able about the latter than the former at the close. The noble owner of Peignor would have backed his horse freely at anything over 20 to 1, but he only supported him for a trifle at those odds, and nothing was supported with any great degree of confi- dence. As there are fifty- two acceptances, and an unusual amount of uncertainty as to which and how many will start, I shall take the trouble of analysing the performances of all such as may possibly oome to the post, so as to place before my readers as much infor- mation as it is possible to give them, when it is considered that this is the first meeting of the season. Com- mencing with the top weight, Joey Jones, 5 yrs, 8st 7lb, who, with the exception of landing the Corporation Plate, at Stockton, only five furlongs, and the Tweedside Plate, seven furlongs, at the Royal Caledonian Hunt and Kelso Meeting last season, has never been able to overcome the attention of the handicappers since he won the Northumberland Plate. Libellous, 6 yrs, 8st 51b, has seen a deal of service. He ran in eight events last season, and won three. These victories, and his general per- formances last year, entitle him to some credit. The Monk, 6 yrs, 8st 51b, I have stated in my remarks above on the City Handicap, ran badly last season, but he ranked as a fair horse in his four year old performances, winning the Doncaster Handicap, two miles, with 7st 71b, after a dead heat with Ips- wich, 4 yrs, 7st, beating ten moderate horses. He also won the Newmarket Handicap, carrying 7st 61b, beating a field of eighteen capital horses. Maggiore, 6 yrs, 8st, has achieved nothing to entitle her to confidence, beyond running second to Cos- mopolite for the Eastern Counties Handicap in 1861, with the best of the four year old weights. Michel Grove, 4 yrs, 7st 111b, ran eleven times last season, and only won twice besides his match with Tarragona— the Stand Plate at Southampton, with 7st 101b, beating the four year old Spencer, 7st 121b, and two more; and a handicap of nearly a mile at the First October Meeting, with the worst of the weights. Charles Fox, 4 yrs, 7st 111b, ran the last three races for which he started in a style that entitles him to more consideration than he is at present receiving, being only beaten a head in a field of twelve for the Corporation Plate, six furlongs, at Shrewsbury, by Goldseeker, 4 yrs, 7st 31b, who only conceded him 71b for his year. At the same meeting he won the Column Handicap, a mile and a half, and, with 7st, at this meeting was only beaten a neck by Weatherwise, 3 yrs, 5st 121b, for a Han- dicap of one mile, in a field of sixteen. He also won a mile Handicap at Manchester last year, another the same distance at Radcliffe, and one of a mile and three quar- ters at Hartlepool. Knight of the Bath, 4 yrs, 7st 101b, ran a dead heat in a Match with Bandage at the First Spring Meeting, the deciding match being deferred until the First October Meeting, when the Knight proved victorious. He also won a Handicap at the Houghton Meeting, with half a dozen second raters behind him, and these were his best performances in fifteen engagements. Miss Livingstone, 4 yrs, 7st 101b, is a middling per- former, and she ought to run forward with the class of company. Lopcatcher, 5 yrs, 7st 81b, was one of the first horses in the bet- ting for this event. He came out no less than seventeen times as a two year old, and never won a shilling, or finished at all respectably in fair company. He ran for no less than forty- tico engagements at two and three years old, and only won five out of the lot, and those were not extraordinary. This great amount of work evidently told its tale upon his legs, and it is no wonder that he ran for ten engage- ments last season, and never won a stake. Churchman, 4 yrs, 7st 61b, only ran once as a two year old; he won two races last season, in one of which Ophelia gave him 151b, and he only beat her a head. Henham Lass, 5 yrs, 7st 61b, appears to have disgusted all her friends since lier miserable exhibition in the Cambridgeshire of 1861, and she retired still further into disrepute after running in both the great Newmarket handicaps last season. She is favour- ably treated for this race, and being in a good stable, and doing good work, she will have every chance to retrieve her cha- racter. Peignoir, 4 yrs, 7st 61b, did nothing much as a two year old, but he ran in no less than twenty- seven races last season, in five of which he was successful; these were the Walton Stakes at the Epsom Spring, six furlongs, beating eight; a half- mile handicap at the Houghton Meeting, with nine behind him; the Enville Hall Handicap at Shrewsbury, as also the Scurry Selling Stakes, and a Handicap Plate, five furlongs. He ran very well in many of his other engagements, and left off in good form. If his legs have not suffered with his last season's battering, he may, after the long rest, be able to gallop this one mile in a style that will be creditable to his trainer, and profitable to his noble owner. Ethel, 4 yrs, 7st 61b, showed some good two year old form, and she started for the One Thousand Guineas at a short price, but failed to secure a place. She was laid by for some cause in July, but is now in good work, and likely to show at Lincoln. Everlasting, 5 yrs, 7st 31b, is well in for this event, as also for the City Handicap, for which I have given my opinion of her, as also of Conundrum, 5 yrs, 7st 31b. Prologue, 4 yrs, 7st 91b, did not come out last season, and only ran once at two years old. She is now in good work, and likely to start for this race. Hubert, 4 yrs, 7st, lias lots of friends, who have supported him on the strength of his performances in the Two Thousand, when he finished only a neck behind the Stock well colt and Nottingham, who ran a dead heat for third place; he is reported very fit, and as I believe him to be fresh and sound on his legs, and the mild winter having given his trainer a fair chance to make the best of him, he is bound to run very well. Weatherwise, 4yrs, 7st, made tier debut in public last season, and ran nine times, her last performance being at Shrewsbury, where shewona mile handicap, beating fifteen others, but she was remarkably well in. Squire Percy, 5 yrs, 7st, is not overloaded with weight, but he is short of quality. Misfortune, 4 yrs, 7st, has never done anything to entitle her to the little support she has received. The Norman, 5 yrs, 7st, did lots of work as a two year old, but he only won one race, of no moment; he did not come out at three years old, and he only ran once last season, finishing without a place. Tithonius, 4 yrs, 7st, won three events out of a dozen last year, but they were of no value. Court Martial, 4 yrs, 6st 131b, won two races out of ten last season. Adventurer, 4 yrs, 6st 131b, won the first race for which he started, but he has never landed a penny since. Rapture, 5 yrs, 6st 131b, has ran in fifteen engagements; and never scored a victory. Remunerator, aged, 6st 121b, having ac- cepted for the Liverpool Steeple Chase, would seem to be out of place here. Manrico, 4 yrs, Sst 121b, although said to be in good form now, has ran seven tiroes altogether and won nothing. Drumstick, 4 yrs, 6st 101b, and Engineer, 6 yrs, 6st 81b, rank in the same category. Paresseuse, 4 yrs, 6st 81b, did an immense amount of work last season, running in twenty one engage- ments, and only winning three times. I have now to deal with the three year olds, of which Douche, Sea Nymph, Revolver, and Oakapple appear most entitled to notice. D> uche, 5st 71b, won a couple of selling races, half a mile and six furlongs respectively ; she also ran a dead heat with Dolphin for the Shorts Stakes at Nottingham, giving him a pound, but he beat her a neck for the deciding heat; and finished a good third to Welland for a' Sweepstakes, about six fur- longs, with eight very fair horses behind her, and she was only beaten a head by Maggiore for the Selling Plate, over the Rowley Mile, at the Houghton Meeting, with a dozen youngsters at hertail. Revolver, 6st 21b, ran a dead heat with Canace for second place to Saccharometer for the Newmarket Two Year Old Plate, for which twenty- two horses ran, but the Two Thousand pet beat them very easily. Revolver also made a good game race with Muezzin and The Orphan for the New Two Year Old Stakes at Epsom Spring Meeting ; but his one solitary victory for a Sweep- stakes at Newmarket, when he only beat a couple of bad ones, adds little more to his credit. Sea Nymph, 6st, came out five times last season, but, with the exception of winning the Cope- land Nursery Handicap, a mile, at Shrewsbury, by a head only, beating only a second- rate lot, and running a bad second to Hes- per for a Sweepstakes, about three quarters of a mile, at the Houghton Meeting, her performances are worthless. Oakapple, 6st 51b, has won three races— the Grange Park Stakes at Winches- ter, tor two year olds, beating five; the Feather Selling Plate, up- wards of three miles, at the Houghton Meeting, beating a field of eleven; as also a match for 200, nearly a mile, with Trojanus, at even weights. He ran a dead heat with Barchettina for second place to Harvest Moon for the Nursery Plate at Doncaster Sep- tember Meeting, Barchettina, however, gave him 151b, Oak- apple conceding the winner 21b. Comet, 6st 51b, won the Great Northern Nursery Plate at Radcliffe, beating seven more, with the top weight, as also the Nurseries at Manchester. Honest Tom, 6st 61b, has yet to make his debut. Refuge, 5st 121b, and Dualla, 5st 121b, Souveraine, 6st 21b, Invasion, 5st 121b, Jenny Wren, 5st 91b, Hypermnestra, Sst 71b, and the rest of the three year olds are an indifferent lot, if I except Antar, 5st 12ib, who is doing good work at Cliff ' s, and reported as a much improved colt, and very fit. Having discussed the quality and performances of the several horses engaged, it now becomes my duty to endeavour to select the winner; and, having regard to public running, as well as market movements. I am prepared to see Charles Fox, Hubert, Libellous, Oakapple, an4 Douche run superior to anything in the race. CENTAUR. PROGRAMME OF LINCOLN SPRING MEETING. WEDNESDAY, FEB 25— The TRIAL STAKES of5 SOVS each, with 25 added; three year olds 7st - 31b, four Sst 101b, five 9st 51b. six and aged 9st 101b; mares and geldings allowed 31b, and maiden three year olds at the time of starting allowed 41b, four and upwards 71b ; winners of 100 sovs in any one year 51b, twice or 200 sovs 101b extra; the second to save his stake; one mile; 10 subs. Br c by Fazzoletto— I Comet, 3 yrs I King Christmas, 4 yrs Prince of Orange's Manrico, 4 yra' | Souveraine, 3 yrs dam, 4 yrs | F by Kingston out ' of I Prologue, 4 yrs Ripley, 3 yrs I Dinah, 3 yrs Dualla, 3 yrs Alcibiade, 3 yrs | The BROCKLESBY STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 40 added, for two " year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies and geldings 8st 71b; winners 31b extra; the second to save his stake; the straight run in ( about half a mile) ; 31 subs. Mr F. Martin ns br f by Leaming- ton out of Delaine Mr R. Menzies's br f Kate Hamil- ton, by Mauricardo Mr J. Osborne's b c Lord Adolphus Capt Batchellor's Lady dl Vergy Lord Batemaa's Coimbra Mr It. li. Bignall's b f Hampshire Miss Prince D. Soltykofl'sIIousham Mr J. Day's Eudora Mr J. Day's Wisdom Mr VV. Day's f by Tadmor out of Merry Sunshine's dam Mr Flutter's b f Sacrilege Mr Goddard's b f Little Star Mr Handley's Madame Tagliaflco Mr Hodgman's Dilston Mr Hodgman's Argus the Exile; Mr C. P. Hudson's Diploma Count F. de Lagrange's La Medora Mr H. Marsh's Lady Nichol Mr Nightingall's b f Attraction Mr Orme'sf by Teddington— Alicia Mr C. Rayner's ch c Vates Capt Rennle's Starbeam Baron Rothschild's Bro to Canace Baron Rothschild's Sis to Tomyris Mr Saville's c by Skirmisher out of Cincinnatti Mr Saxon's Lady Keppel Lord Stamford's Chiquot the Jester Lord Stamford's ch f Corsica Mr T. Steven's b f Faith Lord Uxbridge's Hazard Lord Westmoreland's b f PrairieGirl The GRAND STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and only 3 if declared, with 80 added; winners of any steeple chase of 100 sovs after Jan 28 81b, twice or 200 121b extra; the second to save his stake; four miles; 34 subs, 11 of whom de- clared. age st lb age st lb HeadsorTails. 6.. 10 4 Countess a.. 9 8 Light of Other I Magician a.. 9 6 Days a.. 10 2 Broomstick.... a.. 9 2 Cockatoo a.. 10 2 Climax 5.. 9 2 age st lb Maritana .... a.. 11 3 Jerusalem .... a.. 10 12 TheDane .... a.. 10 10 Sinking Fund. a.. l0 10 Avalanche .... a.. 10 4 Satellite a.. 10 4 Ravenstone- dale a.. 10 4 Cuirassier .... a.. 10 2 Discrepancy .. a.. 9 Mary Ann .... a.. 10 0 Cherokee a.. 9 2 [ Multum in | Birdbolt a.. 9 2 Parvo a.. 10 0 Canteen a.. 9 0 ... a.. 9 ill NorthernLighte.. 10 4 ! Pineapple The ALL- AGED SELLING STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 25 added; three year olds 8st, four 9st 101b, five lOst 61b, six and aged lOst 101b; mares and geldings allowed 31b; maiden three year olds that have started twice allowed 41b, four year olds 71b ; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs; if entered for 80 allowed 71b, 60 121b, 50 171b, 40 211b, 30 281b; the second to save his stake; one mile. To close and name by nine o'clock on Tuesday night. The CITY HANDICAP of 3 sovs each, with 40 added; winners of any race after Feb 3 71b extra ; the second to save his stake; one mile and a quarter; 36 subs. age st lb The Monk .... 6.. 8 12 Nosegay( paid).. a.. 8 6 Shepherdess .. 5.. 8 6 Stanton 5.. 8 5 Baliverne 4.. 8 4 Charles Fox.... 4.. 8 4 Astarte 5.. 8 4 Henham Lass.. 5.. 8 2 Flashinthel'ana.. 8 1 Conundrum.... 5.. 7 13 Prologue 4.. 7 11 Everlasting .... 5.. 7 10 Hubert 4.. 7 10 age st lb Real Jam 4.. 7 10 Huby 4.. 7 10 Soothsayer( pd). a.. 7 9 Satanella 4.. 7 9 Peru 4.. 7 8 Court Martial.. 4.. 7 8 Physician a.. 7 G Drumstick 4.. 7 5 Adventurer .... 4.. 7 4 Paresseuse .... 4.. 7 4 Br h by Volti- geur out of Rosebud .... 6.. 7 3 age st lb Clontarf 3.. 7 2 Hilly Grove.... 3.. 7 0 Rubini 3.. 0 10 Fontcnoy 3.. 6 8 Refuge 3.. 6 6 F by Kingston outof Dinah.. 3.. 6 4 Lady Maria.... 3.. 6 4 Jenny Wren.... 3.. 6 3 Truant ( paid) .. 3.. 6 3 Westminster .. 3.. 6 2 Croydon 3.. 6 2 Invasion 3.. 6 2 THURSDAY.— The LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, with 80 added, for three year olds and upwards; winners of any handicap after Jan 28 71b, twice or a handicap amount- ing to 100 sovs 101b extra; the second to receive 20 sovs out of the stakes; one mile ; 57 subs. age st lb Suburban ( paid) 6.. 8 12 Joey Jones .. ,. 5.. 8 7 Libellous 6.. 8 5 Monk( paid).... 6.. 8 2 Maggiore 6.. 8 0 Ld. Stanley ( pd) 4.. 7 12 Michel Grove .. 4.. 7 11 Charles Fox.... 4.. 7 11 Knight of the Bath 4.. 7 10 Miss Living- stone 4.. 7 10 Lopcatcher 5.. 7 8 Ctsurchman( pd) 4.. 7 0 Henham Lass. .5.. 7 6 Peignoir 4.. 7 6 Fiash in thePan a.. 7 5 Ethel 4.. 7 5 M Philippe .... a.. 7 4 Everlasting 5.. 7 3 Conundrum.... 5.. 7 3 age st lb Gleam 5.. 7 2 Prologue 4.. 7 2 Hubert 4.. 7 0 Weatherwise .. 4.. 7 0 Squire Percy .. 5.. 7 0 Misfortune .... 4.. 7 0 The Norman .. 5.. 7 0 Tithonius 4.. 7 0 Court Martial.. 4.. 6 13 Adventurer .. 4.. 6 13 Rapture 5.. 6 13 Remunerator .. a.. 6 12 Manrico 4.. 6 12 Drumstick 4.. 6 10 Parasseuse 4.. 6 8 Br h by Volti- geur out of Rosebud 6.. 6 8 GoldenDrop( pd) 3.. 0 8 Honest Tom .. 3.. 6 6 Comet 3.. 6 5 age st lb Alcibiade 3.. 6 5 Oakapple 3.. 6 3 Revolver 3.. 6 2 Souveraine .... 3.. G 2 Sea Nymph 3.. G 0 Safeguard ( pd).. 3.. 5 13 Fontenoy . Invasion Antar .. Dualla .. Refuge .... 3.. 5 13 .... 3.. 5 12 .... 3.. 5 12 ... 3.. 5 12 ... 3.. 5 12 Mrs Somerville 3.. 5 10 Lady Maria.. .. 3.. 5 10 F by Kingston outof Dinah 3.. 5 10 Jenny Wren .. 3,. 5 True Heart .... 3.. 5 Douche 3.. 5 Westminster .. 3.. 5 Hypermnestra 3.. 5 The INNKEEPERS' SELLING STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 25 added; two year olds 7st, three 9st, four 9st 91b, five and up- wards lOst 4lb; mares and geldings allowed 31b; maidens, having started three times, allowed 51b; the winner to be sold for 80 sovs ; if entered for 60 allowed 41b, 40 81b, 30 141b ; the second to save his stake; about half a mile. To close and name by nine o'clock on Wednesday night. The HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, with 25 added; winners of any hurdle race or steeple chase after Feb 3 71b, two or a stake amounting to 200 sovs 121b extra ; the second to save his stake ; two miles, over six hurdles; 33 subs. age st lb Mutineer a.. 9 12 [ See- saw.. Emblem a.. 9 12 I Hetman Mousetrap .... 5.. 9 12 Lincoln a.. 9 10 Real Jam 4.. 9 10 Cronstadt 5.. 9 10 2 Furious 6.. 9 9 0 Quarantine .... 5.. 9 7 0 Malpas 6.. 9 7 0 Remunerator .. a.. 9 7 age st lb age stlb Shropshire.... 5.. U 12 NorthernLight6.. 11 0 Avalanche .. .. 6.. 11 0 TheDane .... a.. 11 0 Nosegay ( pd).. a., 10 12 Maritana .... a.. 10 7 Satellite , a.. l0 Little Dick.... 6.. 10 Pot Pourri.... 4.. 10 Sinking Fund.. a.. 10 The Prophet .. 6.. 10 The LINCOLNSHIRE HUNT STEEPLE CHASE STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 50 added, for hunters; four year olds list, five list 101b, six and aged 12st 31b; thoroughbreds 71b extra ; gentlemen riders; professionals 51b extra; winners after entry 101b extra ; the second to save his stake; about three miles. .. 5.. 9 6.. 9 6 Woodford 4.. 9 6 KingChristmas. 4.. 9 6 Liberality 4.. 9 0 Birdbolt a.. 9 0 Deceptive 4.. 8 10 Miss Taft ( h b).. 4. .8 5 Cygnet 4.. 8 5 Clontarf 3.. 8 5 Litigation, 5 yrs Baron Park, 5 yrs Gertrude ( h b), 6 yrs Confidence ( h b), 5 yrs Rook the Gardener, 4y Newark, aged Br g by Tarquin ( h b), I Ch g by Connaught 6 yrs Ranger out of Mud Discrepancy, aged | Student's dam ( h b), Moir Antique, 5 yrs I aged Fanny, aged Miss Joyce ( h b), 5 yrs Victress, aged The SCURRY HANDICAP of 3 sovs each, with 20 added, for all ages; winners after the weights appear 71b extra : half a mile. To close and name as for the Innkeepers' Selling Stakes. RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS. GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY.— Return tickets issued from London ( King's- cross station), Peterborough, Doncaster, York, and Louth, to Lincoln, on Tuesday, the 24th, Wednesday, the 25th, and Thursday, the 26th February, will be available to re- turn by any train on any of these days. MIDLAND RAILWAY.— First and second class day tickets issued by the Midland trains from the King's- cross station, London, to Lincoln, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Feb 24, 25, and 26, will be available to return by any train on any of those days. STUD NEWS. At Richmond, on the 14th inst, Mr Wright's Daisy, by Touch- stone ( Vivid's dam), a brown colt by Arthur Wellesley. At the Haras de Burzard, Count de Rcederer's Vermeille, a colt by The Flying Dutchman; and Mademoiselle Cravachon, a colt by Fitz- Gladiator. At Dean's Hill, near Stafford, on the 15th inst, Major Davidson's Achyranthes ( the dam of Gladiolus), a brown colt by King Tom, and will be put to Chevalier d'lndustrie. At Mamhead, on the 13th inst, Lady Audrey, by Pantaloon ( Actseon's dam), a filly by Gemma di Vergy, and will be put to him again. At Swalcliffe Stud Farm, on the 16th inst, Fairthorn ( sister to Ellerdale), a bay colt by Neville, and will be put to him again. Fairdale has also been put to him. Cantatrice and Flame have arrived to be put to Big Ben. At Fairfield Stud Farm, on the 19th inst, Mr Thompson's Tib Tacket, by Knight of Avenel, a bay colt to Windhound; the mare will be put to Van Galen, to whom the following have arrived:— Mr Watts's Miss Conyngham, jvith a colt by De Clare; Mr Hill- ton's Manuella and Peadown, both barren; also Juno, by Ted- dington out of Inheritress. It was stated in error last week Sir G. Strickland's " Helena," by Melbourne; read " Eleanor." At Rawcliffe Stud, Fortuna, a bay colt to Leamington. The following have arrived to Newminster:— Himalaya ( Imaus's dam), Peri, Braxey, El Dorado, Hepatica, Media Noce, Miss Goldschmidt, and mare by Malcolm. To Sabreur: Shuffle, by Slane; and Gala. To Y. Melbourne: Jacqueline, Flirt ( sister to Bay Rosalind), mare by Gameboy out of Physalis, and mare by Orlando ( Knowsley's dam). To Leamington: Mare by New- minster; mare by Arab horse, " Claret, dam by Lanercost; and Lady Alicia ( Rapparee's dam). At Theobald Stud Farm, Stockwell, on the 17th inst, Tfce Maid of Corinth ( the dam of Gipsy Girl), a filly to Adamas, and will be put to him again. The following is a list of mares which have taken nominations to Adamas:— Nourmahal, by Lanercost; Heiress, by Teddington; The Maid of Cadiz, by Venison ; Mar- gery Daw, by Brocket; Maid of Corinth, by Grecian; Sister to Dextrous; Lady Aintree, by Storm; Mathilde ( dam of Merry- man); Malvina, by Maroon; Sir R. Bulkeley's Tasmania, by Melbourne; Styria, by Stockwell; and a mare by Rataplan out of Vandermeulin's dam. At Owmby Paddocks, the following mares have arrived to be put to Lambton:— The Earl of Yarborough's Crystal, with a chesnut colt by Leamington; Coleraine, with a brown filly by Lord Fauconberg; Trireme ( Pilot's dam), with a bay filly by Lambton ; Mr Wr. E. Hobson's Lady Louisa, with a bay filly by The Cure; Capt Skipworth's Starlight, with a brown colt by The Cure or Lord Fauconberg. To Magnum : Capt Skipworth's Ira, barren; Mr W. Marris's Parvate, by Vindex, maiden; Rhodo- montade, barren; the Earl of Yarborough's Queen of Naples, barren. To Jack Spring: Capt Skipworth's Lady Muleys, with a bay colt by The Cure. Birmingham STEEPLE CHASING. STEEPLE CHASING FIXTURES FOR 1863. FEBRUARY. 23 1 Lincoln 25 | Moreton- in- Marsh.. 26 MARCH. Grand Military ( Rugby) 16 Doncaster 17 Bangor 20 Wetherby 20 York 23 11 I Albrighton Hunt .. 23 .. 13 | APRIL. LiverpoolHunt Club. 10 Waterloo ( Ports- mouth) 14 Clielteuham 14 Knowle 2 Brack ley 3 Royal Artillery ( Woolwich) 5 Chipping Norton 5 Liverpool Grand Na- tional North Wold ... Isle of Wight 24 Wliarfedale & Otley. 25 Folkestone 25 Grand N ationalllunt ( Market IIarbro').. 26 Cardiff 31 Colchester Garrison. 6 Knighton 7 Dorsetshire Hunt .. 8 Abergavenny 9 Herts Hunt 9 Howden 16 Llanboidy 21 Northumberland ( Kothbury) 23 IRISH. MARCH. Elphin ( mixed) 31 APRIL. Gal way Hunt 6 1 Kells 23 I Springhill ,... 28 Kildare Hunt 16 I MAY. Nenagli( mixed) .... 6 | Tullamore 7 | Tipperary 27 JUNE. Westmeath 2 AUGUST. Roscommon ( mixed) SEPTEMBER. Limerick ( mixed) 16 | Cashel ( mixed) OCTOBER. Llsmore 7 | Louth 28 NOVEMBER. Tramore 24 .26 .30 ABERYSTWITH HUNT WEEK AND STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards : Pryse Loveden and J. G. P. Hughes, Esqs. Secretary and Judge: Mr J. Davies. " Wide stretching from the hall, in whose kind haunt The hospitable genius lingers still, To where the broken landscape, by degrees Ascending, roughens into rigid hitls, O'er which the Cambrian mountains, like far clouds That skirt the blue horizon, dusky rise." Localities short of railway communication may be likened now- a- si ays to a bird without wings, for to a want of the former has long been traced the difficulty of making headway with this yet fondly- cherished Cardiganshire meeting. Those, however, re- membering the tedious eighty miles route by coach will be glad to learn that the pickaxe and spade are actively levelling the way for the big iron horse, which in another year is to bring one of the prettiest retreats on our coasts ( known only to few sea bathers of the present generation) within a few hours' ride of the English metropolis. Great improvements are talked of when this is ac- complished, not only in Aberystwith, but in its racing, for which the Gogerddan Course, with a straight mile and splendid turf, in great iorce half a century ago, is well adapted. It happens, moreover, that in the possessor of the demesne, Pryse Loveden, Esq, his neighbours have a warm- hearted friend, a genuine sportsman, and a liberal patron of field pastimes, whose romantically situated mansion, recently enlarged and decorated, has now few equals as a mountain home. Here, then, during the past week, came perhaps the greatest and gayest number of visitors yet doing honour tothe inherent hospitality of the house of Gogerddan; being, in fact, a continuance of the festivities of the week preceding, when the elite of the middle principality assem- bled to commemorate the coming of age of the heir of Nanteos, a contiguous estate. The fine scenery hereabout must be seen to be appreciated, and when viewed in golden sunshine and a clear blue sky, as on Tuesday last, will scarcely be forgotten. Here, also, is an abundance of game and foxes, the latter affording capital sport with Mr Loveden's hounds; but as a good run is seldom ob- tained when expressly wanted, so on Monday a short burst with a bad fox but poorly rewarded the devotees of Diana, a disappointment more than counterbalanced amid the fascinating votaries of Terpsichore in the evening. While for once in a way the Irish division were missing at the steeple chase on Tuesday, England was represented by- Cardinal, an " out- and- out" banker from Somersetshire, and by Bird of Prey, hailing from the Rugbtean district; St Patrick showed from Carmarthen, while Ace of Hearts and Wings ( would not " Legs" have been a more appro- priate name ?) did. duty for Pembrokeshire, the only absentee of the seven acceptors being the Newmarket horse, Cuirassier. Thus a far better field went to the post than was generally expected; though from the non- attendance of a single bookmaker, it will be understood that the prices quoted were merely nominal. The chase for the greater portion of the journey was replete in inci- dent and excitement, but at the finish proved another easy triumph for Mr Powell's horse and Tom Davies, though had The Cardinal ( for whom Jarvis wasted 161b in a couple of days) kept on his legs, a nice turn of speed would, doubtless, have made matters too fine to be pleasant for the Ace of Hearts's party. The principal event decided, an adjournment was made to " the hall,'' where the tables literally groaned with choice and substan- tial edibles, with recherche wines and other refreshing beverages. More than an hour and a half was thus consumed, after which the Hurdle Race was won in a canter by The Miller, who at the hammer was sold " dirt cheap'' to Mr Loveden. The ca- pitally- served banquet at the Lion Hotel in the evening was, as usual, presided over by the stewards, who in turn proposed the customary toasts, principally complimentary. That of " The Secretary," given by Capt Pryse, as " a rattling good fellow," was drunk with all the honours, as it deserved, for in Mr Davies re- mains unimpaired a store of health, activity, and zeal not often found on the shady side of sixty. " The Tivyside Hunt" brought up Capt Davies and J. Howell, Esq, from whom we learned that it was arranged to have a week's hunting and steeple chasing in their neighbourhood in the course of the present season ; nearly £ 160 being subscribed at the table for the Aberystwith meeting of 1864, under the stewardship of Col Lewes and Vaughan Davies, Esq. The hounds met on Wednesday, at the Three Horse Shoes, and found a brace of foxes in Walker's Gorse, and away they streamed for Gogerddan, whence they turned to the right across the road to Talybout, and to the left of the village of Borth. The fallows were dry and dusty as in June, and the roads hard. The pack, now as near perfection as the gallant master can bring them to, showed what hounds can do under difficulties, and were whipped off near the rocks after a good hunting run of two hours. More steeple chasing on Thursday, and hunting on Friday, with balls, dinners, and assemblies between, filled up the remainder of the week, of which we have only space to add that the familiar in- vocation, ' 1 Come Mirth! come Jollity 1 light- footed come, Here hold your revels, aud make this your home," was heartily responded to in each indescribable particular. The Gogerddan party for the week included Mr and Mrs Love- den, Mr A. S. Davies, Miss Phillips, Capt and Mrs Brenchley, Miss Lewes ( Llanllear), Miss Lewes ( Llysnewydd), Miss Mary Anna Lewes, Miss Pryse. Capt Bayley, Mr Price Lewes, Miss Williams, Miss Mary Williams, and Col Lewes ( Llanllear). Among other visitors were Capt Pryse, M. P.; Col Powell, M. P., Mr G. E. J. Powell, Mr Cornelius Powell, and Mr H. B. Powell and party; Col Apperley, Major Drew, Capt, Mrs, and Miss Howell, Capt and Mrs Phelp, Capt Holiday, Capt Hotclikin and Mr H. D. Hotcbkin, Capt Treherne, Capt Cotton, Capt and Mrs Phillips, Capt Vaughan, Capt Firth, Mr W. Chambers and party ( Hafod), Mr Llewellyn Price, Mr W. R. H. Powell, Mr W. La Terriere, Mr J. Bonsell ( Fronfraith), Mr E. Davies ( Garllan), Mr W. Jones ( Llwynyfrods), Mr J. G. P. Hughes, Mr and Mrs Longcroft, Mr C. E., and Miss Longcroft, Mr and Mrs G. W. Parry, Mrs and Miss Hughes ( Aberystwith), Miss Hudden, Mr and Mrs Hughes ( Aberllolwyn), and the Misses Pegges, Mr W. R. B. Powell ( Brecon), Miss Griffiths, Miss Lloyd, Mr H. Howell, Mr H. Hall, Mr L. P. Evans, Mr and the Misses Davies, Mr Payne, Mr and Mrs Braithwaite, Mrs Lewis ( Llanayron), and Miss Powell, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Phillips, Mr and Miss Davis, and Miss Turner, Mr Fryer, Mr and Mrs Morgan Jones ( Penlan), Miss Brenchley, Mr G. G. Williams, Mr C. J., and the Misses Williams, Mr and Mrs Octavius Rowe, Miss Lewis, Miss Phil- lipps, Mr Harries, Miss Lloyd, Mr E. Vaughan, Miss Giftard, Hon Miss Talbot, Mr H. Walker. Dr and Mrs Gilbertson, Mr J. Davies and family ( Ffoesrhydygaled), Mr Vaughan Davies, Mrs and the Misses Davies ( Tanybwlch), & c. TUESDAY, FEB 17.— The OPEN STEEPLE CHASE of 100 sovs, added to a Handicap of 10 sovs each, hft, and 2 if declared; certain winners 71b extra; about four miles; the second saved his stake; 10 subs, 3 of whom declared. Mr W. R. H. Pewell's ch g Ace ol Hearts, by Great- heart, list 51b ( including 71b extra)' T. Davies 1 Mr J. C. James's bg Wings ( h b), aged, 9st ( carried 9st 21b) Mr J. R. James 2 Mr Pryse Loveden's b m Comet, aged, 9st 101b .. .. G. Stevens 3 Mr W. LaTerriere'sb g Bird of Prey, aged, 9st 101b ( carried lOst 41b) Mr C. Pears 0. Capt Firth's br g Cardinal, aged, 9st 51b Jarvis 0 Mr A. S. Davies's br g St Patrick ( h b), aged, 9st 31b ( carried 9st 91b) Wheale 0 Betting : 6 to 4 on Ace of Hearts, 2 to 1 agst Wings, 7 to 2 agst Comet, and 5 to 1 against Cardinal. Wings, flrst off, was followed from the starting field by Cardinal and Bird of Prey, to whom sncceeded the favourite and Comet, whipped in by St Patrick, who twice declined the opening bank and lost more than two hundred yards. When clear of the road jumps just beyond, the running was taken up by Ace of Hearts, and all proceeded smoothly for nearly a mile, when Bird of Prey, exhibiting a dis- position to " fly'' the banks, having had no practice at the native " on and off" game, cut it all of a sudden, and was not to be per- suaded further. Thence a series of seed and pasture brought the others a second time over the turnpike- road ( plentifully strewed with tan) to the enclosure in which the journey began. This was first gained by Mr Powell's horse, with Wings at his girths; while rather wide on their right, but almost abreast, Comet came next, with Cardinal alongside. At this point, pursuit being hope- less, St Patrick was stopped, and returned with Bird of Prey. After once more crossing the highway in a body, the quartette left in the race became somewhat scattered, the favourite then showing the way to the upland meadows three or four lengths in advance of Wings, as far from whom Caidinal was third, with Comet lying off at a wider interval in the rear. The Ace, considerably increasing his lead, was alone noteworthy until turning for the descent, some three- quarters of a mile from home, when Cardinal, putting on the steam, took his colours to the fore, the pace, very fair for the country, now becoming first- rate. An advantage of lialf- a- dozen lengths was, however, next destroyed by his Eminence's fore legs dropping into a drain, the protection to which gave way with the pressure. This let up Wings and the favourite, who jumped into the road the last time simultaneously with Cardinal. The latter, having hit the bank, blundered on to his head, and going at the out- jump ere his pilot had him fairly in hand again, the horse came down heavily on Jarvis on the far side. Wings being in difficulties directly afterwards, the Ace for a few strides looked liked coming in alone, when Stevens brought up Comet with a rush, and a rattling; set- to ensued to the finishing course, where the mare gradually died away, without at any time quite reaching the Maesgwynne horse, who cantered in an easy winner two lengths over Wings; the latter saving his stake fifty yards in front of Comet, who walked in from the half- distance; Cardinal, having ruptured a blood vessel, being led to the stable from the spot where he fell. Run in l- 3min 40sec, twenty seconds more than last year, when The Rug made it mostly racing speed with the again to- day successful animal. WINNERS OF THE OPEN CHASE. Yrs. Winner. Ran. Rider. 1847 ... Kangaroo 8 T. Davies 1848 ... Maid of Laurenny 1 Mr J. James 1849 ... Charity 4 T. Davies 1850 ... Cabin Boy 4 T. Davies 1851 ... Lottery 6 F. Martin 1852 ... Lottery 5 J- Bees 1853 ... Petworth 5 W. Archer 1854 ... Shamrock 3 D. Meaney 1855 ... Little Yeoman ". 4 T. Davies 1856 ... St David 3 J. Rees 1857 ... Arthur walked over 1858 ... Horses entered for two events, but none arrived 1859 ... Blank 1860 ... Violet 10 G. Stevens 1861 ... Adjourned sine die through frost 1862 ... Ace ot Hearts 6 Mr J. R. James 1863 ... Ace of Hearts 6 T. Davies The LADIES' PURSE of 5 sovs each, with 40 added; weight for age, with selling allowances; the second saved his stake; three miles, over six hurdles; 4 subs. Mr J. Weyman's b g The Miller, by Cossack, aged, lost 91b ( 60 sovs) R. Sly 1 Mr W. li. II. Powell's cli g Biscuit, aged, list 101b ( 150) T. Davies 2 Capt Levs's br m Wide Awake, 6 yrs, lost 91b ( 60) Owner 3 Mr W. R. B. Powell's br m Breconshire Lass, 6 yrs, list 101b ( 150) Owner 4 Betting: Even on The Miller, and 5 to 2 agst Biscuit. Three of the lot evincing no inclination to begin, gave a good lead to Bre- conshire Lass, who stumbled on landing over the first hurdle, whereby her rider lost both stirrups, but maintained his seat. The mare then getting the best of Mr Powell, tore awav like mad, and was soon a hundred and fifty yards ahead of The Miller, at whose heels B'scuit knocked down the timber, throw- ing out Wide Awake, who being quickly put round, came through the gap. The leader meanwhile continued her wild career to the second flight, and bolted outof the course, after which The Miller, left in command, was followed by Biscuit to the straight the last time, when the latter challenged, but after a fine race to within a score yards of the chair, the 151b between them told its tale, and the favourite won in a canter by a length; Wide Awake a bad third. The winner was sold to Mr Loveden for 61gs. THURSDAY'.— The MEMBERS' PLATE of 50 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; second saved his stake; four miles. Mr W. It. II. Powell's ch g Ace of Hearts, bv Greatheart, aged, list 81b T. Davies 1 Mr Pryse Loveden's b m Comet, aged, 9st 101b G. Stevens 2 Mr Pryse Loveden's br g Spanish Lancer, aged, 9st . . G. Hire 3 Mr O'Smith's b g Gingerbread, aged, Sst 61b J. Richards 0 Mr A. S. Davies's br g St Patrick ( h b), aged, 9st 31b ( carried 9st 91b) Mr Wheale 0 St Patrick and the Lancer jumped off with the lead, but both refusing the first fence, left Gingerbread and the Ace to cross the road first, where the Lancer came to grief, and lost nearly a field's length. This he made up too quickly, and jumping out of Bhosfavvr, passed his horses and took a commanding lead, fol- lowed by Comet, with the Ace, Gingerbread, and St Patrick in close attendance. After crossing the turnpike road, the pace mended, and Gingerbread and the Ace raced down the meadow to the water jump, where Gingerbread chesting a fence, extin- guished his chance. A clipping race home between Comet, Spanish Lancer, and the Ace ensued, all three landing into the course together. The game Ace, however, struggled the longest, and despite the fine riding of George Stevens, landed first past the post by a length and a half. The Lancer a good third. Time, 13min 30sec. The GOGERDDAN HANDICAP of 4 sovs each, h ft, with 25 added; the second saved his stake; three miles on the race course, with six leaps over hurdles; 5 subs. Mr Thomas's br g Cumberland, by Jericho, aged, 9st 101b Mr J. James 1 Mr Pryse Loveden's b g The Miller, aged, list ... . G. Stevens 2 Mr W. It. II. Powell's ch g Biscuit, aged, list 71b .. T. Davies 3 Capt Leys's br m Wide Awake, 6 yrs, lOst .. Mr Wliealwright 0 Mr W. It. B. Powell's br m Breconshire Lass, 6 yrs, lOst 71b Richards bltd Cumberland made running at a strong pace, Wide Awake second, the others lying off the first two miles, when Stevens called on The Miller, and a tine race ended in favour of the light weight by three lengths; Biscuit a bad third. The CONSOLATION STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 20 added, forced for the winners of each race, and free for any other horse; two miles over the course, over four hurdles ; 4 subs. Mr Powell's ch g Biscuit, by Dough, aged, list 71b. , T. Davies 1 Mr James's b g Wings, aged, 9st Richards 2 Mr Loveden's b g The Miller, aged, list 71b G. Stevens 3 Capt Ley's b m Wide Awake, 6 yrs, 9st 101b .. Mr Whealright 4 Won by a length. NEWMARKET STEEPLE CHASES. Stewards: The Earl of Stamford and Warrington and Captain Little. Judge: MrJ. F. Clark. Clerk of the Course: Mr J. Manning. Familiar though the " Newmarket meetings " are to the racing public as " household words," the sport of steeple chasing has been long unknown in the neighbourhood of the metropolis of the Turf. Some fifteen years have indeed elapsed since the pre- vious cross- country events came off ill this locality, on which oc- casion the principal race was won by Mr C. Bevill, on The British Yeoman, A. M'Donagh being second on Box- keeper, and Tom Oliver third on Eagle, while Jem Mason, Ben Land, and John Daley were among the " old familiar names'' that had mounts in the said encounter. Many and varied have been the phases steeple chasing has undergone since that time; but the late agitation on " Steeple Chase Reform," followed up as this has been by the" Mark etHarborough Rules," which have had the advantage of Admiral Rous's well- timed and sensible sug- gestions, in addition to other " signs of the times," outshadowsome hope at least that this much- abused sport may soon rise again to the purpose for which it was mainly instituted, the improvement in the breed of weight- carrying horses across coun- try. The line selected on the present occasion was nearly the same as that traversed on the occasion just referred to, being chiefly over the property of the Duke of Rutland, situate between the vill ages of the Kenriet and Moulton, about lour miles from New- market, a brief sketch of which may not be uninteresting. The start for every race took place at the winning post, so that abun- dant opport unity was afforded the spectators of " taking stock" of the competitors beforehand. The line began in a south- easterly directien, in a long grass meadow belonging to Mr T. Gardiner, within half a mile of the Kennet station, on the Newmarket and Bury line of the Great Eastern Railway, the first jump being bushed hurdles, about one hundred and fifty yards from the starting post, following which was a laid fence into another grass meadow be- longing to Mr Woods. The line then swept to the left, to give the horses a good approach to the " brook," which had to be crossed before leaving this meadow. After crossing the brook came a piece of plough rising ground, leading direct to the roads between Moulton and Kennet, where were three laid fences in quick succession, and out of the second road was a steep bank into a piece of fallow. The next jump out of this fallow was a made fence or bank, with small ditch, on to a piece of seeds, and about fifty yards from this jump was the turning point for the " two mile course.'' The line then proceeded direct down to the Newmarket and Moulton road, over a piece of fal- low, crossing this road, with a laid fence on each side, into another piece of fallow, on which was the turning point for the " two miles and a half course.'' Next came a piece of seeds, at the top of which, leaving some stacks on the right, was a rail and fence into another piece of seeds, and in this field was the turn for the " three mile course.'' Next Mr Whiting Staples's orchard was crossed, in and out of which was a hedge and ditch. After pass- ing the orchard a piece of seeds had to be traversed, which led to the Moulton and Ashley road, with a laid fence on each side. From the Newmarket and Moulten road to this point was all rising ground. Having crossed the Moulten and Ashley road, and a piece of fallow on the descent in the bottom, was a bushed hurdle fence, the ground then again rising to the turning point of the " long course," which was conspicuously marked by a stout flag- staff, with Union Jack. All the turning points were indicated by a Union Jack, and the line was well flagged, the pink being kept on the right going out, and the white on the right returning. Messrs T. Gardiner, Woods, Wellsman, Parsons, and Whiting Staples, the gentlemen over whose grounds the line was taken, in the kindest and most liberal mariner allowed the committee to make such alterations in the fences as was considered necessary to effect a good steeple chase course. It will thus be seen that the country was of an average Suffolk hunting character, while the obstacles, which numbered between twenty and thirty, were not formidable. There was no " water jump," for the brook, " If ' brook' it may be called, which ' brook' was none," was as innocent of water as " The Devil's Ditch " on the Heath. From the extent of land gone over, nearly in a line, compara- tively little was seen of the chases, " bar " going out and return- ing, but the " run in " was of the best we have ever seen, and the turf in beautiful condition. The arrangements were also excel- lent, and Messrs Sabin and King, who principally projected the affair, may be congratulated on the. way the business of the meet- ing was got through, with the aid of Messrs Clark and Manning. The Ring was not very numerously represented; the doings therein were, in fact, somewhat " slow," but on the ground there was an immense assemblage of horsemen from Cambridge, Bury, Newmarket, and the neighbouring villages, while along the run in was a long string of carriages and other vehicles. Alto- gether, however, the affair partook mostly of a local nature, and the " specials " that were most considerately put on by the authorities of the Great Eastern Railway were anything but heavily freighted; but it must be borne in mind that the meeting had to contend with the disadvantage of clashing with the great Waterloo Coursing Meeting. The Handicap Steeple Chase over the long course— three miles and a half— brought out half a dozen of the coloured nine,— amongst them being Brown Stout, well known on the flat, and once thought to be a likely horse for the St Leger. The betting was almost entirely confined to Oliver Twist and the Irish mare, Molly Asthore. The former went wrong while leading, and the favourite came on and in by himself. To this succeeded a match won, easily by the fancied Laundress, ridden by Mr White, the popular master of the Essex and Suffolk Hounds, and so little did the mare care to get home after her three mile spin that she started off again with her rider after passing the post, and did a little extra bit of steeple chasing on her own account. Only four of the entered seventeen were weighed for the Handicap Sweepstakes, and Oliver Twist, despite an 81b penalty, was thought good enough to give all the weight away to Antelope and Sunflower, to say nothing of Jerry, who cer- tainly did not strike one as likely to take any very high honours in jumping. Just before going to the post, however, Oliver was found to be lame, having cut the heel cf his off fore leg in the previous race, and the fact having been certified by Capt Little, who acted as steward in conjunction with Lord Stamford, the horse was drawn, and odds were then laid on Sunflower. The latter was under waiting orders, and accordingly followed in the wake of Ante- lope, whose rider, under the impression that the course was more than three miles, kept on towards the far flag, on which Charley Boyce brought the favourite adroitly round the right turning flag, and came in alone. Orkousta, ridden by her owner, pulled off the Selling Steeple Chase, and subsequently became the pro- perty of " Chriss'' Green at an advance of a dozen guineas over the entered £ 40. The entered eight contested the Hunters' Stakes, which was won by the selected Leicester, a scion of Archy, and a compact- looking hunter. The weather, though foggy and dull, " held up" throughout the sport, when a drizzling rain came down. Whatever notion may have been entertained of the first part of the " revival," there is no disguising the fact that the second was a comparative failure. All, therefore, worth noting'^ is that, in their respective engagements, Antelope and Molly Asthore reversed the positions assigned to them yesterday, and that, while there was little speculation on events in question, not a bet was booked anent the future. THURSDAY, FEB 19.— A HAEDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 5 sovs each, with 60 added, for four year olds and upwards ; winners extra ; about three miles and a half. Mr B. Land's Oliver Twist, by Newcourt, aged, list 21b B. Land, jun 1 Capt J. O. Machell's b m Molly Asthore, 6 yrs, lOst21b A. Sadler 2 Mr Elyod's St James, 6 yrs, 9st 121b Griffiths 3 Mr E. Green's Mutineer, aged, lOst 101b C. Boyce 0 Mr E. L, Thomas's Brown Stout, 5 yrs, lOst 6ib ( carried lOst 91b) Mr B. C. Chaston 0 Mr W. Bennett's Quicksilver, aged, 9st 121b Gammidge 0 Betting : 7 to 4 agst Oliver Twist, 2 to 1 agst Molly Asthore, and 5 to 1 agst Mutineer, who took the lead directly the signal was given, with the favourite, Quicksilver, and St James in at- tendance, Moll}- Asthore looking on from the rear. The two fences from the Stand enclosure, as well as the brook and plough next in the line, were crosssd in these positions to the lane beyond, into which Mutineer also showed the way, but obsti- nately declined proceeding further, and closed accounts accord- ingly. It was with difficulty, too, that Brown Stout was induced to quit Mr Green's horse at the same spot, from whence Oliver Twist held the command to the succeeding bank, where he slipped on his side, and Molly, gradually drawing forward, took up the running, but was soon re- overhauled by the favourite, closely followed by the mare, at a rather wide interval from whom Quicksilver and St James came next, Brown Stout, in breasting the hill, being completely out of the race. After making the far j turn in this direction Molly Asthore was again at the head of ! affairs, and, retaining her advantage through pasture and fallows, re- cleared the brook many lengths in front of Oliver, some dis- tance in whose wake Quicksilver also charged the jump, but, jumping short, came down heavily, with a " squeezer'' for poor Garnmidge. From this point it looked all one way for the mare, until at the next fence she bore to the left, and, taking the wrong side of the flag, compelled the rider's return to rectify the mis- take, a movement which never afterwards allowed Molly to get within hail of the favourite, who won by forty lengths. St James trotted in third, as far from the second, having, like Brown Stout, discovered the pace almost from the commencement a trifle too fast; the winner, we should observe, having at the last fence but one come over a doubly- stiff post and rails instead of the place specially prepared for the occasion. MATCH20, p. p.; 12st 71b each; gentlemen riders; three miles. Mr Oslar's b m Laundress, by Joe Lovell, 12st 71b.. Mr White 1 Mr R. Symonds's b h Harkaway, 12st 71b Mr Henry 2 Betting: 7 to 4 on Laundress. The non- favourite cut out the work, but at the brook resigned the lead, which the other retained to the top of the hill, where a refusal again left the horse in ad- vance. Some merriment was next created by both taking a long- ish field more than the prescribed course, on the return from whence Harkaway encountered a nasty tumble, whereby his op- ponent stole far ahead, and obtained a verdict similar to that given in the opening chase, Mr Henry, though quickly re- mounted, being not a little shaken in his fall. A HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES of 3 sovs each, with 30 added; win- ners extra ; about three miles. Mr T. Golby's ch m Sunflower, by Rochester, aged, Sst 131b C. Boyce 1 Mr Elyod's Antelope, aged, lOst 91b Griffiths 2 Mr J. Abel's b h Jerry, aged, 9st 91b Woodland 0 The betting opened at even on Oliver Twist, for whom B. Land, jun, weighed out, but when discovered that the horse's leg had been injured in the first race, the number was removed, and he did not go to the post; after which the betting changed to 6 to 4 on Sunflower, and 2 to 1 agst Antelope. Jerry, who showed some aversion to timber vaulting in his preliminary, performed even worse when the journey began, and returned tothe paddock with- out taking a leap at all. Antelope went away with a command- ing lead for nearly a mile, and then perpetrated the blunder men- tioned in the match. Not so, however, with the favourite, who, making the right turn, came home by himself, and passed the chair before the other was in sight! A SELLING STEEPLE CHASE SWEEPSTAKES of 3 sovs each, with 20 added; for four year olds and upwards; about two mixes and a half; 4 subs. Mr J. Nightingall's b m Orkousta?, by Faugh a Ballagh, a^ ed, list 61b ( 40 sovs)' Owner I Mr R. Cotton- Friar of Apshall, aged, lOst 131b ( 40). Ellinghaui 2 Mr B. Land's b m Diadem, 6 yrs, lost 18ib ( 4 ® ).. B. Land, inn 0 Mr J. Wood's Acre, 5 yrs, lost 31b ( 30) Cox 0 Betting: 6 to 4 each » gst Orkousta and Friar of Apshall ( the latter for choice). The Friar and Acre led off at a merry pace, until the latter declining, stopped at the second fence. Thence the two favourites had alternately the best of it, with Diadem in attendance to the last lane crossing, where the three refused, and. Land's mare could be persuaded no further. The other pair,, however, re- started with but trilling delay, and raced nearly* ' side by side to the final hurdles, wh* ch Orkousta cleared half a length in advance, and won by three lengths, the Friar having shut up the instant he was called • upon. The winner was sold to Mr C. Green for 52gs. The HUNTERS' STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 20 added, for bona fide hunters, four year olds and upwards; gentlemen riders; about two miles and a half ; 8 subs. Mr Lington'a b g Leicester, Jy Archy, aged, 12st Owner 1 Mr Jenkin's ch g Express, by Firaav, ay, aged, 12st 101b ( including 10lb extra) Owner 2 Mr Chaston's b g The Despised, aged, 12st iOlb ( in- Mr Sargent's bk h Clear the Way ( late Tinker), aged. 12st ( carried 12st 61b) Mr W. Clements 0 Mr Orbell's h h Little Wonder, aged, 12st Owner 0 Mr F. Barker's ch g Bankrupt, by Siane, aged, l-' st Mr Mumford 0 Betting: 5 to 3 agst Leicester, 5 to 2 agst Express, 7 to 2 agst The Despised, and 4 to 1 agst Laundress. Express rushed off at score, with the favourite, Laundress, The Despised, and Fermoy, in a body, at his heels. In this way they proceeded for about a quarter of a mile, when Laundress'bore her colours in advance, and round the far turning flag had a strong lead, maintain- ing it until crossing the brook the last time, where a fall extin- guished a most rosy chance, while something in her track struck the prostrate mare and her rider. After this the finish was left to Leicester and Express ; the former winning easily at last by six lengths. The Despised cantered in a bad third, Lautidress, re- mounted, being fourth, Fermoy filth, and Clear the Way next, Bankrupt having come to grief soon after starting. FRIDAY.— A HANDICAP PLATE of 40 sovs, for four year olds and upwards ; winners extra ; about two miles. Mr Elyo; i's Antelope ( pedigree unknown), aged, lfist 8tb Griffiths 1 Mr T. Golby's ch m Sunflower, aged, lost 61b ( includ- ing 71b extra) C. Bovce 2 Mr B. Land's b m Diadem, 6 yrs, 9st 91b A. Sadler 3 Mr Green's Reporter, 4 yrs, 9st 71b Eliingham 0 Betting : 5 to 4 agst Antelope, and 7 to 4 agst Sunflower. The whole of the running was made by Antelope, who won by a quarter of a mile; Reporter, lying second, refused at the first lane, and eventually wound up with a fall, while Diadem, swerv- ing across Sunflower, sent the latter on to her quarters at the brook jump going out, and settled the pretensions of the pair. The NEWMARKET GRAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 10 sovs each, li ft, and 2 to the fund if declared, with 70 added; win- ners extra; the second saved his stake; about three miles and a half; 17 snbs. 7 of wlioin paid 2 sovs forfeit. Capt J. O. Machel's b m Molly Asthore ( pedigree unknown), 6 yrs, list lib A. Sadler 1 Mr Briscoe's Sir Bobby, 6 yrs, list 131b Griffiths 2 Mr T. Bedford's Omar Pasha, aged, list 41b Palmer 0 Betting: 5 to 4 on Molly Asthore. They travelled together to the third leap, w here Sir Bobby took a decided lead, followed by Omar Pasha, though both were soon again side by side, with the mare so close in their wake that, in order to avoid collision at the fence, which the leaders looked like declining, Sadler wisely took a pull, and bided his time half a disrance in the rear. Then going up, Molly passed her horses at the Newmarket road, and maintained the lead over the succeeding eight fences, the command thence being taken by the Generalissimo, * ith Sir Bobby at his quarters, until the former whipped round at the last lane crossing, a " cannon" sending Palmer to grass, and knocking Sir Bobby out of the race. Thus Molly, steering clear of the pair, came in alone, Mr Briscoe's horse saving his stake several minutes after the winner had entered the saddling enclosure. A SELLING STEEPLE CHASE of 2 sovs each, with 20 added, for three year olds and upwards; about two miles; 6 subs. Mr C. Green's Orkousta, by Faugh a Ballagh, aged, 13st lib ( 50 sovs) Griffiths 1 Sir C. Clifford's Fermov, aged, 13st Mr W. Clements 2 Mr R. Cotton's Friar of Apshall, aged, 12st 21b ( 30). Ellingham 0 Mr J. Wood's Acre, 5 yrs, 12st 21b( 30) Cox 0 Betting: 7 to 4 on Friar of Apshall, and 4 to 1 ( currently offered) agst Orkousta. Fermoy, in front, fell at the fence after leaving the flrst road, and Orkousta, waited on by the favourite, took up the running. The fallen one, however, being quickly up and on again, caught the forward pairat the hill, where the Friar halted, and Fermoy joined issue with the mare. On they came to the brook, the bank on the landing side of which gave way, and both rolled to earth, Orkousta, soonest righted, winning by thirty lengths; Acre never showing in the race. There were no bidders for the winner. A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added, for three year olds and upwards ; two miles; 5 subs. Mr Golby's Sunflower, by Rochester, aged, list 31b. Nightingall 1 Mr C. Green's Reporter, 4 yrs, lOst ( carried lOst 71b) Griffiths 2 Mr E. Green's Mutineer, aged, list 91b C. Boyce 0 Mr Lington's Leicester, aged, list 71b Owner 0 Betting : 5 to 4 agst Sunflower, 6 to 4 agst Leicester, and 2 to 1 agst Reporter. Mutineer, as yesterday, ran charmingly to the road, but would not be urged an inch further. Something hap- pening to two others about the same time gave a tremendous lead to Reporter, who while taking notes three quarters of a mile from home was overhauled by Sunflower, whose jockey, previously down in the dirt, had it his own way afterwards, and won by fifteen lengths. PROGRAMME OF BIRMINGHAM ANNUAL STEEPLE CHASES. ( At Sutton Coldfield.) To commence at 2: 10. MONDAY, FEB 23.— The HUNT CUP of 50 sovs, added to a Sweep- stakes of 5 sovs each, for horses that have been regularly hunted ; 12st each ; winners of any steeple chase either in plate or specie value 50 sovs once 71b, twice or of 100 sovs 121b, 200 211b, 300 311b extra, but not to be accumulative ; starters three times in any steeple chase ( handicap steeple chases excepted) and that have never won and those that never started in any steeple chase allowed 51b ; gentlemen riders, those who have ridden the winner of any handicap steeple chase 51b, profes- sionals 71b extra ; three miles; 15 subs. Mytton I Canteen Bird of Prey Joe Maley | Warwickshire Crabb Luff Haphazard | Sunflower Tippler Tommy I Wilful The Flat Ireley I Worcester Sapperton The HUNTERS' STAKES of 3 sovs each, with 25 added, for horses that have been regularly hunted in 1862- 3 with either the Ather- stone, Mr M. Ingram's, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, North Warwickshire, or Albrighton Hounds ; four year olds list 31b, five 12st, six and aged 12st 71b ; to be ridden by gentlemen, farmers, or tradesmen, those who have ridden the winner of any steeple chase value 100 sovs 51b, or any handicap steeple chase, 81b extra ; three miles; 14 subs. Pantomime, 5 yrs The Squire, 6 yrs I The Despised, 8 yrs Killarney, 5 yrs Antler Never Mind Atlielstone, aged Lady Lovell 1 Br h by Orlando, 6 yrs Miss Fanny, 5 yrs Jerry, 6 yrs Fanny Brown, 6 yrs The Orphan, 6 yrs It's all Over ( h b), 5 y%) The SUTTON STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 5 sovs each, 2 ft ( to the fund), with 30 added; winners of any handicap steeple chase after Feb 18 71b extra ; the winner to be sold for 50 sovs ; about two miles and a half. age st lb Orkousta a.. 10 0 Long Odds.... a.. 9 10 Wilful a.. 9 10 Chastisement.. 6.. 9 10 Climax 5.. 9 9 Tattler a.. 9 9 age stlb Dandy a.. 11 0 Deceiver a.. 10 12 Corkscrew.... a.. 10 9 Deception ..,. a,. 10 The Gift a.. 10 3 TlieMiller( h b) a. .10 0 The ERDINGTON PLATE of 20 sovs, added to a Free Handicap of 3 sovs each; winners of any handicap after Feb 18 71b extra; two miles and a half. age st lb Gamecock ( pd). a.. 9 5 Bavard 5.. 9 5 Consternation.. 4.. 9 3 Church Militant4.. 9 0 Marguerite .... 4.. 9 0 Light of Other Days a Dandy. st lb ge st lb age st lb Emblem a. .10 7 Chastisement.. 6. 10 0 Mutineer ... a. .10 7 Wilful a. 10 0 11 7 The Miller... a. .10 3 Anne Laurie.. a. 9 12 .11 7 De Reuter ... 6. .10 2 9 12 .11 5 Miss Wilkin Long Odds a. 9 10 .10 10 2 Gamecock ( pd) a. 9 10 .10 8 Cantab 5. .10 2 Consternation. 4. 9 4 .10 8 Orkousta ... a. .10 0 ChurchMilitantl. 9 4 .10 7 Worcester ... a. .10 0 Marguerite .. 4. 9 0 TUESDAY.— The HUNTERS' WELTER CUP, value 100 sovs, by subscription of 10 sovs each, h ft, for horses that have been regu- larly hunted with any established pack of hounds ; 13st each ; to be ridden by gentlemen, farmers, or tradesmen ; the rider of the winner of any handicap steeple chase 71b extra; three miles; 11 subs. Pantomime, 5 yrs The Flat Forlorn Hope Leighton Althelstone The Despised Windsor Elvira Ireley Lady of Gavage The Leverit The BIRMINGHAM GRAND ANNUAL STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and 3 only if declared, with 100 added ; winners of any steeple chase or hurdle race after Feb 13 51b, of any steeple chase value 100 sovs 91b, twice or 200 sovs 141b, the second in any steeple chase value 200 sovs 51b extra ; the penal- ties are not accumulative for winning and running second; gen- tlemen who have never ridden the winner of any handicap steeple chase allowed olb; about three miles and a half; 25 subs, 8 of whom declared. age st lb age st lb age st lb Freshman a.. 12 7 Light of Other Heads or Tails a.. 11 1 Maritana .... a.. 12 3 Days a.. 11 6 Doubtful .... a.. 10 13 Sinking Fund. a.. 11 13 NorthemLight6.. 11 6 Mytton 6.. 10 11 TheDane a. .11 11 Oliver Twist .. a.. 11 5 Fergus 5.. 10 3 Joe Maley .... 6.. 11 9 Dandy a.. 11 3 Emblem a.. 10 3 Mary Anne .. a.. 11 1 Bird or Prey.. a.. 9 10 The LICENSED VICTUALLERS' PLATE of 30 sovs, added to a Han- dicap of 5 sovs each, 2 ft ( to the fund) ; winners after Feb 20 71b extra; two miles and a half. age st lb Oliver Twist.. a.. 12 0 Light of Other Davs a.. 11 7 Sunbeam — a.. 11 4 Deceiver a.. 10 11 Mytton 6.. 10 10 Corkscrew.. .. a. .10 10 Xanthus a.. 10 9 Mutineer .... a.. 10 7 The Gift a . 10 7 age stlb Deception .... a.. 10 Orkousta .... a.. 10 Sunflower a.. 10 Miss Wilkin- son a.. 10 Miller a.. 10 Chastisement, . a.. 10 .10 0 age st lb Climax 5.. 10 0 Worcester .... a.. 9 10 Warwickshire Crabb a.. 9 7 Consternation. 4.. 9 5 Orphan, byMel- bourne a. Ch. Militant .. 4.. Buzzard ( hb).. a.. 9 urguerite .. 4.. 9 9 5 Wilful Chippaway ( h b) a.. 10 0 The SCURRY PLATE of 25 sovs ( Handicap) winners after the weights are declared 71b extra ; two miles. To close and name before nine o'clock on Monday evening, Feb 23. RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS. A train leaves London at 10 a. m., Liverpool at 9 a. m., and Man- chester at 9: 30 a. m., arriving at Sutton Coldfield at 1: 40. Pas- sengers can book through to Sutton Coldfield per London and North Western Railway. The course is within eight minutes' walk of tlie station. A train leaves Birmingham for Lincoln at 8: 45 a. m., arriving in Lincoln at 12: 35. The Electric Telegraph Company have made arrangements to send messages from the Stand. THE GRAND NATIONAL HUNT ( MARKET HAR- BOROUGH) STEEPLE CHASES. THURSDAY, MARCH 26.— Acceptances for the GREAT CORIN- THIAN CUP of 200 sovs, added to a Handicap of 30 sovs each, h ft, and 8 only if declared; winners of any steeple chase after the publication of the weights 71b, of two steeple chases or one of 500 sovs 121b extra; about four miles; 43 subs, 9 of whom declared. age st lb i age st lb Jealousy a.. 13 0 : MasterBagot.. a.. 11 4 Penartb a. .13 0 j Pitt Paff a.. 11 4 Medora a.. 12 4: SirCharles( hb) a.. ll 0 Jerusalem .... a.. 12 4 Remedium .. .. 10 12 -- " Xanthus a.. 10 9 MountainFox.. 6.. 10 7 Inkerman ..,. a.. l0 7 Fosco .... a.. 10 7 Deception .. .. a.. 10 7 The Leading Article a.. 10 7 Leighton . a.. 10 Romeo a.. 12 Freshman .. .. a.. 12 a Bridegroom .. a.. 12 2 Sinking Fund, . a.. 12 1 YallerGal.... a.. 11 10 Northn. Light. .6.. 11 7 PineApple.... a.. ll 5 Frank a.. 11 4 age st lb Why Not ( hb). .. 10 7 Mercury a.. 10 5 MollyAsthore. 6.. 10 4 Ken Lomond., a.. 10 4 Odoacer 5.. 10 0 Omen 6.. 10 0 The Lady of La Garaye( hb). 6,. l0 0 The Czar a.. 10 0 Chevi't a.. 10 0 Freddy a.. 10 0 Discrepancy .. a.. 10 0 Thirty- eight subs not having named pay 2 sovs each to the fund. DERBY STEEPLE CHASES, 1863. MARCH 5.— Acceptances for the MIDLAND STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 15 sovs each, 10ft, and 5 only if declared, with 100 added; three miles and a half; 32 subs, 8 of whom declared age st lb Freshman .. .. a.. 11 3 Maritana ( pd) a.. 11 0 Sinking Fund. a.. 10 8 TheDane .... a.. 10 7 Satellite 6.. 10 6 Arbury a.. 10 6 Light of Other Days a.. 10 5 Yaller Gal .... a.. lO 4 age st lb The Rug( paid) a.. l0 4 HeadsorTails. a.. lO 2 Piff Paff a.. 10 2 Glautias a.. 10 0 Nosegay a.. 9 12 ltavenstone- dale a.. 9 12 Mutineer ( pd) a.. 9 12 Xanthus a.. 9 10 age st lb Doubtful a. 9 10 Mary Ann .. .. a.. 9 9 Countess 6.. 9 9 Cockatoo a.. 9 9 Pineapple .... a.. 9 9 Sir Bobby .... 6.. 9 8 Emblem a.. 9 6 Antelope a.. 9 3 The rest pay5sovseacli. MARKET HARBOROUGH.— Right gallantly entertaining the no- tion of " weight carrying " across country, and thus vindicating the first principles of steeple chasing, the management of the Market Harborough Steeple Chases have, we rejoice to say, added two fresh items to the progamme, viz, " The Welter Race " of 15st each, and " The Dealers' Stakes " of 12st 71b each. The first- named closes on Tuesday, March 3d, and the second on the 20th. For further particulars see advertisements. KNIGHTON HUNT STEEPLE CHASE.— In the advertisement of 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 22, 1863. the Knighton Meeting, published last week, the distance of the above steeple chase was stated to be " two" instead of " three" miles. Alchymist is struck out of the Hunt Steeple Chase at Lincoln, having'been entered by mistake. The Miiler was struck out of his Birmingham and Shrewsbury engagements on Thursday last. The Albrighton Hunt Steeple Chases are postponed until Mon- day, March 23.— 8ee advertisement. ABERYSTWITH, 1864.— Col Lewes and Vaughan Davies, Esq, have accepted the stewardship of this meeting. -. FOLKESTONE STEEPLE CHASES.— These Military and Open v^ eeple Chases will take place on Wednesday, March 25. The course is a very pretty one, all grass, with a formidable brook, and only one mile from Folkestone. GRAND MILITARY AND THE RUGBY HUNT STEEPLE CHASES. — A fine course has been obtained for these events, within two miles of Rugby, over the " Cream of Northamptonshire," the line being entirely grass, and the whole of it visible from the winning field. STEEPLE CHASING IN WALES.— Having all the facilities of country, and a liberal subscription to boot, the members of the Tivyside Hunt have determined to have a week annually devoted, like most other Welsh meetings, to hunting, feasting, and steeple chasing. An excellent programme is in preparation, and will be advertised in our next. WINDSOR STEEPLE CHASES — Our attention has been drawn to the circumstance that the day now proposed for these chases— March 20— is also the Warwick Steeple Chase day. A cor- respondent suggests that the Windsor Steeple Chases should take place on the Monday and Tuesday in the Epsom Spring week. At all events, it is extremely unadvisable to clash with the Warwick Meeting. THE LATE GAINSBOROUGH STEEPLE CHASES.— We have been requested by several of our Manchester subscribers to state that the committee of the Manchester Subscription Rooms have de- cided that, as Lincoln was not entered by his owner for the United Handicap, all moneys invested on the horse must be returned. The promoter of the meeting put Lincoln in the United Handicap list without any authority whatever. INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. NOTTINGHAM SPRING MEETING, 1863. MARCH 3.— The INNKEEPERS' PLATE ( Handicap) of 50 sovs, for all ages ; winners of any handicap after the publication of the weights 51b extra ; one mile. age st lb i Bandage 4.. 6 10 Declaration age st lb ~ .6 0 age st lb Libellous ...... 0.. 8 10 Deception a.. 8 4 Early Morn. Henham Lass.. 5.. 7 8 Jesuista 8.. 6 Everlasting.... 5.. 7 6 F by Kingston Satanella 4.. 7 2 outof Moun- Somersault 5.. 7 0 tain Maid— 3.. G Bedford ( late Golden Drop .. 3.. 0 Peneus) 4.. 6 12 Antar 3.. G The STAND PLATE of 50 sovs, added to a Handicap of 5 sovs each, ( 2 ft to the fund), for all ages ; winners of any handicap after the publication of the weights 51b extra ; half a mile, age st lb age st lb Miss Julia .... a.. 9 2 Pinkepoe 4. .6 10 Little Lady .... 5. .8 12 Abron a. .6 10 7 Invasion 3.. 6 0 4 MrsSomerville 3.. 5 12 ! Corydon 3.. 5 11 Ferdinand .... 3.. 5 10 4 Sweet Willie .. 3.. 5 10 2 Jack's Alive .. 3.. 5 7 0 Bk- eyedSusan 3.. 5 7 Peignoir East Sheen Ellerton .. Hubert Churchman Estrclda .. Pupil Vigil .. 4.. 8 7 .... 5.. 8 5 .... 5.. 8 0 .... 5.. 7 0 .... 4.. 7 4 .... 4.. 7 3 .... 4.. 7 2 .... 4.. 7 0 Rosabella 4 Honest Tom .. 3. .6 4 Westminster .. 3.. 6 2 Antar 3.. 6 1 Don'tComeLate ( hb) 3.. 6 0 Strawberry Hill 3.. 6 o Antidote 3.. 6 0 stlb Stella 3.. 6 0 Mrs Somerville. 3.. 5 12 Astrologer .... 3.. 5 10 Sibyl 3.. 5 10 Bonny Lad .... 3.. 5 8 Br c by Elling- ton out of Md of Cadiz 3.. 5 8 Fidelity 3.. 5 8 COURSING. The MACCARONI PLATE of 50 sovs, for half breds that have been regularly hunted during the season 1862- 3 with any established pack of foxhounds; four year olds list 41b, five 12st 21b, six and aged 12st 71b ; winners of 30 sovs 41b, 50 71b, 80 101b, 100 and above 141b extra ; gentlemen riders only ; two miles. Pilgrim Wali Ali Shah ( late The Baron, aged Yellow Dwarf, 6 yrs Raby), aged The Wren, aged Jingling Jenny, aged ' Red Robin, aged Warrior, 6 yrs Wilford ( li b), C yrs Shuttlecock, 5 yrs Vanity, 4 yrs Miss Taft, 4 yrs Venus, 0 yrs Tommy, 5 yrs York Minster, 5 yrs MARCH 4.— The HUNT CUP of 50 sovs, given by the gentlemen of the hunts, for horses that have been regularly hunted during the present season with the Duke of Rutland's, Earl of Stam- ford's, Major Welfitt's, or Mr Musters's Hounds ; four year olds list 31b, five 12st, six and aged 12st 71b ; thorough breds 101b, winners of 30 sovs 41b, 50 71b, 80 10lb, 100 and above 141b extra; to be ridden by farmers or tradesmen, or by gentlemen who have hunted this season with any of the above- named hounds, professionals 71b extra ; entrance 2 sovs ; two miles and a half, over eight hurdles. Charley I The Doctor. 6 yrs I Violet, aged Canteen, aged Mr F. A. Burton's ch h. Warrior, 6 yrs Ottoman, 5 yrs I aged | Dangerous Dick, aged The WELTER CUP of 40 sovs, for horses that have been regularly hunted, & c; 12st each ; starters at least five times in 1862- 3, never having won any suck race during those years, allowed 71b ; gentlemen riders, jockeys 51b extra; two miles. King of the Forest Yellow Dwarf, 6 yrs Yorkshireman, aged Starlight, 5 yrs Little Wonder, aged Gibraltar, aged Ladybird, aged Mr Budby's ch g, 5 yrs Jingling Jenny, aged D'Orsay Clarke ( h b), aged York Minster, 5 yrs Wali Ali Shah ( late Raby), aged Shuttlecock, 5 yrs Paddy from Cork, aged Mr F. A. Burton's chh, aged Annesley, 6 yrs The Baron ( h b), aged Landlord, 5 yrs DONCASTER SPRING MEETING, 1863. MARCH 16.— Acceptances for the DONCASTER SPP. ING HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, hft, and only 3 if declared, with 100 added; winners of any handicap of the value of 50 sovs after Feb 10 61b, of two or one of 200 101b extra; St Leger Course; 40 subs, 12 of whom declared. age st lb Little Dick .... 6.. 7 6 Flytrap 4.. 6 10 age st lb The Lawyer ( hb) 5.. 8 12 Upperhand .... 6.. 7 12 Joey Jones .... 5.. 7 ll TheMonk .... 6.. 7 8 StMaximin .. 5.. 7 4 Amy 5.. 7 2 Charles Fox .. 4.. 7 2 Harlequin .... 4.. 7 2 Hubert 4.. 7 2 age st lb Lady Faucon- berg 3.. 5 11 Semiramis .... 3.. 5 11 Columbine .... 3.. 5 11 Devotee 3.. 5 10 Jenny Wren .. 3. .5 10 Sledmere 3.. 5 7 PIcco 3.. 5 7 Westminster .. 3.. 5 7 Bernice 5.. 6 9 Soothsayer ..,. a.. G 7 Equator 4.. 6 7 Adventurer.... 4.. 6 7 Honest Tom .. 3.. 6 2 Bohemia 3.. 6 2 Dirt Cheap .... 3. .5 13 Fontenoy 3.. 5 12 MARCH 17.— Acceptances for the GREAT NORTH or ENGLAND STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of 10 sovs each, h ft, and only 3 if declared, with 100 added; winners of any steeple chase after Feb 10 71b, of two, or any steeple chase value 500 sovs 141b extra; the second for any steeple chase value 500 sovs 7ib extra about three miles and a half; 34 subs. age stlb > age stlb Jealousy ..., a.. li 3 PiffPaff a.. 10 0 Romeo a.. 10 13 j Light of Other Freshman a.. i0li| Days a.. 10 o Shropshire .5.. 10 10 Nosegay a.. 10 0 SinkingFund. a.. 10 9 The Dane .... a.. 10 9 Satellite a.. 10 5 Avalanche.... a,. 10 4 NorthernLlghtG.. 10 2 Heads or Tails. a.. 10 2 Lincoln a.. 10 0 St Maximin .. 5.. 9 10 Chester a.. 9 9 Remunerator.. a.. 9 9 Remedium.... a.. 9 7 age stlb Gift 9 7 Glautias a.. 9 6 Emblem a.. 9 Fergus 5.. 9 Fosco a.. S Climax 5.. 9 Birdbolt a.. 9 Discrepancy. .. a.. 9 Ned of the Hill. 6.. 8 12 SHREWSBURY SPRING MEETING, 1863. Nominations for the COUNTY MEMBERS' PLATE, for two year olds. Mr Drummond's f by Mountain Deer out of Egyptian's dam Mr T. Stevens's Faith Mr T. Stevens's Policy Mr J. Osborne's c by General Windham Mr Smith's Oulton Lowe Lord Coventry's c by Colsterdale out of dam by Pyrrhus the First Mr Whittaker's Sorceress Lord Westmoreland's Little Go Lord Westmoreland's Geelong Lord Stamford's Hypatia Lord Bateman's Coimbra Lord Bateman's Wild Rake Lord Bateman's Fair Sophia Mr M. Dawson's m Rob Roy Lord Uxbridge's Red Cap Prince Soltykoff's Househam Prince Soltykoff's Whitefield The CLEVELAND HANDICAP ; one mile and three quarters. Kennett, 3 yrs Manrico, 4 yrs Millionaire, 5 yrs Creole, 3 yrs Charles Fox, 4 yrs Ophelia, 4 yrs Golden Drop, 3 yrs Gardener, 5 yrs Dulcibella, 6 yrs Violet, 4 yrs Bohemia, 3 yrs dementi, 4 yrs Jack o' Newbuty, 3 ys Canary, 5 yrs Kangaroo, 3 yrs Shepherdess, 5 yrs Sea Nymph, 3 yrs Hypermnestra, 3 yrs Satanella, 4 yrs Bullet, 3 yrs Glowworm, 3 yrs Odine, 3 yrs Soothsayer, aged Balham, 5 yrs Conundrum, 5 yrs Oakapple, 3 yrs Flirtation, 5 yrs Picco, 3 yrs Atherstone, 5 yrs Little Nelly, 3 yrs Flytrap, 4 yrs Rapparee, 5 yrs St Lawrence, 4 yrs Corydon, 3 yrs Donne Canne, 4 yrs Tiptoe, 4 yrs Flexmore, 4 yrs Jack's Alive, 3 yrs Avalanche, 6 yrs Bosh, 4 yrs The RACING PLATE ; half a mile. School Mistress, 3 yrs Emma Blake, 3 yrs Miss Edmondson, 3 ys Pinkepoe, 4 yrs Village Lad, 3 yrs Statesman, 6 yrs Estrelda, 4 yrs Fidelity, 3 yrs Pupil, 4 yrs Champagne, 3 yrs Astrologer, 3 yrs Interduca, 3 yrs " vVei " Lady Clifden, 5 yrs Miss Julia, aged Peignoir, 4 yrs Sibyl, 3 yrs Gipsy Girl, 3 yrs Damson Cheese, 3 yrs Knight of the Bath, 4 y Leontes, aged Westminster, 3 yrs Honest Tom, 3 yrs East Sheen, 5 yrs Vigil, 4 yrs Strawberry Hill, 3 yrs Gauntlet, 5 yrs Vindico, by Vendee, 3 y Tautology, 4 yrs • Garibaldi, 4 yrs The HERBERT HANDICAP ; three quarters of a mile. Abron, aged Early Morn, 4 yrs Laertes, 3 yrs Ellerton, 5 yrs Welland, 5 yrs Little Lady, 5 yrs Zara, 3 yrs Erythia, 3 yrs Tom Sayers, 4 yrs Miss Emma, 5 yrs Norman, 5 yrs * Merry Hart, 3 yrs Marole Hill, 4 yrs Kinsman, 3 yrs Corydon, 3 yrs Peignoir, 4 yrs Miss Livingstone, 4 ys Colonel Crockett, 5 yrs Knight of the Bath, 4 y Charles Fox, 4 yrs Sibyl, 3 yrs Invasion, 3 yrs Drumstick, 4 yrs F by Kingston out of Creusa, 3 yrs , F by Ellington out of Maid of Cadiz, 3 yrs Laertes, 3 yrs Early Morn, 3 yrs Abron, aged Gauntlet, 5 yrs Ellerton, 5 yrs Little Lady, 5 yrs Zara, 3 yrs Erythia, 3 yrs Tom Sayers, 4 yrs The Norman, 5 yrs Miss Emma, 5 yrs Vigil, 4 yrs F by Kingston out of Mountain Maid, 3 ys Welland, 4 yrs Spicebox, 6 yrs Leontes, aged School Mistress, 3 yrs Kennett, 3 yrs Emma Blake, 3 yrs Village Lad, 3 yrs Mountain, Doe, 3 yrs Brown Betty, 3 yrs Weasel, aged Antar, 3 yrs Ferdinand, 3 yrs Interduca, 3 yrs Vindico, 3 yrs Garibaldi, 4 yrs Tautology, 4 yrs The SHROPSHIRE HANDICAP ; one mile and a quarter. Kennett, 3 yrs Charles Fox, 4 yrs Oak Apple, 3 yrs Creole, 3 yrs Gardener. 5 yrs Dulclbella, 6 yrs Mountain Doe, 3 yrs Bohemia, 3 yrs True Heart, 3 yrs Jacko'Newbnry, 3ys Sea Nympli, 3 yrs Clementi, 4 yrs Shepherdess, 5 yrs Glow- worm, 3 yrs Hypermnestra, 3 yrs Antar, 3 yrs Honest Tom, 3 yrs Balham, 5 yrs Odine, 3 yrs Westminster, 3 yrs Canary, 5 yrs Devotee, 3 yrs Hubert, 4 yrs Flirtation, 5 yrs Flytrap, 4 yrs Drumstick, 4 yrs Atherstone, 5 yrs Comet, 3 yrs Truant, 3 yrs Tiptoe, 4 yrs Miss Livingstone, 4 ys Soothsayer, aged St Lawrence, 4 yrs Flexmore, 4 yrs Ophelia, 4 yrs Little Nelly, 3 yrs Corydon, 3 yrs Donne Canne, 4 yrs Millionaire, 5 yrs Knight of the Bath, 4 y Jack's Alive, 3 yrs Avalanche, 6 yrs Bosh, 4 yrs The SPRING STEEPLE CHASE. Lincoln, aged Deception, by Cyclops, aged Ehoebus, 5 yrs Sinking Fund, aged Light of Other Days, aged Mutineer, 6 yrs Glautias, aged Mary Ann, aged Birdbolt, aged Arbury, aged Northern Light, aged Joe Maley, 6 yrs ltavenstonedale, aged Playman, aged Sapperton, 6 yrs Remunerator, 6 yrs The Dane, aged Shropshire, 5 yrs Fosco, aged Nosegay, aged MEETING. .23 24& fol. days 25,20 25 .25, 26 26 26,27 26,27 , 3& fol. davs 4& fol. day 10& fol. days 11, 12 ,12& fol. days .17 .18 .18& fol. days .24 .25, 26 .31 & April 1 .13,14 .22, 23 Medora, aged Pergus, 5 yrs Doubtful, aged Ned of the Hills, 6 yrs Anatis, aged Avalanche, 6 yrs Emblem, aged ltigoletto, aged Romeo, aged Jealousy, aged Oliver Twist, 6 yrs COURSING FIXTURES FOR 1863. FEBRUARY. PLACE. COUNTY. JUDGE. Whitchurch Salop Mr T. E. Izzard. Thorney ( Open) Cambridgeshire.. Mr Warwick.... Upper Annandale ( Moffat) Dumfriesshire .. Mr Boulton Ford and Lowick Northumberland Monastereven Club ( Challenge Cup) Ireland Mr R. Westropp. Baidock Club ( Sapling). Herts Mr Warwick ... Dirleton and North Berwick Berwickshire Mr J. Hay South Lancashire ( Southport) Lancashire Mr Bennett .... MARCH. AshdownPark ( Open).. Berks Mr Warwick ... DiamorClub Ireland Mr Walker Coquetdale Club Northumberland. Mr Warwick .... Mountainstown Ireland Mr H. Walker . Kilkenny Club Ireland Mr Westropp... Amicable Club Middlesex Mr Warwick ... Carlow Club Ireland Mr Westropp... Co Louth Club ( Cham- pion Open) Ireland Mr R. AVestropp. Biggar ( Champion) ( Douglas) Lanarkshire .... Mr Warwick... Limerick ( Open) Ireland Mr R. Westropp North Union Club ( Co Antrim) Ireland Mr H. Walker . APRIL. Cork Southern Club ( Champion) ( Cloyne). Ireland Monastereven Club.... Ireland MrR. Westropp. Limerick Club ( Knock- rue Open) Ireland Mr R. Westropp. THE GREAT WATERLOO MEETING. FEB 18, 19, & 20. ( Over Altcar.) President: The Earl of Sefton. Stewards: Major Stuart, T. Brockle- bank, E. J. Lindsay, and A. Graham, Esqs. Flag Steward: N. Slater, Esq. Director of the Ground: Mr W. Warner, Judge: Mr Warwick. Slipper: Mr liaper. Secretary: Mr Wm. Lynn. The GREAT WATERLOO CUP, value £ 1,600, in specie, by a subscrip- tion of £ 25 each; the winner t>, receive £ 500; the second £ 200; two dogs, £ 50 each (£ 100); four dogs, £ 30 each (£ 120); eight dogs, £ 20 each (£ 160); sixteen dogs, £ 10 each (£ 160); total, £ 1,240; thirty- two dogs; the Waterloo Purse and Waterloo Plate, £ 360—£ 1,600; the winner to give three dozen of claret to the club dinner; 64 subs. ( I) Mr G. Fitzmaurice's f d Attila, ' by Hawk out of Marionette, beat ( E) Mr J. Jardine ns rd Union Jack, by Bridegroom out of ( I) Lord Lurgan's w bk b Ladv Norah, by Musician out of Norah, beat ( S) Mr 15. Irving's r b Blooming Daisy, by Judge out of Fanny Fern ( 1) Mr T. Williams ns w bk b Silkworm, by British Grenadier out of Crinoline, beat ( E) Mr Bruce's be d Colchicum, by David out of The Cure „ „ ( E) Mr J. Bake ns be d Heather Jock, by Blue Lambton out of Sophia, beat ( E) Mr Hammond ns r b Donna del Lago, by Oak Ball out of Woodpigeon ( E) Lord Uffington ns r d Monarch, by Mustard out of Bride, beat ( E) Mr W. Mather ns w f b Blemish, by Beacon out of Widow Dester ( E) Mr Bell lis bk d p Hippogriff, by Ringleader out of Belle Dame, ran a bye, ( I) Earl of Bective's r b Bobbinet, by Legar Hill out of ( E) Lord Sefton's b'dd Streamer, by Shooting Star outof Sylph, beat( E) Mr J. Armistead ns bk d Drawn Sword, by Dickins out of Dolly ( E) Capt C. C. Molyneux ns bk d Sutler, by Skyrocket out of Seacole, beat ( S) Mr Gibson's w d Coorooran, by Beacon— Scotland Yet ( E) Mr G. A. Thompson's bk w b Tirzah, by Mariner out of Titmouse, beat ( E) Sir St G. Gore's r d Rienzi, by Judge out of Riot ( S) Mr Lindsay ns w d Sea Foam, by Beacon out of Scotland Yet, beat ( E) Mr J, Knowles ns f d Sea Rock, by Willow out of Fauna ( S) Mr Gordon ns be b Coodarena, by Beacon out of Scotland Y'et, beat ( E) Mr J. Blackstock's rb Belle o' the Castle, by Bridegroom out of Attermire ( S) Mr W. G. Borron ns r d Dunoon, by Daring out of Creeping Kate, beat ( I) Mr P. Callan ns w f d Confederate, by Dan M'Lean out of Lecture ( E) Mr II. Haywood's bkb Rebe, by Regan out of Lady, beat ( E) Mr T. Brocklebank's r b Briar, by Deacon out of Blush Rose The LONGNER STEEPLE CHASE ; two miles and a quarter. Kington, 6 yrs Glautlas, aged Rigoletto, aged Sinking Fund, aged Birdbolt, aged Romeo, aged Light of Other Days, Joe Maley, 6 yrs Jealousy, aged aged Mytton, 6 yrs Oliver Twist, 6 yrs Mutineer, 6 yrs De Reuter, aged Ascot, 6 yrs Cantab, aged Broomstick, aged Remuuerator, 6 yrs The Gift, aged Avalanche, 6 yrs Ravenstonedale, aged The Miller, aged Emblem, aged The HURDLE RACE. Litle Dick, 6 yrs Rossmore, 4 yrs Nosegay, aged Shepherdess, 5 yrs Mutineer, 6 yrs King Christmas, 4 yrs Everlasting, 5 yrs Sinking Fund, aged Cantab, 5 yrs Jack in the Box, 4 yrs Glautias, aged Avalanche, 5 yrs Butterfly, aged Deception, 4 yrs Emblem, aged Emblematic, 5 yrs Ravenstonedale, aged Rigoletto, aged Satanella, 4 yrs Playman, aged Romeo, aged Kington, 6 yrs Miss Hawthorn, 4 yrs Jealousy, aged Cygnet, 4 yrs Shropshire, 5 yrs Marble Hill, 4 yrs Deception, by Cyclops, Pot Pourri, 4 yrs Oliver Twist, 6 yrs aged Mytton, 6 yrs Remunerator, 6 yrs Rhoebus, 5 yrs The weights for all the above handicaps will be published on Friday, the 27th inst ; the forfeits to be declared to Messrs Weatherby only by twelve o'clock ( noon) on Tuesday, March 3. Mr M' George has been appointed starter at the Manchester Summer and Autumn Meetings. He has also been appointed starter by the stewards of the Jockey Club at Epsom Spring and Summer and Ascot Meetings. GREAT YARMOUTH RACES.— Unless a guarantee list for £ 200 is given in to the committee early next month, this meeting will be discontinued, at least so far as 1863 is concerned. The deficiency last year was upwards of £ 20, half of which was subscribed by the representatives of the town, Sir E. H. K. Lacon, M. P., and Sir H. J. Stracey, M. P., but the remainder had to be made good by the committee, who do not intend to be again left in the lurch. ( E) Lieut- Col Bathurst ns r d Dead Shot, by Dickins— Dolly ( E) Mr Brundrit's r w d Belligerent, by Pugilist out of Desdemona, beat ( E) Mr D. Bateman ns r b Sea Girl, by Seacome— Seafiower ( 1) ( E) Mr Kandell ns r w bd d Patent, by David out of Lady Clara, beat ( E) Mr E. W. Haywood nswd Jerrybaldi, by Canaradzo out of Jeopardy m ( S) Mr Callander's f w d Kingwater, by Jacobite out of Meg, beat ( E) Mr Peacock ns f d Lyudhurst, by Skyrocket out of Lucy Long ( E) Mr Ingleby's w r b Yordas, by Bridegroom out of Attermire, beat ( S) Mr Campbell's w r b Calmaroona, by Canaradzo out of Young Camarine ( E) Mr Hornby ns r w b Imperatrice, by David out of Java, beat ( E) Lord Grey de Wilton's bd w d Glendower, by David— Gauzewing ( S) Mr Gavin Steel's bk b Spider, by Seagull out of Sourocks, beat ( S) f Mr G. Blanshard's f b Babs, by Belted Will out of Baffle ( E) Mr J. S. Bland's bk b Belle of tho Village, by Black Cloud out of Prizefiower, beat ( E) Mr W. C. Worrall ns bk w b Agility, by Let Him go Easy out of Satin ( 1) ( S) Mr J. Hyslop ns bd b Dixie, by Beacon out of Scotland Yet, beat ( E) Major Boothby us bd b p Bobbing Down, by Canaradzo out of Baffle A ( E) Mr T. T. C. Lister's w bk b Chloe, by Judge out of Clara, beat ( S) Mr A. Graham's bd b Great Gun, by Beacon out of Scotland Yet ( E) Mr J. Lawton's wfb Laura, by Judge out of Lady Neville, beat ( E) Mr Cloudesdale ns w f d Gilbert, by Weapon out of Gum ( 2) ( I) Mr J. Russell's bk b Reliance, by Beacon out of Fanny, beat ( I) Mr Galway ns bk b Lady Bella, by Jacobite out of Kitty Cob ( E) Mr B. II. Jones's f d Justice, by Vengeance out of Swiss, beat ( E) Mr C. Jardine ns bd b Moselle, by Musician out of Norah ( E) Mr J. H. Blundell's r b Be Quiet, by Let Him Be Easy outoi Wings, beat ( E) Mr Barden's f w t d Dervock, by St Clair out of Erin ( S) Mr J. Dunlop's be b Duchess, by Ptarmigan out of Diana Vernon, beat( E) Mr A. A. Morrall's bk d Mercury, by Shooting Star out of Helen ( E) Mr E. Croft ns r b Gipsy Queen, by Twist out of Thanks, beat ( E) Mr Hole's fdScipio, by Effort out of Integrity ( 1) ( E) Mr J. Cunningham's bk w d Hopbine, by Let Him Go Easy out of Spare Me, beat ( S) Lord Binning ns w f d Heart of King, by Johnny Armstrong out of Dora ( E) Mr E. W. Stocker ns bd d Ellington, by Baronet out of Muslin, beat ( S) Mr I. Campbell ns be d Carabradzo, by Beacon out of Scotland Yet II. Lady Norah beat Attila Silkworm beat Heather Jock Monarch beat Hippogriff Streamer ( a bye)— Sutler ( dr) Sea Foam beat Tirzah ( 1 dr) Coodarena beat Dnnoon Rebe beat Joe o' Dalgig Sea Pink beat Belligerent Silkworm beat Lady Norah Streamer beat Monarch Sea Foam beat Coodarena Rebe beat Sea Pink Silkworm beat Streamer Rebe beat Sea Foam ( l) Rebe beat Silkworm IV. V. A Kingwater beat Patent Imperatrice beat Yordas ( 1) Spider beat Belle of the Village Chloe beat Dixie Reliance beat Laura Be Quiet beat Justice Duchess beat Gipsy Queen Hopbine beat Ellington Imperatrice beat Kingwater Chloe beat Spider ( 21 Reliance beat Be Quiet Hopbine beat Duchess Chloe beat Imperatrice ( 1) Reliance beat Hopbine Chloe beat Reliance ( E) Mr T. T. C. Lister's w bk b Chloe, by Judge out of Clara, beat ( E) Mr H. Haywood's; bk b Rebe, by Regan out of Lady, and won. The WATERLOO PURSE, for the thirty- two dogs beaten in the first course for the Waterloo Cup, amounting to £ 26o, divided as follows : — the winner £ 100, second £ 50, two dogs (£ 15 each) £ 30, four dogs (£ 10 each) £ 40, eight dogs (£ 5 each) £ 40— total £ 260. The winner to give one dozen of champagne to the club dinner. MDai" syrVing S r b Bl00ming} beat Mr J. Jardine ns r d Union Jack Mr Bruce's be d Colchicum Mr W. Mather ns w f b Blemish ., Mr J. Armistead ns bk d I Drawn Sword J " Mr J. Knowles ns f d Sea Rock . MrP. CallannswfdCondederate. Mr T. Brockiebank's r b Briar . Mr D. Bateman ns r d Sea Girl . Mr E. W. Haywood ns w dl Jerrybaldi , J ' Lord Grey de Wilton's bd w d 1 Glendower J ' Mr VV. C. Worrall ns bk w b 1 Agility J * Mr A. Graham's bd b Great Gun. Mr Cloudesdale ns w f d Gilbert. Mr Barden's f w t d Dervock Mr Hole's f d Scipio Lord Binning ns w f d Heart! of King J • Died, on the 17th inst, of rapid consumption, at the residence of A. Belfour, Esq, Grove- place, Hammersmith, in the 18th year of her age, Bessie, the only and beloved child of Frederick and Elizabeth Frye, of Newmarket. The Peabody trustees have purchased from the Crown a piece of land in Commercial- street, Spitalfields, and are preparing to erect dwellings for the poor thereon. The architect is Mr. Darbyshire. The trustrees are in negotiation for other properties in various parts of London, which will be applied to a similar purpose. Mrllammond ns r b Donna delLago Earl of Bective's r b Bobbinet Mr Gibson's w d Ooorooran Sir St Geo. Gore's r d Rienzi { Mr J. Blackstock's r b Belle o' the Castle Mr G. Gregson ns bk d Sambo Lieut- Col Bathurst ns r d Dead Shot Mr Peacock ns f d Lyndhurst Mr Campbell's w r b Calmaroona Mr G. Blanshard's f b Babs Maj Boothby ns bdbpBobbing- down Mr Galway ns bk b Lady Bella MrC. Jardine ns bd b Moselle Mr A. A. Morrall's bk d Mercury Mr I. Campbell ns be d Carabradzo II. Glendower beat Jerrybaldi Agility beat Great Gun Gilbert beat Dervock Heart of King beat Scipio Glendower beat Agility Heart of King beat Gilbert ( 1) Glendower beat Heart of King Colchicum beat Blooming Daisy Blemish beat Drawn Sword ( 1) Confederate beat Sea Rock Sea Girl beat Briar III. Blemish beat Colchicum ( 1) I Sea Girl beat Confederate ( 2 dr) | Sea Girl beat Blemish | V. ( E) Lord Grey de Wilton's bd w d Glendower, by David out of Gauze- wing, beat ( E) Mr D. Bateman ns b Sea Girl, by Seacome out of Sea Flower, and won. The WATERLOO PLATE, for the 16 degs beaten in the second ties for the Cup, amounting to £ 100, divided as follows:— The winner £ 45, second ££ 20, two dogs (£ 7 10s each) £ 15, four dogs(£ 5 each) £ 20— total £ 100. I. Mr Fitzmaurice's f d Attila beat Mr J. Bake ns be d Heather Jock Hon Capt C. Molyneux ( Lord! f Mr J. Bell ns Mr Hodgson's bk d p Sefton's) ns bk d Sutler J" \ Hippogriff Mr. Borron's r d Dunoon Mr Brundritt's r w d Belligerent.. Mr C. Randell ns Mr Price's \ r w bd d Patent J • • Mr Bland's bkb Belle of the I Village /•• Mr J. Lawton's wfb Laura Mr E. W. Stocker ns Mr Ellis's j. Mr G. A. Thompson's bk w b Tirza ( 2) Mr Johnson's bk d Joe o'Dalgig ( 1) Mr Ingleby's w r b Yordas Mr J. Heslop's bd b Dixie ( 1) Mr B. H. Jones's b d Justice Mr G. Croft ns r b Gipsy Queen II. I Patent beat Belle of the Village Laura beat Ellington III I Patent beat Laura IV. . r w bd d Patent, by David out of Lady Clara, beat ( S) Mr Borron's r d Dunoon, by Daring out of Creep- ing Kate, and won. Ellington Sutler beat Attila Dunoon beat Belligerent ( 1) Dunoon beat Sutler ( E) Mr C. Randall ns ( Mr Price's The universal interest annually excited by the celebration of this great event was this year materially enhanced by the recent discussions respecting the National Club, and its relations with the coursing community in general. The proposed alterations in the rules, published in our columns of the 18th of Jan, to be laid before the annual meeting held intheWaterlooweek, were in them- selves sufficient to attract all influential coursers to'' head quarters," and the number of the " lovers of the leash" present at Liver- poolduring the pastweek may, therefore, be said to have been quite without precedent. The weather, which for some time previously had been of the most open and pleasant description, underwent a change for the worse on the Saturday preceding the meeting, a sharp frost setting in, which increased in severity until Tuesday night, when, as will be seen below, a favourable change took place, and the sport was enabled to go on without " let or hindrance." The sale of greyhounds, held at Messrs Lucas's yard, served to occupy those who were not present at the club meeting, the disposal of Mr Price's kennel, including his Waterloo crack, especially creating considerable interest. The reserve prices, however, placed upon the " cream'' of Mr Price's lot were such as to render anything like a sale being effected quite out of the question. The meeting of the National Club was held, as usual, at the Waterloo Hotel, and, owing to the causes stated above, was of unusual interest, the attendance being both large and influential. The following members were present, viz :— The Earl of Sefton, Mr C, Jardine, Mr Borron, Mr A. Graham, Mr T. D. Hornby, Mr B. H. Jones, Mr Gibson, Mr C. Randell, Mr N. Slater, Mr Mallaby, Mr A. Welch, Mr Hardman, Mr Gordon, Mr Bake, & c. After a few remarks from the noble president, the proceedings commenced with the reading over the minutes of the last meeting held at St James's Hall, London, which were confirmed. A charge of default against Mr Samuel Bateman, of Bradford, was brought forward by adjournment from the last meeting, with regard to a bet with Mr John Taylor, Mr Bateman being required to produce a book in which the bet was booked. Mr Bateman, on being called, stated that he never kept a betting- book, and did not know what had become of the pocketrbook he had in his possession in 1859. After further discussion Mr Bateman retired, and a shcrt debate took place amongst the members of the club, who decided that the evidence being un- satisfactory, they considered the charge not made out. An appeal was then heard against the decision of the Stewards of the Border Club, for ordering a dog of Mr James Taylor's out of slips, and not allowing him to run his course, owing to unruly conduct in slips. Lord Sefton proposed that support should be given to stewards of meetings where such a case as this occurred. A Member of the Club here stated that he was at the meeting, and never saw a more unruly animal put into slips. Mr C. Jardine said by Rule 8 the stewards had full authority for acting as they did with regard to Mr Taylor's greyhound, and proposed that the decision should not be reversed,— Carried unanimously. An appeal against Mr Ivie Campbell, of New Cumnock, Ayr- shire, for refusing to complete an agreement relative to the sale of a greyhound, with certain conditions, to, Ms J. Campbell, was withdrawn. The Earl of Sefton then rose and proposed the various altera- tions in the club rules should at once be proceeded with, and in the course of his remarks alluded in very strong terms to the letter signed " Fair Play," stigmatising the language made use of therein towards the National Club as most unpardonable. Mr C. Jardine remarked that he had travelled from London at serious inconvenience to himself, expressly to be present at this important meeting, and to give his assistance in placing the club on a firm basis. After stating that he fully concurred with Lord Sefton's observations with regard to the letter signed " Fair Play,'' Mr C. Jardine seconded his lordship's proposition, and the meeting then went into committee to consider the proposed alterations in the composition of the club and in certain of its rules, which, after some discussion, were established as follows:— 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 summer 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 Club at the summer meeting in each year, and their places, together with any casual vacancies, shall be filled up with new members, who shall be selected by such established coursing clubs throughout the kingdom of more than one year's standing as may be composed of not feiVer than twenty- four subscribers. These clubs to have the right of voting in alphabetical 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 Waterloo 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 ojeen 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 be held in London on the Saturday of the Derby week, at noon, and at Liverpool on the day of entry for the Waterloo Cup, at three p. m.; but the secretary, upon a re- quisition addressed to him in writing by any three stewards of a meeting, or by six public coursers who are members of an esta- blished club, may summon a special meeting at the earliest con- venient opportunity, and 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 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 not less than twenty- four members, they will be required annually to send a list of their enrolment to the secretary of the National Club, and to contribute their quota towards the expenses of the National Club, a state- ment of which shall be declared by the secretary at the summer meeting in each year. Any club not having contributed its quota towards such expenses to be disqualified for returning a member to the National Club. It was then agreed to, on the motion of Mr Gibson, that the rules should for the future be arranged in the following order:— Rule 1 ( old Rule 12) stet as before, emitting the words " as such." Rule 2 ( old Rule 13) stet. Rule 3 ( old Rule 14) stet. Rule 4 ( old Rule 15) stet. Rule 5 ( old Rule 16) stet. Rule 6 ( old Rule 17) stet. Rule 7 ( old Rule 6). Rule 8 ( old Rule 6) to be altered as follows:— The control of all matters connected with slipping the greyhounds shall rest with the stewards of a meeting. Owners or servants, after de- livering 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 holloa 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 dis- qualified. Rule 9 ( old Rule 1) altered as follows :— Every course shall be decided according to the judge's estimate of the balance of points in favour of either greyhound. The value of the points in a course, viz, the speed, the cote, the go- by, wrench, turn, trip, or kill, as well as allowances or penalties, to be considered as settled by Thacker's Rules, as revised by a select committee, who shall pre- sent their report for confirmation at the May meeting in 1863. Rule 10 ( old Rule 2) altered thus :— 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 representative of such owner or nomi- nator, of either greyhound. The stewards to express their opinion whether the explanation is satisfactory 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. Rule 11 ( old Rule 3) stet. Rule 12 ( old Rule 4) stet. Rule 13 ( old Rule 5) stet. Rule 14 ( old Rule 8) stet. Rule 15 ( old Rule 9) stet. Rule 16 ( old Rule 10) stet. Rule 17 ( old Rule 11) stet. Rule 18 ( old Rule 18) to stand as follows:— No greyhound shall run more than one natural bye in any stake, unless it should come to his turn a second time; and this bye shall be given to the lowest available greyhound in each round. When a dog is entitled to a bye, either natural or accidental, his owner or nominator may run any greyhound 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. But if it is proved to the satis- faction of the stewards that no puppy can be found on the field, or otherwise in time to run an unexpected bye in the first class, the owner shall have the power of substituting an old dog. No dog shall run any bye earlier than his position on the card entitles him to do so. Rule 19 ( old Rule 19) to stand as follows :— Every subscriber to a stake must name his dog at or before the entry, and for all stakes must give the name of the sire and dam of the dog entered. The secretary shall publish on the card the names of those who are subscribers, but do not comply with these conditions. These no- minations shall not be drawn, but must be paid for. For produce stakes, the names, pedigrees, ages, colours, and distinguishing marks of puppies shall be detailed in writing to the secretary of the meeting at the time of entry. The subscriber must also state in writing, should he be required, through the secretary, pre- viously to 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 pedigree shall be proved not to correspond with the entry given shall be disqualified, and the whole of its stakes or winnings forfeited. No greyhound to be considered a puppy which was whelped before the lst of January of the year preceding the season of running. Rule 19 ( old Rule 19) stet:— 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 ef such steward or the secretary, which shall be forfeited if the objection prove frivolous. The owner of the greyhound ob- jected to shall be compelled to deposit 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. Rule 20 ( old Rule 20) stet:— 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 substantiated, and the winnings have been paid over, the owner or nominator of the greyhound which may thus be disqualified shall return the money or prize, or be declared a defaulter. The money returned 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. The Rules 21 to 27 inclusive to stand as before. These rules having been agreed to as altered, it was then put to the 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 decided that the members shall 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 two casual vacancies, there shall be twenty- two new members elected between this time and the meeting of the National Club in London in May. 3. That all coursing clubs throughout England, Scotland, and Ireland, composed of more than 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 lst of January afterwards) they shall notify their enrolment and the list of their members to the secretary of the National Club. 4. The secretary of the National Coursing Club shall, after the summer 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 to the secretary of the National Club before the lst of January 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 ene year, the next club in al- phabetical order will head the list for the following year. The five members tbat annually no out by rotation were then balloted for, and consisted of Mr Brougham, Col Conyngham, Mr Hornby, Mr Mallaby, and Mr Graham. A committee for the revision of Thacker's rules was then formed, consisting of Lord Sefton, Mr C. Jardine, and Mr Walsh. A vote of thanks was then proposed to the Earl of Sefton for his uniform courtesy and kind- ness as chairman of the club, which, having been carried with ac- clamation, brought the meeting to a close. The dinner in the evening— always largely attended— was more than usually crowded, the accommodation afforded by the hotel dining- room being far from adequate for the increased magni- tude of the meeting. The repast itself, moreover, although in some respects good, was scarcely worthy of the occasion, the en- tertainment generally being by no means superior to coursing dinners given elsewhere on far more reasonable terms. As usual, Mr Graham occupied the chair, the vice- chair being filled by Mr Bake. The chairman was supported by Sir St George Gore, Mr Lindsay, Major Boothby, Mr Gibson, Mr Borron, and Mr Randell; and amongst the general company we noticed Messrs Campbell, Brundritt, Spinks, Bateman, Lloyd, Ellis, Worrall, Lawton, Bland, T. C. Lister, Knowles, Croft, Price, Green, Hodson, Hammond, Fuggle, Deighton, M'Allister, Walker, Todd, Callen- dar, J. Hope, Bartholomew, Dunlop, Ingleby, Cunningham, & c. The chairman having given the usual loyal toasts with commend- able brevity, Mr Bake reported the result of the club meeting, held in the afternoon, alluding to the causes that had rendered it necessary to introduce the new rules, which, not coming into force until next season, would render the usual election of five members at that dinner unnecessary. Mr Bake then proceeded to say that he much regretted that one of the existing rules of the club had hitherto been systematically violated since the formation of the Waterloo Meeting, very candidly blaming himself for his share in the lache, which consisted in omitting hitherto to cause the five gentlemen selected to officiate as stewards to be proposed and seconded according to rule, at that meeting. He then formally proposed the gentlemen whose names appear above, and they were, we need hardly say, unanimously elected.— The chairman then gave the toast of the evening, " The Earl of Sefton," and in the course of his remarks expatiated on that nobleman's kindness and liberality in afford- ing sport, and on the prestige imparted to the club in his capacity of chairman.— Mr Bake then explained to the meeting that, owing to an error in the circular first sent out, it was accidentally stated that Irish and Scotch dogs would be guarded, guarding having been altogether abolished last year. The mistake merely arose from the circular being a rescript of the old card, and no alteration had been made from the very proper decision arrived at on the previous anniversary. The draw was then satisfactorily got through, after which Mr Graham proceeded to read down the card. In the draw one or two contretemps occurred, quite a " sen- sation" being caused by the meeting of Mr Spinks's Sea Foam and his Sea Rock. Moreover, had his Sea Girl and Sea Pink each won their first course, they would have had to meet in the second, which misfortune also happened to Lord Sefton's Streamer and Sutler, which resulted in the drawing of the latter after the former had won his first course. The betting on the individual courses was as follows:— There was but little betting on the " event," the quotations being as follow: 100 to 8 100 to 7 100 to 6 100 to 6 100 to 5 100 to 5 100 to 4 100 to 5 ISO to 4 120 to 4 agst Belle of theCastle ( tk) Sea Pink ( tk) Sea Foam ( tk) Belligerent ( tk) Agility ( tk) Kingwater ( tk) Rebe ( tk) Heart of King ( t) Coorooran ( tk) Rienzi ( tk) 300 to 9 agst Patent ( tk) 100 to 3 Briar ( tk) 100 to 3 100 to 3 100 to 3 100 to 3 100 to 2| 100 to 2 Union ( tk) Donna del Lago ( tk) Blooming Daisy ( tk) Carabradzo ( t) Belle of the Vil- lage ( tk) Coodarena ( tk) 6 to 4 on Union Jack agst Attermire 3 to 2 Blooming Daisy v Lady Norah 50 to 40 Silkworm v Col- chicum 5 to 4 Heather Jock v Donna del Lago 5 to 4 Blemish v Monarch Even on Coorooran v Sutler 7 to 4 on Sea Foam v Sea Pink 10 to 5 Belle of the Castle v Coodarena 5 to 4 ConfederatevDunoon 25 to 20 Rebe v Briar 6 to 4 Sambo vJoco'Dalzig 2 to I Sea Ps& kvDeadshot All vestiges of the much- dreaded frost had disappeared before morning, and on our arriving at the appointed meet I found that the ground could not have been in finer condition for coursing. The weather at first was delightfully mild and enjoyable, but towards the afternoon rain commenced falling, and continued without intermission during the latter portion of the day's sport. An immense number of spectators were present, by far exceed- ing m numbers the attendance on the first days of former anni- versaries. Raper having got Union Jack and Attila in slips, a hare was speedily found. Union Jack, first from slips, turned, after which Attila took the four following points in succession. Jack then attempted his best, but Attila outworked him, and won the first course of the meeting. Blooming Daisy and Lady Norah ran a short undecided ; afterwards the former, two lengths fastest to the hare, turned. Lady Norah then took a strong lead of five lengths, wrenched three or four times, when she brought the hare well round. An exchange of points followed, until Lady Norah took the hare to herself and won well. Silkworm led Colchicum five lengths to the hare, bringing her well round ; the latter served, but stumbling, Silkworm again took possession, wrenched twice, and put in the blue ; Silkworm then went round her opponent and killed. I never saw Colchicum run so indifferently; his home must be on the downs. Heather Jock led Donna del Lago to the hare, scoring three points in succession ; Donna then shot past as if to win, but she soon lost her position, Heather Jock going past her, a performance which he repeated, and afterwards won very hollowly. Monarch was slightly faster than Blemish, who plunged into the first ditch; however, gettingquickly out, she met the hare from Monarch's turn, but the latter, again taking it from her, had just won when the hare escaped. Hippogriff and Bobbinet: The former went away with much fire on the outer circle, and tripped Pussy, when Bobbinet, goingup inside, killed; unde- cided. Hippogriff, in their next slip, was leading four to six lengths, when another hare crossed, and they divided, each getting a pipe- opener ; Bobbinet was afterwards drawn by arrangement. Streamer and Drawn Sword: Streamer led for some time, bearing the hare round to Drawn Sword, who got two lengths in advance ; the Croxteth crack then gave a fine go- by, and quickly afterwards made a clever kill. Coorooran had his head slightly in front up to near the first ditch, but Sutler shot past him several lengths, bringing the hare back, after which Sutler proved the more speedy in a moderate trial. Rienzi and Tirzah: The " Last of the Tribunes" led by a length for some time; Tirzah, drawing past, wrenched twice and killed. Sea Foam barely admitted Sea Rock to score a point up to where Mr Warwick decided. The former ran in fine, commanding, and resolute form. Dunoon and Confederate: The former was fastest for some time, when, wrenching two or three times, she killed. Confederate came back lame, and his trainer said that he was lame when placed in slips. Rebe and Briar : The former went off very smartly, and getting well over the ditch, got possession of her hare, which she closely worked and picked up in gallant style. Sambo, from whom so much had been expected, cut but a sorry figure, Joe o' Dalzig beating him throughout. We found hares very scarce over Little Altcar, and proceeded to the Church House Flats at Big Altcar, where some better trials en- sued. Belligerent and Sea Girl ran an undecided, which I thought was slightly in favour of the Runcorn dog; however, he again exhibited his superior speed in his next slip, and raced up to his hare, wrenched twice, and dashed at her, rolling over with Pussy in his mouth. Patent and Jerrybaldi: This good thing, as it was thought, for Patent nearly boiled over. The lat- ter led and gained first turn, Jerrybaldi took the next, and Patent the two following; they then ran a lot of give and take work until Jerrybaldi killed before he had quite obliterated the early points made by the £ 200 Patent; however, no one would have been sur- prised had the course been undecided. Kingwater took a decided lead from Lyndhurst, turned, and served himself ; again turning towards Lyndhurst, the latter shot up and killed. Calmaroona beat Yordas during what I saw, but owing to the continued run- ning about of the crowd, I did not see the trial throughout. Im- peratrice and Glendower: The former led to the ditch, and also reached the hare first, scoring the two first turns, when she let in Glendower, who was too clever with his teeth, as he killed much too soon to be victorious. A rattling spin followed between Spider and Babs ; the former went off with the lead, and, after a succession of resolute work, wherein she quickly ran up a long score, Babs took the hare, but was unable to keep it from this clever bitch, and was scarcely in afterwards throughout a towelling course ; the hare, a " rare" one, after being well worked on one of the Altcar meadows, took them down to near Church House, and doubling back, made for the plantation near the Engine- house, Spider bringing her down within a few yards of cover. Belle of the Tillage and Agility ran a merry undecided with a short running hare. In their next trial Belle of the Village led nearly three lengths ; after wrenching twice, she put the hare round to Agility; they then exchanged a coupleof points, Agility going very closely until the hare again broke away, when Belle's speed was again manifest, racing well up with her game to cover, and very cleverly beating the handsome Agility. Bobbing Down and Dixie: The former, after leaving slips, led up to the first ditch, where Dixie raced by, led four or five lengths, and won cleverly, finishing with a kill of merit. Chloe gained the race up from Great Gun, and beat him very decisively, but neither displayed much merit. Gilbert andJLaura ran two short undecided courses; in their final trial Laura raced beautifully up to her hare, which she wrenched and killed. Reliance outpaced Lady Bell, and gained first turn by two lengths; she then stumbled, from which Lady Bell went on with some strong wrenching work until she also stumbled, and Reliance again took the hare for some distance, and killed, winning with something to spare. Justice and Moselle: In the first meadow Mo- selle showed superiority, and up to the green road had won, but after crossing it, Justice, who is a stayer, took the hare for some distance, quite balancing the score, and placing some to her credit; however, Moselle again got to work, and made several strong wrenches in succession, bringing the hare well round to Justice, who again took possession, and never afterwards left it in doubt, finishing a capitally run course with a good kill. Be Quiet was several lengths faster than Dervock, and closely drove her game to the sough. Duchess and Mercury : The former getting possession of the hare, which kept continually bearing to her, she ran up a long score in the corner of the meadow before the hare could cross the road on account of the foot people; when Pussy could break away, Mercury exhibited superior speed, and went well to work for some time, but could not wipe off the long score his opponent had made before the latter again got in and killed. Gipsy Queen and Scipio: The latter led from slips to the hare, but Gipsy Queen's clever abilities balanced the points, when the hare was killed— undecided; next time Gipsy Queen led and gained first turn, Scipio scoring the following one; the Queen then took possession, wrenched twice, when Scipio killed from her turn. Hopbine and Heart of King: After leaving slips they divided to two hares, each having a single- handed spin, Heart of King the longer of the two ; when they were again slipped the King cut a sorrowful figure, Hopbine win- ning very easily. Carabradzo and Ellington : To the surprise of many ( but not to mine) the Scotch crack was led three lengths by the Welsh Ellington, who drove his hare gamely to the ditch when Carabradzo got in front, but only momentarily, Elling- ton going clear by him, and winning very decisively. We had now run once down the card; and, as it was four o'clock, a consul- tation of the stewards took place, when they came to the conclusion it would be impossible to get through the first ties before dark, and thought it advisable not to commence, as it would leave some of the animals engaged upon unequal terms. Haste was now made during a drizzling rain for the different vehicles, many of which could not befound for some time, whilst some hundreds of the weary coursers made their transit to Liverpool by rail. Amongst thethirty- two which went down in the first round of the Waterloo Cup were many of the cracks and especial favourites, including Belle of the Castle, Agility, Blemish, Union Jack, Sambo, S « a Girl, Glendower, Heart of King, and Carabradzo. It will also be seen outof forty- two English nominations exactly half the number went down, and also, curiously enough, half the number of Scotch, viz, eight out of 16, and three out of the six Irish nominations. Altogether, the day's sport did not average that of previous years. The dinner party at the Waterloo Hotel was considerably smaller than that of the preceding evening, although many of the principal coursers who attend the meeting were present. Mr A. Graham efficiently presided, and the usual formalities hav- ing been proceeded with that gentleman read over the list for the following day. Speculation was more animated than on the night of entry, a considerable amount of money being laid out. The following are the quotations :— WATERLOO CUP ( FIRST TIES). hare, and when in was very merry, as was also the Queen when she took possession, but could not contend with thj pace of her opponent. Ellington was only just beaten by Hopbine. Waterloo Purse.— Union Jack and Blooming Daisy : Jack led, scoring the two first turns, and attempted to kill, letting in Blooming Daisy, who never left her game until she had won de- cisively. Colchicum and Donna del Lago : The hare, slightly fa- vouring the latter, gave her a lead of four lengths, but stumbling, let past Colchicum, who went on in his best form, scoring four points in succession. Donna then began to rush and would not steady herself to her game ; and Colchicum, going on in far superior style to that exhibited by him yesterday, won very handsomely to cover. Blemish and Bobbinet: The former led several lengths, and stumbled, through which misfortune Brilliant got first to the hare; Blemish then shot past, wrenched several times, and killed. Drawn Sword and Coorooran ran an unde- cided, the hare favouring the latter during the time they were in my sight. In their next attempt Drawn Sword scored the first four points, when Coorooran shot in and killed. Rienzi and Sea Rock: The latter never received the slightest assistance in a long travelling spin. Confederate led the reputed flyer four lengths, brought the hare round; Belle of the Castle served, who also took next turn; Confederate then shot in, and picked up his hare. Sambo and Briar: The latter ran clear away from Sambo, picking up her hare in straight running very cle- verly. Great Gun led Bobbing Down four lengths, scoring five points in succession; they then, in jumping the drain, killed Pussy between them. Agility and Babs : After leaving the slips Agility led, wrenching the hare to Babs, who had got a leading position. Agility then came with a fine go- bj', and killing, won brilliantly. Jerrybaldi and Lyndhurst: The former took a strong lead, scoring the first five or six points, after which the work was much in favour of Lyndhurst throughout a pumping trial; indeed, had it not been for the misfortune of Lyndhurst in getting twice into the ditch, he must have won with some points to spare, as he gave three go- byes at the latter end of the course. I could not see the spin between Glendower and Calma- roona ; but from what I could learn, the former won handsomely. Lady Bella and Gilbert: The latter led three lengths, until the hare came short round to Lady Bella, who then led four lengths, turning twice; Gilbert then got possession, which he kept for some distance, but in striking at her to kill and not succeeding, he again allowed Lady Bella to gain possession, when nearing the bank Gilbert again took the hare from her ladyship, and worked it cleverly until it soughed. Moselle led Dervock from slips, but the latter drew past and took the first turn, the Lincolnshire bitch scoring the following one; Dervock afterwards made five or six points in succession, when Moselle again went to work, until Dervock shot past and won well. Mercury and Scipio ran up to a bad hare, undecided. Another hare, however, immediately jumped up, to which Scipio got first, wrenched two or three times, when the hare soughed. Heart of King led Carabradzo seven or eight lengths, knocked his game about closely three or four times, and killed, his Scotch companion never joining him in the course. It was now near dusk, and having gone once down the card, one of the most unpleasant day's coursing I ever saw over Altcar was brought to a conclusion. The conduct of the crowd, bad from the commencement, became in the latter part of the afternoon disgraceful. Yelling and howl- ing like wild beasts let loose, they spread themselves all over the field, effectually spoiling the sport, and preventing those who entered con amove therein from seeing and enjoying the trials. Indeed, the only notion of sport entertained by the Liverpudlians seemed to be the immersion in the ditches of their unwashed fellow townspeople. The means for keeping the unruly mob in anything like order and subordination were shamefully inadequate, and the management, not only of the field, but of the meeting generally, was very inefficient, calling loudly for prompt and complete reform. I am enabled to state that, unless matters improve very much in future, Lord Sefton threatens to withdraw his patronage from the meeting, a proceed- ing that will surprise no one who was an eye- witness of to- day's disgraceful proceedings. Many coursers who visited Altcar for the first time expressed themselves as being much disappointed; fortunately, however, such scenes are by no means frequent over this ground. The dinner party at the Waterloo Hotel was again well sup- ported, upwards of twenty dining, Mr A. Graham presiding. After dinner the room became crowded by genuine coursers from all localities. The betting after the list had been read over was as follows:— WATERLOO CUP ( FIRST TIES). 5 to 4 Lady Norah v Silk- 20 to 10 Kingwater v Impe- worm ratrice 5 to 4 Monarch v Streamer 100 to 50 Spider v Chloe 6 to 4 Sea Foam v Cooda- 15 to 10 Reliance v Be Quiet rena 6 to 4 Hopbine v Duchess 25 to 20 Sea Pink v Rebe The chairman then read over the list of dogs remaining in in the Waterloo Cup, Kingwater being made favourite. WATERLOO CUP. Even on Belligerent v Sea Girl 50 to 20 Patent v Jerrybaldi 7 to 4 Kingwater v Lynd- hurst 10 to 8 Spider v Babs 7 to 4 Hippogriff v Bobbi- net 6 to 4 Agility v Belle of the Village 11 to 8 Dixie v Bobbing Down Even on Chloe v Gum 6 to 4 Gilbert v Laura 6 to 4 Moselle v Justice 6 to 4 Mercury v Duchess 5 to 4 Gipsy Queen v Scipio 30 to 20 Carabradzo v El- lington 15 to 10 HippogriffvMonarch 20 to 10 Sea Foam v Tirzah 10 to 8 Coodareena vDunoon 15 to 10 Rebe v Joe o' Dalgig 10 to 8 Sea Pink v Belli- gerent 11 to 10 Kingwater v Patent 10 to 8 Yordas v Imperatrice 15 to 10 Belle of the Village v Spider 15 to 10 Dixie v Chloe 10 to 8 Laura v Reliance 10 to 8 Justice v Be Quiet 12 to 10 Gipsy Queen Duchess 10 to 8 Hopbine v Ellington 6 to 4 Blooming Daisy Union Jack 6 to 4 Donna del Lago v Col- chicum 10 to 5 Blemish v Bobbinet 10 to 8 Drawn Sword v Coo- rooran 6 to 4 Sea Rock v Rienzi 14 to 8 Belle of the Castle v Confederate WATERLOO PURSE. 7 to 4 Brian v Sambo 6 to 4 Sea Girl v Dead Shot 6 to 4 Calmaroona v Glen- dower 10 to 5 Agility v Babs 5 to 4 Bobbing Down v Great Gun 6 to 4 Moselle v Dervoch 6 to 4 Carabradzo v Heart of King 50 to 10 agst Kingwater ( tk 60 to 10) 60 to 10 Sea Pink ( off) 80 to 10 Sea Foam ( tk) 80 to 10 Coodarena ( off) 100 to 12 Streamer ( tk) 100 to 10 Rebe ( off) 100 to 10 Silkworm ( off) WATERLOO PURSE ( FIRST TIES) 100 to 10 agst Hopbine ( off) 100 to 7 Monarch ( off) 7 Spider ( off) 7 Reliance ( off) 4 Imperatrice 4 Duchess ( tk) 4 Be Quick 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 25 to 20 Colchicum v Bloom- ing Daisy 5 to 4 Blemish v Drawn Sword 5 to 4 Sea Reck v Confede- rate WATERLOO PLATE. Even Briar v Sea Girl 5 to 4 Dervoch v Gilbert 20 to 10 Heart of King Scipio 5 to 4 Heather Joc v Attila 5 to 4 Sutler v Hippogriff 10 to 5 Tirza vDunoon 7 to 4 Belligerent v Joe o' Dalzig 15 to 10 Patent v Yordas 6 to 4 Belle of the Village v Dixie 5 to 4 Ellington v Gipsy Queen The meet for this day ( Friday) is Hill House, at ten a. m. Full details of the running of Friday and Saturday, with con- cluding remarks of the meeting, will appear next week. ASHDOWN. WORCESTER CLUB ( HOLT) MEETING- FEB 17. ( By the kind permission of J. Pickernell, Esq, and under the immediate patronage of the Right Hon the Earl of Dudley.) President: Sir E. A. H. Lechmere, Bart. Patrons: RightHon Earl Beau- champ, Right Hon the Earl of Coventry, Right Hon Lord Sandys, R. Berkeley, W. Berkeley, and W. Acton, Esqs. Field Steward: MrW. Webb. Judge : Mr Warwick. Slipper : Mr Heritage. Hon Sec: Mr G. Finch. The WITLEY STAKES, for all ages, at £ 3 3s each ; the winner to re- ceive £ 17 and a Silver Cup value £ 10 10s, second £ 9, third £ 3. MrJ. Partridge's bk w b p Perfect bt ' Mr E. nil's r or f b p Typee MrT. Lakey ns r w dDrFaustus.. bk w banner's ( MrE. W. Haywood's bk w d Honey- \ moon Mr S. Wilkins's bk d p Willowbark Mr W. B. Best's bk d Baroda ( 1) fMrW. Deighton's bk b p Donna 1, Franeesca ( 1) Woodman beat Walkover Mr C. W. Lea's bd b Hypatia Mr E. Till's r or f d p Trueboy Mr H. Weston's bk b Walkover Mr E. Watton's r d Woodman Dr Faustus beat Perfect Hypatia beat Trueboy Hypatia beat Dr Faustus ( 1) III. ll. Woodman ran a bye being of opinion that the merry little I'Siinal. wt. uld again place the cup to the credit of her. much respected owaeru whose quiet, unobtrusive demeanour endears him to his fellow- coursers. She would undoubtedly have confirmed the opinio ® enteTfdined of her had she not got a severe fall when going with a string lead, which was more than enough for her to wipe offthescor" of her clever opponent, who came out unprepared, and proved L. erself a good greyhound. Hares were plentiful, weather beautiful, and first- class trials. The judge and slipper gave great satisfaction. A SPECTATOR. COURSING AT DARTFORD. On Friday, the 13th inst, by the kind permission of Sir P. H. Dyke, Bart, a large party assembled at the magnificent estate at Lullingstone, where a splendid day's sport was afforded So the lovers of the leash in the vicinity of Dartford. There was a full muster of gentlemen and dogs. Twenty courses were run, and fourteen hares killed. Among the most prominent was the runing of Mr William Marciiant's hounds, which was much admired by all in the field, his black dog Monarch, by Silk and Scarlet out of Mona, beat Mr Muggeridge's Topper, one of thff best dogs in the county. Mr Webb's Will- o*- the- Wisp, by Silk and Scarlet out of Colonel Bathurst's Birehwood, beat Mr Smith's favourite black Bitch in a match. Mr James Munn's red and white dog Blondin, by Brilliant Idea, out of one of Colonel Bath- hurst's favourite bitches, in a match beat Mr Collier's red dog Champion of Isle of Sheppy. We cannot say much for the Bromley dogs, as they all ran cunning. In a match between Great Newbury Button and Mr T. Smith's large white dog, the former was victorious, never allowing his opponent te make a point. The hares ran remarkably well, and a large and fashionable field seemed thoroughly to enter into the sport. The exertions of Mr George Mandy, who officiated as judge, gave general satis- faction in his first appearance in that capacity. We can only regret one thing, and that is that a club is not formed for this neighbourhood, as Sir Percival is always willing to allow the sport to be carried on over His land, and would afford every en couragement. SALE OF GREYHOUNDS. The four kennels of well- known greyhounds sold Tuesday, Feb 17, at Lucas's Repository, Liverpool, caused a numerous assembly of coursers, amongst whom we noticed Major Boothby, Captain Bailey, Captain Parker, Messrs Borron, Randell, Spinks, Gibson, Graham, Lindsay, T. C. Lister, W. Worrall, H. Worrall, Green, N. Slater, D. Bateman, Johnstone, Hornby, Knowles, Hardman, A. Worral, Pearson, Brindrett, Bake, Wilson, See, & e. Competi- tion at the beginning was not brisk, the kennels of Messrs Kaye, T. Turner, and C. Woodward not realising near so much as might have been anticipated. There was a desire to purchase from that of Mr Price's, but the reserve price placed upon some of the lots prevented speculation in a great degree. There were several very good- looking saplings in the lot; a blackland white dog and bitch, by Cardinal York out of Lady Clara, and a black and white bitch and a blue and white bitch, by The Peer out of Patience, will un- doubtedly repay their purchasers. Below are the amounts rea- lised, with the exception of a few lots which were sold for such small sums as not to be worthy of quotation :— THE ENTIRE KENNEL OF RICHARD KAYE, ESQ, DECLINING COURSING. SECOND SEASON. UNDER WRITER, r d, by Kentuckian ( by Junta) out of Fly Junior £ 110 KLARIKOFF, r w d ( brother to Underwriter) 10 10 0 KENTUCKIAN JUNIOR, r w d ( brother to Underwriter) 1 1 0 KILDONAN, r d ( brother to Underwriter) ( Mr Garnett) 9 19 6 KITCHEN MAID, f w b ( brother to Underwriter) 7 7 0 KITEFLYER, be b, by Kingston ( by Judge) out of Fly Junior.. 9 9 0 KINGSTON JUNIOR, bk w d ( brother to Kiteflyer) 110 RED DOG ( brother to Kiteflyer) 1 30 0 RED DOG ( brother to Kiteflyer) 15 0 THE ENTIRE KENNEL OF J. TURNER, ESQ, OF TUNSTALL, DE- CLINING COURSING. FIRST SEASON. TAMER, r b, pupped May, 1861 ( bought in at 23gs) TURN ' EM, W f b, pupped May, 1861 ( bought in at 18gs) TOPSY, wfb, pupped May, 1861 ( Mr Ellis) 1 10 0 TICKLE, wfb, pupped May, 1861 ( Mr Cotton) 1 10 0 TURNOUT, wfb, pupped May, 1861 ( Mr Winstanley) 1 0 8 TIMEKEEPER, r d, pupped May, 1861 ( Mr Gough) 3 10 0 The above are by Judge ( by John Bull out of Fudge), dam Flora M'Donald ( sister to Charge and Attermire), by British Grenadier out of Lady Neville. SAPLINGS. TELEGRAPH, bk d, pupped May 7, 1862 ( Mr Knowles) £ 11 0 6 TELEGRAM, bk d, pupped May 7, 1862 ( Mr Armistead) 4 4 0 TELESCOPE, bk d, pupped May 7, 1862 ( Mr Walker) 3 3 0 The above are by Goldhill ( by Barrator out of Bedlam Bess, by Figaro), dam Manbella, by Orator out of Medora, by Grecian; Grecian, by Senate. THE ENTIRE KENNEL OF C. WOODWARD, ESQ, DECLINING COURSING. WILD BUCK, f d, by Larriston out of Fly ( Mr Gill) £ 26 5 0 WILD SEA, f d, by Larriston out of Fly ( Mr Cotton) 1 U 6 WILD DUCK, be b, by Larriston out of Fly ( Mr Dunlop) 2 10 O WILD DRAKE, be d, by Larriston out of Fly ( Mr Whaley) .... 1 10 0 THE ENTIRE KENNEL OF W. PRICE, ESQ, OF BISHTON, NEAR NEWPORT, MONTGOMERYSHIRE. THE PEER, bk ( stud greyhound), by Randall's Black Cloud out of Lewis's Lady Clara ( bought in at logs) PATIENCE, bk ( brood bltcli), by Randall's Black Cloud out of his Riot, in whelp to Spinks's Seacombe ( bought in at £ 80) THIRD SEASON. PROMISED LAND, bk b, by Randall's Black Cloud out of Lewis's Lady Clara ( Mr Lister) £ 4 0 0 PATENT, br w d, by Long's David out of Lewis's Lady Clara ( bought in at £ 200) SAPLINGS. GS. BLACK AND WHITE DOG, by Dunlop's Cardinal York oat of Lewis's Lady Clara, pupped May, 1862 ( Mr Bland) 16J BLACK BITCH ( sister to the above) ( Mr Wyles) 14 BLUE BITCH, by Percussion ( by Skyrocket out of Shame) out of Prudence, pupped Jan 7, 1862 ( Mr Evans) 5 BLACK DOG, by The Peer out of Ray of Light ( own sister to Black- berry), pupped June 10, 1862 ( Mr Harley) 6 BLACK DOG, by The Peer out of Sister to Jeopardy, by Weapon out of Japonica, pupped June 26, 1862 ( Mr Price) S BLACK BITCH, sister to the above ( Mr Nelson) 5 BLUE AND WHITE BITCH, by The Peer out of Patience, pupped May 19,1862 ( bought in) BLACK AND WHITE BITCH, by The Peer out of Patience, pupped May 19, 1862 ( Mr Garnett) 15 BLACK DOG, by The Peer out of Patience, pupped May 19,1862 ( Mr T. Wilson) 6 BLACK DOG, by The Peer out of Patience, pupped May 19,1862 ( Mr Wyles) I5i BLACK DOG, by The Peer out of Patience, pupped May 19,1862 ( Mr Garnett) 12 GREYHOUND PRODUCE, & c. On the 27th ult, at Sunderland, Mr Joel's Pepper Pot, by St Aubert out of Black Bess, one red and two black and white dogs; and on the 10th inst, Mr Rogers's Restless, by Black Cloud out of Reckless, two black dogs and one red bitch by Mr S. Hall's Head Sea. On the 14th inst, at Stranraer, N. B., Mr Cole's fawn and white bitch Lily, by Alma, eight pups to Canaradzo. On the 21st ult, blue bitch Gaylike, eight pups by Mr Dunlop's Cardinal York. On the 25th ult, fawn bitch Goldril, nine pups by Mr Gelderd's Gilbert. On the 16th, Mr Blade's Grace visited Effort; and, also on the 17th, Mr Saxton's Suburban. On the 18th inst, Bonnets o' Blue visited Blue Hat, at Waterloo; and on the 19th inst, Cordela paid him a visit. On the 6th inst, Mr Anderson's white and black bitch Annoyance visited Mr Campbell's white dog Canaradzo. COUNTY LOUTH CLUB.— The Open Champion Meeting of this club will take place on the 18th March and following days, when the winner of the Grand National Champion Stake, for 30 dogs, at lOgs each, will receive, in addition to the Champion Collar given by the club, a piece of plate value 50gs, liberally presented by Mr Spinks, the winner of the stake last year, to be called the Spinks Cup. Nominations are rapidly being taken up, and a first- rate meeting is anticipated. Mr Westropp will officiate as judge. The Cardington Club Meeting will be held on the 3d November next, and the Cardington Open Meeting on the 2d February, 1864. Mr Warwick the judge on both occasions. COQUETDALE CLUB.— We are requested to state that the whole of the stakes for the Open Meeting of this club, held on the 10th of March and following days, are full. The Whitchurch ( Salop) Open Meeting is fixed for the 23d inst Mr H. Issard, judge. Market Weighton Open Meeting will take place Oct 21. Prima Donna beat Wrenchwell ( ldr) Prima Donna beat Oakball Mr A. Graham then read over the list of greyhounds left in for the Waterloo Cup, in order to enable gentlemen to speculate on the great event. The following are the latest quotations :— WATERLOO CUP. 100 to 5 agst Yordas 100 to 5 Imperatrice 100 to 4 Dunoon 100 to 4 Patent 100 to 4 Reliance 100 to 4 Justice 100 to 4 Gipsy Queen 100 to 4 Hopbine 40 to 4 Spider 50 to 1 Chloe 100 to 12 agst Kingwater 100 to 10 Sea Pink 100 to 10 Sea Foam 100 to 10 Belligerent 100 to 10 Streamer 100 to 8 Rebe 100 to 6 Belle of the Vil lage 100 to 5 Coodareena 100 to 5 J oc o' Dalzig On Thursday we met at Gore Houses, a meet we had at the late Altcar Club meeting, but we were not then attended with the ill success that we experienced on this occasion. The clouds were heavy, and thick fog accompanied us to Maghulls ( Gere Houses), but the weather subsequently improved. The first brace of dogs were placed in slips near the same ground where, at the late Altcar Club Meeting, Bribery beat Derry, the noble owner of the former having but arrived this morning, a day too late to see his repre- sentative for the Waterloo Cup ( Heart of King) cut up so badly. The card of the day commenced with the first ties of the Waterloo Cup, for which the first placed in slips were:— Waterloo Cup— Atilla and Lady Norah: Lady Norah led several lengths, and never admitted of any assistance from Atilla. Silkworm and Heather Jock: Silkworm raced round her opponent, and picked up her game very cleverly. Monarch and Hippogriff: After leaving slips Hippogriff led to a drain, and in jumping it cannoned against Monarch; the latter then had the best of a short, circuitous run course. Streamer and Sutler, both belonging to the Croxteth kennel, Lord Sefton drew Sutler. They, however, ran the bye together, Streamer winning. Tirzah and Sea Foam in an even, long, and well- contested trial, which Mr Warwick gave unde- cided, was by some thought won well by Tirzah; the latter, however, was afterwards drawn in favour of Sea Foam. Coodareena and Dunoon : The former was fastest two lengths, and in a most resolute and determined manner ran up a rapid score, bringing the hare down to the pace of Dunoon, who went to work, and after wrenching two or three times, killed. Rebe was quite as fast as Joe o' Dalzig, the former running in the line of her game, whilst Joe was a little favoured, gained the race up and the first turn, Rebe's cleverness afterwards causing her to win very hollow, Jec never being in the course afterwards. Sea Pink and Belligerent: The latter, after leaving slips, shot ahead from ten to fifteen lengths, bringing the hare back to Sea Pink, who then joined in, and wrenched twice ; Bel- ligerent shot by to turn, but coming round very wide, allowed 8ea Pink to get to work and win but a moderate trial. Patent and Kingwater: Much interest was displayed in this course; Kingwater led from slips, but Patent went clear by before reach- ing the hare, when Kingwater repassed and turned ; Patent then served Kingwater, who went up on the inside, and again put the hare to Patent, who wrenched twice or three times, and killed over the mound. Yordas and Imperatrice ran an undecided. In their next spin the course was all one way, Imperatrice winning handsomely. Spider and Belle of the Village were slipped to a hare which had been mobbed by the crowd. In the race up Belle got unsighted for many lengths, Spider getting first posses- sion, and killing immediately that Belle of the Village joined in. Chloe, much improved upon her Wednesday's running, beat Dixie in most hollow style. The conduct of the " mob" was now most disgraceful, and owing to their misconduct it was impos- Isible to see many of the courses. Justice led on the outside ground, gained the two first points, and after a couple of ex- changes Be Quick killed. Duchess outpaced Gipsy Queen to the HORSES IN TRAINING IN PRUSSIA. By AT NAKLO TARNOWITZ. JOHN RALLIWELL, the property of Count Hugo Henckel, sen. Middy, aged Inneskin, 6 yrs, by Hartneitstein Ellen, 6 yrs, by Idle Boy Aurora, 5 yrs, by Ephesus Arthur, 4 yrs, by Hartneitstein Ocean, 4 yrs, by Bheet Anchor Fullsail, 4 yrs, by Sheet Anchor Guerilla, 3 yrs, by Champagne Topgallant, 3yrs, by SheetAnchor Gamester, 3 yrs, by SheetAnchor Royalist, 3 yrs, by Hartneitstein Violante, 2 yrs, by Ephesus Priam, 2 yrs, by Muscovite Lottery, 2 yrs, by The Cure King Cob, 2 yrs, by St Giles Mariner, 2 yrs, by Sheet Anchor Colonist, 2 yrs, bv Ephesus Euclid, 2 yrs, by Ephesus Princess Royal, 2 yrs, by Sheet Anchor Infantine, 2 yrs, by Ephesus Kitty, 2 yrs, by Ephesus Lawina, 2 yrs, by Ephesus RACING FIXTURES FOR 1863. FEBRUARY. Lincoln .... 25 MARCH. Nottingham Spring.. 3 1 Shrewsbury Spring. 12 I Northampton 24 Derby Spring 5 Doncaster Spring .. 16 Croxton Park 27 Liverpool Spring.... 10 | Warwick Spring.... 18 j Cardiff 31 APRIL. Edinburgh 4 I Abergavenny 9 1 Newmarket F S .... 20 Newmarket Craven. 6 LiverpoolHuntClub. 10 I Llanboidy 21 Durham 6 | Thirsk 14 I Ycrk Spring 28 Knighton 7 1 Epsom Spring 16 Salisbury 30 Catterick Bridge.... 8 MAY. Chester 5 1 Harpenden 15 I Raddiffe 25 Bath 12 Epsom 19 Manchester 27 Mr C. W. Lea's bd b Hypatia, by Dot- and- go- one out of I'se so Wicked, beat Mr E. Watton's r d Woodman, by Larriston out of Fly ( 1), and won. The HOLT STAKES, for all ages, at £ 2 2s each ; the winner to receive £ 16 and a Silver Cup value £ 6 6s, second £ 8, third and fourth £ 2 each. I. Ming Mora11861" 8f ' J GUtter"} beat Mr E. Lucas ns bk b Did You Ever Mr T. G. Fuggle's r d p Furious .. Mr T. Proctor's bk b Polly MFr? i'schutfS bk WA ' • MrG- H- Collis's f d Hector MrH. Walker'srdpWaxyranabyef1^- 8Taa^ tns f wd Princeof Mr H. Clark's r b p Columbine beat Mr J. Partridge's r b Protest Mr E. Till's f d Oakball .. Mr Stephens ns bk w d President MDonmtt° n US bk b P Prlma} • • MrJ- Timmins's bk w b Playaway MrH. Weston's k d Wrenchwell.. ^ Mr E. Lucas ns bk d Hazard Glittering Morn bt Furious ( 1) | Der Freischutz beat Waxy Oakball beat Columbine ( 1) III. Glittering Morn beat Der I Freischutz IV. Mr E. Watton ns bk b p Prima Donna, by Regan out of Perfection, beat Mr G. Grainger's f b Glittering Morn, by Ghoorka out of Bess ( 1), and won. The Witley Stakes.— Perfect led Typee to the hare, and had much the best of the course. Doctor Faustus quite outpaced Farmer's Daughter ; the heavy work the latter has done lately told upon her. Hypatia got the run up with Honeymoon, and had rather the best of the exchange of work afterwards in a short course. Trueboy, in a very short course, had rather the best of Willowbank. Walkover ( after an undecided with Baroda) got the run up, when they exchanged points for a time. Walkover then passed her, and kept possession of the hare to cover. Woodman, after a no- go with Donna Francesca( favoured by position), got the run up and kill. First ties: Perfect led to a hedge, where they got out of my sight; after which, lam told, Dr Faustus did enough to win. Trueboy, favoured by position, led Hypatia to the hare ; the latter then turned twice, and killed. Woodman led Walkover, and took every point but the kill. Second ties : Doctor Faustus and Hypatia ran an undecided, after which Hypatia won easily. Woodman ran a bye. Deciding course: After an undecided with Hypatia and Woodman, Hypatia led and scored the first and second turns, when they exchanged points for a time in favour of Woodman, during which he gave her a racing go- by, Hypatia came again, and did enough at the finish to gain the judge's fiatjin her favour, and just before losing the hare, gave Wood- man a clear go- by.— The Holt Stakes: I did not see much of the course with Glittering Moon and Did You Ever; what I did was rather in favour of the former. Furious led Polly many lengths, and had much the best of the course throughout. Der Freischutz as easily defeated Hector. Waxy ran a bye, Prince of Wales absent. Protest, favoured by position, led Columbine to the hare, when they went through a fence out of my sight. Pre- sident, rather favoured by the hare, led Oakball, and scored the first turn; the latter then turned twice, and killed. Prima Donna led Playaway, turned, and killed. Wrenchwell scored the first three points with Hazard, when an exchange of work followed ; Wrenchwell came " again, turned, wrenched, and killed. First ties : Furious ( after an undecided), favoured by the hare bending to him, got the run up with Glittering Morn ; after which the latter took every point, and finished with a fine kill. Waxy got away quickest from the slips, but was passed by Der Freischutz, and the latter kept the lead to cover. Oakball led Columbine to the hare, and in the exchange of work had always the superiority of pace. PrimaDonna andWrenchwell ran an unde- cided ; after which the latter was drawn. Second ties : Glittering Morn led Der Freischutz, got the run up, the latter then made a wide turn, the former turned again, and killed. Prima Donna, after an undecided with Oakball, won a short course by speed.— Deciding course : Prima Donna led Glittering Moon, and got the first turn, and the best of a short course. REMARKS.— The members of this club met at the Bell Hotel, Worcester, on the evening of the 16th, to draw the dogs. The meet on the 17th was at Holt Castle, by permission of Mr Pickernell, who kindly took the trouble of regulating the beating, and did all in his power to show a good day's sport. The wea- ther, barring being a little frosty, was all we could wish ; the hares ( with few exceptions) ran stoutly, and afforded excellent trials. There was a very large attendance of foot people, who, by the good management of Mr Pickernell and Mr Webb, were so arranged as not to interfere with the sport. The ground does not lie so well as in some seasons, owing to so much of it being in fallow. The fields are large, one or two of them nearly a hundred acres, and in the spring of 1864 will be principally seeds, and the coursing, consequently, much better. Nothing can be more picturesque than the situation of Holt Castle; placed on an eminence, it commands a view of the Severn, backed by a hanging wood, with an extent of meadow land between, forming, altogether, a beautiful landscape ; it is the property of Lord Dudley and Ward, whose seat ( Witley Court) is in the neighbour- hood, Mr Warwick gave great satisfaction by his decisions, and Heritage gained great credit in the office of slipper. The winners, Hypatia and Prima Donna, won on their merits, and the veterans Woodman and Oakball, though beaten, ran with great gameness. A COURSER. WINMARLEIGH MEETING- FEB 12. Stewards: G. Clarke, J. Addle, J. Knowles, and J. Gardner, Esqs Judge: MrTeasdale. Slipper: R. Robinson. I. Mr Gardner's bk w b Gentle jbeat Mr Parkinson'sbk b Maggie Mr Clark ns bk b Miss Lotty .. Mr Knowles's bk w b Hannah Mr Townson's r b Zaida .. Mr Peel ns bk d Kentish Fire MrVVflklnson ns r d Ticket of j. _ _ Mr Addie> a r wb ^ eva Mr Townson's r d Double X .. Mr Bulfield ns bk d Scud Mr Allinson ns bk b Maggie .. ^ Mr Hodgson's wfb Fly Miss Lotty beat Gentle Polly I ' Double X beat Maggie Ticket of Leave beat Zaida I III. Miss Lotty bt Ticket of Leave ^ Double X raa a bye Mr Clark ns bk bMiss Lotty beat Mr Townson's r d Double X, and won. By the kind permission of Col Pattep, M. P., the Lancaster The palace of the Bishop of Lincoln, situated at Riseholme, coursers had a most successful day's coursing over the Winmar- about three miles from Lincoln, took fir ® on Sunday morning, leigh estate. The draw was got through in an able manner, and I Feb 15, and considerable damage was done before the flames were , some spirited speculation. tookplace sa reading over the sard, many | extinguished. Marlborough 14 Ascot 2 Newton 10 Hampton 10 Odiham 16 Worcester 2 Newmarket July .. 7 Liverpool .... 13 Abingdon 14 Brighton 4 Brighton Club 6 Lewes 7 Reading 12 JUNE. Beverley 17 Bibury Club .. 17 Stockbridge 18 JULY. Hungerford 16 Stamford 16 Poritefract 16 Nottingham 21 AUGUST. York August 18 Plymouth 20 Egham 25 SEPTEMBER. Doncaster 15 Brecon 21 Richmond 22 Chelmsford 23 Newcastle 23 Carlisle 30 Winchester 21 Cambridge 22 Southampton 22 Goodwood 28 Stockton 25 Oxford 27 Lichfield 31 Monmouth 24 Manchester Autumn 25 Newmarket lst Oct.. 29 Devon and Exeter .. 1 Derby Summer .... 2 Warwick 8 Leicester 10 OCTOBER. Newmarket 2d Oct.. 12 | Lincoln Autumn. ... 20 | Newmarket Houghtn2S NOVEMBER. Worcester 3 | Shrewsbury Autumn.... 17 Clerks of Courses are requested to give us notice of the fixtures; of their meetings as early as possible. INDEX TO CLOSING OF STAXES. Croxton Park Feb 24 | Liverpool Spring.. .. Feb 24 IRISH. APRIL. Athlone 211 Curragh 28 JUNE. Wicklow 17 | Curragh 23 JULY. Bellewstown 9 I Down Royal Corpo- j Tramore 30 | ration .22 | AUGUST. Heath 6 | Wicklow 11 j Londonderry 14 SEPTEMBER. Curragh II Listowel 211 JenkinstownPark,. 23 Carlow 9 OCTOBER. Curragh 20 CONTINENTAL RACES AND STEEPLE CHASES TO COME. MARCH. LaMarche 15, 22 1 Vlncennes 29 APRIL. Vincennes 6 | Pau 6, 9 | Bordeaux. .16,19, 23, 23 MAY. La Marche 24 | Avignon 31 JUNE. Vincennes11 Spa 15 | La Marche Summer. 28 JULY. Ghent 12,11 AUGUST. Caen 2 I Valenciennes 9 | Blois. 28 SEPTEMBER. Baden- Baden 2,5,7 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 22, 1863. i AQUATIC REGISTER. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. MORNING. EVENING. SUNDAY, FEB 22 51 min past 4 12 min past 5 MONDAY 30 min past 5 46 min past 5 TUESDAY 4 min past 6 22 min past 6 WEDNESDAY 40 min past 6 5 min past 7 THURSDAY 25 min past 7 54 min past 7 FRIDAY 30 min past 8 15 min past 9 SATURDAY 55 min past 9 3- 5 min past 10 REGATTAS AND MATCHES TO COME. MARCH. 2.— Cambridge University Boat Club— Eights. 4.— Oxford University Boat Club- Torpids. 10.— Durham handicap skiff races. SI.— Loudon Rowing Club— Opening day, Putney 3: 15. APRIL. . x 2.— Prince of Wales Yacht Club- Opening trip, Blackwali at 3 p. m. 2.— Temple Yacht Club— Opening trip, Charlton. 6.— Cannes Regatta, South of France. . 11.— Brown and Cookson— to row on the Ribble, for a Uup. 14,— Chambers aud Everson— to row from Putney to Mortlake, ±. 200 a side, Chambers receiving £ 20. T> .„„„ „ m 18.— London Amateur Rowing Club- Opening day, Putney 2 P- m. 20.— Carter and Chapman to row Fenton and Kemp from I utney to Barnes, £ 25 a side. 35.— London Rowing Clul>— Trial eights. ROYAL THAMES YACHT CLUB. The schooner Themis, T. B. Hanham, sailed Feb 8 from Fal- mouth, for Gibraltar, Bio Janeiro, and the Pacific ; the screw schooner Shamrock, F. Williamson, arrived at Cherbourg, from Plymouth, Feb 10, and has since left for Lisbon and the Mediter- ranean ; the schooner Zoe, P. L. Powys, M. P., arrived at Algiers, Feb 7, from Leghorn, homeward bound ; the Daphne, schooner, K. Hall- Say, arrived at, Algiers, Feb 7, from Malaga, bound for Tunis and Malta ; the Iolanthe, Harry Bridson, sailed from Al- giers, Jan 27, bound East. ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB. The monthly meeting of this club took place at the club house, Caledonian Hotel, Adelphi, on Monday, the 16th February ; the Commodore in the cliair. The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed, the Treasurer, Mr G. C. Eagle, proposed, seconded by R. P. Monk, that J. T. Hewes be elected an honorary member of the club, which was carried unanimously. A vote of'thanks was given to the ball stewards, and Mr Alexander Crossly, the chairman, returned thanks for himself and brother stewards. It was proposed and seconded, and carried • with acclamation, that a congratulatory address be drawn out and forwarded to H. R. H. the Prince of Wales on the occasion of his marriage. Messrs Francis George Giles, Joseph Ingledew, Deane John Hoare, William Massingham, Capt Edward Baldock, Messrs J. D. Morton, Blandford Neighbour, George Mears, and Charles Parke were duly elected members of this club; and the following gentlemen put in nomination for election at the March meeting, viz:— Mr Horace Goad Curtis, Cliff House, Ramsgate, yacht Sylph, 7 tons ; Mr Edwin Howard, Forest Hill, Sydenham; Mr Charles M'Lean, Chislehurst; Mr Charles M'Lean jun, Chislehurst ; Mr John Wright, 1, Hare- court, Temple; Mr William Wagstaff, St Michael's House, Cornhill; Captain E. T. Gourley, Sunderland, yacht Silver Cloud, 70 tons; Captain Barclay Greenhill, 35, Lincoln's Inn- fields. PRINCE OF WALES YACHT CLUB- The monthly meeting of this club was held on Friday evening, Feb 13, at the club house, the Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen- street, Lincoln's Inn- fields, Mr Robert Hewitt, the Commodore, in the chair, faced by Mr G. Legg. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, and Mr J. P. Dormay, of the yacht Aerolite, 8 tons, elected a member, the sailing com- mittee brought forward their report on the opening trip and the matches of the ensuing season, and the first of these matters having been fully discussed, it was proposed by Mr Legg, seconded by Mr Webber, and carried, that the opening trip take ilace on Thursday, the 2d of April. Yachts to rendezvous at the _! runs wick Pi er, Blackwali, and sail thence in company at three p. m. for Erith, where the usual dinner will be held at the Pier Hotel, at six p. m. The question of an international match was next discussed, and on the motion of Mr Legg, seconded by Mr Knibbs, it was carried, " That a match open to yachts ef all nations, of any build or rig, not exceeding 15 tons, Prince of Wales Yacht Club measurement, take place this season, to be sailed under the club's regulations, except rule 40 and sailing regulation 5, which shall be suspended for this match." The above rules are— Rule 40: " That centre board vessels shall sail in a class by themselves," and sailing regulation No. 5, " That a yacht sailing in a match be steered by a member or members only, and the maximum number of hands to be carried in such yacht during a match shall not exceed one hand for every two tons of measurement, not in- cluding the member steering and one friend; vessels of an odd number of tons classing with the nearest tonnage larger." The vacancies in the list of officers caused by the resignation of Messrs J. Adam and R. Sadleir, the Vice- Commodore and hon sec, were next considered, and it was proposed by Mr Legg, seconded by the treasurer, and carried, that Mr R. Leach, owner of the yacht Kitten, be proposed as Commodote at the next club meeting. Mr Leach having expressed his willingness to stand if elected, and his readiness to render the club all the assistance in his power, Mr J. Burton was nominated as hon sec on the proposition of Mr Webster, seconded by Mr Webber. Mr Burton consented to accept the office, and said that he would leave no stone unturned to promote the welfare of the club. He also later in the evening promised the club a telescope as a prize to be sailed for in the course of the season. The following gentlemen having been pro- posed for election in March, the meeting adjourned, viz, Messrs George Harrison, Birkenhead, yacht Diana, 8 tons; and Frede- rick. Rosoman, 10 ton yacht, not yet named. THE LATE MEETING OF THE RANELAGH YACHT CLUB. MR EDITOR : I observe, in your report of the proceedings of the Ranelagh Yacht Club in your last number, a somewhat ex parte and inaccurate statement. Your reporter, or his informant, states that " It was openly avowed by Mr G. W. S, Jago that he had influenced and brought in a party of his friends for the ex- press purpose of rejecting the gentleman in question.'' I made no such avowal. After the very irregular proceedings which took place when the result of the ballot was declared, in accordance with the laws and regulations ( No. 5) of the club, which require that the election of members shall be by ballot, and " that one back ball in four do exclude,'' two members complained that the proceedings of a ballot should, after decision, be discussed in the club, and they did not hesitate to avow themselves as having black- balled the rejected candidate. I at the same time stated that I had acted similarly, and expressed myself pleased at the result, as, thereby, I was enabled to remain a member of an association of gentlemen. It would not become me at present to refer to pro- ceedings " originating" at a volunteer corps ; but when I state that, from among twenty- three members present who voted, eleven black balls ( sufficient to negative forty- four votes) were de- posited— one member did not record his vote for or against— and that but eleven votes were reteived for the rejected candidate, I leave your readers to judge for themselves. I may add that, since the promulgation of the result of the ballot in the manner adopted in your report ( and here may a rejected candidate exclaim " protect me from my friends") I have received the congratula- tions of gentlemen who, had I " brought in a party," would have attended and increased the number of black balls deposited. Yours, & c, G. W. S. JAGO, a Member of the R. Y. C. 19, Cheyne- walk, Chelsea, Feb 19. [ We print this letter without in the smallest degree admitting any inaccuracy in the report published last week,] OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE EIGHT- OARED RACE. The day for this race has not yet been positively fixed, but we hear that it, will be quite impossible for Cambridge to row it be- fore Wednesday, April 1 ; and as it is scarcely likely that either crew would desire to delay it till the following week, it appears that there remains scarcely a choice in the matter. The Oxford crew have already got to work in downright earnest, and promise to be very good; but at Cambridge alterations are more nu- merous, and therefore it is impossible to say much more than that they will probably be a heavier lot than rowed last year. We give the crews as they last appeared :— OXFORD. st lb I CAMBRIDGE. st lb 1. R. Shepherd, JJrasenose.... 11 3 I 1. R. C. Baker. Trinity ...... 10 11 2. W. Awdrey, Balliol 11 4 3. W. Jacobson, Christchurch. 12 10 4. A. E. Seymour, University. il 8 5. A. Morrison, Balliol 13 3 0. C. R. Carr, Wadham 11 6 7. F. H. Kelly, University.... 11 10 S. W. M. Hoare, Exeter 11 4 F. Hop wood, Ch Ch ( cox).. 7 3 2. J. Wilson, Pembroke i2 3. R. H. Morgan, Emmanuel.. 11 10 4. U. P. Doddington, Trinity.. l2 5. V. Marshall, Trinity 12 6. R. A. Kinglake, Trinity.. .. 12 7. J. C. Hawkshaw, Trinity.. 11 8. J. Chambers, Trinity 11 lo Archer, Corpus ( cox) 5 10 LIGHT AND HEAVY WEIGHTS. MR EDITOR : I have been hoping to see in your paper, week after week, some defence of the light weights in rowing; but, as no person seems willing to come forward in their behalf, I cannot refrain from writing a few lines on a subject which is, I think, of importance to the interests of rowing. Directly after the last Oxford and Cambridge match at Putney the defeat of the latter was attributed solely to their crew being so much lighter than the Oxford:; and again, at the London Rowing Club dinner, a few weeks since, a Cambridge man ascribed their defeat to the same cause. Now, would it not be far better to acknowledge the reason at once, viz, that the Oxford crew was above par, both as to style and efficiency; and that the Cambridge crew was very far below par. Indeed, I never saw a worse exhibition than the Cambridge men made. I had not seen them practise, but directly I saw them start in the race I knew that no crew, however good, could live up to the pace of their stroke; it was perfectly absurd for a long race. Will those wlio try to salve over their defeat by ascribing it to the crew being too light, explain how it was that Coombes, Clasper, Newell, Cole and hosts of other watermen could always beat their heavier opponents; and amongst amateurs, have we not got recorded the names of Dalgleish, Jeffreys, Moon, Maule, Colquhoun, and in later times H. Playford and others, to prove the fallacy of their arguments. It should be recollected that light men can row in a smaller boat than heavy men— they are more active, and, in nine cases out of ten, have better constitutions, and can bear training better than heavy men. If I had to pick a crew for an eight- oared boat, I should place heavy men in the middle, but certainly light men fare and aft, and I would back my crew against any crew . composed entirely of heavy men. The best four- oared crew I ever saw was some years ago in the Leander Club, and their weights were, as nearly as I can recollect, as if olio ws:— stlb I gtlb 1. Jeffreys 8 10 3. Julius 12 0 2. Bumpstead ... 12 0 | 4. Dalgleish 10 0 H-' msting that this letter will at any rate ventilate the subject, and perhaps encourage light weights to persevere in rowing.— Ycurs, & c, _ EIGHT WEIGHT. WEST LONDON ROWING CLUB. ® he eighth annual dinner of this club comes off on Thursday, Feb 26, at St James's Hall, Piecadilly, when a large attendance is expected, and all persons desirous of being present must com- municate with the stewards, the officers, and Messrs Drake, Bond, Dewar, Hamilton, and Bond, jun, not later than Saturday, Feb 21. LONDON AMATEUR ROWING CLUB, At a committee meeting of this club on Thursday evening, Feb 19, the following fixtures were made for 1863 :— April 18— Opening day; Putney, at two o'clock. May 9— Pair- oared Gigs; Putney to Hammersmith; entries close April 23. June 20— Double Sculls; Putney to Hammersmith; entries diose June 4. July 18— Junior Sculls; Putney to Hammersmith; entries close J uly 2. Aug 22— Four- oared Race: Putney to Hammersmith; entries close Aug 6. Sept .19— Senior Sculls; Putney to Hammersmith; entries close Sept 3. Oct 17— Eight- oared Race; Putney to Chiswick Ait: entries close Oct L CORSAIR ROWING IJLUBT At a committee meeting of this club, held on the 13th February, the following races were arranged for the ensuing season, viz :— May 9— Pair- oared Outrigged Gigs, with coxswains; to start at 5: 30; entries to close ( at the club room, Simmonds's, Putney) on the 25th April; prizes presented by Mr H. Moore. June 20— Club Fours; to start at 4: 30; entries to close on the 1st. June. J uly 18— Junior Sculls; to start at 4; entries to close on the 6th July; Captains' Prize, the entrance fees to go towards a prize for the second boat. Aug 15— Pair- oared Outriggers; to start at3: 30; entries to close on the 3d August. Sept 19— Senior Sculls; to start at 6; entries to close on the 7th Sept. Oct 17— Club Pairs ( outrigged gigs), with coxswains; to start at 4: 30; entries to close on the 5th October. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP OP MELBOURNE.— We learn by let- ter, dated Dec 26, that the Championship of Melbourne has been boat built; expressly for the match by Mr Biffen, of Hammer- smith. THAMES SUBSCRIPTION CLUB. THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE THAMES.— It having been deter- mined in committee that this club should take some steps to draw up rules for future races for the Championship of the Thames, a meeting was called for Saturday evening, Feb 14, at H. Kelly's, the Bells, Putney, at which both amateurs and water- men, and all interested in the matter, were invited to attend. The meeting accordingly took place, when there were present Messrs R. N. Philipps, Vice- President, Rhodes Cobb, Treasurer, and H. C. Smith, Hon Sec of the Thames Subscription Club; Rev F. M. Arnold, John Draper, Charles Clifford, E. D. Brick- wood, Frank Playford, Captain L. R. C.; John Ireland, J. Owen, Hon Sec L. R. C.; H. N. Custance, F. Levien, W. H. Royston, and J. Farley, while the watermen were represented by Henry Kelly, James Messenger, John Phelps, and George Hammerton. Mr Philipps having been unanimously voted to the chair, said he believed every one present was aware why he had been called there that evening, as it seemed to be generally agreed that as there were no rules for the management of the championship ot the Thames, the necessity existed for foiming some, and that necessity, he believed, was felt by those who contended, no less than by amateurs. There were rules for the Amateur Cham- pionship ; there were rules for nearly everything else it seemed to him, and the only race for which no rules had been drawn up was the great race for the Championship of the Thames. He thought some sort of feeling upon the subject actuated everyone present, and hoped they would all give their opinions and calmly discuss this important matter with a view to arriving at some definite conclusion. The Thar. es Subscription Club had taken the initiative in the matter, and had called this meeting, but lest it should be thought they were arrogating too much to themselves, he might state that they did not seek to have the sole conduct of the affair, inasmuch as it was not their feeling alone, but the feeling of every one on the river that some steps should be taken. Mr H. C. SMITH said he had been looking over the rules drawn up on the 15th July, 1861, to regulate the Amateur Championship of the Thames, and thought that, with a few alterations, they would suit the circumstances for which they had been called together that evening. It had been considered by the committee of the Thames Subscription Club that they should offer reward as well as legislation to the watermen, and one of the things which had suggested itself to him was that they should give the winner a coat and badge of a distinctive character, and some pecuniary reward each time the Championship was gained. He also thought a certain time should be laid down for these races— for instance, he would have no rowing between the end of October and the beginning of March. That would give eight msnths to row in, and he found that very few matches were ever rowed in the winter months. Mr DRAPER enquired whether in the event of one man win- ning the Championship several times, or retaining it against all comers, Mr Smith would give him a coat and badge for every fresh victory. Mr SMITH replied in the negative; he would only give him a coat when he won the Championship, and a pecuniary reward for every successive victory. Mr COBB said it appeared to him that the most important things for them to decide upon were, how long the Champion should be called upon to row after receiving a challenge, whether he should row on the London river or elsewhere, and on what terms the match should be made. The general impression, he believed, among the London public was, that the Champion was bound to row on the Thames, and for an even stake, and it was therefore necessary that the amount of the stake should be de- termined, and also when the race should be rowed. The match which was now going on differed materially from other matches of its kind, as Chambers had neglected to row for a length of time after being challenged, and had subsequently refused to row until he was allowed £ 20 for expenses; consequently Everson was staking £ 220 against Chambers's£ 200, because the latter, being a na- tive of Newcastle, positively refused to make the match upon any other terms. This was a state of things which ought to be put an end to, if possible, and lie, therefore, thought it very necessary that they should determine how long a man should be allowed between being challenged and making the match, and for what stake, and where he should row. Mr DRAPER remarked it would be necessary, first, to offer the watermen a good sum on winning the Championship, before they would obtain their consent to take the law from the club. Mr IRELAND was of opinion that, before anything else was con- sidered, it should be first determined who should take the con- duct of this affair. He did not think it should be done by the Thames Subscription Club alone, but that an open committee should be formed. Mr DRAPER, interrupting, observed that the Thames Subscrip- tion Club had not sought to have the whole management of the Championship, but wished to. have every one's views upon the matter, and hence their calling the present meeting, and inviting the rowing public to attend. Mr IRELAND continued: Allowing that to be so, his idea was that the watermen were primarily interested in this matter, and they were the persons who should be consulted. The initia- tive should be taken by them, and they having asked gentle- men amateurs to interfere, then he thought the Thames Sub- scription Club, or whoever was to have the control of the matter, would have some ground to go upon. They should be asked to give their consent to amateurs interfering with them, and without they gave such consent he did not con- sider it the province of anybody, however fitted he might be for the task, to interfere. It was well understood that the mere title of champion was considered of no value by watermen. They rowed for the £ 200, and cared not whether the championship or any other title were attached to it so long as they won the money. It would be useless, therefore, asking faem to consent to be bound by any set of rules, unless some inducement in the shape of money or a prize of some sort was held out to them. If the Thames Subscription Club were going to find the money for them to contend for, that would be a different affair altogether, and they might then make their own laws; but unless the club were going to do that, or something tantamount to it, they would find the watermen would not care one atom for their laws. He certainly should first of all like the opinions of watermen gene- rally upon the subject. After some interlocutory conversation, Mr IRELAND observed, the T. B. C. certainly could not expect a man whom they had barred from pulling at any future regatta to row under their regulations. Mr CLIFFORD said the Thames Subscription Club committee had simply done their duty to themselves and the public in behaving as they had done in that matter. It was no part of the objects for which the club had been established to encourage dis- honesty on the river. They sought rather that rowing should be carried out in all its native integrity, and a greater act of dis- honesty than for a man atapublicregatta, where thousands perhaps laid money upon some particular race, to take a certain sum to lose that race, because he wished to be backed for a larger amount against one man engaged in it, could not be conceived. His mis- conduct would not have been so palpable had he came in second, but he must needs, in the most barefaced manner, row in last in the dead heat of the scullers race, behind men whom he could easily have beaten, and such a state of things could not be allowed. It was true, perhaps, that Everson did not see any harm in losing a race in so disgraceful a manner, but such openldishonesty must be checked, for if watermen were permittedjflklulge in these practices, such a thing as honour would ceasel^^ fccnown on the river, and rowing would be placed on a level wiWi the most de- grading sports in this country. This was why the regatta com- mittee of the club had behaved in what some might consider a harsh manner, but in effect they had only done their duty. Other members of the Thames Subscription Club having followed up Mr Clifford's remarks, Mr F. PLAYFORD said it appeared to him that the meeting were losing sight of the ob- ject for which they had been called together, which was taking some steps for the eonduct of the Championship of the Thames; and whether the Thames Subscription Club should be at the head of affairs, or whether a separate and distinct committee should be formed ( to be called the Champion's Club, or by whatever name should be unanimously agreed upon), were questions of secondary consideration, and which need not be decided that evening. The first thing to be ascertained was whether any interference was de- sirable, and assuming that to be an established fact, then the proper place would be to go to the watermen and say, " A certain body of men are prepared to draw up articles to regulate all future matches for the Championship, and they offer to give the winner a coat and badge, and some pecuniary reward, or what- ever may be determined upon, will you consent to be bound by these rules?" Having obtained the watermen's consent to be legislated for, then amateurs would have some locus standi, and might draw up certain rules and take the matter in hand, but without that he did not think they would succeed. The matches for the Championship were to a certain extent private affairs, and the Thames Subscription Club would say if they made the laws, " any race not rowed under our direction shall not be considered for the Championship of the Thames," which might not suit the watermen's views, and they would not consent to be guided by any code of laws unless they reaped some substantial benefit therefrom. Mr SMITH observed that when the Thames National Regatta was abandoned, and would have become a thing of the past, the Thames Subscription Club took it in hand, and then drew up cer- tain rules and regulations binding upon those who engaged in the various contests. The watermen on that occasion readily fell into their views, and he really thought they would do the same now, were the matter placed before them in a proper light. Mr. F. PLAYFORD said it was very certain they could not inter- fere with the present match [ having been assured by the chairman that the club did not intend to do so, he continued]. Heagreedwith Mr Ireland that they would be taking too much upon themselves were they to interfere in these matches without previously con- sulting the watermen. The latter, as the persons most interested in the matter, must claim precedence in it, and they should be asked to call a meeting of their body, and report progress to the amateurs, when the latter could go to work with some amount of confidence. Mr ARNOLD was of opinion that the watermen would be guided by whether they were given anything or not in consenting or re- fusing to be governed by amateurs, and the club having offered them something, he had no doubt there would not be much trouble with the watermen. In answer to some strong remarks made in the course of the evening „„ to who were the proper persons to take the matter in hand, he was most undoubtedly of opinion that the Thames Subscription Club were best fitted, in fact were the only body of gentlemen competent to take the matter up. They were not like a rowing club where if any one club were to say " We will for the future take the management of the Championship," all the rest would immediately exclaim against the impropriety of their not having been consulted in the matter. The Thames Subscription Club was an entirely independent body, formed of rowing men it was true, but established solely for the purpose of supporting rowing on the river, and hence they were the only persons who should interfere. He concluded by observing that something worth row- ing for should be offered the watermen, if they agreed to be bound by the club's laws, and then he thought they would have no fur- ther difficulty to contend against. A very warm debate here followed between Messrs F. Playford Draper, Smith, and Brickwood, after which Mr CLIFFORD also contributed his opinion, that all the ingredients for arriving at a proper conclusion in the matter were in the Thames Sub- scription Club, nor could he see why they should waste their time in somewhat pointed remarks, as to who were the fit and proper persons to take the conduct of the Cham- pionship, when they had a club answering all the pur- poses required. The Thames Subscription Club was composed of some of the best men in the metropolis, men from the Universi- ties, and all the leading clubs upon the river, men who had been famous at the oar and scull in their time, and those who were so now. They surely, therefore, could not form a new club more competent to take the necessary steps in this matter, and he could not see the necessity of any other body being formed. The CHAIRMAN here called the meeting to order by observing it wasnecessary that the discussion should assumesome more definite form, and he should like to make a few remarks. It would be generally acknowledged that the Thames Subscription Club were most anxious to serve the watermen ; the manner in which they had resuscitated the Thames National Regatta proved that. They had, at a time when that regatta was fast sinking in popular fa- vour, come forward and raised it to the prominent position it now held among aquatics. It had not been revived without a vast amount of labour, and had entailed a vast amount of anxiety on all those immediately connected with it; still, it had been most successful, and they had carried out the object for which they started— that of supporting the noble art of rowing by every means in their power. They had conducted this regatta entirely for the benefit of watermen, and those men as a body, in fact, the rowing world in general, must confess that without the Thames Subrerip- tion Club the great national regatta would have fallen to the ground. With the same objects in view as had actuated them in getting up each successive regatta, it had struck them, seeing the ? reat necessity for it, that they should take some steps towards instituting a better state of things as regarded the Championship ; and while they were desirous of laying down rules for the ma nagement of so important a race, they had also thought of offer- ing each champion some substantial reward. The Thames Sub- scription Club did not wish to assume anyposition over the water- men contrary to their wishes, or to the wishes of the public gene- rally; at the same time they desired to make some change, a change which should be permanent, and establish a code of laws which should be binding upon all future combatants, while each winner was provided with a certain reward out of the funds of the club, and he certainly did think that the Thames Subscription Club might be considered the leading club on the river, and, as such, were the most competent to take the management of affairs. He should like now, having heard the views of several amateurs upon the matter, to hear what the opinion of the watermen was, and called upon Messenger to express his ideas upon the subject. JAMES MESSENGER ( late Champion of the Thames) said he quite agreed with what the chairman had said; the Thames Subscription Club had, for the last three or fomr years, fostered and encouraged rowing, both upon the Thames and everywhere else. They had been real good friends to the water- men, and had beside patronised every kind of rowing by sending donations to several amateur regattas. He considered their con- duct in the matter had been most kind and generous, and he should certainly, for his own part, like to leave the matter en- tirely in their hands, as he was convinced that no other club could carry it out so well. In answer to a question from the chairman. Messenger added that, under existing circumstances, he certainly thought some interference was called for as regarded the Championship. It was very necessary that those holding the title should be compelled to row when called upon, or else re- linquish it. HENRY KELLY ( late Champion of the Thames), after agree- ing with Messenger that some interference was necessary, said he understood the Thames Subscription Club wished to make this a permanent thing, and he thought that, such being the case, they would want some assistance in the matter ; there were a large number of clubs in the metropolis and all over England, and he would suggest that the Thames Sub- scription Club should ask these clubs to assist them, and so form a large and influential oommittee, by which means they would be enabled to raise several hundred pounds. He would then sink the money so raised, and give every champion an annuity of £ 25 while he held the title, the annuity, on his losing it, to pass to the next champion; he thought such a course as this must meet the appro- bation of all watermen, but unless something substantial were offered them he did not think they would consent to abide by any laws drawn up for their guidance. The great difficulty of raising a large sum of money having been pointed out to Kelly, he observed that he thought that difficulty might easily be over- come, and volunteered to subscribe £ 10 to start the matter. He was of opinion that if his views were adopted the Thames Subscription Club would readily raise the necessary sum, and might draw up whatever laws, and dictate whatever terms they pleased, and also compel watermen to obey them ; and he should like one of the rules to make it compulsory on a waterman to row for £ 100, instead of the enormous sum now required. Mr CLIFFORD observed the Thames Subscription Club had contemplated such a change as suggested by Kelly, and had fixed £ 100 as the minimum, leaving watermen to increase that sum if they pleased. He had often been asked to draw up the articles in Championship matches, and append certain conditions to them, so that the race should be conducted fairly and honestly, and he thought every waterman on the river would readily accede to the wishes of the Thames Subscription Club in the matter. Mr PHILIPPS agreed with Mr Clifford. Mr COBB certainly thought with Messenger that a champion should be compelled to row when challenged, or resign his title. MESSENGER, repeating his views, observed that if a man was to be allowed to hold the Championship as long as he pleased, he would necessarily be keeping out some deserving young man anxious to gain the title, which opinion was shared in by Hammerton. Mr ROYSTON asked if it was possible to bring a large meeting of watermen together to discuss the desirability of laws being framed, who should then report progress to the Thames Sub- scription Club. KELLY thought it would be possible to do so, but not unless they were first informed what inducement the club meant to hold out to them to agree to their terms. Mr ROYSTON said he would follow up Kelly's last remark with this: if the matter were taken in hand by the Thames Subscrip- tion Club, something tangible would be offered the watermen. There could be no doubt about that, and the only question seemed to be whether the matter should be taken in hand by the Thames Subscription Club, or by some other body. He, for one, cor- dially agreed with their having the control of the affair, assured that, by reason of the position they held in the aquatic world, the matter could not be placed in better hands. The CHAIRMAN suggested that if it was universally allowed the necessity existed for an alteration, they should at once make that alteration, and then what sum they should give the water- men would be an after consideration. Mr CLIFFORD said several watermen had promised him to attend that evening, and had neglected to do so. He felt convinced from this that they would take no interest in the matter, unless they knew definitely what support they were to expect from amateurs. He thought, therefore, that was the first point to determine. Mr CUSTANCE suggested that, if it was unlikely they could get a meeting of watermen, the object they sought would be attained by one man drawing up a requisition for somebody to frame rules, and getting others to sign it. This idea having been generally acquiesced in, some further dis- cussion followed, when JOHN PHELPS said, if he were going to contend for the Championship, he should not like any other body but the Thames Subscription Club to interfere. Gentlemen had certainly a right to make rules, as they were connected with watermen in many ways; he never could row with- out gentlemen himself, and did not believe they could now- a- days. He was very sorry to see the stakes so large in the races that were now rowed. Charles Campbell and Coombes, when they rowed for the Championship, only staked £ 50 a side, which they thought a great deal of money, and he and Coombes and many others had rowed for £ 10. They never thought, in his day, of rowing for such enormous stakes, and he should like to see the practice put an end to. Mr LEVEIN was convinced that the watermen would fall into the club's views, if sufficient inducement were offered them ; and, as regarded Chambers wanting expenses on this occasion before a match was made, if the club offered some good sum to the winner of Championship matches, the north countrymen would forego expenses on the chance of winning the better sum, and the club might then, as Kelly said, frame any rules they liked. The CHAIRMAN then asked the opinion of the watermen as to Chambers having refused to come up to London without ex- penses. KELLY said his opinion was that Chambers was bound to row on the Thames and without expenses ; but as there were no laws compelling him to do so it was necessary some should be framed. MESSENGER agreed with Kelly, and said the race had always been called the Championship of the Thames, and consequently should be rowed on the Thames, which undeniably was the greatest river in England. This gave rise to a discussion as to whether the race should be called the Championship of the Thames or the Championship of England, Mr IRELAND agreeing with the latter, as he consi- dered the Champion of the Thames was necessarily the best man in England, and did not think Chambers, as a resident on the Tyne, was asking too much in requiring expenses to come to London. A variety of opinions followed, and at length Mr. IRELAND proposed " That Henry Kelly, Messenger, John Mackinney, and four other watermen to be named by them, be requested to form a committee to obtain the watermen's opinion as to the de- sirability of amateurs taking in hand the management of the Champion race, and if so, whether it shall be conducted by the Thames Subscription Club or by a club formed by the general body of amateurs.'' Some objections were taken to the wording of the above, which was seconded by Mr Custance, and it was complained that no below bridge man had been included in the proposition, upon which Mr Royston proposed another list including below bridge men, but it was thought advisable to alter the proposition instead of having a new one. The addition of the names of George Ham- merton, George Everson, Tom White, and Charles Maxwell was then made to the list of watermen, and then some discussion arose as to the wording of the end of the proposition, and Mr F. Levien complained that, as the north countrymen had not been consulted at all in the affair, and as it was being conducted entirely by Thames men, they had no right in the proposition to say " championship race," which left the title an open one, whereas they sought to confine it to the Thames. He did not think the north countrymen were being at all considered in the affair, and should move as an amendment that the words " Championship of the Thames" be substituted for " Championship Race." Mr Ireland urged that, were this alteration made, his idea would be entirely upset, as he was decidedly of opinion that north countrymen had a right to be heard in the matter. Mr Levien, however, pressed his amend- ment, which was seconded by Mr Smith, and carried. It now, therefore, became the resolution of the evening, and read with the alterations as follows—" That Henry Kelly, James Mes- senger, John Mackinney, George Hammerton, George Everson, Tom White, and Charles Maxwell, be requested to form a com- mittee of watermen, to obtain their opinion as to the desirability of amateurs taking in hand the management of the race for the Championship of the Thames, and if so, whether it shall be con- ducted by any existing club, or by a committee specially appointed for the purpose." Some other conversation followed, in the course of which Kelly and Messenger promised to use their best endea- vours to bring together a large meeting of their body, and a vote of thanks having been passed to the chairman, on the motion of Mr F. Playford, the meeting separated. being required, owing to their altered circumstances, the meet- ing adjourned. The club meet for rowing every Saturday by the 3: 15 train. NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK YACHT CLUB.— Mr R. J. H. Harvey, late High Sheriff of Norfolk, has been chosen Commodore of this club for the ensuing year. Mr H. P. Green has been chosen Vice- Commodore, and the office of Rear- Commodore has been| revived by the appointment of Mr P. Hansell. It appears that the com- mittee have postponed the opening trip to a somewhat later date than was at first anticipated; as at present arranged, it will take plaoe on Thursday, May 21. The members of the club will meet on the previous day at Great Yarmouth, and dine together in the evening. The three summer meetings of the year have been fixed as follows : Cantley, June 18; Wrexham, July 16; Oulton, Aug 6. The first regatta at Cantley takes place on the Yare, which pre- sents at that point reaches highly favourable to the development of a yacht's sailing qualities; and the Oulton and Wrexham matches will come off, as usual, on the " Broads" at those places. It appears that Mr W. Jecks, for whom a schooner yacht is being built near Norwich, as stated last week, is not now a member of the club, although he belongs to the Royal Harwich. The yacht in course of construction at Ipswich for Mr J. Tomlinson, jun, is being built by Messrs Harvey. RICHARD GREEN ( CHAMPION OF AUSTRALIA).— We have re- ceived £ 25 from Green of Australia to make a match with the winner of the forthcoming race between Chambers and Everson. Green is desirous of rowing from Putney to Mortlake, for £ 200 a side, and would prefer the match to come off in three weeks after the above race. CHAMBERS AND EVERSON.— For this scullers race we have re- ceived a further sum of £ 25 a side, and a similar deposit is to be made at. Mr Laidlaw's, New Inn, Old Bailey, March 5. Everson, who has recovered from his accident, goes into training on Monday, Feb 23, at Mr Pankhurst's, the Bull's Head, Barnes. W. Jones, T. Brophy, G. Handley, and J. Copcafri will row P. M'Ebe, J. Pim, G. Pim, and E. Skeley a four- oared match, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side, over the Manchester and Salford Regatta Course, and will make the match at J. Conshaw's, King's Arms, Blooin- street, Salford. The " Performances of Winning Yachts" is in type, and will appear next week. LONDON ROWING CLUB. The monthly meeting of the members of this club was held on Wednesday evening, Feb 18, the captain, Mr F. Playford, in the chair, faced by Mr Osgood. The first business was the balloting for the following gentlemen, who were all duly elected, viz:— Messrs J. Heawood, General Register Office, Somerset House; C. Hewett, Stanley Hall, Mortlake; T. W. Hopton, 67, George- street, Euston- square ; D. M'Carthy O'Leary, 4, Elm- court, Temple; W. Reed, Stanley Hall, Mortlake; C. W. Roney, 15, Langham- place. The chairman then called the attention of the members to the circular, and said they had next to fix a day for opening the season. The committee had thought of Saturday, March 21; it was certainly rather late, but there was an all- im- portant event on the 7th, the tide would not suit on the 14th, and they could not come back to February very well. Some discussion followed, and March 21 was the day ultimately decided upon, on the motion of Mr Ireland, seconded by Mr Brandon. The chairman then observed the next thing whieh claimed their attention was the fixing of a day for the trial eights. They were aware, he said, that Mr Boydell had in- stituted this race last year, and supported it not only with his purse, but with all the physical energy he was capable of. That race had been, there was no doubt, a great success ; it had af- forded much amusement to the spectators, and had had a most beneficial effect upon the exertions that were being made to get a good crew together for Henley. The London Rowing Club pre- vious to that had been slightly on the wane, but this had been their turning point. Every one knew in how successful a manner they had retrieved their laurels at Henley, and he was sure much was attributable to the race for the trial eights. Mr Boydell had signified his intention to him of supporting the race in the same manner as he had done last year, and it remained for the members to support Mr Boydell in the same manner as they had done lastyear. The question now was, when that race should take place ; whether it should come close upon Henley, so that the men selected from the two eights should go into practice at once, or whether there should be a little time between, which was for them to decide ?— Mr Morley enquired whether it was under- stood, as before, that every man who rowed in the race held himself in readiness to go to Henley if selected by the com- mittee ?— The chairman replied in the affirmative. The arrange- ments would be precisely the same as last year, except, perhaps, in the matter of prizes, which might not be as good as last year. — Mr Schlotel suggested the propriety of giving no prizes this year; the honour of having a chance of going in the Henley eight should be inducement enough for their men to enter for once without prizes.— Mr Holman did not agree with Mr Schlotel; prizes, of however small a nature, induced young men to enter. Half the men who rowed in this race we- uld not be selected to row at Henley, and they could not be expected to train hard, and for a length of time, and receive nothingfor it.— A number of gentlemen sided with Mr Schlotel, and others with Mr Holman, the former putting his ideas into a substantive form, and the latter moving an amendment; and on the question being put to the meeting, an equal number voted for and against prizes, the chairman giving his casting vete in favour ef prizes, as, although he agreed with Mr Schlotel's views, he felt they could not be carried out in the manner he could wish,— T1le race was then fixed, on the proposition of Mr Schlotel, seeonded by Mr Ireland, for Saturday, April 25.— The fixtures for the Belfour Pairs, Laytce Fours, and Clifford Sculls were then all discussed together, and it was finally arranged that they should take place on the follow- ing dates:— Belfour Pairs, Saturday, May S; Clifford Sculls, Saturday, May 23; Layton Fours, Saturday, June 6. The condi- tions for the Vice- President's or Belfour Pairs are as last year, viz, the race is open to the world, the winners of the Grand Challenge and Stewards' Challenge Cups, and the Silver Goblets at Henley, the University Race at Putney, and previous winners being barred, and as the London Rowing Club are holders of the Grand Challenge Cup, the race will this year be a very open one, several of their best men being shutout.— The chairman, previous to declaring the meeting adjourned, reminded the members that the election of officers and other important business was to be transacted at the March meeting. A great deal depended upon the selection of those whom they wished to be at the head of affairs this year, and he hoped the members would muster strongly, not only at the monthly dinner, but also at the meeting afterwards. Members must also at this meeting submit any alte- rations they desired to be made in the rules, and he himself would move " that the same members be ineligible for the offices of Captain and Hon Sec for more than three years consecutively," and " that the usual business of the March meeting be transacted for the future in February, the word February to be substi- tuted for the word March in Rules 6, 7, 12, 13, and 15;" and" that Rule 11 be expunged.''— The chairman then observed he had informed the members at the beginning of this year that he had performed the duties of captain sufficiently long for the benefit of the club and himself. He thought it was time a younger man undertook the duties of the office, and he, therefore, begged to resign his post, assuring them that he should not alter his intention. They would, therefore, at the next meeting have to elect a new captain, which was an additional reason for their attendance in large numbers.— Mr Schlotel having obtained leave to move at the March meeting that the committee be em- powered to make a thorough revision of the Jaws of the club, such THE RING. FIGHTS FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.— The history of the Cham- pionship of England, with the Appendix up to the end of 1860, may now be obtained at our office in one volume, price 5s, instead of 7s 6d for the two volumes. THE CHAMPIONSHIP. MACE AND THE UNKNOWN.— THE BELT.— On the subject of this match we have received the following letters:— DEAR BELL: I have searched in vain in your columns this week, but cannot find a word about the Championship. No men- tion is made of a deposit, or any attempt to announce the name of the coming man. I do not see the fun in making a mystery of these matters. It is no wonder that the public are disgusted and suspicious, looking at most of the modern mills as public- house gags. Although nothing in a business way, however, is mentioned, I see in another column an advertisement headed " Great Excitement, Sensation, Presentation Extraordinary," & c, in which it appears that Jem Mace, who falsely styles himself Champion of England, is to be presented with a cup by the hero (?) of a late lunacy inquiry, and that the tickets for admission are to be 5s and 2s 6d. & c. This game is, no doubt, more congenial as well as profitable to these degenerate members of the P. R. in the present day; but their old supporters shake their heads and won- der if the Champions of old condescended to these means of raising the wind, or stooped to be under such inglorious patronage. I hope to see in your next that Torn King, or somebody else, has had the manliness boldly to avow himself and let us hear no more of the " Unknown humbug."— Yours, & c, OLD DRAGOON. Feb 17, 1863. MR EDITOR : The title " Champion of the World," openly as- sumed by Jem Mace, is what is now popularly termed a myth, and old- world people are apt to get disgusted with such high- sounding nonentities. He was fairly beaten in his last trial for the Championship, and by a man who, after " conclusions" have been tried with the Unknown, may ( I don't say he will) do the like again. Besides, the venture with Joe Goss cannot be over- looked, and, though that struggle is not for the Championship, should Goss win, which is thought by many not either impracti cable or improbable, Mace would not then be champion of the world, but only champion of the London Ring, a title at present not much to brag of. There are many men anxious to try their mettle with Mace, such as Ryall, young Caunt, and no doubt many others; and when he has conquered at least one of the many aspirants to the honour he has so unscrupulously ap- propriated, he may then adopt the much- coveted title, but not till then. Tom Sayers behaved quite differently. He certainly took the style and title of champion, but he did not do so till he had a perfect and incontrovertible right thereto. He was not, like Mace, a beaten man when he assumed the office. The fact is, the Championship is vacant, as you have repeatedly told the pub- lic, and it remains for a conqueror to appear and claim this much- coveted honour, whether in the person of Mace or any other is a matter of total insignificance. In the meantime a little more hu- mility in Jem's present position would appear more graceful and more becoming. Somebody has said— " They ttiat staad high, have many blasts to shake them; And, if they tall, they dash themselves to pieces." Surreptitious honour is not an enviable commodity, and it is to be hoped that this epistle may open the eyes of Mace to his true position in public estimation. The writer has been a reader of Bells Life and many other sporting journals for a great many years, but during that period none of the good men and true who have aspired to and held the Championship ever indulged in such vaunting and vainglory as Jem, and probably he may be none the worse of being reminded that the prize and title he so much covets, and which he at present so openly assumes, is neither his by right of conquest nor of courtesy; he only holds it by passive sufferance, and adopts it by an over- estimate of his own capabili- ties.— Yours, & c, A HATER OF PSEUDONYMS. Liverpool, Feb 16, 1863. We have only a few words to say on the subject of these letters. In the first place, we did not mention the Championship last week for the simple reason that there was nothing new to say there anent, and space just now is far too valuable to be devoted to the discussion of probabilities. As to the advertisements of Jem Mace, or " any other man," with them we have naught to do. If Mace thinks it enhances his importance to dub himself Cham- pion of the World, a title which no one recognises as existing, he must please himself, and if he can obtain presents of gold cups, it is not for us to blame him. This is the age of puffery and self- assertion, and Mace in his advertisements simply follows the ex- ample of many tradesmen of a different character, whose adver- tising notices are to the full as bumptious and assuming as those of the would- be Champion. We have over and over again stated that he is not the Champion; and if in face of this declaration the public choose to accept his own description of himself, we cannot help it. Mace, we understand, has purchased a circus, with which he means to tour it through England, and we have been asked whether he is to take the belt with him. Our reply to this is, certainly not. We have promised to lend it to Tom King for his benefit at Newcastle on Baturday next, after which it will be returned to us, and with us, at the request of the donors, it will remain until after Mace's engagement with the Unknown, when it will be handed to the winner. As to who this Unknown may be we are as much in the dark as ever, and fully agree with the " Old Dragoon" that the mystery is a monstrous absurdity. In our opinion, it is now more likely to create a suspicion that there is some double dealing than that it is founded on any valid reason. Some people go so far as to say there is no Unknown at all, but on this subject we must be con- tent to wait until the expiration of the three months, when the mysterious one promises to reveal himself. The next deposit of £ 25 a side is to be staked at Jack Hicks's, King's Arms, High- street, Whitechapel, on Thursday next, when we trust something may occur which may enable us to set at rest any suspicions as the bona fides of the match. THE BELT.— As will be seen above, we promised to lend the belt to Tom King to show at a benefit he takes on Saturday, Feb 28, at Newcastle- on- Tyne, and, in order to perform this pro- mise, we wrote to Mace to return it to our office ; but on Friday received a note from him, coolly refusing to do so until after a presentation of a cup to him on Tuesday, Feb 24, when he in- tended exhibiting it himself. Now, this is in direct opposition to the terms on which the belt had been lent to him, as he was dis- tinctly given to understand that he was merely to exhibit it at any sparring benefit he might have This condition he has already, we find, broken— more than once— and boldly announces his intention of doing so again. We are, therefore, more than ever confirmed in our determination not to lend the belt in future. King says he will not again ask for it until he has won it in fair fight, and begs us to assure Mace that, if there is an Unknown, and Mace licks him, he will once more have to try con- clusions with Tom, to prevent the belt being again wrested from him. Our course with Mace is clear, until the belt is delivered up no advertisements of his house, his presentations, or any of his performances shall be inserted in our columns. FIGHT BETWEEN BOYLE AND TURNER.— These men met in the Hull district, on Tuesday, Feb 17, to fight for £ 10 a side. Turner, who was in fine condition, weighed lOst 61b, while Boyle, who was anything but fit, weighed I2st or thereabouts. It seems to have been a disgraceful affair. Only three rounds were fought, in favour of Turner, but in the last he seems to have struck Boyle while in the act of falling, the blow not reaching its destination till he was on the ground. Boyle's friends claimed a foul, and broke in the ring, ill- treated the referee, assaulted Turner and his seconds, and created a great disturbance. They also removed Boyle from the ring. The referee, Charles Stannard, has written to us to say that when first appealed to he said " fight on,'' but that subsequently he was intimidated into giving another decision, on the faith of which Boyle was taken from the ring. He still adheres, however, to the original decision, and considers that as Boyle was removed from the ring contrary to that decision, Turner is entitled to the stakes. In this opinion we entirely con- cur. The first was the only legitimate decision, and as the subse- quent proceedings were the doings of Boyle's own friends, he must take the consequences. The stakes have been therefore awarded to Turner. TOPPER BROWN AND HARRY BURGESS.— These men were to have fought on Tuesday, Feb 17, at lOst 21b, for £ 100 a side, on the Liverpool Circuit. They went to scale on Monday Feb 16, at the appointed time, and both seemed in good condition. Brown was well within his weight, but unfortunately for Burgess when he took his seat, he found the balance on the wrong side. He thereupon divested himself of his milling togs, and seated him- self on the machine in pur is naturalibus. This, however, did not help him, as the beam was still against him, and it even now re- quired seven penny pieces on the wrong side to make matters square. Under the circumstances Brown claimed forfeit, to which he is, of course, entitled. The monej7 shall be sent when he forwards his address. 8. Melineux ( alias Slasher) and R. Nutter of Hill Top, West- bromwich, met on Monday, Feb 16, at a snug spot, to fight an off- hand match, for £ 10. Considering that the men had only a few days' preparation, their condition was pretty good. They got at once to work, and a most determined fight took place, Nutter getting first blood, knock down blow, and winning the fight in 20 rounds, 32 minutes, the Slasher never having a chance. Mr Squires, of the Man in the Moon, Colchester- street, White- chapel, sent 5s, a fortnight back, for Tom Oliver, towards paying for the ropes and stakes seized by the police at Hartley's late fight. We forgot to acknowledge it at the time. SIMON FINIGHTY.— Mr Editor: may I be allowed to call the attention of the public, through you, to the following disgraceful conduct of Simon Finighty, who was backed to fight Hartley a few weeks ago. I have been a friend to Finighty for some years, and have clothed, fed, in faet been as a father to him, and always had a good opinion of him until this last encounter, when I was induced, in the hope of doing him good, to again take him in hand. E paid £ 13 towards the battle money, besides several sums lent to Finighty before and after the fight. I found him in clothes, asad in fact kept him entirely in all things he required; bat, to my jitter astonishment, after making an appointment with him to call spon the stakeholder and draw the battle money ( the encounter, ag you are aware, havieg terminated in a draw), which appointment fae did not keep, I found upon inquiry he had ob- tained the mosey and left London, leaving myself and his other friends and backers to get our money the best way we can. My object ia troubling you is to warn the sporting public against the like tricks on Finighty's part for the future; and, in con- clusion, I beg to be allowed to remark that if such eonduct is tolerated, the downfall of the Sing will be speedily accomplished, as it is utterly impossible to attempt anything like supporting such men, and I trust the P. B. A. will not lose sight of this in- stance of flagrant injustice on the part of one of its members. Apologising for the length of this communication, I am. yours, & c, T. B., Feb 20. J. HOLMES AND J. PUGH.— These midland district men have made good £ 3 a side to D. Roberts of Dudley, who is final stake- holder, for their match, at catch weight, for £ 10 a side, whieh comes off on March 17. A further deposit must be made to Mr Ayres, Dragon Inn, Dudley, on Monday, Feb 23. Mic M'CABE AND PAT DUFFY.— These Birmingham men are matched at 7st 101b, for £ 10 a side. A deposit for the same is placed in the hands of our correspondent, and the men meet on Wednesday evening, Feb 25, between eight and ten o'clock, at Mr King's, Prince of Wales, Great King- street, to draw up articles. BALDOCK AND GANNON.— These lads staked £ 2 10s each at Jemmy Shaw's on Tuesday. The next deposit is to be made at Mr Hatswell's, Red Lion, St John- sfcreet- road, on Thursday next. WILMER AND WOLF.— Wilmer has staked another £ 2 10s for this match, and was much disappointed that Wolf did net wait on Friday to sign articles. He will be prepared with articles next Friday, between two and four, at our office, when he hopes Wolf will be present. A match has been made between Bill Fielding and Jerry Regan to fight, for £ 25 a side, at lOst 121b. £ 1 a side is now in our hands, and they meet on Wednesday evening, Feb 25, at Jemmy Welsh's, Griffin, Church- street, Borough, to draw up articles and make a further deposit. DREW AND YOUNG SAM.— These lads have again staked £ 2 10s each in our hands. They must bring £ 2 10s each on Friday, Feb 27. It is proposed by Sam's friends to postpone the day of fight- ing for a week, as it stands at present for the wedding day of the Prince of Wales. Perhaps this may suit the backers of Drew. REARDON AND SHIPP.— These men again staked £ 5 a side on Thursday, Feb 19, at Mr Ward's, Ironfounders' Arms, Greenwich, and are to post £ 5 each on Thursday, Feb 26, at the Greenwich Pensioner, Bow- lane, where Shipp will be glad to see his friends before going into training. Young Rooter and T. James ( Ginger) of Birmingham are matched to fight at catch weight, for £ 10, to come off on Monday, March 9. A further deposit for the same to be made at Hastings's, King's Arms, Moor's- row, on Monday Feb 23. HARRY ( BODGER) CRUTCHLEY' AND HARRY ALLEN.— These Birmingham men are matched to fight at 9st 12lb, for £ 25 a side, in twelve weeks from signing articles. They meet on Monday, Feb 23, at Brettle's, White Lion, Digbeth, to draw up articles. HEFFERAN AND GODDARD.— These men have made their money good, and fight on Wednesday, March 4. They go to scale on Monday, March 2, at Mr Milsom's, Orchard- street, Westminster. HARRISON AND FRAWLEY.— These men have staked a small deposit to fight for a fiver a side, in the same ring as Dutch Sam and Drew. They make a further deposit, of £ 2 each at Mr Saunders's, Latimer- road, Notting Hill, on Monday, Feb 23.); A match has been made between Jack Connor and Young Tyler, both of Hammersmith, to fight, for £ 25 a side, at catch weight. £ 2 has been staked at Mr Bullock's, Wheatsheaf, New- road, and they meet there to draw up articles on Monday, Feb 23. Goss AND MACE.— The next deposit of £ 30 to £ 20 for this im- portant match is to be ppsted on Wednesday next, at Mr Tupper's, Greyhound, Webber- row, Waterloo- road. RILEY AND GREEN.— We have received £ 2 10s this week from Green for this match, but nothing from Riley. We cannot insert challenges from unknown men unless pro- perly authenticated. Neither can we in future insert acceptances of challenges where no address is given by the challenger, unless under peculiar circumstances. George Fletcher ( the Derby Lad) has staked £ 1 in our Sheffield reporter's hands to fight any of the following men:— Young Potts of Sheffield catch weight, for £ 15 or £ 25 a side; Andy Godfrey of Hull at 8st, for £ 25 a side, between home and home; or Young Short can be on for the same amount. A deposit staked in our reporter's hands, and articles sent to Mr G. Birley's, British Royal Artillery, Princess- street, Attercliffe- road, Sheffield, will ensure a match. First come first served. Jonas Fox ( the Young Phenomenon), lately returned from America, now residing at Heckmondwike, and proprietor of the American Casino, Heckmondwike, is open to fight- any man in the world, at 9st 61b, for £ 25 a side, to be left open for £ 50 a side, in six months from the first deposit, and the Editor of Bell's Life to be stakeholder; to fight in the London circuit. Fox has sent us £ 1 as a deposit. Young Jackson ( Pemberton's Novice) will fight Posh Price of Birmingham, at catch weight, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side, and allow him £ 2 to fight in the London district; Bell's Life to be stake- holder. By sending articles and £ 5 to Bell's Life office the match can be on. Unless this suits, he hopes Posh will drop further challenges. Bill Ryall, seeing that Tweddle and Young Broom cannot come together, has sent £ 5 as a deposit to fight Tweddle, for £ 100 a side, at list 4lb ; to fight the day before the Championship of the Thames is rowed for. By covering the money down, and sending articles to Ryall's house, Broad- street Tavern, Broad- street, Islington, Birmingham, the match will be made. Swaddy Rees of Bristol will fight either of the following men : — Hickin of Wolverhampton, or Blount of Hands worth, at 8st4! b; or any other man in England, at the same weight, for £ 25 a side, and take reasonable expenses to go away from home to fight. A deposit with Belt's Life, and articles to Rees, at the Pilgrim Ta- vern, Tucker- street, Bristol, shall be immediately attended to. Young Tierney of Birmingham will figlit Co wlishaw of Derby at 7st 81b, for £ 25 a side, to come off halfway between home and home, or will give White of Halesowen 31b and fight him, instead of 7st 81b, at 7st 111b, for the like amount. If a deposit is sent to Bell's Life, and articles to Tierney, at Mr Clark's, White Swan, Water- street, Birmingham, a match can be made. Ted Brown of the Leeds Arms, Hull, has a Novice, who never fought, for a shilling, he will match to fight A. Godfrey of Hull, on his own terms, for £ 25 a side, open for £ 50, at 8st 61b. To fight in the London Ring, and by sending a deposit of £ 2 10s to Bell's Life he can be on immediately, and articles to the Leeds Arms, High- street, Hull, Tommy Hackett, hearing that Hefferan and his backers are talking about making a match with him, will only be too proud to have a friendly match, and will box Hefferan, win or lose with Goddard, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side, at 7st 41b, or any man at the same weight. By leaving a deposit at Bell's Life office, or calling at G. Brown's, a match will be made. Bill Adson of Holloway will fight Barrett of Kingsland, at catch weight, for £ 25 a side. He has left £ 1 in our hands to make a match, and, as he means fighting and not bouncing, will meet Barrett at George Brown's to draw up articles on Wednesday night, Feb 25, between eight and ten. J. Fox of Heckmondwike will fight J. Moran of Daw Green, and allow Moran to be at catch weight and Fox to be at 9st 61b, for not less than £ 25 a side, and as much more as he thinks proper, in four months from the first deposit. By sending a deposit to Bell's Life, and articles to Fox, Moran will ensure a match. Bill Thomas of Liverpool will fight Collins ( Room's Novice) of Birmingham, at 9st 61b, or catch weight, for £ 10 a side, or any man in Birmingham, at 9st 81b ( who has never fought in a prize ring for £ 10 a side), for the like amount. Money ready at Morris Roberts's, Leopard Inn, Dale End, Birmingham. George Harding of Birmingham will fight Evans of Coventry, at 7st 2lb, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side, or any one else at the same weight. Articles sent to H. Moore, Queen's Arms, Aston, and £ 5 to Bell's Life, will ensure a match. Bingey Rose of Hyson Green will fight Piggy Wolfe of Not- tingham, at lOst, for £ 25 a side, or left open for £ 50. Money ready any night next week, at the Lord Nelson, New Radford, Mitchell- street. Henry Edwards of London ( now in Birmingham) ( Critchley's Novice) will give Pevin the first chance, and fight him at 8st 101b, for £ 10 a side. Money at Critchley's, the Odd Fellows' Arms, Bread- street, Birmingham. Peter Morris ( Light Weight Champion) will make a match with any one in the world at 7st 101b or 8st, for £ 100 or upwards. A deposit sent to Bell's Life, and articles to the White Lion, Dig- beth, Birmingham, will ensure a match. A gentleman will be at Mr Bowers's, Leopard Inn, Goode- street, Birmingham on Monday and Tuesday evenings, Feb 23 and 24, pre- pared to make a match for J. Fox of Birmingham to fight Dollar White of Halesowen at 8st or 8st 21b, for £ 25 a side. Ned Phelan of Birmingham will fight Moran of Dewsbury, Paddy Marley of St Helen's, or Stamp of Norwich, at 9st 61b, for £ 15 or £ 25 a side. If a deposit is sent to Bell's Life and articles to Morris Roberts, Leopard Inn, Dale End, a match can be ensured. W. Dunn, of the Queen's Arms, Sheepcote- street, Birmingham, has a novice he will back to fight any one in Birmingham who has never fought for £ 5, at 7st 81b, for £ 10 a side. Money ready as above. G. Richards of Tipton will fight Fred Morgan at catch weight, for £ 10 a side. Money ready at J. Bellingham's, Black Horse Inn, Tipton, or at Fleet's, Cross Keys Inn, Dudley Port, at any time. Bob Travers wishes to have one more shy before finally re- tiring, and will fight any man breathing at 9st 121b, for £ 200 a side. A match can be made by staking a deposit with us, and calling at Bob's own house next Friday, Feb 27. Young Broome can be matched against any man at list, for £ 100 a side. Broome means business, and will be glad to hear of a customer at Bob Travers's, Sun and Thirteen Cantons, Castle- street. Mr D. Biggerstaff, of the Two Brewers, White Lion- street, Pentonville, has a novice whom he will match to fight any novice in the world at 7st 121b. Money ready at the above house on Tuesday, Feb 24. Jack Baker of Mile End will fight D. O'Rourke or Young Helfick, from 7st 81b to 7st 121b, for £ 15 or £ 25 a side. Money ready at Mr BiggerstafPs, Two Brewers, White Lion- street, Pen- tonville, on Tuesday, Feb 24. Bill Brown of Salford will fight Tommy Kelly of Bradford, at catch weight or list 61b, for his own sum. By sending a deposit to Bell's Life, and articles to Bill Brown, Railway Inn, Chapel- street, Salford, a match can be ensured. Jack Garrett will fight White of Halesowen, at 9st 101b, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side. Money ready at C. Bridgen's, Talbot, Cradley Heath. Jack Parkinson will fight any man, at lOst 10lb, for from £ 25 to £ 50 a side. Money ready at Jack Rook's, Whittington and Cat, Great Brook- street, Birmingham. Bill Ryall has a novice he will back to fight any lad in Birming- ham, at 8st 41b, for £ 10 or £ 25 a side. Money ready at Bill Ryall's, Broad- street Tavern, Broad- street, Islington, Birmingham. Posh Price of Birmingham will fight Kelly of Dewsbury at lOst 121b, or catch weight, for £ 25 a side. Money ready at White's, George and Dragon, Barr- street, Bt George's. Tom Allen of Birmingham will fight Rowe of Coventry at 9st 61b, or catch weight, for £ 25 a side. Money ready at White's, George and Dragon, Barr- street, St George's. Mr Nightingale of the Ram Inn, Sniithfield, Birmingham, will match Bob Davis to fight any lad in Birmingham, at 7st 101b, for £ 10 a side. Money ready as above. Tom Tyler will fight Young Dove of Twig Folly, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side, at catch weight. A match can be ensured by Dove leaving a deposit with us. Bob Travers will match Dehany against any novice, at catch weight, for £ 25 a side. Money ready at Bob's own house. TOM KING'S COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT AT NEWCASTLE.— King, the conqueror of J em Mace, has a grand complimentary benefit tendered to him on Saturday evening, Feb 28, at the Music Hall, Nelson- street, Newcastle- upon- Tyne. The room is so spa- cious that it will hold 3,000 spectators. A committee of gentlemen have arranged to conduct the proceedings for the Champion, who will exhibit the Belt. In addition to the other first- class amuse- ments of the evening, King and Young Broome will set- to for the wind- up. King will stay at Mr Donald's, Grainger Hotel, New- castle. Shocker Shipp intends taking a benefit at Bristol, on March 2, previous to his going into strict training to fight Patsy Reardon, when he will be assisted by Boss Tyler and Mickey Gannon, and several others of the London Fancy. The wind- up between Bos Tyler and Shocker Shipp. Harry Gregory intends taking a sparring benefit at Nat Lang- ham's, the Mitre, St Martin's- lane, on Tuesday, Feb 24, when he will be assisted by all the Mitre troupe-, the wind- up between Harry Gregory and Job Cobley. PRESENTATION TO JEM DILLON.— A silver cup is to be given to the brave Jem Dillon on Wednesday night, Feb 25, at Nat Langham's, the Mitre, St Martin's- lane. Dove and Lead take a joint benefit at Mr Richardson's, the Blue Anchor, Church street, Bethnal Green, on Monday, Feb 23. ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.— In future all advertisements fer this department of Bells Life in London must reach our office on Thursdays, before four o'clock, or th6y will not be inserted until the following week. They must not exceed seven lines in length, or they will be charged double, and so on in proportion for every succeeding seven lines. Young Reed, professor of the noble art of self- defence, at Jem Burn's, the Rising Sun, Air- street, Piccadilly, gives private lessons daily, from twelve till five, and from eight till ten in the evening. Gloves and every requisite provided. Gentlemen attended at their own residences. Gloves, dumb bells, and all gymBastic imple- ments forwarded to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of a remittance. Young Reed can also be heard of at Owen Swift's, Tichborne- street, Haymarket. OLD TIMES REVIVED.— Old times revived at Jemmy Shaw and Son's old far- famed sporting establishment, the Queen's Head Tavern, Windmill- street, Haymarket. Boxing in reality on Saturday evening, Feb 21. Some first- rate boxers will display the manly art in all its branches. On Monday evening, Feb 23, the new spacious ring will be opened to the public generally. On this occasion the new arena will far surpass any other, as it is the oldest established academy of the present age. Far greater im- provements are in contemplation. A grand sparring entertain- ment on Wednesday evening, Feb 25, for the benefit of little Paddy Gibbins, who has broken his collar bone. On this occa- sion the whole of Jemmy's troupe of professors have faithfully promised their aid. A bumper is sure. Private lessons given in the noble art by the youthful Jemmy himself; also the young Champion, at any hour, day or evening. Gentlemen attended at their own chambers, if required. The private class held for ama- teurs every Thursday evening in the private saloon. Gentlemen wishing to join can inquire at the bar, and receive information of both senior and junior at home, glad to see all old and new friends. The canine exhibition and small toy dog show this evening, Feb 22, promises to surpass anything of the kind this season; entrance free to the publio generally. The all England ratting sweepstakes, for handsome prizes, comes off on Tuesday evening, Feb 24, at nine o'clock precisely. Plenty of sport will follow with large ferrets, & c. Above 300 fresh barn rats in Jemmy Shaw's possession for public or private sport. Come early. Grand harmonic soiree at Jemmy Shaw's on Wednesday evening, Feb 25. Mr Kent and Mr Clifton have kindly promised to preside with their aid m< 1 interest. The joint benefit for the principal sparrers and boxers of promise comes off on Wednesday three weeks. The Caledonian Hall, M'Donald's 8cotch Stores, 27. Long- acre, will be opened this evening, Feb ? 2, for a show of toy dogs of all kinds. President, Mr Hinchliff; vice, Mr Wolmington, who will show his prize stock dog, Jumbo. The members of the London Canine Club, held at the above house, will show their prize dogs and their silver collars, being the largest number of solid silver collars ( namely, sixteen) that, has ever been awarded by any club connected with the canine fancy in London. W\ M'Donald will show his stock of matchless Maltese dogs, and others that will be exhibited at the monster show to be held at Cremorne, the arrangements for which are progressing most sur- prisingly. W. M'Donald returns his thanks to the numerous sup- porters who attended the match on Thursday, Feb 12, and assures those gentlemen that all future meetings of the same kind will be conducted upon the same principle of respectability. W. M'Donald has some toy dogs of all kinds for sale, and stock dogs kept of almost every description. The ladies' saloons opened as usual. THE NEW DRUM, ST MARTIN'S- LANE.— This truly sporting house is nightly crowded in order to discuss the past, present, and future, to partake of the good things provided by the ever watch- ful host, and to witness the mimic fight within the roped arena, under the superintendence of the scientific and still enthusiastic Cobley, assisted by that gallant pugilist, Jem Dillon. Fun, frolic, and harmony every evening, the latter conducted by the cele- brated Piping Bullfinch, Phil Benjamin, who will, on Saturday, Feb 28, give his favourite morceaux, " Your Molly has never," and " You all knew Tom Moody ;" this is a treat which should not be missed. Next week, in addition to the usual attrac- tions, there will be a great gathering, in order to witness the pre- sentation of the silver cup to Jem Dillon, on the evening of Feb 25. Never was a token more worthily bestowed than on this gallant boxer, and doubtless many will mark their appreciation of his gallant conduct in his late fight with the brave Patsy Reardon, by rallying round him on this interesting occasion. Mace will show his Windham Cup, and wind- up with Jem Dillon. BLUE ANCHOR, ANCHOR- STREET, CHURCH- STREET, SHORE- DITCH.— The success of this, the largest sporting establishment ia London, is proved by the immense patronage bestowed, for which the proprietor, Mr Richardson, and his able collaborator, Mr G. Woody, wish to thank their patrons. Good English boxing every Saturday on a regular roped stage, like the " Fives Court" of old, in one of the finest halls in London, fitted up at great expense ; seats for 500 gentlemen in comfort; conducted by G. Crockett, civil, obliging, and the most scientific professor of the day. Mr G. Woody, noted as a trainer, gives lessons in health free. All " knows" in sporting in the Ring ; can " tip the wink" of the Unknown for the Championship, and dispenses good things at a reasonable figure with suaviter in modo quite refreshing. Har- mony in the ascendant. On Wednesday, Feb 25, grand monstre concert, free ; chairman, Mr Reece, faced by the renowned con- certina player. BOB BRETTLE AND HIS TROUPE IN DUBLIN.— The celebrated Bob Brettle ( with P. Morris, Champion of Light Weights, Bodger Crutchley, and the renowned Johnny M'Grave) will be at the Mechanics' Theatre, Dublin, on Feb 25 and 27, will give the noble art, and set- to in fighting costume. Brettle will show his splendid belt, the finest in the world, and all his other tro- phies, cup, bowl, & c. They will appear at the Circus, Mary- street, Cork ( lessee, Mr Hogein), for six nights, the first on March 2. They will also appear at the Curragh Encampment Theatre on Feb 26 and 27, and give three exhibitions. These will be the finest demonstrations of boxing ever witnessed, and will be a rare treat indeed for the admirers of the art of self- defence on the other side of the Channel. P. Morris will be prepared to make a match against the world, at 7st 10lb or 8st, for £ 100. THE OLD RAM INN, SMITHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM.— This old house has now regained the position so long lost through neglect, & c. Mr Nightingale begs respectfully to return his sincere thanks for the support that has already been given him, and to assure his many friends that his ales ( home- brewed) and his foreign dis- tilled wines are of first- rate quality. The large room open this and every Saturday evening for public sparring, conducted by Young Robert Davies, who is open to fight any novice in Bir- mingham, for £ 10 a side. 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 ne has added a saloon for the convenience of gentlemen joining his large room; also a new roped ring, upon a raised stage, which is open for public sparring on Saturday and Monday evenings, under the superintendence of that scientific boxer, Mic M'Cabe. Private lessons at any hour. A first- class bagatelle table, tistiana, & c, to be seen at the bar. Best of wines, spirits, ales, & c. The Champion of Champions, the father and founder of the present school, Jem Ward. An extraordinary association of ideas! How strange is the mutability of human affairs ! Within a few doors of a house celebrated for many years for the landlords in succession, namely, Gregson, Tom Belcher, and Tom Spring, the last of that school, our old friend Jem Ward, is about to pitch his tent atthe Six Cans and Crown ( nearly opposite Chanceiy- Iane), Holborn. The opening is postponed to Saturday, Feb 28, 1863. Professor Welsh, D'Orsay of the P. R., host of the Griffin, Church- street, Borough, begs to inform gentlemen that he is always to be found at home to teach the noble art of self defence in all its branches. Tips for all forthcoming events to be had at the bar. Sparring every Saturday evening, conducted by G. Hen- ley and Young Harrington. Gloves, & c. A glove encounter will take place on Saturday, Feb 28, for £ 1 a side, between two little ones. BOB TBAVERS'S, THE SUN AND THIRTEEN CANTONS, CASTLE- STREET, LEICESTER- SQUARE.— Bob returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public, also to Alec Keene, for their sup- port since opening his large room for harmonic meetings. On Wednesday, Feb 25, the chair will be taken by Nat Langham, faced by Young Broome. Gentlemen wishing to be taught the noble art can meet with every accommodation. Lessons from twelve till two, and from four till nine, with the strictest privacy. Professor Morris Roberts of the Leopard, Dale End, Birming ham, informs his pugilistic friends that he has added to his estab- lishment an immense room capable of seating 1,000 persons, which he intends opening for public sparring every Monday and Saturday night, and for the first time on Monday, March 2. Wines and spirits are of genuine quality; the cigars must be smoked to be appreciated. The Leopard is indeed the palace of the people. T. Cooper, of the Market Hall Tavern, Bell- street, Bull- ring, Birmingham, begs to return thanks for the patronage he con- tinues to receive, and informs his sporting friends that he exe- cutes commissions on all forthcoming races. His country friends will find the best of ales, porter, wines, & c, with good beds and comfortable quarters. His gallery of well- known sporting cracks will be found worthy of a visit. Fistiana, & c, to be seen ou ap- plication at the bar. Tom Sayers the Great— we " shall not look upon his like again"— still reigns pre- eminent at the Royal Britannia Theatre, where, every evening, as Clown in the pantomime of " Abon Has- san," he is justly welcomed with deafening applause, girded with the Champion's Belt, costumed as on Farnborough Field, and as- sisted by the learned mules, Barney and Pete, in the sensation betting scene. Hundreds are nightly refused admission. Jack Hicks, King's Arms, Whitechapel- road, begs to inform his friends that he has made great alterations in his spacious sparring saloon by erecting a commodious gallery and ropedlfeage for boxing every ' Monday and Saturday evening, conducted by Jemmy Keefe; also on Friday evening, Feb27, an harmonic meeting will be held, on which occasion Jem Ward ( ex- Champion), late host of the above house, will preside, faced by Mr Pilbrow. At G. Brown's, Bell, Red Lion Market, Whitecross- street, sparring every Monday and Saturday evening, under first- rate management. Harmony every Tuesday evening. Next Tuesday evening, Feb 24, the chair will be taken by Mr T. Drummond, faced by Mr J. Regan, assisted by a host of friends. Provident Society every Wednesday evening. Mr D. will attend this evening at the above. Young Ben Caunt, of the Coach an d Horses, 90, St Martin's- lane, in returning his thanks to the public for their aid in assist- ing him, announces that on Saturday evening, Feb 21, Young Broome will take the chair, faced by Young Ben, when a good night's amusement may be expected, as both are to sing for a wager. The only house in London for genuine Nottingham ale. RABBIT COURSING— ROSE AND BRIT.— The match, for £ 10 a side, the best of 21 courses, 60 yards law, between E. Titten- sor's Rose and J. Price's Brit ( both of Tunstall, Staffordshire), is to come off at Knutsford, Cheshire, on the 23d Feb. When our reporter wrote Mr Hoiden held £ 5 each. T. Anderton of Wigan has matched his bitch Dinah against J. Fronce's Busy of the same place the best out of 21 courses, 50 yards law, for £ 5 a side. Mr H. Hamer has received £ 2, and the re- mainder is to be staked on the day of coursing. To come off at the Volunteer Inn Grounds, Turton Bromley Cross station, near Bolton- le- Moors, on Monday, Feb 23. First rabbit dropped at one o'clock. A sweepstakes of 10s each will take place at the above grounds, Turton Bromley Cross station, Bolton- le- Moors, on Monday, March 9, by 24 dogs of 201b weight ( 4oz allowed^ the proprietor will add £ 1 to the sweepstake, to be divided in prizes, first prize £ 10, second £ 2, third £ 1. The first deposit of 2s 6d each to be paid on or before Monday, March 2, at the Vo- lunteer Inn Grounds, and the remaining 7s 6d on the day of coursing. LILL AND FAN.— On account of the match between S. Swift's Lill of Longton and J. Worthy's Fan of Sneyd Green, 11 out of 21 courses, 60 yards law, for £ 10 a side, Mr Hoiden has now received £ 3 10s each. The contest is to take place on March 9, at the Bull's Head, Gorton, near Manchester, and £ 1 10s a side addi- tional is to be staked on Feb 24. PIGEON FANCY.- The club, held at Peter Crawley's, Queen's Head, Duke- street, Smithfield, on Monday evening, Feb 2- 3 will be the first night of marking the birds for their fly. At the har- monic meeting on Thursday evening, Feb 26, Mr Dan Lizars will be chairman, faced by Mr Sherriu. This house is within five minutes' walk of the Farringdon- street station. A show of pigeons will take place at Mr Milsom's, the White Horse, Orchard street, Westminster, this evening, Feb 22. Chair Mr Tom Lee of Paddington, faced by Jem Gibbons of Westmin- ster. Mr Milsom will exhibit the massive silver snuff- box which he intends to give to be flown for by young pigeons, on Whitsun- Monday, when he hopes that all who intend to enter will be pre- sent to aid in drawing up articles. A mule match takes place on the same evening, for £ 2, between Bungay Wilson of Westmin- ster and Joe Holmes of Lambeth, at eight o'clock. Mr Milsom has a goldfinch he will sing ones and twos in the mouth, for from £ 1 to £ 5 a side, against anything in the world. On this occasion the Flying Dutchman, accompanied by all the Fancy, will attend. A show of pigeons will take place at J oe Lebeau's, Coopers Arms, 8t Leonard's- road, near the East India Docks, on Feb 22. Chair taken by Mr Hawkes, faced by Mr Cole, who will show his black and dun horseman, and a private gentleman will show his black, blue, and yellow horseman pigeons. „ The chair will be taken at six o'clock. BIRD FANCY.— The return mule match from Mr D. Ives's, of the Three Merry Boys, Fore- street, Lambeth, will take place this evening, Feb 22, at Mrs Loekwood's, White Lion, 118, Drury- lane. Birds to be on the nails at seven o'clock. Several goldfinch matches will be sung. The return goldfinch match comes off' at Mr Friswell's, Two Brewers, Gun- street, Friar- street, Blackfriars- road, on Wednes- day, Feb 25, between Mr F. Champion's bird and Mr Lucas's of Bethnal Green- road, for £ 1 a side. Birds to be on the nail at eight o'clock precisely. Mr F. will sing some mules and goldfinches, one in the mouth, fair lead and finishes, against any in London. T. Lee, of the Red Lion, Sclater- street, Brick- lane, has a chaf- finch he will back to sing against any chaffinch, fair lead and finish, for £ 5 a side; or he will match a goldfinch to sing two in the mouth, on the same terms. CHANGE RINGING.— The Sheffield 8t Peter's Company of Change Ringers ascended their tower on Feb 10, and succeeded in ringing 1,863 changes of Stedman's caters, in lh 24min, by the following ringers, viz, R. Daft treble, T. Hattersly 2, T. Whaley3, C. Walker 4, J. Lomas 5, G. Wilson 6, J. Bandford 7, J. Walker 8, R. Heald 9, J. Heald tenor. Composed and conducted by J. Lomas. Weight of tenor, 41ewt. The Sheffield St Peter's company of change ringers ascended theirtower on Feb 11, and succeeded in ringing on their fine peal of 10 bells 1,863 changes of Stedman cators, in lh 24min, by the following ringers:— R. Daft treble, T. Hattersley 2, T. Whaley 3, C. Walker 4, J. Lomas 5, G. Wilson 6, J. Sandford 7, J. Walker 8, R. Heald 9, J. Heald tenor. Composed and conducted by J. Lomas. Weight of the tenor 41cwt. BILLIARDS— A match of 1,000 up, for £ 25 a side, will take place 011 Monday, March 2, at the Eyre Arms, St John's Wood, between Mr W. Dufton, the late winner of the Cup at Saville House, and Mr G. Hall, the former giving 350 points. Play to commence at seven p. m. Admission, front seats 5s, back ditto 2s 6d, obtainable of Mr Dufton, or Mr Hall, at the Eyre Arms. 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. SWIMMING-— W. Woodbridge seeing that H. Gardner has not succeeded in getting a match on in still water, will back Young Regan, to take one length start in ten lengths of the Lam- beth Baths, to swim in two months, for £ 10 a side; or Young Williams can be accommodated on the same terms. Mr Donovan, in answer to H. Gardner, says he will swim him as many lengths of the Lambeth Baths as Gardner chooses, for £ 50 a side, and the admission money to go towards the Lanca- shire fund. If this will suit, a deposit sent to Bell's Life will ensure a match. JONES AND WILLIAMS.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 2 a side. The next deposit wiil be of £ 5 a side. 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 22, 1863. PEDESTRIANISM. NOTICE TO ADVEBTISEBS.— In future all advertisements for this department of Ball'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. FEBRUARY. 21,23.— Handicap race, 140 yards, £ 20 and other money prizes, Fenham 23.— Gray and Mills - 200 yards, £ 10 a side, Garratt- lane. 23.— Pursell and Wright— 100 yards, £ 10 a side. High Park, Fenton. 23.— Beeby and Burke— 300 yards, £ 26 a side,. Fenham Park, Newcastle, Burke to have four yards start. 23.— Deerfootto run 11J miles within the hour, for £ 50, Brompton. 23.— Coleman and Holden— to walk five milesround Aston Cross Ground £ 6 a side. 23.— Groundwell and Pawson— 150 yards, £ 10 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds. 23.— Dudley and Walters— 250 yards, £ 10 a side, Four Crosses, near Cannock. 23.— Several races, for a silver cup, silvsr snuff- box, rings, & c, Hackney Wick, for the benefit of H. Andrews. 23.— Bennett and Lund— to run a mile, for £ 25, Hyde Park, Sheffield. 23.— Buckley and Whittle— 130 yards, £ 25 a side, Salford, Buckley to have one yard start. 24.— Brighton and Tuck— 880 yards, £ 25 a side, Garratt- lane. 24.— Baron and Giles— 100 yards, £ 5 a side, Brompton. 24.— Crudgington and Riley— 120 yards, £ 10 a side, Wandsworth. 25.— Hatley and Thompson— to run three miles, £ 25 a side, Hackney Wick, Thompson receiving 200 yards start. 28— Medlev andNuttaR— 440 yards, £ 25 aside, City Grounds, Man- Chester. 88.— Davis and Shaw— 120 yards, £ 10 a side, Moss Rose, Mscclesfield. 28.— Lee and Thompson— to run a mile, £ 10 a side, St Thomas's, Stan- ningley. 28.— Proctor and Spence— 120 yards, £ 10 a side, Victoria Grounds, Leeds, 28.— Albison, Mills, Sanderson, and White— to run a mile and a quar- ter, £ 25 a side and the Champion Cup, Hyde Park, Sheffield. 28.— Belton and Norris— 120 yards, £ 10 a side, Halshaw Moor, near Bolton. 28.— Bailey and the Woolwich Noyice— 440 yards, £ 5 a side, Garratt- lane 28.— Elton and Taylor— 440 yards, City Grounds, Manchester. 28, March 2.— All England 120 yards handicap, for money prizes, Dil- lington Park, Barnsley. 28, March 7.— Novice Handicap, 140 yards, for several money prizes, Higginshaw Ground, Oldham. POST OFFICE ORDERS for Deposits, in which the EDITOR OF BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON is made stakeholder, must be made payable to " WILLIAM CLEMENT," at the Post Office, Strand, and addressed to this office. CHRIST CHURCH ( OXFORD) SPORTS. The annual sports of the members of Christ Church took place on their new ground, IfHey- road, on Tuesday, Feb 17, and were attended by a large number of members of the University and citizens, who were kindly admitted on presenting themselves. The weather was of an unusually brilliant character for this season of the year, and added much to the enjoyment of the occasion. The sports commenced punctually at the tii- ne set down on the card, viz 12: 30, with a Plat Race of 100 Yards, heats: First heat, 1 entries: The following, however, only came to the scratch:— G. W. Barnett, F. A. Bowyer, H. W. Devas, the Hon G. T. Kenyon, and T, W. Master. A good race, ending in favour of Mr X) evas by a short distance, Mr Master second. Second Heat: Three only of the seven named on the card ventured to contest this heat, Which after a good race resulted in Mr L. Rawstorne beating Mr Moffat second, and Mr J. G. Swainson. The final heat between the first and second in the previous races was won by a quarter of a yard by Mr Master, who turned the tables on Mr Devas. Time, 12 seconds.— Throwing the Cricket Ball: Competitors H. E. Bull, ° S. G. Inge, D. Moffat, and O. Mordaunt. MrMordaunt ( 101yds Sin) 1, Mr Moffat ( 93yds 1ft) 2. Although Mr Mordaunt was successful in carrying off the prize, his throws were very far from straight. Considering the object of throwing the cricket ball— furthering the ends of cricket— we think straightness should be considered as| well as distance, and we would recommend in all future competition of this kind the allotment of a certain space for the fall of the ball. — Hurdle Race, over 10 flights, 120yds. First heat: G. W. Bar- nett, F. A. Bowyer, F. G. Inge, H. W. May, W. E. Medli- cott, D. Moffat; won easily by Mr Bowyer, Mr Medlicott second. Time, 19sec. Second heat: E. M. Moore, the Hon H. C. Need- ham, L. Rawstorne, C. Reid, E. Ripley, C. A. Rebarts, F. G. Swainson ; won easily by Mr Reid. Time, 20sec. Final heat: Mr Reid took the lead soon after starting, and eventually won by half a yard, Mr Medlicott pressing him severely at the finish. The distance was completed in this heat in 16fsec.— Running High Jump : Tie between Messrs G. W. Barnett and E. L. Bur- ton, both having become exhausted in their endeavours to surpass each other ; height, 4ft lOin. The following also competed :— F. A. Bowyer ( 4ft 8in), W. F. Campbell ( 4ft 7in), W. E. Medli- cott ( 4ft 5in), E. M. Moore ( 4ft Sin), the Hon H. C. Needham ( 4ft 4in).— Flat Race, quarter of a mile : G. W. Barnett, W. C. Benett, H. W. Devas, H. S. Fraser, J. G. Leigh, W. C. Master, D. Moffatt, O. Mordaunt, R. J. Mure; won by Mr Master by one yard and a half ; Mr Fraser second.— Eunning Long Jump: Entries, G. W. Barnett, F. A. Bowyer, H. E. Bull, L. Maude, D. Moffatt, E. M. Moore, the Hon H. C ( Need- ham, C. Reid, and J. Round. J. Round ( 15ft 9in) 1, E. M. Moore ( 14ft llin) 2.— Hurdle Haoe, 250 yards, 12 flights: Starters, F. A. Bowyer, H. Gosling, F. G. Inge, L. Rawstorne, W. E. Medlicott, J. Round, E. C. York. H. Gosling 1, J. Round 2; won by four yards. Time, 40sec.— Throwing the Hammer : F. A. Bowyer, D. W. May, W. E. Medlicott, D. Moflatt, C. Reid. D. Moffatt ( 53ft Sin) 1, C. Reid ( 43ft) 2.— Flat Race, one mile: W. C. Benett, H. 8. Fraser, D. Moffatt, O. Mordaunt, C. Swainson, Lord Wil- loughby de Broke. This race was regarded as a certainty for Mr Eraser, who had the best of it nearly throughout, but stumbled and fell just after passing the pavilion at the straight run in, enabling Mr W. C. Benett, who had gone a steady pace from the onset, to become an easy winner; Mr D. Moffatt second. Time, Smin 32sec.— The Sack Race, in which 10 contended, was won by Mr Rawstorne, Mr Hall second. This race afforded much amuse- ment.— Steeple Chase: H. Gosling, J. P. Nash, J. Round, Lord Willoughby de Broke. The course was very severe; the runners, after numerous stiff fences and brooks, in which all became im- mersed, having to breast a stiff ploughed field with a tremendous ascent. Mr Gosling, the favourite, had the race all his own way, and came in a winner by a long distance, not much the worse for his arduous task. The distance, about If miles, was accomplished in 9min; J. Round vecond.— Consolation Stakes of 200 yards, for non- winners; six started; Mr Devas 1, Mr May 2; won easily. Time, 24sec.— An amusing Donkey Race, won by Mr W. R. Far- quhar, ended the sports, which were under the superintendence of the following gentlemen, to whom the greatest credit is due for the excellent arrangements of the day :— Stewards: L. Raw- storne, H. S, Fraser, O. Mordaunt, J. Round, T. W. Master. Starter: Mr Eden. Judge: Rev H. A. Pickard. PEDESTRIANISM AT BROMPTON. MILLS AND MOWEB.— On Monday, Feb 16, these celebrated pedestrians met at Mr Roberts's Ground to run their match of one mile, for £ 50 a side. From the high position they hold among pedestrians, the race was looked upon with more than ordinary interest, and, although the admission fee was one shilling, nearly 600 spectators assembled to witness the result. On the merits or antecedents of the men it would be almost superfluous to expa- tiate, as the name of Teddy Mills, now familiarly called " Young England,'' is well known throughout the length and breadth of the land. His opponent, C. Mower of Dereham, in the county of Nor- folk, though not possessing so great a metropolitan fame, is a pedes- trian who has acquired much provincial celebrity; his greatest feat, however, was his defeating Siah Albison ( the quickest mile runner on record) in a one mile match, Dec 22, 1860, at the Copenhagen Grounds, near Manchester, on which eccasion he outstripped his fleet- footed antagonist by about eight yards, covering the distance in 4min 24sec. From the foregoing we are fully justified in say- ing the present match was looked forward to with an unusual intensity of excitement by all true lovers of pedestrianism. At the time appointed for starting— five o'clock— both men made their appearance on the ground in running costume, and in the best possible condition. On the signal being given to " go," the men darted away without the slightest delay, Mower with a trifling advantage of a yard or so, which he maintained through- out the first lap ( quarter of a mile); during the second lap he somewhat increased the gap betwixt himself and adversary, and at the finish of the half mile led by fully two yards; at the same time, to the " practised" eye it was evident that Mills was '' biding his time" to put on the steam, which he most effectually did when about a thousand yards of the distance had been traversed. At this portion of the race he shot like an arrow from a bow ahead of the Norfolk man, for the remainder of the contest kept in- creasing his advantage, and eventually ran in the winner by up- wards of 30 yards, performing the distance in 4min 33sec. Time: Eirst quarter, lmin 2sec; second quarter, 2min Usee; third quarter, 3min 20sec; and the entire distance in the space above mentioned. The odds at starting were 5 to 4 on Mills, but from the moment he got the lead 3 and 4 to 1 were freely offered, with no takers. The day was beautifully fine, and everything passed off with perfect satisfaction. The winner Can have the stakes at our office on Thursday, Feb 26, at twelve o'clock. On Monday, Feb 23, that extraordinary man " Deerfoot,'' the Aboriginal North American Red Indian, runs his great match of 11^ miles in one hour, for £ 100, and it is worthy of remark that no other man ever attempted such a task. The proprietor of the ground has had it accurately measured ( the circuit of the course is exactly 440 yards), and hopes that all will see for themselves, and not cavil hereafter. As the arrangements made by " Deer- foot" prevent him staying in this country after May, those who wish to avail themselves of the chance of seeing this " modern wonder" should come early, as the start cannot be delayed after four p. m. Every preparation has been made for the comfort of spectators; police will be in attendance, and the admission will be only Is., reserved places extra. [ The Editor of Bell's Life has received the whole of the stakes.] SHEFFIELD AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. QUEEN'S HOTEL, SHEFFIELD.— On Monday and Tuesday, Feb 16 and 17, there was a numerous attendance of the lovers of out- door amusements present on this ground to witness the great All England Handicap Race of 190 yards, for money prizes amounting to £ 30, given to be run for by Mr C. Whitworth, of the Cup Inn, Market- street, and Mr H. Phcenix, the proprietor of the ground. One hundred and thirty- two runners had entered, and out of that number forty- two accepted the handicapper's award; out of the latter number, however, there were thirteen absentees. The competitors were divided into eleven heats, four being in the first nine, and three each in the other two. For several days prior, and particularly on the first day of the handi- cap, a good deal of betting took place, a lot of the runners being backed at very small prices, whilst 20 to 1 and 30 to 1 could have been obtained about some. The prizes were divided as follows:— £ 25 for the winner, £ 4 for the second, and £ 1 for the third. Mr W. Barber having been selected to fill the office of referee, and Mr J. Britain, the pedestrian, that of starter, the bell was rung for the ground to be . cleared, which having been accomplished, the running commenced with— Lot 1: W. Hayes 45, 1; W. Webster 44, 2; W, Metcalf of Liverpool 41, 3; W. Dean 45, 4. A good race, won by a foot.— Lot 2 : S. Somersett 48,1; a dead heat between E. Senior of Skelmanthorpe 42 and G. Reaney 46; T. Sherdon 44, fourth. Won by a foot.— Lot 3: J. Simmonite 47,1; T. Bolton of Heckmondwike 40, 2; J. Knight of Littlemoss 38, 3. Won by a yard and a half.— Lot 4 : J. Turton of Arnold 39,1; G. Bailey of Harvest- lane 46, 2; H. Lee 47, 3. Won, after a very close struggle, by a foot only.— Lot 5 : 8. Marsland 45, 1; J. Barnes 41, 2; F. Littlewood 42,3. Won easily by several yards.— Lot 6: M. John- son 49,1; R. Price of Middlesborough 44, 2; T. Crosswaite of Leeds 38, 3; E. Scott 50, 4. Won by three yards; the latter was put back two yards for starting before the pistol was fired.— Lot 7: W. Timperley 46,1; W. Almey of Arnold 38, 2. Won by half a dozen yards.— Lot 8: W. Wilcoek of Redbank 34, and T. Hayes 40, ran a dead heat, although Wilcock, we are convinced, could have won by several yards. Ultimately, Hayes walked over,— Lot 9: D. Binns of Harding 42, 1; G. Woodcock 44, 2. Won easily by four yards.— Lot 10: J. Hilton of Ashton 40, walked over.— Lot 11: H. Webster of Liverpool 37, walked over. The winners of the above heats were drawn again on Monday evening, at Mr C. W. Whitworth's, Cup Inn, Market- street, in three heats, to run off on the following day, Tuesday, Eeb 17, at half- past two o'clock. We subjoin the results :— Lot 1: W. Timperley 46 yards start, 1; J. Turton of Arnold 39, 2 ; W. Hayes 45, 3. A good race, won by a yard and a half.— Lot 2: D, Binns of Harding 42, 1; J. Simmonite 47, 2. Won by a couple of yards; Simmonite was put back two yards for starting before the signal was given, otherwise we think his chance would have been a very good one.— Lot 3 : S. Marsland 45, 1; S. Somersett 48, 2; M. Johnson 49,3. WOH easily by three or four yards. After the usual rest, one hour, the three successful winners of the previous heats again toed their respective marks, to run off for the prizes, which were awarded as follows:— First prize, £ 25, to W. Tim- perley ; second, £ 4, to S. Marsland; and the third, £ 1, to Binns. Betting: 7 to 4 and 2 to 1 on Timperley, and 5 to 2 agst Marsland. A capital start was effected, Marsland, if anything, getting rather the best of it, but Timperley was never caught, and landed him- self an easy winner by two" or three yards. Erom the straight- forward manner in which this handicap was conducted it ap- peared to give general satisfaction to all parties. HYDE PABK, SHEFFIELD.— On Monday, Eeb 16, Mr L. Hig- gins, the landlord of the Hen and Chickens, Castle Green, Shef- field, gave £ 2 to be shot for in a handicap at 5 birds each on the above ground, the entrance being Is each, and 10s to accept, single guns lfoz of shot, double guns ljoz of shot; the £ 2 being added to the acceptance. The following gentlemen contended:— J. Woodhead single 20, W. Pinkerdike s 20, G. Wilson s 18, W. Brown double 18, J. Bullock single 18, W. Bulleck s 18, C, Han- niwell s 21, F. Beckers s 19, G. Bower s 18. The following killed four each:— Woodhead, Brown, and Pinkerdike, and divided the money, £ 6 10s. Mr W. Bailey of Sheffield officiated as referee. We understand that it is the intention of Mr Higgins on a future day to give a good stake to be shot for, of which we shall give due notice. ALL ENGLAND 235 YABDS HANDICAP RACE.— Mr W. Pitts, of the Old Black Boy, Bailey- lane, Sheffield, will give £ 23 to be run for on Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17, at Hyde Park, . Sheffield. Entrance Is 6d, and 2s to accept. All entries to be made as above, or at Hyde Park, on or before Tuesday, Feb 24. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. ALL ENGLAND 130 TCABDS NOVICE HANDICAP RACE AT HYDE PABK. SHEFFIELD.— Mr J. Kirk, of the Norfolk Arms, Norfolk- street, Sheffield, will give £ 12 to be run for on Monday and Tues- day, March 30 and 31. Entrance Is, and 2s to accept. The en- tries will remain open until March 10. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. THE ONE MILE AND A QUABTEB RACE FOB THE CHAMPION CUP AT HYDE PABK, SHEFFIELD.— CHEAP TBIP FROM MAN- CHESTER.— A special train will leave Manchester at one o'clock on Saturday, Feb 28. Tickets, 3s, can be obtained at the follow- ing houses:— J. Holden's, White Lion, Long Millgate," Manches- ter; G. Hardy's, B. Onley's, H. Bates's, Newton Heath; G. Par- kinson's, Three Crowns, Rochdale; Mr F. Taylor, innkeeper, Glossop; Mr J. Saville's, Oldham ; and Mr W. Swann's, Ashton. The train will call at Guide Bridge and Glossop ( fares from Glossop 2s 6d), returning from Sheffield at 7: 30 p. m. SANDERSON AND MILLS.— When our reporter wrote Mr J. Dar- ley of Sheffield, the stakeholder, had received the whole amount, £ 25a sfde, for the race of one mile and a half and the Champion cup. The race, according to articles, was to take place at Hyde Park, Sheffield, on Saturday, Feb 21. THE ONE MILE AND A QUARTER RACE FOB THE CHAMPION CUP AT HYDE PARK, SHEFFIED.— For this race, which takes place on this ground on Saturday, Feb 28, in which the following celebrated pedestrians contend, S. Albison ef Bowlee ( the Cham- pion), J. Sanderson of Whitworth, E. Mills of London, and J. White of Gateshead; the stakeholder, Mr J. Darley, has received the whole amount of the stakes, £ 100. LUND AND BENNETT.— For the mile race, for £ 25 a side, w, hich comes off at Hyde Park, Sheffield, on Monday, Feb 23, between B. Lund and A. " Bennett of Leeds, the final deposit must be made at J. Darley's, Green Dragon, Fargate, Sheffield, at twelve o'clock at noon. The men are reported to be well up to the mark, and a good race is expected. On Easter Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7, Mr J. D alley, of the Green Dragon, Fargate, Sheffield, will give £ 35 to be run for, distance 300 yards. Full particulars will be given in next week's Bell's Life. GREAT ALL ENGLAND 195 YARDS HANDICAP.— Messrs Whit- worth and Phcenix will give £ 30 to be run for at the Queen's Hotel Grounds, Sheffield, on Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7. Entrance 2s each, and 3s 6d more to accept. Entrance to be made at C. Whitworth's, Cup Inn, Market- street; or at H. Phoenix's, Queen's Hotel Grounds, Sheffield. PIGEON SHOOTING.— On Tuesday, Feb 17, the usual sweep- stakes of 10s each was shot for by J. Woodhead, J. Gregory, M. Gregory, W. Wragg, T. Fell, C. Hanniwell, T. Dyson, T. Vickers, G Dungworth, H. Brown, W. Mate, W. Swift, W. Froggatt, T, Burch, D. Allen, and H. Barker, at 4 birds each, single guns standing 21yds with lfoz of shot, double guns 19yds with lioz of shot. Messrs M. Gregory, J. Gregory, Fell, and Wragg killed all and divided. A match for £ 5 a side was shot the same day be- tween J. Gregory and F. Beckers, at 10 birds each, 21yds rise, loz of shot, and 60 fall, Gregory won, killing 4 to Beckers's 2 out of 9. PIGEON SHOOTING HANDICAP AT HYDE PABK, SHEFFIELD.— THE PRINCE OF WALES'S MARBIAGE.— In honour of this event, which takes place on Tuesday, March 10, Mr J. Boothroyd, pro- prietor of the above ground, will give £ 5 to be shot for, at 7 birds each, single guns l § oz of shot, double guns 1 foz of shot. Entrance Is each, will close on Wednesday, March 4. Acceptance 10s each, to close on the day of shooting, at twelve o'clock. The £ 5 will be added to the acceptance money. Entries to be made at Mr L. Huggins's, Hen and Chickens, Castle Green, Sheffield ; or W. Bailey's, near the new barracks, NEWHALL.— RABBIT COUBSING.— On Monday, Feb 16, a match for £ 10 took place between Thompson's Jacquese and Beardsley's Tett, the best of 21 courses, Tett receiving two dead rabbits. . Jacquese won, getting 11 to Tett's eight. The same afternoon Mr J. Phcenix, of the Ball Inn, Pond- street, Sheffield, gave £ 3 10s to be run for by dogs of all sizes; entrance 3s each, dogs 17j inches high 2s. 38 dogs entered. The first prize (£ 2 10s) was won by Hobson's Dutch, Mr Harvey's Rose got the second ( 15s), and Mr Smith's Spark the third ( 5s). RABBIT COUBSING AT CBEMORNE.— On Monday, Feb 16, Mr J• Barker, of the Greyhound Tavern, Pinfold- street, Sheffied, gave £ 3 108 to be run for by dogs of all sizes, entrance 2s each; dogs not exceeding 17| in to enter for Is 6d. 36 dogs entered. The first prize, £ 2 10s, was won by Colton's Poney; the second, 15s, by Syddall's Gyp, and the third, 5s, by Smith's Fly. RABBIT COUBSING AT CBEMORNE.— Mr J. Barker, of the Grey- hound Tavern, Pinfold- street, Sheffield, will give £ 3 10s to be run for on Monday, Feb 23, by dogs of all sizes. Entrance 2s 6d each, dogs 17| in to enter for Is 6d, to be made as above at one o'clock, and run at two. A good supply of rabbits on hand. PEDESTRIANISM AT BIRMINGHAM AND DISTRICTS. ASTON CROSS GROUNDS.— Not a match of any kind worthy of public notice has taken place at these grounds during the week, but on Monday, Feb 23, at half- past twelve o'clock ( the early hour is named owing to Birmingham Steeple Chases), J. Holden of Walsall and the veteran Coleman of Birmingham will toe the mark to walk five miles round the grounds, for £ 6 a side. Mr Coates referee. Both men have actively trained for the event, and a well- contested match is anticipated. YEW TBEE GBOIJNDS, WALL HEATH, DUDLEY.— On Monday Feb 16, there was a good sprinkling present to witness the 100 yards match, for £- 5 a side, between P. Martin and S. Wright ( both of Westbromwich). Betting at even money, Wright for choice. After dodging for full 15 minutes at scratch, they got away ; Martin, with a start of a yard and a half, made the run- ning throughout, and went in a winner by two yards. C. NEWEY AND R. ROUND OF DUDLEY.— These men were set down to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, en Monday, Feb 16, at the above grounds, but they did not make their appearance. A. Campbell and a Novice met on Monday, Feb » 16, near Stew- poney, Stourbridge, to run six score yards, for£ 5 aside. Betting: 2 to 1 on Campbell, who took the lead, and ran in an easy winner by two yards. J. WALTEBS AND W. DUDLEY ( BOTH OF CBADLEY).— These district men have made their money, £ 10 a side, good to Mr J. Fellows, who is final stakeholder and referee, for the 250 yards match, which comes off on Monday, Feb 23, at the Four Crosses, near Cannock. The men to be at scratch between twelve and two o'clock. Both men have actively trained for the event, and a clip- ping race is anticipated. J. JOHNSON AND W. BRAZNALL.— These district men are matched to run 100 yards, for £ 5 a side, at Aston Cross Grounds, on Monday, March 2. Mr B. Nuttall © f Burntree final stakeholder. Men to toe the scratch at one o'clock. THOMAS AND WEBB— T. Thomas of Tividale and S. Webb of Kate's Hill have signed articles to run 120 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Aston Cross Grounds, on Monday, March 9. Mr W. Challing- worth of Dudley final stakeholder. HABTSHOBNE AND JONES.— G. Hartshorne of Ison Green and T. Jones ( alias Brushey) of Birmingham are matched to run six score yards, for £ 10 a side, Jones to receive one yard start inside. To come off at Aston Cross Grounds, on Monday, March 9. £ 1 a side is down in the hands of Mr Tailby, who is final stakeholder and referee, to be made into £ 5 a side on Monday, Feb 2- 3. The men to start by mutual consent, in 20 minutes, or go by report of a pistol. The man going before the pistol is fired to be put back one yard each time. HODSON AND WEBB.— Young Hodson of Birmingham and S. Webb of Kate's Hill are matched to run six score yards, for £ 5 a side, at Aston Cross Grounds, on Monday, March 2 ; Webb to have one yard start. T. Rogers of Daisey Bank and E. Jones of Willenhall must make a further deposit for their 120 yards match, for £ 5 a side, to the final stakeholder, Mr Stanley, on Monday, Feb 23. The match comes off at Aston Cross, on Monday, March 2. YSUNG LOWE OF LONDON.— We understand that the final deposit was made good to the stakeholder for Lowe to walk one mile round Aston Cross Grounds in 8J minutes, on Monday, March 2. T. Jones of Birmingham informs Totty of Walsall that he will run hirn from six score yards up to one mile, for £ 10 or £ 25 a side ; or T. Thomas of Tividale can be on with four yards start in 120, for the like sums. Money ready at T, Welch's, Three Horse Shoes, Oldbury. Young Taylor of Birmingham will run Draper 120 yards, with three yards start, or four yards in 200 ; or take three yards in the like distance of Catlin of Lincoln ; or he will run D. Andrews 150 yards with four yards start, or T. Beech 120 yards level, or H. Shaw 100 or 120 yards level, for £ 5 or 10 a side. Money ready at the White Bwan, Stower street, Lower King Edward's- road. Young Popplewell of Birmingham, who has never won more than a sovereign, will take 10 yards start in a quarter of a mile, or 20 yards in half a mile of P. Yardley of Birmingham, or El- well of Brierley Hill; or J. Beet or B. Horton can have a match for a quarter or half a mile level; either match for £ 5 a side Money ready either Saturday or Monday night, Eeb 21 and 23, at Mr Levison's, Spirit Vaults, High- street. P. Yardley and Gurley must make a further deposit for their mile match, for £ 10 a side, on Monday, Feb 23, at Twigg's, Malt Shovel Inn, Palmer- street. POWEBS AND YABDLEY.— The quarter of a mile match, for £ 5 a side, which stood to come off on Monday, March 9, is off, Powers having forfeited the money down. T. ROBERTS AND H. SHAW.— The next deposit for the 10 miles match, for £ 10 a side, between these Birmingham men, must be made on Monday, Feb 23, at Parson's, Red Lion, Hall- street. BLAND AND SMALLEY.— These Birmingham men must also make a further deposit for their 20 miles walking match, for £ 10 a side, at Hasting's, King's Arms, Moor- row, on Monday, Feb 23, where they also agree as to increasing the stakes. Coleman ( the Veteran) will walk Alex Graham from two to six miles, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. Money ready at White's, George and Dragon, Barr- street, St George's. Mr Peacock, of the Nelson Inn, New- street, Westbromwich, will be obliged to S. Totty of Walsall to return the money to him that he holds over from the late match with Knight and Walker, at Aston Cross Grounds. Ben Lowe will walk Coleman for six days, the one that walks the farthest distance to take the money, the match to be for £ 10 a side ; or if Coleman is not satisfied with his late defeat, Young Lowe will walk him one mile, and give him 20 yards start, for £- 5 a side. An answer through Bell's Life attended to. HAREWOOD ARMS, LEEDS, AND NEIGHBOURHOOD. SATURDAY, FEB 14.— GREAT KNUB AND SPELL MATCH NEAB HALIFAX.— PEAESON AND GREENWOOD.— Peat Holes was the great scene of attraction to- day, and as the day progressed the numbers increased until there could not be far short of 10,000 persons present to witness a game at knur and spell between J. Pearson of Farsley and R. Greenwood ( alias Bob a Jumps) of Hebden Bridge, for £ 25 a side. When two o'clock had passed, the time of the mills closing, hundreds were to be seen in every direction making towards the sccne of action. A greater lot of roughs were never seen. Erom the commencement of the game to the finish Pearson was assailed on all sides with all kinds of interruptions but being actually struck, and, if there was the slightest chance of a dispute respecting the distance of any knur sent by him, the referee gave way to what the roughs suggested. This was the case particularly in the 29th rise. Pearson sent his knur, which scored a 10, but, from the crowd about it ( and Green- wood only sending a 7 irritated them beyond measure), it was some time before it was found. The referee ordered him to go over again, and then he only got a 9. At the commencement of the game Pearson was the favourite, and was never more than five scores behind his opponent during the whole of the match ; when they had completed their 29th rise they were even in scores. In the 30th rise Pearson scored 10 and Greenwood 7, Pearson win- ning the game by 3 scores. During the game he sent eleven tens, nine nines, six eights, and four sevens— total 267. Green- wood sent nine tens, twelve nines, six eights, two sevens, and a four— total 264. JOB ( ALIAS NELLY) PEARSON.— Having heard that R. Green- wood is dissatisfied with his late defeat at knur and spell, Pearson will play him again, either at Doncaster, Wakefield Heath, Car- digan Arms, Leeds, or Wibsey Slack, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side. A match can be made any time at Mr G. Bennett's, St Thomas's Grounds, Stanningley. KNUB AND SPELL.— Mr Woolfoot has received articles and £ 1 a side for a match at knur and spell between W. Taylor of Bram- ley and J. Taylor of Radley, to play 30 rises each, for £ 10 a side. To play at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds, on Monday, March 9. STABLES AND PEABSON.— A match has been made between Kirk Stables ( the champion) of Wortley and Job ( alias Nelly) Pearson of Farsley to play a game at knur and spell, for £ 25 a side, Pearson to receive 18 scores in 30 rises. Mr G. Bennett of Stanningley has received the first deposit, which was to be in- creased and articles drawn up at his house on Friday, Eeb 20. The match is at present fixed to be played at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds, on Monday, March 23. TAYLOB AND DENISON.— The match between these men to play at knur and spell, for £ 10 a side, is progressing, and is fixed to come off at the Cardigan Arms on Monday, March 9. RABBIT COUBSING.— On Tuesday, Feb 17, about 800 persons paid for admission into theenclosure of the Cardigan Arms, Leeds, to wit- ness a rabbit coursing match between W. Sunderland's bitch Lill and J. Pollard's bitch Lady, who had been matched to run the best of eleven courses at rabbits, for £ 10 a side. A great amount of interest was manifested by the spectators, amongst whom a fair amount of money was invested on the event. Lill was the favourite; betting commenced at 3 to 2, and closed at 3 to 1 on her. The courses were only indifferently contested, Lill getting six in succession, and therefore won the match without Lady ob- taining a single rabbit. Mr Woolfoot officiated as stakeholder FLY AND CBUMB.— Mr Woolfoot, Harewood Arms, Leeds, has received articles and £ 5 a side for a rabbit coursing match, the best of 21 courses, between J. Kenyon's bitch Fly of Brighouse and F. Sheppard's dog Crumb of Clecl& eaton, for £ 10, SO yards law. The remainder of the stakes to be made good on the day of run- ning, at the house of Mr Woolfoot, not later than one o'clock, when each party is to produce fourteen live wild rabbits to the satisfaction of the referee. The winner to take all the rabbits alive and dead. Each to drop his own rabbits. The referee to find a man to slip the dogs. To run at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds', on Saturday, Feb 28. SNOB AND BESS.— The deposits due for the rabbit coursing match between these dogs, the best of 21 courses, continue to be made good. They are to run at the Cardigan Arms, Leeds, on Saturday, Feb 28. CANINE.— KETTLEDRUM AND SPOT.— Mr G. Bennett has re- ceived articles and £ 1 a side for a match between W. Lamb's dog Kettledrum of Hunslet and J. Riley's dog Spot to run 200 yards, for £ 15 a side, Kettledrum not to exceed 241b, Spot at catch weight, and to have four yards start inside. Both dogs are to be shown to Mr Bennett en Saturday, Feb 21, that he may pass the same dogs on the day of running. Either party bringing a wrong dog to run to forfeit the money down. A deposit, making £ 7 10s a side, to be made on March 7, aud the remainder before half- past four o'clock on the day of running. To run at five o'clock. Either party refusing to run at that hour to forfeit the money down. To be run at St Thomas's Grounds, Stanningley, Saturday, March 21. SALFORD BOROUGH GROUNDS. SATURDAY, FEB 14.— BEDDOW AND WILLCOCK.— The engage- ments of G. Beddow ( formerly of London) and W. Willcock of Manchester have been so frequent upon the chief pedestrian courses of the latter city for some time past, as to cause the men, as well as many of their performances, to be well remembered by even occasional visitors. To their match of to- day, however, little interest seemed to attach, as, though the afternoon was very fine, only about 230 persons were present. The agreement into which Beddow and Willcock had entered was to run 300 yards, for £ 25 a side, Willcock having five yards start inside, Mr G. Hardy, of the Rising Sun, Swan- street, Manchester, being stakeholder and referee. The pedestrians competed upon the straight course, starting from near the entrance gate in Regent- road ; but the en- tire absence of speculation must be our apology for not naming which man enjoyed the honours of favoritism, for we did not see a single shilling wagered on the result, neither did we hear the slightest desire expressed to do so. Soon after toeing their re- spective marks a start took place, and no change whatever occurred in their positions on the journey, Willcock ( with five yards start) keeping in advance all the way, and going in an easy winner by four yards. In preparation for this event, Willcock had taken his preliminary breathings at Appleton's, on Newton Common, attended by Job Smith of Manchester. WHITTLE AND BUCKLEY.— Another deposit, making £ 20 each now down, has been handed to Mr G. Hardy of Manchester, on account of the race of 130 yards, for £ 25 a side, between E. Whit- tle of Chorley and J. Buckley of Tonge- lane, near Middleton, the latter to have one yard start. The match is to be decided at these grounds on Monday, Feb 23, between three and four o'clock. Mr Hardy to be referee. HANCOCK AND BEDDOW.— Mr G. Hardy, of the Rising Sun, Manchester, now holds £ 20 each for the match between J. Han* cock of Salford and G. Beddow of London, to run 180 yards, for £ 25 a side, here, on Saturday, the 14th of March. The stakeholder has also been appointed referee. ASHTON AND MITCHELL.— A. Ashton and T. Mitchell ( respect- ively of Bolton) were to have met here on Saturday, Feb 21, to decide their engagement to run 160 yards, for £ 20 a side. Mr A. Attenbury had been appointed referee and stakeholder; £ 15 each was in his hands, and the men were to have been on the mark at four o'clock. WHITTLE AND Cox.— Mr B. Piatt of the White Lion, Man- chester, has now received £ 10 each on account of the race of 140 yards, for £ 25 a side, between E. Whittle of Chorley and T. Cox of Coventry, which is to come off at these grounds on Saturday, March 7. Mr Piatt has also been selected to fill the office of referee. MOLE AND HANCOCK.— Mr A. Attenbury is now in possession of £ 10 each for the match between G. Mole of Walsall and J. Hancock of Salford to run 100 yards, for £ 25 a side, here, on March 9. The stakeholder will also act as referee. BOLTON AND NOBBIS.— J. Bolton and J. Norris ( both of Hal- shaw Moor, near Bolton) have now deposited £ 3 each in the hands of Mr A. Attenbury for their race of 120 yards, for £ 10 a side, which is fixed for decision at these grounds on Saturday, Feb 28. THE CHAMPION RUNNING CUP.— Another deposit, making £ 10 each now down, has been paid to Mr A, Attenbury on ac- count of the race of 400yards between G. Beddow of London and J. Nevin of Stockton- on- Tees, for £ 25 a side and the Champion Cup, at present held by Beddow. The contest is to take place here, on Monday, March 2; a referee to be selected on theground. THE CHAMPION WBESTLING CUP.— J. Newton of Staleybridge and J. Howarth of Bury have paid another deposit, thus increas- ing the amount in the possession of Mr A. Attenbuiy to £ 25 each for their match, to wrestle two out ef three back falls in the Lan- cashire style, for £ 50 a side and the Champion Cup, at present held by Newton. Neither man is to exceed 7 score 21b weight, and Mr A. Attenbury has been empowered to nominate the re- feree. This important event was originally arranged for decision at these grounds on Saturday, Feb 28, but in consequence of two pedestrian contests being then fixed to come off, Newton and Howarth have agreed to postpone their match until Tuesday, March 10. A Great All England Pedestrian Handicap, distance 100 yards, will take place at these grounds on Saturday and Monday, March 21 and 23; first prize £ 20, second £ 2, third £ 1; entries Is 6d each, to be made by Tuesday, Feb 24, and acceptances, 2s 6d each, the week following, at Mr G. Hardy's, Rising Sun, Swan- street, Manchester ; or at the Borough Inn, Regent- road, Salford. COPENHAGEN GROUNDS, MANCHESTER. TUESDAY, FEB 17.— A rabbit sweepstakes for dogs of all weights was decided here this afternoon, the names of 24 ani- mals having been enrolled as competitors. The attendance of spectators was good, and the first prize was carried off by Brad- bury's Nelson, a dog named Bill Lang running up. A MATCH FOR DEERFOOT.— G. Martin having publicly stated in our columns that Deerfoot, prior to leaving England in May, is open to rim any man 10 miles, for £ 25 a side, P. Stapleton of Mosley, near Ashton- under- Lyne, has left £ 5 in the hands » f Mr T. Hayes, the proprietor of these grounds, to make a rnatoh upon those conditions, and he will also allow Deerfoot £ 5 for expenses. The race to come off on the Copenhagen course, Manchester, on March 28. If articles, accompanied by a deposit, are forwarded to Mr Hayes or Mr Holden, Manchester, a match will be ensured at once. SYKES AND INGHAM.— Charley Sykes and J. Ingham ( both of Manchester), two ancient candidates for a niche in the pedestrian temple of fame, were to have met here on Saturday, Feb 21, for the purpose of contesting the distance of one mile, for £ 10 a side, Mr T, Finch, of that city, being stakeholder and referee. The whole of the money had been deposited, and the veterans were to start between three and four- o'clock. THE 335 YABDS HANDICAP.— The list of acceptances for this handicap, which is fixed for March 7 and 9, will close on Tuesday, Feb 24. Eirst prize £ 20, secend £ 2, third £ 1. The acceptances to be declared at the grounds, and stamps will be received as cash. WRESTLING.— Mr Holden has now received £ 5 each for the en- gagement between T. Isherwood of Quereton and J. Chadwick of Burnley to wrestle two out of three back falls, Lancashire fashion, for £ 25 a side, at catch weights, here, on March 21, Mr Hayes, the proprietor of the ground, to be referee. £ 5 each more was to have been put down on Feb 21. MEADOWCBOFT AND BENTLEY.— The wrestling match between J. Meaddwcroft of Radcliffe and J. Bentley of Oldham, the best of three back falls, in the Lancashire style, for £ 25 a side, is ar- ranged for decision here on Saturday, Feb 28, Bentley to wrestle at 6 score 61b and Meadowcroft at 6 score 41b weight. From the fact of the man last- named being the present holder of the cham- pion belt ( though that trophy will not be involved in the forth- coming struggle), the matoh will doubtless be watched with more than ordinary interest. Mr Hayes has been appointed stakeholder and referee, and he is now in possession of £ 15 each. GBEAT SWEEPSTAKES AT RABBITS.— A great sweepstakes at rabbits, of £ 1 each, with £ 2 added, for dogs of all weights, will take place at these grounds on Monday, Feb 23. To run two out of three courses, and finally three out of five. Entry for dogs under 221b weight 10s each. DOG HANDICAP.— During the week which has just closed the canine species have furnished by far the largest source of grati- fication, as well as speculation, to the admirers of the leash, the Great Waterloo Meeting having been held at Altcar, and it at- tracted a considerable number of persons to the splendid estate of the Earl of Beftoxa. At the Copenhagen Grounds, too, though in the presence of a more plebian company, quadrupeds have also held undisputed sway, and their performances have been wit- nessed by tolerably numerous audiences. A short time ago, in consequence of pedestrianism being then at a low ebb, Mr Hayes, with a determination that his patrons should not lack sport, an- nounced his intention to give £ 10, to be run for in a handicap, distance 200 yards, on Saturday and Monday, Eeb 14 and 16. So well were his efforts to provide amusement responded to, that no fewer than 51 dogs were entered, these being classed in 17 lots of three each, and Mr J. Taylor undertook, and impartially dis- charged, the duties of referee. The limited space at our disposal prevents us from giving a detailed notice of the heats, but the fol- lowing are the names of the winners on the first day:— Stansfield's Gip, Cavannah's Spring, Haslam's Posey, Ford's Dart, Fothergill's Venus, Kilgour's Gip, Wormwood's Spark, Booth's Butterfly, Parkinson's bk b Fly, Kershaw's Alice, Entwistle's Sarah, Field- ing's Virgin, Buckley's Tait, Hill's Pink, O'Neil's Bravo, Day's Juno, and Parkinson s bd b Ely. The above winners having again ran off on Monday, Feb 16, the three eventually left in to com- pete for the prizes were Hill's Pink of Whitefield ( 151b, 25 yards), Parkinson's bd b Fly of Rochdale ( 211b, 29), and Fielding's Vir- gin of Oldham ( 17| lb, 26). Fly won the first prize of £ 7 10s, Virgin securing the second (£ 1), and Pink the third ( 10s), CITY GROUNDS, QUARRY GAP, BRADFORD. MONDAY, FEB 16.— There was a very large attendance at these grounds to- day to witness a pigeon shooting match between W. Smith of Kelwick and J. Robson of Blaydon, near Newcastle- upon- Tyne, two of the most celebrated pigeon shooters of the north, at 25 birds each, for £ 25 a side. Smith was the favourite, but very little betting took place but the reverse was the case; upon their respective shots, 3 and 4 to 1 being freely laid on the " gun'' until they had shot half of the game, then both fell off in their shooting" They did not shoot at the whole of their birds. The following is the score:— Smith 16, Robson 14. On Saturday, Feb 14, C. Crosley and Deign shot for £ 10; Crosley won, killing 4 out of 7. SPARROW SHOOTING.— HARDY AND HIS TWELVE OPPONENTS. There was a large gathering on the same day to witness this truly novel match to shoot at 1 bird, and Mr Hardy at 1 by himself, 11 birds each. It was quite evident that there had been regular drill exercise on the part of the twelve, for on coming to the scratch the buffs formed line beautifully, and being ordered by their drill- sergeant " to charge," they did so in a most soldier- like manner, and the order of " shoulder arms" they obeyed to a man. The signal being given by the call of " one, two, three," and the trap pulled at the moment, the retaking of Sebastopol seemed to be taking place at Quarry Gap, for the birds were splendidly killed, and Mr Hardy was beaten by the best of gene- ralship. The gathering of the first bird by Mr H., one of the twelve, was excellent; Mr R. also displayed skill in the use of the tube. KNUB AND SPELL AND THE COUNTY COUBT.— During Christ- mas a game was to have been played at these grounds between two of the Dudley Hill players. Mr Muff, of the Greenfield Inn, was stakeholder, and Mr Hardy ( or whom he might appoint) referee. All being ready, it was evident that one would not com- mence the game, and ultimately left the ground. The stakes, £ 5 each, were handed to the man willing to proceed with the game, The other sued Mr Muff, the stakeholder, for his own money back. The case came on for hearing on Friday week at the Brad- ford County Court. The agreement had been signed by a person for the player with player's consent. The judge said that persons making and signing articles themselves, or ordering any one to do so for them, had subjected themselves to the contract, and, al- though the game did not commence, the stakeholder was justi- fied in giving up the money to the man willing to fulfil the agree- ment. This decision is to the effect that Mr Hardy is justified in taking steps to compel the game to be played, or the person holding out and not consenting to play to forfeit. VICTORIA RACE GROUNDS, LEEDS. SATURDAY, FEB 14.— There were upwards of 800 persons present here to- day to witness the following matches :— CANINE.— DABT AND RATTLE.— This was a match of 200 yards, for £ 20 a side, between the Brighouse dog Dart and the Halifax dog Rattle. The betting was 5 and 6 to 4 on Dart. They got a very even start, and ran neck and neck for the first 150 yards, when Dart got in front, and won, after a good race, by two yards. HABBISON AND HAYES.— The great race of the day was between H. Harrison and G. Hayes ( both of Leeds), distance one mile, for £ 25 a side. The betting opened at even and closed at 6 to 4 on Harrison, at which price a large sum was speculated on the event. The men got off at the first attempt, Hayes taking the lead, which he maintained until they were running the second lap, when Harrison gave him the go- by, but soon allowed Hayes to take the lead again, which he maintained until they were running the fourth and last lap, when Harrison made a rush, went past his man, was never again caught, and went in an easy winner by about thirty yards. MONDAY.— There were about 400 persons present here to witness B. Young and J. Fish run their race of two miles, for £ 5 a side. The betting was 5 and 6 to 4 on Young, at which price the friends of Fish backed their man for a large sum. The lads started at the first attempt, Fish taking the lead for the first two laps, when Young went past him, but Eish put on a spurt and pasged his man easily, but Young kept on at his regular speed until they had run five laps. There was no more change until they were running the eighth lap, when Young put on the steam and went in front, and Fish gave up dead beat. TUESDAY.— There were upwards of 600 persons present to- handicap, when the following men won their heats:— J. Wilson 15, J. Sugden 11, G. W. Hawkins 9, A. Nutter llf, W. H. Myers 13, J. Hemsley 17, W. Wainwright 9, S. Appleyard 15, J. Barrow 8. These men run off on Feb 21. PBOCTEB AND SPENCE.— Mr Woolfoot has received another deposit for the race of 150 yards, for £ 10 a side, between T. Proc- ter and J. Spence ( both of Leeds); to run here on Saturday, Feb 28. WILSON AND WOOD.— These men have made another deposit for their match of 880 yards, for £ 10 a side, to run here on Monday, March 2. " HALL AND WOBTH.— T. Hall and J. Worth ( both of Leeds) have made another deposit for their match of 150 yards, for £ 10 a side, to run here on Saturday, March 7. HAYDEN AND FEBMOYLE.— Mr J. Woolfoot has received £ 15 a side for the race of 10 miles, for £ 25 a side, between B. Hayden and M. Fermoyle ( both of Leeds), Fermoyle receivingone lap, or 387 yards start, to run here on Monday, March 9. 880 YABDS HANDICAP.— Mr T. Lamplugh, Star Inn, Mill- street, Leeds, will give £ 10 for first prize, £ 1 second, and 10s third, for a Half Mile Handicap, at these grounds, on the Prince of Wales's marriage day and Saturday following, March 10th and 14th. All entries of Is 6d each to be made on Tuesday next, Feb 24th, not March 3d, and acceptances of Is 6d each the Tuesday following. All entries to be made as above, or at C. Garnett's, at the grounds, or at J. Woolfoot's, Harewood Arms, Leeds. Mr C. Lingthorn will give a handicap, distance ISO yards, first prize £ 5, second 15s, third 5s, to be run on Easter Tuesday, April 7th, and Monday, April 13th. All entries of Is each to be made on or before Saturday, March 21st. All entries to be made at C. Lingthorn's, Cropper s Arms, Brick- street, Marsh- lane, er at C. Garnett's, Green Man Inn, Dewsbury- road, Leeds. JUMPING.— Mr Woolfoot has received another deposit for the match between J. Parker of Woodhouse and R. Hartington of Audenshaw to jump two standing jumps, the latter jump only to count and be measured, for £ 25 a side, to jump at the above grounds, on Saturday, March 28th. HAYDEN AND FKBMOYLE — B. Hayden and M. Fermoyle have made a match to ran one mile, for £ 25 a side, on Saturday, April 11th, at the above grounds. TRENT BRIDGE GROUNDS, NOTTINGHAM. THE 135 YABDS ALL ENGLAND HANDICAP.— On Monday, Feb 16, the first heats of the above handicap ( 70 entries, and more than 40 acceptances) were run off at these grounds, the weather being beautiful, and the spectators extremely numerous. The first prize was £ 10, the second 30s, and the third 10s, each man winning his heat and not a prize being presented with a couple of rabbits. The following are the results :— First heat: Hawkesley of Not- tingham 16j yards start, 1; M. Mitchell of Radford 16J, 2 ; Den- ham of Daybrook llj, 3. Won easily by three yards.— Second heat : Butler of Radford 15, 1; Alma of Nottingham 20 § , 2 ; Brookes of Wymeswold 10, 3. Brookes slipped at the mark, and did not run. A good race between the other two, Butler winning by half a yard.— Third heat: Swann of Nottingham 16 § , 1; Bulli- fant of Nottingham 13,2 ; Price © f Nottingham 15, 3. Bad race ; won easily.— Fourth heat: Watson of Arnold 16,1; Slack of Mans field 8, 2; Cooper of Arnold 15,3. Won by two yards or more.— Fifth heat: Harvey of Ison Green 16, 1; F. Jack of Nottingham 15, 2 ; Wass of Radford 12, 3. Capital race, Harvey winning by half a yard.— Sixth heat: V. Stephenson of Radford 12,1; Sub- den of Arnold 5, 2 ; Porter ( stranger) 14, 3. Bad race; won easily.— Seventh heat: Almey of Arnold 9, 1; Marshall of Rad- ford 12, 2 ; Keeling of Bobber's Mill 17j, 3. Almey won a fine race by half a yard.— Eighth heat: Turner of Nottingham 18, 1 ; F. Keeling of Bobber's Mill 18, 2; Hallam of Am old 12, absent. Won by two yards with ease.— Ninth heat: Riley of Nottingham 11, 1 ; Jadock of Radford 13£, 2 ; Monks of Carlton 5|, 3. Riley won a good race by two yards.— Tenth heat: J. Brookes of Nottingham 7|, 1; Needham of Rad- ford 15j, 2; Collins of Oxford 12j, absent. A finely- contested race; won bv a yard.— Eleventh heat": BingeyRose( pugilist) of Not- tingham 18," 1; Morgan of Radford 14|, 2; Slack of BasfordllJ, absent. Bingey won, after a fine struggle, by two yards.— Twelfth heat: Belshaw of Nottingham 16,1; Mitchell of Bees- ton 17, 2; Crofts of Wallow 12, 3. Won by three yards.— Thirteenth heat: Cox of Nottingham 13|, 1; Noon of Radford 16f, 2. Won easily.— Fourteenth heat: Hinds of Nottingham 18, walked over, Hartshorn of Snenton 18, being absent.— On Tuesday the concluding heats were run off, the weather being again fine and the attendance good. The following are the results — First heat; Watson of Arnold 16, 1; Hawkesley of Nottingham 16j, 2; Belshaw of Nottingham 16, 3. A good race, won by a yard or more.— Second heat: Riley of Nottingham 11, 1; Brookes of Nottingham 17j 2; Hinds 21, 3. Won easily by a yard and a half.— Third heat: Swann ef Nottingham 16 § 1; Butler of Rad- ford 15, 2; Cox of Nottingham 13|, 3. A good race, won by a yard.— Fourth heat: Harvey of Ison Green 16, I; Almey of Arnold 9, 2; Turner of Nottingham 18, 3. A fine race, won by two yards.— Fifth heat: Stephenson of Radford 12, 1; Rose of Ison Green 18, 2. Stephenson won with ease.— The third heats were then drawn and won as follow— First heat: Watson of Arnold 16, 1; Swann of Nottingham 16j, 2; Riley of Nottingham 11, 3. Won with ease by three yards.— Second heat: Harvey of Ison Green 16,1; Stephenson of Radford 12, 2. Harvey won easily, never being headed.— Final heat: Watson of Arnold 16,1; Har- vey of Ispn Green 16, 2. Any odds on Watson, who won a rare race by a yard.— The second prize was divided between Stephen- son and Swann. CITY GROUNDS, MANCHESTER. SATURDAY, FEB 14.— RABBIT COURSING.— A match at rabbits, for £ 10 a side, came off here this afternoon, the competing dogs being W. Bingham's Dinah of Manchester and T. Ramsbottom's Fan of Bagslate, 11 out of 21 courses, 55 yards law, Fan having two given. Dinah was the favourite, and she won the match easily, having scored 11 to Fan's five. MONDAY.— WALKING MATCH.— A week or two ago, Mr J. Clough of Gorton Brook and Mr Bates of Droylsden ( both near Manchester) came to an arrangement to test their locomotive powers in a match and fixed to- day for the contest. They agreed to walk 15 minutes, each to carry an ordinary- sized brick in his hand, and the party covering the greatest distance in that time of course to be deemed the winner. As we are unacquainted with the name of the gentleman who may have held the stakes, we can only say that the event was reported to be for £ 50 a side. For whatever sum, however, Mr Clough and Mr Bates competed, the " contest" possessed at least the charm of novelty in thehighest- degree, as it is not often the public are favoured with the sight of a pedestrian match in which one man finishes before his " oppo- nent" begins. Mr Clough is no stranger to walking, or even run- ning contests, and hence, probably, he was made the favourite, 7 to 4 being laid on him. J. Hancock, the well- known pedestrian, of Salford, having taken his position as timekeeper and referee, Mr Clough started first on his journey, carrying in his hand " somebody's luggage," in the shape of a well- moulded brick, said to be 81b in weight. During the quarter of an hour prescribed, Mr Clough sailed gaily along, and, at its expiration, he had travelled one mile and about 690 yards. Mr Bates then came to the " trysting" point, but he, before proceeding far, made it mani- fest that his speed was not of a character to outstrip Mr Clough. When time was called, he ( Mr Bates) had only traversed one mile and a little more than 590 yards, so that Mr Clough achieved an easy triumph by nearly 100 yards. PEDESTBIANISM.— The race of 120 yards between A Hilton of Ryecroft and J. Knight of Littlemoss, in which Knight stakes £ 50 to" £ 40, is to be decided here on April 6. Mr Holden has now re- ceived £ 15 and £ 12 respectively. SPENCER AND HOLROYD.— These pedestrians have staked £ 15 each in Mr Holden's hands for their race of 440 yards, for £ 25 a side, which is fixed for March 2, at these grounds. Spencer is to receive £ 110s for expenses. The final deposit is to be paid on Feb 28. MEDLEY AND NUTTAXL.— R. Medley of Burnley and J. Nuttall of Manchester are matched to run 440 yards, for £ 25 a side, here, on Feb 28, Medley receiving £ 3. Mr Holden is now in possession of £ 20 each, and he is to be referee. The men are to be on the mark between three and four o'clock. MILLS AND JOHNSON.— E. Mills of Rochdale and T. Johnson of Manchester are again matched to run 100 yards backwards, for £ 25 a side, here, on April 11. £ 5 each has been deposited in the hands of Mr Holden, and a similar sum is to be staked on March 7 CANINE.— For the race of 200 yards, for £ 10 a side, between J. Heaton's Gip and R. Berry's Mew, Mr Holden has received £ 4 each. The contest is to take place here on March 7, and £ 2 a side more was to have been staked on Feb 21. Articles have been drawn up, and all the money (£ 20 a side) staked. It is to take place on Monday, March 2, at the East Hants Grounds, Portsmouth. SNIPE INN, AUDENSHAW. SATURDAY, FEB 14.— About 100 persons assembled here this afternoon to witness a sweepstakes, distance 140 yards, between R. Andrews and P. Dalton ( both of Mossley) and J. Wadsworth, for £ 5 each. On the firing of the pistol Andrews and Wadsworth started and ran the ground over, Dalton not starting, when the referee gave his decision that Dalton must run the ground over, which he did. The competitors were allowed fifteen minutes at scratch. They all got off before the pistol was fired, when Wads- worth won by four yards, Dalton second, Andrews a bad third. Mr J. Jones of Mossley was referee. JUMPING.— HOLBOYD AND CONSTANTINE.— Mr C. Bancroft now has £ 7 a side for the match between these men to jump at stand- ing seven hops and a jump, for £ 10 a side, here, on Saturday, Feb 28, Constantine to have 32in start. To be on the mark at three o'clock. WRESTLING.— HAGUE AND O'NEIL.— J. Hague of Hurst and L. O'Neil meet here on Saturday, Feb 21, to wrestle the best of three back falls, for £ 5 a side. To be in the ring at three o'clock. WBESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP.— SCHOBA AND MEADOWCBOFT.— Mr J. Holden now holds £ 15 each for the match between these men to wrestle, for £ 25 a side and the champion cup, on Saturday, March 7, neither man to exceed 6 score 31b weight. The re- maining £ 10 each to be paid on Monday, March 2, when the cup must be handed over to Mr T. Warren, the donor. PIGEON SHOOTING.— R. Coterall and J. Harrop ( both of New Mill) have signed articles to shoot at 11 birds, for £ 10 a side, here, on Saturday, March 7, 2oz shot, 21 yards rise, and 70 fall. The first bird to be trapped at one o'clock. Mr T. Warren now holds £ 5 on account of the match. HIGGINSHAW GROUNDS, OLDHAM. HOLBOYD AND HEALEY.— The spin of 180 yards, for £ 25 a side, between P. Holroyd of Mirfield and E. Healey of Rochdale, was fixed for Saturday, Eeb 21, at these grounds, Mr Holden had been appointed stakeholder and referee; £ 15 each was in his hands, and the men were to have been on the mark at four o'clock. NOVICE HANDICAP.— Mr J. Chadwick ( the proprietor) will give £ 2 10s to be run for by novices who never won above £ 10, on Saturday, Feb 28," and Saturday, March 7, distance 140 yards. Entries Is each ( no acceptance) by Tuesday, Feb 24, at Mr Wild's, Werneth; Mr Seville's and Mr Stephenson's, Oldham; Mr Hitchen's, Side of Moor; or at the grounds. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. WBESTLING.— On account of the match, for £ 10 a side, between J, Buckley and J. Bromley ( both resident near Oldham) to wrestle two out of three back falls, Lancashire fashion, Mr G. Tur- nough, of the Conquered Bear, Greenacres Hill, has now received £ 3 each. The contest is to take place at these grounds on Mon- day, Feb 23, and the final deposit is to be paid on Saturday, Feb 21. The men are to be in the ring at three o'clock. PARK INN GROUNDS, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER. SATURDAY, FEB 14.— BABLOW AND DENNEBLEY.— J. Barlow of Prestwich and J. Dennerly of Kersal met here this afternoon for the purpose of running one mile, for £ 5 a side. Little betting took place, and Barlow eventually won easily by about half a dozen yards. DAY AND THOMASSON.— A match has been made between G. Day of Prestwich and G. Thomasson of Crumpshall, near Man- chester, to run half a mile, for £ 5 a side, here, on Saturday, March 14. The first deposit of £ 1 each has been paid. JUMPING.— G. Simpson and J. Walker ( respectively of Prest- wich, near Manchester) have agreed to jump nine standing hops and a jump, for £ 5 a side, here, on Saturday, Feb 28. £ 1 each has been staked, and a similar sum was to have been deposited on Saturday, Feb 21. A novice handicap, distance 200 yards, fer men who never won above £ 10, will come off at these grounds on Saturdays, March 14 and 21. First prize £ 2, second 10s, third 5s. Entrance Is each, no acceptance, to be paid by Tuesday, March 10, at the grounds, or at Mr Holden's, Manchester. Stamps as cash. Any one enter- ing falsely will be disqualified. ST GEORGE'S RACE GROUND, HONLEY, Dan Thomson of Dewsbury and W. Longley of Mill Brigg were to decide their race here of 880 yards, for £ 15 a side, on Saturday, Feb 21. Both men were reported to be in good condition, and a good race was expected. The whole of the money was to be made good the day of the race. C. Charlesworth of High Town and B. Sinkinson of Little Town did not run on Feb 17, Charlesworth forfeiting the money down, never coming to the ground. CANINE.— Joe Helliwell's Shiv of Huddersfield agrees to run D. Lockwood's Friend of High Burton, for £ 10 a side, the heavier dog to give two and a half yards to the pound inside. To run on Saturday, Feb 28. J. Haigh begs to inform the public generally that his Dog Handicap will be put off for entries up to March 17, as there are not so many entries, and they will have to run on March 21. All dogs wishing to be entered must send to J. Haigh, the George ana Dragon Inn, Honley. Stamps as cash. EAST HANTS GROUNDS, PORTSMOUTH, PEABMAN AND THE LONDONEB.— These men have to stake £ 5 a side on Monday, Feb 23, making £ 20 a side down. The last de- posit of £ 5 a side must be remitted on Monday, March 2. They are to walk four miles on Monday, March 9, for £ 25 a side, at the East Hants Grounds, Portsmouth. Both men are in active train- ing, and a clipping race may be anticipated. ONE HUNDRED MILES IN TEN HOUBS.— The match wherein CITY GROUNDS, QUARRY GAP, BRADFORD. KNUB AND SPELL.— J. Walmsly of Kildwich and; j. Robinson of Thornton, play 30 rises each, here, for £ 25 a side, on Saturday, Feb 28, Mr Kellett stakeholder and referee. KAY AND NEWBY.— These Bradford men play for £ 20 a side, 30 rises each, on March 7. PIGEON SHOOTING.— Mr Bamforth and one of the Buffs who shot against Mr Hardy, shoot for £ 10 a side, 11 birds each, on March 14. MABSH OF BRIGHTON AND E. MILLS OF BETHNAL GREEN.— On Wednesday, Feb 18, these pedestrians, who are old opponents, met to run one mile, for £ 25 a side, Mills having to allow 70 yards start The rendezvous selected was Patcham, three miles from Brighton, on the London road, and here assembled some four or five thousand spectators, the race, among the Brightonians, creating more interest than had any similar event in this part for some lengthened period. Mills was attended by W. Price of London, his principal backer, and some few other leading men of the Lon- don division, and had the partisans of Marsh been at all disposed to speculate with spirit, they might have been considerable win- ners, as the admirers of little Teddy freely offered the odds of 2 to 1. The pedestrians had to run over a mile of the turnpike- road, and in making the necessary selection, it was arranged they should start from the fourth and run to the third milestone, so that the men ran towards Brighton. The given distance having been marked off, and the referee appointed, the competitors came to the mark, when, in taking up their positions, the Brightonian was placed the allotted 70 yards in front. On the signal being given, the pedestrians went off in good style, the start being well effected, as there was not the least advantage gained on the part of either. While running the first quarter of a mile Mills did not succeed in gaining on his man, but when half the distance had been completed the Londoner was found to have im- proved his position considerably, as he had diminished the gap between them by some thirty- five yards. The race, on the part of both, was beautifully contested, and as the fine struggle pro- gressed, so much did Mills continue to gain on his man, that when within three hundred yards of the goal Marsh did not head his opponent by more than fifteen yards. It was apparent the Lon- doner was now a good deal distressed with the efforts he had made, still he raced on with all that gameness for which he is noted. As they drew nearer the goal Mills yet further diminished the gap, but still he could not run sufficiently well up to his man to wrest from him the lead, for Marsh held the advantage to the finish, and went in the winner of this well- contested race by five yards. The stakes can be received by the winner at our office on Thursday, Feb 26, at twelve o clock. FOOT RACE AT YORK.— A foot race took place on Saturday, Feb 14, at York, for £- 50. The match took place on Knavesmire, in the presence of several hundred spectators. The competitors were B. Hayden of Leeds and W. Oxley of Middlesbro', they having to run five miles. At starting Hayden was the favourite, but after the first lap 6 to 4 was laid on the Middlesbro' man. Hayden gamely held out for about three miles and a half, and then gave in, Oxley finishing the rest of the distance. Time. 28min 45sec. EVANS AND ROSSER,— We have received several communica- tions with respect to this match, from which we collect that Rosser ran over the course at the appointed time, and that Evans did not show. Rosser, therefore, becomes entitled to the stakes, which shall be forwarded to him on Thursday next at the address given in his letter. THE BOW, PRINCE OF WALES, AND OLYMPIAN RUNNING GROUNDS.— The grand opening day of these new grounds, close to the Bow station of the North London Railway, will take place on Tuesday, March 10, the wedding day of the Prince of Wales, when sport unprecedented will come off worthy of the occasion, namely, the grand Four mile Champion Cup of £ 60 ( no electro- type), with £ 5 added for the first, £ 3 for second, £ 2 third, and £ 1 for fourth. Great Four Miles Walking Handicap, for £- 5, second £ 2, and £ 1 third. Once Round the Ground ( 600 yards) Handicap, first £ 7, second £ 2, third £ 1. On the same day a Trotting Match, Mr Izzard's Iron Duke to trot two miles in eight minutes, for £ 20. Entrance for the Champion Cup 5s, for the other races Is, acceptance Is, to be made at Pudney's, Backchurch- lane, or to Mr Wilson, at the grounds. The above grounds have been formed re- gardless of expense, the appliances for the comfort of the public are unequalled, and are the most easy of access of any in London, as all trains from Fenehurch- street up to Camden Town stop both ways. When we state that the sole management will be under the celebrated James Pudney, one of the " decided champions" of old, it is a guarantee, not only for order and regularity, but for the excellence of the sports. HACKNEY WICK.— Harry Andrews's benefit on Monday, Feb 23, commences at three o'clock with a one mile handicap by Novices for a gold ring : Armitage scratch, City Navice 40 yards start, Badger 40, Brown 40, Regan 50, Williams 50, Jones 50, Gadsby 50, Relby 50, Parker 80, G. Williams 80. At four o'clock a three mile walking handicap for a silver snuffbox : Miles and Hatley scratch, Oliver and Thomas quarter of a minute start, Underwood 1, Wright 1, Allen lj, Goodwin's Novice If, Lynth U, Jones lj, Richardson If, Sailer If, Gadsby If, Hubbard If, Thomas If, Leeche 2. At five o'clock the six mile handicap for a silver cup : E. Mills scratch, Barker 260 yards start, Andrews 300, Richards 400, Brunell 400, Shepherds 460, Toddy Bay 700, Dulien 700, Wilkinson 700, Brown 750, Corkey 750. MATCH AGAINST TIME.— J. Hilliard of Bermondsey is matched to walk two miles in 16 minutes 20 seconds, for £ 25, a gen- tleman of the Turf backing time. The first deposit of £ 5 a side has been staked, and the next of £ 5 a side is to be staked on Feb 23, at Mr Burrows's, the Hand in Hand, Baalzephon- street, Bermondsey. The final deposit of £ 15 a side is to be posted on March 2. The match is to take place at Garratt- lane, Wands- worth, on March 9. PBINCE OF WALES'S WEDDING DAY AT HACKNEY WICK, MARCH 10.— A 200 Yards Handicap, for a silver watch ; second prize, a gold breast pin; also, a One Mile Handicap, for men who never won £ 5, for a silver cup, second 10s, third 5s ; and the Great Three Mile Handicap, open to all, for a silver cup, second £ 1, third 10s. Entrance for each race Is, and acceptance Is, En- tries to be made by Monday, Feb 23, at Jesse Smith's, Peacock, Maiden- lane, Covent- garden, or at the grounds. BUCKLEY AND BBOWN.— J. Buckley of Tonge- lane, near Mid- dleton, and W. Brown of Manchester were to have met at the Old Strawberry Gardens, Liverpool, to run their match of 140 yards, for £ 25 a side, on Saturday, Feb 21, Buckley receiving £ 1 for ex- penses. The final deposit of £ 10 each was to have been staked on Friday, Feb 20, in the hands of Mr Holden, who had also been appointed referee, and the pedestrians were to have been on the mark at half- past four o'clock. JONES AND WHEATLEY.— A match has been made between Jones of Islington and Wheatley of the Guards to run 440 yards, for £ 15 a side, at Brompton, on March 23d, Jones to have six yards start. £ 2 10s a side is row down in the hands of Mr W. Leader, of the Royal Pair Hotel, Old Brompton, who is to be stakeholder and appoint a referee. W. Dove of Maidstone and J. Goulding of London are matched to jump 300 hurdles, for £ 10 a side. £ 1 a side is staked in the hands of Mr Pudney, Coach and Horses, Backchurch- lane, White- eliapel, and the men are to meet on Tuesday, Feb 24, at Mr Clarke's, Chillington Arms, Maidstone, to increase the stakes and draw up articles. The Heywood Phcenix Ground 300 Yards Handicap will be run Mid- Lent SigMjday and Monday, March 14 and 16, for £ 5 and other money pr^^ k Entries Is 6d each, and no acceptance, to be made on or befcJBRrch 7, at Mr W. Wescoe's, Brunswick Hotel, Heywood; Mr J. Hooton's, New Market Tavern, Rochdale ; Mr B. Hoyle's, Garrick's Head, Princess- street, Bury. WATEBFALL GBOUNDS, BOLTON.— ALL ENGLAND HANDICAP, 100 YABDS.— Mr Gregson, proprietor of the above grounds, will give £ 23 in money prizes, on Tuesday and Saturday, March 10 and 14. Entrance Is 6d each, acceptance 2s 6d each. All entries to be made on or before Saturday, Feb 28. Any one entering falsely will be disqualified. CITY GBOUNDS, MANCHESTER.— 1TAYLOR AND ELTON.— L. Tay- lor and A. Elton ( both of Waterfoot) are matched to run 440 yards at these grounds on Saturday, Feb 28. Mr Holden of Man- chester has been appointed final stakeholder and referee, and £ 2 10s a side is now down. BOLTON AND GODDABD.— Mr Holden has now received £ 1 © each on account of the race of 150 yards, for £ 25 a side, between T. Bolton and J. Goddard, which is to come off at the St Thomas's Grounds, Stanningly, Yorkshire, on March 9. Another deposit of £ 5 each was to have been paid on Saturday, Feb 21. THE TEN MILE CHAMPION CUP.— There is now £ 5 a side staked between W. Lang of Middlesborough and J. Brighton of Norwich for their 10 mile race, but the day is not yet named. They meet on Tuesday, Feb 24, at Brighton and Tuck's race, and decide when to run. BRIGHTON AND TUCK.— For this race of 880 yards we have re- ceived the whole of the money (£ 25 a side). It is to come off at Garratt- lane on Tuesday, Feb 24, at four o'clock, starting by pis- tol. Bell's Life to appoint a referee. BARKEB AND DULIEU,— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 2 10s a side, and a similar deposit is to be made at Mr Barker's, Queen Catharine, Ann- street, Bethnal Green- road, on Wednesday, Feb 25. CLABK AND PEEEY.— These men are matched to run 440 yards, for £ 10 a side, at Brompton, on Monday, March 23. We have received £ 1 a side, and a similar deposit is to be made on Friday, Feb 27. Gray and Mills have made good the whole of their money for their race of 200 yards, for £ 10 a side, Mills receiving two yards start. It takes place on Monday, Feb 23, at Garratt- lane, Wands- worth. W. HATLEY OF LONDON AND THOMPSON OF BBIGHTON.— These men have made good the whole of their money, £ 25 a side, for their walking match of three miles, Thompson receiving 200 yards start, which takes place on Wednesday, Feb 25, at Hackney Wick, Thompson receiving £ 1 for expenses. CBUDGINGTON AND RILEY.— For this match of 120 yards, in which Riley receives two yards start, we have received the whole of the money, £ 18 a side. It is to take place at Garratt- lane at four o'clock on Tuesday, Feb 24. Ground to be roped and staked. MILES AND SPOONEB.— For this match we have received a fur- ther sum of £ 2 10s a side, and the next deposit of £ 5 a side will be due Feb 27. DEEBFOOT AND LANK.— For this match we have received a fur- ther sum of £ 5 a side, and the final deposit of £ 10 a side is to be sent Feb 27. ALLEN AND STOCKWELL.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 210s a side, and a similar deposit is to be sent Eeb 27. BABRON AND GILES.— For this race of 100 yards we have re- ceived the whole of the money (£ 5 a side). It is to come off at Brompton, on Tuesday, Feb 24. DEEBFOOT AND MILLS.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 5 a side, and the next deposit of £ 10 a side will be due Feb 27. JENNEB AND MAHONEY.— We have received £ 1 from Jenner, and 2s 6d from Mahoney, for a match of 150 yards and six hur- dles ; to come off at Garratt- lane, on Monday, March 16. COLLINS AND TUBNEB.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 1 a side, and a similar deposit is to be made at the Builders' Arms, on Monday, Feb 23. FEABNLEY AND JACKSON.— For this race we have received a further sum of £ 2 a side, and a similar deposit is to be sent Feb 27. MYERS AND SYM.— For this match we have received a further sum of £ 5 a side, and the final £ 10 a side is to be sent Feb 27. CLABK AND LEADEB.— For this match we have received a fur- ther sum of £ 5 on the part of Leader. a gentleman has undertaken to find a man and a boy ( 15 years day to witness the first beats for Mr Bhoesimih's 1IQ yards' old) to walk 100 miles feeiween them in tea hours progresses. piace half a mile, if he will give 20 yards start, or'will take 40 yards start of O'Maley in the same distance, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side- A match can be made any night next week, at Bam Barker's. Queen Catherine, Ann- street, Bethnal Green. J. Tuck ( late of Fakenham, now of London), will run Richards one mile, with 20 yards start, or Marsh of Brighton one mile level, or take 35 yards in one mile of Mower. Either match can be made for £ 25 a side, by sending £ 5 to Bell's Life and articles to J. Roberts, West London Cricket Ground, Brompton. J. Collins of Battersea will run D. Tucker of Clapham if he will allow 10 yards in 440, or 600 yards level; or he will run Jonah of Camberwell if he allows 10 yards in a quarter of a mile, for their own sum. A match can be made on Monday night, Feb 23, at Mr Kendall's, the Plough Inn, Battersea- rise. P. Coxford will walk Oliver of Chelsea four miles level, or Underwood, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side, open for £ 25. A match can be made on Monday, Feb 2- 3, at Mr Goddard's, the Marquis of Lans- downe, Kingsland, at eight or ten o'clock. E. Brown, the Old Queen's Head, Burton- on- Trent, has a novice ( J. Copestake) who will run J. Allen of Hincley or J. Marston of Nuneaton one mile, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. An answer through Bell's Life will be attended to. E. Thomas will walk Allen one mile level, for £ 10 a side, in a fortnight after signing articles, and will be at the Clock Vaults, West Derby- road, Liverpool, on Monday night, Feb 23, to make a match, Bell's Life to be stakeholder. C. Clarke will take two minutes start of Underwood and walk him 14 miles, for £ 10 a side. Clarke is to be found at Mr Dick- son's, the Red Cow, Austen- street, Hackney- road, on Monday evening, Feb 23. F. Merritt of Fore- street will run Young Shaw of Whitecross- street 100 yards if he will allow five yards start, or a quarter of a mile with 20; an answer through BelVs Life will be attended to. PBOUD PEACOCK, MAIDEN- LANE, COVENT- GARDEN.— Jesse Smith's is the most noted sporting house in town, for pedestrians especially; but there are beds of down for all, with first- rate matin fast dispeller, noontide meal, and vesper peck; wines, the envy of Hebe; spirits, like cream and honey; foaming tankards and sparkling " nonesuch," of the pure blood of Sir J ohn Barley- corn and the flower of Kent. A great stock of shoes for peds on hand, and sure information on all worth knowing. Centre house for theatres. NOTICE TO PEDESTRIANS.— A. Grindrod having taken pos- session of the Woolpaclc Inn, Bottom- o'- the- Moor, Oldham, beg » to inform pedestrians and their backers that he intends to under- take the training of men, and hopes, by paying attention to their condition and bringing them in first- rate " tiff" to the mark, that he will meet with a share of the patronage it will ever be his study to deserve. FOOTBALL. CHARTERHOUSE. On Wednesday, Feb 18, the Charterhouse Eleven played a match in Cloisters, against some old Carthusians, who were brought by H. H. Gilbert; but in consequence of the non- ap- pearance of some of those who were expected, it was necessary to provide three substitutes; and after the lapse of rather more than an hour, Charterhouse had succeeded in winning four games, whilst one had been obtained by the Old Carthusians. The first fame for Charterhouse was got by J. Lant, the second by J. T. lodgson, the next ( for the Old Carthusians) by H. C. Malkin, the third ( for Charterhouse) by B. F. Hartshorne, and the fourth by F. S. O'Grady. The following were the sides :~ 01d Carthu- sians: H. H. Gilbert, H. C. Malkin, J. W. Irvine, G. Brodie, G. B. B. Hobart, W. R. Seymour, S. Smith, G. S. Davies, A. C. Sey- mour, and C. A. Sumner.— Charterhouse: G. J. Cookson, B. F. Hartshorne, J. Lant, K. M. Mackenzie, J. T. Hodgson. Hon F. S. O'Grady, M. M. Mackenzie, C. E. Boyle, F. K. W. Girdkstone, E. L. Pearson, and G. E. Smythe. DINGLEY DELL v WESTMINSTER. This return match was played at Vincent- square, on Wednes- day, Feb 11, and although the efforts on both sides were consider- able, no game was scored after an hour and a half of hard play. For Westminster, Yates, O'Brien, G. and A. Dowdeswell played very well. The sides were— Dingley Dell: R. Cayley, H. R. Fen- ton, R. D. Cleasby, H. A. Hills, F. Fearon, A. Rutter, D. Smith, E. H. Allen, G. Follett, F. Earle, J. Fisher, C. A. Dawson, A. J. Wilkinson, W. H. Deverell. Westminster : C. J. H. ChepmelL J. M. Yates, G. T. M. O'Brien, W. B. Besley, G. H. Pember, W„ W. C. Lane, M. O. Sim, J. E. Tayloe, B. Preston, F. Giles, A. Dowdeswell, G. Dowdeswell, and W. Whittaker. WESTMINSTER SCHOOL. The Crusaders visited Vincent- square to play their return match on Shrove Tuesday, Feb 17, Westminster reversing the verdict which had been given against them on the 4th inst. by obtaining two goals to their adversaries' one. The case is to come on again for trial on the 4th March. The sides were— Westminster: C. H„ Chepmell, W. B. Besly, J. M. Yates, G. H. Pember, W. C. Lane, M. O. Sim, F. Giles, G. Dowdeswell, A. Dowdeswell, C. Taylor, and D. Harley. The Crusaders : E. O. Berens, R. D. Cleasby, J. Harding, H. Malkin, H. N. Monck, A. Park, H. Steward. M. Thorns, B. N. Thorns, C. Wharton, and F. Wharton. The goals were kicked for Westminster by J. Yates and A. Dowdeswell, and that for the Crusaders by A. Park, assisted by H. Malkin. J. Hancock of Longton will take three yards start in 100 from W. Reading of Stoke, or will take two yards in 120 of T. Sumner of Bilverdale, or give T. Edwards of Longton 2 yards start in 120. Any of the matches can be on, for from £ 15 to £ 25 a side; to come off in five or six weeks frern the first deposit. If a deposit is sent to BelVs Life, and articles to J. Hancock, Jolly Potters, Longton, it will ensure a match. T. Churchill of Marylebone will walk Corney Piper of Notting Hill two miles, if he will give 40 yards start, or Treble of the Hay- market two or four miles level, or Stone of Camden Town can be on if he will give a half minute start in two miles, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side. A match can be made at Jesse Hatton's, Champion Stores, Homer- street, on Saturday, Feb 21, or a deposit sent to Bell's Life will insure a match. W. Winstone of 53d Regt, having been severely indisposed, could not attend to Clarke's ( of the Guards) correspondence, but is now willing to run him 200 or 250 yards, for £ 25 a side, in six weeks from signing articles, and give him £ 2 for choice of ground. Any communication addressed to him at the Blue Lion, Queen- street, Portsea, Hants, will meet with prompt attention. Seel of Staleybridge has returned the handicap walking belt to Mr Garratt of Wandsworth, he being too unwell to contend for it. J. Miles of Brixton will now make a match with Brown of Kensington, for the belt and £ 25 a side, on the handicap terms, and will meet him at Mr Garratt's on Tuesday, Feb 24, to draw up articles, & c. C. Payne of Tonbridge Wells will run Thomas of Shrewsbury one mile if he will allow him 10 yards start, for £ 25 or £ 50 a side, and will give or take reasonable expenses to run in London or Liverpool. BelVs Life to be stakeholder. A letter addressed to Payne, at Mr Ward's, Camden Hotel, Tonbridge Wells, will meet with immediate attention. J. Goulding of London will accommodate Manks with a match to pick up 500 stones one yard apart, or run two or three miles over 300 hurdles, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side; or Goulding will take £ 30 to £ 20 he runs 300 miles in 60 successive hours. A match can be made at J em Pudney's aijany time. J. Whiteman of Pimlico will run Martin of Westminster 150 yards and give him 10 yards start, for £ 5 or £ 10 a side ; or he will give Bargie or Whitehead six, or Seas eight yards in 150, for the same amount. A mateh can be made on Monday evening, Feb 23, at Mr Smith's, Regent- street, Westminster. J. Howse will run E. Golder one mile if he will give him yards start, for £ 10 or £ 15 a side. A match can be made by send- ing a deposit and articles to Belts Life. Young Thompson of Bermondsey will run Button of the same CANINE FANCY. NOTICE TO ADVERTISEBS.— 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. GREAT CANINE EXHIBITION.— At Jemmy Shaw's long- estab- lished fountain head, great preparations are made for the next friendly lead and toy dog show, which comes off this evening. On this occasion Mr T. Pyles with his matchless stud of toys, bulldogs, Tumbler, & c ; Mr R. Mandeville, with his little pheno- menon stock dog Fido, & c, which is alive and well, and must be seen to be credited for beauty, & c; also C. Strugnell, R. Kentish, Mr Hoodless, & c, with their handsome prizes, so often won at other great shows. They will be assisted by nearly all the Lon- don Fancy, as well as several provincials now in town. Entrance free to all comers. The Great All England Ratting Sweepstakes, for handsome prizes, comes off at Shaw's, on Tuesday evening ; plenty of sport will follow with large ferrets, & c, there being about 300 fresh barn rats for public or private sport, with every convenience at any hour, day or evening. Old Jacko out again, being matched, for £ 10 a side, against Mr B.' s famous dog to destroy 100 rats each, which comes off on Tuesday, March 17, and already causes great interest. The Treatise on Bats can be had of Jemmy Shaw for 12 postage stamps and address, sent free to any part. A show of dogs will take place at J. Brown's, the Sugar Loaf, King- street, Drury- lane, this evening, Feb 22. Chair taken by Mr R. Kentish, who will show his stud of bulldogs; vice- chair, a well known fancier, who will show his bitch, and will match her against Mr Tupper's Pompey, at 12jlb, for £ 25 a side. J, Brown will show his dog Joe that is matched for £ 20 at 20 Jib, and Peter at 19jlb, for £ 20. J. B. will match his little dog Dick at 61b weight against any dog living, for £ 10 a side. . J. B. will be as- sisted by all the East and West End fanciers. J. Brown has a large stock of dogs on hand for sale, and any trial can be had o£ them. Plenty of rats always on hand. THE GBEAT DOG SHOW AT CBEMOBNE.— We again refer our readers to an advertisement elsewhere on the subject of Mr E. T. Smith's forthcoming dog show at Cremorne, which will be on the most gigantic scale. It has often been said that Mr Smith was " going to the dogs," but, if we are to judge by appearances, we think it far more likely that the " dogs are going to him.'' We trust they will not be too much for him, and that his speculation may be successful. At J. Smith's, George and Dragon, Hoxton Market, Pitfleld- street, a show of all kinds of dogs will take place this evening, Feb 22, assisted by all the oldest fanciers in London, whs will show their unrivalled stud of toys. The friends of Ned Riseam are about getting up a benefit at the above house on March 4, he having been very ill for the last six months. He will be very thankful to those friends who will favour him with their company that evening. An exhibition of toy and other dogs takes place on Feb 22, at Mr Boston's, the Queen's Arms, Holywell- lane, Shoreditch, when Teddy Morgan will preside and show the handsomest black and tan terrier bitch breathing ; faced by an old fancier, who will pro- duce some King Charles strain, and Mr Boston the greatest cu- riosity in the world, a merman, found in an old building, quite perfect. Admission free. A show of dogs will take place this evening, Feb 22, at Mr W. Ward's, Ironfounders' Arms, Coldbath- street, Greenwich. Chair taken by Mr Mansfield, who will show his stud of half bred dogs, and be prepared to match them at their respective weights, faced by Mike Wilmot, who will show his stud, including the cele- brated half bred dog Paddock, and a host of the London Fancy is expected to show. At H. Turvey's, the Green Dragon, Half Moon- street, Bishops- gate, a show of dogs will take place on Feb 22, when some splen- did specimens of the canine family can be Been. Chair, Mr Mans field, who will show his red and white spaniels. Deputy, Mr T. Carter, who will show his black tan spaniels, supported by most of the Fancy. H. T. will match five young goldfinches for the best slamming, for from £ 1 up to £ 10 a side. A show of dogs will take place this evening, Feb 22, at J. Den- nis's, Coopers' Arms, Portland- street, Walworth. The chair will be taken by Mr Greenwood, who will show his blue terrier stock dog. Vice, Mr W. Mansfield, who will show a very handsome black white and tan spaniel, assisted by Messrs James, Green, {• rice, Martin, & c. A host of the canine fancy will attend with their stud of toys. A show of dogs will take place this evening, Eeb 22, at Mr Braines's, Queen's Head, London- road, Southwark. Chair taken by Mr Friswell, faced by Mr Mills. A gentleman will produce the black tan dog Jack, that is matched to destroy rats for pounds against Mr Manley's black tan bitch, for £ 2, on Wednesday, Feb 25, from eight to^ iine o'clock. A host of the Fancy will attend with their studs. A show of all kinds of spaniels and terriers will take place at Mr Buggs's, 18, Tonbridge- street, Euston- road, Feb 22. Chair taken by Mr Burridge, who will show a very handsome bull bitch; faced by a gentleman; assisted by Mr Gill and most of the Norwich Fancy. MrBuggs will show one of the handsomest white stock dogs in England. A show will take place at Mr T. Coomber's, Star Tavern, Black- man- street, Borough, on Monday, Eeb 23, of all kinds ot terriers, Maltese, spaniels, and thorough- bred bulldogs. Chair Mr W. Coomber, faced by Mr Greenwood, who will show his blue stock dog against any comers, supported by the leading fanciers of the day. A show of all kinds of dogs will take place at Mike Lee's, the York Minster, Bunhill- row, St Luke's, on Monday, Feb 23, on which occasion Sam Carter will take the chair, and will show his stock bulldog, and two of his progeny, a white dog and bitch puppy, for any amount; faced by a gentleman fancier. A show of dogs will take place at Mrs Wood's, the Rising Sun, Calendar- yard, Long- alley, Moorfields, on Monday, Feb 23. Chairman Mr Burrage, vice Mr Brown, who will show some of the best rough terriers in London, when the Norwich Fancy will meet in strong force. To commence at eight o'clock. The match between A. Loekwood's dog Friend and J. Helli- well's dogShive, for £ 10 a side, is to take place at the St George's Ground, Honley, on Feb 28. Mr J. Woodhouse, Friendship Inn, is appointed stakeholder and referee. At J. Ferriman's, Graham Arms, Graham- street, Macclesfield- street North, City- road, on Monday evening, Feb 23, plenty of rat- ting will take place in the new wire pit. A large stock of rats always on hand. Several ratters can be matched. Advice given gratis on dogs. A large number of canaries and mules on sale. Dogs bought. The printed ratting rules can be had at the above house. At J. Rook's, the Whittington and Cat, Great Brook- street, Bir- mingham, a great ratting sweepstakes, for dogs from 91b up to 181b, will come off on Monday, March 2. Entries 5s each, which will remain open till the evening of March l, when the list will be closed and the dogs duly handicapped. A good supply of rats oa hand. Public sparring on Saturday and Monday evenings, con- ducted by J. Parkenson. Mr C. Wilson of Nottingham wishes to match his white clog Rock against Mr Tupper's dog, of the Greyhound, Webber- sow, Waterloo- road, or any dog in London at 281b, to destroy 100 rats, for £ 5 or £ 25 a side. Money ready at Mr J. Swanwick's, Queen Caroline, Charlotte- street, Nottingham; or at Mr J. Bamford's, Foresters' Inn, St Michael- street, Nottingham, at any time. At Mr Richard's, the Bull's Head, Howard- street, Birmingham, a great ratting sweepstakes, for dogs from lOjlb to 181b weight, will take place on Tuesday, March 3. Entries 5s each; to remain open till Monday evening, March 2, when the lists will be closed, and the dogs duly handicapped. First dog pitted at eight o'clock. Plenty of rats on hand, with use of pit. WRESTLING.— OUMBEBLAND ; AND WESTMORELAND WBEST- LING SOCIETY.— The first weekly meeting since the election of the new committee took place at Mr J. Richardson's, on Wednes- day, Feb 18, pursuant to notice; Mr F. Bell in the chair. The present prosperous state of the society's funds has this year re- solved the committee to exceed, if possible, in magnitude of prizes and valuable inducements tojeompetitors in wrestling, high pole leaping, & c, both last, and every former occasion, and having now under consideration the place of meeting on Friday, April 3, fully expect they ^ will be able to announce the locality next week. Owing to Wednesday being an inconvenient day for certain of the committee to attend, it has been resolved that the future meetings will take place on Tuesdays, the first of which will be at Guildhall Shades, on Tuesday, Feb 25, at eight p. m., and it is requested that the members of the, committee will as- semble not later than seven p. m., for the despatch of important business previous to the general meeting. 6 BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON, FEBRUARY 22, 1863. THE CHASE. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. STAGHOUNDS. Her Majesty's— Tuesday Cookham Bridge, Friday Ilorse Shoes ( Warfield) at J past 11. Constable's, Sir C— Wednesday W7est Newton, Saturday Humbleton, at J past 10. Heathcote's, Mr A.— Tuesday Cheam, at J past 11; Thursday Horsham, at 12. Rothschild's, Baron— Monday Eythrop, Thursday Mr Howlands ( Hard- wick), at 11. FOXHOUNDS. Albrighton ( Mr 0. Stubbs's)- Tuesday Ranton Abbey, Thursday Hun- nington, Saturday Sheriffhales, Tuesday week Island Fool, Thursday weeK Whittimores, Saturday week Bell Inn ( Tong Norton), at 11% Atberstone— Monday Upton, Wednesday Gopsall, Friday Three I ots, Sa- turday Baxterley Hall, at 11. ^ T„ Badsworth— Tuesday Hampole, Thursday Wentbridge, Saturday Elm- sall Lodge, at £ to 11. Beaufort's, Duke of— Monday Tarlton Down, Tuesday East Tytherton, Thursday Burton Village. Friday Shipton Moyne. at i past 10. Bedale— Monday Klrby Ravensworth, Wednesday Oak Tree ( Leennng Lane), Fri » ! ay Danby Wisk, Saturday Hutton Hang, at £ to 11. Berkshire, Old— Monday Blowing Stone, Wednesday Cumner, 1 nday Besselsleigh, at J past 10. , Berkshire, South— Tuesday Pangbourne Village, Wednesday Silches. er Dials, Friday Aldworth, at 11. Bicester— Monday Shelswell House, Thursday Edgcott Village, Saturday Tratford Bridge, at j past 10. , . Blackmore Vale— Tuesday Cross Keys ( Lydford), Wednesday Horsmg- ton Cross- roads, Friday Pulhain Cross- roads, Saturday Creech Hill, at 11. Bramham Moor— Monday Plumpton Bar, Wednesday Harewood Bridge, Friday Wighill Village, Saturday Hook Moor, at 11. Cambridgeshire— Monday Agden Green, Friday Potton Wood, at j Dast 10. Cheshire— Monday Beeston Station, Wednesday Norton, Thursday Ap- pleton, Saturday Darnhall, at £ to 11. Chiddingfold— Tuesday Park Hatch, Friday Punch Bowl ( Hmdhead), at £ past 10. Cleveland— Monday Scaling Dam, Thursday Court Green, at J past 10. Cotswold— Monday Rowel Gate, Wednesday Star Wood, Thursday Ly- gons Kennels ( Broadway), Saturday Briuipsfield Village, at j past 10. Craven ( Mr Jas. T. Coxe's)— Monday Stype, Wednesday Hoe Benham Gate, Saturday Hermitage, Monday week Axe aud Compasses ( East Woodhay), at £ to 11. Crawley and HorBliam— Monday Norfolk Arms, Thursday Pulborough Village, Monday week The Fox ( Three Bridges), Wednesday week Walstead Common, Friday Bolney Mill, at 11. Dacre's, Lord— Monday Broadwater, Tuesday Coleman Green, Friday Maulden Wood, at J past 10. Devon, North ( Mr Riddell's)— Tuesday Chilham Bridge, Saturday Babe- leigh Wood, at 11. Dorset, East— Monday Sturminster Common, Wednesday Thickthorn Inn, Friday Stourpaliie Bushes, at £ to 11. Durham County— Monday Embleton, Wednesday Layton, Friday New- biggin, Saturday Rushyford, at j- to 11. Essex, The— Menday Fitzjohus, Wednesday Good Easter, Saturday High Ongar, at 1 to 11. Essex, East ( Mr Marriott's)— Tuesday Bulmer Plough, Saturday St Ann's Castle, at 1L Essex and Suffolk— Monday Boxted Hall, Wednesday Dodnlsh, Friday Shrubland Park, at 11. Fitzhardinge's, Lord— Monday The Ship Inn ( Alveston), Tuesday Slim- bridge Field, Thursday The Example Farm, Saturday Kennels, at 1 to 11. Fitzwillianis's, Earl— Monday Wortley, Friday Brampton Bull's Head, at i past 10. Fitzwilliams's, Hon G.— Monday Orton, Wednesday Collyweston Cross- roads, Thursday Walcot Park, Saturday Lilford House, at J past 10. p. B. 11.— Tuesday Bonython, Friday Kiggan Bridge, at £ past 10. Galway's, Lord— Monday Osberton, Tuesday Gateford Toll- bar, Thurs- day Stainton Village, Friday Welbeck Abbey, at £ to 11. Garth's, Mr— Monday Pinkneys Green, Wednesday Red Lodge ( Swinley), Friday Greywell Hill, at £ past 10. Grafton's, Duke of— Monday Sti'> seley Ground, Wednesday Lillingston Dayrell, Friday Wood- End Green, at 11. H. II.— Monday Thedden Grange, Tuesday Brookwood Park, Thursday Lunways Inn, Saturday Upton Gray, at £ to 11. _ Hambledon— Monday Westbury House, Wednesday Quebley House ( Al- lington), Friday Uhilgrove, Saturday Warntord Park, Monday week Waterloo Inn, I to 11. Hampton- Lewis's, Captain— Monday Llanbeder School, Wednesday Black Horse, Saturday Red Wharf Cross, at 11. Hastings's, Lord— Tuesday Gressenliall, Friday Bale Village, Tuesday week Beeston ( near Cromer), Friday week Bylangh Park, at £ past 11. Haydon— Wednesday Wood Hall Mill, Saturday Whitfield Inn, at 9. Herefordshire— Monday Stockton Cross, Thursday Putley Common, Sa- turday ltuckwall, at £ past 10. Heythrop— Monday Heythrop, Wednesday Ledwell Village, Friday Longbrough Gate, Saturday Blenheim, at £ to 11. Holderness— Monday Tickton. Tuesday Sunderlandwick, Thursday Brandesburton, Friday Hotham Hall, at £ to 11. Hursley ( Mr W. C. Standish's)— Monday Kingsombourne, Wednesday No Man's Land, Friday Cranbary Cross- roads, at £ to 11. Hur worth— Tuesday Wilton Bridge, Thursday Hornby Village, Saturday Neasham, at 1 to 11. Ingram's, Mr Meynell— Monday Chartley Park, Thursday Cubley Gate, Saturday Wichnor Park, at £ to 11. Isle of Wight— Monday Shorwell, Wednesday Parkhurst Forest, Friday Weoton Bridge, at £ past 10. Johnstone's, Mr— Tuesday Ayton, Saturday Moor Cock, at £ past 10. Kent, East— Monday White Hill, Thursday Acrise Mill, Saturday Wal- dersliare Park, Tuesday week New Barn, Friday week Sellinge Lees, at £ past 10. Kent, West— Tuesday Everlands, Thursday New Barn ( Southfleet), Sa- turday Holly Hill, at £ past 10. Lecontield's, Lord— Monday Lisgate Common, Wednesday Westdean Park, Friday Guffiber Corner, Saturday Burton Park, at £ past 11. Ledbury ( Mr J. C. Thackwell's)— Monday Brand Lodge, Friday Glass House Hill ( Neweut), at £ past 10. Ludlow ( Mr Sltwell's)— Tuesday Kinsley, Friday Little Hereford Toll- gate, Tuesday week Wigmore Rolls, Thursday week Hopton Wafre, Saturday week Elton, at £ past IB. Mendip— Tuesday Old Down Inn, Saturday Churchill Gate, at 11. Middleton's, Lord— Monday Raisthorpe, Wednesday Yearsley, Friday Whin Moor Build, Saturday Kexby Wood, at £ past 10. Monmouthshire— Tuesday Tregare Turnpike, Friday Biackbrook Lodge, at j past 10. Morpeth— Tuesday Whalton Village, Thursday Netherton Station, Satur- day Acklington Station, at £ to 11. Musters's, Mr C.— Tuesday Borrowash Bridge, Friday Cropwell Cross- roads, at £ to 11. N. F. H.— Tuesday Picket Post, at 12; Thursday Vine ( at Ower), Satur- day Hill Top- gate, at £ to 11. Norfolk, West ( Mr Villebols's)— Monday Pickenham, Wednesday Mid- dleton Tower, Friday Sporle Turnpike Gate, Monday wreek Ox- borough, Wednesday week Snettisham, Friday week Massingham, at 11. Oakley— Monday Astwood, Thursday White Lion ( Ravensden), Satur- day Melchbourne Village, at £ to 11. Oxfordshire, South— Monday Wheatley, Friday Stowe Wood, at £ to 11. Pembrokeshire ( Mr Lort Phillips's)— Monday Stackpole Lodge Gate, Wednesday Lawrenny Park, Friday Milling Pill, at £ past 10. Poltiniore's, Lord— Monday Holcombe ( by permission), Wednesday Mr Homer's ( Martinstown), Friday Cerne Park, at 11. Portsmouth's, Lord— Monday Klngsnympton Park, Tuesday Portsmouth Arms, Thursdsy Witheridge, Saturday No Man's Land, at 11. Powell's, Mr— Tuesday Rhydgoch Gate, Friday Caermenin, at J past 10 Puckeridge— Monday Hazel End, Tuesday Littlebury Green, Saturday Layston, at £ past 10. Pytchley— Monday Holdenby, Wednesday Swinford, Friday Cransley, Saturday Brampton Wood, at J to 11. Badclyffe's, Mr— Menday Ashley Barn ( Rogers Hill), at £ to 11; Thurs- day Buckland Newton, at 11. RolleB's, Hon M.— Monday Passaford, Wednesday Wooley Pound, Fri- day Stapleton Brake, at 11. Rufford— Tuesday Wellow Green, Thursday Langwith Lodge, Saturday Cumber Bridge, at £ to 11. Rutland's, Duke of— Monday Bottesford, Tuesday Easton Hall, Wednes- day Piperhole. Friday Weavers Lodge, at 11. Scratton's, Mr— Monday Hadleigh Crown, Tuesday Stanford le Hope, Thursday Danbury Cricketers, Saturday Billericay Street, at 11. Seale's, Sir Henry— Friday Wallaton Cross. Selby Lowndes's, Mr— Tuesday Hardwick, Saturday Bradwell. Sinn- ington— Tuesday Helmsley, Friday Glllamoor, at £ past 10. Shropshire ( Mr C. J. Morris's)— Monday Fox ( Albrighton), Wednesday Lee Bridge, Friday Cruckton, at £ past 10. Southdown— Monday Eston Green, Wednesday Clapham, Friday Beding, Monday week Piltdown. Wednesday week Old Ship ( Ringmer), Friday week Newhaven, at £ to 11. Southwold— Monday Brackenboro' Bar, Tuesday Burwell Village, Friday Legsby, Saturday Welton Guide Post, at 11. Staffordshire, North— Monday Dilhorn, Wednesday Betley, Friday Biintingsdale, at £ past 10. Stamford and Warrington's, Earl of— Monday Barkby, Tuesday Don nington Park, Thursday Copt Oak, Friday Wartnaby Stonepits, at £ past 11. Suffolk— Tuesday Stanton Rose and Crown. Thursday Thurlow Town, Saturday Thurston Fox and Hounds, at £ to 11. Surrev Union ( Capt F. B. Hankey's)— Monday Fetcham Downs, Thursday Stovold Hill, Saturday Horse Hill ( Reigate), at £ to 11. Sussex, East— Tuesday Crowhurst Village, Friday iietherfield, Tuesday week Nlnfleld, Friday week Crown ( Heathfield), at £ to 11. Tailby's, Mr— Tuesday Cole's Lodge, Thursday Saddington, Saturday Wardley Tollbar, at 11. Tedworth— Monday Park House, Tuesday Stowell Lodge, Thursday Ham Ashley, Saturday Clatford Oakcuts, at 11. • Tickham— Tuesday Squirrels ( Stockbury), Friday Kennel, Monday week Queendown Warren, Thursday week Key- street, Saturday week Otterden, at £ past 10. Trelawny's, Mr— Tuesday Coy ton House, Saturday Meavy, at 11. Trollope's, Sir J.— Monday Clipsham, Thursday Crown Point, Saturday Manthorpe, at 11. Tivyside ( Mr M. Jones's)— Monday Pontarselly, Thursday Bridell, at £ past 10. Tynedalo— Monday Swinburne, Wednesday Styford, Friday Bolam West Houses," at £ to 11. " United Pack ( Salop)— Tuesday Black Bank ( Long Mountain), at 10. Vale of Ayron ( Capt Vaughan's)— Tuesday Altllwyd, Friday Bwlchby- chan, at 10. V. W. H. ( Mr Greaves's— Tuesday The Ready Token, Thursday Oaksey, Saturday Seven Bridges, atli. Vine ( Mr A. E. Whieldon's)— Tueiday Ashe Park, Thursday N. Lodge ( Beaurbpaire), Saturday Kingsclere, at £ to 11. " Warwickshire— Monday Charlcote Park, Tuesday Weston House, Thursday Long Itchington, Friday Epwell White House, at £ to 11. Warwichsire, North— Tuesday Tile Hill, Wednesday Cubington Gate. Friday Red Lion ( Portway), at 11. Western ( Captain Gurney's)— Tuesday Cripples Ease, Friday Sennen, at £ past 10. Westlake's, Mr— Monday Ilaytree Gate, Thursday Chagford, J past 10, Wheatland— Tuesday Chetton House, Friday Spoonhill, at £ past 10. Wilts. South— Monday Tlsbury Station, Wednesday Alderholt, Friday Thornhill ( Groveley), at £ to 11. Worcestershire— Monday Monk Wood. Wednesday Peopleton, Friday Bredon Hill, at £ past 10. Wynn's, Sir W. W.— Monday Sarn Bridge, Tuesday Halston, Thursday Sandford ( near Prees), Friday Baschurch Station, at J past 10. Yarborough's, Lord— Monday Healing Village, Tuesday Little Limber Lodge, Friday Klngerby Wood, at 11. York and Ainsty— Tuesday Nun Appleton, Thursday Goldsbro' Station, Saturday Creyke Castle, at 11. HARRIERS. Bishop Auckland— Tuesday Birtree Gate, Friday Woodham, £ past 10. Brighton— Monday Patcham, Wednesday Race Course, Saturday Dyke, at £ to 11. Brooksend ( Thanet)— Monday Monkton Sea Mark, Wednesday Herne- street, Friday Minster Mills, Monday week Mount Pleasant, £ p 10. Brownlow's, Earl— Tuesday PIccott's End Mill, SaturdayBillington, at 11. Clayton— Tuesday Mount Tabor, Friday Botton House ( Bradford), at 10. • Craven ( Yorkshire)— Monday Carlton, Wednesday Kelbrook, Friday Rylestone, at 11. Easing wold— Tuesday Highthorn Cross- roads ( Husthwaite), at 11. Eastbourne— Monday Willingdon, Thursday Rodmill, Saturday Upper Berwick, at £ past 10. JElstow— Tuesday Barford Bridge, Friday Lidlington, at £ past 11. Flower's, Mr Walter— Monday Druid's Head, Thursday Salterton Down, at 11. Hailsham and Helllngley— Monday Rickney, Thursday Milton- street, at i past 10. Haldon— Tuesday Cosick Cross, at 11. Heytesbury— Tuesday CodfordRace Course, Friday Imber, at J past 11. High Peak— TuesUay Flagg, Saturday 1' ilsbury Grange, at 12. H. H. ( Rochester)— Monday Marsh Gate, Thursday Upper Stoke, at 11, Langport— Monday, Muchelney, Thur2day Cary's Mills, at £ past 10. Uanwnen ( Mr Pryse's)— Monday Glanavon, Thursdav Hwynygroe's. at 10. Iiloyd Price's, Mr— Monday The Ferry Side, Thursday Alltywalis, at £ past 10. Lonsdale's, Lord— Friday Buckland Wharf, at 12. ^ Newcastle— Monday High Washington, Friday Kennels, at § past 10. Paget's, Lord Hy.— Tuesday Mr Thompson's Farm ( Bromley Hurst), Friday Wolseley Bripge, at £ past 11. Boinnev Marsh— Monday Old Romney, Thursday Midley Chapel, Satur- day Kennel, at £ past 10. Shepherd's, Mr— Wednesday Bowforth, Saturday Edston. Sompting— Wednesday Broadwater Green, Saturday Sussex Pad, Tues- day week, Lichpole, at 11. Stockton— Thursday Greenabella, at £ past 10. Tanat Side ( Mr Evans's)— Tuesday ilaughton, Friday Rhydmeredith Bridge, at £ past 10. • Tanner Davy's, Captain— Monday Meshaw Village, Wednesday The Red Deer, at i past 10. Torquay— Monday Teignharvey, Thursday Lupton Higher Lodge, at £ to 11. Tredegar— Monday Coedkernew Pound, Wednesday Maeshfield, Friday Bassaleg Garth, at i past 11. Vale of Clwyd— Tuesday Bathaiarn, Friday Pentre Mawr, at 11. Vale of Evesham ( Mr E. II. S. Hudson's)— Monday Hazelor Hill ( near Evesham), Thursday Kempsey Common, at 11. West Street— Tuesday Ripple Mill, Thursday Northbourn Mill, Tuesday week Reach Court, at £ past 10. Woodland— Monday Aspal, Wednesday Hollesley Fox, at 11. SCOTCH. FOXHOUNDS. JBuccleuch's, Duke of— Monday Riddell, Tuesday West Gordon, Thurs- day Kelso Bridge, Saturday Drygrange Bridge, at £ past 10. Dumfriesshire— Tuesday Dalfibble, Saturday The Hewke, at £ past 10. Eglinton's, Lord— Thursdav Tawthorn Toll, at 11. Fife— Monday Gospetrie, Wednesday St Michaels, Friday Stravithy. at U. Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire— Tuesday Cleughearn, Saturday Cumber- nauld, at 11. Linlithgow and Stirlingshire— Tuesday Kinneil, Thursday Polkemmet, Saturday Three mile Town, at £ to 11. Lothian— Tuesday Drem Station, at 11; Thursday Blackshlels, Saturday Lennoxlove, at £ past 10. HARRIERS. Ayrshire— Wednesday Auchenarvie House, Saturday Afton Lodge, Wed- nesday week Largie Toll, Saturday week Thornton Gate, at i past 11. IRISH. STAGHOUNDS. Ward Union— Monday Nine milestone ( Ashbourne road), Wednesday Kilrue Gate, Saturday Flathouse, at one. FOXHODNDS. Curraghmore— Tuesday Besborough, Friday Kilmacthomas, at 11. Dennis's, Mr— Monday Dalligan Park, Saturday Kilroe, at 11. Galway County— Tuesday Castle Lambert, Friday Ballydugau, at 11. Kildare— Tuesday Bishopscourt, Thursday Geraldine ( Athy), Saturday Dunmurry, Tuesday week Straffan Bridge, Thursday week Saun- ders's Grove, Saturday week Blessington, at 11. Louth ( Mr Fllgate's)— Tuesday Townley Hall, Friday Mooretown, Tuesday week Julianstown, Friday week Churchtown, at 11. Tipperary— Tuesday Corcoran's Hotel ( Cashel), Saturday Fethard, at 11. Union ( Sir Uniacke's)— Monday Newtown Gate, Thursday GJannjire Bridge, Saturday Dunmoon Wood, Monday week Kilbree ( east greatest delight as he viewed the splendid working of his fa- gate), at 11. ___ _ ^ _ vourite pets. No huntsman in England could have hunted ma Union South ( Mr Knolle's)— Tuesday Hoddersfield. Friday Balbricken. Westmeath— Tuesday Ballingore. at £ past 11; Saturday Knockdrin, Tuesday week Castletown Station, Friday week Gartlandstown Bridge, at 11. HARRIERS. Cork— Tuesdav Longstone, Friday Viaduct ( Bandon road), at h past 10. Innoshannon Vale ( Mr Corcor's)— Monday Loughaunbwee Cross, 11. Iveagh— Tuesday Lisnahanker, Saturday Kennel, at 12. Killultagh— Wednesday Bally donaghy Bridge, Saturday Tullyrusk, £ 11. SPORT IN THE WEST. ME EDITOR: Can you devote a little space to record our doings in the far west— not the troubled and blood- stained West of the new country, but the land of hill and valley, of woodland and moor, of our own beautiful Devon? Men hunting the classic shires of Leicester and Northampton will scarcely believe the way we do it in this far- off county; but, sir, we can proudly boastof two establishments, second to none in happy, fox- hunting England, the one headed by the noble Earl of Portsmouth, the other by the gallant gentleman and true, the Hon Mark Rolle. They united to give us a week's hunting in the country of the lakes, and such a week as will long be cherished in the memories of us all, as much for the sport it afforded us as the good and kindly feelings it evoked, and the friendships it cemented. MONDAY, FEB 9.— Mr Rolle's hounds met at Melbury, a large covert surrounded by open moorland, into which no sooner were the hounds thrown than their welcome notes proclaimed a fox was on foot. Three were viewed away, but, unfortunately, the hounds settled upon one that, after running a short way, doubled back into the covert, and, after being rattled about for some time, was no doubt left underground. Trotted away to Ashmans- worthy Brake; another find; broke, and went away towards Woolsery, up the valley to Marshall, crossed the river to Graydon, turned to the left into Bradworthy, on towards Blackborough, where, the hunting becoming cold, the hounds were run out of scent. TUESDAY', FEB 10.— The Earl of Portsmouth's hounds, at Wooley Bridge: a very large field for Devonshire met to greet the noble lord— full a hundred and fifty horsemen, with a mob of peds. Wooley Wood, a covert of" great extent, never without a fox, was drawn; a single hound proclaimed him, as usual, at home, another and another acknowledged it, and soon the chorus of the whole pack broke upon our delighted senses. No rest was allowed him, and he broke at the north side of the wood, crossed the turnpike road, into Deers- hiil Wood; headed back through Wooley, up the valley to Kiverleigh Cleave, under Great Warham; he crossed the river Torridge, but just fordable, on to Potheridge, through the woods, and down to the river again, crossed a second time, and into Wooley, to the no small delight of those of the field whose pluck or inclination stood in the way of their crossing the swollen stream ; and now for full an hour and a half, up and down those great woods, did the hounds, with a per- severance that called forth the admiration of all, rattle him about. At length he again broke, and away through Deers- hill Wood again towards Stevenstone; bore to the right, sunk the valley, and over the hill to Whitsley Farm; touched Roborough Wood, through the small enclosures to the north of the village, streamed away over the moors, and on to those of Burrington; here he was headed by a man at plough— a long check. Dan took hold of his hounds, a touch of scent here and there, but the Fates decreed he should beat us, and he did so. No hounds ever more deserved their fox; for whether hunting through the intrioate and en- tangled coverts of Wooley, or over the open, they showed us how good they were. WEDNESDAY, FEB 11.— Mr Rolle, at Stafford Brake, which was drawn blank. Berry Brake, however, held a fox, but not for long, for scarcely were the hounds in when he was tallied away in the direction of Iddesleigh Village, on to Park, through Brimacombe Wood, crossed the Okement towards Hatherleigb, where he was seen to take shelter in a drain. A second fox was found in Friars Hall Wood. Went straight away to Meeth Village, through Stockleigh Wood, and on to the moors; turned short to the right by Lord Clinton's South Lodge, through the length of the park, and down to Great Wood; crossed the Torridge twice, when he was fairly run into under Harper, after an hour and twenty minutes without a check. A dinner at the Globe Hotel, Torring- ton, presided over by the Hon Mr Rolle, and partaken of by about sixty good men and true, amongst whom were a number of jolly fox- preserving farmers, wound up the sport ef the day, where, I need not say, all was hilarity and joyousness. THURSDAY, although not a hunting day, was certainly not the least important of the week, for the evening brought together all the elite to a ball of unusual magnitude. FRIDAY.— Mr Rolle, at Rothen Bridge ; a lovely and a bright morning, but not a hunting one, an easterly wind with hoar frost. A numerous field. Drew the Torrington Commons blank ; then trotted en to Pencleave, where the hounds were scarcely in before a fox was away, through Fristock to Monkleigh Wood, but in and out and through that long line of coverts for two hours he was rattled, before the welcome sounds of " Away! gone away 1" greeted us. But away he was, and as good a fox as ever hounds settled to, through Pettacombe Park, over Venton, and on to Glen Cottage, up the valley through Buckland Wood, where he made some work for hounds; but Whitemore, by a judicious cast for- ward, hit him away over Cranham, crossing the Buckland road to Braddons, touched Old Down, on to Gorwood Moors, and reached the high land of Melbury, streaming away over this fine country, every hound at work struggling for the lead, and the field rapturous with delight. They made a slight bend to the left, through Win- slade Plantation, again over the open towards Common Moor, across the road by Powlice Piece, on in the direction of Melbury Plantation. Will he seek shelter there? No; he disdains it. He reaches Ash Village; there is a check in the small enclosures; in a few minutes they again hit him off, and away over Seaborough, with his head straight to the cliffs. Will he reach these ? No. When within a quarter of a mile of those strongholds he heads back short; the evening is closing, and they are still on his line, hunting him through Walland Brake, and on towards Woolsery ; they are once more on the open moors. They reach Melbury. We can hear, but not see, a hound. Oh, for a quarterof an hour more of daylight! But it is vain to wish ; the gallant master telegraphs to Whitemore to stop them, and thus was saved the life of as gallant a fox as ever stood before hounds. SATURDAY.— Lord Portsmouth, at theEbberleigh Arms, with the same bright kind of morning as yesterday. A numerous field drew a wood under Ebberleigh House blank, but a fox stole away and was tallied from a brake to the left. The hounds were quickly on his line ; they raced him to and through Doddiscotz Wood, on to High Bullen, and into Stevenstone Park, where he was pulled down, after a burst of fifteen minutes. While he was being broken up some of the hounds got away with another fox; the body of them was soon laid on, hunting him over the deep moors and on to Huntshaw, where he was said to be a long way ahead. The hounds were taken off; drew the brakes on until under Crawford Cross an- other fox was viewed away; ran to Doddiscotz, through the wood towards St Giles Village to High Bullen, with a ring again to Doddiscotz. The scent being indifferent the hounds were taken off, and thus terminated our very pleasant and happy week, and may we for years to come have a repetition of such is the ardent wish of yours, & c, A BLACK COAT ( BUT NOT A PARSON). A DAY WITH THE MORPETH FOXHOUNDS. SATURDAY, FEB 11.— The meet was at Longhorsley Village. There was a sharp frost, with a thick fog in the morning, aud, according to the old proverb, " When the dewdrop is on the thorn, The huntsman may hang up his horn," we ought all to have remained at home; but all rules have ex- ceptions, and this day turned out one. Owing to the hardness of the ground, the hounds were detained a little while before they began the business of the day; and there was not a very large display of red coats at the meet. Linden and some other coverta were drawn blank, but at a quarter before one o'clock a fine old dog fox was whipped out of some rough ground in the Wholme Gill, by a sporting disciple of ( Esculapius. The hounds got quickly together, and away we went at a pace which showed not only that our fox was able and willing to go, but that in spite of old saws there was a scent that would enable us to go too. At a slashing pace we crossed the heavy ground to Garrettee Wood, through which fox and hounds dashed without a moment's pause, then westwards towards the Chirm, but turning north and east- wards before reaching it, they crossed the Margillburn and the high fround dividing it from the next valley on the north. Across the orest Burn and up the hill towards Brochley Hall we sped mer- rily, and there a fox was viewed running hard northwards, which at first was supposed to be ours; but no, the staunch hounds knew better; the right fox had turned sharp to the west in a thick plan- tation, and gone up the Forest Burn valley, crossing that pretty winding stream at least a dozen times. Finding himself hard pressed, for the hounds had turned as quickly as himself, the fox threaded the little woods and plantations that line the side of Forest Burn Gill up to the Lee, where, leaving shelter, he boldly faced the open moor, leaving Simonside on his left, and traversing a sort of outwork of that mountain range called Garlies. Before him lay the vale of Coquet, and down the slope that forms its southern side he dashed at railroad speed, but all in vain. The hounds running in view, gained on him stride by stride, and ran into him in the open, about half way down the hill, not far from Carterside Farm, within sight of the town of Rothbury. Time, 55min from find to finish, without a check. The run was almost entirely over grass land. We were much aided by the frost in crossing the moors of Rothbury South Forest, which rode unusually light. It was a matter of great pleasure to all that the worthy master was out to witness, as he did with thorough en- joyment, the brilliant finale of this excellent day's sport. — Yours, & c, SOUTH FORESTER. THE NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE HOUNDS. MR EDITOR : These hounds have had some very good sport since the commencement of the new year, but previous to that time I do not know that they had one good day, owing to the scent being so dreadfully bad ; but I wish to send you a run they had on Friday, Feb 6. The meet was Tunstal, near Market Drayton, and the moment the hounds were turned in Belton Moss a fox was hallooed away; and after running him at a great pace for thirty minutes, he got to ground in Burnt Woods just in time to save his life. We then went to Ashley Heath, where, on the hounds commencing drawing, a fine old dog fox was viewed away, and the hounds soon getting well settled to him, drove him through Forty Acres and Willowbridge at a great pace. Then on to Biackbrook, over Maer Hills, and the London and North Western Railway, making straight for Swynnorton Old Park; but before he could reach it the pack ran into him, some minutes before any of the field came up, after as splen- did a run of fifty minutes as ever was ridden to. The pace was severe all the way, and there was not a single check. The worthy Master, Mr Davenport, deserves every praise, for he has not only hunted this country in first- rate style for nearly twenty years, but does it solely at his own expense ; and I am sure no country can boast of a better pack of hounds or a better master. He has hunted them most of this season himself, owing to Maiden getting too old to come out. The latter, I understand, is about retiring on some fifty- five years of hard servitude with hounds ; and no man ever gave over with better wishes from all, for he has been a wonderful sportsman.— Yours, & c, TALLY- HO. Feb 11, 1863. THE WEST NORFOLK HOUNDS. MR EDITOR : Before resigning myself to the arms of Morpheus, I must give you an account of a glorious run we had to- day with the West Norfolk. The meet at Babingley Bridge : Trotted on to Castle Rising, where we found a fox with three pins ; therefore soon despatched him. From there we went to Sandringham. Drew the woods— a blank. Knowing the wishes of its noble owner we wonder such should be the case. However, on we went to Anmer, whose respected Squire came out to see us. If our no bility took example by him it would be well, for he is one of our greatest supporters and preservers of foxes. Here we found; went at a slapping pace to Shernbourne, on to Bircham— a slight check; from there through Tring Car, on to Bagthorpe and Houghton, where we killed— a run of one hour and 20 minutes. Harris deserves the greatest praise for the manner in which he hunts the hounds, and truly they are as fine a pack as England can boast of. We are happy and proud to see our worthy Master so constant at his post this season. He looks quite up to the mark rode well to- day, and was up at the; finish. We have had lately near us a specimen of vulpicidism, which we trust, owing to its publicity, will be stopped, for it is a disgrace to our county, — Yours, & c, A NORFOLK MAN. Feb 16. FINE RUN WITH THE BRAMHAM MOOR. MR EDITOR : The meet of these hounds on Monday, Feb 16, was the Boot and Shoe. O wing to the adamantine state of the ground, the time for starting was delayed until after twelve o'clock. A fox was shortly found in the adjoining wood, but, being deficient in the requisite " perfume," he was quickly lost! Treadwell, the huntsman, then drew Daniel Hartley Wood, on the estate of Lord Ashtown, which abounds with lots of the right sort, one of which was quickly found, and which broke away for Hook Moor, where he was headed; he then set his head straight for Ledsham, leaving the park to the right, over the open to Newton, thence to the banks of the river Aire. This distance, about eight miles, was done with scarcely a check. At a rattling pace he turned to the left on the river's bank to Fairbourne Vil- lage, skirted the edge of the village, again over the open to Steeton Hall; slow hunting from thence to Milford, where he had waited in an orchard to consider matters over. Here the pack got a view, and away again over small enclosures for Milford Station at a good pace. Then leaving Bherburn Church to the right, through an orchard at the back of Slierburn Village, away for MrsYeadon's Farm, towards Barkston Ash; he here was viewed about; a field before the h mnds dead beat, when he turned for abont half a minute, looking unutterable things at his fell pur- suers, who now, with heads up, raced into him in fine style ; distance, 18 miles; time, 2 hours. The hounds worked admi- rably, the blood of Rutland and Yarborough, combined with Bramham, showing to the front, although, during the middle of the run, they were over- ridden by men who ought to have known better. The popular master's face beamed with the fox with a more talented knowledge of the art. Aristocracy was well represented by Fairfax, R. Fox jun, Oliver, Wickbam, Colonel Cambell, and his friends; agriculture, by Messrs B. Nicholson, Atkinson, and Rendall; and commerce, by a legion from Leeds unknown to your correspondent. Thus concluded the finest run of the season.— Yours, & c. SPECTATOR. THJT VINE HOUNDS. DEAR BELL: These hounds have had a succession of sport this season, and having the good fortune to witness a real sporting run on Tuesday last, I trust you will allow me room in your valuable columns to chronicle the best account I can of it. The meet was Clerkengreen with a select field. Jack Frost putting in appearance, it was twelve o'clock before time was called, and then it was not safe riding, especially under the hedges. However, at twenty minutes past twelve the worthy Squire got under weigh for Great Dean Wood, where there is never any lack of foxes. No sooner in than Roderick pronounced Reynard at home. Out he came, crossing the main ride, right amongst the horsemen; the pack was soon brought on his track by the stirring notes of the Squire's horn. Not dwelling a moment, away he went straight for Warren Bottom, where, unfortunately, four couples and a half of hounds got on the line of a fresh fox; however, the body of the pack stuck to the hunted one to Great Dean Wood, through which tremendous stronghold the hounds drove him without a check. " For'ard, away, as a countryman viewed him up the hill. Leaving Plantation Farm on our right, to Cottenham Hill, down which they went at a clipping pace, along the bottom, pointing for Fro' Park, and a charming sight it was to see the gallant pack, all by themselves, none being able to reach them in consequence of the slippery state of the turf. Here Pug was headed by some plough teams. Leaving Kingsclere on the right, he again faced the open downs, over Sir Joseph Hawley's training ground, towards Cannon Heath Farm, where he shifted his course, and turned his head to Fro' Park again; but, unfortunately, he could not make his point, Sir Joseph's string of horses being at exercise, as I think, on the hill. The fox now turned short back, shaping his line for Bradley. Forward they go again, like madcaps. Leaving Mr Freemantle's farm on the right, we ran him on to Ridgeway Farm, where he takes to the fallows. Running short, scent changing, and the sun shining more like the middle of July than February, we lost our stout fox. Time, 1 hour 10 minutes ; distance covered at least ten miles— the first 52 minutes without check. I cannot conclude without congratulating the spirited master on the manner in which the hounds did their work. Managed with consummate judgment in the kennel, and bred to " hunt as well as race,'' it is no wonder that such a pack has sport. May Mr Wheildon's success be what he deserves, and may he be supported as he ought to be, is the fervent hope of yours, & c, VENATOR. THE ESSEX AND SUFFOLK FOXHOUNDS. DEAR BELL : This first- rate and much- admired pack of fox- hounds, principally of the blood of Lord H. Bentinck, and under the able management of Capt White, have lately met with a strange fatality. In drawing the coverts of Mr W. W. Hawkins, of Aylesford Hall, late M. P. for Colchester, some of the hounds picked up some meat, evidently poisoned with strychnine. The best hound in the pack, Traveller, died shortly after reaching kennel on the same day, and four others have since shared the same fate. All the hounds that died showed every symptom of death from the above- named deadly poison— convulsions, drawing up of the muscles, and expiring in the greatest agony. Traveller was a present from Lord Henry Bentinck to Capt White; and at one time my lord would not have taken a thousand pounds for him. On the same day another valuable hound was libe- rated from a trap in the poisoned covert by a member of the hunt. It is of little use other gentlemen in the neighbourhood doing their best to keep up the national sport of fox hunting so long as death meets a fox in every shape if he strays into the civerts of Aylesford Hall.— Yours, & c, ONE WHO LIKES TO SEE EACH MAN ENJOY HIS OWN SPORT, WITHOUT INTERFERING WITH ANOTHER. A GOOD DAY WITH " THE WARDS." MR EDITOR : Although it is but seldom that the doings of this famous pack appear in your sporting columns, believe me that their laurels are fresh and unfading, and that the grand crash of their music still bursts upon the ear with undiminished vigour and melody. Since the death, so often lamented, of the late esteemed master, Peter Alley, whose unfailing urbanity to the members of the hunt, and whose cheery smile of welcome to his field shall ever remain green in our recollection, an anxious doubt often arose as to the future welfare of the Wards. The seasons that have elapsed have nobly justified the position and manage- ment of the present master, and the sport that he and his staunch and worthy huntsman, Charles Brindley, have ever since shown, have fully upheld the high character that the unanimous ap- proval of the sporting world had long since accorded. On Satur- day, Feb 14, a bright springlike day, we found ourselves on a humble hack proceeding to Priestoun cross- roads. A goodly as- semblage was gathered there, enlivened to an unusual extent by the owners of bright eyes. We enlarged at Loughlinstown, and after the usual law laid on the hounds, and hunted slowly up to the ancient manor town of Ratoath. The scent grew better, and the pack came in grand chorus through the plantation of Mr Corbellis to the position I had taken up on the road. Five men alone hop up on to the high path, on to the six- foot bank, and off' over the ten- foot gripe that yawned on the other side, and delighted I was to see these gallant fellows sailing away, five out of 150, but, ! only for four fields, for the hounds checked at the mearing of Curraghkeen. Some pretty ringing brought us across the Sutherland river to the Rath cross- roads, beyond which the line touched, without crossing, the Ashbourne road. Now the ding- dong commenced. Straight to Sutherland, with its end- impassable hedge and its bottomless brook; well over its broad pastures and its bounding fence; away over Lee Valley, passing again under the old town of Ratoath, the wooded heights flinging back the occasional note of an eager hound. The whole country was dotted with distress— each fence had its separate casu- alty ; while Sutherland river and mearing were turbid with the struggles of the weary and afflicted. The deer headed back to Ratoath, and was at length safely housed.— Yours, & c, MAC ADAM. VALE OF EVESHAM HARRIERS. MR EDITOR: This little pack met on Thursday, Feb 12, at Upton Snodsbury, and commenced drawing on Mr B. Hughes, Farm— soon found a hare of the straight sort. Leaving his form on a rough plough, he made for the corner of the Cross- lanes, took a line across Green's allotments, to the top of Peopleton Banks down to Starvehall, then skirted the Persliore and Upton road for a short distance, crossed the road by the Buildings, leaving Naun- ton Beauchamp on the right, down some meadows to North Piddle Brook ( a puzzler to most), across Mr Hunt's Farm, where the bullfinches were very strong ; but there was no time to be lost, for the merry little pack were streaming up to Flyford ; bear- ing on at the back of the village, we soon found ourselves on the large enclosures of Abberton, and came fairly to our first check; time, 47min ; distance, eight miles. After a few casts the scent, now very bad, was regained, and we raced across Aberton Park, the seat of Mr Laslett, over Abberton Brook te Rad- ford; then leaving the Lench Woods to the left, he worked his way to Bishampton Hill, down to Willett's Farm; but, on gaining the Bishampton and Radford- road, poor Puss was viewed by the beauties and pulled down; time, lh 50min; distance, II miles. The gallant master of the Worcestershire expressed it to be the best thing he had seen, and complimented Mr Hudson on the working and condition of his hounds. The field were then invited to lunch by that hard riding and good sportsman, Mr Wil- letts.— Yours, & c, LEATHER LEGGINGS HUNT CHANGES. Mr Scratton writes to say, in reference to our paragraph of last week, that he has given notice that he shall not go on after this season unless he is better supported, but that he will continue to hunt all the country or none. Gentlemen on the London side need be under no apprehension of having their sport curtailed in the event of Mr Scratton remaining, as we trust he will, Master of the Essex Union. THE ESSEX.— Mr Editor: Will you kindly make it known through your journal that the Essex country will be vacant at the end of this season, and be in want of a Master. Any gentleman desirous of hunting the country can receive every information by communicating to me, by letter.— Yours, & c, L. W. ARKWRIGHT, • Rundells Harlow, Feb 19, 1863. THE ESSEX.— Dear Bell: We are all " down upon our luck" here at the thoughts of losing our venerable Master, who resigned office at our annual meeting held on Saturday last. I fear we are not likely to find a competent successor amongst the gentlemen of the county, and an utter stranger could not, I think, be palatable amongst our own hunting squires and those capital fellows, the Essex farmers. I do not think this country is sufficiently appre- ciated, for, after the crack grass countries, few equal, none excel it. It takes a good pack of hounds and a clever huntsman to kill an old Roothing fox, and to see that feat performed requires a clever horse, with a light finger to guide him. Our sport this year has been far above the average, which causes additional regret at the breaking up of the present establishment. The Hon F. Petre, too, has given us some glorious runs with his small but clever pack of staghounds, the deer being given by his brother, Lord Petre; his field is small and select, the meets being kept " pretty dark," but those who find their way to the fixture are men who mean busi- ness. I do trust, dear Bell, that matters, as regards our fox- hounds will soon bear a more cheery aspect, and then you shall hear again from— Yours, & c, MOON AND BUSK.— Harlow, Feb 17. THE HEREFORDSHIRE.— George Hills leaves the Herefordshire, and Thomas Carr will be promoted to the horn, so that Sir Velters Cornewall and his partner, Mr Arkwright, will have a vacancy for a first whip at the close of the season. George Hills goes qjLto hunt the Ludlow. THE DUHALLOW, IRELAND.— Lord Doneraile resigns the Mas- tership of these foxhounds, and Stephen Goodall, their huntsman, will be open to an engagement at the end of the season. THE L&. TE ROBERT SMITH. MR EDITOR: I beg to acknowledge in your columns the follow- ing contributions, which have been sent to me this week, for the widow and family of my late huntsman, Robert Smith:— S. Wink- worth, whipper- in, Hardwicke Kennels, 10s ; J. Thompson, groom, Bagshot, 10s; Goddard Morgan, huntsman to Lord Maiden, 10s; W. Maiden, whipper- in to Lord Maiden, 5s; R. Scrivener, whipper- in to Lord Maiden, 5s; W. Cox, huntsman, Droxford Kennels, 10s; D. Meares, 10s; J. Tuite, £ 1; S. Pitman, 10s; M. Traviss, huntsman, South Berks, 10s; collected by R. Tocock, huntsman, Haimshill, £ 1; H. Pearse, huntsman, West Kent Ken- nels, 10s ; R. Jennings, whip at West Kent Kennels, 5s. Should I receive any further contributions, I shall be happy to acknow- ledge them.— Yours, & c, G. R. DEASE. Turbotston, Coole, county Westmeath, Feb 18, 1863. " The Cottesmore Country and Sir John Trollope's Hounds," by " Cecil," and other hunting runs will be found in the Supple- ment. THE HEALTH OF THE DUKE OF RUTLAND.— His grace is still suffering from a severe attack of the gout, but in other respects is improving rapidly. We regret to hear of reports as to poisoned flesh being laid about on the estates of one of the members for Dorsetshire. LIST OF STALLIONS, 1863. The following is compiled from advertisements which have ap- peared in the Sheet Calendar, Bell's Life in London, & c: — ADAMAS, 9 yrs, b h, by Touchstone out of Ada Mary, by Bay Middleton. At Theobald's Stud Farm, Stockwell.. ALONZO, 16 yrs, ch h, by Alpheusoutof Zarina. byMorisco. At East Hanney, Wantage, Berks. ( Thorough bred mares gratis until the end of March) AMBROSE, 14 yrs, bk h, by Touchstone out of Annette, by Priam. At Burghley, near Stamford AMSTERDAM, 8 yrs, b li, by The Flying Dutchman out of Urania, by Idle Boy. At Middle Park, Eltham ANNANDALE, 21 yrs, br h, by Touchstone out of Rebecca, by Lottery. At Halleath's Stables, Lockerbie, N. B ARTHUR WJSLLESLEY, 12 yrs, by Melbourne out of Lady Barbara, by Launcelot. At Richmond, Yorkshire ARTILLERY, 10 yrs, b h, by Touchstone out of Jeanette, by Birdcatcher. At Lark Lodge Stables, near the Curragh.. ASTROLOGER, 10 yrs, b or br h, by Sweetmeat out of Fair Star, by William the Fourth. At Harleston Stud Farm, Northampton AUDUBON, IS yrs, b h, by Birdcatcljer out of Lucy Dash- wood, by Sheet Anchor. At Skahard Paddoc& s, Creggs, Co Galway AUGUR, 14 yrs, ch h, by Birdcatcher out of Nickname, by Ishmael. At Boston AUTOCRAT, 11 yrs, b h, by Bay Middleton out of Empress, by Emilius. At Lymington BACKBITER, 18 yrs, br h, by Gladiator or Don John out of Scandal. At Chelford Station BARBATUS, 13 yrs, b h, by Bay Middleton out of Barba, by Lanercost. At Doncaster BARNTON, 19 yrs, b h, by Voltaire out of Martha Lynn, by Mulatto. At Went worth House, near Rotherliam BEADSMAN, 8 yrs, br h, by Weatherbit out of Mendicant, by Touchstone. At Leybourne Grange, near Maidstone BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE, 5 yrs, b h, by King Tom out of Balmoral, by Lanercost. At the Royal Hotel, Tring BROTHER TO BIRD ON IHE WING, 10 yrs, bk h, by Bird- catcher out of Prairie Bird, by Gladiator. At Doncaster BUCCANEER, 6 yrs, b h, by Wild Dayrell out of a Little Red Rover Mare, her dam Elcat, by Edmund. At Hurst- bourne Park, Whitchurch CANNOBIE, 10 yrs, br li, by Melbourne out of Lady Lure- well, by Hornsea. At, Cawston Stud Farm, near Rugby CAVENDISH, 7 yrs, br h, by Voltigeur out of Countess of Burlington, by Touchstone. At Croft Stud Farm, near Darlington CAWOOD, 8 yrs, b h, by The Cure out of Brandy Snap, by Muley Moloch. At Ilighfield, Burton- on- Trent CHANTICLEER, 20 yrs, gr h, by Birdcatcher out of Whim, by Drene. At Maulden, near Ampthili, Beds CHEVALIER D'INDUSTRIE, 9 yrs, ch h, by Orlando out of Industry, by Priam. At Dean's Hill, near Stafford CLARET, 11 yrs, brh, by Touchstone out of Mountain Sylph, by Belshazzar. At Brownstown Lodge, Curragh COLONIST, 9 yrs, b b, by Melbourne out of Forget Me Not, by Hetman l'latoff. At B- owiistown Lodge, Curragh .. COLSTERDALE, 15 yrs, b h, by Lanercost, dam by Tomboy. At Sledmere, near Malton COTHERSTONE, 23 yrs, b h, by Touchstone out of Emma, by Whisker. At Althorp and Harleston Stud Farm, near Northampton CURE, THE, 23 yrs. b h, by Physician out of Morsel, by Mulatto. At Catterick Bridge DANIEL, 7 yrs, b h, by Newminster out of Lioness, by Bal- linkeele. At Kilminchy, near Maryborough DE CLARE, 11 yrs, b h, by Touchstone out of Miss Bowe, by Catton. At Dringhouses, near York DEFIANCE, 13 yrs, b h, by Old England out of Vexation, by Touchstone. At Belmont Farm, near Barnet DE RUYTER, 15 yrs, b h, by Lanercost out of Barbelle, by SaRdbeck. At Redlands, near Reading DIOFHANTUS, 5 yrs, ch h, by Orlando out of Equation, by Emilius. At Theobald's Park, Enfield DR O'TOOLE, 12 yrs, ch h, by Birdcatcher out of Dahlia, by New Fashion. At LeggauHall Stables, near Bel lews- town, until April 1st, afterwards at Cross Roads, Screen. DROGIIEDA, 7 yrs, b h, by Mountain Deer out of Juanita Perez, by Melbourne. At Spye Park, Chippenham DRUID ( brother to Caractacus), b h, by Mountain Deer out of Defenceless. At Dorchester DRUID, THE, 6 yrs, chh, by Mountain Deeroutof Devotion, by Harkaway. At the Stand House, Curragh , DRUMOUR, 9 yrs, ch h, by Big Jerry or Weatlierbit out of Elspeth, by Birdcatcher. At Boythorpe Stud Farm DUNDEE, 5 yrs, b h, by Lord of the Isles out of Marmalade, by Sweetmeat. At Middle Park, Eltliam DUNEANY, 8 yrs, br h, by The Flying Dutchman out of Dame Cosser, by Voltaire. At Rawcliffe Paddocks, near York DUPE, 10 yrs, b li, by Pantaloon out of Decoy, by Filho da Puta. At Mamhead, near Exeter DUTCHMAN ( lateVir), 5 yrs, b h, by The Flying Dutch- man out of Virago, by Pyrrhus the First. At Lydgate, near Newmarket ELLINGTON, 10 yrs, br h, by The Flying Dutchman out of Ellerdale, by Lanercost. At Willesden Paddocks, Kilburn Th bd mares. logs 20F? s logs 5gS 12gS H bd mares £ 3 5 logs logs 20gS 12gS 12gS 12gS 12gS 5gS lOgs lOgs lOgs logs logs logs CITY INTELLIGENCE. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL NEWS. The reduction in the Bank of England minimum rate of dis- count from 5 to 4 per cent has been the principal feature this week in connection with monetary and commercial affairs. It was fully expected, owing to the increased abundance of money, the cessation of gold exports to France, and the consequent aug- mentation in the stock of bullion. The movement has had its usual effect of creating additional ease in the open market, and bills which a few days ago might have been negotiated at 4| per cent, are now taken by discounters without the slightest hesita- tion at 3j per cent. Trade continues healthy, and in most de- partments there is steady activity. Foreign and Colonial produce is in fair request, but there is an absence of speculation, and the result is that the quotations undergo comparatively little change. The Funds have been firm, though exceedingly dull, owing to the indisposition of the public to make investments or to engage in time bargains, their attention being directed to other securi- ties. Consols closed yesterday ( Friday) afternoon at 92f f for transfer, and at 92f f for the account. Business in the Foreign Stock Market during the week con- tinued moderately active, but prices, in some instances, exhi- bited less firmness. Greek Bonds receded about 4 to j, the Egyptian Loan f, and the Italian Loan J. Turkish Bonds were heavy ; the Old Six per Cents receded about the Loan of 1858 1, and the Loan of 1862 1 to If per cent. Joint Stock Bank and Miscellaneous Shares were dealt in to a fair extent. Ottoman Bank improved about £ 1, Bank of Aus- tralasia £ 1, and London and Westminster £ 1. Peninsular and Oriental Steam advanced 10s. Crystal Palace Stock 10s to 15s. West Central Horse and Carriage Repository £ to 1 prem. SATURDAY EVENING. A heavy tone was apparent to- day in the English Btock Market, Consols having declined about 5 per cent, closing at 92j § for money, and 92f f for the account. In the Foreign Market Turkish Bonds were flat; the Old Six per Cents receded to 89 and 90, the Loan of 1858 to 7IJ 72f, and the Loan of 1862 to 68J 69f. Greek Bonds were heavy, at 20 to 20|. Railways shares were generally a shade flatter. Joint Stock Bank and Miscellaneous shares continued dull, at about previous quotations. CRYSTAL PALACE.— Return of admissions for six days ending Saturday, Feb 21 ( including season ticket holders), 8,599. 3gs ERA, THE, 23 yrs, b h, by Plenipotentiary out of Sister to Memnon, by Whisker. At Dumfries, by Carlisle 5gs FALLOW BUCK, THE, 18 yrs, b h, by Venison out of Plenary, by Emilius. At llawclilfe FANDANGO, 11 yrs, b h, by Barnton out of Castanette, by Don John. At Sledniere, near Malton FATHER OF THE TURF. 23 yrs, by Muley Moloch out of Miss Thomasina, by Welbeck. At Boston, Lincolnshire FAZZOLETTO, 10 yrs, b h, by Orlando out of Canezou, by Melbourne. At Sheffield Lane Paddocks, near Sheffield. 15gs FINGAL, 6 yrs, br h, by Mountain Deer, dam by Ishmael. At North Grimston, Malton FIRST LORD, 6 yrs, br h, by Lord Fauconberg out of Maid of Team Valley, by Velocipede. At Bodicott Paddocks, near Banbury FITZ- ROLAND, 8 yrs, ch h, by Orlando out of Stamp, by Emilius. At Newmarket lOgs FOLKESTONE, 5 yrs, ch b, by Birdcatcher out of Lady Lure- well, by Hornsea. At Warford, Knutsford, and Chelferd Station. logs FROGMORE, 8 yrs, b h, by Touchstone out of Duchess of Kent, by Belshazzar. At Scapes Castle, near Brighton.. FULBECK, 11 yrs, b h, by Beverlac out ef Alfreda, by Elis. At Theobald's Park, Enfield lOgs GAMEKEEPER, 12 yrs, br h, by Birdcatcher out of Swallow, by Lanercost. At Colt, near Mountrath, Ireland 2gs GEMMA DI VERGY, 9 yrs, br h, by Sir Hercules out of Snowdrop, by Heron, At Mamhead, near Exeter GENERAL WILLIAMS, 9 yrs, b h, by Womersley out of Lady Elizabeth, by Sleight of Hand. At Newmarket 15gs GIBRALTAR, 26 yrs, b h. by Vluley out of Young Sweetpea, by Godolphin. At Old Warden, Biggleswade lOgs GLENMASSON, 9 yrs, b h, by Cotherstone out of Annette, by Priam. At Old Warden, Biggleswade lOgs GRAMPIAN, 10 yrs, chh? by Cotherstone out of The Wry- neck, by Slane. At Theobald's Park, Enfield lOgs GREAT UNKNOWN, THE, b h, by Voltaire out of Princess, by Slane. At Oldbury Paddocks, Atherstone GREY PLOVER ( Brother to Chanticleer), 12 yrs, gr b, by Birdcatcher out of Whim, by Drone. At Rathbride Cottage, Curragh GROSVENOR. 15 yrs, br h, by Touchstone out of Miss Beverley, by Stockport. At Aldford, near Chester .... lOgs GUNBOAT, 9 yrs, br h, by Sir Hercules out of Yard Arm, by Sheet Anchor. At Bushbury Paddocks, near. Wol- verhampton 20gs HADJI, THE, 8 yrs, b h, by Faugh a Ballagh out of Athol Brose, by Orlando. At Hooton Stud Farm, near Chester 12gs HARBINGER, 14 yrs, bk or br h, by Touchstone out of Cuckoo, by Elis. At the Cross Roads, Screen, Ireland.. 5gs HARRY THE GREAT, 11 yrs, ch h, by Epirus out of Fraudu- lent, by Venison. At Roydon, Diss, Norfolk 7gs HARTLEY WINTNEY, 5 yrs, b h, by Bay Middleton out oi The Fawn, by Venison. At Redlands, near Reading.... HERCULES, 5 yrs, by Kingston out of Daughter of Toscar, - by Bay Middleton. At Addington Lodge, Croydon ( if not sold) lOgs HOBBIE NOBLE, 14 yrs, b h, by Pantaloon out of Phryne, by Touchstone. At Kirk Ilammerten Paddocks, near York lOgs HIGH TREASON, 6 yrs, ch h, by Mildew out of Gipsy Queen, by Tomboy. At Easby Abbey, Richmond, Yorkshire .. lOgs HORROR, G yrs, br h, by Wild Dayrell out of Sally, by Ithuriel. At Middle Park, Eltham lOgs HOSPODAR, by Hetman Platoff out of Infidelity, by Vol- taire. At Berthlwyd, Pembrokeshire 6gs IGNORAMUS, 9 yrs, by The Flying Dutchman out of Igno- rance, by The Little Known. At Wentworth House, near Rotherham £ 10 INDIFFERENCE, 7 yrs, ch h, by Birdcatcher out of Sang- froid, by Gameboy. At Warford, Knutsford, and Cliel- ford Station lOgs IVAN, 12 vrs, br h, by Van Tromp out of Siberia, by Bru- tandorf. At Ballymagooly, near Mallow, Ireland £ 6 JACK SPRING, 9 yrs, bk h, by Springy Jack out of Pasqui- nade, by Camel. At Owmby ( If not sold) 5gs JANUS, 5 yrs, b h, by King Tom, dam by Bay Middleton. At Curraghmore, Portlaw 5gs JORDAN, 7 yrs, br h, by Jericho out of Guarracha, by Sheet Anchor." At Rawcliffe Paddocks, near York 7gs KILDONAN, 5 yrs, b h, by Newminster out of Shamrock, by Yaung Priam. At Fairfield Stud Farm, near York.. lOgs KING BRIAN, 10 yrs, b h, by Crozier out of an Ishmael mare, her dam Mignonette by Picton. At Chilton Cot- tage, Hungerford 8gs KINGFISHER, 14 yrs, br li, by Birdcatcher out of Qu- sen of Tyne, bv Tomboy. At Rawcliffe logs KING OF TRUMPS, 14 yrs, ch li, by Velocipede out of Miss Gill, by Viator. At Root Stud Farm, Whitewall, near Clitheroe 20gs KINGSTOWN, 11 yrs, br h, by Tearaway out of Feinnualla, by Birdcatcher. At Hurstbourn Park, near Whitchurch 8gs KING TOM, 12 yrs, br h, by Harkaway out of Pocahontas, by Glencoe. At Mentmore, near Lelghton Buzzard .... 40gs KOHINOOR, 13 yrs, ch h, by The Libel out of Miss Kitty Cockle, by Cadland. At Bushbury Paddocks, near Wol- verhampton lOgs KNIGHT OF GWYNNE, THE, IS yrs, br h, by Gilbert Gurney out of Seaweed, by Slane. At Belmont Farm, near Barnet KNIGHT OF KARS, THE, 8 yrs, b h, byNutwith out of Poca- hontas, by Glencoe. At Stanton Shiffnal 12gs KNIGHT OF ST PATRICK, THE, 5 yrs, by The Knight of St George out of Pocahontas, by Glencoe. At Burghley, near Stamford KNIGHT OF THE THISTLE, 5 yrs, ch h, by Knight of St George out of Ava, by Lanercost. At Burghley, near Stamford logs LAMBTON, 13 yrs. b h, by The Cure out of Elphine, by Emilius. At Owmby Paddocks, near Brigg LEAMINGTON, 10 yrs, br h, by Faugh a Ball'agh, dam by Pantaloon, her dam Daphne, by Laurel. At Rawcliffe Paddocks, near York 18gs LIFEBOAT, 8 yrs, br h, by Sir Hercules out of Yard Arm, by Sheet Anchor. At Bushbury Paddocks, near Wol- verhampton LONGBOW, 14 yrs, b h, by Ithuriel out of Miss Bowe, by Catton. At Newmarket LORD ALBEMARLE, 13 yrs, b h, by The Emperor out of Coral, by Sir Hercules. At Lambourne LORD GEORGE, 18 yrs, ch h, by Economist out of Miss Watts, by Alcaston. At Curraghmore, Ireland ... LORD OF THE ISLES, 10 yrs, br h, by Touchstone out of Fair Helen, by Pantaloon. At Benham Park, Newbury .... 20gs LOUPGAROU, 17 yrs, br h, by Lanercost out of. Moonbeam, by Tomboy. At Redlands, near Reading LOVETT, 7 yrs, br h, by The Confessor out of Julia, by Jerry. At Orlingbury, near Wellingborough 5gs LOTOLA, 9 yrs, bk h, by Surplice out of Latitude, by Langar. At Aldsworth, Northleach, Gloucestershire .. lOgs MAGNUM, 7 yrs, ch h, by Surplice out of Emerald, by De- fence. At Owmby Paddocks, near Brigg 5gs MAINSTONE, 6 yrs, b h, by King Tom out of Blister, by Bay Middleton. At Rawcliffe Paddocks, near York ........ MALCOLM, 20 yrs, ch 1), by The Doctor out of Myrrha, by Malek. At Sheffield Lane Paddocks MARIONETTE, THE, 7 yrs, br h, by Touchstone out of Marion, by St Martin. At Warfield Paddocks, Brack- nell, Berks 12gs MARQUIS, 15 yrs, by Birdcatcher out of Ellen, by Apollo. At Leggan Hall Stables, near Bellewstown MARSYAS, 12 yrs, ch h, by Orlando out of Malibran, by Whisker. At Middle Park, Eltham logs M. D., 9 yrs, br h, by The Cure eut of Theano, by Waverley. At Mountainstown, Navan, Co Meath MENTMORE, 8 yrs, b h, by Melbourne out of Emerald, by Defence. At Bushey Paddocks, Hampton Court .". lOgs MIDAS, 15 yrs, ch h, by Beiram out of Merope, by Voltaire. At Burghley, near Stamford MILDEW, 16 yrs, ch h, by Slane out of Semiseria, by Vol tlgeur. At Richmond, Yorkshire 12gs MONARQUE, 11 yrs, b h, by Sting, The Baron, or The Em- peror, out of Psetess, by Royal Oak ( bred in France). At the Haras, Dangu, France MR SYKES ( h b), 13 yrs, b h, by Sir Tatton Sykes out of Sister to Gobbo. At Chats worth lOgs MUSCOVITE, 14 yrs, h b, by Hetman Platoff, dam by Camel. At Badminton 15gs MUSJID, 7 yrs, br h, by Newminster out of Peggy, by Muley Moloch. At Middlethorpe, near York . 12gs MEASIIAM, 15 yrs, b h, by Hetman Platoff out of Wasp, by Muley Moloch. At Middle Park, Eltham NEWBURGH, 5 yrs, b h, by Oulston out of Burlesque, by Touchstone. At Steep Farm, near Petersfield 5gs NEWCASTLE, 7 yrs, ch h, by Newminster out of Mary Aislabie, by Malcolm. At the Park Paddocks, New- market logs NEWMINSTER, 15 yrs, b li, by Touchstone out of Beeswing, by Dr Syntax. At Rawcliffe Paddocks, near York NEWTON- LE- WILLOWS, 9 yrs, br h, by Melbourne out of Lapwing, by Bustard. At 1, John- street, Limerick .... NORTH LINCOLN, 7 yrs, b h. by Pylades out of Cherokee, by Redshank. At Mentmore, near Lelghton Buzzard .. logs NUTBOURNE. 6 yrs, ch h, by TheNabob out of Princess, by The Merry Monarch. At Nutbourne OLD CALABAR, 4 yrs, b h, by King Tom out of a Picaroon mare ( called The Hipped Mare), her dam Jemima, by Count Porro. At Althorp and Harleston Stud Farm, near Northampton i5gs OLD ROBERT, 7 yrs, b h, by Robert de Gorham out of Henrietta, by The Merry Monarch. At Theobald's Stud Farm, Stockwell logs ORCHEHILL, br h, by Ambrose out of Amaryllis, by Veloci- pede. At Glasslough, Ireland OULSTON, 11 yrs, b h, by Melbourne out of Alice Haw- thorn, by Muley Moloch. At Hasketon, near Wood- bridge lOgs OXFORD, 6 yrs, ch h, by Birdcatcher out of Honeydear, by Plenipotentiary. At Croft Stud Farm, near Darlington, logs PARMESAN, 6yrs. brh, by Sweetmeat out of Gruyere, by Verulam. At Rufford Abbey, Ollerton PELION, 13 yrs, br h, by Ion out of Ma Mie, by Jerry. At Middlethorpe, near York logs PETRUCHIO, 6 yrs, ch h, by Orlando out of Virago, by Pyrrhus the First. At Croome, near Worcester ... PRIME MINISTER, THE, 15 yrs, br h, by Melbourne out of Pantalonade, by Pantaloon. At Highfield Paddocks, Tlttenhanger, near St Albans 25gs £ 210s LIST OF STALLIONS, 1863- Continued. 2g3 2gs £ 3 Th bd mares. 15 gs Cgs £ 4 lOgs 10gS 5gS £ 10 7gS 12gS Full lOgs 15gS 15gS 5gS £ 10 5gS £ 15 5gS Sgs £ 5 £ 50 £ 10 logs lOgs llgs full 2JgS £ 2 Sgs 2gS PLUM PUDDING, 6 yrs, br h, by Sweetmeat out of Fion- nualla, by Birdcatclier. At Stanton Shiffnal PORTO Rico, 10 yrs, b li, by Orlando, dam by Bay Middle- ton. At Tralee PRIZEFIGHTER, by Tearaway out of Deception, by Eagle. At Waterford Lodge Stables, Curragh PROMISED LAND, 7 yrs, b h, by Jericho out of Glee, by Touchstene. At ltoydon, Diss, Norfolk RATAN, 22 yrs, ch h, by Buzzard, dam by Picton. At I'ud- davin, near Totness RATAPLAN, 13 yrs, ch h. by The Baron out of Pocahontas, by Glencoe. At Tickhill Castle Farm, near Bawtry Station RATTLE, 13 yrs, ch h, by The Fallow Buck out of The Hamble, by Camel. At Audler's Ash, Liss, Petersfield.. RATTLEBONE, 6 yrs, gr h, by Cruiser out of Wicket, by Stumps. At Althorp Farm RINALDO, 8 yrs, b c, by Kingston out of Kirtle, by Sultan. At Theobald's Park, Enfield ! ROCHESTER, 17 yrs, bk h, by Chatham out of The Margra- vine, by Little John. At Water Tower Farm, near Rugby ROCKET, 8 yrs, ch h, by Chatham out of Clementina, by Actieon. At Michel Grove Farm, near Worthing ROEBUCK, 7 yrs, br h, by Mountain Deer out of Marchio- ness d'Eu, by Magpie. At Ballintubber, near Ros- common ROMULUS, 5 yrs, br h, by The Flying Dutchman out of Priestess, by The Doctor". At Aldford, near Chester.... ROUBLE, 7 yrs, b h, by The Cossack out of Dividend, by Auckland. At Kingvveston, near Bristol RUBY, 12 yrs, b h, by Bay Middleton out of Crown Jewel, by Dulcimer. At High Wycombe, Bucks SABREUR, 6 yrs, br h, by Voltigeur out of Ada, by Polygar. At Rawcliffe Paddocks ST ALBANS, 5 yrs, ch h, by Stockwell out of Bribery, by The Libel. At Bushey Paddocks, Hampton Court SAUCY BOY, by Sir Arthur, dam by Mameluke. At Chats- worth SCHULOFF, 7 yrs, b h, by The Cossack out of Mabella, by- Melbourne. At Mounr. barrow, near Ulverstone SEDBURY, 8 yrs, by The Cure or Sweetmeat out of Themis, by Touchstone. At Downham Hall, Brandon SIMPLE SIMON, 6yrs. brh, by Woodpigeon out of Nico- tine, by I011. At Harpenden SIR COLIN, 9 yrs, ch h, by Robert de Gorham out of De- laine, by Bay Middleton. At Radcliffe Race Course, near Manchester SIR JOHN BARLEYCORN, 14 yrs, b or br h, by The Baron out of Love's Lip, by Camel. At Skirmett, near Henley- on- Thames SIR PETER LAURIE, 19 yrs, b h, by The Saddler out of Well- a- day, by Priam. At St George's Mews, 1 heltenham .. SKIRMISHER, 9, yrs, b h, by Voltigeur out of a Gardham mare, her dam by Langar. At llufford Abbey, Ollerton. SOMERSET, 9 yrs, br h, by Annandale out of Enchantress, by Inheritor. At Theobald's Farm, Enfield STAR OF THE WEST, by West Australian out of Hopbine, by Sir Hercules. At Spye Pari, Chippenham STOCKWELL, 16 yrs, ch h, by The Baron out ot Pocahontas, by Glencoe. At Hooton Stud Farm, near Chester STOLZENFELS, 6 yrs, b h, by Sir Isaac out of a Heron mare, her dam Mystery by Phantom. At Genner's Farm, Northfield STORM. 15 yrs, b h, by Touchstone out of Gliuznee, by Pantaloon. At ltedlands, near Reading SURPLICE, 18 yrs, b h, by Touchstone out of Crucifix, by Priam. At Croome, near Worcester TADMOR, 17 yrs, br h, by Ion out of Palmyra, by Sultan. At Roydon, Diss, Norfolk TEMPEST, 10 yrs, br h, by Melbourne out of Meeanee, by Touchstone. At Water Tower Farm, near Rugby THORMANBY, 6 yrs, ch h, by Melbourne or Windhound out of Alice Hawthorn, by Muley Moloch. At Croft Stud Farm, near Darlington THUNDERBOLT, 6 yrs, ch h, by Stockwell out of Cordelia, by Red Deer. At Newmarket TOM BOWLINE, 6 yrs, br h, by- The Flying Dutchman out of Miss Bowe, by Catton. At Doncaster TOUCHWOOD, 7 yrs, b h, by Touchstone out of Bonnie Bee, by Galanthus. At Highfleld Paddocks, Tittenhanger, near St Albans TOURNAMENT, 9 yrs, b h, by Touchstone out of Happy Queen, by Venison. At Althorp and Harleston Stud Farm, near Northampton TOXOPHILITE, 8 yrs, b h, by Longbow out of Legerdemain, by Pantaloon. At Doncaster TRUMPETER, 7 yrs, eh h, by Orlando out of Cavatina, by Redshank. At Althorp aud Harleston Stud Farm, near Northampton UNDERHAND, 9 yrs, b h, by The Cure out of Contraction, by Emilius. At Rawcliffe Paddocks, near York VAM DIEMAN, 7 yrs, ch h, by West Australian out of Bar- belle, by Sandbeck. At Snailspit Farm, S waff ham .... VANDYKE, 12 yrs, b h, by Portrait out of Enterprise, by Defence. At Burnfort, near Cork VAN GALEN, 10 yrs, br h, by Van Tromp out of Little Cassino, by Inheritor. At Fairfield Stud Farm, near York VEDETTE, 9 yrs, br h, by Voltigeur, dam by Birdcatcher. At Roydon, Diss, Norfolk VENGEANCE, 11 yrs, b or br h, by Chanticleer, dam by The Saddler. At Badminston VOIVODE, 10 yrs, ch h, by Surplice out of Hybla, by The Provost. At Mannel Hall, Kings Norton, near Bir- mingham VOLTIGEUR, 16 yrs, br h, by Voltaire out of Martha Lynn, by Mulatto. At Middlethorp, near York WALLACE, 6 yrs, ch h, by Malcolm out of Manoeuvre, by Rector. At Wentworth House, near Itotli- rhuin WARLOCK, 10 yrs, ro h, by Birdcatclier out of Elphine, by Emilius. At Sheffield Lane Paddocks WILD DAYRELL, 11 yrs, br h, by Ion out of Ellen Middle- ton, by Bay Middleton. At Chilton Cottage, Hungerford WINDHOUND, 16 yrs, b h, by Pantaloon out of Phryne, by- Touchstone. At Menton House, Wem, Salop YELLOW JACK, 10 yrs, ch h, by Birdcatcher out of Jamaica, by Liverpool. At Newmarket YOUNG MELBOURNE, 8 yrs, by Melbourne out of Clarissa, by Pantaloon. At Rawcliffe Paddock, near York YOUNG TOUCHSTONE, 15 yrs, b h, by Touchstone out of Ellipsis, by Emilius. At the Lower Ship. Reading .... ZUYDER ZEE, 9 yrs, b h, by Orlando out of Barbelle, by Sandbeck. At Hasketon, near Woodbrldge Kettledruirt is at the stud, but will only cover a few of Colonel Towneley's mares this season, and will not be at the service of the public. He is at present located at Whitewell, near Clitheroe. Orlando is still at Hampton Court, although not advertised. H bd mares 2| gs 4gS £ 3 £ 5 IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. best mode of obtaining a permanent cotton supply.— Mr M. GIBSON expressed sympathy with the distressed sufferers, but said the commission could not collect more information than was before the country already, and the Government could not ad- vance money for the cultivation of cotton, and therefore he hoped he would not press his motion.— The motion was then withdrawn. DISTRESS IN IRELAND.— Mr MAGUIRE called attention to the distress existing in Ireland, and asked whether the Govern- ment would introduce any measure of relief during the session.— Sir R. PEEL admitted that there was considerable distress in Ireland, but not sufficient to justify the Government in proposing^ any general measure of relief. The bills on the paper were forwarded a stage, and the house adjourned. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. [ MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY'S PARLIAMENT WILL BE FOUND IN THE SUPPLEMENT.] HOUSE OF LORDS. THURSDAY.— PRISON DISCIPLINE.— Lord CARNARVON called attention to the present state of discipline in houses of cor- rection. He stated that there were 148 gaols in England and Wales, that the number of prisoners was 130,000 annually, exclusive of 400,000 summary convictions, and that from 160,000 to 180,000 prisoners were discharged every year. The latest returns of 1860- 61 showed an increase of 13 per cent in the number of criminals, of 5 per cent in recommittals, and of 33 per cent in petty offences. After analysing these returns with great minuteness, he stated that the country was very reasonably alarmed at such results, and wished to inquire into the cause. These results were, in his opinion, due to the practical reduction ef punishments to a minimum, the uncertainty of punishment, the wish of philan- thropical theorists to substitute moral reform for hard work, and the excellent and plentiful dietary supplied to the prisoners. Punishment thus had not only lost its deterring influence, but a prison was actually in certain seasons of the year looked upon as a comparatively pleasant domicile. Inspectors of prisons had not a little contributed to this state of things by looking on punish- ments inflicted in prisons as a proof of bad management. The consequence of this was that the executive of gaols and the visiting justices were averse from noticing offences and punishing them when noticed. Corporal punishment, he contended, was too jealously looked on by Government, as it was the only method by which a certain class of prisoners could be restrained.— Lord GRANVILLE observed that the subject was full of difficulty, owing to the great diversity of opinion on it. The prisons were really locally controlled, and the Govern- ment had little authority over them. The dietary scale was the lowest possible to preserve the prisoners in good health, and he doubted very much whether convicts found a prison as pleasant a home as was represented. It was desirable, however, that the matter should be referred to a select committee, and if Lord Car- narvon would move for one there would be no opposition to the motion on the part of the Government.— After a discussion, in which Lords Malmesbury, Wensleydale, Woodhouse, Salisbury, and Cathcart took part, Lord CARNARVON gave notice that he would move for a select committe on the subject.— Lord DUDLEY asked whether the Home Office would consent to refuse to all second convictions involving penal servitude any remission of the time of such sentences.— Lord GRANVILLE could not anticipate the report of the Royal Commission. The suggestion, he thought, would go far to abolish the ticket- of- leave system altogether. FRIDAY— THE INSURRECTION IN POLAND.— The Earl of ELLENBOROUGH asked whether the Government would lay on the table of the house copies of despatches from the Consul- General at Warsaw relative to the insurrection in Poland ; and also state whether they had any information as to an agreement having been entered into between Russia and Prussia for suppres- sing it?— Earl RUSSELL said he had no such despatches as those asked, and he could not make communications he had had from foreign officials. He could not tell whether the insurrection was an act of despair; but the Emperor, with the best intentions, had been wrongly advised to push the conscription, as it appeared, for political purposes. He had heard from the ambassadors of Russia and Prussia that an engagement had been entered into between those two countries, by which the soldiers of each could follow Polish refugees into the territories of the other and capture them.— The Earl of MALMESBURY asked whether any stipulation had been made with regard to Palish refugees entering Poland un- armed.— Earl RUSSELL said he had no information on the subject. — Adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS. THURSDAY. — THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES.— Lord PALMERSTON rose to propose resolutions for making a provision, in compliance with Her Majesty's message, for the establishment of the Prince and Princess of Wales. After dwelling in eloquent terms upon the advantages pos- sessed by this country in its free constitution— advantages which he trusted the nation would continue to enjoy under the mild sway of its sovereign— he declared his persuasion that the proposal it would be his duty to make would be readily acceded to by the house and approved by the country. Adverting to the provision made in times gone by on similar occasions, in 1715 and 1745, for Princes of Wales, and particularly to the sum granted in 1795 to the then Prince of Wales— which, including a sum set apart for the payment of his debts, amounted to £ 133,000 a year— he remarked that it was not the desire of the Government or of Her Majesty that the present application should reach that amount. In former reigns the revenues of the Duchy of Corn- wall were added to the available income of the Crown, whereas in the present reign those revenues, with the accumulations, had been set apart for the Prince of Wales when he should come of age. Part of this fund had been invested in the purchase of an estate, but after all deductions, the actual probable income of the Duchy of Cornwall, with the accumulations, amounted, in round numbers, to £ 60,000 a year. The Government thought that £ 100,000 a year would not be disproportioned to the exalted station of the Prince of Wales, and he therefore proposed to the house to grant £ 40,000 a year in addition, out of the Consolidated Fund, for the establishment of the Prince and Princess of Wales, and that a separate allowance of £ 10,000 a year should be made to the Princess of Wales, making a charge of £ 50,000 a year upon that fund. He proposed, further, that a jointure of £ 30,000 a year should be secured to the princess in the event of her surviv- ing her husband.— Sir H. WILLOUGHBY, admitting that the pro- posal was a moderate and reasonable one, objected that the grant should have been delayed till the condition of the Duchy revenues had been laid before the house.— Some objections were likewise offered by Mr W. WILLIAMS and Mr A. SMITH.— Mr DISRAELI said he had expected that the resolutions would have passed without a dissenting voice. The general feeling on that side of the house was that the proposal of the Government was temperate and well considered.— The resolutions were then agreed to. THE CORRUPT PRACTICES AT ELECTIONS BILL was read a second time, after much discussion, UNION RELIEF ACT.— In moving the second reading of the Union Relief Aid Act ( 1862) Continuance Bill, Mr VILLIERS stated the course which the Government proposed to adopt with reference to suggestions made when he moved for leave to intro- duce the bill. The first suggestion was that the duration of the bill should be less than 12 months, and he was bound to say that he had had communications, which showed that there was a ge- neral opinion that the duration of the bill should be limited to a period that would admit of another discussion of the subject this session. He was not disposed to resist this opinion, and he pro- posed that the act should operate only during the next two quar- ters. Another suggestion was that the period for the repayment of the loans contracted under the act should be extended and spread over a greater number of years. He was not indisposed to accede to this suggestion, and proposed that the annual instal- ments should be one- fourteenth instead of one- seventh; that was, to extend the period of repayment from seven to 14 years. An- other alteration in the act was the correction of an error in one of the sections.— The bill was read a second time. THE REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS IN IRELAND BILL was committed pro forma, but no progress was made with it, and the house soon after adjourned. FRIDAY— INSURRECTION IN POLAND.— Lord PALMERS- TON, in reply te Mr W. Ewart, made a statement similar to that made by Earl Russell in the House of Lords. TRANSPORTATION.— Sir G. GREY said that the commission appointed to inquire into the system of transportation was pro- secuting its inquiries, but he could not say when they would make their report. THE COTTON SUPPLY.— Sir L. PALK moved an address to Her Majesty for the issue of a royal commission to consider the BELLS LIFE OFFICE, Saturday Night, 12 0' Clock. LATEST FROM AMERICA. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. QUEENSTOWN, FEB 21. The royal mail steamship Australasian, from New York on the 11th inst, arrived here at noon to- day. She brings 23 passengers and 388,117 dollars in specie. She landed the Irish portion of its mails, and proceeded at 12: 30 p. m. All well. NEW YORK, FEB 11 ( MORNING). A successful reconnaissance has been made upon the right wing of the army of the Potomac. Preparations are progressing at New Orleans for the attack upon Port Hudson. The New York Times correspondent asserts that a disorderly and mutinous spirit has manifested itself among the troops at Ship Island, owing to the arrival there of a coloured regiment. A bark- rigged steamer, upposed to be the Alabama, was off South- west Pass on the 23d ult. Several pilots have been arrested for communicating with her. Charleston despatches of the 3d inst say that a formidable land and naval expedition was about to attack Charleston. The British steamer Cadmus has brought orders for the British Consul at Charleston t& go on board, and leave for Havanna. The Federal ram, Queen of the West, has sailed down the Mississippi, doing considerable damage. The capture of Sabine Pass by the Confederates is confirmed- They burned the Federal gunboat Morning Light. An Illinois regiment has been placed under arrest for refusing to fight under the emancipation proclamation. It is reported that an expedition against Texas will shortly be fitted out, General Butler taking the chief command. The Federals have entered Lebanon Tennessee, capturing 600 prisoners. The Federal reconnaissance from Yorktown fell into an ambus, cade, losing 30 men. The news of the arrival of the Alabama at Kingston, Jamaica, had reached New York. The Alabama was damaged in her en- counter with the Hatteras, requiring immediate repairs. The Senate lias called for the correspondence between the Fe- deral Cabinet and the French Government, concerning mediation, arbitration, or other means of ending the war, and also concern- ing the mission of the French Minister to Richmond. Mr. Sumner has introduced a bill in the Senate to enrol 300,000 negro soldiers. A bill to enlarge the Illinois and New York canals has been defeated in the House of Representatives. The impression gains ground that Congress will accept Mr Chase's banking scheme. The Hansa, Europa, and City of Manchester have arrived out. The steamer Ella Warley has been sunk by collision off Sandy Hook. NEW YORK, FEB. 10 ( EVENING). Rear- Admiral Dupont officially reports from Port Royal, on the 2d, that during a thick haze on the morning of the 31st ult, two Confederate iron- clads came out of Charleston and made a raid upon the blockading squadron. They attacked the steamer Mercedita, rendering her motive power useless. The captain of the Mercedita then surrendered. A Federal officer went on board the Confederate vessels to make arrangements. The officers and crew of the Mercedita were paroled, but nothing was said about the ship. The Confederate vessels next attacked the steamer Keystone State, damaging her seriously. Three Federal vessels came toller assistance, and she was towed off". Some other Federal vessels were also damaged. The Confederate vessels afterwards passed to the northward, receiving the fire of the Federal fleet, and took refuge in Swash channel. The Mercedita and Keystone State were afterwards towed to Port Royal. The Federal casualties amounted to 24 killed and 23 wounded. General Foster's expedition has arrived at Port Royal. It was supposed it would leave for Charleston immediately. The Federal steamer Montauk has relinquished the attack on Fort M'Allister, on the Ogechee River. The Montauk was struck forty- six times, but sustained no material damage. A Federal regiment of coloured volunteers has made several expeditions from Beaufort into Georgia, Florida, and up Saint Mary's River. They had several encounters with the Confederates, and are reported to have been always successful. General Hunter has informed the Confederate authorities of Georgia that he should hold all prisoners in close confinement, and answerable with their lives for the safety of the Federal officers captured by the Confederates, until President Davis's re- taliation proclamation is withdrawn. NEW YORK, FEB 10' ( EVENING.) Money easy. Gold 53J. Exchange on London 170. Stocks tending downwards. New York Centrals 118£, Illinois 90f, Erie 74|. Cotton buoyant. Middling upland 91c. Sales to- day, 2,000 bales. Flour depressed, and prices have declined 15c. Wheat tending downwards at a decline of 3c. Corn declining. Provi- sions heavy. Coffee and sugar quiet. Molasses steady. TURKEY. The Tunes correspondent in Vienna says:—" The political fer- ment in Roumania, Servia, and Montenegro is increasing, and I am inclined to suspect that Prince Gortschakoff" is trying to bring about a general rising in European Turkey, in order that the at- tention of England and France may be diverted frem Poland." THE ALLEGED PAROCHIAL DEFALCATION. To- day, at Marylebone, Mr T. B. Rae, late Secretary to the Marylebone Board of Guardians, surrendered to his bail on the charge of embezzling certain moneys belonging to the parish. Mr Randall, solicitor to the parish, attended again for the pro secution, Mr Rice for the defendant, and the European Assur- surance Society, | who are guarantees for the accused in the sum of £ 500, were represented by an inspector. The defendant's solicitor applied for a remand for another week, as the investigation of the accounts were still uncompleted, and Mr Randall offering no ob- jection the application was granted with the same bail. Mr Rae himself in £ 200, and two sureties of £ 100 each. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF FRIDAY, FEB 20. BANKRUPTCIES ANNULLED. J. Jennings, Charles- st, Hackney- road, boot and shoe manufacturer. John Wilson, Sunderland, boot and shoe maker. BANKRUPTS. William Frostick, jun, Ifield- terrace, Stockwell, builder. John L. A3hburne, Millman- street, Bedford- row, commercial clerk. Francis Costelloe, De Beauvoir- grove, Kingsland, gentleman. Charles Daniel Nichols, Heath- street, Hampstead, general agent. Herrman Rosenthall, Blomfield- street, Finsbury, merchant. Augustus Joseph Herve Bizet Micliau, Brighton. Stephen Ilambrook, Park- road, Barnsbury, Islington, carpenter. John Airey, Shere, Surrey, builder. A. Barre, Wellington- road, West Kentish Town, commission agent. Henry Parish Simonds, Charles- place, Kingsland, commercial clerk. Robert Thompson, Ironmonger- lane, City, commission agent. T. Burns, jun, Triangle- place, Clapham Common, Surrey, plumber. William Maitland Chiffney, Pancras- square, Old St Pancras- road. John White, Upper China- mews, Bedford- square, cab driver. William Mackay, Mary Ann- place, Kingsland- road, attorney's clerk. Robert Olley, Brownlow- road, Queen's- road, Dalston, stationer. Thomas A lit, Deptl'ord, seed crusher. George Waghorn, Tunbridge Wells, marine store dealer. William Archer, Crutchedfriars, wine merchant. William Ford, Pangbourne, Berkshire, licensed victualler. Reginald Dixon, Loudoun- place, Brixton, hop dealer. J. Freeling & F. Snelling, Hugh- st, Eccleston- sq, livery stable keepers,. Henry William Rock, Lamb's Conduit- street, solicitor's clerk. William Colson, Sydenham, biick merchant. M. Urry and T. C. Urry, Leigh- st, St Paucras, stampers on muslin. Thomas Sabine, south Norwood, booksdller and stationer. Neville Northey Burnard, Pimlico, sculptor. Edward Alfred Foley, Kentish Town- road, sculptor. Alexander Simpson, Birmingham, farinaceous food manufacturer. Wm. Henry Blundell, Kidderminster, farinaceous food manufacturer, John Polety, Stroud, Glamorganshire, licensed victualler. Thomas Parkin, Newport, Monmouthshire, butcher. Arthur Walters, Swansea, Glamorgan shire, general merchant. Charles Hollingworth Hewitt, Bitton, Gloucestershire, miller. John Foster, York, fishmonger. Henry Lance, Great Bland- street, Newington, commercial clerk. William Igel, Wolverhampton, importer of eggs. Alfred Cornelius Keily, New- road. Hammersmith. Abraham Garcia, Cannon- street West, auctioneer. William Hardwick, Hook, Surrey, grocer. JoBiah Glasson, Fore- street, Liniehouse, boiler maker. Henry Hammond, Noel- terrace, Camberwell, painter. Samuel Wilkes, Silver- street, Golden- square. Charles Payne, Old Kent- road, general dealer. John Sutton, Birmingham, grocer. Thomas Messenger, Coleshlii, Warwickshire, miller. Robert Drury, Warwick, innkeeper. Samuel Thomas Ilaynes, Southam, Warwickshire, miller. Joseph Gowing, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, joiner and builder. Amos Scholfield, Langfield, Yorksire, builder and joiner. Harriett Lobley, Pudsey, Yorkshire, tallow chandler. David Newton, Leeds, Yorkshire, manufacturer. Charles Smith and Walter Peace, Selby, Yorkshire, guano merchants. Charles Kelsey Clarke, Goole, Yorkshire, ironmonger. John Barton, Blakewell, Derbyshire, butcher. James Smith, Failsworth, near Manchester, joiner. Thomas Lake, Manchester, warehouseman. James Cook, Wigan, Lancashire, dealer in hardware. William Bell, Carlisle, chemist. William Potts, Whale, Westmoreland, farmer. Edwin Barnes, Birmingham. John Milner, Walls, Derbyshire, farmer. William Oliver Beckitt, Stocksbridge, Yorkshire, draper. J. Trevaskiss and P. Kershaw, Liverpool, provision dealers. Edward Hartmann, Liverpool, provision merchant. R. Atkinson and J. Atkinson, Liverpool, timber dealers. William Fort, Liverpool, coal merchant. John Shaw, Ilindley, Lancashire. William Cockbain, Liverpool, Lancashire, tailor and draper. Joseph Jones, Salford, Lancashire, provision dealer. Fanny Blake, Manchester, Lancashire, lodging- house keeper. John Joynes, junior, Nottingham, smallware dealer and bokseller. William Watts Purr, Stowmarket, Suffolk, ironmonger. Thomas Andrews, Durham, Norfolk, water filter manufacturer. William Frederick Goodger, Rotherham, Yorkshire, hair dresser. George Tunstall, Bolton, Lancashire, shopkeeper. Josiah Brown, Fenton, Staffordshire, journeyman potter. Henry Joseph IIunt, Blandford Forum, Dorsetshire, shoe dealer. Hiram Higgins, Upton Grey, Southampton, grocer's assistant. Joseph Gallafant, Halstead, Essex, innkeeper. Richard Bothroyd, Bedale, Y'orkshire, clock maker. James Hardisty, Birkenhead, shopman to a grocer. Thomas Henry Wardle, Blaydon, Durham, boot maker. Charles Jones, Knighton, Radnorshire. Emanuel Levy . Jones, Kingston- upon- IIull, dentist. John Archibald Stirling, Kingston- upon- Hull, basket maker. Thomas Reynolds, Aylsham, Norfolk, timber dealer. Richard Slocombe, Swansea, Glamorganshire, farmer. J. Williams ( otherwise Cook), EastDean, Gloucestershire, blacksmith. Jame3 Goddard, Bristol, licensed victualler. Charles Cook, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, gardener. John Clarke, Sheffield, messman to 8th ( King's Own) Foot. Chailes Rix, Gelstead, Essex, baker. James Kiddle, Exeter, miller. George Noakes, Bopeep, Sussex, blacksmith. John Hawker, Walford, Hereford, small farmer. Frederick Langford Brooke, Ross, Herefordshire. John Myatt, Norbury, Staffordshire, farmer. Edwin Stephen Bignell, Landport, Portsea, grocer. William Hooker, Portsmouth, licensed victualler. John Barr, Portsea. Hants, assistant engineer in the royal navy. Peter Jessop, Birstal, Yorkshire, coal leader. William Olliver, St Cleer, Cornwall, carpenter. Gilbert Symons, Liskeard, Cornwall, plumber. John Rowley, Denby, Derbyshire, tanner. Margaret Mulligan, Kanbury, Oxfordshire, stay and corset maker. Richard Parr, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, labourer. Thomas Sharp Bailey, Lutley, Worcestershire, miller. J. Winstanley, Ashton- under- Lyne, Lancaster, cotton waste dealer, John Higham, Ashton- under- Lyne, Lancaster, cabinet maker. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. John Dixon, Coldingham, Berwickshire, miollen manufacturer. Clark and Grant, Arbroath, manufacturers. Robert Wardrop, Grangemouth, slater. H. W. Hutton and Co, Glasgow, calico printers. James Duncan, Falkirk, bookseller. Horner Wilkie, Sauchiehall- street, Glasgow, baker and confectioner. Printed and Published by WILLIAM CHARLES CLEMENT, at the Office, 170, Strand, in the Parish of St.. Clement Danes, in the City nnd Liberty of Westminster.— SUNDAY, FEB 22, 1863.